thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Southampton-led drug trial to treat coronavirus patients at home

THE city-led trial of a drug that could prevent the worsening of coronavirus in people most at risk can soon be done in their own homes .
It comes after city scientists began clinical tests in March of an inhaled drug called SNG001 Interferon beta , which is a naturally-occuring antiviral protein .
But this new phase means they will be enrolling an additional 120 patients in the home environment , as well as its original 100 patients .
One Southampton professor has warned that we are in `` desperate need '' of a treatment that can treat patients in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent them getting further symptoms that are worse .
The development has been announced amid the treatment of patients in the hospital setting of the pilot trial , which is `` progressing well '' .
A total of 98 patients out of 100 are now dosed , according to scientists involved in the trial .
The expanded trial includes patients who have had symptoms for less than 72 hours and are aged 50 or over with a high-risk comorbidity , such as cardiovascular disease , diabetes or a chronic lung condition , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are assessed via video call , and subsequently sent a swab by courier for self-swabbing .
These swabs will be tested , and eligible patients with a positive sample will be sent a box containing all necessary equipment , including the study medication SNG001 - or a placebo .
Recruitment for the home setting of the trial will depend on the prevalence of the virus in the community and the degree to which the targeted ‘ at risk ’ patients become infected .
Professor Tom Wilkinson , Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Expansion of the SG016 placebo controlled trial where we will be treating patients at the first sign of COVID-19 symptoms is something of a first and reflects the ingenuity and expertise of Synairgen and our researchers here at the University of Southampton .
`` This novel approach is designed to reduce infection risks for both patients and front-line workers .
Critically , it also allows us to gather clinical evidence for SNG001 more quickly , a treatment we believe could play a crucial role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence that deficiency in IFN-beta production by the lung could explain the enhanced susceptibility of these at-risk patient groups to developing severe lower respiratory tract ( lung ) disease during respiratory viral infections .
Viruses , including coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV , have evolved mechanisms which suppress IFN-beta production , which in turn help the virus avoid the immune system .
Professor Nick Francis , Professor of General Practice at the University of Southampton , said : “ This novel trial approach is essential for the ongoing health of those at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other risk factors .
`` The approach could be rolled out across many areas of primary care involving the interaction with vulnerable patients , including the elderly , if it is successful .
`` We are in desperate need of a treatment for COVID-19 that can be given to patients early in the course of the illness in order to prevent progression to severe symptoms.
” The aim is to accelerate recovery and prevent progression of the disease from being able to breathe spontaneously with or without oxygen , to requiring ventilation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting is expected in July .
To find out more , visit https : //www.covidtrialathome.com/ .

It comes after city scientists began clinical tests in March of an inhaled drug called SNG001 Interferon beta, which is a naturally-occuring antiviral protein.
But this new phase means they will be enrolling an additional 120 patients in the home environment, as well as its original 100 patients.
One Southampton professor has warned that we are in "desperate need" of a treatment that can treat patients in the early stages of coronavirus, to prevent them getting further symptoms that are worse.
The development has been announced amid the treatment of patients in the hospital setting of the pilot trial, which is "progressing well".
A total of 98 patients out of 100 are now dosed, according to scientists involved in the trial.
The expanded trial includes patients who have had symptoms for less than 72 hours and are aged 50 or over with a high-risk comorbidity, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or a chronic lung condition, or aged 65 and over.
Eligible patients are assessed via video call, and subsequently sent a swab by courier for self-swabbing.
These swabs will be tested, and eligible patients with a positive sample will be sent a box containing all necessary equipment, including the study medication SNG001 - or a placebo.
Recruitment for the home setting of the trial will depend on the prevalence of the virus in the community and the degree to which the targeted ‘at risk’ patients become infected.
Professor Tom Wilkinson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Southampton and Trial Chief Investigator, said: “Expansion of the SG016 placebo controlled trial where we will be treating patients at the first sign of COVID-19 symptoms is something of a first and reflects the ingenuity and expertise of Synairgen and our researchers here at the University of Southampton.
"This novel approach is designed to reduce infection risks for both patients and front-line workers. Critically, it also allows us to gather clinical evidence for SNG001 more quickly, a treatment we believe could play a crucial role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.”
According to scientists, there is evidence that deficiency in IFN-beta production by the lung could explain the enhanced susceptibility of these at-risk patient groups to developing severe lower respiratory tract (lung) disease during respiratory viral infections.
Viruses, including coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV, have evolved mechanisms which suppress IFN-beta production, which in turn help the virus avoid the immune system.
Professor Nick Francis, Professor of General Practice at the University of Southampton, said: “This novel trial approach is essential for the ongoing health of those at higher risk because of increasing age or other risk factors.
"The approach could be rolled out across many areas of primary care involving the interaction with vulnerable patients, including the elderly, if it is successful.
"We are in desperate need of a treatment for COVID-19 that can be given to patients early in the course of the illness in order to prevent progression to severe symptoms.”
The aim is to accelerate recovery and prevent progression of the disease from being able to breathe spontaneously with or without oxygen, to requiring ventilation.
Data from the trial in the hospital setting is expected in July.
To find out more, visit https://www.covidtrialathome.com/.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Investigation at Havant Thicket after death of Louise Smith

EXTENSIVE fingertip searches have been carried out at Hampshire woodland today following the death of 16-year-old Louise Smith .
Officers investigating the teenager 's death have been continuing the searches at Havant Thicket , with a cordon remaining in place at the site .
Louise was reported missing from the Leigh Park area on Friday May 8 ( VE Day ) , and her body was later found in Havant Thicket on Thursday May 21 .
Police are set to continue the fingertip searches tomorrow .
They have also been continuing with house-to-house enquiries in Leigh Park , as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final movements .
Police say their priority remains finding out what happened to her after she was last seen , around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive .
They are now turning to the public for help to trace Louise 's movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell Road area , up to the location where Louise was found .
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said : “ We have read the tributes that have been paid to Louise and we know just how much she meant to the community .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are doing all we can to find out who is responsible , to bring justice for her and for her family .
“ You will continue to see our presence at Havant Thicket in the coming days , as we carry out an extensive search of the area .
“ Officers will also be in Leigh Park , conducting house-to-house enquiries and seeking CCTV and dash cam footage.
” Det Chief Supt Mackechnie added : “ This is a tragic case and if you have any information you believe could help us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may believe it to be , then please do not hesitate to contact us .
“ I want to ask you to cast your mind back and focus on the afternoon of VE Day .
“ Maybe you saw Louise that afternoon , in Somborne Drive , High Lawn Way or in the area of the Thicket , or she may perhaps be in the background of mobile phone footage you have from the events that day ?
“ We also want to hear from any walkers , or runners , or anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Thicket that afternoon .
“ If you use apps like Strava or other tracker apps when you are out walking or running , please check them to see if you were in these areas that afternoon and whether this helps you to remember seeing Louise.
” Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting the reference 44200163113 , or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
You can also submit information through the online portal by going to https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20E08-PO1 .

Officers investigating the teenager's death have been continuing the searches at Havant Thicket, with a cordon remaining in place at the site.
Louise was reported missing from the Leigh Park area on Friday May 8 (VE Day), and her body was later found in Havant Thicket on Thursday May 21.
Police are set to continue the fingertip searches tomorrow.
They have also been continuing with house-to-house enquiries in Leigh Park, as they look to piece together Louise’s final movements.
Police say their priority remains finding out what happened to her after she was last seen, around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive.
They are now turning to the public for help to trace Louise's movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell Road area, up to the location where Louise was found.
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said: “We have read the tributes that have been paid to Louise and we know just how much she meant to the community.
“I want to reassure you that we are doing all we can to find out who is responsible, to bring justice for her and for her family.
“You will continue to see our presence at Havant Thicket in the coming days, as we carry out an extensive search of the area.
“Officers will also be in Leigh Park, conducting house-to-house enquiries and seeking CCTV and dash cam footage.”
Det Chief Supt Mackechnie added: “This is a tragic case and if you have any information you believe could help us, no matter how small or insignificant you may believe it to be, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
“I want to ask you to cast your mind back and focus on the afternoon of VE Day.
“Maybe you saw Louise that afternoon, in Somborne Drive, High Lawn Way or in the area of the Thicket, or she may perhaps be in the background of mobile phone footage you have from the events that day?
“We also want to hear from any walkers, or runners, or anyone who could have been in the area of the Thicket that afternoon.
“If you use apps like Strava or other tracker apps when you are out walking or running, please check them to see if you were in these areas that afternoon and whether this helps you to remember seeing Louise.”
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44200163113, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can also submit information through the online portal by going to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20E08-PO1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Large fire on Heathlands Road in Chilworth

EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a `` large fire '' in Hampshire .
Fire crews from Eastleigh , Fareham @ @ @ @ @ Hythe were called to Heatherlands Road , in Chilworth , at 2.03pm today .
The @ @ @ @ @ a `` large fire '' in an open area .
The blaze is still ongoing @ @ @ @ @ dampen down the area .
It has been reported that the fire is under control @

Fire crews from Eastleigh, Fareham, Redbridge, Hardley and Hythe were called to Heatherlands Road, in Chilworth, at 2.03pm today.
The teams are currently dealing with a "large fire" in an open area.
The blaze is still ongoing and crews are working to dampen down the area.
It has been reported that the fire is under control.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--'There cannot be one rule for most of us and wiggle room for others': MPs speak out on Dominic Cummi

'There cannot be one rule for most of us and wiggle room for others': MPs speak out on Dominic Cummings

HAMPSHIRE MPs have spoken out after Dominic Cummings made two trips across the country during the coronavirus lockdown .
Mr Cummings , the prime minister 's chief adviser claims not to regret driving 260 miles from London to Durham during the lockdown .
However , his recent actions have drawn criticism from across the political board .
The Labour MP for Southampton Test said : `` Dominic Cummings took a course of action that not only wasn ’ t available to the vast majority of people struggling with restrictions but which broke the lockdown rules and undermined the government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protect the NHS , Save Lives .
`` I found that the press conference was unconvincing and raised more questions than it answered about Cummings ’ transgressions and by any normal reckoning his position would be untenable .
Instead , the message from this Government seemed clear : it ’ s one rule for Boris Johnson ’ s closest adviser , another for everybody else . ''
Speaking on the matter , Paul Holmes the MP for Eastleigh said : “ I have been contacted by a large number of constituents on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what has gone on , and so do I .
These concerns have been strongly communicated to the Government over the weekend .
“ Though I believe his actions were motivated solely by the desire to protect his family , I believe that Mr Cummings has made errors of judgement , and I would have responded differently given the guidance that Government has issued .
“ Sadly , I do think that this situation has undermined the wider messaging around this public health emergency .
However , the fact remains that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice to keep people safe.
” Meanwhile , Caroline Nokes the Tory MP for Romsey has publicly criticised Mr Cummings for flaunting social distancing guidelines .
In a social media post , she said : `` There can not be one rule for most of us and wiggle room for others '' .
`` I made my views clear to my whip yesterday .
My inbox is rammed with very angry constituents and I do not blame them .
They have made difficult sacrifices over the last nine weeks . ''
Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Durham , where his family lives , despite social restrictions being in place to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Since then , the Prime Minister offered his “ full support ” to his chief adviser , along with several other members of government including Health Secretary Matt Hancock .

Mr Cummings, the prime minister's chief adviser claims not to regret driving 260 miles from London to Durham during the lockdown.
However, his recent actions have drawn criticism from across the political board.
Alan Whitehead has slammed Mr Cummings.
The Labour MP for Southampton Test said: "Dominic Cummings took a course of action that not only wasn’t available to the vast majority of people struggling with restrictions but which broke the lockdown rules and undermined the government’s message of Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives.
"I found that the press conference was unconvincing and raised more questions than it answered about Cummings’ transgressions and by any normal reckoning his position would be untenable. Instead, the message from this Government seemed clear: it’s one rule for Boris Johnson’s closest adviser, another for everybody else."
Speaking on the matter, Paul Holmes the MP for Eastleigh said: “I have been contacted by a large number of constituents on this matter. Many people have legitimate concerns about what has gone on, and so do I. These concerns have been strongly communicated to the Government over the weekend.
“Though I believe his actions were motivated solely by the desire to protect his family, I believe that Mr Cummings has made errors of judgement, and I would have responded differently given the guidance that Government has issued.
“Sadly, I do think that this situation has undermined the wider messaging around this public health emergency. However, the fact remains that we need to continue to follow the health advice to keep people safe.”
Meanwhile, Caroline Nokes the Tory MP for Romsey has publicly criticised Mr Cummings for flaunting social distancing guidelines.
In a social media post, she said: "There cannot be one rule for most of us and wiggle room for others".
"I made my views clear to my whip yesterday. My inbox is rammed with very angry constituents and I do not blame them. They have made difficult sacrifices over the last nine weeks."
Mr Cummings, 48, made two trips to County Durham, where his family lives, despite social restrictions being in place to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Since then, the Prime Minister offered his “full support” to his chief adviser, along with several other members of government including Health Secretary Matt Hancock.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Coronavirus: One more death recorded in Hampshire in 48 hours

ONE more patient who tested positive for coronavirus has died in Hampshire in the last 48 hours .
Figures released @ @ @ @ @ revealed that there has been one more death in Hampshire in two days , bringing @ @ @ @ @ .
At UHS , the total number of patients who have died after testing positive @ @ @ @ @ which was no increase in two days .
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ , with an increase of one death .
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded @ @ @ @ @ , with no new recorded deaths .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 222 @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , which has seen no increase in two days .

Figures released by the NHS today have revealed that there has been one more death in Hampshire in two days, bringing the total up to 574.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, the total number of patients who have died after testing positive for coronavirus is 181, which was no increase in two days.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 152 deaths, with an increase of one death.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, again, with no new recorded deaths.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 222 have now died due to coronavirus, which has seen no increase in two days.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Large fire on Heathlands Road in Chilworth

EMERGENCY services are continuing to battle a large fire in Hampshire woodlands .
Fire crews from Eastleigh , Fareham , @ @ @ @ @ were called to Heatherlands Road , in Chilworth , at 2.03pm yesterday , but crews @ @ @ @ @ tackling the fire .
The teams are currently dealing with a `` large fire '' @ @ @ @ @ The blaze is still ongoing and crews are working to dampen down the area .
@ @ @ @ @ the fire is under control , however it is still not know what caused the @ @

Fire crews from Eastleigh, Fareham, Redbridge, Hardley and Hythe were called to Heatherlands Road, in Chilworth, at 2.03pm yesterday, but crews remain there this morning still tackling the fire.
The teams are currently dealing with a "large fire" in an open area.
The blaze is still ongoing and crews are working to dampen down the area.
It has been reported that the fire is under control, however it is still not know what caused the fire.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Ram raid at The Arrow, Windrush Road, Southampton

THIEVES smashed their way into a Southampton shop in what has been described as a “ heinous act ” .
Police say a group of hooded robbers rammed a trolley holding a freezer into the doors of Arrow News , on Windrush Road , Millbrook .
According to one of the shop owners Sonal Thakkar , neighbours called the police after seeing thieves drive a vehicle into the trolley , which then hit the store front and broke its shutters to gain entry .
She said that thousands of cigarette packets were stolen from the family-owned store , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Two men arrested as part of police crackdown into county lines drug trafficking Sonal said : “ We came in this morning and saw there was rubbish every where , all over the floors .
They had stolen £10,000 cigarette packets and between £500 and £600 .
“ They broke our door , and banged the trolley into the door which had a freezer inside .
Our shutters are very strong but half of the shutter came down .
“ Luckily we fitted a smoke alarm last week so if that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into their eyes .
This is the first time it has happened , and we are a bit worried because of the damage.
” MP Royston Smith “ This is a heinous criminal act at anytime but particularly while the police are so busy contributing to the pandemic efforts.
” While Councillor and Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities , Dave Shields , said : `` This is a shocking thing to have happened and my thoughts extend to the shop staff and neighbouring residents who must be understandably distraught with this desperate act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our local neighbourhood police get the necessary level of support - both from the community and those responsible for funding our stretched services – to ensure that the thieves are swiftly brought to book.
” Nearby residents said they were woken up by “ a lot of banging ” , with some saying the shop owners “ do not deserve it ” .
One person said : “ I was woken up at half three and heard a lot of banging .
“ I looked out the window and saw a car outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just trying to smash it in , there were four of them.
” A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : “ We were called at 3.37am today ( 26 May ) to reports of a break-in at the Arrow News store on Windrush Road , Southampton .
“ A vehicle was used to force entry , causing damage to the storefront , and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen .
“ Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 , quoting reference 44200186495 .
”

Police say a group of hooded robbers rammed a trolley holding a freezer into the doors of Arrow News, on Windrush Road, Millbrook.
According to one of the shop owners Sonal Thakkar, neighbours called the police after seeing thieves drive a vehicle into the trolley, which then hit the store front and broke its shutters to gain entry.
She said that thousands of cigarette packets were stolen from the family-owned store, along with around £600 in cash from the till.
Sonal said: “We came in this morning and saw there was rubbish every where, all over the floors. They had stolen £10,000 cigarette packets and between £500 and £600.
“They broke our door, and banged the trolley into the door which had a freezer inside. Our shutters are very strong but half of the shutter came down.
“Luckily we fitted a smoke alarm last week so if that if anyone breaks in, smoke goes into their eyes. This is the first time it has happened, and we are a bit worried because of the damage.”
MP Royston Smith “This is a heinous criminal act at anytime but particularly while the police are so busy contributing to the pandemic efforts.”
While Councillor and Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Dave Shields, said: "This is a shocking thing to have happened and my thoughts extend to the shop staff and neighbouring residents who must be understandably distraught with this desperate act.
"I very much hope that our local neighbourhood police get the necessary level of support - both from the community and those responsible for funding our stretched services – to ensure that the thieves are swiftly brought to book.”
Nearby residents said they were woken up by “a lot of banging”, with some saying the shop owners “do not deserve it”.
One person said: “I was woken up at half three and heard a lot of banging.
“I looked out the window and saw a car outside the front door. People were obviously just trying to smash it in, there were four of them.”
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were called at 3.37am today (26 May) to reports of a break-in at the Arrow News store on Windrush Road, Southampton.
“A vehicle was used to force entry, causing damage to the storefront, and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
“Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting reference 44200186495.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Motorcyclist on Kawasaki caught speeding on M3

A MOTORCYCLIST was caught travelling at 120mph with no insurance on a Hampshire motorway .
The biker , who was @ @ @ @ @ , was stopped by police on the M3 yesterday after he was clocked speeding at @ @ @ @ @ that the rider had no insurance .
The bike was seized by police and the @ @ @ @ @ a court date in the post .
Hampshire Roads Police said on Twitter : `` @ @ @ @ @ to ride at 120mph then please check you have insurance .
It ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ and doubly painful for you .
`` Bike seized and court date in the post @ @

The biker, who was riding a green Kawasaki ZX6R, was stopped by police on the M3 yesterday after he was clocked speeding at 120mph.
Officers also discovered that the rider had no insurance.
The bike was seized by police and the rider was told to expect a court date in the post.
Hampshire Roads Police said on Twitter: "If you’re going to ride at 120mph then please check you have insurance. It’s a lot of paperwork for me and doubly painful for you.
"Bike seized and court date in the post."


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Itchen Bridge toll and carpark charges to be reinstated in Southampton next month

THE Itchen Bridge toll is to be reinstated next month as travel across the city is expected to increase .
Southampton City Council has announced today that they will be reinstating the Itchen Bridge toll and charges in its long-stay car parks from June 1 following the government ’ s easing of national lockdown restrictions .
The Itchen Bridge toll was suspended on March 24 to help key workers and people supporting those in isolation in Southampton during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic .
Following a review of the toll suspension , civic chiefs have decided to reinstate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be expected to pay on Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm , and on Saturday between 8am and 6pm .
A further decision on whether to apply the toll 24 hours a day will be made after three weeks .
the council will also reinstate parking restrictions in its long-stay pay-and-display car parks from June 1 .
The council ’ s four barrier-controlled multi-storey car parks - Bedford Place , Eastgate Street , Grosvenor Square , and Marlands - will return to normal operation on the same date .
The only exclusions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is being maintained as a free facility for key workers , and ‘ limited waiting ’ areas where there are no pay-and-display charges in place .
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City and Place , Southampton City Council , said : “ With Southampton starting to get back to a ‘ new normal ’ we feel the time is right to reinstate these charges , so we can cover the cost of operating these facilities .
`` I realise this might not be a popular decision , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of frontline services and support for key workers at this time , which is why some of our facilities remain free for them to use . ''
Any season ticket and Zone A permit purchased before April 3 will have its expiry date extended by two months .
This extension will be applied by Civil Enforcement Officers on their patrols , meaning paper season ticket holders won ’ t need to return their season tickets for the expiry date to be amended .
Residents who are categorised by the NHS as “ extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a council-run on-street or off-street parking facility should contact the council before June 1 .

Southampton City Council has announced today that they will be reinstating the Itchen Bridge toll and charges in its long-stay car parks from June 1 following the government’s easing of national lockdown restrictions.
The Itchen Bridge toll was suspended on March 24 to help key workers and people supporting those in isolation in Southampton during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Following a review of the toll suspension, civic chiefs have decided to reinstate it next month.
Motorists will now be expected to pay on Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, and on Saturday between 8am and 6pm.
A further decision on whether to apply the toll 24 hours a day will be made after three weeks.
the council will also reinstate parking restrictions in its long-stay pay-and-display car parks from June 1.
The council’s four barrier-controlled multi-storey car parks - Bedford Place, Eastgate Street, Grosvenor Square, and Marlands - will return to normal operation on the same date.
The only exclusions are West Park Road multi-storey car park, which is being maintained as a free facility for key workers, and ‘limited waiting’ areas where there are no pay-and-display charges in place.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, Southampton City Council, said: “With Southampton starting to get back to a ‘new normal’ we feel the time is right to reinstate these charges, so we can cover the cost of operating these facilities.
"I realise this might not be a popular decision, but we must continue to prioritise the delivery of frontline services and support for key workers at this time, which is why some of our facilities remain free for them to use."
Any season ticket and Zone A permit purchased before April 3 will have its expiry date extended by two months.
This extension will be applied by Civil Enforcement Officers on their patrols, meaning paper season ticket holders won’t need to return their season tickets for the expiry date to be amended.
Residents who are categorised by the NHS as “extremely clinically vulnerable” and have vehicles parked in a council-run on-street or off-street parking facility should contact the council before June 1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Chestnut Court Rest Home rated 'requires improvement' in latest CQC report

A NEW Forest rest home that made false safety records has been told it needs to improve .
Chestnut Court Care Home , a residential care home which provides accommodation and personal care to 17 people in New Milton , was told it required improvement in its most recent CQC report , publish on May 5 .
It was told it require the improvement in three out of five categories used to measure performance .
The categories “ safe ” , “ effective ” and “ well led ” were all given the damning grade .
Inspectors found that checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had not been completed appropriately or contemporaneously , but the records relating to these had been falsified in order to make it appear that proper procedures were being followed .
Inspectors had similar concerns regarding recording of checks made on the call bell system , pressure mats and infra-red sensors which enable people to either call for assistance or detect movements so that staff can provide support .
The report said : “ The registered manager had fabricated a range of records relating to health and safety checks in order to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed when in fact they were not .
“ We discussed our findings with the registered manager who acknowledged that this had been the case and had been due to pressures within the service and the lack of maintenance staff.
” It was also reported that there were concerns around infection control at the home , as in some of the communal toilets flooring had lifted at the sides of the room leaving hard to clean areas .
In doorways inspectors also saw a build-up of soiling on floors .
• Southampton school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damning inspection One freezer had a spillage of food which had not been cleaned and cupboard doors and work surfaces were sticky to touch .
Inspectors saw that records had been retained of supervision meetings , but found these did not provide assurances that the supervision provided had been designed to provide staff with an opportunity to raise concerns .
The Daily Echo contacted Chestnut Court for a comment but they did not respond .

Chestnut Court Care Home, a residential care home which provides accommodation and personal care to 17 people in New Milton, was told it required improvement in its most recent CQC report, publish on May 5.
It was told it require the improvement in three out of five categories used to measure performance.
The categories “safe”, “effective” and “well led” were all given the damning grade.
Inspectors found that checks relating to the safety of water temperatures, had not been completed appropriately or contemporaneously, but the records relating to these had been falsified in order to make it appear that proper procedures were being followed.
Inspectors had similar concerns regarding recording of checks made on the call bell system, pressure mats and infra-red sensors which enable people to either call for assistance or detect movements so that staff can provide support.
The report said: “The registered manager had fabricated a range of records relating to health and safety checks in order to make it appear that proper procedures were being followed when in fact they were not.
“We discussed our findings with the registered manager who acknowledged that this had been the case and had been due to pressures within the service and the lack of maintenance staff.”
It was also reported that there were concerns around infection control at the home, as in some of the communal toilets flooring had lifted at the sides of the room leaving hard to clean areas.
In doorways inspectors also saw a build-up of soiling on floors.
One freezer had a spillage of food which had not been cleaned and cupboard doors and work surfaces were sticky to touch.
Inspectors saw that records had been retained of supervision meetings, but found these did not provide assurances that the supervision provided had been designed to provide staff with an opportunity to raise concerns.
The Daily Echo contacted Chestnut Court for a comment but they did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Woman slams group for 'poaching carp' in Rownhams lake

A TEST Valley woman has hit out a group of people claiming she witnessed them `` poaching fish '' from a lake in Rownhams .
Kay Collings vented her anger at the trio after she spotted them reeling in a fish and storing it `` in a black backpack '' beside Lakeside Avenue .
Now the 58-year-old has revealed she fears the fish supply could be wiped out in the lake after seeing `` three fish poached '' in one month .
Kay , who lives in Lakeside Avenue , said : `` It makes me feel really angry because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lake here in the cul-de-sac and we all take care of it .
`` They started to come at the beginning of lockdown almost every day where they were turning up at half five in the morning .
`` I saw them catch a carp , put it in a backpack and one of them walked off with the bag possibly to their vehicle ; a few minutes later he arrived back with an empty bag .
• Anger after police called to huge party in Southampton street - again '' I firmly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for their dinner or they are selling them , so if they carry on doing it they will deplete all of the fish .
`` When there are six of them out there in force it is n't nice for the residents and there is a big 'no fishing ' sign in the middle of the lake as well . ''
She added : `` It is upsetting for us knowing they are poaching the fish and at one point when they knew I was watching them from my house one guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waved it to me .
`` We have contacted the police about this before and they moved the group once under social distancing rules a month ago , so they did n't turn up for a week .
`` I understand the police have got bigger fish to fry , but we are trying to do something about it . ''
The accountant stressed she has contacted Test Valley Borough Council about the issue , but has not received a reply from the authority .
Community and Leisure portfolio holder , cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not permitted at Lakeside Avenue , Rownhams , and we would encourage everybody to be responsible and follow these rules .
`` While fishing is now allowed in permitted areas following the government ’ s announcement on May 10 , previous regulations still apply about where and when you are legally allowed to fish .
`` We are aware of the issue and are currently investigating .
We will then take action if appropriate.
” Hampshire police has been contacted for comment .
The first time Kay claims she saw the group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Kay Collings vented her anger at the trio after she spotted them reeling in a fish and storing it "in a black backpack" beside Lakeside Avenue.
Now the 58-year-old has revealed she fears the fish supply could be wiped out in the lake after seeing "three fish poached" in one month.
Kay, who lives in Lakeside Avenue, said: "It makes me feel really angry because we are really lucky to have that lake here in the cul-de-sac and we all take care of it.
"They started to come at the beginning of lockdown almost every day where they were turning up at half five in the morning.
"I saw them catch a carp, put it in a backpack and one of them walked off with the bag possibly to their vehicle; a few minutes later he arrived back with an empty bag.
"I firmly believe they take the fish and eat them for their dinner or they are selling them, so if they carry on doing it they will deplete all of the fish.
"When there are six of them out there in force it isn't nice for the residents and there is a big 'no fishing ' sign in the middle of the lake as well."
She added: "It is upsetting for us knowing they are poaching the fish and at one point when they knew I was watching them from my house one guy caught a fish, held it up and waved it to me.
"We have contacted the police about this before and they moved the group once under social distancing rules a month ago, so they didn't turn up for a week.
"I understand the police have got bigger fish to fry, but we are trying to do something about it."
The accountant stressed she has contacted Test Valley Borough Council about the issue, but has not received a reply from the authority.
Community and Leisure portfolio holder, cllr Ian Jeffrey, said: “Fishing is not permitted at Lakeside Avenue, Rownhams, and we would encourage everybody to be responsible and follow these rules.
"While fishing is now allowed in permitted areas following the government’s announcement on May 10, previous regulations still apply about where and when you are legally allowed to fish.
"We are aware of the issue and are currently investigating. We will then take action if appropriate.”
Hampshire police has been contacted for comment.
The first time Kay claims she saw the group take a fish was on April 1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Man spotted photographing children in Freemantle Common, Southampton

A `` SUSPICIOUS MAN '' has been spotted taking photos of children in a Southampton park .
A man was seen photographing youngsters on Freemantle Common .
When confronted by parents he deleted his photos during the incident at around 6.30pm on Monday .
Inspector Sarah Nicholson said : `` We understand that this type of incident will cause concern in the community , particularly to those that attend the park with their children .
“ Please be reassured that we are investigating this report and are looking to identify the man to establish the full circumstances .
“ Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people .
If you have any concerns or any information , do not hesitate to approach us.
” A police spokesperson added : `` We can confirm we received a report of a suspicious incident which took place in Freemantle Common yesterday ( May 25 ) .
`` It was reported that at around 6.30pm , a man was seen taking photographs of children in the park .
`` When challenged , he deleted the photos . ''
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call police on 101 , @ @ @

A man was seen photographing youngsters on Freemantle Common.
When confronted by parents he deleted his photos during the incident at around 6.30pm on Monday.
Inspector Sarah Nicholson said: "We understand that this type of incident will cause concern in the community, particularly to those that attend the park with their children.
“Please be reassured that we are investigating this report and are looking to identify the man to establish the full circumstances.
“Officers will be patrolling the area and speaking to people. If you have any concerns or any information, do not hesitate to approach us.”
A police spokesperson added: "We can confirm we received a report of a suspicious incident which took place in Freemantle Common yesterday (May 25).
"It was reported that at around 6.30pm, a man was seen taking photographs of children in the park.
"When challenged, he deleted the photos."
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200186119.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Louise Smith: Two arrested after murder probe launched

POLICE have re-arrested two people as part of an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old girl .
Officers investigating the death of 16-year-old Louise Smith have today re-arrested a man and woman from Havant .
The 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder , and the 29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
They remain in custody at this time .
The pair were previously arrested on suspicion of kidnap on May 14 and had been released on bail .
The 16-year-old ’ s body was found in the Havant Thicket area of Staunton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from the Leigh Park area , was reported missing on Friday 8 May ( VE Day ) at around 6.30pm .
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said : “ This is now a murder investigation and our focus is to identify who is responsible .
To do this it is crucial that we capture as much information as possible regarding the moments leading up to her death .
“ We know that news of her murder will leave the community shocked and upset , but we are turning to you for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be key in this investigation.
” CCTV footage shows Louise entering Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday , May 7 .
It was reported to police that she was seen at around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive .
Police said they are keen to trace Louise ’ s movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell Road area , up to the site where she was discovered in Havant Thicket .

Officers investigating the death of 16-year-old Louise Smith have today re-arrested a man and woman from Havant.
The 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and the 29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They remain in custody at this time.
The pair were previously arrested on suspicion of kidnap on May 14 and had been released on bail.
The 16-year-old’s body was found in the Havant Thicket area of Staunton Country Park on May 21.
Louise, from the Leigh Park area, was reported missing on Friday 8 May (VE Day) at around 6.30pm.
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said: “This is now a murder investigation and our focus is to identify who is responsible. To do this it is crucial that we capture as much information as possible regarding the moments leading up to her death.
“We know that news of her murder will leave the community shocked and upset, but we are turning to you for your help, because information you have could be key in this investigation.”
CCTV footage shows Louise entering Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday, May 7.
It was reported to police that she was seen at around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive.
Police said they are keen to trace Louise’s movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell Road area, up to the site where she was discovered in Havant Thicket.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Jewellery and motorbike pictures found on phone

A POLICE investigation has been launched after pictures of jewellery and motorbikes were found on a phone .
They are @ @ @ @ @ they have been offered any of the items ( pictured ) .
Officers found the @ @ @ @ @ scrambler motorbikes on a phone that was seized from a suspect .
They believe the @ @ @ @ @ stolen and would like to speak to anyone who may have been approached and offered @ @ @ @ @ would also like to speak to anyone who thinks the items belong to them but @ @ @ @ @ If you recognise any of the items , call 101 and quoting 44190351817 .
A @ @ @ @ @ : `` We have found images of them on a suspect ’ s phone and @ @ @ @ @ want anyone who recognises them to come forward .
`` We don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ stolen from – the release has gone out Hampshire-wide in the hopes of finding that @ @ @

They are now asking Hampshire residents if they have been offered any of the items (pictured).
Officers found the images of unusual jewellery and scrambler motorbikes on a phone that was seized from a suspect.
They believe the items pictured may have been stolen and would like to speak to anyone who may have been approached and offered the items.
While police would also like to speak to anyone who thinks the items belong to them but have since been stolen.
If you recognise any of the items, call 101 and quoting 44190351817.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We have found images of them on a suspect’s phone and suspect they are stolen so want anyone who recognises them to come forward.
"We don’t know where they might have been stolen from – the release has gone out Hampshire-wide in the hopes of finding that out."


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--‘I would like to see it reopen as a school’: St Mary's Independent School closes after almost centur

‘I would like to see it reopen as a school’: St Mary's Independent School closes after almost century

A SOUTHAMPTON MP has called for a school which has closed after almost a century of teaching pupils to reopen .
St Mary ’ s Independent School was “ unable to continue ” operating and closed permanently last Friday .
Governors of the school in Bitterne Park said they made the decision to close with “ profound sadness and regret ” .
However , MP Royston Smith has hopes the site will remain used for education .
• School which taught pupils for almost a century closes with 'profound sadness' The Tory MP for Southampton Itchen said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a kid .
“ It has been there forever and when anything like this happens it ’ s sad .
There are consequences for the staff , parents and children .
You would rather these things did not happen .
I would like it to carry on the way it is and hope the building can make a come back as a school .
I do not want to see it redeveloped for houses.
” St Mary ’ s was placed into administration on May 19 by insolvency firm Begbies Traynor .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education watchdog Ofsted and then forced to close over coronavirus fears .
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506 , there were 242 students aged between three-years-old and 16-years-old .
However , governors say they are committed to the possibility of establishing a new company which would offer a nursery and prep school .
Administrators report to have reviewed the school ’ s position and have concluded that due to financial circumstances it must close .

St Mary’s Independent School was “unable to continue” operating and closed permanently last Friday.
Governors of the school in Bitterne Park said they made the decision to close with “profound sadness and regret”.
However, MP Royston Smith has hopes the site will remain used for education.
The Tory MP for Southampton Itchen said: “I remember the school from when I was a kid.
“It has been there forever and when anything like this happens it’s sad. There are consequences for the staff, parents and children. You would rather these things did not happen. I would like it to carry on the way it is and hope the building can make a come back as a school. I do not want to see it redeveloped for houses.”
St Mary’s was placed into administration on May 19 by insolvency firm Begbies Traynor.
This was just months after being slammed by education watchdog Ofsted and then forced to close over coronavirus fears.
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506, there were 242 students aged between three-years-old and 16-years-old.
However, governors say they are committed to the possibility of establishing a new company which would offer a nursery and prep school.
Administrators report to have reviewed the school’s position and have concluded that due to financial circumstances it must close.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Three arrested after man stabbed on Varna Road, Southampton

CARJACKERS stabbed a man in the neck and attacked a teenager before stealing a vehicle in Southampton last night .
Officers were called to Varna Road just before 9pm last night after two men were attacked in the street .
A red Honda Jazz was approached by a group of three to four males .
The suspects attacked the two men - a man in his 40s and a man in his late-teens - inside the car before the two victims ran from the vehicle towards Millbrook Road West .
The suspects then drove off in the stolen car .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ An eyewitness , who has asked not to be named , told the Daily Echo : `` I heard loads of commotion outside my flat and I went to go and have a look .
`` I saw two men running towards a car and they pulled a man out of the car while they were stabbing him .
`` They stabbed him four times and he ran down the road holding his face .
`` Then the two people got in the car and drove off . ''
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared this happened on my doorstep . ''
The resident added that police closed off the road from both ends and left the scene at around 2.40pm today .
The driver , a man in his 40s , was taken to hospital for treatment for a stab wound to his neck .
He has since been discharged from hospital .
The passenger , a man in his late teens , sustained minor scratches to his neck and back and did not require hospital treatment .
Three people have been arrested in connection with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , a 30 year old female and a 22 year old female , all from Southampton , currently remain in custody .
nspector Nick Marsden said : “ I would like to reassure the community that this is a very isolated incident .
Officers will be in the area patrolling and conducting enquiries .
`` If you have any concerns , please do n't hesitate to speak with them.
” If you have any information or dash cam footage call 101 quoting reference 44200187644 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously @ @ @ @ @

Officers were called to Varna Road just before 9pm last night after two men were attacked in the street.
A red Honda Jazz was approached by a group of three to four males.
The suspects attacked the two men - a man in his 40s and a man in his late-teens - inside the car before the two victims ran from the vehicle towards Millbrook Road West.
The suspects then drove off in the stolen car.
The car has since been recovered.
An eyewitness, who has asked not to be named, told the Daily Echo: "I heard loads of commotion outside my flat and I went to go and have a look.
"I saw two men running towards a car and they pulled a man out of the car while they were stabbing him.
"They stabbed him four times and he ran down the road holding his face.
"Then the two people got in the car and drove off."
She added: "I have two kids, I feel scared this happened on my doorstep."
The resident added that police closed off the road from both ends and left the scene at around 2.40pm today.
The driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment for a stab wound to his neck. He has since been discharged from hospital.
The passenger, a man in his late teens, sustained minor scratches to his neck and back and did not require hospital treatment.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A 38 year old man, a 30 year old female and a 22 year old female, all from Southampton, currently remain in custody.
nspector Nick Marsden said: “I would like to reassure the community that this is a very isolated incident. Officers will be in the area patrolling and conducting enquiries.
"If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to speak with them.”
If you have any information or dash cam footage call 101 quoting reference 44200187644.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Works to axe trees at Marlhill Copse come under further scrutiny

A CAMPAIGNER has hailed a ‘ win for democracy ’ after plans to axe trees in ancient woodlands were shelved .
The controversial scheme could now be discussed in public as city bosses confirmed a “ procedural error ” in the initial decision to approve the proposals .
Southampton Airport , which owns the land at Marlhill Copse , said work to fell five trees at the site has been paused until June 23 .
Following a high court challenge a solicitor acting on behalf of campaigner Gareth Narbed said Southampton City Council will pay his client ’ s legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment on this claim .
The council did confirm that the initial decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland .
The controversy was taken to court after campaigners said the city council should have discussed the plans in public as previously promised .
As reported , the proposals sparked 50 objections but civic chiefs and airport bosses said an urgent decision had to be taken by council officers as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the public and nearby properties .
Southampton Airport has now said that the plans will be discussed by the planning committee at the city council on June 23 .
The local authority did not comment on this .
In a statement it said : “ Following the issuing of legal proceedings , detailed analysis of TPO regulations established that the decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly related to the proceedings brought against the council which was based on “ legitimate expectation ” of the decision being made by the PROW panel , and which the council maintains is defensible .
“ We have taken the view that such a procedural oversight would prejudice our defence and we have decided to concede the Judicial Review application , as proceeding to defend our position would involve a lengthy and costly court case which would most likely still not resolve the key issue of the safety of the trees.The land and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Airport , and we will be discussing with them how they want to take this forward .
Our overriding priority has always been , and will continue to be to make sure users of the copse and residents living near the trees are safe.
” Campaigner Gareth Narbed , who took legal action against the council after branding the decision to allow the work as “ undemocratic ” , welcomed the latest news but said an investigation should still be launched .
He added : “ I ’ m irrelevant in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win for democracy .
The press coverage has been part of the whole thing.
” His solicitor Richard Buxton said the city council will pay Mr Narbed ’ s legal costs to date .
But the authority neither confirmed nor denied the claim .
• MP calls for an investigation into council 's decision In a statement Southampton Airport said : “ We can confirm that work on the trees at Marlhill Copse has paused until June 23 , where the matter will go before Southampton City Council ’ s Public Rights of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees is cordoned off to ensure that risk is minimised .
Our aim here is to protect the safety and welfare of all those who live near these trees and visit the copse .
“ We are hugely disappointed and frustrated that we are still being prevented from doing that .
”

The controversial scheme could now be discussed in public as city bosses confirmed a “procedural error” in the initial decision to approve the proposals.
Southampton Airport, which owns the land at Marlhill Copse, said work to fell five trees at the site has been paused until June 23.
Following a high court challenge a solicitor acting on behalf of campaigner Gareth Narbed said Southampton City Council will pay his client’s legal costs, but the authority refused to comment on this claim.
The council did confirm that the initial decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland.
The controversy was taken to court after campaigners said the city council should have discussed the plans in public as previously promised.
As reported, the proposals sparked 50 objections but civic chiefs and airport bosses said an urgent decision had to be taken by council officers as the trees pose a health and safety risk to the public and nearby properties.
Southampton Airport has now said that the plans will be discussed by the planning committee at the city council on June 23.
The local authority did not comment on this.
In a statement it said: “Following the issuing of legal proceedings, detailed analysis of TPO regulations established that the decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland.
This was a procedural error that is not directly related to the proceedings brought against the council which was based on “legitimate expectation” of the decision being made by the PROW panel, and which the council maintains is defensible.
“We have taken the view that such a procedural oversight would prejudice our defence and we have decided to concede the Judicial Review application, as proceeding to defend our position would involve a lengthy and costly court case which would most likely still not resolve the key issue of the safety of the trees.The land and the trees in question are owned by Southampton Airport, and we will be discussing with them how they want to take this forward. Our overriding priority has always been, and will continue to be to make sure users of the copse and residents living near the trees are safe.”
Campaigner Gareth Narbed, who took legal action against the council after branding the decision to allow the work as “undemocratic”, welcomed the latest news but said an investigation should still be launched.
He added: “I’m irrelevant in all of this. It’s a win for democracy. The press coverage has been part of the whole thing.”
His solicitor Richard Buxton said the city council will pay Mr Narbed’s legal costs to date.
But the authority neither confirmed nor denied the
claim.
In a statement Southampton Airport said: “We can confirm that work on the trees at Marlhill Copse has paused until June 23, where the matter will go before Southampton City Council’s Public Rights of Way panel.
The area surrounding the trees is cordoned off to ensure that risk is minimised. Our aim here is to protect the safety and welfare of all those who live near these trees and visit the copse.
“We are hugely disappointed and frustrated that we are still being prevented from doing that.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Car fire on Grosvenor Road, Southampton

Car fire on Grosvenor Road, Southampton

A CAR fire `` shook walls and windows '' when it exploded on a Southampton street .
Fire crews and @ @ @ @ @ Road in Portswood yesterday at 3.06am to a car fire .
In a video , @ @ @ @ @ firefighters can be seen tackling the blaze .
He said that the `` huge '' @ @ @ @ @ and windows '' in his house .
The car was severally damaged by the fire @ @ @ @ @ reel to extinguish it .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said : @ @ @ @ @ Mary ’ s was mobilised at 3.06am to Grosvenor Road .
`` On arrival the @ @ @ @ @ `` The car was severely effected by fire and was extinguished using two breathing apparatus @ @ @ @ @ jet .
`` Police were informed on the incident and the stop message came in @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for a comment and is wait for a response @

Fire crews and police were called to Grosvenor Road in Portswood yesterday at 3.06am to a car fire.
In a video, taken by Josh Tunstall, firefighters can be seen tackling the blaze.
He said that the "huge" explosion "shook the walls and windows" in his house.
The car was severely damaged by the fire and crews used one hose reel to extinguish it.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A crew from St Mary’s was mobilised at 3.06am to Grosvenor Road.
"On arrival the car was well alight.
"The car was severely affected by fire and was extinguished using two breathing apparatus’ and one hose reel jet.
"Police were informed on the incident and the stop message came in at 3.30am".
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for a comment and is waiting for a response.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Fire at Pennington Common, Lymington

Fire at Pennington Common, Lymington

EMERGENCY crews have revealed they saved little creatures whilst tackling a woodland fire in the New Forest this evening .
@ @ @ @ @ reported the fire at Pennington Common , Lymington , which sent gorse and heath land @ @ @ @ @ called to the blaze at 5.40pm , which had spread to 20 metres wide and @ @ @ @ @ little creatures , involving what appears as a lizard and worm , were then released @ @ @ @ @ from the fire .
Crews had put out the fire by 7.15pm , according to @ @ @ @ @ .

A total of 15 people reported the fire at Pennington Common, Lymington, which sent gorse and heath land into flames.
They were called to the blaze at 5.40pm, which had spread to 20 metres wide and 30 metres high.
Picture by Lymington Fire Station: Twitter
The little creatures, involving what appears as a lizard and worm, were then released back into the Common away from the fire.
Crews had put out the fire by 7.15pm, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
They received messages of gratitude from people online following the fire.
One person said: “Great job guys, thank you.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Work to create new cycle lane on Bassett Avenue starts

WORK to create a new cycle lane on one of the busiest road in Southampton is under way .
The dual carriageway on Bassett Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in both direction as one of the two lanes will temporarily be turned into a cycle lane .
Meanwhile the existing shared footways will be kept for pedestrians to support social distancing .
The news was confirmed by Southampton City Council as some of the measures the authority is set to take as the government prepares to loosen lockdown .
It is not yet know how long the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in place .
The city council said : “ As part of this , whilst traffic levels are low , we will implement temporary lane closures on Bassett Avenue and The Avenue to provide cyclists with their own on-road cycle lanes .
We will reduce sections of The Avenue where it is dual carriageway to one lane , but the majority of The Avenue will have width restrictions in place to allow for on-road cycle lanes , while maintaining one lane in and outbound for vehicles.
” The local authority confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pub started on May 27 and will last for three nights , It will be undertaken between 8pm and 6am and two-way temporary signals will be in place .
The news comes as last month official figures revealed that air pollution in the city dropped significantly since the start of the lockdown .
The city council also claims that the number people cycling in the city has increased .

The dual carriageway on Bassett Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in both direction as one of the two lanes will temporarily be turned into a cycle lane.
Meanwhile the existing shared footways will be kept for pedestrians to support social distancing.
The news was confirmed by Southampton City Council as some of the measures the authority is set to take as the government prepares to loosen lockdown.
It is not yet know how long the temporary cycle lane on the Avenue will be in place.
The city council said: “As part of this, whilst traffic levels are low, we will implement temporary lane closures on Bassett Avenue and The Avenue to provide cyclists with their own on-road cycle lanes. We will reduce sections of The Avenue where it is dual carriageway to one lane, but the majority of The Avenue will have width restrictions in place to allow for on-road cycle lanes, while maintaining one lane in and outbound for vehicles.”
The local authority confirmed that work from Chilworth Roundabout to the Cowherds Pub started on May 27 and will last for three nights,
It will be undertaken between 8pm and 6am and two-way temporary signals will be in place. The news comes as last month official figures revealed that air pollution in the city dropped significantly since the start of the lockdown.
The city council also claims that the number people cycling in the city has increased.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Witness appeal after Windrush Road shop burglary, Southampton

POLICE have turned to the public for help after a convenience store was broken into in the early hours of Tuesday morning .
As previously reported by the Daily Echo , thieves smashed their way into Arrow News , Windrush Road , in what was described as a “ heinous act ” .
• 'This is a heinous criminal act ' : Fury after hooded thieves rammed vehicle into store Police say a group of four hooded robbers rammed a trolley holding a freezer into the doors of the store , breaking the shop 's shutters between 3.30am to 4.45am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for witnesses after the store was burgled .
Once inside , the masked men stole money from the till and a £10,000 worth of cigarettes .
They then left the scene in a Silver Volvo that was later recovered , and is currently being forensically examined .
Officers say they are keen to speak to anyone who may have been driving through the area with dash cam footage , or any residents who may have private CCTV , or saw or heard what happened .
If you have any information , call 101 @ @ @ @

As previously reported by the Daily Echo, thieves smashed their way into Arrow News, Windrush Road, in what was described as a “heinous act”.
Police say a group of four hooded robbers rammed a trolley holding a freezer into the doors of the store, breaking the shop's shutters between 3.30am to 4.45am.
They have since launched an appeal for witnesses after the store was burgled.
Once inside, the masked men stole money from the till and a £10,000 worth of cigarettes.
They then left the scene in a Silver Volvo that was later recovered, and is currently being forensically examined.
Officers say they are keen to speak to anyone who may have been driving through the area with dash cam footage, or any residents who may have private CCTV, or saw or heard what happened.
If you have any information, call 101 and quote 44200186495.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Coronavirus: One death recorded in Hampshire in last 24 hours

ONE hospital patient in Hampshire has died in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus .
Figures released @ @ @ @ @ revealed that there has been one more death in Hampshire since yesterday , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ At University Hospital Southampton , one person has died since yesterday , bringing its total @ @ @ @ @ While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 154 patients have died after testing positive @ @ @ @ @ no new deaths in the last 24 hours .
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has @ @ @ @ @ again , with no new recorded deaths .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus have died , which has seen no increase in two days .

Figures released by the NHS today have revealed that there has been one more death in Hampshire since yesterday, bringing the total up to 575.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At University Hospital Southampton, one person has died since yesterday, bringing its total deaths up to 182.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 154 patients have died after testing positive for the virus, with no new deaths in the last 24 hours.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, again, with no new recorded deaths.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 222 who tested positive for coronavirus have died, which has seen no increase in two days.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Woman threatened to stab man at Tesco, Tebourba Way, Southampton

POLICE have released a CCTV image after a man was threatened with a knife in a supermarket car park .
They have turned to the public to help identify the woman ( pictured ) in connection with an incident that happened at Tesco on Tebourba Way , Southampton , earlier this month .
A man in his 40s was threatened with a knife in the store car park at around 8.15am on Friday May 15 .
The victim reported that the woman threatened to spit on him , and then pulled a knife from her bag and made threats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as being white , aged between 35 and 40-years-old .
She is approximately 5ft 6ins tall , and has shoulder length blonde hair .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` She was wearing a two-tone grey coat with a black top underneath , blue skinny jeans , and beige coloured high-top trainers .
She also wore a bobble hat .
`` Do you recognise the woman in this CCTV image ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to call 101 , quoting 44200171654 .
`` Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

They have turned to the public to help identify the woman (pictured) in connection with an incident that happened at Tesco on Tebourba Way, Southampton, earlier this month.
A man in his 40s was threatened with a knife in the store car park at around 8.15am on Friday May 15.
The victim reported that the woman threatened to spit on him, and then pulled a knife from her bag and made threats to stab him.
The woman is described as being white, aged between 35 and 40-years-old.
She is approximately 5ft 6ins tall, and has shoulder length blonde hair.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "She was wearing a two-tone grey coat with a black top underneath, blue skinny jeans, and beige coloured high-top trainers. She also wore a bobble hat.
"Do you recognise the woman in this CCTV image?
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44200171654.
"Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Leisure World site in Southampton to be transformed

MULTI-MILLION pound plans to transform an area of Southampton by building new homes and businesses have been unveiled .
A total of 650 homes , two150-room hotels , 80 serviced hotel apartments , new restaurants and offices , a cinema and a casino are to be built at the Leisure World site , off West Quay Road , opposite IKEA .
The £250m investment is set to create more than 1,000 jobs in the city .
The scheme will be developed in phases with work expected to start in 2022 .
The news comes as from today until June 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say on the plans as part of a public consultation launched by Sovereign Centros , the development company behind the project .
The work will be part of the revamp of the so-called Mayflower Quarter - the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the Mayflower Park .
The names of the hotel operators at the Leisure World site are yet to be confirmed but developers said they are targeting a four-star occupier for the first hotel and a more business-focused operator for the second .
The first phase of the scheme will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and one of the two hotels being built along West Quay Road .
The new offices and 325 homes will be built as part of phase two while a further 325 homes and the second 150-room hotel will be built as part of phase three .
Meanwhile , health and wellness facilities will be built as part of the last phase of the scheme , the developer said .
A new square , green spaces and walkways are also expected to be built as part of the project .
John Marsh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ .
Whilst we could not have predicted the circumstances in which we currently find ourselves , our commitment to delivering a new destination for Southampton remains undiminished.
” City council leader Christopher Hammond said the belief in Southampton remains strong despite the pandemic .
He added : “ Due to the current lockdown measures , there will be an innovative approach to public consultation using digital channels to ensure that our citizens have their say .
I look forward to seeing the responses and urge everyone to give us their feedback on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , opposition leader and Giles Semper , executive director at GO !
Southampton , the Business Improvement District ( BID ) , welcomed the news .
Mr Semper added : “ In particular we welcome the fact that the proposals include employment space .
Without room for new businesses , the Mayflower Quarter will not be the central business district we were promised and that we so desperately need.
” A planning application is expected to be submitted to Southampton City Council in July .
For the consultation visit leisureworldsouthampton.co.uk

A total of 650 homes, two150-room hotels, 80 serviced hotel apartments, new restaurants and offices, a cinema and a casino are to be built at the Leisure World site, off West Quay Road, opposite IKEA.
The £250m investment is set to create more than 1,000 jobs in the city.
The scheme will be developed in phases with work expected to start in 2022.
The news comes as from today until June 12 residents will be asked to have their say on the plans as part of a public consultation launched by Sovereign Centros, the development company behind the project.
The work will be part of the revamp of the so-called Mayflower Quarter - the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the Mayflower Park.
The names of the hotel operators at the Leisure World site are yet to be confirmed but developers said they are targeting a four-star occupier for the first hotel and a more business-focused operator for the second.
The first phase of the scheme will see a cinema, a casino, restaurants and one of the two hotels being built along West Quay Road. The new offices and 325 homes will be built as part of phase two while a further 325 homes and the second 150-room hotel will be built as part of phase three. Meanwhile, health and wellness facilities will be built as part of the last phase of the scheme, the developer said. A new square, green spaces and walkways are also expected to be built as part of the project.
John Marsh, director at Sovereign Centros, said: “. Whilst we could not have predicted the circumstances in which we currently find ourselves, our commitment to delivering a new destination for Southampton remains undiminished.”
City council leader Christopher Hammond said the belief in Southampton remains strong despite the pandemic.
He added: “ Due to the current lockdown measures, there will be an innovative approach to public consultation using digital channels to ensure that our citizens have their say. I look forward to seeing the responses and urge everyone to give us their feedback on this important development.”
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader and Giles Semper, executive director at GO! Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID), welcomed the news.
Mr Semper added: “In particular we welcome the fact that the proposals include employment space. Without room for new businesses, the Mayflower Quarter will not be the central business district we were promised and that we so desperately need.”
A planning application is expected to be submitted to Southampton City Council in July. For the consultation visit leisureworldsouthampton.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Oakhaven Hospice closed after staff test positive for coronavirus

A NEW Forest hospice has been forced to close after 12 staff tested positive for coronavirus .
Oakhaven Hospice in @ @ @ @ @ number of clinical and support staff showed symptoms of the virus at the start of @ @ @ @ @ the 80 workers were tested for the illness at Lymington Hospital and of this number @ @ @ @ @ The hospice has since closed its in-patient unit and a deep-clean is being carried out @ @ @ @ @ the time of the closure , the hospice only had one patient in the in-patient @ @ @ @ @ to be discharged soon .
Referrals to the unit have stopped and the hospice is @ @ @ @ @ so staff can continue to care for 300 patients in the community .
The hospice @ @ @ @ @ and reduced visitors , as well as enforcing social distancing , and only essential staff @ @ @ @ @ in-patient unit .
The hospice is currently in talks with the NHS about implementing an @ @ @ @ @ see all patients tested on admission and discharge .

Oakhaven Hospice in Pennington has closed after a number of clinical and support staff showed symptoms of the virus at the start of the month.
All of the 80 workers were tested for the illness at Lymington Hospital and of this number, 12 tested positive.
The hospice has since closed its in-patient unit and a deep-clean is being carried out throughout the building.
At the time of the closure, the hospice only had one patient in the in-patient unit, who was due to be discharged soon.
Referrals to the unit have stopped and the hospice is due to reopen on Monday so staff can continue to care for 300 patients in the community.
The hospice had already closed its gardens and reduced visitors, as well as enforcing social distancing, and only essential staff had been working at the in-patient unit.
The hospice is currently in talks with the NHS about implementing an ongoing testing programme which would see all patients tested on admission and discharge.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--MISSING: Appeal to find goats stolen from barn in Test Valley

AN APPEAL has been launched to find two stolen goats .
Lulu and Dolly were stolen from a barn in @ @ @ @ @ mother and daughter were stolen along with another seven goats overnight between 5.35pm on May @ @ @ @ @ 19 .
Seven of the goats were later found wandering in a road in Nursling @ @ @ @ @ Dolly are still missing .
The incident is being investigated by the Hampshire police Country @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : `` Can you help us reunite Lulu and Dolly with their owners @ @ @ @ @ , who are mother and daughter , were stolen from a barn in Lee .
@ @ @ @ @ information about this crime , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference @ @

Lulu and Dolly were stolen from a barn in Lee near Romsey.
The mother and daughter were stolen along with another seven goats overnight between 5.35pm on May 18 and 8am on May 19.
Seven of the goats were later found wandering in a road in Nursling.
However, Lulu and Dolly are still missing.
The incident is being investigated by the Hampshire police Country Watch team.
A police spokesperson said: "Can you help us reunite Lulu and Dolly with their owners? The friendly nanny goats, who are mother and daughter, were stolen from a barn in Lee.
"If you have any information about this crime, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200177169.
"Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Four men slapped with fines for poaching fish from River Test

FOUR MEN have been fined £400 for poaching from the River Test .
They were each given a £100 fine and had their fishing equipment seized .
The men had been illegally fishing near the Mayfly Pub , on the A3057 north of Leckford .
When confronted by a river keeper the men originally from the Slough area ran away during the incident on May 22 .
However , just minutes later police officers stopped their car and fined them .
Three other suspicious vehicles were pulled over during a ten-hour operation to crack down on crime in the Test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , twenty river keepers and officers from the Environment Agency had been working to combat poaching , hare coursing , non-residential burglaries , and rural crime .
PC Ian Bassett , from the force 's Country Watch specialist rural crime team , said : `` This demonstrates the huge value of working in partnership with other agencies and our local landowners and river keepers .
`` As well as our colleagues from Roads Policing Unit and the Romsey and Stockbridge Neighbourhood Teams , this operation was fantastically assisted by enforcement officers from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We successfully disrupted illegal activity on the river and this type of operation will continue .
We want to send a message that we are out there on patrol and we will robustly target suspicious vehicles and people . ''
`` The community are our eyes and ears and we encourage you to report all incidents as soon as you can .
If it ’ s happening there and then , always call 999 . ''

They were each given a £100 fine and had their fishing equipment seized.
The men had been illegally fishing near the Mayfly Pub, on the A3057 north of Leckford.
When confronted by a river keeper the men originally from the Slough area ran away during the incident on May 22.
However, just minutes later police officers stopped their car and fined them.
Three other suspicious vehicles were pulled over during a ten-hour operation to crack down on crime in the Test Valley the same day.
Hampshire police, twenty river keepers and officers from the Environment Agency had been working to combat poaching, hare coursing, non-residential burglaries, and rural crime.
PC Ian Bassett, from the force's Country Watch specialist rural crime team, said: "This demonstrates the huge value of working in partnership with other agencies and our local landowners and river keepers.
"As well as our colleagues from Roads Policing Unit and the Romsey and Stockbridge Neighbourhood Teams, this operation was fantastically assisted by enforcement officers from the Environment Agency and the river keepers.
"We successfully disrupted illegal activity on the river and this type of operation will continue. We want to send a message that we are out there on patrol and we will robustly target suspicious vehicles and people."
"The community are our eyes and ears and we encourage you to report all incidents as soon as you can. If it’s happening there and then, always call 999."


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Railway lines blocked due to trespasser on the line at Winchester

A TRESPASSER on the line at a railway station is causing significant travel disruption this morning .
South Western Railway @ @ @ @ @ blocked at Winchester following the incident .
A station says : `` We have been @ @ @ @ @ the railway in the Winchester area .
Whilst our teams assist the individual to a @ @ @ @ @ to the tracks has been switched off which means that trains are currently not able @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of @ @ @ @ @ help point .
`` We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause @ @ @ @ @

South Western Railway says all lines are currently blocked at Winchester following the incident.
A station says: "We have been informed of a trespasser on the railway in the Winchester area. Whilst our teams assist the individual to a place of safety, power to the tracks has been switched off which means that trains are currently not able to run between these stations.
"For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."
Disruption is expected until 10am.
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Southampton residents to quiz Labour leader Keir Starmer

SOUTHAMPTON residents will quiz the new leader of the Labour party in a special meeting .
Labour leader Keir Starmer will host his ‘ Call Keir ’ series of virtual public meetings in Southampton today .
The event will take place on Zoom at 6.15pm and will be chaired by Michael Coombes from Wave 105 .
Members of the public will have the chance to ask questions directly to the new Labour leader about the coronavirus , what issues they would like to see raised with the Government and what lessons Labour needs to learn from last year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a series of virtual meetings led by Keir Starmer across the country .
Keir Starmer MP said : “ I want to hear directly from people in Southampton about how they are coping with coronavirus .
They are the ones leading the fight against the virus in their communities , and they know best what more needs to be done .
It is vital that Labour listens .
We need an open and frank conversation with the British people about how we regain their trust.
” People will be asked to register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join the meeting .

Labour leader Keir Starmer will host his ‘Call Keir’ series of virtual public meetings in Southampton today.
The event will take place on Zoom at 6.15pm and will be chaired by Michael Coombes from Wave 105.
Members of the public will have the chance to ask questions directly to the new Labour leader about the coronavirus, what issues they would like to see raised with the Government and what lessons Labour needs to learn from last year’s election defeat.
The event is part of a series of virtual meetings led by Keir Starmer across the country.
Keir Starmer MP said: “I want to hear directly from people in Southampton about how they are coping with coronavirus. They are the ones leading the fight against the virus in their communities, and they know best what more needs to be done. It is vital that Labour listens. We need an open and frank conversation with the British people about how we regain their trust.”
People will be asked to register to attend, but everyone is invited to join the meeting.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Gun pulled out from a lake by young Eastleigh boy while metal fishing

A GUN was pulled out from a lake in Eastleigh by an 8-year-old boy committed to helping the environment .
Over the past few years , young Eastleigh boy , Ethan McNeill , has developed an interest in `` magnet fishing '' , where he regularly uses a metal detector and various magnetic devices to clear the counties ponds and lakes of metal waste .
While he has pulled out tonnes of metal and interesting objects from the water , Ethan had never been more shocked when he pulled out a gun from Lakeside in Eastleigh during a socially distanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday May 23 .
After pulling the air weapon from the lake and calling the police , the 8-year-old was thanked by officers for his hard work and was able to take a picture with the police car .
Ethan 's dad , Wayne , is `` very proud '' of his son for being committed to helping the environment .
He said : `` It was such a strange discovery , but Ethan was over the moon .
He first started metal fishing two years ago after watching videos of it being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been non-stop ever since .
Before the lockdown , we were going every weekend to different lakes , and he would pull out as much metal as he could .
`` We scrap any waste or dangerous items and he keeps a collection of 'interesting finds ' in the garage .
We 've found all sorts , from a safe , to a shopping trolley .
`` Ethan found the gun on his last throw of the day and was over the moon , it was on his bucket list of finds and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His hobby is helping the environment and I 'm very proud of him , he 's an amazing little lad . ''
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We received a report just after 10.30am on Saturday 23 May after it was reported a handgun had been found in the water at Lakeside Country Park in Eastleigh .
`` The item was identified by officers as an air weapon .
It was collected and taken to a police station where officers made it safe before having it destroyed . ''

Over the past few years, young Eastleigh boy, Ethan McNeill, has developed an interest in "magnet fishing", where he regularly uses a metal detector and various magnetic devices to clear the counties ponds and lakes of metal waste.
While he has pulled out tonnes of metal and interesting objects from the water, Ethan had never been more shocked when he pulled out a gun from Lakeside in Eastleigh during a socially distanced metal fishing session with his dad on Saturday May 23.
After pulling the air weapon from the lake and calling the police, the 8-year-old was thanked by officers for his hard work and was able to take a picture with the police car.
Ethan's dad, Wayne, is "very proud" of his son for being committed to helping the environment.
He said: "It was such a strange discovery, but Ethan was over the moon. He first started metal fishing two years ago after watching videos of it being done on Youtube, and he's been non-stop ever since. Before the lockdown, we were going every weekend to different lakes, and he would pull out as much metal as he could.
"We scrap any waste or dangerous items and he keeps a collection of 'interesting finds' in the garage. We've found all sorts, from a safe, to a shopping trolley.
"Ethan found the gun on his last throw of the day and was over the moon, it was on his bucket list of finds and he hasn't stopped talking about it. His hobby is helping the environment and I'm very proud of him, he's an amazing little lad."
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We received a report just after 10.30am on Saturday 23 May after it was reported a handgun had been found in the water at Lakeside Country Park in Eastleigh.
"The item was identified by officers as an air weapon. It was collected and taken to a police station where officers made it safe before having it destroyed."


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Help us to mark our Life in Lockdown

Help us to mark our Life in Lockdown

IT WAS an announcement from Boris Johnson two months ago that changed our lives .
From March 23 communities across the Southampton area and beyond have been living under lockdown .
Our usual ways of life have been turned upside down .
We have taken on home learning and home working , sport has been cancelled , pubs shut and gyms closed .
Today we are all living in what has been described as “ the new normal ” .
Yes , as we all struggle with the horror of the coronavirus pandemic there have been moments of light that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday clap honouring our heroes on the frontline , to the thousands of rainbows that have adorned windows in streets across the conurbation , to the community spirit that has seen many go out of their way to help others .
We want to share them with our readers and mark the last eight weeks of our world under the tough restrictions that have been inflicted on us all .
We want Daily Echo readers to come forward and help us put together a Life in Lockdown special edition .
l How have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days – have you done something for charity or just something totally whacky ?
Please let us know and send in your photos .
l Has your new baby been born in lockdown ?
Share your joy and send in their name and photograph l What imaginative ideas have you and kids come up with to help pass the time ?
Share it with our readers and send in a picture .
l Finally , have you been cut off from grandparents , grand children or other family members because of the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a message letting them know how much you miss them .
Please email all your pictures , plus your name and contact details to newsdesk @ dailyecho.co.uk marking them Life in Lockdown .

From March 23 communities across the Southampton area and beyond have been living under lockdown.
Our usual ways of life have been turned upside down.
We have taken on home learning and home working, sport has been cancelled, pubs shut and gyms closed.
Today we are all living in what has been described as “the new normal”.
Yes, as we all struggle with the horror of the coronavirus pandemic there have been moments of light that have brightened our lives. From the Thursday clap honouring our heroes on the frontline, to the thousands of rainbows that have adorned windows in streets across the conurbation, to the community spirit that has seen many go out of their way to help others.
We want to share them with our readers and mark the last eight weeks of our world under the tough restrictions that have been inflicted on us all.
We want Daily Echo readers to come forward and help us put together a Life in Lockdown special edition.
l How have you kept yourself entertained during the long days – have you done something for charity or just something totally whacky? Please let us know and send in your photos.
l Has your new baby been born in lockdown? Share your joy and send in their name and photograph
l What imaginative ideas have you and kids come up with to help pass the time? Share it with our readers and send in a picture.
l Finally, have you been cut off from grandparents, grand children or other family members because of the restrictions? If so send us a photo and a message letting them know how much you miss them.
Please email all your pictures, plus your name and contact details to newsdesk@dailyecho.co.uk marking them Life in Lockdown.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Parking charges to be reintroduced in council-owned car parks in New Forest

PARKING charges in towns and villages across the New Forest are to be reintroduced next week .
From Monday on-duty NHS staff and social care staff will be the only people who can continue using car parks for free .
Charges were suspended in March as part of the district council 's response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Cllr Edward Heron , cabinet member for planning and infrastructure , said : `` We felt it important to offer free parking during the stay-home lockdown to support essential journeys by carers and NHS staff , but the time is now right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the move was `` appropriate '' following the gradual easing of the lockdown .
He added : `` Like many organisations , we have been affected financially by the coronavirus .
`` We are looking carefully at how the money we receive from central government , the council tax and the fees we charge will enable us to continue to provide essential services for our community . ''
Cllr Heron said parking fees were an important source of revenue for the council and their suspension was always going to be temporary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ car parks remain among the best value in the south , in a deliberate move to balance the need to charge for parking with the desire to also support our high streets .
`` We of course continue to support the NHS free parking scheme in all our car parks.
” Income from parking fees goes towards the upkeep of car parks as well as supporting the council ’ s general fund .
Without car parking income the average council tax bill would have to rise by £49 to enable the authority to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many motorists buy a permit , known as as parking clock , for a one-off payment , while others prefer use the ticket machines every time they visit a council-owned car park .
A council spokesperson said : `` Customers with first-quarter long-stay parking clocks ( January-March ) can use them throughout June .
`` New second-quarter long-stay clocks for the remaining 30 days of the quarter ( April–June ) can be purchased for £12 online at newforest.gov.uk/parkingclocks . ''

From Monday on-duty NHS staff and social care staff will be the only people who can continue using car parks for free.
Charges were suspended in March as part of the district council's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cllr Edward Heron, cabinet member for planning and infrastructure, said: "We felt it important to offer free parking during the stay-home lockdown to support essential journeys by carers and NHS staff, but the time is now right to reintroduce fees."
Cllr Heron said the move was "appropriate" following the gradual easing of the lockdown.
He added: "Like many organisations, we have been affected financially by the coronavirus.
"We are looking carefully at how the money we receive from central government, the council tax and the fees we charge will enable us to continue to provide essential services for our community."
Cllr Heron said parking fees were an important source of revenue for the council and their suspension was always going to be temporary.
He added: "Charges in our car parks remain among the best value in the south, in a deliberate move to balance the need to charge for parking with the desire to also support our high streets.
"We of course continue to support the NHS free parking scheme in all our car parks.”
Income from parking fees goes towards the upkeep of car parks as well as supporting the council’s general fund.
Without car parking income the average council tax bill would have to rise by £49 to enable the authority to continue providing the current level of services.
Many motorists buy a permit, known as as parking clock, for a one-off payment, while others prefer use the ticket machines every time they visit a council-owned car park.
A council spokesperson said: "Customers with first-quarter long-stay parking clocks (January-March) can use them throughout June.
"New second-quarter long-stay clocks for the remaining 30 days of the quarter (April–June) can be purchased for £12 online at newforest.gov.uk/parkingclocks."