thedailyecho--2020-01-10--Changes to parking rules could stop a lot of tickets

New rules on parking charges have been unveiled , which could see the number of fines - and the amount paid - slashed for motorists .
The British Parking Association has launched a fresh Code of Practice for parking on private land , which their members will have to abide by .
And with analysis from the RAC Foundation predicting that private parking firms will issue 8.6 million tickets in 2019/20 , two million more than in 2018/19 , this is welcome news .
• See their list of approved operators New clauses include further guidance on grace periods and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also , soft ticketing - where operators place a ‘ notice ’ on a vehicle which asks the motorist to check online or by telephone to see if their vehicle has committed a parking contravention- is now expressly forbidden .
A minor keying-in-error is categorised as one letter or number incorrect or letters and numbers in the wrong order .
A major keying in error is one that has multiple number and letter keying errors , the first three digits only have been recorded or a completely incorrect registration number is used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can cancel parking charge notices ( PCNs ) in certain circumstances and reduce the amount to only administration costs in others ( usually around £20 ) .
And for the first time , POPLA ( the independent appeals service for Parking Charge Notices ) will be able to make decisions on keying-in-errors without referral back to the operator .
According to the RAC , previously firms have issued PCNs of up to £100 when simple errors have been made at ticket machines .
What 's self-ticketing - and what 's different now ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued by a party who is not directly employed by the parking operator – for example a representative of the landowner .
The new clause in the code basically makes sure the operator ensures appropriate action is being taken - and the code is being abided by .
And how about the 'grace periods ' ?
This will give you a minimum of five minutes between arriving at a car park and buying a ticket - very helpful for when you ca n't find a space !
It 's also very useful if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directions or drop someone off .
If you leave within five minutes there will be no charge .
AND companies will also have to give you 10 minutes after the ticket ends .
So , you do n't have to worry about a warden waiting to pounce on you a minute after the ticket ends .
However , the rules do also say that the grace periods are NOT free parking , so beware and do n't push your luck .
How has this come about ?
Steve Clark , the BPA 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following consultation with key stakeholders , including consumer groups and government , we are delighted to release the latest version of our leading AOS Code of Practice .
`` We recognise that genuine mistakes can occur , which may result in a parking charge being issued even when a motorist can demonstrate they paid for their parking .
In recognition of this we have further clarified the situation for all parties . ''
The British Parking Association represents the UK parking and traffic management profession .
They have 750 corporate members including local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operators .
Will I still need to appeal ?
Yes .
But the BPA expects their members to deal with people appropriately at the first appeal stage .

The British Parking Association has launched a fresh Code of Practice for parking on private land, which their members will have to abide by.
And with analysis from the RAC Foundation predicting that private parking firms will issue 8.6 million tickets in 2019/20, two million more than in 2018/19, this is welcome news.
See their list of approved operators
What's new?
New clauses include further guidance on grace periods and self-ticketing as well as motorist keying errors.
Also, soft ticketing - where operators place a ‘notice’ on a vehicle which asks the motorist to check online or by telephone to see if their vehicle has committed a parking contravention- is now expressly forbidden.
What's that about keying errors?
A minor keying-in-error is categorised as one letter or number incorrect or letters and numbers in the wrong order.
A major keying in error is one that has multiple number and letter keying errors, the first three digits only have been recorded or a completely incorrect registration number is used.
The change basically means parking operators can cancel parking charge notices (PCNs) in certain circumstances and reduce the amount to only administration costs in others (usually around £20).
And for the first time, POPLA (the independent appeals service for Parking Charge Notices) will be able to make decisions on keying-in-errors without referral back to the operator.
According to the RAC, previously firms have issued PCNs of up to £100 when simple errors have been made at ticket machines.
What's self-ticketing - and what's different now?
Self-ticketing can be defined as any ticket issued by a party who is not directly employed by the parking operator – for example a representative of the landowner.
The new clause in the code basically makes sure the operator ensures appropriate action is being taken - and the code is being abided by.
And how about the 'grace periods'?
This will give you a minimum of five minutes between arriving at a car park and buying a ticket - very helpful for when you can't find a space!
It's also very useful if you need to turn around, check directions or drop someone off.
If you leave within five minutes there will be no charge.
AND companies will also have to give you 10 minutes after the ticket ends.
So, you don't have to worry about a warden waiting to pounce on you a minute after the ticket ends.
However, the rules do also say that the grace periods are NOT free parking, so beware and don't push your luck.
How has this come about?
Steve Clark, the BPA's Head of Business Operations said: "Following consultation with key stakeholders, including consumer groups and government, we are delighted to release the latest version of our leading AOS Code of Practice.
"We recognise that genuine mistakes can occur, which may result in a parking charge being issued even when a motorist can demonstrate they paid for their parking. In recognition of this we have further clarified the situation for all parties."
The British Parking Association represents the UK parking and traffic management profession. They have 750 corporate members including local government, commercial providers and parking system operators.
Will I still need to appeal?
Yes. But the BPA expects their members to deal with people appropriately at the first appeal stage.


thedailyecho--2020-01-10--First full moon of 2020 to appear on Friday night is a 'wolf moon'

Eyes to the skies , the first full moon of 2020 will be visible on Friday night across the UK - weather permitting .
Should we have clear skies , you will be able to see January 's wolf moon in all its glory from around 7.21pm on Friday .
And we 're also being graced with a penumbral lunar eclipse .
This is where the Earth 's main shadow does not cover the moon , according to timeanddate.com Where the Earth , moon and sun are imperfectly aligned , the outer shadow of Earth ( the penumbra ) crosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shadowing of the moon 's brightness .
This will not be the darkening we see during a full lunar eclipse though .
And yes , it may be hard to see because the shadowy part is just a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon .
But now you know , you might be able to detect it .
If you 're wondering where the wolf moon gets the name , in early Native American tribes it was known as this because of the time of year when hungry wolf packs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those local weather forecasts and fingers crossed for a clear night !
There is also set to be a super full moon on March 9 - so mark the date in your diary .

Should we have clear skies, you will be able to see January's wolf moon in all its glory from around 7.21pm on Friday.
And we're also being graced with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
This is where the Earth's main shadow does not cover the moon, according to timeanddate.com
Where the Earth, moon and sun are imperfectly aligned, the outer shadow of Earth (the penumbra) crosses the moon, resulting in a slight shadowing of the moon's brightness. This will not be the darkening we see during a full lunar eclipse though.
And yes, it may be hard to see because the shadowy part is just a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
But now you know, you might be able to detect it.
If you're wondering where the wolf moon gets the name, in early Native American tribes it was known as this because of the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps.
So check those local weather forecasts and fingers crossed for a clear night!
There is also set to be a super full moon on March 9 - so mark the date in your diary.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Shop worker Charlie Absolom hacked into colleague's email and social media accounts

A SHOP worker who became “ fixated ” with one of his colleagues hacked into her social media and email accounts , signed her up to a pornographic website and ordered items from an adult store .
“ Obsessed ” Charlie Absolom admitted checking his colleague ’ s accounts up to “ 40 times a day ” and even sent personal pictures of the woman to her friends and family .
The 22-year-old also used the woman ’ s accounts to cancel tickets to a concert in the hope she would spend time with him instead .
Absolom later resorted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours of the morning so he could hear her voice .
He was snared by police after officers tracked the usage of her accounts to an internet connection at his address .
Yesterday , at Southampton Crown Court , Judge Peter Henry described Absolom ’ s actions as “ violation of privacy ” .
But he said he was unable to send the shop worker to prison because the charge , put forward by the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) , did not include some of his conduct – including using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a pornographic website .
Roderick Blain , prosecuting on behalf of the CPS , said this was most likely down to the design of the law around the charge of computer misuse – which means the misuse needs to be with criminal intent .
Instead , Absolom , of Stonymoor Close , Holbury , was given a four month prison sentence , suspended for two years .
The court heard Absolom met the woman while working in a shop in Winchester – which the Echo has decided not to name in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gained access to her accounts through her unlocked mobile phone .
The court heard since the incident Absolom ’ s victim had been given anti-depression and anti-anxiety medication .
Mitigating for Absolom , who pleaded guilty to one count of computer misuse and one count of harassment , Georgia Luscombe said her client suffered from Aspergers , had become “ obsessed ” with his victim and was “ remorseful ” for his actions .

“Obsessed” Charlie Absolom admitted checking his colleague’s accounts up to “40 times a day” and even sent personal pictures of the woman to her friends and family.
The 22-year-old also used the woman’s accounts to cancel tickets to a concert in the hope she would spend time with him instead.
Absolom later resorted to making silent phone calls in the early hours of the morning so he could hear her voice.
He was snared by police after officers tracked the usage of her accounts to an internet connection at his address.
Yesterday, at Southampton Crown Court, Judge Peter Henry described Absolom’s actions as “violation of privacy”.
But he said he was unable to send the shop worker to prison because the charge, put forward by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), did not include some of his conduct – including using her email address to create an account on a pornographic website.
Roderick Blain, prosecuting on behalf of the CPS, said this was most likely down to the design of the law around the charge of computer misuse – which means the misuse needs to be with criminal intent.
Instead, Absolom, of Stonymoor Close, Holbury, was given a four month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
The court heard Absolom met the woman while working in a shop in Winchester – which the Echo has decided not to name in order to protect the victim.
He first gained access to her accounts through her unlocked mobile phone.
The court heard since the incident Absolom’s victim had been given anti-depression and anti-anxiety medication.
Mitigating for Absolom, who pleaded guilty to one count of computer misuse and one count of harassment, Georgia Luscombe said her client suffered from Aspergers, had become “obsessed” with his victim and was “remorseful” for his actions.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Part of Lyndhurst Park Hotel comes crashing down, leaving huge hole in three-storey complex

PART of a historic Hampshire hotel has collapsed - sparking fears for the rest of the landmark building .
A three-storey section of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel came crashing down in a dramatic incident that has left a huge hole in the back of the complex .
Lyndhurst residents have spent years complaining about the condition of the derelict hotel , which has stood empty since it closed in 2014 .
Now a large chunk of the iconic building has dropped into the fenced-off area .
The hotel was at the centre of a long-running battle between PegasusLife and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
An application by PegasusLife to replace the building with 74 sheltered apartments and a dozen holiday homes was rejected by the NPA .
A subsequent proposal for 75 flats and 15 affordable homes was also turned down after sparking 800 objections .
Two months ago it was revealed that the site had been bought by Hoburne Development .
In a statement issued at the time the company said : “ We understand the importance of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel .
It ’ s a landmark site with historical value and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are sad to see it has fallen into disrepair . ''
People living the Lyndhurst area have spoken of their shock after learning that part of the hotel has collapsed .
One man said : `` The heritage significance of the building has been confirmed by Historic England .
`` Two questions now need to be answered .
Why was this allowed to happen and what are the authorities doing to ensure it wo n't happen again ? ''
An NPA spokesman said : `` The owners have made us aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now taking measures to prevent any further collapse of the building.
” The hotel was redesigned in 1912 with the help of legendary author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , who lived nearby .
In 2017 it was revealed that vandals were targeting the building .
Conservationists said a “ priceless ” stained-glass window installed in the 19th century was one of several items which had been damaged or destroyed by intruders .
But PegasusLife , which owned the building at the time , said it was doing everything it could to protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are in regular contact with the police and have reported all break-ins that we ’ ve become aware of .
“ Our security company has detained people on site and passed details of people and vehicles to the police and this has resulted in at least one arrest .
“ We ’ re taking every practicable measure to minimise opportunities for unlawful access .
”

A three-storey section of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel came crashing down in a dramatic incident that has left a huge hole in the back of the complex.
Lyndhurst residents have spent years complaining about the condition of the derelict hotel, which has stood empty since it closed in 2014.
Now a large chunk of the iconic building has dropped into the fenced-off area.
The hotel was at the centre of a long-running battle between PegasusLife and the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA).
An application by PegasusLife to replace the building with 74 sheltered apartments and a dozen holiday homes was rejected by the NPA.
A subsequent proposal for 75 flats and 15 affordable homes was also turned down after sparking 800 objections.
Two months ago it was revealed that the site had been bought by Hoburne Development.
In a statement issued at the time the company said: “We understand the importance of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel. It’s a landmark site with historical value and, like the local community of Lyndhurst, we are sad to see it has fallen into disrepair."
People living the Lyndhurst area have spoken of their shock after learning that part of the hotel has collapsed.
One man said: "The heritage significance of the building has been confirmed by Historic England.
"Two questions now need to be answered. Why was this allowed to happen and what are the authorities doing to ensure it won't happen again?"
An NPA spokesman said: "The owners have made us aware of the situation and we understand they are now taking measures to prevent any further collapse of the building.”
The hotel was redesigned in 1912 with the help of legendary author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived nearby.
In 2017 it was revealed that vandals were targeting the building. Conservationists said a “priceless” stained-glass window installed in the 19th century was one of several items which had been damaged or destroyed by intruders.
But PegasusLife, which owned the building at the time, said it was doing everything it could to protect the structure.
A spokesman said: “We are in regular contact with the police and have reported all break-ins that we’ve become aware of.
“Our security company has detained people on site and passed details of people and vehicles to the police and this has resulted in at least one arrest.
“We’re taking every practicable measure to minimise opportunities for unlawful access.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Broken pitchfork found beside ewe which was stabbed eight times and dumped in Kewlake Lake, Cadnam

POLICE have launched an investigation after a sheep was stabbed eight times and dumped in the middle of a New Forest road .
The grim discovery was made at Kewlake Lane , Cadnam - sparking fears that a sheep killer on the loose in the Forest has struck again .
It follows a spate of incidents in the neighbouring parish of Bramshaw two months ago .
As reported in the Daily Echo , a sheep was stabbed to death at Penn Common and marked with pentagrams - a five-pointed star often associated with occultism .
A cow was found with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calves grazing at nearby Linwood suffered minor injuries to their shoulders .
At around the same time phallic symbols and the devil 's number - 666 - were sprayed on signs and doors at the 12th century St Peter 's Church , Bramshaw .
Police mounted extra patrols amid fears that members of a Satanic-style cult were active in the area .
The Cadnam incident involved a sheep which was about 18 months old .
The animal 's owner , Wendy Maughan , said : `` I 'm extremely saddened that we seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets pleasure by attacking and stabbing to death innocent , non-aggressive animals .
It was a terrible way for us to start the new decade . ''
One of her neighbours , Andrew Parry-Norton , added : `` My wife went off to work and rang me to say there was a dead sheep in the road .
`` I went up there myself and found a ewe which looked as if it had been dragged into the middle of the lane .
`` A broken pitchfork had been placed on the sheep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made of hay and straw .
It gave me the creeps . ''
An examination of the animal showed its body was covered in puncture wounds .
It appeared to have been stabbed eight times - possibly with a long thin blade .
A police spokesman said the sheep was found on January 2 at around 7.30am .
He added : `` It 's currently unclear how the sheep died .
A pitchfork was found at the scene but it is not clear if it was used to kill the sheep .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiry and will link together similar crimes if the evidence allows us to . ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200001391 .

The grim discovery was made at Kewlake Lane, Cadnam - sparking fears that a sheep killer on the loose in the Forest has struck again.
It follows a spate of incidents in the neighbouring parish of Bramshaw two months ago.
As reported in the Daily Echo, a sheep was stabbed to death at Penn Common and marked with pentagrams - a five-pointed star often associated with occultism.
A cow was found with a wound on its neck and two calves grazing at nearby Linwood suffered minor injuries to their shoulders.
At around the same time phallic symbols and the devil's number - 666 - were sprayed on signs and doors at the 12th century St Peter's Church, Bramshaw.
Police mounted extra patrols amid fears that members of a Satanic-style cult were active in the area.
The Cadnam incident involved a sheep which was about 18 months old.
The animal's owner, Wendy Maughan, said: "I'm extremely saddened that we seem to live in a society where someone gets pleasure by attacking and stabbing to death innocent, non-aggressive animals. It was a terrible way for us to start the new decade."
One of her neighbours, Andrew Parry-Norton, added: "My wife went off to work and rang me to say there was a dead sheep in the road.
"I went up there myself and found a ewe which looked as if it had been dragged into the middle of the lane.
"A broken pitchfork had been placed on the sheep's body, along with a cross made of hay and straw. It gave me the creeps."
An examination of the animal showed its body was covered in puncture wounds. It appeared to have been stabbed eight times - possibly with a long thin blade.
A police spokesman said the sheep was found on January 2 at around 7.30am.
He added: "It's currently unclear how the sheep died. A pitchfork was found at the scene but it is not clear if it was used to kill the sheep.
"We are looking into all lines of enquiry and will link together similar crimes if the evidence allows us to."
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200001391.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Barclays Banks ATM scammers at work in Southampton: 'stay vigilant'

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being warned of ATM scammers working in the city centre following several incidents .
A woman had her card `` eaten '' by an ATM at Barclays Bank on Above Bar Street .
A device was attached to the machine to steal the card which was used to make £120 worth of unauthorised purchases .
The incident took place between 10.20pm and 10.50pm on Wednesday , January 8 .
Meanwhile , on Saturday , January 4 two Southampton men were enjoying a night out when they went to take cash out .
The same ATM on Above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's bank cards .
On closer inspection , the device seemed stuck to the cashpoint with `` super-glue '' .
They managed to get the card back by prising the device from the ATM using a set of keys .
Sonny Jarvis a 33-year-old builder from Woolston , said : `` It was quite scary .
You 're just trying to get money out and there are people trying to rob you .
`` When my friend went to get money out the cash came out but the card was stuck on something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Other cash machines in the area were out of order .
`` I chucked the device in the bin . ''
A Barclays spokesperson said : “ We are aware of the recent issues relating to the Barclays ATM at Above Bar branch , Southampton , and we ’ re working with the local police .
Barclays has one of the most extensive ATM networks across the UK and we are one of the leading banks in our work to ensure our machines are protected from attack .
Unfortunately , fraud is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we continue to work hard to look at how we can combat attacks whilst ensuring that we maintain a maximum ATM service .
`` We advise customers to always be vigilant when using their bank cards .
If your card is withheld or you notice any suspicious behaviour please notify your bank straight away - Barclays customers should call 0800 400 100*so that their card can be blocked immediately and rendered useless to the criminals . ''
Police are warning people to scan the area around ATMs before using them and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A police spokesperson said : `` Always check the machine to see if it ’ s been tampered with before you use it .
`` Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine .
`` If you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank . ''
Anyone with any information relating to the theft on January 8 is urged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200009896 .

A woman had her card "eaten" by an ATM at Barclays Bank on Above Bar Street.
A device was attached to the machine to steal the card which was used to make £120 worth of unauthorised purchases.
The incident took place between 10.20pm and 10.50pm on Wednesday, January 8.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, January 4 two Southampton men were enjoying a night out when they went to take cash out.
The same ATM on Above Bar Street swallowed one of the men's bank cards.
On closer inspection, the device seemed stuck to the cashpoint with "super-glue".
They managed to get the card back by prising the device from the ATM using a set of keys.
Sonny Jarvis a 33-year-old builder from Woolston, said: "It was quite scary. You're just trying to get money out and there are people trying to rob you.
"When my friend went to get money out the cash came out but the card was stuck on something and there was superglue dripping out.
"Other cash machines in the area were out of order.
"I chucked the device in the bin."
A Barclays spokesperson said: “We are aware of the recent issues relating to the Barclays ATM at Above Bar branch, Southampton, and we’re working with the local police. Barclays has one of the most extensive ATM networks across the UK and we are one of the leading banks in our work to ensure our machines are protected from attack. Unfortunately, fraud is a problem for the whole banking industry and we continue to work hard to look at how we can combat attacks whilst ensuring that we maintain a maximum ATM service.
"We advise customers to always be vigilant when using their bank cards. If your card is withheld or you notice any suspicious behaviour please notify your bank straight away - Barclays customers should call 0800 400 100*so that their card can be blocked immediately and rendered useless to the criminals."
Police are warning people to scan the area around ATMs before using them and to be aware of anyone standing close by.
A police spokesperson said: "Always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before you use it.
"Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine.
"If you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank."
Anyone with any information relating to the theft on January 8 is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200009896.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Shop in Bitterne burgled for the second time in 6 months

A SHOP in Bitterne has been broken into for the second time in the past 6 months .
The Carpet and Bed Gallery on Bitterne Road was subjected to an overnight burglary between 9pm on January 9 and 8.50am on January 10 .
Offenders broke into the property by busting open the front door , before they proceeded to take a selection of candles , a charity box with cash inside and some carpet rolls .
Sophie Carey , who works at the shop , described the ordeal as `` very disheartening '' that people feel the need to break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : `` It definitely does seem to be happening more and more often at the moment .
At the moment repairs look to cost hundreds of pounds , but we are going to have to up the security , which will mean getting a roller shutter door .
This will then take us into the thousands ! ''
This is not the first time that the store has been burgled , with the first incident happening just six months ago on August 2 .
During the first break-in , similar items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection tins , and while Police are n't investigating the connection between the two incidents , staff at the shop believe `` the two are linked '' due to the similar nature of how the shop was left .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We received a report of a burglary at The Carpet and Bed Gallery , Bitterne Road , Southampton .
Entry was forced and some candles , vinyl and a charity box was stolen .
This incident is not being linked to anything at this time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on 101 , quoting 44200011239 , or alternatively people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

The Carpet and Bed Gallery on Bitterne Road was subjected to an overnight burglary between 9pm on January 9 and 8.50am on January 10.
Offenders broke into the property by busting open the front door, before they proceeded to take a selection of candles, a charity box with cash inside and some carpet rolls.
Sophie Carey, who works at the shop, described the ordeal as "very disheartening" that people feel the need to break into places "for fun".
She said: "It definitely does seem to be happening more and more often at the moment. At the moment repairs look to cost hundreds of pounds, but we are going to have to up the security, which will mean getting a roller shutter door. This will then take us into the thousands!"
This is not the first time that the store has been burgled, with the first incident happening just six months ago on August 2.
During the first break-in, similar items were stolen including candles and two charity collection tins, and while Police aren't investigating the connection between the two incidents, staff at the shop believe "the two are linked" due to the similar nature of how the shop was left.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We received a report of a burglary at The Carpet and Bed Gallery, Bitterne Road, Southampton. Entry was forced and some candles, vinyl and a charity box was stolen. This incident is not being linked to anything at this time."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 44200011239, or alternatively people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Two years of work to start on Stubbington bypass

WORK to construct a new bypass in Hampshire is to start this month .
The £34.5 million scheme is to start at the end of January to construct a bypass in Stubbington .
Hampshire County Council is inviting local residents and businesses to a public information event to view the plans and meet the team delivering the project .
Representatives from Hampshire County Council and contractors BAM Nuttall Ltd will be at the Holy Rood Church , Gosport Road on January 21 between 1pm and 7pm .
Councillor Rob Humby , deputy leader of Hampshire County Council and executive member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We made a commitment to the people of Gosport and Stubbington to improve traffic and travel in South Hampshire and have worked hard to get to this stage .
`` I would encourage as many people as possible to come along to meet the team and find out more about this major project .
“ This project represents a key part of the County Council ’ s strategy to improve access into Gosport and Fareham , to reduce congestion and improve journey time reliability for road users .
`` Improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment and development into the area and provide new jobs for local people.
” The scheme aims to divert traffic around Stubbington to help reduce journey times and congestion , as well as improve transport infrastructure to encourage investment and regeneration in the area especially at the Solent Enterprise Zone .
Work is due to last for approximately 24 months .

The £34.5 million scheme is to start at the end of January to construct a bypass in Stubbington.
Hampshire County Council is inviting local residents and businesses to a public information event to view the plans and meet the team delivering the project.
Representatives from Hampshire County Council and contractors BAM Nuttall Ltd will be at the Holy Rood Church, Gosport Road on January 21 between 1pm and 7pm.
Councillor Rob Humby, deputy leader of Hampshire County Council and executive member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said: “We made a commitment to the people of Gosport and Stubbington to improve traffic and travel in South Hampshire and have worked hard to get to this stage.
"I would encourage as many people as possible to come along to meet the team and find out more about this major project.
“This project represents a key part of the County Council’s strategy to improve access into Gosport and Fareham, to reduce congestion and improve journey time reliability for road users.
"Improving the transport network will undoubtedly encourage new investment and development into the area and provide new jobs for local people.”
The scheme aims to divert traffic around Stubbington to help reduce journey times and congestion, as well as improve transport infrastructure to encourage investment and regeneration in the area especially at the Solent Enterprise Zone.
Work is due to last for approximately 24 months.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--PHOTOS: Inside £2.65 million exceptional country house with luxury fittings

THIS exceptional country house on an exclusive private estate close to the River Hamble could be yours for £2.65 million .
Built in the Lutyens style , Byeways in Sarisbury Green has been completely renovated to exacting standards , using quality fittings throughout and 21st century technology .
• Inside the £1.5m home in 2.5 acres with pool , gym and games room The nearly 6,000ft property boasts an entrance hall , drawing room , sitting room , study , playroom , kitchen / family / dining room , cloakroom , utility room / boot room .
The principal suite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a balcony , a dressing room and bathroom .
Two further suites each have dressing rooms and adjoining shower rooms .
Two more bedrooms are served by the family bathroom .
The property sits within a three quarters of an acre professionally landscaped garden with several private entertaining areas .
There is garaging for at least two cars and an access pit .
Sarisbury Green lies on the eastern side of the River Hamble on the immediate south side of the M27 between Junctions 8 and 9 .
Ideally placed for Fareham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local station at Swanwick and at Junction 5 , Parkway Station is served by regular fast trains to London Waterloo and is next door to Southampton International Airport with its host of domestic and European destinations .
Byeways is being marketed by Jackson-Stops .
Call 01962 844 299 .

Built in the Lutyens style, Byeways in Sarisbury Green has been completely renovated to exacting standards, using quality fittings throughout and 21st century technology.
The nearly 6,000ft property boasts an entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, study, playroom, kitchen / family / dining room, cloakroom, utility room / boot room.
The principal suite is made up of the bedroom, a balcony, a dressing room and bathroom.
Two further suites each have dressing rooms and adjoining shower rooms.
Two more bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.
The property sits within a three quarters of an acre professionally landscaped garden with several private entertaining areas.
There is garaging for at least two cars and an access pit.
Sarisbury Green lies on the eastern side of the River Hamble on the immediate south side of the M27 between Junctions 8 and 9.
Ideally placed for Fareham, Southampton and Portsmouth, there is a local station at Swanwick and at Junction 5, Parkway Station is served by regular fast trains to London Waterloo and is next door to Southampton International Airport with its host of domestic and European destinations.
Byeways is being marketed by Jackson-Stops. Call 01962 844 299.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Police appeal to identify three men after moped stolen in Hampshire

POLICE are looking to speak to three men in connection with a stolen moped .
The 2012-plate white Yamaha moped was parked on the street in Londesborough Road , Southsea , when it was stolen between midnight and 7am on December 29 .
Just after 9.45am the vehicle was then seen being ridden around Clarence Pier , before the rider stopped to speak with two men .
All three then got onto the moped and rode off towards Old Portsmouth .
Since then , officers have made a number of enquiries and are now in a position to release CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak to in connection with this incident .
While the rider is in a black helmet in the image , he is described as being white , between the ages of 15 and 17-years-old and around 5ft 8ins tall .
A police spokesperson said : `` Do you recognise any of the men in this image ?
Maybe someone you know has recently started riding around on a Yamaha moped ?
Or perhaps you remember seeing three men riding on a mope on December 29 ?
`` Anyone with information can call 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

The 2012-plate white Yamaha moped was parked on the street in Londesborough Road, Southsea, when it was stolen between midnight and 7am on December 29.
Just after 9.45am the vehicle was then seen being ridden around Clarence Pier, before the rider stopped to speak with two men.
All three then got onto the moped and rode off towards Old Portsmouth.
Since then, officers have made a number of enquiries and are now in a position to release CCTV images of the men they wish to speak to in connection with this incident.
While the rider is in a black helmet in the image, he is described as being white, between the ages of 15 and 17-years-old and around 5ft 8ins tall.
A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise any of the men in this image? Maybe someone you know has recently started riding around on a Yamaha moped?
Or perhaps you remember seeing three men riding on a mope on December 29?
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44190465120. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Driver caught on mobile phone who wasn't wearing seatbelt fined over £700

A HAMPSHIRE man who was caught on his phone and not wearing a seatbelt while driving has been fined more @ @ @ @ @ Armour , 29 , was caught on his phone while driving on March 13 on @ @ @ @ @ He was also found to not be wearing a seatbelt and there was no test @ @ @ @ @ the appropriate period .
Armour , of Devonshire Gardens , Bursledon , pleaded not guilty @ @ @ @ @ driving while on his mobile phone at Southampton Magistrates ' Court .
He pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ without a seatbelt and one account of driving a vehicle when there was no test @ @ @ @ @ period .
Armour was giving six points on his driving licence and was fine £100 @ @ @ @ @ to pay £620 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £30 .

Adam Clive Armour, 29, was caught on his phone while driving on March 13 on Athelstan Road, Southampton.
He was also found to not be wearing a seatbelt and there was no test certificate had been issued within the appropriate period.
Armour, of Devonshire Gardens, Bursledon, pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of driving while on his mobile phone at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
He pleaded guilty to one account of driving without a seatbelt and one account of driving a vehicle when there was no test certificate issued within the appropriate period.
Armour was giving six points on his driving licence and was fine £100.
He was also ordered to pay £620 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £30.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Romsey vegan group slams fake vegan festival but invites prankster to their own vegan festival

A VEGAN group have hit out at the man behind the fake vegan festival , saying he should `` put his energy into helping people '' .
The creators behind ( the real ) Romsey Vegan Festival have slammed `` Derick Dumper '' for creating the hoax festival and have offered him the chance to come to their next festival .
Mr Dumper tricked a vegan stall to turn up to the event in Romsey Town Hall , as well as more than 40 people on a Facebook event .
When it came to the day in December , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunt pulled by Mr Dumper .
Now , Ruby and Amanda Watkins have slammed Mr Dumper and offered him the chance to try vegan food to right his wrong .
Ruby and her mum , Amanda , are hosting this year 's Winchester Vegan Festival on January 19 .
Ruby said : `` The annual event is to celebrate Veganuary and will always be held in Winchester due to its rise in popularity .
`` To the hoax - may you find happiness and love and may you be contented enough not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Shame he can ’ t put his energy into helping people .
Such a waste . ''
The pair have also offered Derick Dumper free vegan food and an invite to their next event in Winchester .
Ruby said this is to prove that he can side with the group , rather than going against them .
She added : `` We plan to definitely host another event in Romsey for Christmas if we can hire either the town hall or similar venue .
`` The hoax has inspired us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year so visitors who were interested in fake festival , can come to a real one . ''
The Winchester Vegan fair will take place on January 19 in Winchester Guildhall between 10.30am and 3.30pm .
It will include a number of stalls , ethical companies and a zero waste movement .
They will also invite homeless people to the fair for free admission and food , as well as soup and crusty bread .
Amanda added : `` Let ’ s hope Derick Dumper one day has the same ethos - he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive and helping others . ''

The creators behind (the real) Romsey Vegan Festival have slammed "Derick Dumper" for creating the hoax festival and have offered him the chance to come to their next festival.
Mr Dumper tricked a vegan stall to turn up to the event in Romsey Town Hall, as well as more than 40 people on a Facebook event.
When it came to the day in December, it was revealed the whole thing was a stunt pulled by Mr Dumper.
Now, Ruby and Amanda Watkins have slammed Mr Dumper and offered him the chance to try vegan food to right his wrong.
Ruby and her mum, Amanda, are hosting this year's Winchester Vegan Festival on January 19.
Ruby said: "The annual event is to celebrate Veganuary and will always be held in Winchester due to its rise in popularity.
"We promote love and compassion.
"To the hoax - may you find happiness and love and may you be contented enough not to want to taunt others."
Amanda added: "Shame he can’t put his energy into helping people. Such a waste."
The pair have also offered Derick Dumper free vegan food and an invite to their next event in Winchester.
Ruby said this is to prove that he can side with the group, rather than going against them.
She added: "We plan to definitely host another event in Romsey for Christmas if we can hire either the town hall or similar venue.
"The hoax has inspired us to come back to Romsey once a year so visitors who were interested in fake festival, can come to a real one."
The Winchester Vegan fair will take place on January 19 in Winchester Guildhall between 10.30am and 3.30pm.
It will include a number of stalls, ethical companies and a zero waste movement.
They will also invite homeless people to the fair for free admission and food, as well as soup and crusty bread.
Amanda added: "Let’s hope Derick Dumper one day has the same ethos - he could be putting his energy into something positive and helping others."


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Two Hampshire women set gearing up for the latest series of Love Island with their successful Instag

Two Hampshire women set gearing up for the latest series of Love Island with their successful Instagram shopping business

TWO enterprising women are gearing up for the latest series of Love Island with their successful Instagram shopping business .
Zoe Hall and Lauren Medcraff ’ s Reality Fashion Hunters has nearly 100,000 followers and works closely alongside top brands to give the public access to the outfits seen on the hit reality TV show .
Zoe , from Ringwood , and Lauren , who is from Verwood , set up the business more than two years ago for fun but soon realised they could make an income from it .
Originally known as @ Towieoutfits , Reality Fashion Hunters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Boohoo , Nasty Gal , I Saw It First , Topshop and Missguided .
It aims to tell people where they can buy the outfits they see on TV in super-quick time .
The Instagram page shows where to buy the outfits , and in many cases the pair receive a commission when the customer orders through their links .
The business also accepts individual requests from customers who may just want to track down an outfit worn by someone they know .
The pair have been invited to a variety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening on their story .
“ RFH started as a hobby and it has grown from there .
We ’ ve been so lucky to work with many amazing brands and have their support too.We are incredibly excited to see what next year brings ” said Zoe .
Love Island is the girls most demanding period as each evening it airs , Reality Fashion Hunters posts all the outfits you see on the show , ranging from the super-glamorous evening outfits to the everyday bikinis .
They also post the men ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct links on their stories , meaning you can simply swipe up to buy or tap the photo on their feed to shop .
They can be contacted by Direct Message and they reply to everyone .
During the 2018 Love Island summer series , Lauren told the Daily Echo : “ People get a lot from it .
“ Everyone wants to know where the latest celebrity outfits are from.
” Love Island starts on Sunday January 12 at 9pm on ITV2 .

Zoe Hall and Lauren Medcraff’s Reality Fashion Hunters has nearly 100,000 followers and works closely alongside top brands to give the public access to the outfits seen on the hit reality TV show.
Zoe, from Ringwood, and Lauren, who is from Verwood, set up the business more than two years ago for fun but soon realised they could make an income from it.
Originally known as @Towieoutfits, Reality Fashion Hunters has started working closely alongside brands such as Boohoo, Nasty Gal, I Saw It First, Topshop and Missguided.
It aims to tell people where they can buy the outfits they see on TV in super-quick time.
The Instagram page shows where to buy the outfits, and in many cases the pair receive a commission when the customer orders through their links.
The business also accepts individual requests from customers who may just want to track down an outfit worn by someone they know.
The pair have been invited to a variety of influencer launch events where they document the evening on their story.
“RFH started as a hobby and it has grown from there. We’ve been so lucky to work with many amazing brands and have their support too.We are incredibly excited to see what next year brings” said Zoe.
Love Island is the girls most demanding period as each evening it airs, Reality Fashion Hunters posts all the outfits you see on the show, ranging from the super-glamorous evening outfits to the everyday bikinis. They also post the men’s outfits too.
Reality Fashion Hunters post direct links on their stories, meaning you can simply swipe up to buy or tap the photo on their feed to shop.
They can be contacted by Direct Message and they reply to everyone.
During the 2018 Love Island summer series, Lauren told the Daily Echo: “People get a lot from it.
“Everyone wants to know where the latest celebrity outfits are from.”
Love Island starts on Sunday January 12 at 9pm on ITV2.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--What became of the mysterious Bill Bailey?

THIS old postcard shows the buns waterfront scene at Lymington , including a paddle steamer in the harbour , and @ @ @ @ @ 1910 .
Not only is it a fascinating glimpse ofthe town ’ s past but @ @ @ @ @ back of the postcard is intriguing to say the least .
Posted in Lymington and @ @ @ @ @ at 47 , Cossack Street , Kingland , Southampton , the postcard message says : @ @ @ @ @ , I am sending you this to let you no ( sic ) that Bill @ @ @ @ @ so don ’ t be down hearted about him .
If you have any more @ @ @ @ @ share about this picture , why not leave a comment ?
Check out the gallery @ @ @ @ @ pics of the day .

Not only is it a fascinating glimpse ofthe town’s past but the message written on the back of the postcard is intriguing to say the least.
Posted in Lymington and addressed to a Mrs Booth at 47, Cossack Street, Kingland, Southampton, the postcard message says: “My dear old friend, I am sending you this to let you no (sic) that Bill Bailey is not dead yet so don’t be down hearted about him.
"Cheer up.
"From Alice"
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?
Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Wessex Cancer Trust will host Wear It Bright day to raise money for crisis appeal

A CANCER charity in Hampshire is urging people to get their best and brightest colours out to save them from possible closure .
Wessex Cancer Trust will host a Wear It Bright day this January , just days before their deadline to raise £600,000 by January 31 .
To raise money for the charity ’ s crisis appeal - as they face risk of having to close their support services in Chandler ’ s Ford , Hythe , Bournemouth and Isle of Wight - they are asking people to don their sunniest tops , happiest shoes and most vibrant accessories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also put together some other bright ideas to help people raise money on the day , such as baking and selling brightly coloured cakes , guessing the number of sweets in a jar or holding a joke-telling competition .
The charity , which has been supporting local families for almost 40 years , has seen a 30 percent increase in demand for its services this year .
It has also been hit by a 65 percent reduction in people leaving a gift in their will , while the decline in the high street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 percent .
Then after a large gift that was promised to the charity fell through , the support service were hit by its first major crisis - and the public are being asked for help .
CEO Cait Allen said : “ With the festive season over and no sign of spring in sight , many of us feel a bit glum in January .
We want January 24 to be the happiest day of the year .
“ Wear it Bright gives you the opportunity to create colourful communities and spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as raising money to save local services for anyone living with cancer.
” They have raised at least £140,000 so far .
The charity supports around 11,000 people each year by providing a drop-in service , professional counselling , complementary therapies , activities , and support groups .
It also runs outreach services , popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments .
To sign up for Wear It Bright , visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/wear-it-bright-2020 .
To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust , text @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Wessex Cancer Trust will host a Wear It Bright day this January, just days before their deadline to raise £600,000 by January 31.
To raise money for the charity’s crisis appeal - as they face risk of having to close their support services in Chandler’s Ford, Hythe, Bournemouth and Isle of Wight - they are asking people to don their sunniest tops, happiest shoes and most vibrant accessories on Friday January 24.
They have also put together some other bright ideas to help people raise money on the day, such as baking and selling brightly coloured cakes, guessing the number of sweets in a jar or holding a joke-telling competition.
The charity, which has been supporting local families for almost 40 years, has seen a 30 percent increase in demand for its services this year.
It has also been hit by a 65 percent reduction in people leaving a gift in their will, while the decline in the high street has seen its shop sales fall by 15 percent.
Then after a large gift that was promised to the charity fell through, the support service were hit by its first major crisis - and the public are being asked for help.
CEO Cait Allen said: “With the festive season over and no sign of spring in sight, many of us feel a bit glum in January. We want January 24 to be the happiest day of the year.
“Wear it Bright gives you the opportunity to create colourful communities and spread some New Year cheer, as well as raising money to save local services for anyone living with cancer.”
They have raised at least £140,000 so far.
The charity supports around 11,000 people each year by providing a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, and support groups.
It also runs outreach services, popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments.
To sign up for Wear It Bright, visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/wear-it-bright-2020.
To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust, text SAVEWESSEX to 70085 or visit justgiving.com/campaign/savewessexcancertrust.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--10 things to do in Hampshire this weekend

DISCOVER Micro Marvels at Winchester Science Centre – a new exhibition set to open this weekend .
Explore the weird and wonderful microscopic world through a fun and engaging live show and interactive activities .
Get hands-on with microscopes in the Invention Studio and take a tour of the unseen , from mesmerising minibeasts to everyday objects as you 've never witnessed them before .
TAKE a closer look at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens ' amazing tree collection with head arborist Jon Hammerton this Saturday .
He will share the fascinating history of the garden 's tree collection .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 20 years looking after many important collections around the world including ; the tree collection at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew , Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and royal residences .
Not forgetting his starring role on the BBC2 series The Trees That Made Britain .
The tour will last around one-and-a-half hours finishing with a slice of cake and hot drink .
IN A Chocolate Craft Workshop at Upton Park Farm , you learn to make chocolates like the professionals .
Head along on Saturday and you 'll be shown the tricks of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s creative and fun and at the end of the session you have your very own chocolate creations to enjoy .
Share them with family and friends or keep them all to yourself .
The choice is yours .
MOVE over dry January , it 's all about Ginuary !
Join Martin Jennings at The Kitchen of Chewton Glen on Saturday for a day full of sampling , discussion about the resurgence of gin , different production methods and variety of botanicals used pre and post distillation .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also have your very own blended 500ml bottle of gin to share with friends and family .
EXPLORE , discover and enjoy Portsmouth with two quirky heritage walks around the historic city this weekend .
Discover the 'hidden treasures ' whilst having a fun day out with family and friends .
Portsmouth is arguably Britain 's most historic naval city , and is still a major base for the Royal Navy .
It is also a thriving commercial ferry port for freight and passenger traffic , and home to the world 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ships to be found there such as HMS Warrior , The Mary Rose and HMS Victory – constructed from around 6,000 trees .
CHECK out the exhibition at the Discovery Centre .
One of the most striking things about their exhibitions is the wide range of artefacts they manage to create from the same material .
The work varies from bright colourful earthenware vases , to subtle stoneware bottles , fine porcelain bowls and sculptural forms ; both abstract and figurative .
In 2020 , for the first time ever , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors all year round - even when Chawton House is closed !
To celebrate this , Chawton House are offering free garden entry to all visitors this weekend .
Take advantage of the fresh air and beautiful South Downs views before having a well earned cuppa .
A CLASSIC story about family and community , international intrigue and red petticoats - The Railway Children has been a popular family favourite since the novel was published more than a century ago .
After storming the stage in the summer with their take on Shakespeare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple will be working up a head of steam to warm your hearts this winter .
The play will be staged at the Theatre Royal Winchester , with the company 's trademark joyful style including dance , puppetry and film .
The theatre aims to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through drama , dance and film .
CLIMB Southampton ’ s iconic Clock Tower ; find out more about its fascinating history and enjoy the fantastic views .
Participants must be over 12 years old , physically fit , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 200 steps !
IS YOUR little one keen to get into rugby ?
There are structured play sessions at Woodlands Community College this weekend which will take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way .
They will learn how to catch , pass , kick , run with the ball and play as part of a team .

DISCOVER Micro Marvels at Winchester Science Centre – a new exhibition set to open this weekend.
Explore the weird and wonderful microscopic world through a fun and engaging live show and interactive activities.
Get hands-on with microscopes in the Invention Studio and take a tour of the unseen, from mesmerising minibeasts to everyday objects as you've never witnessed them before.
2 In Romsey...
TAKE a closer look at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens' amazing tree collection with head arborist Jon Hammerton this Saturday.
He will share the fascinating history of the garden's tree collection.
An expert in the field, he spent over 20 years looking after many important collections around the world including; the tree collection at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and royal residences.
Not forgetting his starring role on the BBC2 series The Trees That Made Britain.
The tour will last around one-and-a-half hours finishing with a slice of cake and hot drink.
Booking is essential.
3 In Alresford...
IN A Chocolate Craft Workshop at Upton Park Farm, you learn to make chocolates like the professionals.
Head along on Saturday and you'll be shown the tricks of the trade with lots of tastings too!
It’s creative and fun and at the end of the session you have your very own chocolate creations to enjoy.
Share them with family and friends or keep them all to yourself. The choice is yours.
Book online.
4 In New Milton...
MOVE over dry January, it's all about Ginuary!
Join Martin Jennings at The Kitchen of Chewton Glen on Saturday for a day full of sampling, discussion about the resurgence of gin, different production methods and variety of botanicals used pre and post distillation.
As well as leaving with a wealth of knowledge you will also have your very own blended 500ml bottle of gin to share with friends and family.
Booking is essential.
5 In Portsmouth...
EXPLORE, discover and enjoy Portsmouth with two quirky heritage walks around the historic city this weekend.
Discover the 'hidden treasures' whilst having a fun day out with family and friends.
Portsmouth is arguably Britain's most historic naval city, and is still a major base for the Royal Navy.
It is also a thriving commercial ferry port for freight and passenger traffic, and home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use, with ships to be found there such as HMS Warrior, The Mary Rose and HMS Victory – constructed from around 6,000 trees.
6 In Winchester...
CHECK out the exhibition at the Discovery Centre.
The Southern Ceramics Group Pottery Display includes 500 works from 50 local potters.
One of the most striking things about their exhibitions is the wide range of artefacts they manage to create from the same material.
The work varies from bright colourful earthenware vases, to subtle stoneware bottles, fine porcelain bowls and sculptural forms; both abstract and figurative.
7 In Chawton...
In 2020, for the first time ever, The Old Kitchen Tearoom will be opening its doors all year round - even when Chawton House is closed!
To celebrate this, Chawton House are offering free garden entry to all visitors this weekend.
Take advantage of the fresh air and beautiful South Downs views before having a well earned cuppa.
8 In Winchester...
A CLASSIC story about family and community, international intrigue and red petticoats - The Railway Children has been a popular family favourite since the novel was published more than a century ago.
After storming the stage in the summer with their take on Shakespeare's The Tempest, Winchester's Blue Apple will be working up a head of steam to warm your hearts this winter.
The play will be staged at the Theatre Royal Winchester, with the company's trademark joyful style including dance, puppetry and film.
The theatre aims to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through drama, dance and film.
9 In Southampton...
CLIMB Southampton’s iconic Clock Tower; find out more about its fascinating history and enjoy the fantastic views.
Participants must be over 12 years old, physically fit, and wear sensible shoes.
There are more than 200 steps!
10 In Southampton...
IS YOUR little one keen to get into rugby?
There are structured play sessions at Woodlands Community College this weekend which will take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way.
They will learn how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--'Aggressive' ferrets stolen from hutches in overnight raid in Stockbridge

FOUR ferrets were taken from their hutches during a burglary in Stockbridge .
The theft took place in Roman Road sometime between 7pm on Monday January 6 and 5.30am the following day .
The offenders entered an outbuilding to a house and stole gamekeeping equipment , such binoculars and a game bag .
The four ferrets were taken from hutches in the garden .
Netting , described as pure white in colour and made out of hemp , was also taken .
Two of the ferrets are brothers and around five years old .
They are polecat-ferret hybrids , nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and are light brown in colour with black ‘ racoon mask ’ markings on their faces .
The other two are sisters .
They are pure white albino ferrets with red eyes and are both aged three years old .
Hampshire Police have released an image of the two male ferrets as part of their enquiries .
PC Steve Rogerson , from Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Country Watch team , said : “ We want to hear from anyone with information that could help our investigation .
“ The two female ferrets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bite , so whoever has taken them will need experience of handling such animals or they may be at risk of injury .
“ Do you know where these ferrets are ?
Have you been offered them for sale recently ?
Perhaps you were in the area at the time and noticed something suspicious ?
If so , please contact us.
” Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200007205 .
Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be @ @ @

The theft took place in Roman Road sometime between 7pm on Monday January 6 and 5.30am the following day.
The offenders entered an outbuilding to a house and stole gamekeeping equipment, such binoculars and a game bag.
The four ferrets were taken from hutches in the garden. Netting, described as pure white in colour and made out of hemp, was also taken.
Two of the ferrets are brothers and around five years old. They are polecat-ferret hybrids, nearly double the size of a domestic ferret, and are light brown in colour with black ‘racoon mask’ markings on their faces.
The other two are sisters. They are pure white albino ferrets with red eyes and are both aged three years old.
Hampshire Police have released an image of the two male ferrets as part of their enquiries.
PC Steve Rogerson, from Hampshire Constabulary’s Country Watch team, said: “We want to hear from anyone with information that could help our investigation.
“The two female ferrets have been described as aggressive and will bite, so whoever has taken them will need experience of handling such animals or they may be at risk of injury.
“Do you know where these ferrets are? Have you been offered them for sale recently? Perhaps you were in the area at the time and noticed something suspicious? If so, please contact us.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200007205.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Popular Take That tribute to headline fundraiser

WORLD famous boyband Take That are to headline a charity show - sort of .
Take That tribute act , Rule the World , will be celebrating 25 years of the band with a concert in partnership with the Southampton Hospital Charity .
The act will headline the Concorde Club in Eastleigh on February 13 .
Rule the World have been recognised as the `` number-one '' Take That tribute act in the world .
They have been featured on ITV1′s Daybreak and have had rave reviews from many people including TV personality Ricky Tomlinson , Denise Van Outen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Gary Barlow himself .
The show ensures an accurate portrayal and is a true impersonation of the sounds , look and feel of the sensational ‘ Take That ’ live in concert .
The show will feature all the favourite ’ s including Greatest Day , Back For Good , Million Love Songs , Patience , Relight My Fire , Never Forget , Shine , Pray and many more .
Tickets for the concert cost £12 or £40 with dinner included .
Members of the club can see the band for £8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open from 7pm and the band are expected to be on stage for 9pm .
There will be a DJ after the concert until 1am .

Take That tribute act, Rule the World, will be celebrating 25 years of the band with a concert in partnership with the Southampton Hospital Charity.
The act will headline the Concorde Club in Eastleigh on February 13.
Rule the World have been recognised as the "number-one" Take That tribute act in the world.
They have been featured on ITV1′s Daybreak and have had rave reviews from many people including TV personality Ricky Tomlinson, Denise Van Outen, Jason Orange’s mother and now Mr Gary Barlow himself.
The show ensures an accurate portrayal and is a true impersonation of the sounds, look and feel of the sensational ‘Take That’ live in concert.
The show will feature all the favourite’s including Greatest Day, Back For Good, Million Love Songs, Patience, Relight My Fire, Never Forget, Shine, Pray and many more.
Tickets for the concert cost £12 or £40 with dinner included. Members of the club can see the band for £8 or £36 with dining.
Doors will be open from 7pm and the band are expected to be on stage for 9pm. There will be a DJ after the concert until 1am.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Camelot the Panto set to begin at The Plaza in Romsey

A PANTO by a Romsey amateur dramatics group has begun its three-week run at a town centre theatre .
Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatics Society ( RAODS ) held its opening night of Camelot the Panto at the Romsey Plaza Theatre last night .
The 37 strong cast , half of which are under 16 , will perform the panto four times each weekend for the next three weeks .
On Sunday , January 19 , at 11am , will be a “ relaxed performance ” – specially aimed at those with autism or learning conditions .
The show is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-directed by Caroline Egg and David Putley .
Caroline , who directed the group ’ s 2017 panto , Beauty and the Beast , said : “ It has been four months of sheer hard work , rehearsing two times a week .
“ It ’ s a big cast and I ’ m so proud of everyone one of them .
They deserve a really big audience .
“ It ’ s a really good show and the stage craft and their stage presence is brilliant.
” The show centres around Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful Guinevere from the wicked Morgan le Fay .
Meanwhile , Merlin attempts to discover the secret of eternal youth , while the audience attempt to work out why a Teddy Bear is in love with King Uther .
The first performance took place last night at 7.30pm .
There will then be two performances today , one at 2pm and one at 6pm , followed by a 2.30pm performance on Sunday .
This will be followed by four performances across the following weekend and four performances the weekend .
The 11am performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a relaxed performance , which is also suitable for those with hearing conditions , with all but two of the songs set to be Makaton signed .
Full priced tickets cost £14 per person , with a four person family ticket , of at least one adult and two children , available for £49 .
For full listing times and details contact the Plaza Theatre or visit the website .

Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatics Society (RAODS) held its opening night of Camelot the Panto at the Romsey Plaza Theatre last night.
The 37 strong cast, half of which are under 16, will perform the panto four times each weekend for the next three weeks.
On Sunday, January 19, at 11am, will be a “relaxed performance” – specially aimed at those with autism or learning conditions.
The show is written by Ben Crocker and is being co-directed by Caroline Egg and David Putley.
Caroline, who directed the group’s 2017 panto, Beauty and the Beast, said: “It has been four months of sheer hard work, rehearsing two times a week.
“It’s a big cast and I’m so proud of everyone one of them. They deserve a really big audience.
“It’s a really good show and the stage craft and their stage presence is brilliant.”
The show centres around Prince Arthur and his quest to save the beautiful Guinevere from the wicked Morgan le Fay.
Meanwhile, Merlin attempts to discover the secret of eternal youth, while the audience attempt to work out why a Teddy Bear is in love with King Uther.
The first performance took place last night at 7.30pm.
There will then be two performances today, one at 2pm and one at 6pm, followed by a 2.30pm performance on Sunday.
This will be followed by four performances across the following weekend and four performances the weekend.
The 11am performance on Sunday, January 19, will be a relaxed performance, which is also suitable for those with hearing conditions, with all but two of the songs set to be Makaton signed.
Full priced tickets cost £14 per person, with a four person family ticket, of at least one adult and two children, available for £49.
For full listing times and details contact the Plaza Theatre or visit the website.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Downton Abbey-themed afternoon tea and quiz aims to raise money for Breast Cancer Haven Wessex

FANATICS of the popular ITV drama Downton Abbey can look forward to an upcoming afternoon tea and quiz .
Breast Cancer Haven Wessex are hosting the event at the Mercure Dolphin Hotel , Southampton , which will also involve include a raffle , a bring-a-book sale , and a competition to guess the weight of a cake .
It will be based entirely on the 20th century-based series , which sees Robert Crawley risk losing a family estate after his heirs die in the Titanic .
All funds raised will go towards the running of the charity centre , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by breast cancer last year .
It is the second annual event of its kind following a successful first event last year , which raised enough money for two people to go through Breast Cancer Haven ’ s personalised programme of support .
Kelle Russell , events fundraiser at Breast Cancer Haven said : “ We are so pleased to be returning to such a lovely venue again this year .
Tickets to this event would make a great gift for a loved one or a fantastic day out for your friends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital support needed by those affected by breast cancer without events like these and we ’ d love to see as many people there as possible.
” It takes place on January 26 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm , and each ticket costs £23 .

Breast Cancer Haven Wessex are hosting the event at the Mercure Dolphin Hotel, Southampton, which will also involve include a raffle, a bring-a-book sale, and a competition to guess the weight of a cake.
It will be based entirely on the 20th century-based series, which sees Robert Crawley risk losing a family estate after his heirs die in the Titanic.
All funds raised will go towards the running of the charity centre, which provided support for 478 local people affected by breast cancer last year.
It is the second annual event of its kind following a successful first event last year, which raised enough money for two people to go through Breast Cancer Haven’s personalised programme of support.
Kelle Russell, events fundraiser at Breast Cancer Haven said: “We are so pleased to be returning to such a lovely venue again this year. Tickets to this event would make a great gift for a loved one or a fantastic day out for your friends.
"We can’t provide the vital support needed by those affected by breast cancer without events like these and we’d love to see as many people there as possible.”
It takes place on January 26 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, and each ticket costs £23.
To buy tickets, call 01329 559 295 or visit www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/Event/downton-abbey-afternoon-tea.


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Readers' letter: We need police to help curb cyclists on pavements

I was pleased to read that Maggie O'Connor ( featured in the January 4 Daily Echo ) is enjoying `` @ @ @ @ @ town everyday ... '' I 'd be more than happy if I could enjoy the @ @ @ @ @ distance to Shirley High Street without having to dodge and sidestep careering along the pavements @ @ @ @ @ on my back some years ago and needing treatment a the hospital for a damaged @ @ @ @ @ to reprimand those cyclists who weave in and out on the pavements and whose response @ @ @ @ @ to say at least , unprintable !
What would help curb this behaviour is the @ @ @ @ @ but I wo n't hold my breath !

I'd be more than happy if I could enjoy the freedom of walking the short distance to Shirley High Street without having to dodge and sidestep careering along the pavements.
Having been knocked flat on my back some years ago and needing treatment a the hospital for a damaged foot, I resent having to reprimand those cyclists who weave in and out on the pavements and whose response to my protest is, to say at least, unprintable!
What would help curb this behaviour is the presence of a uniformed policeman but I won't hold my breath!
Mrs Darnell, Shirley, Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-01-11--Police find body in Totton in hunt for Jamie Davis

A BODY has been found in the hunt for a missing man .
Police investigating the disappearance of Jamie Davis @ @ @ @ @ has been found in the Totton area .
Jamie , aged 30 , was last @ @ @ @ @ the town around 2.30pm on Friday .
Dorset Police carried out a search of the @ @ @ @ @ In the early hours of this morning a body of a man was located in @ @ @ @ @ say that while the body is yet to be formally identified , it is believed @ @ @ @ @ .
His family have been informed and is being supported by officers .
The death @ @ @ @ @ suspicious .
Chief Inspector Lindsay Dudfield , of Dorset Police , said : `` Our @ @ @ @ @ family and friends at this very difficult time .
`` We would like to thank @ @ @ @ @ as assisted with searches . ''

Police investigating the disappearance of Jamie Davis say a man's body has been found in the Totton area.
Jamie, aged 30, from Christchurch, was last seen at an address in the town around 2.30pm on Friday.
Dorset Police carried out a search of the area into the night.
In the early hours of this morning a body of a man was located in the Totton area.
Police say that while the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of Jamie.
His family have been informed and is being supported by officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Chief Inspector Lindsay Dudfield, of Dorset Police, said: "Our thoughts are with Jamie's family and friends at this very difficult time.
"We would like to thank everyone who shared are appeal as assisted with searches."


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Highways England to improve J7 of M27 and roads in Southampton

DETAILED plans for a £2.5m project to tackle a major traffic bottleneck have been unveiled .
Junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End and the Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road junction in Southampton are set to be transformed in a bid to improve traffic flow .
The Highways England scheme will see seven electronic traffic signs , four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors installed on the motorway .
The new technology will help manage congestion , identify network incidents and assist journey planning , an official document revealed .
New traffic lights expected to regulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road .
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “ improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation ” .
The scheme will be funded by Highways England and is expected to be approved by Hampshire County Council on Tuesday .
A spokesman for Highways England said : “ The £2.5m project will improve traffic flow at the junction by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction , along with a package of improvements on nearby local roads.
” Works are expected to start next month for four weeks .
A document published ahead of next week ’ s meeting says : “ All works on Hampshire County Council ’ s network are ‘ off-highway ’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction/installation .
Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this project appraisal.
” Dan Fitzhenry , city councillor for Harefield ward , said : “ Traffic congestion is an issue in Southampton .
We hope that these changes on a very busy road will help to speed up the traffic to reduce the congestion that lots of local residents face daily.
” Queue detection on A334 , a refurbishment of all traffic signals and new pedestrian facilities will also be part of the project .
The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End and the Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road junction in Southampton are set to be transformed in a bid to improve traffic flow.
The Highways England scheme will see seven electronic traffic signs, four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors installed on the motorway.
The new technology will help manage congestion, identify network incidents and assist journey planning, an official document revealed.
New traffic lights expected to regulate traffic flow are also set to be installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road.
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation”.
The scheme will be funded by Highways England and is expected to be approved by Hampshire County Council on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Highways England said: “The £2.5m project will improve traffic flow at the junction by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system that will update the phasing of the traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction, along with a package of improvements on nearby local roads.”
Works are expected to start next month for four weeks.
A document published ahead of next week’s meeting says: “All works on Hampshire County Council’s network are ‘off-highway’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction/installation. Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City Council, which will commence on approval of this project appraisal.”
Dan Fitzhenry, city councillor for Harefield ward, said: “Traffic congestion is an issue in Southampton. We hope that these changes on a very busy road will help to speed up the traffic to reduce the congestion that lots of local residents face daily.”
Queue detection on A334, a refurbishment of all traffic signals and new pedestrian facilities will also be part of the project. The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction 4 and 11 into a Smart motorway.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Police appeal to find missing Carlie Murphy last seen at Hampshire hospital

POLICE are searching for a missing woman in Hampshire .
Carlie Murphy , 37 , from Havant was last seen @ @ @ @ @ Cosham , at 4pm on January 8 .
She is unwell and has not been @ @ @ @ @ then , which is unlike her , and they are understandably concerned for her welfare @ @ @ @ @ being white , around 5ft 6ins tall and with short brown hair .
She also @ @ @ @ @ arms .
When she was last seen , she was wearing navy bottoms and a @ @ @ @ @ she has returned to the Havant area .
Anyone with information is asked to call @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200013608 .

Carlie Murphy, 37, from Havant was last seen leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, at 4pm on January 8.
She is unwell and has not been in contact with family since then, which is unlike her, and they are understandably concerned for her welfare.
Carlie is described as being white, around 5ft 6ins tall and with short brown hair. She also has wording tattooed on both arms.
When she was last seen, she was wearing navy bottoms and a white top.
We believe she has returned to the Havant area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting 44200013608.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Shop in Bitterne burgled for the second time in 6 months

A SHOP in Bitterne has been broken into for the second time in the past 6 months .
The Carpet and Bed Gallery on Bitterne Road was subjected to an overnight burglary between 9pm on January 9 and 8.50am on January 10 .
Offenders broke into the property by busting open the front door , before they proceeded to take a selection of candles , a charity box with cash inside and some carpet rolls .
Sophie Carey , who works at the shop , described the ordeal as `` very disheartening '' that people feel the need to break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : `` It definitely does seem to be happening more and more often at the moment .
At the moment repairs look to cost hundreds of pounds , but we are going to have to up the security , which will mean getting a roller shutter door .
This will then take us into the thousands ! ''
This is not the first time that the store has been burgled , with the first incident happening just six months ago on August 2 .
During the first break-in , similar items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection tins , and while Police are n't investigating the connection between the two incidents , staff at the shop believe `` the two are linked '' due to the similar nature of how the shop was left .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We received a report of a burglary at The Carpet and Bed Gallery , Bitterne Road , Southampton .
Entry was forced and some candles , vinyl and a charity box was stolen .
This incident is not being linked to anything at this time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on 101 , quoting 44200011239 , or alternatively people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

The Carpet and Bed Gallery on Bitterne Road was subjected to an overnight burglary between 9pm on January 9 and 8.50am on January 10.
Offenders broke into the property by busting open the front door, before they proceeded to take a selection of candles, a charity box with cash inside and some carpet rolls.
Sophie Carey, who works at the shop, described the ordeal as "very disheartening" that people feel the need to break into places "for fun".
She said: "It definitely does seem to be happening more and more often at the moment. At the moment repairs look to cost hundreds of pounds, but we are going to have to up the security, which will mean getting a roller shutter door. This will then take us into the thousands!"
This is not the first time that the store has been burgled, with the first incident happening just six months ago on August 2.
During the first break-in, similar items were stolen including candles and two charity collection tins, and while Police aren't investigating the connection between the two incidents, staff at the shop believe "the two are linked" due to the similar nature of how the shop was left.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We received a report of a burglary at The Carpet and Bed Gallery, Bitterne Road, Southampton. Entry was forced and some candles, vinyl and a charity box was stolen. This incident is not being linked to anything at this time."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 44200011239, or alternatively people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Five teenagers arrested after group with baseball bats threaten man and women in the street

FIVE teenagers have been arrested after a man and woman were reportedly threatened by a group , some said to @ @ @ @ @ an incident in Hythe .
Officers are appealing for information after the incident in Upper @ @ @ @ @ Police say five males got out of a black car and demanded a man and @ @ @ @ @ .
It was reported some of the males had baseball bats with them .
The @ @ @ @ @ scene and nothing was stolen .
The incident happened around 2.20am on Sunday , January @ @ @ @ @ one aged 15 , three aged 17 and an 18-year-old , have been arrested as @ @ @ @ @ .
They have been released under investigation , while enquiries are ongoing .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200004832 .

Officers are appealing for information after the incident in Upper Mullins Lane, Hythe.
Police say five males got out of a black car and demanded a man and woman hand over personal belongings.
It was reported some of the males had baseball bats with them.
The man and woman fled the scene and nothing was stolen.
The incident happened around 2.20am on Sunday, January 5.
Five teenagers, one aged 15, three aged 17 and an 18-year-old, have been arrested as part of the police investigation.
They have been released under investigation, while enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200004832.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--PHOTOS: Chinese New Year in Southampton 1990

THE Chinese rang in the New Year in Southampton precinct on January 24 , 1990 .
Members of Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ the 0arrival of the Year of the Horse in traditional colourful style .
This year @ @ @ @ @ begins on January 25 , and is the year of the rat according to Chinese @ @ @ @ @ the rat symbolises strong vitality .
The rat has a strong reproductive capacity and a @ @ @ @ @ about 5,000 babies born to one female rat each year .

Members of Southampton’s Chinese Martial Arts celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Horse in traditional colourful style.
This year’s Chinese New Year begins on January 25, and is the year of the rat according to Chinese zodiac.
The year of the rat symbolises strong vitality. The rat has a strong reproductive capacity and a high survival rate, with about 5,000 babies born to one female rat each year.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Southampton man repeatedly breached court order

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been found guilty of repeatedly breaching a non-molestation order .
Ashfaqunoor Chowdhury , 37 , breached @ @ @ @ @ in less than a month .
He attended a property in Southampton , which he @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Family Court in July , on four occasions between August 27 and September 9 @ @ @ @ @ ' Court , Chowdhury pleaded not guilty to four counts of breaching a non-molestation order @ @ @ @ @ guilty following a trial at the same court .
His case was adjourned for sentencing @ @ @ @ @ for a pre-sentence report to be complete .
Chowdhury , or Rosewall Road , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ the next hearing , with conditions to stay away from his victim and the street @ @ @ @ @

Ashfaqunoor Chowdhury, 37, breached the court order four times in less than a month.
He attended a property in Southampton, which he was banned from doing by Southampton Family Court in July, on four occasions between August 27 and September 9.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Chowdhury pleaded not guilty to four counts of breaching a non-molestation order.
But he was found guilty following a trial at the same court.
His case was adjourned for sentencing on February 5 to allow for a pre-sentence report to be complete.
Chowdhury, or Rosewall Road, Southampton, was given bail until the next hearing, with conditions to stay away from his victim and the street in which she lives.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--PHOTOS: Wolf Moon over Hampshire 2020

PHOTOS: Wolf Moon over Hampshire 2020

DAILY Echo camera club members had their cameras to the skies on Friday night to catch a snap of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Members were able to capture clear pictures of the Wolf Moon and a penumbral @ @ @ @ @ moon gets its name as in early Native American tribes it was known as this @ @ @ @ @ year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps .
There is also set to @ @ @ @ @ on March 9 .

Members were able to capture clear pictures of the Wolf Moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse.
The wolf moon gets its name as in early Native American tribes it was known as this because of the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps.
There is also set to be a super full moon on March 9.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Stolen van in Romsey

Stolen van in Romsey

Police are appealing for information about a vehicle theft in Romsey .
A van was stolen on the Budds Lane @ @ @ @ @ of Romsey Town between 3pm and 9pm on January 4 .
Offenders gained entry to @ @ @ @ @ scene in the vehicle .
Officers are now appealing for information and have warned all @ @ @ @ @ vigilant and take extra measures to ensure cars are secure .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ see anything suspicious around the area of Budds Lane industrial estate on this day ?
@ @ @ @ @ information , please contact 101 or make an online report , quoting the number 44200005921 @ @

A van was stolen on the Budds Lane industrial estate in the area of Romsey Town between 3pm and 9pm on January 4.
Offenders gained entry to the van before leaving the scene in the vehicle.
Officers are now appealing for information and have warned all owners of vehicles to be vigilant and take extra measures to ensure cars are secure.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Did you see anything suspicious around the area of Budds Lane industrial estate on this day?
"If you have any information, please contact 101 or make an online report, quoting the number 44200005921."


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Southampton Masters Swimming Club notched two podiums at National Championships

CITY of Southampton Swimming Club ( CSSC ) picked up podiums and personal bests at the National Swim England Championships @ @ @ @ @ strong team competed in the event that saw numerous British , European and World records @ @ @ @ @ who competed in the 18-24 age category , placed third in the 50 metre Butterfly @ @ @ @ @ meters .
Coach James MacTavish , who competed in the 35-39 age category , finished @ @ @ @ @ Butterfly .
`` British Masters Swimming is quickly becoming one of the most competitive and @ @ @ @ @ , and to have such success amongst former Olympians and Commonwealth Champions is wonderful and @ @ @ @ @ of the Southampton Masters Squad . ''
Hannah Dicker in the 25-29 group and Natalie @ @ @ @ @ both came away with personal bests in sprint disciplines .

The nine strong team competed in the event that saw numerous British, European and World records broken.
Melissa Dolby, who competed in the 18-24 age category, placed third in the 50 metre Butterfly after a close final 10 meters.
Coach James MacTavish, who competed in the 35-39 age category, finished second in the 200 metre Butterfly.
He said:
"British Masters Swimming is quickly becoming one of the most competitive and well-attended sports in the UK, and to have such success amongst former Olympians and Commonwealth Champions is wonderful and credit to the hard work of the Southampton Masters Squad."
Hannah Dicker in the 25-29 group and Natalie Robinson in the 30-34 group both came away with personal bests in sprint disciplines.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Peter Baillie give thanks following Southampton City Council toy appeal

SOUTHAMPTON businesses , charities and community groups have been praised for their generosity following a Christmas appeal .
An “ astonishing ” 10,600 toys were given to children across the city after a two-month appeal .
The mayor of Southampton , Cllr Peter Baillie , held a special reception on Tuesday to thank those who contributed .
Representatives from organisations across the city including Westquay , Hampshire Constabulary were invited to the reception , where they were thanked for their support and generosity and presented with a certificate by the Mayor .
The appeal meant that young people had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – whatever their circumstances .
The toys were given to children aged up to 18-years-old who are being supported by Southampton City Council ’ s children ’ s services .
Cllr Peter Baillie , said : “ I ’ m very proud of what the city has achieved through this appeal and I ’ d like to pay tribute to everyone who supported it .
It was heartening to see so many members of the public as well as businesses and other organisations come together to help young people who may have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a toy , helped wrap a gift , or helped with deliveries – well done .
You have helped put a smile on a child ’ s face this Christmas .
“ I ’ d also like to congratulate hardworking staff in our children ’ s services teams , who alongside their busy day-to-day jobs gave up their time .
”

An “astonishing” 10,600 toys were given to children across the city after a two-month appeal.
The mayor of Southampton, Cllr Peter Baillie, held a special reception on Tuesday to thank those who contributed.
Representatives from organisations across the city including Westquay, Hampshire Constabulary were invited to the reception, where they were thanked for their support and generosity and presented with a certificate by the Mayor.
The appeal meant that young people had a special gift to open over festive season – whatever their circumstances.
The toys were given to children aged up to 18-years-old who are being supported by Southampton City Council’s children’s services.
Cllr Peter Baillie, said: “I’m very proud of what the city has achieved through this appeal and I’d like to pay tribute to everyone who supported it. It was heartening to see so many members of the public as well as businesses and other organisations come together to help young people who may have been facing difficult circumstances. Whether you donated a toy, helped wrap a gift, or helped with deliveries – well done. You have helped put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas.
“I’d also like to congratulate hardworking staff in our children’s services teams, who alongside their busy day-to-day jobs gave up their time.”