thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Man "attacked with a crow bar" after finding someone in his shed

A HAMPSHIRE man was `` attacked with a crow bar '' after finding someone in his shed at an address in North Baddesley .
At around 2.30am on Wednesday July 8 , officers were called to an address in Rownhams Lane , North Baddesley , after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted while questioning a man who was in his shed .
It was reported by residents that offenders broke into the shed to steal power tools and a bike , and when the man disturbed them , he was `` attacked with a crow bar '' before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended the scene and their enquiries are ongoing , but could n't confirm what object was used during the assault .
Now , anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to come forward .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We were called just after 2.30am on Wednesday 8 July to a report of an assault at an address in Rownhams Lane , North Baddesley .
It was reported a man had disturbed someone in his shed and had been hit over the head .
Officers have attended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information , or who may have CCTV footage or dash cam footage from the area around that time , which may assist our investigation can call 101 , quoting 44200250618 . ''

At around 2.30am on Wednesday July 8, officers were called to an address in Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley, after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted while questioning a man who was in his shed.
It was reported by residents that offenders broke into the shed to steal power tools and a bike, and when the man disturbed them, he was "attacked with a crow bar" before the offenders fled the scene.
Officers attended the scene and their enquiries are ongoing, but couldn't confirm what object was used during the assault.
Now, anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to come forward.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called just after 2.30am on Wednesday 8 July to a report of an assault at an address in Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley. It was reported a man had disturbed someone in his shed and had been hit over the head. Officers have attended the address and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information, or who may have CCTV footage or dash cam footage from the area around that time, which may assist our investigation can call 101, quoting 44200250618."


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Tattoo studios can reopen from Monday after lockdown

Tattooists across Hampshire have breathed a sigh of relief as the Government announced they can reopen from Monday .
Along with nail bars , beauticians and gyms , the green light has been given to outdoor swimming pools as well as outdoor arts spaces to open .
Owner of Lost Soul Tattoos in Basingstoke , Ash Paice said : “ I ’ ve been running around jumping on my furniture like a little kid , I ’ m so happy and excited to get back to work .
“ I feel like a kid all excited for Christmas.
” Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loans to see them through lockdown with fears about how their businesses would survive if the strict rules continued for the sector .
Tori Treasure , co-owner of The Crow and Quill in Southampton explained before today 's announcement , that they were “ really having to count the pennies and stretch everything a bit further ” because all the help could only extend so far .
Tattoo artists across the country had feared for public safety after underground tattooing had been reportedly rife during lockdown .
Speaking before go ahead was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We call them scratchers , they come to your house and give you a tattoo on your couch.
” “ The problem is that people are bored and you can buy tattoo equipment off Ebay .
“ They ’ re doing it on their friends and family or even charging but they ’ re giving bad tattoos.
” Unregulated and dangerous , he claimed this type of DIY tattooing had been advertised across Facebook with many ‘ scratchers ’ charging people for unsafe tattoos .
Mr Paice added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and say look man you ’ re going to give someone hepatitis C. “ They ’ re on people ’ s couches with no protective gear dipping their gun into a jar of Vaseline and cross contaminating.
” Giving the tattoo industry a bad name , “ scratchers ” are often untrained with little to no understanding of the strict hygiene regulations studios across the country must adhere to .
Tattoo studios are regulated by each local council , who inspect the cleanliness and hygiene of shops as well as tattooing practices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear gloves , everything is covered in plastic , we already have medical grade disinfectant so that everything is safe and clean.
” With studios practicing strict hygiene before the coronavirus outbreak , owners across Hampshire have maintained that their practices will not need to change other than to wear a face mask .
Mr Paice said : “ We practice everything already that they ’ re asking shops to do .
“ We ’ re the closest thing to a hospital out there in terms of hygiene and how seriously we take @ @ @

Along with nail bars, beauticians and gyms, the green light has been given to outdoor swimming pools as well as outdoor arts spaces to open.
Owner of Lost Soul Tattoos in Basingstoke, Ash Paice said: “I’ve been running around jumping on my furniture like a little kid, I’m so happy and excited to get back to work.
“I feel like a kid all excited for Christmas.”
Hygiene is paramount. Image courtesy of Lost Soul Tattoos.
Many studio owners were forced to take out loans to see them through lockdown with fears about how their businesses would survive if the strict rules continued for the sector.
Tori Treasure, co-owner of The Crow and Quill in Southampton explained before today's announcement, that they were “really having to count the pennies and stretch everything a bit further” because all the help could only extend so far.
Tattoo artists across the country had feared for public safety after underground tattooing had been reportedly rife during lockdown.
Speaking before go ahead was given for them to reopen, Mr Paice, said: “We call them scratchers, they come to your house and give you a tattoo on your couch.”
“The problem is that people are bored and you can buy tattoo equipment off Ebay.
“They’re doing it on their friends and family or even charging but they’re giving bad tattoos.”
Unregulated and dangerous, he claimed this type of DIY tattooing had been advertised across Facebook with many ‘scratchers’ charging people for unsafe tattoos.
Mr Paice added: “We’ve had to message people and say look man you’re going to give someone hepatitis C.
“They’re on people’s couches with no protective gear dipping their gun into a jar of Vaseline and cross contaminating.”
Giving the tattoo industry a bad name, “scratchers” are often untrained with little to no understanding of the strict hygiene regulations studios across the country must adhere to.
Tattoo studios are regulated by each local council, who inspect the cleanliness and hygiene of shops as well as tattooing practices.
Ms Treasure said:“We wear gloves, everything is covered in plastic, we already have medical grade disinfectant so that everything is safe and clean.”
With studios practicing strict hygiene before the coronavirus outbreak, owners across Hampshire have maintained that their practices will not need to change other than to wear a face mask.
Mr Paice said: “We practice everything already that they’re asking shops to do.
“We’re the closest thing to a hospital out there in terms of hygiene and how seriously we take it.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Gyms and swimming pools in Southampton to reopen as coronavirus lockdown eases

Outdoor swimming pools in England are to begin reopening from Saturday , with indoor pools , gyms and other sports facilities to follow on July 25 , the Government has announced .
In the latest easing of lockdown restrictions , the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport has also published guidance to enable competitive grassroots team sports to resume , beginning with cricket this weekend .
Outdoor arts performances – including theatres , opera , dance and music – will also be able to resume from the weekend although audience numbers will be restricted and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Oliver Dowden said a change in planning rules will also mean theatres , concert halls and live music venues will be protected from demolition or change of use by developers , stopping those that have been made temporarily vacant during lockdown disappearing altogether .
Mr Dowden said in a statement : “ Our culture , heritage and arts are too precious to lose .
That ’ s why we ’ re protecting venues like theatres from redevelopment if they fall on hard times .
“ We are also giving further clarity on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance .
From July 11 we can all enjoy performances outdoors with social distancing and we are working hard to get indoor audiences back as soon as we safely can , following pilots .
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In the latest easing of lockdown restrictions, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has also published guidance to enable competitive grassroots team sports to resume, beginning with cricket this weekend.
Outdoor arts performances – including theatres, opera, dance and music – will also be able to resume from the weekend although audience numbers will be restricted and will be subject to social distancing rules.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said a change in planning rules will also mean theatres, concert halls and live music venues will be protected from demolition or change of use by developers, stopping those that have been made temporarily vacant during lockdown disappearing altogether.
Mr Dowden said in a statement: “Our culture, heritage and arts are too precious to lose. That’s why we’re protecting venues like theatres from redevelopment if they fall on hard times.
“We are also giving further clarity on restart dates in our roadmap back to performance. From July 11 we can all enjoy performances outdoors with social distancing and we are working hard to get indoor audiences back as soon as we safely can, following pilots.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Police appeal to find runner, to speak to him in connection to missing Richard Morris

POLICE are trying to track down a runner , as part of their investigation into missing person , Richard Morris .
As previously reported , Richard Morris , 52 , an ambassador who hosted the Duke of Sussex during a tour of Nepal , was last seen on the morning of May 6 , after leaving to go running from his home in Bentley near Alton .
He was seen running along Isington Road in Alton at around 10.50am , and has n't been seen since .
Now officers have again appealed to the public to help identify a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the junction with Lower Neatham Mill Lane , Alton , at approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday May 6 .
He was said to be running in the direction of Alton to Binstead and officers say they want to speak to him in connection with the case .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are looking to identify the person in this image as part of our investigation into missing person Richard Morris .
`` The image is from a dash-cam and shows a man running on London Road at the junction with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday 6 May .
`` We appreciate the image is not very clear , however the footage is available to view on the East Hants Police Facebook page .
`` It has now been over two months since Richard Morris , 52 , went missing and we continue to appeal for any information that may assist our investigation .
`` The last confirmed sighting of Richard is at 10.50am on May 6 on Isington Road in Alton .
He is described as white , with greying hair and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth mark on his face and he was last seen wearing a blue , long-sleeved top with a zip , black shorts and blue trainers .
`` If you have any information that can help us identify him please phone 101 and give the reference 44200160398 . ''

As previously reported, Richard Morris, 52, an ambassador who hosted the Duke of Sussex during a tour of Nepal, was last seen on the morning of May 6, after leaving to go running from his home in Bentley near Alton.
He was seen running along Isington Road in Alton at around 10.50am, and hasn't been seen since.
Now officers have again appealed to the public to help identify a man who was running on London Road at the junction with Lower Neatham Mill Lane, Alton, at approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday May 6.
He was said to be running in the direction of Alton to Binstead and officers say they want to speak to him in connection with the case.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are looking to identify the person in this image as part of our investigation into missing person Richard Morris.
"The image is from a dash-cam and shows a man running on London Road at the junction with Lower Neatham Mill Lane, Alton, at approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday 6 May.
"We appreciate the image is not very clear, however the footage is available to view on the East Hants Police Facebook page.
"It has now been over two months since Richard Morris, 52, went missing and we continue to appeal for any information that may assist our investigation.
"The last confirmed sighting of Richard is at 10.50am on May 6 on Isington Road in Alton. He is described as white, with greying hair and a beard. He also has a distinctive birth mark on his face and he was last seen wearing a blue, long-sleeved top with a zip, black shorts and blue trainers.
"If you have any information that can help us identify him please phone 101 and give the reference 44200160398."


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Jajar Swalli jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A SOUTHAMPTON man who stabbed his victim in the stomach after being dragged into a family dispute has been jailed .
Jajar Swalli stabbed a man from a rival family in the stomach with a `` sharp implement '' when a fight broke out near his family home .
His victim spent nine days in hospital and was left with a “ long vertical scar ” .
Swalli , 28 , of Shirley Park Road , appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing charges of grievous bodily harm .
The court heard how there had been a dispute between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another family .
Swalli had been at home with his parents and the brother in question when a car arrived on May 9 , 2018 .
A “ group of five ” from the rival family approached their house .
Swalli had initially tried to calm the confrontation down but a “ back up ” car with further members of his own family arrived on the scene .
This `` culminated in Swalli stabbing his victim in the stomach ” .
Meanwhile , another member of the rival family is said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The court heard how two knives were recovered from the scene but there was no evidence that they were used .
And , that Swalli must have taken a sharp implement out of the house .
Based on a statement read out in court the victim said he was left with a large vertical scar .
He `` was unable to keep food down and found the pain very difficult ” .
Furthermore , he “ suffered nightmares ” and `` made the decision to move out of the area ” .
Defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not Swalli 's fight and he was not the instigator . ''
Mitigating factors include , he has no previous convictions , suffers from severe bipolar disorder and has `` low cognitive abilities '' .
Swalli also accepted that `` he had acted over the top '' The situation is said to have arisen from a dispute between Jajar 's brother and another family .
Following communications on social media , there was a suggestion his brother would meet in a supermarket car park with this rival family for some sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ahead as planned .
Although “ there was violence on both sides ” , Judge Nicholas Rowland jailed him for three years and nine months .

Jajar Swalli stabbed a man from a rival family in the stomach with a "sharp implement" when a fight broke out near his family home.
His victim spent nine days in hospital and was left with a “long vertical scar”.
Swalli, 28, of Shirley Park Road, appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing charges of grievous bodily harm.
He previously pleaded guilty.
The court heard how there had been a dispute between Swalli's brother and the members of another family.
Swalli had been at home with his parents and the brother in question when a car arrived on May 9, 2018.
A “group of five” from the rival family approached their house.
Swalli had initially tried to calm the confrontation down but a “back up” car with further members of his own family arrived on the scene.
“The situation near the house deteriorated”.
This "culminated in Swalli stabbing his victim in the stomach”.
Meanwhile, another member of the rival family is said to have suffered superficial injuries to his arm.
The court heard how two knives were recovered from the scene but there was no evidence that they were used.
And, that Swalli must have taken a sharp implement out of the house.
Based on a statement read out in court the victim said he was left with a large vertical scar.
He "was unable to keep food down and found the pain very difficult”.
Furthermore, he “suffered nightmares” and "made the decision to move out of the area”.
Defending, Gemma White said: “This was not Swalli's fight and he was not the instigator."
Mitigating factors include, he has no previous convictions, suffers from severe bipolar disorder and has "low cognitive abilities".
Swalli also accepted that "he had acted over the top"
The situation is said to have arisen from a dispute between Jajar's brother and another family.
Following communications on social media, there was a suggestion his brother would meet in a supermarket car park with this rival family for some sort of fight.
However, this did not go ahead as planned.
Although “there was violence on both sides”, Judge Nicholas Rowland jailed him for three years and nine months.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Foreign office says people should not travel on cruise ships due to coronavirus pandemic

UK holidaymakers are being urged by the Government to avoid travelling on cruise ships .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) issued a statement on Thursday advising people not to embark on sailings due to the coronavirus pandemic .
This comes after the blanket advice against all non-essential foreign travel was lifted for dozens of destinations on Saturday .
The FCO pledged to “ continue to review ” its position on cruises , which is “ based on medical advice ” from Public Health England .
It insisted it “ continues to support the Department for Transport ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of international cruise travel ” .
The travel advice means many holidaymakers with future bookings risk having their trips cancelled .
Rory Boland , editor of consumer magazine Which ?
Travel , said : “ The FCO ’ s advice against cruise ship travel will lead to most upcoming cruises being cancelled or postponed .
“ Most cruise holiday customers should be legally entitled to a cash refund within 14 days under the package travel regulations , but as we ’ ve seen across the travel industry recently , operators facing a surge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return customers ’ money to them .
“ If refunds will be delayed , cruise companies must urgently let customers know and give a clear timetable for when money will be returned .
“ The FCO should also extend its warning to include a definitive date , to give operators and customers clarity over when it will be safe to rebook.
” In March , the FCO advised Britons aged 70 and over , and those with some underlying health conditions , to avoid cruise ships .
The UK ’ s biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has suspended all sailings until mid-October .

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a statement on Thursday advising people not to embark on sailings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This comes after the blanket advice against all non-essential foreign travel was lifted for dozens of destinations on Saturday.
The FCO pledged to “continue to review” its position on cruises, which is “based on medical advice” from Public Health England.
It insisted it “continues to support the Department for Transport’s work with industry for the resumption of international cruise travel”.
The travel advice means many holidaymakers with future bookings risk having their trips cancelled.
Rory Boland, editor of consumer magazine Which? Travel, said: “The FCO’s advice against cruise ship travel will lead to most upcoming cruises being cancelled or postponed.
“Most cruise holiday customers should be legally entitled to a cash refund within 14 days under the package travel regulations, but as we’ve seen across the travel industry recently, operators facing a surge in refund claims are often taking longer to return customers’ money to them.
“If refunds will be delayed, cruise companies must urgently let customers know and give a clear timetable for when money will be returned.
“The FCO should also extend its warning to include a definitive date, to give operators and customers clarity over when it will be safe to rebook.”
In March, the FCO advised Britons aged 70 and over, and those with some underlying health conditions, to avoid cruise ships.
The UK’s biggest cruise line, P&O Cruises, has suspended all sailings until mid-October.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Jordan Bibby jailed after being caught by paedophile-hunters

A FORMER soldier has been jailed for 12 months after being trapped by two groups of paedophile-hunters .
Jordan Bibby , 19 , thought he was chatting to under-age girls but was actually talking to adults who go online posing as children in a bid to catch offenders .
Yesterday he was sent to a Young Offender Institution for what a judge at Southampton Crown Court described as the defendant 's `` revolting '' behaviour .
Dawn Hyland , prosecuting , said Bibby was arrested after viewing fake profiles created by the Child Online Safety Team and a similar group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chatting to an 11-year-old girl he said : `` I want you babe .
I want to be your boyfriend . ''
Miss Hyland said Bibby also sent `` the profile '' explicit photographs of himself as well as asking for sex .
The defendant was charged and bailed but committed more offences after going online again and chatting to someone he thought was a 12-year-old girl .
During one of several video calls he performed a sexual act , the court was told .
Bibby pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually communicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child to watch a sex act and attempting to meet a child after grooming her .
His address was given as the McMullen Barracks at Marchwood .
But Robin Griffiths , defending , said Bibby had lost his career in the army as a result of committing the offences in the first few months of last year .
Mr Griffiths said the `` terrible misfortunes '' the defendant suffered during his childhood had resulted in him leading a `` very isolated form of existence '' .
He added : `` After being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt like a family life for the first time '' .
Judge Peter Henry told Bibby : `` Having been arrested you went on to commit a number of other offences .
`` Had it not been for your immaturity and your learning difficulties , you would have gone to prison for rather longer . ''

Jordan Bibby, 19, thought he was chatting to under-age girls but was actually talking to adults who go online posing as children in a bid to catch offenders.
Yesterday he was sent to a Young Offender Institution for what a judge at Southampton Crown Court described as the defendant's "revolting" behaviour.
Dawn Hyland, prosecuting, said Bibby was arrested after viewing fake profiles created by the Child Online Safety Team and a similar group called Innocent Voices.
Thinking he was chatting to an 11-year-old girl he said: "I want you babe. I want to be your boyfriend."
Miss Hyland said Bibby also sent "the profile" explicit photographs of himself as well as asking for sex.
The defendant was charged and bailed but committed more offences after going online again and chatting to someone he thought was a 12-year-old girl.
During one of several video calls he performed a sexual act, the court was told.
Bibby pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually communicate with a child, attempting to cause a child to watch a sex act and attempting to meet a child after grooming her.
His address was given as the McMullen Barracks at Marchwood.
But Robin Griffiths, defending, said Bibby had lost his career in the army as a result of committing the offences in the first few months of last year.
Mr Griffiths said the "terrible misfortunes" the defendant suffered during his childhood had resulted in him leading a "very isolated form of existence".
He added: "After being recruited into the army he found what felt like a family life for the first time".
Judge Peter Henry told Bibby: "Having been arrested you went on to commit a number of other offences.
"Had it not been for your immaturity and your learning difficulties, you would have gone to prison for rather longer."


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Free parking for key workers in Fareham to end (but not for NHS staff)

FREE parking for key workers in Fareham is coming to an end later this week - but parking for NHS staff will remain free .
From Monday July 13 , Fareham Borough Council ’ s scheme that allows key workers to park for free in some of the council managed surface car parks in Fareham town centre , will come to an end .
However , parking in Council managed surface car parks , with no barriers , in the town centre will remain free for NHS workers .
NHS staff have been asked to place evidence in the windscreen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter from their employer or a photocopy of their work pass with personal information removed or covered .
If workers do not have any evidence to place in their windscreen , they will receive a note on their windscreen asking them not to park there again , unless they can confirm their NHS worker status or pay the parking fees .
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection , Councillor Cartwright said : “ Fareham Borough Council will always be grateful to those key workers who supported the community during the initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we are now emerging from lockdown , public health guidance is changing and non-essential shops have re-opened , it is time to return to normal in terms of how we charge for our car parks .
`` Parking will continue to be free for NHS workers as a thank you for the lifesaving work and sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic .
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From Monday July 13, Fareham Borough Council’s scheme that allows key workers to park for free in some of the council managed surface car parks in Fareham town centre, will come to an end.
However, parking in Council managed surface car parks, with no barriers, in the town centre will remain free for NHS workers.
NHS staff have been asked to place evidence in the windscreen of their NHS worker status such as a letter from their employer or a photocopy of their work pass with personal information removed or covered.
If workers do not have any evidence to place in their windscreen, they will receive a note on their windscreen asking them not to park there again, unless they can confirm their NHS worker status or pay the parking fees.
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection, Councillor Cartwright said: “Fareham Borough Council will always be grateful to those key workers who supported the community during the initial coronavirus lockdown period.
"But, as we are now emerging from lockdown, public health guidance is changing and non-essential shops have re-opened, it is time to return to normal in terms of how we charge for our car parks.
"Parking will continue to be free for NHS workers as a thank you for the lifesaving work and sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Besnik Brihmani charged with producing cannabis after drugs raid in Eastleigh

A MAN has been charged with drug production following a raid in Eastleigh .
Besnik Brihmani , 26 , of @ @ @ @ @ charged with production of cannabis , a class B drug .
Police launched a raid @ @ @ @ @ property and assets worth an estimated £140,000 .
Brihmani was due to appear at Southampton @ @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-07-10--New cycling lanes in Southampton have had a 'major impact' on residents

CITY bosses have said they are “ closely ” monitoring the temporary cycle lanes on a major Southampton road .
Civic chiefs have encouraged residents to have their say on the temporary cycle lanes on The Avenue and Bassett Avenue .
A ward councillor said the new measures have had a “ major impact ” on local residents and have sparked mixed views .
But city bosses stressed they are monitoring the situation and said hundreds of people have been using the new cycle lanes since they were implemented .
The news comes as in a number of letters sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns over the impact the cycle lanes would have on traffic , pollution and the local economy .
John Hannides , councillor for Bassett ward , said : “ The cycle lanes have had a major impact on residents in my ward .
For some it ’ s very welcome and for many others it ’ s causing significant difficulties and delays.The Council chose to spend tax payers money on a temporary scheme and many people feel it could have been better spent on permanent road safety measures , such as 20mph limits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stressed the measures are temporary .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at Southampton City Council , said : “ We would reiterate that all of the schemes are temporary and can be adjusted as traffic levels change and in line with comments received from local residents .
As with every new scheme , we ’ re continuing to monitor the situation very closely and encourage everyone wishing to comment on The Avenue/Bassett Avenue to do so by writing to : roadworks @ southampton.gov.uk.
” He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive feedback ” regarding the pop-up cycle lanes .
Cllr Leggett added : “ On Bassett Avenue alone we ’ re seeing over 400 people a day making use of the new facilities .
`` This in itself speaks volumes .
We have received specific funding from the Government ’ s Emergency Active Travel Fund in order to put these measures in place .
Government has permitted us to trial these changes using a combination of experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders , which allow us to make changes very quickly and consult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This means we have been able to respond swiftly at a time when rapid action has been necessary to keep people safe and enable social distancing .
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Civic chiefs have encouraged residents to have their say on the temporary cycle lanes on The Avenue and Bassett Avenue.
A ward councillor said the new measures have had a “major impact” on local residents and have sparked mixed views.
But city bosses stressed they are monitoring the situation and said hundreds of people have been using the new cycle lanes since they were implemented.
The news comes as in a number of letters sent to the Daily Echo some residents raised concerns over the impact the cycle lanes would have on traffic, pollution and the local economy.
John Hannides, councillor for Bassett ward, said: “The cycle lanes have had a major impact on residents in my ward. For some it’s very welcome and for many others it’s causing significant difficulties and delays.The Council chose to spend tax payers money on a temporary scheme and many people feel it could have been better spent on permanent road safety measures, such as 20mph limits in residential streets.”
But civic chiefs have stressed the measures are temporary.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at Southampton City Council, said: “We would reiterate that all of the schemes are temporary and can be adjusted as traffic levels change and in line with comments received from local residents. As with every new scheme, we’re continuing to monitor the situation very closely and encourage everyone wishing to comment on The Avenue/Bassett Avenue to do so by writing to: roadworks@southampton.gov.uk.”
He said the council has received “lots of positive feedback” regarding the pop-up cycle lanes.
Cllr Leggett added: “On Bassett Avenue alone we’re seeing over 400 people a day making use of the new facilities.
"This in itself speaks volumes. We have received specific funding from the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund in order to put these measures in place. Government has permitted us to trial these changes using a combination of experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders, which allow us to make changes very quickly and consult while they are in place.
"This means we have been able to respond swiftly at a time when rapid action has been necessary to keep people safe and enable social distancing.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Bitterne Police Station set to reopen as city gets ready to welcome new officers

A POLICE station in Southampton is set to be re-opened to accommodate a share of 450 new police officers set to be deployed across the The Bitterne police station is to undergo a major makeover which could be completed by 2021 , it has been revealed .
The news comes as the police station in Bursledon Road was closed in 2016 with the building due to be sold off .
Now the force has announced its plans to revamp the site to accommodate some of the 450 police officers who will be recruited across Hampshire over the next three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not confirm the cost of the project , the number of police officers set to be sent to the city , and whether other police stations across Hampshire would undergo a similar revamp or would re-open .
It is also not yet known whether the front counter at the police station in Bitterne will re-open too .
But in a statement Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane said : “ Bitterne provides the best available location in Southampton to provide the additional capacity required for the uplift of additional police officers as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The site also offers the opportunity to integrate some of the design learning that has taken place during the pandemic.
” Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said : “ The re-opening of Bitterne Police Station is very welcome news .
Many people contacted me to express their disappointment when it closed some years ago .
The Government promised to recruit 20,000 additional police officers and that process has already begun .
“ We will see the first of our additional police officers in Southampton later this year and I expect to see some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dave Shields , cabinet member for stronger communities at Southampton City Council , described the announcement as a step in the right direction .
“ I ’ m really pleased .
Things are going to look a bit better for that side of the city , ” he added .
The news follows several calls for more police officers in Southampton as figures released this year showed that crime in the city went up for the fifth year in a row .

county.
The Bitterne police station is to undergo a major makeover which could be completed by 2021, it has been revealed.
The news comes as the police station in Bursledon Road was closed in 2016 with the building due to be sold off.
Now the force has announced its plans to revamp the site to accommodate some of the 450 police officers who will be recruited across Hampshire over the next three years.
When asked, the force did not confirm the cost of the project, the number of police officers set to be sent to the city, and whether other police stations across Hampshire would undergo a similar revamp or would re-open.
It is also not yet known whether the front counter at the police station in Bitterne will re-open too.
But in a statement Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane said: “Bitterne provides the best available location in Southampton to provide the additional capacity required for the uplift of additional police officers as a result of increased Government funding.
“The site also offers the opportunity to integrate some of the design learning that has taken place during the pandemic.”
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: “The re-opening of Bitterne Police Station is very welcome news. Many people contacted me to express their disappointment when it closed some years ago. The Government promised to recruit 20,000 additional police officers and that process has already begun.
“We will see the first of our additional police officers in Southampton later this year and I expect to see some of those stationed in Bitterne.”
Cllr Dave Shields, cabinet member for stronger communities at Southampton City Council, described the announcement as a step in the right direction.
“I’m really pleased. Things are going to look a bit better for that side of the city,” he added.
The news follows several calls for more police officers in Southampton as figures released this year showed that crime in the city went up for the fifth year in a row.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Safety fears after Canberra Tower fire

Safety fears after Canberra Tower fire

SAFETY fears have been raised after a kitchen flat fire erupted in a high-rise tower block .
It comes after it was alleged that a cat knocked paper into a toaster at Canberra Towers last Friday .
• Canberra Tower fire : ' I was playing Playstation and then the cat knocked something into the toaster' Emergency services rushed to the scene of the 24-floor block at 3.22pm .
But residents are now worried that they could `` burn alive '' if another fire happens on the stairwell .
One resident , who did not want to be named , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state how worried I am for my family as there are many fire safety risks in this block .
`` There is only one fire escape .
There is one set of stairs for all 24 floors to use so if there happened to be a fire on the stairs , well then we are all stuck to burn alive . ''
• Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture Satvir Kaur said the concrete stairwells provide an as-safe-as-possible escape route .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invested over £25 million in fire safety measures to ensure our council tenants live in some of the safest homes in the UK .
“ All of our high-rise blocks have had sprinkler systems installed alongside other fire safety measures , which has helped save lives and ensure incidents such as this one in Canberra Towers , are rare and minor .
“ Whilst I empathise with any resident who has experienced a fire in their block or home , the fact that there was no serious injury proves that the measures we @ @ @ @ @ @

It comes after it was alleged that a cat knocked paper into a toaster at Canberra Towers last Friday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the 24-floor block at 3.22pm.
But residents are now worried that they could "burn alive" if another fire happens on the stairwell.
One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “I would like to state how worried I am for my family as there are many fire safety risks in this block.
"There is only one fire escape. There is one set of stairs for all 24 floors to use so if there happened to be a fire on the stairs, well then we are all stuck to burn alive."
Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze
Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture Satvir Kaur said the concrete stairwells provide an as-safe-as-possible escape route.
She added: “Southampton City Council has invested over £25 million in fire safety measures to ensure our council tenants live in some of the safest homes in the UK.
“All of our high-rise blocks have had sprinkler systems installed alongside other fire safety measures, which has helped save lives and ensure incidents such as this one in Canberra Towers, are rare and minor.
“Whilst I empathise with any resident who has experienced a fire in their block or home, the fact that there was no serious injury proves that the measures we have introduced are working.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Couple in Canberra Tower fire started by cat get 'hate mail'

A COUPLE whose kitchen fire was allegedly started by their cat have received “ hate mail ” .
Paul and Tracey Long , parents to primary school boys Callum and Liam , were shocked when their kitchen caught fire last Friday .
• Canberra Tower fire : ' I was playing Playstation and then the cat knocked something into the toaster' Four crews rushed to the scene on the second-floor flat of Canberra Towers , on Kingsclere Avenue , at 3.22pm .
Paul said their cat , called Sponge , stood on the toaster and knocked something into it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident said she saw flames on the second floor of the building , but cruise worker Paul said this was not true .
• Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze He said : “ You couldn ’ t see flames .
We ’ re getting hate mail with reference to putting people ’ s lives at risk .
“ People said we ’ re sponging off the government , but we ’ ve worked all our lives.
” Paul said he had refurbished the flat before the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and care worker Tracey have been accused of deliberately starting the blaze .
• Fire breaks out in kitchen at Southampton tower block of flats He added : “ We spent £1,800 to redecorate our flat nicely for our boys so they have a nice place to come home to .
“ People are saying we deliberately done it , why would we spend £1,800 just to set it ablaze ?
It has got to stop.
” The arson team at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service labelled the fire as accidental .

Paul and Tracey Long, parents to primary school boys Callum and Liam, were shocked when their kitchen caught fire last Friday.
Four crews rushed to the scene on the second-floor flat of Canberra Towers, on Kingsclere Avenue, at 3.22pm.
Paul said their cat, called Sponge, stood on the toaster and knocked something into it, which Tracey confirmed was paper.
One resident said she saw flames on the second floor of the building, but cruise worker Paul said this was not true.
Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze
He said: “You couldn’t see flames. We’re getting hate mail with reference to putting people’s lives at risk.
“People said we’re sponging off the government, but we’ve worked all our lives.”
Paul said he had refurbished the flat before the fire.
But according to the father-of-two, him and care worker Tracey have been accused of deliberately starting the blaze.
He added: “We spent £1,800 to redecorate our flat nicely for our boys so they have a nice place to come home to.
“People are saying we deliberately done it, why would we spend £1,800 just to set it ablaze? It has got to stop.”
The arson team at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service labelled the fire as accidental.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--LETTER - Southampton people being reckless and stupid

Why are people acting so reckless and stupid in Southampton ?
I have just been on public transport to go and get my hair cut .
There were people on the bus with no masks on which is against the law .
To make matters worse they were sittimg on seats that were clearly marked do not sit on so people could keep a safe distance .
Then when I got to the hairdressers not one of them had masks or gloves on which the government told them they must do to keep them safe and us the public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to each other while waiting .
I was given a notepad to write my name and phone number in case anyone was tested for the virus but I hate to think how many people had touch that notepad and pen .
All this has clearly not been well planed and it 's only a matter of time before we have another wave of it .
You only have to look around , the high streets are packed again and so are the roads .
I know we must try to get back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not be in to much of a mad rush or we could end up going back to square one .
Or god help us , even worse .

I have just been on public transport to go and get my hair cut.
There were people on the bus with no masks on which is against the law.
To make matters worse they were sittimg on seats that were clearly marked do not sit on so people could keep a safe distance.
Then when I got to the hairdressers not one of them had masks or gloves on which the government told them they must do to keep them safe and us the public.
Also they were letting people sit next to each other while waiting.
I was given a notepad to write my name and phone number in case anyone was tested for the virus but I hate to think how many people had touch that notepad and pen.
All this has clearly not been well planed and it's only a matter of time before we have another wave of it.
You only have to look around, the high streets are packed again and so are the roads.
I know we must try to get back to normal but we must do it safely and not be in to much of a mad rush or we could end up going back to square one.
Or god help us, even worse.
B Jones
Woolston


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--McDonald’s breakfast is back - but not for one Southampton restaurant

McDonald 's breakfasts are back on the menu but unfortunately , not for everyone .
The fast food giant has introduced a limited breakfast menu at selected restaurants and drive throughs across the UK and Ireland .
McDonald 's re-added certain breakfast options to the menu on 8 June , at 1,301 branches .
However , 28 stores across the UK will not be included in the relaunch .
Full list of restaurants not currently serving breakfast The limited menu includes various McMuffin choices , pancakes , hash browns as well as bacon rolls .
However , bagels , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the menu just yet .
The fast food chain initially reintroduced the limited breakfast menu in 42 stores in the UK at the end of June , which proved to be a success .
Last week McDonald 's reopened 280 restaurants for walk-in customers after months of closures due to the pandemic .
It then reopened 55 more of its 1421 branches on 9 June , meaning the majority of its stores are now open , with a total of 1,329 serving customers .
When do the stores open ?
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers should check the opening times of the specific store they intend to visit before they leave the house .
`` Our opening hours continue to vary , the quickest way to check your local restaurant will be via the My McDonald ’ s App , ” they said .

The fast food giant has introduced a limited breakfast menu at selected restaurants and drive throughs across the UK and Ireland.
McDonald's re-added certain breakfast options to the menu on 8 June, at 1,301 branches. However, 28 stores across the UK will not be included in the relaunch.
Full list of restaurants not currently serving breakfast
Asda Edinburgh
Mahon Point
Burnley - St James St
Warrington
Bolton
Redditch
Northwich
Welwyn Garden City
Thurrock Lakeside
Aberdeen City Centre
Lakeside, RM20 2ZF branch
Trafford Centre - The Orient
Asda Widnes
Asda - Watford Dome Roundabout
Hatfield - Asda
Dun Laoghaire
O'connell Street, Dublin
Limerick, V94D280 branch
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Crumlin - Ashleaf Centre
Mansfield
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SR branch
Southampton - West Quay
Praed Street, London
Harrow Leisure Centre
Metro Centre
Rathmines
Bray Town Hall
What’s on the breakfast menu?
The limited menu includes various McMuffin choices, pancakes, hash browns as well as bacon rolls.
However, bagels, along with wraps and porridge will not reappear on the menu just yet.
The fast food chain initially reintroduced the limited breakfast menu in 42 stores in the UK at the end of June, which proved to be a success.
More store reopenings
Last week McDonald's reopened 280 restaurants for walk-in customers after months of closures due to the pandemic.
It then reopened 55 more of its 1421 branches on 9 June, meaning the majority of its stores are now open, with a total of 1,329 serving customers.
When do the stores open?
A spokesperson for the fast food brand confirmed that customers should check the opening times of the specific store they intend to visit before they leave the house.
"Our opening hours continue to vary, the quickest way to check your local restaurant will be via the My McDonald’s App,” they said.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Bargate Shopping Centre through the years

IT was one of Southampton ’ s biggest attractions – but now it 's a building site .
Opened in @ @ @ @ @ Centre was named after Southampton 's prominent Bargate landmark located nearby .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ café , stores included Quicksilver , Game , Alternate clothing store and Lucky 's tattoo @ @ @ @ @ to play games at Sega World , have a ShakeAway or visit one of the @ @ @ @ @ it home .
Facing fierce competition from Westquay and The Marlands , Bargate Shopping Centre @ @ @ @ @ consequently traders vacated the units .
Although all shops had been vacated by mid-April 2013 @ @ @ @ @ begin on the centre until November 24 , 2017 .
Work continues to this day @ @ @ @ @ replace the centre with a pedestrianised street as part of a larger redevelopment in the @ @ @

Opened in 1989, The Bargate Shopping Centre was named after Southampton's prominent Bargate landmark located nearby.
As well as having an eatery and internet café, stores included Quicksilver, Game, Alternate clothing store and Lucky's tattoo parlour.
Crowds once flocked to play games at Sega World, have a ShakeAway or visit one of the many other retailers that called it home.
Facing fierce competition from Westquay and The Marlands, Bargate Shopping Centre soon emptied of shoppers and consequently traders vacated the units.
Although all shops had been vacated by mid-April 2013, demolition work didn't begin on the centre until November 24, 2017.
Work continues to this day with the plan being to replace the centre with a pedestrianised street as part of a larger redevelopment in the surrounding area.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Cat called Hope has been rehomed after being saved by Seadown vets

SHE is the cat who almost died after being shot several times with an air weapon and left to her fate .
The badly-injured feline was discovered by Sarah Barker , a 44-year-old carer from Marchwood , who found her hiding in a neighbour 's garden .
As reported in the Daily Echo , she was frail , unable to walk and had blood all over her face and paws .
Sarah suspected the animal had been hit by a car and took her to Seadown Veterinary Services in Frost Lane , Hythe .
The cat , who was christened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy kittens .
Now she has been found a `` forever home '' by the Southampton branch of Cats Protection , which has also managed to rehome her kittens .
When she arrived at Seadown Hope was in so much pain she needed a large amount of analgesic before she could be examined and X-rayed .
Emma Owen , one of the vets based at the practice , said : `` I was shocked when I looked at the X-rays and saw air gun pellets .
`` The poor little creature had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pellets were in her neck and the other was sitting in the roof of her mouth .
`` After a day or so of pain relief and antibiotics she started to eat and she is now able to use her leg normally . ''
Hope was not wearing a collar and had not been microchipped , suggesting she was either a stray or had been abandoned .
Emma said : `` She 's very fortunate to have no lasting problems from her injuries and I do hope she finds a really good and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Now Emma 's wish has come true .
Posting on social media Seadown said : `` The cat shot with an air rifle , who went on to have kittens , now has a new forever home .
`` The lady who now owns Hope is being lovely and patient .
She is fully aware of Hope ’ s history so she 's letting her settle in at her own pace and enjoy being a cat without the responsibility of kittens .
`` Grateful thanks to Southampton Cats Protection who also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

The badly-injured feline was discovered by Sarah Barker, a 44-year-old carer from Marchwood, who found her hiding in a neighbour's garden.
As reported in the Daily Echo, she was frail, unable to walk and had blood all over her face and paws.
Sarah suspected the animal had been hit by a car and took her to Seadown Veterinary Services in Frost Lane, Hythe.
The cat, who was christened Hope, later gave birth to four healthy kittens.
Now she has been found a "forever home" by the Southampton branch of Cats Protection, which has also managed to rehome her kittens.
When she arrived at Seadown Hope was in so much pain she needed a large amount of analgesic before she could be examined and X-rayed.
Emma Owen, one of the vets based at the practice, said: "I was shocked when I looked at the X-rays and saw air gun pellets.
"The poor little creature had been shot three times - two of the pellets were in her neck and the other was sitting in the roof of her mouth.
"After a day or so of pain relief and antibiotics she started to eat and she is now able to use her leg normally."
Hope was not wearing a collar and had not been microchipped, suggesting she was either a stray or had been abandoned.
Emma said: "She's very fortunate to have no lasting problems from her injuries and I do hope she finds a really good and loving home. She certainly deserves it."
Now Emma's wish has come true.
Posting on social media Seadown said: "The cat shot with an air rifle, who went on to have kittens, now has a new forever home.
"The lady who now owns Hope is being lovely and patient. She is fully aware of Hope’s history so she's letting her settle in at her own pace and enjoy being a cat without the responsibility of kittens.
"Grateful thanks to Southampton Cats Protection who also found gorgeous homes for her kittens too."


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Car parks at New Milton and Hinton Admiral stations are being upgraded

A MAJOR project to improve station car parks across the south has reached the halfway stage .
Botley station has already been upgraded and similar work is about to be carried out at two transport hubs in the New Forest - New Milton and Hinton Admiral .
They are among 14 stations in five counties that are being given a facelift .
The £352,000 scheme includes marking out safe walking routes and removing trip hazards as well as resurfacing work .
Drainage systems are being improved to prevent rainwater from forming puddles .
Work at the three Hampshire stations involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total of £138,000 .
Mark Killick , Network Rail Wessex route director , said : “ The improvements will make travelling to and from the stations much easier , and provide passengers with a better experience .
“ While we carry out this work , we will try to keep passenger disruption to a minimum.
” Alan Penlington , customer experience director for South Western Railway , added : “ We welcome these improvements to car parks at our stations .
“ The addition of the walkways will help to ensure customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to and from the station safely.
” The car park at New Milton station is due to be upgraded on Sunday .
Similar work will be carried out at Hinton Admiral on Monday and Tuesday .

Botley station has already been upgraded and similar work is about to be carried out at two transport hubs in the New Forest - New Milton and Hinton Admiral.
They are among 14 stations in five counties that are being given a facelift.
The £352,000 scheme includes marking out safe walking routes and removing trip hazards as well as resurfacing work. Drainage systems are being improved to prevent rainwater from forming puddles.
Work at the three Hampshire stations involved in the project is expected to cost a total of £138,000.
Mark Killick, Network Rail Wessex route director, said: “The improvements will make travelling to and from the stations much easier, and provide passengers with a better experience.
“While we carry out this work, we will try to keep passenger disruption to a minimum.”
Alan Penlington, customer experience director for South Western Railway, added: “We welcome these improvements to car parks at our stations.
“The addition of the walkways will help to ensure customers using our services will be able to travel to and from the station safely.”
The car park at New Milton station is due to be upgraded on Sunday. Similar work will be carried out at Hinton Admiral on Monday and Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Plea to increase Krystian Kwarta's jail sentence

A MAN who beat and raped a woman outside West Quay Shopping Centre could have his prison sentence extended .
Krystian Kwarta “ pounced ” on a 21-year-old woman as she walked to work in “ broad daylight ” on February 15 this year .
He put his arm around her throat , “ banged her head against a metal pole , pulled her hair and pushed her face into the concrete floor ” .
Kwarta , 20 , of Keyhaven Road , Milford-on-Sea , was jailed on July 1 for eight years with a licence extension of four years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts of rape and one count of assault .
But now , a request has been made to the Attorney General ’ s Office - Fareham MP , Suella Braverman .
His sentence could be reviewed under the unduly lenient sentence system .
This only applies to crown court sentences for a selection of crimes , including rape .
Once the case has been reviewed it could be sent to the Court of Appeal .
If this happens , a decision will then be taken on whether the sentence should stay the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or the court may refuse to hear the case .
A conclusion on whether the case should go to the Court of Appeal must take place within 28 days of sentencing .
This means staff at the Attorney General ’ s Office must complete the process by July 29 .
In a statement after Kwarta ’ s sentencing , Deputy Senior Investigating Officer , DS Claire Ratcliffe said : “ This was a premeditated , violent attack on a young woman who was on her way to work .
• ' I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : West Quay rapist banged victim 's head against metal pole “ This has understandably been a traumatic time for the victim and I would like to commend her for her bravery and courage in coming forward and reporting what happened.
” After the attack , Kwarta kicked her bag away and stole her phone disposing of it near the former Toys “ R ” Us car park .
• Rapist jailed for 'premeditated and brutal attack ' on woman at shopping centre Southampton Crown Court heard how the victim was left with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chin and the underside of her jaw ” , as well as “ severe psychological harm ” .
A victim statement read out in court said : “ I feel scared all the time .
I remember as my head was smacked against a metal pole multiple times .
I remember trying to scream but no sound came out .
I was in so much pain .
I felt like I was being punished ” .
Kwarta stood clutching a tissue and sobbing as he was sentenced by Judge Peter Henry .

Krystian Kwarta “pounced” on a 21-year-old woman as she walked to work in “broad daylight” on February 15 this year.
He put his arm around her throat, “banged her head against a metal pole, pulled her hair and pushed her face into the concrete floor”.
Kwarta, 20, of Keyhaven Road, Milford-on-Sea, was jailed on July 1 for eight years with a licence extension of four years.
He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of assault.
But now, a request has been made to the Attorney General’s Office - Fareham MP, Suella Braverman.
His sentence could be reviewed under the unduly lenient sentence system.
This only applies to crown court sentences for a selection of crimes, including rape.
Once the case has been reviewed it could be sent to the Court of Appeal. If this happens, a decision will then be taken on whether the sentence should stay the same, is unreasonably low and may increase, or the court may refuse to hear the case.
A conclusion on whether the case should go to the Court of Appeal must take place within 28 days of sentencing.
This means staff at the Attorney General’s Office must complete the process by July 29.
In a statement after Kwarta’s sentencing, Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, DS Claire Ratcliffe said: “This was a premeditated, violent attack on a young woman who was on her way to work.
“This has understandably been a traumatic time for the victim and I would like to commend her for her bravery and courage in coming forward and reporting what happened.”
After the attack, Kwarta kicked her bag away and stole her phone disposing of it near the former Toys“R”Us car park.
Southampton Crown Court heard how the victim was left with “bruises and swelling to her face, chin and the underside of her jaw”, as well as “severe psychological harm”.
A victim statement read out in court said: “I feel scared all the time. I remember as my head was smacked against a metal pole multiple times. I remember trying to scream but no sound came out. I was in so much pain. I felt like I was being punished”.
Kwarta stood clutching a tissue and sobbing as he was sentenced by Judge Peter Henry.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Anger over plan to bulldoze row of century-old shops at Brockenhurst

CAMPAIGNERS are fighting plans to demolish a group of historic buildings at the entrance to a New Forest village .
Farooq Ahmed has applied for planning permission to replace a parade of timber-clad shops in Lyndhurst Road , Brockenhurst , with a cafe and holiday lets .
But the scheme has received a cool reception from the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) , which will decide the application .
It has cited the Brockenhurst Conservation Area Character Appraisal , which says the buildings are a rare example of small shops built in the early part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A previous application to demolish the stores - known collectively as The Squirrels - was rejected in 2018 .
Objectors to the latest proposal include a conservation watchdog group called Friends of the New Forest .
In a letter to the NPA it says : `` Holiday lets can benefit tourism and employment but the real need in the Forest is for affordable housing .
`` We question the feasibility of building new shops at a time of rapid decline in high street shopping , the rise in online purchases and the real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining empty following the current pandemic . ''
Objections have also been submitted by Friends of Brockenhurst , the local parish council and people living near the site .
One Lyndhurst Road resident says the extra traffic generated by the proposed development will have a `` massive '' impact on surrounding roads .
She adds : `` We are already struggling during the tourist season and this will tip us over the edge .
`` The volume of cars parked on the road would increase during construction and operation .
The level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill. '' But the applicant has defended his proposals to redevelop the site , which he describes as an eyesore .
In a letter to the NPA he says : `` I purchased this property with the intention of creating a family business which my wife Tracy and son Jai will run .
We are not looking to 'make a quick buck ' as some have suggested .
`` The holiday lets will be aimed at cyclists .
When we advertise we will be clear in stating that car parking is extremely limited @ @

Farooq Ahmed has applied for planning permission to replace a parade of timber-clad shops in Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, with a cafe and holiday lets.
But the scheme has received a cool reception from the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA), which will decide the application.
It has cited the Brockenhurst Conservation Area Character Appraisal, which says the buildings are a rare example of small shops built in the early part of the last century and should be preserved.
A previous application to demolish the stores - known collectively as The Squirrels - was rejected in 2018.
Objectors to the latest proposal include a conservation watchdog group called Friends of the New Forest.
In a letter to the NPA it says: "Holiday lets can benefit tourism and employment but the real need in the Forest is for affordable housing.
"We question the feasibility of building new shops at a time of rapid decline in high street shopping, the rise in online purchases and the real prospect of many existing shops closing and remaining empty following the current pandemic."
Objections have also been submitted by Friends of Brockenhurst, the local parish council and people living near the site.
One Lyndhurst Road resident says the extra traffic generated by the proposed development will have a "massive" impact on surrounding roads.
She adds: "We are already struggling during the tourist season and this will tip us over the edge.
"The volume of cars parked on the road would increase during construction and operation. The level of car pollution is already making us feel ill."
But the applicant has defended his proposals to redevelop the site, which he describes as an eyesore.
In a letter to the NPA he says: "I purchased this property with the intention of creating a family business which my wife Tracy and son Jai will run. We are not looking to 'make a quick buck' as some have suggested.
"The holiday lets will be aimed at cyclists. When we advertise we will be clear in stating that car parking is extremely limited."


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Hampshire gastropub is loved by the locals

IT 'S the historic pub which has had a 21st Century makeover - and it 's back open for business .
The Four Horseshoes in Nursling enjoyed a hugely successful relaunch following its lengthy coronavirus closure at the weekend .
Although locals have been enjoying the spoils of their takeaway service since six weeks in to lockdown with delicious roast dinners selling out every Sunday .
Takeaways will now become a permanent fixture on the menu of the pub , which reopened last summer with a new look following an 18 month building project .
The bar area now has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern restaurant at the rear focusing on fresh , seasonal produce .
There are two outdoor areas - a restaurant patio area to the rear with table service and the large beer garden at the front , a real sun trap shielded to the side by the M27/M271 junction .
Lewis Rosario , the pub 's general manager and one of five directors , told the Daily Echo : `` It had become a bit of a spit and sawdust pub , but we 've really brought it into the 21st Century .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've got massive local support .
We 're not going anywhere .
Hopefully this time next year we w ill be back to normal , but at the moment it 's not about making money .
We just want to make sure our staff and customers are safe and keep our doors open .
It 's about making sure we 're here for everyone when things are more normal again .
`` It 's back to business as usual , but with a few extra steps in place to keep everyone safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been a watering hole for those bringing their horse to the farrier nearby in the early 1900s .
Its trampolines and donkeys are looked back on affectionately by anyone who visited the pub in the 80s .
The pub 's locals tend to drink Carling , but there 's a good selection of ales , as well as ten gins and premium mixers .
To feature in Pub of the Week , email lorelei.reddin @ dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711 .

The Four Horseshoes in Nursling enjoyed a hugely successful relaunch following its lengthy coronavirus closure at the weekend.
Although locals have been enjoying the spoils of their takeaway service since six weeks in to lockdown with delicious roast dinners selling out every Sunday.
Takeaways will now become a permanent fixture on the menu of the pub, which reopened last summer with a new look following an 18 month building project.
The bar area now has an olde worlde feel with a sleek modern restaurant at the rear focusing on fresh, seasonal produce. There are two outdoor areas - a restaurant patio area to the rear with table service and the large beer garden at the front, a real sun trap shielded to the side by the M27/M271 junction.
Lewis Rosario, the pub's general manager and one of five directors, told the Daily Echo: "It had become a bit of a spit and sawdust pub, but we've really brought it into the 21st Century.
"This weekend was so positive and we've got massive local support. We're not going anywhere. Hopefully this time next year we w ill be back to normal, but at the moment it's not about making money. We just want to make sure our staff and customers are safe and keep our doors open. It's about making sure we're here for everyone when things are more normal again.
"It's back to business as usual, but with a few extra steps in place to keep everyone safe."
The Four Horseshoes is known to have been a watering hole for those bringing their horse to the farrier nearby in the early 1900s. Its trampolines and donkeys are looked back on affectionately by anyone who visited the pub in the 80s.
Foodie favourites include fish and chips, burgers and steaks.
The pub's locals tend to drink Carling, but there's a good selection of ales, as well as ten gins and premium mixers.
To feature in Pub of the Week, email lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Southampton teenager caught carrying knife

A SOUTHAMPTON teenager has appeared before court after she was caught carrying a large blade in public .
A 16-year-old @ @ @ @ @ can not be named for legal reasons , was caught carrying a large kitchen knife @ @ @ @ @ on March 29 .
Appearing before Southampton Youth Court , she pleaded not guilty but @ @ @ @ @ a bladed article in public .
The girl was referred to a youth offender panel @ @ @ @ @ months and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £21 .
The kitchen knife @ @ @ @ @

A 16-year-old girl from Aldermoor, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was caught carrying a large kitchen knife on Violet Road in Bassett on March 29.
Appearing before Southampton Youth Court, she pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of carrying a bladed article in public.
The girl was referred to a youth offender panel for a period of three months and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £21.
The kitchen knife was seized and destroyed.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--New Eastleigh building suitable for a restaurant is available to be rented

A NEW building , suitable for a restaurant is available to rent in Eastleigh 's Town Centre .
Hampshire-based estate @ @ @ @ @ revealed a new retail unit property on 52 High Street , Eastleigh that is available @ @ @ @ @ consists of a two storey building , totalling 970 square feet , with dining on @ @ @ @ @ kitchen on the first floor .
Goadsby are currently quoting a rental figure of £18,000 @ @ @ @ @ new fully repairing and insuring lease from the landlord for a term to be agreed @ @ @ @ @ works at Goadsby said : “ We are excited with the opportunity of marketing this @ @ @ @ @ location on the corner of Wells Place and Eastleigh High Street , coupled with neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ this location and a lack of similar opportunities in Eastleigh we would expect to see @ @ @ @ @ these premises.
” Anyone interested in the property can contact 01962869667 .

Hampshire-based estate agents, Goadsby, has revealed a new retail unit property on 52 High Street, Eastleigh that is available to rent.
The unit consists of a two storey building, totalling 970 square feet, with dining on the ground floor and a kitchen on the first floor.
Goadsby are currently quoting a rental figure of £18,000 pax and will offer a new fully repairing and insuring lease from the landlord for a term to be agreed.
Michael Lord, who works at Goadsby said: “We are excited with the opportunity of marketing this restaurant premises. The superb location on the corner of Wells Place and Eastleigh High Street, coupled with neighbouring retailers enhancing the popularity of this location and a lack of similar opportunities in Eastleigh we would expect to see a surge in enquiries for these premises.”
Anyone interested in the property can contact 01962869667.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--'Winchester Prison inmates frustrated by Covid measures'

WINCHESTER Prison suppressed transmission of coronavirus effectively , with only one inmate dying of the virus , but prisoners became increasingly frustrated after severe regime restrictions , a new report has found .
Peter Clarke , HM Chief Inspector of Prisons , said that the city prison faced stark pressures , aggravated by increasing numbers of new arrivals and overcrowding .
As previously reported , an inmate at Winchester Prison died after catching Covid-19 after he was admitted to Southampton Hospital for radiotherapy .
John Malcolm Maunder was serving a 13-year sentence for horrific sex offences when he became ill. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 20 .
The new report reviews Winchester , along with HMP Leeds and HMP Thameside in south east London .
Mr Clarke said : “ Most prisoners at Leeds and many at Winchester shared Victorian cells , originally built to hold only one person .
Poor enough in normal times , this was even more unacceptable when prisoners were locked up for almost all of the day in cramped conditions .
“ Most prisoners were locked in their cells for more than 22.5 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three months .
At Leeds we observed some staff punishing poor behaviour by withdrawing an individual ’ s access to a shower for a day or more .
This would always be unacceptable but was especially inappropriate because of the hot weather during the week of our visit [ on 23 June ] .
” However , Mr Clarke added : “ Although prison restrictions were accepted as being necessary early in the pandemic and were , at that point , similar to those in the community , prisoners had become confused as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in prisons were not . ''
In particular , in Winchester prisoners complained that a monthly newsletter was their main source of information and did not keep them sufficiently updated about the developing situation .
“ This , along with the lack of purposeful activity , meant many prisoners were bored and frustrated .
It was clear to our inspectors that more needed to be done in all the prisons to re-engage with prisoners and offer more activity to keep them occupied and well , ” Mr Clark said .
The number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was similar to before the restrictions were imposed , but in Winchester they had risen sharply during the early weeks of the restricted regime , but dropped in May and was relatively low , compared to the level in March and April , in the first three weeks of June .
The loss of social visits continued to affect prisoners and their families enormously and the introduction of video calling for virtual visits had been far too slow to materialise and was not yet operational in any of these prisons Only one prisoner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early , despite many being eligible for consideration .
Overall , Mr Clarke said : “ In the three prisons , we were struck by the commitment to maintaining the regime , albeit a very restricted one .
However , we were concerned that there was little evidence of initiatives to relax the very restrictive regimes , and it was clear that prisoners were becoming increasingly frustrated and struggled to understand the disparity between what they were experiencing and what was happening in the community .
There was an obvious need to engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of their cells .
So far there has been a degree of understanding and goodwill on the part of most prisoners , but there is growing evidence that this is now being severely tested .
”

Peter Clarke, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, said that the city prison faced stark pressures, aggravated by increasing numbers of new arrivals and overcrowding.
As previously reported, an inmate at Winchester Prison died after catching Covid-19 after he was admitted to Southampton Hospital for radiotherapy.
John Malcolm Maunder was serving a 13-year sentence for horrific sex offences when he became ill. His health deteriorated and he died at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 20.
The new report reviews Winchester, along with HMP Leeds and HMP Thameside in south east London.
Mr Clarke said: “Most prisoners at Leeds and many at Winchester shared Victorian cells, originally built to hold only one person. Poor enough in normal times, this was even more unacceptable when prisoners were locked up for almost all of the day in cramped conditions.
“Most prisoners were locked in their cells for more than 22.5 hours every day and had been for some three months. At Leeds we observed some staff punishing poor behaviour by withdrawing an individual’s access to a shower for a day or more. This would always be unacceptable but was especially inappropriate because of the hot weather during the week of our visit [on 23 June].”
However, Mr Clarke added: “Although prison restrictions were accepted as being necessary early in the pandemic and were, at that point, similar to those in the community, prisoners had become confused as to why community restrictions were easing but restrictions in prisons were not."
In particular, in Winchester prisoners complained that a monthly newsletter was their main source of information and did not keep them sufficiently updated about the developing situation.
“This, along with the lack of purposeful activity, meant many prisoners were bored and frustrated. It was clear to our inspectors that more needed to be done in all the prisons to re-engage with prisoners and offer more activity to keep them occupied and well,” Mr Clark said.
The number of self-harm incidents at all three prisons was similar to before the restrictions were imposed, but in Winchester they had risen sharply during the early weeks of the restricted regime, but dropped in May and was relatively low, compared to the level in March and April, in the first three weeks of June.
The loss of social visits continued to affect prisoners and their families enormously and the introduction of video calling for virtual visits had been far too slow to materialise and was not yet operational in any of these prisons Only one prisoner across the three sites had been released early, despite many being eligible for consideration.
Overall, Mr Clarke said: “In the three prisons, we were struck by the commitment to maintaining the regime, albeit a very restricted one. However, we were concerned that there was little evidence of initiatives to relax the very restrictive regimes, and it was clear that prisoners were becoming increasingly frustrated and struggled to understand the disparity between what they were experiencing and what was happening in the community. There was an obvious need to engage prisoners once again in some meaningful activity out of their cells. So far there has been a degree of understanding and goodwill on the part of most prisoners, but there is growing evidence that this is now being severely tested.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Romsey man banned from roads for failing to provide breath sample

A ROMSEY man has been banned from the roads after he failed to provide police with a breath sample .
@ @ @ @ @ by traffic officers to provide a breath sample to determine whether had had committed a @ @ @ @ @ last year in Romsey .
The 28-year-old previously used threatening and abusive words towards a @ @ @ @ @ that violence would be used against him on February 18 , 2019 .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of one count of using threatening and @ @ @ @ @ to one count of failing to provide a breath sample to police .
Hollman , @ @ @ @ @ , was handed a community order and was disqualified from driving for 28 months .
@ @ @ @ @ also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85 and court costs of £100

Benjamin Peter Hollman was asked by traffic officers to provide a breath sample to determine whether had had committed a driving offence on March 25 last year in Romsey.
The 28-year-old previously used threatening and abusive words towards a man causing him to believe that violence would be used against him on February 18, 2019.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of one count of using threatening and abusive language and pleaded guilty to one count of failing to provide a breath sample to police.
Hollman, of Berthon House, Romsey, was handed a community order and was disqualified from driving for 28 months.
He was fined £50 and also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £85 and court costs of £100


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Church grants for missionary works in Southampton and Totton

WINCHESTER Diocese is spending £3m on missionary work in Hampshire and Dorset .
The diocese has been awarded the grant by the Church of England as part of a national £24 million package to help spread the Christian message and mission in urban and deprived areas .
To benefit will be three projects : St Winfrid ’ s Totton ; Southampton City Centre and St Michael ’ s Bournemouth .
The grants will be used to revamp churches , provide evangelism to younger people , and to create new congregations .
The projects will emphasise social engagement in areas such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , early intervention to counter homelessness , addiction , social isolation and mental health problems , and cultural renewal through arts and music .
The awards have been announced as many areas of the country - particularly its most deprived communities – cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Bishop of Winchester , the Rt Rev Tim Dakin , said : “ The whole country has been severely affected by the pandemic , and we have all had to make difficult adjustments - but there is no doubt that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the hardest .
These projects across Hampshire and Dorset will give us the opportunity to deliver our mission to those most in need as our communities begin to heal and rebuild.
” The grants have been awarded as part of the Church ’ s programme of Renewal and Reform , aimed at ensuring that the Church of England once more becomes a growing church for all people in all areas of the country .
Debbie Clinton , director of renewal and reform for the Church of England , said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a measure of the Church of England ’ s commitment to all areas of the country – including some of the most deprived urban communities .
Our churches are sharing the love of Jesus Christ and bringing the good news of the gospel through spiritual and pastoral support to people as well as practical action .
”

The diocese has been awarded the grant by the Church of England as part of a national £24 million package to help spread the Christian message and mission in urban and deprived areas.
To benefit will be three projects: St Winfrid’s Totton; Southampton City Centre and St Michael’s Bournemouth.
The grants will be used to revamp churches, provide evangelism to younger people, and to create new congregations.
The projects will emphasise social engagement in areas such as support for children and young families, early intervention to counter homelessness, addiction, social isolation and mental health problems, and cultural renewal through arts and music.
The awards have been announced as many areas of the country - particularly its most deprived communities – cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Tim Dakin, said: “The whole country has been severely affected by the pandemic, and we have all had to make difficult adjustments - but there is no doubt that it is our most deprived areas that have been hit the hardest. These projects across Hampshire and Dorset will give us the opportunity to deliver our mission to those most in need as our communities begin to heal and rebuild.”
The grants have been awarded as part of the Church’s programme of Renewal and Reform, aimed at ensuring that the Church of England once more becomes a growing church for all people in all areas of the country.
Debbie Clinton, director of renewal and reform for the Church of England, said: “The range of work outlined in these projects is a measure of the Church of England’s commitment to all areas of the country – including some of the most deprived urban communities. Our churches are sharing the love of Jesus Christ and bringing the good news of the gospel through spiritual and pastoral support to people as well as practical action.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Fareham man charged with shoplifting and being drunk in a public place

A MAN has been charged with shoplifting and being and drunk in a public place following an incident in Fareham @ @ @ @ @ into an alleged shoplifting incident in Wilkinsons , West Street , on Tuesday night .
@ @ @ @ @ search on a man and items believed to have been stolen from the store were @ @ @ @ @ what was believed to be Class A drugs , and a small baseball bat .
@ @ @ @ @ a 39-year-old man from Knowle in Fareham has been charged with shoplifting and being drunk @ @ @ @ @ He is due to appear in court on August 6 .
He has been released @ @ @ @ @ drugs , and released with no further action for possession of an offensive weapon .

Police launched an investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident in Wilkinsons, West Street, on Tuesday night.
Officers conducted a stop and search on a man and items believed to have been stolen from the store were found, as well as what was believed to be Class A drugs, and a small baseball bat.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said a 39-year-old man from Knowle in Fareham has been charged with shoplifting and being drunk in a public place. He is due to appear in court on August 6.
He has been released under investigation for possession of drugs, and released with no further action for possession of an offensive weapon.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Coronavirus testing kits for drivers sold by Hampshire company

A COMPANY in Southampton has been helping keep the economy moving by offering Covid-19 tests for drivers .
Doctor Driver Assessment sells antigen and antibody tests for drivers including those in the haulage and taxi trades .
The company more than 20 years ’ experience in providing driver medicals to the transport and logistics industry .
Dr Patience Annan , chief executive of Doctor Driver Assessment , based in Grosvenor Square , said : “ Essential workers are still essential after the lockdown eases .
“ And with more people returning to work and travelling domestically , drivers of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting them at risk through greater exposure to other people .
“ Providing Covid-19 tests in bulk for companies to offer their teams allows drivers to know if they have either had the virus and recovered , or currently have it and need to self-isolate .
“ We understand how important it is for companies to ensure their driver employees are confident in their return to work .
In addition to the hygiene and work environment practices companies have implemented , these home kits offer another tool in the fight to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company ’ s Covid-19 Total Antibody Test Kit checks for previous infection and is best conducted 14 days after the infection , or once symptoms have cleared up .
It notifies drivers whether they have previously been exposed to the infection by gauging whether they have developed an immune response .
The kit includes all items needed for testing and the recipient needs to make an appointment with a phlebotomist before posting the test to a lab for analysis .
The results come through 24-72 hours later .
Its Covid-19 PCR Test Kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via nasal and throat swabs .
The results are emailed in two to five days .
The swab tests can be conducted in privacy , at home or at the workplace , and the antibody test can be done at a phlebotomy service .
Companies can also book bulk testing for staff with Doctor Driver Assessment ’ s phlebotomists .
Dr Annan said : “ By the very nature of their job , drivers are always on the move , making it difficult to schedule time to attend shared testing centres .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home ’ test for Covid-19 gives them greater flexibility to be tested and more power over managing their health , whilst companies can arrange for the antibody tests to be conducted with our medical team at a convenient , central location or facilitated individually with local phlebotomists .
“ We have a history of working closely with the driver community and transport industry , and are delighted to be able to offer these tests alongside our other medical services , promoting safety and efficiency for these essential workers.
” Both tests are conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United Kingdom Accreditation Service .
Each is registered with the Care Quality Commission and committed to not taking capacity from NHS testing .
Results are emailed to the individual tested , with Doctor Driver Assessment available to help with any queries .

Doctor Driver Assessment sells antigen and antibody tests for drivers including those in the haulage and taxi trades.
The company more than 20 years’ experience in providing driver medicals to the transport and logistics industry.
Dr Patience Annan, chief executive of Doctor Driver Assessment, based in Grosvenor Square, said: “Essential workers are still essential after the lockdown eases.
“And with more people returning to work and travelling domestically, drivers of all types will continue to keep Britain moving, putting them at risk through greater exposure to other people.
“Providing Covid-19 tests in bulk for companies to offer their teams allows drivers to know if they have either had the virus and recovered, or currently have it and need to self-isolate.
“We understand how important it is for companies to ensure their driver employees are confident in their return to work. In addition to the hygiene and work environment practices companies have implemented, these home kits offer another tool in the fight to put the brakes on this infection.”
The company’s Covid-19 Total Antibody Test Kit checks for previous infection and is best conducted 14 days after the infection, or once symptoms have cleared up. It notifies drivers whether they have previously been exposed to the infection by gauging whether they have developed an immune response.
The kit includes all items needed for testing and the recipient needs to make an appointment with a phlebotomist before posting the test to a lab for analysis. The results come through 24-72 hours later.
Its Covid-19 PCR Test Kit allows people to collect their own samples via nasal and throat swabs. The results are emailed in two to five days.
The swab tests can be conducted in privacy, at home or at the workplace, and the antibody test can be done at a phlebotomy service. Companies can also book bulk testing for staff with Doctor Driver Assessment’s phlebotomists.
Dr Annan said: “By the very nature of their job, drivers are always on the move, making it difficult to schedule time to attend shared testing centres.
“The ability to have an ‘at home’ test for Covid-19 gives them greater flexibility to be tested and more power over managing their health, whilst companies can arrange for the antibody tests to be conducted with our medical team at a convenient, central location or facilitated individually with local phlebotomists.
“We have a history of working closely with the driver community and transport industry, and are delighted to be able to offer these tests alongside our other medical services, promoting safety and efficiency for these essential workers.”
Both tests are conducted in partnership with laboratories accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. Each is registered with the Care Quality Commission and committed to not taking capacity from NHS testing.
Results are emailed to the individual tested, with Doctor Driver Assessment available to help with any queries.


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--LETTER - Car lanes cut on Northam Bridge in Southampton

Who thought it would be a good idea to cut the car lane to one each way on Northam Bridge ?
It will create more traffic build up and therefore more pollution .
If you want to create a bus and cycle lane across the bridge that 's okay but why does it have to be both ways at all times , a complete waste of space ?
When you approach the town side from Bitterne you have to change lanes twice which is both very dangerous and ludicrous .
There is a small strip of land on the down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately half way across .
Could this not be used for a pedestrian walkway ( covered ) to be constructed to the side of the bridge from this piece of land to where the Coalporters rowing club is .
There is also an underpass there to cross under the bridge .
This would allow the current pavement to be replaced with the bus/ cycle lane and the two remaining lanes to continue as general traffic lanes .
Is this worth considering or has anyone else got ideas to improve on what 's been @ @ @ @ @

It will create more traffic build up and therefore more pollution.
If you want to create a bus and cycle lane across the bridge that's okay but why does it have to be both ways at all times, a complete waste of space?
When you approach the town side from Bitterne you have to change lanes twice which is both very dangerous and ludicrous.
There is a small strip of land on the down stream side of the bridge which reaches approximately half way across.
Could this not be used for a pedestrian walkway (covered) to be constructed to the side of the bridge from this piece of land to where the Coalporters rowing club is.
There is also an underpass there to cross under the bridge.
This would allow the current pavement to be replaced with the bus/ cycle lane and the two remaining lanes to continue as general traffic lanes.
Is this worth considering or has anyone else got ideas to improve on what's been put in place now?
Stephen Channell
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--LETTERS - Surrounding councils could help solve Southampton's traffic problems

During the lockdown our city was refreshingly vehicle and pollution free ; it must therefore be evident that it is @ @ @ @ @ areas with which Southampton is surrounded who are causing our problem .
Perhaps these neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ Test Valley and particularly more so , Eastleigh , where more and more house building @ @ @ @ @ persuaded to dig into their pockets ( overflowing with council tax from all these new @ @ @ @ @ , to provide car parks for their residents , just outside the city boundaries , @ @ @ @ @ vehicles for the cycles which we prefer people to use within the city .
What @ @ @ @ @ the others – you know who you are – you caused our problem , what @ @ @ @ @ to solve it ?

Perhaps these neighbouring councils, New Forest, Test Valley and particularly more so, Eastleigh, where more and more house building has been encouraged could be persuaded to dig into their pockets (overflowing with council tax from all these new homes ) and their landbanks, to provide car parks for their residents, just outside the city boundaries, where they could exchange their vehicles for the cycles which we prefer people to use within the city.
What about it Mr House and the others – you know who you are – you caused our problem, what are you going to do to solve it?
Michael Jordan
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Joshua Perry admits strangling father John Perry to death in Southampton

A MAN has pleaded guilty to strangling his father to death .
Joshua Perry , 28 , of Bursledon Road @ @ @ @ @ Court and admitted a charge of manslaughter of his father John Perry , 70 , @ @ @ @ @ responsibility .
John Perry 's body was found in a flat on Bursledon Road , @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday , February 9 .
Joshua Perry will next appear at Winchester Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ .

Joshua Perry, 28, of Bursledon Road, appeared at Winchester Crown Court and admitted a charge of manslaughter of his father John Perry, 70, on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
John Perry's body was found in a flat on Bursledon Road, Southampton, shortly after 9pm on Wednesday, February 5.
Joshua Perry will next appear at Winchester Crown Court on Monday, September 21.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-07-10--Southampton man assaulted during "unprovoked attack"

POLICE are on the hunt for two men after a man was hospitalised after an `` unprovoked attack '' in Southampton .
Sometime between 10.55pm and 11.45pm on Thursday July 9 , a man in his 50 's was assaulted by two men he did not know while sitting on a bench outside West Quay Shopping Centre on Portland Terrace .
Officers say this was an `` unprovoked attack '' which left the victim with sustained face and head injuries that required hospital treatment .
Despite the man being discharged from hospital , officers have now released CCTV images of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to in connection with the incident , as they may have information or could have witnessed `` something relevant to the investigation '' .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Do you know the five men pictured in these CCTV images ?
We want to speak with them as part of an investigation into an assault in Southampton .
`` It was reported that some time between 10.55pm and 11.45pm on Thursday 9 July , a man in his 50s was sitting on a bench outside West Quay Shopping Centre on Portland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men he did not know .
`` This was an unprovoked attack , and the victim sustained face and head injuries that required hospital treatment .
He has since been discharged from hospital .
`` We would like to speak to all five men pictured as they may have information , or have witnessed something relevant to our investigation . ''
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200253853 .
Alternatively , you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Sometime between 10.55pm and 11.45pm on Thursday July 9, a man in his 50's was assaulted by two men he did not know while sitting on a bench outside West Quay Shopping Centre on Portland Terrace.
Officers say this was an "unprovoked attack" which left the victim with sustained face and head injuries that required hospital treatment.
Despite the man being discharged from hospital, officers have now released CCTV images of five men who they want to speak to in connection with the incident, as they may have information or could have witnessed "something relevant to the investigation".
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Do you know the five men pictured in these CCTV images? We want to speak with them as part of an investigation into an assault in Southampton.
"It was reported that some time between 10.55pm and 11.45pm on Thursday 9 July, a man in his 50s was sitting on a bench outside West Quay Shopping Centre on Portland Terrace when he was assaulted by two men he did not know.
"This was an unprovoked attack, and the victim sustained face and head injuries that required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged from hospital.
"We would like to speak to all five men pictured as they may have information, or have witnessed something relevant to our investigation."
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police on 101, quoting 44200253853.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.