thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Revamped Eastleigh park based on Pirelli Cableworks reopens

WORK to revamp a town park , including the creation of a new play area is now complete .
Pirelli Park in Eastleigh has now reopened for families to enjoy it has been announced .
The park was closed off to the public as of August 17 for work to commence on the play area .
Despite a delay due to the pandemic , work has been completed and Eastleigh Borough Council hopes the park will now be a welcome area for children to exercise and explore .
The new play area was funded by Bellway , the developers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning permission .
Ideas from members of the local community are said to have been incorporated into the final design .
Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee , Councillor Tina Campbell said : “ We ’ re so pleased to be able to open this play area during the Christmas break .
“ As a Council we ’ re committed to promoting health and wellbeing for residents of all ages ; the transformed Pirelli Park will give local families a chance to get out into the open air , with some exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ People in the neighbourhood gave us some great ideas for the design that reflects the site ’ s heritage as an important cable manufacturer.
” The design of the new park is based on the concept of the Pirelli Cableworks , which previously occupied the site and interprets the shapes of the cable drums and cables .
It was designed by architects , John Puttick Associates , and was constructed by Duncan and Groves Ltd , following a several community engagement days .

Pirelli Park in Eastleigh has now reopened for families to enjoy it has been announced.
The park was closed off to the public as of August 17 for work to commence on the play area.
Despite a delay due to the pandemic, work has been completed and Eastleigh Borough Council hopes the park will now be a welcome area for children to exercise and explore.
The new play area was funded by Bellway, the developers of the surrounding housing as part of their planning permission.
Ideas from members of the local community are said to have been incorporated into the final design.
Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Councillor Tina Campbell said: “We’re so pleased to be able to open this play area during the Christmas break.
“As a Council we’re committed to promoting health and wellbeing for residents of all ages; the transformed Pirelli Park will give local families a chance to get out into the open air, with some exciting, state-of-the-art play equipment for the children.
“People in the neighbourhood gave us some great ideas for the design that reflects the site’s heritage as an important cable manufacturer.”
The design of the new park is based on the concept of the Pirelli Cableworks, which previously occupied the site and interprets the shapes of the cable drums and cables.
It was designed by architects, John Puttick Associates, and was constructed by Duncan and Groves Ltd, following a several community engagement days.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Nine things you may not know about Southampton's zoo

IT 'S hard to imagine there was ever a time when the roar of a lion or an elephant trumpeting could have disturbed your family picnic on Southampton Common – but some of us will remember it well .
The Daily Echo explores nine things you may not know or recall about Southampton 's zoo .
Southampton Zoological Pets Garden opened in March 1961 on one-and-a-quarter acres of Southampton Common .
The land was home to a brickmaker in 1697 , the business staying in the family until 1814 when Southampton town clerk , Thomas Riddings , acquired the land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After the Second World War the house became derelict , having been occupied by the military and later suffering bomb damage .
The gates to the new zoo were officially unlocked for the first time by the then mayor , councillor Walter Greenaway .
The mayor was handed the key by Ben , a four-and-a-half year old chimpanzee , who went on to become a family favourite at the park .
Another chimp , James , later followed in his footsteps .
The chimps held a mischievous tea party every afternoon , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
“ Immediately an eager crowd of youngsters presented themselves and the zoo was soon well and truly open to the public , ” reported the Daily Echo at the time .
“ Ben , even if he did want to hold on to the key as long as possible , behaved with commendable decorum .
“ Just how much interest has been created by this little zoo may be gauged from the fact that some of the boys waited outside the gates for hours.
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The cost of entrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in today 's money The cost of entrance was one shilling and a ticket granted access to see a variety of animals including tigers , snakes , brown bears , zebra , monkeys , penguins , camels , bats , a llama and a kangaroo .
Later came Happy the giraffe , who became the proud mother of baby Edna in 1962 .
Then arrived Albert the 400lb alligator who sailed to Southampton on board the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth from Bronx Zoo in New York .
Next came Conrad the condor followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three young Californian sea lions who made their home in a round pond in the centre of the complex .
Keeper Bill Stokes could normally be seen feeding and caring for the animals , including Douglas the hippo , Roger the rhino and Janet the baby elephant .
Proprietor of the zoo was Jimmy Chipperfield , founder of Longleat Safari Park and part of the Chipperfield Circus family .
“ The paddocks are designed to give the visitor an opportunity to get as close as is practicable , and most of the animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a guidebook at the time .
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The most popular animal was almost certainly James One of the most popular attractions was James the smoking chimp .
Zoo-goers would toss lighted cigarettes into his cage and he would pick them up and smoke them to entertain the crowd .
Jimmy ’ s daughter , Mary Chipperfield , used the zoo to train the animals so they could be used in films and for the family circus .
The zoo continued until 1985 , but towards the end was dogged by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local pressure groups campaigned for the attraction ’ s closure .
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Virginia McKenna even protested in Southampton , both condemning the cramped conditions with the latter branding them as “ so poor one ’ s heart sinks ” .
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Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre now on the site Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre now stands on the same site , providing the public with information about the city ’ s abundant wildlife .
Youngsters with Chris Packham at Hawthorns Wildlife Centre in 1990

The Daily Echo explores nine things you may not know or recall about Southampton's zoo.
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1. Opened in March 1961
Southampton Zoological Pets Garden opened in March 1961 on one-and-a-quarter acres of Southampton Common.
The land was home to a brickmaker in 1697, the business staying in the family until 1814 when Southampton town clerk, Thomas Riddings, acquired the land for ten shillings and two capons.
After the Second World War the house became derelict, having been occupied by the military and later suffering bomb damage.
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2. A chimp named Ben helped with the opening
The gates to the new zoo were officially unlocked for the first time by the then mayor, councillor Walter Greenaway.
The mayor was handed the key by Ben, a four-and-a-half year old chimpanzee, who went on to become a family favourite at the park. Another chimp, James, later followed in his footsteps.
The chimps held a mischievous tea party every afternoon, and would often entertain the masses by mimicking them.
“Immediately an eager crowd of youngsters presented themselves and the zoo was soon well and truly open to the public,” reported the Daily Echo at the time.
“Ben, even if he did want to hold on to the key as long as possible, behaved with commendable decorum.
“Just how much interest has been created by this little zoo may be gauged from the fact that some of the boys waited outside the gates for hours.”
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3. The cost of entrance was originally one shilling - around £1 in today's money
The cost of entrance was one shilling and a ticket granted access to see a variety of animals including tigers, snakes, brown bears, zebra, monkeys, penguins, camels, bats, a llama and a kangaroo.
Later came Happy the giraffe, who became the proud mother of baby Edna in 1962. Then arrived Albert the 400lb alligator who sailed to Southampton on board the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth from Bronx Zoo in New York.
Next came Conrad the condor followed by Flipper, Dipper and Dixie, three young Californian sea lions who made their home in a round pond in the centre of the complex.
Keeper Bill Stokes could normally be seen feeding and caring for the animals, including Douglas the hippo, Roger the rhino and Janet the baby elephant.
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4. The founder was Jimmy Chipperfield
Proprietor of the zoo was Jimmy Chipperfield, founder of Longleat Safari Park and part of the Chipperfield Circus family.
“The paddocks are designed to give the visitor an opportunity to get as close as is practicable, and most of the animals can be hand fed,” Jimmy said in a guidebook at the time.
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5. The most popular animal was almost certainly James
One of the most popular attractions was James the smoking chimp.
Zoo-goers would toss lighted cigarettes into his cage and he would pick them up and smoke them to entertain the crowd.
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6. The animals were trained
Jimmy’s daughter, Mary Chipperfield, used the zoo to train the animals so they could be used in films and for the family circus.
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7. The zoo closed in 1985
The zoo continued until 1985, but towards the end was dogged by controversy as the growing animal rights movement and local pressure groups campaigned for the attraction’s closure.
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8. Celebrities condemned cramped conditions
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Virginia McKenna even protested in Southampton, both condemning the cramped conditions with the latter branding them as “so poor one’s heart sinks”.
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9. Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre now on the site
Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre now stands on the same site, providing the public with information about the city’s abundant wildlife.
Youngsters with Chris Packham at Hawthorns Wildlife Centre in 1990


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--When should you take your Christmas decorations down?

Christmas might not have felt very fun or festive this year and many of us will be wondering when we should take our tree and decorations down .
There 's normally a lot of confusion and a big debate over when is the 'right time ' to do this , but this year surely anything goes .
However , tradition stipulated that your Christmas tree and decorations should stay up for a little longer than you might think .
What does tradition say ?
Twelfth Night is often seen as the standard time to take your decorations down .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ century and marks the end of Christmas and the Eve of the Epiphany .
Taking your decorations down before the end of the standard festive season is often believed to be bad luck by many people .
Equally , leaving your decorations up after this date is also thought to bring bad luck .
Advent is a four week celebration of the Christmas season which ends on the Twelfth Night , which dictates that you should take your decorations down on January 5 .
The Church of England celebrates Twelfth Night on 5th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 6th January to 2nd February .
However , some mark 6th January as Twelfth Night , counting the 12 days after Christmas Day , which is where the confusion stems from .
However , after the disastorous Christmas season this year we really think that anything goes and no one would blame you if you wanted to take your decorations down early .
When will you be taking your decoartions down ?
Let us know in the comments .

There's normally a lot of confusion and a big debate over when is the 'right time' to do this, but this year surely anything goes.
However, tradition stipulated that your Christmas tree and decorations should stay up for a little longer than you might think.
What does tradition say?
Twelfth Night is often seen as the standard time to take your decorations down.
The Christian tradition dates back to the 4th century and marks the end of Christmas and the Eve of the Epiphany.
Taking your decorations down before the end of the standard festive season is often believed to be bad luck by many people.
Equally, leaving your decorations up after this date is also thought to bring bad luck.
Advent is a four week celebration of the Christmas season which ends on the Twelfth Night, which dictates that you should take your decorations down on January 5.
The Church of England celebrates Twelfth Night on 5th January, and the season of Epiphany from 6th January to 2nd February. However, some mark 6th January as Twelfth Night, counting the 12 days after Christmas Day, which is where the confusion stems from.
However, after the disastorous Christmas season this year we really think that anything goes and no one would blame you if you wanted to take your decorations down early.
When will you be taking your decoartions down? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--LETTER – Pandemic shows vital role of technology in our lives

People have taken to online technology like never before to keep in touch during this difficult time .
When we first went into lockdown , there were concerns on whether our networks would cope with this big increase in online traffic .
But , although customers ’ usage of data more than doubled during the period , our networks were able to stand up to the demands .
I ’ m immensely proud of the role my colleagues have played in keeping the country connected during this crisis .
From the engineers who keep our broadband and mobile networks connected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping people when they need it most .
I ’ m proud also of the role our people played in supporting the NHS during the crisis , including working with government to quickly provide communications to the temporary hospitals .
The pandemic has shown the vital role digital technology and internet connectivity now plays in all our lives .
If all homes and businesses are going to stay ahead , we know that fast and reliable broadband and good mobile coverage is going to be essential for the post-Covid recovery .
While BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ networks , we know that we can ’ t do this alone .
We ’ ll continue to work with governments and local authorities to make sure that no areas are left behind .

When we first went into lockdown, there were concerns on whether our networks would cope with this big increase in online traffic. But, although customers’ usage of data more than doubled during the period, our networks were able to stand up to the demands.
I’m immensely proud of the role my colleagues have played in keeping the country connected during this crisis. From the engineers who keep our broadband and mobile networks connected, to the vital contact centre staff helping people when they need it most.
I’m proud also of the role our people played in supporting the NHS during the crisis, including working with government to quickly provide communications to the temporary hospitals.
The pandemic has shown the vital role digital technology and internet connectivity now plays in all our lives. If all homes and businesses are going to stay ahead, we know that fast and reliable broadband and good mobile coverage is going to be essential for the post-Covid recovery.
While BT Group continues to invest billions in these networks, we know that we can’t do this alone. We’ll continue to work with governments and local authorities to make sure that no areas are left behind.
Jane Wood
BT Group Nations and Regions Director


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--LETTER – Roll on January 20 with arrival of new president

The President has signed another Executive Order ( Executive Order 13967 of December 18 , 2020 , Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture ) which basically says that all new Federal buildings must be beautiful which seems to suggest that they will be built in a Greek or Roman style and there will be a lot of columns .
This is probably , but might not be , the most stupid executive order ever signed .
Yes , Roman building as pretty but the best known , the Coliseum is starting to lose its glamour and a lot of bricks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there are a few challenges for the most odd ones including the use of trustworthy A.I .
( Executive Order 13960 of December 3 , 2020 , Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government ) in the Federal Government .
This could be a goer as there seems to be little natural intelligence and not everyone there is trusted by the President .
One that seems a bit silly is the concern with TikTok ( Executive Order 13942 of August 6 , 2020 , Addressing the Threat Posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems to be the number of videos that satirize President Trump .
This fad will soon disappear , not TikTok but satirizing President Trump .
We all look forward to Jan 20 and the New President and less strange proclamations .

This is probably, but might not be, the most stupid executive order ever signed. Yes, Roman building as pretty but the best known, the Coliseum is starting to lose its glamour and a lot of bricks.
A look at recent Executive order shows that there are a few challenges for the most odd ones including the use of trustworthy A.I. (Executive Order 13960 of December 3, 2020, Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government) in the Federal Government.
This could be a goer as there seems to be little natural intelligence and not everyone there is trusted by the President.
One that seems a bit silly is the concern with TikTok (Executive Order 13942 of August 6, 2020, Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok) where the main danger seems to be the number of videos that satirize President Trump.
This fad will soon disappear, not TikTok but satirizing President Trump.
We all look forward to Jan 20 and the New President and less strange proclamations.
Dennis Fitzgerald
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thedailyecho--2020-12-28--LETTER – Santa fire engine was just what we all needed

I would like to say a great big thank you to Paul McKay , who lives in Colne Ave. Paul @ @ @ @ @ his fire engine , across parts of Millbrook and Redbridge on December 23 .
His @ @ @ @ @ lights and had Santa riding on his sleigh at the back of the fire engine @ @ @ @ @ the People of Millbrook and Redbridge turned out in their hundreds and supported the Fire @ @ @ @ @ & Redbridge community always seem to get negative press , however last Wednesday , they @ @ @ @ @ themselves and Paul McKay a great big pat on the back .
Well done Redbridge @ @ @ @ @ be so proud of yourselves .
In these recent days of doom and gloom , @ @ @ @ @ as of Boxing day , this event tonight was a boost we all needed .

Paul organised a Santa run in his fire engine, across parts of Millbrook and Redbridge on December 23.
His fire engine was decked in lights and had Santa riding on his sleigh at the back of the fire engine.
It was wonderful, the People of Millbrook and Redbridge turned out in their hundreds and supported the Fire Brigade Charities.
The Millbrook & Redbridge community always seem to get negative press, however last Wednesday, they were wonderful and should give themselves and Paul McKay a great big pat on the back.
Well done Redbridge and Millbrook, you should be so proud of yourselves. In these recent days of doom and gloom, now moving into Tier 4 as of Boxing day, this event tonight was a boost we all needed.
Well done Millbrook & Redbridge.
Councillor Cathie McEwing
Labour Councillor for Redbridge Ward


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Storm Bella brings down trees as high winds hit Hampshire

Heavy winds brought down trees across the county as Storm Bella battered Southampton and Hampshire .
Images sent in by @ @ @ @ @ by a tree in Eastleigh and damage to a cemetery in Southampton .
• Weather @ @ @ @ @ Bella moves through UK The image above shows damage to a car in Chandler 's @ @ @ @ @ was crushed by a tree due to heavy winds .
A crane was required to @ @ @ @ @ also damaged a fence .
Tree surgeon Paul Skiba from Lakewood Tree Surgeons said : @ @ @ @ @ and fallen onto the Audi - just crushing it completely and damaging the roof .
@ @ @ @ @ and the neighbour 's garden , took out a kid 's football goal . ''
@ @ @ @ @ St Mary ’ s Extra Cemetery on Portsmouth Road in Southampton , with images showing @ @ @ @ @ a gravestone .
The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds across the south @ @ @ @

Images sent in by readers show a car crushed by a tree in Eastleigh and damage to a cemetery in Southampton.
The image above shows damage to a car in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh after it was crushed by a tree due to heavy winds.
A crane was required to remove the tree, which also damaged a fence.
Tree surgeon Paul Skiba from Lakewood Tree Surgeons said: "The tree had uprooted and fallen onto the Audi - just crushing it completely and damaging the roof.
"It damaged the fence and the neighbour's garden, took out a kid's football goal."
Damage was also caused to St Mary’s Extra Cemetery on Portsmouth Road in Southampton, with images showing a tree on top of a gravestone.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds across the south coast on Saturday.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Snow hits Hampshire! Videos capture flurries across county

IT 'S beginning to look a lot like ... ( the week after ) Christmas , as snow has been @ @ @ @ @ Images taken in Totton show snowfall has reached Hampshire , as the Met Office releases @ @ @ @ @ covering much of the South East .
Video footage taken this morning on Fletchwood Road @ @ @ @ @ .
It has also been captured snowing in the north of the county by our @ @ @ @ @ is his video of the snowfall in Basingstoke : Another video has been sent in @ @ @ @ @ a flurry in Stockbridge Downs : The Met Office has released a snow and ice @ @ @ @ @ South East , including Winchester and Romsey .
Elsewhere in the north of the county @ @ @ @ @ by the Press Association in Grateley , as well as Monxton .
What is the @ @ @ @ @ Met Office has also released a 'Snowdar ' showing which parts of the country are @ @ @ @ @ people across the country submitting photos of wintery scenes .

Images taken in Totton show snowfall has reached Hampshire, as the Met Office releases a snow and ice warning covering much of the South East.
Video footage taken this morning on Fletchwood Road, Totton show light snowfall.
It has also been captured snowing in the north of the county by our reporter Ryan Evans.
Here is his video of the snowfall in Basingstoke:
Another video has been sent in by reader Simon Richards of a flurry in Stockbridge Downs:
The Met Office has released a snow and ice warning covering much of the South East, including Winchester and Romsey.
Yellow Warning of Snow And Ice affecting England (London & South East England) https://t.co/UQNd0tJ3RU pic.twitter.com/WoksMSvIcq — Met Office Warnings (@metofficeSEEng) December 27, 2020
Elsewhere in the north of the county, pictures have been taken by the Press Association in Grateley, as well as Monxton.
Snow covered fields in Grateley, Hampshire.
Snow covered fields in Grateley, Hampshire.
Snow covered fields in Grateley, Hampshire.
What is the Met Office saying?
The Met Office has also released a 'Snowdar' showing which parts of the country are currently experiencing showers, with people across the country submitting photos of wintery scenes.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Met Office warns of snow and ice overnight in Dorset and Hampshire

A WARNING for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office , covering large areas of Dorset and @ @ @ @ @ be in place from 6pm this evening until 10am on Tuesday , and covers a @ @ @ @ @ .
It covers Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole , and Dorset Council areas .
The @ @ @ @ @ affected .
The Met Office said : “ Ice is likely to form on untreated @ @ @ @ @ especially where showers move well inland .
“ Some of the showers will be wintry @ @ @ @ @ 5 cm lying snow above 250 metres , mostly over the Pennines and North York @ @ @ @ @ cm is possible .
“ Elsewhere , most places will see little or no snow @ @ @ @ @ of a centimetre or so is possible in a few places .
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The warning will be in place from 6pm this evening until 10am on Tuesday, and covers a large part of the country.
It covers Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and Dorset Council areas.
The Hampshire Council area is also affected.
The Met Office said: “Ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces during Monday night, especially where showers move well inland.
“Some of the showers will be wintry and could produce 2 to 5 cm lying snow above 250 metres, mostly over the Pennines and North York Moors where up to 10 cm is possible.
“Elsewhere, most places will see little or no snow, but a slight covering of a centimetre or so is possible in a few places.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Coronavirus: 602 cases confirmed in Hampshire over last 24 hours

MORE than 600 coronavirus cases have been confirmed across Hampshire in the last 24 hours , latest figures show .
Data released by the government shows 602 cases were confirmed in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Monday .
Of those cases , 186 were recorded in Southampton , taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 5,737 .
In the seven days leading up to December 24 , the latest seven-day rolling period , 833 cases were confirmed in Southampton , giving a rolling infection rate of 329.9 per 100,000 people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning 6,867 people have tested positive since the start of the pandemic .
The rolling rate was 443.5 per 100,000 , with 953 cases confirmed in the latest seven-day period .
Gosport recorded 48 cases , taking the total to 1,619 .
The rolling rate stood at 213.3 per 100,000 , with 181 cases confirmed in a week .
Fareham had 79 cases confirmed in the last 24 hours , giving a total of 2,170 .
The rolling rate was 269.3 per 100,000 , with 313 cases confirmed in the latest rolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded 70 cases , taking the total to 1,473 .
The rolling rate was 207.4 , with 294 cases confirmed in a week .

Data released by the government shows 602 cases were confirmed in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Monday.
Of those cases, 186 were recorded in Southampton, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 5,737.
In the seven days leading up to December 24, the latest seven-day rolling period, 833 cases were confirmed in Southampton, giving a rolling infection rate of 329.9 per 100,000 people.
In Portsmouth, 209 cases were confirmed, meaning 6,867 people have tested positive since the start of the pandemic.
The rolling rate was 443.5 per 100,000, with 953 cases confirmed in the latest seven-day period.
Gosport recorded 48 cases, taking the total to 1,619. The rolling rate stood at 213.3 per 100,000, with 181 cases confirmed in a week.
Fareham had 79 cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, giving a total of 2,170.
The rolling rate was 269.3 per 100,000, with 313 cases confirmed in the latest rolling seven-day period.
The Isle of Wight recorded 70 cases, taking the total to 1,473. The rolling rate was 207.4, with 294 cases confirmed in a week.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Coronavirus: 12 deaths confirmed in Hampshire hospitals

TWELVE new deaths involving coronavirus have been confirmed in Hampshire hospitals .
It means a total of 885 people have @ @ @ @ @ the county .
Three of the deaths came at the Hampshire Hospitals Trust , all @ @ @ @ @ University Hospital Southampton recorded one death , coming on December 25 .
Portsmouth Hospitals Trust @ @ @ @ @ , four each on December 27 and December 26 .
Since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ died with Covid-19 at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust .
Across England , a further 318 people @ @ @ @ @ .
Patients were aged between 38 and 100 years all and all but 13 had @ @ @ @

It means a total of 885 people have died with the virus across the county.
Three of the deaths came at the Hampshire Hospitals Trust, all on December 27.
The University Hospital Southampton recorded one death, coming on December 25.
Portsmouth Hospitals Trust recorded the other eight deaths, four each on December 27 and December 26.
Since the start of the pandemic, 379 people have died with Covid-19 at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust.
Across England, a further 318 people died in hospital with coronavirus.
Patients were aged between 38 and 100 years all and all but 13 had underlying health conditions.
The south east recorded 61 deaths.


thedailyecho--2020-12-28--Hampshire fire crews rescue two horses from ditch

Fire crews in Hampshire rescued two escaped horses this morning , one of which was found upside down in a ditch .
Crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst responded at 1.59am to reports of a large animal in need of rescue in Ower .
Both horses are said to be safe and being checked over by vets .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` Crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst , along with an HFRS Animal Rescue Advisor , were called at 1:59 this morning to a horse upside down in a ditch .
`` On arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of the road , before Hampshire Police closed the A36 near Ower , between Shelley Lane and Whinwhistle Road .
`` Crews managed to secure the loose horse before working with a local vet to sedate the horse trapped in the ditch .
The horse was rescued using harnesses and strops before both animals were handed over to a Horse Recovery team who transported them to a nearby vets for a full examination . ''
The incident was resolved by 6.21am .
Crews hoped the rescue highlighted the range of calls they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeting the hashtag # notjustfires .

Crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst responded at 1.59am to reports of a large animal in need of rescue in Ower.
Both horses are said to be safe and being checked over by vets.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst, along with an HFRS Animal Rescue Advisor, were called at 1:59 this morning to a horse upside down in a ditch.
"On arrival crews found another horse loose on the side of the road, before Hampshire Police closed the A36 near Ower, between Shelley Lane and Whinwhistle Road.
"Crews managed to secure the loose horse before working with a local vet to sedate the horse trapped in the ditch.
The horse was rescued using harnesses and strops before both animals were handed over to a Horse Recovery team who transported them to a nearby vets for a full examination."
The incident was resolved by 6.21am.
Crews hoped the rescue highlighted the range of calls they respond to, which Romsey fire station tweeting the hashtag #notjustfires.
Crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst have been busy the last few hours rescuing two escaped horses, one of which was stuck in a ditch. Both horses now safe and being checked over by vets. pic.twitter.com/l4wUDpbphp — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) December 28, 2020


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Staff a Sainsbury's Bitterne test positive for coronavirus

A NUMBER of Southampton supermarket staff have been force to isolate after testing positive for coronavirus .
A group of colleagues have tested positive for the virus at Sainsbury 's in Bitterne , but the store has not been closed .
The store , on Bitterne Road , has confirmed that a `` small number '' of their staff have been forced to isolate after testing positive .
A number of other staff are also self-isolating as a precaution .
Sainsbury 's confirmed the cases to the Daily Echo today , adding that safety is their `` highest priority '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have began to enforce stricter social distancing measures .
There are also hand sanitiser stations , Perspex screens and PPE for all staff .
A Sainsbury ’ s spokesperson said : “ A small number of colleagues have tested positive at our Bitterne store and they are self-isolating at home .
Some colleagues are self-isolating as a precaution .
“ Safety is our highest priority .
We have introduced additional cleaning and have strict social distancing measures in all our stores , as well as hand sanitiser stations , Perspex screens and PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to support Test and Trace and remain in close contact with them.
” It has not been confirmed how many of the staff have tested positive or how many staff are currently self-isolating .
The store remains open at this time .

A group of colleagues have tested positive for the virus at Sainsbury's in Bitterne, but the store has not been closed.
The store, on Bitterne Road, has confirmed that a "small number" of their staff have been forced to isolate after testing positive.
A number of other staff are also self-isolating as a precaution.
Sainsbury's confirmed the cases to the Daily Echo today, adding that safety is their "highest priority".
Management have introduced additional cleaning and have began to enforce stricter social distancing measures. There are also hand sanitiser stations, Perspex screens and PPE for all staff.
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “A small number of colleagues have tested positive at our Bitterne store and they are self-isolating at home. Some colleagues are self-isolating as a precaution.
“Safety is our highest priority. We have introduced additional cleaning and have strict social distancing measures in all our stores, as well as hand sanitiser stations, Perspex screens and PPE for all our colleagues.
"We continue to support Test and Trace and remain in close contact with them.”
It has not been confirmed how many of the staff have tested positive or how many staff are currently self-isolating.
The store remains open at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Shaun Blything and Robert Yeo jailed over incident in city

A MAN used a golf club as a weapon after his friend was knocked out by someone he had just assaulted .
Southampton Crown Court heard that Shaun Blything `` over-reacted '' after Robert Yeo hit a stranger on the back of the head and was punched to the ground .
Blything began lashing out with a golf club , striking a member of the public on his right foot .
It happened at Northam Road , Southampton , after Blything and Yeo had spent the day drinking in a nearby pub , the court was told .
Rosemary Burns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premises and tried to get into cars before Yeo walked over to a man sitting on a bollard and assaulted him .
She said the victim responded by punching him on the chin , causing him to fall to the ground unconscious .
Blything briefly left the scene but returned with a golf club and started waving it at other people in the street .
Ms Burns said police were called and the defendant assaulted one of the officers by digging his nails into his skin .
In a later incident Yeo threatened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers , biting two of them and kicking the other .
Blything , 31 , King Street , Southampton , admitted affray , possessing an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker .
Yeo , 38 , of Hollybrook Road , Southampton , admitted assault , threatening behaviour and assaulting three emergency workers .
Charles Gabb , mitigating for Blything , said : `` He simply over-reacted after seeing his friend lying spark out on the pavement .
He lost all sense of reason . ''
Edward Warren , mitigating for Yeo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blow he suffered when he hit the ground .
`` The head injury he received caused him to act in a manner that was out of character .
But he accepts his behaviour was unacceptable , '' he said .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said the incident began when Yeo assaulted the man sitting on the bollard and subsequently escalated after Blything became involved .
Blything was jailed for a total of 18 months , including six months for wielding the golf club .
Yeo was sent to prison for 14 months .

Southampton Crown Court heard that Shaun Blything "over-reacted" after Robert Yeo hit a stranger on the back of the head and was punched to the ground.
Blything began lashing out with a golf club, striking a member of the public on his right foot.
(Shaun Blything)
It happened at Northam Road, Southampton, after Blything and Yeo had spent the day drinking in a nearby pub, the court was told.
Rosemary Burns, prosecuting, said they left the premises and tried to get into cars before Yeo walked over to a man sitting on a bollard and assaulted him.
She said the victim responded by punching him on the chin, causing him to fall to the ground unconscious.
Blything briefly left the scene but returned with a golf club and started waving it at other people in the street.
Ms Burns said police were called and the defendant assaulted one of the officers by digging his nails into his skin.
In a later incident Yeo threatened a taxi driver and also assaulted three police officers, biting two of them and kicking the other.
(Robert Yeo)
Blything, 31, King Street, Southampton, admitted affray, possessing an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.
Yeo, 38, of Hollybrook Road, Southampton, admitted assault, threatening behaviour and assaulting three emergency workers.
Charles Gabb, mitigating for Blything, said: "He simply over-reacted after seeing his friend lying spark out on the pavement. He lost all sense of reason."
Edward Warren, mitigating for Yeo, said his client was affected by the blow he suffered when he hit the ground.
"The head injury he received caused him to act in a manner that was out of character. But he accepts his behaviour was unacceptable," he said.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said the incident began when Yeo assaulted the man sitting on the bollard and subsequently escalated after Blything became involved.
Blything was jailed for a total of 18 months, including six months for wielding the golf club. Yeo was sent to prison for 14 months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Snow falls in Eastleigh, Hampshire

Snow falls in Eastleigh, Hampshire

SNOW has been falling across parts of Hampshire this morning .
Video footage taken in Eastleigh shows snowfall has reached @ @ @ @ @ .
Pictures have also been sent in by readers of snow in Romsey .
The @ @ @ @ @ snow and ice weather warning for Southampton and Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday .
Temperatures @ @ @ @ @ and are expected to plunge close to freezing tomorrow .
The warning is in place @ @ @ @ @ 6am on Thursday .
There could be disruption to travel , power cuts , or @ @ @ @ @ icy surfaces , according to the Met Office .

Video footage taken in Eastleigh shows snowfall has reached the south of the county.
Pictures have also been sent in by readers of snow in Romsey.
The Met Office has issued a snow and ice weather warning for Southampton and Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday.
Temperatures have dropped across the UK and are expected to plunge close to freezing tomorrow.
The warning is in place from 10am on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday.
There could be disruption to travel, power cuts, or injuries from people slipping on icy surfaces, according to the Met Office.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Mansbridge Road in Southampton reopens after flooding

A major road in Southampton has reopened after torrential rain caused it to close for three days .
Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday that Mansbridge Road was `` closed in both directions due to flooding .
@ @ @ @ @ an update stating that the road was now open .
Mansbridge Road has now reopened @ @ @ @ @ — Southampton Travel ( @ scchighways ) December 29 , 2020

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thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Eastleigh man jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A DRUNKEN THUG hurled abuse and slapped two men in the face at a Hampshire petrol station .
Jake Baldacchino was “ extremely drunk ” when he yelled abuse at two men at Monksbrook service station on Passfield Avenue , Eastleigh .
• Man threatened to murder , blow up and cut the heads off police officers The 26-year-old of Devon Close , Chandler ’ s Ford called his victims “ paedophiles ” during the incident on October 13 this year .
Prosecution barrister , Rose Burns told how Baldacchino had put his arm around one of the their necks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite being part of a group of four , he was described as the main offender .
Members of staff tried to usher him away but he continued shouting and causing problems , Southampton Crown Court heard .
• Neighbour from hell held all-night parties and threatened to kill woman 's baby Baldacchino who is unemployed slapped two of the men in the face and even threatened to attack their father , it was said .
During a police interview he said he missed his daughter and that he was not a bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts of assault and one of public order - he previously pleaded guilty .
With 12 convictions to 16 offences his criminal record includes affray , and criminal damage .
• KFC worker unleashes torrent of abuse at ex-partner while holding her by the hair Defending , Gaylene Cole , said her client speaks about the incident with much regret .
She added that had no recollection of the event because of the amount of alcohol he had drunk .
During sentencing on Monday , Judge Peter Henry branded him a drunken thug @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Jake Baldacchino was “extremely drunk” when he yelled abuse at two men at Monksbrook service station on Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh.
The 26-year-old of Devon Close, Chandler’s Ford called his victims “paedophiles” during the incident on October 13 this year.
Jake Baldacchino
Prosecution barrister, Rose Burns told how Baldacchino had put his arm around one of the their necks and followed them into the garage.
Despite being part of a group of four, he was described as the main offender.
Members of staff tried to usher him away but he continued shouting and causing problems, Southampton Crown Court heard.
Baldacchino who is unemployed slapped two of the men in the face and even threatened to attack their father, it was said.
During a police interview he said he missed his daughter and that he was not a bad father.
Monksbrook service station on Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh
He was charged with two accounts of assault and one of public order - he previously pleaded guilty.
With 12 convictions to 16 offences his criminal record includes affray, and criminal damage.
Defending, Gaylene Cole, said her client speaks about the incident with much regret.
She added that had no recollection of the event because of the amount of alcohol he had drunk.
During sentencing on Monday, Judge Peter Henry branded him a drunken thug and jailed him for 19 weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Met Office issues ice and snow weather warning for Southampton

A MET OFFICE weather warning for snow and ice is in place for Southampton and Hampshire on Wednesday and Thursday .
Temperatures have plunged across the country and are expected to drop close to freezing in the city on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning , with a `` feels like '' temperature of -4C .
Snow is not currently forecast to fall in the city but the weather warning is in place from 10am on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday and the Met Office says this could cause disruption to travel , power cuts , or injuries from people slipping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` An Atlantic frontal system looks likely to bring rain into parts of southwestern Britain on Wednesday .
`` As this moves further east into colder air there is a chance of this rain turning to snow .
`` The extent of any snow is very uncertain , but 2 to 5 cm could fall across a swathe of southern Wales , central and southern England , with a small chance of 10 to 15 cm settling in a few places , most likely on high ground above 200 metres .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday night there is a risk of widespread ice forming on untreated surfaces . ''

Temperatures have plunged across the country and are expected to drop close to freezing in the city on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, with a "feels like" temperature of -4C.
Snow is not currently forecast to fall in the city but the weather warning is in place from 10am on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday and the Met Office says this could cause disruption to travel, power cuts, or injuries from people slipping on icy surfaces.
A statement says: "An Atlantic frontal system looks likely to bring rain into parts of southwestern Britain on Wednesday.
"As this moves further east into colder air there is a chance of this rain turning to snow.
"The extent of any snow is very uncertain, but 2 to 5 cm could fall across a swathe of southern Wales, central and southern England, with a small chance of 10 to 15 cm settling in a few places, most likely on high ground above 200 metres.
"As the rain and snow clears on Wednesday night there is a risk of widespread ice forming on untreated surfaces."


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--McLaren driver aquaplanes and crashes on A31 in Hampshire

Police in Hampshire have warned motorists to take extra care following torrential rain after a sports car slid off an A-road and crashed into a tree .
Police responded at 4.15am to the incident which took place on the A31 near to the junction for the M27 .
Hampshire Roads Policing team tweeted an image of the McLaren car down a ditch at the side the road this morning .
• Flood warnings for Romsey and Ringwood after rain batters Hampshire The post read : `` Please be careful on the roads this morning .
`` There is still plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of aquaplaning .
`` Unfortunately the driver of this vehicle found this out the hard way on the # A31 !
... Tree 1 McLaren 0 . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We were called just before 4.15am today ( Dec 29 ) to a report of a vehicle having left the road on the A31 near to the junction for the M27 .
In the event of aquaplaning , breakdown service The AA advises drivers not to slam on the brakes but to ease off the accelerator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ braking once the car is under control .

Police responded at 4.15am to the incident which took place on the A31 near to the junction for the M27.
Hampshire Roads Policing team tweeted an image of the McLaren car down a ditch at the side the road this morning.
Flood warnings for Romsey and Ringwood after rain batters Hampshire
Please be careful on the roads this morning. There is still plenty of standing water around, causing a risk of aquaplaning. Unfortunately the driver of this vehicle found this out the hard way on the #A31! Luckily driver was uninjured! Tree 1 McLaren 0 #ItsNotWorthTheRisk #27526 pic.twitter.com/pJcVj2wBSw — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) December 29, 2020
The post read: "Please be careful on the roads this morning.
"There is still plenty of standing water around, causing a risk of aquaplaning.
"Unfortunately the driver of this vehicle found this out the hard way on the #A31!...Tree 1 McLaren 0."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called just before 4.15am today (Dec 29) to a report of a vehicle having left the road on the A31 near to the junction for the M27.
"Officers attended, no injuries were reported."
In the event of aquaplaning, breakdown service The AA advises drivers not to slam on the brakes but to ease off the accelerator, keeping the steering wheel steady and braking once the car is under control.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Marwell Zoo allowed to partially reopen despite Tier 4 rules

A HAMPSHIRE zoo has been allowed to partially reopen despite being in a Tier 4 area .
Marwell Zoo , @ @ @ @ @ Sunday to the public .
Zoo staff were `` delighted '' after the UK Government @ @ @ @ @ zoos in Tier 4 can remain open .
• Meet the new Amur tiger to @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire However , all of its indoor animal houses are temporarily closed and catering outlets @ @ @ @ @ restrictions are lifted .
All visitors must book online in advance of their visit .
@ @ @ @ @ said : `` Please make sure you read our Guest Guidance and full FAQs ahead @ @ @ @ @ you arrive , you can focus on having a great day out . ''

Marwell Zoo, in Colden Common reopened on Sunday to the public.
Zoo staff were "delighted" after the UK Government announced that outdoor areas of zoos in Tier 4 can remain open.
However, all of its indoor animal houses are temporarily closed and catering outlets are serving takeaway only until restrictions are lifted.
All visitors must book online in advance of their visit.
A spokesperson for the zoo said: "Please make sure you read our Guest Guidance and full FAQs ahead of your visit so when you arrive, you can focus on having a great day out."


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Hampshire Fire service works with local vet to rescue horse

Fire crews from Hampshire used harnesses to rescue one of two escaped horses which had fallen down a ditch .
@ @ @ @ @ morning in Ower , with local vets on hand to sedate the animal .
Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ today released images of the rescue which took place over four hours , after crews @ @ @ @ @ called at 1.59am .
Salisbury based Endell Vets were on hand to check over the @ @ @ @ @ by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service 's Animal Rescue Team .
The operation was concluded @ @ @

The incident took place yesterday morning in Ower, with local vets on hand to sedate the animal.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue service have today released images of the rescue which took place over four hours, after crews from Romsey and Lyndhurst were called at 1.59am.
Salisbury based Endell Vets were on hand to check over the animal after it was recovered by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's Animal Rescue Team.
The operation was concluded by 6.21am.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Londoners turn to Southampton to escape Covid pandemic

Around one in 17 homes on the market in Southampton were bought by Londoners escaping the capital due to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year , figures from estate agent Hamptons suggest .
That is according to an analysis of sales data in 112 areas by the estate agent .
The firm said 6 % of properties in the area bought between January 1 and December 12 were snapped up by people from London – the same as the previous year .
Its data showed that , across Britain as a whole , people leaving London purchased nearly 74,000 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , when they bought more than 78,000 .
And they are travelling further since the housing market re-opened in May following the first Covid-19 lockdown , the analysis suggests .
The median distance moved by a Londoner buying outside the capital hit 40 miles for the first time in over a decade , up from just 28 miles during the first three months of the year .
The median is the middle of a range of figures , meaning it will not be skewed by people who moved exceptionally long distances .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company , said : “ While leaving London has been a rite of passage for many – often for families reaching life stage milestones – the effects of lockdown and the desire for space seems to have heightened this drift .
“ We expect this out-migration trend to continue into the first half of next year too .
But usually as prices in the capital begin to flatline , which we forecast to happen in the second half of 2021 , more Londoners decide to stay put .
“ Even so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but normal since the onset of Covid , we expect to see the total number of homes bought by London leavers next year hit 2016 levels.
” Sevenoaks saw the biggest increase in capital leavers , with the share of homes bought by Londoners rising from 23 % to 62 % .
This was followed by Windsor and Maidenhead , where the figure rose from 11 % to 38 % .
Ms Beveridge said the Stamp Duty Tax holiday brought in earlier this year had encouraged more homeowners to make the shift .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more regularly has also meant people are keener to move further afield .

That is according to an analysis of sales data in 112 areas by the estate agent.
The firm said 6% of properties in the area bought between January 1 and December 12 were snapped up by people from London – the same as the previous year.
Its data showed that, across Britain as a whole, people leaving London purchased nearly 74,000 homes over the period – the most since 2016, when they bought more than 78,000.
And they are travelling further since the housing market re-opened in May following the first Covid-19 lockdown, the analysis suggests.
The median distance moved by a Londoner buying outside the capital hit 40 miles for the first time in over a decade, up from just 28 miles during the first three months of the year.
The median is the middle of a range of figures, meaning it will not be skewed by people who moved exceptionally long distances.
Aneisha Beveridge, head of research at the company, said: “While leaving London has been a rite of passage for many – often for families reaching life stage milestones – the effects of lockdown and the desire for space seems to have heightened this drift.
“We expect this out-migration trend to continue into the first half of next year too. But usually as prices in the capital begin to flatline, which we forecast to happen in the second half of 2021, more Londoners decide to stay put.
“Even so, given the housing market has been anything but normal since the onset of Covid, we expect to see the total number of homes bought by London leavers next year hit 2016 levels.”
Sevenoaks saw the biggest increase in capital leavers, with the share of homes bought by Londoners rising from 23% to 62%.
This was followed by Windsor and Maidenhead, where the figure rose from 11% to 38%.
Ms Beveridge said the Stamp Duty Tax holiday brought in earlier this year had encouraged more homeowners to make the shift.
She added that the prospect of homeworking more regularly has also meant people are keener to move further afield.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Fundraising appeal for Winchester maternity ward with 1000 knitted hats

A HAMPSHIRE mum has helped knit nearly 1000 hats for a maternity ward and is now appealing to fundraise for a life-changing piece of equipment .
Amy Burty gave birth to her daughter in October 2019 at Winchester maternity ward and was given a knitted baby hat for her daughter Lula but was told that the hats were in short supply .
Amy , who lives in Eastleigh , said the hats are a ‘ lovely keepsake and it is really special ’ .
The 40-year-old wanted to thank the ward by knitting more hats .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started knitted over lockdown .
I thought it would be a nice surprise with the NHS rainbow campaign and the clapping to take it to them to say thank you to the NHS and that was the first project.
” Amy said that a lot of regular knitters are elderly and were unable to get to the hospital due to lockdown restrictions .
But now , a team has knitted nearly 1000 hats have been knitted to help newborns in Hampshire .
She added : “ It is such a horrible time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people were isolating and stuck at home and it gave them a purpose and something positive to do .
They also needed cannula sleeves to protect little arms so that ’ s what we are also doing . ''
Winchester Maternity Ward are also now fundraising for £3000 to buy a phototherapy blanket .
The blanket would mean that newborns can receive light therapy for jaundice whilst being held .
Amy added : “ I want to raise awareness to have more knitters on board and appeal to business and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This touches so many people because so many of us have had babies at Winchester maternity ward and it is a very special place and it would be great if would could help them .
“ People are coming together to give something back and it is something to do in these challenging times that is positive.
” Visit ‘ Winchester maternity ward ’ on Facebook for more information .

Amy Burty gave birth to her daughter in October 2019 at Winchester maternity ward and was given a knitted baby hat for her daughter Lula but was told that the hats were in short supply.
Amy, who lives in Eastleigh, said the hats are a ‘lovely keepsake and it is really special’.
The 40-year-old wanted to thank the ward by knitting more hats.
She said: “There was a few of us that started knitted over lockdown. I thought it would be a nice surprise with the NHS rainbow campaign and the clapping to take it to them to say thank you to the NHS and that was the first project.”
Amy said that a lot of regular knitters are elderly and were unable to get to the hospital due to lockdown restrictions.
But now, a team has knitted nearly 1000 hats have been knitted to help newborns in Hampshire.
She added: “It is such a horrible time and it really made everyone smile. A lot of people were isolating and stuck at home and it gave them a purpose and something positive to do. They also needed cannula sleeves to protect little arms so that’s what we are also doing."
Winchester Maternity Ward are also now fundraising for £3000 to buy a phototherapy blanket.
The blanket would mean that newborns can receive light therapy for jaundice whilst being held.
Amy added: “I want to raise awareness to have more knitters on board and appeal to business and people that might like to donate.”
“This touches so many people because so many of us have had babies at Winchester maternity ward and it is a very special place and it would be great if would could help them.
“People are coming together to give something back and it is something to do in these challenging times that is positive.”
Visit ‘Winchester maternity ward’ on Facebook for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--IN THE COURTS: 18 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... STANISLOVAS MAJAUSKAS , 39 , of Honeysuckle Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance .
Disqualified for 36 months and fined £200 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MARK WALTER , 50 , of Sholing Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating .
Committed to prison for eight weeks , suspended for 18 months .
Rehabilitation requirement of 35 days .
Must complete 100 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £128 victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GEORGIVE , 26 , of Janson Road , Southampton .
Found guilty of assault .
Community order made until December 2022 .
Rehabilitation requirement of 40 days .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim and must complete 120 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £300 compensation and £620 court costs .
TERENCE PETER VEAL , 26 , of Daple Place , Marchwood .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days and fined £600 .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DANIEL JAMES DYKE , 36 , of Millbrook Road West , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community requirement of a suspended sentence .
Committed to prison for 18 weeks , suspended for 12 months .
DANIEL DAVID GRZYWACZEWSKI , 21 , of Copeland Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a suspended sentence by failing to attend unpaid work .
Suspended sentence of 12 weeks imposed .
Ordered to pay £60 costs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Basin House , Shirley .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Community order extended to June 2021 .
Must carry out an additional ten hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £30 court costs .
ROBERT TERENCE LIDSTER , 45 , of Church Street , Fordingbridge .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Must do 75 hours of unpaid work and pay £60 court costs .
JAMIE JEREMY ANKLI-SAVAGE , 24 , of Gatcombe , Netley Abbey .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Must pay £50 court costs .
HAYLEY PAMELA DOWELL , 35 , of Stoke Par Road , Bishopstoke .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of three days .
Must pay £60 court costs .
ROBERT MARK JAMES JOHNSON , 35 , of Warburton Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of three days .
Must pay £60 court costs .
WARREN JOHN DAVIS , 30 , of Normandy Way , Ringwood .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Fined £75 and ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MOHAMED SAID FARAH , 19 , of Foundry Lane , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a post-sentence supervision requirement .
Must complete 20 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £30 court costs .
SIHLONIPHANI MOYO , 37 , of Park Road , Southampton .
Found guilty of failing to provide a specimen .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks , suspended for 12 months .
Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days .
Disqualified from driving for three years .
Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 23 , of Hollowbread Gardens , Bursledon .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £120 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .
PETER EDWARDS , 50 , of Spartina Drive , Lymington .
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim directly or indirectly .
Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £320 court costs .
SAM SHAW , 31 , of International Way , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by means of a public electronic communications network that were grossly offensive or of an indecent , obscene or menacing character .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim for 12 months .
Discharged conditionally and ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge .

STANISLOVAS MAJAUSKAS, 39, of Honeysuckle Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance. Disqualified for 36 months and fined £200. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MARK WALTER, 50, of Sholing Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Committed to prison for eight weeks, suspended for 18 months. Rehabilitation requirement of 35 days. Must complete 100 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
KRISTYAN GEORGIVE, 26, of Janson Road, Southampton. Found guilty of assault. Community order made until December 2022. Rehabilitation requirement of 40 days. Restraining order made not to contact his victim and must complete 120 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £300 compensation and £620 court costs.
TERENCE PETER VEAL, 26, of Daple Place, Marchwood. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Community order made until December 2021. Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days and fined £600. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DANIEL JAMES DYKE, 36, of Millbrook Road West, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community requirement of a suspended sentence. Committed to prison for 18 weeks, suspended for 12 months.
DANIEL DAVID GRZYWACZEWSKI, 21, of Copeland Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a suspended sentence by failing to attend unpaid work. Suspended sentence of 12 weeks imposed. Ordered to pay £60 costs.
HEATH CARLTON BREE, 23, of Basin House, Shirley. Admitted breaching a community order. Community order extended to June 2021. Must carry out an additional ten hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £30 court costs.
ROBERT TERENCE LIDSTER, 45, of Church Street, Fordingbridge. Admitted breaching a community order. Community order made until December 2021. Must do 75 hours of unpaid work and pay £60 court costs.
MATTHEW JOHN AMOS, 35, of Westridge Road, Portsmouth. Admitted breaching a post-sentence supervision requirement. Fined £50.
JAMIE JEREMY ANKLI-SAVAGE, 24, of Gatcombe, Netley Abbey. Admitted breaching a community order. Community order varied to attend three rehabilitation days. Must pay £50 court costs.
HAYLEY PAMELA DOWELL, 35, of Stoke Par Road, Bishopstoke. Admitted breaching a community order. Rehabilitation activity requirement of three days. Must pay £60 court costs.
ROBERT MARK JAMES JOHNSON, 35, of Warburton Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community order. Rehabilitation activity requirement of three days. Must pay £60 court costs.
WARREN JOHN DAVIS, 30, of Normandy Way, Ringwood. Admitted breaching a community order. Fined £75 and ordered to pay £60 court costs.
MUSA MOHAMED SAID FARAH, 19, of Foundry Lane, Southampton. Admitted breaching a post-sentence supervision requirement. Must complete 20 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £30 court costs.
SIHLONIPHANI MOYO, 37, of Park Road, Southampton. Found guilty of failing to provide a specimen. Committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months. Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days. Disqualified from driving for three years. Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £620 court costs.
PREGASON THATIA, 23, of Hollowbread Gardens, Bursledon. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £120. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
PETER EDWARDS, 50, of Spartina Drive, Lymington. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Restraining order made not to contact his victim directly or indirectly. Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £320 court costs.
SAM SHAW, 31, of International Way, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to sending a message by means of a public electronic communications network that were grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Restraining order made not to contact his victim for 12 months. Discharged conditionally and ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Two Southampton men arrested on suspicion of shoplifting

Community leaders have praised the police for detaining two men on suspicion of shoplifting in a Hampshire town .
Hampshire police arrested two men , following a short chase last Tuesday , after a perfume gift set was stolen from Boots , The Hundred .
The 33-year-old and 34-year-old , both from Southampton , have now been released from custody , but remain under investigation .
The arrests were made as part of Operation Scrooge .
Cllr Nik Daas , who represents Romsey Abbey on Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) , believes the arrest is a reminder Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas .
He said : `` It is a fantastic job the police caught these men and it means there are two fewer people who will probably not target Romsey now .
`` It is a good example to other people who are potentially thinking about shoplifting in the town that the police are on the ball and are catching these people .
`` A special thanks goes to Chris Taylor [ the neighbourhood policing team inspector for Test Valley ] for helping the police get this win . ''
Cllr Daas also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police crackdown on crime over Christmas .
The scheme has been paid for by Romsey Future and Romsey Town Council .
He said : `` The town centre has got the security teams during the day , which is another big boost for supporting the police .
`` What I find makes people feel safe and comfortable is being able to see the security guards or the police and it also gives business owners peace of mind . ''
Cllr John Parker , who represents the Romsey Tadburn ward , said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep Romsey safe over the festive season .
He said : `` I am very pleased that some of the issues we have had around Romsey are being successfully addressed , such as the dispersal order for anti-social behaviour , and I would like to thank the police for such successful work .
`` It all helps to make Romsey a safer place over the Christmas period . ''

Hampshire police arrested two men, following a short chase last Tuesday, after a perfume gift set was stolen from Boots, The Hundred.
The 33-year-old and 34-year-old, both from Southampton, have now been released from custody, but remain under investigation.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Scrooge.
Cllr Nik Daas, who represents Romsey Abbey on Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC), believes the arrest is a reminder Hampshire Constabulary will continue to defend Romsey over Christmas.
He said: "It is a fantastic job the police caught these men and it means there are two fewer people who will probably not target Romsey now.
"It is a good example to other people who are potentially thinking about shoplifting in the town that the police are on the ball and are catching these people.
"A special thanks goes to Chris Taylor [the neighbourhood policing team inspector for Test Valley] for helping the police get this win."
Cllr Daas also credited Romsey's security guards for supporting the police crackdown on crime over Christmas.
The scheme has been paid for by Romsey Future and Romsey Town Council.
He said: "The town centre has got the security teams during the day, which is another big boost for supporting the police.
"What I find makes people feel safe and comfortable is being able to see the security guards or the police and it also gives business owners peace of mind."
Cllr John Parker, who represents the Romsey Tadburn ward, said he was happy the police force has helped keep Romsey safe over the festive season.
He said: "I am very pleased that some of the issues we have had around Romsey are being successfully addressed, such as the dispersal order for anti-social behaviour, and I would like to thank the police for such successful work.
"It all helps to make Romsey a safer place over the Christmas period."


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Anger at county council after document shows backing for Royaldown - but it denies such support

CAMPAIGNERS are urging Hampshire County Council to “ kill ” Royaldown after discovering that a planning document said the authority is supporting the controversial scheme .
The council owns part of the land that could be used to build 5,000 homes , a new road and a large industrial estate between Hursley and Oliver ’ s Battery near Winchester .
In a document uncovered by the Liberal Democrats , the developer for Royaldown states that they “ have the consent by the landowners and have indicated that the site is immediately available for development ” .
They highlight 215 acres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ integral part of the proposal and if converted from agricultural to commercial use it would generate an estimated £50 million profit for the authority , say the Lib Dems .
The county council says no such support has been given and say the developers are mistaken in claiming county council backing .
Council leader Keith Mans said : “ I wish to stress to your readers that there were no discussions between the county council , as the landowner , and the developer relating to permissions .
While peripheral queries about highways access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answered , I must state categorically that there was absolutely no permission given for any development on the land in question .
Further , this was made absolutely clear to the developer in November when officers from our Estates Team met with them .
The developer is mistaken , therefore , in stating ‘ yes ’ to the question about landowner permission in the planning application to Winchester City Council .
To date , no formal consideration has been given to making the land available .
“ We have spoken to the planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask them to amend the statement in the SHELAA to make clear that as landowner we have not given our permission or consent.
” Lib Dem campaigner James Batho has written to Cllr Mans and said : “ The Conservative administration at Hampshire County Council could kill Royaldown permanently , totally and tomorrow – and I ’ ve written to the Conservative leader to ask him to do this .
“ All the Conservatives need to do is withdraw the county council ’ s support for the scheme and it ’ s all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the county council ’ s land to Badger Farm Road , it won ’ t be viable and can ’ t happen.
” Mr Batho has written a Freedom of Information Act request to find out more about any council decision to support the scheme .
The Daily Echo had asked the county council for its views on Royaldown several weeks ago but got no response .
Royaldown already faces huge opposition including from local residents , MP Steve Brine and the wildlife charities CPRE and Butterfly Conservation .
A petition against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lib Dem city councillor Eleanor Bell , who represents the area , added : “ Hursley residents have been completely betrayed by the Conservatives on this .
Everyone I ’ ve spoken to is as shocked as I am that the Conservative county council is one of the drivers of the scheme and could stop it tomorrow .
“ The county council needs to withdraw its support now and kill the scheme stone dead.
” The Daily Echo has approached the developer to seek clarification .

The council owns part of the land that could be used to build 5,000 homes, a new road and a large industrial estate between Hursley and Oliver’s Battery near Winchester.
In a document uncovered by the Liberal Democrats, the developer for Royaldown states that they “have the consent by the landowners and have indicated that the site is immediately available for development”.
They highlight 215 acres of Hampshire County Council land as an integral part of the proposal and if converted from agricultural to commercial use it would generate an estimated £50 million profit for the authority, say the Lib Dems.
The county council says no such support has been given and say the developers are mistaken in claiming county council backing.
Council leader Keith Mans said: “I wish to stress to your readers that there were no discussions between the county council, as the landowner, and the developer relating to permissions. While peripheral queries about highways access, for example, may have been answered, I must state categorically that there was absolutely no permission given for any development on the land in question. Further, this was made absolutely clear to the developer in November when officers from our Estates Team met with them. The developer is mistaken, therefore, in stating ‘yes’ to the question about landowner permission in the planning application to Winchester City Council. To date, no formal consideration has been given to making the land available.
“We have spoken to the planning authority - Winchester City Council - to ask them to amend the statement in the SHELAA to make clear that as landowner we have not given our permission or consent.”
Lib Dem campaigner James Batho has written to Cllr Mans and said: “The Conservative administration at Hampshire County Council could kill Royaldown permanently, totally and tomorrow – and I’ve written to the Conservative leader to ask him to do this.
“All the Conservatives need to do is withdraw the county council’s support for the scheme and it’s all over. Without the road that goes across the county council’s land to Badger Farm Road, it won’t be viable and can’t happen.”
Mr Batho has written a Freedom of Information Act request to find out more about any council decision to support the scheme.
The Daily Echo had asked the county council for its views on Royaldown several weeks ago but got no response.
Royaldown already faces huge opposition including from local residents, MP Steve Brine and the wildlife charities CPRE and Butterfly Conservation. A petition against the scheme currently has 3,900 signatures.
Lib Dem city councillor Eleanor Bell, who represents the area, added: “Hursley residents have been completely betrayed by the Conservatives on this. Everyone I’ve spoken to is as shocked as I am that the Conservative county council is one of the drivers of the scheme and could stop it tomorrow.
“The county council needs to withdraw its support now and kill the scheme stone dead.”
The Daily Echo has approached the developer to seek clarification.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Inquest opens into death of Southampton man after fall at home

A SOUTHAMPTON man was discovered by his decorator after he had fallen down the stairs at his home , an @ @ @ @ @ Christ , 50 , was having renovation work carried out at his home in Orchards @ @ @ @ @ place on December 8 .
He was admitted to Southampton General Hospital the same day @ @ @ @ @ on December 9 .
An inquest was opened into his death by area coroner Jason @ @ @ @ @ s Court .
A post mortem carried out by Dr Sanjay Jogai found that Mr @ @ @ @ @ brain injury caused by a fall from height .
Mr Pegg adjourned the hearing , @ @ @ @ @ take place on September 14 next year .

Jonathan Price, 50, was having renovation work carried out at his home in Orchards Way when the accident took place on December 8.
He was admitted to Southampton General Hospital the same day but died the following day on December 9.
An inquest was opened into his death by area coroner Jason Pegg at Winchester Coroner’s Court.
A post mortem carried out by Dr Sanjay Jogai found that Mr Price died of a traumatic brain injury caused by a fall from height.
Mr Pegg adjourned the hearing, and a full inquest will take place on September 14 next year.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--PHOTOS: When we went shopping in snow and vehicles struggled to cope on the ice

AS snow falls on many parts of Hampshire , the Daily Echo takes a look back at a post-Christmas flurry @ @ @ @ @ pictures in the gallery above show when the white stuff fell a little too late @ @ @ @ @ were taken in January 1978 .
Schools closed their gates , vehicles struggled on the @ @ @ @ @ they cascaded from street signs and traffic lights .
As these pictures show , people @ @ @ @ @ Southampton while New Forest ponies attempted to adapt to their alien home .
Busses in @ @ @ @ @ on the ice and , in more rural areas , motorists had to abandon their @ @

The pictures in the gallery above show when the white stuff fell a little too late to catch Santa - they were taken in January 1978.
Schools closed their gates, vehicles struggled on the roads and icicles sparkled as they cascaded from street signs and traffic lights.
As these pictures show, people slowly shuffled their way around Southampton while New Forest ponies attempted to adapt to their alien home.
Busses in the city struggled to operate on the ice and, in more rural areas, motorists had to abandon their cars.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--First white-tailed eagles in southern England for centuries

The first white-tailed eagles in southern England for centuries have been spreading their wings this year , the team behind a reintroduction project said .
Despite the pandemic , the five-year reintroduction programme – which began with the release of a group of young eagles on the Isle of Wight in 2019 – continued in 2020 with a release of seven new birds .
The project team , led by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England , has released a gallery of images taken by keen birdwatchers of the progress the birds have been making .
This spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make their first major exploratory flights , tracked by solar-powered satellite tags and spotted by nature lovers as they ranged as far away as Scotland , Yorkshire and Norfolk .
Their flights took them over populated places , even over central London , giving people living under lockdown a chance to see a long-lost natural sight .
In August , despite restrictions imposed by the pandemic , the team released a further seven birds , after they were flown down from Scotland by pilot Graham Mountford and his daughter Helen .
White-tailed eagles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of their huge 8ft wing spans , are the biggest birds of prey native to the UK .
They went extinct in Britain in the early 20th century as a result of persecution , with the last pair recorded in southern England in 1780 .
But they were reintroduced from Norway to Scotland from the 1960s onwards .
The reintroduction project to bring them back to the south coast , where they were once widespread , involves releasing up to 60 birds taken from the wild population in Scotland as youngsters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six released in 2019 survived their first year , and it is expected birds in the project will settle within 30 miles of the release site on the Isle of Wight when they breed at around four to five years old .
Roy Dennis said it had been a “ very encouraging year ” for the project .
“ Two of the older eagles have become expert at catching fish in the estuaries and open seas , while the other two located rabbit warrens for food , ” he said .
“ One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were very excited when she flew back to the island to join her partner , as well as meeting the new cohort of seven young eagles released this year .
“ We ’ ve been particularly pleased that some people have viewed eagles flying over from their gardens during lockdown and to have received so many enthusiastic and supportive messages .
“ The project is still in its infancy but sea eagles have again become part of life in southern England.
” Tim Mackrill , an ornithologist with the Roy Dennis Wildlife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivered fantastic data including where the birds were ranging , and how much of the time they were on the wing or resting .
“ For the first two years , white-tailed eagles are known to wander really widely because they don ’ t reach breeding age until they are four or five years old .
“ The period they are in at the moment is about learning the landscape , and building up their life skills , learning to be a white-tailed eagle.
” The return of one of the birds from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sign it thinks of the island as home , while another had developed from relying on carrion to catching fish in the Solent , he said .
The team plans to continue releases in the next few years to build up a population on the south coast of six to eight breeding pairs .
The gallery of photographs can be viewed at forestryengland.uk/white-tailed-eagle-project-year-in-pictures-2020

Despite the pandemic, the five-year reintroduction programme – which began with the release of a group of young eagles on the Isle of Wight in 2019 – continued in 2020 with a release of seven new birds.
The project team, led by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England, has released a gallery of images taken by keen birdwatchers of the progress the birds have been making.
This spring, eagles released in 2019 started to make their first major exploratory flights, tracked by solar-powered satellite tags and spotted by nature lovers as they ranged as far away as Scotland, Yorkshire and Norfolk.
Their flights took them over populated places, even over central London, giving people living under lockdown a chance to see a long-lost natural sight.
In August, despite restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the team released a further seven birds, after they were flown down from Scotland by pilot Graham Mountford and his daughter Helen.
White-tailed eagles, nicknamed “flying barn doors” because of their huge 8ft wing spans, are the biggest birds of prey native to the UK.
They went extinct in Britain in the early 20th century as a result of persecution, with the last pair recorded in southern England in 1780.
But they were reintroduced from Norway to Scotland from the 1960s onwards.
The reintroduction project to bring them back to the south coast, where they were once widespread, involves releasing up to 60 birds taken from the wild population in Scotland as youngsters, over five years.
Four of the six released in 2019 survived their first year, and it is expected birds in the project will settle within 30 miles of the release site on the Isle of Wight when they breed at around four to five years old.
Roy Dennis said it had been a “very encouraging year” for the project.
“Two of the older eagles have become expert at catching fish in the estuaries and open seas, while the other two located rabbit warrens for food,” he said.
“One female summered in the Scottish Borders and we were very excited when she flew back to the island to join her partner, as well as meeting the new cohort of seven young eagles released this year.
“We’ve been particularly pleased that some people have viewed eagles flying over from their gardens during lockdown and to have received so many enthusiastic and supportive messages.
“The project is still in its infancy but sea eagles have again become part of life in southern England.”
Tim Mackrill, an ornithologist with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, said the satellite tags had delivered fantastic data including where the birds were ranging, and how much of the time they were on the wing or resting.
“For the first two years, white-tailed eagles are known to wander really widely because they don’t reach breeding age until they are four or five years old.
“The period they are in at the moment is about learning the landscape, and building up their life skills, learning to be a white-tailed eagle.”
The return of one of the birds from Scotland to the Isle of Wight is a sign it thinks of the island as home, while another had developed from relying on carrion to catching fish in the Solent, he said.
The team plans to continue releases in the next few years to build up a population on the south coast of six to eight breeding pairs.
The gallery of photographs can be viewed at forestryengland.uk/white-tailed-eagle-project-year-in-pictures-2020


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Proposal to enlarge bungalow at Dawkins Way, New Milton, refused

PLANS to enlarge a bungalow in a Hampshire town have been thrown out .
New Forest District Council ( NFDC @ @ @ @ @ an application relating to a property at Dawkins Way in New Milton .
The applicants @ @ @ @ @ the side and rear of the property by replacing the existing garage .
New Milton @ @ @ @ @ as `` acceptable '' .
But the application sparked letters of objection from two people @ @ @ @ @ , both of whom said the scheme would result in overlooking and loss of privacy @ @ @ @ @ members said the `` bulky form '' of the proposed development would make it an @ @ @

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has refused to support an application relating to a property at Dawkins Way in New Milton.
The applicants had sought consent to extend the side and rear of the property by replacing the existing garage.
New Milton Town Council described the proposal as "acceptable".
But the application sparked letters of objection from two people living in neighbouring Durland Close, both of whom said the scheme would result in overlooking and loss of privacy.
A report to NFDC members said the "bulky form"of the proposed development would make it an incongruous feature.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Chandler's Ford father's book raises hundreds for charity

A FUNDRAISING father has raised over £500 for a heart charity through sales of his debut book .
Mark Ind the author of the book , Fifty Days of Lockdown , lives in Chandler ’ s Ford .
His book went on sale on November 13 and is a personal account of his families experiences throughout the first coronavirus lockdown .
Through keeping a journal , which he added to every day , Mark was able to recall , not just his families experiences during that period , but also the major events that took place , such as when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Mark and his family have raised more than £150k in the past , towards cardiac charities in the region , in an ongoing act of gratitude for the care and support given to Mark ’ s son , Alex , who has lived with a serious heart condition since birth .
Alex ’ s story of living with this condition features in the book , which has now helped add to the families overall fundraising sum as a percentage of the profits have gone to Wessex Heartbeat .
Having sold over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £500 for the charity , Mark hopes the book will continue to be a success .
He said : “ I was never an author so to have sold that many books , I ’ m pretty pleased .
It ’ s certainly lived up to expectations , if not exceeded them .
“ Alex is really pleased with it , he ’ s very supportive of people buying it and has been spreading the word himself .
“ He ’ s very proud of his achievement and the story the books tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people with similar conditions.
” Alex , who had never run more than the length of a cricket pitch , spent a month in Lockdown training for a charity 10K run .
One year to the day after his fourth round of major open heart surgery , he completed the challenge , raising £3,000 .
Mark is now planning to write a second book and still continues to take a journal of his families experiences .
Fifty Days of Lockdown is being sold on Amazon and was published by Southampton TV presenter and @ @ @ @ @

Mark Ind the author of the book, Fifty Days of Lockdown, lives in Chandler’s Ford.
His book went on sale on November 13 and is a personal account of his families experiences throughout the first coronavirus lockdown.
Through keeping a journal, which he added to every day, Mark was able to recall, not just his families experiences during that period, but also the major events that took place, such as when Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced lockdown.
Mark and his family have raised more than £150k in the past, towards cardiac charities in the region, in an ongoing act of gratitude for the care and support given to Mark’s son, Alex, who has lived with a serious heart condition since birth.
Alex’s story of living with this condition features in the book, which has now helped add to the families overall fundraising sum as a percentage of the profits have gone to Wessex Heartbeat.
Having sold over 200 copies so far, raising over £500 for the charity, Mark hopes the book will continue to be a success.
He said: “I was never an author so to have sold that many books, I’m pretty pleased. It’s certainly lived up to expectations, if not exceeded them.
“Alex is really pleased with it, he’s very supportive of people buying it and has been spreading the word himself.
“He’s very proud of his achievement and the story the books tells about that and hopes it inspires other people with similar conditions.”
Alex, who had never run more than the length of a cricket pitch, spent a month in Lockdown training for a charity 10K run.
One year to the day after his fourth round of major open heart surgery, he completed the challenge, raising £3,000.
Mark is now planning to write a second book and still continues to take a journal of his families experiences.
Fifty Days of Lockdown is being sold on Amazon and was published by Southampton TV presenter and broadcaster, Michael Kurn.


thedailyecho--2020-12-29--Jewellery that lasts a lifetime is produced by Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery

IT 'S jewellery that will last a lifetime .
Rebecca Oxenham has used the madness of 2020 to launch her own small sustainable business from her garden studio in Southampton .
As well as nature inspired jewellery made from recycled silver , she also offers eco-friendly silver jewellery making workshops and silver jewellery making kits .
Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery was born in March , just as the pandemic was starting to hit .
“ I was made redundant at the start of the lockdown , so I used this opportunity to turn my hobby into a business.
” said Rebecca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making workshops and when these came to a halt with the pandemic setting in I really wanted to continue to share my passion with others and provide an accessible way for complete beginners to make their own bespoke , eco-friendly jewellery of their own , even during a lockdown so I designed a beautiful little letterbox sized kit . ''
With her brand inspired by nature , Rebecca is careful to protect the environment .
She uses recycled silver and gold and ethical gemstones , which are then presented and delivered in eco-friendly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner of One Tree Planted , who plant a tree for every sale .
`` The jewellery is made using a mix of contemporary and traditional silversmith techniques , recycled precious metals , ethically sourced gemstones and is designed to last a lifetime .
This is in contrast to jewellery that relies on cheap labour and harmful metal mining methods where surface soil is often removed , and chemicals used .
This causes a negative impact on the area ’ s biodiversity .
There is too much cheap , imported jewellery available that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often badly made , worn only a few times and then thrown away !
`` My jewellery is inspired by my passion for nature and I am committed to protecting biodiversity and protecting the environment , '' Rebecca adds .
The popular jewellery kits include everything you need to design and make from start to finish your own bespoke and eco-friendly fine silver earrings or pendant from start to finish using silver clay in one beautiful little box that fits through your letterbox .
`` Making eco-friendly solid silver jewellery in your PJs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home or even during a pandemic has suddenly become possible , '' she laughs .
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Rebecca Oxenham has used the madness of 2020 to launch her own small sustainable business from her garden studio in Southampton.
As well as nature inspired jewellery made from recycled silver, she also offers eco-friendly silver jewellery making workshops and silver jewellery making kits.
Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery was born in March, just as the pandemic was starting to hit.
“I was made redundant at the start of the lockdown, so I used this opportunity to turn my hobby into a business.” said Rebecca.
“I also run beginners jewellery making workshops and when these came to a halt with the pandemic setting in I really wanted to continue to share my passion with others and provide an accessible way for complete beginners to make their own bespoke, eco-friendly jewellery of their own, even during a lockdown so I designed a beautiful little letterbox sized kit."
With her brand inspired by nature, Rebecca is careful to protect the environment. She uses recycled silver and gold and ethical gemstones, which are then presented and delivered in eco-friendly packaging. The business is also a partner of One Tree Planted, who plant a tree for every sale.
"The jewellery is made using a mix of contemporary and traditional silversmith techniques, recycled precious metals, ethically sourced gemstones and is designed to last a lifetime. This is in contrast to jewellery that relies on cheap labour and harmful metal mining methods where surface soil is often removed, and chemicals used. This causes a negative impact on the area’s biodiversity. There is too much cheap, imported jewellery available that is made using non precious metals, often badly made, worn only a few times and then thrown away!
"My jewellery is inspired by my passion for nature and I am committed to protecting biodiversity and protecting the environment," Rebecca adds.
The popular jewellery kits include everything you need to design and make from start to finish your own bespoke and eco-friendly fine silver earrings or pendant from start to finish using silver clay in one beautiful little box that fits through your letterbox.
"Making eco-friendly solid silver jewellery in your PJs, from the comfort of your own home or even during a pandemic has suddenly become possible," she laughs.