thedailyecho--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: How to reduce the risk of catching the deadly virus

HEALTH officials have issued advice after a Hampshire resident tested positive for Coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China .
Public Health England have confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive for the deadly virus in England today .
Bringing the total of UK cases to 51 , the patients are from Hampshire , London , Northamptonshire , Bury , Wirral , Greater Manchester , Humberside and Kent .
Hampshire County Council and health authorities are strongly encouraging people to follow national Government guidance to prevent further spread of the illness and limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking basic hygiene precautions as the best way of `` significantly reducing '' the chances of spreading any virus : sneeze or cough into a tissue , bin it , wash your hands frequently and don ’ t touch your face unless you ’ ve just washed your hands .
Current evidence indicates that most cases appear to be mild , with patients experiencing flu-like symptoms .
However , older residents or those with weakened immune systems or long-term conditions may experience more severe symptoms .
Anyone who has recently travelled to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone who has , and who has symptoms associated with Coronavirus should not go to A & E or their doctor .
Instead , they are urged to self-isolate at home and ring NHS 111 which has an online Coronavirus service that can tell if you need medical help and advise you what to do .
The symptoms of Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) include a high temperature , a cough and shortness of breath .
• not go to work , school or public places ; • not use public transport or taxis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or delivery services to do errands for you ; • try to avoid visitors to your home – it 's OK for friends , family or delivery drivers to drop off food .
According to public health England , anyone affected may need to do this for up to 14-days to reduce the possible spread of infection .

Public Health England have confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive for the deadly virus in England today.
Bringing the total of UK cases to 51, the patients are from Hampshire, London, Northamptonshire, Bury, Wirral, Greater Manchester, Humberside and Kent.
Hampshire County Council and health authorities are strongly encouraging people to follow national Government guidance to prevent further spread of the illness and limit the numbers affected.
This guidance includes taking basic hygiene precautions as the best way of "significantly reducing" the chances of spreading any virus: sneeze or cough into a tissue, bin it, wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face unless you’ve just washed your hands.
Current evidence indicates that most cases appear to be mild, with patients experiencing flu-like symptoms.
However, older residents or those with weakened immune systems or long-term conditions may experience more severe symptoms.
Anyone who has recently travelled to an affected area, been in contact with someone who has, and who has symptoms associated with Coronavirus should not go to A&E or their doctor.
Instead, they are urged to self-isolate at home and ring NHS 111 which has an online Coronavirus service that can tell if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
The symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) include a high temperature, a cough and shortness of breath.
Self-isolation means you should:
• stay at home;
• not go to work, school or public places;
• not use public transport or taxis;
• ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you;
• try to avoid visitors to your home – it's OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food.
According to public health England, anyone affected may need to do this for up to 14-days to reduce the possible spread of infection.


thedailyecho--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: Pupils in quarantine after travelling in taxi taken by patient with confirmed case

TWO pupils have been sent home from a Winchester school amid coronavirus fears , after they travelled in a taxi that has had another traveller with a confirmed diagnosis of the virus .
Today the children from Oliver ’ s Battery Primary School have now been placed into self-isolation for 14 days as a precautionary measure .
In a letter to parents , headteacher Carly Redfern said : “ We have been informed this morning that two of our pupils have been in a taxi which has previously had a passenger that is now a confirmed case of coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct contract , they are at a very low risk of contracting the virus .
However , as a precautionary measure , the children have been sent home and will be in quarantine for the advised 14 days.
” Mrs Redfern stated that there is a “ very low risk to the rest of the school community ” .
Parents and carers have been given further information and advised to contact the school office or NHS 111 for support and guidance .
It is unclear if it is linked to the confirmed Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Today the children from Oliver’s Battery Primary School have now been placed into self-isolation for 14 days as a precautionary measure.
In a letter to parents, headteacher Carly Redfern said: “We have been informed this morning that two of our pupils have been in a taxi which has previously had a passenger that is now a confirmed case of coronavirus.
“As the pupils have not had direct contract, they are at a very low risk of contracting the virus. However, as a precautionary measure, the children have been sent home and will be in quarantine for the advised 14 days.”
Mrs Redfern stated that there is a “very low risk to the rest of the school community”.
Parents and carers have been given further information and advised to contact the school office or NHS 111 for support and guidance.
It is unclear if it is linked to the confirmed Hampshire case that Public Health England announced today.


thedailyecho--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: The situation in Hampshire and the latest advice

HERE is everything we know about Coronavirus , both in the Southampton region and nationally .
A person from Hampshire has been confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China .
A government department has confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive in England .
No further details have been released about the patient from Hampshire .
A GP surgery in Romsey was shut last week over worries of the coronavirus .
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey closed on February 27 “ due to a potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus .
A cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from a Caribbean port at the weekend after fears of Coronavirus .
Eight passengers travelling on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms .
The Braemar which set sail from Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday , February 26 .
However , the Dominican health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever , cough , or breathing difficulties .
Staff at Southampton General Hospital have also been told to shave to help limit the spread of coronavirus , it has been reported .
Which schools were affected last week ?
In our area , just the one school seemed to be affected last week .
A Romsey school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus .
The Romsey School has confirmed in an official statement that some students have gone home as a `` precautionary measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether any members of staff or students have got the virus .
An official statement said : `` There have been no known cases of any member of the school community having the coronavirus .
`` Any pupils who have gone home have done so as a precautionary measure . ''
AVOIDING hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus , experts say .
Thorough hand-washing , maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Covid-19 , health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness .
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze , rather than your hands , and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful , according to NHS guidance .
Up to one in five workers in the UK could be off sick during a coronavirus peak , while the police may switch to only dealing with serious crime , a new Government battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the UK-wide response to Covid-19 , with possible measures including the cancellation of non-urgent operations and retired NHS staff being called `` back to duty '' .
Twelve new cases were recorded in the UK as of 9am today , officials said , including two in Bury and another in Bolton .
The other cases were confirmed in London , Hampshire , Northamptonshire , Wirral , Humberside and Kent .
The Government 's battle plan was set out before Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Matt Hancock would not rule out following China 's lead in shutting down cities if the Covid-19 outbreak escalates .
The UK looks set for more widespread infection of coronavirus as more cases occur among people with no links to overseas outbreaks , a senior Public Health England ( PHE ) official has said .
Globally , the number of people killed worldwide by the virus exceeds 3,000 and there have been almost 90,000 confirmed cases .

What's the situation in Hampshire?
A person from Hampshire has been confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China.
A government department has confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive in England.
No further details have been released about the patient from Hampshire.
A GP surgery in Romsey was shut last week over worries of the coronavirus.
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey closed on February 27 “due to a potential infection”.
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus.
A cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from a Caribbean port at the weekend after fears of Coronavirus.
Eight passengers travelling on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms.
The Braemar which set sail from Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, February 26.
However, the Dominican health authority turned the vessel away after the captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever, cough, or breathing difficulties.
Staff at Southampton General Hospital have also been told to shave to help limit the spread of coronavirus, it has been reported.
Which schools were affected last week?
In our area, just the one school seemed to be affected last week.
A Romsey school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus.
The Romsey School has confirmed in an official statement that some students have gone home as a "precautionary measure".
Though it is not known whether any members of staff or students have got the virus.
An official statement said: "There have been no known cases of any member of the school community having the coronavirus.
"Any pupils who have gone home have done so as a precautionary measure."
What’s the latest advice?
AVOIDING hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus, experts say.
Thorough hand-washing, maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus.
As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19, health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness.
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze, rather than your hands, and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful, according to NHS guidance.
What's happened nationally?
Up to one in five workers in the UK could be off sick during a coronavirus peak, while the police may switch to only dealing with serious crime, a new Government battle plan says.
The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19, with possible measures including the cancellation of non-urgent operations and retired NHS staff being called "back to duty".
Twelve new cases were recorded in the UK as of 9am today, officials said, including two in Bury and another in Bolton.
The other cases were confirmed in London, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Wirral, Humberside and Kent.
The Government's battle plan was set out before Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK has risen to 51.
Matt Hancock would not rule out following China's lead in shutting down cities if the Covid-19 outbreak escalates.
The UK looks set for more widespread infection of coronavirus as more cases occur among people with no links to overseas outbreaks, a senior Public Health England (PHE) official has said.
Globally, the number of people killed worldwide by the virus exceeds 3,000 and there have been almost 90,000 confirmed cases.


thedailyecho--2020-03-03--Woman escapes unhurt as fire rips through part of house at Cedar Road, Hythe

A WOMAN escaped unhurt today as fire ripped through part of a house on a Hampshire estate .
Fire crews @ @ @ @ @ property at Cedar Road on the Netley View estate at Hythe just after 9.30am .
@ @ @ @ @ billowing from an upstairs bedroom window .
Firefighters from Beaulieu , Hardley and Redbridge extinguished @ @ @ @ @ fans to clear the smoke .
The bedroom was badly damaged in the incident but @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said a woman made her way out of the @ @ @ @ @ services .

Fire crews were called to a terraced property at Cedar Road on the Netley View estate at Hythe just after 9.30am.
They arrived to find smoke billowing from an upstairs bedroom window.
Firefighters from Beaulieu, Hardley and Redbridge extinguished the blaze and used ventilation fans to clear the smoke.
The bedroom was badly damaged in the incident but no-one was hurt.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said a woman made her way out of the property and rang the emergency services.


thedailyecho--2020-03-03--New on-street parking charges to be rolled out in towns and villages across Hampshire

PLANS to roll out charges for on-street parking across Hampshire are set to start in April , it has been revealed .
Hampshire County Council ( HCC ) will introduce pay-and-display across the county in a bid to modernise on-street parking .
The programme will kick-off in Lymington High Street , Marine Parade at Lee-on-the-Solent and a section of Fareham High Street .
This will involve an initial free period of parking , followed by parking charges set at similar levels to nearby car parks .
Among the plans , HCC will pilot a number of on-street electric vehicle charging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electric vehicles .
A digital permit system will also be brought in on Wednesday , April 1 to replace the paper permits for people living in residential parking zones in Romsey , Andover , Fareham and the New Forest .
Any existing paper permits will remain valid until the expiry date shown on the permit .
Residents living within residential parking zones will soon receive letters from the county council ’ s parking team with information on how to apply for a new permit .
Executive member for economy , transport and environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ A well-managed on-street parking service plays an important part in keeping our roads safe and our towns and villages moving .
“ However , where there is managed parking on the highway , there is a cost involved and I ’ m afraid it ’ s simply not sustainable for resources meant for highways maintenance across the county to be used to subsidise parking for some at the expense of all Hampshire council taxpayers.
” He added : `` Well managed parking can have a positive impact on the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve air quality .
`` Increasing the availability of on-street parking provision has the potential to reduce the time and distance travelled by drivers searching for a suitable and convenient place to park and improve access to high-demand parking spaces which , in turn , increases footfall for local businesses .
“ It ’ s important to the local economy and helps our public transport to run on time ; Hampshire residents and businesses are concerned about how we move around in our daily business and the impact this has on our economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as HCC has appointed the national company , NSL , to manage on-street parking in the Test Valley , New Forest , Gosport and Fareham areas of the county .
Local councils in other districts and boroughs across the county will also continue to operate on-street parking on the county council ’ s behalf , with money given to the county council to help cover costs , such as maintaining signs and lines .
The changes will not affect off-street parking in public car parks which , in most cases , Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councils look after .

Hampshire County Council (HCC) will introduce pay-and-display across the county in a bid to modernise on-street parking.
The programme will kick-off in Lymington High Street, Marine Parade at Lee-on-the-Solent and a section of Fareham High Street.
This will involve an initial free period of parking, followed by parking charges set at similar levels to nearby car parks.
Among the plans, HCC will pilot a number of on-street electric vehicle charging points to help meet increasing demand for electric vehicles.
A digital permit system will also be brought in on Wednesday, April 1 to replace the paper permits for people living in residential parking zones in Romsey, Andover, Fareham and the New Forest.
Any existing paper permits will remain valid until the expiry date shown on the permit.
Residents living within residential parking zones will soon receive letters from the county council’s parking team with information on how to apply for a new permit.
Executive member for economy, transport and environment at HCC, cllr Rob Humby, said: “A well-managed on-street parking service plays an important part in keeping our roads safe and our towns and villages moving.
“However, where there is managed parking on the highway, there is a cost involved and I’m afraid it’s simply not sustainable for resources meant for highways maintenance across the county to be used to subsidise parking for some at the expense of all Hampshire council taxpayers.”
He added: "Well managed parking can have a positive impact on the local economy, cut congestion and in turn improve air quality.
"Increasing the availability of on-street parking provision has the potential to reduce the time and distance travelled by drivers searching for a suitable and convenient place to park and improve access to high-demand parking spaces which, in turn, increases footfall for local businesses.
“It’s important to the local economy and helps our public transport to run on time; Hampshire residents and businesses are concerned about how we move around in our daily business and the impact this has on our economy, environment and local infrastructure.”
This comes as HCC has appointed the national company, NSL, to manage on-street parking in the Test Valley, New Forest, Gosport and Fareham areas of the county.
Local councils in other districts and boroughs across the county will also continue to operate on-street parking on the county council’s behalf, with money given to the county council to help cover costs, such as maintaining signs and lines.
The changes will not affect off-street parking in public car parks which, in most cases, Hampshire’s district, borough and city councils look after.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Coronavirus in Hampshire: Updates and alerts

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thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: First patient from Hampshire confirmed

A HAMPSHIRE resident has tested positive for Coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China .
Health officials last night confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive for the deadly virus in England .
• Coronavirus : The situation in Hampshire and the latest advice Bringing the total of UK cases to 51 , the patients are from Hampshire , London , Northamptonshire , Bury , Wirral , Greater Manchester , Humberside and Kent .
According to a joint statement from the county council and Public Health England , the Hampshire patient has recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a treatment centre in London .
The Department of Health and Social Care has reported that seven other patients had recently travelled from Italy , one from Germany , one from Singapore , one from Japan and one from Iran .
The Daily Echo has asked the government department for further details about the Hampshire patient but it refused citing patient confidentiality .
Hampshire County Council ’ s Director of Public Health , Simon Bryant , said : “ I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Hampshire are protected as much as possible.
” With around 90,000 reported cases , more than 3,000 people have died of the virus globally with most of the victims in China .
One of the countries worst hit aside from China is Italy , which on Monday saw a jump in its death toll from 34 to 52 .
Last week a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms .
The ship was due to dock at the Port of La Romana , however , the Dominican health authority turned it away .
It was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus .

Health officials last night confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive for the deadly virus in England.
Bringing the total of UK cases to 51, the patients are from Hampshire, London, Northamptonshire, Bury, Wirral, Greater Manchester, Humberside and Kent.
According to a joint statement from the county council and Public Health England, the Hampshire patient has recently returned from Italy but is now in a treatment centre in London.
Included in the above figures are 12 further cases in England.
Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, the total number of UK cases is 51.
All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun. pic.twitter.com/XyzmAWvAl8 — Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 3, 2020
The Department of Health and Social Care has reported that seven other patients had recently travelled from Italy, one from Germany, one from Singapore, one from Japan and one from Iran.
The Daily Echo has asked the government department for further details about the Hampshire patient but it refused citing patient confidentiality.
Hampshire County Council’s Director of Public Health, Simon Bryant, said: “I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low.
“We are working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Hampshire are protected as much as possible.”
With around 90,000 reported cases, more than 3,000 people have died of the virus globally with most of the victims in China.
One of the countries worst hit aside from China is Italy, which on Monday saw a jump in its death toll from 34 to 52.
Last week a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic after fears of Coronavirus.
Eight passengers on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms.
The ship was due to dock at the Port of La Romana, however, the Dominican health authority turned it away.
It was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Pensioner knocked down following incident outside Lidl in Shirley

EMERGENCY services rushed to a Southampton supermarket after an elderly woman was knocked down by a van leaving her with serious injuries .
The woman in her eighties was taken to Southampton hospital following the incident in the carpark of the Shirley branch of Lidl .
She was hit shortly before 11am yesterday morning with the carpark taped off for most of the day while police carried out their investigations .
One witness who wished to remain unnamed said : “ I Looked across and thought “ bloody hell it is serious ” “ I saw them putting a silver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using trollies to stop anyone from walking through the scene .
Another witness added : “ At around 11am I was walking down Shirley High Street .
“ I saw around four paramedics and four police officers .
One person was on the floor .
It looked really bad.
” A spokesperson for SCAS said : “ We were called to Shirley Road at 10.44am .
“ Someone in their eighties was hit by a van and sent to University Hospital Southampton with serious injuries .
“ We sent an ambulance crew and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : “ We were called at 10.57am to a serious collision – female pedestrian and a van .
“ The pedestrian has serious injuries .
SCAS attended and she has been taken to SGH.
” Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101 quoting incident 344 .
A spokesperson for Lidl added : “ We can confirm that an incident took place in our car park this morning .
As this is a police matter we are unable to provide further information , however we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing any assistance they require .
The new supermarket opened less than two weeks-ago and forms part of the Lidl ’ s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year .

The woman in her eighties was taken to Southampton hospital following the incident in the carpark of the Shirley branch of Lidl.
She was hit shortly before 11am yesterday morning with the carpark taped off for most of the day while police carried out their investigations.
One witness who wished to remain unnamed said: “I Looked across and thought it looked serious.”
“There were four air ambulance crew.
“I saw them helping someone.
“People were using trollies to stop anyone from walking through the scene.
“It’s a really tragic thing to happen.”
Another witness added: “At around 11am I was walking down Shirley High Street.
“I saw around four paramedics and four police officers. One person was on the floor. It looked really bad.”
A spokesperson for SCAS said: “We were called to Shirley Road at 10.44am.
“Someone in their eighties was hit by a van and sent to University Hospital Southampton with serious injuries.
“We sent an ambulance crew and a critical care car.”
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.57am to a serious collision – female pedestrian and a van.
“The pedestrian has serious injuries. SCAS attended and she has been taken to SGH.”
Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101 quoting incident 344.
A spokesperson for Lidl added: “We can confirm that an incident took place in our car park this morning. As this is a police matter we are unable to provide further information, however we will continue to support the authorities by providing any assistance they require.
The new supermarket opened less than two weeks-ago and forms part of the Lidl’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Police handed emergency Section 60 powers amid new fears of gang violence in Thornhill and Weston

POLICE in Southampton were given emergency fears to stop and search anyone in parts of the city last night amid new fears of gang violence .
The Section 60 powers , which apply to Thornhill , Weston and surrounding parts of the city , were imposed at 10pm yesterday and will remain in force until 10am today .
Police say they have received reports that two groups of young people might be targeting each other with weapons .
A spokesman said : `` Section 60 can be implemented in areas where either serious violence has occurred or police believe serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers the power to stop and search anyone in a designated location , without the restrictions of normal stop and search .
`` Officers will be looking to apprehend those looking to cause serious violence and carrying offensive weapons or bladed articles .
`` Officers patrolling the area are able to stop and search anyone while Section 60 is in use .
`` The threshold to implement a Section 60 power is very high and we have it as a tactic to keep communities safe .
`` As a result , officers patrolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to stop and search anyone in the area .
The power can be reviewed at that time and extended if appropriate . ''
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ Section 60 is an emergency tactic .
`` We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon related crime , however we have received concerns raised by the community this evening and this is our response .
“ We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch those carrying weapons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are taking action .
It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime .
“ We are telling you because we follow the national Best Use of Stop and Search guidance to inform communities why you may see an increased police presence and when we have enhanced powers . ''
Police have resorted to similar tactics several times in the past few months .
In January two knives and an axe were seized during a police stop and search operation in Sholing , Thornhill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with weapons might attack each other .
Police confirmed that 42 people were stopped , resulting in four arrests .
Similar stop and search operations were carried out in various parts of the city last summer .

The Section 60 powers, which apply to Thornhill, Weston and surrounding parts of the city, were imposed at 10pm yesterday and will remain in force until 10am today.
Police say they have received reports that two groups of young people might be targeting each other with weapons.
A spokesman said: "Section 60 can be implemented in areas where either serious violence has occurred or police believe serious violence is about to occur and gives officers the power to stop and search anyone in a designated location, without the restrictions of normal stop and search.
"Officers will be looking to apprehend those looking to cause serious violence and carrying offensive weapons or bladed articles.
"Officers patrolling the area are able to stop and search anyone while Section 60 is in use.
"The threshold to implement a Section 60 power is very high and we have it as a tactic to keep communities safe.
"As a result, officers patrolling the area defined in the map will be able to stop and search anyone in the area. The power can be reviewed at that time and extended if appropriate."
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “Section 60 is an emergency tactic.
"We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon related crime, however we have received concerns raised by the community this evening and this is our response.
“We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch those carrying weapons, however it is important communities are informed we are taking action. It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime.
“We are telling you because we follow the national Best Use of Stop and Search guidance to inform communities why you may see an increased police presence and when we have enhanced powers."
Police have resorted to similar tactics several times in the past few months.
In January two knives and an axe were seized during a police stop and search operation in Sholing, Thornhill and Weston amid fears that gangs armed with weapons might attack each other. Police confirmed that 42 people were stopped, resulting in four arrests.
Similar stop and search operations were carried out in various parts of the city last summer.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Thieves stole car during test drive and used it to 'sleep in for a night'

TWO bungling thieves stole a car during a test drive - even though one had handed over his bank card and ID to get the keys to the vehicle .
Alan Alfred Couzens , 34 , and Lee James Goulding , 21 , pretended they wanted to buy a two-door MG from a car dealer in Southampton .
They asked the car dealer if they could take the vehicle , valued at £1295 , for a test drive .
But they never returned .
One of the men was quickly identified by police however , because he had left their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealer .
The pair were arrested the following day in Southampton city centre .
Now Couzens and Goulding have been jailed for 18 weeks each after pleading guilty to theft .
Southampton Magistrates ' Court heard how the pair contacted Bassett Autos on Portswood Road after seeing an online listing on Gumtree advertising an MG TF for sale .
The pair contacted the showroom 's owner before visiting on February 22 .
Prosecutor Natalie Angel said the pair arrived at the showroom and asked to take the MG for a test drive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a copy of Goulding 's bank card and identification , which Goulding handed over .
Ms Angel said the owner then went upstairs to copy the documents , but found the pair had driven off .
The owner reported the incident to the police .
The court heard the pair were arrested in Westquay shopping centre the following day .
In mitigation , Michael McGoldrick said Couzens and Goulding were both homeless , having recently been released from prison into a hostel in Weymouth .
Mr McGoldrick said the pair had driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they had slept the night .
He said : `` They left the hostel and decided to come to Southampton and so they were effectively homeless for the night .
`` They took it out to the New Forest , slept in it that night and came back into Southampton and parked the car . ''
Mr McGoldrick said the key was recovered from Goulding and that the the pair had initially believed they had parked the car at Westquay .
However police were unable to locate the vehicle after searching all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multi-storey car park .
He told the court that the pair believed the car may instead be at the West Park Road car park , near to the BBC office .
Couzens and Goulding , both of Westway Road , Weymouth , were each sentenced to 18 weeks in custody .
Magistrates jailed the pair due to their criminal records , both of which contained previous theft offences , and because the pair were due to be called back to prison on licence .
Both were ordered to pay compensation totalling £1335 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of petrol - and £122 each in a victim surcharge .

Alan Alfred Couzens, 34, and Lee James Goulding, 21, pretended they wanted to buy a two-door MG from a car dealer in Southampton.
They asked the car dealer if they could take the vehicle, valued at £1295, for a test drive.
But they never returned.
One of the men was quickly identified by police however, because he had left their identification and bank card with the car dealer.
The pair were arrested the following day in Southampton city centre.
Now Couzens and Goulding have been jailed for 18 weeks each after pleading guilty to theft.
Southampton Magistrates' Court heard how the pair contacted Bassett Autos on Portswood Road after seeing an online listing on Gumtree advertising an MG TF for sale.
The pair contacted the showroom's owner before visiting on February 22.
Prosecutor Natalie Angel said the pair arrived at the showroom and asked to take the MG for a test drive.
Ms Angel said the owner asked to make a copy of Goulding's bank card and identification, which Goulding handed over.
Ms Angel said the owner then went upstairs to copy the documents, but found the pair had driven off.
The owner reported the incident to the police.
The court heard the pair were arrested in Westquay shopping centre the following day.
In mitigation, Michael McGoldrick said Couzens and Goulding were both homeless, having recently been released from prison into a hostel in Weymouth.
Mr McGoldrick said the pair had driven the vehicle to the New Forest, where they had slept the night.
He said: "They left the hostel and decided to come to Southampton and so they were effectively homeless for the night.
"They took it out to the New Forest, slept in it that night and came back into Southampton and parked the car."
Mr McGoldrick said the key was recovered from Goulding and that the the pair had initially believed they had parked the car at Westquay.
However police were unable to locate the vehicle after searching all 15 floors of the shopping centre's multi-storey car park.
He told the court that the pair believed the car may instead be at the West Park Road car park, near to the BBC office.
Couzens and Goulding, both of Westway Road, Weymouth, were each sentenced to 18 weeks in custody.
Magistrates jailed the pair due to their criminal records, both of which contained previous theft offences, and because the pair were due to be called back to prison on licence.
Both were ordered to pay compensation totalling £1335 - the cost of the car plus £40 of petrol - and £122 each in a victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Hundreds back a "terrified" resident's petition to switch on the streetlights in Eastleigh

HUNDREDS of Eastleigh residents , as well as local councillors and an MP 's have backed a campaign to have the street lights switched back on at night in a bid to reduce crime rates .
A petition launched by Eastleigh resident , Marley Dalton , to turn the street lights back on at night in Hampshire 's residential areas , has been signed by more than 450 people .
This comes after the 23-year-old 's home on Desborough Road was broken into in the early house of the morning on February 11 , but due to her CCTV not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black , no one was prosecuted .
Marley said : `` I 'm terrified to be in my own home now due to the circumstances .
My other half works odd shift patterns which leaves me every other week , staying up until the early hours waiting for him so we can lock up together .
`` Due to our shift patterns , we tend to walk our dogs after a night shift , but since the lights have gone out , that has n't been an option .
I have no means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear itself with our current state on our main town streets .
This fear mainly sprung before our burglary .
`` The amount of properties that have been burgled , had extensions , sheds or garages broken into is astonishing , but our councils seem to believe that our lights being off has n't caused such an incline in crime within the last year .
But if our dark streets are causing our CCTV systems installed by authorities to be obstructed then surely the time is now for change , the time is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many of us deserve . ''
As previously reported , Hampshire County Council took the decision to switch off street lights between 1am and 4am in Hampshire 's residential areas from April 2019 in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and boost financial savings .
However , Eastleigh MP , Paul Holmes believes it to be `` absolutely essential '' that the lights are switched back on .
He said : `` I have written to the police and Eastleigh Borough Council and asked if there is any way the lights can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much in favour of the petition and I agree with what it 's campaigning for .
If the lights being on can help in any way whatsoever with police investigations , even if it 's just temporary , then it 's absolutely essential that they are switched back on . ''
Eastleigh Borough Council leader , Keith House believes that it 's time the County Council have a `` rethink on this '' and that the Police and Crime Commissioner should put `` public safety before budget cuts '' .
Executive member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HCC , Cllr Rob Humby , said : `` The changes in 2019 followed a public consultation and took into account academic research and evidence from other authorities .
While we have received no contact from Hampshire Police or from Eastleigh Borough Council relating to CCTV or about street lighting in this location , I can assure residents that we continue to work closely with the Police and will actively review any arrangements in areas where they express concern.
” A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We work closely with Hampshire County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime series that we believe the street lighting being turned back on would have a positive impact , we are able to ask the Council to do this . ''

A petition launched by Eastleigh resident, Marley Dalton, to turn the street lights back on at night in Hampshire's residential areas, has been signed by more than 450 people.
This comes after the 23-year-old's home on Desborough Road was broken into in the early house of the morning on February 11, but due to her CCTV not picking up the offenders in the pitch black, no one was prosecuted.
Marley said: "I'm terrified to be in my own home now due to the circumstances. My other half works odd shift patterns which leaves me every other week, staying up until the early hours waiting for him so we can lock up together.
"Due to our shift patterns, we tend to walk our dogs after a night shift, but since the lights have gone out, that hasn't been an option. I have no means of protecting myself, which is a fear itself with our current state on our main town streets. This fear mainly sprung before our burglary.
"The amount of properties that have been burgled, had extensions, sheds or garages broken into is astonishing, but our councils seem to believe that our lights being off hasn't caused such an incline in crime within the last year. But if our dark streets are causing our CCTV systems installed by authorities to be obstructed then surely the time is now for change, the time is now for justice, It's what so many of us deserve."
As previously reported, Hampshire County Council took the decision to switch off street lights between 1am and 4am in Hampshire's residential areas from April 2019 in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and boost financial savings.
However, Eastleigh MP, Paul Holmes believes it to be "absolutely essential" that the lights are switched back on.
He said: "I have written to the police and Eastleigh Borough Council and asked if there is any way the lights can be switched back on. I'm very much in favour of the petition and I agree with what it's campaigning for. If the lights being on can help in any way whatsoever with police investigations, even if it's just temporary, then it's absolutely essential that they are switched back on."
Eastleigh Borough Council leader, Keith House believes that it's time the County Council have a "rethink on this" and that the Police and Crime Commissioner should put "public safety before budget cuts".
Executive member for economy, transport and environment at HCC, Cllr Rob Humby, said: "The changes in 2019 followed a public consultation and took into account academic research and evidence from other authorities. While we have received no contact from Hampshire Police or from Eastleigh Borough Council relating to CCTV or about street lighting in this location, I can assure residents that we continue to work closely with the Police and will actively review any arrangements in areas where they express concern.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We work closely with Hampshire County Council and if we identify a particular crime series that we believe the street lighting being turned back on would have a positive impact, we are able to ask the Council to do this."


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Most Hampshire pupils get preferred secondary school place

MOST Hampshire pupils got one of their preferred school places , it has been revealed .
More than 97 % of parents in Hampshire have been offered a place for their child at one of their preferred choices for a secondary school .
According to official data , of those who applied for a Year 7 place for September 2020 more than 92 per cent have been offered a place at their first-choice school .
Meanwhile in Southampton , the number of pupils who have received a place at their first , second or third preference school from September is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2,616 who applied for a school place this year , according to Southampton City Council .
The authority said there has been an increase of 0.6 per cent in the proportion of children receiving a place at one of their preferred schools when compared with 2019 .
The news comes as decisions on secondary school places in England were released yesterday .
Hampshire County Council , which offers school places to children across the county not including Southampton , said it received 14,417 on-time applications this year .
This is an increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received for places in September 2019 .
The authority said it is great to hear that “ a very high number of pupils ” has been given a place at their preferred school .
Cllr Roz Chadd , the county council ’ s executive member for education and skills , said : “ This is no small achievement when you consider the size of the Hampshire local authority area , and the rising demand for school places .
Hampshire parents should be reassured that with our continued investment in schools to provide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the growth in pupil numbers .
I do understand that there will be some disappointment for those who did not secure a place at one of their chosen schools.
” In the event that parents were not offered the place they were hoping for their child , in most cases pupils ’ name will be maintained on a waiting list for that school until the end of December 2020 .
But parents will also have the right of appeal by contacting the local authority where the school is located .
Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the city will be heading to one of their preferred secondary schools in September .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , children and lifelong learning at the city council , said : “ Our secondary school population is growing and demand for school places is rising .
We ’ re meeting this challenge by making a massive investment in creating Southampton ’ s first ‘ All Through ’ School which will mean 900 new secondary school places .
I ’ m confident all of our schools will be making @ @ @ @

More than 97% of parents in Hampshire have been offered a place for their child at one of their preferred choices for a secondary school.
According to official data, of those who applied for a Year 7 place for September 2020 more than 92 per cent have been offered a place at their first-choice school.
Meanwhile in Southampton, the number of pupils who have received a place at their first, second or third preference school from September is 2,398. This is 91.6% of the 2,616 who applied for a school place this year, according to Southampton City Council.
The authority said there has been an increase of 0.6 per cent in the proportion of children receiving a place at one of their preferred schools when compared with 2019.
The news comes as decisions on secondary school places in England were released yesterday. Hampshire County Council, which offers school places to children across the county not including Southampton, said it received 14,417 on-time applications this year.
This is an increase of 66 applications compared to the number received for places in September 2019.
The authority said it is great to hear that “a very high number of pupils” has been given a place at their preferred school.
Cllr Roz Chadd, the county council’s executive member for education and skills, said: “This is no small achievement when you consider the size of the Hampshire local authority area, and the rising demand for school places . Hampshire parents should be reassured that with our continued investment in schools to provide the additional places, we are keeping pace with the growth in pupil numbers. I do understand that there will be some disappointment for those who did not secure a place at one of their chosen schools.”
In the event that parents were not offered the place they were hoping for their child, in most cases pupils’ name will be maintained on a waiting list for that school until the end of December 2020.
But parents will also have the right of appeal by contacting the local authority where the school is located.
Southampton City Council said nine in every ten pupils in the city will be heading to one of their preferred secondary schools in September. Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning at the city council, said: “ Our secondary school population is growing and demand for school places is rising. We’re meeting this challenge by making a massive investment in creating Southampton’s first ‘All Through’ School which will mean 900 new secondary school places. I’m confident all of our schools will be making everyone welcome.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Spitfire to complete flypast above Southampton Airport

THOUSANDS of bombs were dropped in the city while residents and businesses manufactured the historic model of the Spitfire 80 years ago .
The Supermarine factory in Woolston was destroyed in 1940 , where one of its earliest models were made , but people of Southampton kept production of the Spitfire going during Britain ’ s darkest hour .
This included using bus stations , launderettes , shops , and garages instead .
The city will have a glimpse back in time tomorrow , when they will see the first flight of the renowned Spitfire recreated on the same runway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The aircraft will uniquely carry on board the only surviving relic of the original prototype Spitfire .
It is being hosted by Solent Sky Museum , which has told the story of aviation in Hampshire for 45 years .
Solent Sky Museum director and Squadron Leader Alan Jones MBE said : `` As in previous years , Solent Sky Museum are proud to once again commemorate the anniversary of the first flight of the prototype Spitfire 'K5054 ' from Southampton Airport in 1936 .
`` This aircraft means a huge amount to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War the effort of local residents in building the Spitfire under wartime conditions contributed greatly to the war effort .
`` On this occasion we are going to fly a small piece of the original prototype Spitfire - a steel 'wing bolt ' which is considered the only remaining piece of the first Spitfire . ''
In celebration of the city ’ s contribution to victory in the Battle of Britain , Hampshire resident Melvin Hills will be flying aboard the aircraft .
It comes as the 80th anniversary of the battle is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 18 .
He won the flying trip as part of a prize draw held by Solent Sky museum .
Last year saw winning passenger Laurie Loveless from Hedge End fly aboard the plane above the airport .
The flight will take place at 3pm on Thursday March 5 , although it is subject to weather and technical conditions .
It is being sponsored by Peter Monk of the Heritage Hangar , Biggin Hill , and in partnership with Southampton Airport .
The event is part of an annual commemoration visited by many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legendary R J Mitchell , who lived and worked in Southampton .
It was the only allied aircraft to remain in continuous development , production and active service during the war .
The aircraft was also in front-line service with Royal Air Force , Royal Navy , the Commonwealth Air Forces , the USAAF , and 19 other air forces .

The Supermarine factory in Woolston was destroyed in 1940, where one of its earliest models were made, but people of Southampton kept production of the Spitfire going during Britain’s darkest hour.
Spitfire flyover event at Southampton Airport CANCELLED by organisers
This included using bus stations, launderettes, shops, and garages instead.
The city will have a glimpse back in time tomorrow, when they will see the first flight of the renowned Spitfire recreated on the same runway that it flew from 84 years ago.
The aircraft will uniquely carry on board the only surviving relic of the original prototype Spitfire.
It is being hosted by Solent Sky Museum, which has told the story of aviation in Hampshire for 45 years.
Solent Sky Museum director and Squadron Leader Alan Jones MBE said: "As in previous years, Solent Sky Museum are proud to once again commemorate the anniversary of the first flight of the prototype Spitfire 'K5054' from Southampton Airport in 1936.
"This aircraft means a huge amount to Southampton, and during the Second World War the effort of local residents in building the Spitfire under wartime conditions contributed greatly to the war effort.
"On this occasion we are going to fly a small piece of the original prototype Spitfire - a steel 'wing bolt' which is considered the only remaining piece of the first Spitfire."
In celebration of the city’s contribution to victory in the Battle of Britain, Hampshire resident Melvin Hills will be flying aboard the aircraft.
It comes as the 80th anniversary of the battle is due to approach this year, on August 18.
He won the flying trip as part of a prize draw held by Solent Sky museum.
Last year saw winning passenger Laurie Loveless from Hedge End fly aboard the plane above the airport.
The flight will take place at 3pm on Thursday March 5, although it is subject to weather and technical conditions.
It is being sponsored by Peter Monk of the Heritage Hangar, Biggin Hill, and in partnership with Southampton Airport.
The event is part of an annual commemoration visited by many residents.
The Spitfire was designed by the legendary R J Mitchell, who lived and worked in Southampton.
It was the only allied aircraft to remain in continuous development, production and active service during the war.
The aircraft was also in front-line service with Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, the Commonwealth Air Forces, the USAAF, and 19 other air forces.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Police probe into fire at Bassett Lodge, Southampton continues

POLICE are continuing their investigations after a large sum of cash was reported stolen following a fire at retirement housing .
Five people were left needing medical treatment with one of them rushed to hospital following a fire at Bassett Lodge on Tuesday night .
Officers launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at the block of retirement flats just off Basset Avenue .
However , according to police enquiries into the exact circumstances of the blaze and whether the stolen cash are linked are ongoing .
They add that no one has been arrested .
As previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much money was reported stolen from a male resident , but police were unable to specify .
Bassett Crescent resident Jennifer Pimley , 19 , said : “ I got home at around 10.15pm and the top of the road was blocked off .
“ There was an alarm going off so I had to go round the other way .
“ I saw someone being wrapped in a blanket to keep them warm.
” Another resident who wished to remain unnamed added : “ I saw someone being wheeled out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five ambulance vehicles and the road was closed.
” South Central Ambulance Service ( SCAS ) reported sending four hazard response teams to the incident as well as an ambulance crew .
A SCAS spokesperson confirmed that four people were treated on the scene while one other was taken to hospital .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , four fire engines tackled the fire after receiving an emergency call at around 9.40pm .
Crews from Eastleigh , Redbridge and St Mary ’ s Fire Stations were in attendance with the stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A police spokesperson said : “ We were called just before 10.20pm last night ( February 25 ) by the fire service who were attending a fire at an address in Bassett Avenue .
“ A resident at the address reported a large sum of money had also been stolen from him .
“ Officers attended the address and enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances .

Five people were left needing medical treatment with one of them rushed to hospital following a fire at Bassett Lodge on Tuesday night.
Officers launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at the block of retirement flats just off Basset Avenue.
However, according to police enquiries into the exact circumstances of the blaze and whether the stolen cash are linked are ongoing.
They add that no one has been arrested.
As previously reported, the Daily Echo has asked how much money was reported stolen from a male resident, but police were unable to specify.
Bassett Crescent resident Jennifer Pimley, 19, said: “I got home at around 10.15pm and the top of the road was blocked off.
“There was an alarm going off so I had to go round the other way.
“I saw someone being wrapped in a blanket to keep them warm.”
Another resident who wished to remain unnamed added: “ I saw someone being wheeled out on a stretcher.
“I could smell smoke.
“The first fire engine arrived very quickly.
“There were around five ambulance vehicles and the road was closed.”
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) reported sending four hazard response teams to the incident as well as an ambulance crew.
A SCAS spokesperson confirmed that four people were treated on the scene while one other was taken to hospital.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, four fire engines tackled the fire after receiving an emergency call at around 9.40pm.
Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary’s Fire Stations were in attendance with the stop message came in just after 11pm.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called just before 10.20pm last night (February 25) by the fire service who were attending a fire at an address in Bassett Avenue.
“A resident at the address reported a large sum of money had also been stolen from him.
“Officers attended the address and enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Online petition launched in bid to prevent Blackfield library being axed by Hampshire County Council

BOOK lovers have launched a campaign to save one of ten Hampshire libraries which are facing the axe .
The number of lending branches could drop from 48 to 38 as part of a massive cost-cutting drive by the county council , which says it must make savings of £80m by 2021 .
Now residents have launched an online petition in a bid to save Blackfield library .
The petition says : `` Blackfield 's library is the last remaining community building in the area , and is a vital resource in a community where so many children and older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and study , provides a quiet place to work , as well as offering computer access to those who may not otherwise have it .
`` If this library were to close , it would be lost forever , and anyone wanting to use the library would have to pay to travel to Hythe instead .
It is worth far more to local residents open than closing it would ever save . ''
Steve Squibbs is among the people who have signed the petition .
He said : `` As a former employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Blackfield Library I know just how valuable it is to those who use it .
`` Small communities like Blackfield need investment from the council to aid cohesion and wellbeing , access to information and learning , a sense of place - not more cuts which will hit the most vulnerable members of our society hardest . ''
`` The lending of books and other services provided by the library are not a luxury they are a necessity for community cohesion , wellbeing , and learning .
If the library goes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot more in the long run . ''
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in the summer .
Cllr Sean Woodward , the county council ’ s executive member for recreation and heritage , said : `` We are having to look at all services to find savings to help bridge the current funding gap .
`` We are seeking views on different ways of providing library services .
`` Options include reducing the opening hours of all libraries by 25 % ; or closing up to ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the remaining libraries by an average of 15 % . ''
To take part in the public consultation visit hants.gov.uk/library-consultation .

The number of lending branches could drop from 48 to 38 as part of a massive cost-cutting drive by the county council, which says it must make savings of £80m by 2021.
Now residents have launched an online petition in a bid to save Blackfield library.
The petition says: "Blackfield's library is the last remaining community building in the area, and is a vital resource in a community where so many children and older people live.
"It supports reading and study, provides a quiet place to work, as well as offering computer access to those who may not otherwise have it.
"If this library were to close, it would be lost forever, and anyone wanting to use the library would have to pay to travel to Hythe instead. It is worth far more to local residents open than closing it would ever save."
Steve Squibbs is among the people who have signed the petition.
He said: "As a former employee of the library service who occasionally worked at Blackfield Library I know just how valuable it is to those who use it.
"Small communities like Blackfield need investment from the council to aid cohesion and wellbeing, access to information and learning, a sense of place - not more cuts which will hit the most vulnerable members of our society hardest."
Fran Terry added: Libraries are a sign of a civilised society.
"The lending of books and other services provided by the library are not a luxury they are a necessity for community cohesion, wellbeing, and learning. If the library goes it will cost the council and NHS a lot more in the long run."
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in the summer.
Cllr Sean Woodward, the county council’s executive member for recreation and heritage, said: "We are having to look at all services to find savings to help bridge the current funding gap.
"We are seeking views on different ways of providing library services.
"Options include reducing the opening hours of all libraries by 25%; or closing up to ten libraries and reducing opening hours of all the remaining libraries by an average of 15%."
To take part in the public consultation visit hants.gov.uk/library-consultation.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Fresh crisis threatens Southampton's main airline Flybe

FLYBE , the principal airline at Southampton Airport , is facing a fresh risk of collapse after suffering a new blow from the outbreak of coronavirus .
Sources told the Financial Times that the company only has enough resources to survive `` until the end of this month '' .
The budget airline was saved from collapse earlier this year but has failed to secure a £100million loan .
It has been hit by a slump in bookings since the outbreak of the coronavirus .
As part of the January rescue deal , Flybe agreed an arrangement to defer tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with HM Revenue and Customs .
Ministers also agreed to hold a review into air passenger duty ( APD ) .
Flybe serves around 170 destinations and has a major presence at UK airports such as Aberdeen , Belfast City and Manchester .
A Flybe spokesman would not comment on its financial situation .
A Department for Transport spokeswoman said : `` We wo n't comment on speculation . ''
A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said : “ Flybe remains an important partner of Southampton Airport and the connectivity it provides is vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region we serve .
“ Earlier this year the UK Government committed to levelling up all regions of the UK by conducting a review of regional connectivity .
It ’ s important air passenger duty ( APD ) forms part of that review as it disadvantages regional aviation and stifles the growth and prosperity that it supports.
” The airport has argued that Flybe 's problems show the need for a longer runway , which would make it less reliant on a single airline .
An application for a runway extension is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May .

Sources told the Financial Times that the company only has enough resources to survive "until the end of this month".
The budget airline was saved from collapse earlier this year but has failed to secure a £100million loan.
It has been hit by a slump in bookings since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
As part of the January rescue deal, Flybe agreed an arrangement to defer tax payments of "less than £10million" with HM Revenue and Customs.
Ministers also agreed to hold a review into air passenger duty (APD).
Flybe serves around 170 destinations and has a major presence at UK airports such as Aberdeen, Belfast City and Manchester.
A Flybe spokesman would not comment on its financial situation.
A Department for Transport spokeswoman said: "We won't comment on speculation."
A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said: “Flybe remains an important partner of Southampton Airport and the connectivity it provides is vital to us, our passengers and the region we serve.
“Earlier this year the UK Government committed to levelling up all regions of the UK by conducting a review of regional connectivity. It’s important air passenger duty (APD) forms part of that review as it disadvantages regional aviation and stifles the growth and prosperity that it supports.”
The airport has argued that Flybe's problems show the need for a longer runway, which would make it less reliant on a single airline.
An application for a runway extension is due to be considered by Eastleigh planners in May.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: A round up of today's events

THE UK has seen its biggest day-on-day increase in coronavirus cases , with 85 people now confirmed to have the virus .
Three of the 32 new cases in England were passed on in the UK , raising fears that community transmission may now be taking hold .
Health chiefs would not confirm where in England the new coronavirus patients are - only one case is confirmed in Hampshire .
Hampshire County Council ’ s Director of Public Health , Simon Bryant said the council is working with public health to contain the Coronavirus outbreak .
The number of confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 34 from 51 to 85 .
The jump comes as England ’ s chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , warned that a UK epidemic is looking “ likely ” .
Meanwhile , the Prime Minister announced new sick pay changes as part of emergency coronavirus legislation so that anyone self-isolating is paid from day one rather than day four as current rules state .
Boris Johnson told MPs that people who self-isolate are “ helping to protect all of us by slowing the spread of the virus ” .
Prof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK included 32 patients from England .
He said : “ Twenty-nine patients were diagnosed who had recently travelled from recognised countries or from recognised clusters which were under investigation .
“ Three additional patients contracted the virus in the UK and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad .
This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun.
” In our region , a Football league in Hampshire has suspended pre-match handshakes due to the threat of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have told players and officials not to shake hands with each other prior to games .
Handshakes after the final whistle have also been temporarily suspended .
Two pupils were also sent home from a Winchester school amid coronavirus fears , after they travelled in a taxi that has had another traveller with a confirmed diagnosis of the virus .
Yesterday , the children from Oliver ’ s Battery Primary School were placed into self-isolation for 14 days as a precautionary measure .
Airlines including British Airways , Ryanair , and EasyJet have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing threat of COVID-19 .
London Book Fair , which was set to take place next week , was also cancelled amid fears of the Coronavirus .

Three of the 32 new cases in England were passed on in the UK, raising fears that community transmission may now be taking hold.
Health chiefs would not confirm where in England the new coronavirus patients are - only one case is confirmed in Hampshire.
Hampshire County Council’s Director of Public Health, Simon Bryant said the council is working with public health to contain the Coronavirus outbreak.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK have jumped by 34 from 51 to 85.
The jump comes as England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, warned that a UK epidemic is looking “likely”.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister announced new sick pay changes as part of emergency coronavirus legislation so that anyone self-isolating is paid from day one rather than day four as current rules state.
Boris Johnson told MPs that people who self-isolate are “helping to protect all of us by slowing the spread of the virus”.
Prof Whitty said the new cases in the UK included 32 patients from England.
He said: “Twenty-nine patients were diagnosed who had recently travelled from recognised countries or from recognised clusters which were under investigation.
“Three additional patients contracted the virus in the UK and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad. This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun.”
In our region, a Football league in Hampshire has suspended pre-match handshakes due to the threat of coronavirus.
Bosses at the Sydenhams Wessex League have told players and officials not to shake hands with each other prior to games.
Handshakes after the final whistle have also been temporarily suspended.
Two pupils were also sent home from a Winchester school amid coronavirus fears, after they travelled in a taxi that has had another traveller with a confirmed diagnosis of the virus.
Yesterday, the children from Oliver’s Battery Primary School were placed into self-isolation for 14 days as a precautionary measure.
Airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, and EasyJet have all cancelled hundreds of flights due to growing threat of COVID-19.
London Book Fair, which was set to take place next week, was also cancelled amid fears of the Coronavirus.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Spitfire flyover event at Southampton Airport cancelled

A PLANNED re-enactment of the first flight of the Spitfire prototype that was due to fly over Southampton Airport tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ to poor weather conditions expected to hit the city , organisers Solent Sky Museum have @ @ @ @ @ was meant to take place at 3pm .
The aircraft was planned to carry on @ @ @ @ @ of the original prototype Spitfire , recreating its first flight on the same runway from @ @ @ @ @ ago .
They said : `` Thank you to all those who have been so @ @ @ @ @ wonderful event , and we will keep you updated as we organise another date in @ @ @ @

Due to poor weather conditions expected to hit the city, organisers Solent Sky Museum have postponed the annual flyover which was meant to take place at 3pm.
The aircraft was planned to carry on board the only surviving relic of the original prototype Spitfire, recreating its first flight on the same runway from which it flew 84 years ago.
They said: "Thank you to all those who have been so supportive and enthusiastic of this wonderful event, and we will keep you updated as we organise another date in the future."


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Westquay security guard 'robbed in car park'

A SHOPPING centre security guard has been robbed in a Southampton car park , police say .
Officers say a man , who works as a security guard at Westquay , was attacked in one of the car parks today .
Police say a mobile phone and personal items were stolen in the incident .
The incident is said to have taken place around 1pm on Thursday .
Police initially said the incident took place at the shopping centre 's Podium car park , but a spokesperson for Westquay said the incident occurred in the multi-storey car park .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were called just after 1pm today to a report of a robbery in the Westquay car park on Harbour Parade .
`` The victim , a security guard at Westquay , received minor injuries and personal items , including a mobile phone , were stolen . ''
Police are yet to release any further details .
A spokesperson for Westquay , said : “ An incident occurred at Westquay this afternoon .
Police attended and this is now a matter for the authorities and we are supporting them with their enquiries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers and colleagues is always our top priority .
”

Officers say a man, who works as a security guard at Westquay, was attacked in one of the car parks today.
Police say a mobile phone and personal items were stolen in the incident.
The incident is said to have taken place around 1pm on Thursday.
Police initially said the incident took place at the shopping centre's Podium car park, but a spokesperson for Westquay said the incident occurred in the multi-storey car park.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called just after 1pm today to a report of a robbery in the Westquay car park on Harbour Parade.
"The victim, a security guard at Westquay, received minor injuries and personal items, including a mobile phone, were stolen."
Police are yet to release any further details.
A spokesperson for Westquay, said: “An incident occurred at Westquay this afternoon. Police attended and this is now a matter for the authorities and we are supporting them with their enquiries.
"The safety and security of our shoppers and colleagues is always our top priority.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: 85 cases now confirmed in the UK

THE UK has seen its biggest day-on-day increase in coronavirus cases , with 85 people now confirmed to have the virus .
Three of the 29 new cases in England were passed on in the UK , raising fears that community transmission may now be taking hold .
The jump comes as England 's chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , warned that a UK epidemic is looking `` likely '' .
Meanwhile , the Prime Minister announced new sick pay changes as part of emergency coronavirus legislation so that anyone self-isolating is paid from day one rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson told MPs that people who self-isolate are `` helping to protect all of us by slowing the spread of the virus '' .
He added : `` If they stay at home and if we ask people to self-isolate , they may lose out financially .
`` So , I can today announce that the Health Secretary will bring forward , as part of our emergency coronavirus legislation , measures to allow the payment of statutory sick pay from the very first day you are sick instead of four days under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's the right way forward .
`` Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing . ''
Prof Whitty said the new cases in the UK included 32 patients from England .
`` Twenty-nine patients were diagnosed who had recently travelled from recognised countries or from recognised clusters which were under investigation , '' he said .
`` Three additional patients contracted the virus in the UK and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begun . ''
Earlier , Prof Whitty told the BBC there could be a need to do `` extreme things '' to protect the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions .
He added : `` At this point in time we think it is likely , not definite , that we will move into onward transmission and an epidemic here in the UK . ''

Three of the 29 new cases in England were passed on in the UK, raising fears that community transmission may now be taking hold.
The jump comes as England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, warned that a UK epidemic is looking "likely".
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister announced new sick pay changes as part of emergency coronavirus legislation so that anyone self-isolating is paid from day one rather than day four as current rules state.
Boris Johnson told MPs that people who self-isolate are "helping to protect all of us by slowing the spread of the virus".
He added: "If they stay at home and if we ask people to self-isolate, they may lose out financially.
"So, I can today announce that the Health Secretary will bring forward, as part of our emergency coronavirus legislation, measures to allow the payment of statutory sick pay from the very first day you are sick instead of four days under the current rules, and I think that's the right way forward.
"Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing."
Prof Whitty said the new cases in the UK included 32 patients from England.
"Twenty-nine patients were diagnosed who had recently travelled from recognised countries or from recognised clusters which were under investigation," he said.
"Three additional patients contracted the virus in the UK and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad. This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun."
Earlier, Prof Whitty told the BBC there could be a need to do "extreme things" to protect the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
He added: "At this point in time we think it is likely, not definite, that we will move into onward transmission and an epidemic here in the UK."


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Coronavirus Hampshire: Wessex Football League suspended pre-match handshakes

A FOOTBALL league in Hampshire has suspended pre-match handshakes due to the threat of coronavirus .
Bosses at the Sydenhams Wessex League have told players and officials not to shake hands with each other prior to games .
Handshakes after the final whistle have also been temporarily suspended .
Bosses from the league , which is made up of teams mostly from Hampshire and Dorset , say they have taken the decision following guidance from public health bodies in relation to COVID-19 .
The ban came on the same day government chiefs confirmed that a person from Hampshire was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus – which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide .
In a statement , issued on Twitter , league bosses said : `` Given the current situation and guidance issued by public health authorities , the league feel it is advisable and prudent that the following be temporarily suspended until further notice .
`` The pre-match handshakes as part of the RESPECT campaign by players and officials , handshakes by captains and officials at the toss of the coin prior to the start of the match and handshakes by players and officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take effect from March 3 until further notice . ''
The Wessex League was formed in 1986 and is currently made up of two leagues , each with 20 teams .
The teams are mainly from Hampshire and Dorset , but the league also features teams from the Isle of Wight , Wiltshire and Berkshire .
Locally , teams such as Eastleigh-based team AFC Stoneham , New Forest-based Lymington Town and Fareham Town all play in the league 's Premier Division – the ninth step on the English football pyramid .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department for Health and Social care confirmed that a Hampshire resident had tested positive for Coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China .
The resident was one of 12 further patients to have tested positive of the virus in the UK , bringing the total number of cases to 51 across the country .
According to a joint statement from Hampshire County Council and Public Health England , the Hampshire patient had recently returned from Italy .
The person is now in a treatment centre in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Public Health , Simon Bryant , said : “ I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low .
“ We are working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Hampshire are protected as much as possible.
” With around 90,000 reported cases , more than 3,000 people have died of the virus globally with most of the victims in China .
One of the countries worst hit aside from China is Italy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its death toll from 34 to 52 .
Last week a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic after fears of Coronavirus .
Eight passengers on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms .
The ship was due to dock at the Port of La Romana , however , the Dominican health authority turned it away .
It was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus .

Bosses at the Sydenhams Wessex League have told players and officials not to shake hands with each other prior to games.
Handshakes after the final whistle have also been temporarily suspended.
Bosses from the league, which is made up of teams mostly from Hampshire and Dorset, say they have taken the decision following guidance from public health bodies in relation to COVID-19.
The ban came on the same day government chiefs confirmed that a person from Hampshire was the first from the county to contract the virus – which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide.
In a statement, issued on Twitter, league bosses said: "Given the current situation and guidance issued by public health authorities, the league feel it is advisable and prudent that the following be temporarily suspended until further notice.
In view of information received regarding #coronavirus please see here
👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/Iu7RoVNvA6 — SydenhamsWessex (@SydWessex) March 3, 2020
"The pre-match handshakes as part of the RESPECT campaign by players and officials, handshakes by captains and officials at the toss of the coin prior to the start of the match and handshakes by players and officials after the final whistle.
"This will take effect from March 3 until further notice."
The Wessex League was formed in 1986 and is currently made up of two leagues, each with 20 teams.
The teams are mainly from Hampshire and Dorset, but the league also features teams from the Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Berkshire.
Locally, teams such as Eastleigh-based team AFC Stoneham, New Forest-based Lymington Town and Fareham Town all play in the league's Premier Division – the ninth step on the English football pyramid.
The handshake ban was announced yesterday as the Department for Health and Social care confirmed that a Hampshire resident had tested positive for Coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China.
The resident was one of 12 further patients to have tested positive of the virus in the UK, bringing the total number of cases to 51 across the country.
According to a joint statement from Hampshire County Council and Public Health England, the Hampshire patient had recently returned from Italy.
The person is now in a treatment centre in London.
Hampshire County Council’s Director of Public Health, Simon Bryant, said: “I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low.
“We are working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Hampshire are protected as much as possible.”
With around 90,000 reported cases, more than 3,000 people have died of the virus globally with most of the victims in China.
One of the countries worst hit aside from China is Italy, which on Monday saw a jump in its death toll from 34 to 52.
Last week a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic after fears of Coronavirus.
Eight passengers on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms.
The ship was due to dock at the Port of La Romana, however, the Dominican health authority turned it away.
It was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Pensioner remains in hospital following incident outside Lidl in Shirley

AN ELDERLY Southampton woman remains in hospital after being knocked down by a van in a supermarket car park and left with serious injuries .
The woman in her eighties was rushed to Southampton hospital following the incident outside Lidl in Shirley .
She was hit shortly before 11am on Tuesday with the car park taped off for most of the day .
According to police , no arrests have been made and their enquiries are ongoing .
As previously reported one witness who wished to remain unnamed said : “ I looked across and thought it looked serious.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ People were using trollies to stop anyone from walking through the scene .
Another witness added : “ At around 11am I was walking down Shirley High Street .
“ I saw around four paramedics and four police officers .
One person was on the floor .
It looked really bad.
” A spokesperson for SCAS said : “ We were called to Shirley Road at 10.44am .
“ Someone in their eighties was hit by a van and sent to University Hospital Southampton with serious injuries .
“ We sent an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A police spokesperson said : “ We were called at 10.57am to a serious collision – female pedestrian and a van .
“ The pedestrian has serious injuries .
SCAS attended and she has been taken to SGH.
” Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101 quoting incident 344 .
A spokesperson for Lidl added : “ We can confirm that an incident took place in our car park this morning .
As this is a police matter we are unable to provide further information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the authorities by providing any assistance they require .
The new supermarket opened less than two weeks-ago and forms part of the Lidl ’ s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year .

The woman in her eighties was rushed to Southampton hospital following the incident outside Lidl in Shirley.
She was hit shortly before 11am on Tuesday with the car park taped off for most of the day.
According to police, no arrests have been made and their enquiries are ongoing.
As previously reported one witness who wished to remain unnamed said: “I looked across and thought it looked serious.”
“There were four air ambulance crew.
“I saw them helping someone.
“People were using trollies to stop anyone from walking through the scene.
“It’s a really tragic thing to happen.”
Another witness added: “At around 11am I was walking down Shirley High Street.
“I saw around four paramedics and four police officers. One person was on the floor. It looked really bad.”
A spokesperson for SCAS said: “We were called to Shirley Road at 10.44am.
“Someone in their eighties was hit by a van and sent to University Hospital Southampton with serious injuries.
“We sent an ambulance crew and a critical care car.”
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.57am to a serious collision – female pedestrian and a van.
“The pedestrian has serious injuries. SCAS attended and she has been taken to SGH.”
Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101 quoting incident 344.
A spokesperson for Lidl added: “We can confirm that an incident took place in our car park this morning. As this is a police matter we are unable to provide further information, however, we will continue to support the authorities by providing any assistance they require.
The new supermarket opened less than two weeks-ago and forms part of the Lidl’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year.


thedailyecho--2020-03-04--Masked gang punch woman in the face in her Hordle driveway

THE shocking moment a woman was punched in the face twice by a masked robber has been shared in an attempt to track down the culprits .
Watch store owner Giles Waite and his wife Eli were targeted in the driveway of their New Forest home on Thursday evening .
After Mr Waite parked his car outside their property , the gang of men charged towards the couple .
The first masked thug attacked the 54-year-old , hurling him to the floor , before two men came up behind Mrs Waite , 47 , and grabbed her .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the head .
As she attempted to get back on her feet , the same robber again forces her back down and delivers another blow .
The gang of five men stole the couple 's watches and other personal items before hastily leaving the scene .
Mr Waite told the Daily Echo : `` It was totally shocking for both of us but it was more shocking for my wife .
`` While it was going on we did not know how it was going to end .
They could have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scary to think about .
`` I did n't realise what fully happened while I was on the ground .
I was n't aware of what they had done to my wife .
`` When I watched it back I felt sick .
I just could n't believe they punched a defenceless woman .
They punched her full on twice for no reason – that is what made me so angry . ''
The couple run Watches of Distinction in High Street , Lymington , and shared details of the shocking incident on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with severe swelling to her face and a broken jaw after the attack at the property in Stopples Lane , Hordle .
Mr Waite ran out of the front gate after the criminals made off and was able to spot the car registration – CE08 UAA – of a Honda Civic that the culprits used to flee the area .
From first entering the driveway to leaving the scene , the robbers struck in less than a minute .
A police investigation is ongoing and Mr Waite said he wants the gang to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is offering a £15,000 reward for someone who can provide information to police that leads to a successful prosecution .
`` I want these people caught , '' said Mr Waite .
`` Anyone with information should go to police , so they can deal with it in the formal and correct way .
`` A person who provides information that is given to police and leads to a successful conviction will have the money available to them . ''
The couple have been inundated with messages of support and gifts since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many flowers and we have decorated the shop with them , '' said Mr Waite .
`` I just ca n't believe how many people have got in touch and the amount of people who have shared the CCTV online .
`` The thing that disgusts people is what they did to my wife . ''
The attack took place at 6.22pm on Thursday , February 27 .
No arrests have been made .
Detective Sergeant Jamie Wiseman , of Hampshire Constabulary 's Western Investigation Team , said : “ We really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Stopples Lane area at the time who saw a vehicle matching this description , or drivers who may have dash cam footage of this car.
” “ Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200075102 .
”

Watch store owner Giles Waite and his wife Eli were targeted in the driveway of their New Forest home on Thursday evening.
After Mr Waite parked his car outside their property, the gang of men charged towards the couple.
The first masked thug attacked the 54-year-old, hurling him to the floor, before two men came up behind Mrs Waite, 47, and grabbed her. She was then thrown to the ground and punched in the head.
As she attempted to get back on her feet, the same robber again forces her back down and delivers another blow.
The gang of five men stole the couple's watches and other personal items before hastily leaving the scene.
Mr Waite told the Daily Echo: "It was totally shocking for both of us but it was more shocking for my wife.
"While it was going on we did not know how it was going to end. They could have had knives or guns – it is pretty scary to think about.
"I didn't realise what fully happened while I was on the ground. I wasn't aware of what they had done to my wife.
"When I watched it back I felt sick. I just couldn't believe they punched a defenceless woman. They punched her full on twice for no reason – that is what made me so angry."
The couple run Watches of Distinction in High Street, Lymington, and shared details of the shocking incident on social media.
Mrs Waite was left with severe swelling to her face and a broken jaw after the attack at the property in Stopples Lane, Hordle.
Mr Waite ran out of the front gate after the criminals made off and was able to spot the car registration – CE08 UAA – of a Honda Civic that the culprits used to flee the area.
From first entering the driveway to leaving the scene, the robbers struck in less than a minute.
A police investigation is ongoing and Mr Waite said he wants the gang to face justice in the courts.
He is offering a £15,000 reward for someone who can provide information to police that leads to a successful prosecution.
"I want these people caught," said Mr Waite. "Anyone with information should go to police, so they can deal with it in the formal and correct way.
"A person who provides information that is given to police and leads to a successful conviction will have the money available to them."
The couple have been inundated with messages of support and gifts since the attack.
"We have been sent so many flowers and we have decorated the shop with them," said Mr Waite. "I just can't believe how many people have got in touch and the amount of people who have shared the CCTV online.
"The thing that disgusts people is what they did to my wife."
The attack took place at 6.22pm on Thursday, February 27. No arrests have been made.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Wiseman, of Hampshire Constabulary's Western Investigation Team, said: “We really want to hear from anyone who was in the Stopples Lane area at the time who saw a vehicle matching this description, or drivers who may have dash cam footage of this car.”
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200075102.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-05--Flybe collapses into administration: Live updates

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