thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Residents angry over flooding issues on Wallace Road in Weston

RESIDENTS have been left `` annoyed and angry '' after years of flooding and constant water damage costing thousands have made their lives a misery .
Mother-of-two Michelle Powell has expressed her frustration as her street , Wallace Road in Weston , flooded for the sixth time in two years last week .
Due to heavy rainfall on June 18 , the road flooded causing water levels to rise to knee height .
The family were celebrating their youngest daughters 15th birthday when the rain hit .
To make matters worse , the water was potentially `` live '' due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road .
Workmen in the area advised that everyone kept out of the water .
Michelle said that no matter how many times she contacts Southampton City Council and Souther Water `` nothing gets done '' .
Now , she is looking for someone to `` take responsibility '' .
The 41-year-old added : `` This is the sixth time in a couple of years , and no one is accepting the blame .
`` [ Flooding ] once caused £15,000 worth of damage to my home .
The water rose as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have had to have floors and carpets all ripped up .
It floods the cars .
Every time it rains it 's like a swimming pool .
`` This time there was no damage to our house , but my neighbour 's house had flooded . ''
Michelle explained how each year her insurance policy becomes more and more expensive due to the constant claims for water damage .
Souther Water has claimed that the responsibility lies with Southampton City Council .
A spokesperson said : `` We ’ re sorry residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by flooding .
`` Our inspector has investigated and found that this is ground water and not a problem with our network. ''
Instead it seems the surface water drains become overwhelmed in heavy rain .
Surface water drains in this area are the responsibility of the council . ''
However , the council have claimed that they have received no reports of flooding issues in Wallace Road .
A spokesperson said that Flood Risk Management `` has not been made aware of any specific ongoing flooding issues at Wallace Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent flood issues relate to '' .
They continued that the last report of flooding in the area was in 2018 .
They added : `` Southampton experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall with a number of flood reports received within the Woolston and Weston areas of the city .
`` This rainfall was falling on very dry ground , which increases the rate of runoff , adding pressure to underground drainage systems that can become overwhelmed if design capacity is exceeded .
`` Without understanding the case - we have not received any recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area - in further detail it is not possible for Flood Risk Management to establish the cause of flooding , or who the responsibility may fall to as responsibility for drainage is often split between the Council , Southern Water and the land/property owner . ''

Mother-of-two Michelle Powell has expressed her frustration as her street, Wallace Road in Weston, flooded for the sixth time in two years last week.
Due to heavy rainfall on June 18, the road flooded causing water levels to rise to knee height.
The family were celebrating their youngest daughters 15th birthday when the rain hit.
To make matters worse, the water was potentially "live" due to maintenance work on power cables in the road.
Workmen in the area advised that everyone kept out of the water.
Michelle said that no matter how many times she contacts Southampton City Council and Souther Water "nothing gets done".
Now, she is looking for someone to "take responsibility".
The 41-year-old added: "This is the sixth time in a couple of years, and no one is accepting the blame.
"[Flooding] once caused £15,000 worth of damage to my home. The water rose as high as my husbands chest.
"We have had to have floors and carpets all ripped up. It floods the cars. Every time it rains it's like a swimming pool.
"This time there was no damage to our house, but my neighbour's house had flooded."
Michelle explained how each year her insurance policy becomes more and more expensive due to the constant claims for water damage.
Souther Water has claimed that the responsibility lies with Southampton City Council.
A spokesperson said: "We’re sorry residents in Wallace Road, SO19 have been affected by flooding.
"Our inspector has investigated and found that this is ground water and not a problem with our network.
" Instead it seems the surface water drains become overwhelmed in heavy rain. Surface water drains in this area are the responsibility of the council."
However, the council have claimed that they have received no reports of flooding issues in Wallace Road.
A spokesperson said that Flood Risk Management "has not been made aware of any specific ongoing flooding issues at Wallace Road, and has no details on where any recent flood issues relate to".
They continued that the last report of flooding in the area was in 2018.
They added: "Southampton experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall with a number of flood reports received within the Woolston and Weston areas of the city.
"This rainfall was falling on very dry ground, which increases the rate of runoff, adding pressure to underground drainage systems that can become overwhelmed if design capacity is exceeded.
"Without understanding the case - we have not received any recent reports of flooding for the Wallace Road area - in further detail it is not possible for Flood Risk Management to establish the cause of flooding, or who the responsibility may fall to as responsibility for drainage is often split between the Council, Southern Water and the land/property owner."


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Dozens collecting shellfish detained at Hill Head beach

AROUND 40 people collecting shellfish have been detained as part of a major investigation into exploitation .
Anti-slavery officers , Hampshire Police , immigration officials and the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority all arrived at Hill Head near Fareham this morning .
As part of an investigation to target modern slavery , the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ( GLAA ) are speaking to potential victims on the sea front in Hill Head today following multiple reports of shellfish gathering .
The investigation is being led by the GLAA and supported by Hampshire Constabulary , Fareham Borough Council , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cockle picking along the shoreline , and an investigation has been launched into the suspected exploitation of the workers who have been collecting the shellfish investigation will focus on the suspected exploitation of the workers collecting the shellfish .
Officers found a large group of people collecting shellfish on the shore when they arrived at the address this morning .
Fareham Borough Council leader Councillor Sean Woodward said in a statement on Facebook : `` A multi-agency operation is ongoing this morning and has rounded up about 60 Chinese harvesters .
Police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , with others not detained .
`` We have present police , immigration , Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority , Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority , port health and Fareham Borough Council – currently processing everyone to establish if any offences have been committed .
`` We take this matter extremely seriously . ''
Around 40 people are now being spoken to as potential victims of labour exploitation at two separate locations on the shoreline .
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Special Constabulary , Marine Unit , the Drone Unit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today ’ s operation , alongside partners .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We would like to thank Hill Head Sailing Club for their co-operation as we make enquiries in the area .
`` Thousands of people from across the world are being exploited in conditions of slavery here in the UK .
`` If you suspect someone to be a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking , contact the 24/7 Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 , or 999 for emergencies . ''

Anti-slavery officers, Hampshire Police, immigration officials and the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority all arrived at Hill Head near Fareham this morning.
As part of an investigation to target modern slavery, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) are speaking to potential victims on the sea front in Hill Head today following multiple reports of shellfish gathering.
The investigation is being led by the GLAA and supported by Hampshire Constabulary, Fareham Borough Council, and Immigration.
Police received information regarding large-scale cockle picking along the shoreline, and an investigation has been launched into the suspected exploitation of the workers who have been collecting the shellfish investigation will focus on the suspected exploitation of the workers collecting the shellfish.
Officers found a large group of people collecting shellfish on the shore when they arrived at the address this morning.
Fareham Borough Council leader Councillor Sean Woodward said in a statement on Facebook: "A multi-agency operation is ongoing this morning and has rounded up about 60 Chinese harvesters. Police said around 40 have been spoken with so far, with others not detained.
"We have present police, immigration, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, port health and Fareham Borough Council – currently processing everyone to establish if any offences have been committed.
"We take this matter extremely seriously."
Around 40 people are now being spoken to as potential victims of labour exploitation at two separate locations on the shoreline.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Special Constabulary, Marine Unit, the Drone Unit and the Roads Policing Unit were involved in today’s operation, alongside partners.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We would like to thank Hill Head Sailing Club for their co-operation as we make enquiries in the area.
"Thousands of people from across the world are being exploited in conditions of slavery here in the UK.
"If you suspect someone to be a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking, contact the 24/7 Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700, or 999 for emergencies."


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--PM's lockdown update: All the things you will be able to do from July

The Prime Minister has confirmed that pubs , bars , restaurants and hairdressers will reopen across England from July .
Here 's a full round-up of all of the changes that will take place in England in the coming days .
Two-metre rule to be reduced to one-metre plus The two-metre rule on social distancing will be relaxed to “ one-metre plus ” from July 4 , with people advised to take other precautions such as wearing face coverings .
The PM told the Commons : “ Given the significant fall in the prevalence of the virus we can change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.
” He added : “ Where it is possible to keep two metres apart , people should .
“ But where it is not , we will advise people to keep a social distance of one metre-plus , meaning they should remain one metre apart while taking mitigations to reduce the risk of transmission.
” Indoor gatherings involving two separate households will be permitted Families can be reunited and dinner parties will be allowed when England ’ s coronavirus lockdown is eased from July 4 – but millions of people will still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as social distancing will need to be maintained .
With guidance replacing legislation , Mr Johnson said he was relying on people using their common sense to limit the spread of the virus .
Hotels , restaurants , pubs , cinemas and hairdressers can reopen from July 4 providing they are “ Covid-secure ” and theatres and concert halls can open but can not stage live performances .
However - nightclubs , soft play centres , indoor gyms , nail bars , beauty salons and other businesses that involve close contact will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson added .
He said : “ I can tell the House that we will also reopen restaurants and pubs .
All hospitality indoors will be limited to table service and our guidance will encourage minimal staff and customer contact .
“ We will ask businesses to help NHS Test and Trace respond to any local outbreaks by collecting contact details from customers as happens in other countries and we will work with the sector to make this manageable . ''
Mr Johnson added : “ Almost as eagerly awaited as a pint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , and so we will reopen hairdressers with appropriate precautions , including the use of visors .
“ We also intend to allow some other close contact services such as nail bars to reopen as soon as we can when we are confident that they can operate in a Covid-secure way .
“ From July 4 , provided that no more than two households stay together , people will be free to stay overnight in self-contained accommodation including hotels and bed and breakfasts , as well as camp sites , as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PM : 'We do not believe there will be a second peak of coronavirus' The Prime Minister said every step in easing the lockdown is “ scrupulously weighed ” .
He said : “ We can not lift all the restrictions at once so we have to make difficult judgments .
“ And every step is scrupulously weighed against the evidence.
” He added : “ Our principle is to trust the British public to use their common sense in the full knowledge of the risks , remembering that the more we open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be.
” What else did Boris Johnson say ?
Boris Johnson told MPs the common sense and perseverance of Britons has “ more than justified our faith ” in them , as he delivered a Covid-19 statement to the Commons .
He said : “ Since I set out our plan on May 11 , we have been clear that our cautious relaxation of the guidance is entirely conditional on our continued defeat of the virus .
“ In the first half of May , nearly 69,000 people tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half of June that total had fallen by nearly 70 % to just under 22,000.
” What has the reaction been from politicians ?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he welcomed the Prime Minister ’ s statement .
He said : “ We will study the guidance , and there are obviously a number of questions that need to be answered , but overall I welcome this statement .
“ I believe the Government is trying to do the right thing and in that , we will support them.
” Caroline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Green Party , tweeted : “ PM says change in guidance is conditional on defeat of # Covid .
“ Yet @ IndependentSage says infections should be “ consistently & significantly ” below 1,000/day & they aren ’ t .
“ Based on Govt record , it ’ s hard to trust it now .
”

Here's a full round-up of all of the changes that will take place in England in the coming days.
Two-metre rule to be reduced to one-metre plus
The two-metre rule on social distancing will be relaxed to “one-metre plus” from July 4, with people advised to take other precautions such as wearing face coverings.
The PM told the Commons: “Given the significant fall in the prevalence of the virus we can change the two-metre social distancing rule from July 4.”
He added: “Where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should.
“But where it is not, we will advise people to keep a social distance of one metre-plus, meaning they should remain one metre apart while taking mitigations to reduce the risk of transmission.”
Indoor gatherings involving two separate households will be permitted
Families can be reunited and dinner parties will be allowed when England’s coronavirus lockdown is eased from July 4 – but millions of people will still be unable to hug their loved ones, as social distancing will need to be maintained.
With guidance replacing legislation, Mr Johnson said he was relying on people using their common sense to limit the spread of the virus.
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and hairdressers to reopen
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and hairdressers can reopen from July 4 providing they are “Covid-secure” and theatres and concert halls can open but cannot stage live performances.
However - nightclubs, soft play centres, indoor gyms, nail bars, beauty salons and other businesses that involve close contact will remain shut 'for now' – Mr Johnson added.
He said: “I can tell the House that we will also reopen restaurants and pubs. All hospitality indoors will be limited to table service and our guidance will encourage minimal staff and customer contact.
“We will ask businesses to help NHS Test and Trace respond to any local outbreaks by collecting contact details from customers as happens in other countries and we will work with the sector to make this manageable."
Mr Johnson added: “Almost as eagerly awaited as a pint will be a haircut, particularly by me, and so we will reopen hairdressers with appropriate precautions, including the use of visors.
“We also intend to allow some other close contact services such as nail bars to reopen as soon as we can when we are confident that they can operate in a Covid-secure way.
“From July 4, provided that no more than two households stay together, people will be free to stay overnight in self-contained accommodation including hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as camp sites, as long as shared facilities are kept clean.”
PM: 'We do not believe there will be a second peak of coronavirus'
The Prime Minister said every step in easing the lockdown is “scrupulously weighed”.
He said: “We cannot lift all the restrictions at once so we have to make difficult judgments.
“And every step is scrupulously weighed against the evidence.”
He added: “Our principle is to trust the British public to use their common sense in the full knowledge of the risks, remembering that the more we open up, the more vigilant we will need to be.”
What else did Boris Johnson say?
Boris Johnson told MPs the common sense and perseverance of Britons has “more than justified our faith” in them, as he delivered a Covid-19 statement to the Commons.
He said: “Since I set out our plan on May 11, we have been clear that our cautious relaxation of the guidance is entirely conditional on our continued defeat of the virus.
“In the first half of May, nearly 69,000 people tested positive for Covid-19 across the UK. By the first half of June that total had fallen by nearly 70% to just under 22,000.”
What has the reaction been from politicians?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement.
He said: “We will study the guidance, and there are obviously a number of questions that need to be answered, but overall I welcome this statement.
“I believe the Government is trying to do the right thing and in that, we will support them.”
Caroline Lucas, former leader and co-leader of the Green Party, tweeted: “PM says change in guidance is conditional on defeat of #Covid.
“Yet @IndependentSage says infections should be “consistently & significantly” below 1,000/day & they aren’t.
“Nor will test & trace system be fully operational til Sept.
“Based on Govt record, it’s hard to trust it now.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Southampton stalker called victim 68 times in a day

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been slapped with a five-year restraining order and an 18-month suspended sentence following a stalking campaign .
Matthew Stokes made his victim feel `` helpless and afraid '' after calling her 68 times in just one day .
The 41-year-old appeared at Southampton Crown Court via video link faced with two charges of stalking and one of common assault .
On an almost daily basis Stokes called his victim in the early hours of the morning from withheld numbers and numbers she did not recognise The former taxi driver pleaded guilty to the charges with six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
They include repeatedly loitering outside his victim 's home , calling her mobile phone and contacting her via social media .
He made abusive status posts on his social media accounts directed towards her .
On February 18 the victim spotted the defendant near her home .
The same day she received 68 calls on her mobile phone - some she answered to hear him mumbling in the background .
He was arrested on February 19 and released on police bail but continued to make abusive social media posts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the street and threatened to commit suicide .
Then on April 5 , she received a series of abusive and threatening messages on Instagram which Stokes denied .
He claimed , `` some unnamed other must have intervened on his behalf '' .
Just two days later the victim found flowers on her car windscreen and on April 9 she received a further series of missed calls from withheld numbers .
A victim statement read in court said : `` I no longer feel safe around anyone .
It 's because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worthless and powerless .
I never felt so helpless in my life .
`` The world is not a safe place .
You made me afraid to go out .
You managed to break me down . ''
Southampton Crown Court heard how the victim went to the extent of putting up a CCTV camera at her home .
Stokes , of Linford Crescent , had one caution for `` like matters '' in 2010 however has no previous convictions .
According to defence barrister Richard Tutt , Stokes accepted that he behaved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffers from anxiety and depression , his head was not in a good place and he was drinking to excess .
Judge Rowland slapped him with a five-year restraining order and an 18-month prison sentence suspended for two years .
He will have to complete 100 hours of community work , 15 days of rehabilitation and attend a behavioural course .
Stokes has been on remand at HMP Winchester since April 9 .

Matthew Stokes made his victim feel "helpless and afraid" after calling her 68 times in just one day.
The 41-year-old appeared at Southampton Crown Court via video link faced with two charges of stalking and one of common assault.
On an almost daily basis Stokes called his victim in the early hours of the morning from withheld numbers and numbers she did not recognise
The former taxi driver pleaded guilty to the charges with six incidents taking place between February and April this year.
They include repeatedly loitering outside his victim's home, calling her mobile phone and contacting her via social media.
He made abusive status posts on his social media accounts directed towards her.
On February 18 the victim spotted the defendant near her home.
The same day she received 68 calls on her mobile phone - some she answered to hear him mumbling in the background.
He was arrested on February 19 and released on police bail but continued to make abusive social media posts.
On March 3 he found the victim in the street and threatened to commit suicide.
Then on April 5, she received a series of abusive and threatening messages on Instagram which Stokes denied.
He claimed, "some unnamed other must have intervened on his behalf".
Just two days later the victim found flowers on her car windscreen and on April 9 she received a further series of missed calls from withheld numbers.
A victim statement read in court said: "I no longer feel safe around anyone. It's because of you.
"You made me feel worthless and powerless. I never felt so helpless in my life.
"The world is not a safe place. You made me afraid to go out. You managed to break me down."
Southampton Crown Court heard how the victim went to the extent of putting up a CCTV camera at her home.
Stokes, of Linford Crescent, had one caution for "like matters" in 2010 however has no previous convictions.
According to defence barrister Richard Tutt, Stokes accepted that he behaved badly.
Mitigating, Stokes claims he suffers from anxiety and depression, his head was not in a good place and he was drinking to excess.
Judge Rowland slapped him with a five-year restraining order and an 18-month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He will have to complete 100 hours of community work, 15 days of rehabilitation and attend a behavioural course.
Stokes has been on remand at HMP Winchester since April 9.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Temporary closure of leisure centres cost a Hampshire council more than £800,000

THE temporary closure of leisure centres due to Covid-19 has cost a Hampshire council more than £800,000 - it has been revealed , amid concerns over the future of leisure facilities .
New Forest District Council said it has lost just over £800,000 between April and May due to the closure of the five council-run Health and Leisure Centres in Applemore , Lymington , New Milton , Ringwood and Totton .
The news comes as the District Councils ’ Network ( DCN ) , which represents 187 district councils in England , warned that some leisure centres may never re-open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of councils across Hampshire are yet to disclose the financial impact the pandemic has had on leisure centres .
The government pledged to support councils and providers .
But the DCN is forecasting a financial hit to leisure centres across the country of around £305m this year .
New Forest District Council said the impact to the portfolio budget for April and May is “ a net increase in budget requirement of £835,000 ” .
The council said the closure of leisure centres resulted in an income loss of about £600,000 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each of these months the authority received £200,000 from the government through the furlough scheme .
“ Taking the net cost to the council of the leisure centre closures to just over 800k for April and May ” , the council said .
Council leader Cllr Barry Rickman , said : “ We are looking at ways to ensure we can continue providing essential services for our community .
Our income and costs have been affected by the pandemic , but we started from a strong financial position due to our regular and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are lobbying for further Government support to mitigate future losses.
” In Southampton , Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for culture and homes at Southampton City Council , has called on the government to support leisure centres .
She said : “ Leisure facilities are an important part of our communities , now needed more than ever.
” Fareham Borough Council said the Government has provided a support package for all those working in the leisure industry but any costs that are not covered , such as ongoing maintenance and operational costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s operator , Everyone Active .
David Bibby , Everyone Active ’ s managing director , said : “ As a business , we will get through this .
We will need to operate very differently moving forward.
” Test Valley Borough Council and Eastleigh Borough Council said they are supporting providers .
The DCN is now calling on the government to provide emergency funding .
A Government spokesperson said : “ We recognise how important leisure centres are for people ’ s health and wellbeing and we are working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as this is safe .
“ Across the country we ’ re providing councils with an unprecedented £3.2 billion to tackle immediate pressures they have told us they are facing , including £96 million in Hampshire .
“ This funding is part of around £27 billion which the Government has provided to support local councils , businesses and communities in fighting the pandemic .
”

New Forest District Council said it has lost just over £800,000 between April and May due to the closure of the five council-run Health and Leisure Centres in Applemore, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood and Totton.
The news comes as the District Councils’ Network (DCN), which represents 187 district councils in England, warned that some leisure centres may never re-open unless the government steps in.
The majority of councils across Hampshire are yet to disclose the financial impact the pandemic has had on leisure centres.
The government pledged to support councils and providers.
But the DCN is forecasting a financial hit to leisure centres across the country of around £305m this year.
New Forest District Council said the impact to the portfolio budget for April and May is “a net increase in budget requirement of £835,000”.
The council said the closure of leisure centres resulted in an income loss of about £600,000 in April and £600,000 in May but for each of these months the authority received £200,000 from the government through the furlough scheme.
“Taking the net cost to the council of the leisure centre closures to just over 800k for April and May”, the council said.
Council leader Cllr Barry Rickman, said: “We are looking at ways to ensure we can continue providing essential services for our community. Our income and costs have been affected by the pandemic, but we started from a strong financial position due to our regular and careful reviewing of our finances and we are lobbying for further Government support to mitigate future losses.”
In Southampton, Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for culture and homes at Southampton City Council, has called on the government to support leisure centres.
She said: “Leisure facilities are an important part of our communities, now needed more than ever.”
Fareham Borough Council said the Government has provided a support package for all those working in the leisure industry but any costs that are not covered, such as ongoing maintenance and operational costs, will ultimately fall to the council’s operator, Everyone Active.
David Bibby, Everyone Active’s managing director, said: “As a business, we will get through this. We will need to operate very differently moving forward.”
Test Valley Borough Council and Eastleigh Borough Council said they are supporting providers.
The DCN is now calling on the government to provide emergency funding.
A Government spokesperson said: “We recognise how important leisure centres are for people’s health and wellbeing and we are working closely with the sector to support them to reopen as soon as this is safe.
“Across the country we’re providing councils with an unprecedented £3.2 billion to tackle immediate pressures they have told us they are facing, including £96 million in Hampshire.
“This funding is part of around £27 billion which the Government has provided to support local councils, businesses and communities in fighting the pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Police arrest three people on suspicion of drugs offences in the Polygon

TWO men and a teenager have been arrested in relation to drugs offences in Southampton .
Officers from Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ three people in Morris Road today on suspicion of drugs offences .
A 19-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession with intent to @ @ @ @ @ A 27-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug @ @ @ @ @ 23-year-old man of no fixed abode , was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent @ @ @ @ @ of Class B .
All three remain in police custody at this time .

Officers from Southampton’s High Harm Team arrested three people in Morris Road today on suspicion of drugs offences.
A 19-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.
A 27-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug of Class B.
A 23-year-old man of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B.
All three remain in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Wetherspoons and Marston's bosses cheer plans to welcome customers again

Pub and hospitality bosses have cheered the Government ’ s proposals to allow customers through their doors again on July 4 as “ a welcome relief ” .
The bosses of pub groups Wetherspoons , Greene King and Marston ’ s welcomed the decision , despite some continued uncertainty over exact measures needed for pub sites and how customers will react next month .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that pubs , restaurants and cinemas will be able to reopen from July 4 , with “ one metre-plus ” distancing measures in place .
Marston ’ s chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he expects the pub group will reopen 80-85 % of its 1,400 pubs from July 4 .
He said : “ I welcome the news .
If two-metre distancing had stayed in place we would have only been able to reopen around 25 % of our pubs .
“ This is a positive step , but I think there is also now a case for some kind of stimulus to help consumer spending .
“ Personally , I feel a VAT cut , which has been touted , would work.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned ” by speculation that pub customers might have to register their names at the bar .
However , the Prime Minister said more detail about measures for pubs , restaurants and other sites was yet to be clarified .
“ Our pubs will meet the latest guidelines and we will ensure table-spacing , masks for staff , and other precautions , ” Mr Findlay added .
He said : “ We are extremely pleased that pubs are reopening on July 4 after a long hiatus .
“ We are going to discuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managers and staff before we comment further on the details.
” Greene King chief Nick Mackenzie added : “ It is great that we finally have the news we ’ ve all been waiting for , a confirmed opening date for pubs and a change to social distancing from two metres to one .
“ It is a welcome relief for pub operators , our team members who want to get back to work and of course our customers who have been missing their local pub.
” Meanwhile , Rob Pitcher , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it will reopen 10 % of sites on July 4 but he does not expect these to be profitable with current restrictions in place .
He said : “ We don ’ t think it will really be profitable for us , but it is important for us to test our procedures and safety protocols , and gauge demand more as well .
“ We ’ ve had very high levels of bookings so we are confident things are pulling in the right direct.
” Kate Nicholls , chief executive of trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation of the reopening date is a real boon and affords businesses some time to make the necessary preparations .
“ Our sector was one of the first to be seriously affected and we are going to be one of the last to reopen .
“ Getting venues open again , even with social distancing measures in place , is the best way to secure businesses and jobs .
“ While many venues will endeavour to reopen on July 4 , capacities will be constrained by social distancing and some may be unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued Government support will remain crucial.
” However , James Calder , chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers ( SIBA ) , said that breweries have been “ badly let down by the Government ” over the time it has taken for guidance to be announced .
He tweeted that “ we were promised three weeks notice and not had it ” and stressed that there is “ still a heck of a lot of beer to destroy ” amid uncertainty over demand for beer .
Hotel chains also welcomed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s managing director for UK and Ireland , said : “ We are looking forward to opening our hotels as soon as possible and welcoming back guests .
“ We know that expectations will be different , with cleanliness and hygiene more important than ever.
” Shares in pub groups , cinema chains and other hospitality firms jumped on Tuesday as investors welcomed the reopening plans .

The bosses of pub groups Wetherspoons, Greene King and Marston’s welcomed the decision, despite some continued uncertainty over exact measures needed for pub sites and how customers will react next month.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that pubs, restaurants and cinemas will be able to reopen from July 4, with “one metre-plus” distancing measures in place.
Marston’s chief Ralph Findlay told the PA news agency that he expects the pub group will reopen 80-85% of its 1,400 pubs from July 4.
He said: “I welcome the news. If two-metre distancing had stayed in place we would have only been able to reopen around 25% of our pubs.
“This is a positive step, but I think there is also now a case for some kind of stimulus to help consumer spending.
“Personally, I feel a VAT cut, which has been touted, would work.”
He also told PA that he was “concerned” by speculation that pub customers might have to register their names at the bar.
However, the Prime Minister said more detail about measures for pubs, restaurants and other sites was yet to be clarified.
“Our pubs will meet the latest guidelines and we will ensure table-spacing, masks for staff, and other precautions,” Mr Findlay added.
Wetherspoons’ chairman Tim Martin welcomed the reopening move.
He said: “We are extremely pleased that pubs are reopening on July 4 after a long hiatus.
“We are going to discuss the precise Government proposals with our pub managers and staff before we comment further on the details.”
Greene King chief Nick Mackenzie added: “It is great that we finally have the news we’ve all been waiting for, a confirmed opening date for pubs and a change to social distancing from two metres to one.
“It is a welcome relief for pub operators, our team members who want to get back to work and of course our customers who have been missing their local pub.”
Meanwhile, Rob Pitcher, chief executive at Revolution Bars, told PA that it will reopen 10% of sites on July 4 but he does not expect these to be profitable with current restrictions in place.
He said: “We don’t think it will really be profitable for us, but it is important for us to test our procedures and safety protocols, and gauge demand more as well.
“We’ve had very high levels of bookings so we are confident things are pulling in the right direct.”
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of trade body UKHospitality, said: “Having confirmation of the reopening date is a real boon and affords businesses some time to make the necessary preparations.
“Our sector was one of the first to be seriously affected and we are going to be one of the last to reopen.
“Getting venues open again, even with social distancing measures in place, is the best way to secure businesses and jobs.
“While many venues will endeavour to reopen on July 4, capacities will be constrained by social distancing and some may be unable to trade viably at all, so continued Government support will remain crucial.”
However, James Calder, chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), said that breweries have been “badly let down by the Government” over the time it has taken for guidance to be announced.
He tweeted that “we were promised three weeks notice and not had it” and stressed that there is “still a heck of a lot of beer to destroy” amid uncertainty over demand for beer.
Hotel chains also welcomed the news. Stephen Cassidy, Hilton’s managing director for UK and Ireland, said: “We are looking forward to opening our hotels as soon as possible and welcoming back guests.
“We know that expectations will be different, with cleanliness and hygiene more important than ever.”
Shares in pub groups, cinema chains and other hospitality firms jumped on Tuesday as investors welcomed the reopening plans.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Police release images of man in connection with incident where elderly woman was scammed of £2,000

AN ELDERLY woman was scammed out of £2,000 in Winchester by a man claiming to be a police officer , and now police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection to the incident .
At around 2.26pm on Thursday June 4 , an elderly woman was contacted over the phone by a man claiming to be a police officer from Hammersmith Police .
The man explained to the lady that her bank account had been targeted by fraudsters and that £2,000 had been withdrawn , then re-deposited a short time afterwards .
He then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank branch to withdraw the money and coerced her into handing the money over to home at a pre-arranged meeting outside of her home address .
Now officers have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection to this incident , and anyone with information is urged to come forward .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Do you recognise this man ?
Did you see what happened ?
Did you see him later that afternoon in the local area or surrounding area ?
`` We want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never call you and ask you for money .
No one , not even someone your bank , would call you and ask you for your financial details or ask you to withdraw cash .
`` Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200202099 , or alternatively , call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

At around 2.26pm on Thursday June 4, an elderly woman was contacted over the phone by a man claiming to be a police officer from Hammersmith Police.
The man explained to the lady that her bank account had been targeted by fraudsters and that £2,000 had been withdrawn, then re-deposited a short time afterwards.
He then encouraged the woman to visit her local bank branch to withdraw the money and coerced her into handing the money over to home at a pre-arranged meeting outside of her home address.
Now officers have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection to this incident, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man? Did you see what happened? Did you see him later that afternoon in the local area or surrounding area?
"We want to remind people that a police officer would never call you and ask you for money. No one, not even someone your bank, would call you and ask you for your financial details or ask you to withdraw cash.
"Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200202099, or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Flytipped rubbish left on Boyatt Road, Eastleigh

BAGS of rubbish , an artificial Christmas tree and a dismantled children 's play house are just some of the @ @ @ @ @ quiet Eastleigh road .
Piles of rubbish , believed to be mainly household items and @ @ @ @ @ strewn across Boyatt Lane in Eastleigh .
From canvas prints to curtains and old bedding @ @ @ @ @ roughly 3m down the road , and obstructed any vehicles that attempted to get past @ @ @ @ @ described as `` vile people '' by Eastleigh resident Peter Burgess , who discovered the @ @ @ @ @ bike yesterday evening .
In a social media post appealing for information regarding the crime @ @ @ @ @ `` absolutely disgusted '' with the discovery .
The Daily Echo has contacted Eastleigh Borough @ @ @ @ @ a response .

Piles of rubbish, believed to be mainly household items and waste, have been left strewn across Boyatt Lane in Eastleigh.
From canvas prints to curtains and old bedding, the rubbish stretched for roughly 3m down the road, and obstructed any vehicles that attempted to get past.
The perpetrators have been described as "vile people" by Eastleigh resident Peter Burgess, who discovered the filth while out riding his bike yesterday evening.
In a social media post appealing for information regarding the crime, he said he was "absolutely disgusted" with the discovery.
The Daily Echo has contacted Eastleigh Borough Council and is waiting for a response.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Police probe after cyclist is assaulted in Hampshire

A POLICE investigation has been launched after a cyclist was assaulted in Bishops Waltham .
Officers were called to The Avenue in Bishops Waltham at around 12.12am on Sunday June 21 , after receiving reports that a woman had been assaulted .
The victim was cycling with her family after visiting some friends , when an unknown person `` jumped out '' and assaulted her .
Now officers are appealing to the public to come forward with information that may help with their investigation .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` This is a message for the residents of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of an incident that occurred on The Avenue at approximately 00.12 Sunday 21st June .
Where an unknown person has jumped out and assaulted a female who was cycling with her family after visiting friends .
`` We are aware that this has caused some concern in the community and are aware of posts on local social media pages .
`` This is an appeal that if you do have any information or maybe CCTV that has captured this , please contact Hampshire Constabulary either via 101 or hampshire.police.uk quoting 44200224647 .
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Officers were called to The Avenue in Bishops Waltham at around 12.12am on Sunday June 21, after receiving reports that a woman had been assaulted.
The victim was cycling with her family after visiting some friends, when an unknown person "jumped out" and assaulted her.
Now officers are appealing to the public to come forward with information that may help with their investigation.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "This is a message for the residents of Bishops Waltham.
"You may be aware of an incident that occurred on The Avenue at approximately 00.12 Sunday 21st June. Where an unknown person has jumped out and assaulted a female who was cycling with her family after visiting friends.
"We are aware that this has caused some concern in the community and are aware of posts on local social media pages.
"This is an appeal that if you do have any information or maybe CCTV that has captured this, please contact Hampshire Constabulary either via 101 or hampshire.police.uk quoting 44200224647."


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Safety warning has been issued as temperatures set to soar in Southampton

A safety warning has officially been issued as temperatures in Southampton are set to soar over the next couple of days .
According to the Met Office forecast , temperatures in the city are set to rise to heights of 27c tomorrow , setting a new record for the year 's hottest day .
The hot weather is predicted to continue both on Thursday ( 25c ) and Friday ( 23c ) , before temperatures begin to cool to the high teens at the weekend .
While many of us may use the weather as an excuse to soak up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a barbecue , doctors are urging people to ensure they take precautions to stay sun-safe as we continue to ease out of lockdown .
As we are being encouraged to get out and enjoy the sun , the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups have reminded people to continue to abide by social distancing rules and keep an eye out for the vulnerable people in the community .
Dr Andrew Holden said : `` Weather like this is something many people look forward to every year and go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying safe and abiding by social distancing rules , it ’ s important to remember that sunny spells can pose health risks for some people .
“ While some of the advice may seem obvious – such as drink plenty of water , wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm – it ’ s always good to remind people .
It ’ s important to protect yourself from too much sun or heat , to carry water when travelling and to think of those , such as young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel the heat more acutely than others.
” Residents have also been urged to walk in the shade and wear sunscreen , avoid physical exercise in the hottest parts of the day , wear light , loose fitting clothing and to never leave anyone in a closed , parked vehicle , especially young children and animals .
While people may drive to outdoor publicly accessible open spaces to enjoy the heat , they should follow social distancing guidance whilst they are there , with a maximum of six people allowed to meet outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private outdoors spaces – provided they follow social distancing measures .

According to the Met Office forecast, temperatures in the city are set to rise to heights of 27c tomorrow, setting a new record for the year's hottest day.
The hot weather is predicted to continue both on Thursday (25c) and Friday (23c), before temperatures begin to cool to the high teens at the weekend.
While many of us may use the weather as an excuse to soak up the sun at the beach and have a barbecue, doctors are urging people to ensure they take precautions to stay sun-safe as we continue to ease out of lockdown.
As we are being encouraged to get out and enjoy the sun, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups have reminded people to continue to abide by social distancing rules and keep an eye out for the vulnerable people in the community.
Dr Andrew Holden said: "Weather like this is something many people look forward to every year and go out and enjoy. But as well as staying safe and abiding by social distancing rules, it’s important to remember that sunny spells can pose health risks for some people.
“While some of the advice may seem obvious – such as drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm – it’s always good to remind people. It’s important to protect yourself from too much sun or heat, to carry water when travelling and to think of those, such as young children or older people, who may feel the heat more acutely than others.”
Residents have also been urged to walk in the shade and wear sunscreen, avoid physical exercise in the hottest parts of the day, wear light, loose fitting clothing and to never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially young children and animals.
While people may drive to outdoor publicly accessible open spaces to enjoy the heat, they should follow social distancing guidance whilst they are there, with a maximum of six people allowed to meet outside in public spaces, gardens or other private outdoors spaces – provided they follow social distancing measures.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Bars, cinemas, and two-metre rule: What the PM is set to announce today

Cinemas , museums and art galleries will be able to start re-opening their doors from July in the latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown across England .
Boris Johnson is set to release the results of a review of the two-metre social-distancing rule in the Commons today ( Tuesday , June 23 ) – amid a widespread expectation it will be cut to one metre .
Much of the focus has been on the hospitality sector – with detailed guidance due on how pubs , bars and restaurants can start gradually to re-open from July 4 .
However it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sections of the arts and cultural sector on how they can welcome back visitors under the latest stage of the Government ’ s road map for lifting the lockdown .
It could mean cinemas and museums introducing one-way systems , spaced queuing , increased ventilation , and pre-booked tickets to ensure people can return safely .
What has been said about the anticipated changes ?
A No 10 source said : “ We are only able to move forward this week because the vast majority of people have taken steps to control the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open up , the more important it is that everyone follows the social distancing guidelines .
We will not hesitate to reverse these steps if it is necessary to stop the virus running out of control.
” Details of the review were being finalised at meeting on Monday evening attended by the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , and the chief medical officer for England , Professor Chris Whitty .
When will the announcement be made ?
Mr Johnson will brief the Cabinet on the plan for England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details in Parliament later in the day .
Earlier , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government was able to act now because the numbers of new coronavirus cases , admissions to hospital , and deaths from the diseases were all continuing to fall .
He told the daily No 10 briefing on Monday that just one-in-1,700 people were now infected with the virus , compared to one-in-400 a month ago .
“ All these figures are coming down and pointing in the right direction .
It shows that while there is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making progress , ” he said .
However , Dr Jenny Harries , the deputy chief medical officer for England , said that even as the rules were eased people still needed to follow social distancing , including regular hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene .
“ There is a critical point here that says just because life is feeling a bit more back to normal don ’ t suddenly jump to where you were this time last year .
We need to learn to go forward with restrictions in our lives , ” @ @ @

Boris Johnson is set to release the results of a review of the two-metre social-distancing rule in the Commons today (Tuesday, June 23) – amid a widespread expectation it will be cut to one metre.
Much of the focus has been on the hospitality sector – with detailed guidance due on how pubs, bars and restaurants can start gradually to re-open from July 4.
However it is now expected there will be guidance for sections of the arts and cultural sector on how they can welcome back visitors under the latest stage of the Government’s road map for lifting the lockdown.
It could mean cinemas and museums introducing one-way systems, spaced queuing, increased ventilation, and pre-booked tickets to ensure people can return safely.
What has been said about the anticipated changes?
A No 10 source said: “We are only able to move forward this week because the vast majority of people have taken steps to control the virus.
“But the more we open up, the more important it is that everyone follows the social distancing guidelines. We will not hesitate to reverse these steps if it is necessary to stop the virus running out of control.”
Details of the review were being finalised at meeting on Monday evening attended by the Government’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and the chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty.
When will the announcement be made?
Mr Johnson will brief the Cabinet on the plan for England on Tuesday morning before setting out the details in Parliament later in the day.
Earlier, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government was able to act now because the numbers of new coronavirus cases, admissions to hospital, and deaths from the diseases were all continuing to fall.
He told the daily No 10 briefing on Monday that just one-in-1,700 people were now infected with the virus, compared to one-in-400 a month ago.
“All these figures are coming down and pointing in the right direction. It shows that while there is still much to do, we are clearly making progress,” he said.
However, Dr Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer for England, said that even as the rules were eased people still needed to follow social distancing, including regular hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene.
“There is a critical point here that says just because life is feeling a bit more back to normal don’t suddenly jump to where you were this time last year. We need to learn to go forward with restrictions in our lives,” she said.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Why has the River Itchen turned red?

Why has the River Itchen turned red?

Over the weekend the water at the Ocean Village Marina turned a deep shade of reddish-brown .
It is believed @ @ @ @ @ is due to “ red tide ” .
This is when aquatic plant life becomes @ @ @ @ @ colour of coastal waters to change - also known as algal blooms .
High temperatures @ @ @ @ @ increase in algae .
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton City Council and Environmental Health @ @ @

Over the weekend the water at the Ocean Village Marina turned a deep shade of reddish-brown.
It is believed the sudden change in colour is due to “red tide”.
This is when aquatic plant life becomes highly concentrated and causes the colour of coastal waters to change - also known as algal blooms.
High temperatures are thought to trigger an increase in algae.
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton City Council and Environmental Health for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Trinity Robin found safe after more than a month missing

A WOMAN who went missing more than a month ago was found last night ( June 22 ) .
Trinity @ @ @ @ @ was last seen at the junction of Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane in Exton @ @ @ @ @ , May 18 .
Over the last month a huge joint effort has been carried @ @ @ @ @ the public , with numerous searches taking place .
Now her family and a Facebook @ @ @ @ @ with the search have said that she has been found .
They said : “ @ @ @ @ @ inform you this morning that Trinity Robin has been located safe in an appeal that @ @ @ @ @ and had seen a huge joint effort to bring you that outcome .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ commitments you have given and appeals that have been shared .
“ Once again we @ @ @ @ @ appeal that has finally brought good news to everyone.
” Hampshire police confirmed that Trinity @ @ @ @ @ area .

Trinity Robin, aged 45, was last seen at the junction of Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane in Exton at around 11pm on Monday, May 18.
Over the last month a huge joint effort has been carried out between the police and the public, with numerous searches taking place.
Now her family and a Facebook page set up to help with the search have said that she has been found.
They said: “We are very pleased to inform you this morning that Trinity Robin has been located safe in an appeal that lasted over a month, and had seen a huge joint effort to bring you that outcome.
“We thank you all for the commitments you have given and appeals that have been shared.
“Once again we thank everyone involved in this appeal that has finally brought good news to everyone.”
Hampshire police confirmed that Trinity was found in the Petersfield area.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Father 'let down' by mental health services found dead on Christmas Day

THE family of man who hanged himself on Christmas Day have criticised a “ broken and fragmented NHS system ” which they say failed to help him .
Six years ago , Richard Clark ’ s wife gave birth to their daughter at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital , in Winchester , which was said to be ‘ traumatic ’ , with their birthing plan not followed .
In the years following his wife was diagnosed with postnatal psychosis , and in early 2019 Mr Clark decided to he needed support from mental health services and turned to the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the months following he sought support from the private sector , whilst still struggling to secure the right care for his Thai wife .
On December 25 , last year , he was found hanging in the loft of his parents ’ home in Fairfield Road , Shawford .
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court , was told that eight months before his death Mr Clark moved to a rented house in Bournemouth Road , Chandler 's Ford , in the hope that he would get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement , his parents Malcolm and Angela said : “ He tried extremely hard to care for his wife .
They failed to get enough treatment in Southampton , so he rented a house in Chandler ’ s Ford hoping to get treatment and again he said they were let down , so went to Thailand last October.
” After getting treatment for his wife in Thailand they came home but she deteriorated and was eventually admitted to Mulberry Lodge , in Winchester .
His brother-in-law Anthony Grieb-Young said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we ’ d be constantly struggling to get any tractions with GPs or mental health teams both at Southampton and Eastleigh and care institutions .
`` When trying to help Richard we found dealing with the services available a constant disappointment .
He spent a great deal of time finding private treatment , engaging their services for his wife , child and finally himself , exhausting every avenue .
“ Thankfully he kept meticulous notes , chronicling his endeavours of a broken and fragmented NHS system he had to navigate.
” Coroner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was getting support from Dr Lars Hansen , of the New Forest Psychiatric Practice , from January to December 2019 .
Dr Hansen said that following the trip to Thailand the 45-year-old ’ s “ demons of feeling guilty had flared up again ” .
And on December 21 Mr Clark crashed his car on the M3 , and also had with a troubled visit to his wife on Christmas Eve , which his parents have considered to be the “ last straw ” .
Mr Grieb-Young added : “ We have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world , a feeling of remorse of many missed opportunities .
“ He was beautiful man , quiet , considerate , thoughtful , a stark contrast to his actions of Christmas Day .
A man clearly in my opinion gripped with grief and guilt of his perceived failings and his unsustainable family situation going forward .
“ In fact Christmas Day was a culmination of the previous six and half years in which Richard desperately tried to get help for his wife after their daughter was born.
” Mrs Rhodes-Kemp concluded that Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of suicide .
Dr Adam Cox , clinical director Southampton for Southern Health said : “ We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mr Babington Clark and our thoughts are with his family .
“ We are not aware of any concerns from the family of Mr Babington Clark , who was not receiving care from the Trust at the time of his death .
However we encourage anyone who has concerns about any aspect of our services to get in touch with us , so we can address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coroner to ensure the family know how to contact us should they wish to .
“ We did have some brief contact with the Coroner about this case but no additional information was requested from us in advance of the inquest .
Hampshire Hospitals , which runs Winchester hospital , was contacted for a comment , but it has yet to respond .

Six years ago, Richard Clark’s wife gave birth to their daughter at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, in Winchester, which was said to be ‘traumatic’, with their birthing plan not followed.
In the years following his wife was diagnosed with postnatal psychosis, and in early 2019 Mr Clark decided to he needed support from mental health services and turned to the NHS.
But a referral was refused, and in the months following he sought support from the private sector, whilst still struggling to secure the right care for his Thai wife.
On December 25, last year, he was found hanging in the loft of his parents’ home in Fairfield Road, Shawford.
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner’s Court, was told that eight months before his death Mr Clark moved to a rented house in Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, in the hope that he would get support from a different mental health team.
In a statement, his parents Malcolm and Angela said: “He tried extremely hard to care for his wife. They failed to get enough treatment in Southampton, so he rented a house in Chandler’s Ford hoping to get treatment and again he said they were let down, so went to Thailand last October.”
After getting treatment for his wife in Thailand they came home but she deteriorated and was eventually admitted to Mulberry Lodge, in Winchester.
His brother-in-law Anthony Grieb-Young said: “As a family we pulled together but we’d be constantly struggling to get any tractions with GPs or mental health teams both at Southampton and Eastleigh and care institutions.
"When trying to help Richard we found dealing with the services available a constant disappointment. He spent a great deal of time finding private treatment, engaging their services for his wife, child and finally himself, exhausting every avenue.
“Thankfully he kept meticulous notes, chronicling his endeavours of a broken and fragmented NHS system he had to navigate.”
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp was told the Mr Clark was getting support from Dr Lars Hansen, of the New Forest Psychiatric Practice, from January to December 2019.
Dr Hansen said that following the trip to Thailand the 45-year-old’s “demons of feeling guilty had flared up again”.
And on December 21 Mr Clark crashed his car on the M3, and also had with a troubled visit to his wife on Christmas Eve, which his parents have considered to be the “last straw”.
Mr Grieb-Young added: “We have been left with an inconsolable pain in our world, a feeling of remorse of many missed opportunities.
“He was beautiful man, quiet, considerate, thoughtful, a stark contrast to his actions of Christmas Day. A man clearly in my opinion gripped with grief and guilt of his perceived failings and his unsustainable family situation going forward.
“In fact Christmas Day was a culmination of the previous six and half years in which Richard desperately tried to get help for his wife after their daughter was born.”
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp concluded that Mr Clark’s death was as a result of suicide.
Dr Adam Cox, clinical director Southampton for Southern Health said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mr Babington Clark and our thoughts are with his family.
“We are not aware of any concerns from the family of Mr Babington Clark, who was not receiving care from the Trust at the time of his death. However we encourage anyone who has concerns about any aspect of our services to get in touch with us, so we can address them. We will therefore be asking the coroner to ensure the family know how to contact us should they wish to.
“We did have some brief contact with the Coroner about this case but no additional information was requested from us in advance of the inquest.
Hampshire Hospitals, which runs Winchester hospital, was contacted for a comment, but it has yet to respond.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Reopening date announced for Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton

SHOWCASE Cinemas will reopen its Southampton Cinema de Lux site on July 10 .
Bosses at the Westquay venue have released a video to show guests exactly what the new socially distanced cinema experience will be like .
The re-opening of Showcase Cinemas sites comes with new enhanced health and safety measures for both customers and staff .
The new Covid safe protocols include a limited capacity in every cinema screen to maintain social distancing , staggered film start times during the day alongside fewer screenings , which mean fewer people in the lobby at any one time .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be screening a raft of classic films for just £5 a ticket ahead of the release of Disney ’ s Mulan and Christopher Nolan ’ s hotly anticipated Tenet later in July .
UK General Manager Mark Barlow said : “ We are all really excited about welcoming film fans back to Showcase Cinemas .
“ There are some fantastic films to be released in 2020 and we can ’ t wait to see people enjoying movies back on the big screen .
We ’ ve also brought some classic hits and recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great it is to see them in the cinema.
” Guests are encouraged to wear face coverings , and multiple hand sanitising stations have been placed throughout the cinema for guests to use .
After each screening , staff will conduct a thorough cleaning regime , which includes a new anti-viral fogging machine that eliminates airborne viruses on contact , and will be used on every seat in every screen between shows and at the end of each day .
Each auditorium will also have a new air purifying system installed that also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been installed at all till points and film goers will now also be able to order their food and drink in advance and collect from a designated pick up section .
Contactless payment is encouraged for any purchases made in cinema .
Another new initiative is the self scanning of tickets to enter film screenings – guests that have booked tickets online in advance will be able to scan their confirmation email on their smartphone in order to gain access to their film .
Alternatively , they can use the self service ticket @ @ @ @ @ @

Bosses at the Westquay venue have released a video to show guests exactly what the new socially distanced cinema experience will be like.
The re-opening of Showcase Cinemas sites comes with new enhanced health and safety measures for both customers and staff. The new Covid safe protocols include a limited capacity in every cinema screen to maintain social distancing, staggered film start times during the day alongside fewer screenings, which mean fewer people in the lobby at any one time.
To welcome back cinemagoers, Showcase Cinemas will be screening a raft of classic films for just £5 a ticket ahead of the release of Disney’s Mulan and Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated Tenet later in July.
UK General Manager Mark Barlow said: “We are all really excited about welcoming film fans back to Showcase Cinemas.
“There are some fantastic films to be released in 2020 and we can’t wait to see people enjoying movies back on the big screen. We’ve also brought some classic hits and recent favourites back to remind everyone just how great it is to see them in the cinema.”
Guests are encouraged to wear face coverings, and multiple hand sanitising stations have been placed throughout the cinema for guests to use. After each screening, staff will conduct a thorough cleaning regime, which includes a new anti-viral fogging machine that eliminates airborne viruses on contact, and will be used on every seat in every screen between shows and at the end of each day. Each auditorium will also have a new air purifying system installed that also kills airborne viruses.
Perspex shields have been installed at all till points and film goers will now also be able to order their food and drink in advance and collect from a designated pick up section. Contactless payment is encouraged for any purchases made in cinema.
Another new initiative is the self scanning of tickets to enter film screenings – guests that have booked tickets online in advance will be able to scan their confirmation email on their smartphone in order to gain access to their film. Alternatively, they can use the self service ticket collection machines in the lobby.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Another harbour seal was spotted in an "internationally important" area

A SEAL was spotted perched on a rock on the Isle of Wight .
The harbour seal , also known as common seal , was spotted by a photographer on the Isle of Wight relaxing as the tide came in .
Chichester and Langstone Harbours , as well as Southampton water are also common places for these seals to be , with the Solent providing an ideal location for them to catch fish on the muddy banks .
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 's Senior Reserves Manager , Jamie Marsh , said : `` The Solent is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known resident population of harbour seals in the eastern English Channel and the abundance of other wildlife , particularly birds , makes this an internationally important area. ''
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Since the first official sighting on the Solent in 1994 , there has been around 43-50 harbour seals and several more grey seals recorded , as of 2015 .
Bird Aware Solent is a Partnership of Local Authorities and conservation organisations that help protected birds of the Solent by raising awareness of them .
Councillor Seán Woodward , Chairman of the Partnership for South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that oversees Bird Aware , said : `` Spotting birds and wildlife like these seals adds to the excitement of visiting the coast .
It ’ s important that all of us give the animals lots of space to feed and rest as disturbance can have an adverse effect on them . ''

The harbour seal, also known as common seal, was spotted by a photographer on the Isle of Wight relaxing as the tide came in.
Chichester and Langstone Harbours, as well as Southampton water are also common places for these seals to be, with the Solent providing an ideal location for them to catch fish on the muddy banks.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's Senior Reserves Manager, Jamie Marsh, said: "The Solent is really special. We have the only known resident population of harbour seals in the eastern English Channel and the abundance of other wildlife, particularly birds, makes this an internationally important area.".
Since the first official sighting on the Solent in 1994, there has been around 43-50 harbour seals and several more grey seals recorded, as of 2015.
Bird Aware Solent is a Partnership of Local Authorities and conservation organisations that help protected birds of the Solent by raising awareness of them.
Councillor Seán Woodward, Chairman of the Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH), a body that oversees Bird Aware, said: "Spotting birds and wildlife like these seals adds to the excitement of visiting the coast. It’s important that all of us give the animals lots of space to feed and rest as disturbance can have an adverse effect on them."


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Southampton City Council give 1,000 laptops to vulnerable children

MORE than 1,000 laptops will be given to vulnerable children in Southampton to help support their education at home .
It comes while schools continue to make plans to welcome back more pupils across the city .
Southampton City Council has sourced 1,146 laptops and cases through a government scheme which was announced on April 19 .
This involved plans to help make remote education more accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown .
Councillor Darren Paffey , Cabinet Member for Children and Learning , said : `` As our schools look to the future and make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are right , it 's vital that we continue to do all we can to support children who are continuing to learn from home . ''
The council has also sourced 237 4G routers to support pupils who do not already have mobile or broadband internet in their household .
In line with government guidance , the council is providing the laptops for disadvantaged families , children and young people who do not currently have access to them from another source , such as their school .
This includes care leavers and children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are supported by a social worker .
Council staff received the delivery of laptops and routers this week and these are now being collected by schools across the city , who will loan them to eligible pupils .
When a pupil moves on or no longer needs the laptop , it can be given by the school to another pupil - ensuring that they will continue helping children into the future .
Cllr Paffey said : `` No one should be at a disadvantage because they are unable to access computer equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the council 's education team has worked closely with schools to source these laptops .
`` I know that schools will now be doing everything they can to get this equipment into the hands of young people who need it as quickly as possible . ''
From 15 June , secondary schools , sixth form and colleges can offer some face-to-face support for pupils in year 10 and year 12 , and those aged between 16 to 19 in the first year of a two-year study programme .

It comes while schools continue to make plans to welcome back more pupils across the city.
Southampton City Council has sourced 1,146 laptops and cases through a government scheme which was announced on April 19.
This involved plans to help make remote education more accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Councillor Darren Paffey, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, said: "As our schools look to the future and make plans to safely reopen when the conditions are right, it's vital that we continue to do all we can to support children who are continuing to learn from home."
The council has also sourced 237 4G routers to support pupils who do not already have mobile or broadband internet in their household.
In line with government guidance, the council is providing the laptops for disadvantaged families, children and young people who do not currently have access to them from another source, such as their school.
This includes care leavers and children and young people aged up to 19 who are supported by a social worker.
Council staff received the delivery of laptops and routers this week and these are now being collected by schools across the city, who will loan them to eligible pupils.
When a pupil moves on or no longer needs the laptop, it can be given by the school to another pupil - ensuring that they will continue helping children into the future.
Cllr Paffey said: "No one should be at a disadvantage because they are unable to access computer equipment, which is why I'm delighted that the council's education team has worked closely with schools to source these laptops.
"I know that schools will now be doing everything they can to get this equipment into the hands of young people who need it as quickly as possible."
From 15 June, secondary schools, sixth form and colleges can offer some face-to-face support for pupils in year 10 and year 12, and those aged between 16 to 19 in the first year of a two-year study programme.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--LETTER - Cycle lanes should be mandatory for cyclists

Megan Streb 's letter ( June 18 ) commending the council for their Green Recovery Transport Plan was an interesting read , although I note it did n't offer any evidence in support of her claim that Southampton 's economic recovery and air quality will be helped by the introduction of temporary cycle lanes .
Any improvement in air quality is more likely to come from the drop in the number of ships keeping their engines running whilst in port than the introduction of these new cycle lanes , whilst creating a single lane carriageway in the Avenue is resulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the day with resultant increase in vehicle emissions .
Iris Minard 's letter on the same day highlight 's the real issue with cycle lanes ... not all cyclists use them , and the current law permits this .
Cyclists are only `` encouraged '' to use cycle lanes if they feel safe , presumably this means when they are n't feeling intimidated by other cyclists .
Before rolling out yet more cycle lanes , the council and Sustrans , including Megan Streb , should ensure action is taken against cyclists that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle lane from travelling on the footpath , where they not only are breaking the law , but they risk intimidating pedestrians , who have nowhere else to walk .
They should instead press the Government for law changes to ensure that where provided , use of cycle lanes is mandatory for all cyclists .
Walking is also active travel and part of the Green Recovery Transport Plan , but pedestrians ' needs will continue to be overlooked until the law is changed .

Any improvement in air quality is more likely to come from the drop in the number of ships keeping their engines running whilst in port than the introduction of these new cycle lanes, whilst creating a single lane carriageway in the Avenue is resulting in increased traffic queues at certain times of the day with resultant increase in vehicle emissions.
Iris Minard's letter on the same day highlight's the real issue with cycle lanes...not all cyclists use them, and the current law permits this.
Cyclists are only "encouraged" to use cycle lanes if they feel safe, presumably this means when they aren't feeling intimidated by other cyclists.
Before rolling out yet more cycle lanes, the council and Sustrans, including Megan Streb, should ensure action is taken against cyclists that don't feel safe in the designated cycle lane from travelling on the footpath, where they not only are breaking the law, but they risk intimidating pedestrians, who have nowhere else to walk.
They should instead press the Government for law changes to ensure that where provided, use of cycle lanes is mandatory for all cyclists.
Walking is also active travel and part of the Green Recovery Transport Plan, but pedestrians' needs will continue to be overlooked until the law is changed.
Bernie Pearce
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--LETTER – Southampton has never quite established itself as a really attractive, smart niche regional

LETTER – Southampton has never quite established itself as a really attractive, smart niche regional centre

OVER the years the city has seen the failure or decline of shopping , leisure and restaurants in the city centre : Ocean Village , Town Quay , St Mary 's and Old Northam , Debenhams , Bargate , High Street , Below Bar , Guildhall Square , and others have not been the success we all hoped for .
The viability of the proposed new Bargate retail seems to be in doubt .
There has been a steady drift to the west .
The reasons for the decline are not easy to discern .
The city centre lacks a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unfortunate lack of cohesion , contiguity , linkage , access .
Southampton has never quite established itself as a really attractive , smart niche regional centre .
What is the solution ?
Floating a new city centre plan the city council speaks of a new Mayflower Quarter .
All the indications are that a city centre needs to be compact , with a centre of gravity , offering the widest range of facilities , doctors , dentists , pharmacists , chiropodists , hairdressers , banks , building societies , estate agents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kinds , and a wide range of display retail shops ( as so much stuff these days is ordered on-line ) .
There must be plenty of parking , so that shoppers can easily take their bulkier goods home .
As the new city plan emerges it is very much to be hoped that citizens will take the opportunity to come forward with imaginative , constructive and practical ideas for the future of our city centre .

Guildhall Square, and others have not been the success we all hoped for.
The viability of the proposed new Bargate retail seems to be in doubt.
There has been a steady drift to the west.
The reasons for the decline are not easy to discern.
The city centre lacks a real centre of gravity, there is an unfortunate lack of cohesion, contiguity, linkage, access.
Southampton has never quite established itself as a really attractive, smart niche regional centre.
What is the solution?
Floating a new city centre plan the city council speaks of a new Mayflower Quarter.
All the indications are that a city centre needs to be compact, with a centre of gravity, offering the widest range of facilities, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, chiropodists, hairdressers, banks, building societies, estate agents, bookshops, leisure and hospitality of all kinds, and a wide range of display retail shops ( as so much stuff these days is ordered on-line).
There must be plenty of parking, so that shoppers can easily take their bulkier goods home.
Ease of movement, e.g. moving pavements and hop-on-hop-off pedestrian facilities, improves attraction.
As the new city plan emerges it is very much to be hoped that citizens will take the opportunity to come forward with imaginative, constructive and practical ideas for the future of our city centre.
Alec Samuels
West End


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Adam Piggott jailed for 13-months at Southampton Crown Court

A SOUTHAMPTON paedophile has been jailed for 13-months .
Adam Piggott appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday faced with charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and attempting to meet a child for sexual activity .
Using social media , the 31-year-old messaged a 13-year-old-girl called Molly between October 28 and November 7 , 2019 .
He started the conversation by sending her a message from a profile with the name of Martin – his middle name .
Piggot , of Mansfield Park Street , asked what she was `` into '' and what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molly sent a photo – which he deemed `` cute '' – and then sent an image of himself back .
His messages eventually turned more explicit and more sexual .
Little did he know , Molly was not a real girl .
An online police unit tasked with catching paedophiles had created a fictional profile .
Prosecutor , Dawn Hyland told how Piggott asked if `` Molly '' had been with an older man .
He offered to meet her and they made arrangements for when his girlfriend was at work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They agreed to meet at McDonald 's in Shirley High Street on November 7 .
Piggott drove in and out of the restaurant 's car park searching for Molly in vain .
After pulling up in a cul-de-sac opposite he was snared by officers .
During a police interview , he admitted he knew she was 13-years-old and he wanted to meet for sex .
He said it had dawned on him she was not real and he could not give a specific reason why he sent messages .
Defence barrister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piggott ] is a man of good character and has no previous convictions . ''
And , that he had taken steps to address his offending behaviour – including hypnotherapy .
Gammon argued that Piggott is `` clearly a man with mental health problems '' and furthermore he had pleaded guilty .
For his `` serious crimes '' , Judge Henry sentenced him to 13-months in prison and gave him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order .

Adam Piggott appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday faced with charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and attempting to meet a child for sexual activity.
Using social media, the 31-year-old messaged a 13-year-old-girl called Molly between October 28 and November 7, 2019.
He started the conversation by sending her a message from a profile with the name of Martin – his middle name.
Piggot, of Mansfield Park Street, asked what she was "into" and what she looked like, the court heard.
Molly sent a photo – which he deemed "cute" – and then sent an image of himself back.
His messages eventually turned more explicit and more sexual.
Little did he know, Molly was not a real girl.
An online police unit tasked with catching paedophiles had created a fictional profile.
Prosecutor, Dawn Hyland told how Piggott asked if "Molly" had been with an older man.
He offered to meet her and they made arrangements for when his girlfriend was at work.
Piggott asked Molly not to tell anybody.
They agreed to meet at McDonald's in Shirley High Street on November 7.
Piggott drove in and out of the restaurant's car park searching for Molly in vain.
After pulling up in a cul-de-sac opposite he was snared by officers.
During a police interview, he admitted he knew she was 13-years-old and he wanted to meet for sex.
He said it had dawned on him she was not real and he could not give a specific reason why he sent messages.
Transcripts of their exchanges totalled 81 pages.
Defence barrister, Jamie Gammon said: "He [Piggott] is a man of good character and has no previous convictions."
And, that he had taken steps to address his offending behaviour – including hypnotherapy.
Gammon argued that Piggott is "clearly a man with mental health problems" and furthermore he had pleaded guilty.
For his "serious crimes", Judge Henry sentenced him to 13-months in prison and gave him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Coronavirus: Updates as Boris Johnson announced new lockdown measures

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thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Land Rover driver 'pulled out in front of motorcyclist' before fatal crash on A343

A senior banker caused the death of a motorcyclist by “ carelessly ” pulling out in his Land Rover Discovery into a country lane and knocking him off his bike , a court has heard .
Derek Shakespeare , who is co-head of UK and Ireland mergers and acquisitions at Barclays bank , is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of causing the death by careless driving of 32-year-old Peter Lowe .
Daniel Sawyer , prosecuting , told the jury that the crash happened as Mr Lowe , from Porton , was riding his red Yamaha motorcycle along the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pictured below , pulled out at the junction with the B3058 near Nether Wallop and collided with him , knocking him off his bike causing multiple injuries that killed him , he said .
Mr Sawyer said : “ Right of way is to those on the A road with very clear give way signs and markings for those attempting to join it or cross it .
“ As Mr Lowe got to that set of cross roads on his motorcycle , a Land Rover Discovery driven by Mr Shakespeare pulled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hit Mr Lowe .
“ Mr Lowe was knocked off his bike and he and his bike slid along the road .
“ Mr Lowe was immediately knocked unconscious , he suffered multiple injuries and died without regaining consciousness.
” Mr Sawyer said the 52-year-old defendant pulled out “ because he didn ’ t look carefully enough and his lack of care in checking the road was clear before pulling out caused the death of Mr Lowe ” .
The prosecutor said that Shakespeare told police that he had stopped at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming from the same direction as Mr Lowe .
He said that Shakespeare told officers that “ once it had passed he looked again , it was clear , he pulled out and then he heard a bang ” .
Mr Sawyer said that CCTV showed that Mr Lowe had driven at 63mph in a 30mph zone in a nearby village and had a number of defects on his bike but he said this was not relevant to the cause of the crash .
He added that Mr Lowe had THC in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis ” .
Shakespeare , from Walhampton in the New Forest , has worked for Barclays since 2010 after joining from America Merrill Lynch having previously worked for Credit Suisse , DLJ and NatWest Markets .
The Cambridge graduate is also a company director on the board of Walhampton preparatory school and the Royal Ocean Racing Club .
Mr Lowe was described by his family in a statement released after his death as a “ kind and caring man who loved his family and pets and riding his bike ” .
They said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fun and life , compassionate and caring .
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Derek Shakespeare, who is co-head of UK and Ireland mergers and acquisitions at Barclays bank, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of causing the death by careless driving of 32-year-old Peter Lowe.
Daniel Sawyer, prosecuting, told the jury that the crash happened as Mr Lowe, from Porton, was riding his red Yamaha motorcycle along the A343 from Andover to Salisbury.
Shakespeare, pictured below, pulled out at the junction with the B3058 near Nether Wallop and collided with him, knocking him off his bike causing multiple injuries that killed him, he said.
Mr Sawyer said: “Right of way is to those on the A road with very clear give way signs and markings for those attempting to join it or cross it.
“As Mr Lowe got to that set of cross roads on his motorcycle, a Land Rover Discovery driven by Mr Shakespeare pulled out of the southern part of the road and hit Mr Lowe.
“Mr Lowe was knocked off his bike and he and his bike slid along the road.
“Mr Lowe was immediately knocked unconscious, he suffered multiple injuries and died without regaining consciousness.”
Mr Sawyer said the 52-year-old defendant pulled out “because he didn’t look carefully enough and his lack of care in checking the road was clear before pulling out caused the death of Mr Lowe”.
The prosecutor said that Shakespeare told police that he had stopped at the dotted line and waited for a car coming from the same direction as Mr Lowe.
He said that Shakespeare told officers that “once it had passed he looked again, it was clear, he pulled out and then he heard a bang”.
Mr Sawyer said that CCTV showed that Mr Lowe had driven at 63mph in a 30mph zone in a nearby village and had a number of defects on his bike but he said this was not relevant to the cause of the crash.
He added that Mr Lowe had THC in his blood which showed “recent use of cannabis”.
Shakespeare, from Walhampton in the New Forest, has worked for Barclays since 2010 after joining from America Merrill Lynch having previously worked for Credit Suisse, DLJ and NatWest Markets.
The Cambridge graduate is also a company director on the board of Walhampton preparatory school and the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Mr Lowe was described by his family in a statement released after his death as a “kind and caring man who loved his family and pets and riding his bike”.
They said: “He was always full of fun and life, compassionate and caring.”
Shakespeare denies the offence.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Hampshire MP urges places of worship to apply for protection from hate crime attacks

A HAMPSHIRE MP has urged places of worship to apply for protection from hate crime attacks .
Local Fareham MP , Suella Braverman has urged places of worship to apply for the government 's `` protective security fund '' , set up to help improve the physical security of religious buildings to combat hate crime attacks .
The £3.2 million pot was set up in 2016 to protect places of worship such as churches , mosques and temples , by building more security such as secure gates , locks and CCTV systems , and the latest round of applications is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents to apply for this funding because everyone should be able to worship `` without fear of attack or hateful discrimination '' .
She said : `` Everybody in Fareham has the right to worship without fear of attack or hateful discrimination .
“ If any place of worship in our community feels at risk from hate crimes or attack , I would urge them to apply for this important funding to improve security measures .
`` The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has reminded us all of the importance of faith to so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined to keep our places of worship , which give so much back to our community , safe.
” Since the introduction of the funding , more than 180 grants have been awarded , which has helped 76 churches , 75 mosques , 23 gurdwaras and nine temples .

Local Fareham MP, Suella Braverman has urged places of worship to apply for the government's "protective security fund", set up to help improve the physical security of religious buildings to combat hate crime attacks.
The £3.2 million pot was set up in 2016 to protect places of worship such as churches, mosques and temples, by building more security such as secure gates, locks and CCTV systems, and the latest round of applications is now open.
Suella has encouraged Fareham residents to apply for this funding because everyone should be able to worship "without fear of attack or hateful discrimination".
She said: "Everybody in Fareham has the right to worship without fear of attack or hateful discrimination. “If any place of worship in our community feels at risk from hate crimes or attack, I would urge them to apply for this important funding to improve security measures.
"The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has reminded us all of the importance of faith to so many people, and this Conservative Government is determined to keep our places of worship, which give so much back to our community, safe.”
Since the introduction of the funding, more than 180 grants have been awarded, which has helped 76 churches, 75 mosques, 23 gurdwaras and nine temples.


thedailyecho--2020-06-23--Eastleigh MP calls for unallocated coronavirus business grants to be distributed across Hampshire

A HAMPSHIRE MP has called on the government to expand its business grants using £70 million of unallocated funds .
Conservative MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes , has written to the government calling for the £70 million of unallocated business grants , to be made available to other businesses in Hampshire that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis .
According to figures collated by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum , Hampshire authorities received more than £400 million from central government in businesses grants but have so far only allocated £336 million of that funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission from Government to keep the £70m of unallocated funds and disburse it locally .
Paul Holmes has said that while we are all now focusing on the recovery from Covid-19 , he would like o see other businesses be supported .
He said : `` The Government ’ s generous grant scheme has helped thousands of businesses during this difficult time .
However , despite allocating over £336m to businesses across Hampshire , local authorities still have nearly £70m left .
Rather than have this money go back to Government , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire helping even more businesses during this difficult time .
`` Now that we are focusing on the recovery , I would like to see other businesses effected by COVID-19 supported through business grants such as manufacturing businesses , and those that have been badly impacted in the events and entertainment sector .
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Conservative MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, has written to the government calling for the £70 million of unallocated business grants, to be made available to other businesses in Hampshire that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.
According to figures collated by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum, Hampshire authorities received more than £400 million from central government in businesses grants but have so far only allocated £336 million of that funding.
The forum has now asked for permission from Government to keep the £70m of unallocated funds and disburse it locally.
Paul Holmes has said that while we are all now focusing on the recovery from Covid-19, he would like o see other businesses be supported.
He said: "The Government’s generous grant scheme has helped thousands of businesses during this difficult time. However, despite allocating over £336m to businesses across Hampshire, local authorities still have nearly £70m left. Rather than have this money go back to Government, I would like to see it spent locally in Hampshire helping even more businesses during this difficult time.
"Now that we are focusing on the recovery, I would like to see other businesses effected by COVID-19 supported through business grants such as manufacturing businesses, and those that have been badly impacted in the events and entertainment sector.”