thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Coronavirus: Southampton hospital worker tests positive for deadly virus

A SOUTHAMPTON hospital worker has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus .
A healthcare professional from University Hospital Southampton has @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 ) .
The worker had worked a single nightshift in the hospital 's surgical @ @ @ @ @ .
The surgical high dependency unit is now temporarily closed and the worker is in @ @ @ @ @ and staff who came into close contact with the worker have been informed and will @ @ @ @ @ hospital reports to be following Public Health England and NHS guidance in respect of the @ @ @ @ @ are operating normally .
Patients and staff are being advised to attend appointments normally and @ @ @ @ @ not to .

A healthcare professional from University Hospital Southampton has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The worker had worked a single nightshift in the hospital's surgical high dependency unit last Friday.
The surgical high dependency unit is now temporarily closed and the worker is in isolation at home.
Patients and staff who came into close contact with the worker have been informed and will be appropriately isolated.
The hospital reports to be following Public Health England and NHS guidance in respect of the virus and all other services are operating normally.
Patients and staff are being advised to attend appointments normally and go to work unless advised not to.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Stolen fruit machine found in Bishopstoke after pub was raided this morning

A FRUIT machine was found dumped in Bishopstoke this morning , following a pub raid , police have confirmed .
At around 5am this morning , the River Inn pub on Fair Oak Road , Bishopstoke was burgled , with offenders stealing a fruit machine .
Shortly after , at around 5.20am , officers received a call reporting that the machine was found in the middle of a car park in Stoke Park Woods .
The fruit machine was ripped apart , with the cash stolen from the inside .
Now , officers are appealing for witnesses of the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 5am this morning ( 9 March ) to the River Inn , Fair Oak Road , Bishopstoke , to a report of a burglary .
Entry was forced overnight and a fruit machine was stolen .
We received a call at 5.21 reporting the fruit machine had been found in Stoke Park Woods . ''
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information can call police on 101 , quoting the reference number 44200088702 .
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on @ @ @ @

At around 5am this morning, the River Inn pub on Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke was burgled, with offenders stealing a fruit machine.
Shortly after, at around 5.20am, officers received a call reporting that the machine was found in the middle of a car park in Stoke Park Woods.
The fruit machine was ripped apart, with the cash stolen from the inside.
Now, officers are appealing for witnesses of the incident to come forward with information.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 5am this morning (9 March) to the River Inn, Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke, to a report of a burglary. Entry was forced overnight and a fruit machine was stolen. We received a call at 5.21 reporting the fruit machine had been found in Stoke Park Woods."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information can call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200088702. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Tributes paid to former Hampshire teacher who died, aged 76

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Hampshire teacher who has died aged 76 .
Lorraine Phillips , who specialised @ @ @ @ @ and geography , worked at Gosport for two years before spending the rest of her @ @ @ @ @ School .
Friends have described her as a talented and dedicated teacher who always had @ @ @ @ @ pupils at heart .
A thanksgiving service at St Luke ’ s Church , Sway @ @ @ @ @ 90 friends and former colleagues and was followed by afternoon tea in the church hall @ @ @ @ @ raft of hobbies including swimming , gardening and dancing .
She was a founder member @ @ @ @ @ Rowan Recorder Group , both of which played at her funeral .
Ms Phillips was @ @ @ @ @ shop in Birmingham .
She went to Bromsgrove Girls ’ Grammar School before undertaking her @ @ @ @ @ After she retired Ms Phillips and another ex-teacher travelled the world .

Lorraine Phillips, who specialised in teaching maths, science and geography, worked at Gosport for two years before spending the rest of her career at New Milton Junior School.
Friends have described her as a talented and dedicated teacher who always had the best interests of her pupils at heart.
A thanksgiving service at St Luke’s Church, Sway, was attended by around 90 friends and former colleagues and was followed by afternoon tea in the church hall.
Ms Phillips had a raft of hobbies including swimming, gardening and dancing.
She was a founder member of Sway Handbell Group and Rowan Recorder Group, both of which played at her funeral.
Ms Phillips was born above her parents’ shop in Birmingham. She went to Bromsgrove Girls’ Grammar School before undertaking her teacher training in Leeds.
After she retired Ms Phillips and another ex-teacher travelled the world.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--St Mary's Independent school slammed in Ofsted report

A SOUTHAMPTON school where children complain about bullying and where pupils feel “ disheartened ” is on an “ exciting journey of development ” , it claims .
St Mary ’ s Independent school has been slammed in a damning inspection and rated as ‘ Inadequate ’ by education watchdog Ofsted .
However , the school has hit back claiming the inspection process was flawed and it does not accept many of the inspectors ’ s findings St Mary ’ s has now raised a formal complaint after inspectors visited its Midanbury Lane grounds between December 3 and December 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the school was rated as ‘ Inadequate ’ , as was the leadership and management of the school under headteacher Claire Charlemagne .
The school has dropped from a “ Requiring Improvement ” rating following its last inspection in 2018 .
Furthermore , the school does not meet the Independent School Standards ( ISS ) .
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506 , there are 242 students aged between three-years-old and 16-years-old .
According to the Ofsted report , pupil attendance and behaviour is poor overall with too many pupils regularly absent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils interrupted their teachers , making it hard for their classmates to learn .
A number of pupils complained to inspectors that the unruly atmosphere was affecting their learning .
Others felt that teachers did not always respond when they raised concerns about some forms of bullying .
However , the inspectors found the school had effective safeguarding measures .
In lower year groups , pupils were upbeat and told inspectors how happy they were .
But as pupils moved up through the school , their views became more negative .
Ofsted inspectors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective school-wide culture of accountability and to fix divisions within the school community , and ensure that a planned curriculum is implemented quickly .
A spokesperson for the school said : “ Governors , leaders , staff , parents and pupils are extremely disappointed with the outcome of the recent inspection .
Unfortunately , the inspection had been triggered by a complaint to the Department for Education which had not been raised previously with the school .
“ The school strongly believes that the inspection process was flawed as a result , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While the school does not accept many of the inspection report ’ s findings , it does acknowledge that there are always areas where improvements can be made , and it embraces the opportunity as a springboard for future development.
” Mrs Charlemagne said : “ St Mary ’ s Independent School is on an exciting journey of development and has made some bold changes over the past three years .
“ These improvements ensure that the school provides the very best educational experience .
”

St Mary’s Independent school has been slammed in a damning inspection and rated as ‘Inadequate’ by education watchdog Ofsted.
However, the school has hit back claiming the inspection process was flawed and it does not accept many of the inspectors’s findings
St Mary’s has now raised a formal complaint after inspectors visited its Midanbury Lane grounds between December 3 and December 5 last year.
The overall effectiveness of the school was rated as ‘Inadequate’, as was the leadership and management of the school under headteacher Claire Charlemagne.
The school has dropped from a “Requiring Improvement” rating following its last inspection in 2018. Furthermore, the school does not meet the Independent School Standards (ISS).
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506, there are 242 students aged between three-years-old and 16-years-old. According to the Ofsted report, pupil attendance and behaviour is poor overall with too many pupils regularly absent.
The report said that some older pupils interrupted their teachers, making it hard for their classmates to learn. A number of pupils complained to inspectors that the unruly atmosphere was affecting their learning. Others felt that teachers did not always respond when they raised concerns about some forms of bullying.
However, the inspectors found the school had effective safeguarding measures.
In lower year groups, pupils were upbeat and told inspectors how happy they were. But as pupils moved up through the school, their views became more negative.
Ofsted inspectors said St Mary’s needed an effective school-wide culture of accountability and to fix divisions within the school community, and ensure that a planned curriculum is implemented quickly.
A spokesperson for the school said: “Governors, leaders, staff, parents and pupils are extremely disappointed with the outcome of the recent inspection. Unfortunately, the inspection had been triggered by a complaint to the Department for Education which had not been raised previously with the school.
“The school strongly believes that the inspection process was flawed as a result, and has raised a formal complaint with Ofsted. While the school does not accept many of the inspection report’s findings, it does acknowledge that there are always areas where improvements can be made, and it embraces the opportunity as a springboard for future development.”
Mrs Charlemagne said: “St Mary’s Independent School is on an exciting journey of development and has made some bold changes over the past three years.
“These improvements ensure that the school provides the very best educational experience.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Body of man found by police at flat in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON police found a man dead at home after his family raised concerns , an inquest heard .
Gary Jules @ @ @ @ @ found at his flat on Orchard Lane on January 7 .
Area coroner Jason Pegg @ @ @ @ @ said Mr Richards ' family had grown concerned about his whereabouts and alerted the police @ @ @ @ @ and a preliminary cause of death was given a toxicity of a prescribed drug .

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thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Hythe baby death investigation: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives continue their investigation into the death of a baby @ @ @ @ @ the discovery of the body of the recently born baby , which was found near @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday .
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ currently in custody .
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what @ @ @ @ @ officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any @ @ @ @ @ to them .
“ If you do have information that you think could help our @ @ @ @ @ forward and speak to us.
” Anyone with information can call us on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ the reference number 44200084127 .
You can also submit a report using our online portal @ @ @ @ @ , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

It comes following the discovery of the body of the recently born baby, which was found near Shore Road, Hythe, on Thursday.
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The woman is currently in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said: “This is a difficult and complex investigation, and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
“Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns, then please speak to them.
“If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries, then please come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information can call us on 101, quoting Operation Verse, or the reference number 44200084127.
You can also submit a report using our online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Bespoke bed-maker failed to deliver goods to his clients and lied to try and cover it up

A `` DISHONEST '' carpenter defrauded customers out of hundreds of pounds by failing to deliver the goods he had been paid to make .
Carpenter James Thompson took orders for his bespoke beds which he had advertised on websites such as Gumtree .
But instead of spending the money on materials , the 49-year-old used the cash to pay for his living expenses .
When frustrated customers began to chase him , Thompson lied to cover his tracks – even once pretending his delivery driver had been involved in a serious crash to buy time .
Now Thompson has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court , after pleading to five counts of fraud against customers in Southampton .
The court heard how Thompson set up his own carpentry business in 2017 , using Facebook and Gumtree to advertise his bespoke beds .
Prosecutor Tim Moores said Thompson supplied furniture to a number of customers between March and April 2017 .
But he said Thompson , who claimed he had a workshop , but was actually working from his back garden , began to `` fob off '' customers in February 2018 .
The court heard one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed for £250 , was told by Thompson that she would not have the item delivered on time as he was `` employing more craftsmen '' .
Mr Moores said said : `` On March 23 the woman was told that the she would not get the item as the delivery driver had been involved in a horrific road crash .
`` It is clear people were being fobbed off .
`` It seems he was behind the curve , so the money he received was being used to pay outstanding bills or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` People would ask for refunds , which he would agree to provide , but he did n't do so .
He continues receiving money from customers knowing in fact that he was not in a position to provide the items .
`` That 's where we say it becomes fraudulent and dishonest . ''
Mr Moores said Thompson had defrauded customers out of £1610 and owed another customer £770 .
Mitigating .
Chris Gaiger said Thompson had not intended to defraud his customers .
He said : '' He was essentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was always a job behind .
`` He realises now he should have stopped the business . ''
In sentencing Thompson , of Park Field Road , Ruskington , Lincolnshire , Judge Peter Henry said : `` You are a carpenter who is capable of producing individual items for people , but on the other hand you are a very poor businessman who has allowed himself to become dishonest .
`` You were taking orders to pay for orders .
Things were bound to go wrong and they did in this case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you start a business you have a responsibility to customers and not to act in a fraudulent way . ''

Carpenter James Thompson took orders for his bespoke beds which he had advertised on websites such as Gumtree.
But instead of spending the money on materials, the 49-year-old used the cash to pay for his living expenses.
When frustrated customers began to chase him, Thompson lied to cover his tracks – even once pretending his delivery driver had been involved in a serious crash to buy time.
Now Thompson has been given a suspended sentence at Southampton Crown Court, after pleading to five counts of fraud against customers in Southampton.
The court heard how Thompson set up his own carpentry business in 2017, using Facebook and Gumtree to advertise his bespoke beds.
Prosecutor Tim Moores said Thompson supplied furniture to a number of customers between March and April 2017.
But he said Thompson, who claimed he had a workshop, but was actually working from his back garden, began to "fob off" customers in February 2018.
The court heard one woman, who ordered a bespoke bunk bed for £250, was told by Thompson that she would not have the item delivered on time as he was "employing more craftsmen".
Mr Moores said said: "On March 23 the woman was told that the she would not get the item as the delivery driver had been involved in a horrific road crash.
"It is clear people were being fobbed off.
"It seems he was behind the curve, so the money he received was being used to pay outstanding bills or to buy materials to make previous orders.
"People would ask for refunds, which he would agree to provide, but he didn't do so. He continues receiving money from customers knowing in fact that he was not in a position to provide the items.
"That's where we say it becomes fraudulent and dishonest."
Mr Moores said Thompson had defrauded customers out of £1610 and owed another customer £770.
Mitigating. Chris Gaiger said Thompson had not intended to defraud his customers.
He said:" He was essentially robbing Peter to pay Paul. He was always a job behind.
"He realises now he should have stopped the business."
In sentencing Thompson, of Park Field Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, Judge Peter Henry said: "You are a carpenter who is capable of producing individual items for people, but on the other hand you are a very poor businessman who has allowed himself to become dishonest.
"You were taking orders to pay for orders. Things were bound to go wrong and they did in this case.
"You have got to understand that when you start a business you have a responsibility to customers and not to act in a fraudulent way."


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Southampton man caught with more than 100g of cannabis after police saw him dealing in the street

A SOUTHAMPTON man was caught with more than 100g of cannabis when police spotted him making a drug deal .
Officers searched the home of Colin Tony Lewis after he was seen selling drugs in a street in Southampton .
During the search they found 113g of cannabis – around four ounces – with a street value of £1,395 .
Now Lewis has been given a suspended sentence after appearing at Southampton Crown Court .
The court heard how officers were patrolling around Cranbury Avenue , Northam , on December 29 , 2018 , when they saw Lewis making a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address , also on Cranbury Avenue , and found the cannabis bagged up into deals of between 1g and 10g .
They also found around £30 in cash .
Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cannabis with intent to supply , but on the basis that he was only selling to family members .
In mitigation , Mark Florida-James said Lewis was himself a long term cannabis user with mental health issues .
He said Lewis had suffered a brain aneurysm in 2019 and had stopped smoking cannabis , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lewis , who also admitted breaching a suspended sentence , was given an 11 month prison sentence , suspended for two years .
He was given a two month tagged curfew from 7am to 7pm and was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation days .

Officers searched the home of Colin Tony Lewis after he was seen selling drugs in a street in Southampton.
During the search they found 113g of cannabis – around four ounces – with a street value of £1,395.
Now Lewis has been given a suspended sentence after appearing at Southampton Crown Court.
The court heard how officers were patrolling around Cranbury Avenue, Northam, on December 29, 2018, when they saw Lewis making a drug deal.
Police then searched his address, also on Cranbury Avenue, and found the cannabis bagged up into deals of between 1g and 10g.
They also found around £30 in cash.
Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, but on the basis that he was only selling to family members.
In mitigation, Mark Florida-James said Lewis was himself a long term cannabis user with mental health issues.
He said Lewis had suffered a brain aneurysm in 2019 and had stopped smoking cannabis, because of the impact on his mental health.
Lewis, who also admitted breaching a suspended sentence, was given an 11 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
He was given a two month tagged curfew from 7am to 7pm and was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation days.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Fareham MP meets with Transport Minister to discuss M27 junction

FAREHAM 'S MP met with local councillors and the Transport Minister to discuss the progress made at Junction 10 of the M27 .
Suella Braverman met with Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Baroness Vere , as well as local councillors Sean Woodward and Rob Humby to discuss the upgrade of the popular motorway junction .
The meeting began with discussions concerning the strategic importance of junction 10 on the M27 as an important interchange between the conurbations of Southampton and Portsmouth , while the significance of these improvements for the development of the sustainable garden village of Welborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upgrades to the junction are incredibly necessary if Welborne is to go ahead as it would provide quick and fluid access to the new 6,000 homes and is a vital component for the plans of development .
At the meeting , Suella spoke about the South East Rapid Transport System , which is centred on a network of direct bus-priority routes .
Rapid Transit aims to improve reliability and make it easier and quicker for people to travel in the area via public transport , and by interchanging with local bus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transform the way Fareham constituents will travel to South East Hampshire .
The Strategic Outline Business Case was submitted to the Department for Transport in November 2019 , with the exact details of the scheme to be announced early in 2020 .
Suella said : `` Today ’ s meeting was incredibly fruitful .
We have made invaluable progress on identifying funding strategies for junction 10 on the M27 , whilst highlighting to the Department the necessity of the improvements for the prosperity of the Fareham district .
Similarly , I was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Rapid Transit bid which represents a huge leap forward in the connectivity of the South East Hampshire region . ''

Suella Braverman met with Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Baroness Vere, as well as local councillors Sean Woodward and Rob Humby to discuss the upgrade of the popular motorway junction.
The meeting began with discussions concerning the strategic importance of junction 10 on the M27 as an important interchange between the conurbations of Southampton and Portsmouth, while the significance of these improvements for the development of the sustainable garden village of Welborne was also highlighted
It is said that the upgrades to the junction are incredibly necessary if Welborne is to go ahead as it would provide quick and fluid access to the new 6,000 homes and is a vital component for the plans of development.
At the meeting, Suella spoke about the South East Rapid Transport System, which is centred on a network of direct bus-priority routes.
Rapid Transit aims to improve reliability and make it easier and quicker for people to travel in the area via public transport, and by interchanging with local bus, train and waterborne services, this will transform the way Fareham constituents will travel to South East Hampshire.
The Strategic Outline Business Case was submitted to the Department for Transport in November 2019, with the exact details of the scheme to be announced early in 2020.
Suella said: "Today’s meeting was incredibly fruitful. We have made invaluable progress on identifying funding strategies for junction 10 on the M27, whilst highlighting to the Department the necessity of the improvements for the prosperity of the Fareham district. Similarly, I was also pleased to be able to draw attention to the Rapid Transit bid which represents a huge leap forward in the connectivity of the South East Hampshire region."


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Man's body found in River Itchen near Woolston Waterworks

A BODY has been found washed up in Southampton .
Police were called just after midday today to reports of @ @ @ @ @ up on the shoreline in Woolston .
His body was found near to Woolston Wastewater @ @ @ @ @ .
Police enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being treated as suspicious .
@ @ @ @ @ `` We were called at 12.05pm today ( 9 March ) following the discovery of @ @ @ @ @ that had washed up on the shoreline at Woolston .
The death is not being @ @ @ @ @ time , and enquiries are ongoing . ''

Police were called just after midday today to reports of a man's body washed up on the shoreline in Woolston.
His body was found near to Woolston Wastewater Works in John Thornycroft Road.
Police enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 12.05pm today (9 March) following the discovery of a man’s body that had washed up on the shoreline at Woolston.
The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time, and enquiries are ongoing."


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Police granted extra time to question woman after newborn baby found dead in Hythe

POLICE continue to question a woman arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a new born baby boy .
Officers investigating the death of a baby boy found in Hythe last week have been granted a further 32 hours to question a 36-year-old woman .
It comes following the discovery of the body of the recently born baby , which was found near Shore Road , Hythe , on Thursday .
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
The woman is currently in custody .
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex investigation , and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place .
“ Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns , then please speak to them .
“ If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries , then please come forward and speak to us.
” Anyone with information can call us on 101 , quoting Operation Verse , or the reference number 44200084127 .
You can also submit a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1 Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Officers investigating the death of a baby boy found in Hythe last week have been granted a further 32 hours to question a 36-year-old woman.
It comes following the discovery of the body of the recently born baby, which was found near Shore Road, Hythe, on Thursday.
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The woman is currently in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said: “This is a difficult and complex investigation, and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
“Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns, then please speak to them.
“If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries, then please come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information can call us on 101, quoting Operation Verse, or the reference number 44200084127.
You can also submit a report using our online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Angry residents hit out at price of hand sanitisers in Premier store, Bitterne Village

HUNDREDS are planning to boycott a Southampton convenience store which they claim are selling hand sanitisers for `` disgusting '' prices .
It comes as the coronavirus has led to many shops and online sellers offering the cleansing products for higher prices .
The Premier store , in Bitterne Village , is selling the Eden Hand Sanitizer Cleansing Spray for £11.99 .
A post on Facebook has received outraged comments from many city residents who claim the selling price is `` daylight robbery '' .
But a shop worker responded by saying : `` The reason we are having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could source from .
`` We are not a big company and don ’ t have massive funds to secure large quantities of products therefore we don ’ t get the cheapest of wholesale prices unfortunately .
`` The price you see literally covers cost and fuel/time to collect these items . ''
In terms of hand sanitiser sales , online retailer Amazon is planning to prosecute those selling highly-priced products during the virus outbreak .
Another online store eBay has also banned sales of face masks and hand sanitizer , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the words coronavirus or COVID-19 .

It comes as the coronavirus has led to many shops and online sellers offering the cleansing products for higher prices.
The Premier store, in Bitterne Village, is selling the Eden Hand Sanitizer Cleansing Spray for £11.99.
A post on Facebook has received outraged comments from many city residents who claim the selling price is "daylight robbery".
But a shop worker responded by saying: "The reason we are having to charge this amount is from the suppliers we could source from.
"We are not a big company and don’t have massive funds to secure large quantities of products therefore we don’t get the cheapest of wholesale prices unfortunately.
"The price you see literally covers cost and fuel/time to collect these items."
In terms of hand sanitiser sales, online retailer Amazon is planning to prosecute those selling highly-priced products during the virus outbreak.
Another online store eBay has also banned sales of face masks and hand sanitizer, and said it will remove listings that mention the words coronavirus or COVID-19.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Two teenage boys with weapons charged after robbery at Co-op store in Sholing

TWO teenagers who were found in possession of weapons have been charged following a robbery at a Co-op convenience store @ @ @ @ @ stolen from the store on Portsmouth Road , Sholing , just after 9pm on March @ @ @ @ @ from Southampton has since been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent @ @ @ @ @ .
A 14-year-old boy , also from Southampton , has been charged with robbery and @ @ @ @ @ .
Both teenagers appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court this morning and have been released on @ @ @ @ @ due to reappear at the same court on Friday March 20 .

Cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from the store on Portsmouth Road, Sholing, just after 9pm on March 7.
A 15-year-old boy from Southampton has since been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
A 14-year-old boy, also from Southampton, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.
Both teenagers appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court this morning and have been released on conditional bail.
They are due to reappear at the same court on Friday March 20.


thedailyecho--2020-03-09--Fourth person dies of coronavirus in the UK - Health secretary Matt Hancock reveals

A fourth person has died after being diagnosed with coronavirus , it has been revealed .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs there are now `` four confirmed deaths '' connected to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK .
In a short statement , the Department of Health said : `` The patient was being treated at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital and had underlying health conditions . ''
The UK remains in the containment phase of tackling the spread of coronavirus , ministers have said , as the number of cases rose to more than 300 .
As of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Department of Health said a total of 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 , up from 273 at the same point on Sunday .
Public Health England ( PHE ) will continue to trace close contacts of anybody diagnosed with Covid-19 in the containment phase , advising them to self-isolate at home to delay the spread of the virus .
Moving to the next delay stage would mean that social distancing measures - such as restricting public gatherings and more widespread advice to stay at home - could be brought in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We remain in the contain phase , but it is now accepted that this virus is going to spread in a significant way and that 's why officials have been working at speed on further steps we can take to delay the spread of the virus . ''
Last week , England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty told MPs the UK was mainly moving towards the delay phase of its strategy to tackle coronavirus .
And deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries said over the weekend the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sustained transmission .
Following Monday 's Cobra meeting hosted by Boris Johnson , First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster said decisions to postpone major public and sporting events would be `` led by the scientific advisers '' , adding : `` We 're still in the containment phase . ''
• Global stock markets have suffered their biggest falls since the 2008 financial crisis , in a small part due to the coronavirus , as the oil price crashed .
Trading was halted on the New York Stock Exchange for 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ index fell 7 % .
• Disneyland Paris remains open but confirmed its first case among a worker there .
Transport for London also confirmed a staff member had tested positive .
• A pupil at the Rugby Free Secondary School in Warwickshire is self-isolating at home after being diagnosed with Covid-19 , while the Royal College of Physicians ( RCP ) postponed its annual conference .
• Three quarters of 402 GPs surveyed by GP online said routine appointments should be suspended in the event of a widespread coronavirus outbreak .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Professor Craig Jackson , from Birmingham City University , said handwashing advice may inadvertently reinforce obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD ) -type behaviour in some people .
• University Hospital Southampton closed its surgical high dependency unit to new admissions after a staff member tested positive .
• Environment Secretary George Eustice is holding talks with retailers on how to support vulnerable groups who may have to self-isolate , amid widespread stockpiling .
• Public Health England ( PHE ) will roll out enhanced monitoring of flights from all parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be put in place for some people planning to travel to Vietnam after reports that seven Britons on a flight from the UK tested positive .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) would not comment on the figures .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs there are now "four confirmed deaths" connected to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.
In a short statement, the Department of Health said: "The patient was being treated at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital and had underlying health conditions."
The UK remains in the containment phase of tackling the spread of coronavirus, ministers have said, as the number of cases rose to more than 300.
As of 9am on Monday, March 9, the Department of Health said a total of 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19, up from 273 at the same point on Sunday.
Public Health England (PHE) will continue to trace close contacts of anybody diagnosed with Covid-19 in the containment phase, advising them to self-isolate at home to delay the spread of the virus.
Moving to the next delay stage would mean that social distancing measures - such as restricting public gatherings and more widespread advice to stay at home - could be brought in.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We remain in the contain phase, but it is now accepted that this virus is going to spread in a significant way and that's why officials have been working at speed on further steps we can take to delay the spread of the virus."
Last week, England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty told MPs the UK was mainly moving towards the delay phase of its strategy to tackle coronavirus.
And deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries said over the weekend the UK was "teetering on the edge" of sustained transmission.
Following Monday's Cobra meeting hosted by Boris Johnson, First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster said decisions to postpone major public and sporting events would be "led by the scientific advisers", adding: "We're still in the containment phase."
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thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Spitfire monument planned for Southampton set to become a reality

PLANS for a multi-million pound monument to the iconic Spitfire in Southampton have moved a step closer .
The long-awaited 40m tall statue of a soaring aircraft is now set to become a reality , it has been revealed .
It comes as the government is to invest £3m towards the £6m project .
The government pledge comes as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will announce the budget on Wednesday .
As previously reported , plans for a lasting tribute to the iconic World War Two aircraft , which was built in Southampton and played a major role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Nazi Germany , have been in the pipeline for several years .
The monument is expected to be in Mayflower Park .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said an extra £3m will have to be raised .
But he added : `` But I am confident , with this support from government , we will now make the monument a reality .
I have been campaigning for a fitting memorial to the designer , those that built the Spitfire and all those young men who flew it , for over a decade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament .
It is finally starting to become a reality as government pledges £3million towards the project.
” Mr Smith said the proposals for the Spitfire monument already have planning permission and the design is ready .
`` It will be one and a half times the size of the original Spitfire and at twice the height of the famous Angel of the North , will be visible for miles '' , he said .
Mr Smith added : `` Tourists and enthusiasts will flock to Southampton to visit the monument .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton and I am looking forward to completing the project and finally , honouring all those who were involved in this iconic aircraft .
The stainless steel monument will soar above Southampton reminding people not just about the contribution the Spitfire made in WW2 but the sacrifices Southampton people made to keep this country free . ''
Mr Smith said it could take a couple of years to complete the scheme but a detailed timescale is yet to be confirmed .
He said Southampton City Council has committed the land at Mayflower Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but details are yet to be finalised .
The city council has been approached for comment but had not responded at the time the Daily Echo went to press .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said : “ My budget will deliver on the promises we ’ ve made to veterans – and to the rest of the British people .
”

The long-awaited 40m tall statue of a soaring aircraft is now set to become a reality, it has been revealed.
It comes as the government is to invest £3m towards the £6m project.
The government pledge comes as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will announce the budget on Wednesday.
As previously reported, plans for a lasting tribute to the iconic World War Two aircraft, which was built in Southampton and played a major role in the successful defence of the UK from Nazi Germany, have been in the pipeline for several years.
The monument is expected to be in Mayflower Park.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said an extra £3m will have to be raised.
But he added: "But I am confident, with this support from government, we will now make the monument a reality. I have been campaigning for a fitting memorial to the designer, those that built the Spitfire and all those young men who flew it, for over a decade and for my entire five years in Parliament. It is finally starting to become a reality as government pledges £3million towards the project.”
Mr Smith said the proposals for the Spitfire monument already have planning permission and the design is ready.
"It will be one and a half times the size of the original Spitfire and at twice the height of the famous Angel of the North, will be visible for miles", he said.
Mr Smith added: "Tourists and enthusiasts will flock to Southampton to visit the monument. This is a very good news day for Southampton and I am looking forward to completing the project and finally, honouring all those who were involved in this iconic aircraft. The stainless steel monument will soar above Southampton reminding people not just about the contribution the Spitfire made in WW2 but the sacrifices Southampton people made to keep this country free."
Mr Smith said it could take a couple of years to complete the scheme but a detailed timescale is yet to be confirmed.
He said Southampton City Council has committed the land at Mayflower Park and a financial contribution towards the scheme but details are yet to be finalised.
The city council has been approached for comment but had not responded at the time the Daily Echo went to press.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “My budget will deliver on the promises we’ve made to veterans – and to the rest of the British people.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Coronavirus hits Southampton: Events cancelled and shelves left empty as city worker tests positive

Coronavirus hits Southampton: Events cancelled and shelves left empty as city worker tests positive for virus

A SOUTHAMPTON hospital worker has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus .
The healthcare professional from University Hospital Southampton was confirmed to have the virus after they worked a single nightshift in the hospital ’ s surgical high dependency unit last Friday .
The surgical high dependency unit is now temporarily closed and the worker is in isolation at home .
Patients and staff who came into close contact with the worker have been informed and will be appropriately isolated .
A student from Peter Symonds College has also tested positive for Coronavirus .
The hospital reports to be following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect of the virus and all other services are operating normally .
Patients and staff are advised to attend appointments normally and go to work unless advised not to .
Amongst the outbreak , a Science and Engineering Festival that was planned to take place on Saturday has been postponed .
It was set to be hosted by University of Southampton .
A statement released on their website reads : “ It is clear that a growing number of potential attendees are now actively considering not attending due to concerns over large gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still further over the coming days , and could have a major impact on the success and enjoyment of the Festival .
“ We are very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes .
We ’ ll be in touch when suitable alternative date ( s ) have been finalised later in the year.
” Empty shelves were also spotted at Sainsbury ’ s superstore in Lordshill yesterday afternoon , as many people across superstores in the UK are seen to be panic-buying toilet roll and hand sanitisers .
Born and raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the NHS will get “ whatever resources it needs ” to cope with a coronavirus epidemic .
Elsewhere in the south , a Bournemouth University student has now tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolation .
The person had come into contact with the virus through another individual based in the UK but not at the university .
And after a confirmed case of coronavirus at Andover Leisure Centre , schools across Andover have been sharing advice to parents .
The centre was closed on Sunday and subject to a thorough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended ” on Saturday to collect someone .
The same man later tested positive for coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) and the facility was closed .
An upcoming Six Nations rugby match which was due to take place on Saturday night has been postponed due to the virus outbreak .
The France vs Ireland game is the second match from this weekend ’ s final round of the Six Nations to be delayed after Italy vs England was postponed .
However , tournament organisers confirmed that Wales vs Scotland will go ahead and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the men ’ s tournament scheduled to go ahead on Saturday .
At the time of reporting , a total of 24,960 people have been tested for Coronavirus in the UK , with 24,641 negative and 319 positive .
Four patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs about the confirmed deaths connected to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK .
In a short statement , the Department of Health said : “ The patient was being treated at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next delay stage would mean that social distancing measures - such as restricting public gatherings and more widespread advice to stay at home - could be brought in .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ We remain in the contain phase , but it is now accepted that this virus is going to spread in a significant way and that ’ s why officials have been working at speed on further steps we can take to delay the spread of the virus .
”

The healthcare professional from University Hospital Southampton was confirmed to have the virus after they worked a single nightshift in the hospital’s surgical high dependency unit last Friday.
The surgical high dependency unit is now temporarily closed and the worker is in isolation at home.
Patients and staff who came into close contact with the worker have been informed and will be appropriately isolated.
A student from Peter Symonds College has also tested positive for Coronavirus.
The hospital reports to be following Public Health England and NHS guidance in respect of the virus and all other services are operating normally.
Patients and staff are advised to attend appointments normally and go to work unless advised not to.
Amongst the outbreak, a Science and Engineering Festival that was planned to take place on Saturday has been postponed.
It was set to be hosted by University of Southampton.
A statement released on their website reads: “It is clear that a growing number of potential attendees are now actively considering not attending due to concerns over large gatherings. Such concerns are likely to increase still further over the coming days, and could have a major impact on the success and enjoyment of the Festival.
“We are very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes. We’ll be in touch when suitable alternative date(s) have been finalised later in the year.”
Empty shelves were also spotted at Sainsbury’s superstore in Lordshill yesterday afternoon, as many people across superstores in the UK are seen to be panic-buying toilet roll and hand sanitisers.
Born and raised in Southampton, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the NHS will get “whatever resources it needs” to cope with a coronavirus epidemic.
Elsewhere in the south, a Bournemouth University student has now tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolation.
The person had come into contact with the virus through another individual based in the UK but not at the university.
And after a confirmed case of coronavirus at Andover Leisure Centre, schools across Andover have been sharing advice to parents.
The centre was closed on Sunday and subject to a thorough clean after a man had “briefly attended” on Saturday to collect someone.
The same man later tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and the facility was closed.
An upcoming Six Nations rugby match which was due to take place on Saturday night has been postponed due to the virus outbreak.
The France vs Ireland game is the second match from this weekend’s final round of the Six Nations to be delayed after Italy vs England was postponed.
However, tournament organisers confirmed that Wales vs Scotland will go ahead and is the only match in the final round of the men’s tournament scheduled to go ahead on Saturday.
At the time of reporting, a total of 24,960 people have been tested for Coronavirus in the UK, with 24,641 negative and 319 positive.
Four patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs about the confirmed deaths connected to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.
In a short statement, the Department of Health said: “The patient was being treated at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital and had underlying health conditions.”
Moving to the next delay stage would mean that social distancing measures - such as restricting public gatherings and more widespread advice to stay at home - could be brought in.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “We remain in the contain phase, but it is now accepted that this virus is going to spread in a significant way and that’s why officials have been working at speed on further steps we can take to delay the spread of the virus.”


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thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Coronavirus: two more Winchester area schools affected - Perins and Western Primary

TWO pupils at a Winchester primary school are being tested for the coronavirus as a student at a local secondary school is reported to have tested positive .
Meanwhile a pupil at Perins secondary school in Alresford has tested positive and the school is to undergo a 'deep clean ' .
Mr Burbridge 's letter states : `` On advice given , I am writing to inform you that two members of the school community are being tested for Coronavirus Covid-19 .
I have been in contact with Public Health England – ( Hampshire/Isle of Wight ) who have stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible cases there is no indication for school closure or any other measures for staff or children .
`` Public Health guidance for educational settings states that no restrictions or special control measures are required while laboratory test results for COVID-19 are awaited .
There is no need to close the setting or send other learners or staff home .
As a precautionary measure , the NHS are currently testing a very large number of people , the vast majority of whom test negative .
Therefore , until the outcome of test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional action that we need to take apart from cleaning specific areas .
`` Additionally , it has come to my attention that one or two children have been coming into school with masks to wear during the day – this has alarmed some other pupils as well as the individuals themselves not being keen to wear them and be different to everyone else .
Public Health England advice is that whilst face masks play a very important role in clinical settings , such as hospitals there is very little evidence of widespread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinical settings .
`` I hope this helps to keep everyone informed and up to date with developments .
Thank you for your continued support . ''
At Perins parents have been told that the pupil has not been in school since reporting the symptoms .
Public Health England have traced people who have been in close contact during the infectious period .
The letters states : `` I understand that parents may be worried , but following advice from the specialists at PHE , I am assured by the experts that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take any action at this time , and lessons and other activities will continue as normal . ''
Last week two pupils at Oliver 's Battery Primary were put into isolation after travelling in a taxi that also carried a person with a confirmed diagnosis .

Western Primary School headteacher Peter Burbridge alerted parents in a letter yesterday.
Meanwhile a pupil at Perins secondary school in Alresford has tested positive and the school is to undergo a 'deep clean'.
Mr Burbridge's letter states: "On advice given, I am writing to inform you that two members of the school community are being tested for Coronavirus Covid-19. I have been in contact with Public Health England – (Hampshire/Isle of Wight) who have stated that if these students are being tested as possible cases there is no indication for school closure or any other measures for staff or children.
"Public Health guidance for educational settings states that no restrictions or special control measures are required while laboratory test results for COVID-19 are awaited. There is no need to close the setting or send other learners or staff home. As a precautionary measure, the NHS are currently testing a very large number of people, the vast majority of whom test negative. Therefore, until the outcome of test results is known, there is no additional action that we need to take apart from cleaning specific areas.
"Additionally, it has come to my attention that one or two children have been coming into school with masks to wear during the day – this has alarmed some other pupils as well as the individuals themselves not being keen to wear them and be different to everyone else. Public Health England advice is that whilst face masks play a very important role in clinical settings, such as hospitals there is very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of these clinical settings.
"I hope this helps to keep everyone informed and up to date with developments. Thank you for your continued support."
At Perins parents have been told that the pupil has not been in school since reporting the symptoms. Public Health England have traced people who have been in close contact during the infectious period.
The letters states: "I understand that parents may be worried, but following advice from the specialists at PHE, I am assured by the experts that there is no need for our school to take any action at this time, and lessons and other activities will continue as normal."
Last week two pupils at Oliver's Battery Primary were put into isolation after travelling in a taxi that also carried a person with a confirmed diagnosis.


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Bernard Rebelo, 32, found guilty of manslaughter of Eloise Parry

AN ONLINE dealer from Hampshire has been convicted for a second time of killing a young woman who took toxic tablets marketed as slimming pills .
Bernard Rebelo , 32 , from Gosport , was jailed in 2018 for seven years for the manslaughter of Eloise Parry , 21 .
A jury deliberated for a day to find Rebelo guilty for a second time after the Court of Appeal last year ordered a retrial at the Old Bailey .
Ms Parry had died in April 2015 after taking eight pills containing the poisonous Dinitrophenol ( DNP ) .
The defendant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chemical factory in China , and selling it on as tablets to people around the world .
One of those to buy the pills was Ms Parry , from Shrewsbury in Shropshire .
The court had heard how the yellow powder Ms Parry consumed was often advertised as a slimming product , but the known side effects included multiple organ failure , coma , and cardiac arrest .
During the First World War , it had been used as a base material for munitions products .
Prosecutor Richard Barraclough QC had told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chemical to `` Russian roulette '' , adding : `` If you take it , you might live , or you might die .
Ms Parry had previously been diagnosed with the eating disorder bulimia , became `` psychologically addicted '' to the chemical after she started taking it in February 2015 , jurors heard .
The court heard that DNP was particularly dangerous to those who suffer from eating disorders as the toxicity level is relative to a person 's weight .
On March 10 2015 , Ms Parry was admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ texted a friend saying : `` A and E. DNP overdose .
Feel so stupid .
`` I knew I could not control my eating disorder well enough to take them safely , I knew it .
It 's not going to matter how skinny I am if I 'm dead . ''
Three days later , she messaged : `` I do n't want to die , I never meant to hurt myself , I just felt so desperate .
“ I ’ ve been trying so hard to be okay with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down all of those negative feelings instead of dealing with them.
” Rebelo , who ran his business from a flat in Harrow , west London , had sold DNP on his websites drpharmaceuticals.com and bionicpharmaceuticals.com , which have both since been taken down .
The prosecution alleged that he did so despite knowing of the dangers of taking it .
Mr Barraclough said : `` He knew it was dangerous , not only because one of his associates had consumed DNP and had suffered some of its toxic effects ... but because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities and organisations were warning against the dangers of consuming the chemical . ''
Rebelo denied manslaughter , but declined to give evidence in his defence at the retrial .
Following his conviction on Monday , the defendant was remanded into custody to be sentenced by Mrs Justice Whipple on Tuesday .
Of the 98 reported cases of DNP poisoning in the UK between 2007 and 2017 , 14 resulted in death .
There were six deaths in 2015 alone , the court heard .

Bernard Rebelo, 32, from Gosport, was jailed in 2018 for seven years for the manslaughter of Eloise Parry, 21.
A jury deliberated for a day to find Rebelo guilty for a second time after the Court of Appeal last year ordered a retrial at the Old Bailey.
Ms Parry had died in April 2015 after taking eight pills containing the poisonous Dinitrophenol (DNP).
The defendant was accused of buying the powder from a chemical factory in China, and selling it on as tablets to people around the world.
One of those to buy the pills was Ms Parry, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
The court had heard how the yellow powder Ms Parry consumed was often advertised as a slimming product, but the known side effects included multiple organ failure, coma, and cardiac arrest.
During the First World War, it had been used as a base material for munitions products.
Prosecutor Richard Barraclough QC had told the jury that online forums compared consuming the chemical to "Russian roulette", adding: "If you take it, you might live, or you might die.
Ms Parry had previously been diagnosed with the eating disorder bulimia, became "psychologically addicted" to the chemical after she started taking it in February 2015, jurors heard.
The court heard that DNP was particularly dangerous to those who suffer from eating disorders as the toxicity level is relative to a person's weight.
On March 10 2015, Ms Parry was admitted to Wrexham hospital after collapsing.
She texted a friend saying: "A and E. DNP overdose. Feel so stupid.
"I knew I could not control my eating disorder well enough to take them safely, I knew it. It's not going to matter how skinny I am if I'm dead."
Three days later, she messaged: "I don't want to die, I never meant to hurt myself, I just felt so desperate.
“I’ve been trying so hard to be okay with my body and myself that I pushed down all of those negative feelings instead of dealing with them.”
Rebelo, who ran his business from a flat in Harrow, west London, had sold DNP on his websites drpharmaceuticals.com and bionicpharmaceuticals.com, which have both since been taken down.
The prosecution alleged that he did so despite knowing of the dangers of taking it.
Mr Barraclough said: "He knew it was dangerous, not only because one of his associates had consumed DNP and had suffered some of its toxic effects... but because it was well-known that any number of authorities and organisations were warning against the dangers of consuming the chemical."
Rebelo denied manslaughter, but declined to give evidence in his defence at the retrial.
Following his conviction on Monday, the defendant was remanded into custody to be sentenced by Mrs Justice Whipple on Tuesday.
Of the 98 reported cases of DNP poisoning in the UK between 2007 and 2017, 14 resulted in death. There were six deaths in 2015 alone, the court heard.


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Southampton therapy dog crowned top dog at Crufts

A SOUTHAMPTON therapy dog and his handler who support young patients at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital have won a prestigious award at this year ’ s Crufts event .
Eight-year-old golden retriever Leo and owner Lyndsey Uglow won the Friends for Life competition in the children ’ s champion category at Crufts , which was decided by a public vote .
Leo heads up a team of therapy dogs who visit the Southampton Children 's Hospital to provide animal assisted intervention .
Leo and friends have been visiting up to five times a week for the past seven years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six dogs and four very experienced handlers and have helped more than 10,000 often critically ill children .
Leo , was one of five hero dogs shortlisted for the Friends for Life competition in February .
The finalists shared their unique stories of the impact that each dog has made on their life , with the nation voting for their favourite .
The winner was announced in the Resorts World Arena on the final day of the world ’ s greatest dog show by James Middleton .
Lyndsey was AAI adviser to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Dogs in Healthcare Settings protocol with national guidelines published in May 2018 .
She also led a pioneering study into the use of AAI at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital with the results published in the British Journal of Nursing last April .
Speaking about their win , Lyndsey said : “ I know it is just Leo and I up here , but we are a team of four handlers and six dogs .
“ The fact that the public have recognised us in this way is quite overwhelming and absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the staff and patients at the hospital too , who we are privileged enough to work with.
” Crufts took place at the NEC Birmingham over March 5 to 8 and more than 21,000 dogs appeared at the annual event .
The award celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs and Leo ’ s category recognises a dog that has supported and had a positive impact on a child .

Eight-year-old golden retriever Leo and owner Lyndsey Uglow won the Friends for Life competition in the children’s champion category at Crufts, which was decided by a public vote.
Leo heads up a team of therapy dogs who visit the Southampton Children's Hospital to provide animal assisted intervention.
Leo and friends have been visiting up to five times a week for the past seven years. The team is made up of six dogs and four very experienced handlers and have helped more than 10,000 often critically ill children.
Leo, was one of five hero dogs shortlisted for the Friends for Life competition in February. The finalists shared their unique stories of the impact that each dog has made on their life, with the nation voting for their favourite. The winner was announced in the Resorts World Arena on the final day of the world’s greatest dog show by James Middleton.
Lyndsey was AAI adviser to the Royal College of Nursing for its Working with Dogs in Healthcare Settings protocol with national guidelines published in May 2018.
She also led a pioneering study into the use of AAI at Southampton Children’s Hospital with the results published in the British Journal of Nursing last April.
Speaking about their win, Lyndsey said: “I know it is just Leo and I up here, but we are a team of four handlers and six dogs.
“The fact that the public have recognised us in this way is quite overwhelming and absolutely lovely. We will share it with the staff and patients at the hospital too, who we are privileged enough to work with.”
Crufts took place at the NEC Birmingham over March 5 to 8 and more than 21,000 dogs appeared at the annual event.
The award celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs and Leo’s category recognises a dog that has supported and had a positive impact on a child.


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Southampton man sparked armed police response after holding two knives near to girlfriend's neck

A SOUTHAMPTON man sparked an armed police response after holding two knives near to his girlfriend 's throat .
Jake Bowers launched into a fit of rage after the woman ended their relationship .
He grabbed two knives from the kitchen , held them within inches of the woman ’ s neck and threatened to stab both her and himself .
Armed police rushed to the Southampton home and approached a hysterical Bowers while holding riot shields .
The 27-year-old later put down the weapons before being arrested .
Now Bowers has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Southampton Crown Court heard how Bowers had been out drinking with his girlfriend and her grandmother prior to the incident , on August 5 .
Prosecutor Tim Moores said the trio returned to the grandmother ’ s address , in Bitterne Road East , when Bowers was told the woman wanted to end their relationship .
Mr Moores said : “ He then went into the kitchen and came out carrying two knives , a red knife and a bread knife , one in each hand . ''
In mitigation , Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a personality disorder and that he was believed to have autism – though it had not been diagnosed .
Bowers , of Shirley Road , Southampton , was sentenced to 27 weeks in custody , suspended for 12 months .
He was also ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation .

Jake Bowers launched into a fit of rage after the woman ended their relationship.
He grabbed two knives from the kitchen, held them within inches of the woman’s neck and threatened to stab both her and himself.
Armed police rushed to the Southampton home and approached a hysterical Bowers while holding riot shields.
The 27-year-old later put down the weapons before being arrested.
Now Bowers has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to affray and possession of a knife.
Southampton Crown Court heard how Bowers had been out drinking with his girlfriend and her grandmother prior to the incident, on August 5.
Prosecutor Tim Moores said the trio returned to the grandmother’s address, in Bitterne Road East, when Bowers was told the woman wanted to end their relationship.
Mr Moores said: “He then went into the kitchen and came out carrying two knives, a red knife and a bread knife, one in each hand."
In mitigation, Richard Martin told the court that Bowers suffered from a personality disorder and that he was believed to have autism – though it had not been diagnosed.
Bowers, of Shirley Road, Southampton, was sentenced to 27 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months.
He was also ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation.


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Police granted extra time to question woman after newborn baby found dead in Hythe


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Residents urged to have their say on the future of Romsey

TIME is running out for residents to have their say on the future of Romsey Town Centre .
The second stage of the public consultation for the area south of the town ’ s centre is set to come to a close .
On February 7 , The Romsey Future Partnership , together with Test Valley Borough Council , published draft options to redevelop the area south of Romsey ’ s town centre .
The proposals included a new green shopping space along Broadwater Road , a new location for the Aldi supermarket and opening up access to the Fishlake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ route for buses coming into the town .
Now , there are just two weeks left to have your say on the proposals , with the consultation coming to an end on March 20 .
The plans are on display at the Former Magistrates ’ Court on Church Street , or you can have your say online at romseyfuture.org.uk/consultation .
Two more events are also set to take place where residents can speak to masterplanners Nexus Planning and Perkins and Will Architects , before the consultation finishes .
The last of the exhibitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they will be at The Royal British Legion on Love Lane from 10am until 4pm .
Perkins and Will Architects will be attending a pop-up stall at the country market at Romsey Town Hall on March 13 , from 10am until 11.30am .
The draft plans form a number of short , medium and long-term proposals for the area for the next ten years .
In the short-term , green spaces and passageways into the town would be enhanced , while the medium-term goals consist of a new green area along Broadwater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town ’ s waterways .
It could also house new shops and other facilities as well as providing a new location for buses to travel through .
In the longer-term , the aspiration is to identify a new site for the Aldi supermarket .
The proposals are also considering whether to put in place a new large community facility , similar to the current Crosfield Hall , closer to Romsey Rapids , with a smaller additional venue within the town centre .
Chair of Romsey Future , councillor Nick Adams-King , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this stage , but nonetheless this is a big project that could have a significant positive impact on our town , so I would urge anyone who hasn ’ t already done so , to get involved .
“ The masterplanners will be available next week to speak to , or you can see the plans in more detail on the Romsey Future website .
This is our future , so please do make sure you play your part in it .
”

The second stage of the public consultation for the area south of the town’s centre is set to come to a close.
On February 7, The Romsey Future Partnership, together with Test Valley Borough Council, published draft options to redevelop the area south of Romsey’s town centre.
The proposals included a new green shopping space along Broadwater Road, a new location for the Aldi supermarket and opening up access to the Fishlake stream, as well as a revised route for buses coming into the town.
Now, there are just two weeks left to have your say on the proposals, with the consultation coming to an end on March 20.
The plans are on display at the Former Magistrates’ Court on Church Street, or you can have your say online at romseyfuture.org.uk/consultation.
Two more events are also set to take place where residents can speak to masterplanners Nexus Planning and Perkins and Will Architects, before the consultation finishes.
The last of the exhibitions will take place on March 11, where they will be at The Royal British Legion on Love Lane from 10am until 4pm.
Perkins and Will Architects will be attending a pop-up stall at the country market at Romsey Town Hall on March 13, from 10am until 11.30am.
The draft plans form a number of short, medium and long-term proposals for the area for the next ten years.
In the short-term, green spaces and passageways into the town would be enhanced, while the medium-term goals consist of a new green area along Broadwater Road that would make more of the town’s waterways.
It could also house new shops and other facilities as well as providing a new location for buses to travel through.
In the longer-term, the aspiration is to identify a new site for the Aldi supermarket.
The proposals are also considering whether to put in place a new large community facility, similar to the current Crosfield Hall, closer to Romsey Rapids, with a smaller additional venue within the town centre.
Chair of Romsey Future, councillor Nick Adams-King, said: “These are only draft proposals at this stage, but nonetheless this is a big project that could have a significant positive impact on our town, so I would urge anyone who hasn’t already done so, to get involved.
“The masterplanners will be available next week to speak to, or you can see the plans in more detail on the Romsey Future website. This is our future, so please do make sure you play your part in it.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Totton station to be improved - but Cllr Neville Penman wants to see bigger upgrade

PLANS to improve disabled access to Totton railway station have been welcomed by a town councillor who hopes other work will also be carried out .
Cllr Neville Penman has vowed to work with South Western Railway and Network Rail to ensure the station is “ brought up to the required standard ” .
He wants to see several improvements including a new shelter on Platform 1 and better seating .
Cllr Penman has spoken out following last week ’ s announcement that the station is one of 124 across the country which will be made more accessible for disabled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £20m funding package would finance a raft of improvements , including new lifts , disabled access toilets and customer information screens .
At Totton disabled passengers will be provided with level access to Platform 2 in a scheme expected to cost £300,000 .
The announcement was made in a letter from Mr Shapps to Julian Lewis , Tory MP for New Forest East .
Mr Shapps told Dr Lewis : `` We want our transport system to be the best in the world for disabled people . ''
Cllr Penman added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s great news that Totton station has been granted part of the Access for All government funding .
“ It means that on Platform 2 we ’ ll have an entrance/exit for all users , including people in wheelchairs and families with children in pushchairs.
” Cllr Penman said people getting off on Platform 2 and leaving the station would no longer have to negotiate at least two sets of steps .
He added : “ Working with South Western Railway and Network Rail we will bring our station up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new shelter on Platform 1 and new seating we can improve the footfall at the station and to our town . ''

Cllr Neville Penman has vowed to work with South Western Railway and Network Rail to ensure the station is “brought up to the required standard”.
He wants to see several improvements including a new shelter on Platform 1 and better seating.
Cllr Penman has spoken out following last week’s announcement that the station is one of 124 across the country which will be made more accessible for disabled passengers.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said a £20m funding package would finance a raft of improvements, including new lifts, disabled access toilets and customer information screens.
At Totton disabled passengers will be provided with level access to Platform 2 in a scheme expected to cost £300,000.
The announcement was made in a letter from Mr Shapps to Julian Lewis, Tory MP for New Forest East.
Mr Shapps told Dr Lewis: "We want our transport system to be the best in the world for disabled people."
Cllr Penman added: “After three years of work it’s great news that Totton station has been granted part of the Access for All government funding.
“It means that on Platform 2 we’ll have an entrance/exit for all users, including people in wheelchairs and families with children in pushchairs.”
Cllr Penman said people getting off on Platform 2 and leaving the station would no longer have to negotiate at least two sets of steps.
He added: “Working with South Western Railway and Network Rail we will bring our station up to the required standard.
"Hopefully with a new shelter on Platform 1 and new seating we can improve the footfall at the station and to our town."


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Woman, 36, freed on bail after being arrested on suspicion of murdering baby whose body was found at

Woman, 36, freed on bail after being arrested on suspicion of murdering baby whose body was found at Shore Road, Hythe

A WOMAN arrested following the death of a baby boy has been released on bail .
The 36-year-old was held on suspicion of murder after the body of the `` recently born '' baby was found in woodland off Shore Road , Hythe , last Thursday .
Yesterday it was announced that police had been given a further 32 hours to question the suspect .
This evening police confirmed that the woman had been released on bail and said investigations into the baby 's death were `` ongoing '' .
The woman was arrested on Saturday , two days after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said : “ This is a difficult and complex investigation , and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place .
“ Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns , then please speak to them .
“ If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries , then please come forward and speak to us.
” Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44200084127 .
Police also have an online where people can submit information - mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1 Alternatively , they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

The 36-year-old was held on suspicion of murder after the body of the "recently born" baby was found in woodland off Shore Road, Hythe, last Thursday.
Yesterday it was announced that police had been given a further 32 hours to question the suspect.
On Tuesday evening police confirmed that the woman had been released on bail and said investigations into the baby's death were "ongoing".
The woman was arrested on Saturday, two days after the body was found.
Speaking at the time Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said: “This is a difficult and complex investigation, and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
“Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns, then please speak to them.
“If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries, then please come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting Operation Verse or reference number 44200084127.
Police also have an online where people can submit information - mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Eastleigh man assaulted and robbed of £1,000 in his flat

AN EASTLEIGH man was assaulted and robbed of £1,000 during an raid at his flat .
Officers say that two men reportedly entered the flat on Twyford Road with their faces covered up between 9.15pm and 9.35pm on Sunday March 8 .
The men assaulted the occupant of the flat , a man in his 30 's , before stealing £1,000 in cash and leaving the property .
It is believed the offenders left on foot and the victim did not suffer any injuries .
Now police are appealing to the public to help identify the offenders .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 20 and 30 years-old , 6 feet tall with a thin build .
He was said to be wearing a black woolly hat , black hoodie , black trousers and a flowery/white scarf covering the lower part of his face .
While , the second man is also described as being 6 feet tall and was wearing a blue or grey hoodie , blue jeans and a scarf over his face .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are investigating a robbery that happened at a flat on Sunday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can you help ?
`` The incident happened between 9.15pm and 9.35pm .
Two men reportedly entered the flat with their faces covered .
The men assaulted the occupant and stole £1000 cash before leaving .
The occupant , a man in his 30s , did not suffer any injuries .
`` We would like to hear from anyone who was on or passing through Twyford Road , near to Drummond Court , at the time of the incident .
It is believed the men left on foot , did you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matching this description ?
`` If you have any information that can help , please call 101 and quote 44200088508 .
Alternatively , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously . ''

Officers say that two men reportedly entered the flat on Twyford Road with their faces covered up between 9.15pm and 9.35pm on Sunday March 8.
The men assaulted the occupant of the flat, a man in his 30's, before stealing £1,000 in cash and leaving the property.
It is believed the offenders left on foot and the victim did not suffer any injuries.
Now police are appealing to the public to help identify the offenders.
One of the men was described as being aged between 20 and 30 years-old, 6 feet tall with a thin build.
He was said to be wearing a black woolly hat, black hoodie, black trousers and a flowery/white scarf covering the lower part of his face.
While, the second man is also described as being 6 feet tall and was wearing a blue or grey hoodie, blue jeans and a scarf over his face.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating a robbery that happened at a flat on Sunday night (March 8) on Twyford Road, can you help?
"The incident happened between 9.15pm and 9.35pm. Two men reportedly entered the flat with their faces covered. The men assaulted the occupant and stole £1000 cash before leaving. The occupant, a man in his 30s, did not suffer any injuries.
"We would like to hear from anyone who was on or passing through Twyford Road, near to Drummond Court, at the time of the incident. It is believed the men left on foot, did you see anyone in this area running away or matching this description?
"If you have any information that can help, please call 101 and quote 44200088508. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-03-10--Why shoppers are being advised not to stockpile amid coronavirus fears

IF you have spent any time on social media in the past few days , you will no doubt have seen numerous posts with pictures of empty supermarket shelves and angry rants about people panic buying .
But if you 're starting to worry whether you need to do the same as other shoppers stockpile , we 've asked the experts if it 's really necessary .
'This is a time for friends and neighbours to help' Andrew Opie , Director of Food & Sustainability at the British Retail Consortium , said : “ Our members continue to work round-the-clock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products they need .
`` Retailers are putting in place the measures necessary to meet the current increase in demand .
`` Where people are self-isolating it is not just up to supermarkets , but also friends and neighbours to support them in getting the goods they need .
`` This is a time for everyone to come together and support one another , particularly those who are vulnerable . ''
The Government plans to extend the hours that deliveries can be made to supermarkets to help the food industry respond to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing night-time deliveries will allow stocks to be moved `` more quickly '' from supermarket warehouses to the shelves .
The move follows a `` productive '' second call between Mr Eustice and leading supermarkets and representatives from across the food supply chain .
The Government said it will work with local authorities to extend delivery hours for supermarkets and other food retailers .
It comes as shoppers concerned about having to self-isolate amid the spread of coronavirus in the UK have sparked Christmas-level demand for some items .
Eddy Chapman , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of the national stockpiling trend by filling up one of its grabber machines with toilet rolls .
Richard McCarthy/PA Wire The Goverment is confident food supplies will continue even in 'reasonable worst-case scenario' Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against stockpiling , urging people to `` behave responsibly and think about others '' when purchasing supplies .
He added that the Government is `` certainly confident that we have fantastic supply chains '' .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs food supplies will continue even in the `` reasonable worst-case scenario '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are confident that food supply will continue even in our reasonable worst-case scenario .
`` We have been talking to the supermarkets for some time about this scenario . ''
Limits in stores are not linked to supply issues Tesco hit the headlines after putting a five-item limit on a number of items including pasta , anti-bacterial wipes , gels and sprays , and long-life milk .
It started online on Sunday and in stores on Saturday but the PA news agency understands the limits are not linked to any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure all customers have access to the products they need .
A spokesman for Waitrose also said they wanted to ensure customers had 'access ' to products with a temporary cap online on certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes .
Asda and Aldi are aldo limiting shoppers to two hand sanitiser per customer .

But if you're starting to worry whether you need to do the same as other shoppers stockpile, we've asked the experts if it's really necessary.
'This is a time for friends and neighbours to help'
Andrew Opie, Director of Food & Sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: “Our members continue to work round-the-clock to ensure consumers have access to the products they need.
"Retailers are putting in place the measures necessary to meet the current increase in demand.
"Where people are self-isolating it is not just up to supermarkets, but also friends and neighbours to support them in getting the goods they need.
"This is a time for everyone to come together and support one another, particularly those who are vulnerable."
Plans to extend supermarket delivery hours
The Government plans to extend the hours that deliveries can be made to supermarkets to help the food industry respond to the coronavirus.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said allowing night-time deliveries will allow stocks to be moved "more quickly" from supermarket warehouses to the shelves.
The move follows a "productive" second call between Mr Eustice and leading supermarkets and representatives from across the food supply chain.
The Government said it will work with local authorities to extend delivery hours for supermarkets and other food retailers.
It comes as shoppers concerned about having to self-isolate amid the spread of coronavirus in the UK have sparked Christmas-level demand for some items.
Eddy Chapman, who runs Chapmans Funland, has made the most of the national stockpiling trend by filling up one of its grabber machines with toilet rolls. Richard McCarthy/PA Wire
The Goverment is confident food supplies will continue even in 'reasonable worst-case scenario'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against stockpiling, urging people to "behave responsibly and think about others" when purchasing supplies.
He added that the Government is "certainly confident that we have fantastic supply chains".
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs food supplies will continue even in the "reasonable worst-case scenario".
Speaking in the Commons, he said: "We are confident that food supply will continue even in our reasonable worst-case scenario.
"We have been talking to the supermarkets for some time about this scenario."
Limits in stores are not linked to supply issues
Tesco hit the headlines after putting a five-item limit on a number of items including pasta, anti-bacterial wipes, gels and sprays, and long-life milk.
It started online on Sunday and in stores on Saturday but the PA news agency understands the limits are not linked to any wider supply issues.
Instead it's to ensure all customers have access to the products they need.
A spokesman for Waitrose also said they wanted to ensure customers had 'access' to products with a temporary cap online on certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes.
Asda and Aldi are aldo limiting shoppers to two hand sanitiser per customer.


thedailyecho--2020-03-12--Coronavirus in Hampshire: Care home resident tests positive for virus

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thedailyecho--2020-03-12--Police appeal to find missing 14-year-old girl from Southampton

POLICE have appealed to the public to help find a 14-year-old girl from Southampton .
Victoria was last seen in Shirley on the evening of Monday March 9 , and her family have become increasingly concerned for her welfare .
She is described as being white , 5ft 6ins tall , with a slim to medium build and long black hair which is usually worn down .
When the teenager was last seen , she was wearing a grey Nike puffer coat , black jeans , black Nike trainers and she was carrying a pink handbag .
While it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of Southampton , Victoria also has links to Chandler 's Ford , Fair Oak and Eastleigh .
Officers say they have been conducting enquiries over the past few days but are not turning to residents for help .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Can you help us find missing Victoria from Southampton ?
The 14-year-old was last seen in the Shirley area on the evening of Monday 9th March , and her family are understandably concerned for her welfare .
`` We ’ ve been making enquiries over the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for your help .
`` If you see her , or think you may have seen her since Monday please call us on 101 , quoting 44200089933 . ''

POLICE had appealed to the public to help find a 14-year-old girl from Southampton.
Victoria was last seen in Shirley on the evening of Monday March 9, and her family have become increasingly concerned for her welfare.
She is described as being white, 5ft 6ins tall, with a slim to medium build and long black hair which is usually worn down.
When the teenager was last seen, she was wearing a grey Nike puffer coat, black jeans, black Nike trainers and she was carrying a pink handbag.
While it is believed she went missing in the Shirley area of Southampton, Victoria also has links to Chandler's Ford, Fair Oak and Eastleigh.


thedailyecho--2020-03-12--Biker suffers life-threatening injuries in hit-and-run accident at Coppice Hill, Bishop's Waltham

A BIKER has suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run accident in Bishop 's Waltham .
Police were called at 2.36pm @ @ @ @ @ an incident involving two motorcycles and a Volkswagen Golf on Coppice Hill .
Police say @ @ @ @ @ at the scene .
One of the motorcyclists was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries @ @ @ @ @ : `` Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with @ @ @ @ @ particularly anyone with dash cam footage .
They are also urging the driver of the @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 .
Alternatively they can @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

Police were called at 2.36pm yesterday to a report of an incident involving two motorcycles and a Volkswagen Golf on Coppice Hill.
Police say the Golf did not stop at the scene.
One of the motorcyclists was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A police spokesman said: "Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed it, particularly anyone with dash cam footage. They are also urging the driver of the Golf to contact us urgently."
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-03-12--100,000 working days lost at Southampton City Council

MORE than 100,000 working days have been lost at a Hampshire council over five years due to staff calling in sick , costing taxpayers millions of pounds .
Sickness absence levels at Southampton City Council had previously been described as “ high and of concern '' .
A Freedom of Information Request has now revealed that musculoskeletal and mental health issues were the two main reasons behind staff sickness between 2014/15 and 2018/19 financial years , with the adults , housing and communities department being the one most hit .
It is claimed that staff calling in sick cost the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 2019 , the authority , which employs just over 3,000 people not including those working in schools , said improvements were being made .
But data published last month revealed that figures were higher than the sector average .
Watchdogs said losing thousands of working days is “ an affront to hard-pressed taxpayers dealing with consistent rate increases ” .
A report published by the city council and referring to the period between October 2019 and December 2019 , revealed that the overall sickness levels for the council showed an average 11.29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 8.5 days .
Both opposition leader Dan Fitzhenry and Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith blamed a lack of strategy .
Cllr Fitzhenry said employees calling in sick are costing the council between £250,000 and £300,000 a month .
He added : “ It is unacceptable .
It is well known that staff sickness rates are the indicator of staff morale in an organisation and here we can say that a lack of leadership is significantly impacting our staff .
I am deeply worried and concerned.
” Mr Smith added : “ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it better ’ but they have not got a strategy to do it .
This is typical of whenever they are scrutinised .
Eight years of Labour saying they are going to do better – but they are worse.
” A total of 129,748 working days was lost between 2014/15 and 2018/19 financial years , according to a Freedom of Information Request submitted by the Daily Echo .
Data shows that in 2018/19 the city council recorded 4,200 occasions of absence with a total of 30,242 working days lost .
Of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues and 5,324 due to musculoskeletal problems .
The figures are higher than the year before when there were 3,680 occasions of absence for a total of 25,814 working days lost .
Meanwhile , 24,345 days were lost in 2016/17 , 24,619 in 2015/16 and 24,728 in 2014/15 with 3,771 , 4,540 and 4,413 occasions of absences respectively .
The number of working days lost for mental health problems went from 3,776 in 2014/15 to 4,550 in 2016/17 , then down to 4,439 in 2017/18 but up to 5,797 in 2018/19 .
Sandy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , said : “ We are investing in working practices and IT in order to improve our flexible and mobile working offer and although this will take some time to roll out across our 3,500 colleagues , I hope this will further improve opportunities for work/life balance and improve even further our productivity .
Southampton City Council takes the wellbeing of our employees very seriously .
”

Sickness absence levels at Southampton City Council had previously been described as “high and of concern".
A Freedom of Information Request has now revealed that musculoskeletal and mental health issues were the two main reasons behind staff sickness between 2014/15 and 2018/19 financial years, with the adults, housing and communities department being the one most hit.
It is claimed that staff calling in sick cost the council about £3m a year.
In June 2019, the authority, which employs just over 3,000 people not including those working in schools, said improvements were being made.
But data published last month revealed that figures were higher than the sector average.
Watchdogs said losing thousands of working days is “an affront to hard-pressed taxpayers dealing with consistent rate increases”.
A report published by the city council and referring to the period between October 2019 and December 2019, revealed that the overall sickness levels for the council showed an average 11.29 days per employee against a sector average of 8.5 days.
Both opposition leader Dan Fitzhenry and Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith blamed a lack of strategy.
Cllr Fitzhenry said employees calling in sick are costing the council between £250,000 and £300,000 a month.
He added: “It is unacceptable. It is well known that staff sickness rates are the indicator of staff morale in an organisation and here we can say that a lack of leadership is significantly impacting our staff. I am deeply worried and concerned.”
Mr Smith added: “They always say ‘we are going to make it better’ but they have not got a strategy to do it. This is typical of whenever they are scrutinised. Eight years of Labour saying they are going to do better – but they are worse.”
A total of 129,748 working days was lost between 2014/15 and 2018/19 financial years, according to a Freedom of Information Request submitted by the Daily Echo. Data shows that in 2018/19 the city council recorded 4,200 occasions of absence with a total of 30,242 working days lost. Of these 5,797 were lost due to mental health issues and 5,324 due to musculoskeletal problems.
The figures are higher than the year before when there were 3,680 occasions of absence for a total of 25,814 working days lost.
Meanwhile, 24,345 days were lost in 2016/17, 24,619 in 2015/16 and 24,728 in 2014/15 with 3,771, 4,540 and 4,413 occasions of absences respectively. The number of working days lost for mental health problems went from 3,776 in 2014/15 to 4,550 in 2016/17, then down to 4,439 in 2017/18 but up to 5,797 in 2018/19.
Sandy Hopkins, chief executive of Southampton City Council, said: “We are investing in working practices and IT in order to improve our flexible and mobile working offer and although this will take some time to roll out across our 3,500 colleagues, I hope this will further improve opportunities for work/life balance and improve even further our productivity. Southampton City Council takes the wellbeing of our employees very seriously.”