thedailyecho--2020-05-16--Fears over coronavirus impact on Hampshire County Council

CONCERNS have been raised over the financial future of a Hampshire council amid fears that the impact of Covid-19 could be “ disastrous '' .
County bosses are calling on the government to underwrite all of the financial consequences of the coronavirus outbreak .
It comes as a report discussed by cabinet members at the county council yesterday revealed that by the end of June the local authority may have to foot a £96.2m bill .
The amount includes the estimated cost of the response to Covid-19 until the end of June as well as the savings the council had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report , it is predicted that £74.6m will be met from existing budgets , a £54m government grant and savings .
But the remaining £21.6m will need to be met from reserves .
County bosses said it is clear that the financial pressure “ is only going to get worse ” .
The authority is indeed expecting increased demand in areas such as adult social care and children ’ s services and it will have to take into account future recovery costs .
Opposition Councillor Alan Dowden has called on the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am very concerned .
If the government will not underwrite all these losses I think the result will be disastrous .
The government should fund what they are asking the county council to do because over the last years with austerity the county had to reduce the budget by £480m and with this Covid-19 it will just finish them.
” He said local authorities should be funded “ properly ” as they provide services residents rely on .
County council leader Keith Mans saidthe council had to take considerable action as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Central Government grants will cover some of these additional costs , but we calculate that unfunded costs of £21.6m will have been incurred during the three months to the end of June , which will have a significant impact on the County Council ’ s financial sustainability going forward .
The County Council is already undertaking a major efficiency programme to address a shortfall in the revenue budget of a further £80m by April 2021 .
Therefore , we will be continuing to lobby the Government to underwrite all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government ( MHCLG ) has granted £3.2bn to councils to deal with the pandemic .
A spokesperson for MHCLG said : `` Hampshire County Council has received nearly £54 million of the £3.2 billion , while its core spending power rose by over £55 million this financial year even before additional emergency funding was announced .
The Government will continue to work closely with councils as the pandemic progresses and tackle the pressures they have told us they ’ re facing . ''

County bosses are calling on the government to underwrite all of the financial consequences of the coronavirus outbreak.
It comes as a report discussed by cabinet members at the county council yesterday revealed that by the end of June the local authority may have to foot a £96.2m bill.
The amount includes the estimated cost of the response to Covid-19 until the end of June as well as the savings the council had already planned to make.
According to the report, it is predicted that £74.6m will be met from existing budgets, a £54m government grant and savings.
But the remaining £21.6m will need to be met from reserves.
County bosses said it is clear that the financial pressure “is only going to get worse”.
The authority is indeed expecting increased demand in areas such as adult social care and children’s services and it will have to take into account future recovery costs.
Opposition Councillor Alan Dowden has called on the government to step in. He said: “I am very concerned. If the government will not underwrite all these losses I think the result will be disastrous. The government should fund what they are asking the county council to do because over the last years with austerity the county had to reduce the budget by £480m and with this Covid-19 it will just finish them.”
He said local authorities should be funded “properly”as they provide services residents rely on. County council leader Keith Mans saidthe council had to take considerable action as the crisis has developed.
He added:“Central Government grants will cover some of these additional costs, but we calculate that unfunded costs of £21.6m will have been incurred during the three months to the end of June, which will have a significant impact on the County Council’s financial sustainability going forward. The County Council is already undertaking a major efficiency programme to address a shortfall in the revenue budget of a further £80m by April 2021. Therefore, we will be continuing to lobby the Government to underwrite all of the financial consequences of the Covid-19 crisis.”
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has granted £3.2bn to councils to deal with the pandemic. A spokesperson for MHCLG said: "Hampshire County Council has received nearly £54 million of the £3.2 billion , while its core spending power rose by over £55 million this financial year even before additional emergency funding was announced. The Government will continue to work closely with councils as the pandemic progresses and tackle the pressures they have told us they’re facing."


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--ReesLeisure announce new date for ABP Southampton Marathon

THE official postponed date of one of Southampton 's biggest annual running events has been announced .
ABP Southampton Marathon will now be taking place on Sunday August 9 following the postponement of its original April date .
In a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus , they have delayed the date following the government 's announcement that they will no longer support mass events for the time being .
Organisers said they have been closely following governmental advice and have had to postpone the event - which brings in thousands of runners every year - including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs .
A spokesperson for ReesLeisure , who organise the marathon , said : `` The health and safety of our participants , volunteers and office team are our top priority ; and we are doing our bit by all staying at home to help this pandemic end sooner .
`` Please note that for those of you signed up to one of our events already , we are working closely with the council to arrange final details for each of our events .
`` We will be announcing final details for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sporterium event on 22nd May – please keep an eye out on your emails for these updates . ''
They also plan to organise the run with an Open Gantry Policy , meaning runners will be able to start the event at any time between 6am and 10am on the event day .
However , the event date is subject to change according to government guidelines , and if August is still not deemed safe , it will be postponed until April 25 next year - according to organisers .

ABP Southampton Marathon will now be taking place on Sunday August 9 following the postponement of its original April date.
In a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, they have delayed the date following the government's announcement that they will no longer support mass events for the time being.
Organisers said they have been closely following governmental advice and have had to postpone the event - which brings in thousands of runners every year - including the ABP Southampton Marathon, Half and 10km runs.
A spokesperson for ReesLeisure, who organise the marathon, said: "The health and safety of our participants, volunteers and office team are our top priority; and we are doing our bit by all staying at home to help this pandemic end sooner.
"Please note that for those of you signed up to one of our events already, we are working closely with the council to arrange final details for each of our events.
"We will be announcing final details for the ABP Southampton Marathon event and Cycle Southampton Sporterium event on 22nd May – please keep an eye out on your emails for these updates."
They also plan to organise the run with an Open Gantry Policy, meaning runners will be able to start the event at any time between 6am and 10am on the event day.
However, the event date is subject to change according to government guidelines, and if August is still not deemed safe, it will be postponed until April 25 next year - according to organisers.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--Revealed: The number of fines issued for breaching lockdown rules in England and Wales

The number of fines issued for breaching lockdown rules in England and Wales has been revealed .
Whether we 've been told to 'Stay At Home ' or 'Stay Alert ' , new rules and restrictions have been placed on our everyday lives making them harder to live than ever .
And that 's not to mention some of the confusing Government messaging we 've seen in recent days .
In an effort to enforce these rules , laws have been drafted up , and fines imposed on those flouting quarantine measures .
How many fines have been issued ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial complications , it seems some of us ca n't follow the rules .
The total number of fines issued by police forces in England and Wales between March 27 and May 11 for alleged breaches of the coronavirus lockdown laws have been released .
The most number of offences came from the London Metropolitan area , while outside the capital , the most flouters can be found in North Yorkshire .
Warwickshire is the best behaved county , with only 31 fines issues within the time frame .
- Avon and Somerset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British Transport Police ( BTP ) : 307 - Cambridgeshire : 120 - Cheshire : 166 - City of London : 64 - Cleveland : 280 - Cumbria : 269 - Derbyshire : 219 - Devon and Cornwall : 799 - Dorset : 383 - Durham : 137 - Essex : 165 - Gloucestershire : 238 - Greater Manchester : 263 - Hampshire : 244 - Hertfordshire : 243 - Humberside : 103 - Kent : 117 - Lancashire : 736 - Leicestershire : 334 - Lincolnshire : 194 - Merseyside : 438 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 27 - Norfolk : 320 - North Yorkshire : 843 - Northamptonshire : 347 - Northumbria : 206 - Nottinghamshire : 158 - South Yorkshire : 356 - Staffordshire : 52 - Suffolk : 246 - Surrey : 539 - Sussex : 655 - Thames Valley : 866 - Warwickshire : 31 - West Mercia : 150 - West Midlands : 405 - West Yorkshire : 758 - Wiltshire : 169 Number of fines issued by police forces in Wales in the same timeframe : How much are fines ?
For those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , fines recently rose from the previous £60 to £100 .
Payment of the fixed penalty notice within 14 days will reduce the sum to £50 , which is up £20 from the previous £30 charge .
However , the maximum for repeat offenders is now £3,200 .
Boris Johnson said on May 10 : “ You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them.
” In what situations can people be fined ?
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarify the updated lockdown rules , the government states it is “ examining more stringent enforcement measures for non-compliance , as it has seen in many other countries .
The document says : “ The Government will impose higher fines to reflect the increased risk to others of breaking the rules as people are returning to work and school .
The Government will seek to make clearer to the public what is and is not allowed.
” The changes announced by Boris Johnson only apply to England .
The three other nations may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar way , but have not yet done so .

Whether we've been told to 'Stay At Home' or 'Stay Alert', new rules and restrictions have been placed on our everyday lives making them harder to live than ever.
And that's not to mention some of the confusing Government messaging we've seen in recent days.
In an effort to enforce these rules, laws have been drafted up, and fines imposed on those flouting quarantine measures.
How many fines have been issued?
But even in the face of punitive financial complications, it seems some of us can't follow the rules.
The total number of fines issued by police forces in England and Wales between March 27 and May 11 for alleged breaches of the coronavirus lockdown laws have been released.
The most number of offences came from the London Metropolitan area, while outside the capital, the most flouters can be found in North Yorkshire.
Warwickshire is the best behaved county, with only 31 fines issues within the time frame.
- Avon and Somerset: 300
- Bedfordshire: 292
- British Transport Police (BTP): 307
- Cambridgeshire: 120
- Cheshire: 166
- City of London: 64
- Cleveland: 280
- Cumbria: 269
- Derbyshire: 219
- Devon and Cornwall: 799
- Dorset: 383
- Durham: 137
- Essex: 165
- Gloucestershire: 238
- Greater Manchester: 263
- Hampshire: 244
- Hertfordshire: 243
- Humberside: 103
- Kent: 117
- Lancashire: 736
- Leicestershire: 334
- Lincolnshire: 194
- Merseyside: 438
- Metropolitan: 906
- MoD Police: 27
- Norfolk: 320
- North Yorkshire: 843
- Northamptonshire: 347
- Northumbria: 206
- Nottinghamshire: 158
- South Yorkshire: 356
- Staffordshire: 52
- Suffolk: 246
- Surrey: 539
- Sussex: 655
- Thames Valley: 866
- Warwickshire: 31
- West Mercia: 150
- West Midlands: 405
- West Yorkshire: 758
- Wiltshire: 169
Total: 13,445
Number of fines issued by police forces in Wales in the same timeframe:
- BTP: 11
- Dyfed-Powys: 417
- Gwent: 71
- North Wales: 143
- South Wales: 157
Total: 799
How much are fines?
For those who breach lockdown regulation for the first time, fines recently rose from the previous £60 to £100.
Payment of the fixed penalty notice within 14 days will reduce the sum to £50, which is up £20 from the previous £30 charge.
However, the maximum for repeat offenders is now £3,200.
Boris Johnson said on May 10: “You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them.”
In what situations can people be fined?


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: How many of these old cars can you identify?

HOW many makes of car can you identify in this photo ?
An Austin A40 , Ford Anglia , Triumph @ @ @ @ @ a Bubble car are just some of the vehicles parked in Portland Street , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ A low wall divides the public car park from the parking bays at the back @ @ @ @ @ offices which were at 45 Above Bar , Southampton .
Today this scene has radically @ @ @ @ @ the Westquay shopping centre on the site of the newspaper premises and a block of @ @ @ @ @ was .

An Austin A40, Ford Anglia, Triumph Herald, Mini and even a Bubble car are just some of the vehicles parked in Portland Street, Southampton, in September 1964.
A low wall divides the public car park from the parking bays at the back of the former Daily Echo offices which were at 45 Above Bar, Southampton.
Today this scene has radically changed with the development of the Westquay shopping centre on the site of the newspaper premises and a block of apartments where the car park was.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--Half of the south's doctors feel patient demand cannot be managed

MORE than half of doctors in the south feel patient demand can not be managed , a new survey reveals @ @ @ @ @ organised a survey which has revealed that the majority of doctors in South Central feel @ @ @ @ @ managed as the NHS looks to resume normal service .
The data shows hat 57 @ @ @ @ @ South Central believe the prioritisation of patients with possible or confirmed Covid-19 in their local @ @ @ @ @ available to those patients with no Covid-19 symptoms .
A further 48 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ not confident in their practice ’ s ability to manage patient demand as normal NHS @ @ @

The British Medical Association organised a survey which has revealed that the majority of doctors in South Central feel patient demand cannot be managed as the NHS looks to resume normal service.
The data shows hat 57 per cent of doctors in South Central believe the prioritisation of patients with possible or confirmed Covid-19 in their local NHS is worsening the care available to those patients with no Covid-19 symptoms.
A further 48 per cent of doctors in the region are not confident in their practice’s ability to manage patient demand as normal NHS service resumes.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--International Space Station: How and when to see it above the UK from where you live

Details of how and when to spot the International Space Station above the UK at night have been revealed .
The station flies above our heads constantly , and orbits the planet every 90 minutes at a height of over 250 miles .
Of course , it 's impossible to see during the day , but at night - and with the space station 's orbit passing over Britain just so - it takes on the appearance of a bright star moving across the sky .
It can actually be startling when you first spot it - a glowing orb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's wing drifting silently through the dark - but the station passes overhead fairly frequently .
It goes through periods when we wo n't be able to see it for months , as its diagonal orbit crosses other parts of the planet , but every now and then , there comes a space of a few weeks when it flies overhead - and at night .
Times vary ever so slightly depending on your location , but we 've used those given by NASA 's Spot the Station website for Lancaster - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ geographical centre of the UK - to try to give a good average .
Here are the dates and times of when the station will become visible , with details of how long it will be in the sky in brackets .
Here 's when to see it : For more information , and for timings more specific to where you live , visit NASA 's Spot the Station website - spotthestation.nasa.gov .
How do I see it ?
You should have no trouble spotting the International Space Station as it drifts overhead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's actually travelling at over 17,000 mph .
The station takes on the appearance of a bright star , and is usually much brighter than anything else in the sky .
Sometimes the station will rise over the horizon ; other times it might 'fade ' into view in the middle of the night sky as it enters into the sun 's light .
It will always appear in the west , and will travel eastwards .
And just as it appears , it may disappear in the same way , growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Earth 's shadow .
You 'll easily be able to spot it with the naked eye ( cloud cover permitting of course ) , though even modestly priced binoculars may be able to pick out some of the station 's details , like its large solar panels .
So take a look up , there 's a good chance you 'll spot the International Space Station , and it can be amazing to think there are actually people living up there and conducting experiments within the space environment .
The experiments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impossible to replicate on earth .

The station flies above our heads constantly, and orbits the planet every 90 minutes at a height of over 250 miles.
Of course, it's impossible to see during the day, but at night - and with the space station's orbit passing over Britain just so - it takes on the appearance of a bright star moving across the sky.
It can actually be startling when you first spot it - a glowing orb without the telltale flashes of an aircraft's wing drifting silently through the dark - but the station passes overhead fairly frequently.
It goes through periods when we won't be able to see it for months, as its diagonal orbit crosses other parts of the planet, but every now and then, there comes a space of a few weeks when it flies overhead - and at night.
Times vary ever so slightly depending on your location, but we've used those given by NASA's Spot the Station website for Lancaster - the closest point we could find to the geographical centre of the UK - to try to give a good average.
Here are the dates and times of when the station will become visible, with details of how long it will be in the sky in brackets. Here's when to see it:
May 16 - 12.26am (6 minutes)
May 16 - 2:03am (6 minutes)
May 16 - 3:40am (5 minutes)
May 16 - 10:04pm (4 minutes)
May 16 - 11:39pm (6 minutes)
May 17 - 1:15am (6 minutes)
May 17 - 2:52am (6 minutes)
May 17 - 10:51pm (6 minutes)
May 18 - 12:27am (6 minutes)
May 18 - 2:04am (6 minutes)
May 18 - 3:42am (3 minutes)
May 18 - 10:04pm (5 minutes)
May 18 - 11:40pm (6 minutes)
May 19 - 1:16am (4 minutes)
May 19 - 2:53am (1 minutes)
May 19 - 10:52pm (6 minutes)
May 20 - 12:28am (5 minutes)
May 20 - 2:05am (1 minutes)
May 20 - 10:04pm (6 minutes)
May 20 - 11:41pm (6 minutes)
May 21 - 1:18am (2 minutes)
May 21 - 10:53pm (6 minutes)
May 22 - 12:30am (3 minutes)
May 22 - 10:05pm (6 minutes)
May 22 - 11:42pm (5 minutes)
May 23 - 1:19am (1 minutes)
May 23 - 10:54pm (6 minutes)
May 24 - 12:31am (2 minutes)
May 24 - 10:06pm (6 minutes)
May 24 - 11:43pm (4 minutes)
May 25 - 10:55pm (5 minutes)
May 26 - 12:33am (1 minutes)
May 26 - 10:07pm (6 minutes)
May 26 - 11:44pm (3 minutes)
May 27 - 10:56pm (5 minutes)
For more information, and for timings more specific to where you live, visit NASA's Spot the Station website - spotthestation.nasa.gov.
How do I see it?
You should have no trouble spotting the International Space Station as it drifts overhead - we say 'drift', but it's actually travelling at over 17,000 mph.
The station takes on the appearance of a bright star, and is usually much brighter than anything else in the sky.
Sometimes the station will rise over the horizon; other times it might 'fade' into view in the middle of the night sky as it enters into the sun's light.
It will always appear in the west, and will travel eastwards.
And just as it appears, it may disappear in the same way, growing fainter and fainter until its completely enshrouded by the Earth's shadow.
You'll easily be able to spot it with the naked eye (cloud cover permitting of course), though even modestly priced binoculars may be able to pick out some of the station's details, like its large solar panels.
So take a look up, there's a good chance you'll spot the International Space Station, and it can be amazing to think there are actually people living up there and conducting experiments within the space environment.
The experiments that they carry out would be almost impossible to replicate on earth.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--PHOTOS: UK Freedom Movement protest at Southampton Common

IT WAS set to be a “ mass gathering ” fighting against the lockdown after flyers were sent across Southampton and Hampshire .
Police officers were scattered across Southampton Common on Saturday to ensure people were kept safe during the event , which was expected to involve picnics and live music .
But the gathering on Saturday , organised by the UK Freedom Movement , appeared to bring in around six protesters holding up two large banners .
• Resident fury as invitation flyers to 'mass gathering ' spotted across Hampshire The event is part of a UK-wide campaign against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ say no to the coronavirus bill ” , “ no to 5G ” and “ no to the unlawful lockdown ” .
Signs that read ‘ Fight to Freedom ’ and ‘ # WWG1WGA ’ - which refers to an author who wrote a book on a “ reality that has been hidden by the media ” - were seen by people enjoying picnics across the park .
One protester from Southampton , who wishes to remain anonymous , said : “ I turned up because I ’ ve really had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is scaremongering and the whole coronavirus thing has been blown out of context .
“ People are saying that it was a Covid-19 death when they haven ’ t had the virus .
“ My auntie struggled with cancer for four years , but on her death certificate , it was labelled Covid-19 but she didn ’ t have any symptoms or testing .
“ Her husband was upset that his wife ’ s death was labelled with that - and this is just one case.
” Families were seen having picnics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walks throughout the day .
Officers said they had walked around the park and had only seen a few taking part in the protest , including those the Daily Echo spoke to .
Another protestor said : “ The coronavirus act could be a stepping stone to something worse in the future - a state where human rights are taken away from us , and we become a possession of the state .
“ We are here to fight for our rights because we think the law legislation is absolutely going against our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown guidelines , which involves people keeping two metres apart .
One nearby resident said : “ It ’ s not difficult to stay 2m away .
If there is someone sat or stood in one place , go somewhere different .
Do people really have to be told ?
”

Police officers were scattered across Southampton Common on Saturday to ensure people were kept safe during the event, which was expected to involve picnics and live music.
But the gathering on Saturday, organised by the UK Freedom Movement, appeared to bring in around six protesters holding up two large banners.
The event is part of a UK-wide campaign against the coronavirus lockdown, which encourages people to “say no to the coronavirus bill”, “no to 5G” and “no to the unlawful lockdown”.
Signs that read ‘Fight to Freedom’ and ‘#WWG1WGA’ - which refers to an author who wrote a book on a “reality that has been hidden by the media” - were seen by people enjoying picnics across the park.
One protester from Southampton, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “I turned up because I’ve really had enough, I feel that the media is scaremongering and the whole coronavirus thing has been blown out of context.
“People are saying that it was a Covid-19 death when they haven’t had the virus.
“My auntie struggled with cancer for four years, but on her death certificate, it was labelled Covid-19 but she didn’t have any symptoms or testing.
“Her husband was upset that his wife’s death was labelled with that - and this is just one case.”
Families were seen having picnics, playing sports and taking their dogs for walks throughout the day.
Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency
Officers said they had walked around the park and had only seen a few taking part in the protest, including those the Daily Echo spoke to.
Another protestor said: “The coronavirus act could be a stepping stone to something worse in the future - a state where human rights are taken away from us, and we become a possession of the state.
Solent News & Photo Agency
“We are here to fight for our rights because we think the law legislation is absolutely going against our humanity.”
Others said people should follow the lockdown guidelines, which involves people keeping two metres apart.
One nearby resident said: “It’s not difficult to stay 2m away. If there is someone sat or stood in one place, go somewhere different. Do people really have to be told?”


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--Coronavirus: Six more patients have died in Hampshire in last 24 hours

SIX people across Hampshire have died in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus .
Figures released by @ @ @ @ @ death toll has risen to 544 , up from 538 yesterday .
At UHS , @ @ @ @ @ now died in their care , up by four since the same time yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ increase in deaths at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since yesterday , where 148 have @ @ @ @ @ died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours , up to @ @ @ @ @ Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths , with no increase since yesterday @

Figures released by the NHS show that the death toll has risen to 544, up from 538 yesterday.
The statistics cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, a total of 169 have now died in their care, up by four since the same time yesterday.
While there has been no increase in deaths at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since yesterday, where 148 have died.
Two people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours, up to 210 in total.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, with no increase since yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--181 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus

ANOTHER 181 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in the past 24 hours , NHS England has said @ @ @ @ @ confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England stands at 24,527 .
The patients were aged @ @ @ @ @ old .
Seven of the 181 patients - aged between 43 and 67-years-old - had @ @ @ @ @ .
Their families have been informed .
Seven out of the 181 deaths were recorded @ @ @ @ @ west of England .

The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England stands at 24,527.
The patients were aged between 39 and 98 years old.
Seven of the 181 patients - aged between 43 and 67-years-old - had no known underlying health condition.
Their families have been informed.
Seven out of the 181 deaths were recorded in hospitals in the south west of England.


thedailyecho--2020-05-16--Gavin Williamson in plea to unions for ‘practical solutions’ to schools re-opening

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has appealed to teaching unions to work with the Government to find “ practical solutions ” to enable schools in England to begin re-opening .
At the daily Downing Street news conference , Mr Williamson said his “ door is always open ” , as he warned it was the most disadvantaged pupils who would suffer the most , the longer schools remained closed .
His plea came amid fears that plans to start the phased re-opening of primary schools from next month , as part of the easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to co-operate .
Talks on Friday between union representatives and government scientific advisers , intended to provide assurance about the Government ’ s proposals to enable children to return safely , ended inconclusively .
Union leaders said afterwards that the discussions had raised more questions than answers .
At the news conference , Mr Williamson went out of his way to lavish praise on teachers , saying they had been “ absolute heroes ” during the coronavirus crisis , while urging them to talk .
“ My door is always open .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them .
I have been meeting both representative organisations , school groups , but also unions , every single week , ” he said .
“ I always want to talk .
We want to find practical solutions to make sure that those children from that most disadvantaged background don ’ t lose out as a result of this crisis .
“ I hope everyone is unified in that mission to deliver that.
” Earlier , Patrick Roach , general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union , said they needed to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that schools could be made “ Covid secure ” and re-opening would not put public health at risk .
“ We are continuing to say to Government , but also to schools and employers , that we are here , we want to work with those employers to put plans in place to see whether schools can be ready for re-opening from June 1 , ” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme .
“ We want schools to be re-opened , we want children to be safe and we want staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a zero sum game here .
It is about ensuring that we get back to a place where we can return to some form of normality .
”

At the daily Downing Street news conference, Mr Williamson said his “door is always open”, as he warned it was the most disadvantaged pupils who would suffer the most, the longer schools remained closed.
His plea came amid fears that plans to start the phased re-opening of primary schools from next month, as part of the easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, may be scuppered if the unions refuse to co-operate.
Talks on Friday between union representatives and government scientific advisers, intended to provide assurance about the Government’s proposals to enable children to return safely, ended inconclusively.
Union leaders said afterwards that the discussions had raised more questions than answers.
At the news conference, Mr Williamson went out of his way to lavish praise on teachers, saying they had been “absolute heroes” during the coronavirus crisis, while urging them to talk.
“My door is always open. I am always keen to listen and talk to them. I have been meeting both representative organisations, school groups, but also unions, every single week,” he said.
“I always want to talk. We want to find practical solutions to make sure that those children from that most disadvantaged background don’t lose out as a result of this crisis.
“I hope everyone is unified in that mission to deliver that.”
Earlier, Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, said they needed to see “unequivocal guidance” from the Government that schools could be made “Covid secure” and re-opening would not put public health at risk.
“We are continuing to say to Government, but also to schools and employers, that we are here, we want to work with those employers to put plans in place to see whether schools can be ready for re-opening from June 1,” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
“We want schools to be re-opened, we want children to be safe and we want staff to be safe.
“It is not a zero sum game here. It is about ensuring that we get back to a place where we can return to some form of normality.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--'Kind and lovely' man was found hanged at Manor Farm Country Park

A `` REALLY kind and lovely '' man was found hanged in a Hampshire country park last year .
Jason John Pulman of Church Lane in Botley was found hanged in woodland in Manor Farm County Park near Bursledon on October 29 last year .
A care coordinator who knew the 42-year-old described his as a `` really lovely kind man '' who was `` hard working '' .
She added : `` He was deeply troubled but very pleasant . ''
Mr Pulman was found hanged in the woodland by a dog walker at wound 8.30am on October 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pathologist said that the cause of death was by hanging , and the coroner ruled that Mr Pulman took his own life .
During an inquest into Mr Pulman 's death , it was revealed that although he had struggled with depression and unstable personality disorder in the past , the death of his mother in April 2019 caused his mental health to deteriorate further .
It was heard in the inquest that Mr Pulman had been dealing with a lot of grief prior to his mothers death after the death of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ex partner on his birthday .
It was heard that Mr Pulman had twins with his ex partner when he was young but unfortunately one died of cot death when they were 19-months-old and the other died a little over a year later in a road traffic incident .
His ex partner , and mother of the twins , then took her own life on Mr Pulman 's 21st birthday .
Mr Pulman had two other children but it was not known if he was in contact with them prior to his @ @

Jason John Pulman of Church Lane in Botley was found hanged in woodland in Manor Farm County Park near Bursledon on October 29 last year.
A care coordinator who knew the 42-year-old described his as a "really lovely kind man" who was "hard working".
She added: "He was deeply troubled but very pleasant."
Mr Pulman was found hanged in the woodland by a dog walker at wound 8.30am on October 29.
A post mortem by a consultant pathologist said that the cause of death was by hanging, and the coroner ruled that Mr Pulman took his own life.
During an inquest into Mr Pulman's death, it was revealed that although he had struggled with depression and unstable personality disorder in the past, the death of his mother in April 2019 caused his mental health to deteriorate further.
It was heard in the inquest that Mr Pulman had been dealing with a lot of grief prior to his mothers death after the death of his young twins followed by the suicide of his ex partner on his birthday.
It was heard that Mr Pulman had twins with his ex partner when he was young but unfortunately one died of cot death when they were 19-months-old and the other died a little over a year later in a road traffic incident.
His ex partner, and mother of the twins, then took her own life on Mr Pulman's 21st birthday.
Mr Pulman had two other children but it was not known if he was in contact with them prior to his death.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Sir James Ratcliffe puts Home Grown Hotels and Lime Wood staff on government furlough scheme

THE chairman of a Hampshire-born chemicals company and the fifth richest man in Britain has furloughed hundreds of staff from luxury hotel groups .
Sir James Ratcliffe , who is also the chief executive of multinational chemical and gas firm Ineos , has placed almost 800 members of staff at Home Grown Hotels and Lime Wood group on furlough - which he mostly owns .
The 67-year-old , who is believed to be worth £12.2 billion , previously moved the Ineos ' head office from Hampshire to Rolle , Switzerland , decreasing the amount of tax the company paid by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , it has been announced that the hotel company - which has a base in the New Forest - would be making use of the furlough scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme .
The news was revealed by the hotel chain 's chief executive and chairman Robin Hutson , who also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that furlough ceasing and hospitality business opening under social distancing rules would lead to `` permanent loss of hundreds of thousands of rural jobs '' .
He wrote that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , while confirming that the company had placed 782 staff on furlough .
After sending the letter , he wrote on social media : `` [ Chancellor ] Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson just need progress with the virus to ease distancing in hospitality .
`` Seasonal and rural businesses still need further winter support for survival , plus a plan for extra debt incurred by delayed bills and payments during closure . ''
Sir James , who lives near Beaulieu , in Hampshire , is also reportedly seeking an emergency loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint partnership with his chemical company Ineos , which has not furloughed any of its 3,000 staff .
Last year , it was reported that he had plans to move to Monaco , where residents do not pay income tax .
Under the government scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month , employers can claim a grant covering 80 per cent of wages for a furloughed employee at a maximum of £2,500 a month .

Sir James Ratcliffe, who is also the chief executive of multinational chemical and gas firm Ineos, has placed almost 800 members of staff at Home Grown Hotels and Lime Wood group on furlough - which he mostly owns.
The 67-year-old, who is believed to be worth £12.2 billion, previously moved the Ineos' head office from Hampshire to Rolle, Switzerland, decreasing the amount of tax the company paid by £100m a year in 2010.
But now, it has been announced that the hotel company - which has a base in the New Forest - would be making use of the furlough scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
The news was revealed by the hotel chain's chief executive and chairman Robin Hutson, who also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that furlough ceasing and hospitality business opening under social distancing rules would lead to "permanent loss of hundreds of thousands of rural jobs".
He wrote that the scheme had "prevented significant job loss", while confirming that the company had placed 782 staff on furlough.
After sending the letter, he wrote on social media: "[Chancellor] Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson just need progress with the virus to ease distancing in hospitality.
"Seasonal and rural businesses still need further winter support for survival, plus a plan for extra debt incurred by delayed bills and payments during closure."
Agreed @UKHospKate , thank you @RishiSunak @BorisJohnson just need progress with virus to ease distancing in hospitality. Seasonal/rural businesses still need further winter support for survival, plus a plan for extra debt incurred by delayed bills and payments during closure https://t.co/naBjoz4TKm — Robin Hutson (@RobinHutson) May 12, 2020
Sir James, who lives near Beaulieu, in Hampshire, is also reportedly seeking an emergency loan from the government for Petroineos, a joint partnership with his chemical company Ineos, which has not furloughed any of its 3,000 staff.
Last year, it was reported that he had plans to move to Monaco, where residents do not pay income tax.
Under the government scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month, employers can claim a grant covering 80 per cent of wages for a furloughed employee at a maximum of £2,500 a month.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--PHOTOS: UK Freedom Movement protest at Southampton Common


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Man found dead in flat in Southampton

Man found dead in flat in Southampton

Colin James Day , of no fixed abode , was found unresponsive at a property in Meggeson Avenue on May @ @ @ @ @ called and Mr Day was pronounced dead shortly after .
Pathologist Dr Sanjay Jogai has @ @ @ @ @ the 29-year-old ’ s body .
In a preliminary report , he said the cause @ @ @ @ @ .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson will hold a full inquest into the case on November @ @

Colin James Day, of no fixed abode, was found unresponsive at a property in Meggeson Avenue on May 2.
An ambulance was called and Mr Day was pronounced dead shortly after.
Pathologist Dr Sanjay Jogai has conducted a post mortem on the 29-year-old’s body.
In a preliminary report, he said the cause of death is currently unascertained.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson will hold a full inquest into the case on November 23.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--LETTER: I was attacked by a dog

LETTER: I was attacked by a dog

WHEN I put a letter in your pages about dangerous dogs , I expected a lot of flak .
Not @ @ @ @ @ , but the latest case in your admirable paper seems to exonerate me .
Dogs @ @ @ @ @ dogs or even humans , do not belong in this crowded world .
A man @ @ @ @ @ himself to the detriment of the attacker – I know I would .
I was @ @ @ @ @ wheeling a baby in a pram , by an aggressive Alsatian .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ a long time to forget .
Now I have been known to carry dog treats @ @ @ @ @ understand the love of some people for their pets .
Still , I am now @ @ @ @ @ years , so I 'm quite safe !

Not as much as I got, but the latest case in your admirable paper seems to exonerate me.
Dogs that attack on sight, dogs or even humans, do not belong in this crowded world.
A man so attacked might even defend himself to the detriment of the attacker – I know I would.
I was attacked as a child whilst wheeling a baby in a pram, by an aggressive Alsatian.
It was a long time ago and took a long time to forget.
Now I have been known to carry dog treats in my pocket as I understand the love of some people for their pets.
Still, I am now cocooned because of my advancing years, so I'm quite safe!
Alan Blandford
Arnheim Road, Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--A Hampshire Cricket Club is urgently appealing for donations

A HAMPSHIRE Cricket Club is urgently appealing for donations , after the coronavirus left it facing `` financial difficulty or worse '' .
The Folland Cricket Club in Hamble has been facing financial problems since the government restrictions to combat coronavirus were put in place , meaning all recreational and professional cricket has been suspended .
While April should have seen substantial income generated for the club from members subscriptions as well as match fees from each player , the club is now facing no income at all for the forseeable future which they `` can not sustain without support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club have launched an appeal , asking for donations to help stop the `` devastating loss '' of the community club , and so far more than £800 has been raised .
Liam Manning , captain of the club 's second team , said : `` Due to COVID-19 we are facing no income at all for the forseeable future which we can not sustain without support .
`` We were already facing a financial impact as a result of Storm Ciara/ Dennis destroying some of our training and match facilities ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond repair , and now facing no income having already paid maintenance , insurances and standard running costs in anticipation of the season ahead , the club would not be in a position to see next season without support and fundraising .
`` It is incredibly important to me as I have loved and played cricket for the majority of my life .
I felt welcomed immediately when I first approached the club to play cricket when I moved to Hamble , and have done ever since .
Cricket is an integral part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise , the competition and the social side , as well as the benefit to the Hamble community of having a cricket club for future generations to play and watch cricket . ''
`` While there are bigger priorities of health and safety currently , it would be truly devastating for Hamble to lose it ’ s only cricket club , and for our members , community and future to have no club to return to once life returns to a sense of normality . ''
Club Treasurer , Terry Gover , added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not playing and not being able to socialise is unprecedented during my association and the thought of ‘ my club ’ like many , facing the possibility of having to ‘ call it a day ’ is unthinkable .
I am grateful for all the support we have received from the villagers and members and pray that the club will continue for many years . ''
To donate and help stop the Folland Cricket Club from closing , visit : www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/follandhamblecc .

The Folland Cricket Club in Hamble has been facing financial problems since the government restrictions to combat coronavirus were put in place, meaning all recreational and professional cricket has been suspended.
While April should have seen substantial income generated for the club from members subscriptions as well as match fees from each player, the club is now facing no income at all for the forseeable future which they "cannot sustain without support".
Now, senior members of the club have launched an appeal, asking for donations to help stop the "devastating loss" of the community club, and so far more than £800 has been raised.
Liam Manning, captain of the club's second team, said: "Due to COVID-19 we are facing no income at all for the forseeable future which we cannot sustain without support.
"We were already facing a financial impact as a result of Storm Ciara/ Dennis destroying some of our training and match facilities (our training net and sight screens) beyond repair, and now facing no income having already paid maintenance, insurances and standard running costs in anticipation of the season ahead, the club would not be in a position to see next season without support and fundraising.
"It is incredibly important to me as I have loved and played cricket for the majority of my life. I felt welcomed immediately when I first approached the club to play cricket when I moved to Hamble, and have done ever since. Cricket is an integral part of our members lives, for the exercise, the competition and the social side, as well as the benefit to the Hamble community of having a cricket club for future generations to play and watch cricket."
"While there are bigger priorities of health and safety currently, it would be truly devastating for Hamble to lose it’s only cricket club, and for our members, community and future to have no club to return to once life returns to a sense of normality."
Club Treasurer, Terry Gover, added: "The Present circumstances of members not playing and not being able to socialise is unprecedented during my association and the thought of ‘my club’ like many, facing the possibility of having to ‘call it a day’ is unthinkable. I am grateful for all the support we have received from the villagers and members and pray that the club will continue for many years."
To donate and help stop the Folland Cricket Club from closing, visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/follandhamblecc.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Figures show a huge drop in Southampton park visits during lockdown

Southampton 's residents were heading to parks even less as the mandatory lockdown continued , figures from Google suggest .
The tech giant 's latest weekly report shows people across the UK ventured out to parks , beaches and other public areas less last week – with footfall remaining significantly below normal levels .
Google uses location data from phones and other personal devices to track trends in people 's movement in the home , retail and recreation establishments , grocery stores and pharmacies , public transport hubs , workplaces , and parks and green spaces .
The weekly report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's parks during the week to May 2 , compared to the week before – suggesting people are hanging out in public green spaces less regularly , or for shorter periods of time .
Over the seven days , time spent in parks was 25 % lower than during a five-week baseline period at the start of the year .
The week before , it had been 4 % lower than usual levels .
In the first report , which covered the week to March 29 when the lockdown came into effect , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The data suggests that the population in Southampton are staying away from green spaces more successfully than in other locations across the UK though .
Nationally , people were spending 22 % less time than usual in parks last week .
This week , the Government relaxed its advice to people to stay at home , changing its messaging to `` stay alert , control the virus , save lives '' – though Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have kept the original , stronger messaging .
Health experts have expressed concern that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to an increase in `` risky behaviour '' from the public .
People unable to work from home – such as those in construction and manufacturing – will be `` actively encouraged to go to work '' , though use of public transport should still be limited .
People will also be allowed to spend more time outdoors for leisure purposes , as long as they are socially distanced from others .
It comes more than seven weeks after the Prime Minister imposed the lockdown on March 23 , telling people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very limited ” and essential purposes .
These included shopping for basic necessities , once-a-day exercise , medical needs and travelling to work , but only when it could not be done from home .
In other locations in Southampton : Visits to public transport hubs were 64 % down on usual levels Shopping centres and food outlets saw 79 % less traffic than normal Food shops and pharmacies saw 28 % less traffic People spent 23 % more time at home than usual

The tech giant's latest weekly report shows people across the UK ventured out to parks, beaches and other public areas less last week – with footfall remaining significantly below normal levels.
Google uses location data from phones and other personal devices to track trends in people's movement in the home, retail and recreation establishments, grocery stores and pharmacies, public transport hubs, workplaces, and parks and green spaces.
The weekly report shows a decrease in activity within Southampton's parks during the week to May 2, compared to the week before – suggesting people are hanging out in public green spaces less regularly, or for shorter periods of time.
Over the seven days, time spent in parks was 25% lower than during a five-week baseline period at the start of the year.
The week before, it had been 4% lower than usual levels.
In the first report, which covered the week to March 29 when the lockdown came into effect, park activity was down 28%.
The data suggests that the population in Southampton are staying away from green spaces more successfully than in other locations across the UK though. Nationally, people were spending 22% less time than usual in parks last week.
This week, the Government relaxed its advice to people to stay at home, changing its messaging to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives" – though Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have kept the original, stronger messaging.
Health experts have expressed concern that the new slogan lacks clarity and may lead to an increase in "risky behaviour" from the public.
People unable to work from home – such as those in construction and manufacturing – will be "actively encouraged to go to work", though use of public transport should still be limited.
People will also be allowed to spend more time outdoors for leisure purposes, as long as they are socially distanced from others.
It comes more than seven weeks after the Prime Minister imposed the lockdown on March 23, telling people to stay home and only leave for “very limited” and essential purposes.
These included shopping for basic necessities, once-a-day exercise, medical needs and travelling to work, but only when it could not be done from home.
In other locations in Southampton:
Visits to public transport hubs were 64% down on usual levels
Shopping centres and food outlets saw 79% less traffic than normal
Workplaces were 59% quieter than usual
Food shops and pharmacies saw 28% less traffic
People spent 23% more time at home than usual


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Woman stole steak, alcohol and soap from Co-op store

A HAMPSHIRE woman stole meat , alcohol and soap from a store that she was banned from entering .
Emma @ @ @ @ @ beer and washing up liquid to the value of £38.30 from Co-op on Stopples Lane @ @ @ @ @ .
The 29-year-old was banned from entering the store following a criminal behaviour order imposed @ @ @ @ @ 16 last year .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , she pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ one count of breaching a criminal behaviour order .
McIndoe , of Andrew Lane , @ @ @ @ @ was handed a curfew banning her from leaving her address between 2pm and 6am for @ @ @ @ @ be electronically monitored .
She was fined £38.30 compensation and ordered to pay £85 court @ @

Emma Louise McIndoe stole steak, beer and washing up liquid to the value of £38.30 from Co-op on Stopples Lane in Hordle on April 28.
The 29-year-old was banned from entering the store following a criminal behaviour order imposed by the court on July 16 last year.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, she pleaded guilty to one count of theft and one count of breaching a criminal behaviour order.
McIndoe, of Andrew Lane, Ashley, New Milton, was handed a curfew banning her from leaving her address between 2pm and 6am for four months, which will be electronically monitored.
She was fined £38.30 compensation and ordered to pay £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Southampton named one of the most relaxing cities in the UK

KEEP calm and carry on , Southampton .
The city has been named one of the most relaxing places in the whole of the UK .
A new study has revealed that Southampton residents are some of the most zen around with huge interest in home workouts , yoga and spa treatments , as well as meditation and skincare routines .
The study , by spa booking service SpaSeekers , was based on over 35,000 searches for calming outlets during the coronavirus lockdown .
A spokesperson said : `` It 's more important than ever that we 're all keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nation , we 're looking for ways to take a moment to find some calm in what is a very stressful situation , and it looks like we should all take a leaf out of Southampton 's book to reach the perfect level of chill . ''
In Southampton , meditation and home workouts were the most searched for , revealing a love for keeping both the mind and body fit .
At home spa treatments were also of interest to Southampton searchers .
Manchester was named the UK 's most relaxing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English cities Newcastle and Liverpool , while residents in the Welsh capital of Cardiff and Scotland 's capital Edinburgh appear to be the most stressed judging by their search history .
SpaSeekers offers tips on home workouts for those hoping to work up a sweat and release some endorphins and yoga routines for those people stretching their way through isolation .
From recipes for face masks to mindfulness techniques , the company helps suggest at home ways to feel more calm .

The city has been named one of the most relaxing places in the whole of the UK.
A new study has revealed that Southampton residents are some of the most zen around with huge interest in home workouts, yoga and spa treatments, as well as meditation and skincare routines.
The study, by spa booking service SpaSeekers, was based on over 35,000 searches for calming outlets during the coronavirus lockdown.
A spokesperson said: "It's more important than ever that we're all keeping our mental health in check. As a nation, we're looking for ways to take a moment to find some calm in what is a very stressful situation, and it looks like we should all take a leaf out of Southampton's book to reach the perfect level of chill."
In Southampton, meditation and home workouts were the most searched for, revealing a love for keeping both the mind and body fit. At home spa treatments were also of interest to Southampton searchers.
Manchester was named the UK's most relaxing city, followed closely by fellow northern English cities Newcastle and Liverpool, while residents in the Welsh capital of Cardiff and Scotland's capital Edinburgh appear to be the most stressed judging by their search history.
SpaSeekers offers tips on home workouts for those hoping to work up a sweat and release some endorphins and yoga routines for those people stretching their way through isolation.
From recipes for face masks to mindfulness techniques, the company helps suggest at home ways to feel more calm.


thedailyecho--2020-05-17--Coronavirus: Six more patients have died in Hampshire in last 24 hours


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Hammer-wielding robber is  jailed

Hammer-wielding robber is  jailed

A HAMMER-wielding robber has been jailed for 11 years for a spate of betting shop raids .
Daniel Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to robbing six betting shops across Eastleigh and the surrounding areas .
The 26-year-old carried out the series of “ terrifying ordeals ” at betting shops in Bishop ’ s Waltham , Locks Heath , Eastleigh , Chandler ’ s Ford and Romsey between October 21 , 2019 , and February 6 this year .
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court last Thursday , Sharpe of no fixed address pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place .
During the first robbery on October 21 at Betting Limited in Brook Street , Bishop ’ s Waltham , staff reported being held up at knifepoint .
Sharpe is said to have jumped over the counter and demanded that they opened the bookie shop safe .
According to witnesses he was wearing a homemade balaclava and brandishing a knife .
Then on October 24 , he threatened staff at Corals in Locks Heath Shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leigh Road , Eastleigh was the third shop to be targeted on January 20 this year , where staff reported to have been threatened with a hammer .
On January 23 , Sharpe robbed Ladbrokes on The Hundred in Romsey , threatening staff with a wrench .
Betfred in Shakespeare Road , Eastleigh was robbed on January 26 with staff being threatened with a crowbar and on February 6 , Coral ’ s in Oakmount Road was targeted with Sharpe using a knife to threaten staff .
According to police , on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , officers say that fortunately no-one was injured in any of the incidents .
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Thursday ( May 14 ) with a four year extended licence .
Detective Constable Emma Cooke who was in charge of the investigation said “ Whilst no one was physically injured , Sharpe ’ s crimes had a significant impact on those who were subjected to such terrifying ordeals .
“ I hope this sentence goes some way to helping them move on from these distressing incidents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clear message to anyone considering committing this type of violent crime .
“ It will not be tolerated and we will always carry out a thorough investigation to catch those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice .
”

Daniel Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to robbing six betting shops across Eastleigh and the surrounding areas.
The 26-year-old carried out the series of “terrifying ordeals” at betting shops in Bishop’s Waltham, Locks Heath, Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and Romsey between October 21, 2019, and February 6 this year.
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court last Thursday, Sharpe of no fixed address pleaded guilty to six counts of robbery, four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
During the first robbery on October 21 at Betting Limited in Brook Street, Bishop’s Waltham, staff reported being held up at knifepoint.
Sharpe is said to have jumped over the counter and demanded that they opened the bookie shop safe.
According to witnesses he was wearing a homemade balaclava and brandishing a knife.
Then on October 24, he threatened staff at Corals in Locks Heath Shopping Centre with a hammer.
Megabet in Leigh Road, Eastleigh was the third shop to be targeted on January 20 this year, where staff reported to have been threatened with a hammer.
On January 23, Sharpe robbed Ladbrokes on The Hundred in Romsey, threatening staff with a wrench.
Betfred in Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh was robbed on January 26 with staff being threatened with a crowbar and on February 6, Coral’s in Oakmount Road was targeted with Sharpe using a knife to threaten staff.
According to police, on each occasion, Sharpe stole quantities of cash.
However, officers say that fortunately no-one was injured in any of the incidents.
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Thursday (May 14) with a four year extended licence.
Detective Constable Emma Cooke who was in charge of the investigation said “Whilst no one was physically injured, Sharpe’s crimes had a significant impact on those who were subjected to such terrifying ordeals.
“I hope this sentence goes some way to helping them move on from these distressing incidents.
“I also hope this sentence sends a clear message to anyone considering committing this type of violent crime.
“It will not be tolerated and we will always carry out a thorough investigation to catch those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Police break up rave sending party-goers running

PARTY-GOERS fled after police broke up their rave .
Around 25 people flocked to a field near Lordswood on Saturday night .
After receiving reports of loud music and disco lighting police rushed to the incident north of the Lordswood area of Southampton at around midnight .
The group fled into the night with officers seizing sound systems , speakers , a petrol generator as well as personal items left at the scene .
According to police , no arrests have been made .
A police spokesperson said : `` We want to thank the community for calling this into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond swiftly .
`` Although people are now allowed to spend a lot more time outdoors , Government restrictions still apply and it is disappointing this group of people ignored the guidance and put themselves and others at risk infection during the current crisis .
`` We know the majority of people in Southampton want to follow the guidance to keep themselves and their families safe .
`` This shows you are the eyes and ears in your community .
Thank you to those who phoned us about this gathering being organised .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ party-goers have been accused of putting NHS staff at risk after attending a party in Mercury Close , Lordshill .
Up to `` 40 people '' attended the party - smashing bottles , breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the early hours of April 26 .
Police eventually shut down the party however many residents complained of noise and loud singing .

Around 25 people flocked to a field near Lordswood on Saturday night.
After receiving reports of loud music and disco lighting police rushed to the incident north of the Lordswood area of Southampton at around midnight.
The group fled into the night with officers seizing sound systems, speakers, a petrol generator as well as personal items left at the scene.
According to police, no arrests have been made.
A police spokesperson said: "We want to thank the community for calling this into us so that we were able to respond swiftly.
"Although people are now allowed to spend a lot more time outdoors, Government restrictions still apply and it is disappointing this group of people ignored the guidance and put themselves and others at risk infection during the current crisis.
"We know the majority of people in Southampton want to follow the guidance to keep themselves and their families safe.
"This shows you are the eyes and ears in your community. Thank you to those who phoned us about this gathering being organised."
As previously reported "disgusting" party-goers have been accused of putting NHS staff at risk after attending a party in Mercury Close, Lordshill.
Up to "40 people" attended the party - smashing bottles, breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the early hours of April 26.
Police eventually shut down the party however many residents complained of noise and loud singing.


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Thomas Anthony Wellman jailed for 27 months: 'I hope this sentence serves as a warning'

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for 27 months for two burglaries and smashing up a CCTV camera .
Thomas Anthony Wellman has been jailed after breaking into two Southampton homes and smashing up a CCTV camera at Southampton Central Police Station .
The 23-year-old of Mardale Road forced his way into a home in Fairisle Road , Southampton on February 24 at around 2.15am .
He stole a set of car keys and made off with an Audi A3 parked outside .
Just 20 minutes later he broke into a house in Alderney Close stealing a Volkswagen Beetle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wellman smashed up a CCTV camera in a cell at Southampton Central Police Station .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court on Friday , May 15 he was jailed for 27 months .
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of criminal damage .
Speaking after the sentencing , DS Simon Price said : “ These residential burglaries understandably caused much concern and distress for the occupants of both addresses .
“ Wellman showed no regard for their property , and I hope this sentence serves as a warning .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously , as it has a considerable effect on those who find themselves victims of it .
”

Thomas Anthony Wellman has been jailed after breaking into two Southampton homes and smashing up a CCTV camera at Southampton Central Police Station.
The 23-year-old of Mardale Road forced his way into a home in Fairisle Road, Southampton on February 24 at around 2.15am.
He stole a set of car keys and made off with an Audi A3 parked outside.
Just 20 minutes later he broke into a house in Alderney Close stealing a Volkswagen Beetle.
Following his arrest on March 13, Wellman smashed up a CCTV camera in a cell at Southampton Central Police Station.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, May 15 he was jailed for 27 months.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of criminal damage.
Speaking after the sentencing, DS Simon Price said: “These residential burglaries understandably caused much concern and distress for the occupants of both addresses.
“Wellman showed no regard for their property, and I hope this sentence serves as a warning.
“We take burglaries and vehicle thefts very seriously, as it has a considerable effect on those who find themselves victims of it.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Spar truck abandoned on A3090, near Ower, Romsey

A TRAILER belonging to a convenience store chain has been abandoned on a Hampshire road .
Roads policing officers discovered @ @ @ @ @ A3090 in Ower , near Romsey , at the end of their night .
The @ @ @ @ @ shortly after 6am today .
Those travelling on the main road are warned that the @ @ @ @ @ morning .
One person who had recently visited the A3090 said they saw it parked @ @ @ @ @ fears the trailer could have rolled down the road .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ called at 5.28am today to a report that a lorry had lost its trailer on @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers attended and the trailer was recovered .
The road was clear by 7am @ @

Roads policing officers discovered the Spar trailer on the A3090 in Ower, near Romsey, at the end of their night.
The incident was reported by police shortly after 6am today.
Those travelling on the main road are warned that the trailer will be recovered this morning.
One person who had recently visited the A3090 said they saw it parked in the layby, and fears the trailer could have rolled down the road.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 5.28am today to a report that a lorry had lost its trailer on the A3090 in Ower.
"Officers attended and the trailer was recovered. The road was clear by 7am."


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Southampton Hospital doctor tells coronavirus patient's story after 58 days on ventilator

A SOUTHAMPTON doctor has told the story of a 35-year-old patient with coronavirus managed to speak for the first time after spending 58 days on a ventilator .
Dr Sanjay Gupta , lead consultant for critical care at Southampton General Hospital , claims she came close to death and has now started recovering and speaking since she was admitted to the intensive care unit .
The unidentified female patient who was treated at the hospital is now known to have spent the longest period in an intensive care unit while infected with the virus across Britain .
She is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors say she is no longer completely reliant on the supportive breathing appliance .
Dr Gupta said : `` Suddenly she can communicate , whereas before she was so weak she could barely lift a finger to write anything .
`` After almost two months of 24-hour monitoring , the patient still faces a lengthy convalescence with a prolonged period of rehab . ''
Patients who go into intensive care are intubated , which is when a breathing tube is inserted through their mouth , followed by attaching a ventilator to the tube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient 's lungs .
If a patient spends about three weeks on a ventilator , doctors usually perform a tracheostomy , where they replace the tube through a surgical opening in their windpipe .
The Southampton patient underwent a tracheostomy several weeks ago , according to Dr Gupta .
He added : `` A tube through the front of your neck is easier to tolerate .
It means that you can basically wake the patient up , switch off all sedation and start to mobilise them more . ''
`` She has virtually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to breathe .
If you ’ re on a ventilator or in intensive care , your skeletal muscles de-condition .
Mr Gupta also said that over time , they aim to `` wean '' patients off the ventilator .
There are at least 12 patients with coronavirus who are receiving critical care 56 days after admission in England , Wales and Northern Ireland , according to figures published by the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre .

Dr Sanjay Gupta, lead consultant for critical care at Southampton General Hospital, claims she came close to death and has now started recovering and speaking since she was admitted to the intensive care unit.
The unidentified female patient who was treated at the hospital is now known to have spent the longest period in an intensive care unit while infected with the virus across Britain.
She is still being supported by the ventilator, however doctors say she is no longer completely reliant on the supportive breathing appliance.
Dr Gupta said: "Suddenly she can communicate, whereas before she was so weak she could barely lift a finger to write anything.
"After almost two months of 24-hour monitoring, the patient still faces a lengthy convalescence with a prolonged period of rehab."
Patients who go into intensive care are intubated, which is when a breathing tube is inserted through their mouth, followed by attaching a ventilator to the tube so it can push air into the patient's lungs.
If a patient spends about three weeks on a ventilator, doctors usually perform a tracheostomy, where they replace the tube through a surgical opening in their windpipe.
The Southampton patient underwent a tracheostomy several weeks ago, according to Dr Gupta.
He added: "A tube through the front of your neck is easier to tolerate. It means that you can basically wake the patient up, switch off all sedation and start to mobilise them more."
"She has virtually no muscle strength left - barely enough to breathe. If you’re on a ventilator or in intensive care, your skeletal muscles de-condition.
Mr Gupta also said that over time, they aim to "wean" patients off the ventilator.
There are at least 12 patients with coronavirus who are receiving critical care 56 days after admission in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to figures published by the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre.


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll stands at 551

THE TOTAL number of coronavirus deaths across Hampshire now stands at 551 .
Data released by the NHS shows that @ @ @ @ @ county is 551 .
At UHS , the total number of patients who have died @ @ @ @ @ is 169 .
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 151 deaths @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust , 212 have died due to coronavirus .
Meanwhile , Solent NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ community services and community hospitals in Southampton and Portsmouth has reported two Covid-19 deaths .

Data released by the NHS shows that the death toll across the county is 551.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, the total number of patients who have died after testing positive for coronavirus is 169.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 151 deaths.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 212 have died due to coronavirus.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths.
Meanwhile, Solent NHS Trust which runs mental health and community services and community hospitals in Southampton and Portsmouth has reported two Covid-19 deaths.


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--MISSING: Appeal to find Ian O’Mahoney

MISSING: Appeal to find Ian O’Mahoney

POLICE are appealing for help to find a man believed to be in the Southampton area .
Ian O ’ Mahoney was last seen boarding a train towards Southampton on Wednesday , April 22 .
The 45-year-old had left from Axminster in Devon at around 1.30pm the same day .
He had previously been staying at an address in Charmouth in West Dorset .
Ian spoke to his family on the phone on Tuesday , April 28 .
He is now believed to be in the Southampton area but his family has not heard from him since .
Ian is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tall and of slim build with short dark brown hair and wears glasses .
He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved black polo shirt , dark blue jeans and blue Adidas trainers and was carrying a holdall bag believed to contain clothes .
Inspector Matt Chutter , of Dorset Police , said : “ It is nearly a month since Ian was last seen by his family and we are keen to locate him to make sure he is safe and well .
“ I would urge anyone with information as to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matching the description given , to please contact us .
“ Finally , I would appeal directly to Ian if you see this to please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are so we can ensure that you are all right.
” Anyone with information or knowledge as to Ian ’ s whereabouts is urged to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk , via email 101 @ dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 , quoting occurrence number 55200067040

Ian O’Mahoney was last seen boarding a train towards Southampton on Wednesday, April 22.
The 45-year-old had left from Axminster in Devon at around 1.30pm the same day.
He had previously been staying at an address in Charmouth in West Dorset.
Ian spoke to his family on the phone on Tuesday, April 28.
He is now believed to be in the Southampton area but his family has not heard from him since.
Ian is described as white, around six feet tall and of slim build with short dark brown hair and wears glasses.
He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved black polo shirt, dark blue jeans and blue Adidas trainers and was carrying a holdall bag believed to contain clothes.
Inspector Matt Chutter, of Dorset Police, said: “It is nearly a month since Ian was last seen by his family and we are keen to locate him to make sure he is safe and well.
“I would urge anyone with information as to his whereabouts, or who sees a man matching the description given, to please contact us.
“Finally, I would appeal directly to Ian if you see this to please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are so we can ensure that you are all right.”
Anyone with information or knowledge as to Ian’s whereabouts is urged to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200067040


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Coronavirus: A&E visits at Southampton University Hospital drop

A & E visits have plummeted at Southampton University Hospital during the coronavirus crisis , new figures show .
A record low number of emergency visits to hospitals across England were recorded in April as the population stayed away from emergency departments amid the outbreak .
The sharp drop has prompted concern that some people 's conditions may have worsened as a fear of infection kept them from seeking care .
NHS England data shows 5,735 A & E attendances were recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust last month .
• Coronavirus victim speaks for the first time after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % fewer than in March , and a 55 % decrease from in April last year , when there were 12,864 .
It reflected the picture across England , where accident and emergency departments were at their quietest for any month on record .
Nationally , there were 917,000 A & E attendances in April 2020 , down 57 % from 2.1 million in 2019 .
NHS England said the fall was `` likely to be a result of the Covid-19 response '' .
Dr Nick Scriven , a past president of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop in A & E attendances was `` a significant concern '' and people 's conditions may have worsened as a result .
`` This is a ticking timebomb in itself and it will be exacerbated by a myriad of other pressures in the coming weeks , '' he said .
`` There will be an ongoing need to keep people with coronavirus separate from others to prevent transmission .
Attempting to manage increased demand will be very challenging . ''
The NHS figures show emergency admissions at Southampton University Hospital also fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,163 last month .
John Appleby , director of research and chief economist at the Nuffield Trust , said : `` People are likely putting off seeking care because of Covid-19 infection fears and worries of burdening overstretched NHS staff ; this is despite some reassurance from both the Government and the NHS that these services are open .
`` We do not yet know what impact this is having on people 's health – some people will have self-treated or sought other sources of care . ''
Professor Stephen Powis , NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ E attendances were sharply down , the majority of reductions were for lower-risk conditions .
`` The NHS has launched a public information campaign reminding the people of the importance of seeking care for urgent and emergency conditions , '' he said .

A record low number of emergency visits to hospitals across England were recorded in April as the population stayed away from emergency departments amid the outbreak.
The sharp drop has prompted concern that some people's conditions may have worsened as a fear of infection kept them from seeking care.
NHS England data shows 5,735 A&E attendances were recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust last month.
That was 35% fewer than in March, and a 55% decrease from in April last year, when there were 12,864.
It reflected the picture across England, where accident and emergency departments were at their quietest for any month on record.
Nationally, there were 917,000 A&E attendances in April 2020, down 57% from 2.1 million in 2019.
NHS England said the fall was "likely to be a result of the Covid-19 response".
Dr Nick Scriven, a past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said the drop in A&E attendances was "a significant concern" and people's conditions may have worsened as a result.
"This is a ticking timebomb in itself and it will be exacerbated by a myriad of other pressures in the coming weeks," he said.
"There will be an ongoing need to keep people with coronavirus separate from others to prevent transmission. Attempting to manage increased demand will be very challenging."
The NHS figures show emergency admissions at Southampton University Hospital also fell, from 5,148 in April 2019 to 3,163 last month.
John Appleby, director of research and chief economist at the Nuffield Trust, said: "People are likely putting off seeking care because of Covid-19 infection fears and worries of burdening overstretched NHS staff; this is despite some reassurance from both the Government and the NHS that these services are open.
"We do not yet know what impact this is having on people's health – some people will have self-treated or sought other sources of care."
Professor Stephen Powis, NHS medical director, said although A&E attendances were sharply down, the majority of reductions were for lower-risk conditions.
"The NHS has launched a public information campaign reminding the people of the importance of seeking care for urgent and emergency conditions," he said.


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--Man charged after string of Tesco burglaries across Hampshire

A MAN has been charged in connection with burglaries at five Tesco Express stores across the county .
The overnight @ @ @ @ @ October 2019 and on each occasion , cash boxes were taken from inside the buildings @ @ @ @ @ the shop in Charlton , Andover , on August 17 , at Pennington on September @ @ @ @ @ Cosham , on October 1 , at Brockenhurst on October 1 , and Eastleigh on @ @ @ @ @ , 28 , of Sydney Avenue , Hamble , has been charged with conspiracy to @ @ @ @ @ due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on June 15 .
A 47-year-old woman from @ @ @ @ @ in connection with the incidents , but was released without further action .

The overnight burglaries happened between August and October 2019 and on each occasion, cash boxes were taken from inside the buildings.
The break-ins were at the shop in Charlton, Andover, on August 17, at Pennington on September 27, at Farlington, Cosham, on October 1, at Brockenhurst on October 1, and Eastleigh on October 4.
Aaron Morgan, 28, of Sydney Avenue, Hamble, has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary.
He is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on June 15.
A 47-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested last year in connection with the incidents, but was released without further action.


thedailyecho--2020-05-18--New constable at Hampshire Constabulary

New constable at Hampshire Constabulary

A NEW assistant chief constable has joined the team behind Hampshire 's police force .
ACC Maggie Blyth , who started her policing career with the force , is returning to Hampshire Constabulary after serving in the same role with Wiltshire Police .
She started with the force in November 2016 , as a Superintendent in the role of District Commander for Portsmouth .
• Motorists warned of delay after truck found abandoned on side of road Before this , ACC Blyth held roles as a senior leader in the public sector , with a focus on youth justice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county youth offending service in the late 1990s .
Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney said : “ I am delighted to announce that Maggie will be returning to Hampshire Constabulary as an Assistant Chief Constable for Local Policing and Public Protection .
“ She already has an excellent understanding of our force , having been a district commander in Portsmouth and we are looking forward to her taking up her new post .
“ Having worked with Maggie , I know her exceptional leadership skills , partnership and vulnerability background will be a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she is excited to return to Hampshire Constabulary . ''
She said : “ I am delighted to be returning to Hampshire as an Assistant Chief Constable .
“ I started my career with the force and am looking forward to working again with some fantastic colleagues – both officers and staff – across the county .
“ Community policing and public protection is at the core of what we do in policing , and I am proud to be appointed in Hampshire , where tackling high harm crime and looking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reducing harm in communities and reducing high risk has been a top priority throughout my career . ''

ACC Maggie Blyth, who started her policing career with the force, is returning to Hampshire Constabulary after serving in the same role with Wiltshire Police.
She started with the force in November 2016, as a Superintendent in the role of District Commander for Portsmouth.
Before this, ACC Blyth held roles as a senior leader in the public sector, with a focus on youth justice and child protection, setting up the firs county youth offending service in the late 1990s.
Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney said: “I am delighted to announce that Maggie will be returning to Hampshire Constabulary as an Assistant Chief Constable for Local Policing and Public Protection.
“She already has an excellent understanding of our force, having been a district commander in Portsmouth and we are looking forward to her taking up her new post.
“Having worked with Maggie, I know her exceptional leadership skills, partnership and vulnerability background will be a great benefit to the force.”ACC Blyth said she is excited to return to Hampshire Constabulary."
She said: “I am delighted to be returning to Hampshire as an Assistant Chief Constable.
“I started my career with the force and am looking forward to working again with some fantastic colleagues – both officers and staff – across the county.
“Community policing and public protection is at the core of what we do in policing, and I am proud to be appointed in Hampshire, where tackling high harm crime and looking after the most vulnerable is important.
“Reducing harm in communities and reducing high risk has been a top priority throughout my career."


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Work to axe trees at Marlhill Copse in Southampton to stop

CONTROVERSIAL work to axe trees in ancient woodland in Southampton has been halted .
Southampton Airport , which owns the land at Marlhill Copse , has confirmed that work to fell some trees at the site has been stopped until June 2 .
The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that work has stopped to give the planning committee at Southampton City Council the opportunity to discuss the proposals and the evidence in a public meeting on June 2 .
When asked whether this is the reason behind the decision to stop work at the site , Southampton Airport neither confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it said : `` We can confirm that we have had to cease the felling of the remaining four trees until June 2nd .
Our primary aim is to protect the wellbeing of all those who live near and visit the copse .
We are disappointed that we are still being prevented from doing that . ''
The city council - which last week said it had spent `` a significant amount of time dealing with repeated media requests '' and would not make any further comment on Marlhill Copse - is yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news comes as at the start of this month the city council was accused of `` killing democracy '' after the plans to fell five trees at the site were approved by council officers although the planning application had sparked 50 objections .
The process was described as `` undemocratic '' as the authority had also previously promised campaigners that any future work at the site would be discussed in public .
But both the airport and the council defended the decision saying it had to be taken urgently due to the risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearby properties .
As reported , council leader Christopher Hammond said a meeting of the planning committee could not be held earlier than May 20 and experts advised that waiting created “ an unnecessary risk ” .
The authority has been urged to publish the evidence used by officers to make the decision .
• Calls for investigation into decision to fell trees Last Friday , councillor Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and environment at the city council , said : `` The council has spent a significant amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo around the felling of trees at Marlhill Copse .
We have clearly explained what has happened on numerous occasions and we now wish to concentrate on keeping our residents safe during the Covid-19 pandemic .
We will not be providing further comment on Marlhill Copse at this stage.
” The authority has now been approached for comment .

Southampton Airport, which owns the land at Marlhill Copse, has confirmed that work to fell some trees at the site has been stopped until June 2.
The Echo understands that work has stopped to give the planning committee at Southampton City Council the opportunity to discuss the proposals and the evidence in a public meeting on June 2.
When asked whether this is the reason behind the decision to stop work at the site, Southampton Airport neither confirmed nor denied.
But in a statement it said: "We can confirm that we have had to cease the felling of the remaining four trees until June 2nd. Our primary aim is to protect the wellbeing of all those who live near and visit the copse. We are disappointed that we are still being prevented from doing that."
The city council - which last week said it had spent "a significant amount of time dealing with repeated media requests" and would not make any further comment on Marlhill Copse - is yet to comment on the claims.
The news comes as at the start of this month the city council was accused of "killing democracy" after the plans to fell five trees at the site were approved by council officers although the planning application had sparked 50 objections.
The process was described as "undemocratic" as the authority had also previously promised campaigners that any future work at the site would be discussed in public.
But both the airport and the council defended the decision saying it had to be taken urgently due to the risks the trees pose to the public and nearby properties.
As reported, council leader Christopher Hammond said a meeting of the planning committee could not be held earlier than May 20 and experts advised that waiting created “an unnecessary risk”.
The authority has been urged to publish the evidence used by officers to make the decision.
Last Friday, councillor Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and environment at the city council, said: "The council has spent a significant amount of time dealing with repeated media requests from the Daily Echo around the felling of trees at Marlhill Copse. We have clearly explained what has happened on numerous occasions and we now wish to concentrate on keeping our residents safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. We will not be providing further comment on Marlhill Copse at this stage.”
The authority has now been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Cat reportedly stolen from Bluebell Road, Southampton

A HUNT for two cat kidnappers has been launched by an “ anxious and upset ” couple whose pet did not return home one night .
Simon and Lorna Fielker , from Swathling , took to social media after realising their cat Freddie was not sitting in his usual spot outside their home .
Police have confirmed the theft of the stolen cat from Bluebell Road , which took place on Thursday May 7 .
• Dog attacked by two greyhounds in Hazel Park , Totton The pair have now come to believe that two girls stole their beloved nine-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV .
Simon said that one girl can be seen holding their cat in his arms , while another girl “ uses her body to hide Freddie ” .
He said : “ We noticed he was missing the next morning , as Freddie wasn ’ t in his usual spot and didn ’ t eat his food .
It was then I checked the CCTV .
“ On Thursday May 7 , our lovely Freddie was abducted by two girls , which I 'm certain of .
My neighbour once confronted these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his cat.
” Hundreds of neighbours have tried to help the couple find their cat , who is considered a `` valuable member of the neighbourhood '' .
• Nurse launches fundraiser after dog 's ear ripped off in horror attack in Bishopstoke He added : “ My wife and me are very anxious and upset .
Freddie is loved by us and our neighbours , as he is very friendly , with a lovely disposition .
`` We don ’ t think Freddie is far away , but I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their door , quite yet .
“ I just want Freddie back where he is loved and well-looked after .
If you ’ re the people who took Freddie , please release him near our house so he can find his way back .
Freddie has been missing for over a week “ My wife and I will not give up looking for Freddie , as he is a valuable member of our family and our neighbourhood .
Please give him back.
” They are offering a £150 reward to anyone who can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Hampshire Police said : “ We received a report on 13 May that a cat had been stolen from outside an address on Bluebell Road , Southampton .
The theft happened at approximately 9.50pm on Thursday 7 May .

Simon and Lorna Fielker, from Swathling, took to social media after realising their cat Freddie was not sitting in his usual spot outside their home.
Police have confirmed the theft of the stolen cat from Bluebell Road, which took place on Thursday May 7.
The pair have now come to believe that two girls stole their beloved nine-year-old family pet late at night after watching CCTV.
Simon and wife Lorna
Simon said that one girl can be seen holding their cat in his arms, while another girl “uses her body to hide Freddie”.
He said: “We noticed he was missing the next morning, as Freddie wasn’t in his usual spot and didn’t eat his food. It was then I checked the CCTV.
“On Thursday May 7, our lovely Freddie was abducted by two girls, which I'm certain of. My neighbour once confronted these two girls when they tried to take his cat.”
Hundreds of neighbours have tried to help the couple find their cat, who is considered a "valuable member of the neighbourhood".
Simon with Freddie the cat
He added: “My wife and me are very anxious and upset. Freddie is loved by us and our neighbours, as he is very friendly, with a lovely disposition.
"We don’t think Freddie is far away, but I don’t have the evidence to support knocking on their door, quite yet.
“I just want Freddie back where he is loved and well-looked after. If you’re the people who took Freddie, please release him near our house so he can find his way back.
Freddie has been missing for over a week
“My wife and I will not give up looking for Freddie, as he is a valuable member of our family and our neighbourhood. Please give him back.”
They are offering a £150 reward to anyone who can bring their cat home.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “We received a report on 13 May that a cat had been stolen from outside an address on Bluebell Road, Southampton. The theft happened at approximately 9.50pm on Thursday 7 May.
“Anyone with information should phone 101, quoting 44200169678.”