thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Southampton in Bloom could be shut down due to lack of volunteers

A POPULAR gardening competition in the city could be shut down due to a lack of volunteers .
Volunteers at Southampton In Bloom ( SIB ) , a contest which aims to encourage a colourful outside environment in Southampton , are now urging people to help organise the yearly event .
Although the free competition has been running in the city for 30 years , the event has been organised by a group of unpaid volunteers for the last eight years .
However , they lost half of its organising team after two members died and others being unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floral event could cease to exist this year unless they recruit at least five more volunteers .
Judge Margaret Whittaker , who is on the SIB committee , said : `` It would be a shame if the competition ceased to exist for want of a few more willing hands around the organising table .
`` It has been really noticeable and there has been quite a major drop in people who can help organise things . ''
Those who volunteer will be expected to help with fundraising events , including tombola stalls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onwards , and act as one of the judges during the July competition .
She added : `` We have a lot to do , as we start judging in July and we need to start printing entry forms , raising money for prizes , and provide plug plants and compost trays for the under-16s competition .
`` If the competition is to run for 2020 , we desperately need more people to join the group as soon as possible .
We want to encourage a better-looking city , and if we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would put pressure on the remaining few . ''
An entry from the public could be a single hanging basket or tub , a courtyard , balcony or walkway , formal flowerbeds , a cottage garden , a wildlife garden or a garden in a care setting , as well as special categories for under-16s and public or commercial premises such as pubs , restaurants and libraries .
To help , contact sotoninbloom @ gmail.com or call 07585 677866 .

Volunteers at Southampton In Bloom (SIB), a contest which aims to encourage a colourful outside environment in Southampton, are now urging people to help organise the yearly event.
Although the free competition has been running in the city for 30 years, the event has been organised by a group of unpaid volunteers for the last eight years.
However, they lost half of its organising team after two members died and others being unable to devote their time.
Now, the floral event could cease to exist this year unless they recruit at least five more volunteers.
Judge Margaret Whittaker, who is on the SIB committee, said: "It would be a shame if the competition ceased to exist for want of a few more willing hands around the organising table.
"It has been really noticeable and there has been quite a major drop in people who can help organise things."
Those who volunteer will be expected to help with fundraising events, including tombola stalls, planning of the event from February onwards, and act as one of the judges during the July competition.
She added: "We have a lot to do, as we start judging in July and we need to start printing entry forms, raising money for prizes, and provide plug plants and compost trays for the under-16s competition.
"If the competition is to run for 2020, we desperately need more people to join the group as soon as possible. We want to encourage a better-looking city, and if we don't get enough people organising it, it would put pressure on the remaining few."
An entry from the public could be a single hanging basket or tub, a courtyard, balcony or walkway, formal flowerbeds, a cottage garden, a wildlife garden or a garden in a care setting, as well as special categories for under-16s and public or commercial premises such as pubs, restaurants and libraries.
To help, contact sotoninbloom@gmail.com or call 07585 677866.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Modeling in Southamptom City Centre in 1971

Taken almost 50 years ago , this picture melds the old with the new .
THE bath chair may have @ @ @ @ @ pants and miniskirts were the latest fashion in Southampton back in April , 1971 .
@ @ @ @ @ was still open to passing traffic and these three models from Snob boutique , then @ @ @ @ @ in the city , made use of one of the parking meter bays for this @ @ @ @ @ any more information you would like to share about this picture , why not leave @ @ @

The bath chair may have been an antique but hot pants and miniskirts were the latest fashion in Southampton back in April, 1971.
In those days Above Bar was still open to passing traffic and these three models from Snob boutique, then one of the trendiest stores in the city, made use of one of the parking meter bays for this photograph.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Railway services through Bournemouth facing delays due to broken down train

RAIL users are facing delays due to a broken down train at Bournemouth station .
South Western Railway says services @ @ @ @ @ delayed or changed , and disruption is expected until 2pm .
A statmeent says : @ @ @ @ @ a train had developed a fault at Bournemouth .
`` Due to this train blocking @ @ @ @ @ been delayed in the area .
`` For further information or onward travel advice , @ @ @ @ @ of staff or use a station help point .
`` We are very sorry for @ @ @ @ @ cause to your journey . ''

South Western Railway says services running through Bournemouth may be delayed or changed, and disruption is expected until 2pm.
A statmeent says: "We were informed that a train had developed a fault at Bournemouth.
"Due to this train blocking a platform other services have been delayed in the area.
"For further information or onward travel advice, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Charity calls for internet firms to crackdown on 'vile' child abuse images after Southampton man cau

Charity calls for internet firms to crackdown on 'vile' child abuse images after Southampton man caught

A CHILD protection charity has called on internet providers to clamp down on those who use their services to access “ vile ” images of children being abused .
It comes after Southampton man Ryan Maidment was given a suspended sentence after “ trading ” dozens of the images with other sex offenders online .
Now bosses at charity the NSPCC are calling for internet providers to take “ greater responsibility ” for what ’ s shared on their platforms .
An NSPCC spokesperson said : “ Maidment traded and concealed dozens of images , behind some of which was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on children .
`` The internet is being used to access such vile content far too frequently , and the NSPCC is calling for providers to take greater responsibility for what ’ s shared on their platforms , as this serious matter can not be left to the police alone.
” The call comes after Southampton man Ryan Maidment was caught with “ sickening ” images of young girls and asked others to share them .
The 20-year-old was caught with dozens of indecent images of some young girls – the youngest thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old .
Maidment , who was aged between 17 and 18 at the time of his offending , also “ traded ” images with other paedophiles via an online chat site and used a mobile application aimed at hiding private photographs or videos .
Maidment admitted three counts of possession of indecent images , ranging from category A to C , and three counts of distributing indecent images , again ranging from category A to C. In mitigation , Gemma White said Maidment was an “ isolated ” teenager at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his time gaming .
Judge Peter Henry imposed an 18 month prison sentence , suspended for two years .
He also put an order of 160 hours of unpaid work , ordered Maidment to complete the Horizon programme and 20 days or rehabilitation activity requirement .
Maidment was also made the subject of notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to pay costs of £670 .

It comes after Southampton man Ryan Maidment was given a suspended sentence after “trading” dozens of the images with other sex offenders online.
Now bosses at charity the NSPCC are calling for internet providers to take “greater responsibility” for what’s shared on their platforms.
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “Maidment traded and concealed dozens of images, behind some of which was a story of abuse and pain inflicted on children.
"The internet is being used to access such vile content far too frequently, and the NSPCC is calling for providers to take greater responsibility for what’s shared on their platforms, as this serious matter cannot be left to the police alone.”
The call comes after Southampton man Ryan Maidment was caught with “sickening” images of young girls and asked others to share them.
The 20-year-old was caught with dozens of indecent images of some young girls – the youngest thought to be aged between four to six years old.
Maidment, who was aged between 17 and 18 at the time of his offending, also “traded” images with other paedophiles via an online chat site and used a mobile application aimed at hiding private photographs or videos.
Maidment admitted three counts of possession of indecent images, ranging from category A to C, and three counts of distributing indecent images, again ranging from category A to C.
In mitigation, Gemma White said Maidment was an “isolated” teenager at the time of the offences and had spent much of his time gaming.
Judge Peter Henry imposed an 18 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
He also put an order of 160 hours of unpaid work, ordered Maidment to complete the Horizon programme and 20 days or rehabilitation activity requirement.
Maidment was also made the subject of notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to pay costs of £670.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--PHOTOS: Were you part of a local Burns Night celebration in 2000? Did we take your pic?

It ’ s the dinner to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns .
Burns Night suppers are usually @ @ @ @ @ s birthday of January 25 , and often include a haggis , whisky , bagpipes @ @ @ @ @ ’ poetry .
Burns ' friends held the first dinner on July 21 , 1801 @ @ @ @ @ Ayrshire , Scotland .
The occasion marked the fifth anniversary of his death in 1796 @ @ @ @ @ coincide with the poet 's birthday when a piper usually greets the guests and a @ @ @ @ @ .
Once the guests are seated grace is said , usually using the Selkirk Grace @ @ @ @ @ locals enjoying Burns Night at various locations in January 2000 .

Burns Night suppers are usually held near the poet’s birthday of January 25, and often include a haggis, whisky, bagpipes and the recitation of Burns’ poetry.
Burns' friends held the first dinner on July 21, 1801 at Burns Cottage, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The occasion marked the fifth anniversary of his death in 1796.
The occasions moved to coincide with the poet's birthday when a piper usually greets the guests and a host says a few words. Once the guests are seated grace is said, usually using the Selkirk Grace.
On these pages are locals enjoying Burns Night at various locations in January 2000.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Jack Larnach banned from the roads after being caught drug driving in Fareham

A FAREHAM man has been banned from the roads for drug driving without insurance .
Jack Larnach , 28 , @ @ @ @ @ Cams Hill on September 14 while not insured to drive .
Larnach was caught with @ @ @ @ @ blood .
He was also found to be carrying a quantity of cannabis .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ , he pleaded guilty accounts of drug driving , one account of driving without an @ @ @ @ @ of possession of cannabis .
Larnach , of Webb Road , Fareham , was disqualified @ @ @ @ @ for drug driving and driving without insurance .
He was discharged conditionally for 12 months @ @ @ @ @ .
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and @ @ @ @ @

Jack Larnach, 28, was caught drug driving on Cams Hill on September 14 while not insured to drive.
Larnach was caught with cocaine and Benzoylecgonine in his blood.
He was also found to be carrying a quantity of cannabis.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty accounts of drug driving, one account of driving without an insurance policy and one account of possession of cannabis.
Larnach, of Webb Road, Fareham, was disqualified from driving for 12 months for drug driving and driving without insurance.
He was discharged conditionally for 12 months for the possession of cannabis.
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--When Lymington beat Colden Common 2-0

When Lymington beat Colden Common 2-0

THE date was January 6 , 1990 , when Lymington played host to Colden Common at The Sports Ground , @ @ @ @ @ in for a bad day as the Linnets punished them 2-0 .
These pictures show @ @ @ @ @ teams battled it out on the pitch .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Gas maintenance works on two Southampton roads

A series of roadworks are soon to be taking place on two roads in Southampton .
SGN will be connecting @ @ @ @ @ their gas network and changing the location of an existing pipe .
Works are set @ @ @ @ @ 29 and February 6 on Botley Road and between January 31 and February 7 on @ @ @ @ @ of works are likely to cause delays and traffic will be controlled by two-way signals @

SGN will be connecting properties along the road to their gas network and changing the location of an existing pipe.
Works are set to take place between January 29 and February 6 on Botley Road and between January 31 and February 7 on Portsmouth Road.
Both sets of works are likely to cause delays and traffic will be controlled by two-way signals.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--St Monica Primary School in Southampton improves after 'inadequate' Ofsted report

ACTION is being taken to improve a Southampton school after watchdogs judged it “ inadequate ” .
City bosses and school leaders have come together to improve education at St Monica Primary School after Ofsted inspectors rated the school as “ inadequate ” .
This is the lowest rate and a rate lower than the one the school received by watchdogs in 2017 .
The school , in Bay Road , Sholing , has 596 pupils aged four to 11 years old .
Inspectors acknowledged that “ necessary , rapid improvements ” are being made .
But in their latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although improving , “ is too inconsistent ” and “ because of this , pupils do not learn as much as they should ” .
It comes as the report revealed that Southampton City Council provided regular support to the school last year “ as a result of a sharp decline in standards ” and it brought in an interim headteacher .
The overall effectiveness of the school and the early year provision were judged inadequate while behaviour and attitude , personal development and leadership and management were rated as “ requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Teachers deliver lessons without being fully aware of what pupils have learned before .
Leaders have not prioritised teaching pupils to read .
Too many staff lack the skills needed to teach reading well .
Pupils desperately tried to find books to read to inspectors .
However , many books on offer are badly matched to pupils ’ reading levels .
This hinders their progress.
” Watchdogs said “ too many pupils have underachieved ” and “ many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ( SEND ) do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighted how recent training is having “ a clear impact on pupils ” .
They added : “ Behaviour has recently improved dramatically .
Staff have clearer , higher expectations .
Leaders across the school now have an excellent understanding of what needs to improve and the skills to achieve this .
They rightly act with urgency .
Governors have learned from mistakes that allowed standards to decline.
” Helen Sanger , chair of governors of St. Monica Primary School , said : “ We absolutely accept that the school needs to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is still room for considerable improvement , we are pleased that the Ofsted inspectors have recognised the rapid improvements already made .
I have every confidence that we can sustain these improvements and make sure that children are consistently getting the best start in life.
” Gehane Gordelier , a former HMI schools inspector who has been working with the school to address the areas identified by Ofsted , said reading has been prioritised and improved and the school has invested in new books which match pupils ’ needs .
Derek Wiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , said the council will continue to work with the school .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry added : `` We know that the school has been suffering with some difficulties and the report clearly shows that the school is on the path to improve and we as local councillors will do everything we can to work with the council and the school to ensure that the school continues to improve . ''

City bosses and school leaders have come together to improve education at St Monica Primary School after Ofsted inspectors rated the school as “inadequate”.
This is the lowest rate and a rate lower than the one the school received by watchdogs in 2017.
The school, in Bay Road, Sholing, has 596 pupils aged four to 11 years old.
Inspectors acknowledged that “necessary, rapid improvements” are being made.
But in their latest report they said the quality of teaching, although improving, “is too inconsistent” and “because of this, pupils do not learn as much as they should”.
It comes as the report revealed that Southampton City Council provided regular support to the school last year “as a result of a sharp decline in standards” and it brought in an interim headteacher.
The overall effectiveness of the school and the early year provision were judged inadequate while behaviour and attitude, personal development and leadership and management were rated as “requires improvement”.
In their report inspectors said: “Teachers deliver lessons without being fully aware of what pupils have learned before. Leaders have not prioritised teaching pupils to read. Too many staff lack the skills needed to teach reading well. Pupils desperately tried to find books to read to inspectors. However, many books on offer are badly matched to pupils’ reading levels. This hinders their progress.”
Watchdogs said “too many pupils have underachieved” and “many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not learn well”.
But inspectors also highlighted how recent training is having “a clear impact on pupils”.
They added: “Behaviour has recently improved dramatically. Staff have clearer, higher expectations. Leaders across the school now have an excellent understanding of what needs to improve and the skills to achieve this. They rightly act with urgency. Governors have learned from mistakes that allowed standards to decline.”
Helen Sanger, chair of governors of St. Monica Primary School, said: “We absolutely accept that the school needs to do better.
"While we recognise that there is still room for considerable improvement, we are pleased that the Ofsted inspectors have recognised the rapid improvements already made. I have every confidence that we can sustain these improvements and make sure that children are consistently getting the best start in life.”
Gehane Gordelier, a former HMI schools inspector who has been working with the school to address the areas identified by Ofsted, said reading has been prioritised and improved and the school has invested in new books which match pupils’ needs.
Derek Wiles, head of education at Southampton City Council, said the council will continue to work with the school.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry added: "We know that the school has been suffering with some difficulties and the report clearly shows that the school is on the path to improve and we as local councillors will do everything we can to work with the council and the school to ensure that the school continues to improve."


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Maxi, 8, is asking the public to help him clean New Milton streets

AN EIGHT-year-old boy is putting the environment first by collecting rubbish on the streets .
Maxi Charlton , from Sway , has set up his own event for the second time to encourage others to help him during the street clean-up , which will involve picking up litter on New Milton roads .
He decided to run another event after 64 people turned up to accompany him while cleaning Highcliffe Beach early last year .
Maxi , who is brother to four-year-old sister Elizabeth , then took it in his stride to set up his own littering group as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being held in collaboration with zero waste refill shop Naked Pantry - where people can take in their own tubs to buy goods - and they will help Maxi 's Eco Warriers group clean the `` terribly littered '' streets .
Maxi 's mum Rachel Charlton said : `` Maxi was so chuffed last year , it was his big dream to set up the group .
`` We are so excited to see what he can do as he is very aware of things .
He even recognised at school that plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and now they use metal cutlery - he was crowned Eco Champion at school [ Ballard School , New Milton ] .
`` He also picks up litter in the school playground - he then got a bug for it .
He is elated about the event as he wanted to do something else after last year .
We even had a hoodie made for him . ''
The street clean-up will take place on Sunday February 9 at 10am and all those who want to attend will meet and be provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Station Road in New Milton .

Maxi Charlton, from Sway, has set up his own event for the second time to encourage others to help him during the street clean-up, which will involve picking up litter on New Milton roads.
He decided to run another event after 64 people turned up to accompany him while cleaning Highcliffe Beach early last year.
Maxi, who is brother to four-year-old sister Elizabeth, then took it in his stride to set up his own littering group as a result.
This year's event is being held in collaboration with zero waste refill shop Naked Pantry - where people can take in their own tubs to buy goods - and they will help Maxi's Eco Warriers group clean the "terribly littered" streets.
Maxi's mum Rachel Charlton said: "Maxi was so chuffed last year, it was his big dream to set up the group.
"We are so excited to see what he can do as he is very aware of things. He even recognised at school that plastic spoons kept being used so he told them and now they use metal cutlery - he was crowned Eco Champion at school [Ballard School, New Milton].
"He also picks up litter in the school playground - he then got a bug for it. He is elated about the event as he wanted to do something else after last year. We even had a hoodie made for him."
The street clean-up will take place on Sunday February 9 at 10am and all those who want to attend will meet and be provided with equipment at Naked Pantry, on Station Road in New Milton.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Paris in the Spring

Paris in the Spring

Famous for romance , fashion , food , the arts and a certain Mickey Mouse , the French capital offers so many attractions you ’ ll want to come back time and time again .
With several new experiences and events coming up across the Disneyland Paris resort in 2020 , there ’ s never been a better time to prepare for those magical family moments .
Join Elsa , Anna and friends for an enchanting adventure where the magical forces of nature bring the Frozen legend to life like never before , unleashing the best of Frozen with shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olaf .
Watch as the wonders of Frozen 2 come to life before your very eyes on the extraordinary parade Frozen 2 : An Enchanted Journey .
The Frozen celebrations run until May 3 .
Disneyland Paris is also the perfect place to live the Star Wars experience .
Explore a galaxy far , far away in the footsteps of Chewbacca , R2-D2 and C-3PO , but also confront the Dark Side of the Force with Darth Vader and Kylo Ren .
Legends of the Force : A Celebration of Star Wars runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a romantic city break ?
Celebrate your love with a glass of champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower .
Or how about a romantic River Seine cruise to let the Parisienne landscape simply float by you .
Stroll along the Champs-Élysées , the city ’ s tree-lined boulevard , spend time in the Louvre , the world ’ s largest art museum and chill out in Marais , a trendy district of Paris with cobblestone streets and quirky shops .
You can fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle with Flybe in @ @ @ @ @

With several new experiences and events coming up across the Disneyland Paris resort in 2020, there’s never been a better time to prepare for those magical family moments.
Join Elsa, Anna and friends for an enchanting adventure where the magical forces of nature bring the Frozen legend to life like never before, unleashing the best of Frozen with shows and experiences featuring Kristoff, Sven and Olaf.
Watch as the wonders of Frozen 2 come to life before your very eyes on the extraordinary parade Frozen 2: An Enchanted Journey. The Frozen celebrations run until May 3.
Disneyland Paris is also the perfect place to live the Star Wars experience. Explore a galaxy far, far away in the footsteps of Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO, but also confront the Dark Side of the Force with Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. Legends of the Force: A Celebration of Star Wars runs until March 15.
City slickers
Prefer a romantic city break? Celebrate your love with a glass of champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Or how about a romantic River Seine cruise to let the Parisienne landscape simply float by you.
Stroll along the Champs-Élysées, the city’s tree-lined boulevard, spend time in the Louvre, the world’s largest art museum and chill out in Marais, a trendy district of Paris with cobblestone streets and quirky shops.
You can fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle with Flybe in around 1 hour. www.flybe.com


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Police cordon off Hoglands Park in Southampton city centre

POLICE have cordoned off a park in Southampton city centre after violence broke out between football fans .
The tape @ @ @ @ @ Hoglands Park , near the public toilets .
Hampshire Constabulary said that the cordons were @ @ @ @ @ rival supporters before the Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup match .
A statement says @ @ @ @ @ just before 3pm to a report of a public order incident involving supporters of Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Officers attended and a 23-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @

Clashes occurred in Hoglands Park before the Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup match at St Mary's Stadium yesterday.
A police spokesman said the incident involved a number of Tottenham and Southampton supporters.
He added that no weapons were invo0lved and no injuuries had been reported.
The spokesman added: "Police were already on the scene and so the incident was stopped very quickly.
"A 23-year-old man from Southampton has been dealt with by way of a condoitional discharge."
Part of the park was cordoned off yesterday but police say it was for an unrelated reason.
"The cordon was in place because we had a drone unit assisting us with the policing operation and they had to cordon off a landing zone.
"The drone was not related to the disorcer incident."


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Stop and search powers put in place in Southampton over concerns of armed gang fights

STOP and search powers have been authorised in Southampton over concerns armed gangs may attack each other in the city .
Police say Section 60 powers are in place in Thornhill and Weston until 7am on Sunday .
It is the third time this week that the power has been enforced , allowing officers to stop and search anyone in the area without reasonable grounds .
Hampshire Constabulary says the order is in place to prevent serious violence involving weapons .
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ Previously this week we stopped and searched 50 people under section 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Thornhill and Weston areas because not only do we want to reassure residents that we are taking action against violent crime , we also want to give you the opportunity to speak with us face to face about your concerns .
“ Alongside this section 60 , we will also use a section 35 dispersal order if we groups of people found in the area are found to be behaving anti-socially or in a way that could lead to serious violence .
“ So far this week , we have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the public , we are only able to use these powers this with the information you pass to us and your ongoing support and for that we would like to say thank you .
“ You are our eyes and ears out there so if you see or hear anything suspicious , or if you have any concerns or issues , please do get in touch .
“ Report to us by calling 101 , or online at www.hampshire.police.uk .
You can also find out who your local officers are by visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
But remember , in an emergency – if a crime is in the process of happening – ALWAYS call 999 .
”

Police say Section 60 powers are in place in Thornhill and Weston until 7am on Sunday.
It is the third time this week that the power has been enforced, allowing officers to stop and search anyone in the area without reasonable grounds.
Hampshire Constabulary says the order is in place to prevent serious violence involving weapons.
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “Previously this week we stopped and searched 50 people under section 60. We have since increased our patrols in the Thornhill and Weston areas because not only do we want to reassure residents that we are taking action against violent crime, we also want to give you the opportunity to speak with us face to face about your concerns.
“Alongside this section 60, we will also use a section 35 dispersal order if we groups of people found in the area are found to be behaving anti-socially or in a way that could lead to serious violence.
“So far this week, we have had a lot of positive feedback from members of the public, we are only able to use these powers this with the information you pass to us and your ongoing support and for that we would like to say thank you.
“You are our eyes and ears out there so if you see or hear anything suspicious, or if you have any concerns or issues, please do get in touch.
“Report to us by calling 101, or online at www.hampshire.police.uk. You can also find out who your local officers are by visiting www.police.uk.
“You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. But remember, in an emergency – if a crime is in the process of happening – ALWAYS call 999.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Police launch investigation after baby found dead in Portsmouth street

A RECENTLY-BORN baby has been found dead in a Hampshire street .
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road in Portsmouth at about 6.18am today .
Officers are currently carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and are keen to find the mother of the child .
Detective chief inspector Simon Baker said : `` We are extremely concerned for the welfare of the mother of this child .
“ I am making a direct appeal to her to get in touch with us .
I know this must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I want to make sure you are getting the right help and care .
“ I understand you may be frightened , but it is important that you get in touch with us .
“ We want to speak with anyone who has concerns about someone who has recently been heavily pregnant , that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or who has given birth very recently .
“ Or maybe you have concerns for the whereabouts of a recently born baby .
“ Anyone who contacts us can speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority now is to ensure the mother of this child receives the assistance she requires .
“ Officers will be carrying out house to house enquiries in the Old Commercial Road area today and you will see an increased presence .
“ If you have any concerns , however insignificant you may believe them to be , please do not hesitate to approach an officer or to call us . ''
Anyone with information can call police on 101 , quoting Operation Cravat or 44200030626 .
Information can also be submitted online by @ @ @

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road in Portsmouth at about 6.18am today.
Officers are currently carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and are keen to find the mother of the child.
Detective chief inspector Simon Baker said: "We are extremely concerned for the welfare of the mother of this child.
“I am making a direct appeal to her to get in touch with us. I know this must be a very distressing time for you, but I want to make sure you are getting the right help and care.
“I understand you may be frightened, but it is important that you get in touch with us.
“We want to speak with anyone who has concerns about someone who has recently been heavily pregnant, that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or who has given birth very recently.
“Or maybe you have concerns for the whereabouts of a recently born baby.
“Anyone who contacts us can speak with us in complete confidence. Our priority now is to ensure the mother of this child receives the assistance she requires.
“Officers will be carrying out house to house enquiries in the Old Commercial Road area today and you will see an increased presence.
“If you have any concerns, however insignificant you may believe them to be, please do not hesitate to approach an officer or to call us."
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting Operation Cravat or 44200030626.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online by clicking here.


thedailyecho--2020-01-25--Chinese New Year celebrations underway in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON 'S Chinese New Year celebrations are underway in Guildhall Square today .
January 25 marks the start of the @ @ @ @ @ and this weekend residents can enjoy dancing , a parade , and Chinese food .
@ @ @ @ @ 26 ) , there will be entertainment including calligraphy and lantern-making .
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January 25 marks the start of the Year of the Rat, and this weekend residents can enjoy dancing, a parade, and Chinese food.
Tomorrow (Sunday, January 26), there will be entertainment including calligraphy and lantern-making.
Scroll through the gallery above to see all the pictures.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Jail for ‘greedy’ burglar after crime spree

A “ BRAZEN and greedy ” burglar broke into people ’ s homes as they slept and stole an array of items – including food .
Graham Hill , 38 , broke into ten homes and three business in Southampton during a four month burglary spree .
He targeted three homes on more than one occasion .
Now Hill has been jailed for more than seven years after pleading guilty to seven burglaries and asking a judge to take into consideration a further 11 offences .
Southampton Crown Court heard how Hill committed the burglaries between July and October 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ houses while they were sleeping and stole various items , including food , jewellery and mobile phones .
Hill targeted homes multiple times , breaking into one home on Radway Road twice .
He entered two houses on Brookvale Road twice and a home on Winchester Road once .
Hill was caught following an investigation , named Operation Hawk , by a team based at Southampton Central Police Station .
When arrested , he was found with stolen items in his possession , including keys to a house he had burgled , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been trying to sell the items he had taken .
Later , officers used CCTV and forensic evidence to link him to his crimes .
Hill pleaded guilty to seven burglaries and admitted his part in six other burglaries committed in the Portswood and Bassett areas , plus three commercial burglaries , handling stolen goods , and fraud where he used one of the bank cards he stole .
Hill was jailed or seven years and six months .
Detective Sergeant Simon Price of the Operation Hawk team said : “ Hill ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect on his victims .
“ Not only were people ’ s houses entered and their property taken , but Hill was brazen and greedy enough to break onto homes while his victims were sleeping , more than once , with no care for the lasting impact this would have on them.
” “ He survived on committing crimes until we were able to apprehend him and put a stop to his offending .
Burglary is a terribly intrusive crime and we hope this shows communities in Southampton that burglars like Hill will @ @ @ @

Graham Hill, 38, broke into ten homes and three business in Southampton during a four month burglary spree.
He targeted three homes on more than one occasion.
Now Hill has been jailed for more than seven years after pleading guilty to seven burglaries and asking a judge to take into consideration a further 11 offences.
Southampton Crown Court heard how Hill committed the burglaries between July and October 2019.
He crept into people’s houses while they were sleeping and stole various items, including food, jewellery and mobile phones.
Hill targeted homes multiple times, breaking into one home on Radway Road twice.
He entered two houses on Brookvale Road twice and a home on Winchester Road once.
Hill was caught following an investigation, named Operation Hawk, by a team based at Southampton Central Police Station.
When arrested, he was found with stolen items in his possession, including keys to a house he had burgled, and evidence on his phone that he had been trying to sell the items he had taken.
Later, officers used CCTV and forensic evidence to link him to his crimes.
Hill pleaded guilty to seven burglaries and admitted his part in six other burglaries committed in the Portswood and Bassett areas, plus three commercial burglaries, handling stolen goods, and fraud where he used one of the bank cards he stole.
Hill was jailed or seven years and six months.
Detective Sergeant Simon Price of the Operation Hawk team said: “Hill’s crimes will have had a huge effect on his victims.
“Not only were people’s houses entered and their property taken, but Hill was brazen and greedy enough to break onto homes while his victims were sleeping, more than once, with no care for the lasting impact this would have on them.”
“He survived on committing crimes until we were able to apprehend him and put a stop to his offending. Burglary is a terribly intrusive crime and we hope this shows communities in Southampton that burglars like Hill will face justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Solent Flour Mills in Southampton set to be demolished

PLANS to demolish a landmark building in Southampton have been unveiled .
The Solent Flour Mills on the Western Dock is set to be demolished , it has been revealed .
The news comes as last month city councillor Sarah Bogle called on the Associated British Ports ( ABP ) to engage with residents and work with civic chiefs as she claimed ABP was planning to demolish the building once heralded the beginning of a new commercial life for Southampton Docks .
At the time ABP did not confirm or deny the claims but said port bosses were working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has submitted a planning application to Southampton City Council .
Cllr Bogle has renewed her call on port bosses to find alternatives .
But in an official document ABP said : “ ABP is proposing to optimise the amount of ground level storage within the Western Docks by demolishing the redundant Solent Flour Mill buildings .
Activity at the Port has increased significantly over recent years .
Demand for port land is significant and ABP is increasingly finding it difficult to accommodate the demands of customers because of the constraints imposed by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate.
” In 2018 Hovis said a review of its milling business found that the Southampton Mill was “ significantly loss-making ” and it proposed to cease operations at the site .
In its planning application to the city council ABP said `` some machinery has now been moved from the building '' .
“ Given the specialist nature of the activity that took place within the facility , re-purposing the building is not financially viable or feasible .
It is , therefore , proposed to demolish the existing structures to enable the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support existing port operations , ” it added .
In a report ABP also said it anticipates that the demolition work of the building will be undertaken from a date yet to be determined in the first quarter of 2020 with works expected to take 40 weeks to complete .
Cllr Bogle , who is also heritage champion at the city council , objected to the proposals .
She added : “ I would like ABP to consider alternatives that use either all or perhaps part of the most historic aspects of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose it .
”

The Solent Flour Mills on the Western Dock is set to be demolished, it has been revealed.
The news comes as last month city councillor Sarah Bogle called on the Associated British Ports (ABP) to engage with residents and work with civic chiefs as she claimed ABP was planning to demolish the building once heralded the beginning of a new commercial life for Southampton Docks.
At the time ABP did not confirm or deny the claims but said port bosses were working on plans for the site.
Now it has submitted a planning application to Southampton City Council.
Cllr Bogle has renewed her call on port bosses to find alternatives.
But in an official document ABP said: “ABP is proposing to optimise the amount of ground level storage within the Western Docks by demolishing the redundant Solent Flour Mill buildings. Activity at the Port has increased significantly over recent years. Demand for port land is significant and ABP is increasingly finding it difficult to accommodate the demands of customers because of the constraints imposed by a finite amount of land within the Port estate.”
In 2018 Hovis said a review of its milling business found that the Southampton Mill was “significantly loss-making” and it proposed to cease operations at the site.
In its planning application to the city council ABP said "some machinery has now been moved from the building".
“Given the specialist nature of the activity that took place within the facility, re-purposing the building is not financially viable or feasible. It is, therefore, proposed to demolish the existing structures to enable the site to be used more effectively to support existing port operations,” it added.
In a report ABP also said it anticipates that the demolition work of the building will be undertaken from a date yet to be determined in the first quarter of 2020 with works expected to take 40 weeks to complete.
Cllr Bogle, who is also heritage champion at the city council, objected to the proposals.
She added: “I would like ABP to consider alternatives that use either all or perhaps part of the most historic aspects of the building. It would be a shame to lose it.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--More than 40 people stopped and searched in Sholing, Thornhill and Weston as police use Section 60 p

More than 40 people stopped and searched in Sholing, Thornhill and Weston as police use Section 60 powers

TWO knives and an axe were seized during a police stop and search operation in Southampton in which four people were arrested .
Officers used Section 60 powers in Sholing , Thornhill and Weston amid fears that gangs armed with weapons might attack each other .
Police have confirmed that 42 people were stopped , resulting in four arrests , between noon yesterday and 7am today .
A police spokesman said : `` During that time , officers were out patrolling the area in order to prevent serious violence involving weapons from occurring .
`` Section 60 is an emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime .
`` However , we have used the power this week as we have been aware of concerns within the local community and this has been our response .
`` While the Section 60 authorisation was in place , 42 people were stopped and searched .
This included four arrests and the seizure of two knives , a broken snooker cue and an axe . ''
Three men aged 28 , 29 and 30 were arrested in the Weston area of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon in a public place .
The 28-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of drink-driving .
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Sholing on suspicion of possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place .
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ First and foremost , the Section 60 power helps us to prevent incidents of serious violent .
“ We are also able to better apprehend those who are carrying weapons , or who are involved in planned violence .
“ I have seen people ask why we tell you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is important you know what we are doing about violent crime in your communities .
`` When we tell people a Section 60 has been authorised , it also may make those considering something think about their actions and the consequences that come with them .
“ Without information from you , we are not able to do this and we act on the information you provide us .
“ You will see us out patrolling again today .
Please , if you have any concerns or information , do not hesitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If you are concerned about someone carrying weapons in your neighbourhood , or you see something suspicious you think is potentially related to serious violence , please call 999 .
”

Officers used Section 60 powers in Sholing, Thornhill and Weston amid fears that gangs armed with weapons might attack each other.
Police have confirmed that 42 people were stopped, resulting in four arrests, between noon yesterday and 7am today.
A police spokesman said: "During that time, officers were out patrolling the area in order to prevent serious violence involving weapons from occurring.
"Section 60 is an emergency power and we do not suggest it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime.
"However, we have used the power this week as we have been aware of concerns within the local community and this has been our response.
"While the Section 60 authorisation was in place, 42 people were stopped and searched. This included four arrests and the seizure of two knives, a broken snooker cue and an axe."
Three men aged 28, 29 and 30 were arrested in the Weston area of the city on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. The 28-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Sholing on suspicion of possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place.
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “First and foremost, the Section 60 power helps us to prevent incidents of serious violent.
“We are also able to better apprehend those who are carrying weapons, or who are involved in planned violence.
“I have seen people ask why we tell you this beforehand. We do this because it is important you know what we are doing about violent crime in your communities.
"When we tell people a Section 60 has been authorised, it also may make those considering something think about their actions and the consequences that come with them.
“Without information from you, we are not able to do this and we act on the information you provide us.
“You will see us out patrolling again today. Please, if you have any concerns or information, do not hesitate to come and chat with us.
“If you are concerned about someone carrying weapons in your neighbourhood, or you see something suspicious you think is potentially related to serious violence, please call 999.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Xelabus demands parking crackdown on Velmore Estate

PARKING restrictions in a Hampshire neighbourhood have been approved to ease traffic and help bus services .
They come following complaints from residents about congestion and cars speeding through Belmont Road in Chander ’ s Ford .
Along with Wiltshire Road , and Cox Row , it forms part of a bus route through the Velmore Estate .
The route is often used as a shortcut between Leigh Road and Falkland Road .
Bus company Xelabus has claimed that parked cars block Wiltshire road for large vehicles .
The bus operator has had recent discussions with Eastleigh Borough Council to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new parking restrictions in Wiltshire Road will tackle congestion and combat pollution .
The new measures will restrict motorists to parking on one side of the road which will increase parking spaces from 12 to 17 .
They will keep the road open as a viable bus route for the X6 and X7 services .
There will also be restrictions at its junctions with Belmont Road and Cox Row to improve visibility and reduce obstructions for drivers .
According to the council , residents are more likely to have a greater level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Velmore estate .
It hopes the restrictions will allow the bus service to continue whilst keeping as much street parking as possible .
A spokesperson for Xelabus said : “ Xelabus has over a long period experienced difficulties in operating in Velmore Estate but certainly along Wiltshire Road .
Parked cars on either side have given drivers major issues in safe access along this stretch of road as well as keeping services to time .
“ There have been a number of occasions where drivers have had to call our office to obtain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of times when services are seriously delayed as well as major issues with residents who seem to take exception to having to move their vehicles .
“ In order for any bus service to continue efficiently through this road , we require EBC to implement parking restrictions as a matter of urgency.
” The restrictions are planned to be introduced by the end of March this year .

They come following complaints from residents about congestion and cars speeding through Belmont Road in Chander’s Ford.
Along with Wiltshire Road, and Cox Row, it forms part of a bus route through the Velmore Estate.
The route is often used as a shortcut between Leigh Road and Falkland Road.
Bus company Xelabus has claimed that parked cars block Wiltshire road for large vehicles.
The bus operator has had recent discussions with Eastleigh Borough Council to find a solution.
It is hoped the new parking restrictions in Wiltshire Road will tackle congestion and combat pollution.
The new measures will restrict motorists to parking on one side of the road which will increase parking spaces from 12 to 17.
They will keep the road open as a viable bus route for the X6 and X7 services.
There will also be restrictions at its junctions with Belmont Road and Cox Row to improve visibility and reduce obstructions for drivers.
According to the council, residents are more likely to have a greater level of dependency on public transport in the Velmore estate.
It hopes the restrictions will allow the bus service to continue whilst keeping as much street parking as possible.
A spokesperson for Xelabus said: “Xelabus has over a long period experienced difficulties in operating in Velmore Estate but certainly along Wiltshire Road. Parked cars on either side have given drivers major issues in safe access along this stretch of road as well as keeping services to time.
“There have been a number of occasions where drivers have had to call our office to obtain police assistance and there can be a number of times when services are seriously delayed as well as major issues with residents who seem to take exception to having to move their
vehicles. “In order for any bus service to continue efficiently through this road, we require EBC to implement parking restrictions as a matter of urgency.”
The restrictions are planned to be introduced by the end of March this year.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Mystery death of woman whose body was found in her home in Totton

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a woman whose body was found decomposed in her home .
Joyce Evans , of Spicer 's Way , Totton , was said to have stopped leaving her house and was confined to her living room in the years before her death .
She was found dead in her chair on March 4 , last year , the hearing at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court was told .
Following the discovery of the 68-year-old ’ s police were called and PC Ashworth said the sitting room “ appeared to be a little cluttered and appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her time.
” Her son Anthony said that Mrs Evans was visited three times a day for cleaning and basic assistance after she developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – long term breathing problems .
The hearing was also told that she was refused oxygen as she would not give up smoking , and also drunk two bottles of wine a day .
Coroner Jason Pegg said that there were “ signs of early decomposition ” and pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman was unable to ascertain how she died .
He continued , saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the day she died , but said he was unable to determine how Mrs Evans ’ died , giving an open conclusion .

Joyce Evans, of Spicer's Way, Totton, was said to have stopped leaving her house and was confined to her living room in the years before her death.
She was found dead in her chair on March 4, last year, the hearing at Winchester Coroner’s Court was told.
Following the discovery of the 68-year-old’s police were called and PC Ashworth said the sitting room “appeared to be a little cluttered and appeared to be where Joyce spent most of her time.”
Her son Anthony said that Mrs Evans was visited three times a day for cleaning and basic assistance after she developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – long term breathing problems.
The hearing was also told that she was refused oxygen as she would not give up smoking, and also drunk two bottles of wine a day.
Coroner Jason Pegg said that there were “signs of early decomposition” and pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman was unable to ascertain how she died.
He continued, saying that Mrs Evans was last seen at 3.45pm on the day she died, but said he was unable to determine how Mrs Evans’ died, giving an open conclusion.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Police cordon off Hoglands Park in Southampton city centre

VIOLENCE broke out between rival football fans in a city centre park in Southampton .
Clashes occurred in Hoglands Park @ @ @ @ @ Hotspur FA Cup match at St Mary 's Stadium yesterday .
A police spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ of Tottenham and Southampton supporters .
He added that no weapons were invo0lved and no @ @ @ @ @ The spokesman added : `` Police were already on the scene and so the incident @ @ @ @ @ `` A 23-year-old man from Southampton has been dealt with by way of a condoitional @ @ @ @ @ the park was cordoned off yesterday but police say it was for an unrelated reason @ @ @ @ @ in place because we had a drone unit assisting us with the policing operation and @ @ @ @ @ a landing zone .
`` The drone was not related to the disorcer incident .
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thedailyecho--2020-01-26--LETTER: Why does everyone in Southampton ignore traffic lights?

AS MANY local residents will know , Southampton is renowned for its volume of traffic lights .
Whilst I ’ m at a loss as to why this should be , I wonder if any other drivers have noticed a worryingly increasing practice .
On my daily drives in , out and around the city , it appears to me that many drivers are blatantly running red lights .
From what I witness daily there is no one group of drivers more than any other that seems to think that this is acceptable .
Cars , taxis , vans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in this very dangerous exercise .
And to what end ?
Nine times out of ten , they get as far as the next set of red lights which in the case of our city , seems to be no more than a few hundred metres , if that .
I am amazed that there have be no serious accidents resulting from this irresponsible driving habit but I do wonder if the volume of traffic lights in Southampton actually is the reason why drivers do it .
Regardless , its a dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or anyone else doesn ’ t fall victim to these people that think its acceptable .

Whilst I’m at a loss as to why this should be, I wonder if any other drivers have noticed a worryingly increasing practice.
On my daily drives in, out and around the city, it appears to me that many drivers are blatantly running red lights.
From what I witness daily there is no one group of drivers more than any other that seems to think that this is acceptable.
Cars, taxis, vans and lorries are all flouting the law and involved in this very dangerous exercise.
And to what end?
Nine times out of ten, they get as far as the next set of red lights which in the case of our city, seems to be no more than a few hundred metres, if that.
I am amazed that there have be no serious accidents resulting from this irresponsible driving habit but I do wonder if the volume of traffic lights in Southampton actually is the reason why drivers do it.
Regardless, its a dangerous practice and I just hope, I or anyone else doesn’t fall victim to these people that think its acceptable.
Trevor Pirie
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thedailyecho--2020-01-26--New route announced by Southampton Airport

A NEW route has been announced by Southampton Airport directly connecting the North to the South .
Eastern Airways will be operating 10 flights a week from Southampton to Teesside International Airport , offering point to point connection for business travellers and cruise holiday-makers .
There will be two flights on offer from Monday to Thursday , one flight on Fridays and Sundays and no service on Saturdays .
Neil Garwood , Managing Director at Southampton Airport , said : “ I am pleased to announce that Eastern Airways will be adding yet another route between the north and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connectivity is vital for the economic prosperity of all regions of the UK , and continued investment is crucial in order to serve the country ’ s needs .
All flights will be bookable and on sale at flybe.com in the coming days , and fares will start from £69.99 one-way including taxes and charges .
Roger Hage , Eastern Airways ’ General Manager Commercial & Operations , added : “ This is a significant strategic partnership for both the airline and airport to develop the number of destinations available between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leisure travellers in the region will benefit from this expansion of aircraft operating a broad Teesside network of Flybe routes operated by Eastern Airways , including a number of onward connections in the wider Flybe network .
”

Eastern Airways will be operating 10 flights a week from Southampton to Teesside International Airport, offering point to point connection for business travellers and cruise holiday-makers.
There will be two flights on offer from Monday to Thursday, one flight on Fridays and Sundays and no service on Saturdays.
Neil Garwood, Managing Director at Southampton Airport, said: “I am pleased to announce that Eastern Airways will be adding yet another route between the north and the south of the country.
“Regional connectivity is vital for the economic prosperity of all regions of the UK, and continued investment is crucial in order to serve the country’s needs.
All flights will be bookable and on sale at flybe.com in the coming days, and fares will start from £69.99 one-way including taxes and charges.
Roger Hage, Eastern Airways’ General Manager Commercial & Operations, added: “This is a significant strategic partnership for both the airline and airport to develop the number of destinations available between the two airports.
“The mix of business and leisure travellers in the region will benefit from this expansion of aircraft operating a broad Teesside network of Flybe routes operated by Eastern Airways, including a number of onward connections in the wider Flybe network.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Southampton man caught with knuckleduster

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught with a knuckleduster has been given a suspended sentence .
Samuel Richard Stewart , 25 , @ @ @ @ @ Green , Southampton , on January 22 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ Drive , Thornhill , pleaded guilty to being in possession of an offensive weapon .
@ @ @ @ @ months in prison , which was suspended for 12 months due to what the magistrates @ @ @ @ @ of rehabilitation '' .
He was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work as @ @ @ @ @ order .
Stewart was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 and court @ @ @ @

Samuel Richard Stewart, 25, had the weapon in Medwall Green, Southampton, on January 22.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Stewart, care of Burke Drive, Thornhill, pleaded guilty to being in possession of an offensive weapon.
Stewart was sentenced to three months in prison, which was suspended for 12 months due to what the magistrates deemed a "realistic proposal of rehabilitation".
He was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work as part of the suspended sentence order.
Stewart was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Controversial plans for a late night kebab van withdrawn in Sherfield English

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a late night kebab van have been withdrawn following a stream of objections .
An application was submitted for a new late-night kebab van in a Test Valley village last month .
The proposal , which was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council , was for a street trading licence for the lay-by on the A27 in Sherfield English .
The trader planned to sell kebabs , burgers , chips , tea and coffee as well as cold food .
The licence was for a van or trailer to operate there between 8am and 2pm and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , for a six month period commencing on March 1 .
However , following a number of objections , the applicant has since withdrawn the plans .
One of the main objections to the kebab van , was from Sherfield English Parish Council , which they claimed there is not enough demand for the facility and it will cause noise pollution .
Their objection said : `` We are a quiet village , and the facility will be open till 11pm which means people will come to use facility from surrounding areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollution and noise pollution close to residents .
`` We also have four food sale opportunities in the village ( fisheries , camp site , Hatchet Inn Garden Centre ) so there is no demand for this type of facility .
`` There is likely to be an increased amount of large goods traffic , they will not use A36 and will be coming through the village , which will cause problems also in Whiteparish where it is narrow and only one HGV can get through . ''
The van would have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for providing toilet facilities on site .
Another comment from the parish council said the lay-by is part of the footpath which leads up to the church , making it difficult for walkers and could be dangerous .
This is because their application states there will be a towing vehicle , trailer , toilets and litter bins .
The objection added : `` On our village development plan this section of the A27 is looked upon as the introduction to the village , and a facility such as this would not be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Signs will probably be put up to advertise the outlet . ''
The applicant of the kebab van is a company named Oz 's Catering Ltd , the Daily Echo attempted to contact the owner but was not able to speak to them .

An application was submitted for a new late-night kebab van in a Test Valley village last month.
The proposal, which was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council, was for a street trading licence for the lay-by on the A27 in Sherfield English.
The trader planned to sell kebabs, burgers, chips, tea and coffee as well as cold food.
The licence was for a van or trailer to operate there between 8am and 2pm and then 4pm and 11pm, seven days a week, for a six month period commencing on March 1.
However, following a number of objections, the applicant has since withdrawn the plans.
One of the main objections to the kebab van, was from Sherfield English Parish Council, which they claimed there is not enough demand for the facility and it will cause noise pollution.
Their objection said: "We are a quiet village, and the facility will be open till 11pm which means people will come to use facility from surrounding areas once other outlets are closed causing light pollution and noise pollution close to residents.
"We also have four food sale opportunities in the village (fisheries, camp site, Hatchet Inn Garden Centre) so there is no demand for this type of facility.
"There is likely to be an increased amount of large goods traffic, they will not use A36 and will be coming through the village, which will cause problems also in Whiteparish where it is narrow and only one HGV can get through."
The van would have also been responsible for all rubbish and also for providing toilet facilities on site.
Another comment from the parish council said the lay-by is part of the footpath which leads up to the church, making it difficult for walkers and could be dangerous.
This is because their application states there will be a towing vehicle, trailer, toilets and litter bins.
The objection added: "On our village development plan this section of the A27 is looked upon as the introduction to the village, and a facility such as this would not be in keeping with the surrounding countryside.
"Signs will probably be put up to advertise the outlet."
The applicant of the kebab van is a company named Oz's Catering Ltd, the Daily Echo attempted to contact the owner but was not able to speak to them.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Man raids Southampton ambulance for drugs and medicine in Craven Street

POLICE are hunting a man who raided an ambulance vehicle and stole a stash of drugs and medicine .
An ambulance crew had been treating a patient at their home on Craven Street , Southampton during a night shift .
When they returned to their vehicle they found a man had broken in and was rifling through their supplies .
After confronting him the man the ran then off following the incident at around 5.20am on Thursday .
The crew discovered a number of packets and bottles of medication had been stolen .
Police have described the man as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark puffer jacket and dark trousers .
South Central Ambulance Service ( SCAS ) is urging anyone who has information about the incident to contact Hampshire Police by calling 101 using crime reference number 44200027531 Paul Jefferies , Assistant Director of Operations at SCAS , said : “ It is absolutely deplorable that someone should break into an ambulance and take medication that our staff need to ensure they can give patients the very best care .
Whilst I am grateful that neither member of the crew was injured in any way , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urge the community to help Hampshire Police find this individual .
Whilst in this instance the patient ’ s care wasn ’ t affected in any way , this could easily have been a different story as the medication taken is used to treat life-threatening conditions and provide severe pain relief .
”

An ambulance crew had been treating a patient at their home on Craven Street, Southampton during a night shift.
When they returned to their vehicle they found a man had broken in and was rifling through their supplies.
After confronting him the man the ran then off following the incident at around 5.20am on Thursday.
The crew discovered a number of packets and bottles of medication had been stolen.
Police have described the man as being white, around 30-years-old and wearing a dark puffer jacket and dark trousers.
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is urging anyone who has information about the incident to contact Hampshire Police by calling 101 using crime reference number 44200027531
Paul Jefferies, Assistant Director of Operations at SCAS, said: “It is absolutely deplorable that someone should break into an ambulance and take medication that our staff need to ensure they can give patients the very best care. Whilst I am grateful that neither member of the crew was injured in any way, nor the vehicle damaged, I would urge the community to help Hampshire Police find this individual.
Whilst in this instance the patient’s care wasn’t affected in any way, this could easily have been a different story as the medication taken is used to treat life-threatening conditions and provide severe pain relief.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Bishopstoke mum launches petition to have safe crossing installed on busy school road

A BISHOPSTOKE mum has launched a petition to reduce the speed limit and install a safe crossing at a busy school road .
The petition was created by a worried mum who is concerned about her children crossing the busy Underwood Road on their way into Stoke Park Junior School , after witnessing `` an extremely near miss '' involving another child on Wednesday January 15 .
Now , more than 350 people have signed the petition for a 20 mph speed limit and a formal pedestrian crossing to be installed on the road in an attempt to `` save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mccormick , who created the petition , said : `` The traffic is extremely busy down there in the morning , and a lot of cars drive speed along Underwood Road .
`` My friend and I had dropped our children off at school and we were leaving we saw an extremely near miss .
One side of traffic had stopped and the other side of the traffic was still moving , when a child suddenly shot across the road and was a few centre meters away from being hit !
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have two children who use this crossing and now I let my oldest walk to school with his friends .
A petition shows there is local support . ''
While there used to be a school crossing patrol officer ensuring safe crossing of the school 's children , he has left his position and efforts to recruit a new `` lollipop person '' have been unsuccessful so far .
After hearing about the petition , Deputy Leader of the Hampshire County Council , Rob Humby has ensured that `` the safety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Executive member for Economy , Transport and Environment said : `` The safety of our road users always comes first with resources prioritised to sites where there is evidence that installing new or additional traffic measures will bring about improvements in road safety .
`` Once we have received the petition to reduce the speed limit to 20mph , we will fully investigate the safety concerns raised , taking into account existing injury accident data , and consider residents ’ request for a formal pedestrian crossing on Underwood Road ; in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals to apply for a vacant School Crossing Patrol position for Stoke Park Junior School . ''
Eastleigh Borough Council leader , Keith House has backed the petition saying : `` I fully support the campaign from local parents to get the school crossing patrol reinstated by the school and other safety improvements for Underwood Road .
Road safety near the school is really important and needs action from Hampshire County Council .
”

The petition was created by a worried mum who is concerned about her children crossing the busy Underwood Road on their way into Stoke Park Junior School, after witnessing "an extremely near miss" involving another child on Wednesday January 15.
Now, more than 350 people have signed the petition for a 20 mph speed limit and a formal pedestrian crossing to be installed on the road in an attempt to "save a child's life".
Tabatha Mccormick, who created the petition, said: " The traffic is extremely busy down there in the morning, and a lot of cars drive speed along Underwood Road.
"My friend and I had dropped our children off at school and we were leaving we saw an extremely near miss. One side of traffic had stopped and the other side of the traffic was still moving, when a child suddenly shot across the road and was a few centre meters away from being hit!
"I have become passionate about it, as I have two children who use this crossing and now I let my oldest walk to school with his friends. A petition shows there is local support."
While there used to be a school crossing patrol officer ensuring safe crossing of the school's children, he has left his position and efforts to recruit a new "lollipop person" have been unsuccessful so far.
After hearing about the petition, Deputy Leader of the Hampshire County Council, Rob Humby has ensured that "the safety of road users always comes first".
The Executive member for Economy, Transport and Environment said: "The safety of our road users always comes first with resources prioritised to sites where there is evidence that installing new or additional traffic measures will bring about improvements in road safety.
"Once we have received the petition to reduce the speed limit to 20mph, we will fully investigate the safety concerns raised, taking into account existing injury accident data, and consider residents’ request for a formal pedestrian crossing on Underwood Road; in the meantime, we are continuing to encourage individuals to apply for a vacant School Crossing Patrol position for Stoke Park Junior School."
Eastleigh Borough Council leader, Keith House has backed the petition saying: "I fully support the campaign from local parents to get the school crossing patrol reinstated by the school and other safety improvements for Underwood Road. Road safety near the school is really important and needs action from Hampshire County Council.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--A337 Christchurch Road shuts near pub after crash brings down power cables

A NEW Forest road is shut both ways this morning after a crash .
The A337 Christchurch Road is shut @ @ @ @ @ and Barnes Lane after the collision , which has brought down power cables .
The @ @ @ @ @ to Lymington .
There is 'heavy traffic ' in the area , witnesses say .
@ @ @ @ @ use the B3058 south of Downton as a diversion .
However , officers have warned @ @ @ @ @ HGVs .

The A337 Christchurch Road is shut at the Royal Oak pub and Barnes Lane after the collision, which has brought down power cables.
The stretch of road is close to Lymington.
There is 'heavy traffic' in the area, witnesses say.
Police are advising motorists to use the B3058 south of Downton as a diversion.
However, officers have warned road is not suitable for HGVs.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--If you bought any of these Cow & Gate baby food jars in Tesco, don't use them, parents and carers ar

If you bought any of these Cow & Gate baby food jars in Tesco, don't use them, parents and carers are warned

MORE than ten types of baby food jars are being recalled by Tesco and Cow & Gate as a `` @ @ @ @ @ that some may have been tampered with .
Customers who bought food for babies aged @ @ @ @ @ stores in the UK are advised not to use them because they may pose a @ @ @ @ @ should be returned to Tesco for a full refund .
No other Cow & Gate @ @ @ @ @ products have been affected .
The recall involves the following products bought in UK Tesco @ @ @ @ @ 7+ months jars sold in other retailers ' stores are not affected and no other @ @ @ @ @ in jars or other packs are involved .
Consumers can continue to buy and use @ @ @ @ @ retailers in `` complete confidence '' , the companies said .

Customers who bought food for babies aged over seven months in Tesco stores in the UK are advised not to use them because they may pose a safety risk.
The jars should be returned to Tesco for a full refund.
No other Cow & Gate, Tesco or other baby-branded products have been affected.
The recall involves the following products bought in UK Tesco stores:
Cow & Gate Butternut Squash Chicken & Pasta 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Courgette & Hake Rice 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Creamy Cauliflower Cheese 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Garden Pea & Turkey 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Potato Spinach & Beef 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Potato & Turkey Roast 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Spaghetti Bolognese 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Succulent Pork Casserole 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Tasty Cottage Pie 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Tomato & Courgette Pasta 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Yummy Harvest Chicken 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Apple Crumble 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Banana Crumble 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Peach Apple & Kiwi 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate Rice Pudding 7+ months 200g jar
Cow & Gate 7+ months jars sold in other retailers' stores are not affected and no other Cow & Gate baby foods in jars or other packs are involved.
Consumers can continue to buy and use these products bought from other retailers in "complete confidence", the companies said.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Construction of Civic Centre

Construction of Civic Centre

On July 1 , 1930 the people of Southampton at last saw the start of construction of a new Civic @ @ @ @ @ over where the council offices should be built .
According to the front page story @ @ @ @ @ edition of the Daily Echo a crowd of 20,000 witnessed Prince Albert , the Duke @ @ @ @ @ foundation stone of the building .
The duke together with his wife , the Duchess @ @ @ @ @ two years later to officially open the Civic Centre ’ s south block .
It @ @ @ @ @ final phase of construction was complete with the opening of the Civic Centre ’ s @ @ @ @ @ after the first event was held at the Guildhall .
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According to the front page story of that day’s edition of the Daily Echo a crowd of 20,000 witnessed Prince Albert, the Duke of York ceremonially lay the foundation stone of the building.
The duke together with his wife, the Duchess of York returned to Southampton two years later to officially open the Civic Centre’s south block.
It was in 1939 that the final phase of construction was complete with the opening of the Civic Centre’s north block, two years after the first event was held at the Guildhall.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Plea for more male blood donors in Southampton by NHS Blood and Transplant

SOUTHAMPTON men are being urged to start donating blood due to a `` serious imbalance '' in the gender of donors .
During 2019 , only 44 per cent of the new donors in Southampton were men .
Until the end of November , 465 women from Southampton started donating blood in but only 376 men .
The NHS Blood and Transplant has said that the lack of male donors is a `` concern '' because men have higher iron levels , and only men ’ s blood can be used for some transfusions and products .
Without more men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come under increasing pressure in future years .
Throughout January , NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT ) is running a national campaign about ordinary men becoming extraordinary by donating blood , and Southampton is one of the target areas for new male donors .
NHSBT is aiming for 48 per cent of all new donors in Southampton to be male during 2020 .
Mike Stredder , the head of donor recruitment for NHS Blood and Transplant , said : “ All our donors are amazing .
`` But we need more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the New Year .
Men ’ s blood can be used in extraordinary , lifesaving ways , but we don ’ t have enough new male donors coming forward .
`` This is not about recruiting as many donors as possible – it ’ s about getting the right gender mix .
“ If you can ’ t find an appointment right away don ’ t worry – your blood will do extraordinary things if you donate in a few weeks instead.
” Men have higher iron levels which means when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be deferred for low haemoglobin levels .
That helps maintain a strong donorbase , which is particularly crucial for people who need hundreds of even thousands of transfusions over their lifetime .
As well as this , women can produce antibodies during pregnancy , even during short pregnancies they don ’ t even know about .
Antibodies are part of the body ’ s defence system and they make transfusions more difficult .
This means men ’ s blood is only used for some specialist transfusions and blood products .
Only men ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfusions in newborn babies , and also for plasma , which is used for people who ’ ve had massive blood loss .

During 2019, only 44 per cent of the new donors in Southampton were men.
Until the end of November, 465 women from Southampton started donating blood in but only 376 men.
The NHS Blood and Transplant has said that the lack of male donors is a "concern" because men have higher iron levels, and only men’s blood can be used for some transfusions and products.
Without more men starting to give blood, blood stocks will come under increasing pressure in future years.
Throughout January, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is running a national campaign about ordinary men becoming extraordinary by donating blood, and Southampton is one of the target areas for new male donors.
NHSBT is aiming for 48 per cent of all new donors in Southampton to be male during 2020.
Mike Stredder, the head of donor recruitment for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “All our donors are amazing.
"But we need more men to start donating blood in Southampton during the New Year. Men’s blood can be used in extraordinary, lifesaving ways, but we don’t have enough new male donors coming forward.
"This is not about recruiting as many donors as possible – it’s about getting the right gender mix.
“If you can’t find an appointment right away don’t worry – your blood will do extraordinary things if you donate in a few weeks instead.”
Men have higher iron levels which means when they donate they’re less likely to be deferred for low haemoglobin levels.
That helps maintain a strong donorbase, which is particularly crucial for people who need hundreds of even thousands of transfusions over their lifetime.
As well as this, women can produce antibodies during pregnancy, even during short pregnancies they don’t even know about.
Antibodies are part of the body’s defence system and they make transfusions more difficult.
This means men’s blood is only used for some specialist transfusions and blood products.
Only men’s blood is used for complete blood transfusions in newborn babies, and also for plasma, which is used for people who’ve had massive blood loss.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Police launch investigation after baby found dead in Portsmouth street

A RECENTLY-BORN baby has been found dead in a Hampshire street .
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road in Portsmouth at about 6.18am today .
Officers are currently carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and are keen to find the mother of the child .
Detective chief inspector Simon Baker said : `` We are extremely concerned for the welfare of the mother of this child .
“ I am making a direct appeal to her to get in touch with us .
I know this must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I want to make sure you are getting the right help and care .
“ I understand you may be frightened , but it is important that you get in touch with us .
“ We want to speak with anyone who has concerns about someone who has recently been heavily pregnant , that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or who has given birth very recently .
“ Or maybe you have concerns for the whereabouts of a recently born baby .
“ Anyone who contacts us can speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority now is to ensure the mother of this child receives the assistance she requires .
“ Officers will be carrying out house to house enquiries in the Old Commercial Road area today and you will see an increased presence .
“ If you have any concerns , however insignificant you may believe them to be , please do not hesitate to approach an officer or to call us . ''
Anyone with information can call police on 101 , quoting Operation Cravat or 44200030626 .
Information can also be submitted online by @ @ @

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road in Portsmouth at about 6.18am today.
Officers are currently carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and are keen to find the mother of the child.
Detective chief inspector Simon Baker said: "We are extremely concerned for the welfare of the mother of this child.
“I am making a direct appeal to her to get in touch with us. I know this must be a very distressing time for you, but I want to make sure you are getting the right help and care.
“I understand you may be frightened, but it is important that you get in touch with us.
“We want to speak with anyone who has concerns about someone who has recently been heavily pregnant, that you suspect may have been heavily pregnant or who has given birth very recently.
“Or maybe you have concerns for the whereabouts of a recently born baby.
“Anyone who contacts us can speak with us in complete confidence. Our priority now is to ensure the mother of this child receives the assistance she requires.
“Officers will be carrying out house to house enquiries in the Old Commercial Road area today and you will see an increased presence.
“If you have any concerns, however insignificant you may believe them to be, please do not hesitate to approach an officer or to call us."
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting Operation Cravat or 44200030626.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online by clicking here.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Inquest into death of Jamie Davis opens in Winchester

An inquest has opened into the death of a Christchurch man who was found at a park in Totton .
The hearing at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court was told that Jamie Davis , 30 , of Stour Road , Christchurch , was discovered at Testwood Recreation Ground off Salisbury Road on Saturday January 11 .
A post-mortem examination established that the cause of death was hanging , the inquest heard .
A former serviceman with the 4 Rifles , Jamie Davis served in Iraq and Afghanistan at a young age but suffered from PTSD and night terrors as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Jamie Davis memorial fund has been set up on social media in his memory , to help pay funeral costs and to work to prevent suicide .
The crowdfunding page has amassed over £7,500 , with more money coming in through fundraisers organised by rugby clubs and veteran ’ s groups in the Bournemouth area .
As previously reported , Jamie ’ s wife Alicia said the lack of intervention from the army added to the exhausted services and month-long waiting lists through NHS facilities contributed to his death .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he received no help from the army and it still seems as though nothing is being brought forward .
“ Jamie went through severe PTSD and I was worried about him getting any help .
He would get referred to doctors , but they wouldn ’ t know how to deal with it.
” The 30-year-old father of two went missing on the afternoon of Friday January 10 but , after big social media campaign and a widespread search from police and close friends , his body was found the following morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Davis was identified by a friend Sam Ansty .
Jamie was also a member of East Dorset Rugby Club in the prop forward position and was influential both on and off the pitch for the club .
Many of his teammates were quick to help police with the search effort to find Jamie the day before his death .
The club released a statement on Facebook saying that they were “ heartbroken and devastated ” to hear of Jamie ’ s passing .
East Dorset RFC added : “ We are heartbroken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his family , who will forever be part of ours .
“ Let ’ s all remember him for the kind , loving man he was , and remind ourselves that it ’ s always okay not to be okay.
” If you have been affected by any issues raised in the article , contact the Samaritans ’ helpline number on 116 123 .

The hearing at Winchester Coroner’s Court was told that Jamie Davis, 30, of Stour Road, Christchurch, was discovered at Testwood Recreation Ground off Salisbury Road on Saturday January 11.
A post-mortem examination established that the cause of death was hanging, the inquest heard.
Area Coroner Jason Pegg adjourned the hearing until July 6.
A former serviceman with the 4 Rifles, Jamie Davis served in Iraq and Afghanistan at a young age but suffered from PTSD and night terrors as a result of his time as a rifleman.
The Jamie Davis memorial fund has been set up on social media in his memory, to help pay funeral costs and to work to prevent suicide.
The crowdfunding page has amassed over £7,500, with more money coming in through fundraisers organised by rugby clubs and veteran’s groups in the Bournemouth area.
As previously reported, Jamie’s wife Alicia said the lack of intervention from the army added to the exhausted services and month-long waiting lists through NHS facilities contributed to his death.
She said: “When he came back, he received no help from the army and it still seems as though nothing is being brought forward.
“Jamie went through severe PTSD and I was worried about him getting any help. He would get referred to doctors, but they wouldn’t know how to deal with it.”
The 30-year-old father of two went missing on the afternoon of Friday January 10 but, after big social media campaign and a widespread search from police and close friends, his body was found the following morning.
An inquest in Winchester heard that Mr Davis was identified by a friend Sam Ansty.
Jamie was also a member of East Dorset Rugby Club in the prop forward position and was influential both on and off the pitch for the club.
Many of his teammates were quick to help police with the search effort to find Jamie the day before his death.
The club released a statement on Facebook saying that they were “heartbroken and devastated” to hear of Jamie’s passing.
East Dorset RFC added: “We are heartbroken and would like to extend our condolences to his family, who will forever be part of ours.
“Let’s all remember him for the kind, loving man he was, and remind ourselves that it’s always okay not to be okay.”
If you have been affected by any issues raised in the article, contact the Samaritans’ helpline number on 116 123.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Woman broke restraining order by visiting victim's Southampton address

A SOUTHAMPTON woman has been handed a suspended sentence after breaching a restraining order .
Kelly Marie Hennessey , 37 @ @ @ @ @ who she was banned from contacting by a restraining order , between January 15 and @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton .
Hennessey was handed a restraining order banning her from contacting her victim @ @ @ @ @ , on January 15 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , she pleased guilty @ @ @ @ @ .
Hennessey , of no fixed address , was committed to prison for six weeks @ @ @ @ @ She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .

Kelly Marie Hennessey, 37, contacted her victim, who she was banned from contacting by a restraining order, between January 15 and 18 by visiting his street in Southampton.
Hennessey was handed a restraining order banning her from contacting her victim, or visiting his address, on January 15.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, she pleased guilty to breaching a restraining order.
Hennessey, of no fixed address, was committed to prison for six weeks suspended for 12 months.
She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Plans for gypsy pitch in North Baddesley could be given green light

PLANS for a gypsy pitch to be used for three years could be given the green light by Test Valley Borough Council .
If approved , the applicant would be able to temporarily use the land east of Rownhams Lane and south of Bracken Road , North Baddesley .
The planning application looks to create a new access point from Bracken Road and would mean two car parking spaces , including one space for light good vehicles , would be created .
Cllr Celia Dowden , who represents North Baddesley on the borough council , said : `` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been such a lot of activity on this land that has caused concern amongst residents .
`` This is the countryside so nobody wants that to disappear .
`` I know that it probably would be something that would not sit comfortably with the immediate residents and the thing that could be most difficult for the applicant is the nitrate situation , so it is not likely to be resolved quickly . ''
She added : `` I think from a safety angle they have chosen the access point going from Bracken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the highways officer has said it does not seem to be a problem , but they would need more information about visibility .
`` The piece of land is recreational and if they put the access point next to the last house then I imagine that would be acceptable .
`` The applicant also has to provide evidence they are gypsies and they have a link with the area , which they do as the applicant has a child at a North Baddesley school . ''
The agent who is representing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a letter to Test Valley Borough Council : `` He is both a gypsy by birth and by ay of life , as he travels for work .
`` He has found living two days of the week in bricks and mortar difficult and that fact that this reduces his ability to travel has made things much worse , with his children being unable to stay with him .
`` He therefore needs to urgently find a permanent base for his children and have somewhere to store his touring caravan . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Test Valley Borough Council on March 12 .

If approved, the applicant would be able to temporarily use the land east of Rownhams Lane and south of Bracken Road, North Baddesley.
The planning application looks to create a new access point from Bracken Road and would mean two car parking spaces, including one space for light good vehicles, would be created.
Cllr Celia Dowden, who represents North Baddesley on the borough council, said: "I am concerned about the planning application because there has been such a lot of activity on this land that has caused concern amongst residents.
"This is the countryside so nobody wants that to disappear.
"I know that it probably would be something that would not sit comfortably with the immediate residents and the thing that could be most difficult for the applicant is the nitrate situation, so it is not likely to be resolved quickly."
She added: "I think from a safety angle they have chosen the access point going from Bracken Road because Rownhams Lane is so busy and the highways officer has said it does not seem to be a problem, but they would need more information about visibility.
"The piece of land is recreational and if they put the access point next to the last house then I imagine that would be acceptable.
"The applicant also has to provide evidence they are gypsies and they have a link with the area, which they do as the applicant has a child at a North Baddesley school."
The agent who is representing the applicant, Stephen Jupp MRTPI, said in a letter to Test Valley Borough Council: "He is both a gypsy by birth and by ay of life, as he travels for work.
"He has found living two days of the week in bricks and mortar difficult and that fact that this reduces his ability to travel has made things much worse, with his children being unable to stay with him.
"He therefore needs to urgently find a permanent base for his children and have somewhere to store his touring caravan."
The application is sue to be decided by Test Valley Borough Council on March 12.


thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Stubbington 10k in January 2000

Stubbington 10k in January 2000

ALAN Rowe breezed into first first place in Stubbington Green 10k a full ten seconds ahead of the competition – @ @ @ @ @ second place that was particularly interesting .
Having trailed Vince Stamp for the majority of @ @ @ @ @ summoned up a dramatic late burst to pip the veteran by one second with a @ @ @ @ @ The event , which incorporated the Hampshire Road Race League and the Hampshire Police Championships @ @ @ @ @ Coast Installations and Ward International Consulting , attracted 1,063 entries including two wheelchair athletes .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-26--Theatres Guild Ball - January 1970

Theatres Guild Ball - January 1970

THE date is January 23 , 1970 and the Theatre Guild party wildly at their ball .
The Grim Reaper @ @ @ @ @ even Mowgli all made an appearance , as did a cake with which marked the @ @ @ @ @ paucity of information surrounds the images and it appears they may have never featured in @ @ @ @ @ now .
If you recognise any of those pictured , or you know more about @ @ @ @ @ ’ t hesitate to email ian.crump @ dailyecho.co.uk .

The Grim Reaper, the Mad Hatter and even Mowgli all made an appearance, as did a cake with which marked the occasion.
However, a paucity of information surrounds the images and it appears they may have never featured in the Daily Echo – until now.
If you recognise any of those pictured, or you know more about the event, please don’t hesitate to email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk .