thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Portswood road, Southampton closed after fire 'destroys building'

A MAN was rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fire last night .
The 46-year-old was taken to Southampton General Hospital after being injured in a blaze on Portswood Avenue .
His injuries have been described as serious but not life-threatening .
The fire tore through an outbuilding at around 8pm leaving it `` completely destroyed '' .
Three engines were sent to tackle the fire which engulfed the brick-made outbuilding and left it `` 100 per cent damaged '' .
Crews from St Mary 's and Eastleigh Fire Stations were on the scene after an emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue and police attended the incident .
Five breathing apparatus , two jet pumps , three hose reels and an aerial ladder platform were all used to put out the fire .
The stop message came in at 9.50pm .
Investigations are underway to find the cause of the fire .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 7.59pm yesterday ( June 17 ) to reports of a fire at a premises on Portswood Avenue , Southampton .
Police attended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HFRS to get the fire under control .
`` A 46-year-old man from Southampton was injured in the fire and taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment .
His injuries are serious but not life-threatening .
`` A fire investigation officer will be attending the scene this morning to examine the source of the fire .
`` At this time it is not being treated as suspicious , but this is pending the results from the examination this morning . ''

The 46-year-old was taken to Southampton General Hospital after being injured in a blaze on Portswood Avenue.
His injuries have been described as serious but not life-threatening.
The fire tore through an outbuilding at around 8pm leaving it "completely destroyed".
Three engines were sent to tackle the fire which engulfed the brick-made outbuilding and left it "100 per cent damaged".
Crews from St Mary's and Eastleigh Fire Stations were on the scene after an emergency call was made just before 8pm.
Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue and police attended the incident.
Five breathing apparatus, two jet pumps, three hose reels and an aerial ladder platform were all used to put out the fire.
The stop message came in at 9.50pm.
Investigations are underway to find the cause of the fire.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.59pm yesterday (June 17) to reports of a fire at a premises on Portswood Avenue, Southampton. Police attended to assist with a road closure to allow HFRS to get the fire under control.
"A 46-year-old man from Southampton was injured in the fire and taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
"A fire investigation officer will be attending the scene this morning to examine the source of the fire.
"At this time it is not being treated as suspicious, but this is pending the results from the examination this morning."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Eaton aerospace business plans more Hampshire redundancies

MORE than 100 aerospace jobs are being cut at a Hampshire factory – on top of a round of voluntary redundancies .
Global corporation Eaton is consulting over 89 job losses on the factory floor of its Titchfield site , along with 21 office jobs .
The latest blow comes after 64 people answered a call for voluntary redundancies in April .
Eaton , which specialises in power management technology , has its aerospace fuel and motion control systems division at Abbey Park in Titchfield .
The aerospace sector has suffered a series of job losses since the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royce and Meggitt announcing major redundancies .
A spokesman for Eaton said its proposals were being discussed with trade union reps and the company ’ s employee forum .
He said : “ Following the continued impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the airline industry , Eaton ’ s aerospace business is facing challenges of slowing industry demand whilst needing to maintain profitability and ensuring that the business keeps running .
“ Over the past few months , the industry challenges have accelerated and are not expected to recover for some time.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been grounded , reducing the demand for maintenance and spare parts , while the manufacture of new aircraft had slowed significantly , he said .
“ As a company , we are taking actions to reduce costs and preserve the jobs that will help the company be successful in the future .
Our aerospace business in the UK had already communicated to employees its intent to use the UK government furlough scheme along with voluntary unpaid leaves of absence to support this effort , ” he added .
“ With the support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Eaton launched a voluntary redundancy programme for UK aerospace employees in April .
However , whilst the uptake of this programme was positive , continued challenging market conditions have meant that these actions are not enough and therefore the proposal to restructure the workforce has been put forward .
“ This proposal is by no means a reflection on the hard work and dedication of Eaton ’ s Aerospace employees in the UK .
We recognise that this is a difficult time for employees and their families and appreciate their contributions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their colleagues and the service and support they have given to their customers and partners during the pandemic.
” Earlier this week , shadow business secretary Ed Miliband caled for action to prevent mass job losses in manufacturing , asking “ when specific help will actually materialise for sectors like steel and aerospace ” .
Business secretary Alok Sharma replied : “ If he would look at the sum total of what this government is providing , it is significant and it is incredibly favourable when compared with international comparators .
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Global corporation Eaton is consulting over 89 job losses on the factory floor of its Titchfield site, along with 21 office jobs.
The latest blow comes after 64 people answered a call for voluntary redundancies in April.
Eaton, which specialises in power management technology, has its aerospace fuel and motion control systems division at Abbey Park in Titchfield.
The aerospace sector has suffered a series of job losses since the coronavirus crisis began, with employers such as Rolls Royce and Meggitt announcing major redundancies.
A spokesman for Eaton said its proposals were being discussed with trade union reps and the company’s employee forum.
He said: “Following the continued impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the airline industry, Eaton’s aerospace business is facing challenges of slowing industry demand whilst needing to maintain profitability and ensuring that the business keeps running.
“Over the past few months, the industry challenges have accelerated and are not expected to recover for some time.”
Around 80 per cent of aircraft fleets had been grounded, reducing the demand for maintenance and spare parts, while the manufacture of new aircraft had slowed significantly, he said.
“As a company, we are taking actions to reduce costs and preserve the jobs that will help the company be successful in the future. Our aerospace business in the UK had already communicated to employees its intent to use the UK government furlough scheme along with voluntary unpaid leaves of absence to support this effort,” he added.
“With the support of relevant trade unions and employee representatives, Eaton launched a voluntary redundancy programme for UK aerospace employees in April. However, whilst the uptake of this programme was positive, continued challenging market conditions have meant that these actions are not enough and therefore the proposal to restructure the workforce has been put forward.
“This proposal is by no means a reflection on the hard work and dedication of Eaton’s Aerospace employees in the UK. We recognise that this is a difficult time for employees and their families and appreciate their contributions to date in protecting the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues and the service and support they have given to their customers and partners during the pandemic.”
Earlier this week, shadow business secretary Ed Miliband caled for action to prevent mass job losses in manufacturing, asking “when specific help will actually materialise for sectors like steel and aerospace”.
Business secretary Alok Sharma replied: “If he would look at the sum total of what this government is providing, it is significant and it is incredibly favourable when compared with international comparators.”
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thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Winchester Greggs reopened today with new measures

THE Greggs shop in Winchester - closed since March due to lockdown limits - has today ( Thursday ) reopened .
Despite fears there would be queues of customers , only a few fans were seen queuing at the High Street store .
But for those who braved the rain there were a number of measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus , including hand sanitiser and reduced capacity .
The shop is open for takeaway only , with all seating areas and customer toilets remaining closed .
To keep customers and colleagues safe , cash is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via card , contactless or Greggs Rewards .
A reduced menu is also on offer , and including the eatery 's popular sausage roll and vegan alternative , as well as the steak bake .
Roger Whiteside , Greggs chief executive said : “ Over the past month , we have carried out robust trials using our new operational and social distancing measures and they have progressed well .
`` This has allowed us to move to our next re-opening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops .
`` Although we will open with a reduced range , this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in . ''

Despite fears there would be queues of customers, only a few fans were seen queuing at the High Street store.
But for those who braved the rain there were a number of measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including hand sanitiser and reduced capacity.
The shop is open for takeaway only, with all seating areas and customer toilets remaining closed.
To keep customers and colleagues safe, cash is not being taken with payment only accepted via card, contactless or Greggs Rewards.
A reduced menu is also on offer, and including the eatery's popular sausage roll and vegan alternative, as well as the steak bake.
Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive said: “Over the past month, we have carried out robust trials using our new operational and social distancing measures and they have progressed well.
"This has allowed us to move to our next re-opening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week.
“The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops.
"Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Firefighters race to blaze at Woodhouse Skatepark

FIREFIGHTERS raced to a blaze at a skatepark in the early hours of this morning .
A crew from Botley @ @ @ @ @ Skatepark in Hedge End at around 3.15am today .
Two hose reels were used to @ @ @ @ @ panels in Woodhouse Lane .
Police initially reported the '' fire in the open '' @ @ @ @ @ Services ( HFRS ) .
The stop message came in at 4.19am .
A police @ @ @ @ @ on routine patrol an officer located a fire at the skate park on Woodhouse Lane @ @ @ @ @ this morning ( June 18 ) .
`` A fire had been set to a @ @ @ @ @ HFRS attended to extinguish the fire .
Anyone with information can phone 101 , quoting @ @ @

A crew from Botley Fire Station raced to Woodhouse Skatepark in Hedge End at around 3.15am today.
Two hose reels were used to put out three burning fence panels in Woodhouse Lane.
Police initially reported the"fire in the open" to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS).
The stop message came in at 4.19am.
A police spokesperson said: "Whilst on routine patrol an officer located a fire at the skate park on Woodhouse Lane, Eastleigh, at 3.10am this morning (June 18).
"A fire had been set to a wooden palisade causing damage. HFRS attended to extinguish the fire. Anyone with information can phone 101, quoting 44200220385."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Meet more than 100 Hampshire babies born in lockdown

WELCOME to the world !
Say hello to the adorable babies in our picture gallery .
During lockdown , hundreds @ @ @ @ @ Winchester , Eastleigh , the New Forest and Fareham were welcoming their babies into the @ @ @ @ @ of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic .
While restrictions are @ @ @ @ @ new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends , @ @ @ @ @ instead .
From rainbow babies to birthday special deliveries and from miracle babies to super @ @ @ @ @ little ones appear in our special 12 page supplement , free with today 's Daily @ @ @ @ @ their fresh little faces in our web gallery above .
From now on , we @ @ @ @ @ babies in our New Arrivals section every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online .

Say hello to the adorable babies in our picture gallery.
During lockdown, hundreds of parents across Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, the New Forest and Fareham were welcoming their babies into the world.
And these bundles of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic.
While restrictions are now being eased, proud new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends, so we are sharing them instead.
From rainbow babies to birthday special deliveries and from miracle babies to super quick arrivals, 108 lovely little ones appear in our special 12 page supplement, free with yesterday's (Thursday's) Daily Echo.
Look at all their fresh little faces in our web gallery above.
From now on, we will be publishing your newborn babies in our New Arrivals section every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online.
To take part, visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals/


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton's East Street Shopping Centre

ALTHOUGH it may look as though this picture from March 1980 was taken at a quiet time of day , @ @ @ @ @ snapped during a busy period for East Street Shopping Centre .
The retail complex failed @ @ @ @ @ Southampton people and unfortunately fell short at attracting businesses to occupy all the units .
@ @ @ @ @ a bold vision to revolutionise the city centre and changed the face of East Street @ @ @ @ @ 's oldest streets .
Using a modern design and plenty of concrete , it was @ @ @ @ @ centre .
READ MORE : Nostalgia stories similar to this > > > But the @ @ @ @ @ turned out to be a white elephant , with shoppers shunning the stores .

The retail complex failed to capture the hearts of Southampton people and unfortunately fell short at attracting businesses to occupy all the units.
It was once part of a bold vision to revolutionise the city centre and changed the face of East Street – one of the city's oldest streets.
Using a modern design and plenty of concrete, it was Southampton’s first shopping centre.
READ MORE: Nostalgia stories similar to this >>>
But the 1970s East Street Shopping Centre turned out to be a white elephant, with shoppers shunning the stores.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--People in Southampton to face £75 fines in litter crackdown

PLANS to fine litterbugs in Southampton will come into force next week .
From June 22 people who will be caught dropping litter and cigarette butts on city streets will be fined up to £75 .
It comes as in February city councillors gave the go ahead to the initiative that is set to be rolled out for 12 months before being re-assessed .
Officers will be patrolling city streets five days a week , one of which will always be a Saturday , the council had previously said .
Offenders could have the fine reduced to £55 if paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the plans first revealed in a public document in February , people under 18 and “ those who lack capacity to understand the offence due to mental illness , learning difficulties or other condition ” will not be fined .
The scheme was set to be implemented in April but it was delayed due to the pandemic .
The council is asking residents to show the pride they have in the city by ensuring they dispose of their rubbish properly .
In a statement it added : “ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial cost to the local authority of picking up litter , resources that could be used elsewhere .
As well as the financial cost , we want residents to think about the environmental impact of dropping litter , with smaller items and cigarette butts making their way in to waterways and often getting washed out to sea .
” The council said this is one of a number of measures that will be introduced to try and reduce littering in Southampton .
Cllr Dave Shields , cabinet member for stronger communities at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a great shame that a small minority of people do not dispose of their litter properly .
We ’ re asking everyone to show the love they have for our city by not dropping rubbish , dumping take-away food containers in our parks , emptying car ash-tray contents or discarding cigarette ends .
It ’ s not only an eyesore , but is difficult and expensive for the council to constantly clear up , there ’ s also the environmental impact and – during the hot summer months – even a @ @ @ @ @ @

From June 22 people who will be caught dropping litter and cigarette butts on city streets will be fined up to £75.
It comes as in February city councillors gave the go ahead to the initiative that is set to be rolled out for 12 months before being re-assessed.
Officers will be patrolling city streets five days a week, one of which will always be a Saturday, the council had previously said.
Offenders could have the fine reduced to £55 if paid within the first ten days.
But according to the plans first revealed in a public document in February, people under 18 and “those who lack capacity to understand the offence due to mental illness, learning difficulties or other condition” will not be fined.
The scheme was set to be implemented in April but it was delayed due to the pandemic.
The council is asking residents to show the pride they have in the city by ensuring they dispose of their rubbish properly.
In a statement it added: “We’re also asking people to think about the financial cost to the local authority of picking up litter, resources that could be used elsewhere. As well as the financial cost, we want residents to think about the environmental impact of dropping litter, with smaller items and cigarette butts making their way in to waterways and often getting washed out to sea. ”
The council said this is one of a number of measures that will be introduced to try and reduce littering in Southampton.
Cllr Dave Shields, cabinet member for stronger communities at the city council, said: “It’s a great shame that a small minority of people do not dispose of their litter properly. We’re asking everyone to show the love they have for our city by not dropping rubbish, dumping take-away food containers in our parks, emptying car ash-tray contents or discarding cigarette ends. It’s not only an eyesore, but is difficult and expensive for the council to constantly clear up, there’s also the environmental impact and – during the hot summer months – even a fire risk to consider. ”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club in Lyndhurst up for sale

A HISTORIC golf club and country inn which has been family-owned for 250 years is up for sale for £4 million .
Huge interest is expected in The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club , situated in Lyndhurst in the New Forest .
And potential buyers will be offered plenty for their money , including the oldest golf course in Hampshire and top quality dining opportunities .
The property comprises two 18 hole golf courses , a clubhouse and pro-shop with an adjacent 28 bedroom country inn with 100 seated covers .
The Bell Inn , The Manor Course and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Forest Course leasehold .
The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club have won a number of accolades including AA 4 star rating , 2 AA Rosettes for culinary experience , Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence , a Fabulous 8.8 rating on Booking.com , Prestige Golf ’ s Southern England Golf Club of the Year 2016 and Golfers ’ Choice 2018 Leading Courses Recommended .
The facilities have benefited from a comprehensive investment programme throughout and are presented to the highest standards .
The Forest Course , which was built around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire and is complemented by the Manor Course and club house which opened in 1972 and adjoins the Bell Inn .
The property is situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park and is well located to access the M27 and A31 as well as being close to famous tourist attractions including Beaulieu Motor Museum and the some of the UK ’ s finest coastal resorts .
The property is being marketed by Savills and head of the licensed leisure team , Kevin marsh , said : `` The Bell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a highly successful business that benefits from mixed revenue streams including annual golf subscription income , daily green fee income , hotel room revenue , food and beverage and functions / event revenue .
`` The various elements to the business present genuine opportunity for growth and as assets of this type rarely come to the market we expect there to be significant interest in the property .
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Huge interest is expected in The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club, situated in Lyndhurst in the New Forest.
And potential buyers will be offered plenty for their money, including the oldest golf course in Hampshire and top quality dining opportunities.
The property comprises two 18 hole golf courses, a clubhouse and pro-shop with an adjacent 28 bedroom country inn with 100 seated covers. The Bell Inn, The Manor Course and the practice ground are all held freehold, and the Forest Course leasehold.
The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club have won a number of accolades including AA 4 star rating, 2 AA Rosettes for culinary experience, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, a Fabulous 8.8 rating on Booking.com, Prestige Golf’s Southern England Golf Club of the Year 2016 and Golfers’ Choice 2018 Leading Courses Recommended.
The facilities have benefited from a comprehensive investment programme throughout and are presented to the highest standards.
The Forest Course, which was built around 1865, is the oldest golf course in Hampshire and is complemented by the Manor Course and club house which opened in 1972 and adjoins the Bell Inn.
The property is situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park and is well located to access the M27 and A31 as well as being close to famous tourist attractions including Beaulieu Motor Museum and the some of the UK’s finest coastal resorts.
The property is being marketed by Savills and head of the licensed leisure team, Kevin marsh, said: "The Bell Inn and Bramshaw Golf Club has proven to be a highly successful business that benefits from mixed revenue streams including annual golf subscription income, daily green fee income, hotel room revenue, food and beverage and functions / event revenue.
"The various elements to the business present genuine opportunity for growth and as assets of this type rarely come to the market we expect there to be significant interest in the property.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Teenager from Eastleigh charged with plotting a terror attack

A 14-year-old boy from Eastleigh will appear incourt today charged a terror attack , police said .
Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said the boy was charged yesterday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5 ( 1 ) ( a ) of the Terrorism Act 2006 connected to Islamist terrorism .
CTPSE said the boy , who has not been named , was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday .
He was later further arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act , by counter-terrorism detectives .
He is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
A CTPSE statement said : “ We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news , however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated , and with no known wider risk to the community .
“ If you think you have seen something suspicious that may be linked to terrorist activity , have the confidence to share those concerns .
`` It may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a particular time of day – don ’ t rely on others .
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Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said the boy was charged yesterday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006 connected to Islamist terrorism.
CTPSE said the boy, who has not been named, was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday.
He was later further arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act, by counter-terrorism detectives.
He is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.
A CTPSE statement said: “We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news, however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.
“If you think you have seen something suspicious that may be linked to terrorist activity, have the confidence to share those concerns.
"It may be unusual behaviour in a particular place or at a particular time of day – don’t rely on others.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Teen sent to young offender's institution after seventh emergency worker assault

A TEENAGER has been sent to a young offender 's institution after assaulting an emergency worker for a seventh time .
Sabrine Hassan , of Burgess Road , Southampton , beat a custody detention officer who was on duty , a court heard .
• Teen tearaway with more than 20 court appearances assaulted five police officers The 19-year-old assaulted the officer whilst on custody at Southampton Central Police Station , in the morning of November 22 last year .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates Court by live link on June 11 , the 19-year-old pleaded guilty to one case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was committed to detention in a young offender institution for 28 days , and ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge .
Hassan has appeared in court on 22 occasions for more than 33 offences , including assault , battery , and burglary .
The 19-year-old was previously spared an immediate prison sentence by a judge , who adjourned her sentencing in the hope of seeing improvement in her behaviour .
• REVEALED : The violent past of brutal Southampton rapist who attacked stranger in park When being arrested , while in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody suite in Southampton , Hassan punched and kicked out at five different officers , a court heard .
Hassan pleaded guilty to five counts of assault on an emergency worker , for which she was due to be sentenced in October .
On that occasion , Judge Nicholas Rowland adjourned Hassan 's sentence and urged her to `` show some real progress '' .
But less than a month later , Hassan committed a fresh offence , when she assaulted an officer following an incident in Eastleigh .
A court heard that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officer , before later delivering a slap to the same officer 's head .
She later pleaded guilty to a sixth count of assaulting an emergency worker , as well as one count of possession of a small amount of cannabis .
Mitigating for Hassan , Berenice Mulvanny said her client had suffered `` childhood trauma '' in the earlier trial .

Sabrine Hassan, of Burgess Road, Southampton, beat a custody detention officer who was on duty, a court heard.
The 19-year-old assaulted the officer whilst on custody at Southampton Central Police Station, in the morning of November 22 last year.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates Court by live link on June 11, the 19-year-old pleaded guilty to one case of assaulting an emergency worker by beating.
She was committed to detention in a young offender institution for 28 days, and ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge.
Hassan has appeared in court on 22 occasions for more than 33 offences, including assault, battery, and burglary.
The 19-year-old was previously spared an immediate prison sentence by a judge, who adjourned her sentencing in the hope of seeing improvement in her behaviour.
When being arrested, while in the police van and while in the custody suite in Southampton, Hassan punched and kicked out at five different officers, a court heard.
Hassan pleaded guilty to five counts of assault on an emergency worker, for which she was due to be sentenced in October.
On that occasion, Judge Nicholas Rowland adjourned Hassan's sentence and urged her to "show some real progress".
But less than a month later, Hassan committed a fresh offence, when she assaulted an officer following an incident in Eastleigh.
A court heard that when arrested, Hassan threatened to headbutt the officer, before later delivering a slap to the same officer's head.
She later pleaded guilty to a sixth count of assaulting an emergency worker, as well as one count of possession of a small amount of cannabis.
Mitigating for Hassan, Berenice Mulvanny said her client had suffered "childhood trauma" in the earlier trial.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Campaigners vow to fight against plans for 100 homes beside Hampshire hospice

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight `` tooth and nail '' to prevent 100 homes being built beside a Hampshire hospice renowned for its peace and tranquility .
Members of Pennington and Lymington Lanes Society ( PALLS ) are continuing to oppose part of a newly-approved planning blueprint produced by the district council .
The Local Plan , agreed by government inspectors earlier this year , identifies sites where more than 10,400 homes could be built over the next 16 years .
They include an area of farmland near Oakhaven Hospice in Lower Pennington Lane , Pennington .
Critics claim a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site - known officially as SS6 - would have an adverse impact on the hospice and its terminally-ill patients .
Two years ago Oakhaven bosses said they had “ serious concerns ” about the proposal , including the prospect of extra traffic on narrow country lanes surrounding the hospice .
Now PALLS has claimed that representations made at public hearings on the Local Plan last year were not properly considered by the council , which the authority denies .
PALLS chairman Bruce Tindall said : `` The council could and should have consulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formative stage but failed to do so .
`` This is not a situation which we sought and we regret the council ’ s attitude but in the absence of any sign that the council are willing to listen , they only have themselves to blame if the community continue to fight these proposals tooth and nail . ''
PALLS is being backed by the Lymington Society , the town 's conservation watchdog group .
The deputy chairman , Don Mackenzie , cited the potential impact on narrow country roads in the Oakhaven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a nationally protected habitat .
He said : `` We very much hope that , even sat this late stage , the planners will see that this site is not suitable for such a large development , that sense will prevail and that the much smaller development suggested by the society will instead be agreed . ''
But the council 's head of planning , Claire Upton-Brown , said the authority had followed correct procedures .
She added : `` The opposition to the allocation of SS6 was fully considered by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that took place during the preparation of the Local Plan .
`` At the Local Plan examination PALLS made representation to the inspectors that the council had ignored its views .
`` The inspector spent some time during the hearing relating to this specific site allocation and listening to PALLS ' views .
The inspector did not support these views . ''

Members of Pennington and Lymington Lanes Society (PALLS) are continuing to oppose part of a newly-approved planning blueprint produced by the district council.
The Local Plan, agreed by government inspectors earlier this year, identifies sites where more than 10,400 homes could be built over the next 16 years.
They include an area of farmland near Oakhaven Hospice in Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington.
Critics claim a large amount of residential development on the site - known officially as SS6 - would have an adverse impact on the hospice and its terminally-ill patients.
Two years ago Oakhaven bosses said they had “serious concerns” about the proposal, including the prospect of extra traffic on narrow country lanes surrounding the hospice.
Now PALLS has claimed that representations made at public hearings on the Local Plan last year were not properly considered by the council, which the authority denies.
PALLS chairman Bruce Tindall said: "The council could and should have consulted fairly, openly and transparently at a formative stage but failed to do so.
"This is not a situation which we sought and we regret the council’s attitude but in the absence of any sign that the council are willing to listen, they only have themselves to blame if the community continue to fight these proposals tooth and nail."
PALLS is being backed by the Lymington Society, the town's conservation watchdog group.
The deputy chairman, Don Mackenzie, cited the potential impact on narrow country roads in the Oakhaven area and on the nearby Solent shoreline, a nationally protected habitat.
He said: "We very much hope that, even sat this late stage, the planners will see that this site is not suitable for such a large development, that sense will prevail and that the much smaller development suggested by the society will instead be agreed."
But the council's head of planning, Claire Upton-Brown, said the authority had followed correct procedures.
She added: "The opposition to the allocation of SS6 was fully considered by the council as part of the public consultation that took place during the preparation of the Local Plan.
"At the Local Plan examination PALLS made representation to the inspectors that the council had ignored its views.
"The inspector spent some time during the hearing relating to this specific site allocation and listening to PALLS' views. The inspector did not support these views."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Ten neighbours scoop big in Postcode Lottery

TEN West End residents have scooped £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode .
The White Tree Close neighbours netted the four-figure prize when SO50 7FE was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People ’ s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday June 16 .
Offering her congratulations , People ’ s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said : “ A big congratulations to our winners today .
I ’ m sure they ’ ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special !
” A minimum of 32 % of postcode lottery ticket sales goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Postcode Lottery have so far raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond .
This draw was promoted by Crisis which has received over £3.8 million in funding from the players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
Crisis is dedicated to ending homelessness and helps approximately 10,000 people each year through education , housing , employment and health services across England , Scotland and Wales .
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players ’ support , and local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August this year .

The White Tree Close neighbours netted the four-figure prize when SO50 7FE was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday June 16.
Offering her congratulations, People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said: “A big congratulations to our winners today. I’m sure they’ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special!”
A minimum of 32% of postcode lottery ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have so far raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.
This draw was promoted by Crisis which has received over £3.8 million in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Crisis is dedicated to ending homelessness and helps approximately 10,000 people each year through education, housing, employment and health services across England, Scotland and Wales.
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players’ support, and local charities can next apply for funding in August this year.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Lidl given green light for store at Hedge End Retail Park

A BUDGET supermarket is set to open in a Hampshire town creating 40 new jobs .
Lidl will be opening a new branch at Hedge End Retail Park .
The former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018 will be transformed .
It will feature an in-store bakery , customer toilets and “ ample parking spaces ” with the retailer hoping to open next year .
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit an exterior revamp .
It would then be split , creating another store alongside the supermarket which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M & S and Sainsbury ’ s stores to the south .
As part of the wider development , a new park would be created featuring seating and a children ’ s play feature .
The plans were given the green light during the Hedge End , West End and Botley Local Area Committee meeting on Monday night .
Councillor for West End North , Richard Gomer said : `` Councillors support bringing the currently empty retail unit back into productive use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It will create local jobs , and give people more choice about where to shop .
`` Residents who got in touch were very supportive of the plans , and there has been demand for a store like Lidl in the area for some time .
`` The approval is conditioned to secure some environmental improvements and make the building more sustainable . ''
As previously reported , Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property , said : “ Lidl arriving in Hedge End will prove very popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this seems like a good use of part of the old Homebase.
” A spokesperson for Lidl said : “ Plans were submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area , which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy .
“ The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery , customer toilet and ample parking spaces .
“ We ’ re now looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months with a view to opening next year . ''

Lidl will be opening a new branch at Hedge End Retail Park.
The former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018 will be transformed.
It will feature an in-store bakery, customer toilets and “ample parking spaces” with the retailer hoping to open next year.
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit an exterior revamp.
It would then be split, creating another store alongside the supermarket which would have 1,438sqm of sales space.
Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M&S and Sainsbury’s stores to the south.
As part of the wider development, a new park would be created featuring seating and a children’s play feature.
The plans were given the green light during the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee meeting on Monday night.
Councillor for West End North, Richard Gomer said: "Councillors support bringing the currently empty retail unit back into productive use to support the local economy.
"It will create local jobs, and give people more choice about where to shop.
"Residents who got in touch were very supportive of the plans, and there has been demand for a store like Lidl in the area for some time.
"The approval is conditioned to secure some environmental improvements and make the building more sustainable."
As previously reported, Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property, said: “Lidl arriving in Hedge End will prove very popular and good competition for Sainsbury’s.
“We’ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this seems like a good use of part of the old Homebase.”
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “Plans were submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area, which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy.
“The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilet and ample parking spaces.
“We’re now looking forward to receiving a decision in the coming months with a view to opening next year."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton smokers failing to kick the habit

TWO-THIRDS of people in Southampton on a programme to quit smoking failed to kick the habit – one of the highest rates in England .
NHS Digital data shows 309 people on the NHS Stop Smoking Service in the area set a date to quit between April and December last year .
At follow-up meetings held a month later , 98 said they had given up – at just 32 per cent this was one of the worst outcomes in the country .
The rate stayed the same when only counting those who confirmed this with a test to measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which indicates tobacco use .
Across Hampshire , 56 per cent of the 3,558 wo tired to give up smoking were successful .
Someone is counted as having quit if they report that two weeks after their quit date they are no longer taking a puff .
Across England as a whole , the self-reported rate was 51 per cent , although this decreased to 36 per cent for those tested .
There was a wide disparity between different areas – 83 per cent of smokers in Warrington , Cheshire , reported quitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cumbria .
The charity Action on Smoking and Health said the variation in the support smokers can receive across the country “ is not good enough ” .
A spokeswoman for the group said : “ All smokers deserve support to quit and for many it can make the difference between success and failure .
“ However , good services need funding and national government has repeatedly cut the public health budget .
“ We are now in the midst of a respiratory pandemic with the biggest impacts being felt by the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing their best , if we ’ re to ensure that all smokers get the help they need , those cuts to the public health budget must be reversed.
” In Southampton , £310,000 was allocated for stop smoking services in 2019-20 , excluding the cost of medicines .
This was down from £388,000 in 2014-15 , the earliest period with comparable data .
The relative figures for Hampshire are £669,252 and £1.8 million .
The programme usually includes support such as group therapy or one-to-one counselling , although these have been suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , senior policy officer at the British Lung Foundation , said : “ While face-to-face support has come to a halt due to Covid-19 , many stop smoking services are continuing to provide behavioural support and stop smoking treatment remotely .
“ We ’ d urge anyone looking to quit to search online for NHS smoke-free to find support near them.
” In Southampton , a higher proportion of women said they successfully spurned cigarettes , with 41 % quitting compared to 18 % of men .
The opposite pattern was seen nationally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % for men and 50 % for women .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said smoking rates were at a record low level of 14.4 % across the country .
She added : “ However , we are not complacent and our ambition is for England to become a smoke-free society by 2030 .
“ Prevention remains at the heart of our NHS Long Term Plan , and this year we have made £3 billion of funding available to support local authorities , including stop smoking services . ''

NHS Digital data shows 309 people on the NHS Stop Smoking Service in the area set a date to quit between April and December last year.
At follow-up meetings held a month later, 98 said they had given up – at just 32 per cent this was one of the worst outcomes in the country.
The rate stayed the same when only counting those who confirmed this with a test to measure carbon monoxide levels in their bloodstream, which indicates tobacco use.
Across Hampshire, 56 per cent of the 3,558 wo tired to give up smoking were successful.
Someone is counted as having quit if they report that two weeks after their quit date they are no longer taking a puff.
Across England as a whole, the self-reported rate was 51 per cent, although this decreased to 36 per cent for those tested.
There was a wide disparity between different areas – 83 per cent of smokers in Warrington, Cheshire, reported quitting compared to just 11 per cent in Cumbria.
The charity Action on Smoking and Health said the variation in the support smokers can receive across the country “is not good enough”.
A spokeswoman for the group said: “All smokers deserve support to quit and for many it can make the difference between success and failure.
“However, good services need funding and national government has repeatedly cut the public health budget.
“We are now in the midst of a respiratory pandemic with the biggest impacts being felt by the most disadvantaged, and while local authorities are doing their best, if we’re to ensure that all smokers get the help they need, those cuts to the public health budget must be reversed.”
In Southampton, £310,000 was allocated for stop smoking services in 2019-20, excluding the cost of medicines.
This was down from £388,000 in 2014-15, the earliest period with comparable data.
The relative figures for Hampshire are £669,252 and £1.8 million.
The programme usually includes support such as group therapy or one-to-one counselling, although these have been suspended due to the coronavirus.
Rachael Hodges, senior policy officer at the British Lung Foundation, said: “While face-to-face support has come to a halt due to Covid-19, many stop smoking services are continuing to provide behavioural support and stop smoking treatment remotely.
“We’d urge anyone looking to quit to search online for NHS smoke-free to find support near them.”
In Southampton, a higher proportion of women said they successfully spurned cigarettes, with 41% quitting compared to 18% of men.
The opposite pattern was seen nationally, where the figure stood at 53% for men and 50% for women.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said smoking rates were at a record low level of 14.4% across the country.
She added: “However, we are not complacent and our ambition is for England to become a smoke-free society by 2030.
“Prevention remains at the heart of our NHS Long Term Plan, and this year we have made £3 billion of funding available to support local authorities, including stop smoking services."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--More than 40% of South East residents fall victim to coronavirus scams since lockdown began

AROUND two in five people in the South East have fallen victim to a scammer since lockdown began , according to research .
Citizens Advice Eastleigh have found that since the lockdown came into effect on March 23 , 42 per cent of people across the South East have been the target of a scam , while over two thirds - 69 per cent - of people are worried someone they know will be targeted , and the large majority of people - 91 per cent - reported they `` felt wary '' of coronavirus scams .
This comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and scam people out of pocket , by posing to be someone else on telephone calls such as a worker for the NHS Track and Trace Service .
Now , Citizens Advice Eastleigh have urged people to talk about their experiences with scammers and to look out for other people who they may think could be at risk .
Annabella Crawford , Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Eastleigh said : “ Our data shows that the last few months have been very difficult for a lot of people across our region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen appalling evidence of opportunistic scammers taking advantage of people ’ s worries and concerns .
`` 2 in 5 of local people have been targeted by a scam since lockdown began , showing we all need to be on high alert .
It ’ s really important we all do our bit and report anything that looks like a con when we see it .
By learning how scammers operate , and helping each other understand what to look out for , we can all work together to stop fraudsters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop falling victim to these types of scams , Citizens Advice Eastleigh is sharing tips on how best to spot them .
This includes installing a call blocker , talking to your bank immediately if any suspicious transactions occur , and reporting the scam to Citizens Advice or Action Fraud .
To see a full list of scam prevention advice , visit the Citizens Advice website .

Citizens Advice Eastleigh have found that since the lockdown came into effect on March 23, 42 per cent of people across the South East have been the target of a scam, while over two thirds - 69 per cent - of people are worried someone they know will be targeted, and the large majority of people - 91 per cent - reported they "felt wary" of coronavirus scams.
This comes as fraudsters have been using the coronavirus pandemic to try and scam people out of pocket, by posing to be someone else on telephone calls such as a worker for the NHS Track and Trace Service.
Now, Citizens Advice Eastleigh have urged people to talk about their experiences with scammers and to look out for other people who they may think could be at risk.
Annabella Crawford, Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Eastleigh said: “Our data shows that the last few months have been very difficult for a lot of people across our region. And despite this, we’ve seen appalling evidence of opportunistic scammers taking advantage of people’s worries and concerns.
"2 in 5 of local people have been targeted by a scam since lockdown began, showing we all need to be on high alert. It’s really important we all do our bit and report anything that looks like a con when we see it. By learning how scammers operate, and helping each other understand what to look out for, we can all work together to stop fraudsters in their tracks."
To help people stop falling victim to these types of scams, Citizens Advice Eastleigh is sharing tips on how best to spot them.
This includes installing a call blocker, talking to your bank immediately if any suspicious transactions occur, and reporting the scam to Citizens Advice or Action Fraud.
To see a full list of scam prevention advice, visit the Citizens Advice website.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton roads to close for resurfacing work

ROADS will be closed in Southampton as resurfacing works are carried out .
Lordswood Road is set to be resurfaced @ @ @ @ @ and 29 .
It will be shut to motorists from 8pm to 6am on those @ @ @ @ @ pub and the bottom of the hill , at the Dale Valley junction .
While @ @ @ @ @ closed on July 1 during the day .
It is part of Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ highway investment programme .
It comes as Platform Road was recently closed due to the @ @ @ @ @ meaning there will be no access to Dock Gate 4 , except through a diversion @

Lordswood Road is set to be resurfaced on June 25, 26 and 29.
It will be shut to motorists from 8pm to 6am on those dates, between The Woodman pub and the bottom of the hill, at the Dale Valley junction.
While Dunvegan Drive will be completely closed on July 1 during the day.
A diversion route will direct motorists along Oakwood Drive.
It is part of Southampton City Council’s current financial year highway investment programme.
It comes as Platform Road was recently closed due to the discovery of a leak, meaning there will be no access to Dock Gate 4, except through a diversion.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Wessex Cancer Trust to reopen shops

Wessex Cancer Trust to reopen shops

A HAMPSHIRE cancer charity is getting ready to reopen the doors of its stores next month .
But they will be placing donations in quarantine for 72 hours .
• Cancer charity has given virtual support to almost 700 people since lockdown It is the first time Wessex Cancer Trust will open following a three-month closure in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The charity , which supports 11,000 people every year through its four cancer support centres , is set to reopen its shops on July 1 .
Opening hours at its shops in Portchester , Hythe , Chandler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm , and 5pm in Weeke .
Mark Ellis , Wessex Cancer Trust ’ s retail manager , said : “ After being closed for over three months , we ’ re thrilled to be able to welcome shoppers back from 1st July .
“ The safety of our shops teams and customers is our top priority , so we ’ ve made some changes to how the shops are run and we ’ ll be complying strictly with legislation and keeping everything under review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stations , a limit on the number of customers in each shop at one time , social distancing markers and plastic till screens , and we ’ ll be encouraging card payments over cash .
“ With people using lockdown to have a good clear out at home , we ’ re expecting an influx of donations and therefore will be limiting drop-offs to between 9am and 10am - before the shops open .
`` All donations will be quarantined for 72 hours .
“ We ’ re planning to have a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some enticing offers , so would love to see people back in our shops , helping to raise money for local families living with cancer .
`` It ’ s more important than ever to support your local charity shops because most of our fundraising and events have been postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic .
”

But they will be placing donations in quarantine for 72 hours.
It is the first time Wessex Cancer Trust will open following a three-month closure in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The charity, which supports 11,000 people every year through its four cancer support centres, is set to reopen its shops on July 1.
Opening hours at its shops in Portchester, Hythe, Chandler’s Ford, Weeke and Cosham will be Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm, and 5pm in Weeke.
Mark Ellis, Wessex Cancer Trust’s retail manager, said: “After being closed for over three months, we’re thrilled to be able to welcome shoppers back from 1st July.
“The safety of our shops teams and customers is our top priority, so we’ve made some changes to how the shops are run and we’ll be complying strictly with legislation and keeping everything under review.
“We’ll have cleaning stations, a limit on the number of customers in each shop at one time, social distancing markers and plastic till screens, and we’ll be encouraging card payments over cash.
Chandler's Ford store
“With people using lockdown to have a good clear out at home, we’re expecting an influx of donations and therefore will be limiting drop-offs to between 9am and 10am - before the shops open.
"All donations will be quarantined for 72 hours.
“We’re planning to have a lot of seasonal stock and will be running some enticing offers, so would love to see people back in our shops, helping to raise money for local families living with cancer.
"It’s more important than ever to support your local charity shops because most of our fundraising and events have been postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Plans to build nine homes in Netley withdrawn

Plans to build nine homes in Netley Abbey have been withdrawn , following objections .
An application was submitted to @ @ @ @ @ the construction of nine dwellings , carports , pergolas , drainage and associated parking , @ @ @ @ @ the access onto Grange Road .
This would have been located on land adjoining The @ @ @ @ @ following the demolition of existing stables .
However , on Monday June 15 , these @ @ @ @ @ applicant and the plans are no longer going ahead for the time being .
This @ @ @ @ @ objections from local residents , who claimed the plans would contribute to an over population @ @ @ @ @ resident said : `` This is a complete over population of this area and will @ @ @ @ @ .
It is already a very busy road with no traffic calming in place .
@

An application was submitted to the Eastleigh Borough Council for the construction of nine dwellings, carports, pergolas, drainage and associated parking, as well as widening of the access onto Grange Road.
This would have been located on land adjoining The Hermitage on Grange Road, following the demolition of existing stables.
However, on Monday June 15, these plans were withdrawn by the applicant and the plans are no longer going ahead for the time being.
This comes after the application faced objections from local residents, who claimed the plans would contribute to an over population of the area.
One resident said: "This is a complete over population of this area and will cause havoc on Grange Road. It is already a very busy road with no traffic calming in place."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Complete Fertility reopens after closure due to coronavirus

A FERTILITY centre has officially reopened its doors following closures and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Complete Fertility Centre , which has a centre based at Southampton ’ s Princess Ann Hospital , has reopened after temporarily closing for two months during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis .
Following the Government announcement that fertility clinics were able to apply to reopen , Complete Fertility Centre gained approval to recommence all fertility treatments , from the UK ’ s independent regulator of fertility treatment , the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority , HFEA .
The COVID-19 Treatment Commencement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed to keep their patients safe .
It includes : zoom or telephone consultations with doctors , nurses and counsellors , the wearing of personal protective equipment for all staff and patients , physical social distancing throughout the clinic , entering the clinic at the designated time with waiting rooms closed , minimal footfall with patients only bringing their partner to essential appointments , and COVID-19 testing for patients prior to procedures and for staff on a weekly basis .
Additional time has also been allocated between patient appointments to minimise contact between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening hours on Saturdays and evenings to help bring patients through for treatment as quickly as possible .
Clinic director , Julia Paget said : “ Our priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to develop measures to allow fertility treatment to resume quickly and safely .
“ We have stayed in touch with our patients with regular updates and useful information during its peak , and have kept fertility journeys moving for our patients wherever possible through remote medical and counselling appointments and free fertility information webinars.
” “ One silver lining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our patients benefit from convenient and safe zoom appointments and online information evenings that eliminate travel time to and from the clinic yet maintain the personal touch .
”

Complete Fertility Centre, which has a centre based at Southampton’s Princess Ann Hospital, has reopened after temporarily closing for two months during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.
Following the Government announcement that fertility clinics were able to apply to reopen, Complete Fertility Centre gained approval to recommence all fertility treatments, from the UK’s independent regulator of fertility treatment, the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority, HFEA.
The COVID-19 Treatment Commencement Strategy at Complete Fertility Centre has been developed to keep their patients safe.
It includes: zoom or telephone consultations with doctors, nurses and counsellors, the wearing of personal protective equipment for all staff and patients, physical social distancing throughout the clinic, entering the clinic at the designated time with waiting rooms closed, minimal footfall with patients only bringing their partner to essential appointments, and COVID-19 testing for patients prior to procedures and for staff on a weekly basis.
Additional time has also been allocated between patient appointments to minimise contact between patients and the clinic has extended its opening hours on Saturdays and evenings to help bring patients through for treatment as quickly as possible.
Clinic director, Julia Paget said: “Our priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to develop measures to allow fertility treatment to resume quickly and safely.
“We have stayed in touch with our patients with regular updates and useful information during its peak, and have kept fertility journeys moving for our patients wherever possible through remote medical and counselling appointments and free fertility information webinars.”
“One silver lining with the adoption of digital technology is that our patients benefit from convenient and safe zoom appointments and online information evenings that eliminate travel time to and from the clinic yet maintain the personal touch.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Hampshire studio works to make TV and film sets safe from coronavirus

A GROUP of experts are banding together to help the film and TV industry emerge from lockdown .
The Covid Close Protection Unit ( CCPU ) , launched by a Hampshire-based studio entrepreneur , aims to ensure location and studio filming runs smoothly and safety , protected against the risk of coronavirus .
It brings together six professionals whose experience spans film location management , pandemic emergency response , medical support , police and military operations , incident command and strategic security .
They are offering their services to films and high-end TV productions – those with a budget of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-founder of the unit and owner of Apex Studios in Droxford , said : “ Our vision is that no-one will contract Covid-19 on a CCPU site .
“ Between us , we have decades of experience in practical filming coupled with crisis scenarios and dynamic risk environments .
“ We ’ re applying that knowledge and insight to help the industry get back on its feet after the pandemic .
“ While the government has finally approved Covid safety guidance for shoots , the virus is generally excluded as an insurable risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and their backers , will run a very high level of financial risk if a production is delayed due to the infection of a cast or crew member.
” His colleagues include Duncan Massey , a safety consultant to the BBC for more than 30 years ; Chris Weigold , a former major incident commander with 40 years ’ experience ; and Sam Thomas , a medical professional used to providing on-site support and advice at film and TV shoots .
Mr Massey said : “ As production crews try to interpret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they can turn to us for help with all aspects of implementation.
” Mr Joel added : “ There is a long way to go before we are back to pre-lockdown levels of production in the UK , but a few shoots are now beginning to go ahead .
“ Some productions rely on summer weather and conditions .
These need to be captured now , otherwise we will face a crippling lack of film and programme content in the autumn and winter .
“ We ’ re used to working under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance .
We have that mindset .
“ We ’ ve already done this at Apex Studios , for ourselves , and we ’ re now ready to roll as a wider industry service whether that ’ s for film , TV , adverts or music videos , both indoor and outdoor.
” The UK ’ s film and high-end TV industry was valued at £3.6billion last year .

The Covid Close Protection Unit (CCPU), launched by a Hampshire-based studio entrepreneur, aims to ensure location and studio filming runs smoothly and safety, protected against the risk of coronavirus.
It brings together six professionals whose experience spans film location management, pandemic emergency response, medical support, police and military operations, incident command and strategic security.
They are offering their services to films and high-end TV productions – those with a budget of £1million or more.
Ben Joel, co-founder of the unit and owner of Apex Studios in Droxford, said: “Our vision is that no-one will contract Covid-19 on a CCPU site.
“Between us, we have decades of experience in practical filming coupled with crisis scenarios and dynamic risk environments.
“We’re applying that knowledge and insight to help the industry get back on its feet after the pandemic.
“While the government has finally approved Covid safety guidance for shoots, the virus is generally excluded as an insurable risk. That means film and TV companies, and their backers, will run a very high level of financial risk if a production is delayed due to the infection of a cast or crew member.”
His colleagues include Duncan Massey, a safety consultant to the BBC for more than 30 years; Chris Weigold, a former major incident commander with 40 years’ experience; and Sam Thomas, a medical professional used to providing on-site support and advice at film and TV shoots.
Mr Massey said: “As production crews try to interpret and follow the new pandemic safety guidelines, they can turn to us for help with all aspects of implementation.”
Mr Joel added: “There is a long way to go before we are back to pre-lockdown levels of production in the UK, but a few shoots are now beginning to go ahead.
“Some productions rely on summer weather and conditions. These need to be captured now, otherwise we will face a crippling lack of film and programme content in the autumn and winter.
“We’re used to working under crisis conditions and ensuring people keep social distance. We have that mindset.
“We’ve already done this at Apex Studios, for ourselves, and we’re now ready to roll as a wider industry service whether that’s for film, TV, adverts or music videos, both indoor and outdoor.”
The UK’s film and high-end TV industry was valued at £3.6billion last year.
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thedailyecho--2020-06-18--LETTER - How can closing Eastleigh town centre to cars be answer for struggling businesses

I wanted to raise the issue of the closure of Eastleigh town centre to cars as of Monday .
The wisdom of such a decision really does need questioning , particularly with regard to the future success and re-building of business following the recent lockdown .
Having been closed for so many weeks businesses were looking forward to moving on after the relaxing of lockdown rules , but this is not to be .
Speaking on behalf of one business in particular but also , as I understand , the general consensus and feelings of many more , this recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder rather than easier .
Everyone understands the need for social distancing etc , which would be done in Eastleigh in so many ways , with wide pavements and streets that could easily be pedestrianised with one side of the street in one direction and the other side being reversed , instead of which they have all been closed to traffic and therefore parking .
Parking in the main streets allowed a quick turnover of visitors , making it easy for people to visit the centre for short visits and to nip into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken and eaten in their cars or elsewhere .
Now that facility has been removed I know for a fact it has already affected hospitality businesses in particular but also many others with the footfall of customers being decreased rather than increased .
Revenue has already seen a drop compared with last week when things were just beginning to look up .
Apart from the consideration of loss of revenue brought in by 60 or so cars being able to park along the main streets , it has made it virtually inaccessible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very far and whose only option is to park in car parks much further away .
How can this be an answer for businesses who are already struggling to make an income .
Even allowing tables and seats to be put outside cafes and takeaways at a socially acceptable distance with careful observance of hygiene , would be of some help to increase customers but even this is not allowed , whilst just a few yards away there are benches where anyone can sit and yet these are not disinfected after every use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , the local council has not given a great deal of thought and help to struggling businesses and maybe there should be a bit more discussion with those concerned about the way forward .
I don ’ t know if you feel this is an issue worth raising in the Echo but I think a great many businesses in Eastleigh are feeling let down and very frustrated .

The wisdom of such a decision really does need questioning, particularly with regard to the future success and re-building of business following the recent lockdown.
Having been closed for so many weeks businesses were looking forward to moving on after the relaxing of lockdown rules, but this is not to be.
Speaking on behalf of one business in particular but also, as I understand, the general consensus and feelings of many more, this recent closure has served to make business even harder rather than easier.
Everyone understands the need for social distancing etc, which would be done in Eastleigh in so many ways, with wide pavements and streets that could easily be pedestrianised with one side of the street in one direction and the other side being reversed, instead of which they have all been closed to traffic and therefore parking.
Parking in the main streets allowed a quick turnover of visitors, making it easy for people to visit the centre for short visits and to nip into hospitality venues for take-aways, to be taken and eaten in their cars or elsewhere.
Now that facility has been removed I know for a fact it has already affected hospitality businesses in particular but also many others with the footfall of customers being decreased rather than increased.
Revenue has already seen a drop compared with last week when things were just beginning to look up.
Apart from the consideration of loss of revenue brought in by 60 or so cars being able to park along the main streets, it has made it virtually inaccessible to people who are not able to walk very far and whose only option is to park in car parks much further away.
How can this be an answer for businesses who are already struggling to make an income.
Even allowing tables and seats to be put outside cafes and takeaways at a socially acceptable distance with careful observance of hygiene, would be of some help to increase customers but even this is not allowed, whilst just a few yards away there are benches where anyone can sit and yet these are not disinfected after every use.
In difficult times it seems to me, the local council has not given a great deal of thought and help to struggling businesses and maybe there should be a bit more discussion with those concerned about the way forward.
I don’t know if you feel this is an issue worth raising in the Echo but I think a great many businesses in Eastleigh are feeling let down and very frustrated.
M Drake
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thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton woman delivers Childline counselling

A SOUTHAMPTON woman is helping to deliver vital counselling sessions to children struggling with metal health or suffering with neglect and abuse .
Michelle Barry , from St Denys , is helping to deliver vital counselling sessions as part of a team of frontline counsellors in the NSPCC .
Since the start of January , Childline - run byhe NCPCC - has delivered 6,938 counselling sessions to children and young people who have got in touch about coronavirus .
Michelle normally works as a coordinator for the NSPCC ’ s Schools Service – Speak Out Stay Safe - but has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : “ I think it ’ s so positive that the service has adapted so we can still be here to support children of all ages during this difficult time .
“ I have found the shifts challenging but in such a positive way .
“ When you ’ re on a Childline shift you have to make sure you are fully present and focused so you can accurately assess the risk levels from the messages that children are sending in .
“ However , despite it being challenging at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much support from the Childline supervisors and I really feel part of the team.
” In April , the NSPCC launched its urgent appeal ‘ Still here for children ’ and is urging the public to visit its website and donate £10 to help fund vital services like Childline , so the charity can continue to be here for children who need help .
The NSPCC records the top concerns of young people across all its sessions and in the period since the crisis began , three of the four top main concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing .
Every week since lockdown , the charity has delivered more than 2,000 counselling sessions with children concerned about their mental health and emotional wellbeing – totalling nearly 17,000 during seven weeks .
Michelle added : “ When I first started doing these shifts the messages that I was receiving from children were focused on concerns about the Coronavirus .
“ As the weeks have gone by the focus has shifted and many children are now feeling frustrated about not being able to see their friends and feeling isolated , others are @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Michelle Barry, from St Denys, is helping to deliver vital counselling sessions as part of a team of frontline counsellors in the NSPCC.
Since the start of January, Childline - run byhe NCPCC - has delivered 6,938 counselling sessions to children and young people who have got in touch about coronavirus.
Michelle normally works as a coordinator for the NSPCC’s Schools Service – Speak Out Stay Safe - but has re-trained as a Childline counsellor during lockdown.
She said: “I think it’s so positive that the service has adapted so we can still be here to support children of all ages during this difficult time.
“I have found the shifts challenging but in such a positive way.
“When you’re on a Childline shift you have to make sure you are fully present and focused so you can accurately assess the risk levels from the messages that children are sending in.
“However, despite it being challenging at times, I’ve had so much support from the Childline supervisors and I really feel part of the team.”
In April, the NSPCC launched its urgent appeal ‘Still here for children’ and is urging the public to visit its website and donate £10 to help fund vital services like Childline, so the charity can continue to be here for children who need help.
The NSPCC records the top concerns of young people across all its sessions and in the period since the crisis began, three of the four top main concerns relate to mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Every week since lockdown, the charity has delivered more than 2,000 counselling sessions with children concerned about their mental health and emotional wellbeing – totalling nearly 17,000 during seven weeks.
Michelle added: “When I first started doing these shifts the messages that I was receiving from children were focused on concerns about the Coronavirus.
“As the weeks have gone by the focus has shifted and many children are now feeling frustrated about not being able to see their friends and feeling isolated, others are not coping with home schooling.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton City Council launched Flying Start website for Year 11s

YEAR 11 pupils in Southampton are now able to access a new free online website providing information on further education @ @ @ @ @ .
The Flying Start website 's aim is to help those affected by school closures @ @ @ @ @ partnership with Southampton City Council and city colleges .
Councillor Darren Paffey , Cabinet Member @ @ @ @ @ said : “ At a time when normal routines have been disrupted , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ young people know where they can get support and information to help them make decisions @ @ @ @ @ in their lives . ''
To visit the website , go to Bit.ly/FlyingStartSouthampton .

The Flying Start website's aim is to help those affected by school closures.
It was developed in partnership with Southampton City Council and city colleges.
Councillor Darren Paffey, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, said: “At a time when normal routines have been disrupted, it’s even more important that young people know where they can get support and information to help them make decisions at such a crucial stage in their lives."
To visit the website, go to Bit.ly/FlyingStartSouthampton.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Judith Clementson suspended  pending tweets probe

A WINCHESTER city councillor is being investigated after allegedly posting Islamophobic opinions on social media .
Cllr Judith Clementson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after the tweets were exposed by the Hope not Hate group .
When pressed about authorship of the tweets , Cllr Clementson did not deny or admit to running the account in question .
But leader of the Conservative group on the council Cllr Caroline Horrill confirmed that she had been suspended .
Cllr Horrill , said the Denmead representative has been suspended by the party , a fact confirmed by a Conservative national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no room for debate in this country anymore .
`` I ’ d rather not be a Conservative than be told what to do or say .
`` Whenever you try to say something outside of the normal , people just want to label you.
” She also said that she had been suspended by the Tories for separate matters .
Cllr Horrill said her suspension was “ pending an investigation into her social media account .
She added : `` Judy is therefore not currently a member of the Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a city council spokesperson said : “ The chief executive has not been notified that Cllr Clementson is no longer a member of the Conservative Group.
” The council website lists her as still being a member of the group .
She has been posting recently onto the ‘ InTouch with Denmead County and District Councillors ’ Facebook page that highlights the work of Conservative councillors .

Cllr Judith Clementson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after the tweets were exposed by the Hope not Hate group.
When pressed about authorship of the tweets, Cllr Clementson did not deny or admit to running the account in question.
But leader of the Conservative group on the council Cllr Caroline Horrill confirmed that she had been suspended.
Cllr Horrill, said the Denmead representative has been suspended by the party, a fact confirmed by a Conservative national spokesman.
Cllr Clementson said: “There is no room for debate in this country anymore.
"I’d rather not be a Conservative than be told what to do or say.
"Whenever you try to say something outside of the normal, people just want to label you.”
She also said that she had been suspended by the Tories for separate matters.
Cllr Horrill said her suspension was “pending an investigation into her social media account.
She added: "Judy is therefore not currently a member of the Conservative councillor group.”
However when asked, a city council spokesperson said: “The chief executive has not been notified that Cllr Clementson is no longer a member of the Conservative Group.”
The council website lists her as still being a member of the group.
She has been posting recently onto the ‘InTouch with Denmead County and District Councillors’ Facebook page that highlights the work of Conservative councillors.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--'Tornado' appears in sky near Southampton

A FUNNEL shape spotted spinning around in the sky today could have been a tornado , according to the Met Office .
Residents in Hamble , in Eastleigh , came across the unusual twisting shape at around 10.30am this morning .
It was discovered as thunderstorms continue to rage across Hampshire throughout the day .
Meter engineer Jon Gibson , 37 , said he was finishing off a job fitting a meter and noticed the funnel spinning round anti-clockwise at 10.15am .
He said : `` The weather is quite important to me as I do n't want to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I noticed the funnel spinning around anti-clockwise , from the ground all the way up into the sky .
`` It took three minutes from when I noticed it , and gradually went into nothing .
I think it was a water funnel or tornado - it was impressive . ''
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely a tornado , but did not deny the possibility .
They said : `` In the UK , we have a lot of tornados , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that last no more than a few minutes .
`` We do n't track them like in the States where they would usually cause lots of damage - in the UK it might knock a fence over or a greenhouse .
`` They do n't cause major problems here .
But it is possible it could have been a tornado or funnel cloud as the earth is unstable at the moment , and there are thunderstorms happening in the heat .
`` But there is no proof it is definitely a tornado , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it touched the ground .
If it touched the ground , then yes it would be a tornado . ''

Residents in Hamble, in Eastleigh, came across the unusual twisting shape at around 10.30am yesterday.
It was discovered as thunderstorms continue to rage across Hampshire throughout the day.
Meter engineer Jon Gibson, 37, said he was finishing off a job fitting a meter and noticed the funnel spinning round anti-clockwise at 10.15am.
He said: "The weather is quite important to me as I don't want to be fitting meters when it's bad outside.
"I noticed the funnel spinning around anti-clockwise, from the ground all the way up into the sky.
Photo: Jon Gibson
"It took three minutes from when I noticed it, and gradually went into nothing. I think it was a water funnel or tornado - it was impressive."
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely a tornado, but did not deny the possibility.
They said: "In the UK, we have a lot of tornados, but these are usually small, localised events that last no more than a few minutes.
"We don't track them like in the States where they would usually cause lots of damage - in the UK it might knock a fence over or a greenhouse.
Photo: Richard Thompson
"They don't cause major problems here. But it is possible it could have been a tornado or funnel cloud as the earth is unstable at the moment, and there are thunderstorms happening in the heat.
"But there is no proof it is definitely a tornado, due to there being no photographic proof it touched the ground. If it touched the ground, then yes it would be a tornado."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Pupil tests positive for coronavirus at Cadland Primary School

A CONFIRMED case of coronavirus at a Hampshire school means other children will have to self-isolate within weeks of schools reopening .
Cadland Primary School , in Holbury , sent an email to parents after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of the week .
Children that are part of the ‘ bubble group ’ that the infected pupil was in have been instructed to self-isolate for 14 days .
The bubble group is due to reopen on Friday June 26 .
Headteacher James Nutbeam said : “ I confirm that one of our pupils has tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no symptoms when at school – the experts at Public Health England assure us that this greatly reduces the risk to others in the school .
“ I have been pleased to hear from the parents that they and their child remain well .
Nonetheless , we simply will not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our children and staff – we are following Public Health England advice in having asked all the other members of the affected child ’ s bubble to self-isolate for 14 days as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national Government guidance , children and staff are organised in ‘ bubbles ’ to avoid any cross contamination , should a child or member of staff show symptoms of Covid-19 .
“ Additionally , we have a comprehensive , detailed risk-assessment in place to ensure that we remain as safe as possible at all times .
I ’ m also really pleased that the parents of children from the other bubble groups have retained their confidence in our school and keep sending their children in – our attendance remains high .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff from the bubble who are currently at home in isolation.
” Pennington Infant School , in the New Forest , was closed last week after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus .

Cadland Primary School, in Holbury, sent an email to parents after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of the week.
Children that are part of the ‘bubble group’ that the infected pupil was in have been instructed to self-isolate for 14 days.
The bubble group is due to reopen on Friday June 26.
Headteacher James Nutbeam said: “I confirm that one of our pupils has tested positive for Coronavirus, although had shown no symptoms when at school – the experts at Public Health England assure us that this greatly reduces the risk to others in the school.
“I have been pleased to hear from the parents that they and their child remain well. Nonetheless, we simply will not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our children and staff – we are following Public Health England advice in having asked all the other members of the affected child’s bubble to self-isolate for 14 days as a precautionary measure.
“In line with national Government guidance, children and staff are organised in ‘bubbles’ to avoid any cross contamination, should a child or member of staff show symptoms of Covid-19.
“Additionally, we have a comprehensive, detailed risk-assessment in place to ensure that we remain as safe as possible at all times. I’m also really pleased that the parents of children from the other bubble groups have retained their confidence in our school and keep sending their children in – our attendance remains high.
“We look forward to welcoming back the children and staff from the bubble who are currently at home in isolation.”
Pennington Infant School, in the New Forest, was closed last week after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Three arrested for drug offences in Southampton

THREE people have been arrested for drug offences in Southampton .
Officers from Southampton ’ s High Harm Team and @ @ @ @ @ Team carried out the search at an address in Castle Street yesterday .
A 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a @ @ @ @ @ 18-year-old from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class @ @ @ @ @ were released from custody but remain under investigation while police enquiries continue .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ `` We continue to ask anyone who suspects drug related activity to be happening in @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Every call you make to us helps us build up an intelligence picture @ @ @ @ @ action .
Call 101 , or call Crimestoppers and leave information anonymously on 0800 555 @ @ @

Officers from Southampton’s High Harm Team and the Southampton West Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out the search at an address in Castle Street yesterday.
A 20-year-old man from Southampton and a 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.
An 18-year-old from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.
All three were released from custody but remain under investigation while police enquiries continue.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We continue to ask anyone who suspects drug related activity to be happening in their neighbourhood to contact us.
"Every call you make to us helps us build up an intelligence picture which enables us to take action. Call 101, or call Crimestoppers and leave information anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Tributes paid to cyclist killed in crash with lorry on Terminus Terrace, Southampton

TRIBUTES have been paid to a `` kind heart and devoted '' family man after he died following an accident between a bicycle and a lorry .
The family of 43-year-old Tony Gillette , who died following a road traffic collision in Southampton , have today released a tribute to him .
Mr Gillette was killed when his bicycle was involved in a collision with a lorry on Terminus Terrace at 8am on June 12 .
• Southampton police called to two fatal collisions in 24 hours His family said : `` A kind hearted , devoted family man to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom he loved with every inch of his heart .
`` Tony has been taken away from us far too early , but he will never be forgotten and we will always keep his memories alive .
`` Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory .
Loved and missed by so many . ''
Emergency services rushed to the scene last week and a police cordon was in place for much of the day .
Road closures were in place on Central Bridge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction of Itchen Bridge .

The family of 43-year-old Tony Gillette, who died following a road traffic collision in Southampton, have today released a tribute to him.
Mr Gillette was killed when his bicycle was involved in a collision with a lorry on Terminus Terrace at 8am on June 12.
His family said: "A kind hearted, devoted family man to three children and partner, all of whom he loved with every inch of his heart.
"Tony has been taken away from us far too early, but he will never be forgotten and we will always keep his memories alive.
"Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Loved and missed by so many."
Emergency services rushed to the scene last week and a police cordon was in place for much of the day.
Road closures were in place on Central Bridge and Terminus Terrace From Canute Road to the junction of Itchen Bridge.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Met Office issue yellow weather warning across Hampshire and south coast

THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain is expected to batter Hampshire as yellow weather warning put in place across the south .
@ @ @ @ @ the weather warning today across the South of England for thunderstorms until midnight tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ and thundery showers which could lead to disruption caused by flooding .
The warning states @ @ @ @ @ chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly , with damage to some buildings @ @ @ @ @ , hail or strong winds .
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier today , a funnel shape was spotted spinning in the sky in Hamble @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely @ @ @ @ @ not deny the possibility .

The Met Office has issued the weather warning today across the South of England for thunderstorms until midnight tonight.
Residents can expect heavy rain and thundery showers which could lead to disruption caused by flooding.
The warning states that there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
Earlier today, a funnel shape was spotted spinning in the sky in Hamble as thunderstorms raged over Hampshire.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said there is no proof it is definitely a tornado, but did not deny the possibility.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--'He looked in distress. He had soot all over': Fire rips through Southampton building

A MAN has been rescued from a fire which `` completely destroyed '' a building .
Neighbours have described how a man was left burned and distressed following a fire in Portswood Avenue at around 8pm last night .
Emergency services wrapped the 46-year-old man in shock blankets after a blaze engulfed an outbuilding , according to witnesses .
• Man rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries ' after fire He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital to be treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries .
Portswood Avenue resident Dhaveena Rajathevan , 21 , told the Daily Echo at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrapped the man up and sat him down .
`` He looked in distress .
He had a t-shirt on which was burned at the front ... and he had soot all over his face .
`` There was a massive cloud of smoke going all down the road .
`` The police blocked off both ends of the road .
`` All the street lights in the street went off and our water went brown .
We do not know how it started .
The power came back at around 1am .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the scene for most of the morning probing the cause of the blaze .
Last night , crews from St Mary 's and Eastleigh Fire Stations were on the scene to tackle the fire .
Meanwhile , Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue and police attended the incident .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 7.59pm yesterday ( June 17 ) to reports of a fire at premises on Portswood Avenue , Southampton .
Police attended to assist with a road closure to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` A 46-year-old man from Southampton was injured in the fire and taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment .
His injuries are serious but not life-threatening .
`` A fire investigation officer will be attending the scene this morning to examine the source of the fire .
`` At this time it is not being treated as suspicious , but this is pending the results from the examination this morning . ''

Neighbours have described how a man was left burned and distressed following a fire in Portswood Avenue at around 8pm last night.
Emergency services wrapped the 46-year-old man in shock blankets after a blaze engulfed an outbuilding, according to witnesses.
He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital to be treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Portswood Avenue resident Dhaveena Rajathevan, 21, told the Daily Echo at the scene: "The emergency services wrapped the man up and sat him down.
"He looked in distress. He had a t-shirt on which was burned at the front...and he had soot all over his face.
"There was a massive cloud of smoke going all down the road.
"I called 999
"The police blocked off both ends of the road.
"All the street lights in the street went off and our water went brown. We do not know how it started. The power came back at around 1am."
A fire investigation unit has been on the scene for most of the morning probing the cause of the blaze.
Last night, crews from St Mary's and Eastleigh Fire Stations were on the scene to tackle the fire.
Meanwhile, Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue and police attended the incident.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.59pm yesterday (June 17) to reports of a fire at premises on Portswood Avenue, Southampton. Police attended to assist with a road closure to allow HFRS to get the fire under control.
"A 46-year-old man from Southampton was injured in the fire and taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
"A fire investigation officer will be attending the scene this morning to examine the source of the fire.
"At this time it is not being treated as suspicious, but this is pending the results from the examination this morning."


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Coronavirus: One patient died in Hampshire in 24 hours

ONE more patient who tested positive for coronavirus has died in Hampshire in 24 hours .
The death in Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ number of deaths up to 600 .
The figures released by the NHS today cover @ @ @ @ @ , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , Solent NHS Trust and @ @ @ @ @ .
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 193 deaths in total , a rise @ @ @ @ @ .
While the number of those who have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has @ @ @ @ @ A total of 159 people who had the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ rise in deaths for three days .
Solent NHS Trust has had two recorded deaths @ @ @ @ @ Trust has had 17 , both of which have had no rise in deaths

The death in Hampshire since yesterday bringing the total number of deaths up to 600.
The figures released by the NHS today cover University of Southampton NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust and Southern Heath NHS Foundation Trust.
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 193 deaths in total, a rise of one death since yesterday.
While the number of those who have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has remained at 229 deaths.
A total of 159 people who had the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with no rise in deaths for three days.
Solent NHS Trust has had two recorded deaths and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has had 17, both of which have had no rise in deaths