thedailyecho--2020-04-25--A message from the Editor: 'We’re there with you – so please be there with us'

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The Coronavirus outbreak has hit us hard due to declining advertising revenue and a reduction in newspaper sales while our readers are in lockdown.
People are more reluctant to leave the house to go and pick up their local newspaper – and of course, we completely understand.
However, for us to continue to provide the best quality trusted local news and information – particularly during these times - we still need the funds to support our important journalism.
That’s why we are now offering you the opportunity to have your local newspaper delivered safely to your door, and the chance to register for a digital subscription for our website, so we can continue to provide you with the best possible trusted local news.
It couldn’t be easier to have your local newspaper delivered – just call 0800 953 0227 and our home delivery team will take your details securely over the phone.
We’ll arrange for the paper to be brought to your door free of any delivery charges for the next six weeks, over the peak of the pandemic, and you may have an elderly relative, neighbour or friend that this could be ideal for too.
If you would rather have a digital subscription, this will give you unlimited online access to your local news.
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For those of you who do not wish to support us through a digital subscription, much of our content will still be free to read.
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thedailyecho--2020-04-25--Kestrels flying high after winning fistful of awards at Basketball England event

A HAMPSHIRE basketball club is celebrating its success at a regional awards ceremony .
Solent University ’ s Team Solent Kestrels , won seven of the 13 categories at Basketball England South Region National Volunteer Awards , which took place ahead of the national awards in June .
Matt Bishop , head of sports programmes at Solent Sport , said : `` I 'm extremely proud of all our winners .
`` But I ’ m particularly pleased with the recognition of Community Club of the Year for Solent University and everyone who has put faith in the programme and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place to make a difference in Southampton .
“ The impact and community engagement this club has made within Southampton is significant and now we 're gaining recognition and reputation on a national scale .
“ This past season , in conjunction with our incredible new Sports Complex at Solent , really has provided us with the platform to push on and really make strides to lead on one of the largest and most recognised basketball programmes in the UK.
” The winners were Elliot Goodard ( young volunteer of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Matt Guymon ( coach of the year ) , Annie Scanlon ( all girls inspiring female of the year ) , Luke Simcock ( media/photographer of the year , and Cliff Fullbrook ( statistician of the year ) .
Its comes just days after two other successes for the club .
Kestrels scooped Best Game Day Experience in the Women 's National Basketball League End of Season Division 1 Awards , and Kristina Velkey - a Solent Student on an International Business Masters - was named as one of the top five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The men 's National Basketball League End of Season Division 1 Awards saw two Kestrels players , Ian Smith and Travis Charles , named in the men 's Team of the Year .
Ian , who is studying a Sports Performance Masters at Solent , was also voted Most Valuable Player in the league and head coach , Matt Guymon , won Coach of the Year , for the second year running .

Solent University’s Team Solent Kestrels, won seven of the 13 categories at Basketball England South Region National Volunteer Awards, which took place ahead of the national awards in June.
Matt Bishop, head of sports programmes at Solent Sport, said: "I'm extremely proud of all our winners.
"But I’m particularly pleased with the recognition of Community Club of the Year for Solent University and everyone who has put faith in the programme and the strategy for the partnership we have in place to make a difference in Southampton.
“The impact and community engagement this club has made within Southampton is significant and now we're gaining recognition and reputation on a national scale.
“This past season, in conjunction with our incredible new Sports Complex at Solent, really has provided us with the platform to push on and really make strides to lead on one of the largest and most recognised basketball programmes in the UK.”
The winners were Elliot Goodard (young volunteer of the year and young official of the year), Matt Guymon (coach of the year), Annie Scanlon (all girls inspiring female of the year), Luke Simcock (media/photographer of the year, and Cliff Fullbrook (statistician of the year).
Its comes just days after two other successes for the club.
Kestrels scooped Best Game Day Experience in the Women's National Basketball League End of Season Division 1 Awards, and Kristina Velkey - a Solent Student on an International Business Masters - was named as one of the top five players in Team of the Year.
The men's National Basketball League End of Season Division 1 Awards saw two Kestrels players, Ian Smith and Travis Charles, named in the men's Team of the Year.
Ian, who is studying a Sports Performance Masters at Solent, was also voted Most Valuable Player in the league and head coach, Matt Guymon, won Coach of the Year, for the second year running.


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--Coronavirus tests: Key workers and families are now eligible - how to book one

Key workers and their families across England are now able to get a coronavirus test - the Health Secretary has announced .
About 10 million key workers - and members of their household - can now book a swab test online via the government ’ s website from Friday ( April 24 ) , with testing having previously only been available to health workers .
Who is eligible for the test ?
Testing has now been extended to all key workers in England with symptoms , and members of the same household who have symptoms .
The move marks a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing as the government moves towards its target of 100,000 daily tests by the end of April .
It also means key workers can find out whether they have coronavirus , enabling them to return to work if they test negative .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the news at the daily Downing Street press conference on Thursday ( April 23 ) , stating : “ We can make it easier , faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test .
“ Any essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to book an appointment on gov.uk themselves directly .
“ This applies for people in essential workers ’ households too , who need a test .
“ It ’ s all part of getting Britain back on her feet.
” Who is classed as a key worker ?
This is who is classed as a key worker , according to the government : - doctors , nurses , midwives , paramedics , social workers , care workers , and other frontline health and - the support and specialist staff required to maintain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care sector - those working as part of the health and social care supply chain , including producers and distributors of medicines , and medical and personal protective equipment - those responsible for the management of the deceased - Ministry of Defence civilians , contractors and armed forces personnel ( those critical to the delivery of critical defence and national security outputs and critical to the response to the coronavirus pandemic ) - National Crime Agency staff , those maintaining border security , prison and probation staff and other national security roles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air , water , road and rail passenger and freight transport modes operating during the coronavirus response - those working on transport systems through which supply chains pass - Critical personnel in the production and distribution of food , drink and essential goods , including : - those involved in food production , processing , distribution , sale and delivery - those critical to the provision of other essential goods , such as medical supply chain and distribution workers , including veterinary medicine - workers critical to the continuity of essential movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff critical to the effective delivery of the coronavirus response , or delivering essential public services , such as the payment of benefits - Public and environmental health staff , including in government agencies and arm ’ s length bodies - Frontline local authority staff , including those working with vulnerable children and adults , with victims of domestic abuse , and with the homeless and rough sleepers - staff needed for essential financial services provision ( including but not limited to workers in banks , - information technology and data infrastructure sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus response - essential staff working in the civil nuclear , chemicals , telecommunications ( including but not limited to network operations , field engineering , call centre staff , IT and data infrastructure , 999 and 111 essential services ) , postal services and delivery , payments providers and waste disposal sectors What does the test involve ?
The test involves taking a swab from the nose and the back of the throat , which can be done by the person themselves , or by someone else .
Testing is most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Key workers who are self-isolating can book a test directly .
There is the option to select a regional test site drive-through appointment , or home test kit .
Home test kit availability will initially be limited but more will become available , but there is good availability of regional test sites , so the government advises selecting this option if you can .
Alternatively , key workers can book a test through their employer .
Employers can refer key workers who are self-isolating , either because they or members of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The employer referral portal is a secure for employers to use to upload the full list of names and contact details of self-isolating key workers .
If referred through this portal , key workers will receive a text message with a unique invitation code to book a test for themselves , if they are symptomatic , or their symptomatic household members at a regional testing site .
To obtain a login , employers of essential workers should email portalservicedesk @ dhsc.gov.uk with two email addresses that will primarily be used to load @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details have been verified , two login credentials will be issued for the employer referral portal .

About 10 million key workers - and members of their household - can now book a swab test online via the government’s website from Friday (April 24), with testing having previously only been available to health workers.
Who is eligible for the test?
Testing has now been extended to all key workers in England with symptoms, and members of the same household who have symptoms.
The move marks a huge expansion of the people eligible for testing as the government moves towards its target of 100,000 daily tests by the end of April.
It also means key workers can find out whether they have coronavirus, enabling them to return to work if they test negative.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the news at the daily Downing Street press conference on Thursday (April 23), stating: “We can make it easier, faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test.
“Any essential workers who need a test will be able to book an appointment on gov.uk themselves directly.
“This applies for people in essential workers’ households too, who need a test.
“It’s all part of getting Britain back on her feet.”
Who is classed as a key worker?
This is who is classed as a key worker, according to the government:
- NHS and social care staff, including:
- doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, social workers, care workers, and other frontline health and
- social care staff including volunteers
- the support and specialist staff required to maintain the UK’s health and social care sector
- those working as part of the health and social care supply chain, including producers and distributors of medicines, and medical and personal protective equipment
- Essential public services staff, including:
- prisons, probation, courts and tribunals staff, judiciary
- religious staff
- charities and workers delivering critical frontline services
- those responsible for the management of the deceased
- journalists and broadcasters covering coronavirus or providing public service broadcasting
- Public safety and national security staff, including:
- police and support staff
- Ministry of Defence civilians, contractors and armed forces personnel (those critical to the delivery of critical defence and national security outputs and critical to the response to the coronavirus pandemic)
- fire and rescue service employees (including support staff),
- National Crime Agency staff, those maintaining border security, prison and probation staff and other national security roles, including those overseas
- Transport workers, including:
- those who keep the air, water, road and rail passenger and freight transport modes operating during the coronavirus response
- those working on transport systems through which supply chains pass
- Education and childcare workers, including:
- support and teaching staff
- social workers
- specialist education professionals
- Critical personnel in the production and distribution of food, drink and essential goods, including:
- those involved in food production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery
- those critical to the provision of other essential goods, such as medical supply chain and distribution workers, including veterinary medicine
- workers critical to the continuity of essential movement of goods
- Local and national government staff critical to the effective delivery of the coronavirus response, or delivering essential public services, such as the payment of benefits
- Public and environmental health staff, including in government agencies and arm’s length bodies
- Frontline local authority staff, including those working with vulnerable children and adults, with victims of domestic abuse, and with the homeless and rough sleepers
- Utilities, communication and financial services staff, including:
- staff needed for essential financial services provision (including but not limited to workers in banks,
- building societies and financial market infrastructure)
- the oil, gas, electricity and water sectors (including sewerage)
- information technology and data infrastructure sector and primary industry supplies to continue during the coronavirus response
- essential staff working in the civil nuclear, chemicals, telecommunications (including but not limited to network operations, field engineering, call centre staff, IT and data infrastructure, 999 and 111 essential services), postal services and delivery, payments providers and waste disposal sectors
What does the test involve?
The test involves taking a swab from the nose and the back of the throat, which can be done by the person themselves, or by someone else.
Testing is most effective within three days of symptoms developing.
How can I book a test?
Key workers who are self-isolating can book a test directly.
There is the option to select a regional test site drive-through appointment, or home test kit.
Home test kit availability will initially be limited but more will become available, but there is good availability of regional test sites, so the government advises selecting this option if you can.
Alternatively, key workers can book a test through their employer.
Employers can refer key workers who are self-isolating, either because they or members of their household have coronavirus symptoms, for testing.
The employer referral portal is a secure for employers to use to upload the full list of names and contact details of self-isolating key workers.
If referred through this portal, key workers will receive a text message with a unique invitation code to book a test for themselves, if they are symptomatic, or their symptomatic household members at a regional testing site.
To obtain a login, employers of essential workers should email portalservicedesk@dhsc.gov.uk with two email addresses that will primarily be used to load essential worker contact details.
Once employer details have been verified, two login credentials will be issued for the employer referral portal.


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--Hampshire man gripped "vulnerable" woman by the throat causing serious injury

A HAMPSHIRE man has been handed a suspended sentence after he gripped a `` vulnerable '' person by the throat @ @ @ @ @ , grabbed a woman by the throat and caused serious injury in an assault on @ @ @ @ @ The court hear how serious injury was caused and Wilson used his hands on the @ @ @ @ @ woman was described as a `` vulnerable victim '' .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates Court @ @ @ @ @ assault by beating .
Wilson , of no fixed address , was committed to prison @ @ @ @ @ for 12 months .
He was also ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge .

Samuel Wilson, 31, grabbed a woman by the throat and caused serious injury in an assault on March 18 in Gosport.
The court hear how serious injury was caused and Wilson used his hands on the woman's throat.
The woman was described as a "vulnerable victim".
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates Court, he pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Wilson, of no fixed address, was committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months.
He was also ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Royal South Hants

IT looks as though the long wait to see the doctor is nothing new as this photograph was taken in @ @ @ @ @ in the outpatients department of the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton .
The hospital @ @ @ @ @ improvement and redevelopment programmes over the years , and can trace its beginnings back to @ @ @ @ @ have any more information you would like to share about this picture , why not @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-04-25--Concerns raised over pets suffering the damages of second-hand smoke during coronavirus lockdown

CONCERNS have been raised over the damage pets could be suffering by breathing in more second and third-hand cigarette smoke during the coronavirus lockdown .
According to research carried out in 2018 , third-hand smoke - the carcinogenic toxins deposited by cigarette smoke - not only lingers on carpets , walls and furniture but can be recirculated around a building over and over again .
For any smokers , and particularly for smokers in an enclosed space during isolation , the health risks that smoking brings can only be exacerbated .
Dogs living with smokers are 60 per cent more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer and nasal cancer , among numerous other health complications – and could die younger as a result .
One in five pets belonging to smokers have even eaten a cigarette in the last year .
The average dog-owning smoker exposes their canine friend to 3,285 cigarettes every year of their life .
Around 80 per cent of cigarette smoke is invisible , so there are many ways it can harm pets .
Even moving into the home of a former smoker can have serious consequences when a dog starts breathing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a far stronger sense of smell than us , with over 300 million receptors in their noses compared to six million in humans .
Most dogs spend the vast majority of their days in the home – around 23 hours on average when you subtract walks .
Unless owners take them to work every day , dogs are spending far more time in the home environment than the human family members , exposing them to the dangers of third-hand smoke .
Because smoke particles settle on their fur , they come into constant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Inhaling smoke also exacerbates existing conditions in dogs , such as bronchitis and asthma .
The only way to ensure complete protection from smoke for your dog is to stop smoking .
There are too many ways that smoke can linger and cling to the insides of your home , only to be breathed in by your dog .
However , there are ways that you can significantly lessen the impact of your smoke .
Owners should ensure that they only smoke outside .
This will reduce the danger indoors , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fibres of clothes .
Make sure that windows are opened wide - not just when smoking- and during the colder months use an effective extractor fan system .
Owners can also vacuum their homes regularly .
A powerful vacuum cleaner will reduce the impact of second-hand smoke .
Make sure ashtrays are emptied and not left uncovered , in order to prevent your dog from eating their contents .
Dust all surfaces regularly , as the presence of dust can help to trap third-hand smoke and increase the dangers it poses .

According to research carried out in 2018, third-hand smoke - the carcinogenic toxins deposited by cigarette smoke - not only lingers on carpets, walls and furniture but can be recirculated around a building over and over again.
For any smokers, and particularly for smokers in an enclosed space during isolation, the health risks that smoking brings can only be exacerbated.
Dogs living with smokers are 60 per cent more likely to develop cancers, including lung cancer and nasal cancer, among numerous other health complications – and could die younger as a result.
One in five pets belonging to smokers have even eaten a cigarette in the last year.
The average dog-owning smoker exposes their canine friend to 3,285 cigarettes every year of their life.
Around 80 per cent of cigarette smoke is invisible, so there are many ways it can harm pets.
Even moving into the home of a former smoker can have serious consequences when a dog starts breathing in the smoke particles that linger.
Dogs have a far stronger sense of smell than us, with over 300 million receptors in their noses compared to six million in humans.
Most dogs spend the vast majority of their days in the home – around 23 hours on average when you subtract walks.
Unless owners take them to work every day, dogs are spending far more time in the home environment than the human family members, exposing them to the dangers of third-hand smoke.
Because smoke particles settle on their fur, they come into constant direct contact with them by grooming themselves.
Inhaling smoke also exacerbates existing conditions in dogs, such as bronchitis and asthma.
The only way to ensure complete protection from smoke for your dog is to stop smoking.
There are too many ways that smoke can linger and cling to the insides of your home, only to be breathed in by your dog.
However, there are ways that you can significantly lessen the impact of your smoke.
Owners should ensure that they only smoke outside.
This will reduce the danger indoors, but the smoke particles will still settle on the fibres of clothes.
Make sure that windows are opened wide - not just when smoking- and during the colder months use an effective extractor fan system.
Owners can also vacuum their homes regularly.
A powerful vacuum cleaner will reduce the impact of second-hand smoke.
Make sure ashtrays are emptied and not left uncovered, in order to prevent your dog from eating their contents.
Dust all surfaces regularly, as the presence of dust can help to trap third-hand smoke and increase the dangers it poses.


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--PHOTOS: Angel pub charity football match

A MUD bath for goalkeeper Georgina Jones of Totton , was all part of the fun when the regulars of @ @ @ @ @ in Palmerston Road , Southampton , played female customers and barmaids in a football match @ @ @ @ @ was played out on April 4 , 1980 , was held at Riverside Park , @ @ @ @ @ fancy dress as they larked around in the spring sunshine and raised cash for Fire @ @ @ @ @ of a fireman 's efforts to rescue an Angel customer in a road accident .


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--Coronavirus: 10 more patients die across Hampshire in 24 hours

A FURTHER ten people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Official figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of deaths across the county currently stands at 418 , up from 408 by ten in 24 hours .
This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
At the UHS , a total of 129 people who tested positive for the virus have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 24 hours .
The figures have revealed that at no more patients have lost their lives at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since yesterday .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital currently has a death toll of 102 .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 175 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus , up by three deaths since yesterday .
A total of 12 people have died at Southern Health NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death in 24 hours .

Official figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of deaths across the county currently stands at 418, up from 408 by ten in 24 hours.
This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At the UHS, a total of 129 people who tested positive for the virus have died, up by five in the last 24 hours.
The figures have revealed that at no more patients have lost their lives at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since yesterday.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital currently has a death toll of 102.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 175 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, up by three deaths since yesterday.
A total of 12 people have died at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, an increase of one death in 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-04-25--National Pharmacy Association: Providers under 'enormous pressure' as demand rises

Pharmacists have asked the public to be “ patient and considerate ” when using their services following increased demand due to the coronavirus crisis .
Guidance issued by the National Pharmacy Association ( NPA ) says that providers are under “ enormous pressure ” amid an unprecedented need for advice and medicines .
Reports of rude and aggressive behaviour towards pharmacy staff are “ totally unacceptable ” , it added .
The association , which represents independent community pharmacy professionals , revealed a spike in workload for pharmacists during the Covid-19 oubtreak .
A survey of more than 1,000 members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a third in March , while home deliveries have more than doubled – with some pharmacies reporting an increase of 300 per cent .
'Help your pharmacy help you' In response to the increased demand , the NPA is asking patients to “ help your pharmacy help you ” .
In advice issued on Friday , the association calls on pharmacy users to be “ patient and considerate ” with staff who are “ having to meet high demand for advice and medicines ” .
It asks for understanding from patients that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours to clean throughout the day , or get through a backlog of prescriptions .
The NPA is urging the public not to stockpile and only buy medicines that they and their family need “ right now ” , while recommending that regular prescriptions are ordered about a week in advance to avoid running out of current supply .
Those who have symptoms associated with Covid-19 , or are living with someone who does , are asked not to go into a pharmacy – instead , they should ask someone who is well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicines .
The association says that as pharmacies need to prioritise the most vulnerable , the public should only request medicines to be delivered if they have no other option .
It adds that not all pharmacies operate a delivery service .
It is also asking the public to thank their local pharmacy teams – both in person and online using the hashtag # pharmacyheroes .
Chief executive Mark Lyonette said : “ Pharmacies are here for you in this crisis – but their stamina and resources aren ’ t inexhaustible .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their understanding and for helping us to continue to do our vital work on the health service front line .
“ The behaviour of that small minority of people who have been rude or aggressive to pharmacy staff is totally unacceptable and makes it even harder for pharmacies to do their vital work.
” The survey of 1,000 NPA members , carried out between March 30 and April 3 , found that the number of prescriptions dispensed rose by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent from February to March .
Phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this period , analysis found .
All providers reported a big increase in working hours , with some requiring the hiring of locum staff to meet workload , while many pharmacies said they had experienced long queues .

Guidance issued by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) says that providers are under “enormous pressure” amid an unprecedented need for advice and medicines.
Reports of rude and aggressive behaviour towards pharmacy staff are “totally unacceptable”, it added.
The association, which represents independent community pharmacy professionals, revealed a spike in workload for pharmacists during the Covid-19 oubtreak.
A survey of more than 1,000 members found that demand for prescription medicines jumped by a third in March, while home deliveries have more than doubled – with some pharmacies reporting an increase of 300 per cent.
'Help your pharmacy help you'
In response to the increased demand, the NPA is asking patients to “help your pharmacy help you”.
In advice issued on Friday, the association calls on pharmacy users to be “patient and considerate” with staff who are “having to meet high demand for advice and medicines”.
It asks for understanding from patients that some pharmacies are operating with different opening hours to clean throughout the day, or get through a backlog of prescriptions.
The NPA is urging the public not to stockpile and only buy medicines that they and their family need “right now”, while recommending that regular prescriptions are ordered about a week in advance to avoid running out of current supply.
Those who have symptoms associated with Covid-19, or are living with someone who does, are asked not to go into a pharmacy – instead, they should ask someone who is well and outside of their household to collect medicines.
The association says that as pharmacies need to prioritise the most vulnerable, the public should only request medicines to be delivered if they have no other option. It adds that not all pharmacies operate a delivery service.
'Thank you pharmacy heroes'
It is also asking the public to thank their local pharmacy teams – both in person and online using the hashtag #pharmacyheroes.
Chief executive Mark Lyonette said: “Pharmacies are here for you in this crisis – but their stamina and resources aren’t inexhaustible.
“We want to thank the public for their understanding and for helping us to continue to do our vital work on the health service front line.
“The behaviour of that small minority of people who have been rude or aggressive to pharmacy staff is totally unacceptable and makes it even harder for pharmacies to do their vital work.”
Number of prescriptions rises
The survey of 1,000 NPA members, carried out between March 30 and April 3, found that the number of prescriptions dispensed rose by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent from February to March.
Phone calls to pharmacies more than tripled in this period, analysis found.
All providers reported a big increase in working hours, with some requiring the hiring of locum staff to meet workload, while many pharmacies said they had experienced long queues.


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Ex-navy medic Jordan Holland returns to duty to help NHS fight Covid-19

A FORMER Royal Navy medic from Hampshire has re-joined her colleagues to help in the battle against coronavirus .
Jordan Holland spent eight years as a naval medical assistant before leaving the service last year to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time artist .
The 29-year-old planned to continue serving her country by becoming an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve .
But Jordan decided to resume her former career as Covid-19 began to claim thousands of lives around the world .
This week she re-joined the navy and received her uniform ahead of being assigned to the Ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplies medical personnel to NHS hospital trusts across the country .
Jordon , who comes from the New Forest , said : “ It ’ s an unprecedented time for the world , but it ’ s great to feel like you can do something .
`` It ’ s fantastic watching all services come together – the NHS , police , delivery personnel and shop workers .
“ It feels good to be a part of it and as I was already a qualified navy medic that seemed the natural area for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined the navy .
Over the following few years she served aboard the frigate HMS Somerset , worked in the medical centre at HMS Sultan , Gosport , and treated trainee Royal Marines injured at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone , Devon .
She also provided vital care and assistance to islanders as part of the UK ’ s response to a series of devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean in 2017 .
During her career Jordan produced several art works illustrating life in the military - a hobby she took up during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Art has always been a passion and I left the Navy last year so I could pursue this profession properly as was getting a lot of requests and commissions . ''
Recalling the events of the past few weeks she said : `` I was in the process of re-joining as a Royal Naval Reserve officer.. “ When my interview date was put on hold due to Covid-19 I offered to re-join temporarily to help with coronavirus as a medic .
”

Jordan Holland spent eight years as a naval medical assistant before leaving the service last year to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time artist.
The 29-year-old planned to continue serving her country by becoming an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve.
But Jordan decided to resume her former career as Covid-19 began to claim thousands of lives around the world.
This week she re-joined the navy and received her uniform ahead of being assigned to the Ministry of Defence Joint Hospital Group, which supplies medical personnel to NHS hospital trusts across the country.
Jordon, who comes from the New Forest, said: “It’s an unprecedented time for the world, but it’s great to feel like you can do something.
"It’s fantastic watching all services come together – the NHS, police, delivery personnel and shop workers.
“It feels good to be a part of it and as I was already a qualified navy medic that seemed the natural area for me to help in.”
Jordan originally joined the navy. Over the following few years she served aboard the frigate HMS Somerset, worked in the medical centre at HMS Sultan, Gosport, and treated trainee Royal Marines injured at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon.
She also provided vital care and assistance to islanders as part of the UK’s response to a series of devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean in 2017.
During her career Jordan produced several art works illustrating life in the military - a hobby she took up during her time on HMS Somerset.
She said: "Art has always been a passion and I left the Navy last year so I could pursue this profession properly as was getting a lot of requests and commissions."
Recalling the events of the past few weeks she said: "I was in the process of re-joining as a Royal Naval Reserve officer..
“When my interview date was put on hold due to Covid-19 I offered to re-join temporarily to help with coronavirus as a medic.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Fire crews called to fire at Holmsley carpark, New Forest

EMERGENCY services rushed to a blaze in the New Forest after a group of young people `` started a fire @ @ @ @ @ Fire Station were called to Holmsley Pass at 7.26pm last night to a fire in @ @ @ @ @ caused by a group of young people , who had started the fire .
It @ @ @ @ @ had lit a bonfire to have a barbeque or a picnic just off of Holmsley @ @ @ @ @ hosereel to extinguish the fire and details were left with the police .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ `` It was reported a group of young people had started a fire .
`` @ @ @ @ @ and Rescue Service attended the scene and dealt with the fire .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ a bonfire to have a barbeque or picnic . ''

Crews from Burley Fire Station were called to Holmsley Pass at 7.26pm last night to a fire in the woodland that was reportedly caused by a group of young people, who had started the fire.
It is believed that the group had lit a bonfire to have a barbeque or a picnic just off of Holmsley carpark.
Crews used a hosereel to extinguish the fire and details were left with the police.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "It was reported a group of young people had started a fire.
"Our colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and dealt with the fire.
"It is believed the group had lit a bonfire to have a barbeque or picnic."


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Southampton's King Edward VI School makes PPE

A SOUTHAMPTON school has been using its specialist equipment to produce Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) for the NHS .
The Design and Technology Department ’ s laser cutter at King Edward VI School has been working overtime during the Easter holiday with over 100 visors manufactured and distributed to workers at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital and other local NHS hospitals , surgeries , and social care facilities so far .
Keen to use their resources to supply more vital equipment to frontline workers , King Edward ’ s then sourced and ordered appropriate materials and sewing patterns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the production schedule .
After the prototypes were approved and deemed fit for purpose by medical professionals , a team of 11 staff volunteers fired up the sewing machines at home or at school .
For those isolating at home , the raw materials were cut to the correct specifications and packaged to be assembled and collected , whilst several sewing stations were set up on the school site to create a production hub which met social distancing regulations .
The school have also been offering a local delivery service to isolated and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assisting staff at Southampton City Mission to distribute to food banks .
A number of pairs of gloves have also been donated to Southampton City Council ’ s catering courier services .
The volunteers also include members of staff from Stroud School in Romsey , the preparatory school of King Edward 's .
Neal Parker , who took up the position of headteacher at King Edward 's in September , told the Daily Echo : `` As a new Head at King Edward ’ s , and being new to the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year to be proud of our school and our city .
But the immediate and positive response from my colleagues and the wider KES community when it was suggested that we could help to manufacture PPE for the NHS has undoubtedly been my proudest moment yet .
`` From day one we offered to deliver essential supplies to local vulnerable residents , and now we are making both face masks and scrubs for NHS clinics and hospitals .
I find it so moving that our community is helping as best we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the character and commitment of my teaching and non-teaching colleagues alike .
As a school we just want to do our bit in support of our wonderful healthcare workers during this very difficult time . ''

The Design and Technology Department’s laser cutter at King Edward VI School has been working overtime during the Easter holiday with over 100 visors manufactured and distributed to workers at Southampton Children’s Hospital and other local NHS hospitals, surgeries, and social care facilities so far.
Keen to use their resources to supply more vital equipment to frontline workers, King Edward’s then sourced and ordered appropriate materials and sewing patterns to add surgical gowns and scrubs to the production schedule. After the prototypes were approved and deemed fit for purpose by medical professionals, a team of 11 staff volunteers fired up the sewing machines at home or at school.
For those isolating at home, the raw materials were cut to the correct specifications and packaged to be assembled and collected, whilst several sewing stations were set up on the school site to create a production hub which met social distancing regulations.
The school have also been offering a local delivery service to isolated and vulnerable residents in the area, alongside assisting staff at Southampton City Mission to distribute to food banks. A number of pairs of gloves have also been donated to Southampton City Council’s catering courier services.
The volunteers also include members of staff from Stroud School in Romsey, the preparatory school of King Edward's.
Neal Parker, who took up the position of headteacher at King Edward's in September, told the Daily Echo: "As a new Head at King Edward’s, and being new to the area, I had already had so much cause this year to be proud of our school and our city. But the immediate and positive response from my colleagues and the wider KES community when it was suggested that we could help to manufacture PPE for the NHS has undoubtedly been my proudest moment yet.
"From day one we offered to deliver essential supplies to local vulnerable residents, and now we are making both face masks and scrubs for NHS clinics and hospitals. I find it so moving that our community is helping as best we can, and also entirely in keeping with the character and commitment of my teaching and non-teaching colleagues alike. As a school we just want to do our bit in support of our wonderful healthcare workers during this very difficult time."


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Holy Trinity and St Columba Church volunteers from Fareham give food to vulnerable families

VULNERABLE families in a Hampshire town are being given vital food supplies during the coronavirus outbreak .
It is thanks to worshippers from Fareham churches that are helping to deliver meals on behalf of local school St Columba C of E Primary School .
Volunteers from Holy Trinity and St Columba Churches took daily packed lunches to pupils who qualify for free meals when schools are open .
They also received learning packs to help pupils keep on top of their school work .
Almost 50 children from 33 families have benefitted from the meals every week day .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # ThereWithYou campaign which aims to shine a light on unsung heroes in the community .
Headteacher Tracey Marsh said : “ We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the support of the local church through this difficult time .
“ We are so incredibly grateful and astounded by their eagerness to support our school community.
” Since April 7 , volunteers have delivered weekly food and learning parcels to these families , while the church offered to pay for the food in the first week of the Easter holidays .
Positive video messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media and online .
Children from St Columba C of E Primary School , in Tewkesbury Avenue , Fareham , regularly visit the nearby St Columba Church in Hillson Drive .
Members regularly visit to lead school assemblies , and children attend services in the church at special times in Christianity .
Team rector of Holy Trinity and St Columba , Fareham , the Rev Sally Davenport , said : “ We are delighted to be able to lend practical support to our school families .
“ It has strengthened our friendships @ @ @ @ @ @

It is thanks to worshippers from Fareham churches that are helping to deliver meals on behalf of local school St Columba C of E Primary School.
Volunteers from Holy Trinity and St Columba Churches took daily packed lunches to pupils who qualify for free meals when schools are open.
They also received learning packs to help pupils keep on top of their school work.
Almost 50 children from 33 families have benefitted from the meals every week day.
It forms part of the Daily Echo's #ThereWithYou campaign which aims to shine a light on unsung heroes in the community.
Headteacher Tracey Marsh said: “We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the support of the local church through this difficult time.
“We are so incredibly grateful and astounded by their eagerness to support our school community.”
Since April 7, volunteers have delivered weekly food and learning parcels to these families, while the church offered to pay for the food in the first week of the Easter holidays.
Positive video messages and prayers were spoken for children through social media and online.
Children from St Columba C of E Primary School, in Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, regularly visit the nearby St Columba Church in Hillson Drive.
Members regularly visit to lead school assemblies, and children attend services in the church at special times in Christianity.
Team rector of Holy Trinity and St Columba, Fareham, the Rev Sally Davenport, said: “We are delighted to be able to lend practical support to our school families.
“It has strengthened our friendships within the community too.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Man discovered hanged in his home was not found for three weeks

A SOUTHAMPTON man who was discovered hanged in his home was not found for three weeks .
Raymond Jeffery Adams @ @ @ @ @ his home on Napier Road on September 11 last year after his neighbour had not @ @ @ @ @ in three weeks .
The neighbour reported his concerns to the police , who arrived @ @ @ @ @ on his wellbeing .
Mr Adams was found hanged in his home by officers , @ @ @ @ @ had been dead for around three weeks .
A toxicology report found that Mr Adams @ @ @ @ @ alcohol in his system when he died .
The coroner ruled that Mr Adams was @ @ @ @ @ of autoerotic asphyxiation and his death was put down to misadventure .
It was ruled @ @ @ @ @ and alcohol toxicity .

Raymond Jeffery Adams was found by police at his home on Napier Road on September 11 last year after his neighbour had not seen or heard from him in three weeks.
The neighbour reported his concerns to the police, who arrived at the property to check on his wellbeing.
Mr Adams was found hanged in his home by officers, and a postmortem confirmed he had been dead for around three weeks.
A toxicology report found that Mr Adams had a high level of alcohol in his system when he died.
The coroner ruled that Mr Adams was taking part in and act of autoerotic asphyxiation and his death was put down to misadventure.
It was ruled Mr Adams died from asphyxiation and alcohol toxicity.


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--A message from the Editor: 'We’re there with you – so please be there with us'


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Building hoisted into the air before being driven to new home

BACK in 1982 a signal box took to the air when it was moved from Netley to Ropley .
The @ @ @ @ @ Netley for many years , was heading for the Mid-Hants Watercress railway line , where @ @ @ @ @ its original London and South-Western Railways colours .
Netley ’ s signal box was craned @ @ @ @ @ then placed on a truck for its journey .
If you have any more information @ @ @ @ @ about this picture , why not leave a comment ?

The redundant box, which served Netley for many years, was heading for the Mid-Hants Watercress railway line,where it would be repainted in its original London and South-Western Railways colours.
Netley’s signal box was craned off its old site and then placed on a truck for its journey.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Beavers fun day in 2000

Beavers fun day in 2000

Beavers from all over Dorset gathered in Christchurch for a day which was truly out of this world .
More @ @ @ @ @ where no county beavers event had gone before – to a Space 2000 theme day @ @ @ @ @ campsite , just outside Bransgore .
Aliens , Spacemen and futuristic explorers abounded as the @ @ @ @ @ between six and eight – were allowed to let their fanciful imaginations run wild .
@ @ @ @ @ day on April 17 , 2000 , had a more down-to-earth theme , as each @ @ @ @ @ their own version of the Millennium Dome .
Each one had to be big enough @ @ @ @ @ members , so one huge section of the campsite looked like an alien landscape .

More than 800 youngsters boldly ventured where no county beavers event had gone before – to a Space 2000 theme day at the Braggers Wood scout campsite, just outside Bransgore.
Aliens, Spacemen and futuristic explorers abounded as the starry-eyed children – all aged between six and eight – were allowed to let their fanciful imaginations run wild.
But the centrepiece of that day on April 17, 2000, had a more down-to-earth theme, as each colony was charged with building their own version of the Millennium Dome.
Each one had to be big enough to house all the colony members, so one huge section of the campsite looked like an alien landscape.


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Hampshire man sent woman threatening messages and damaged her Audi A1

A HAMPSHIRE man who sent a woman threatening Facebook messages and damaged her car has been handed a suspended sentence @ @ @ @ @ sent a woman a number of threatening Facebook messages between March 27 and 30 .
@ @ @ @ @ 26-year-old caused damage to her Audi A1 .
The court heard how the damage was @ @ @ @ @ '' in a moving vehicle which posed a risk to the victim .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he pleaded guilty to one account of conveying threats via Facebook messages with the intent @ @ @ @ @ , and one account of unlawfully damaging a car with intent to destroy or damage @ @ @ @ @ Valleys , Winchester , was committed to prison for 18 weeks suspended for 12 months @ @ @ @ @ order banning him from contacting his victim .
He was fined £100 compensation and was @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

Jordan Anthony Leslie Barnes sent a woman a number of threatening Facebook messages between March 27 and 30.
On March 27, the 26-year-old caused damage to her Audi A1.
The court heard how the damage was caused in "dangerous circumstances" in a moving vehicle which posed a risk to the victim.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one account of conveying threats via Facebook messages with the intent to cause distress or anxiety, and one account of unlawfully damaging a car with intent to destroy or damage.
Barnes, of The Valleys, Winchester, was committed to prison for 18 weeks suspended for 12 months and was handed a restraining order banning him from contacting his victim.
He was fined £100 compensation and was also ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Help us solve the mysteries of the missing papers

CAN you help us solve the mystery over the missing Echo 's from April 1980 ?
As deep and dusty @ @ @ @ @ gets , there 's one section that 's a litter leaner than perhaps it should @ @ @ @ @ April 1980 were never filed – but the mystery does n't end there .
Photographic @ @ @ @ @ hordes of people queueing up at the Echo office in Above Bar , presumably to @ @ @ @ @ day 's Echo of April 16 , 1980 .
Was there perhaps a drivers strike @ @ @ @ @ you think you may have the answers , please email ian.crump @ dailyecho.co.uk .

As deep and dusty as the Daily Echo archive gets, there's one section that's a litter leaner than perhaps it should be.
Many editions from April 1980 were never filed – but the mystery doesn't end there.
Photographic negatives from the time show hordes of people queueing up at the Echo office in Above Bar, presumably to purchase a copy of that day's Echo of April 16, 1980.
Was there perhaps a drivers strike at the time?
If you think you may have the answers, please email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Police charge man for coughing at officer and claiming to have coronavirus

POLICE have charged a man who coughed at an officer and claimed to have coronavirus .
Officers investigating an incident @ @ @ @ @ a police officer , claiming he had coronavirus , have charged Joe Field .
The @ @ @ @ @ , Portsmouth , has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker , assault by beating @ @ @ @ @ comes following an incident on Allaway Avenue , Portsmouth , at 10.53pm on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court tomorrow morning , Monday , April 27 @ @ @ @ @ being supported by Hampshire Constabulary .

Officers investigating an incident where a man coughed at a police officer, claiming he had coronavirus, have charged Joe Field.
The 25-year-old, of Westerham Close, Portsmouth, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker, assault by beating and criminal damage.
It comes following an incident on Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth, at 10.53pm on Friday, April 24.
Mr Field is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court tomorrow morning, Monday, April 27.
The officer involved is being supported by Hampshire Constabulary.


thedailyecho--2020-04-26--Coronavirus: Four more patients died in Hampshire in 24 hours

A FURTHER four people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Official figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of deaths across the county currently stands at 422 , up from 418 by four in 24 hours .
This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
At the UHS , a total of 129 people who tested positive for the virus have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in the last 24 hours .
The figures have revealed that 102 patients have lost their lives at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with no further deaths recorded in the last day .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 178 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus , up by three deaths since yesterday .
A total of 13 people have died at Southern Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one death in 24 hours .

Official figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of deaths across the county currently stands at 422, up from 418 by four in 24 hours.
This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At the UHS, a total of 129 people who tested positive for the virus have died, there have been no further deaths in the last 24 hours.
The figures have revealed that 102 patients have lost their lives at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with no further deaths recorded in the last day.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 178 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, up by three deaths since yesterday.
A total of 13 people have died at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, an increase of one death in 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Police say they won't chase reckless teens on motorbikes due to safety fears

POLICE have said they wo n't chase reckless teens on motorbikes over safety fears .
Hampshire Police have confirmed that they will not pursue illegal motorcyclists due to the dangers posed to the riders , police and members of the public .
It comes after a group of youths have been seen using Hollybrook Cemetery in Bassett , Southampton , as a place to take their motorbikes off-roading .
A spokesperson from the force explained that there have been incidents in which both members of the public and police officers have been knocked down by motorcyclists in the Southampton West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are often unable to pursue in the circumstances due to the dangers that the motorcyclists pose to themselves , to the police officers behind them and any members of the public in the vicinity .
`` We have had incidents where both members of the public and police officers have been knocked down by motorcyclists in the Southampton West area .
`` As such Hampshire police will not authorise a pursuit under these circumstances . ''
As previously reported by the Daily Echo , residents in the Bassett , Coxford and Lordswood area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cemetery , across graves and the grass area .
Teens have also been seen riding the bikes recklessly through Lordswood Woods and motorbikes have been found dumped or stored in various places in the area along with helmets , cans of petrol and muddy clothing .
One resident of Springford Road said that the incidents have become more frequent during the coronavirus lockdown .
She said : “ It is becoming a huge problem in the area .
“ You see the boys three-up on one bike with no helmets chasing around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen a bike riding across the graves at the cemetery in the middle of the afternoon , they ’ re disrespectful and dangerous .
“ And it ’ s more than once .
You hear them ragging down all of the roads around here , then through the cemetery before heading up to the woods , they trash it .
“ It gives motorcyclists a bad name , it ’ s only a handful of kids .
”

Hampshire Police have confirmed that they will not pursue illegal motorcyclists due to the dangers posed to the riders, police and members of the public.
It comes after a group of youths have been seen using Hollybrook Cemetery in Bassett, Southampton, as a place to take their motorbikes off-roading.
A spokesperson from the force explained that there have been incidents in which both members of the public and police officers have been knocked down by motorcyclists in the Southampton West area.
They said: "Officers are often unable to pursue in the circumstances due to the dangers that the motorcyclists pose to themselves, to the police officers behind them and any members of the public in the vicinity.
"We have had incidents where both members of the public and police officers have been knocked down by motorcyclists in the Southampton West area.
"As such Hampshire police will not authorise a pursuit under these circumstances."
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, residents in the Bassett, Coxford and Lordswood area have reported seeing teens riding motorbikes through the cemetery, across graves and the grass area.
Teens have also been seen riding the bikes recklessly through Lordswood Woods and motorbikes have been found dumped or stored in various places in the area along with helmets, cans of petrol and muddy clothing.
One resident of Springford Road said that the incidents have become more frequent during the coronavirus lockdown.
She said: “It is becoming a huge problem in the area.
“You see the boys three-up on one bike with no helmets chasing around the roads.
“I’ve seen a bike riding across the graves at the cemetery in the middle of the afternoon, they’re disrespectful and dangerous.
“And it’s more than once. You hear them ragging down all of the roads around here, then through the cemetery before heading up to the woods, they trash it.
“It gives motorcyclists a bad name, it’s only a handful of kids.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Knife seized from man after car stopped

Knife seized from man after car stopped

A KNIFE has been seized from a man pulled over in a New Forest beauty spot .
Officers found a @ @ @ @ @ a car in Jack Maynard Road , Calshot .
Two ambulances , a Hampshire & @ @ @ @ @ critical care car and a rapid response vehicle also attended the incident at around 12.30pm @ @ @ @ @ was arrested or reported injured , however , a police probe is underway .
A @ @ @ @ @ Officers stopped a car in Jack Maynard Road , Calshot , at 12.30pm yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ vehicle , a knife was recovered .
No arrests were made but an investigation is @ @ @ @ @ with two ambulances , the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care car @ @ @ @ @ in a rapid response vehicle .
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 @ @ @ @ @ 44200145928 .

Officers found a knife after stopping and searching a car in Jack Maynard Road, Calshot.
No one was arrested or reported injured, however, a police probe is underway.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers stopped a car in Jack Maynard Road, Calshot, at 12.30pm yesterday. During a search of the vehicle, a knife was recovered. No arrests were made but an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 and quote crime reference number 44200145928.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Fordingbridge woman treated by paramedics following gas leak

FIREFIGHTERS have scrambled to contain a gas leak this morning .
One crew from Fordingbridge Fire Station have rushed to @ @ @ @ @ Vineries in Fordingbridge .
A woman was treated by paramedics during the incident at around @ @ @ @ @ gas leak and the property was ventilated .
The stop message came in at 1039am @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Services , said : `` One crew from Fordingbridge Fire Station were @ @ @ @ @ to a reported gas leak ata property in The Old Vineries in Fordingbridge .
The @ @ @ @ @ property naturally ventilated .
One casualty was treated by ambulance crews .
The stop message @ @ @ @ @ ''

One crew from Fordingbridge Fire Station have rushed to a property in The Old Vineries in Fordingbridge.
A woman was treated by paramedics during the incident at around 10am.
Firefighters stopped the gas leak and the property was ventilated.
The stop message came in at 1039am.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, said: "One crew from Fordingbridge Fire Station were called at 9.55am this morning to a reported gas leak ata property in The Old Vineries in Fordingbridge. The gas was isolated and the property naturally ventilated. One casualty was treated by ambulance crews. The stop message came in at 10.39am."


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Family told not to feed the ducks in New Milton during lockdown

A COUPLE and their three-year-old were confronted by a police officer after feeding some ducks while on their daily walk .
The family , the wife of which is heavily pregnant , had taken the short walk from their home in New Milton to the duck pond at Ballard Water Meadows as part of daily exercise during the current lockdown .
However , when at the public ponds , they were challenged by a PSO from Hampshire Police who told them that feeding the ducks was not classified as daily exercise .
One member of the family said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and they were following the guidelines and keeping their distance from people .
“ How can she explain to her three-year-old daughter that she isn ’ t allowed to feed the ducks ?
“ The lady involved is heavily pregnant and is having her second child in a couple of weeks and this incident made her very stressed out.
” She added : “ They say he was heavy handed in his approach and , to me , it seems a bit ridiculous .
I think it was a bit over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the rules they were given but they have to look at it from the other side.
” Hampshire Police said that including the feeding of ducks into people ’ s exercise is allowed , as long as they don ’ t stay out “ for longer than is necessary ” .
A police spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said : “ Our officers are engaging with the public while out across the region , and at times will seek to establish an individual 's circumstances .
“ On this day , an officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separately at the pond .
This is part of our approach , which also sees officers explaining and encouraging people to ensure they are social distancing .
“ Officers are doing a difficult job , at a difficult time .
Incorporating feeding the ducks into your daily exercise is allowed , providing people are not remaining in the area for longer than is necessary.
” It was confirmed last week that the UK ’ s coronavirus lockdown would be extended for another three weeks until at least May 7 .
Soon after this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Council and College of Policing wrote a three-page document explaining to officers what could be classed as a ‘ reasonable ’ excuse to leave the home .
These include taking an animal for treatment and buying several days ’ worth of food , including alcohol , however driving for a prolonged period with only brief exercise and taking short walk to a park bench , then a long period sat down are not allowed .
Prior to the publication of the document , some forces had been criticised for being overzealous with @ @ @ @ @ @

The family, the wife of which is heavily pregnant, had taken the short walk from their home in New Milton to the duck pond at Ballard Water Meadows as part of daily exercise during the current lockdown.
However, when at the public ponds, they were challenged by a PSO from Hampshire Police who told them that feeding the ducks was not classified as daily exercise.
One member of the family said: “There was hardly anyone around at that time and they were following the guidelines and keeping their distance from people.
“How can she explain to her three-year-old daughter that she isn’t allowed to feed the ducks?
“The lady involved is heavily pregnant and is having her second child in a couple of weeks and this incident made her very stressed out.”
She added: “They say he was heavy handed in his approach and, to me, it seems a bit ridiculous. I think it was a bit over the top.
“I appreciate they are following the rules they were given but they have to look at it from the other side.”
Hampshire Police said that including the feeding of ducks into people’s exercise is allowed, as long as they don’t stay out “for longer than is necessary”.
A police spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: “Our officers are engaging with the public while out across the region, and at times will seek to establish an individual's circumstances.
“On this day, an officer engaged with several families who were out separately at the pond. This is part of our approach, which also sees officers explaining and encouraging people to ensure they are social distancing.
“Officers are doing a difficult job, at a difficult time. Incorporating feeding the ducks into your daily exercise is allowed, providing people are not remaining in the area for longer than is necessary.”
It was confirmed last week that the UK’s coronavirus lockdown would be extended for another three weeks until at least May 7.
Soon after this announcement, the National Police Chief’s Council and College of Policing wrote a three-page document explaining to officers what could be classed as a ‘reasonable’ excuse to leave the home.
These include taking an animal for treatment and buying several days’ worth of food, including alcohol, however driving for a prolonged period with only brief exercise and taking short walk to a park bench, then a long period sat down are not allowed.
Prior to the publication of the document, some forces had been criticised for being overzealous with their enforcement of lockdown measures.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Firm scales down plans for 'monstrous' tower block in Ocean Village - but there are still objections

SCALED down plans for a “ monstrous ” tower block in Southampton have sparked objections .
Residents have voiced their concerns over revised plans for a 23-storey building with 199 flats in Ocean Way , Ocean Village .
As previously reported , the original plans were for a 25-storey building .
It would have been flanked by a 17-storey and 11-storey building either side and would have had 14 parking spaces .
However , the proposals for the 223 flats attracted more than 180 objections .
Last week MDL Developments – which tabled the plans – said that following feedback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
The applicant is now proposing a 23-storey building with two lower levels either side , one 13-storey and one seven-storey .
A total of 199 flats and 10 parking spaces would be created .
Kristi Roger , development director at MDL Developments , stressed the need for more housing and said MDL is in talks with building firms .
But despite amendments to the original plans , the new proposals have sparked criticism .
More than 20 letters of objections have been sent to Southampton City Council in the last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact the scheme would have on traffic , parking and over-development .
In a letter resident Brian Davies said : “ I have studied the revised plans in some detail and am totally shocked at the modest adjustment .
I am also aghast at how MDL think that reduction from 223 apartments down to 199 is going to make any significant change to the impact that the monstrous development will have .
These new plans are a total insult to existing residents.Whilst I might be viewed as somewhat cynical , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submitted during the lockdown period meaning that there can be no gatherings of interested parties to formally object.
” Resident Liam Enticknap added : “ I find that further development should be given extreme scrutiny .
There is a risk of over population of a small area compared to other parts of Southampton.
” Ms Roger said the company prefers to reserve comment on the application until the consultation ends at the end of April .
On why the plans were submitted during the lockdown she said : “ The council ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning department remains open for business .
The advice of the UK Chief Planner ’ s newsletter also states “ It is important that authorities continue to provide the best possible [ planning ] service in these stretching times and prioritise decision-making to ensure the planning system continues to function , especially where this will support the local economy ’ .
“ She also said that residents of the new building could apply for one of the 932 spaces at the Ocean Car Park .
“ MDL are working with Southampton Council on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is this which will form the basis of our wider plan for the area , ” she said .

Residents have voiced their concerns over revised plans for a 23-storey building with 199 flats in Ocean Way, Ocean Village.
As previously reported, the original plans were for a 25-storey building.
It would have been flanked by a 17-storey and 11-storey building either side and would have had 14 parking spaces.
However, the proposals for the 223 flats attracted more than 180 objections.
Last week MDL Developments – which tabled the plans – said that following feedback from residents the scheme had been scaled down.
The applicant is now proposing a 23-storey building with two lower levels either side, one 13-storey and one seven-storey. A total of 199 flats and 10 parking spaces would be created.
Kristi Roger, development director at MDL Developments, stressed the need for more housing and said MDL is in talks with building firms.
But despite amendments to the original plans, the new proposals have sparked criticism.
More than 20 letters of objections have been sent to Southampton City Council in the last week.
Residents have again raised concerns over the impact the scheme would have on traffic, parking and over-development. In a letter resident Brian Davies said: “I have studied the revised plans in some detail and am totally shocked at the modest adjustment. I am also aghast at how MDL think that reduction from 223 apartments down to 199 is going to make any significant change to the impact that the monstrous development will have. These new plans are a total insult to existing residents.Whilst I might be viewed as somewhat cynical, I am extremely concerned that the revised application was submitted during the lockdown period meaning that there can be no gatherings of interested parties to formally object.”
Resident Liam Enticknap added: “I find that further development should be given extreme scrutiny. There is a risk of over population of a small area compared to other parts of Southampton.”
Ms Roger said the company prefers to reserve comment on the application until the consultation ends at the end of April.
On why the plans were submitted during the lockdown she said: “The council’s website makes clear that Southampton’s planning department remains open for business. The advice of the UK Chief Planner’s newsletter also states “It is important that authorities continue to provide the best possible [planning] service in these stretching times and prioritise decision-making to ensure the planning system continues to function, especially where this will support the local economy’. “ She also said that residents of the new building could apply for one of the 932 spaces at the Ocean Car Park.
“MDL are working with Southampton Council on the emerging Local Plan, and it is this which will form the basis of our wider plan for the area,” she said.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Romsey man slams ‘lowlifes’ for stealing jewellery and watches from home

A ROMSEY man has slammed a group of “ lowlifes ” after discovering jewellery and watches worth more than a thousand pounds had been stolen from his home at the weekend .
Paul and Jean Hebburn , who live in Mill Lane , found £1,800 had been taken from their ransacked bungalow , including an irreplaceable necklace and cufflinks from Jean ’ s mother and father .
Now Paul , 52 , is calling on Hampshire police to bring the offenders to justice after the couple ’ s house was burgled on Saturday , April 18 .
Paul , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ My wife had already set off for work at 7am and I came back from work at 11am after stopping to get some fuel , but I had a bad feeling that something was not right .
“ I turned to get out of my car and I could see a great big hole in the bottom pane of the side door ; my initial thoughts were ‘ oh my god , our dog ’ because she is 14-years-old and I hoped they didn ’ t do anything horrible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but as I walked into our bedroom I could see there was stuff absolutely everywhere and it was upsetting .
“ The watches they stole were worth £1,200 , the jewellery was £500 and they took £100 from Jean ’ s purse.
” Paul added : “ A lot of the jewellery they took I had made for Jean from Danbury Mint , so it either had my name and hers on them or just her name .
“ The most heartbreaking thing for my wife is they stole a necklace and cuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are irreplaceable .
“ The items are worthless to these lowlifes and there is no consideration or thought about it.
” Paul said since the burglary the pair are looking to invest in a “ proper burglar system ” in a bid to deter future offenders ; he added no residents in the area witnessed the crime .
He said : “ You never think it is going to happen to you , but when it does you change your whole way of thinking .
“ I just hope there is a light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police catch these people.
” A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : “ The incident is believed to have occurred between 7am and 10.30am on April 18 at Mill Lane , Romsey .
“ Suspects stole a purse , Karen Millen , Hugo Boss and Guess watches and jewellery , including a wedding ring with words engraved inside saying ‘ Together Forever ’ and other pieces inscribed with names.
” They added : “ If anyone has any information about this crime , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting @ @ @

Paul and Jean Hebburn, who live in Mill Lane, found £1,800 had been taken from their ransacked bungalow, including an irreplaceable necklace and cufflinks from Jean’s mother and father.
Now Paul, 52, is calling on Hampshire police to bring the offenders to justice after the couple’s house was burgled on Saturday, April 18.
Paul, who is warehouse worker for 3TC Logistics, said: “My wife had already set off for work at 7am and I came back from work at 11am after stopping to get some fuel, but I had a bad feeling that something was not right.
“I turned to get out of my car and I could see a great big hole in the bottom pane of the side door; my initial thoughts were ‘oh my god, our dog’ because she is 14-years-old and I hoped they didn’t do anything horrible to her.
“She was okay, but as I walked into our bedroom I could see there was stuff absolutely everywhere and it was upsetting.
“The watches they stole were worth £1,200, the jewellery was £500 and they took £100 from Jean’s purse.”
Paul added: “A lot of the jewellery they took I had made for Jean from Danbury Mint, so it either had my name and hers on them or just her name.
“The most heartbreaking thing for my wife is they stole a necklace and cuff links belonging to her parents, which are irreplaceable.
“The items are worthless to these lowlifes and there is no consideration or thought about it.”
Paul said since the burglary the pair are looking to invest in a “proper burglar system” in a bid to deter future offenders; he added no residents in the area witnessed the crime.
He said: “You never think it is going to happen to you, but when it does you change your whole way of thinking.
“I just hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel and the police catch these people.”
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: “The incident is believed to have occurred between 7am and 10.30am on April 18 at Mill Lane, Romsey.
“Suspects stole a purse, Karen Millen, Hugo Boss and Guess watches and jewellery, including a wedding ring with words engraved inside saying ‘Together Forever’ and other pieces inscribed with names.”
They added: “If anyone has any information about this crime, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200136975.
“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--More than 100 adopted children find new homes across Hampshire and Isle of Wight

MORE than 100 adopted children have found new homes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
In the space of just one year , 116 children aged from just a few days to eight-years-old have been adopted .
It comes as Adopt South , the area ’ s regional adoption agency marks its first anniversary this month .
Since last April , over 1,300 people are believed to have contacted the agency to learn about adoption or ask for support .
Head of the Swanwick-based agency , Rachel Reynolds , said : “ We have worked hard to improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the island , including in the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth as well as Andover and Basingstoke covering all the northern areas of the Hampshire region .
`` We are committed to finding families for children who , for a variety of often complex reasons , are unable to live and grow up with the parents and families they were born to .
“ We have achieved a lot in the space of 12 months .
`` Being open to a larger pool of adopters means we have been able to match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them .
With our resources combined in a single agency , we have also been able to provide a higher level of support for those going through the adoption process and those who have adopted and need advice and reassurance.
” Adopt South ’ s work since launching , has reportedly resulted in approving 121 families , many of whom have been matched successfully to children and siblings awaiting adoption .
Supporting individuals and couples , the service has also mentored 100 families , as well as leading 120 training workshops , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parenting programmes .
Adopt South ’ s team members can discuss the adoption process both during the day and on some evenings .
They also offer the opportunity to speak to an adopter via a video call .
Information is available online on the Adopt South website or by calling 0300 3000 011 to arrange a chat with one of the team .
The agency is still working with potential adopters during the coronavirus crisis and is abiding by 'stay at home ' restrictions .

In the space of just one year, 116 children aged from just a few days to eight-years-old have been adopted.
It comes as Adopt South, the area’s regional adoption agency marks its first anniversary this month.
Since last April, over 1,300 people are believed to have contacted the agency to learn about adoption or ask for support.
Head of the Swanwick-based agency, Rachel Reynolds, said: “We have worked hard to improve the rates of adoption across Hampshire and on the island, including in the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth as well as Andover and Basingstoke covering all the northern areas of the Hampshire region.
"We are committed to finding families for children who, for a variety of often complex reasons, are unable to live and grow up with the parents and families they were born to.
“We have achieved a lot in the space of 12 months.
"Being open to a larger pool of adopters means we have been able to match children with the right parent or parents for them. With our resources combined in a single agency, we have also been able to provide a higher level of support for those going through the adoption process and those who have adopted and need advice and reassurance.”
Adopt South’s work since launching, has reportedly resulted in approving 121 families, many of whom have been matched successfully to children and siblings awaiting adoption.
Supporting individuals and couples, the service has also mentored 100 families, as well as leading 120 training workshops, a range of support groups and nine parenting programmes.
Adopt South’s team members can discuss the adoption process both during the day and on some evenings.
They also offer the opportunity to speak to an adopter via a video call.
Information is available online on the Adopt South website or by calling 0300 3000 011 to arrange a chat with one of the team.
The agency is still working with potential adopters during the coronavirus crisis and is abiding by 'stay at home' restrictions.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Former Saint Franny Benali in £13,000 charity cash boost after completing his own garden marathon

FORMER Saints great Franny Benali raised more than £13,000 for Saints Foundation and NHS Charities Together after completing a marathon on a treadmill in the garden of his Southampton home yesterday .
In sweltering conditions , the legendary former Southampton FC defender finished the 26.2 miles in just under five hours on what would have been the date of the ABP Southampton Marathon and London Marathon .
The nationwide 2.6 challenge charity campaign aimed to raise funds for good causes locally and nationally , and Benali smashed his original target of £2,600 by more than £11,000 so far .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his lack of training having decided to run the marathon just 10 days prior to Sunday ’ s event .
During the marathon , he was joined by his former teammate and close friend , Saints legend Matt Le Tissier , via video call , who ran ‘ alongside him ’ for eight kilometres .
Benali also wore a selection of different Saints shirts from across his playing career , including the shirt worn during the 2003 FA Cup final against Arsenal .
He told the Daily Echo : “ In a strange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was amazing to see all of the comments and well wishes coming in and that drove me on .
“ I was going a little bit into the unknown given the lack of training , but the legs feel ok. Running on the treadmill was different .
At one point I had some discomfort in my knees and I had a couple of near misses , when I nearly fell off the back of the treadmill , but thankfully , managed to stay on .
“ It was incredible and so humbling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It always makes challenges like this worthwhile.
” Greg Baker , Head of Saints Foundation , added : “ We are so proud of Franny ’ s efforts .
He came to us with a crazy idea and we were more than willing to help in any way we could .
“ His support for Saints Foundation has always been incredible and he has once again captured the public ’ s imagination and raised an incredible amount not just for us , but for NHS Charities Together , who are supporting those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us all safe during this difficult time .
We can ’ t thank Franny enough for what he has achieved.
” But it wasn ’ t just Benali who was out raising money for Saints Foundation on Sunday .
Joining in were staff members from the Foundation alongside the Southampton FC Women ’ s team , who collectively walked , rowed , rode and ran 26.2 miles for the community cause .
One member of staff , Gareth Byres ran a marathon around his local roads .

In sweltering conditions, the legendary former Southampton FC defender finished the 26.2 miles in just under five hours on what would have been the date of the ABP Southampton Marathon and London Marathon.
The nationwide 2.6 challenge charity campaign aimed to raise funds for good causes locally and nationally, and Benali smashed his original target of £2,600 by more than £11,000 so far.
His achievement was made even more remarkable by his lack of training having decided to run the marathon just 10 days prior to Sunday’s event.
During the marathon, he was joined by his former teammate and close friend, Saints legend Matt Le Tissier, via video call, who ran ‘alongside him’ for eight kilometres.
Benali also wore a selection of different Saints shirts from across his playing career, including the shirt worn during the 2003 FA Cup final against Arsenal.
He told the Daily Echo: “In a strange way I really enjoyed it. It was amazing to see all of the comments and well wishes coming in and that drove me on.
“I was going a little bit into the unknown given the lack of training, but the legs feel ok. Running on the treadmill was different. At one point I had some discomfort in my knees and I had a couple of near misses, when I nearly fell off the back of the treadmill, but thankfully, managed to stay on.
“It was incredible and so humbling to see all of the donations coming in. It always makes challenges like this worthwhile.”
Greg Baker, Head of Saints Foundation, added: “We are so proud of Franny’s efforts. He came to us with a crazy idea and we were more than willing to help in any way we could.
“His support for Saints Foundation has always been incredible and he has once again captured the public’s imagination and raised an incredible amount not just for us, but for NHS Charities Together, who are supporting those that are working so hard to keep us all safe during this difficult time. We can’t thank Franny enough for what he has achieved.”
But it wasn’t just Benali who was out raising money for Saints Foundation on Sunday.
Joining in were staff members from the Foundation alongside the Southampton FC Women’s team, who collectively walked, rowed, rode and ran 26.2 miles for the community cause. One member of staff, Gareth Byres ran a marathon around his local roads.
Donate to Benali's Garden Marathon at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/FrannyBenali.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Two men rescued from blaze at Southampton flat

TWO men have been rescued from a blaze at a Southampton flat .
Firefighters rushed to Parsonage Road in Northam @ @ @ @ @ Hightown and St Mary 's Fire Stations received an emergency call at around 5.15pm concerning @ @ @ @ @ men were treated by paramedics at the scene but did not go to hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ incident with a stop message coming in at 5.55pm .
The Daily Echo has contacted @ @ @ @ @

Firefighters rushed to Parsonage Road in Northam Last night.
Crews from Hightown and St Mary's Fire Stations received an emergency call at around 5.15pm concerning a kitchen fire.
Two men were treated by paramedics at the scene but did not go to hospital.
Police officers reportedly attended the incident with a stop message coming in at 5.55pm.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--Eastleigh local plan faces more backlash

A BOROUGH council has been slammed over its local plan after facing dozens of objections .
As previously reported the Planning Inspectorate turned down plans for 5,200 homes near ancient woodland between Bishopstoke and Fair Oak within Eastleigh Borough Council ’ s Local Plan .
Now Richard Izard and Maggie Hill , chair and vice chair of Colden Common Parish Council respectively , have written an open letter to council leader Cllr Keith House .
They say the plan was “ questioned rigorously and found wanting in so many respects ” .
The councillors are also unhappy with how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning inspector who raised concern over two of the draft options .
In a letter to Cllr House they said : “ I was so glad to see that the inspector has instructed you to remove Options B and C from your proposed Local Plan for Eastleigh Borough Council .
“ She has obviously listened very carefully to the many objections that were raised at the Inquiry and shares our view that such development and the building of the new road was not justified .
It would also have wreaked immeasurable damage on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landscape .
“ Throughout the whole Inquiry your proposed Local Plan was questioned rigorously and found wanting in so many respects .
The evidence base was weak and it was frequently embarrassing to have to witness the discomfiture of the borough council ’ s team as again and again they struggled to answer the inspector ’ s questions coherently .
“ You have had a clear direction from the Inspector to remove Options B and C from your proposed plan .
However , to my amazement , you have tried to present this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Inspector ’ s approval .
“ There must surely be a critical distinction between putting a positive spin on events and completely misrepresenting the facts , as you have done .
This has severely damaged the credibility of Eastleigh Borough Council.
” The Chronicle contacted Eastleigh Borough Council for a response to the letter .
A communication officer for the borough council sent over Cllr Keith House ’ s letter to MP Paul Holmes , who also raised concerns .
It said : “ I note that your own position is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspectors ’ letter , the council should “ scrap the current plan ” and “ go back to the drawing board ” .
“ With the greatest of respect , however , the inspector has advised precisely the opposite .
“ It provides a clear way forward to enable the local plan to be adopted so as to guide the council ’ s planning decisions in a plan-led system , which has been the council ’ s principal objective in developing its local plan .
”

As previously reported the Planning Inspectorate turned down plans for 5,200 homes near ancient woodland between Bishopstoke and Fair Oak within Eastleigh Borough Council’ s Local Plan.
Now Richard Izard and Maggie Hill, chair and vice chair of Colden Common Parish Council respectively, have written an open letter to council leader Cllr Keith House.
They say the plan was “questioned rigorously and found wanting in so many respects”.
The councillors are also unhappy with how the borough is dealing with feedback from a planning inspector who raised concern over two of the draft options.
In a letter to Cllr House they said: “I was so glad to see that the inspector has instructed you to remove Options B and C from your proposed Local Plan for Eastleigh Borough Council.
“She has obviously listened very carefully to the many objections that were raised at the Inquiry and shares our view that such development and the building of the new road was not justified. It would also have wreaked immeasurable damage on Colden Common’s community and surrounding landscape.
“Throughout the whole Inquiry your proposed Local Plan was questioned rigorously and found wanting in so many respects. The evidence base was weak and it was frequently embarrassing to have to witness the discomfiture of the borough council’s team as again and again they struggled to answer the inspector’s questions coherently.
“You have had a clear direction from the Inspector to remove Options B and C from your proposed plan. However, to my amazement, you have tried to present this fact on your website as an indication of the Inspector’s approval.
“There must surely be a critical distinction between putting a positive spin on events and completely misrepresenting the facts, as you have done. This has severely damaged the credibility of Eastleigh Borough Council.”
The Chronicle contacted Eastleigh Borough Council for a response to the letter.
A communication officer for the borough council sent over Cllr Keith House’s letter to MP Paul Holmes, who also raised concerns.
It said: “I note that your own position is that, in the light of the inspectors’ letter, the council should “scrap the current plan” and “go back to the drawing board”.
“With the greatest of respect, however, the inspector has advised precisely the opposite.
“It provides a clear way forward to enable the local plan to be adopted so as to guide the council’s planning decisions in a plan-led system, which has been the council’s principal objective in developing its local plan.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-27--One dead and one injured after crash on Fawley Bypass

ONE MAN has died and another has been serious injuries after a car crash on New Forest road .
The @ @ @ @ @ happened on the Fawley Bypass at around 8pm last night .
A 30-year-old man from @ @ @ @ @ while a 40-year-old man from Wimborne in Dorset was pronounced dead at the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ ten people cars at the time as well as two police helicopters circled overhead .
@ @ @ @ @ Service , two ambulances , the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care @ @ @ @ @ vehicle were sent to the accident site .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday night ( April 26 ) to a single-vehicle collision on the B3053 Fawley @ @ @ @ @ .
A 40-year-old man from Wimborne , Dorset , was pronounced dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ Blackfield was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries .
Enquiries into the exact circumstances @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Witnesses are urged to call police on 101 .

The accident involving a Vauxhall Astra happened on the Fawley Bypass at around 8pm last night.
A 30-year-old man from Blackfield was rushed to hospital while a 40-year-old man from Wimborne in Dorset was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing at least ten people cars at the time as well as two police helicopters circled overhead.
According to South Central Ambulance Service, two ambulances, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care car and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the accident site.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called just after 8.30pm on Sunday night (April 26) to a single-vehicle collision on the B3053 Fawley bypass involving a Vauxhall Astra. A 40-year-old man from Wimborne, Dorset, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 30-year-old man from Blackfield was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries. Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing."
Witnesses are urged to call police on 101.