thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Guns on the rise in Hampshire

Guns on the rise in Hampshire

Hundreds of guns , described as the `` most dangerous '' types of civilian-owned firearms , are legally held in Hampshire , new figures reveal .
The Gun Control Network said it was concerned by the prevalence of the weapons across England and Wales , which it said are similar to those used in mass shootings around the world and are not part of shooting traditions .
Covered by firearm certificates , section 1 shotguns are multi-shot weapons that contain a magazine holding more than two rounds .
Figures from the Home Office show there were 514 of these guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % rise on the year before .
Across England and Wales , 19,255 of these weapons were in circulation as of March , just slightly fewer than the record number set two years previously .
The number of firearms permitted by police forces throughout England and Wales rose to a record 605,000 last year , of which section 1 shotguns made up 3 % .
But the GCN said it is concerned by the legal status of multi-shot shotguns and semi-automatic .22 Calibre rimfire rifles .
Peter Squires , professor emeritus of criminology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brighton and member of the organisation , said : `` Both resemble the types of firearms used in mass shootings around the world , and by virtue of their magazine capacities and rapid-fire potential they represent the most dangerous civilian-owned guns .
`` The fact that that they are few in number and little-used makes the case that they are manifestly not part of mainstream UK shooting traditions . ''
The figures also show there were a total of 21,098 firearms licensed by Hampshire Constabulary last year – 2 % more than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 59 % ) were rifles and a further 720 ( 3 % ) were handguns .
The statistics do not include the more common section 2 shotguns , which are licensed separately under shotgun certificates .
In 2019-20 , there were 567,358 of these licences across England and Wales – a decrease of 1 % .
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation said certificates are only granted following a rigorous licensing procedure .
Firearms director Bill Harriman said : `` The number of section 1 shotguns held on certificates has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small proportion of the total number of legally-held shotguns in England and Wales .
“ Our licensing system is among the strictest in the world but is still open to all .
BASC works continuously to see the right tone struck so that participants are not disadvantaged but public safety remains acceptable.
” A Home Office spokesman said : `` The UK has some of the toughest gun laws in the world .
“ Before anyone receives a firearms certificate , the police must be satisfied that the person is fit to possess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certificates if there is a risk to public safety .
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The Gun Control Network said it was concerned by the prevalence of the weapons across England and Wales, which it said are similar to those used in mass shootings around the world and are not part of shooting traditions.
Covered by firearm certificates, section 1 shotguns are multi-shot weapons that contain a magazine holding more than two rounds.
Figures from the Home Office show there were 514 of these guns in Hampshire in 2019-20 – a 5% rise on the year before.
Across England and Wales, 19,255 of these weapons were in circulation as of March, just slightly fewer than the record number set two years previously.
The number of firearms permitted by police forces throughout England and Wales rose to a record 605,000 last year, of which section 1 shotguns made up 3%.
But the GCN said it is concerned by the legal status of multi-shot shotguns and semi-automatic .22 Calibre rimfire rifles.
Peter Squires, professor emeritus of criminology and public policy at the University of Brighton and member of the organisation, said: "Both resemble the types of firearms used in mass shootings around the world, and by virtue of their magazine capacities and rapid-fire potential they represent the most dangerous civilian-owned guns.
"The fact that that they are few in number and little-used makes the case that they are manifestly not part of mainstream UK shooting traditions."
The figures also show there were a total of 21,098 firearms licensed by Hampshire Constabulary last year – 2% more than the year before.
The majority of these (59%) were rifles and a further 720 (3%) were handguns.
The statistics do not include the more common section 2 shotguns, which are licensed separately under shotgun certificates.
In 2019-20, there were 567,358 of these licences across England and Wales – a decrease of 1%.
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation said certificates are only granted following a rigorous licensing procedure.
Firearms director Bill Harriman said: "The number of section 1 shotguns held on certificates has not increased significantly and only relates to a small proportion of the total number of legally-held shotguns in England and Wales.
“Our licensing system is among the strictest in the world but is still open to all. BASC works continuously to see the right tone struck so that participants are not disadvantaged but public safety remains acceptable.”
A Home Office spokesman said: "The UK has some of the toughest gun laws in the world.
“Before anyone receives a firearms certificate, the police must be satisfied that the person is fit to possess one and they have powers to revoke certificates if there is a risk to public safety.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Hampshire sees general drop in new coronavirus cases

HAMPSHIRE has seen a general drop in new Covid-19 cases over the past seven days .
Coronavirus infection rates in Southampton have fallen from 5.9 to 1.2 new cases for every 100,000 residents in the seven days ending July 24 .
In the Test Valley , new cases have gone down from 2.4 to 0.8 cases .
Meanwhile , in Eastleigh , they have decreased from 4.6 to 3 and in Portsmouth from 1.9 to 1.4 The New Forest has seen no change with new cases standing at 1.7 .
However , the latest figures released by Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 0.8 to 1.6 .
These figures , for the seven days to July 24 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community .
They are sourced from PA Media and the rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent three days ( July 25-27 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
In Blackburn with Darwen , the rate has fallen from 83.9 cases per 100,000 in the seven days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days to July 24 , with 112 new cases recorded .
Second on the list is Leicester , where the rate continues to fall and is now down from 82.5 to 61.9 , with 220 new cases recorded .
In third place is Oldham , where the rate has jumped from 11.0 to 48.4 , with 114 new cases recorded .
– Trafford ( up from 9.3 to 31.7 , with 75 new cases ) – Hyndburn ( up from 26.0 to 39.6 , with 32 new cases ) – Sandwell ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 89 new cases ) The list is based on Public Health England figures updated on July 27 on the Government ’ s coronavirus online dashboard .

Coronavirus infection rates in Southampton have fallen from 5.9 to 1.2 new cases for every 100,000 residents in the seven days ending July 24.
In the Test Valley, new cases have gone down from 2.4 to 0.8 cases.
Meanwhile, in Eastleigh, they have decreased from 4.6 to 3 and in Portsmouth from 1.9 to 1.4
The New Forest has seen no change with new cases standing at 1.7.
However, the latest figures released by Public Health England show that cases in Winchester have doubled from 0.8 to 1.6.
These figures, for the seven days to July 24, are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community.
They are sourced from PA Media and the rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (July 25-27) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
In Blackburn with Darwen, the rate has fallen from 83.9 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to July 17 to 75.2 in the seven days to July 24, with 112 new cases recorded.
Second on the list is Leicester, where the rate continues to fall and is now down from 82.5 to 61.9, with 220 new cases recorded.
In third place is Oldham, where the rate has jumped from 11.0 to 48.4, with 114 new cases recorded.
Other areas reporting notable week-on-week jumps include:
– Trafford (up from 9.3 to 31.7, with 75 new cases)
– Hyndburn (up from 26.0 to 39.6, with 32 new cases)
– Sandwell (up from 21.7 to 27.2, with 89 new cases)
The list is based on Public Health England figures updated on July 27 on the Government’s coronavirus online dashboard.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Multi-million pound plans to transform Fawley Power Station are given the go-ahead

PLANS to transform one of Hampshire ’ s biggest industrial sites have been given the go-ahead .
After an almost five-hour long meeting , civic chiefs at New Forest District Council approved the larger of two applications to redevelop land occupied by the former Fawley power station .
A total of 1,380 homes , a 2,100-space car park and 95,300 square metres of new commercial , civic and employment space will be built at the site .
• LETTER : Railway station should be built at new power station site > > > The plans forward by Fawley Waterside Ltd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of which would be in the marine and technology industry .
PICTURED : An artist 's impression of what the site could look like Developer Aldred Drummond described the scheme as “ the largest expansion of the New Forest landscaping for many many generations ” .
But some residents and councillors raised concerns over the impact of the scheme on the A326 and local traffic .
At today ’ s meeting residents voiced their concerns and fear that the scheme would drive more traffic through local villages .
A local resident said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the A326 need to go “ hand in hand ” .
Some councillors asked for the decision to be deferred in order to have more details on the transport strategy .
But planning bosses said the startegy is comprehensive .
It comes as both developers and officers stressed how the project comes as millions of pounds are going to be invested into the local road network .
This include £8m worth of improvement to upgrade eight junctions along the A326 and the B3053 .
Officers said they are satisfied that the proposed improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highway network .
The whole scheme is expected to cost at least £800m .
Councillors also approved proposals for a primary access road through the site .
It would be about 2km in length with two new roundabouts .
An officer told members : “ Your officers consider the road to be safe and one that will adequately meet the needs of pedestrian , cyclists and public transport.
” Another meeting is being held tomorrow , when members of the National Park Authority ( NPA ) will be recommended to approve a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a primary school , plus flood defences and a sea wall , on land surrounding the main power station site .

After an almost five-hour long meeting, civic chiefs at New Forest District Council approved the larger of two applications to redevelop land occupied by the former Fawley power station.
A total of 1,380 homes, a 2,100-space car park and 95,300 square metres of new commercial, civic and employment space will be built at the site.
The plans forward by Fawley Waterside Ltd are expected to create 2,300 jobs, most of which would be in the marine and technology industry.
PICTURED: An artist's impression of what the site could look like
Developer Aldred Drummond described the scheme as “the largest expansion of the New Forest landscaping for many many generations”.
But some residents and councillors raised concerns over the impact of the scheme on the A326 and local traffic.
At today’s meeting residents voiced their concerns and fear that the scheme would drive more traffic through local villages.
A local resident said the development and the dual carriageway on the A326 need to go “hand in hand”.
Some councillors asked for the decision to be deferred in order to have more details on the transport strategy.
But planning bosses said the startegy is comprehensive.
It comes as both developers and officers stressed how the project comes as millions of pounds are going to be invested into the local road network.
This include £8m worth of improvement to upgrade eight junctions along the A326 and the B3053.
Officers said they are satisfied that the proposed improvements mitigate the impact of the scheme on the highway network.
The whole scheme is expected to cost at least £800m.
Councillors also approved proposals for a primary access road through the site.
It would be about 2km in length with two new roundabouts.
An officer told members: “Your officers consider the road to be safe and one that will adequately meet the needs of pedestrian, cyclists and public transport.”
Another meeting is being held tomorrow, when members of the National Park Authority (NPA) will be recommended to approve a separate proposal to build 120 homes and a primary school, plus flood defences and a sea wall, on land surrounding the main power station site.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Fire crews at Westquay after smoke seen in building

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a Southampton shopping centre after smoke was seen coming from the building .
Fire crews from Hightown , St Marys , Totton and Eastleigh were called to Westquay this morning after smoke was seen in the building .
PHOTO : Firefighters from across the city were called ( pic : Hightown Fire Station/ @ Hightown56 on Twitter ) A small fire had set alight in a plant room , but it was extinguished by staff on site .
Firefighters told our reporter at the scene there was a `` small bit of smoke '' but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have left the scene however officers remain in the area .
One bystander said that around eight fire engines rushed to the shopping centre and how there were vehicles all down the street .
They added that people were evacuated from the building .
An alarm is reported to have been triggered in the service yard at West Quay Shopping Centre .
Crews carried out further safety checks and left the scene at 12.34pm .
It comes just days after a fire started in the pizza oven of a Westquay restaurant .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Harbour Parade after smoke was seen coming from Franco Manca on Westquay Esplanade at 11.49am .
A small fire was started in a pizza over ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet .

Fire crews from Hightown, St Marys, Totton and Eastleigh were called to Westquay this morning after smoke was seen in the building.
PHOTO: Firefighters from across the city were called (pic: Hightown Fire Station/@Hightown56 on Twitter)
A small fire had set alight in a plant room, but it was extinguished by staff on site.
Firefighters told our reporter at the scene there was a "small bit of smoke" but there was nothing serious.
Fire engines have left the scene however officers remain in the area.
One bystander said that around eight fire engines rushed to the shopping centre and how there were vehicles all down the street.
They added that people were evacuated from the building.
An alarm is reported to have been triggered in the service yard at West Quay Shopping Centre.
Crews carried out further safety checks and left the scene at 12.34pm.
It comes just days after a fire started in the pizza oven of a Westquay restaurant.
On July 16, fire crews were called to Harbour Parade after smoke was seen coming from Franco Manca on Westquay Esplanade at 11.49am.
A small fire was started in a pizza over ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Attempted robbery at Rownhams Road Post Office, Southampton

POLICE are on the hunt for witnesses after robbers with a crowbar targeted a post office .
Three men entered the Post Office store on Rownhams Road , Southampton , at around 7.50pm on Saturday , wearing face coverings and brandishing a crow-bar .
• Hundreds of 'most dangerous ' guns are being held in Hampshire The men made demands for money to be handed over , and then the shop-keeper , a 54-year-old man from Southampton , activated the personal attack alarm .
The suspects ran from the store empty-handed .
The three men then got into a red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Millbrook .
The Audi was later located on Braishfield Close , Southampton , and was confirmed to be stolen from out of the county .
The men have been described as follows : • A man aged around 23 to 24-years-old , approximately 6ft tall and of medium build .
He was wearing a black face covering , a black hooded jacket , black trousers and red gloves .
He was carrying a crowbar .
• A man aged around 23 to 24-years-old , approximately 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the hood up , dark trousers , and carrying a large bag .
• A man aged around 21-years-old , approximately 5ft 7ins tall with a medium build .
He was wearing dark clothing , with a hood up and a face covering .
Officers investigating have made a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help .
• Three people arrested after multi-vehicle crash in Southampton A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` Do you think you know any of the three suspects described above ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Braishfield Close ?
`` We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery , and anyone who has CCTV or dash-cam footage which might help our investigation .
`` Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200278894 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Three men entered the Post Office store on Rownhams Road, Southampton, at around 7.50pm on Saturday, wearing face coverings and brandishing a crow-bar.
The men made demands for money to be handed over, and then the shop-keeper, a 54-year-old man from Southampton, activated the personal attack alarm. The suspects ran from the store empty-handed.
The three men then got into a red Audi and drove away in the direction of Millbrook. The Audi was later located on Braishfield Close, Southampton, and was confirmed to be stolen from out of the county.
The men have been described as follows:
• A man aged around 23 to 24-years-old, approximately 6ft tall and of medium build. He was wearing a black face covering, a black hooded jacket, black trousers and red gloves. He was carrying a crowbar.
• A man aged around 23 to 24-years-old, approximately 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build. He was wearing a light-coloured jacket with the hood up, dark trousers, and carrying a large bag.
• A man aged around 21-years-old, approximately 5ft 7ins tall with a medium build. He was wearing dark clothing, with a hood up and a face covering.
Officers investigating have made a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "Do you think you know any of the three suspects described above? Perhaps you saw the abandoned Audi on Braishfield Close?
"We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery, and anyone who has CCTV or dash-cam footage which might help our investigation.
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200278894. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Man arrested after assault on Hight Street, Alton

A MAN has been arrested following a serious assault , which left a man in a critical condition .
The @ @ @ @ @ on July 26 on the High Street in Alton , close to the Vodafone store @ @ @ @ @ head injuries which left him in a critical condition .
He was taken to Southampton @ @ @ @ @ man and a 20-year-old man , both from Alton have been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ .
They remain in police custody at this time .
Anyone who has any information @ @ @ @ @ who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101 , quoting Operation Infringe @ @ @

The incident happened just after midnight on July 26 on the High Street in Alton, close to the Vodafone store.
A 24-year-old man suffered head injuries which left him in a critical condition.
He was taken to Southampton General Hospital.
A 25-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Alton have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
They remain in police custody at this time.
Anyone who has any information about this incident or anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting Operation Infringe or 44200279176.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Two teenage boys arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Forton Road stabbing

TWO teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing on a Hampshire street .
A @ @ @ @ @ a 16-year-old boy from Gosport have been arrested after a 41-year-old man was stabbed .
@ @ @ @ @ Road in Gosport on July 11 after a group of people were reported fighting .
@ @ @ @ @ the arm and was taken to hospital .
His injuries were described as serious but @ @ @ @ @ boys arrested have since been released on bail as police enquiries continue .

A 16-year-old boy from Fareham and a 16-year-old boy from Gosport have been arrested after a 41-year-old man was stabbed.
Police were called to Forton Road in Gosport on July 11 after a group of people were reported fighting.
The victim was stabbed in the arm and was taken to hospital.
His injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.
The two boys arrested have since been released on bail as police enquiries continue.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Ex-paratrooper to jump from helicopter without parachute

A FORMER Hampshire paratrooper is hoping to break two world records by jumping 200ft from a helicopter without a parachute into the sea .
John Bream is planning to attempt the feat to break the records for highest free jump from a helicopter and highest jump into water in the Solent off Southsea Common , Portsmouth , in September .
The 34-year-old , , from Havant , who has the nickname The Flying Fish , said he will fall at speeds reaching 80mph .
He said : “ It ’ s quite exciting , I am confident in my ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the training and my training is going really well , my confidence is at a high.
” Mr Bream will be supported by two safety divers as well as a support boat to ensure he can exit the water as quickly as possible .
He said : “ I will be taken up in a Hughes 500 helicopter .
I anticipate dropping through the air for around four seconds , hitting the water roughly 80mph and submerging to about six to eight metres ’ depth .
“ It ’ s pretty dangerous but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take .
“ My knees and ankles will be braced and there will be a pump on a boat below to break the surface tension of the water.
” Mr Bream will be making the record attempt to raise funds and awareness for service personnel mental health charity All Call Signs and the Support Our Paras charity .
He said : “ I am a former member of the Parachute Regiment and served with them around the globe in peacetime and war fighting .
“ Having served with some of the finest people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good people that have sadly taken their own lives is so painful .
“ The transition from the military is difficult but I want to show that we don ’ t need to live in the past and we all can still achieve brilliance.
” The current world record for highest jump into water stands at 191ft , which was achieved by Brazilian-Swiss extreme athlete Laso Schaller at Cascata del Salto , Switzerland , in 2015 .

John Bream is planning to attempt the feat to break the records for highest free jump from a helicopter and highest jump into water in the Solent off Southsea Common, Portsmouth, in September.
The 34-year-old, , from Havant, who has the nickname The Flying Fish, said he will fall at speeds reaching 80mph.
He said: “It’s quite exciting, I am confident in my ability, it’s all down to the training and my training is going really well, my confidence is at a high.”
Mr Bream will be supported by two safety divers as well as a support boat to ensure he can exit the water as quickly as possible.
He said: “I will be taken up in a Hughes 500 helicopter. I anticipate dropping through the air for around four seconds, hitting the water roughly 80mph and submerging to about six to eight metres’ depth.
“It’s pretty dangerous but there are multiple safety precautions I will take.
“My knees and ankles will be braced and there will be a pump on a boat below to break the surface tension of the water.”
Mr Bream will be making the record attempt to raise funds and awareness for service personnel mental health charity All Call Signs and the Support Our Paras charity.
He said: “I am a former member of the Parachute Regiment and served with them around the globe in peacetime and war fighting.
“Having served with some of the finest people, hearing about veteran suicide and knowing good people that have sadly taken their own lives is so painful.
“The transition from the military is difficult but I want to show that we don’t need to live in the past and we all can still achieve brilliance.”
The current world record for highest jump into water stands at 191ft, which was achieved by Brazilian-Swiss extreme athlete Laso Schaller at Cascata del Salto, Switzerland, in 2015.
To support Mr Bream visit https://uk.gf.me/v/c/gfm/Highest-jump-into-water


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Chelsea Cuthbertson murder charge: Baby dies of head injury, inquest hears

A BABY who was allegedly murdered by his mother died from a head injury , an inquest opening heard .
@ @ @ @ @ , died in hospital after being found unresponsive in his cot .
His mother Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ been charged with murder .
During a hearing at Salisbury Crown Court on July 23 @ @ @ @ @ a provisional trial date of March 15 2021 , with a plea hearing to take @ @ @ @ @ A post mortem report by consultant pathologists Samantha Holden and Amanda Jeffrey states the preliminary @ @ @ @ @ head injury .
The infant was taken to Southampton General Hospital on February 6 2019 @ @ @ @ @ days later .
Area coroner Jason Pegg said the date of the full inquest is @ @ @ @ @ police investigation .

Malakai Floyd Watts, one-month-old, died in hospital after being found unresponsive in his cot.
His mother Chelsea Cuthbertson, 27, has been charged with murder.
During a hearing at Salisbury Crown Court on July 23, Judge Keith Cutler set a provisional trial date of March 15 2021, with a plea hearing to take place on October 2.
A post mortem report by consultant pathologists Samantha Holden and Amanda Jeffrey states the preliminary cause of death as a head injury.
The infant was taken to Southampton General Hospital on February 6 2019 and was pronounced dead four days later.
Area coroner Jason Pegg said the date of the full inquest is pending the outcome of the police investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Summer crackdown on drink and drug driving across Hampshire

DRINK and drug drivers across Hampshire will be targeted in an upcoming summer crackdown from today .
Irresponsible and dangerous drink and drug drivers are to be focused on in a fortnight-long campaign across Hampshire , Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley regions .
It will focus on preventing the destruction and distress caused by crashes which involve people under the influence .
• Hundreds of 'most dangerous ' guns are being held in Hampshire Today sees the start of this summer ’ s crackdown where officers from the Roads Policing Joint Operations Unit will be conducting drink and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night across both force areas for the next two weeks , from July 27 to August 9 .
Intelligence-led operations to catch offenders and patrols will be carried out specifically designed to breathalyse , drug wipe and educate drivers .
Drivers involved in a collision will be breathalysed and if required drug tested .
Road Safety Sergeant Scott Kerr , said : “ We ’ re reminding people of the devastating physical and emotional damage drug and drink driving brings to families .
`` Too many people are still taking the risk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only put themselves at risk , but all those who are innocently going about their daily business .
We are dedicated to protect all the law abiding road users and prosecute offenders .
• Three people arrested after multi-vehicle crash in Southampton '' In 2019 there were 17 fatal collisions where drink or drugs were a contributing factor , and so far in 2020 we have arrested 608 people on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs .
`` We will be using drug wipes by conducting a roadside drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impaired by drugs , as well as the ability to breathalyse .
`` Receiving a conviction for drink or drug driving ruins lives .
If you are caught in control of any motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or drink , means you could face a criminal conviction , possible prison term , driving ban , and could even lose your job .
`` Please remember It ’ s not worth the risk.
” The public are being encouraged to report drink and drug drivers with as much information and detail as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink or drug drives you can report them on 101 or via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 .
If the person is an immediate risk to the public and themselves , call 999 .

Irresponsible and dangerous drink and drug drivers are to be focused on in a fortnight-long campaign across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley regions.
It will focus on preventing the destruction and distress caused by crashes which involve people under the influence.
Today sees the start of this summer’s crackdown where officers from the Roads Policing Joint Operations Unit will be conducting drink and drug-focused operational patrols throughout the day and night across both force areas for the next two weeks, from July 27 to August 9.
Intelligence-led operations to catch offenders and patrols will be carried out specifically designed to breathalyse, drug wipe and educate drivers.
Drivers involved in a collision will be breathalysed and if required drug tested.
Road Safety Sergeant Scott Kerr, said: “We’re reminding people of the devastating physical and emotional damage drug and drink driving brings to families.
"Too many people are still taking the risk to drive whilst impaired. These people not only put themselves at risk, but all those who are innocently going about their daily business. We are dedicated to protect all the law abiding road users and prosecute offenders.
"In 2019 there were 17 fatal collisions where drink or drugs were a contributing factor, and so far in 2020 we have arrested 608 people on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
"We will be using drug wipes by conducting a roadside drug test if we suspect someone may be impaired by drugs, as well as the ability to breathalyse.
"Receiving a conviction for drink or drug driving ruins lives. If you are caught in control of any motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or drink, means you could face a criminal conviction, possible prison term, driving ban, and could even lose your job.
"Please remember It’s not worth the risk.”
The public are being encouraged to report drink and drug drivers with as much information and detail as possible.
If you know someone who drink or drug drives you can report them on 101 or via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
If the person is an immediate risk to the public and themselves, call 999.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Overweight residents asked to lose five pounds to save the NHS money

Overweight people are being asked to lose five pounds to save the NHS money and help lower the risk of dying from coronavirus as part of the Government ’ s new obesity crackdown .
Boris Johnson , when he unveils his obesity strategy on Monday , will signal an end to confectionery displays at store checkouts and ban junk food adverts on TV before 9pm as he looks to encourage Britons to shed the pounds .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock , writing in the Telegraph , set anybody classed as overweight a goal .
He said : “ If everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could save the NHS over £100 million over the next five years .
“ And more importantly , given the link between obesity and coronavirus , losing weight could be lifesaving.
” The Prime Minister has already revealed how his own brush with Covid-19 , which saw him require intensive care in April , convinced him of the need to tackle Britain ’ s bulging waistlines .
Two-thirds of UK adults are above a healthy weight , according to Government data , and one in three children aged 10 to 11 are overweight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News on Friday : “ One thing , by the way , that I think did make a difference – for me and for quite a few others – is the issue , frankly , of being overweight .
“ And that ’ s why we need to tackle our national struggle with obesity.
” Mr Johnson , who said he has lost a stone since his illness , has argued that being “ fitter and healthier ” would help people to “ withstand coronavirus ” and protect the NHS .
This week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as evidence linking excess weight with a higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus has grown .
A Public Health England ( PHE ) study discovered that being classed as medically obese increased the risk of death from coronavirus by 40 % .
The headline changes due to be announced as part of the waist-tackling campaign include banning “ buy one , get one free ” promotions on crisps and chocolate and outlawing supermarkets from tempting shoppers with unhealthy snacks at checkouts and store entrances .
Restaurants will have to display the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be a consultation into doing the same for alcohol .
As part of the programme , NHS weight loss services are to be expanded , with a 12-week weight loss app set to be unveiled , following in the footsteps of the popular Couch to 5k running app .
GPs will be encouraged to prescribe bike rides , with patients in pilot areas to be given access to bikes .
Doctors will also get pay incentives for the number of people referred to slimming clubs and online weight loss programmes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister said : “ Losing weight is hard but with some small changes we can all feel fitter and healthier .
“ If we all do our bit , we can reduce our health risks and protect ourselves against coronavirus – as well as taking pressure off the NHS.
” The highly interventionist approach marks a U-turn for Mr Johnson , who until recently has been a vocal opponent of “ sin taxes ” and perceived “ nannying ” by the state .
But Mr Johnson looks to have dropped his libertarian stance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS time and money while also helping to reduce the number of Covid-19 deaths in a possible second wave of infections .
In a speech due to be shared on social media , Mr Johnson will propose the introduction of new laws to ban junk food advertising on television and online before 9pm and ministers will also hold a consultation on whether the internet ban should apply at all times of day .
As well as banning so-called “ Bogof ” promotions of junk food , supermarkets will be legally barred from displaying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations in stores .
Calorie labelling measures will also require restaurants and takeaways with more than 250 employees to declare calorie contents in the food they sell and a consultation will be launched to determine whether similar guidance is required on alcohol .
Dr Alison Tedstone , chief nutritionist at PHE , which will lead the campaign , said : “ These plans are ambitious and rightly so .
“ Tackling obesity will help prevent serious illness and save lives.
” The Obesity Health Alliance , a coalition of more than 40 leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign groups , praised the targeting of promotional offers .
But UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls criticised the timing of the extra impositions on restaurants and pubs .
“ As we focus on securing jobs and helping the economy and communities to recover , a raft of costs and regulatory burdens would be a slap in the face , ” she said .
Labour shadow health minister Alex Norris , criticising the three consultations announced in the strategy , said : “ We ’ ve had big promises before from Tory ministers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be kicked into the long grass of consultation .
“ But an effective obesity strategy needs action , not consultation .
”

Boris Johnson, when he unveils his obesity strategy on Monday, will signal an end to confectionery displays at store checkouts and ban junk food adverts on TV before 9pm as he looks to encourage Britons to shed the pounds.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, writing in the Telegraph, set anybody classed as overweight a goal.
He said: “If everyone who is overweight lost five pounds it could save the NHS over £100 million over the next five years.
“And more importantly, given the link between obesity and coronavirus, losing weight could be lifesaving.”
The Prime Minister has already revealed how his own brush with Covid-19, which saw him require intensive care in April, convinced him of the need to tackle Britain’s bulging waistlines.
Two-thirds of UK adults are above a healthy weight, according to Government data, and one in three children aged 10 to 11 are overweight or obese.
Mr Johnson told BBC News on Friday: “One thing, by the way, that I think did make a difference – for me and for quite a few others – is the issue, frankly, of being overweight.
“And that’s why we need to tackle our national struggle with obesity.”
Mr Johnson, who said he has lost a stone since his illness, has argued that being “fitter and healthier” would help people to “withstand coronavirus” and protect the NHS.
This week’s “Better Health” plan comes as evidence linking excess weight with a higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus has grown.
A Public Health England (PHE) study discovered that being classed as medically obese increased the risk of death from coronavirus by 40%.
The headline changes due to be announced as part of the waist-tackling campaign include banning “buy one, get one free” promotions on crisps and chocolate and outlawing supermarkets from tempting shoppers with unhealthy snacks at checkouts and store entrances.
Restaurants will have to display the calories contained in items on menus and there will be a consultation into doing the same for alcohol.
As part of the programme, NHS weight loss services are to be expanded, with a 12-week weight loss app set to be unveiled, following in the footsteps of the popular Couch to 5k running app.
GPs will be encouraged to prescribe bike rides, with patients in pilot areas to be given access to bikes.
Doctors will also get pay incentives for the number of people referred to slimming clubs and online weight loss programmes, according to the Telegraph.
The Prime Minister said: “Losing weight is hard but with some small changes we can all feel fitter and healthier.
“If we all do our bit, we can reduce our health risks and protect ourselves against coronavirus – as well as taking pressure off the NHS.”
The highly interventionist approach marks a U-turn for Mr Johnson, who until recently has been a vocal opponent of “sin taxes” and perceived “nannying” by the state.
But Mr Johnson looks to have dropped his libertarian stance for a plan designed to save the NHS time and money while also helping to reduce the number of Covid-19 deaths in a possible second wave of infections.
In a speech due to be shared on social media, Mr Johnson will propose the introduction of new laws to ban junk food advertising on television and online before 9pm and ministers will also hold a consultation on whether the internet ban should apply at all times of day.
As well as banning so-called “Bogof” promotions of junk food, supermarkets will be legally barred from displaying confectionery and other high-in-fat foods in prominent locations in stores.
Calorie labelling measures will also require restaurants and takeaways with more than 250 employees to declare calorie contents in the food they sell and a consultation will be launched to determine whether similar guidance is required on alcohol.
Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at PHE, which will lead the campaign, said: “These plans are ambitious and rightly so.
“Tackling obesity will help prevent serious illness and save lives.”
The Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of more than 40 leading health organisations, medical royal colleges and campaign groups, praised the targeting of promotional offers.
But UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls criticised the timing of the extra impositions on restaurants and pubs.
“As we focus on securing jobs and helping the economy and communities to recover, a raft of costs and regulatory burdens would be a slap in the face,” she said.
Labour shadow health minister Alex Norris, criticising the three consultations announced in the strategy, said: “We’ve had big promises before from Tory ministers on banning junk food advertising only for measures to be kicked into the long grass of consultation.
“But an effective obesity strategy needs action, not consultation.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Several vehicles involved in crash in Kendal Avenue, Millbrook

THREE people have been arrested after a multi-vehicle crash in Southampton .
Police and South Central Ambulance Service were called @ @ @ @ @ occurred in Kendal Avenue , Millbrook , yesterday .
A police spokesperson said a Volkswagen @ @ @ @ @ speed '' when it crashed with two parked cars .
They added : `` A @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent and drink-driving .
`` @ @ @ @ @ has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking .
`` A 29-year-old woman from @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent .
`` All three remain in police @ @ @ @ @ '' A witness said a White VW Golf clipped one car , lost control and @ @ @ @ @ before damaging a third .
The witness said a woman in one of the parked @ @ @ @ @ is thought to have been getting out of the vehicle when the accident happened .
@ @ @ @ @ area reported seeing police and at least one ambulance at the scene .

Police and South Central Ambulance Service were called to the collision, which occurred in Kendal Avenue, Millbrook, yesterday.
A police spokesperson said a Volkswagen Golf was travelling "at speed" when it crashed with two parked cars.
They added: "A 29-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent and drink-driving.
"A 21-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking.
"A 29-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent.
"All three remain in police custody at this time."
A witness said a White VW Golf clipped one car, lost control and smashed into two parked cars before damaging a third.
The witness said a woman in one of the parked cars was injured. She is thought to have been getting out of the vehicle when the accident happened.
Social media users in the area reported seeing police and at least one ambulance at the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--MPs voice their views on transport plan

MPs voice their views on transport plan

Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead backed Southampton City Council ’ s Green Transport Recovery Plan but Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the changes to the highway are “ ridiculous ” .
Meanwhile , Caroline Nokes , MP for Romsey and Southampton North , stressed the importance of consulting the public .
The news comes as the £4.1m plan approved by cabinet on July 14 has been called back in and will be scrutinised on July 28 .
It follows concerns over its impact on the economic recovery and claims that the public was not consulted enough .
Civic chiefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is aimed at keeping people safe , supporting the economy , and encouraging walking and cycling .
Caroline Nokes MP said it is important that the council consults local residents and takes their views “ seriously ” when considering changes .
“ It is far better to make changes with people ’ s consent than ignoring their views , ” she said .
Alan Whitehead MP praised the work done by the council .
He said : “ There has been a lot of comment around the pop-up cycle lanes but this plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly looking forward to what comes out of the low traffic neighbourhood plans.
” But Royston Smith MP raised concerns .
He said : “ These ridiculous highway changes will ensure Southampton ’ s economy never recovers .
The Labour council has cut the city ’ s main arterial route capacity in half .
What do they think will happen ?
Will cruise passengers arrive on cycles ?
Will the port move the huge containers in and out of the docks using only pedal power ?
It ’ s madness .
We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have their way there will be no recovery at all and thousands of Southampton residents will lose their jobs.
” Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city , said : “ We understand that these are very bold and ambitious steps , but these are exceptional times and we have to put people ’ s safety first .
We have acted in the best interest of our city and our residents and entirely refute any suggestion that this has been an undemocratic process .
We have implemented these measures using a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders , which allow us to make changes on a temporary basis in order to assess their impact and effectiveness before a decision is taken on whether or not they are made permanent .
The changes will bring a welcome boost to our city centre businesses .
The economic benefits of walking and cycling are widely recognised .
We firmly believe these measures will make a crucial contribution to our economic recovery and contribute to a more attractive , pleasant and inviting city where people want to spend time and invest in our @ @ @ @

Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead backed Southampton City Council’s Green Transport Recovery Plan but Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the changes to the highway are “ridiculous”.
Meanwhile, Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, stressed the importance of consulting the public.
The news comes as the £4.1m plan approved by cabinet on July 14 has been called back in and will be scrutinised on July 28.
It follows concerns over its impact on the economic recovery and claims that the public was not consulted enough.
Civic chiefs said consultations are ongoing and the plan is aimed at keeping people safe, supporting the economy, and encouraging walking and cycling.
Caroline Nokes MP said it is important that the council consults local residents and takes their views “seriously” when considering changes.
“It is far better to make changes with people’s consent than ignoring their views,” she said.
Alan Whitehead MP praised the work done by the council. He said: “There has been a lot of comment around the pop-up cycle lanes but this plan is more than that. I am particularly looking forward to what comes out of the low traffic neighbourhood plans.”
But Royston Smith MP raised concerns. He said: “These ridiculous highway changes will ensure Southampton’s economy never recovers. The Labour council has cut the city’s main arterial route capacity in half. What do they think will happen? Will cruise passengers arrive on cycles? Will the port move the huge containers in and out of the docks using only pedal power? It’s madness. We all want a green recovery but if Labour have their way there will be no recovery at all and thousands of Southampton residents will lose their jobs.”
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city, said: “We understand that these are very bold and ambitious steps, but these are exceptional times and we have to put people’s safety first. We have acted in the best interest of our city and our residents and entirely refute any suggestion that this has been an undemocratic process. We have implemented these measures using a combination of experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders, which allow us to make changes on a temporary basis in order to assess their impact and effectiveness before a decision is taken on whether or not they are made permanent. The changes will bring a welcome boost to our city centre businesses. The economic benefits of walking and cycling are widely recognised. We firmly believe these measures will make a crucial contribution to our economic recovery and contribute to a more attractive, pleasant and inviting city where people want to spend time and invest in our local businesses.”
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thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Guidance for Islanders returning from Spain and countries not part of the travel corridor

FERRY operators Red Funnel , Wightlink and Hovertravel have jointly issued instructions to Islanders returning from Spain , following the Government ’ s requirement to isolate for 14 days .
Returning quarantining persons must travel by car and notify the relevant cross-Solent operator 48 hours ahead of travel that they need to stay in their car due to quarantining .
The operator will then make arrangements for them to remain in their vehicle , but may have to adjust their sailing time to make this possible depending on other traffic being carried on the car deck .
Quarantining persons who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to use any of the three cross-Solent operators by foot , in line with government guidance on them avoiding public transport .
They will need to make arrangements to travel by car with family or friends or taxi in a COVID safe way .
Cllr Dave Stewart , leader of the Isle of Wight Council , said : “ Here on the Island everyone has worked hard to keep the number of COVID-19 cases as low as possible .
“ Coronavirus regulations mean you must self-isolate for 14 days if you arrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the common travel area and this now includes Spain .
`` You may be carrying the virus without showing any symptoms .
I would ask you to please respect the safety of our Island community and to self-isolate for 14 days from your arrival . ''

Returning quarantining persons must travel by car and notify the relevant cross-Solent operator 48 hours ahead of travel that they need to stay in their car due to quarantining.
The operator will then make arrangements for them to remain in their vehicle, but may have to adjust their sailing time to make this possible depending on other traffic being carried on the car deck.
Quarantining persons who travelled out as foot passengers are asked not to use any of the three cross-Solent operators by foot, in line with government guidance on them avoiding public transport.
They will need to make arrangements to travel by car with family or friends or taxi in a COVID safe way.
Cllr Dave Stewart, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, said: “Here on the Island everyone has worked hard to keep the number of COVID-19 cases as low as possible.
“Coronavirus regulations mean you must self-isolate for 14 days if you arrive in the UK from a country outside the common travel area and this now includes Spain.
"You may be carrying the virus without showing any symptoms. I would ask you to please respect the safety of our Island community and to self-isolate for 14 days from your arrival."


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Yarmouth RNLI on hand as seven rescued from Lymington River

Seven people were rescued from a rib aground on Lymington River , by lifeboat and coastguard crews including Yarmouth ’ @ @ @ @ @ ( Sunday ) .
They were all on board a RIB that was stuck on @ @ @ @ @ one person who needed medical assistance for a back injury .
Lymington Coastguard Rescue Team @ @ @ @ @ search and rescue Coastguard helicopter and the ambulance service all attended the incident shortly before @ @ @ @ @ were suffering from the cold were taken ashore , while the seventh person was airlifted @ @ @ @ @ The rib was jointly recovered from the marshes by Yarmouth and Lyminton RNLI and was @ @ @ @ @ Yarmouth 's lifeboat crew returned to harbour and were ready for service by 3.45am .

They were all on board a RIB that was stuck on the marshes - and included one person who needed medical assistance for a back injury.
Lymington Coastguard Rescue Team, Hampshire Police, the search and rescue Coastguard helicopter and the ambulance service all attended the incident shortly before midnight.
Six people who were suffering from the cold were taken ashore, while the seventh person was airlifted to a waiting ambulance.
The rib was jointly recovered from the marshes by Yarmouth and Lyminton RNLI and was towed back to Lymington.
Yarmouth's lifeboat crew returned to harbour and were ready for service by 3.45am.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Broken down train between Eastleigh and Fareham causing delays

A BROKEN down train has blocked all lines between two stations in Hampshire .
A broken down freight train between @ @ @ @ @ all lines .
South Western Railway ( SWR ) train services running through these stations @ @ @ @ @ or revised .
Disruption is expected until 4pm .
In a Tweet , SWR said @ @ @ @ @ on : GWR services between Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central ; Southern services between Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Cross Country services between Winchester and Southampton Central .

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thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Two coronavirus memorial gardens to be built in Hampshire next year

TWO coronavirus memorial gardens are set to be built in Hampshire – and this artist impression shows what they should look like .
Last month , Westerleigh Group – the UK ’ s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries – announced that it will be creating a memorial garden to remember people who have died during the coronavirus crisis , at each of its 34 sites across the country .
Those include two sites in Hampshire .
The memorial gardens will be “ tranquil places ” for people to remember their loved ones , and gardens will be built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Wessex Vale Crematorium , near Southampton , in early spring next year .
Roger Mclaughlan , chief executive of Westerleigh Group , said : “ These gardens will be tranquil places for people to visit and remember loved ones who died during the pandemic , and to pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much to help others who were sick , isolated or vulnerable .
“ The centre-piece of each garden will be a stone monument surrounded by a floral arrangement representing a rainbow , which has become a symbol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have put pictures of rainbows in their windows during the lockdown , to cheer up passers-by and to offer a bright message of hope .
Our rainbows will be created using the vibrant colours of begonias , petunias and geraniums.
” The stones at the centre of the memorial gardens will be made from all-polished black granite and is a typical traditional memorial for remembrance but with a Westerleigh change of design , and the memorials will be individually carved by Westerleigh ’ s stonemasons .
The team at each crematoria is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within their grounds for the gardens .
Mr Mclaughlan added : “ We are proud that all our crematoria have close links with their local communities , and we therefore thought it would be an appropriate gesture to create these permanent and lasting memorials .
“ They will be special place places where people can remember and reflect on the loved ones they have lost , and give thanks to the wonderful way that the NHS , key workers and whole communities pulled together during this unprecedented crisis.
” As the project progresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to local communities to help shape and finalise the plans .

Last month, Westerleigh Group – the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries – announced that it will be creating a memorial garden to remember people who have died during the coronavirus crisis, at each of its 34 sites across the country.
Those include two sites in Hampshire.
The memorial gardens will be “tranquil places” for people to remember their loved ones, and gardens will be built at the Test Valley Crematorium in Romsey and the Wessex Vale Crematorium, near Southampton, in early spring next year.
Roger Mclaughlan, chief executive of Westerleigh Group, said: “These gardens will be tranquil places for people to visit and remember loved ones who died during the pandemic, and to pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much to help others who were sick, isolated or vulnerable.
“The centre-piece of each garden will be a stone monument surrounded by a floral arrangement representing a rainbow, which has become a symbol of hope during the pandemic. Many people have put pictures of rainbows in their windows during the lockdown, to cheer up passers-by and to offer a bright message of hope. Our rainbows will be created using the vibrant colours of begonias, petunias and geraniums.”
The stones at the centre of the memorial gardens will be made from all-polished black granite and is a typical traditional memorial for remembrance but with a Westerleigh change of design, and the memorials will be individually carved by Westerleigh’s stonemasons.
The team at each crematoria is now working to identify the best location within their grounds for the gardens.
Mr Mclaughlan added: “We are proud that all our crematoria have close links with their local communities, and we therefore thought it would be an appropriate gesture to create these permanent and lasting memorials.
“They will be special place places where people can remember and reflect on the loved ones they have lost, and give thanks to the wonderful way that the NHS, key workers and whole communities pulled together during this unprecedented crisis.”
As the project progresses, the Westerleigh Group will be reaching out to local communities to help shape and finalise the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Gusto Lounge gives free pizza to Southampton Hospital

A CITY restaurant owner has given thousands of free pizzas to NHS staff for “ saving his brother ’ s life ” .
Health staff have thanked Gusto Lounge Southampton for going out of their way to deliver the free food .
Waiters and waitresses from Gusto Lounge took to Southampton Hospital to give them free slices for the first few weeks of lockdown .
In total , 3,000 pizzas and bowls of pasta were fed to staff who were on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic .
Justin Hellin , owner of the restaurant on Commercial Road , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother recovered from Covid-19 .
The 48-year-old said : “ My brother was on life support and was in a coma for five or six weeks at the start of coronavirus .
It dawned on me how bad it was and I saw the energy that went into it .
It hasn ’ t ended and the staff are still carrying it on .
“ My brother is now going to be alive for another 20 or 30 years because of them .
This really underlined why we had to be thankful and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of lockdown.
” His 53-year-old brother and ex-boxer Jon Lambert contracted coronavirus but has since recovered .
Justin has now set up a menu for NHS staff with discounted rates , and has also hosted free , regular events for them such as comedy shows .
Donna Statkewych , neurosciences bed manager at Southampton Hospital , said : “ When lockdown started , Justin and his team from Gusto took it upon themselves to deliver pizzas every day for the first few weeks for NHS staff all over Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once a week come rain or shine up until the end of June .
“ They have been absolutely amazing over the past few months .
I messaged him so I could collect 10 pizzas for all the staff on shift that day working in neurosciences , and I was given 20 pizzas which fed the whole of the department , as well as the site managers on the day .
“ He and his team have been so generous and Justin has kindly donated all of this out of his own pocket @ @

Health staff have thanked Gusto Lounge Southampton for going out of their way to deliver the free food.
Waiters and waitresses from Gusto Lounge took to Southampton Hospital to give them free slices for the first few weeks of lockdown. In total, 3,000 pizzas and bowls of pasta were fed to staff who were on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
Justin Hellin, owner of the restaurant on Commercial Road, was inspired to thank the hospital after his brother recovered from Covid-19.
The 48-year-old said: “My brother was on life support and was in a coma for five or six weeks at the start of coronavirus. It dawned on me how bad it was and I saw the energy that went into it. It hasn’t ended and the staff are still carrying it on.
“My brother is now going to be alive for another 20 or 30 years because of them. This really underlined why we had to be thankful and keep producing until we hit 3,000 meals at the end of lockdown.”
His 53-year-old brother and ex-boxer Jon Lambert contracted coronavirus but has since recovered.
Justin has now set up a menu for NHS staff with discounted rates, and has also hosted free, regular events for them such as comedy shows.
Donna Statkewych, neurosciences bed manager at Southampton Hospital, said: “When lockdown started, Justin and his team from Gusto took it upon themselves to deliver pizzas every day for the first few weeks for NHS staff all over Southampton, then still continued to deliver at least once a week come rain or shine up until the end of June.
“They have been absolutely amazing over the past few months. I messaged him so I could collect 10 pizzas for all the staff on shift that day working in neurosciences, and I was given 20 pizzas which fed the whole of the department, as well as the site managers on the day.
“He and his team have been so generous and Justin has kindly donated all of this out of his own pocket.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Women giving birth to fewer children in city

WOMEN in Southampton are giving birth to fewer children than a decade ago , new figures reveal .
Improved access to contraception and a trend for people to delay having children until later in life could be behind a record low fertility rate for women under 30 across England and Wales , experts have said .
Data from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) shows the fertility rate in Southampton was 1.48 births per woman last year .
The total fertility rate is the average number of live children a mother would have while she is of childbearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fertility rate every In 2009 , Southampton women were giving birth to 1.57 children each on average .
Rates are measured in six age groups , from under 20 up to 40 and over , although there is no localised age breakdown .
Across England and Wales , the overall fertility rate was 1.65 children per women in 2019 – the lowest since 2002 .
Fertility rates for women in age groups under 30 years were at their lowest since records began in 1938 , while the rate among those aged 40 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women , the highest since The standardised mean age of a mother at childbirth in 2019 was also 30.7 , a figure which has been gradually rising since 1973 when it was 26.4 years .
The ONS suggested possible reasons for the decrease in total fertility rates could include better access to contraception ; a fall in mortality rates among children aged under five , resulting in women having fewer babies ; and lower levels of fertility , or difficulties conceiving , because people are tending to delay having children until later in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease in live births , with 2,899 in Southampton last year , compared with 3,017 in 2018 .
Clare Murphy , from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service , said the national figures “ tell a story of success ” in some ways .
“ The increasing age of motherhood is a reflection of improved gender parity , especially greater female participation in both higher education and the workplace , ” she said .
However , she added that financial factors also “ weigh heavily on family planning decisions ” .
“ The job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we know the current crisis has hit women ’ s employment particularly hard , ” she said .
“ As a result , we may well see these trends continue into the future as women and couples choose to delay having children until they are financially stable .
”

Improved access to contraception and a trend for people to delay having children until later in life could be behind a record low fertility rate for women under 30 across England and Wales, experts have said.
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the fertility rate in Southampton was 1.48 births per woman last year.
The total fertility rate is the average number of live children a mother would have while she is of childbearing age, if she experienced the typical fertility rate every
year.
In 2009, Southampton women were giving birth to 1.57 children each on average.
Rates are measured in six age groups, from under 20 up to 40 and over, although there is no localised age breakdown.
Across England and Wales, the overall fertility rate was 1.65 children per women in 2019 – the lowest since 2002.
Fertility rates for women in age groups under 30 years were at their lowest since records began in 1938, while the rate among those aged 40 and over rose to 1.65 births per 100 women, the highest since
1948.
The standardised mean age of a mother at childbirth in 2019 was also 30.7, a figure which has been gradually rising since 1973 when it was 26.4 years.
The ONS suggested possible reasons for the decrease in total fertility rates could include better access to contraception; a fall in mortality rates among children aged under five, resulting in women having fewer babies; and lower levels of fertility, or difficulties conceiving, because people are tending to delay having children until later in life.
The figures also show a decrease in live births, with 2,899 in Southampton last year, compared with 3,017 in 2018.
Clare Murphy, from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, said the national figures “tell a story of success” in some ways.
“The increasing age of motherhood is a reflection of improved gender parity, especially greater female participation in both higher education and the workplace,” she said.
However, she added that financial factors also “weigh heavily on family planning decisions”.
“The job market has never been more precarious, and we know the current crisis has hit women’s employment particularly hard,” she said.
“As a result, we may well see these trends continue into the future as women and couples choose to delay having children until they are financially stable.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Totton man who assaulted two paramedics failed to turn up to court

A TOTTON man who assaulted two paramedics failed to turn up to court .
Andrew James Bright assaulted two paramedics @ @ @ @ @ on December 12 last year , committing an offence while subject to a condition discharge @ @ @ @ @ court on September 9 .
The court heard how alcohol had `` featured heavily '' @ @ @ @ @ February 13 this year , the 52-year-old failed to appear at court .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ July 17 , he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating , one @ @ @ @ @ to court , and admitted the breach of his conditional discharge .
Bright , of @ @ @ @ @ was committed to prison for two months suspended for 12 months and was ordered to @ @ @ @ @ He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £115 and court costs of @ @

Andrew James Bright assaulted two paramedics in Bishops Close in Totton on December 12 last year, committing an offence while subject to a condition discharge that was imposed by the court on September 9.
The court heard how alcohol had "featured heavily" in his attack.
On February 13 this year, the 52-year-old failed to appear at court.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court on July 17, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating, one count of failing to surrender to court, and admitted the breach of his conditional discharge.
Bright, of Bishops Close, Totton, was committed to prison for two months suspended for 12 months and was ordered to pay compensation of £100.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £115 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--New electric vans join fleet in bid to make Southampton's roads greener

24 electric vans have been added to Southampton City Council ’ s fleet as part of their plan to tackle climate change .
The new electric vans will replace existing diesel vehicles and use 100 % renewable energy .
The Renault Kangoo vans are part of the council ’ s commitment to its Green City Plan , published in March , to tackle climate change .
The vans will be used for services such as Neighbourhood Wardens and Waste Operations teams .
New charging units were installed at the City Depot site as part of the ongoing investment in electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Elsewhere , 48 charging points have been installed in car parks in the city centre , Bitterene and Woolston , with charging currently free for an introductory period .
Drivers of EVs also have access to 90 % discount for selected city centre car parks and free passage on the Itchen Toll Bridge .
The council hope to decrease the number of vehicles on the road and encourage drivers to switch to hybrid or electric cars .
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City and Place said : “ Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help tackle climate change , this includes being a carbon neutral council by 2030 .
We are leading the way with our Fleet Modernisation Plan , the 24 vans are the part of an investment plan to increase the numbers of zero and low emission vehicles we operate across Southampton .
“ We are encouraging residents and business to review their impact on the environment , we know that small , simple changes can make a difference to our carbon footprints.
” Vincent Tourette , Managing Director , Groupe Renault UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant increase in the uptake of Renault electric vehicles by the public sector and it ’ s pleasing to see such an ambitious council such as Southampton utilise the Renault Kangoo Z.E.33 to help it reach its environmental goals .
”

The new electric vans will replace existing diesel vehicles and use 100% renewable energy.
The Renault Kangoo vans are part of the council’s commitment to its Green City Plan, published in March, to tackle climate change. The vans will be used for services such as Neighbourhood Wardens and Waste Operations teams.
New charging units were installed at the City Depot site as part of the ongoing investment in electric vehicles (EVs) infrastructure in Southampton.
Elsewhere, 48 charging points have been installed in car parks in the city centre, Bitterene and Woolston, with charging currently free for an introductory period.
Drivers of EVs also have access to 90% discount for selected city centre car parks and free passage on the Itchen Toll Bridge.
The council hope to decrease the number of vehicles on the road and encourage drivers to switch to hybrid or electric cars.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place said: “Southampton City Council set ambitious, challenging goals to help tackle climate change, this includes being a carbon neutral council by 2030. We are leading the way with our Fleet Modernisation Plan, the 24 vans are the part of an investment plan to increase the numbers of zero and low emission vehicles we operate across Southampton.
“We are encouraging residents and business to review their impact on the environment, we know that small, simple changes can make a difference to our carbon footprints.”
Vincent Tourette, Managing Director, Groupe Renault UK, said: “We are seeing a significant increase in the uptake of Renault electric vehicles by the public sector and it’s pleasing to see such an ambitious council such as Southampton utilise the Renault Kangoo Z.E.33 to help it reach its environmental goals.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Hampshire youngsters perform This is Me from Greatest Showman

A STUNNING rendition of a Hollywood showtune by 237 young musicians playing separately in their individual homes has shown that even in difficult circumstances , creativity finds a way .
Members of Hampshire Music Service ( HMS ) ensembles , who have been practising their instruments online since March , recorded a glorious version of “ This Is Me ” from the movie “ The Greatest Showman ” .
It was then shared on social media to a great response of more than 10,000 views .
Councillor Roz Chadd , Hampshire County Council ’ s executive member for education and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It was a pleasure to watch this exuberant and uplifting performance from such accomplished young musicians and vocalists , who have not seen each other face to face for more than three months .
`` They are a credit to the Music Service and their teachers ’ ability to adapt to remote learning , with 2689 pupils having lessons delivered by video link every week since March .
“ Normally at this time of year the Music Service is organising end of term concerts , ensemble trips abroad and summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can return soon .
`` In the meantime , I would like to congratulate all those who took part in this video and the many other collaborative performances that have been shared online and brought joy to thousands at this difficult time.
” Another boost to the Music Service came this week when two of its ensembles , the Hampshire Flute Choir and the County Jazz Orchestra , performed in the first ever Music for Youth National Digital Festival , also on YouTube .
Hampshire Music Service , which runs 70 ensembles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently supporting all schools across the county with a wide range of music provision and resources that can be accessed remotely from home .
A varied and wide range of free music learning resources are available for all primary and secondary ages , such as ‘ Keep calm and keep making music ’ for primary pupils , a set of fun musical activities focused on making and finding out about music through games and song .

Members of Hampshire Music Service (HMS) ensembles, who have been practising their instruments online since March, recorded a glorious version of “This Is Me” from the movie “The Greatest Showman”.
It was then shared on social media to a great response of more than 10,000 views.
Councillor Roz Chadd, Hampshire County Council’s executive member for education and skills, praised the video.
She said: “It was a pleasure to watch this exuberant and uplifting performance from such accomplished young musicians and vocalists, who have not seen each other face to face for more than three months.
"They are a credit to the Music Service and their teachers’ ability to adapt to remote learning, with 2689 pupils having lessons delivered by video link every week since March.
“Normally at this time of year the Music Service is organising end of term concerts, ensemble trips abroad and summer holiday activities, and I hope these can return soon.
"In the meantime, I would like to congratulate all those who took part in this video and the many other collaborative performances that have been shared online and brought joy to thousands at this difficult time.”
Another boost to the Music Service came this week when two of its ensembles, the Hampshire Flute Choir and the County Jazz Orchestra, performed in the first ever Music for Youth National Digital Festival, also on YouTube.
Hampshire Music Service, which runs 70 ensembles and provides musical tuition to Hampshire schools, is currently supporting all schools across the county with a wide range of music provision and resources that can be accessed remotely from home.
A varied and wide range of free music learning resources are available for all primary and secondary ages, such as ‘Keep calm and keep making music’ for primary pupils, a set of fun musical activities focused on making and finding out about music through games and song.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Mollie James' plan to tackle her anxiety

A HAMPSHIRE woman battling anxiety is planning to tackle the issue head-on - by jumping out of an aircraft at 15,000ft .
Mollie James , a diving coach based at The Quays in Southampton , is determined to push herself to the limit by taking a leap of faith in aid of charity .
She aims to raise vital funds for the mental health charity Mind by swapping diving for skydiving .
Mollie , 23 , of Dibden Purlieu , said : “ I have struggled with my mental health for the past year , which has involved many diagnoses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to jump out of an aeroplane to battle my fear of heights and push myself to the limit.
” Some of the money raised will go to two other good causes - Waterside Archers and Friends of Southampton Diving Academy ( FOSDA ) .
She aims to raise at least £1,000 and has already netted more than £760 - a month before her skydive .
Mollie , who admits to being “ absolutely terrified ” at the thought of jumping out of a plane , has dubbed her adventure Skydive Against Anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her GoFundMe page says : “ Anxiety , I will transform you into something useful and productive .
I will not bow down to you.
” A post on her Facebook page adds : I am very good at hiding how I feel but I want to tackle the anxiety part of my issues head on .
“ I am not sure why I am going to throw myself out of an aeroplane but it ’ s happening.
” Several people have left supportive comments on her GoFundMe page .
One person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with my mental health over the years and in more recent years have found the courage to ask for help , so am impressed that you have talked openly about your problems .
Also impressed by your plan to throw yourself out of an aeroplane .
”

Mollie James, a diving coach based at The Quays in Southampton, is determined to push herself to the limit by taking a leap of faith in aid of charity.
She aims to raise vital funds for the mental health charity Mind by swapping diving for skydiving.
Mollie, 23, of Dibden Purlieu, said: “I have struggled with my mental health for the past year, which has involved many diagnoses and hospital admissions.
“I am going to jump out of an aeroplane to battle my fear of heights and push myself to the limit.”
Some of the money raised will go to two other good causes - Waterside Archers and Friends of Southampton Diving Academy (FOSDA).
She aims to raise at least £1,000 and has already netted more than £760 - a month before her skydive.
Mollie, who admits to being “absolutely terrified” at the thought of jumping out of a plane, has dubbed her adventure Skydive Against Anxiety.
A defiant message at the top of her GoFundMe page says: “Anxiety, I will transform you into something useful and productive. I will not bow down to you.”
A post on her Facebook page adds: I am very good at hiding how I feel but I want to tackle the anxiety part of my issues head on.
“I am not sure why I am going to throw myself out of an aeroplane but it’s happening.”
Several people have left supportive comments on her GoFundMe page.
One person says: “I have also struggled with my mental health over the years and in more recent years have found the courage to ask for help, so am impressed that you have talked openly about your problems. Also impressed by your plan to throw yourself out of an aeroplane.”
To donate visit gofundme.com/f/mollies-skydive-against-anxiety.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Southampton student braves the shave, raising money in honour of his younger sister

A SOUTHAMPTON schoolboy has braved the shave , raising hundreds for the hospital which supported him when his younger sister died .
Brendon Roberts , a 13-year-old student from Oasis Academy Sholing , took the clippers out for charity , after seeing his grandad and his grandad ’ s cousin lose their locks to raise money for the Princess Anne Hospital , a hospital close to their hearts .
The inspirational family team have raised £1650 so far , with donations continuing to pour in .
Brendon alone raised an more than £275 in just ten minutes .
In January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost Mia , his sister , at 17 weeks and as a family they wanted to give something back to the team at their local hospital .
Jenna , Brendon ’ s mum , said : “ Never in a millions years did we imagine we would raise as much as we have .
We wanted to give something back to the Princess Anne Hospital after their all support and to help with memory boxes for other families .
“ It has been so nice that people we don ’ t even know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our story.
” Brendon added : “ I ’ m so shocked that I ’ ve raised so much money .
I wasn ’ t expecting to raise so much in such a short space of time .
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far .
It means the world.
” The Brave The Shave campaign , run by Macmillan Cancer Support is backed by thousands of people each year , just like Brendon and his grandad , and since 2015 , brave shavers have raised more than £22.7million .
Helen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oasis Academy Sholing , told Brendon : “ Having heard about your selfless act , we as a school wanted to take this opportunity to say what a truly remarkable young man you are becoming and how incredibly proud of you we are .
“ During this difficult and tough time , you have not only raised money for a fantastic and worthy charity , but also honoured the memory of your little sister Mia .
“ You are more of a superhero than any other Marvel character out there .
”

Brendon Roberts, a 13-year-old student from Oasis Academy Sholing, took the clippers out for charity, after seeing his grandad and his grandad’s cousin lose their locks to raise money for the Princess Anne Hospital, a hospital close to their hearts.
The inspirational family team have raised £1650 so far, with donations continuing to pour in. Brendon alone raised an more than £275 in just ten minutes.
In January of this year Brendon and his family lost Mia, his sister, at 17 weeks and as a family they wanted to give something back to the team at their local hospital.
Jenna, Brendon’s mum, said: “Never in a millions years did we imagine we would raise as much as we have. We wanted to give something back to the Princess Anne Hospital after their all support and to help with memory boxes for other families.
“It has been so nice that people we don’t even know have rallied around and donated after reading our story.”
Brendon added: “I’m so shocked that I’ve raised so much money. I wasn’t expecting to raise so much in such a short space of time. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. It means the world.”
The Brave The Shave campaign, run by Macmillan Cancer Support is backed by thousands of people each year, just like Brendon and his grandad, and since 2015, brave shavers have raised more than £22.7million.
Helen Sydenham, head of Year 8 at Oasis Academy Sholing, told Brendon: “Having heard about your selfless act, we as a school wanted to take this opportunity to say what a truly remarkable young man you are becoming and how incredibly proud of you we are.
“During this difficult and tough time, you have not only raised money for a fantastic and worthy charity, but also honoured the memory of your little sister Mia.
“You are more of a superhero than any other Marvel character out there.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--LETTER - Refusing to wear mask would be nothing short of ridiculous

HOW my heart bleeds for Terry Hickman who is so incensed by having to wear a face mask when doing his shopping that he has now decided that he will have to have a supermarket delivery to show his objection to the new law .
“ What will he do when his home stocks dwindle ?
” he asks from his self imposed martyrdom .
Well I suggest that he makes his protest even more powerful by also not leaving the house for anything other than medical treatment , not visiting his 87-year-old mother , only seeing his children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and having his one-year-old great grandson think that it is normal to greet him by waving from a several metres away .
He can also cancel his long planned holiday with his entire family while hoping that they will enjoy the trip in its newly Covid reduced form .
By making these sacrifices he will be living exactly as my wife , myself and millions of other vulnerable people have had to live for the last four months .
As a long term blood cancer patient with a subsequently weakened immune system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times this week ) , every single member of staff and patient wears one of Mr Hickman ’ s hated masks in an attempt to keep each other safe and all without a single complaint .
This is because after receiving the highest possible levels of care and treatment from the most incredible medical team for almost six years , both they and myself consider that exposing myself and others to unnecessary risk would be nothing short of ridiculous .
So Mr Hickman I am sure that most people like myself would love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as visiting our local supermarkets back into their lives , and by everyone complying with the new law that may just happen sooner .
Just maybe this letter will make both Terry Hickman and Desmond Swayne MP realise that the world does not just revolve around their personal situations and that they may stop their incredible levels of selfishness and start to consider the wellbeing of every other person that they may come into contact with , or then again am I being naive ?

“What will he do when his home stocks dwindle?” he asks from his self imposed martyrdom.
Well I suggest that he makes his protest even more powerful by also not leaving the house for anything other than medical treatment, not visiting his 87-year-old mother, only seeing his children and grandchildren from a distance in the garden and having his one-year-old great grandson think that it is normal to greet him by waving from a several metres away.
He can also cancel his long planned holiday with his entire family while hoping that they will enjoy the trip in its newly Covid reduced form.
By making these sacrifices he will be living exactly as my wife, myself and millions of other vulnerable people have had to live for the last four months.
As a long term blood cancer patient with a subsequently weakened immune system, when I visit the hospital (three times this week), every single member of staff and patient wears one of Mr Hickman’s hated masks in an attempt to keep each other safe and all without a single complaint.
This is because after receiving the highest possible levels of care and treatment from the most incredible medical team for almost six years, both they and myself consider that exposing myself and others to unnecessary risk would be nothing short of ridiculous.
So Mr Hickman I am sure that most people like myself would love to be able to get some normality, such as visiting our local supermarkets back into their lives, and by everyone complying with the new law that may just happen sooner.
Just maybe this letter will make both Terry Hickman and Desmond Swayne MP realise that the world does not just revolve around their personal situations and that they may stop their incredible levels of selfishness and start to consider the wellbeing of every other person that they may come into contact with, or then again am I being naive?
T.K.Tew
Netley Common


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--LETTER - Train station should be built at Fawley power station scheme

I SEEM to remember that there was an outcry when it was first proposed to close the Fawley Branch to @ @ @ @ @ 'As Daddy Knew Best ' the closure took place , leaving the line open for @ @ @ @ @ Port and Fawley refinery .
No-one seems to have foreseen that the road traffic would @ @ @ @ @ has as more and more domestic building took place along the the Waterside .
Now @ @ @ @ @ site is to be cleared for the building of what amounts to a small town @ @ @ @ @ even more , would it not be sensible to not only re-open the railway to @ @ @ @ @ extend it to where the new building will be and put in a small terminus @ @ @ @ @ perhaps , reduce the road traffic slightly .
Also , if the track was electrified @ @ @ @ @ might help towards reducing fume .

But, 'As Daddy Knew Best' the closure took place, leaving the line open for freight traffic from Marchwood Military Port and Fawley refinery.
No-one seems to have foreseen that the road traffic would increase to the extent it has as more and more domestic building took place along the the Waterside.
Now that the Fawley power station site is to be cleared for the building of what amounts to a small town, thereby increasing road traffic even more, would it not be sensible to not only re-open the railway to passenger traffic, but to extend it to where the new building will be and put in a small terminus station?
This would, perhaps, reduce the road traffic slightly.
Also, if the track was electrified at the same time it might help towards reducing fume.
Just a thought.
Robert Smith
Romsey.


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Ringwood pensioner walks 727 for Macmillan Caring Locally

A RETIRED aircraft engineer walked a mammoth distance during lockdown , to raise money for Macmillan Caring Locally .
Ian Thornton , 77 , from Ringwood , walked 727 miles in 100 days , raising more than £1,000 in the process .
He initially planned on just walking 500 miles around Ringwood , but branched out and added the extra mileage on , walking around the New Forest .
Ian said : “ When the lockdown started , I decided to take my hour of daily exercise by walking .
“ Whilst on the phone to a good friend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go .
“ I said it would be a good idea to set a target and came up with 100 consecutive days .
“ He then burst into song with ' I Would Walk 500 Miles ’ - so that became the challenge - to walk 500 miles in 100 days .
“ I ’ ve discovered so many new routes and footpaths in the beautiful forest .
It has been a wonderful experience.
” Ian ’ s challenge has raised £1,090 for Macmillan Caring Locally in Christchurch .
MCL , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity , supports the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital which cares for more than 1,600 patients with life-limiting illnesses each year .
Ian said : “ Over the years , my wife Lynda and I have known many colleagues and friends who have benefitted from care provided by Macmillan Caring Locally and two very dear friends spent their final days there .
“ The care , love and compassion shown to them was outstanding and any help we can give to the charity seems worthwhile.
” Ian was greeted at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a group of cheering friends .
He added : “ I 'm pleased to have been able to help a little and I hope that as more people hear about my challenge they might add to my fundraising or consider doing something for MCL themselves .
“ I ’ m not sure what to do next , but I feel I should do something else , so watch this space.
” Barry Wilson , the community and events fundraiser for Macmillan Caring Locally , said : “ Everyone at Macmillan Caring Locally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian has done for the charity .
“ The Macmillan Unit has seen a significant drop in income because many of its fundraising events have been cancelled due to lockdown .
The efforts and kindness of supporters like Ian is invaluable to us .
“ Walking 727 miles in 100 days is a huge achievement and I was honoured to join Ian ’ s friends as they welcomed him home with a huge cheer .
”

Ian Thornton, 77, from Ringwood, walked 727 miles in 100 days, raising more than £1,000 in the process.
He initially planned on just walking 500 miles around Ringwood, but branched out and added the extra mileage on, walking around the New Forest.
Ian said: “When the lockdown started, I decided to take my hour of daily exercise by walking.
“Whilst on the phone to a good friend, he asked how far I had intended to go.
“I said it would be a good idea to set a target and came up with 100 consecutive days.
“He then burst into song with 'I Would Walk 500 Miles’ - so that became the challenge - to walk 500 miles in 100 days.
“I’ve discovered so many new routes and footpaths in the beautiful forest. It has been a wonderful experience.”
Ian’s challenge has raised £1,090 for Macmillan Caring Locally in Christchurch.
MCL, which is not related to the national Macmillan charity, supports the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital which cares for more than 1,600 patients with life-limiting illnesses each year.
Ian said: “Over the years, my wife Lynda and I have known many colleagues and friends who have benefitted from care provided by Macmillan Caring Locally and two very dear friends spent their final days there.
“The care, love and compassion shown to them was outstanding and any help we can give to the charity seems worthwhile.”
Ian was greeted at the end of his 100th consecutive walk by his wife and a group of cheering friends.
He added: “I'm pleased to have been able to help a little and I hope that as more people hear about my challenge they might add to my fundraising or consider doing something for MCL themselves.
“I’m not sure what to do next, but I feel I should do something else, so watch this space.”
Barry Wilson, the community and events fundraiser for Macmillan Caring Locally, said: “Everyone at Macmillan Caring Locally is deeply impressed and appreciative of what Ian has done for the charity.
“The Macmillan Unit has seen a significant drop in income because many of its fundraising events have been cancelled due to lockdown. The efforts and kindness of supporters like Ian is invaluable to us.
“Walking 727 miles in 100 days is a huge achievement and I was honoured to join Ian’s friends as they welcomed him home with a huge cheer.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-27--Sisters run 50k and raise money for The UK Sepsis Trust

SISTERS took to the running track to run thousands of miles in honour of a family member who died .
Full-time mum Marie Lovell , 39 , from Southampton , died of sepsis almost two weeks after giving birth to a boy .
To pay tribute to Marie , her stepchildren Becky and Kaitlan Brown ran 50k in a bid to raise money for The UK Sepsis Trust .
They gave themselves four weeks to complete the challenge , and were joined for their last 5k by Marie 's daughter Shannon Lovell .
Becky , 23 , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it [ sepsis ] , and it 's not a very advertised thing , whereas cancer is something that kills people , so you hear about it and think oh god .
`` Whereas you don ’ t really hear about the death side of sepsis , so myself and my sister thought , let 's make something good out of this . ''
The pair ran their first 10k by June 17 , and then continued to run a 10k minimum every week until July 17 was reached .
Becky added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , caring , strong and kind-hearted person who devoted her life to her children .
`` Our main aim was to raise awareness and funds to save others our challenge was nothing more then a tribute in her memory .
`` When you have c-section , you can catch something that kills you in two weeks . ''
Marie had four biological children and also brought up both Becky and Kaitlan as their stepmum .
Her daughter Shannon added : `` As you can imagine , we are totally heartbroken and struggling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t know what sepsis was .
`` Mum was only 39 - she was lovely and only ever thought of others .
We feel sad and empty . ''
They have raised £803 , and donated £700 to The UK Sepsis Trust charity , while £103 which was raised on their final fundraising day went towards a headstone and gift for Marie 's grave .
On the final day , 43 of their friends and family took to Southampton Sports Centre to see their final run .
The day included a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , and the day ended with a balloon release in memory of Marie .

Full-time mum Marie Lovell, 39, from Southampton, died of sepsis almost two weeks after giving birth to a boy.
To pay tribute to Marie, her stepchildren Becky and Kaitlan Brown ran 50k in a bid to raise money for The UK Sepsis Trust.
They gave themselves four weeks to complete the challenge, and were joined for their last 5k by Marie's daughter Shannon Lovell.
Becky, 23, said: "We didn't really know a lot about it [sepsis], and it's not a very advertised thing, whereas cancer is something that kills people, so you hear about it and think oh god.
"Whereas you don’t really hear about the death side of sepsis, so myself and my sister thought, let's make something good out of this."
The pair ran their first 10k by June 17, and then continued to run a 10k minimum every week until July 17 was reached.
Becky added: "Marie was a very loving, caring, strong and kind-hearted person who devoted her life to her children.
"Our main aim was to raise awareness and funds to save others our challenge was nothing more then a tribute in her memory.
"When you have c-section, you can catch something that kills you in two weeks."
Marie had four biological children and also brought up both Becky and Kaitlan as their stepmum.
Her daughter Shannon added: "As you can imagine, we are totally heartbroken and struggling to understand why this has happened. We didn’t know what sepsis was.
"Mum was only 39 - she was lovely and only ever thought of others. We feel sad and empty."
They have raised £803, and donated £700 to The UK Sepsis Trust charity, while £103 which was raised on their final fundraising day went towards a headstone and gift for Marie's grave.
On the final day, 43 of their friends and family took to Southampton Sports Centre to see their final run.
The day included a cake sale, dancing, dancers and games, and the day ended with a balloon release in memory of Marie.
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Becky-Brown50k.