thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Man charged after knifepoint robbery at Hamble-le-Rice

A MAN has been charged today following a knifepoint robbery that took place yesterday .
It comes after a man @ @ @ @ @ a car that he was occupying in the early hours of Thursday July 30 on @ @ @ @ @ approached by another man .
The suspect subsequently stole the victim 's vehicle which was @ @ @ @ @ Fareham .
A pursuit ensued and officers detained a man on suspicion of burglary .
@ @ @ @ @ of Verdon Avenue , Hamble-le-Rice has been charged with one count of robbery , one @ @ @ @ @ , one count of driving while under the influence of alcohol , one count of @ @ @ @ @ of failing to stop .
He appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court this morning ( 31 @ @ @

It comes after a man was threatened at knifepoint in a car that he was occupying in the early hours of Thursday July 30 on Hamble Lane, after being approached by another man.
The suspect subsequently stole the victim's vehicle which was later located by police in Fareham.
A pursuit ensued and officers detained a man on suspicion of burglary.
Bradley Mottram, 19, of Verdon Avenue, Hamble-le-Rice has been charged with one count of robbery, one count of driving while disqualified, one count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, one count of dangerous driving and one count of failing to stop.
He appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court this morning (31 July).


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--New walkthrough wallaby enclosure opened at Marwell Zoo

A NEW wallaby walkthrough exhibit has been launched at a popular Hampshire zoo .
Marwell Zoo has spent £30,000 on a new habit for its red-necked wallabies , and guests can walk through it side-by-side with the animals .
The revamped Wallaby Walkthrough features a small creek , pool , stream and pond as well as a natural seating area so guests can relax surrounded by wildlife .
Helen Murphy , Marwell Zoo ’ s Plants and Landscapes Supervisor , said : “ Our aim was to create an immersive landscape for both our guests and the animals , creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrive and bring out more of their natural behaviours .
“ We ’ ve almost doubled the area available to the wallabies and created an area where guests can sit , watch the animals and reflect rather than it being a traditional walkthrough experience .
`` I love how peaceful the enclosure feels , especially when sitting in the dwell area looking back over the pond , watching the dragonflies and damselflies flitting around .
`` Overnight the area turned into a real haven for wildlife , which is wonderful to see.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a legacy donation but transforming the area was no easy task .
Helen added : `` With one of the wettest winters in over 20 years and then a global pandemic we experienced one or two delays .
`` Following our return from lockdown and furlough , with a much reduced landscapes team , our colleagues across the zoo - even our Chief Executive James Cretney , mucked in with their gardening gloves , shovels and wheelbarrows.
” The team moved around 250 tonnes of soil , 80 tonnes of rock and gravel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by hand as the enclosure was too wet to safely use machinery .

Marwell Zoo has spent £30,000 on a new habit for its red-necked wallabies, and guests can walk through it side-by-side with the animals.
The revamped Wallaby Walkthrough features a small creek, pool, stream and pond as well as a natural seating area so guests can relax surrounded by wildlife.
Helen Murphy, Marwell Zoo’s Plants and Landscapes Supervisor, said: “Our aim was to create an immersive landscape for both our guests and the animals, creating a habitat in which the animals could thrive and bring out more of their natural behaviours.
“We’ve almost doubled the area available to the wallabies and created an area where guests can sit, watch the animals and reflect rather than it being a traditional walkthrough experience.
"I love how peaceful the enclosure feels, especially when sitting in the dwell area looking back over the pond, watching the dragonflies and damselflies flitting around.
"Overnight the area turned into a real haven for wildlife, which is wonderful to see.”
The project was made possible due to a legacy donation but transforming the area was no easy task.
Helen added: "With one of the wettest winters in over 20 years and then a global pandemic we experienced one or two delays.
"Following our return from lockdown and furlough, with a much reduced landscapes team, our colleagues across the zoo - even our Chief Executive James Cretney, mucked in with their gardening gloves, shovels and wheelbarrows.”
The team moved around 250 tonnes of soil, 80 tonnes of rock and gravel plus 40 tonnes of sand – mostly by hand as the enclosure was too wet to safely use machinery.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Scorching temperatures expected to hit Southampton today

DISAPPOINTED holiday-goers may take some comfort from the weekend forecast , as the Met Office predicts that parts of the UK will be hotter than mainland Europe .
The Met Office says it expects Friday to be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures even nudging into 35C ( 95F ) in Greater London .
Southampton is n't expected to get quite as warm , but the needle is forecast to hit 27C between 1pm and 3pm today .
A little further inland in Winchester a maximum temperature of 29C is forecast this afternoon .
Popular tourist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisbon and Berlin fall short of the UK high , reaching 33C ( 91.4F ) , 30C ( 86F ) and 25C ( 77F ) respectively .
Back home the hot weather will be widespread across south eastern areas in Kent and Cambridgeshire , where temperatures will stay around 33-34C ( 93.2F ) .
Manchester is expected to peak at 32C ( 89.6F ) and parts of Wales will also reach 30C ( 86F ) .
A spokesman for the Met added that popular south-coast destinations such as Devon , Cornwall will stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the mid 20s , and sunseekers in Brighton will enjoy a pleasant 28C ( 82.4F ) high .
But the good weather is expected to be short-lived and will not extend into the three-day “ heatwave territory ” .
Northern Ireland will be caught by a slow moving weather front on Friday , keeping temperatures at a balmy 22C ( 71.6F ) , that will go on to cool the rest of the UK on Saturday .
The front will result in temperature drops of up to 10C overnight with highs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69.8F ) in London and Manchester respectively , on Saturday .
The UK average temperature for this July is currently on course to be just 14.1C ( 57.4F ) , one degree less than the 1981-2010 long-term average of 15.2C ( 59.4F ) , data from the Met shows .
So far this month , the highest maximum temperature recorded was 28.5C ( 83.3F ) on July 17 at Heathrow Airport .
The UK has already surpassed 100 % of the average monthly rainfall and only experienced two thirds ( 66 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July , a total of 113.4 hours , Met Office figures show .
“ We ’ ve not seen a temperature anywhere above 30 so far or even with a three in it , that is quite unusual for July , ” a Met spokesman said .
“ In terms of shifting the overall weather stats for the month , it ’ s not going to do much to the average .
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The Met Office says it expects Friday to be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures even nudging into 35C (95F) in Greater London.
Southampton isn't expected to get quite as warm, but the needle is forecast to hit 27C between 1pm and 3pm today.
A little further inland in Winchester a maximum temperature of 29C is forecast this afternoon.
Popular tourist spots on the continent including Ibiza, Lisbon and Berlin fall short of the UK high, reaching 33C (91.4F), 30C (86F) and 25C (77F) respectively.
Back home the hot weather will be widespread across south eastern areas in Kent and Cambridgeshire, where temperatures will stay around 33-34C (93.2F).
Manchester is expected to peak at 32C (89.6F) and parts of Wales will also reach 30C (86F).
A spokesman for the Met added that popular south-coast destinations such as Devon, Cornwall will stay “fresher”, with temperatures peaking in the mid 20s, and sunseekers in Brighton will enjoy a pleasant 28C (82.4F) high.
But the good weather is expected to be short-lived and will not extend into the three-day “heatwave territory”.
Northern Ireland will be caught by a slow moving weather front on Friday, keeping temperatures at a balmy 22C (71.6F), that will go on to cool the rest of the UK on Saturday.
The front will result in temperature drops of up to 10C overnight with highs of 26C (78.8F) and 21C (69.8F) in London and Manchester respectively, on Saturday.
The UK average temperature for this July is currently on course to be just 14.1C (57.4F), one degree less than the 1981-2010 long-term average of 15.2C (59.4F), data from the Met shows.
So far this month, the highest maximum temperature recorded was 28.5C (83.3F) on July 17 at Heathrow Airport.
The UK has already surpassed 100% of the average monthly rainfall and only experienced two thirds (66%) of the expected sunshine for an average July, a total of 113.4 hours, Met Office figures show.
“We’ve not seen a temperature anywhere above 30 so far or even with a three in it, that is quite unusual for July,” a Met spokesman said.
“In terms of shifting the overall weather stats for the month, it’s not going to do much to the average.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Hampshire Police raid homes in Gosport

Hampshire Police raid homes in Gosport

POLICE have raided two homes as part of a crackdown on drugs .
Officers swooped on two properties in Parham Road , Gosport last night .
The following people were arrested and remain in custody at this time : • A 59-year-old man from Gosport , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply • A 47-year-old man from Gosport , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply • A 51-year-old woman from Fareham , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gosport , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply , being concerned in the supply of class A drugs , and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas ( namely pepper spray ) • A 40-year-old woman from Gosport , arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas ( namely pepper spray ) • A 41-year-old man from Essex , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas ( namely pepper spray ) According to Hampshire Police , the raids were part of the 'Fortress Campaign ' .
The campaign aims to tackle the `` supply of drugs , reducing demand and rebuilding communities '' .
Police are urging residents to report suspicious of drug-related activity impacting their neighbourhoods .
They should call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

Officers swooped on two properties in Parham Road, Gosport last night.
The following people were arrested and remain in custody at this time:
A 59-year-old man from Gosport, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply
A 47-year-old man from Gosport, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply
A 51-year-old woman from Fareham, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply
A 43-year-old man from Gosport, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray)
A 40-year-old woman from Gosport, arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray)
A 41-year-old man from Essex, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray)
According to Hampshire Police, the raids were part of the 'Fortress Campaign'.
The campaign aims to tackle the "supply of drugs, reducing demand and rebuilding communities".
Police are urging residents to report suspicious of drug-related activity impacting their neighbourhoods.
They should call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Extinction Rebellion Southampton  has their page banned by Facebook

CITY protestors fighting to save the climate have hit out at one of the world ’ s largest social media platforms , after their online space was allegedly banned .
It is the second time that the Southampton-based group have had their page removed , which first happened in May , according to protestors .
According to a spokesperson at Extinction Rebellion ( XR ) Southampton , part of a global movement to protect the environment , social media company Facebook has removed their online group .
Now Facebook has launched an investigation into the matter , a spokesperson told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was allegedly given by Facebook for removing the page was that the group had violated their Community Standards by “ impersonating a business , group or individual ” .
But now , members of the group have accused the site of targeting Extinction Rebellion , which is known for running several protests fighting against climate change .
XR Southampton spokesperson Manthan Pathak said : “ We believe that Facebook is targeting XR groups and is preventing our members from exercising their legally-enshrined right to free speech .
“ There is no protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or for organised protest , and social movements like ours rely on privately-owned social media platforms like Facebook to reach out to the public.
” Manthan said they looked through their recent posts and couldn ’ t find any that would “ constitute such a violation ” .
They then appealed to having the page taken down , which received more than 3000 likes .
There was no response from Facebook and no timescale was given as to when the appeal would be reviewed , according to Manthan .
They then created a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That page was then allegedly taken down on Wednesday July 15 for “ being similar to one previously removed for violating our Community Standards ” , which the group immediately appealed against .
Manthan added : “ While they are within their rights to censor what is published , they have removed a forum on which an entire community depends without good reason .
“ Their activities should be regulated more closely , and their decisions made transparent to users .
“ We have been left with no option but to explore legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a principle worth fighting for .
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It is the second time that the Southampton-based group have had their page removed, which first happened in May, according to protestors.
According to a spokesperson at Extinction Rebellion (XR) Southampton, part of a global movement to protect the environment, social media company Facebook has removed their online group.
Now Facebook has launched an investigation into the matter, a spokesperson told the Daily Echo.
The first reason that was allegedly given by Facebook for removing the page was that the group had violated their Community Standards by “impersonating a business, group or individual”.
But now, members of the group have accused the site of targeting Extinction Rebellion, which is known for running several protests fighting against climate change.
XR Southampton spokesperson Manthan Pathak said: “We believe that Facebook is targeting XR groups and is preventing our members from exercising their legally-enshrined right to free speech.
“There is no protected online public space for discussion of ideas or for organised protest, and social movements like ours rely on privately-owned social media platforms like Facebook to reach out to the public.”
Manthan said they looked through their recent posts and couldn’t find any that would “constitute such a violation”.
They then appealed to having the page taken down, which received more than 3000 likes.
There was no response from Facebook and no timescale was given as to when the appeal would be reviewed, according to Manthan. They then created a separate page under a different name.
That page was then allegedly taken down on Wednesday July 15 for “being similar to one previously removed for violating our Community Standards”, which the group immediately appealed against.
Manthan added: “While they are within their rights to censor what is published, they have removed a forum on which an entire community depends without good reason.
“Their activities should be regulated more closely, and their decisions made transparent to users.
“We have been left with no option but to explore legal options, and believe strongly that this is a principle worth fighting for.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Man dies on Shanklin beach after being pulled from water

A MAN pulled from the sea was pronounced dead on Shanklin beach , despite the best efforts of service teams .
Crews from Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard rescue assisted the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service with a medical emergency after the man , reportedly in his 70s , was seen in difficulty in the sea .
The coastguard helicopter also attended the incident on the busy Esplanade yesterday , where a number of people were enjoying a day on the beach .
At around 4pm , an eyewitness told our reporter at the scene that a man had been dragged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said : `` At 3.39pm today , HM Coastguard received a report of a person in the water at Shanklin Esplanade , near Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club .
`` The person required medical attention and we have been assisting the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service .
`` We sent Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams - and also tasked the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-Solent .
A medical helicopter is also en-route to the scene . ''
The incident is not @ @ @ @ @

Crews from Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard rescue assisted the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service with a medical emergency after the man, reportedly in his 70s, was seen in difficulty in the sea.
The coastguard helicopter also attended the incident on the busy Esplanade yesterday, where a number of people were enjoying a day on the beach.
At around 4pm, an eyewitness told our reporter at the scene that a man had been dragged out of the sea and was unresponsive.
A spokesperson from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "At 3.39pm today, HM Coastguard received a report of a person in the water at Shanklin Esplanade, near Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club.
"The person required medical attention and we have been assisting the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.
"We sent Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams - and also tasked the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-Solent. A medical helicopter is also en-route to the scene."
The incident is not being treated as suspicious.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Firefighters rush to Lymington New Forest Hospital

Two engines raced to Lymington New Forest Hospital at around 6.30pm on Thursday .
Despite the alarms blaring the callout @ @ @ @ @ false alarm .
It had been triggered by air conditioning contractors doing work at the @ @ @ @ @ filters which gave off an `` aroma '' had activated the alarm system , according @ @ @ @ @ Service .
No other emergency services attended the incident and the stop message came in @ @ @

Two engines raced to Lymington New Forest Hospital at around 6.30pm on Thursday.
Despite the alarms blaring the callout to Wellworthy Road was a false alarm.
It had been triggered by air conditioning contractors doing work at the hospital.
Newly fitted air filters which gave off an "aroma" had activated the alarm system, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
No other emergency services attended the incident and the stop message came in at 7.10pm.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Police Federation calls for more officers in Hampshire

A HAMPSHIRE police chief says a new batch of recruits is very , very welcome however would like officer numbers to return to pre-austerity levels .
Hampshire constabulary is to get 156 new officers spread across the county .
It comes as part of the government 's recruitment drive .
Despite more bobbies on the beat , Chair of Hampshire Police Federation Zoë Wakefield said : `` The new officers are very , very welcome .
`` However , it 's going to take a long time to get us to the number we had before the [ austerity ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step in the right direction and I hope we keep getting the funds . ''
According to Ms Wakefield , 156 officers is a small number and is only going to replace those officers who retire or leave the force .
However , she added : `` The fact that we are able to recruit again is really positive .
`` I would like to see us get back to the number before austerity of around 3,200 . ''
She also said how `` busy frontline officers '' are needed to train new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the force .
• Chair of Hampshire Police Federation speaks as crime rates rise in Hampshire In late June , Hampshire Constabulary finished the last of its recruitment activity for the first year of this programme , with 3,000 applications being received .
A force statement said : “ We are determined that the Constabulary truly reflects the communities we serve , and throughout the application process we have been seeking quality candidates as well as greater diversity.
” The officer allocation is based on analysis of crime figures and the demand in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assigned to each area is as follows : Southampton 20 , Eastleigh seven , New Forest eight , Test Valley five , Winchester five , Fareham four , Gosport five , Portsmouth 18 , Isle of Wight nine .
The other new officers will be deployed across rest of the county as well as local crime investigation departments , the contact management team , and specialist criminal investigation teams such as the Child Abuse Investigation Team or High Harm teams .
Hampshire Constabulary said as a force it operates a ‘ borderless ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed away from their assigned location if it is deemed operationally necessary .
Each of the areas is also supported by a number of other teams within the force , including our response officers , investigations teams and our various specialist departments .
Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said : “ We are constantly striving to serve and support all in our communities the best we can each day .
“ Part of this is ensuring that , as a force , we truly reflect those we are serving .
“ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,000 applications received there 13 per cent who are from diverse backgrounds .
It has been great to see many high quality candidates applying to join the force .
Our aim is to become an employer of choice , focused on attraction , retention and progression , bringing the best and talented individuals into the Constabulary .

Hampshire constabulary is to get 156 new officers spread across the county.
It comes as part of the government's recruitment drive.
Despite more bobbies on the beat, Chair of Hampshire Police Federation Zoë Wakefield said: "The new officers are very, very welcome.
"However, it's going to take a long time to get us to the number we had before the [austerity] cuts started.
"It's a step in the right direction and I hope we keep getting the funds."
According to Ms Wakefield, 156 officers is a small number and is only going to replace those officers who retire or leave the force.
However, she added: "The fact that we are able to recruit again is really positive.
"I would like to see us get back to the number before austerity of around 3,200."
She also said how "busy frontline officers" are needed to train new recruits which can put additional strain on the force.
In late June, Hampshire Constabulary finished the last of its recruitment activity for the first year of this programme, with 3,000 applications being received.
A force statement said: “We are determined that the Constabulary truly reflects the communities we serve, and throughout the application process we have been seeking quality candidates as well as greater diversity.”
The officer allocation is based on analysis of crime figures and the demand in district.
The number of new officers assigned to each area is as follows: Southampton 20, Eastleigh seven, New Forest eight, Test Valley five, Winchester five, Fareham four, Gosport five, Portsmouth 18, Isle of Wight nine.
The other new officers will be deployed across rest of the county as well as local crime investigation departments, the contact management team, and specialist criminal investigation teams such as the Child Abuse Investigation Team or High Harm teams.
Hampshire Constabulary said as a force it operates a ‘borderless’ policy, which ensures officers can be deployed away from their assigned location if it is deemed operationally necessary.
Each of the areas is also supported by a number of other teams within the force, including our response officers, investigations teams and our various specialist departments.
Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said: “We are constantly striving to serve and support all in our communities the best we can each day.
“Part of this is ensuring that, as a force, we truly reflect those we are serving.
“It is very pleasing to see that within the 3,000 applications received there 13 per cent who are from diverse backgrounds. It has been great to see many high quality candidates applying to join the force. Our aim is to become an employer of choice, focused on attraction, retention and progression, bringing the best and talented individuals into the Constabulary.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--A third of births in Southampton were to mums born outside UK

MORE than a third of births in Southampton last year were to mothers born outside the UK , new figures reveal .
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that non-UK-born women living in Southampton gave birth to 1,078 children in 2019 – 37.2 % of all deliveries .
That was up from 2018 , when 36.2 % of births were to mothers born abroad .
In Eastleigh the figure was one in seven .
That means that 206 children in 2019 – 14.4 % of all deliveries were born to non-UK-born women living in Eastleigh .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Data were 135 children born in 2019 were to non-UK-born women– 10.4 % of all deliveries .
In Winchester it was also one in seven - 149 children born in 2019 – 13.7 % of all deliveries - were to non-UK-born women .
The figure for Fareham was one in eight .
Non-UK-born women living in the town gave birth to 111 children in 2019 – 12.1 % of all deliveries .
And in the Test Valley it was a fifth - 245 children born in the borough in 2019 – 17.7 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women .
Across England and Wales , the proportion of births to foreign-born mothers rose from 28.2 % to 28.7 % last year – the highest rate since records began in 1969 and continuing a general long-term increase .
The ONS said a rise in the proportion of births to non-UK-born mothers `` coincides with increases in immigration since the 1990s , where more international migrants have entered the UK for work and study reasons '' .
It added that migration has contributed to the number of births remaining higher than the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lowest level since records began .
A June report by Georgina Sturge , migration and justice statistics specialist at the House of Commons Library , said the UK ’ s migrant population is concentrated in London – more than a third of people living in the UK who were born abroad live in the capital .
In Brent , London , 75.2 % of newborns had mothers born overseas , while in Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands , the figure stood at just 3.4 % .
Data shows that in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for non-UK-born mothers giving birth was the EU – 506 births were to mothers born there .
A further 44 were from European countries outside of the EU , 343 from the Middle East and Asia , 139 from Africa and 46 from elsewhere .
Overall , 2,899 Southampton women gave birth last year , a decrease from 2018 .
The figures include long-time residents who moved here when they were younger , as well as those who moved to the UK more recently , the ONS said .
Across England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of birth for mothers born outside the UK , while Pakistan was the most popular country of birth among non-UK-born fathers .
There were around 640,000 births in the two countries last year , although this includes a small number of mothers whose usual residence was elsewhere .
This was down from 657,000 the year before .

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that non-UK-born women living in Southampton gave birth to 1,078 children in 2019 – 37.2% of all deliveries.
That was up from 2018, when 36.2% of births were to mothers born abroad.
In Eastleigh the figure was one in seven. That means that 206 children in 2019 – 14.4% of all deliveries were born to non-UK-born women living in Eastleigh.
It was one in ten in the New Forest Data were 135 children born in 2019 were to non-UK-born women– 10.4% of all deliveries.
In Winchester it was also one in seven - 149 children born in 2019 – 13.7% of all deliveries - were to non-UK-born women.
The figure for Fareham was one in eight. Non-UK-born women living in the town gave birth to 111 children in 2019 – 12.1% of all deliveries.
And in the Test Valley it was a fifth - 245 children born in the borough in 2019 – 17.7% of all deliveries - were to non-UK-born women.
Across England and Wales, the proportion of births to foreign-born mothers rose from 28.2% to 28.7% last year – the highest rate since records began in 1969 and continuing a general long-term increase.
The ONS said a rise in the proportion of births to non-UK-born mothers "coincides with increases in immigration since the 1990s, where more international migrants have entered the UK for work and study reasons".
It added that migration has contributed to the number of births remaining higher than the number of deaths, despite fertility rates nearing their lowest level since records began.
A June report by Georgina Sturge, migration and justice statistics specialist at the House of Commons Library, said the UK’s migrant population is concentrated in London – more than a third of people living in the UK who were born abroad live in the capital.
In Brent, London, 75.2% of newborns had mothers born overseas, while in Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands, the figure stood at just 3.4%.
Data shows that in Southampton, the most common region of origin for non-UK-born mothers giving birth was the EU – 506 births were to mothers born there.
A further 44 were from European countries outside of the EU, 343 from the Middle East and Asia, 139 from Africa and 46 from elsewhere.
Overall, 2,899 Southampton women gave birth last year, a decrease from 2018.
The figures include long-time residents who moved here when they were younger, as well as those who moved to the UK more recently, the ONS said.
Across England and Wales, Poland remained the most common country of birth for mothers born outside the UK, while Pakistan was the most popular country of birth among non-UK-born fathers.
There were around 640,000 births in the two countries last year, although this includes a small number of mothers whose usual residence was elsewhere.
This was down from 657,000 the year before.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Upmarket new Southampton pub specialises in cocktails and live sport

A LENGTHY coronavirus closure proved a positive for the owners of one Southampton pub .
While most publicans were worrying about keeping their businesses afloat while on lockdown , the Government imposed 15 week closure gave the owners of The Broadway in Portswood the chance to give it a makeover , something they had been meaning to do for two years .
Director Tom Dyer said : “ We took over Wild Lime in 2018 and always planned to do it up .
Lockdown was the perfect opportunity to change the name and refurbish it .
`` There are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be finished by the end of August .
`` People seem to really like the improvements .
It needed that facelift really . ''
The result is a bright and spacious bar with an upmarket feel where locals and students are enjoying watching all manner of live sport on the selection of big screens .
The name is a nod to historic Portswood with the particular stretch of Portswood Road where the pub sits known over the years as The Broadway .
`` It 's still aimed at students , but we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That area used to be called The Broadway , so we thought we 'd give it a little bit of a heritage name , '' Tom added .
Cocktails are already proving particularly popular at the venue , which has been doing a roaring trade since reopening on Saturday July 4 .
The Tuesday Cocktail Club sees two cocktails served for £7.95 all day every Tuesday and during the pub 's lengthy happy 'hour ' from midday to 6pm you can enjoy a pint for £3 .
The food launch at The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reintroduction of the incredibly popular Sunday night pub quiz , which has been running since the pub was a Varsity venue prior to the Wild Lime takeover seven years ago .
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While most publicans were worrying about keeping their businesses afloat while on lockdown, the Government imposed 15 week closure gave the owners of The Broadway in Portswood the chance to give it a makeover, something they had been meaning to do for two years.
Director Tom Dyer said: “We took over Wild Lime in 2018 and always planned to do it up. Lockdown was the perfect opportunity to change the name and refurbish it.
"There are still ongoing changes happening, but it should be finished by the end of August.
"People seem to really like the improvements. It needed that facelift really."
The result is a bright and spacious bar with an upmarket feel where locals and students are enjoying watching all manner of live sport on the selection of big screens.
The name is a nod to historic Portswood with the particular stretch of Portswood Road where the pub sits known over the years as The Broadway.
"It's still aimed at students, but we're hoping to incorporate locals a lot more. That area used to be called The Broadway, so we thought we'd give it a little bit of a heritage name," Tom added.
Cocktails are already proving particularly popular at the venue, which has been doing a roaring trade since reopening on Saturday July 4.
The Tuesday Cocktail Club sees two cocktails served for £7.95 all day every Tuesday and during the pub's lengthy happy 'hour' from midday to 6pm you can enjoy a pint for £3.
The food launch at The Broadway will come later, as will the reintroduction of the incredibly popular Sunday night pub quiz, which has been running since the pub was a Varsity venue prior to the Wild Lime takeover seven years ago.
To have your pub featured as our pub of the week, fill out our form at dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week, email lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Putting your glorious Hampshire gardens in the spotlight

LOOK at these glorious Hampshire gardens in full bloom !
These pictures are from Daily Echo readers .
Rachel Jenner @ @ @ @ @ to garden during lockdown in Fordingbridge .
He particularly likes digging in the veggie patch @ @ @ @ @ End enjoys her hanging baskets with her mum , who taught her to tend them @ @ @ @ @ to see your garden - whether it ’ s flowers in full bloom or a @ @ @ @ @ be featured , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden

These pictures are from Daily Echo readers.
Rachel Jenner's clever collie Buddy learned to garden during lockdown in Fordingbridge. He particularly likes digging in the veggie patch!
Celina Cherrette's Millbrook garden has also turned allotment.
Helen Gamble from Hedge End enjoys her hanging baskets with her mum, who taught her to tend them.
We’d love to see your garden - whether it’s flowers in full bloom or a new lockdown pub. To be featured, visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Future Fit Training reveals Southampton in 7th most active city in UK

THE city has been listed as the top seventh most active place in the UK .
The research is revealed @ @ @ @ @ launched to tackle the country 's obesity issue .
Fitness company Future Fit Training found @ @ @ @ @ cent as the UK 's seventh most active city .
It was revealed that Southampton @ @ @ @ @ public tennis courts , as well as 65.10 per cent of the population in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ beat Manchester , Newcastle upon Tyne , and Leeds , but was n't found to @ @ @ @ @ at 65.48 .
The research also found that the people of Southampton had booked 12 @ @ @ @ @ made 1,920 annual online fitness searches for home work outs and personal trainers .

The research is revealed after a government-run campaign was launched to tackle the country's obesity issue.
Fitness company Future Fit Training found that Southampton scored 60.45 per cent as the UK's seventh most active city.
It was revealed that Southampton has 134 gyms, 32 public tennis courts, as well as 65.10 per cent of the population in Southampton being physically active.
It beat Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Leeds, but wasn't found to be as active as Norwich at 65.48.
The research also found that the people of Southampton had booked 12 personal training courses and had made 1,920 annual online fitness searches for home work outs and personal trainers.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Breast Cancer Haven, Wessex in Titchfield closes

COMMUNITY leaders and patients have expressed sadness at the closure of a national breast cancer charity 's Hampshire centre due to a funding collapse .
As reported , Breast Cancer Haven in Titchfield has announced it will be permanently closing having seen a 50 per cent drop in donations due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Reacting to the closure announcement , borough councillor Connie Hockley , who represents the Titchfield ward , said she was devastated .
Cllr Hockley said : “ I ’ m really sad , they were giving back to the community a lot and helping many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I ’ m heart-throbbed for them all .
“ It was a super and calm environment for people to go into , and just for a chat if that ’ s all they needed .
“ I ’ m very upset , very devastated and very sad that they will be leaving our lovely village in Titchfield.
” Fareham Borough Council leader Sean Woodward said : “ I ’ m terribly sad for the charity , the employees and most importantly for the clients that they were helping .
“ What they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much wider area.
” The centre , which launched an urgent donation appeal in March , offered patients a safe space and guidance through their breast cancer journey .
Lucy Norris-Hill was part of the centre ’ s support group .
The 51-year-old from Whiteley said : “ It wasn ’ t just about treatment , it was about community .
“ The centre supported me emotionally and was amazing on focusing on individuality .
“ Cancer can make you feel anxious and to be around other women going through the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 59 and from Havant , often visited the centre after being diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2019 .
She said : “ The support group was really important to me .
There was always someone who could offer encouragement and empathy .
It was somewhere where everybody understood , no matter what part of the journey .
“ It was a feeling of calm , peacefulness and hope.
” The centre opened in 2015 and offered support for people diagnosed or affected by breast cancer .
In a statement , CEO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been taken lightly .
Unfortunately , the financial conditions imposed by the pandemic have left us very little choice , and we must put the people who have breast cancer and their families at the heart of our decisions .
”

As reported, Breast Cancer Haven in Titchfield has announced it will be permanently closing having seen a 50 per cent drop in donations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reacting to the closure announcement, borough councillor Connie Hockley, who represents the Titchfield ward, said she was devastated.
Cllr Hockley said: “I’m really sad, they were giving back to the community a lot and helping many people. The staff were so dedicated that I’m heart-throbbed for them all.
“It was a super and calm environment for people to go into, and just for a chat if that’s all they needed.
“I’m very upset, very devastated and very sad that they will be leaving our lovely village in Titchfield.”
Fareham Borough Council leader Sean Woodward said: “I’m terribly sad for the charity, the employees and most importantly for the clients that they were helping.
“What they did was very valuable to Fareham and a much wider area.”
The centre, which launched an urgent donation appeal in March, offered patients a safe space and guidance through their breast cancer journey.
Lucy Norris-Hill was part of the centre’s support group.
The 51-year-old from Whiteley said: “ It wasn’t just about treatment, it was about community.
“The centre supported me emotionally and was amazing on focusing on individuality.
“Cancer can make you feel anxious and to be around other women going through the same thing was very supportive.”
Jacqui Sell, 59 and from Havant, often visited the centre after being diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2019. She said: “The support group was really important to me. There was always someone who could offer encouragement and empathy. It was somewhere where everybody understood, no matter what part of the journey.
“It was a feeling of calm, peacefulness and hope.”
The centre opened in 2015 and offered support for people diagnosed or affected by breast cancer.
In a statement, CEO Sally Hall said: “The decision has not been taken lightly. Unfortunately, the financial conditions imposed by the pandemic have left us very little choice, and we must put the people who have breast cancer and their families at the heart of our decisions.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER -Romsey old brewery site is a disgraceful eyesore

I wish to add to the debate over the old brewery site in Romsey .
In May this year I quizzed our current town centre manager on the matter and the essence of his reply was : ’ The delays are caused by flaws in national planning law .
'The developer/freeholder is simply taking advantage of that flaw.
’ With that in mind I then had a lengthy correspondence with our local MP , Caroline Nokes .
My argument was that “ pressure needs to be applied on central government for the relevant law to be tightened so that developers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compelled to fulfil their obligation and get the job done .
• Why has town centre site remained undeveloped for 33 years ?
We are regularly told that there is a housing crisis so rather than allowing developers to build on more green-field sites , brown-field sites , such as our own Old Brewery Site and others throughout the land , should be redeveloped first.
” Ms Nokes ’ initial reaction was to assure me that she had raised the issue a number of times in Parliament including in a ‘ recent debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paper on accelerated planning was referred to by the then Housing Minister .
Ms Nokes pointed out that one of the problems here is that the development has been started and successive Housing Ministers have refused to make any legislation obliging developers to build within a certain timeframe retrospective .
Every time our borough council seeks to make a compulsory purchase order ( CPO ) against the developer he builds one more unit which effectively staves off the threat of a CPO .
Needless to say the ‘ promised ’ Green Paper has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Nokes did say that she had written to the current Housing Minister ( Chris Pincher ) asking him to pick up the issues his predecessor was unable ( or unwilling ? )
to answer but she reiterated that : “ It is only when legislation comes forward that we will be able to push for the sort of retrospective powers that the Old Brewery Site will require in order to compel the developer to finish it off.
” I know that I am not alone among the people of Romsey when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this matter to lie fallow any longer than is absolutely necessary to achieve a satisfactory conclusion for all the parties involved .
• Construction at derelict brewery site could being by end of 2019 Every time I glance in at the site when I walk down Station Road I see what a disgraceful eyesore it is , and so near the centre of our lovely town too .
What is the point of all the other enhancement schemes when that carbuncle is left to fester ?

In May this year I quizzed our current town centre manager on the matter and the essence of his reply was: ’The delays are caused by flaws in national planning law.
'The developer/freeholder is simply taking advantage of that flaw.’
With that in mind I then had a lengthy correspondence with our local MP, Caroline Nokes.
My argument was that “pressure needs to be applied on central government for the relevant law to be tightened so that developers who have been granted planning permission are compelled to fulfil their obligation and get the job done.
We are regularly told that there is a housing crisis so rather than allowing developers to build on more green-field sites, brown-field sites, such as our own Old Brewery Site and others throughout the land, should be redeveloped first.”
Ms Nokes’ initial reaction was to assure me that she had raised the issue a number of times in Parliament including in a ‘recent debate’ in October 2019 when a Green Paper on accelerated planning was referred to by the then Housing Minister.
Ms Nokes pointed out that one of the problems here is that the development has been started and successive Housing Ministers have refused to make any legislation obliging developers to build within a certain timeframe retrospective.
Every time our borough council seeks to make a compulsory purchase order (CPO) against the developer he builds one more unit which effectively staves off the threat of a CPO.
Needless to say the ‘promised’ Green Paper has not yet seen the light of day.
Ms Nokes did say that she had written to the current Housing Minister (Chris Pincher) asking him to pick up the issues his predecessor was unable (or unwilling?) to answer but she reiterated that: “It is only when legislation comes forward that we will be able to push for the sort of retrospective powers that the Old Brewery Site will require in order to compel the developer to finish it off.”
I know that I am not alone among the people of Romsey when I say that I do not want this matter to lie fallow any longer than is absolutely necessary to achieve a satisfactory conclusion for all the parties involved.
Every time I glance in at the site when I walk down Station Road I see what a disgraceful eyesore it is, and so near the centre of our lovely town too.
What is the point of all the other enhancement schemes when that carbuncle is left to fester?
Michael Bull
Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Man charged with raping woman after incident in Eastleigh

A MAN has been charged with raping a woman in Eastleigh last year .
Officers investigating the reported rape of @ @ @ @ @ in January 2019 , have today charged an Eastleigh man .
A Hampshire Police statement @ @ @ @ @ contacted after a woman was approached by a man and raped in Whyteways in the @ @ @ @ @ January 9 , 2019 . ''
David Howse , aged 32 , of The Quadrangle @ @ @ @ @ with one count of rape .
He will appear before Southampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday @ @ @ @

Officers investigating the reported rape of a 22-year-old woman in Eastleigh in January 2019, have today charged an Eastleigh man.
A Hampshire Police statement said: "Police were contacted after a woman was approached by a man and raped in Whyteways in the early hours of Wednesday, January 9, 2019."
David Howse, aged 32, of The Quadrangle, Eastleigh has been charged with one count of rape.
He will appear before Southampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 6.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Eid ul Alha celebrated at Southampton Medina Mosque

TODAY will see the local Muslim community celebrate the day of Eid ul Adha at Southampton Medina Mosque .
Eid @ @ @ @ @ the holiest days in the Islamic calendar and marks the loyalty and obedience shown by @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Medina Mosque is setting up to welcome up to 1,000 local worshippers at the @ @ @ @ @ decrease its capacity for safety measures .
It has also increased the number of prayer @ @ @ @ @ to three , to take in to account social distancing .
All worshippers will be @ @ @ @ @ prayer mats , bags for keeping footwear with them , and will be required to @ @ @ @ @ sanitiser as they enter the mosque .

Eid ul Adha is one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar and marks the loyalty and obedience shown by Prophet Ibrahim to Allah.
Southampton Medina Mosque is setting up to welcome up to 1,000 local worshippers at the mosque, which had to decrease its capacity for safety measures.
It has also increased the number of prayer congregation times from two slots to three, to take in to account social distancing.
All worshippers will be required to bring their own prayer mats, bags for keeping footwear with them, and will be required to clean their hands with hand sanitiser as they enter the mosque.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--How to become Business of the Year in the South Coast Business Awards

ONE company will be crowned Business of the Year this autumn as the most challenging 12 months for business in living memory comes to an end .
The honours will go to a business picked from all the winners of the individual categories in the South Coast Business Awards .
And in a year when businesses have been faced with a sudden and unforeseeable economic crisis , the winner will deserve the recognition all the more .
The South Coast Business Awards celebrate business excellence among all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be nominated by others .
The awards ’ principal sponsor , law firm Dutton Gregory , invites any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated .
Nominations for each category will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “ mystery shopper ” visit by the category sponsor .
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo .
All three category finalists , plus one guest each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints , St Mary ’ s Stadium , where the winners will be announced .
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday , November 12 .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk .
They will also be featured in the category winners ’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online .
The awards ceremony will culminate in one organisation being named Business of the Year .
The categories in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Technology Award You can submit your award entry online here .

The honours will go to a business picked from all the winners of the individual categories in the South Coast Business Awards.
And in a year when businesses have been faced with a sudden and unforeseeable economic crisis, the winner will deserve the recognition all the more.
The South Coast Business Awards celebrate business excellence among all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy.
Companies can submit their own nominations or be nominated by others.
The awards’ principal sponsor, law firm Dutton Gregory, invites any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated.
Nominations for each category will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “mystery shopper” visit by the category sponsor.
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo.
All three category finalists, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints, St Mary’s Stadium, where the winners will be announced.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 12.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk. They will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online.
The awards ceremony will culminate in one organisation being named Business of the Year.
The categories in the awards are:
Innovation Excellence Award
Business Leader Award
Employer Award
Entrepreneur Award
Small Business Award
Business in the Community Award
Best Use Of Technology Award
Service Excellence Award
Best New Business
You can submit your award entry online here.
The closing date is Monday, August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER - False dawn of cycle use in Southampton inspired by Covid is over

Sadly , I must say ( as a cyclist/motorist ) , that most of Patrick McClure 's evisceration of Southampton @ @ @ @ @ cycle-centred 'improvement ' scheme is spot on ( Letters Saturday ) .
Not to mention @ @ @ @ @ , shortly , to befall Onslow Road .
Sadly , the recent Covid-inspired blip on @ @ @ @ @ has now mostly subsided with the end of lockdown and vehicular traffic back to near @ @ @ @ @ to the pathetically low number of local pedallers ( as confirmed by Southampton University ) @ @ @ @ @ store has four large metal cycle stands ( each capable of holding two bikes ) @ @ @ @ @ now , my bike has been the only mount secured here on recent visits - @ @ @ @ @ The false dawn of cycle use inspired by Covid is already over , but do @ @ @ @ @ prevail .

Not to mention the 12 weeks of disruption, shortly, to befall Onslow Road.
Haven't drivers (and taxpayers) suffered enough?
Sadly, the recent Covid-inspired blip on the number of city cyclists has now mostly subsided with the end of lockdown and vehicular traffic back to near normal.
I can attest to the pathetically low number of local pedallers (as confirmed by Southampton University).
Aldi's Bevois Valley store has four large metal cycle stands (each capable of holding two bikes), but for several weeks now, my bike has been the only mount secured here on recent visits - all in good weather.
The false dawn of cycle use inspired by Covid is already over, but don't expect common sense to prevail.
Terry Hickman
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER - End scourge of noisy motorbikes in Southampton

I live within 150 yards of a train track and within one mile of Southampton Airport .
But the greatest @ @ @ @ @ hear comes from the increasing number of motorcycles roaring around with illegal or removed silencers @ @ @ @ @ to late at night .
I have contacted our local councillors and Hampshire Constabulary in @ @ @ @ @ help .
If your valued readers feel/hear the same , can I urge them please @ @ @ @ @ we can bring an end to this scourge ?

But the greatest and most disturbing noise I hear comes from the increasing number of motorcycles roaring around with illegal or removed silencers.
From the early hours to late at night.
I have contacted our local councillors and Hampshire Constabulary in the hope that they may help.
If your valued readers feel/hear the same, can I urge them please to do similar so that we can bring an end to this scourge?
Stephen Austin
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER - Southampton City Council has responsibility for staff

Could she please explain why she thinks the Government should be responsible for supplying Southampton City Council with P.P.E.
?
@ @ @ @ @ to ensure their staffs ' safety and so surely at the first notification of the @ @ @ @ @ have ensured they procured enough to protect their staff .
Cllr Fielker is a councillor @ @ @ @ @ bears responsibility to their staff and the people of Southampton .
It is time to @ @ @ @ @ time to slope shoulders and blame the government .

Could she please explain why she thinks the Government should be responsible for supplying Southampton City Council with P.P.E.?
It is every employers responsibility to ensure their staffs' safety and so surely at the first notification of the virus Southampton City Council should have ensured they procured enough to protect their staff.
Cllr Fielker is a councillor on the city council which bears responsibility to their staff and the people of Southampton.
It is time to take responsibility, not a time to slope shoulders and blame the government.
S. Fletcher
Shirley


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER - Fawley homes decision was leap of faith without details to solve congestion

THE PROPOSED new town at Fawley now has planning permission .
I think we all have to welcome the fact @ @ @ @ @ by locally elected Councillors and members of the National Park .
It was a really @ @ @ @ @ it involved National Park land .
However , the applicant did a very good job @ @ @ @ @ dealing with almost all of the objections .
The one thing that has n't been @ @ @ @ @ impact on the A326 , especially north of Dibden roundabout .
I think there has @ @ @ @ @ of faith in accepting the plans without details of how issues surrounding traffic congestion and @ @ @ @ @ addressed .
As more homes are built in Fawley , the need for transport options @ @ @ @ @ should include the return of a passenger service along the Waterside railway line , as @ @ @ @ @

I think we all have to welcome the fact that the decision was made by locally elected Councillors and members of the National Park.
It was a really big ask, especially as it involved National Park land.
However, the applicant did a very good job in communicating his vision and dealing with almost all of the objections.
The one thing that hasn't been resolved satisfactorily is the expected impact on the A326, especially north of Dibden roundabout.
I think there has been something of a leap of faith in accepting the plans without details of how issues surrounding traffic congestion and air quality will be adequately addressed.
As more homes are built in Fawley, the need for transport options will be increased.
This should include the return of a passenger service along the Waterside railway line, as well as ferry options.
Cllr David Harrison
Totton


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--LETTER - LETTER - E-bikes and e-scooters will not fix Southampton's issues

I write to you regarding Royston Smith MP 's letter of 29 July 2020 .
He says that he wants `` a city which has clean air and sustainable transport options '' , and then the only options he suggests to achieve this are more e-bicycles and relaxing rules on e-scooters .
How would e-bicycles and e-scooters help people traverse the city without expanded cycle infrastructure ?
You just have to look at the yellow bicycles for hire by YoBike which were seen across the city in 2017 .
Now , those bikes are completely gone from our city , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have more cycle infrastructure .
Introducing more affordable bikes and scooters does n't make a city easier to sustainably traverse , and forcing people who have hired their first scooter or bike on to the road with motorists who ( as far as I can see from these letter pages ) do n't care about anyone but themselves is a recipe for deaths and major injuries , placing an even higher burden on an already busy NHS .
The idea of introducing bicycles and scooters for easy hire - whether electric or otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's myopic to imagine this will fix Southampton 's issues without expanding cycle infastructure .
By introducing places it 's safe to use them , e-bicycles and e-scooters could be a huge boon both locally and nationally , but the suggestion that they alone are the answer is a worryingly short-sighted view .

He says that he wants "a city which has clean air and sustainable transport options", and then the only options he suggests to achieve this are more e-bicycles and relaxing rules on e-scooters.
How would e-bicycles and e-scooters help people traverse the city without expanded cycle infrastructure?
They wouldn't.
You just have to look at the yellow bicycles for hire by YoBike which were seen across the city in 2017.
Now, those bikes are completely gone from our city, while remaining in cities like Bristol which have more cycle infrastructure.
Introducing more affordable bikes and scooters doesn't make a city easier to sustainably traverse, and forcing people who have hired their first scooter or bike on to the road with motorists who (as far as I can see from these letter pages) don't care about anyone but themselves is a recipe for deaths and major injuries, placing an even higher burden on an already busy NHS.
The idea of introducing bicycles and scooters for easy hire - whether electric or otherwise - is a laudable one.
But it's myopic to imagine this will fix Southampton's issues without expanding cycle infastructure.
By introducing places it's safe to use them, e-bicycles and e-scooters could be a huge boon both locally and nationally, but the suggestion that they alone are the answer is a worryingly short-sighted view.
John Coxon
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-07-30--Father found dead on Southampton shoreline

A `` DEVOTED '' father was found washed up on the shore in Southampton , an inquest heard .
Peter Ian Charles Buckingham was found by builders at the water 's edge on the foreshore at the northern end of Southampton Water , in Woolston , on March 9 .
The cause of the 51-year-old 's death was determined as traumatic chest injury consistent with a fall , the inquest heard .
It was said that Mr Buckingham , of Gainsborough Hill , Henley on Thames , had checked in at Highfield House Hotel in Southampton on March 6 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police for a serious offence on March 3 and was later released under investigation .
His wife Ann Buckingham said she had picked him up from the police station and suggested for him to stay at his father 's home .
• Body found washed up in Southampton is identified It was the last time she saw him before she went to pick up their daughter from school .
She said : `` It is an absolute shock .
He was very steady and a happy individual , a devoted father and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Peter stayed at his father 's home until March 6 , before travelling to Southampton .
On March 9 , workmen were at the nearby Crest Nicholson building site when one of them spotted a body and called the police .
The body , which was 500 metres downstream from the Itchen Bridge , was identified as Mr Buckingham by PC Michael Mulvey through photo identification .
Coroner Jason Pegg said it is unclear as to why he made his way to Southampton as there is no obvious connection to the area @

Peter Ian Charles Buckingham was found by builders at the water's edge on the foreshore at the northern end of Southampton Water, in Woolston, on March 9.
The cause of the 51-year-old's death was determined as traumatic chest injury consistent with a fall, the inquest heard.
It was said that Mr Buckingham, of Gainsborough Hill, Henley on Thames, had checked in at Highfield House Hotel in Southampton on March 6.
He had been arrested by Thames Valley Police for a serious offence on March 3 and was later released under investigation.
His wife Ann Buckingham said she had picked him up from the police station and suggested for him to stay at his father's home.
It was the last time she saw him before she went to pick up their daughter from school.
She said: "It is an absolute shock. He was very steady and a happy individual, a devoted father and a devoted husband."
It was heard that Peter stayed at his father's home until March 6, before travelling to Southampton.
On March 9, workmen were at the nearby Crest Nicholson building site when one of them spotted a body and called the police.
The body, which was 500 metres downstream from the Itchen Bridge, was identified as Mr Buckingham by PC Michael Mulvey through photo identification.
Coroner Jason Pegg said it is unclear as to why he made his way to Southampton as there is no obvious connection to the area.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--VIDEO: Portsmouth fan who punched horse before Saints match is a former Ukip candidate

A FOOTBALL fan has been jailed for 20 months for punching a police horse during “ ugly scenes ” ahead of a match between “ intense ” football rivals Portsmouth and Southampton .
Former Ukip candidate Derek Jennings , 53 , was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to violent disorder ahead of the match at Fratton Park on September 24 last year .
Judge William Ashworth also imposed a six-year football banning order and told the defendant : “ You involved yourself in wide-scale violent disorder before a football game , there is only one appropriate punishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones , prosecuting , said that 600 police officers had been deployed to the cup match between Portsmouth and Southampton – which he said was “ one of the most intense rivalries in English football ” .
He said that the father-of-two was part of a “ baying mob ” of Portsmouth fans who crowded the streets awaiting the arrival of the 2,000 away fans .
The court was shown video footage of hundreds of fans from both sides confronting each other as the away fans were brought to the stadium .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenes , these are groups intent on violence.
” He said that Jennings was first stopped by police two hours before the match and as he was drunk he was ordered to leave the area under dispersal powers .
Jennings returned to the area and was seen on the video footage shouting at the Southampton fans before he punched the police horse called Luna .
Mr Jones said : “ Mr Jennings is heard shouting [ a profanity ] .
He was told by the officer to move back , it is after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punch hitting the horse in the nose and mouth .
“ The horse shied away , Mr Jennings then swings out on two further occasions with the intention of punching the horse again , it is then he is pursued by the police and arrested.
” Mr Jones said that Jennings , from Portsmouth , told police that he had been drinking since 3pm , nearly four hours before the kick-off , and the defendant said : “ I can ’ t believe that I swung at a horse and been so stupid.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said his behaviour was disgraceful and he was sorry.
” Mr Jones said that Jennings had 14 previous convictions for 21 offences including an offence of affray in 1998 for which he was jailed for 18 months and given a five-year football banning order .

Former Ukip candidate Derek Jennings, 53, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to violent disorder ahead of the match at Fratton Park on September 24 last year.
Judge William Ashworth also imposed a six-year football banning order and told the defendant: “You involved yourself in wide-scale violent disorder before a football game, there is only one appropriate punishment and that is immediate custody.”
WATCH: Derek Jennings threw a punch at the horse
Simon Jones, prosecuting, said that 600 police officers had been deployed to the cup match between Portsmouth and Southampton – which he said was “one of the most intense rivalries in English football”.
He said that the father-of-two was part of a “baying mob” of Portsmouth fans who crowded the streets awaiting the arrival of the 2,000 away fans.
The court was shown video footage of hundreds of fans from both sides confronting each other as the away fans were brought to the stadium.
Mr Jones said: “These are ugly scenes, these are groups intent on violence.”
He said that Jennings was first stopped by police two hours before the match and as he was drunk he was ordered to leave the area under dispersal powers.
Jennings returned to the area and was seen on the video footage shouting at the Southampton fans before he punched the police horse called Luna.
Mr Jones said: “Mr Jennings is heard shouting [a profanity]. He was told by the officer to move back, it is after that with clenched fist he swung a punch hitting the horse in the nose and mouth.
“The horse shied away, Mr Jennings then swings out on two further occasions with the intention of punching the horse again, it is then he is pursued by the police and arrested.”
Mr Jones said that Jennings, from Portsmouth, told police that he had been drinking since 3pm, nearly four hours before the kick-off, and the defendant said: “I can’t believe that I swung at a horse and been so stupid.”
Mr Jones added: “He said his behaviour was disgraceful and he was sorry.”
Mr Jones said that Jennings had 14 previous convictions for 21 offences including an offence of affray in 1998 for which he was jailed for 18 months and given a five-year football banning order.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Burger chain Byron, which has restaurant at Westquay, is closing 31 sites

Burger chain Byron – which has a restaurant in Southampton 's Westquay – is to permanently shut 31 restaurants with the loss of 651 jobs .
It is not known which sites will be affected by the decision , which comes despite the restaurant brand being rescued from administration .
The chain , which has 51 sites , is the latest dining business to be severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic .
Administrators at KPMG said that the brand and certain assets have been sold to newly-formed company Calveton , in a move which will protect its 20 remaining sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner at KPMG and joint administrator , said : “ In common with so many other companies across the leisure and casual dining industries , the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Byron has been profound .
“ After exploring a number of options to safeguard the future of the business and following a competitive sales process , this transaction ensures Byron will continue to have a presence on our high streets.
” Steve Absolom , partner at KPMG and fellow joint administrator , said : “ It is always a regrettable outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so our focus now will be on providing those employees affected by redundancy with the support they need at this difficult time.
” Sandeep Vyas of Calveton said : “ Byron is a pioneering brand much loved by customers across the UK .
“ We are backing Byron because we believe it has great opportunity ahead of it , and it is well placed to adapt to the new consumer environment and dining trends .
“ We will continue to bring Byron ’ s great tasting food to customers in restaurants and via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at work , home or on the high street and we look forward to working with the team .
”

It is not known which sites will be affected by the decision, which comes despite the restaurant brand being rescued from administration.
The chain, which has 51 sites, is the latest dining business to be severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Administrators at KPMG said that the brand and certain assets have been sold to newly-formed company Calveton, in a move which will protect its 20 remaining sites and 551 employees.
Will Wright, partner at KPMG and joint administrator, said: “In common with so many other companies across the leisure and casual dining industries, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Byron has been profound.
“After exploring a number of options to safeguard the future of the business and following a competitive sales process, this transaction ensures Byron will continue to have a presence on our high streets.”
Steve Absolom, partner at KPMG and fellow joint administrator, said: “It is always a regrettable outcome when hard-working people lose their jobs and so our focus now will be on providing those employees affected by redundancy with the support they need at this difficult time.”
Sandeep Vyas of Calveton said: “Byron is a pioneering brand much loved by customers across the UK.
“We are backing Byron because we believe it has great opportunity ahead of it, and it is well placed to adapt to the new consumer environment and dining trends.
“We will continue to bring Byron’s great tasting food to customers in restaurants and via digital on-demand platforms, whether they are at work, home or on the high street and we look forward to working with the team.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Chris Packham's bid to challenge government over HS2 thrown out

CHRIS Packham has lost a Court of Appeal bid to bring a legal challenge against the government over the controversial HS2 rail scheme .
The TV presenter , who lives in the New Forest , argued there were failings in the way the government reached its decision to give the project the go-ahead .
He took his fight to the Court of Appeal after being refused permission for a full judicial review over the government 's decision to approve the scheme .
But in a ruling today three senior judges upheld the High Court 's decision and dismissed Mr Packham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ruling , Mr Packham said he was `` deeply disappointed '' by the decision .
Giving the court 's ruling , Lord Justice Lindblom said the court `` rejected both of Mr Packham 's substantive grounds of appeal as unarguable '' .
In written submissions , David Wolfe QC , for Mr Packham , argued ministers would have proceeded with making a decision on HS2 on the basis that the report from the government-commissioned Oakervee Review would have explained what they needed to know about the environmental impacts of the project , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Timothy Mould QC , barrister for the government , argued that Mr Packham 's claim should be dismissed .
In court documents , he said the High Court judges were right to dismiss the claim and that it `` has no realistic prospect of success '' .
Mr Mould also said : `` It is simply fanciful for the appellant to assume that the first respondent ( the Secretary of State for Transport ) knew nothing about the public legislative and procedural history of HS2 , including the comprehensive assessment of environmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , beyond that which was drawn to his attention by the report itself . ''
In his statement , Mr Packham said : `` We are a world away from the place we were when we issued the original claim for judicial review .
`` Covid-19 has turned the state of the UK finances and the public 's attitudes towards climate change upside down .
`` People now see that a scheme for a railway which will tear up the countryside so that we can shave a few minutes off a journey time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplace .
`` The HS2 project is not about the future , it 's about preserving a past which has now changed so radically since the pandemic . ''
HS2 is a new high-speed rail network that , when completed , should connect London , Birmingham , Manchester and Leeds , along with other points in the country .
In a statement , an HS2 spokesman said : `` From the outset HS2 Ltd has taken our commitment to the environment extremely seriously . ''

The TV presenter, who lives in the New Forest, argued there were failings in the way the government reached its decision to give the project the go-ahead.
He took his fight to the Court of Appeal after being refused permission for a full judicial review over the government's decision to approve the scheme.
But in a ruling today three senior judges upheld the High Court's decision and dismissed Mr Packham's claim.
In a statement after the ruling, Mr Packham said he was "deeply disappointed" by the decision.
Giving the court's ruling, Lord Justice Lindblom said the court "rejected both of Mr Packham's substantive grounds of appeal as unarguable".
In written submissions, David Wolfe QC, for Mr Packham, argued ministers would have proceeded with making a decision on HS2 on the basis that the report from the government-commissioned Oakervee Review would have explained what they needed to know about the environmental impacts of the project, when in fact, it did not.
Timothy Mould QC, barrister for the government, argued that Mr Packham's claim should be dismissed.
In court documents, he said the High Court judges were right to dismiss the claim and that it "has no realistic prospect of success".
Mr Mould also said: "It is simply fanciful for the appellant to assume that the first respondent (the Secretary of State for Transport) knew nothing about the public legislative and procedural history of HS2, including the comprehensive assessment of environmental impacts undertaken in accordance with parliamentary procedures, beyond that which was drawn to his attention by the report itself."
In his statement, Mr Packham said: "We are a world away from the place we were when we issued the original claim for judicial review.
"Covid-19 has turned the state of the UK finances and the public's attitudes towards climate change upside down.
"People now see that a scheme for a railway which will tear up the countryside so that we can shave a few minutes off a journey time, makes no sense in the contemporary workplace.
"The HS2 project is not about the future, it's about preserving a past which has now changed so radically since the pandemic."
HS2 is a new high-speed rail network that, when completed, should connect London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, along with other points in the country.
In a statement, an HS2 spokesman said: "From the outset HS2 Ltd has taken our commitment to the environment extremely seriously."


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Pensioner rescued at Becton Bunny, Barton on Sea, after breaking ankle

A PENSIONER was transported by lifeboat after breaking her ankle in a `` deep ravine '' at Barton on Sea .
Members of Lymington Coastguard Rescue Team arrived at the scene off Marine Drive East and were soon joined by their counterparts from Southbourne .
The casualty , who was in her 70s , was treated by paramedics before being placed on a stretcher .
Accompanied by an ambulance technician she was put aboard Mudeford RNLI lifeboat and taken to Mudeford Quay , where a waiting ambulance transported her to Poole General Hospital .
Details of the rescue operation have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page .
The post says : `` Once on scene we liaised with Lymington CRT who confirmed the casualty ’ s position to be some way off the road and in a deep ravine .
“ Together we provided first aid and packaged the casualty into a stretcher .
“ After considering all options of extraction , the safest way was deemed to be by RNLI lifeboat .
Ambulance crew arrived on scene at the same time as the Mudeford lifeboat , which held off while an assessment was made .
“ With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loaded on board the lifeboat and transported to Mudeford Quay for onward transport by ambulance to hospital . ''

Members of Lymington Coastguard Rescue Team arrived at the scene off Marine Drive East and were soon joined by their counterparts from Southbourne.
The casualty, who was in her 70s, was treated by paramedics before being placed on a stretcher.
Accompanied by an ambulance technician she was put aboard Mudeford RNLI lifeboat and taken to Mudeford Quay, where a waiting ambulance transported her to Poole General Hospital.
Details of the rescue operation have been posted on the Southbourne Coastguard Facebook page.
The post says: "Once on scene we liaised with Lymington CRT who confirmed the casualty’s position to be some way off the road and in a deep ravine.
“Together we provided first aid and packaged the casualty into a stretcher.
“After considering all options of extraction, the safest way was deemed to be by RNLI lifeboat. Ambulance crew arrived on scene at the same time as the Mudeford lifeboat, which held off while an assessment was made.
“With the assessment complete, the casualty was loaded on board the lifeboat and transported to Mudeford Quay for onward transport by ambulance to hospital."


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Three jailed after attempting to smuggle immigrants across channel

THREE people have been jailed after attempting to smuggle five Albanian migrants across the channel .
Two people were arrested in the early hours of June 27 as they prepared to leave the French port of Cherbourg in a small vessel .
It was part of an operation led by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit ( SEROCU ) working with the NCA , Border Force and the French authorities .
Five Albanian migrants were found on board .
The boat had sailed to France from the Isle of Wight two days earlier .
On July 2 , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joshua Van Praagh , 25 , from Portsmouth , was jailed for three years and banned from returning to France for ten years .
Albanian national Armando Hodo , 25 , was jailed for three years and also banned from France .
They were sentenced on July 22 .
A 54-year-old man from London , was also convicted , but appealed and has today been jailed .
He was also arrested on June 27 in Cherbourg .
Wayne Mills was sentenced to four years in prison and given a 10-year ban from entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 .
He was arrested on June 27 at the French port of Cherbourg .

Two people were arrested in the early hours of June 27 as they prepared to leave the French port of Cherbourg in a small vessel.
It was part of an operation led by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) working with the NCA, Border Force and the French authorities.
Five Albanian migrants were found on board. The boat had sailed to France from the Isle of Wight two days earlier.
On July 2, at a court in Cherbourg, boat skipper Joshua Van Praagh, 25, from Portsmouth, was jailed for three years and banned from returning to France for ten years. Albanian national Armando Hodo, 25, was jailed for three years and also banned from France.
They were sentenced on July 22.
A 54-year-old man from London, was also convicted, but appealed and has today been jailed. He was also arrested on June 27 in Cherbourg.
Wayne Mills was sentenced to four years in prison and given a 10-year ban from entering France after withdrawing his appeal on July 30.
He was arrested on June 27 at the French port of Cherbourg.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Burglary at Waterside Dental Practice

Burglary at Waterside Dental Practice

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after thieves made off with over £10,000 worth of products from a dental practice .
@ @ @ @ @ witnesses following a report of a burglary at the Waterside Dental Practice on Langdown Lane @ @ @ @ @ forced into the property between 7pm on Tuesday 21 July and 1am on Wednesday 22 @ @ @ @ @ the area show two individuals running towards the dentist at approximately 11.52pm and then running @ @ @ @ @ approximately 12.27am .
A sterilising cleaning machine – worth approximately £1,000 – was stolen during @ @ @ @ @ as a range of dental instruments worth approximately £10,000 .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help .
@ @ @ @ @ ?
Perhaps you saw someone acting suspiciously in the area at the time ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ so if you ’ ve been offered this item or have any information relating to @ @ @ @ @ that you call police on 101 , quoting 44200272896 . ''

Police are now looking for witnesses following a report of a burglary at the Waterside Dental Practice on Langdown Lane in Hythe.
Entry was forced into the property between 7pm on Tuesday 21 July and 1am on Wednesday 22 July.
CCTV images in the area show two individuals running towards the dentist at approximately 11.52pm and then running away from the property at approximately 12.27am.
A sterilising cleaning machine – worth approximately £1,000 – was stolen during the burglary, as well as a range of dental instruments worth approximately £10,000.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help.
"Did you see anything? Perhaps you saw someone acting suspiciously in the area at the time?
"This machine is highly unique so if you’ve been offered this item or have any information relating to the burglary we would ask that you call police on 101, quoting 44200272896."
Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Southampton Muslim community celebrates holy festival

SOUTHAMPTON 'S Muslim community celebrates one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar today .
Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid Al Adha .
Festivities began last night and will end on Monday evening .
A public holiday in Muslim countries , the event remembers a prophet 's commitment to god - Allah .
Eid normally starts with worshippers going to the Mosque for prayers while dressed in their best clothes .
It is also customary to give money to the poor .
The Muslim Council of Southampton ( MCS ) has given its best wishes `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton and beyond '' .
Secretary , Rashidul Islam said : `` In these particularly difficult times the Muslim community across Southampton and Hampshire will be celebrating Eid slightly differently .
`` Today places of worship across Southampton opened the door to the congregation , whilst making sure social distancing and government rules were adhered , the MCS would like to thank all our member masjid and Islamic societies across Southampton for organising a safe environment at their respective venue for the prayer .
`` I pray to Allah to keep you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these testing times .
May you all enjoy and celebrate the day with loved ones , and may it be filled with peace and blessings . ''
In May , the Muslim call to prayer rang out for the first time in public in Southampton .
• Muslim call to prayer rings out in Southampton for first time Every year during Ramadan Muslims across the world fast from dawn until sunset devoting themselves to their faith .
On May 22 the call to prayer was played from the Medina Mosque in Compton Walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the holy month was impacted by coronavirus .
The city 's Muslim community was forced to close its mosques due to the outbreak , but prayers still took place at home digitally .

Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid Al Adha.
Festivities began last night and will end on Monday evening.
A public holiday in Muslim countries, the event remembers a prophet's commitment to god - Allah.
Eid normally starts with worshippers going to the Mosque for prayers while dressed in their best clothes.
It is also customary to give money to the poor.
Earlier today worshippers gathered at Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre.
The Muslim Council of Southampton (MCS) has given its best wishes "to all of the Muslim communities across Southampton and beyond".
Secretary, Rashidul Islam said: "In these particularly difficult times the Muslim community across Southampton and Hampshire will be celebrating Eid slightly differently.
"Today places of worship across Southampton opened the door to the congregation, whilst making sure social distancing and government rules were adhered, the MCS would like to thank all our member masjid and Islamic societies across Southampton for organising a safe environment at their respective venue for the prayer.
"I pray to Allah to keep you and your loved ones safe, particularly during these testing times. May you all enjoy and celebrate the day with loved ones, and may it be filled with peace and blessings."
In May, the Muslim call to prayer rang out for the first time in public in Southampton.
Every year during Ramadan Muslims across the world fast from dawn until sunset devoting themselves to their faith.
On May 22 the call to prayer was played from the Medina Mosque in Compton Walk to mark the last Friday of Ramadan.
However, the holy month was impacted by coronavirus.
The city's Muslim community was forced to close its mosques due to the outbreak, but prayers still took place at home digitally.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Nicky Russell remanded in custody at Portsmouth Crown Court

A MAN has today pleaded guilty to a string of offences including burglary and handling stolen goods .
Nicky Russell @ @ @ @ @ Close , Gosport , admitted the offences when he appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court .
@ @ @ @ @ a tablet , a laptop , a mobile phone and jewellery from a house in @ @ @ @ @ He also burgled two homes at Shaftesbury Road , Gosport , making off with a @ @ @ @ @ 4 from one house , and several items from the other , including a handbag @ @ @ @ @ .
Russell also attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road , Gosport .
On @ @ @ @ @ his possession a suitcase and grey bag which he knew to be stolen .
Russell @ @ @ @ @ appear at the same court for sentencing on August 6 .

Nicky Russell, 40, of Parklands Close, Gosport, admitted the offences when he appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court.
Russell stole bank cards, a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone and jewellery from a house in Mayfield Road, Gosport.
He also burgled two homes at Shaftesbury Road, Gosport, making off with a Samsung mobile and a Playstation 4 from one house, and several items from the other, including a handbag, wallet and bank cards.
Russell also attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road, Gosport.
On July 1 he had in his possession a suitcase and grey bag which he knew to be stolen.
Russell was remanded in custody to appear at the same court for sentencing on August 6.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--NHS Spitfire to fly over Southampton

NHS Spitfire to fly over Southampton

THE Southampton skies will be visited by a friend from the past this weekend as a special Spitfire flies over the city 's hospital to pay tribute to the NHS .
The 'Thank U NHS ' Spitfire is due to pass over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm on Saturday .
And residents have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company ’ s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together .
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From a family member to a kind neighbour , close friend or community hero , the public can now thank them with this special gesture .
In return for their donation , their nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire , which has an 80,000 name capacity .
John Romain , founder and managing director of Aircraft Restoration Company , said : “ The response to our initial flight over the last 8pm # clapforourcarers Thursday was incredibly humbling , with hundreds of people from the local community sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the Spitfire , but also to read the message emblazoned across its wings .
`` After such positive response we decided to leave the message painted on the Spitfire for the rest of the flying season , this is where the idea to hand write the names of the nation ’ s loved ones onto the aircraft to raise money for the NHS Charities Together began.
” To submit a name , the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign ’ s JustGiving page , fundraising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds support staff , patients and volunteers across the country .
They will then need to state their loved one ’ s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment .
Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names .
For more details and to donate , visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire .

The 'Thank U NHS' Spitfire is due to pass over Southampton General Hospital at 3.32pm on Saturday.
And residents have the opportunity to nominate the name of a loved one to be hand written onto the family-owned Aircraft Restoration Company’s blue photo-reconnaissance plane in aid of NHS Charities Together.
The names will be nominated by the public as a way of recognising small acts of kindness throughout the coronavirus pandemic. From a family member to a kind neighbour, close friend or community hero, the public can now thank them with this special gesture. In return for their donation, their nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire, which has an 80,000 name capacity.
John Romain, founder and managing director of Aircraft Restoration Company, said: “The response to our initial flight over the last 8pm #clapforourcarers Thursday was incredibly humbling, with hundreds of people from the local community sharing how wonderful it was to not only see the Spitfire, but also to read the message emblazoned across its wings.
"After such positive response we decided to leave the message painted on the Spitfire for the rest of the flying season, this is where the idea to hand write the names of the nation’s loved ones onto the aircraft to raise money for the NHS Charities Together began.”
To submit a name, the public will simply need to donate a minimum of £10 via the campaign’s JustGiving page, fundraising for the NHS Charities Together, whose funds support staff, patients and volunteers across the country.
They will then need to state their loved one’s name and reason for nomination in their donation comment. Overall the aircraft has space for 80,000 names.
For more details and to donate, visit justgiving.com/nhsspitfire.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Eid al Alha celebrated at Southampton Medina Mosque

TODAY will see the local Muslim community celebrate the day of Eid al Adha at Southampton Medina Mosque .
Eid @ @ @ @ @ the holiest days in the Islamic calendar and marks the loyalty and obedience shown by @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Medina Mosque is setting up to welcome up to 1,000 local worshippers at the @ @ @ @ @ decrease its capacity for safety measures .
It has also increased the number of prayer @ @ @ @ @ to three , to take in to account social distancing .
All worshippers will be @ @ @ @ @ prayer mats , bags for keeping footwear with them , and will be required to @ @ @ @ @ sanitiser as they enter the mosque .

Eid ul Adha is one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar and marks the loyalty and obedience shown by Prophet Ibrahim to Allah.
Southampton Medina Mosque is setting up to welcome up to 1,000 local worshippers at the mosque, which had to decrease its capacity for safety measures.
It has also increased the number of prayer congregation times from two slots to three, to take in to account social distancing.
All worshippers will be required to bring their own prayer mats, bags for keeping footwear with them, and will be required to clean their hands with hand sanitiser as they enter the mosque.


thedailyecho--2020-07-31--Man who punched police horse before Portsmouth V Southampton match is jailed

A MAN who punched a police horse on the nose at a Portsmouth V Southampton football match has today been jailed .
Derek Jennings , 53 , of Laburnum Grove , Portsmouth , punched police horse Luna in the lead up to the Carabao Cup match between Portsmouth Football Club and Southampton Football Club on September 24 last year .
The court heard how one of the Police Commanders noticed Jennings becoming aggressive towards police officers and Saints fans during the build-up to the game in Goldsmith Avenue .
• WATCH : Man 'punches police horse in the face ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer riding Luna headed towards Jennings , who punched the horse in her nose and mouth .
Luna instantly `` shied '' away from the attack but Jennings swung out at Luna twice more before he turned and attempted to run away .
He was then chased down the road by Luna and her rider .
The court was told that Jennings ran towards a group of officers who warned him to stop , with Luna following after him .
• Southampton fan received hate mail after being accused of throwing flare during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested and taken into custody .
He was charged with violent disorder and pleaded guilty to the offence at court .
Jennings was committed to prison for 20 months and was given a six year football banning order .
Speaking after the hearing DCI John McGonigle said : “ Sadly , as we anticipated , there was a minority of people who were intent on ruining this much-anticipated derby for everyone else and Jennings was one of those .
“ This is why we ensured there was a significant policing operation around this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs , so that we could act quickly and stop any disruption .
• Police horse who was 'punched in the nose ' by a football fan was uninjured “ For a grown man to act in this way was deplorable , especially against an animal , who was simply there to help protect people who wanted to enjoy the game and get home safely .
“ We hope this sentence sends a clear message that we will not tolerate this type of behaviour or any disorder at any public event .
Action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be investigated.
” As previously reported by the Daily Echo , Luna was unharmed in the attack .
The much-anticipated Carabao Cup game , which Saints won 4-0 , saw fans clashing in the streets outside Fratton Park .
Despite riot police forming a wall to keep fans apart , some still caused chaos and disorder by hurling coins , bottles , stones and smoke grenades at each other .

Derek Jennings, 53, of Laburnum Grove, Portsmouth, punched police horse Luna in the lead up to the Carabao Cup match between Portsmouth Football Club and Southampton Football Club on September 24 last year.
The court heard how one of the Police Commanders noticed Jennings becoming aggressive towards police officers and Saints fans during the build-up to the game in Goldsmith Avenue.
The officer riding Luna headed towards Jennings, who punched the horse in her nose and mouth.
Luna instantly "shied" away from the attack but Jennings swung out at Luna twice more before he turned and attempted to run away.
He was then chased down the road by Luna and her rider.
The court was told that Jennings ran towards a group of officers who warned him to stop, with Luna following after him.
He was quickly arrested and taken into custody.
He was charged with violent disorder and pleaded guilty to the offence at court.
Jennings was committed to prison for 20 months and was given a six year football banning order.
Speaking after the hearing DCI John McGonigle said: “Sadly, as we anticipated, there was a minority of people who were intent on ruining this much-anticipated derby for everyone else and Jennings was one of those.
“This is why we ensured there was a significant policing operation around this match, alongside careful planning with both clubs, so that we could act quickly and stop any disruption.
“For a grown man to act in this way was deplorable, especially against an animal, who was simply there to help protect people who wanted to enjoy the game and get home safely.
“We hope this sentence sends a clear message that we will not tolerate this type of behaviour or any disorder at any public event. Action will be taken and those responsible will be investigated.”
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, Luna was unharmed in the attack.
The much-anticipated Carabao Cup game, which Saints won 4-0, saw fans clashing in the streets outside Fratton Park.
Despite riot police forming a wall to keep fans apart, some still caused chaos and disorder by hurling coins, bottles, stones and smoke grenades at each other.