thedailyecho--2020-02-17--New Forest District Council revives plan to move Claymeadow depot at Hounsdown Avenue, Totton

PLANS to move a `` noisy '' council depot have been revived in a scheme which could cost as much as £5m .
New Forest District Council is drawing up proposals to shut the Claymeadow depot in Hounsdown Avenue , Totton , and replace it with a new facility seven miles away on the Hardley Industrial Estate .
Claymeadow , which is home to dustbin lorries and other council vehicles , is surrounded by houses and is also near Hounsdown School .
A previous plan to relocate the depot sparked fears for the future of neighbouring Hounsdown Community Hall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now the authority has resurrected the proposal - but says it is not expected to affect the hall .
Chris Noble , the council 's waste and transport service manager , said : `` Our depot in Hounsdown hosts several important services including refuse and recycling collection , grounds maintenance and street cleansing .
“ The depot is located on the edge of a residential area and we are considering a move to a more suitable and appropriate location .
“ We signed a new lease on the Hounsdown Community Hall in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hall as a result of a depot move.
” Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the proposal , saying it would end a noise nuisance suffered by locals and remove council lorries from a route taken by schoolchildren .
He added that the land currently occupied by the depot could be used to provide much-needed housing .
Writing on social media one of the people living near the site said : `` I 'm so looking forward to not being woken up by the reversing alarms of refuse trucks in the early hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the council 's ruling cabinet said the potential cost of relocating Claymeadow could be £5m .
Six years ago the authority described the depot as “ well below ideal operational standards ” as well as being close to homes and a school .
But plans to relocate the facility were shelved in 2016 .
Speaking at the time a council spokesman said : “ The depot is home to a number of services .
We have been looking at the needs of these services and a different depot site is considered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project has been put on hold while we review each of the services so we can provide them in the best way possible .
”

New Forest District Council is drawing up proposals to shut the Claymeadow depot in Hounsdown Avenue, Totton, and replace it with a new facility seven miles away on the Hardley Industrial Estate.
Claymeadow, which is home to dustbin lorries and other council vehicles, is surrounded by houses and is also near Hounsdown School.
A previous plan to relocate the depot sparked fears for the future of neighbouring Hounsdown Community Hall, which is also on council-owned land.
Now the authority has resurrected the proposal - but says it is not expected to affect the hall.
Chris Noble, the council's waste and transport service manager, said: "Our depot in Hounsdown hosts several important services including refuse and recycling collection, grounds maintenance and street cleansing.
“The depot is located on the edge of a residential area and we are considering a move to a more suitable and appropriate location.
“We signed a new lease on the Hounsdown Community Hall in 2019 and do not anticipate an impact on the hall as a result of a depot move.”
Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the proposal, saying it would end a noise nuisance suffered by locals and remove council lorries from a route taken by schoolchildren.
He added that the land currently occupied by the depot could be used to provide much-needed housing.
Writing on social media one of the people living near the site said: "I'm so looking forward to not being woken up by the reversing alarms of refuse trucks in the early hours of every morning."
A report to the council's ruling cabinet said the potential cost of relocating Claymeadow could be £5m.
Six years ago the authority described the depot as “well below ideal operational standards” as well as being close to homes and a school.
But plans to relocate the facility were shelved in 2016.
Speaking at the time a council spokesman said: “The depot is home to a number of services. We have been looking at the needs of these services and a different depot site is considered to be the best option.
“The project has been put on hold while we review each of the services so we can provide them in the best way possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Area in the Polygon cordoned off after police incident

POLICE swarmed to a Southampton road after an incident .
Wilton Avenue was taped off in both directions and its @ @ @ @ @ for most of the night .
One resident described his shock at returning home to @ @ @ @ @ and two forensics teams on his doorstep at around 10pm .
Another resident who wished @ @ @ @ @ shouting in the streets and youths in the area between 7pm and 9pm .
Police @ @ @ @ @ morning carrying out investigations .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information @

Wilton Avenue was taped off in both directions and its junction with Milton Road blocked for most of the night.
One resident described his shock at returning home to find around 12 police officers and two forensics teams on his doorstep at around 10pm.
Another resident who wished to remain anonymous reported hearing shouting in the streets and youths in the area between 7pm and 9pm.
Police remain on the scene this morning carrying out investigations.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information.
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Director of Pavilion Clothing which has Winchester shop was crushed by tree during Storm Ciara

THE director of a Micheldever-based clothing brand was crushed to death by a tree during Storm Ciara , an inquest opening heard .
As previously reported , a 58-year-old man died when driving his Mercedes towards Micheldever on February 9 .
He has now been identified as Kenneth Ronald Macartney , of Popham Court Road , joint director of Pavilion Clothing which has a shop in The Square , Winchester .
Paying tribute to him today , his family said : “ Ken was born in Belfast in 1961 .
He moved to England when he was 18 and pursued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married in 2000 and has a wife Mandy and step daughter Laura .
“ He is the owner of Pavilion a clothes shop in Winchester and was a prominent member of the Winchester BID .
“ He was proud of Winchester , where he lived happily for 25 years .
“ He was passionate about his family , dogs , football and chocolate and he will be sorely missed by everybody that knew and loved him.
” Winchester Coroner 's Court heard how the tree fell on the A33 just before 4pm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while emergency services attended and Mr Macartney was pronounced dead at the scene .
A report from consultant pathologist Dr Adan Al-Badri states the preliminary cause of death as severe crush injuries .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said : `` The driver was heading along the A33 during one of the recent storms when a tree uprooted . ''
He adjourned the full inquest to July 27 .
Four fire crews were sent to the scene , from Winchester , Eastleigh , Overton and Basingstoke and were there until 8.30pm .
Police are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in the moments leading up to the incident .
A statement on their website says : `` Pavilion is the vision of Ken and Mandy Macartney who wanted to create a retail brand that would complement the lifestyles of its customers . ''

As previously reported, a 58-year-old man died when driving his Mercedes towards Micheldever on February 9.
He has now been identified as Kenneth Ronald Macartney, of Popham Court Road, joint director of Pavilion Clothing which has a shop in The Square, Winchester.
Paying tribute to him today, his family said: “Ken was born in Belfast in 1961. He moved to England when he was 18 and pursued a career in retail.
“He married in 2000 and has a wife Mandy and step daughter Laura.
“He is the owner of Pavilion a clothes shop in Winchester and was a prominent member of the Winchester BID.
“He was proud of Winchester, where he lived happily for 25 years.
“He was passionate about his family, dogs, football and chocolate and he will be sorely missed by everybody that knew and loved him.”
Winchester Coroner's Court heard how the tree fell on the A33 just before 4pm. The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended and Mr Macartney was pronounced dead at the scene.
A report from consultant pathologist Dr Adan Al-Badri states the preliminary cause of death as severe crush injuries.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said: "The driver was heading along the A33 during one of the recent storms when a tree uprooted."
He adjourned the full inquest to July 27.
Four fire crews were sent to the scene, from Winchester, Eastleigh, Overton and Basingstoke and were there until 8.30pm.
Police are looking for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in the moments leading up to the incident.
They should call 101, quoting 44200050630.
Pavilion started trading in 2007 offering women and men designer fashion.
A statement on their website says: "Pavilion is the vision of Ken and Mandy Macartney who wanted to create a retail brand that would complement the lifestyles of its customers."


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--People cut from vehicle after crash on M3

TWO people had to be cut free from their vehicle after a crash between a van and a Mercedes .
Emergency services rushed to the M3 between junction 13 , Eastleigh , and junction 12 this morning to an accident involving a van and a Mercedes .
The accident happened at around 6.45am Police , fire crews and ambulances arrived at the scene .
Two fire crews from Eastleigh and two from Redbridge attended the accident and had to cut two people from their vehicle .
They were taken to hospital with minor injuries .
The accident caused hour-long delays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic for 9.5 miles .
Lanes two and three of the M3 , northbound , were closed and heavy delays are still building on approach heading back towards the M27 in both directions .
Traffic on the M27 , westbound , between junction 8 near Bursledon and junction 4 was slow moving as a result of traffic build-up , and motorists heading eastbound on the M27 faced 30 minute delays between junction 1 at Cadnam and junction 4 .
There were 25 minutes delays on Allbrook Way between Shakespeare Road , Eastleigh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ford , due to diverted traffic coming off the M3 .
All lanes are now reopened , but traffic is still slow moving in all of the affected areas .

Emergency services rushed to the M3 between junction 13, Eastleigh, and junction 12 this morning to an accident involving a van and a Mercedes.
The accident happened at around 6.45am
Police, fire crews and ambulances arrived at the scene.
Two fire crews from Eastleigh and two from Redbridge attended the accident and had to cut two people from their vehicle.
They were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The accident caused hour-long delays for motorists this morning with queues of traffic for 9.5 miles.
Lanes two and three of the M3, northbound, were closed and heavy delays are still building on approach heading back towards the M27 in both directions.
Traffic on the M27, westbound, between junction 8 near Bursledon and junction 4 was slow moving as a result of traffic build-up, and motorists heading eastbound on the M27 faced 30 minute delays between junction 1 at Cadnam and junction 4.
There were 25 minutes delays on Allbrook Way between Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, and junction 12 A335, Chandler's Ford, due to diverted traffic coming off the M3.
All lanes are now reopened, but traffic is still slow moving in all of the affected areas.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Sainsbury's bring in neck-worn cameras for staff at Bedford Place store

FEARS over staff safety at a city convenience store have sparked a supermarket to introduce controversial neck-worn devices .
Sainsbury ’ s says it has given staff at its Bedford Place Local store the devices as part of a review of its safety measures at the city centre shop .
It comes after Southampton business chiefs called for a crime crackdown in the city centre over fears that the area has become “ lawless ” .
• `` LAWLESS '' : City centre bosses demand police action over ‘ mayhem ’ of aggressive beggars , drugs and crime A Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve recently introduced personal safety devices in our Bedford Place store .
“ The safety of our customers and colleagues is extremely important to us and we regularly review the security measures in our stores.
” The devices look like a cassette player and can be switched on or off by staff .
• IN FULL : How police have responded to crime crackdown calls from city centre businesses Similar devices have been used by Sainsbury ’ s since as far back as 2014 .
Sainsbury ’ s insist such systems are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect staff .
But they have in the past been described as “ intrusive ” by civil liberties groups .
Lorraine Barter , a long term resident of the nearby Polygon area , described the need for the devices as “ shocking ” .
She said : “ It is shocking that this is necessary in what was once the most up market and desirable area of the city.
” The decision to introduce the cameras comes as businesses in Southampton city centre have raised concerns over staff safety .
Earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business Improvement District ( BID ) wrote to Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane raising concerns about a sharp rise in “ uncontrolled ” aggressive begging , staff intimidation and public drug use in the city centre .
• `` I need your help '' : First of its kind summit held to tackle violent crime in Southampton One BID member described the city centre as “ lawless ” .
Giles Semper , executive director of GO !
Southampton , said : “ We have been aware of the severe issues faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s on Bedford Place for some time and have tried to support them .
“ It is no surprise that they have now had to resort to such extreme measures .
`` However , until there are enough police on the street in the city centre , crime will continue to rise.
” A Hampshire Police spokesperson said the force understood the frustration of business owners but serious crime was a priority .
The spokesperson added : “ Body-worn cameras capture footage of incidents and provide us with helpful evidence when investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for police and crime commissioner Michael Lane said he took the concerns “ very seriously ” .

Sainsbury’s says it has given staff at its Bedford Place Local store the devices as part of a review of its safety measures at the city centre shop.
It comes after Southampton business chiefs called for a crime crackdown in the city centre over fears that the area has become “lawless”.
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We’ve recently introduced personal safety devices in our Bedford Place store.
“The safety of our customers and colleagues is extremely important to us and we regularly review the security measures in our stores.”
The devices look like a cassette player and can be switched on or off by staff.
Similar devices have been used by Sainsbury’s since as far back as 2014.
Sainsbury’s insist such systems are entirely legal, above board and necessary to protect staff. But they have in the past been described as “intrusive” by civil liberties groups.
Lorraine Barter, a long term resident of the nearby Polygon area, described the need for the devices as “shocking”.
She said: “It is shocking that this is necessary in what was once the most up market and desirable area of the city.”
The decision to introduce the cameras comes as businesses in Southampton city centre have raised concerns over staff safety.
Earlier this month, bosses at GO! Southampton Business Improvement District (BID) wrote to Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane raising concerns about a sharp rise in “uncontrolled” aggressive begging, staff intimidation and public drug use in the city centre.
One BID member described the city centre as “lawless”.
Giles Semper, executive director of GO! Southampton, said: “We have been aware of the severe issues faced by the manager and staff at Sainsbury’s on Bedford Place for some time and have tried to support them.
“It is no surprise that they have now had to resort to such extreme measures.
"However, until there are enough police on the street in the city centre, crime will continue to rise.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said the force understood the frustration of business owners but serious crime was a priority.
The spokesperson added: “Body-worn cameras capture footage of incidents and provide us with helpful evidence when investigating crimes, much like CCTV.”
A spokesperson for police and crime commissioner Michael Lane said he took the concerns “very seriously”.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--No safety improvements for Brockenhurst junction scene of ambulance crash

CIVIC chiefs have rejected calls to implement extra safety measures at a Hampshire junction where an ambulance crashed into a shop .
Two paramedics were taken to hospital with serious injuries after their vehicle careered into the front of a cycle store in the centre of Brockenhurst .
The ambulance is understood to have been responding to an emergency call when it was in collision with a Suzuki Ignis .
The force of the impact resulted in the 999 vehicle crashing into Boost Bike Hub , shattering a window and damaging part of the brickwork .
Boost Bike Hub is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet - Brookley Road , Lymington Road and the exit from the railway station car park .
Speaking at the time the shop 's owner , Ross Kempson , said : “ It 's a pretty dangerous junction - there are too many cars coming from different directions .
“ If the building had been hit head on the ambulance could have gone through the window . ''
Mr Kempson urged the Hampshire County Council to carry out a safety audit at the junction and take action to reduce the risk of life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ( Brockenhurst College ) students walk across the junction after getting off the train .
The building can absorb impact but pedestrians can ’ t , '' he said .
A county council spokesman added : `` We will be asking the police for details of this incident and , together with a study of the injury accident record for this route , will consider if any interventions could be put in place to improve road safety.
” But the Daily Echo can reveal that the authority has decided not to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment , said : “ Following a review of this incident there are no plans to put in place any additional safety measures , but we will keep the junction under review.
” But Brockenhurst councillor Maureen Holding said action was needed .
`` You 've got traffic trying to get out of Brookley Road , vehicles trying to get out of the station and fast cars on the main road through the village , '' said Cllr Holding .
`` We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with possible solutions .
Then we could see which one would be best . ''
The accident involving the ambulance occurred on November 28 last year .
South Central Ambulance Service ( SCAS ) said two paramedics sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries .
The car driver was less seriously hurt .

Two paramedics were taken to hospital with serious injuries after their vehicle careered into the front of a cycle store in the centre of Brockenhurst.
The ambulance is understood to have been responding to an emergency call when it was in collision with a Suzuki Ignis.
The force of the impact resulted in the 999 vehicle crashing into Boost Bike Hub, shattering a window and damaging part of the brickwork.
Boost Bike Hub is next to the spot where three roads meet - Brookley Road, Lymington Road and the exit from the railway station car park.
Speaking at the time the shop's owner, Ross Kempson, said: “It's a pretty dangerous junction - there are too many cars coming from different directions.
“If the building had been hit head on the ambulance could have gone through the window."
Mr Kempson urged the Hampshire County Council to carry out a safety audit at the junction and take action to reduce the risk of life-threatening accidents in the future.
“Lots of (Brockenhurst College) students walk across the junction after getting off the train. The building can absorb impact but pedestrians can’t," he said.
A county council spokesman added: "We will be asking the police for details of this incident and, together with a study of the injury accident record for this route, will consider if any interventions could be put in place to improve road safety.”
But the Daily Echo can reveal that the authority has decided not to make any alterations to the junction.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: “Following a review of this incident there are no plans to put in place any additional safety measures, but we will keep the junction under review.”
But Brockenhurst councillor Maureen Holding said action was needed.
"You've got traffic trying to get out of Brookley Road, vehicles trying to get out of the station and fast cars on the main road through the village," said Cllr Holding.
"We need experts to examine the junction and come up with possible solutions. Then we could see which one would be best."
The accident involving the ambulance occurred on November 28 last year.
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said two paramedics sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries. The car driver was less seriously hurt.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Man raided Southampton homes and was seen on CCTV fleeing scene on girl's bike

A MAN who raided three homes in Southampton , one of which he made a getaway using a girl ’ s bike , has been jailed for more than four years .
Michael Dorward burgled homes in Shirley and The Polygon areas of the city last year .
The 43-year-old was seen on CCTV leaving one of the areas on a girl ’ s bike with a basket .
Now Dorward , of no fixed address , has been jailed for 52 months after pleading guilty to three counts of burglary and four bank card frauds .
Southampton Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilton Avenue , The Polygon , overnight on March 29 .
Dorward then targeted a home in Norfolk Road , Shirley , on May 3 .
His final burglary took place at another home in Wilton Avenue , on May 8 .
He stole a variety of valuables from the three properties , including jewellery , laptops and games consoles – none of which has been recovered .
PC Charlie Buckingham from the Operation Hawk team said : “ We were able to track him on council CCTV leaving the area of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a green girls ’ bike with a basket .
“ We then recovered footage of him using the stolen bank card within a short time of the burglary offence .
Dorward would smash glass in the front doors to gain entry and then search the entire premises , stealing jewellery , laptop computers , iPads and games consoles .
No property has ever been recovered .
”

Michael Dorward burgled homes in Shirley and The Polygon areas of the city last year.
The 43-year-old was seen on CCTV leaving one of the areas on a girl’s bike with a basket.
Now Dorward, of no fixed address, has been jailed for 52 months after pleading guilty to three counts of burglary and four bank card frauds.
Southampton Crown Court heard how Dorward raided one home on Wilton Avenue, The Polygon, overnight on March 29.
Dorward then targeted a home in Norfolk Road, Shirley, on May 3.
His final burglary took place at another home in Wilton Avenue, on May 8.
He stole a variety of valuables from the three properties, including jewellery, laptops and games consoles – none of which has been recovered.
PC Charlie Buckingham from the Operation Hawk team said: “We were able to track him on council CCTV leaving the area of the third burglary on his getaway vehicle, a green girls’ bike with a basket.
“We then recovered footage of him using the stolen bank card within a short time of the burglary offence. Dorward would smash glass in the front doors to gain entry and then search the entire premises, stealing jewellery, laptop computers, iPads and games consoles. No property has ever been recovered.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--'Children's welfare cannot be assured': Pre-school drops from outstanding to inadequate

A PRESCHOOL has received a damning Ofsted report and seen its rating drop from outstanding to inadequate .
A report at Mulberry Preschool in Chandler 's Ford found that children 's welfare `` can not be guaranteed '' and criticised the breadth of training given to staff .
After findings from the latest Ofsted inspection were revealed on February 12 , the school was rated as inadequate by the education watchdogs .
This comes after the school ’ s previous inspection in 2016 , which saw them rated outstanding , meaning they dropped from the best category of education to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the recent report , inspectors said : “ Children ’ s welfare can not be assured , as several requirements relating to safeguarding have not been met .
`` Staff have not been given training on wider safeguarding issues and as a result , their knowledge on these issues is poor .
The manager is unable to demonstrate that they have been robust in checking the suitability of all staff but the manager has however completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all staff .
“ Children ’ s behaviour is variable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to guide the children effectively and nurture their understanding of behaviour expectations .
It also said that the arrangements for safeguarding at the premises were not effective .
Located at Valley Park Community Centre , Pilgrims Close , the school currently offers care to 32 children , aged between two and four .
The report shows that Mulberry Preschool requires improvement for the quality of education , and behaviour and attitudes sections , and was deemed to be inadequate for the leadership and management , and personal development sections .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are disappointed with the outcome of the Ofsted inspection .
`` While we acknowledge that there are some areas for improvement , we would like to assure parents , carers and the local community that we continually strive to comply with current best practice in early year ’ s education .
“ An action plan was already in place to address those areas that we know we must strengthen and we will expand that to include any that have been identified additionally , by the Inspector .
“ This is not something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have prided ourselves on our previous outstanding reports in 2011 and 2016 and are working hard to turn this outcome around to be back to good or outstanding , when we are inspected again later in the year .
”

A report at Mulberry Preschool in Chandler's Ford found that children's welfare "cannot be guaranteed" and criticised the breadth of training given to staff.
After findings from the latest Ofsted inspection were revealed on February 12, the school was rated as inadequate by the education watchdogs.
This comes after the school’s previous inspection in 2016, which saw them rated outstanding, meaning they dropped from the best category of education to the worst between just one inspection.
In the recent report, inspectors said: “Children’s welfare cannot be assured, as several requirements relating to safeguarding have not been met.
"Staff have not been given training on wider safeguarding issues and as a result, their knowledge on these issues is poor. The manager is unable to demonstrate that they have been robust in checking the suitability of all staff but the manager has however completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all staff.
“Children’s behaviour is variable. Staff do not intervene well enough in order to guide the children effectively and nurture their understanding of behaviour expectations.
It also said that the arrangements for safeguarding at the premises were not effective.
Located at Valley Park Community Centre, Pilgrims Close, the school currently offers care to 32 children, aged between two and four.
The report shows that Mulberry Preschool requires improvement for the quality of education, and behaviour and attitudes sections, and was deemed to be inadequate for the leadership and management, and personal development sections.
A preschool spokesperson said: “Understandably, we are disappointed with the outcome of the Ofsted inspection.
"While we acknowledge that there are some areas for improvement, we would like to assure parents, carers and the local community that we continually strive to comply with current best practice in early year’s education.
“An action plan was already in place to address those areas that we know we must strengthen and we will expand that to include any that have been identified additionally, by the Inspector.
“This is not something we have taken lightly.
"We have prided ourselves on our previous outstanding reports in 2011 and 2016 and are working hard to turn this outcome around to be back to good or outstanding, when we are inspected again later in the year.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Totton man who carried baseball bat into Romsey pub to be sentenced in crown court

A MAN who carried a baseball bat into a Hampshire pub is to be sentenced in the crown court .
@ @ @ @ @ , admitted carrying the offensive weapon into the Hunters Inn , in Romsey , during @ @ @ @ @ , 2019 .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday , Hastings , of Mortimer @ @ @ @ @ guilty to one count of possession of an offensive weapon .
His sentencing was adjourned @ @ @ @ @ for the creation of a pre-sentence report .
Hastings was allowed bail , with the @ @ @ @ @ Hunters Inn , Winchester Hill , Romsey , or to contact two named people .

Lindsay Dean Hastings, 45, admitted carrying the offensive weapon into the Hunters Inn, in Romsey, during an incident on April 10, 2019.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday, Hastings, of Mortimer Close, Totton, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of an offensive weapon.
His sentencing was adjourned until March 11 to allow for the creation of a pre-sentence report.
Hastings was allowed bail, with the conditions not to enter the Hunters Inn, Winchester Hill, Romsey, or to contact two named people.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Artist's impression of Hoburne Development plan for landmark Lyndhurst Park Hotel

THIS is the latest plan to transform a site occupied by a historic Hampshire hotel with links to Sherlock Holmes .
Hoburne Development has released an artist 's impression of the proposed development , which will replace the landmark Lyndhurst Park Hotel if the scheme is approved by the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) .
A four-hour public consultation will be held at Lyndhurst Community Centre next Tuesday .
Hoburne is refusing to release any details ahead of the event but pre-application documents submitted to the NPA are said to list proposals for 66 flats , 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five shops .
The building on the edge of Lyndhurst has become an eyesore since the hotel closed in 2014 .
As reported in the Daily Echo , a three-storey section of the complex collapsed last month , leaving a huge hole in the back of the building .
The site was at the centre of a long-running battle between planners and its former owners .
An application by PegasusLife to replace the building with 74 sheltered apartments and a dozen holiday homes was rejected by the NPA .
A subsequent proposal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also turned down after sparking 800 objections .
Three months ago it was revealed that the site had been bought by Hoburne Development .
In a statement issued at the time the company said : “ We understand the importance of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel .
It ’ s a landmark site with historical value and , like the local community of Lyndhurst , we are sad to see it has fallen into disrepair . ''
Formerly a country mansion called Glasshayes House , the building was converted into a hotel in 1895 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1912 with the help of author Arthur Conan Doyle , creator of Sherlock Holmes , who lived at nearby Brook .
Speaking at the time campaigner Brice Stratford said : `` I would like to see a development which retains and restores the historic portion of the building to its Conan Doyle heyday , with further development that respects and reflects the heritage of the village . ''
Mr Stratford called for the site to be used for more than one purpose .
`` I 'd like to see a mix of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respects the existing trees and landscape , and which has a healthy provision of affordable homes and no age restrictions , '' he said .

Hoburne Development has released an artist's impression of the proposed development, which will replace the landmark Lyndhurst Park Hotel if the scheme is approved by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA).
A four-hour public consultation will be held at Lyndhurst Community Centre next Tuesday.
Hoburne is refusing to release any details ahead of the event but pre-application documents submitted to the NPA are said to list proposals for 66 flats, 11 terraced houses, eight holiday lets and five shops.
The building on the edge of Lyndhurst has become an eyesore since the hotel closed in 2014.
As reported in the Daily Echo, a three-storey section of the complex collapsed last month, leaving a huge hole in the back of the building.
The site was at the centre of a long-running battle between planners and its former owners.
An application by PegasusLife to replace the building with 74 sheltered apartments and a dozen holiday homes was rejected by the NPA.
A subsequent proposal for 75 flats and 15 affordable homes was also turned down after sparking 800 objections.
Three months ago it was revealed that the site had been bought by Hoburne Development.
In a statement issued at the time the company said: “We understand the importance of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel. It’s a landmark site with historical value and, like the local community of Lyndhurst, we are sad to see it has fallen into disrepair."
Formerly a country mansion called Glasshayes House, the building was converted into a hotel in 1895.
Part of the complex was redesigned in 1912 with the help of author Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, who lived at nearby Brook.
Initial details of Hoburne's scheme emerged last month.
Speaking at the time campaigner Brice Stratford said: "I would like to see a development which retains and restores the historic portion of the building to its Conan Doyle heyday, with further development that respects and reflects the heritage of the village."
Mr Stratford called for the site to be used for more than one purpose.
"I'd like to see a mix of tourism, residential, and retail which respects the existing trees and landscape, and which has a healthy provision of affordable homes and no age restrictions," he said.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Marion, 72, launches social group for widowers in Fareham after her husband suddenly died

A WOMAN has launched a group that encourages widowers to become more social instead of `` grieving alone at home '' .
Marion Brereton , 72 , set up Jolly Dollies in Locks Heath , Fareham , as part of a national organisation that runs social events for widowers so they can make new friends .
As a widow of almost four years , she wanted to share her experience of losing her 76-year-old husband Don , who suddenly died while driving after taking her to the airport .
Marion , a retired estate agent from Fareham , has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dreadful shock '' and has projected her loss into starting up the local group .
She said : `` I was widowed at 68 after being married to Don for 50 years .
`` Don got my case out of the boot and kissed me goodbye , he said his chest was hurting but said not to worry and told me he was fine .
`` When I landed at Palma , I was ushered into the cockpit where the poor captain told me he had some bad news for me .
Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car was wrecked , and no other cars were involved on a quiet road . ''
Marion then started up a local Jolly Dollies group in Devon , where she lived , but moved back to her Fareham hometown a few years , where she grew up as a child .
She added : `` After 3 years on my own , my sister , nephews and nieces wanted me to return to my roots and I rather reluctantly sold my bungalow and moved back to Locks Heath in July .
I really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I contacted their headquarters and said I was starting a group here .
`` We all have sad tales of being widowed and we all bond and enjoy getting together , enjoying friendly chats , making suggestions , arranging trips out , monthly Sunday pub lunches , etc .
Being widowed is a dreadful shock , suddenly being on your own , finances , paperwork , etc , to sort out .
`` It does n't matter if you 've been widowed a week or 20 years ago .
No one understands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The group meet every Wednesday at 12pm , at Strawberry Fields Tavern , Locks Heath Centre .
It costs £10 a year to join and more information can be found at thejollydollies.co.uk .

Marion Brereton, 72, set up Jolly Dollies in Locks Heath, Fareham, as part of a national organisation that runs social events for widowers so they can make new friends.
As a widow of almost four years, she wanted to share her experience of losing her 76-year-old husband Don, who suddenly died while driving after taking her to the airport.
Marion, a retired estate agent from Fareham, has since said that being widowed is a "dreadful shock" and has projected her loss into starting up the local group.
She said: "I was widowed at 68 after being married to Don for 50 years.
"Don got my case out of the boot and kissed me goodbye, he said his chest was hurting but said not to worry and told me he was fine.
"When I landed at Palma, I was ushered into the cockpit where the poor captain told me he had some bad news for me. Don had simply died whilst driving, the car was wrecked, and no other cars were involved on a quiet road."
Marion then started up a local Jolly Dollies group in Devon, where she lived, but moved back to her Fareham hometown a few years, where she grew up as a child.
She added: "After 3 years on my own, my sister, nephews and nieces wanted me to return to my roots and I rather reluctantly sold my bungalow and moved back to Locks Heath in July. I really missed my wonderful Jolly Dolly friends, so I contacted their headquarters and said I was starting a group here.
"We all have sad tales of being widowed and we all bond and enjoy getting together, enjoying friendly chats, making suggestions, arranging trips out, monthly Sunday pub lunches, etc. Being widowed is a dreadful shock, suddenly being on your own, finances, paperwork, etc, to sort out.
"It doesn't matter if you've been widowed a week or 20 years ago. No one understands how it feels until been widowed themselves."
The group meet every Wednesday at 12pm, at Strawberry Fields Tavern, Locks Heath Centre.
It costs £10 a year to join and more information can be found at thejollydollies.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Had a package delivered you didn’t order that ‘courier’ wants back? It’s a scam

COLDEN Common Parish Council is warning of courier fraud in the area .
This comes after a local resident fell victim to the criminal scheme .
A spokesperson said : “ In another twist to courier fraud scams , a package is delivered to your door containing high value items such as a brand new expensive phone .
The package has your name on it but you don ’ t recall ordering it .
“ Then later there is a knock on the door and a ‘ courier ’ claims a package has been delivered to you by mistake and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Would you hand it over ?
If you do , it could prove an expensive mistake .
“ We have had a report recently that a resident has been caught by this scam .
What has happened is someone has managed to get hold of the person ’ s personal details , including bank details , sufficient to place an online order .
“ If the criminals fail to intercept the package before it is delivered , they often pose as a courier and try to collect the ‘ wrongly delivered ’ item.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by step guide on what to do in this situation : Firstly , if you receive an unexpected high-value package addressed to you such as a phone , contact the retailer immediately and arrange for it to be sent back Secondly , if a courier comes to collect the item at your home , do not hand it over .
Thirdly , check their credentials and call the company they claim to be representing .
If you have any suspicions or concerns , contact the police .
Penultimately , identity theft is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if you spot any suspicious activity , report it to your bank immediately .
Finally , ensure personal documents such as bank statements are not left lying around and are shredded before throwing them away .
”

This comes after a local resident fell victim to the criminal scheme.
A spokesperson said: “In another twist to courier fraud scams, a package is delivered to your door containing high value items such as a brand new expensive phone. The package has your name on it but you don’t recall ordering it.
“Then later there is a knock on the door and a ‘courier’ claims a package has been delivered to you by mistake and could they have it back.
“Would you hand it over? If you do, it could prove an expensive mistake.
“We have had a report recently that a resident has been caught by this scam. What has happened is someone has managed to get hold of the person’s personal details, including bank details, sufficient to place an online order.
“If the criminals fail to intercept the package before it is delivered, they often pose as a courier and try to collect the ‘wrongly delivered’ item.”
The council has prepared a step by step guide on what to do in this situation:
Firstly, if you receive an unexpected high-value package addressed to you such as a phone, contact the retailer immediately and arrange for it to be sent back
Secondly, if a courier comes to collect the item at your home, do not hand it over.
Thirdly, check their credentials and call the company they claim to be representing. If you have any suspicions or concerns, contact the police.
Penultimately, identity theft is on the rise so always monitor your account and if you spot any suspicious activity, report it to your bank immediately.
Finally, ensure personal documents such as bank statements are not left lying around and are shredded before throwing them away.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Steering wheels stolen during string of overnight car theft in Fair Oak

STEERING wheels were stolen from three cars in Fair Oak over the weekend , police have warned .
Officers sent @ @ @ @ @ items were taken from vehicles on Stoke Heights and Olympic Way on three different occasions @ @ @ @ @ , a window was smashed and the steering wheel was stolen during the incidents which @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday February 16 .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` There have been @ @ @ @ @ Stoke Heights and Olympic Way .
This is believed to have happened at around 4.20am @ @ @ @ @ In all three cases , a window was smashed and the steering wheel was stolen @ @ @ @ @ hear anything that could assist us with our enquiries ?
No matter how small or @ @ @ @ @ it could help .
Please contact police on 101 , quoting the reference number 44200059554 @ @

Officers sent a letter to residents after items were taken from vehicles on Stoke Heights and Olympic Way on three different occasions.
In all three cases, a window was smashed and the steering wheel was stolen during the incidents which took place at around 4.20am on Sunday February 16.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "There have been three vehicles broken into in Stoke Heights and Olympic Way. This is believed to have happened at around 4.20am on Sunday February 16. In all three cases, a window was smashed and the steering wheel was stolen.
Did you see or hear anything that could assist us with our enquiries? No matter how small or unimportant it may seem, it could help. Please contact police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200059554."


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--BMW driver is banned from the roads for drink driving

A YOUNG woman from a village near Andover as been banned from the road for drink driving .
Harriet Michelle @ @ @ @ @ stopped by officers on the A30 whilst driving a 55-reg BMW on January 20 .
@ @ @ @ @ Carver , of Martins Lane , Chilbolton had an alcohol reading of 61 micrograms per @ @ @ @ @ the legal limit is 35 .
She pleaded guilty .
The court fined her £375 @ @ @ @ @ and £85 costs .
The disqualification was for 17 months .
The ban will be @ @ @ @ @ Carver passes an approved course by January 13 2021 .

Harriet Michelle Carver, 24, was stopped by officers on the A30 whilst driving a 55-reg BMW on January 20.
Magistrates in Basingstoke heard that Carver, of Martins Lane, Chilbolton had an alcohol reading of 61 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35. She pleaded guilty.
The court fined her £375 with a £37 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
The disqualification was for 17 months. The ban will be cut by 17 weeks if Carver passes an approved course by January 13 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Albert Williams died in North View after crashing Peugeot into lamp post

AN ELDERLY Winchester man who died after slamming his car into a lamp post had not renewed his driving licence , an inquest heard .
Albert Bartram Williams , 86 , who had Alzheimer 's and early cataracts in both eyes , had to apply to the DVLA for licence renewal every three years .
He decided not to in 2018 due to illness .
But Winchester Coroner 's Court heard how the Clifton Road resident would still park the car for his wife when she returned home .
On August 27 2019 , he attempted to park the automatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forwards , hitting two parked vehicles before the lamp post .
Mr Williams was not wearing his glasses .
His wife Joanne Smith-Williams said : `` I am terrible at parking and he could always do it for me .
His sight was perfectly good enough for it .
`` On the day he manoeuvred beautifully .
But then he went very fast up the road . ''
Mr Williams was pronounced dead at the scene .
A post mortem report by consultant pathologist Dr Balvinder Shoker says Mr Williams suffered fractures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott who witnessed the crash provided a statement to the coroner 's court .
It said : `` I saw a red car manoeuvring with a lady stood beside instructing the driver what to do .
I watched the driver failing for three to five minutes and it seemed he had no cognisance with what he was being asked to do .
`` He seemed so far removed from what you 'd consider to be a competent car driver so I thought I needed to say something .
Considering my words carefully , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ' I do n't think that man should be driving ' .
`` To my surprise , she said 'no he should n't ' .
The driver then accelerated down North View with the car door open . ''
Mrs Smith-Williams said parts of Mr Scott 's evidence were `` complete nonsense '' .
In a tribute to her husband , she said : `` He was wonderful , fit , strong and a lovely man .
His short term memory had gone but he always wanted to do things for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyesight and other illnesses contributed to this death . ''

Albert Bartram Williams, 86, who had Alzheimer's and early cataracts in both eyes, had to apply to the DVLA for licence renewal every three years. He decided not to in 2018 due to illness.
But Winchester Coroner's Court heard how the Clifton Road resident would still park the car for his wife when she returned home.
On August 27 2019, he attempted to park the automatic Peugeot 107 in North View but accelerated forwards, hitting two parked vehicles before the lamp post. Mr Williams was not wearing his glasses.
His wife Joanne Smith-Williams said: "I am terrible at parking and he could always do it for me. His sight was perfectly good enough for it.
"On the day he manoeuvred beautifully. But then he went very fast up the road."
Mr Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post mortem report by consultant pathologist Dr Balvinder Shoker says Mr Williams suffered fractures to the cervical spine.
Contributing factors were congestive cardiac failure and ischemic heart disease.
Winchester resident Richard Scott who witnessed the crash provided a statement to the coroner's court.
It said: "I saw a red car manoeuvring with a lady stood beside instructing the driver what to do. I watched the driver failing for three to five minutes and it seemed he had no cognisance with what he was being asked to do.
"He seemed so far removed from what you'd consider to be a competent car driver so I thought I needed to say something. Considering my words carefully, I went over to the lady and said 'I don't think that man should be driving'.
"To my surprise, she said 'no he shouldn't'. The driver then accelerated down North View with the car door open."
Mrs Smith-Williams said parts of Mr Scott's evidence were "complete nonsense".
In a tribute to her husband, she said: "He was wonderful, fit, strong and a lovely man. His short term memory had gone but he always wanted to do things for me."
Area coroner Jason Pegg concluded as death by RTC.
He said: "Poor eyesight and other illnesses contributed to this death."


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Storm Dennis: travel misery as roads flood and services are disrupted

THE AFTERMATH of Storm Dennis is continuing to impact last parts of the Hampshire , causing travel misery for residents .
High-speed winds and torrential rain battered much of the county over the weekend , leading to flooded roads , fallen trees and travel chaos .
Romsey was hit particularly hard during the storm , with many roads remaining closed while the temporary flood defences aim to protect more than 200 homes at risk of flooding .
As previously reported , the Environment Agency and Hampshire Fire and Rescue worked into the night setting up the temporary barriers in Romsey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey .
“ Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park .
At Romsey Industrial estate , water may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road , and land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.
” Fleming Park in Eastleigh was also heavily impacted , with many parts of the park completely underwater .
Residents have also been enduring travel misery , as dozens of roads remain close due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Central to Romsey , and from Basingstoke to Bournemouth being heavily disrupted .
Meanwhile , ferry operator Red Jet has suspended it services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and South due to adverse weather , and more than 230 Easyjet flights , some of which , landing and taking off at Southampton Airport were cancelled due to the high winds .

High-speed winds and torrential rain battered much of the county over the weekend, leading to flooded roads, fallen trees and travel chaos.
Romsey was hit particularly hard during the storm, with many roads remaining closed while the temporary flood defences aim to protect more than 200 homes at risk of flooding.
As previously reported, the Environment Agency and Hampshire Fire and Rescue worked into the night setting up the temporary barriers in Romsey.
A spokesperson from the Environmental Agency said: "There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey.
“Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park. At Romsey Industrial estate, water may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road, and land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.”
Fleming Park in Eastleigh was also heavily impacted, with many parts of the park completely underwater.
Residents have also been enduring travel misery, as dozens of roads remain close due to flooding, as well as trains from Southampton Central to Romsey, and from Basingstoke to Bournemouth being heavily disrupted.
Meanwhile, ferry operator Red Jet has suspended it services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and South due to adverse weather, and more than 230 Easyjet flights, some of which, landing and taking off at Southampton Airport were cancelled due to the high winds.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--PHOTOS: Festival of Light at The Esplanade, Southampton

A MESMERISING showcase has lit up the city 's historic walls in a series of colours and shapes .
For @ @ @ @ @ the new installations will continue illuminating The Esplanade , near Westquay , until February 23 @ @ @ @ @ light and sound to visitors , which includes one sculpture inspired by the human brain @ @ @ @ @ a memory .
The light festival marks the first of the 400th anniversary celebrations of @ @ @

For its fourth year running, the new installations will continue illuminating The Esplanade, near Westquay, until February 23.
Four installations bring interactive light and sound to visitors, which includes one sculpture inspired by the human brain, with each light representing a memory.
The light festival marks the first of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the Mayflower.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Man arrested after woman raped at Westquay Shopping Centre

POLICE have arrested a man after a woman was raped at Westquay Shopping Centre .
Officers investigating the rape of @ @ @ @ @ have arrested a 20-year-old man from Milford-on-sea .
Officers were called to reports of an @ @ @ @ @ , February 15 .
Police closed off an area to the right of the main @ @ @ @ @ Harbour Parade .
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape @ @ @ @ @ was removed on Sunday morning .
The woman is being supported by specialist officers .
@ @ @ @ @ incident is asked to call 101 and quote 44200058522 .

Officers investigating the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Southampton have arrested a 20-year-old man from Milford-on-sea.
Officers were called to reports of an assault at 8am on Saturday, February 15.
Police closed off an area to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade.
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place, which was removed on Sunday morning.
The woman is being supported by specialist officers.
The 20-year-old man remains in police custody.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 101 and quote 44200058522.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: They were a formidable team

WHEN Netley ’ s Royal Victoria Hospital turned out in the Southampton District Football League in the late 1940s , @ @ @ @ @ hard team to beat .
This 1947/1948 side included the prolific goal scorer , Reg @ @ @ @ @ right of the middle row , who played for the military hospital while undertaking his @ @ @ @ @ corps .
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thedailyecho--2020-02-18--47-year-old man arrested after Thornhill assault

Police were called to a road in Thornhill after receiving reports that someone was assaulted .
Officers were called to @ @ @ @ @ Friday February 14 .
They arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ conduct enquiries around the area until the afternoon .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ an address on Hinkler Road at 1.31am this morning to a report of an assault @ @ @ @ @ Southampton was arrested and remains in custody .
Police were on scene this afternoon conducting @ @ @ @ @ information can call police on 101 , quoting the reference number 44200056905 . ''

Officers were called to Hinkler Road at 1.31am on Friday February 14.
They arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of assault, and continued to conduct enquiries around the area until the afternoon.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to an address on Hinkler Road at 1.31am this morning to a report of an assault. A 47-year-old man from Southampton was arrested and remains in custody. Police were on scene this afternoon conducting enquiries.
"Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200056905."


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Plans submitted for 11 homes in Fair Oak

PLANS have been submitted for 11 homes to be built in Fair Oak .
In a planning application submitted to @ @ @ @ @ is proposed that a total of 11 homes should be built on the Mortimers Farm @ @ @ @ @ Fair Oak .
The proposal suggests that the existing barns on the site should be @ @ @ @ @ dwellings , and a further seven dwellings would be constructed on the site following the @ @ @ @ @ agricultural buildings .
As part of this , a further 14 car parking spaces , @ @ @ @ @ planed to be built on the site .
There is yet to be a decision @ @ @ @ @ application , but the consultation period is scheduled to end on March 4 .

In a planning application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council, it is proposed that a total of 11 homes should be built on the Mortimers Farm site on Mortimers Lane, Fair Oak.
The proposal suggests that the existing barns on the site should be altered and converted into four dwellings, and a further seven dwellings would be constructed on the site following the demolition of some of the agricultural buildings.
As part of this, a further 14 car parking spaces, and 22 cycle spaces are planed to be built on the site.
There is yet to be a decision from civic chiefs on the application, but the consultation period is scheduled to end on March 4.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--The Winchester 10k to return on February 23

WINCHESTER 'S most popular annual running event will return this month .
The 10k , which is now in its @ @ @ @ @ see hundreds of runners head along urban and countryside paths .
Participants will start outside @ @ @ @ @ at 8.30am on February 23 .
This year features a revised start with the race @ @ @ @ @ exit next to King Alfred 's statue .
The route then heads up St George @ @ @ @ @ towards Kingsworthy .
One the way back , runners will pound the pavements of Headbourne @ @ @ @ @ will head back towards Winchester before finishing at North Walls Recreation Centre .
Those interested @ @ @ @ @ : https : //winchester10k.co.uk/entry/ .

The 10k, which is now in its 37th consecutive year, will see hundreds of runners head along urban and countryside paths.
Participants will start outside the Guildhall in The Broadway at 8.30am on February 23.
This year features a revised start with the race leaving the Broadway via the exit next to King Alfred's statue.
The route then heads up St George's Street before going out towards Kingsworthy.
One the way back, runners will pound the pavements of Headbourne Worthy.
From there they will head back towards Winchester before finishing at North Walls Recreation Centre.
Those interested can enter online now at: https://winchester10k.co.uk/entry/.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Students face weeks of disruptions as Southampton University staff strike

HAMPSHIRE students will face disruption as university staff are set to strike for 14-days .
The University and College Union ( UCU ) has announced that staff at the University of Southampton and the University of Winchester will take action over working conditions , pay and pension costs .
Academics will join staff from other 72 universities across the country as they start their strike on February 20 .
The news comes as last year lecturers in Southampton protested over the same issues .
The UCU said the action will start on February 20 and escalate each week , culminating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to March 13 .
The union also warned it would ballot members after this wave of strikes , if the disputes could not be resolved , to ensure branches could take action until the end of the academic year .
Union members are also undertaking “ action short of a strike ” , which would involve working “ strictly to contract ” , not covering for absent colleagues and refusing to reschedule lectures lost to strike action .
On Thursday , February 20 at 1pm there will be a rally at Jubilee Plaza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Southampton .
Speakers will include UCU vice-president Vicky Blake , as well as staff and students from both Winchester and Southampton universities .
Striking staff will be on picket lines from 8am each day outside the main university entrances , including the Highfield Campus and the Avenue Campus in Southampton .
UCU regional official Moray McAulay said : ‘ It is incredibly frustrating that UCU members are being forced to walk out again to secure fair pay , conditions and pensions .
This unprecedented level of action shows just how angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to negotiate properly with us .
“ If universities want to avoid continued disruption then they need to get their representatives back to the negotiating table with serious options to resolve these disputes.
” Staff at Winchester University did not join the strike before Christmas as they did not meet a 50 per cent turnout threshold required by law .
But some academics at Winchester School of Art walked out of their lecture halls in November 2019 as part of the eight-day strike .
A University of Southampton spokesperson said : “ Meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every opportunity for them to achieve their potential is always our highest priority .
We will work with colleagues throughout the University to put in place the arrangements necessary to minimise any disadvantage to students as a result of any industrial action .

The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that staff at the University of Southampton and the University of Winchester will take action over working conditions, pay and pension costs.
Academics will join staff from other 72 universities across the country as they start their strike on February 20.
The news comes as last year lecturers in Southampton protested over the same issues.
The UCU said the action will start on February 20 and escalate each week, culminating with a week-long walkout from March 9 to March 13.
The union also warned it would ballot members after this wave of strikes, if the disputes could not be resolved, to ensure branches could take action until the end of the academic year.
Union members are also undertaking “action short of a strike”, which would involve working “strictly to contract”, not covering for absent colleagues and refusing to reschedule lectures lost to strike action.
On Thursday, February 20 at 1pm there will be a rally at Jubilee Plaza, on the Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. Speakers will include UCU vice-president Vicky Blake, as well as staff and students from both Winchester and Southampton universities.
Striking staff will be on picket lines from 8am each day outside the main university entrances, including the Highfield Campus and the Avenue Campus in Southampton.
UCU regional official Moray McAulay said: ‘It is incredibly frustrating that UCU members are being forced to walk out again to secure fair pay, conditions and pensions. This unprecedented level of action shows just how angry staff are at their universities’ refusal to negotiate properly with us.
“If universities want to avoid continued disruption then they need to get their representatives back to the negotiating table with serious options to resolve these disputes.”
Staff at Winchester University did not join the strike before Christmas as they did not meet a 50 per cent turnout threshold required by law. But some academics at Winchester School of Art walked out of their lecture halls in November 2019 as part of the eight-day strike.
A University of Southampton spokesperson said: “Meeting our commitments to our students and providing every opportunity for them to achieve their potential is always our highest priority. We will work with colleagues throughout the University to put in place the arrangements necessary to minimise any disadvantage to students as a result of any industrial action.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Man who was disqualified from driving is banned again

A MAN caught driving with no insurance and while disqualified from driving has been banned from the road again .
@ @ @ @ @ was caught driving on Chilworth Grove in Gosport with no insurance policy and while he @ @ @ @ @ on November 23 .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , pleaded guilty to one @ @ @ @ @ insurance policy and one account of driving with disqualified .
Newman , of Whiteacres Close @ @ @ @ @ from driving for three months and handed a community order .
He was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 in court costs .

Kevin Newman, 57, was caught driving on Chilworth Grove in Gosport with no insurance policy and while he was already disqualified from driving on November 23.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, pleaded guilty to one account of driving without an insurance policy and one account of driving with disqualified.
Newman, of Whiteacres Close, Gosport, was disqualified from driving for three months and handed a community order.
He was also ordered to pay a £90 victim surcharge and £85 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Free football community day by Eastleigh FC

EASTLEIGH Football Club is giving local teams the chance to watch on one of their matches for free .
The @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh FC Community Trust Day '' , which will see local teams and groups have @ @ @ @ @ against Halifax Town , as well as the chance to win prizes .
This is @ @ @ @ @ 29 at The Silverlake stadium .
As well as the free entertainment , there will @ @ @ @ @ anyone sitting in the Mackoy Community Stand , where two seat numbers will be picked @ @ @ @ @ time prize draw .
Children attending the match can also receive a free gift before @ @ @ @ @ limited .
If you are part of a local community group , or football team @ @ @ @ @ the free tickets , which will be sold on a first come first serve basis @ @ @ @ @ match day .
To book a ticket , your club secretary or representative must contact @ @ @ @ @ @ eastleighfc.com to reserve them free of charge .

The club is holding an "Eastleigh FC Community Trust Day", which will see local teams and groups have free entry to their match against Halifax Town, as well as the chance to win prizes.
This is taking place on Saturday February 29 at The Silverlake stadium.
As well as the free entertainment, there will be a free raffle for anyone sitting in the Mackoy Community Stand, where two seat numbers will be picked at random during a half time prize draw.
Children attending the match can also receive a free gift before kick-off, but these are limited.
If you are part of a local community group, or football team, you can apply for the free tickets, which will be sold on a first come first serve basis and must be collected before match day.
To book a ticket, your club secretary or representative must contact the club by emailing gazz@eastleighfc.com to reserve them free of charge.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Boomtown festival aims to plant one million trees with charity partner TreeSisters

HAMPSHIRE 'S biggest music festival is planning to plant an ambitious one million trees in 2020 .
Organisers are hoping to meet the target with charity partner TreeSisters , a grassroots movement that supports tropical reforestation and the empowerment of women .
This follows the success of the 2019 campaign that saw Boomtown and TreesSisters plant 71,725 trees .
Co-founder of the festival , Lak Mitchell , said : `` As an organisation , we have grown exponentially and with an audience of over 66,0000 people , we want to inspire individuals to work together to create positive social and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reforestation is the most effective action we can take to tackle the climate and ecological crisis and we ’ re asking our community of passionate people from all over the world , to come together to help save our planet - and have fun whilst we ’ re doing it . ''
In 2019 , 43 per cent of the waste produced at Boomtown was recycled , assisted by an on-site waste recovery facility .
The campsite/tent abandonment rate was reduced to 20 per cent ( from 40 per cent in 2018 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prohibited preventing 225,000 plastic bottles from being sold A reduction of 3.9 tonnes of plastic waste was achieved ( compared with the 2018 festival ) and 1.32 tonnes of surplus food was distributed to local causes .
Fuel usage for power generation was reduced by 21 per cent .

Organisers are hoping to meet the target with charity partner TreeSisters, a grassroots movement that supports tropical reforestation and the empowerment of women.
This follows the success of the 2019 campaign that saw Boomtown and TreesSisters plant 71,725 trees.
Co-founder of the festival, Lak Mitchell, said: "As an organisation, we have grown exponentially and with an audience of over 66,0000 people, we want to inspire individuals to work together to create positive social and environmental change.
"We believe that reforestation is the most effective action we can take to tackle the climate and ecological crisis and we’re asking our community of passionate people from all over the world, to come together to help save our planet - and have fun whilst we’re doing it."
In 2019, 43 per cent of the waste produced at Boomtown was recycled, assisted by an on-site waste recovery facility.
The campsite/tent abandonment rate was reduced to 20 per cent (from 40 per cent in 2018).
The sale of plastic bottles was prohibited preventing 225,000 plastic bottles from being sold
A reduction of 3.9 tonnes of plastic waste was achieved (compared with the 2018 festival) and 1.32 tonnes of surplus food was distributed to local causes.
Fuel usage for power generation was reduced by 21 per cent.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Southampton researchers discover vaccine that could be used as an alternative to antibiotics when tr

Southampton researchers discover vaccine that could be used as an alternative to antibiotics when treating UTIs

SOUTHAMPTON researchers have discovered vaccines that could be used as an alternative to antibiotics when treating urinary tract infections ( UTIs ) .
Professor Bhaskar Somani , a consultant urological surgeon at University Hospital Southampton , led a team that conducted an extensive review of studies involving more than 3,000 patients worldwide with recurrent UTIs .
The findings compared the effectiveness of four types of vaccine – two oral and one each in suppository and injection form – with antibiotic therapy and placebos .
UTIs are the leading cause of bacterial infection , with half of all women in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime and one in 2,000 healthy men developing one each year .
Most are treated with a course of antibiotics , but this is increasingly difficult due to the resistance of organisms but also as antibiotics destroy healthy bacteria in the gastrointestinal and genital tracts .
If a person suffers three of more episodes of UTIs in 12 months or two or more in six months the condition is deemed to be recurrent .
Prof Somani said : “ A global action plan was developed in 2015 in response to growing global antibiotic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop new and alternative methods to combat bacterial infection .
“ Since UTIs account for a significant proportion of infections that need antibiotic treatment , it is essential to explore alternative therapies to it and vaccination offers an alternative but comprehensive evidence has been lacking.
” The review first looked at studies using oral option Uromune , which had a UTI-free rate for the vaccine group of up to 81 per cent at three months compared to 5.6 per cent for those on antibiotics and up to 78 per cent at 12 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , demonstrated a UTI-free rate of up to 87.5 per cent compared with 50 per cent of the placebo group and up to 78.6 per cent for the antibiotic therapy group .
The reported side effects were mild and varied from zero to 13 per cent across studies , while treatment withdrawal or exclusion due to adverse events was reported in only 11 patients .
Prof Somani said : “ The evidence shows vaccines seem to have a short-term role in the prevention of recurrent UTIs with tolerable side effects .
”

Professor Bhaskar Somani, a consultant urological surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, led a team that conducted an extensive review of studies involving more than 3,000 patients worldwide with recurrent UTIs.
The findings compared the effectiveness of four types of vaccine – two oral and one each in suppository and injection form – with antibiotic therapy and placebos.
UTIs are the leading cause of bacterial infection, with half of all women in the UK experiencing at least one in their lifetime and one in 2,000 healthy men developing one each year.
Most are treated with a course of antibiotics, but this is increasingly difficult due to the resistance of organisms but also as antibiotics destroy healthy bacteria in the gastrointestinal and genital tracts.
If a person suffers three of more episodes of UTIs in 12 months or two or more in six months the condition is deemed to be recurrent.
Prof Somani said: “A global action plan was developed in 2015 in response to growing global antibiotic resistance, with an urgent need to develop new and alternative methods to combat bacterial infection.
“Since UTIs account for a significant proportion of infections that need antibiotic treatment, it is essential to explore alternative therapies to it and vaccination offers an alternative but comprehensive evidence has been lacking.”
The review first looked at studies using oral option Uromune, which had a UTI-free rate for the vaccine group of up to 81 per cent at three months compared to 5.6 per cent for those on antibiotics and up to 78 per cent at 12 months.
The second, oral form UroVaxom, demonstrated a UTI-free rate of up to 87.5 per cent compared with 50 per cent of the placebo group and up to 78.6 per cent for the antibiotic therapy group.
The reported side effects were mild and varied from zero to 13 per cent across studies, while treatment withdrawal or exclusion due to adverse events was reported in only 11 patients.
Prof Somani said: “The evidence shows vaccines seem to have a short-term role in the prevention of recurrent UTIs with tolerable side effects.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--The Hampshire businesses with the fastest-growing sales abroad

A HOST of Hampshire businesses have made it into a league table of the companies who are succeeding at increasing sales abroad .
The annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 ranks mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales .
The top-performing Hampshire company is Kingsbury , based in Gosport , which supplies the manufacturing sector with machine tools .
Its international sales grew by an average of 173 per cent per year over two years to £5.4million in 2018 .
During 2018 , it set up a subsidiary in Dubai to supply the Gulf region .
Ancasta Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sells yachts and powerboats , was at number 53 on the list , with international sales up 67 per cent over two years to £13.5m .
It sells its boats from sites in Marseille , Mallorca , Andalucia and Barcelona .
Marketing firm Adare International , based in Basingstoke , is at number 83 , with international sales up 52 per cent in two years to £143.8m .
It has expanded in Latin America and has operations in 65 countries .
Pump manufacturer Selwood , based at Chandlers Ford , has supplied its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was at number 90 on the table , with international sales up 51 per cent in two years to £8.2m .
Richard Brown , chief executive of Selwood ’ s parent group Workdry , said : “ This is a fantastic achievement which recognises the hard work of our international sales teams and distributors as well as the exceptional quality of the products we manufacture at Chandler ’ s Ford .
We ’ re delighted to be recognised in this way as we continue to grow Selwood and Siltbuster as leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a regional , national and international scale.
” Clothing retailer FatFace , based in Havant , is at number 53 , with international sales of £15.7m in 2019 , up 44 per cent over two years .
Tech firm Vohkus , based at Segensworth , counts cruise operator Fred.Olsen among its clients .
Its international sales rose 42 per cent to an annualised £9.3m , putting it 128th in the top 200 .
CT Automotive , based in Portsmouth , supplies parts for 70 per cent of electric vehicles produced for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200 , with international sales up 29 per cent over two years to £58.6m .
It is the only Hampshire firm on the list that is not a new entry .
The local companies appear alongside brands such as Mountain Warehouse , which opened 21 shops abroad last year ; BrewDog , which has nearly 100 bars worldwide ; and Charlotte Tilbury Beauty , which ships its cosmetics and skincare products to 76 markets .
Amanda Murphy , head of commercial banking at HSBC UK , said : “ The Sunday Times International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and resilience of companies across the UK and we are delighted to be sponsoring again this year .
At HSBC UK , we take great pride in recognising the contribution these businesses are making to driving growth across the UK .
The 10 new entrants in southeast are making a significant contribution to employment , driving prosperity and growth and are the sort of businesses we are pleased to support every day .
”

The annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 ranks mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales.
The top-performing Hampshire company is Kingsbury, based in Gosport, which supplies the manufacturing sector with machine tools. Its international sales grew by an average of 173 per cent per year over two years to £5.4million in 2018.
During 2018, it set up a subsidiary in Dubai to supply the Gulf region.
Ancasta Group, which is based in Hamble and sells yachts and powerboats, was at number 53 on the list, with international sales up 67 per cent over two years to £13.5m. It sells its boats from sites in Marseille, Mallorca, Andalucia and Barcelona.
Marketing firm Adare International, based in Basingstoke, is at number 83, with international sales up 52 per cent in two years to £143.8m. It has expanded in Latin America and has operations in 65 countries.
Pump manufacturer Selwood, based at Chandlers Ford, has supplied its pumps to the Paris Metro expansion project. It was at number 90 on the table, with international sales up 51 per cent in two years to £8.2m.
Richard Brown, chief executive of Selwood’s parent group Workdry, said: “This is a fantastic achievement which recognises the hard work of our international sales teams and distributors as well as the exceptional quality of the products we manufacture at Chandler’s Ford. We’re delighted to be recognised in this way as we continue to grow Selwood and Siltbuster as leaders in complete water handling and treatment solutions on a regional, national and international scale.”
Clothing retailer FatFace, based in Havant, is at number 53, with international sales of £15.7m in 2019, up 44 per cent over two years.
Tech firm Vohkus, based at Segensworth, counts cruise operator Fred.Olsen among its clients. Its international sales rose 42 per cent to an annualised £9.3m, putting it 128th in the top 200.
CT Automotive, based in Portsmouth, supplies parts for 70 per cent of electric vehicles produced for the global market. It was at number 200, with international sales up 29 per cent over two years to £58.6m. It is the only Hampshire firm on the list that is not a new entry.
The local companies appear alongside brands such as Mountain Warehouse, which opened 21 shops abroad last year; BrewDog, which has nearly 100 bars worldwide; and Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, which ships its cosmetics and skincare products to 76 markets.
Amanda Murphy, head of commercial banking at HSBC UK, said: “The Sunday Times International Track 200 shows the strength, ambition and resilience of companies across the UK and we are delighted to be sponsoring again this year. At HSBC UK, we take great pride in recognising the contribution these businesses are making to driving growth across the UK. The 10 new entrants in southeast are making a significant contribution to employment, driving prosperity and growth and are the sort of businesses we are pleased to support every day.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Inquest opens into death of Mary Dickerson, 93, following a fall

AN elderly woman died in hospital after suffering a fall , an inquest heard .
Mary Frances Dickerson , 93 @ @ @ @ @ , Otterbourne , was admitted to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester after arriving @ @ @ @ @ shortly afterwards on August 18 last year .
A post-mortem by Dr Adnan Al-Badri reported @ @ @ @ @ were cardiac respiratory failure , hyper tension , heart disease , the frailty of old @ @ @ @ @ and two ribs due to a fall .


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--PHOTOS: How many of these events do you remember from 1990?

THESE images , taken by local photographers in February 1990 , provide us with a nostalgic glimpse back to three @ @ @ @ @ School featured heavily that month .
A shot was taken while they enjoyed ten-pin bowling @ @ @ @ @ a public speaking contest and even when checking out the latest fashions in the High @ @ @ @ @ the time made an appearance as sports star Kris Akabusi was interviewed by pupils of @ @ @ @ @ Bobby Davro planted a tree on Southampton Common .
While the events pictured were taking @ @ @ @ @ happening nationally : A fatwa was renewed on British Author Salman Rushdie by Ayatollah Khomeini @ @ @ @ @ was imposed the previous year following the controversy surrounding Rushdie 's book The Satanic Verses @ @ @ @ @ between the UK and Argentina after the invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982 .
@ @ @ @ @ Britain as severe storms hit .

Sholing Girls School featured heavily that month. A shot was taken while they enjoyed ten-pin bowling, braved the stage at a public speaking contest and even when checking out the latest fashions in the High Street.
Famous faces of the time made an appearance as sports star Kris Akabusi was interviewed by pupils of Locks Heath Junior School and Bobby Davro planted a tree on Southampton Common.
While the events pictured were taking place, these events were happening nationally:
February 9
A fatwa was renewed on British Author Salman Rushdie by Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran. The fatwa was imposed the previous year following the controversy surrounding Rushdie's book The Satanic Verses.
February 15
Diplomatic relations were restored between the UK and Argentina after the invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982.
February 20
A bomb explosion in Leicester city centre injured three people.
February 26
Fourteen people were killed across Britain as severe storms hit.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Southampton Hospital Charity to continue partnership with ABP Southampton Marathon

A SOUTHAMPTON charity has announced they are continuing their partnership with an upcoming marathon .
Holding the role of Lead Local Charity for this year 's ABP Southampton Marathon , Southampton Hospital Charity are set to mark their third year running of partnership with the popular race .
More than 200 runners pledged their support for the charity across the full marathon , half marathon , 10k and mile fun run in last year 's event , raising £50,000 .
The event hopes to attract over 10,000 runners , with routes remaining the same as last year .
Southampton Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care and treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) and Princess Anne Hospital by raising funds and providing financial support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding .
Kelly Metcalfe , from Southampton Hospital Charity , said : “ Sponsoring the ABP Southampton Marathon is the highlight of our events calendar .
`` The race is a great opportunity for us to engage our supporters on home turf and is proving ever popular , with growing numbers of our supporters taking on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnership and about enabling our supporters to challenge themselves and make a real difference to their local hospital . ''
The charity has had its members play a part in the race since 2015 .
Kate Warne , Community Liaison Officer of ABP Southampton Marathon organisers ReesLeisure , said : “ Southampton Hospital Charity are fantastic to work with and have wholeheartedly joined in with all aspects of the event .
We have enjoyed being able to support the charity and are delighted to be able to continue to help highlight the numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
`` January is a great time to set yourself a personal challenge so if you were thinking of entering one of the races this year – why not choose to support your local hospital along the way.
” Runners will get ready , set , go in the ABP Southampton Marathon 2020 on Sunday April 26 .

Holding the role of Lead Local Charity for this year's ABP Southampton Marathon, Southampton Hospital Charity are set to mark their third year running of partnership with the popular race.
More than 200 runners pledged their support for the charity across the full marathon, half marathon, 10k and mile fun run in last year's event, raising £50,000.
The event hopes to attract over 10,000 runners, with routes remaining the same as last year.
Southampton Hospital Charity aims to enhance the world class care and treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Princess Anne Hospital by raising funds and providing financial support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding.
Kelly Metcalfe, from Southampton Hospital Charity, said: “Sponsoring the ABP Southampton Marathon is the highlight of our events calendar.
"The race is a great opportunity for us to engage our supporters on home turf and is proving ever popular, with growing numbers of our supporters taking on the challenge. We are excited about our partnership and about enabling our supporters to challenge themselves and make a real difference to their local hospital."
The charity has had its members play a part in the race since 2015.
Kate Warne, Community Liaison Officer of ABP Southampton Marathon organisers ReesLeisure, said: “Southampton Hospital Charity are fantastic to work with and have wholeheartedly joined in with all aspects of the event. We have enjoyed being able to support the charity and are delighted to be able to continue to help highlight the numerous projects that Southampton Hospital Charity raise funds for.
"January is a great time to set yourself a personal challenge so if you were thinking of entering one of the races this year – why not choose to support your local hospital along the way.”
Runners will get ready, set, go in the ABP Southampton Marathon 2020 on Sunday April 26.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Readers' letter: St Denys is a smog zone – we need action

Walking and cycling through St Denys feels like entering a smog zone .
Cars and lorries idling their engines as @ @ @ @ @ road to get over Cobden Bridge .
We can ’ t see the pollution as @ @ @ @ @ 1950s in London but my nose runs continuously when outside in the city .
Last @ @ @ @ @ days holiday in France and my nose stopped running .
It was delightful !
What @ @ @ @ @ ?
One friend told me she has stopped walking up to Portswood as the exhaust @ @ @ @ @ Our pavements are empty , our roads are jammed from early to late .
We @ @ @ @ @ problem but we are also part of the solution .
Come on Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ and help us to clean up our city , for our health and for our @ @ @ @

Cars and lorries idling their engines as they queue through the main road to get over Cobden Bridge.
We can’t see the pollution as was the case in the 1950s in London but my nose runs continuously when outside in the city.
Last summer we had a few days holiday in France and my nose stopped running. It was delightful! What effects are other people experiencing?
One friend told me she has stopped walking up to Portswood as the exhaust fumes are so toxic.
Our pavements are empty, our roads are jammed from early to late.
We are all part of the problem but we are also part of the solution.
Come on Southampton City Council take the lead on this and help us to clean up our city, for our health and for our children and grandchildren.
Let’s Go Green, let’s have a great life.
Katherine Barbour
Green Party Candidate for Portswood Ward


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Man charged with two counts of rape following incident outside Westquay

A Man has been charged following an alleged rape in Southampton .
As previously reported , a 21-year-old woman was @ @ @ @ @ centre just before 8am on Saturday , February 15 .
Krystian Kwarta , aged 20 @ @ @ @ @ Milton-on-Sea has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning @ @ @ @ @ will appear before Southampton Magistrates ' Court tomorrow ( Wednesday , February 19 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place for much of the @ @

As previously reported, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped outside Westquay shopping centre just before 8am on Saturday, February 15.
Krystian Kwarta, aged 20, of Keyhaven Road, Milford-on-Sea has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He will appear before Southampton Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Wednesday, February 19).
Police closed off an area to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade on Sunday.
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place for much of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Attempted murder probe launched following stabbing in Southampton

AN ATTEMPTED murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with stab wounds in Southampton .
The 49-year-old victim was found with serious injuries in Wilton Avenue before being rushed to hospital where he remains at the time of writing .
The incident took place between 6.30pm and 6.45pm on Monday with police officers in the area on Tuesday carrying out enquiries into the exact circumstances of what happened .
Wilton Avenue was taped off in both directions and its junction with Milton Road blocked for most of Monday night .
One resident described his shock at returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two forensics teams on his doorstep at around 10pm .
He said : `` The police cordon had enclosed my home and the entrance to my building was taped off . ''
`` The investigation team came round and was knocking our doors .
`` All I want to do is come home and go to bed and not have to be escorted by the police . ''
Another resident who wished to remain anonymously reported hearing shouting in the streets and youths in the area .
A Wilton Avenue resident added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there were police everywhere .
They took me to my front door and told me not to leave .
`` I did not know what was going on .
It was quite scary . ''
Officers are now keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything during the attack .
A 49-year-old man , from Southampton , has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody at this time .
A police spokesperson said : `` We ’ re appealing for witnesses and CCTV following a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wilton Avenue Southampton .
`` Were you in Crossley Place area around this time on Monday ?
Did you see or hear anything ?
Do you have any CCTV ?
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting 44200061554 , or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson added : `` I can confirm that we were called to Wilton Road yesterday ( Monday ) at 6.40pm .
We sent to the scene an ambulance crew , critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was assessing and treating one patient .
`` Following that treatment , the patient was taken to hospital . ''

The 49-year-old victim was found with serious injuries in Wilton Avenue before being rushed to hospital where he remains at the time of writing.
The incident took place between 6.30pm and 6.45pm on Monday with police officers in the area on Tuesday carrying out enquiries into the exact circumstances of what happened.
Wilton Avenue was taped off in both directions and its junction with Milton Road blocked for most of Monday night.
One resident described his shock at returning home to find around 12 officers and two forensics teams on his doorstep at around 10pm.
He said: "The police cordon had enclosed my home and the entrance to my building was taped off."
"The investigation team came round and was knocking our doors.
"All I want to do is come home and go to bed and not have to be escorted by the police."
Another resident who wished to remain anonymously reported hearing shouting in the streets and youths in the area.
A Wilton Avenue resident added: "I got home at around 10pm and there were police everywhere. They took me to my front door and told me not to leave.
"I did not know what was going on. It was quite scary."
Officers are now keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything during the attack.
A 49-year-old man, from Southampton, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody at this time.
A police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for witnesses and CCTV following a serious assault that took place in Crossley Place, Wilton Avenue Southampton.
"Were you in Crossley Place area around this time on Monday? Did you see or hear anything? Do you have any CCTV? Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200061554, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "I can confirm that we were called to Wilton Road yesterday (Monday) at 6.40pm. We sent to the scene an ambulance crew, critical care car and an ambulance officer who was assessing and treating one patient.
"Following that treatment, the patient was taken to hospital."


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--The M27 has closed Junction 9 and 11 overnight

Parts of the M27 has been closed off from motorists tonight .
It is set to remain fully closed for @ @ @ @ @ near Southampton and Junction 11 , Fareham .
Highways England say the road is expected @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow morning ( Wednesday ) .
🚧ROADWORKS🚧 M27 eastbound fully closed between J9 and J11 @ @ @ @ @ in place .
Road expected to reopen by 06:00 tomorrow morning — Highways England ( @ @ @ @ @ , 2020


thedailyecho--2020-02-18--Coronavirus racism reports spark 'extreme concern' from Southampton uni chiefs

SOUTHAMPTON university chiefs have expressed `` extreme concern '' after reports of racist abuse towards Asian students in the city .
It comes as police confirmed they have received reports of a `` small number of incidents '' linked to speculation about coronavirus across Southampton and Portsmouth .
In one alleged incident , a University of Southampton student reportedly had a stone thrown at him in the city centre .
Another student wearing a face mask was reportedly called a `` virus '' as she walked home .
Meanwhile , a staff member at a Chinese restaurant in Southampton was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who cited the coronavirus .
The reports have prompted bosses at the University of Southampton to express their concerns .
Students from Southampton University Chinese Students and Scholars Association ( CSSA ) have also hit back with a defiant poster , which reads `` I am not a virus , I am a human '' .
The posters are being displayed in businesses along Burgess Road , close to the university 's Highfield Campus , as well as in the heavily student populated Portswood area .
A spokesperson for the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremely concerned by unacceptable behaviour directed at Chinese students .
“ We have not had any reports of incidents on campus but we do not tolerate any form of racism and would take action as a matter of urgency on any such behaviour .
`` We would urge staff and students to come forward if they are aware of any racist incidents taking place .
“ We are proud of Southampton ’ s culturally diverse history which is an important part of our city ’ s identity .
`` We wish to reaffirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a racist incident can confidently report it to the university with the expectation that it will be investigated and appropriate actions taken ; this may include referring the incident to the police.
” A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` A small number of incidents linked to speculation about coronavirus have been reported to us in Southampton and Portsmouth .
`` Any crime perpetuated through ignorance , prejudice or hate is unacceptable .
`` We are working with our partners and the local Chinese communities and we would encourage everyone to report incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 999 in an emergency . ''

It comes as police confirmed they have received reports of a "small number of incidents" linked to speculation about coronavirus across Southampton and Portsmouth.
In one alleged incident, a University of Southampton student reportedly had a stone thrown at him in the city centre.
Another student wearing a face mask was reportedly called a "virus" as she walked home.
Meanwhile, a staff member at a Chinese restaurant in Southampton was said to have been harassed by a man who cited the coronavirus.
The reports have prompted bosses at the University of Southampton to express their concerns.
Students from Southampton University Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) have also hit back with a defiant poster, which reads "I am not a virus, I am a human".
The posters are being displayed in businesses along Burgess Road, close to the university's Highfield Campus, as well as in the heavily student populated Portswood area.
A spokesperson for the University of Southampton said: “The university is extremely concerned by unacceptable behaviour directed at Chinese students.
“We have not had any reports of incidents on campus but we do not tolerate any form of racism and would take action as a matter of urgency on any such behaviour.
"We would urge staff and students to come forward if they are aware of any racist incidents taking place.
“We are proud of Southampton’s culturally diverse history which is an important part of our city’s identity.
"We wish to reaffirm that any students or staff who experience a racist incident can confidently report it to the university with the expectation that it will be investigated and appropriate actions taken; this may include referring the incident to the police.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "A small number of incidents linked to speculation about coronavirus have been reported to us in Southampton and Portsmouth.
"Any crime perpetuated through ignorance, prejudice or hate is unacceptable.
"We are working with our partners and the local Chinese communities and we would encourage everyone to report incidents to us either by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency."