thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Swanmore College to introduce drug searches in fight to stop county lines dealing

REGULAR drug searches will be brought in at a Meon Valley secondary school in an attempt to prevent drug gangs recruiting youngsters .
Parents of children at Swanmore College received a letter from headteacher Kyle Jonathan .
The school will be work in conjunction with others across Hampshire to implement the measures .
Within the letter , Mr Jonathan said : “ You may be aware of increasing concerns in Hampshire about drugs misuse and the way in which criminals in organisations like County Lines are exploiting and abusing youngsters in our communities .
“ As a group of local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly , and we feel the time has come , as part of our education and awareness package about drugs for young people , to conduct regular drugs searches .
“ This is a proactive step to ensure that the menace of drugs trading , exploitation and dependency is not brought onto a school site , which in turn , supports the wider community.
” The school has arranged for visits from trained dogs with handlers , who will be accompanied by members of the local police force .
“ The first of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point this term at Swanmore College on the same day as another local school , ” Mr Jonathan continued .
“ You will appreciate that it would be counter-productive to publish the dates of any visits in advance .
Subsequent visits will be approximately termly thereafter .
To alleviate fears the school says it has put in procedures if a search is proved positive .
“ I would like to reassure you that if the animal takes an interest in any young person or adult on-site , the matter will be dealt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing of others .
Senior staff will be in attendance at all times .
“ An interest shown by a trained animal does not necessarily mean that there is a problem , but it will need investigating .
Police presence means that follow-up can take place rapidly .
“ We understand that the sight of trained dogs and police in a school can be enough to deter people outside from thinking that pupils are easy prey .
It is a practical and visual deterrent .
”

Parents of children at Swanmore College received a letter from headteacher Kyle Jonathan.
The school will be work in conjunction with others across Hampshire to implement the measures.
Within the letter, Mr Jonathan said: “You may be aware of increasing concerns in Hampshire about drugs misuse and the way in which criminals in organisations like County Lines are exploiting and abusing youngsters in our communities.
“As a group of local schools, we review our safeguarding practices regularly, and we feel the time has come, as part of our education and awareness package about drugs for young people, to conduct regular drugs searches.
“This is a proactive step to ensure that the menace of drugs trading, exploitation and dependency is not brought onto a school site, which in turn, supports the wider community.”
The school has arranged for visits from trained dogs with handlers, who will be accompanied by members of the local police force.
“The first of these visits will take place at some point this term at Swanmore College on the same day as another local school,” Mr Jonathan continued.
“You will appreciate that it would be counter-productive to publish the dates of any visits in advance. Subsequent visits will be approximately termly thereafter.
To alleviate fears the school says it has put in procedures if a search is proved positive.
“I would like to reassure you that if the animal takes an interest in any young person or adult on-site, the matter will be dealt with discretely, out of the sight and hearing of others. Senior staff will be in attendance at all times.
“An interest shown by a trained animal does not necessarily mean that there is a problem, but it will need investigating. Police presence means that follow-up can take place rapidly.
“We understand that the sight of trained dogs and police in a school can be enough to deter people outside from thinking that pupils are easy prey. It is a practical and visual deterrent.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--14-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery involving another youngster

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery following an incident in Hampshire involving another youngster .
@ @ @ @ @ appealed for information after a teenage boy was approached by a balaclava wearing knifeman on @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers say the boy ran away from the offender and did not suffer any @ @ @ @ @ Locks Road in Locks Heath .
Now , a 14-year-old boy from Warsash has been @ @ @ @ @ robbery and he remains in custody at this time .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ asked for your assistance with an attempted robbery investigation , after a teenage boy was @ @ @ @ @ Locks Road , Locks Heath on February 6 .
`` We ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ now arrested a 14-year-old boy from Warsash on suspicion of attempted robbery as part of @ @ @ @ @ in custody at this time .
`` We will endeavour to keep you all updated @ @ @ @ @ you for your support . ''

As previously reported, police appealed for information after a teenage boy was approached by a balaclava wearing knifeman on the morning of February 6.
Officers say the boy ran away from the offender and did not suffer any injuries during the incident on Locks Road in Locks Heath.
Now, a 14-year-old boy from Warsash has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and he remains in custody at this time.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "This weekend we asked for your assistance with an attempted robbery investigation, after a teenage boy was threatened with a knife in Locks Road, Locks Heath on February 6.
"We’d like to update you that we have now arrested a 14-year-old boy from Warsash on suspicion of attempted robbery as part of this investigation and he remains in custody at this time.
"We will endeavour to keep you all updated, but as always thank you for your support."


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Rail Accident Investigation Branch reveal findings into cause of Eastleigh train derailment

INDEPENDENT investigators have released their initial findings into what caused the derailment of a train in Eastleigh .
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch ( RAIB ) has investigated into the reasons a freight train derailed in Eastleigh on January 28 .
The main railway line reopened through Eastleigh last week following the derailment of a freight train at the station and six days of emergency repair works .
RAIB has revealed that the train was travelling at 12mph on the down slow line at the time of the incident , which occurred on a crossover onto the down fast line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , became partly derailed and then re-railed itself .
As a result , some of the wheels on four of the following five wagons also became derailed , causing damage to the track in the process .
The driver stopped the train before the remaining 25 wagons reached the damaged track .
No one was injured in this incident .
However , severe damage was done to the signalling equipment and track .
The RAIB investigation found that several rail fastenings , which maintain the right distance between the rails , had broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were broken before the derailment and meant that as the train crossed the points , the rails moved apart and the train dropped into the space between them .
Last week , Network Rail revealed that the cause of the derailment was infrastructure fault , when a small number of fastenings gave way .
Since the incident , Network Rail has carried out `` enhanced precautionary '' inspections of all similar fastenings across the Wessex route , with no additional areas of concern identified through this work .
Hydraulic jacks and cranes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the track before they were removed from site .
The derailed train caused extensive damage to several sets of points , which allow trains to cross from one track to another .
These had to be removed completely and a new set will be built off site to a bespoke design , this is expected to be delivered over coming weeks .
More than 160 metres of temporary track has been laid to allow the reopening of the railway , however , without the critical points in place , not all trains @ @ @ @ @ @

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has investigated into the reasons a freight train derailed in Eastleigh on January 28.
The main railway line reopened through Eastleigh last week following the derailment of a freight train at the station and six days of emergency repair works.
RAIB has revealed that the train was travelling at 12mph on the down slow line at the time of the incident, which occurred on a crossover onto the down fast line.
The locomotive, a Class 70, became partly derailed and then re-railed itself.
As a result, some of the wheels on four of the following five wagons also became derailed, causing damage to the track in the process.
The driver stopped the train before the remaining 25 wagons reached the damaged track. No one was injured in this incident.
However, severe damage was done to the signalling equipment and track.
The RAIB investigation found that several rail fastenings, which maintain the right distance between the rails, had broken.
Evidence shows that some of these were broken before the derailment and meant that as the train crossed the points, the rails moved apart and the train dropped into the space between them.
Last week, Network Rail revealed that the cause of the derailment was infrastructure fault, when a small number of fastenings gave way.
Since the incident, Network Rail has carried out "enhanced precautionary" inspections of all similar fastenings across the Wessex route, with no additional areas of concern identified through this work.
Hydraulic jacks and cranes were used to lift the wagons back on to the track before they were removed from site.
The derailed train caused extensive damage to several sets of points, which allow trains to cross from one track to another.
These had to be removed completely and a new set will be built off site to a bespoke design, this is expected to be delivered over coming weeks.
More than 160 metres of temporary track has been laid to allow the reopening of the railway, however, without the critical points in place, not all trains can call at Eastleigh station.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Man jailed after being caught with Stanley knife and kitchen knife in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught with two knives in the city centre has been jailed .
Pawel Zylka , 37 , @ @ @ @ @ knife and a kitchen knife in Compton Walk on January 24 .
Appearing at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ , of Albert Road South , Southampton , was jailed for a total of 10 @ @ @ @ @ ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 , while the court ordered that the @ @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Woman was three times drink drive limit in Fareham and had no licence or insurance

A FAREHAM woman caught three-and-a-half-times the drink-drive limit has been given a suspended sentence .
Kelly Ann Zealand , 41 @ @ @ @ @ West Street , Fareham , on November 30 .
When breathalysed by officers she had @ @ @ @ @ 100 millilitres of breath .
The legal limit is 125 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 @ @ @ @ @ she was three-and-a-half-times the drink-drive limit .
Zealand was also driving without insurance and without @ @ @ @ @ .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , Zealand , of Laverock Lea , Fareham @ @ @ @ @ count of drink-driving , one count of driving without a licence and one count of @ @ @ @ @ was given a three month prison sentence , which was suspended for 12 months .
@ @ @ @ @ complete unpaid work of 120 hours and 10 days of rehabilitation activity requirement .
Zealand @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85 .

Kelly Ann Zealand, 41, was caught drink-driving in West Street, Fareham, on November 30.
When breathalysed by officers she had 125 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – meaning she was three-and-a-half-times the drink-drive limit.
Zealand was also driving without insurance and without a licence at the time.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, Zealand, of Laverock Lea, Fareham, pleaded guilty to one count of drink-driving, one count of driving without a licence and one count of driving without insurance.
Zealand was given a three month prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months.
She was also ordered to complete unpaid work of 120 hours and 10 days of rehabilitation activity requirement.
Zealand was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Driver had ketamine and cocaine in his system in Fareham

A MAN caught driving with ketamine and cocaine in his system has been banned from the roads .
Matthew Joseph @ @ @ @ @ on Newgate Lane , Fareham , on September 28 .
The 22-year-old was found to @ @ @ @ @ break-down product , and ketamine in his blood .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court @ @ @ @ @ two accounts of drug driving .
Marum , of Gorse Close , Locks Heath , @ @ @ @ @ driving for 24 months and fined £40 .
He was also ordered to pay a @ @ @ @ @ court costs of £85 .

Matthew Joseph Marum was caught drug driving on Newgate Lane, Fareham, on September 28.
The 22-year-old was found to have benzoylecgonine, a cocaine break-down product, and ketamine in his blood.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to two accounts of drug driving.
Marum, of Gorse Close, Locks Heath, Fareham, was disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £40.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Amateur kickboxer Saeideh Aletaha 'died of head injury in bout’

A KICKBOXER died after a blow to the head during a bout in Southampton , an inquest has heard .
Saeideh Aletaha was rushed to Southampton General Hospital after suffering a brain injury and collapsing during the Fast and Furious Fight Series event at Central Hall on November 16 .
The inquest opened by coroner Jason Pegg was told that the 26-year-old died the following day .
A post mortem has given a preliminary cause of death as acute right-sided subdural haematoma .
Investigations into the death are ongoing and a full inquest is expected to take place on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid to Ms Aletaha , of Lower Road , Salisbury , who worked as a product design engineer at firm Stannah Stairlifts .
Her manager , Andreas Szentistvany , said : “ Saeideh was a kind , generous and talented designer full of life and passion in everything she did .
“ She brought great warmth and fun to us all , her loss will be profoundly felt by her many friends and colleagues at Stannah , which has lost a genuine young talent.
” Ms Aletaha ’ s kickboxing team , Lookbari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley , also paid tribute in a joint statement with Exile .
They said : “ Saeideh was a lovely character with a beautiful soul .
“ She found her place with us just a few months ago but has become apart of the family and will be sorely missed.
” Organisers Fast and Furious Fight Series said it had organised full medical cover , with a doctor , paramedic and ambulance on- site .

Saeideh Aletaha was rushed to Southampton General Hospital after suffering a brain injury and collapsing during the Fast and Furious Fight Series event at Central Hall on November 16.
The inquest opened by coroner Jason Pegg was told that the 26-year-old died the following day.
A post mortem has given a preliminary cause of death as acute right-sided subdural haematoma.
Investigations into the death are ongoing and a full inquest is expected to take place on July 22.
Following her death tributes were paid to Ms Aletaha, of Lower Road, Salisbury, who worked as a product design engineer at firm Stannah Stairlifts.
Her manager, Andreas Szentistvany, said: “Saeideh was a kind, generous and talented designer full of life and passion in everything she did.
“She brought great warmth and fun to us all, her loss will be profoundly felt by her many friends and colleagues at Stannah, which has lost a genuine young talent.”
Ms Aletaha’s kickboxing team, Lookbari Gym, based at Exile Gym in Shirley, also paid tribute in a joint statement with Exile.
They said: “Saeideh was a lovely character with a beautiful soul.
“She found her place with us just a few months ago but has become apart of the family and will be sorely missed.”
Organisers Fast and Furious Fight Series said it had organised full medical cover, with a doctor, paramedic and ambulance on- site.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Southampton's first-ever all-through school to get go ahead despite fears over traffic and pollution

PLANS for Southampton ’ s first-ever all-through school are set for approval .
A new 900-place four-to-16 school is set to be built at the site of St Mark ’ s Church of England Primary School and the nearby ex-civil service playing fields in Freemantle .
The plans were first unveiled in 2017 as Southampton City Council promised to create 1,500 new secondary places in the central region of the city by 2023 .
According to the proposals , the existing school buildings will be demolished to make way for a new secondary and primary school .
A new sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site serving all age groups .
The scheme is now set to be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council on February 11 .
But a number of residents raised concerns over the impact the new school would have on traffic , air quality and the community .
Planning bosses hit back saying that a community use agreement will be negotiated to ensure residents have access to the facilities available at the school outside of formal school hours .
They said : '' Whilst the playing pitches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is legally designated as school playing fields under the education act and so must be used as school playing fields .
Currently access by the public is permitted by the land owner ( the school ) on an informal basis .
Due to the need to provide continuous education on site there will need to be a temporary school built on the playing field .
This will result in a temporary loss of playing fields on site during construction . ''
A total of 57 parking spaces and 274 covered and secure cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site .
A report published ahead of Tuesday 's meeting reads : `` At the time of writing this report discussions are still taking place to secure the most effective highways , ecology and tree mitigation measures . ''
Planning officers are recommending for the planning panel to delegate to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission .
They said : `` The application is recommended favourably and delegation is needed to secure details of BREEAM and highways impact mitigation . ''
The new school is expected to @ @ @ @

A new 900-place four-to-16 school is set to be built at the site of St Mark’s Church of England Primary School and the nearby ex-civil service playing fields in Freemantle.
The plans were first unveiled in 2017 as Southampton City Council promised to create 1,500 new secondary places in the central region of the city by 2023.
According to the proposals, the existing school buildings will be demolished to make way for a new secondary and primary school.
A new sports building would be located centrally within the site serving all age groups.
The scheme is now set to be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council on February 11.
But a number of residents raised concerns over the impact the new school would have on traffic, air quality and the community.
Planning bosses hit back saying that a community use agreement will be negotiated to ensure residents have access to the facilities available at the school outside of formal school hours.
They said:"Whilst the playing pitches are publically accessible at present the land is legally designated as school playing fields under the education act and so must be used as school playing fields. Currently access by the public is permitted by the land owner (the school) on an informal basis. Due to the need to provide continuous education on site there will need to be a temporary school built on the playing field. This will result in a temporary loss of playing fields on site during construction."
A total of 57 parking spaces and 274 covered and secure cycle parking spaces will also be created at the site.
A report published ahead of Tuesday's meeting reads: "At the time of writing this report discussions are still taking place to secure the most effective highways, ecology and tree mitigation measures."
Planning officers are recommending for the planning panel to delegate to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission.
They said: "The application is recommended favourably and delegation is needed to secure details of BREEAM and highways impact mitigation."
The new school is expected to open in 2022.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--The Phantom of the Opera set for Southampton stage in 2021

THE original production of celebrated stage classic The Phantom of The Opera will enjoy a month long run at Mayflower Theatre next year as part of a national tour , the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal .
Now in its 34th year in the West End , Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh 's smash hit musical is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history .
The haunting score includes Music of the Night , All I Ask of You , Masquerade and the iconic title song .
The Phantom of the Opera tells the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House .
Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine , the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her .
Unaware of Christine ’ s love for Raoul , the Phantom ’ s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy , madness and passions collide .
The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most successful musicals in entertainment history playing to over 145 million people in 41 countries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has won more than 70 major theatre awards , including seven Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards .
It is the only show in history to have celebrated 30 years on both sides of the Atlantic .
In October 2016 the London production celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a special gala performance at Her Majesty ’ s Theatre .
The musical became the longest running show in Broadway history in January 2006 .
Twelve years later , it celebrated 30 years on Broadway .
The Phantom of the Opera is currently showing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sao Paulo , as well as on tour in the US and Asia .
It will be in Southampton from February 24 to March 20 , 2021 .
Tickets go on sale on March 12 .

Now in its 34th year in the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's smash hit musical is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history.
The haunting score includes Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the iconic title song.
The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.
The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most successful musicals in entertainment history playing to over 145 million people in 41 countries and 183 cities in 17 languages. It has won more than 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards.
It is the only show in history to have celebrated 30 years on both sides of the Atlantic. In October 2016 the London production celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a special gala performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The musical became the longest running show in Broadway history in January 2006. Twelve years later, it celebrated 30 years on Broadway.
The Phantom of the Opera is currently showing in London, New York, Prague and Sao Paulo, as well as on tour in the US and Asia.
It will be in Southampton from February 24 to March 20, 2021.
Tickets go on sale on March 12.
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thedailyecho--2020-02-11--12 in court in Southampton for offences including assault, drink driving and sending a threatening t

12 in court in Southampton for offences including assault, drink driving and sending a threatening text message

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ' Court were ... KIM CHRISTINE MULLALLY , 62 , of Cutler Close , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified from driving for 20 months .
Also fined £332 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £33 .
SHAFIULLAH ZAHID , 32 , of Sirdar Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified for 36 months .
Also community order made for 12 months , including 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirement days .
Also fined £237 , ordered to pay court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £90 .
OLIVER DAVID HUGHES , 26 , of Whitworth Road , Southampton .
Found guilty of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour .
Community order made for three months , including a 10 week electronically monitored curfew .
Also ordered to pay court costs of £100 and a victim surcharge of £122 .
MARK JAMES WILSON , 39 , of Carpathia Close , West End .
Found guilty of using threatening or abusive words of behaviour and two counts of assault .
Committed to prison for 26 weeks , suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week electronically monitored curfew .
Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .
MIHAI FRANCISC SCHNEIDER , 32 , of Queensland Road , Bournemouth .
Pleaded guilty through the single justice procedure to driving without insurance .
Fined £300 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30 .
Driving record endorsed with six points .
JENNA CARTER , 23 , of Wimpson Lane , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 55 , of Hoddinott Road , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order .
Discharged conditionally for nine months .
Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £21 and court costs of £85 .
SEAN MCWHINNIE , 39 , of Jackie Wigg Gardens .
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of failing to provide a blood specimen needed for testing as part of an investigation into whether a crime had been committed .
Fined £80 .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £50 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to one account of drunk and disorderly behaviour and one account of assaulting a police officer .
Fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 court costs .
ADAM LONGIN BOBROWSKI , 26 , of Coxford Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to one account of damaging a mobile phone and one account of assault .
Community order made and fined £350 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs .
STEWART RAYMOND WYLLIE , 23 , of Binsey Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two accounts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and abusive behaviour to cause distress .
Ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work over the next 12 months and fined £90 .
GARY RODGER STEVENS , 32 , of Cawte Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to sending a threat via text message .
Community order made and ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge .

KIM CHRISTINE MULLALLY, 62, of Cutler Close, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for 20 months. Also fined £332, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £33.
SHAFIULLAH ZAHID, 32, of Sirdar Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified for 36 months. Also community order made for 12 months, including 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirement days. Also fined £237, ordered to pay court costs of £80 and a victim surcharge of £90.
OLIVER DAVID HUGHES, 26, of Whitworth Road, Southampton. Found guilty of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour. Community order made for three months, including a 10 week electronically monitored curfew. Also ordered to pay court costs of £100 and a victim surcharge of £122.
MARK JAMES WILSON, 39, of Carpathia Close, West End. Found guilty of using threatening or abusive words of behaviour and two counts of assault. Committed to prison for 26 weeks, suspended for 12 months. Also a 16 week electronically monitored curfew. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.
MIHAI FRANCISC SCHNEIDER, 32, of Queensland Road, Bournemouth. Pleaded guilty through the single justice procedure to driving without insurance. Fined £300, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30. Driving record endorsed with six points.
JENNA CARTER, 23, of Wimpson Lane, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £385 court costs.
BARRY FOREMAN, 55, of Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. Discharged conditionally for nine months. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £21 and court costs of £85.
SEAN MCWHINNIE, 39, of Jackie Wigg Gardens. Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of failing to provide a blood specimen needed for testing as part of an investigation into whether a crime had been committed. Fined £80. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £50.
ZIA SAMADI, 20, of Cranbury Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to one account of drunk and disorderly behaviour and one account of assaulting a police officer. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 court costs.
ADAM LONGIN BOBROWSKI, 26, of Coxford Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to one account of damaging a mobile phone and one account of assault. Community order made and fined £350. Ordered to pay £85 court costs.
STEWART RAYMOND WYLLIE, 23, of Binsey Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two accounts of assault and one account of using threatening and abusive behaviour to cause distress. Ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work over the next 12 months and fined £90.
GARY RODGER STEVENS, 32, of Cawte Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to sending a threat via text message. Community order made and ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--For Your Eyes Only's licence restored after police incident

A SOUTHAMPTON strip club has had its licence reinstated following allegations of a serious crime .
It comes as last year the police launched an investigation into reports that a customer of For Your Eyes Only on High Street paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long stay at the venue .
As previously reported , the strip club was temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carried out a review .
But they have now decided that For Your Eyes Only can reopen with immediate effect as they have reinstated the strip club 's licence but with some conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton City Council made its decision in a behind-closed-doors meeting held yesterday .
In a statement the authority said : `` The Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee at Southampton City Council met [ on February 10 ] to review the premises licence of For Your Eyes Only , 135-136 High Street .
“ After careful consideration of all the evidence , the committee has lifted the suspension imposed at a previous meeting , allowing the premises to reopen with immediate effect .
“ The committee imposed a set of conditions agreed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licensing manager .
“ The committee heard the licence holder does not condone the actions reported by the police , has assisted them with their investigations and has taken numerous steps to ensure there is no repeat of the incident .
“ The staff involved in the incident reported are no longer at the premises and there is improved surveillance in place .
“ More importantly the conditions imposed by the hearing require a strict auditing process to be adhered to that will prevent a repeat of the events leading to this hearing.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote a letter to the city council following an alleged incident in December 2019 .
In the letter , it is understood the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of his bank accounts , but later had no recollection of the transactions .
Following today 's meeting Cllr Sue Blatchford , chair of the licensing and gambling subcommittee , said : “ It was noted the licence holder did not condone those actions and has taken significant steps to address the shortcomings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list of conditions agreed between the police , licensing office and the licence holder are sufficient to address our concerns and have therefore agreed to allow the premises to continue to operate but with the conditions agreed between the parties .
”

It comes as last year the police launched an investigation into reports that a customer of For Your Eyes Only on High Street paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long stay at the venue.
As previously reported, the strip club was temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carried out a review.
But they have now decided that For Your Eyes Only can reopen with immediate effect as they have reinstated the strip club's licence but with some conditions.
The Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee at Southampton City Council made its decision in a behind-closed-doors meeting held yesterday.
In a statement the authority said: "The Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee at Southampton City Council met [on February 10] to review the premises licence of For Your Eyes Only, 135-136 High Street.
“After careful consideration of all the evidence, the committee has lifted the suspension imposed at a previous meeting, allowing the premises to reopen with immediate effect.
“The committee imposed a set of conditions agreed with the police and the council’s licensing manager.
“The committee heard the licence holder does not condone the actions reported by the police, has assisted them with their investigations and has taken numerous steps to ensure there is no repeat of the incident.
“The staff involved in the incident reported are no longer at the premises and there is improved surveillance in place.
“More importantly the conditions imposed by the hearing require a strict auditing process to be adhered to that will prevent a repeat of the events leading to this hearing.”
The review comes after police reportedly wrote a letter to the city council following an alleged incident in December 2019.
In the letter, it is understood the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of his bank accounts, but later had no recollection of the transactions.
Following today's meeting Cllr Sue Blatchford, chair of the licensing and gambling subcommittee, said: “It was noted the licence holder did not condone those actions and has taken significant steps to address the shortcomings, including her own. The sub-committee consider the list of conditions agreed between the police, licensing office and the licence holder are sufficient to address our concerns and have therefore agreed to allow the premises to continue to operate but with the conditions agreed between the parties.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--More than £6m worth of drugs seized in Southampton in one year

MORE than £6m of illegal drugs was seized by police in Hampshirelast year .
Figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that almost half a ton of drugs costing an estimated £6,050,000 were seized in Hampshire .
The statistics for 2019 have revealed that of the 494kg of drugs seized , 454kg was cannabis and 6kg was cannabis resin .
A total of 4,945 cannabis plants were also seized .
Of the total weight , 9kg was cocaine , 4kg was ecstasy , 3kg was LSD and 1kg was heroin .
A further 9kg was amphetamines , 7kg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Echo has estimated the total of drugs to cost £6,050,000 , but Hampshire Constabulary would not confirm this valuation .
In 2018 to 2019 , police carried out a total of 1,995 seizures of drugs per million population in Hampshire - the most seizures carried out in the last five years .
A total of 250 of those were seizures of Class A drugs , 1,808 of Class B and 16 of Class C. In September , 29 defendants were sentenced for a cumulative total of nearly 159 years for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs across Hampshire and other counties .
Detective superintendent Scott MacKechnie , said : “ Drugs can have a devastating impact on our communities .
“ We are committed to disrupting drug supply and we continue our policing activity to intervene and dismantle drug networks throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
” He added : “ As always , our officers are encouraged to use stop and search powers when they believe someone is in possession of drugs , whether that is for supply or for personal use .
“ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use all disposal options open to us that are proportionate in the circumstances and use out of course disposals such as community resolutions and cannabis warnings .
“ We can consider these as an alternative to criminalising someone who is a first time offender or child , for example , when diversionary options are more beneficial to steer that person away from pursuing a path to increasing drug use or involvement in criminality that is often associated with drug use.
” Councillor Dave Shields said he “ applauds ” the local success achieved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but added he was “ concerned ” that the amount of illegal drug seizures may represent “ the tip of an iceberg ” .
He added : “ Perhaps we need to see a different approach altogether in how we deal with the underlying problems linked to drug misuse .
“ There is growing support for the adoption of a ‘ public health ’ led approach to drug dependency and it will be interesting to see how the next Government proposes to respond to this .
”

Figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that almost half a ton of drugs costing an estimated £6,050,000 were seized in Hampshire.
The statistics for 2019 have revealed that of the 494kg of drugs seized, 454kg was cannabis and 6kg was cannabis resin. A total of 4,945 cannabis plants were also seized.
Of the total weight, 9kg was cocaine, 4kg was ecstasy, 3kg was LSD and 1kg was heroin.
A further 9kg was amphetamines, 7kg was steroids and 1kg was crack.
The Daily Echo has estimated the total of drugs to cost £6,050,000, but Hampshire Constabulary would not confirm this valuation.
In 2018 to 2019, police carried out a total of 1,995 seizures of drugs per million population in Hampshire - the most seizures carried out in the last five years.
A total of 250 of those were seizures of Class A drugs, 1,808 of Class B and 16 of Class C.
In September, 29 defendants were sentenced for a cumulative total of nearly 159 years for their part in the supply of Class A drugs across Hampshire and other counties.
Detective superintendent Scott MacKechnie, said: “Drugs can have a devastating impact on our communities.
“We are committed to disrupting drug supply and we continue our policing activity to intervene and dismantle drug networks throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”
He added: “As always, our officers are encouraged to use stop and search powers when they believe someone is in possession of drugs, whether that is for supply or for personal use.
“It is illegal to possess cannabis and we will use all disposal options open to us that are proportionate in the circumstances and use out of course disposals such as community resolutions and cannabis warnings.
“We can consider these as an alternative to criminalising someone who is a first time offender or child, for example, when diversionary options are more beneficial to steer that person away from pursuing a path to increasing drug use or involvement in criminality that is often associated with drug use.”
Councillor Dave Shields said he “applauds” the local success achieved by the police in the last year, but added he was “concerned” that the amount of illegal drug seizures may represent “the tip of an iceberg”.
He added: “Perhaps we need to see a different approach altogether in how we deal with the underlying problems linked to drug misuse.
“There is growing support for the adoption of a ‘public health’ led approach to drug dependency and it will be interesting to see how the next Government proposes to respond to this.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Storm Dennis set to bring winds up to 70mph to Hampshire

A NEW storm is set to hit Hampshire this weekend , just days after Storm Ciara swept across the county .
Storm Dennis will bring winds of up to 70mph on Saturday , prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow alert for wind .
The warning , which covers the whole of Hampshire , is valid from midday on Saturday until around midnight .
The Met Office says there is a “ small chance of injuries and danger to life ” from flying debris and large waves .
There ’ s also a “ slight chance ” of damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or cancellations to road , rail , air and ferry services .
Power cuts could also occur , the Met Office has warned .
A spokesperson for the Met Office said : “ Very strong winds in association with Storm Dennis are expected on Saturday across many parts of England and Wales .
Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland , with around 60 mph in places .
Around the coasts , especially in the west and south , gusts of 60-70 mph are likely .
This will be accompanied by heavy @ @ @ @ @

Storm Dennis will bring winds of up to 70mph on Saturday.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for wind and rain.
Both warnings cover the whole of Hampshire and start from 12pm on Saturday.
The warning for wind is valid until midnight, while the rain warning ends at 12pm on Sunday.
Between 15 and 30mm of rainfall is widely expected, with as much as 50 to 70mm of rain predicted for parts of higher ground in the west.
The Met Office says there is a “small chance of injuries and danger to life” from flying debris and large waves.
There’s also a “slight chance” of damage to some buildings, longer journey times or cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services.
Flooding and power cuts could also occur, the Met Office has warned.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Very strong winds in association with Storm Dennis are expected on Saturday across many parts of England and Wales. Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland, with around 60 mph in places.
"Around the coasts, especially in the west and south, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely. This will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Woman died after two falls at Southampton General Hospital

A FRAIL elderly lady from Curdridge died after suffering two falls in hospital , an inquest heard .
Molly Mary Page , 79 , was admitted to Southampton General with a chest infection on September 16 .
Two days later she fell twice after getting out of bed without waiting for assistance .
She died on September 26 .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson concluded that Mrs Page died of natural causes , with the falls contributing .
At the time of her death Mrs Page had anaemia , osteoporosis , pneumonia and underlying heart problems .
She had suffered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and had Addison 's disease since a young age .
Mrs Page 's daughter , who was not identified at the inquest , said the family were unhappy with the hospital 's care .
She said : `` She was in so much pain , she gripped my hand so tightly that there were scratches .
We were prepared for the worst but we ca n't accept the amount of pain she was in . ''
Dr Kate Akester , who was representing the hospital , replied : `` We never want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We always do our best and in this case we went through the necessary steps to reduce pain as much as possible .
`` Mrs Page was frail when she came to hospital and one of the falls fractured her neck of femur .
Unfortunately , it was highly unlikely she would 've survived any longer than she did , given the circumstances . ''
A statement on behalf of Mrs Page 's husband of 62 years , Noah , said : `` Molly was strong willed , fearless and feisty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .
`` She could do anything up until the very end of her life and never wanted help .
She was very independent to the point she would even look after the grandkids on her own . ''
Mr Wilkinson concluded the inquest by saying : `` My heart goes out to the family .
I know there are concerns around the care for Molly , but I hope that today 's hearing can somewhat help you through the grieving process . ''

Molly Mary Page, 79, was admitted to Southampton General with a chest infection on September 16. Two days later she fell twice after getting out of bed without waiting for assistance. She died on September 26.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson concluded that Mrs Page died of natural causes, with the falls contributing.
At the time of her death Mrs Page had anaemia, osteoporosis, pneumonia and underlying heart problems. She had suffered a bout of life-threatening septicaemia six months before, and had Addison's disease since a young age.
Mrs Page's daughter, who was not identified at the inquest, said the family were unhappy with the hospital's care.
She said: "She was in so much pain, she gripped my hand so tightly that there were scratches. We were prepared for the worst but we can't accept the amount of pain she was in."
Dr Kate Akester, who was representing the hospital, replied: "We never want any of our patients to feel pain. We always do our best and in this case we went through the necessary steps to reduce pain as much as possible.
"Mrs Page was frail when she came to hospital and one of the falls fractured her neck of femur. Unfortunately, it was highly unlikely she would've survived any longer than she did, given the circumstances."
A statement on behalf of Mrs Page's husband of 62 years, Noah, said: "Molly was strong willed, fearless and feisty, and she had much love for her family.
"She could do anything up until the very end of her life and never wanted help. She was very independent to the point she would even look after the grandkids on her own."
Mr Wilkinson concluded the inquest by saying: "My heart goes out to the family. I know there are concerns around the care for Molly, but I hope that today's hearing can somewhat help you through the grieving process."


thedailyecho--2020-02-09--Man charged for armed robbery at Megabet, Ladbrokes, Betfred and Corals shops in Hampshire

A MAN has been charged with four counts of armed robbery after targeting betting shops in Hampshire .
Daniel Sharpe @ @ @ @ @ fixed address , was charged with robbery after stealing cash from shops in Eastleigh and @ @ @ @ @ charged with four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and one count of possession @ @ @ @ @ The first of Sharpe 's robberies took place on January 20 , at Megabet in @ @ @ @ @ where staff reported being confronted with a man holding a hammer .
The second robbery @ @ @ @ @ January 23 , when Ladbrokes in The Hundred , Romsey , was targeted by a @ @ @ @ @ Betfred in Shakespeare Road , Eastleigh , was robbed on January 26 by a man @ @ @ @ @ in Oakmount Road , Chandler ’ s Ford , was targeted on February 6 by @ @ @ @ @ .
No one was injured in any of the incidents .
Daniel Sharpe is due @ @ @ @ @ Court on March 13 .

Daniel Sharpe, 26, of no fixed address, was charged with robbery after stealing cash from shops in Eastleigh and Romsey.
He was also charged with four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and one count of possession of a bladed article.
The first of Sharpe's robberies took place on January 20, at Megabet in High Street, Eastleigh, where staff reported being confronted with a man holding a hammer.
The second robbery was reported to police on January 23, when Ladbrokes in The Hundred, Romsey, was targeted by a man holding a wrench.
Betfred in Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, was robbed on January 26 by a man brandishing a crowbar and Coral in Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, was targeted on February 6 by a man wielding a knife.
No one was injured in any of the incidents.
Daniel Sharpe is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on March 13.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--World's first beer mat flipping competition held in Hampshire

The world 's first ever beer mat flipping world championships took place this weekend .
The traditional pub pastime involves flipping a beer mat 180 degrees and then catching it with the same hand .
At the inaugural event competitors 'flipped ' for almost five hours before two winners emerged victorious .
The Ship and Shovel Pub in Warsash hosted the event which attracted over 50 contestants .
Organiser Richard Banks , 37 , explained that there were two categories at the packed out championships .
The first was the 'master flip ' where competitors must flip the most beer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke Collier , 30 , from Warsash , who flipped an astonishing 65 beer mats at once .
The second was the 'speed flip ' where wannabe world champions competed to be the quickest to flip ten beer mats .
This incredibly close category was eventually won by Pedro Balthazar , 41 , who flipped the ten mats in a lightning quick time of 10.40 seconds .
Mr Balthazar , a swimming pool engineer from Warsash , said : `` It was an eventful night in the end .
It was my birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to support my mate who had entered and then decided to have a go myself .
`` It was close right up until the last minute until I pulled off something amazing .
I 'm not sure we 'll be seeing it in the Olympics anytime soon but it would certainly be very interesting . ''
Organiser Richard said : `` The idea came to me while on a stag do earlier this year .
Who does n't want to be a World Champion ?
`` We gave people the chance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flip a beer mat .
`` Mat flipping is really about the 'flip ' and the 'catch ' mastering these two skills is a must .
`` It was great fun , a magical atmosphere in the pub .
`` The competition really heated up towards the end in the Master flip . ''
There are currently four Guinness world record categories - but until now no official world beer mat flipping champion .
In 2010 Dean Gould of Felixstowe , Suffolk , flipped and caught 35 beer mats with two fingers whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'speed flipping ' record with 800 successful flips in just 41.06 seconds .
Entrance for the February 8 event at the Ship and Shovel was £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s with all competitors getting unlimited attempts at each category .
In the end the event raised an impressive £500 for Breast Cancer Haven .

The traditional pub pastime involves flipping a beer mat 180 degrees and then catching it with the same hand.
At the inaugural event competitors 'flipped' for almost five hours before two winners emerged victorious.
The Ship and Shovel Pub in Warsash hosted the event which attracted over 50 contestants.
Organiser Richard Banks, 37, explained that there were two categories at the packed out championships.
The first was the 'master flip' where competitors must flip the most beer mats at once.
The winner was Luke Collier, 30, from Warsash, who flipped an astonishing 65 beer mats at once.
The second was the 'speed flip' where wannabe world champions competed to be the quickest to flip ten beer mats.
This incredibly close category was eventually won by Pedro Balthazar, 41, who flipped the ten mats in a lightning quick time of 10.40 seconds.
Mr Balthazar, a swimming pool engineer from Warsash, said: "It was an eventful night in the end. It was my birthday as well.
"I only went down to support my mate who had entered and then decided to have a go myself.
"It was close right up until the last minute until I pulled off something amazing. I'm not sure we'll be seeing it in the Olympics anytime soon but it would certainly be very interesting."
Organiser Richard said: "The idea came to me while on a stag do earlier this year. Who doesn't want to be a World Champion?
"We gave people the chance and said all you need to do is flip a beer mat.
"Mat flipping is really about the 'flip' and the 'catch' mastering these two skills is a must.
"It was great fun, a magical atmosphere in the pub.
"The competition really heated up towards the end in the Master flip."
There are currently four Guinness world record categories - but until now no official world beer mat flipping champion.
In 2010 Dean Gould of Felixstowe, Suffolk, flipped and caught 35 beer mats with two fingers whilst blindfolded . He also set a new 'speed flipping' record with 800 successful flips in just 41.06 seconds.
Entrance for the February 8 event at the Ship and Shovel was £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s with all competitors getting unlimited attempts at each category.
In the end the event raised an impressive £500 for Breast Cancer Haven.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Southampton residents can expect just nine disability-free years upon retirement

PEOPLE in Southampton can expect just nine disability-free years once they reach retirement , figures show .
Charity Age UK says vast inequalities in disability-free life expectancy across the country reflects the disproportionate impact of budget cuts on poorer areas .
Ahead of the state pension age rising to 66 later this year and 67 by 2028 , campaigners said the data is an example of the `` persistent health inequalities '' faced by older people , with the poorest areas being the worst affected .
Upon retirement , men in Southampton have a total life expectancy of 83 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their retired life disabled .
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that across England , men have a disability-free age of 74.9 and a life expectancy of 83.8 .
Women can expect to be without a disability to 74.8 and live to 86.1 .
These disabilities include any long-lasting physical or mental health condition or disability limiting the ability to carry out day-to-day activities .
The figures are an estimate based on contemporary mortality rates and the number of people living disability-free , according to a survey on general health .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , said : “ Today ’ s figures are further evidence of the persistent health inequalities experienced by older people across the country .
`` The communities which we live in impact how we age , so cuts to local authorities and the Public Health Grant together with the chronic underfunding of the social care system mean that services which help older people stay well are being eroded .
“ These cuts have not been evenly shared and people living in the poorest areas have been hit the hardest , leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President of the British Geriatrics Society , said the figures showed that the benefits of longer life were not being seen equally across the population .
He added : `` They show clearly that socioeconomic deprivation can have a negative impact on life expectancy and the number of disability-free years one may expect to experience in older age .
`` The great variation in health outcomes seen in different parts of the country further highlights the need for greater investment in preventative interventions , something healthcare professionals have long been aware of .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care spokesman said : “ The best way to increase life expectancy and reduce inequalities is to prevent health problems from arising in the first place .
`` We ’ re committed to ensuring people can enjoy at least five extra years of healthy , independent life by 2035 and reducing the gap between the rich and poor .
Our NHS Long Term Plan , backed by an extra £33.9 billion in cash terms a year by 2023-24 , puts tackling health inequalities at its heart .
”

Charity Age UK says vast inequalities in disability-free life expectancy across the country reflects the disproportionate impact of budget cuts on poorer areas.
The UK average is 10 years.
Ahead of the state pension age rising to 66 later this year and 67 by 2028, campaigners said the data is an example of the "persistent health inequalities" faced by older people, with the poorest areas being the worst affected.
Upon retirement, men in Southampton have a total life expectancy of 83, meaning they face around nine years of their retired life disabled.
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that across England, men have a disability-free age of 74.9 and a life expectancy of 83.8. Women can expect to be without a disability to 74.8 and live to 86.1.
These disabilities include any long-lasting physical or mental health condition or disability limiting the ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
The figures are an estimate based on contemporary mortality rates and the number of people living disability-free, according to a survey on general health.
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “Today’s figures are further evidence of the persistent health inequalities experienced by older people across the country.
"The communities which we live in impact how we age, so cuts to local authorities and the Public Health Grant together with the chronic underfunding of the social care system mean that services which help older people stay well are being eroded.
“These cuts have not been evenly shared and people living in the poorest areas have been hit the hardest, leading to growing inequalities.”
Professor Tahir Masud, President of the British Geriatrics Society, said the figures showed that the benefits of longer life were not being seen equally across the population.
He added: "They show clearly that socioeconomic deprivation can have a negative impact on life expectancy and the number of disability-free years one may expect to experience in older age.
"The great variation in health outcomes seen in different parts of the country further highlights the need for greater investment in preventative interventions, something healthcare professionals have long been aware of."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: “The best way to increase life expectancy and reduce inequalities is to prevent health problems from arising in the first place.
"We’re committed to ensuring people can enjoy at least five extra years of healthy, independent life by 2035 and reducing the gap between the rich and poor. Our NHS Long Term Plan, backed by an extra £33.9 billion in cash terms a year by 2023-24, puts tackling health inequalities at its heart.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Romsey resident felt "let down" after eye records go missing following optician closure

A ROMSEY resident has hit out at an opticians after it closed without letting her know .
Mark Freeman Opticians in the Market Place ceased trading on July 11 .
The optician had over 30 years of experience in the eye care sector and provided private and NHS eye examinations .
Now , Awbridge resident , Dr Malvena Stuart Taylor , has slammed the optician because she was n't told it had shut .
This means all of her eye records have been taken to the NHS and she has `` no idea '' where they are and who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I feel rather let down by Mark Freeman Opticians .
`` I do n't go into town that often but I came across it a few months ago and found out it was closed .
`` I was furious they have n't told their clients because I do not know where my eye records are . ''
Dr Stuart Taylor , a retired anaesthetist , has to go to the opticians often due to her contact lenses and now she ca n't .
She was told her records had been passed onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I was told they had been passed on and when the NHS finally got back to me , they said I will be sometime this year .
`` It is awful they have n't got in touch with clients .
`` Anything to do with health is so important , it is not the same as a shop closing down or a laundry store closing down .
`` I would love to know where my records have gone regarding my contact lenses . ''
The opticians in Romsey has now become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An NHS England and NHS Improvement spokesperson said : `` Patient optical records are being kept securely by NHS England and NHS Improvement following the liquidation of Mark Freeman Opticians in Romsey last year .
`` It was necessary to first perform an exercise to identify all patients which is now complete .
Patients can request a copy of their records and they will be posted to them via recorded delivery within 40 days .
`` If you were a patient at Mark Freeman Opticians , Romsey you can email england.wessexoptometry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a copy of your records . ''

Mark Freeman Opticians in the Market Place ceased trading on July 11.
The optician had over 30 years of experience in the eye care sector and provided private and NHS eye examinations.
Now, Awbridge resident, Dr Malvena Stuart Taylor, has slammed the optician because she wasn't told it had shut.
This means all of her eye records have been taken to the NHS and she has "no idea" where they are and who has them.
Dr Stuart Taylor said: "I feel rather let down by Mark Freeman Opticians.
"I don't go into town that often but I came across it a few months ago and found out it was closed.
"I was furious they haven't told their clients because I do not know where my eye records are."
Dr Stuart Taylor, a retired anaesthetist, has to go to the opticians often due to her contact lenses and now she can't.
She was told her records had been passed onto another NHS opticians.
The 66-year-old added: "I was told they had been passed on and when the NHS finally got back to me, they said I will be sometime this year.
"It is awful they haven't got in touch with clients.
"Anything to do with health is so important, it is not the same as a shop closing down or a laundry store closing down.
"I would love to know where my records have gone regarding my contact lenses."
The opticians in Romsey has now become Turkish barber shop, King's Barbers.
An NHS England and NHS Improvement spokesperson said: "Patient optical records are being kept securely by NHS England and NHS Improvement following the liquidation of Mark Freeman Opticians in Romsey last year.
"It was necessary to first perform an exercise to identify all patients which is now complete. Patients can request a copy of their records and they will be posted to them via recorded delivery within 40 days.
"If you were a patient at Mark Freeman Opticians, Romsey you can email england.wessexoptometry@nhs.net or phone 0113 8249810 to request a copy of your records."


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Driver killed in Storm Ciara by falling tree near Micheldever

A DRIVER was killed when a tree crashed onto a car near Winchester during the height of Storm Ciara .
@ @ @ @ @ : `` We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 @ @ @ @ @ ( February 9 ) and killed a man .
`` The 58-year-old man , from @ @ @ @ @ Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 4pm . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
@ @ @ @ @ several hours while emergency services attended .
The man was pronounced dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ sent to the scene , from Winchester , Eastleigh , Overton and Basingstoke and were @ @ @ @ @ who witnessed the incident , or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in @ @ @ @ @ the incident , can call 101 , quoting 44200050630 .

A police spokesman said today: "We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 during the storm on Sunday (February 9) and killed a man.
"The 58-year-old man, from Micheldever, was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 4pm."
He has not been named. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four fire crews were sent to the scene, from Winchester, Eastleigh, Overton and Basingstoke and were there until 8.30pm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in the moments leading up to the incident, can call 101, quoting 44200050630.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Life Through a Lens - February 1980

Life Through a Lens - February 1980

THESE images from February 1980 transport us back by four decades .
Saints legend Mike Channon was snapped at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ to children .
The youngsters were presented with toys .
A pancake race got underway @ @ @ @ @ s Ford and included Darth Vader , Mickey Mouse and the Wombles .
The store @ @ @ @ @ 1980s , then Asda .
While the events in these images were transpiring , this @ @ @ @ @ on the national stage : Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed at the Winter Olympics @ @ @ @ @ York .
Robin Cousins took the gold medal for figure skating .
Margaret Thatcher announced @ @ @ @ @ state benefits halved .
More than 11,000 British Steel Corporation workers lost their jobs at @ @ @ @

Saints legend Mike Channon was snapped at Southampton General Hospital while delivering presents to children. The youngsters were presented with toys.
A pancake race got underway at Carrefour in Chandler’s Ford and included Darth Vader, Mickey Mouse and the Wombles. The store became Gateway in the late 1980s, then Asda.
While the events in these images were transpiring, this is what was taking place on the national stage:
February
Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Robin Cousins took the gold medal for figure skating.
February 14
Margaret Thatcher announced that strikers would have their state benefits halved.
February 17
More than 11,000 British Steel Corporation workers lost their jobs at plants in Wales.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Road named after late councillor who served for almost 20 years

A ROMSEY road has been named after a late councillor who served for almost 20 years .
Councillor Nigel Anderdon , who represented the Chilworth , Rownhams and Nursling ward , passed away on January 8 , 2020 at the age of 88 .
Following his funeral this month , it was decided one of the new roads in a new Rownhams estate , Broadleaf Park , would be named Anderdon Avenue .
The new Taylor Wimpey estate will have road names named after a number of local links , include parish council members and nearby farms .
Councillor Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chilworth , Rownhams and Nursling , said : `` Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council were requested by TVBC and Taylor Wimpey to provide suggestions for road names for their new development , Broadleaf Park , in Rownhams .
`` It was agreed to use names that had a local connection .
`` Following the recent passing of Cllr Nigel Anderdon , it was agreed that one of the roads would be called Anderdon Avenue in recognition of the contribution that Nigel made to village life . ''
Another suggestion for the road names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided local connections were better suited for the development .
Cllr Phil Bundy added : `` I am really pleased that all parties involved have agreed with the proposal , it took a little while as the names were given to the Royal Mail in order to set up post codes and make sure there was no conflict in the immediate area . ''
The other roads in the estate are named Harrison Way , after Eric Harrison , a former chairman of the Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council , Snowden Close , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman of the Parish Council , Shutler Close , after Alan Shutler a past member of the Parish Council , Grace Close , after Miss Grace , a former teacher at the Old School , now the Community Centre in Rownhams , who taught several generations , Babey Avenue , after Mike Babey , the farmer of the land on which Broadleaf Park exists and Parkers Drive , after the original name for Parkers Farm .
Test Valley Borough Council have been contacted for comment .

Councillor Nigel Anderdon, who represented the Chilworth, Rownhams and Nursling ward, passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 88.
Following his funeral this month, it was decided one of the new roads in a new Rownhams estate, Broadleaf Park, would be named Anderdon Avenue.
The new Taylor Wimpey estate will have road names named after a number of local links, include parish council members and nearby farms.
Councillor Phil Bundy, a fellow ward councillor for Chilworth, Rownhams and Nursling, said: "Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council were requested by TVBC and Taylor Wimpey to provide suggestions for road names for their new development, Broadleaf Park, in Rownhams.
"It was agreed to use names that had a local connection.
"Following the recent passing of Cllr Nigel Anderdon, it was agreed that one of the roads would be called Anderdon Avenue in recognition of the contribution that Nigel made to village life."
Another suggestion for the road names was bird names but it was quickly decided local connections were better suited for the development.
Cllr Phil Bundy added: "I am really pleased that all parties involved have agreed with the proposal, it took a little while as the names were given to the Royal Mail in order to set up post codes and make sure there was no conflict in the immediate area."
The other roads in the estate are named Harrison Way, after Eric Harrison, a former chairman of the Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council, Snowden Close, after Bob Snowden, also a former chairman of the Parish Council, Shutler Close, after Alan Shutler a past member of the Parish Council, Grace Close, after Miss Grace, a former teacher at the Old School, now the Community Centre in Rownhams, who taught several generations, Babey Avenue, after Mike Babey, the farmer of the land on which Broadleaf Park exists and Parkers Drive, after the original name for Parkers Farm.
Test Valley Borough Council have been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Major £120,000 revamp for West Wellow sports ground

PLANS for a Test Valley sports ground to get a £120,000 major revamp are underway .
Hatches Farm Sports Ground in West Wellow is in the process of renovation to its building , sport pitches , roof and car park .
Cladding of the building , which is home to Wellow Youth Football Club and Wellow Tennis Club , has been replaced and fixed with work on the roof to begin this week , weather permitting .
Wellow Parish Council are also in the process of planning permission for the instillation of flood lights to two tennis courts .
Hatches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a petanque pitch installed , for residents who want to play the French ball game .
The major refurb will be the overhaul of the car park , Wellow Parish Council are dubbing the scheme the 'Car Park Improvements Project ' .
This will compromise of resurfacing the current car park , drainage improvements and cutting down banks to create more spaces .
The car park project is expected to cost £70,000 .
Chair of the Parish Council , Councillor Gaye Chesterton-Kay , said : `` It will be a complete renovation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football club membership has increased hugely and the tennis club has around 70 members .
`` We just need more space . ''
She added : `` Romsey Road can also be a nightmare during drop off and pick up time as we have Wellow Primary School opposite .
`` Parents park on limited spaces in Romsey Road , so now , parents will be able to park at the sports ground during drop off an pick up . ''
The sports ground has also had overhead barriers installed rather than a wooden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more freely .
Work on the car park is expected to start in the Spring as the parish council are in the process of talk to contractors and choosing the right quote .
The sports ground received around £23,500 from Test Valley Borough Council for the project .
Cllr Chesterton-Kay said : `` I am very happy , I think sports in the village is really important and I am pleased the car parking will also help with the school . ''

Hatches Farm Sports Ground in West Wellow is in the process of renovation to its building, sport pitches, roof and car park.
Cladding of the building, which is home to Wellow Youth Football Club and Wellow Tennis Club, has been replaced and fixed with work on the roof to begin this week, weather permitting.
Wellow Parish Council are also in the process of planning permission for the instillation of flood lights to two tennis courts.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground is also planning to have a petanque pitch installed, for residents who want to play the French ball game.
The major refurb will be the overhaul of the car park, Wellow Parish Council are dubbing the scheme the 'Car Park Improvements Project'.
This will compromise of resurfacing the current car park, drainage improvements and cutting down banks to create more spaces.
The car park project is expected to cost £70,000.
Chair of the Parish Council, Councillor Gaye Chesterton-Kay, said: "It will be a complete renovation of the car park.
"The football club membership has increased hugely and the tennis club has around 70 members.
"We just need more space."
She added: "Romsey Road can also be a nightmare during drop off and pick up time as we have Wellow Primary School opposite.
"Parents park on limited spaces in Romsey Road, so now, parents will be able to park at the sports ground during drop off an pick up."
The sports ground has also had overhead barriers installed rather than a wooden gate so the public can use it more freely.
Work on the car park is expected to start in the Spring as the parish council are in the process of talk to contractors and choosing the right quote.
The sports ground received around £23,500 from Test Valley Borough Council for the project.
Cllr Chesterton-Kay said: "I am very happy, I think sports in the village is really important and I am pleased the car parking will also help with the school."


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--New makeover for Eastleigh underpass to give residents "sense of pride"

AN UNDERPASS in Eastleigh has been given a `` much needed '' makeover .
The Fleming Park underpass was previously covered in graffiti , but it 's now decorated with a tiled mural which was created by local children and a Hampshire artist , to give residents a `` sense of pride '' for the area .
Artist Denise Hughes created the design with the help of local Eastleigh children , who attended several free workshops at the Velmore Community Centre and created a selection of flowers , bees and butterflies to be featured in the meadow section of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Eastleigh Local Area Committee , and Chair of the committee , Paul Bicknell is `` really pleased '' with the work and is glad that people can now enjoy the space as they walk through .
He said : `` We ’ re really pleased with the overhaul of the M3 underpass with its beautiful mural , Denise has done a fantastic job of creating a space that people can enjoy as they pass through .
The underpass connects the local community to schools and parks and has in the past been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we hope this new mural will give local residents a sense of pride and keep this area clean and tidy.
” Located under the M3 , the busy underpass is a pedestrian and cycle route which connects Velmore with Nightingale School , the Aviary Estate and the nearby Places Leisure Eastleigh health and fitness centre .
The project 's aim was that the new artwork would brighten up the underpass and create a more enjoyable space for the community , and it was completed on Thursday February 6 .

The Fleming Park underpass was previously covered in graffiti, but it's now decorated with a tiled mural which was created by local children and a Hampshire artist, to give residents a "sense of pride" for the area.
Artist Denise Hughes created the design with the help of local Eastleigh children, who attended several free workshops at the Velmore Community Centre and created a selection of flowers, bees and butterflies to be featured in the meadow section of the mural.
The project was backed by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, and Chair of the committee, Paul Bicknell is "really pleased" with the work and is glad that people can now enjoy the space as they walk through.
He said: "We’re really pleased with the overhaul of the M3 underpass with its beautiful mural, Denise has done a fantastic job of creating a space that people can enjoy as they pass through.
The underpass connects the local community to schools and parks and has in the past been subject to a lot of graffiti, we hope this new mural will give local residents a sense of pride and keep this area clean and tidy.”
Located under the M3, the busy underpass is a pedestrian and cycle route which connects Velmore with Nightingale School, the Aviary Estate and the nearby Places Leisure Eastleigh health and fitness centre.
The project's aim was that the new artwork would brighten up the underpass and create a more enjoyable space for the community, and it was completed on Thursday February 6.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--BAT is ‘evaluating’ cannabis flavours

BAT is ‘evaluating’ cannabis flavours

THE major Southampton employer British American Tobacco is looking at introducing cannabidiol ( CBD ) and cannabis flavoured vape products as smokers turn away from traditional cigarettes .
BAT has 1,200 staff in Southampton , where its research facility is “ evaluating ” the possibility of using the flavourings .
The company , which sells Dunhill , Lucky Strike and Benson & Hedges , has come under pressure to win over more vaping customers as cigarette sales dwindle .
Allen Griffiths , head of reduced risk substantiation at the Southampton research site , told PA it was looking at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using CBD and cannabis flavourings but said it was not “ actively pursuing ” usage .
“ It is only right for us to evaluate the science in that space and the regulatory frameworks that exist , ” he said .
“ At the minute it is very much a watching brief of what is happening in that area but we are monitoring it closely.
” BAT ’ s Southampton research site is focused on its vaping , heated tobacco and oral tobacco products .
The company sells the vape brands Vype and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started its ban on popular e-cigarette flavours in a move health regulators hope will curb teenage vaping .
BAT has previously welcomed the ban but said in November that it would cut around 2,300 jobs worldwide in an overhaul to invest in vaping and new products .
Last week , rival Imperial Brands warned its earnings would fall in 2020 as part of the US crackdown , which have dented its efforts to move away from traditional cigarettes .
The new US measures come after the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country were most likely to have been caused by vaping .
Mr Griffiths said that his team at the Southampton site were in constant communication with regulators to make sure its vaping products were as safe as possible .
He said : “ We want to provide all the information we possibly can to ensure that regulation is robust and that consumers are not going to be compromised .
“ Our products do meet the rigorous standards that are demanded across the world .
“ We want to support regulators to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can provide , it will be provided .
“ BAT ’ s approach is one for open dialogue .
”

BAT has 1,200 staff in Southampton, where its research facility is “evaluating” the possibility of using the flavourings.
The company, which sells Dunhill, Lucky Strike and Benson & Hedges, has come under pressure to win over more vaping customers as cigarette sales dwindle.
Allen Griffiths, head of reduced risk substantiation at the Southampton research site, told PA it was looking at the “science and regulations” of potentially using CBD and cannabis flavourings but said it was not “actively pursuing” usage.
“It is only right for us to evaluate the science in that space and the regulatory frameworks that exist,” he said.
“At the minute it is very much a watching brief of what is happening in that area but we are monitoring it closely.”
BAT’s Southampton research site is focused on its vaping, heated tobacco and oral tobacco products.
The company sells the vape brands Vype and Vuse
It comes days after the US started its ban on popular e-cigarette flavours in a move health regulators hope will curb teenage vaping.
BAT has previously welcomed the ban but said in November that it would cut around 2,300 jobs worldwide in an overhaul to invest in vaping and new products.
Last week, rival Imperial Brands warned its earnings would fall in 2020 as part of the US crackdown, which have dented its efforts to move away from traditional cigarettes.
The new US measures come after the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) said 47 deaths in the country were most likely to have been caused by vaping.
Mr Griffiths said that his team at the Southampton site were in constant communication with regulators to make sure its vaping products were as safe as possible.
He said: “We want to provide all the information we possibly can to ensure that regulation is robust and that consumers are not going to be compromised.
“Our products do meet the rigorous standards that are demanded across the world.
“We want to support regulators to ensure that, if there is any information we can provide, it will be provided.
“BAT’s approach is one for open dialogue.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Readers' letter: As one pothole is repaired - another appears

And so it goes on and on , as one pothole is repaired , so another inevitably follows on .
But why ?
That I am afraid is obvious , bad maintenance or neglect ?
Make your choice , but first do one thing , look closely at the sub surface exposed , and you will see the gravel underlay , it should be , but often is not , graded by size and type .
Too often you will see that although it should be of uniform size , that does not always follow , too often you will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the standard size surrounding it .
Indeed it often appears a specific or standard grade that should be used , is not .
Ah I hear you say , so what ?
Simply put , differential movement of the gravel occurs when pressure from the traffic bears down on the surface , as the lorry above passes over , that much bigger stone , its displacement , is not proportionate to that of the adjoining gravel facing the same pressures , inevitably a space is left , and hay you have the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hole left grows ever more large , until inevitably it breaks to the surface .
Some years ago making the same point differently , the Echo headlined my letter `` The return of the trench inspector '' not so funny now though is it .
Quality control should not be left with the contractor , if this had been work in the private sector , the owners of large sites would have had its own `` clerk of the works '' inspecting the work on a daily basis , and if judged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told in no uncertain terms to pull it up and start again !
Unfortunately no such officer appears to be appointed !
For the record , in the late sixties , early seventies I was the chairman of the old Public Works committee , followed by being elected chair of planning and deputy leader of the council .
And for some 20 , `` The Queens Visitor '' to the University of Southampton .
Ah yes , following the contractors appointment they immediately published in your paper a disclaimer , if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wonder why that was !

But why? That I am afraid is obvious, bad maintenance or neglect?
Make your choice, but first do one thing, look closely at the sub surface exposed, and you will see the gravel underlay, it should be, but often is not, graded by size and type.
Too often you will see that although it should be of uniform size, that does not always follow, too often you will find the odd stone much bigger than the standard size surrounding it. Indeed it often appears a specific or standard grade that should be used, is not.
Ah I hear you say, so what?
Simply put, differential movement of the gravel occurs when pressure from the traffic bears down on the surface, as the lorry above passes over, that much bigger stone, its displacement, is not proportionate to that of the adjoining gravel facing the same pressures, inevitably a space is left, and hay you have the beginning of yet another pothole, and so the hole left grows ever more large, until inevitably it breaks to the surface.
Some years ago making the same point differently, the Echo headlined my letter "The return of the trench inspector" not so funny now though is it.
Quality control should not be left with the contractor, if this had been work in the private sector, the owners of large sites would have had its own "clerk of the works" inspecting the work on a daily basis, and if judged to be inadequate they would have have been told in no uncertain terms to pull it up and start again!
Unfortunately no such officer appears to be appointed!
For the record, in the late sixties, early seventies I was the chairman of the old Public Works committee, followed by being elected chair of planning and deputy leader of the council.
And for some 20, "The Queens Visitor" to the University of Southampton.
Ah yes, following the contractors appointment they immediately published in your paper a disclaimer, if I may say so a bit rich.
I wonder why that was!
Alan Reynard.
Swaythling


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Coronavirus: all the latest news so far

Coronavirus: all the latest news so far

With the coronavirus showing no signs of abating in the UK - four new cases were announced yesterday - we look at how the virus has spread so far .
Our titles across the country have been working tirelessly to bring you the latest confirmed updates as they happen - from York to Brighton to the latest incident in Southampton .
As the go-to for trusted news , we aim to bring you the latest on what 's happening near you quickly , but accurately .
The first case of coronavirus in the UK was confirmed on January 31 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Press , in York , reported that a man , believed to be a Chinese national , had been taken to hospital from a city hotel .
This had led to fears the virus had reached the UK .
The Press were quickly able to confirm the first two cases of coronavirus in the UK had fallen ill in York , and quickly followed this with messages of reassurance for residents - York is open for business despite coronavirus alert - as well as advice on what hospitals were advising .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rachel Maskell on concerns about how MPs , the NHS , the council and other statutory agencies had been briefed over coronavirus developments .
You can follow their updates here .
Also on January 31 , the Oxford Mail led with the news about a flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals from coronavirus-hit China landing at Brize Norton .
Tests were also being conducted on people from Oxfordshire On that flight was a man from Dorset who had been forced to leave his new wife back in China , reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported in York on February 5 , when a paramedic in a hazmat suit was reported to have taken a patient away from a York house .
On February 6 , the third case of the virus was diagnosed in a man from Brighton , who had caught it in Singapore .
As the reports unfolded and various sources were contacted for confirmation , The Argus in Brighton ran a live blog , detailing all the latest updates .
On the same day , the Bournemouth Daily Echo ran a story about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by selling 1.7pence 'coronavirus ' masks .
Last Friday , The Argus continued their coverage , reporting that the family of the Brighton coronavirus victim had left the city .
His family , who had been checked by medical practitioners , had left the city to be mindful of the other residents , said Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle told The Argus .
Over the weekend , as the story continued to develop , The Argus reported these findings as well : • A timeline of Hove man 's movements before he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it only accepts customers wearing masks after coronavirus case confirmed As Coronavirus was declared a `` serious and imminent threat '' to the public , five people in total were confirmed to have coronavirus in Brighton on Monday .
At the centre of it all , The Argus blogged every detail which was revealed yesterday - read the rundown here .
• A medical centre was closed after a GP tested positive for Coronavirus .
A school in Southampton was also closed over Coronavirus fears .
Today , the man at the centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has thanked the NHS for his treatment and said he is `` fully recovered '' .
Steve Walsh , from Hove , who is still in quarantine at St Thomas ' Hospital in London , picked up coronavirus while at a conference in Singapore .
On his way back to the UK , he stopped off for several days at a French ski chalet , where five Britons were subsequently infected with the virus .
He is also linked to at least five further cases of coronavirus in the UK , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a Brighton surgery that has closed its doors .
Outside of Brighton , Bath University was also being tested for Coronavirus , according to the Swindon Advertiser on Tuesday .

Our titles across the country have been working tirelessly to bring you the latest confirmed updates as they happen - from York to Brighton to the latest incident in Southampton.
As the go-to for trusted news, we aim to bring you the latest on what's happening near you quickly, but accurately.
The first case of coronavirus in the UK was confirmed on January 31. A day earlier, our sister paper The Press, in York, reported that a man, believed to be a Chinese national, had been taken to hospital from a city hotel. This had led to fears the virus had reached the UK.
The Press were quickly able to confirm the first two cases of coronavirus in the UK had fallen ill in York, and quickly followed this with messages of reassurance for residents - York is open for business despite coronavirus alert - as well as advice on what hospitals were advising.
They also reported on criticism from their MP Rachel Maskell on concerns about how MPs, the NHS, the council and other statutory agencies had been briefed over coronavirus developments.
You can follow their updates here.
Also on January 31, the Oxford Mail led with the news about a flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals from coronavirus-hit China landing at Brize Norton.
Tests were also being conducted on people from Oxfordshire
On that flight was a man from Dorset who had been forced to leave his new wife back in China, reported the Bournemouth Daily Echo.
Another scare was reported in York on February 5, when a paramedic in a hazmat suit was reported to have taken a patient away from a York house.
On February 6, the third case of the virus was diagnosed in a man from Brighton, who had caught it in Singapore.
As the reports unfolded and various sources were contacted for confirmation, The Argus in Brighton ran a live blog, detailing all the latest updates.
On the same day, the Bournemouth Daily Echo ran a story about these enterprising teenagers who had made £10,000 by selling 1.7pence 'coronavirus' masks.
Last Friday, The Argus continued their coverage, reporting that the family of the Brighton coronavirus victim had left the city.
His family, who had been checked by medical practitioners, had left the city to be mindful of the other residents, said Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle told The Argus.
Over the weekend, as the story continued to develop, The Argus reported these findings as well:
As Coronavirus was declared a "serious and imminent threat" to the public, five people in total were confirmed to have coronavirus in Brighton on Monday.
At the centre of it all, The Argus blogged every detail which was revealed yesterday - read the rundown here.
A school in Southampton was also closed over Coronavirus fears.
Today, the man at the centre of the UK outbreak, Steve Walsh, has thanked the NHS for his treatment and said he is "fully recovered".
Steve Walsh, from Hove, who is still in quarantine at St Thomas' Hospital in London, picked up coronavirus while at a conference in Singapore.
On his way back to the UK, he stopped off for several days at a French ski chalet, where five Britons were subsequently infected with the virus.
He is also linked to at least five further cases of coronavirus in the UK, including two doctors, one of whom worked at a Brighton surgery that has closed its doors.
Outside of Brighton, Bath University was also being tested for Coronavirus, according to the Swindon Advertiser on Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--IKEA bosses promise to fix hole in city store after cladding blown from building in Storm Ciara

CLADDING from Southampton 's IKEA store was blown from the city centre building in winds - but bosses say work is already underway to fix it .
The Swedish flat-pack furniture store , on West Quay Road , was damaged in the strong gusts from Storm Ciara , which battered the UK on Saturday with wind speeds of up to 80mph .
The high winds caused some of the cladding to come away from the store , leaving a hole in the side of the building .
But IKEA chiefs say control measures are now in place while repair work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard Brown , Safety and Security Manager , IKEA Southampton said : `` The safety of our customers and co-workers is always our highest priority .
We can confirm that damage was caused to the cladding of the IKEA Southampton store as a result of strong winds on Sunday 9th February .
“ Working with Hampshire fire and rescue service , the damage was assessed , and control measures have been put in place .
We are continuing to work with engineers to repair the damage caused . ''
Mr Brown said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously reported in the Echo , Storm Ciara caused travel chaos across Hampshire on Saturday .
It brought down trees across roads and railway lines across the county and forced ferry services to be cancelled between Southampton and the Isle of Wight .
One driver was killed when a tree crashed onto a car near Winchester during the height of Storm Ciara .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 during the storm on Sunday ( February 9 ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , from Micheldever , was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 4pm . ''
The man has not been named and police say his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended .

The Swedish flat-pack furniture store, on West Quay Road, was damaged in the strong gusts from Storm Ciara, which battered the UK on Saturday with wind speeds of up to 80mph.
The high winds caused some of the cladding to come away from the store, leaving a hole in the side of the building.
But IKEA chiefs say control measures are now in place while repair work to the building is carried out.
Richard Brown, Safety and Security Manager, IKEA Southampton said: "The safety of our customers and co-workers is always our highest priority. We can confirm that damage was caused to the cladding of the IKEA Southampton store as a result of strong winds on Sunday 9th February.
“Working with Hampshire fire and rescue service, the damage was assessed, and control measures have been put in place. We are continuing to work with engineers to repair the damage caused."
Mr Brown said the store remained open as usual.
As previously reported in the Echo, Storm Ciara caused travel chaos across Hampshire on Saturday.
It brought down trees across roads and railway lines across the county and forced ferry services to be cancelled between Southampton and the Isle of Wight.
One driver was killed when a tree crashed onto a car near Winchester during the height of Storm Ciara.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 during the storm on Sunday (February 9) and killed a man.
"The 58-year-old man, from Micheldever, was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 4pm."
The man has not been named and police say his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended.


thedailyecho--2020-02-11--Teenager arrested in connection with robbing a 13-year-old in Southampton

A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of robbery .
Officers were called to Margam Avenue , Southampton on February @ @ @ @ @ 13-year-old boy was robbed in the street .
The incident took place at around 11.41am @ @ @ @ @ were among the items taken from the youngster .
Now , a 15-year-old boy from @ @ @ @ @ connection with the incident .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ of a robbery on Margam Avenue .
Officers investigating have arrested a 15-year-old boy from @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Anyone with information can call 101 and quote the reference number 44200051488 .
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Officers were called to Margam Avenue, Southampton on February 10 following reports that a 13-year-old boy was robbed in the street.
The incident took place at around 11.41am and headphones and small change were among the items taken from the youngster.
Now, a 15-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.41am to a report of a robbery on Margam Avenue. Officers investigating have arrested a 15-year-old boy from Southampton on suspicion of robbery.
"Anyone with information can call 101 and quote the reference number 44200051488."