thedailyecho--2020-03-15--Celebrity Apex's naming ceremony will now take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in October

CELEBRITY Cruises has delayed the official naming ceremony for its new vessel as a result of the coronavirus outbreak .
Celebrity Apex was due to have been named in Southampton on March 30 but will now be formally inaugurated in Fort Lauderdale , Florida , in October .
The decision has been announced by Lisa Lutoff-Perlo , president and chief executive of Celebrity Cruises .
She said : `` Those who know me , or even know of me , know that I ’ m not much of a traditionalist .
One tradition I do cherish , however , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a groundbreaking naming ceremony .
`` I believe the karma and energy around the naming of a ship is important to its future , its guests and its crew .
`` To that end , we believe that continuing with the naming ceremony in the current environment would be inconsistent with the spirit and intention of such an important and meaningful event .
`` We have therefore made the difficult decision to postpone our formal naming ceremony until later this year and will name Celebrity Apex when she arrives in Fort Lauderdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As reported in the Daily Echo , Celebrity Apex is one of the world 's most hotly-anticipated cruise ships .
The £1 billion vessel has innovative features such as the Magic Carpet restaurant , which rises and falls between decks on the side of the ship and the twin-level Edge Villa suites with outdoor plunge pools .
Capable of carrying 2,900 passengers , she has 29 restaurants and bars , plus a three-storey venue called Eden , which transforms from a ‘ chillful ’ lounge in the morning to a ‘ playful ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ sinful ’ restaurant in the evening .
Former Dragons ’ Den star Kelly Hoppen was recruited to design much of the interiors .
Speaking two years ago Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said : “ When Celebrity Apex launches in Southampton in 2020 it will be another incredible moment for our company and for the UK & Ireland market , especially as it will be ten years since we last named and operated a brand new ship from the UK .
`` In 2010 Celebrity Eclipse changed the face of UK cruising with our modern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue our tradition of reimagining what is expected from all aspects of a holiday at sea and elevate modern luxury cruising in ways never seen before .
”

Celebrity Apex was due to have been named in Southampton on March 30 but will now be formally inaugurated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in October.
The decision has been announced by Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and chief executive of Celebrity Cruises.
She said: "Those who know me, or even know of me, know that I’m not much of a traditionalist. One tradition I do cherish, however, is the tradition of launching a new ship with a groundbreaking naming ceremony.
"I believe the karma and energy around the naming of a ship is important to its future, its guests and its crew.
"To that end, we believe that continuing with the naming ceremony in the current environment would be inconsistent with the spirit and intention of such an important and meaningful event.
"We have therefore made the difficult decision to postpone our formal naming ceremony until later this year and will name Celebrity Apex when she arrives in Fort Lauderdale to begin her Caribbean season."
As reported in the Daily Echo, Celebrity Apex is one of the world's most hotly-anticipated cruise ships.
The £1 billion vessel has innovative features such as the Magic Carpet restaurant, which rises and falls between decks on the side of the ship and the twin-level Edge Villa suites with outdoor plunge pools.
Capable of carrying 2,900 passengers, she has 29 restaurants and bars, plus a three-storey venue called Eden, which transforms from a ‘chillful’ lounge in the morning to a ‘playful’ performance area in the afternoon and a ‘sinful’ restaurant in the evening.
Former Dragons’ Den star Kelly Hoppen was recruited to design much of the interiors.
Speaking two years ago Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said: “When Celebrity Apex launches in Southampton in 2020 it will be another incredible moment for our company and for the UK & Ireland market, especially as it will be ten years since we last named and operated a brand new ship from the UK.
"In 2010 Celebrity Eclipse changed the face of UK cruising with our modern luxury approach.
"Celebrity Apex will continue our tradition of reimagining what is expected from all aspects of a holiday at sea and elevate modern luxury cruising in ways never seen before.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--Coronavirus pandemic: Updates on the outbreak and its impact in Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-03-15--Coronavirus in Hampshire: 55 test positive including first case in Southampton

THE total number of people to have tested positive for coronavirus in Hampshire has risen to 55 – with the first positive test for someone in Southampton .
Figures published by Public Health England show that , as of 9am on Sunday , March 15 , 53 people in the Hampshire County Council area had been confirmed as having coronavirus .
Both Southampton and Portsmouth had their first positive cases following tests , with one person , respectively .
The update comes as the UK death toll for people diagnosed with coronavirus increased from 21 to 35 .
Health secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months from some point in the coming weeks in an effort to limit the most vulnerable people from becoming infected .
Measures are expected to ramped up by the government over the next few days .
Supermarkets have seen another day of panic buying waves as some residents took the decision to stockpile goods .
Anyone who develops symptoms of a high temperature ( 37.8°C or above ) and/or a new continuous cough should self-isolate for seven days .
They do not need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into self-isolation .
If symptoms deteriorate while in self-isolation or have not improved after seven days , contact NHS 111 by visiting 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111 .
In a medical emergency , call 999 .

Figures published by Public Health England show that, as of 9am on Sunday, March 15, 53 people in the Hampshire County Council area had been confirmed as having coronavirus.
Both Southampton and Portsmouth had their first positive cases following tests, with one person, respectively.
The update comes as the UK death toll for people diagnosed with coronavirus increased from 21 to 35.
Health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed people over 70 will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months from some point in the coming weeks in an effort to limit the most vulnerable people from becoming infected.
Measures are expected to ramped up by the government over the next few days.
Supermarkets have seen another day of panic buying waves as some residents took the decision to stockpile goods.
The current government advice remains unchanged from Thursday.
Anyone who develops symptoms of a high temperature (37.8°C or above) and/or a new continuous cough should self-isolate for seven days.
They do not need to call 111 to say they are going into self-isolation. If symptoms deteriorate while in self-isolation or have not improved after seven days, contact NHS 111 by visiting 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--British Motor Yacht Show at Swanick Marina will now take place a month later than planned

A HAMPSHIRE boat show has been postponed for a month because of coronavirus .
The British Motor Yacht Show but @ @ @ @ @ Premier Marinas Swanick on May 14-17 but has been put back until June 11-14 .
@ @ @ @ @ This deferral comes in response to the rapidly changing Coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) situation .
@ @ @ @ @ year , the show is set to feature a stunning line up of top British @ @ @ @ @ and Sunseeker plus over 20 high profile overseas motor boats and tenders . ''
Graham @ @ @ @ @ Swanwick Marina general manager added : “ Following discussion with our show partners Fairline , @ @ @ @ @ that moving the show into June is both a prudent and responsible approach to the @ @ @ @ @ presented at this time .
”

The British Motor Yacht Show but due to take place at Premier Marinas Swanick on May 14-17 but has been put back until June 11-14.
A spokesman said: "This deferral comes in response to the rapidly changing Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.
"Now in its seventh year, the show is set to feature a stunning line up of top British brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker plus over 20 high profile overseas motor boats and tenders."
Graham Bristowe, Premier’s Swanwick Marina general manager added: “Following discussion with our show partners Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker we believe that moving the show into June is both a prudent and responsible approach to the coronavirus risk as it is presented at this time.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--A338 Spur Road crash involving coach in a ditch

A COACH has crashed into a ditch on the side of the A338 Spur Road .
Police and ambulance are @ @ @ @ @ incident on the southbound carriageway , near Ashley Heath roundabout this evening .
The driver @ @ @ @ @ a Bournemouth man , who was the only person onboard , has been taken to @ @ @ @ @ .
Witnesses reported that the vehicle had completely left the road just after dedicated slip @ @ @ @ @ to an end .
A spokeswoman for Dorset Police said : “ We were called @ @ @ @ @ of a single vehicle collision involving a coach that had left the carriageway near the @ @ @ @ @ A338 .
“ Officers have attended along with the ambulance service .
“ A lane @ @ @ @ @ to allow emergency services to deal with the incident . ''
It is understood that @ @ @ @ @ southbound carriageway will be put in place by Dorset Police , with assistance from Highways @ @ @ @ @ a safe working environment to recover the coach .

Police and ambulance are in attendance at the single-vehicle incident on the southbound carriageway, near Ashley Heath roundabout this evening.
The driver of the Laguna coach, a Bournemouth man, who was the only person onboard, has been taken to hospital with suspected minor injuries.
Witnesses reported that the vehicle had completely left the road just after dedicated slip lane from the A31 comes to an end.
A spokeswoman for Dorset Police said: “We were called at 6.01pm to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a coach that had left the carriageway near the Ashley Heath roundabout on the A338.
“Officers have attended along with the ambulance service.
“A lane closure was put in place to allow emergency services to deal with the incident."
It is understood that a full closure of the southbound carriageway will be put in place by Dorset Police, with assistance from Highways England, to allow for a safe working environment to recover the coach.


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--Firefighters tackle blaze in seafront parking area at Lepe Country Park.

A FIRE which broke out in a car park on the Hampshire coastline is being treated as arson .
The @ @ @ @ @ of damage to a seafront parking area at Lepe Country Park just after 5.30pm yesterday @ @ @ @ @ Police urged anyone with information about the fire to come forward .
Hardley Fire Station @ @ @ @ @ member of the public spotted a fire in the open in the lower car park @ @ @ @ @ reel jet and a thermal imaging camera used to ensure fire completely extinguished . ''
@ @ @ @ @ the blaze can contact Hampshire police on 101 .

The blaze caused a small amount of damage to a seafront parking area at Lepe Country Park just after 5.30pm yesterday.
In a tweet Waterside Police urged anyone with information about the fire to come forward.
Hardley Fire Station added: "An eagle-eyed member of the public spotted a fire in the open in the lower car park at Lepe. One hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera used to ensure fire completely extinguished."
Anyone who knows who started the blaze can contact Hampshire police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--Visitor to Southampton University diagnosed with coronavirus after returning home

SOUTHAMPTON University has confirmed that a visitor to the campus was later diagnosed with coronavirus .
But it says the @ @ @ @ @ home and is not thought to contracted the virus during his or her visit to @ @ @ @ @ reports , students have been told to avoid a building known as B53 , which @ @ @ @ @ have visited .
Students are said to have received an email instructing them not to @ @ @ @ @ are `` no exceptions or special circumstances '' .
The email reminds students that they @ @ @ @ @ their own safety but also for that of people around them . ''
But a @ @ @ @ @ We don ’ t believe the visitor contracted the illness at the university during the @ @ @ @ @ returning to their home country/region . ''

But it says the visitor became ill after returning home and is not thought to contracted the virus during his or her visit to the university.
According to reports, students have been told to avoid a building known as B53, which the person is known to have visited.
Students are said to have received an email instructing them not to enter B53, adding there are "no exceptions or special circumstances".
The email reminds students that they are responsible not only for their own safety but also for that of people around them."
But a university spokesman said: "We don’t believe the visitor contracted the illness at the university during the visit but became ill upon returning to their home country/region."


thedailyecho--2020-03-15--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Amazing image of Above bar in a transitional phase

BACK in Southampton ’ s Above Bar almost 50 years ago it was all change as traffic was banned from @ @ @ @ @ could take their ease where cars , buses and lorries once passed by .
There @ @ @ @ @ the stores at the time in April , 1971 such as the Cadena café , @ @ @ @ @ boutique Snob , Sainsbury , MacFisheries , Hepworth the tailors and Times ’ furniture shop @ @ @ @ @ cinema .
Just a few months before Triumph Heralds , Austin 1100s , Hillman Imps @ @ @ @ @ all jostled for parking spaces as they made their way down Above Bar .


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: All the latest news and updates


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: P&O Cruises and Cunard halt operations to protect wellbeing of guests and crew

A LUXURY Southampton cruise operator has suspended operations due to the Coronavirus outbreak .
Cunard has temporarily suspended its operations and is accepting no new guests or crew on its ships .
According to the cruise company based at Carnival House , all operations will stop until April 11 .
It comes following advice from the Cruise Lines International Association for cruise lines to voluntarily and temporarily suspend operations from U.S. ports for 30-days .
This will impact P & O cruises which will also be suspended until April 11 .
Cunard president Simon Palethorpe said : “ Having reviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendations , we have decided no new guests or crew will be joining our ships as we suspend operations until April 11 , 2020 .
“ This pause in operations has been done in an abundance of caution to support the global effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.
” All guests impacted directly by this temporary suspension are being contacted regarding their voyage and their options .
Palethorpe continued : “ These truly are unprecedented times , the likes of which we have certainly never seen before .
We are really sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary measure will cause .
We hope everyone will understand that we have to take these measures in the interests of protecting the wellbeing of our guests and crew .
”

Cunard has temporarily suspended its operations and is accepting no new guests or crew on its ships.
According to the cruise company based at Carnival House, all operations will stop until April 11.
It comes following advice from the Cruise Lines International Association for cruise lines to voluntarily and temporarily suspend operations from U.S. ports for 30-days.
This will impact P&O cruises which will also be suspended until April 11.
Cunard president Simon Palethorpe said: “Having reviewed all of our ship operations and industry recommendations, we have decided no new guests or crew will be joining our ships as we suspend operations until April 11, 2020.
“This pause in operations has been done in an abundance of caution to support the global effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.”
All guests impacted directly by this temporary suspension are being contacted regarding their voyage and their options.
Palethorpe continued: “These truly are unprecedented times, the likes of which we have certainly never seen before. We are really sorry for the disruption and disappointment that this extraordinary measure will cause. We hope everyone will understand that we have to take these measures in the interests of protecting the wellbeing of our guests and crew.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Accident on M27 near Bursledon causes delays

AN ACCIDENT on a Hampshire motorway is causing heavy delays for motorists .
An accident on the M27 eastbound has @ @ @ @ @ exit slip road at junction 4 , Eastleigh .
It has been reported that heavy @ @ @ @ @ and motorists should expect hold-ups of 30 minutes .
It comes after two accidents on @ @ @ @ @ Winchester this morning .
• Delays of 80 minutes for motorists after TWO accidents on @ @ @ @ @ of the M3 northbound is blocked between junction 12 near Chandler 's Ford and junction @ @ @ @ @ accident on the M3 southbound is causing delays between junction 11 , Winchester , and @ @ @ @ @

An accident on the M27 eastbound has blocked one lane on the exit slip road at junction 4, Eastleigh.
It has been reported that heavy delays are building on approach and motorists should expect hold-ups of 30 minutes.
It comes after two accidents on the M3 near Eastleigh and Winchester this morning.
Delays of 80 minutes for motorists after TWO accidents on Hampshire motorwa y
One lane of the M3 northbound is blocked between junction 12 near Chandler's Ford and junction 11 near Winchester.
Another accident on the M3 southbound is causing delays between junction 11, Winchester, and junction 12, Eastleigh.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Accident on M3 causes delays near Winchester and Chandler's Ford

A HAMPSHIRE motorway is blocked causing 80 minute delays following two accidents this morning .
One lane of the M3 @ @ @ @ @ 12 near Chandler 's Ford and junction 11 near Winchester .
Now , another accident @ @ @ @ @ causing delays between junction 11 , Winchester , and junction 12 , Eastleigh .
Highways @ @ @ @ @ collision has left debris and stranded vehicles across the lane heading northbound .
Lane three @ @ @ @ @ the only blocked lane heading northbound , however delays of up to 80 minutes are @ @ @ @ @ .
There are currently 20 minute delays on Winchester Road , Chandler 's Ford , @ @ @ @ @ M3 junction 12 .
Heading southbound , heavy delays were building following the accident that @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
The collision on the southbound carriage way has now been cleared and @ @ @ @ @

One lane of the M3 northbound is blocked between junction 12 near Chandler's Ford and junction 11 near Winchester.
Now, another accident on the M3 southbound is causing delays between junction 11, Winchester, and junction 12, Eastleigh.
Highways England has reported that a collision has left debris and stranded vehicles across the lane heading northbound.
Lane three on the motorway is currently the only blocked lane heading northbound, however delays of up to 80 minutes are heading back onto the M27.
There are currently 20 minute delays on Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, northbound between Oakmount Road and M3 junction 12.
Heading southbound, heavy delays were building following the accident that happened after the first collision this morning.
The collision on the southbound carriage way has now been cleared and delays are now easing.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Knife-point robber Helen Archer jailed for targeting stores

A SOUTHAMPTON woman carried out two knife-point robberies in the space of 10 minutes .
Helen Archer , 44 , used a seven inch kitchen knife to threaten a Co-op check-out worker on January 2 before demanding cash from the The court heard the robberies were a “ cry for help ” after benefit bosses declared her fit to work .
After being handed a wad of cash , she left the store and walked to another Co-op , ten minutes away , before again pulling out the knife and demanding money .
Archer ’ s mini-spree was brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public told her to stop and waited with her until police arrived .
As Archer was arrested , a police body worn camera recorded her saying that she had carried out the robberies because she wanted them to “ lock her away and throw away the key ” .
Southampton Crown Court heard she had recently lost an appeal with the Department of Work and Pensions ( DWP ) that meant she was ruled as fit to work after a long period off due to her mental health issues .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffers from depression and anxiety , into mental health difficulties prior to the robberies .
The court heard that Archer stole about £260 in cash in the first robbery and a number of £10 and £20 notes in the second .
As Archer left the store , she was stopped by a member of the public who asked her to wait until the police arrived – which she did .
In mitigation , Edward Warren said Archer ’ s actions were a “ cry for help ” .
He said Archer , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one count of possession of a bladed article , had recently lost an appeal with the DWP meaning she was set to lose some of her benefits .
He said Archer likely had undiagnosed autism and struggled to deal with change , and that she was “ isolated ” following the death of her husband .
Mr Warren added : “ Her cat was her only companion , but it has been adopted by another household because of her time in custody.
” Judge Peter Henry sentenced Archer , of Warburton Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison .

Helen Archer, 44, used a seven inch kitchen knife to threaten a Co-op check-out worker on January 2 before demanding cash from the
till.
The court heard the robberies were a “cry for help” after benefit bosses declared her fit to work.
After being handed a wad of cash, she left the store and walked to another Co-op, ten minutes away, before again pulling out the knife and demanding money.
Archer’s mini-spree was brought to a halt when a member of the public told her to stop and waited with her until police arrived.
As Archer was arrested, a police body worn camera recorded her saying that she had carried out the robberies because she wanted them to “lock her away and throw away the key”.
Southampton Crown Court heard she had recently lost an appeal with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) that meant she was ruled as fit to work after a long period off due to her mental health issues.
The court heard that the decision plunged Archer, who suffers from depression and anxiety, into mental health difficulties prior to the robberies.
The court heard that Archer stole about £260 in cash in the first robbery and a number of £10 and £20 notes in the second.
As Archer left the store, she was stopped by a member of the public who asked her to wait until the police arrived – which she did.
In mitigation, Edward Warren said Archer’s actions were a “cry for help”.
He said Archer, who pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and one count of possession of a bladed article, had recently lost an appeal with the DWP meaning she was set to lose some of her benefits.
He said Archer likely had undiagnosed autism and struggled to deal with change, and that she was “isolated” following the death of her husband.
Mr Warren added: “Her cat was her only companion, but it has been adopted by another household because of her time in custody.”
Judge Peter Henry sentenced Archer, of Warburton Road, Southampton, to 40 months in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Woolston residents want action over wrong-way drivers in one-way road

A FRUSTRATED Southampton resident has called for action over the motorists who continue to drive the wrong way down her road – more than a decade after it became one-way .
Anita Graham , who has lived on John ’ s Road in Woolston for 37 years , says her son has nearly been hit in the past by a car ignoring the road signs .
She posted letters to fellow residents to see if her feelings were shared .
The 52-year-old said : “ The road has been one way for over ten years and used to have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ So far I have received over 47 signed letters from John ’ s Road and neighbouring roads Inkerman and Florence and some residents have even written letters back .
“ The council wanted letters or a petition to be signed before they would conduct an investigation and now we have both .
“ We are all unhappy with the situation and someone could be seriously hurt or killed.
” Council chiefs say the closure of nearby Victoria Road for repairs to gas mains has contributed to the problem .
The MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ There may well have been an uplift in people using this route to circumvent the closure of Victoria Road and potentially when this reopens the issues might be reduced.
” Councillor Jacqui Rayment , the council ’ s deputy leader and cabinet member for place and transport , said : “ We understand that these issues have been exacerbated by the current closure of Victoria Road , which is in place while SGN undertakes major works to replace gas mains along the high street.
” Cllr Rayment also suggested that additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s junction with Portsmouth Road to alert drivers that John ’ s Road is not a through route .
Residents have also been concerned for their children ’ s safety after the increase in traffic .
Michelle , 45 , a business support officer for Southampton City Council , said : “ Two or three-years-ago , my son almost got hit by a car .
“ I said to the driver ‘ Why didn ’ t you take notice of the no-entry signs ?
You almost hit my son.
’ “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Cllr Warwick Payne , who represents Woolston , said : “ My message to motorists who ignore the diversions and break the law is that you ’ re endangering our community and yourselves – don ’ t do it .
”

Anita Graham, who has lived on John’s Road in Woolston for 37 years, says her son has nearly been hit in the past by a car ignoring the road signs.
She posted letters to fellow residents to see if her feelings were shared.
The 52-year-old said: “The road has been one way for over ten years and used to have an island with a no entry sign.
“So far I have received over 47 signed letters from John’s Road and neighbouring roads Inkerman and Florence and some residents have even written letters back.
“The council wanted letters or a petition to be signed before they would conduct an investigation and now we have both.
“We are all unhappy with the situation and someone could be seriously hurt or killed.”
Council chiefs say the closure of nearby Victoria Road for repairs to gas mains has contributed to the problem.
The MP for Southampton Test, Royston Smith, said: “There may well have been an uplift in people using this route to circumvent the closure of Victoria Road and potentially when this reopens the issues might be reduced.”
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, the council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for place and transport, said: “We understand that these issues have been exacerbated by the current closure of Victoria Road, which is in place while SGN undertakes major works to replace gas mains along the high street.”
Cllr Rayment also suggested that additional signage will be placed at the street’s junction with Portsmouth Road to alert drivers that John’s Road is not a through route.
Residents have also been concerned for their children’s safety after the increase in traffic.
Michelle, 45, a business support officer for Southampton City Council, said: “Two or three-years-ago, my son almost got hit by a car.
“I said to the driver ‘Why didn’t you take notice of the no-entry signs? You almost hit my son.’
“I was met with abuse and no apology.”
Cllr Warwick Payne, who represents Woolston, said: “My message to motorists who ignore the diversions and break the law is that you’re endangering our community and yourselves – don’t do it.”
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thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Sex offender searched for previous victim on Facebook

A SEX offender breached rules banning him from using Facebook when he logged onto the social media site and searched for his previous victim .
Josh De-Banks was banned from using the social media platform without the prior knowledge of police as part of a sexual harm prevention order .
The order was made after De-Banks admitted sending sexually explicit pictures to a young boy in 2019 .
But the 21-year-old was later jailed for breaching the order after making contact with the same boy .
He was later released in Southampton .
But Southampton Crown Court heard that soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in possession of a mobile phone .
When police checked the phone they found De-Banks had been using Facebook .
On further inspection , officers found searches for the profiles of eight people , including the victim who was sent the explicit messages and members of his family .
Mitigating , Richard Tutt said De-Banks , who had been recalled back to prison on licence for his previous breach , had gained enhanced prisoner status while in custody and was studying a course in law .
He said De-Banks had a difficult upbringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age of four , and at the time of his original offence was `` coming to terms '' with his background .
De-Banks , whose address was listed as Vanguard Road in Southampton , where he was at the time of his breach , was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order .

Josh De-Banks was banned from using the social media platform without the prior knowledge of police as part of a sexual harm prevention order.
The order was made after De-Banks admitted sending sexually explicit pictures to a young boy in 2019.
But the 21-year-old was later jailed for breaching the order after making contact with the same boy.
He was later released in Southampton.
But Southampton Crown Court heard that soon after his release, De-Banks was caught in possession of a mobile phone.
When police checked the phone they found De-Banks had been using Facebook.
On further inspection, officers found searches for the profiles of eight people, including the victim who was sent the explicit messages and members of his family.
Mitigating, Richard Tutt said De-Banks, who had been recalled back to prison on licence for his previous breach, had gained enhanced prisoner status while in custody and was studying a course in law.
He said De-Banks had a difficult upbringing, having been in care from the age of four, and at the time of his original offence was "coming to terms" with his background.
De-Banks, whose address was listed as Vanguard Road in Southampton, where he was at the time of his breach, was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Trains disrupted due to fallen tree between Bournemouth and Southampton

RAIL passengers are facing major disruption this morning between Bournemouth and Southampton Central .
A fallen tree is blocking the @ @ @ @ @ and Sway .
As a result , all lines are blocked with South Western Railway @ @ @ @ @ South Western Railway has said disruption is expected until further notice .
National Rail has @ @ @ @ @ the South Western Railway service between Basingstoke and Bournemouth .
Replacement buses are running between @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth .
For South Western Railway passengers , buses are running between Bournemouth and Southampton @ @ @ @ @ CrossCountry services between Bournemouth and Basingstoke and Southern services between Portsmouth / Southampton and London @ @

Earlier today, a fallen tree was blocking the railway line between New Milton and Sway.
As a result, all lines were blocked with South Western Railway and CrossCountry services affected.
⚠ *UPDATE 16/03* Due to a fallen tree in the Sway area, all lines are blocked between Bournemouth and Southampton. Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice. https://t.co/imkvCCexC2 — SWR Help (@SW_Help) March 16, 2020
South Western Railway has said the line heading towards Southampton has now reopened.
However, train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 1pm today.
A spokesperson said: "We were informed of a large tree blocking the railway in the Sway area. Specialist teams were required on site but have now safely removed the tree although due to the amount of time that the line was blocked, there are on-going delays through this area."


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Pennington Village Pre-School in Lymington targeted in attempted burglary

A PRE-school which looks after children as young as two years old was closed after being targeted in an overnight attempted burglary .
It is the second time that Pennington Village Pre-School , in Lymington , has been subject to a break-in within the last six months .
Burglars coated the pre-school 's garden in paint , made a den and broke all of their garden toys in winter last year .
Manager of the nursery Sarah Wilson said she came in at 7.55am on Friday morning to find the front door had been smashed .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked .
It 's not what you 'd expect on a normal Friday morning .
`` The front door had been smashed - I think they would have got through if they hit it another two times . ''
The nursery closed to its pupils on Friday but it is not yet known when it will reopen .
Sarah added : `` There was lots of debris over the floor and it was n't safe for the children .
`` There are fences all the way around the school but people are obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shame that they feel they need to do that .
`` It 's a scary thought really .
We are going to evaluate and get cameras in , and plough on . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We have received a report of an attempted burglary at Pennington Village Pre-School .
The front door was damaged , but entry was not gained .
`` This happened sometime between 4pm yesterday ( March 12 ) and 7.30am on March 13 .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200094774 @ @

It is the second time that Pennington Village Pre-School, in Lymington, has been subject to a break-in within the last six months.
Burglars coated the pre-school's garden in paint, made a den and broke all of their garden toys in winter last year.
Manager of the nursery Sarah Wilson said she came in at 7.55am on Friday morning to find the front door had been smashed.
She said: "I was shaking, I was so shocked. It's not what you'd expect on a normal Friday morning.
"The front door had been smashed - I think they would have got through if they hit it another two times."
The nursery closed to its pupils on Friday but it is not yet known when it will reopen.
Sarah added: "There was lots of debris over the floor and it wasn't safe for the children.
"There are fences all the way around the school but people are obviously getting over them. It's a shame that they feel they need to do that.
"It's a scary thought really. We are going to evaluate and get cameras in, and plough on."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We have received a report of an attempted burglary at Pennington Village Pre-School. The front door was damaged, but entry was not gained.
"This happened sometime between 4pm yesterday (March 12) and 7.30am on March 13. Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200094774."


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Man who stole seven tubs of protein from Morrison's caught with knife in Southampton

A MAN who stole seven tubs of protein powder has been jailed after he was found with a knife in Southampton .
Robert Geoffrey Archer , 38 , was caught with the lock knife in a public place almost three months after the theft .
He stole protein powder to the value of £189 from Morrisons in Totton last December .
Last year , Archer drove off without paying after filling up a car with just over £20 worth of fuel in Hythe - while he was disqualified from holding a driving licence and did not hold insurance .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pollards Moor Road , Southampton , he pleaded guilty to theft , one count of taking an Audi A3 without owner consent , and one count of making off without paying for petrol .
He also pleaded guilty to two counts of driving without insurance , two counts of driving while disqualified , one count of failing to provide urine sample after driving and one count of possession of a blade or sharply pointed article .
He was disqualified from driving for 28 months and 15 days , and committed to prison for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Archer was ordered to pay £20.01 in compensation and a £122 victim surcharge .

Robert Geoffrey Archer, 38, was caught with the lock knife in a public place almost three months after the theft.
He stole protein powder to the value of £189 from Morrisons in Totton last December.
Last year, Archer drove off without paying after filling up a car with just over £20 worth of fuel in Hythe - while he was disqualified from holding a driving licence and did not hold insurance.
Appearing in Southampton Magistrates' Court, of Pollards Moor Road, Southampton, he pleaded guilty to theft, one count of taking an Audi A3 without owner consent, and one count of making off without paying for petrol.
He also pleaded guilty to two counts of driving without insurance, two counts of driving while disqualified, one count of failing to provide urine sample after driving and one count of possession of a blade or sharply pointed article.
He was disqualified from driving for 28 months and 15 days, and committed to prison for an overall sentence of 24 weeks.
Archer was ordered to pay £20.01 in compensation and a £122 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: Boris Johnson urges public to avoid pubs, clubs, and non-essential contact

ALL people in the UK should avoid pubs , clubs and theatres , stop all non-essential contact and travel , and work from home if they can , Boris Johnson has said .
The Prime Minister set out the need for `` drastic action '' to tackle the `` fast growth '' of coronavirus across the UK as increased social distancing measures are introduced for the population .
As part of the measures , anyone living in a household with somebody who has either a persistent cough or fever must now also isolate themselves for 14 days .
All people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while people who are vulnerable - including those who are elderly - will need to undertake even more drastic measures .
The Prime Minister said that according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) `` it looks as though we are now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve '' in the number of cases .
`` Without drastic action cases could double every five or six days , '' he said .
Mr Johnson said that from Tuesday mass gatherings are something `` we are now moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` if you or anyone in your household '' had one of the two symptoms - a high temperature or continuous cough - `` you should stay at home for 14 days .
`` That means that if possible you should not go out , even to buy food or essentials , other than for exercise and in that case at a safe distance from others . ''
In a dramatic escalation of the Government 's response , Mr Johnson said all members of the public needed to take extra action .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel , '' he said .
Mr Johnson said London appeared to be `` a few weeks ahead '' of other areas and urged people in the capital to pay special attention to the measures - including home working - suggested by the Government .
Mr Johnson added : `` We want to ensure that this period of shielding , this period of maximum protection , coincides with the peak of the disease and it is now clear that the peak of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country than in others .
`` And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead . ''
Mr Johnson said the advice about avoiding all social contact was particularly important for people over 70 , for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions .
By the weekend , those groups particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks to ensure they are `` largely shielded from social contact '' , he said .
The groups have not yet been announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chronic heart disease and kidney disease , among others .
The Government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said these latest measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 would have a `` big effect '' .
`` This is not a series of small interventions .
You would anticipate that this could have a dramatic effect to reduce the peak and to reduce death rates , '' he said .
`` This is a matter for us to take accountability to make sure we help each other , protect ourselves and protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other measures may be necessary - including school closures - at some point .
Chief medical officer for England , Professor Chris Whitty , said measures to tackle the spread of the disease would need to be in place for a `` prolonged period '' .
He added : `` This is going to go on for some time .
We should not be under any illusions that 'if we just do this for a couple of weeks that is sufficient ' .
- A prison officer at HMP High Down , south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; - Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , director general of the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , urged countries to `` test , test , test '' every case .
This is in contrast to what is happening in the UK , where only the most serious cases are now being followed up ; - Pulse magazine reported that some GP practices have been supplied with expired face masks that have concealed `` best before '' stickers ; - A British man is seriously ill with Covid-19 in Vietnam , where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe , Vietnamese media reported ; - Children who develop a continuous cough or fever at school should be sent home with suspected coronavirus , new guidance says ; - The universal free TV licence for over-75s will end on August 1 instead of June 1 , because of the coronavirus outbreak , the BBC announced ; - Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there had been an `` enthusiastic response '' to the Government 's request for factories to aid in the production of additional ventilators ; - Flight schedules have been slashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and easyJet .
Virgin is also making cuts ; - A petition for all doctors and nurses in the UK to be tested for coronavirus if they show symptoms has gained thousands of signatures .
Some in the scientific community have criticised the Government up until now for taking a slower and more relaxed response to the pandemic than other countries .
It comes after at least 36 people have now died in the UK , after Wales confirmed its first death .
The patient , who was in their sixties and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maelor Hospital after testing positive .
Across the UK , 1,543 people have tested positive for Covid-19 , up from 1,372 at the same time on Sunday .
However , many thousands more are estimated to have been infected .
About 170,000 people have been infected by Covid-19 across the world and more than 6,500 have died .

The Prime Minister set out the need for "drastic action" to tackle the "fast growth" of coronavirus across the UK as increased social distancing measures are introduced for the population.
As part of the measures, anyone living in a household with somebody who has either a persistent cough or fever must now also isolate themselves for 14 days.
All people should avoid gatherings and crowded places, while people who are vulnerable - including those who are elderly - will need to undertake even more drastic measures.
The Prime Minister said that according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) "it looks as though we are now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve" in the number of cases.
"Without drastic action cases could double every five or six days," he said.
Mr Johnson said that from Tuesday mass gatherings are something "we are now moving emphatically away from".
He said "if you or anyone in your household" had one of the two symptoms - a high temperature or continuous cough - "you should stay at home for 14 days.
"That means that if possible you should not go out, even to buy food or essentials, other than for exercise and in that case at a safe distance from others."
In a dramatic escalation of the Government's response, Mr Johnson said all members of the public needed to take extra action.
"Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel," he said.
Mr Johnson said London appeared to be "a few weeks ahead" of other areas and urged people in the capital to pay special attention to the measures - including home working - suggested by the Government.
Mr Johnson added: "We want to ensure that this period of shielding, this period of maximum protection, coincides with the peak of the disease and it is now clear that the peak of the epidemic is coming faster in some parts of the country than in others.
"And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead."
Mr Johnson said the advice about avoiding all social contact was particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions.
By the weekend, those groups particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks to ensure they are "largely shielded from social contact", he said.
The groups have not yet been announced but are set to include people with chronic heart disease and kidney disease, among others.
The Government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said these latest measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 would have a "big effect".
"This is not a series of small interventions. You would anticipate that this could have a dramatic effect to reduce the peak and to reduce death rates," he said.
"This is a matter for us to take accountability to make sure we help each other, protect ourselves and protect the NHS."
Sir Patrick said other measures may be necessary - including school closures - at some point.
Chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said measures to tackle the spread of the disease would need to be in place for a "prolonged period".
He added: "This is going to go on for some time. We should not be under any illusions that 'if we just do this for a couple of weeks that is sufficient'.
In other developments:
- A prison officer at HMP High Down, south London, has tested positive for coronavirus;
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), urged countries to "test, test, test" every case. This is in contrast to what is happening in the UK, where only the most serious cases are now being followed up;
- Pulse magazine reported that some GP practices have been supplied with expired face masks that have concealed "best before" stickers;
- A British man is seriously ill with Covid-19 in Vietnam, where he is on a ventilator to help him breathe, Vietnamese media reported;
- Children who develop a continuous cough or fever at school should be sent home with suspected coronavirus, new guidance says;
- The universal free TV licence for over-75s will end on August 1 instead of June 1, because of the coronavirus outbreak, the BBC announced;
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there had been an "enthusiastic response" to the Government's request for factories to aid in the production of additional ventilators;
- Flight schedules have been slashed by British Airways' parent company IAG and easyJet. Virgin is also making cuts;
- A petition for all doctors and nurses in the UK to be tested for coronavirus if they show symptoms has gained thousands of signatures.
Some in the scientific community have criticised the Government up until now for taking a slower and more relaxed response to the pandemic than other countries.
It comes after at least 36 people have now died in the UK, after Wales confirmed its first death.
The patient, who was in their sixties and had underlying health conditions, died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital after testing positive.
Across the UK, 1,543 people have tested positive for Covid-19, up from 1,372 at the same time on Sunday. However, many thousands more are estimated to have been infected.
About 170,000 people have been infected by Covid-19 across the world and more than 6,500 have died.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--First Southampton patient with coronavirus has died

THE first Southampton patient with coronavirus has died .
The University Hospital Southampton announced this afternoon that a 69-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ has died .
The hospital said that the man also had a number of underlying @ @ @ @ @ for University Hospital Southampton has said : “ Sadly , we can confirm that a @ @ @ @ @ for at University Hospital Southampton and had tested positive for COVID-19 , has died .
@ @ @ @ @ and had underlying health conditions .
His family has been informed and our thoughts and @ @ @ @ @ this difficult and distressing time . ''

The University Hospital Southampton announced this afternoon that a 69-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.
The hospital said that the man also had a number of underlying heath conditions.
A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton has said:
“Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at University Hospital Southampton and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died. The patient was aged 69 and had underlying health conditions.
His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time."
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: Hundreds of passengers to be evacuated from MS Braemar following outbreak

Hundreds of British passengers stuck on a cruise ship due to a Coronavirus outbreak are to be evacuated back to the UK via Cuba .
The MS Braemar is setting sail for Cuba where officials have agreed to accept the ship out of `` humanitarian concerns '' .
Meanwhile , the UK Foreign Office is `` working around the clock to arrange evacuation flights from Cuba to the UK '' .
The ship has been anchored off the Bahamas since last week after five people on the Fred Olsen operated ship tested positive for the deadly virus .
Officials in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ship dock but offered supplies of food and medication .
However , Cuba is now willing to accept the ship in a `` shared effort to confront and stop the spread of the pandemic '' .
The government in Havana reportedly understands the difficult situation the passengers find themselves in .
The Braemar has already been turned away by Barbados and the Bahamas after four passengers and one crew member tested positive .
All five are now in isolation on board the ship .
To date , another 16 passengers and 19 crew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influenza-like symptoms , including a doctor .
Bars and restaurants on the ship remain open , but its `` evening entertainment venue '' has been closed over health fears .
A spokesperson for Fred Olsen said : `` We can confirm that our ship Braemar is now on her way to Cuba where guests will be repatriated back to the UK by air .
`` We are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office towards a Wednesday departure , but details are still being confirmed and this may change .
`` We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have more information . ''
Earlier today , the Foreign and Commonwealth office ( FCO ) confirmed that flights from Cuba are being planned for passengers aboard Braemar .
An FCO spokesperson said : “ We are working around the clock to arrange evacuation flights from Cuba to the UK as soon as possible for passengers on the Braemar cruise ship .
“ The evacuation is being co-ordinated with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and we advise that all passengers follow their instructions .
“ We continue to update British passengers as the plans @ @ @

The MS Braemar is setting sail for Cuba where officials have agreed to accept the ship out of "humanitarian concerns".
Meanwhile, the UK Foreign Office is "working around the clock to arrange evacuation flights from Cuba to the UK".
The ship has been anchored off the Bahamas since last week after five people on the Fred Olsen operated ship tested positive for the deadly virus.
Officials in the Bahamas previously refused to let the ship dock but offered supplies of food and medication.
However, Cuba is now willing to accept the ship in a "shared effort to confront and stop the spread of the pandemic".
The government in Havana reportedly understands the difficult situation the passengers find themselves in.
The Braemar has already been turned away by Barbados and the Bahamas after four passengers and one crew member tested positive.
All five are now in isolation on board the ship.
To date, another 16 passengers and 19 crew members are also in isolation after showing influenza-like symptoms, including a doctor.
Bars and restaurants on the ship remain open, but its "evening entertainment venue" has been closed over health fears.
A spokesperson for Fred Olsen said: "We can confirm that our ship Braemar is now on her way to Cuba where guests will be repatriated back to the UK by air.
"We are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office towards a Wednesday departure, but details are still being confirmed and this may change.
"We will update our guests as soon as we have more information."
Earlier today, the Foreign and Commonwealth office (FCO) confirmed that flights from Cuba are being planned for passengers aboard Braemar.
An FCO spokesperson said: “We are working around the clock to arrange evacuation flights from Cuba to the UK as soon as possible for passengers on the Braemar cruise ship.
“The evacuation is being co-ordinated with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and we advise that all passengers follow their instructions.
“We continue to update British passengers as the plans progress.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Loneliness charity founder Esther Rantzen from New Forest urges people to help elderly

NEW Forest celebrity Dame Esther Rantzen has urged everyone to help support older people through their weeks of reduced social contact .
The founder of the charity Silver Line , which is designed to combat loneliness in elderly people , was reacting to the government ’ s new advice that people over 70 should avoid unnecessary social contact .
That means they should not go out even to buy food .
Journalist and That 's Life !
presenter Dame Esther , 79 , told national media : “ I think what will alarm older people is the instruction that came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t go out except to exercise , don ’ t even go out to the shop , stop all social contact if you possibly can .
“ I think that is very difficult for a lot of older people who may rely on going out to the shop to keep well , to get the food they need , to get the medical supplies they need .
“ The responsibility is on all of us .
It ’ s for people who live near older people , it ’ s for people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them and please telephone them , because that is the one form of communication that we can cheer ourselves up with , reassure ourselves and get support from without having social contact.
” She added : “ I beg all the charities working in the field , whether it ’ s the red cross , whether it ’ s the RVS , whether it ’ s Age UK , join forces and make sure that nobody is starving to death behind locked doors because they ’ re not allowed any more to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people not to be afraid to ask for help .
“ I think we have a British tradition of privacy and independence but I think now older people have to ask for help if they need help .
Reach out , reach out to your family .
Even if they live far away they will find a way to help you.
” She also urged broadcasters to help cheer up the country in the way it did in the Second World War with comedy shows such as It ’ s That Man Again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second World War with ITMA .
There was bracing music , there was fun to be had .
Please cheer us up .
This is a difficult time for all of us and for older people , ” she added .

The founder of the charity Silver Line, which is designed to combat loneliness in elderly people, was reacting to the government’s new advice that people over 70 should avoid unnecessary social contact.
Journalist and That's Life! presenter Dame Esther, 79, told national media: “I think what will alarm older people is the instruction that came from the prime minister saying don’t go out except to exercise, don’t even go out to the shop, stop all social contact if you possibly can.
“I think that is very difficult for a lot of older people who may rely on going out to the shop to keep well, to get the food they need, to get the medical supplies they need.
“The responsibility is on all of us. It’s for people who live near older people, it’s for people who have older people in their families Think of them and please telephone them, because that is the one form of communication that we can cheer ourselves up with, reassure ourselves and get support from without having social contact.”
She added: “I beg all the charities working in the field, whether it’s the red cross, whether it’s the RVS, whether it’s Age UK, join forces and make sure that nobody is starving to death behind locked doors because they’re not allowed any more to go out.”
She also urged older people not to be afraid to ask for help.
“I think we have a British tradition of privacy and independence but I think now older people have to ask for help if they need help. Reach out, reach out to your family. Even if they live far away they will find a way to help you.”
She also urged broadcasters to help cheer up the country in the way it did in the Second World War with comedy shows such as It’s That Man Again (ITMA).
“Remember the Second World War with ITMA. There was bracing music, there was fun to be had. Please cheer us up. This is a difficult time for all of us and for older people,” she added.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Iceland stores to hold shopping sessions JUST for OAPS

Iceland stores across the country are set to open from 9am to 11am on Wednesday just for elderly customers amid @ @ @ @ @ recent days shop shelves have been left bare as shoppers have stockpiled items such as @ @ @ @ @ paracetamol , pasta , tinned goods and other non perishable foods .
This has seen @ @ @ @ @ people left unable to get an toilet rolls or essential items .
Following this and @ @ @ @ @ age of 70 should self isolate due to their susceptibility of contracting the virus , @ @ @ @ @ will set time aside in the day for older residents to shop in comfort and @ @ @ @ @ know that many of you are worried about the impact of Covid-19 , particularly for @ @ @ @ @ .
We wanted to let you know about the action we have taken .
pic.twitter.com/ttvguHPF98 @ @ @ @ @ @ IcelandFoods ) March 16 , 2020

In recent days shop shelves have been left bare as shoppers have stockpiled items such as toilet paper, nappies, paracetamol, pasta, tinned goods and other non perishable foods.
This has seen shocking images nationally of elderly people left unable to get an toilet rolls or essential items.
Following this and news that those over the age of 70 should self isolate due to their susceptibility of contracting the virus, Iceland has announced that they will set time aside in the day for older residents to shop in comfort and get their shopping.


thedailyecho--2020-03-16--Man from Hamble charged with burglary and arson

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with burglary and arson following a series of incidents in Southampton .
Bradley Mottram , of Verdon Avenue , Hamble-Le-Rice has been charged following a number of incidents that took place between 11pm and midnight on Saturday March 14 .
This comes after a car fire was started at Crystal Cars on Bullar Road and four attempted burglaries took place at homes on Bullar Road and Athelstan Road , with a hammer being used to smash a window in one instance .
The 18-year-old has been charged with arson , burglary , four counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a motor vehicle and driving without insurance .
As well as this , a home was broken into on Garfield Road , where a Citroen C1 was stolen and later recovered by officers .
Mottram was charged and appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court today to face the charges .
He will appear at Southampton Crown Court on April 17 .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Officers from the Operation Hawk Team at Southampton Central Police Station have charged a man with arson , burglary , four counts of attempted burglary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving without insurance .
`` Bradley Mottram , aged 18 , of Verdon Avenue , Hamble-Le-Rice appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court today ( March 16 ) to face the charges .
`` The charges come after a number of incidents were reported to us on Saturday 14 March between 11pm and midnight .
`` He will appear at Southampton Crown Court on April 17 , 2020 . ''

Bradley Mottram, of Verdon Avenue, Hamble-Le-Rice has been charged following a number of incidents that took place between 11pm and midnight on Saturday March 14.
This comes after a car fire was started at Crystal Cars on Bullar Road and four attempted burglaries took place at homes on Bullar Road and Athelstan Road, with a hammer being used to smash a window in one instance.
The 18-year-old has been charged with arson, burglary, four counts of attempted burglary, aggravated taking of a motor vehicle and driving without insurance.
As well as this, a home was broken into on Garfield Road, where a Citroen C1 was stolen and later recovered by officers.
Mottram was charged and appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court today to face the charges.
He will appear at Southampton Crown Court on April 17.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers from the Operation Hawk Team at Southampton Central Police Station have charged a man with arson, burglary, four counts of attempted burglary, aggravated taking of a motor vehicle and driving without insurance.
"Bradley Mottram, aged 18, of Verdon Avenue, Hamble-Le-Rice appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court today (March 16) to face the charges.
"The charges come after a number of incidents were reported to us on Saturday 14 March between 11pm and midnight.
"He will appear at Southampton Crown Court on April 17, 2020."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Coronavirus: Avoid office, pubs, travel and social contact

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thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Coronavirus sweeps UK with first death at Southampton hospital

THE first Southampton patient with Coronavirus has died .
The University Hospital Southampton announced on Monday that a 69-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 has died .
However , the hospital said that the man also had a number of underlying heath conditions .
“ Sadly , we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at University Hospital Southampton and had tested positive for COVID-19 , has died .
The patient was aged 69 and had underlying health conditions .
His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global pandemic , the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting businesses and events across Southampton and Hampshire .
The Eastleigh 10k was due to take place on Sunday , March 22 , but organisers have no postponed the event .
Posting on social media they report an utmost regard for the health and safety of runners , helpers and marshals together with the residents of Eastleigh who have supported the event in their town for the last 35 years .
Hampshire councils have also been affected .
The British Motor Yacht Show at Swanwick Marina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to take place on May 14 to 17 but will now take place on June 11 to 14 .
Marine general manager , Graham Bristowe , said : “ Following discussion with our show partners Fairline , Princess and Sunseeker we believe that moving the show into June is both a prudent and responsible approach to the Coronavirus risk as it is presented at this time.
” The New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) announced it would be cancelling meetings yesterday in light of the health crisis Its reason was to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delaying the spread of Coronavirus .
The authority has cancelled all non-essential member meetings until further notice .
However , the NFDC full council , planning committee and licensing sub-committee meetings have not been cancelled but will be subject to review .
Following advice from the government to avoid social contact , the Eastleigh Borough Council decided to cancel yesterday evening ’ s Bursledon , Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee According to the council , the status of forthcoming meetings will be updated in the coming days .
Schools have not closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difficult decision to partially close the school for some year groups.
” Yesterday the academy was closed for year 9 pupils , while today it is closed for year 8 pupils .
The decision was due to a number of staff absences following the government guidelines on self-isolating .
In a letter headteacher , Chris Prankerd said : “ I would like to state that we have no confirmed cases of staff or students that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 “ However , as per the government measures put in place last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the “ stay at home ” guidance.
” Fareham College has postponed its official open day for the Civil Engineering Training Centre ( CETC ) .
The event was due to take place on March 18 , but organisers have chosen to postpone the event and will release a second date soon .
Matt Hancock , the secretary of state for health and social care has said wartime-like measures will require car makers to produce medical equipment and convert hotels into hospitals .
The minister has compared the global pandemic to World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Blitz , the UK “ pulled together in one gigantic national effort ” .
Hampshire MPs Paul Holmes and Caroline Nokes have both echoed his calls for a National Effort to produce ventilators .
In the latest update , published by the Department of Health on Monday evening ( March 16 ) , a total of 42,105 people have been tested .
To date , 55 people have died in the UK as a result of the virus , and the death toll across the world has reached more than 6,500 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK were confirmed to have the virus with 55 of these in Hampshire .
However , many thousands more in the UK are estimated to have been infected .
Elsewhere , a travel ban has been proposed by an EU chief for all non-essential travel into the European Union for 30 days .
Yesterday Boris Johnson held a televised press conference following an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee , and Health Secretary Matt Hancock will update MPs in the Commons .
In Scotland schools have closed as the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were carried out on some buildings as 171 positive tests were reported by 2pm on Monday .
A decision was made over the weekend to close Dunblane High School to all pupils and staff after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19 .
Two primary schools in the Highlands will be closed from Monday “ until further notice ” after a pupil and staff member took ill. Children who develop a continuous cough or fever at school should be sent home with suspected Coronavirus , new guidance says .
While Wales has confirmed its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in their sixties and had underlying health conditions , died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital .

The University Hospital Southampton announced on Monday that a 69-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.
However, the hospital said that the man also had a number of underlying heath conditions.
A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton said:
“Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at University Hospital Southampton and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died. The patient was aged 69 and had underlying health conditions.
His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”
Despite being a global pandemic, the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting businesses and events across Southampton and Hampshire.
The Eastleigh 10k was due to take place on Sunday, March 22, but organisers have no postponed the event.
Posting on social media they report an utmost regard for the health and safety of runners, helpers and marshals together with the residents of Eastleigh who have supported the event in their town for the last 35 years.
Hampshire councils have also been affected.
The British Motor Yacht Show at Swanwick Marina has also been postponed.
It was due to take place on May 14 to 17 but will now take place on June 11 to 14.
Marine general manager, Graham Bristowe, said: “Following discussion with our show partners Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker we believe that moving the show into June is both a prudent and responsible approach to the Coronavirus risk as it is presented at this time.”
The New Forest District Council (NFDC) announced it would be cancelling meetings yesterday in light of the health crisis
Its reason was to support the government’s approach in delaying the spread of Coronavirus.
The authority has cancelled all non-essential member meetings until further notice.
However, the NFDC full council, planning committee and licensing sub-committee meetings have not been cancelled but will be subject to review.
Following advice from the government to avoid social contact, the Eastleigh Borough Council decided to cancel yesterday evening’s Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee
According to the council, the status of forthcoming meetings will be updated in the coming days.
Schools have not closed however, Fareham Academy has made “the difficult decision to partially close the school for some year groups.”
Yesterday the academy was closed for year 9 pupils, while today it is closed for year 8 pupils.
The decision was due to a number of staff absences following the government guidelines on self-isolating.
In a letter headteacher, Chris Prankerd said: “I would like to state that we have no confirmed cases of staff or students that have been diagnosed with COVID-19
“However, as per the government measures put in place last night we do have some staff members following the “stay at home” guidance.”
Fareham College has postponed its official open day for the Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC). The event was due to take place on March 18, but organisers have chosen to postpone the event and will release a second date soon.
Matt Hancock, the secretary of state for health and social care has said wartime-like measures will require car makers to produce medical equipment and convert hotels into hospitals.
The minister has compared the global pandemic to World War Two, adding that, despite the Blitz, the UK “pulled together in one gigantic national effort”.
Hampshire MPs Paul Holmes and Caroline Nokes have both echoed his calls for a National Effort to produce ventilators.
In the latest update, published by the Department of Health on Monday evening (March 16), a total of 42,105 people have been tested.
To date, 55 people have died in the UK as a result of the virus, and the death toll across the world has reached more than 6,500.
Meanwhile, a total of 1,543 people in the UK were confirmed to have the virus with 55 of these in Hampshire.
However, many thousands more in the UK are estimated to have been infected.
Elsewhere, a travel ban has been proposed by an EU chief for all non-essential travel into the European Union for 30 days.
Yesterday Boris Johnson held a televised press conference following an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock will update MPs in the Commons.
In Scotland schools have closed as the number of cases continues to rise.
Deep cleans were carried out on some buildings as 171 positive tests were reported by 2pm on Monday.
A decision was made over the weekend to close Dunblane High School to all pupils and staff after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19.
Two primary schools in the Highlands will be closed from Monday “until further notice” after a pupil and staff member took ill.
Children who develop a continuous cough or fever at school should be sent home with suspected Coronavirus, new guidance says.
While Wales has confirmed its first death. The patient, who was in their sixties and had underlying health conditions, died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Nearly 3,000 jobs set to be axed as Carphone Warehouse announces it will close 531 stores

NEARLY 3,000 jobs are being axed at Dixons Carphone after the retailer announced plans to shut all 531 of its standalone Carphone Warehouse mobile phone stores in the UK .
The group said the shops - which make up around 8 % of the entire group 's selling space - will shut on April 3 as it plans to sell mobile phones solely in its 305 combined Currys PC World stores and online across the UK .
It expects to make 2,900 redundancies , but said almost 1,800 affected staff are set to take new roles elsewhere in the business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores in Ireland will remain open and its international operations are unaffected .
Dixons Carphone said the move is `` essential '' to help turn around its UK mobile arm , which is set to make a £90 million loss this year .
Carphone Warehouse group chief executive Alex Baldock said : `` There 's never an easy time for an announcement like this , but the turbulent times ahead only underline the importance of acting now . ''
He added : `` We 're working hard to look after those colleagues we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financially and otherwise .
`` We 'll pay enhanced redundancy , any bonuses , honour their share awards , and help them find new jobs through an outplacement programme . ''
Dixons Carphone said it had not yet seen a large hit from the coronavirus crisis across its core chain apart from supply issues , but is `` preparing for one '' .
However , its 29 travel stores have been badly affected by the outbreak as passenger numbers plummet , and it is expecting profits from the division to be knocked by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an impact from the Greek government 's decision to close shops for two weeks from March 18 .
However , it said both the travel and Greek businesses are small parts of the overall group and stuck by its full-year profits guidance .
The firm said it had also seen a `` notable '' rise in demand for fridges and freezers , small domestic appliances and laptops as people prepare for home working and potential self-isolation .
Dixons Carphone said : `` We are aware that our stores could experience a significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are modelling a range of downside scenarios and planning accordingly .
`` We are ready to switch more fulfilment to our online and direct channels and we will manage our costs and cash closely , including a tight control of capital expenditure if necessary . ''

The group said the shops - which make up around 8% of the entire group's selling space - will shut on April 3 as it plans to sell mobile phones solely in its 305 combined Currys PC World stores and online across the UK.
It expects to make 2,900 redundancies, but said almost 1,800 affected staff are set to take new roles elsewhere in the business.
The group's 70 Carphone Warehouse stores in Ireland will remain open and its international operations are unaffected.
Dixons Carphone said the move is "essential" to help turn around its UK mobile arm, which is set to make a £90 million loss this year.
Carphone Warehouse group chief executive Alex Baldock said: "There's never an easy time for an announcement like this, but the turbulent times ahead only underline the importance of acting now."
He added: "We're working hard to look after those colleagues we can't find new roles for, financially and otherwise.
"We'll pay enhanced redundancy, any bonuses, honour their share awards, and help them find new jobs through an outplacement programme."
Dixons Carphone said it had not yet seen a large hit from the coronavirus crisis across its core chain apart from supply issues, but is "preparing for one".
However, its 29 travel stores have been badly affected by the outbreak as passenger numbers plummet, and it is expecting profits from the division to be knocked by around £5 million.
And it warned of an impact from the Greek government's decision to close shops for two weeks from March 18.
However, it said both the travel and Greek businesses are small parts of the overall group and stuck by its full-year profits guidance.
The firm said it had also seen a "notable" rise in demand for fridges and freezers, small domestic appliances and laptops as people prepare for home working and potential self-isolation.
Dixons Carphone said: "We are aware that our stores could experience a significant reduction in sales in the months ahead and we are modelling a range of downside scenarios and planning accordingly.
"We are ready to switch more fulfilment to our online and direct channels and we will manage our costs and cash closely, including a tight control of capital expenditure if necessary."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--One Below opens in Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton

A NEW discount store has now opened its doors to the public in Southampton .
One Below , a new discount store selling everything for £1 and under , officially opened on Friday , March 13 , at 10am The new store is located at The Marlands Shopping Centre at the former Poundworld unit .
Set up by the original founders of Poundworld Retail , One Below ’ s arrival will create 20 local retail jobs for the area .
The store will offer a huge range of items across 10 departments including groceries , cleaning , home , health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and DIY .
Since its launch one year ago , the independent retailer has been bucking the declining high street trend and has opened 60 stores UK wide .
The new brand is being independently financed and launched by Yorkshire father and son retail entrepreneurs , Christopher Edwards and Christopher Edwards Senior .
The successful businessmen were the original founders of former high street retailer , Poundworld Retail Limited before it was sold to American private equity conglomerate , TPG Capital in 2014 .
Many of the former Poundworld staff who lost their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into administration in 2018 have been given new employment at the brand new One Below store .
Christopher Edwards , 36 , managing director of One Below Retail Limited , said : “ We ’ re so pleased to be opening a new store in Southampton .
We ’ ve had several our old customers on social media sending us requests to open a One Below store in the city .
`` We are the only discount store in the country that sells absolutely everything for £1 or less in store and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bargain hunters .
“ We offer stand-out value and a fresh shopping experience , and we hope that local shoppers will come and take advantage of our special 75p deals .
”

One Below, a new discount store selling everything for £1 and under, officially opened on Friday, March 13, at 10am
The new store is located at The Marlands Shopping Centre at the former Poundworld unit.
Set up by the original founders of Poundworld Retail, One Below’s arrival will create 20 local retail jobs for the area.
The store will offer a huge range of items across 10 departments including groceries, cleaning, home, health and beauty, baby care, toy and DIY.
Since its launch one year ago, the independent retailer has been bucking the declining high street trend and has opened 60 stores UK wide.
The new brand is being independently financed and launched by Yorkshire father and son retail entrepreneurs, Christopher Edwards and Christopher Edwards Senior. The successful businessmen were the original founders of former high street retailer, Poundworld Retail Limited before it was sold to American private equity conglomerate, TPG Capital in 2014.
Many of the former Poundworld staff who lost their jobs when the old Poundworld shop went into administration in 2018 have been given new employment at the brand new One Below store.
Christopher Edwards, 36, managing director of One Below Retail Limited, said: “We’re so pleased to be opening a new store in Southampton. We’ve had several our old customers on social media sending us requests to open a One Below store in the city.
"We are the only discount store in the country that sells absolutely everything for £1 or less in store and we hope it will be popular with local bargain hunters.
“We offer stand-out value and a fresh shopping experience, and we hope that local shoppers will come and take advantage of our special 75p deals.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Cycle Republic shop in Southampton to be axed by Halfords

A LARGE Southampton bike shop faces closure after Halfords said it was shutting its Cycle Republic chain .
The retailer said it was axing all 22 of the stores , putting 226 jobs at risk unless a buyer comes forward .
The Southampton store , in Brunswick Place , stocks 160 bikes , including e-bikes , and offers a repairs workshop .
It supports all the major cycle to work initiatives .
As well as the Cycle Republic shops , Halfords said it would be shutting its performance centre in Eversham as it focuses on its online cycling business , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures , which are due to complete in the first half of the next financial year , will cost the firm between £25million and £35m .
Halfords said it was looking to mitigate redundancies where possible and was “ also actively exploring opportunities to sell the sites as a going concern ” .
The Cycle Republic business was “ low-returning ” and “ stock intensive ” , Halfords said , meaning the exit would free up investment and resources to drive into its motoring business .
The company said it would continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business and its Halfords retail cycling arm .
Last year , the Cycle Republic business reported a £4.3m loss , which is predicted to be “ materially smaller ” in 2020 .
Halfords chief executive Graham Stapleton said : “ The board has come to the difficult , but necessary , decision to propose the closure of Cycle Republic , our retail stores-focused performance cycling brand .
“ This proposal is not a reflection of the hard work of our Cycle Republic colleagues , who I would like to thank for their commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Going forward we propose to focus our investment and resources in Halfords and Tredz , through which we will deliver market-leading specialist propositions for both mainstream and enthusiast cyclists via a business model that improves our overall economics.
” Cycle Republic opened its first store at Euston Tower , London , in 2014 , where it was the first business to offer courtesy bikes to customers whose bikes were in its workshop for an extended period of time .

The retailer said it was axing all 22 of the stores, putting 226 jobs at risk unless a buyer comes forward.
The Southampton store, in Brunswick Place, stocks 160 bikes, including e-bikes, and offers a repairs workshop.
It supports all the major cycle to work initiatives.
As well as the Cycle Republic shops, Halfords said it would be shutting its performance centre in Eversham as it focuses on its online cycling business, Tredz.
It said it expects the closures, which are due to complete in the first half of the next financial year, will cost the firm between £25million and £35m.
Halfords said it was looking to mitigate redundancies where possible and was “also actively exploring opportunities to sell the sites as a going concern”.
The Cycle Republic business was “low-returning” and “stock intensive”, Halfords said, meaning the exit would free up investment and resources to drive into its motoring business.
The company said it would continue to invest in cycling through the online-focused Tredz business and its Halfords retail cycling arm.
Last year, the Cycle Republic business reported a £4.3m loss, which is predicted to be “materially smaller” in 2020.
Halfords chief executive Graham Stapleton said: “The board has come to the difficult, but necessary, decision to propose the closure of Cycle Republic, our retail stores-focused performance cycling brand.
“This proposal is not a reflection of the hard work of our Cycle Republic colleagues, who I would like to thank for their commitment and passion in serving our customers.
“Going forward we propose to focus our investment and resources in Halfords and Tredz, through which we will deliver market-leading specialist propositions for both mainstream and enthusiast cyclists via a business model that improves our overall economics.”
Cycle Republic opened its first store at Euston Tower, London, in 2014, where it was the first business to offer courtesy bikes to customers whose bikes were in its workshop for an extended period of time.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Vans and sheds targeted in Test Valley

Vans and sheds targeted in Test Valley

VANS and sheds in the Test Valley area are being targeted , officers have confirmed .
Between Monday March 9 and Tuesday March 10 , there were reports of attempted thefts from motor vehicles in the Plaitford area of Test Valley .
Then , overnight between Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15 , police say there were a number or reports that outbuildings in the Grateley area were being broken into .
According to police , the unknown offenders have been targeting the vans and sheds as they may contain tools , chainsaws , hedge strimmers and drills .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ help residents keep their items safe and anyone who witnessed anything suspicious has been urged to come forward .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Please remember to ensure that all your items are locked away and not visible .
We suggest that all valuable items are registered on immobilise , which helps us identify owners of stolen property and get it back to you if it is recovered .
Please also consider extra security measures that you could put in place .
Simple battery powered shed alarms are affordable and effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you are storing your tools and how they are being stored .
`` We encourage you to always report such incidents to us as this enables us to deploy resources to areas that are being targeted by thieves .
If you have witnessed anything that you believe to be suspicious in your area please contact us on 101 .
If you believe a burglary is in progress call us on 999 . ''

Between Monday March 9 and Tuesday March 10, there were reports of attempted thefts from motor vehicles in the Plaitford area of Test Valley.
Then, overnight between Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15, police say there were a number or reports that outbuildings in the Grateley area were being broken into.
According to police, the unknown offenders have been targeting the vans and sheds as they may contain tools, chainsaws, hedge strimmers and drills.
Now, information has been revealed to help residents keep their items safe and anyone who witnessed anything suspicious has been urged to come forward.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Please remember to ensure that all your items are locked away and not visible. We suggest that all valuable items are registered on immobilise, which helps us identify owners of stolen property and get it back to you if it is recovered. Please also consider extra security measures that you could put in place. Simple battery powered shed alarms are affordable and effective. You may also want to re-think where you are storing your tools and how they are being stored.
"We encourage you to always report such incidents to us as this enables us to deploy resources to areas that are being targeted by thieves. If you have witnessed anything that you believe to be suspicious in your area please contact us on 101. If you believe a burglary is in progress call us on 999."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Southampton City Council plans new children’s care homes in city

A HAMPSHIRE council is planning to open its own residential homes for children to avoid sending them miles away .
Southampton City Council has unveiled proposals for 14 new placements in the city , for looked after children aged between ten and 18 years old .
It comes as a new report published by the city council revealed that “ a significant proportion of the children in residential provision are placed more than 50 miles away from Southampton ” .
The authority is now planning to create five two bedded children ’ s homes and one four bedded crisis intervention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes would be Ofsted regulated .
The council is set to invest £2.3m into the scheme which would be developed in phases by 2022 .
Cabinet members at the city council are expected to approve the plans at a meeting today .
A report published ahead of the meeting revealed that the city does not have `` enough residential care provision '' and what exists is delivered by the independent sector .
“ This means that children who require residential provision are often placed out of area , ” the report revealed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that sending children away from the city is “ both detrimental to children and young people who subsequently find it harder to maintain networks and stability , as well as presenting a financial and time pressure for the council ” .
“ The priority for Southampton City Council is to focus on the potential and safety of children , young people and their families by providing effective , value for money services that deliver positive sustained outcomes for them ” , the local authority said .
At a meeting of the scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week members asked for the finance department to look at the proposals .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , children and lifelong learning at the city council , said : “ The reason we are doing this is because it makes absolute sense to bring our children closer and get this better outcome for them.
” It comes as at the beginning of this year Ofsted inspectors rated children ’ s social care services in the city as “ requires improvement to be good ” , the second lowest rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been revealed yet .
But according to official documents one two bed unit and one four bed unit would be completed by 2021 .
The plans are also expected to be discussed at full council on March 18 .

Southampton City Council has unveiled proposals for 14 new placements in the city, for looked after children aged between ten and 18 years old.
It comes as a new report published by the city council revealed that “a significant proportion of the children in residential provision are placed more than 50 miles away from Southampton”.
The authority is now planning to create five two bedded children’s homes and one four bedded crisis intervention centre in the city. The proposed homes would be Ofsted regulated.
The council is set to invest £2.3m into the scheme which would be developed in phases by 2022.
Cabinet members at the city council are expected to approve the plans at a meeting today.
A report published ahead of the meeting revealed that the city does not have "enough residential care provision" and what exists is delivered by the independent sector.
“This means that children who require residential provision are often placed out of area,” the report revealed.
In the official document the city council said that sending children away from the city is “both detrimental to children and young people who subsequently find it harder to maintain networks and stability, as well as presenting a financial and time pressure for the council”.
“The priority for Southampton City Council is to focus on the potential and safety of children, young people and their families by providing effective, value for money services that deliver positive sustained outcomes for them”, the local authority said.
At a meeting of the scrutiny committee held at the end of last week members asked for the finance department to look at the proposals.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning at the city council, said: “The reason we are doing this is because it makes absolute sense to bring our children closer and get this better outcome for them.”It comes as at the beginning of this year Ofsted inspectors rated children’s social care services in the city as “requires improvement to be good”, the second lowest rate. The location of the new homes has not been revealed yet.
But according to official documents one two bed unit and one four bed unit would be completed by 2021. The plans are also expected to be discussed at full council on March 18.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Trains between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst cancelled due to illness

TRAINS between Brockenhurst and Lymington pier have been cancelled after a member of the train crew was taken ill .
@ @ @ @ @ morning with disruption expected until 11am .
A spokesman for South Western Railway said the @ @ @ @ @ leave Brockenhurst at 10.42am and from Lymington Pier at 10.57am .
The buses will travel @ @ @ @ @ Lymington Town The spokesman added : `` For further information or onward travel advice please @ @ @ @ @ staff or use a station help point .
`` We are very sorry for any @ @ @ @ @ to your journey . ''

Buses will replace trains this morning with disruption expected until 11am.
A spokesman for South Western Railway said the first train is expected to leave Brockenhurst at 10.42am and from Lymington Pier at 10.57am.
The buses will travel between the two stations via Lymington Town
The spokesman added: "For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--More than £20,000 raised for cancer charity by housing firm

A HOUSING association is celebrating raising more than £20,000 for a cancer charity .
Housing firm , Aster Group , announced it will be supporting Cancer Research UK as its Charity of the Year .
Through initiatives such as London ’ s Shine Night Walk , Woof Walkies and Walk All Over Cancer , Aster 's colleagues have raised a total of £20,060 for the charity .
Aster match funds raised by colleagues but has been double match funding anything raised for CRUK to maximise the donations .
Nick Johnson , Cancer Research UK ’ s fundraising manager for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has doubled since the 1970 ’ s and Cancer Research UK ’ s work has been at the heart of this .
`` We have only been able to achieve this thanks to the dedication and generosity of employees and organisations like Aster Group without whom we would not be able to fund the work and commitment of outstanding scientists , doctors and nurses.
” Rachel Credido , Group people and transformation director at Aster said : “ We ’ re really proud to have raised such vital funds for Cancer Research UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping to raise the money the charity so desperately needs for research and treatment .
“ We believe that giving back is really important whether this is as individuals or as a business .
`` It ’ s been inspiring to see the dedication and commitment shown by our colleagues to take part in all sorts of challenges to raise funds for this vital cause that touches so many of us.
” To officially hand over the money raised , 15 of Aster ’ s colleagues have been invited to CRUK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of April for an exclusive tour where they ’ ll hear from researchers and nurses .
Aster plans to announce its new Charity of the Year for 2020 , which is voted on by its colleagues , in April .

Housing firm, Aster Group, announced it will be supporting Cancer Research UK as its Charity of the Year.
Through initiatives such as London’s Shine Night Walk, Woof Walkies and Walk All Over Cancer, Aster's colleagues have raised a total of £20,060 for the charity.
Aster match funds raised by colleagues but has been double match funding anything raised for CRUK to maximise the donations.
Nick Johnson, Cancer Research UK’s fundraising manager for the south, said: “Cancer survival has doubled since the 1970’s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of this.
"We have only been able to achieve this thanks to the dedication and generosity of employees and organisations like Aster Group without whom we would not be able to fund the work and commitment of outstanding scientists, doctors and nurses.”
Rachel Credido, Group people and transformation director at Aster said: “We’re really proud to have raised such vital funds for Cancer Research UK and to have played our part in helping to raise the money the charity so desperately needs for research and treatment.
“We believe that giving back is really important whether this is as individuals or as a business.
"It’s been inspiring to see the dedication and commitment shown by our colleagues to take part in all sorts of challenges to raise funds for this vital cause that touches so many of us.”
To officially hand over the money raised, 15 of Aster’s colleagues have been invited to CRUK’s experimental medicine centre in Southampton at the end of April for an exclusive tour where they’ll hear from researchers and nurses.
Aster plans to announce its new Charity of the Year for 2020, which is voted on by its colleagues, in April.