thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Nick Broughton will leave Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

THE chief executive of a health trust in the South is to step down .
Nick Broughton , chief executive of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , will leave the trust in May , it has been revealed .
It comes as he will be appointed to the role of chief executive of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust .
The consultant forensic psychiatrist became chief executive of Southern Health in 2017 after previous staff resigned in the wake of a series of scandals including the organisation ’ s failure to investigate the deaths of hundreds of people in its care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am pleased that together with colleagues we have made significant improvements at Southern Health .
“ Taking on the position at Oxford Health is a fantastic opportunity but I will certainly be very sad to leave Southern Health .
However , now is an ideal time to hand over the leadership of the organisation as it embarks on the next stage of its journey to becoming an outstanding Trust.
” Lynne Hunt , chair of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , said : `` Nick will continue as Chief Executive of Southern Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already begun the process of recruiting his successor and will be involving patients , families and staff in this to ensure our next Chief Executive also has the right skills , experience and values .
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Nick Broughton, chief executive of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, will leave the trust in May, it has been revealed.
It comes as he will be appointed to the role of chief executive of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The consultant forensic psychiatrist became chief executive of Southern Health in 2017 after previous staff resigned in the wake of a series of scandals including the organisation’s failure to investigate the deaths of hundreds of people in its care.
Last week Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Dr Broughton said: "I am pleased that together with colleagues we have made significant improvements at Southern Health .
“Taking on the position at Oxford Health is a fantastic opportunity but I will certainly be very sad to leave Southern Health. However, now is an ideal time to hand over the leadership of the organisation as it embarks on the next stage of its journey to becoming an outstanding Trust.”
Lynne Hunt, chair of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Nick will continue as Chief Executive of Southern Health until May. The Trust Board has already begun the process of recruiting his successor and will be involving patients, families and staff in this to ensure our next Chief Executive also has the right skills, experience and values.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--World's greatest living explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes tells his story in Southampton

BACK by popular demand , Sir Ranulph Fiennes returns to Southampton next week - this time to NST Campus .
Named by the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘ the world ’ s greatest living explorer ’ , Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure , risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken .
Amongst his many record-breaking achievements , he was the first to reach both Poles , the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean , and the first to circumnavigate the world along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life , from his early years to the present day .
Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant , Living Dangerously spans Sir Ranulph ’ s childhood and school misdemeanours , his army life and early expeditions , right through the Transglobe Expedition to his current Global Reach Challenge - his goal to become the first person in the world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents .
Sir Ranulph Fiennes ’ many endeavours have pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell .
He is at Nuffield 's Campus theatre on Thursday .
Tickets : 023 8067 1771 or nstheatres.co.uk

Named by the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.
Amongst his many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis.
In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day. Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously spans Sir Ranulph’s childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and early expeditions, right through the Transglobe Expedition to his current Global Reach Challenge - his goal to become the first person in the world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ many endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.
He is at Nuffield's Campus theatre on Thursday. Tickets: 023 8067 1771 or nstheatres.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Free event at Nuffield Southampton Theatres this weekend

TO MARK the upcoming production of Pride and Prejudice ( sort of ) at Nuffield Southampton Theatres City , and to celebrate Southampton 's links with author Jane Austen , SeeSouthampton are running a free event this weekend .
Taking place this Sunday , the day includes talks on Jane Austen from local experts and historians , a crafts and produce fayre , fun photos with props , and free activities for children .
From the autumn of 1806 until the spring of 1809 Jane Austen made her home in Southampton with her mother and sister , her brother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary , and Martha Lloyd , who was recently homeless following her mother ’ s death .
Jane already knew Southampton , having been at school , albeit briefly , in the town , and at 18 she danced there at a public ball .
One historian wrote : “ That she greatly preferred it to Bath , even to Canterbury , is evident , and not hard to explain .
“ It was her home county , and on the coast , two powerful recommendations .
“ Southampton ’ s pretensions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s and its air agreed with her better.
’ ’ The Austens rented a house in Castle Square from the Marquis of Landsdowne , which had a garden bounded on one side by the old walls as well as a view across to the New Forest .
Nearby was the Marquis ’ s mock Gothic castle , described by Jane ’ s nephew as “ a fantastic edifice ’ ’ .
Not far away was a pump room , assembly rooms , several baths , and a theatre , which the author only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evening amusements and though she evidently liked the place , Southampton does not seem to have given her any inspiration as she wrote no fiction during her stay .
Jane was knowledgeable of many places outside Hampshire , but she was essentially a county girl , born in Steventon , living in Chawton , and dying in Winchester where she lies within the cathedral .
The event takes place Sunday February 2 , 2020 , beginning at 2pm at NST City .
For more information on the event visit seesouthampton.co.uk/walks-and-talks .

Taking place this Sunday, the day includes talks on Jane Austen from local experts and historians, a crafts and produce fayre, fun photos with props, and free activities for children.
From the autumn of 1806 until the spring of 1809 Jane Austen made her home in Southampton with her mother and sister, her brother, Frank, and his new wife, Mary, and Martha Lloyd, who was recently homeless following her mother’s death.
Jane already knew Southampton, having been at school, albeit briefly, in the town, and at 18 she danced there at a public ball.
One historian wrote: “That she greatly preferred it to Bath, even to Canterbury, is evident, and not hard to explain.
“It was her home county, and on the coast, two powerful recommendations.
“Southampton’s pretensions to fashion were slight compared with Bath’s and its air agreed with her better.’’ The Austens rented a house in Castle Square from the Marquis of Landsdowne, which had a garden bounded on one side by the old walls as well as a view across to the New Forest.
Nearby was the Marquis’s mock Gothic castle, described by Jane’s nephew as “a fantastic edifice’’.
Not far away was a pump room, assembly rooms, several baths, and a theatre, which the author only visited once.
Jane rarely joined in the evening amusements and though she evidently liked the place, Southampton does not seem to have given her any inspiration as she wrote no fiction during her stay.
Jane was knowledgeable of many places outside Hampshire, but she was essentially a county girl, born in Steventon, living in Chawton, and dying in Winchester where she lies within the cathedral.
The event takes place Sunday February 2, 2020, beginning at 2pm at NST City. For more information on the event visit seesouthampton.co.uk/walks-and-talks .


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Brexit Day: How the UK will mark Britain’s departure from the EU

Remainers and Leavers alike are set to mark the moment Britain leaves the European Union with a series of events across the country .
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson hails the “ dawn of a new era ” , Nigel Farage will lead the celebrations with a rally in central London on Friday evening .
The Leave Means Leave Brexit Celebration at Parliament Square will feature “ singalong hymns ” and speeches from Mr Farage , Ann Widdecombe and Julia Hartley-Brewer .
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice are also expected to speak at the rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11.15pm .
While Big Ben will remain silent , despite a high-profile campaign fuelled by Mr Johnson for repair works to be halted , the gathered crowds will count down to 11pm before rounding off the celebrations with the national anthem .
Earlier in the day at Parliament Square , the civil rights group New Europeans is to host a discussion about the rights of EU citizens in the UK .
This will be followed by a candlelit vigil outside Europe House on Smith Square , Westminster , in the evening .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ commemorative light display ” in Downing Street just before 11pm , with a countdown clock projected on to its black bricks from 10pm .
Union Jack flags will line Parliament Square and The Mall , while Government buildings in Whitehall will be lit up in red , white and blue colours throughout the evening .
Outside the capital , the Sedgley Working Men ’ s Club in Dudley , West Midlands , is hosting an “ Independence Day Disco ” from 7pm , with guests invited to wear “ English fancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrea Jenkyns is staging “ The Big Brexit Bash ” in Morley , West Yorkshire , from 7.30pm .
The event will feature music , singing , dancing and fireworks .
In Scotland , the Edinburgh Yes Hub is hosting a “ Missing EU already ” rally outside the Scottish Parliament Building between 5pm and 7pm .
And in Northern Ireland , the campaign group Border Communities Against Brexit is to stage a series of protests in Armagh , near to the border with the Republic of Ireland .

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson hails the “dawn of a new era”, Nigel Farage will lead the celebrations with a rally in central London on Friday evening.
The Leave Means Leave Brexit Celebration at Parliament Square will feature “singalong hymns” and speeches from Mr Farage, Ann Widdecombe and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice are also expected to speak at the rally, which takes place between 9pm and 11.15pm.
Ann Widdecombe is due to speak at the event in London (Victoria Jones/PA)
While Big Ben will remain silent, despite a high-profile campaign fuelled by Mr Johnson for repair works to be halted, the gathered crowds will count down to 11pm before rounding off the celebrations with the national anthem.
Earlier in the day at Parliament Square, the civil rights group New Europeans is to host a discussion about the rights of EU citizens in the UK.
This will be followed by a candlelit vigil outside Europe House on Smith Square, Westminster, in the evening.
The Government is to mark the event with a “commemorative light display” in Downing Street just before 11pm, with a countdown clock projected on to its black bricks from 10pm.
Andrea Jenkyns is hosting the ‘Big Brexit Bash’ in Morley (Aaron Chown/PA)
Union Jack flags will line Parliament Square and The Mall, while Government buildings in Whitehall will be lit up in red, white and blue colours throughout the evening.
Outside the capital, the Sedgley Working Men’s Club in Dudley, West Midlands, is hosting an “Independence Day Disco” from 7pm, with guests invited to wear “English fancy dress”.
Meanwhile, Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns is staging “The Big Brexit Bash” in Morley, West Yorkshire, from 7.30pm. The event will feature music, singing, dancing and fireworks.
In Scotland, the Edinburgh Yes Hub is hosting a “Missing EU already” rally outside the Scottish Parliament Building between 5pm and 7pm.
And in Northern Ireland, the campaign group Border Communities Against Brexit is to stage a series of protests in Armagh, near to the border with the Republic of Ireland.


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Readers' Letters: We need compulsory tests for cyclists before they are allowed on the roads

THERE HAVE been many letters written regarding friction between motorists and cyclists and I have always tried to keep a balanced view and appreciated both sides of the argument .
However , after an incident which occurred this morning this balanced view has been tipped against the cyclist .
Whilst out walking my dog along Calmore Road in Totton , I needed to cross over the road at Water Lane to continue walking along Calmore Road .
There was nothing coming out of Water Lane or turning into the road from the opposite direction .
I therefore proceeded to cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle when there was a screech of brakes and a cyclist stopping abruptly in front of me turning in from the right hand side of the road .
I said nothing but feel my facial expression probably conveyed what I thought .
As I continued on my way and the cyclist had turned into Water Lane he then shouted at me that I needed to learn to cross the road .
I told him that pedestrians do have certain rights to which he told me that this is a road !
If a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car had continued to manoeuvre into his path from the right before screeching to a halt , the cycling fraternity would be up in arms .
Taking into account that I was already halfway across the road before he was turning into my path suggests to me that he had absolutely no awareness or regard for anyone else on the road but himself .
Unfortunately , it is people like him who give other cyclists a bad name .
I wonder if he would have given the same response if the pedestrian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposed to a 5ft female on her own .
I somehow think not .
I feel that there should be some sort of compulsory testing for cyclists to ensure that they are proficient and safe road users not only for themselves but for everyone who are equally entitled to use our roads .
Note to readers- just because they look the part in all their cycling gear doesn ’ t automatically mean they are competent road users .

However, after an incident which occurred this morning this balanced view has been tipped against the cyclist.
Whilst out walking my dog along Calmore Road in Totton, I needed to cross over the road at Water Lane to continue walking along Calmore Road.
There was nothing coming out of Water Lane or turning into the road from the opposite direction. I therefore proceeded to cross the road and had got into the middle when there was a screech of brakes and a cyclist stopping abruptly in front of me turning in from the right hand side of the road.
I said nothing but feel my facial expression probably conveyed what I thought.
As I continued on my way and the cyclist had turned into Water Lane he then shouted at me that I needed to learn to cross the road.
I told him that pedestrians do have certain rights to which he told me that this is a road! If a cyclist has been crossing the road and a car had continued to manoeuvre into his path from the right before screeching to a halt, the cycling fraternity would be up in arms.
Taking into account that I was already halfway across the road before he was turning into my path suggests to me that he had absolutely no awareness or regard for anyone else on the road but himself.
Unfortunately, it is people like him who give other cyclists a bad name. I wonder if he would have given the same response if the pedestrian had been a 6ft something male as opposed to a 5ft female on her own. I somehow think not. I feel that there should be some sort of compulsory testing for cyclists to ensure that they are proficient and safe road users not only for themselves but for everyone who are equally entitled to use our roads.
Note to readers- just because they look the part in all their cycling gear doesn’t automatically mean they are competent road users.
Name and address supplied


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--IN FULL: How police have responded to crime crackdown calls from city centre businesses

POLICE have responded to calls for action by Southampton business chiefs to crackdown on crime in the city centre .
Bosses at Go !
Southampton Business Improvement District have written to Hampshire 's Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane asking for a greater police presence in the city centre in a bid to deter criminals .
Here 's are the responses , in full , of Hampshire Constabulary and the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner 's office .
Response from Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner , Enzo Riglia , Chair of the Safer Hampshire Business Partnership .
“ The Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the letter from Giles Semper very seriously and will be responding directly to Mr Semper on the points he raises .
`` This is such an important matter , I currently chair the Safer Hampshire Business Partnership which brings business , the police , and public sector agencies to tackle business-related crime .
`` Concerns raised in relation to operational issues are escalated through the Police and Crime Commissioner to the Chief Constable and District Commander .
`` I have already met directly with a member of the Southampton Business Improvement District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced by staff at the Southampton store and a follow-up meeting with the Southampton policing team is now in place to discuss what additional support can be offered going forward .
`` The Serious Violence Conference is referred to in the letter and this is an important and significant event by the Southampton Violence Reduction Unit , established through national funding coordinated by the strategic Violence Reduction Unit run from the Police and Crime Commissioner ’ s office .
`` The conference is another important opportunity for businesses in Southampton to feed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VRU to develop solutions .
`` We shall continue to work with business partners as we are doing now to address their concerns and work with them to identify appropriate solutions to keep businesses a vibrant and safe part of the local community.
” Hampshire Constabulary Acting Superintendent Phil Lamb said “ We understand the frustrations felt by businesses in the area and we are committed to helping address these issues .
“ Our priorities are incidents that cause high harm and involve vulnerable people , such as most serious violence , domestic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature of these offences cause the most harm to people and this is where our focus must be .
“ Southampton is a large and complex policing district which is made up of four policing sectors .
The teams in our central sector that cover the city centre have some of the highest resource , however , there are densely populated areas that surround the city that often require resources to be re-deployed to priority incidents , taking them away from the city centre .
“ We attend regular meetings with members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BID ) to discuss concerns and provide advice on alternative measures for businesses to consider implementing to help reduce crime .
“ Through these meetings we have built up positive relationships and will continue to provide support .
“ Whilst we understand there is crime associated with vagrancy , we believe that effective support services and charities are the agencies best equipped to improve the complex issues surrounding street begging and homelessness.
” A Hampshire Constabulary spokeseprson said : `` By March 2021 , we will have increased our police officer numbers by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocation from the national increase , and was confirmed by the Government in the budget last week .
`` Our recruitment is progressing well , with another recruitment window due to open in the coming weeks .
We would encourage anyone who wants to make a difference to their community to visit our website and find out more about the opportunities that we have .
`` We also know that officers will leave or retire over this period of time , and that we have a historic deficit in our police officer numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than the 156 figure .
`` We welcome the opportunity to increase our police officer numbers in a way that we did not previously think would be possible .
Recruitment and training takes time but this is positive news for our communities , enabling us to invest even more in tackling the kind of violence and high harm offences that impact communities and businesses .
`` Like most police forces , Hampshire Constabulary has seen a decrease in police officer numbers in recent years , with a decline of around 1,000 officers @ @ @ @

Bosses at Go! Southampton Business Improvement District have written to Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane asking for a greater police presence in the city centre in a bid to deter criminals.
Here's are the responses, in full, of Hampshire Constabulary and the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner's office.
Response from Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Enzo Riglia, Chair of the Safer Hampshire Business Partnership.
“The Police and Crime Commissioner takes the matters raised in the letter from Giles Semper very seriously and will be responding directly to Mr Semper on the points he raises.
"This is such an important matter, I currently chair the Safer Hampshire Business Partnership which brings business, the police, and public sector agencies to tackle business-related crime.
"Concerns raised in relation to operational issues are escalated through the Police and Crime Commissioner to the Chief Constable and District Commander.
"I have already met directly with a member of the Southampton Business Improvement District about the level of violence and aggression faced by staff at the Southampton store and a follow-up meeting with the Southampton policing team is now in place to discuss what additional support can be offered going forward.
"The Serious Violence Conference is referred to in the letter and this is an important and significant event by the Southampton Violence Reduction Unit, established through national funding coordinated by the strategic Violence Reduction Unit run from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.
"The conference is another important opportunity for businesses in Southampton to feed in their concerns and work with the Southampton VRU to develop solutions.
"We shall continue to work with business partners as we are doing now to address their concerns and work with them to identify appropriate solutions to keep businesses a vibrant and safe part of the local community.”
Hampshire Constabulary
Hampshire Constabulary Acting Superintendent Phil Lamb said “We understand the frustrations felt by businesses in the area and we are committed to helping address these issues.
“Our priorities are incidents that cause high harm and involve vulnerable people, such as most serious violence, domestic abuse and serious sexual offences. The nature of these offences cause the most harm to people and this is where our focus must be.
“Southampton is a large and complex policing district which is made up of four policing sectors. The teams in our central sector that cover the city centre have some of the highest resource, however, there are densely populated areas that surround the city that often require resources to be re-deployed to priority incidents, taking them away from the city centre.
“We attend regular meetings with members of Southampton’s Business Improvement District (BID) to discuss concerns and provide advice on alternative measures for businesses to consider implementing to help reduce crime.
“Through these meetings we have built up positive relationships and will continue to provide support.
“Whilst we understand there is crime associated with vagrancy, we believe that effective support services and charities are the agencies best equipped to improve the complex issues surrounding street begging and homelessness.”
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeseprson said: "By March 2021, we will have increased our police officer numbers by 156. This is our year one allocation from the national increase, and was confirmed by the Government in the budget last week.
"Our recruitment is progressing well, with another recruitment window due to open in the coming weeks. We would encourage anyone who wants to make a difference to their community to visit our website and find out more about the opportunities that we have.
"We also know that officers will leave or retire over this period of time, and that we have a historic deficit in our police officer numbers. We therefore need to recruit far more than the 156 figure.
"We welcome the opportunity to increase our police officer numbers in a way that we did not previously think would be possible. Recruitment and training takes time but this is positive news for our communities, enabling us to invest even more in tackling the kind of violence and high harm offences that impact communities and businesses.
"Like most police forces, Hampshire Constabulary has seen a decrease in police officer numbers in recent years, with a decline of around 1,000 officers since 2010."


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--IN FULL: City business chief's letter to Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner calling for action

IN FULL: City business chief's letter to Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner calling for action on city centre crime

SOUTHAMPTON business chiefs have today written a letter to Hampshire 's Police and Crime Commissioner calling for action to tackle crime in the city centre .
The letter , addressed to Michael Lane , calls for more police presence in the city centre to help deter criminals .
Here is the letter in full : GO !
Southampton is the Business Improvement District ( BID ) for the city of Southampton .
Our organisation started work in April 2017 and has just reached the mid-point of its five-year term .
We represent some 650 businesses in the city centre .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , crime and anti-social behaviours were key issues for our members , and we pledged to address them – both through our own investment and by influencing other parties .
However 70 % of respondents to our business crime survey in 2019 indicated that fear of crime was a significant issue , as compared to a figure of 13 % in 2016 Moreover 63 % of respondents indicated that , over the last 12 months , at least one member of their staff had been victims of assault .
Both statistics are , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wholly unacceptable .
At the same time the Police ’ s own statistics are showing that Southampton ’ s crime rate up until the end of June 2019 is significantly higher than the average crime rate across similar areas in the country , and the highest in Hampshire .
We believe that a key reason for this disastrous situation is the inadequate allocation of police resource in our BID area and , indeed , in the city as a whole .
While we understand that the county will receive a share of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers , we have no reason to believe either that a sufficient proportion of these will come to Southampton , nor that the total numbers will bring us anywhere close to 2009 numbers – a level that could be considered adequate .
We have begun to capture victim impact statements from our businesses to showcase the impact crime and anti-social behaviour is having on the workforce in the city .
We enclose some of them with this letter .
I am sure you will agree that they make for depressing reading .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Violence ( and the threat of it ) against customer-facing staff .
On a national level assaults and threats committed against the wholesale and retail sector increased almost three-fold from 524 incidents per 1,000 premises in 2016 to 1,588 in 2018 according to the Home Office ’ s Commercial Victimisation Survey ( CVS ) .
The British Retail Consortium ’ s ( BRC ) Retail Crime survey ( 2019 ) recorded more than 42,000 violent incidents across the industry in 2018 .
This equates to 115 shop workers being physically attacked every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened .
The Co-op reports that , in the first 90 days of 2019 , more than 2,500 incidents took place in their stores , 650 of which involved violence .
Although business crime is not disaggregated any more in the statistics , there were some 97 incidents of violence and sexual offences in Bargate ward ( which covers most of the city centre ) in October 2019 .
In the city overall , as you know , there has been a significant rise in serious violence in 2019 , with a corresponding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals .
• Significant increase in shoplifting .
We now regularly hear of individuals ‘ helping themselves ’ to stock without any fear of reprisal .
It is clear that a ‘ tipping point ’ has been reached , where criminals can act without fear of any consequences .
One of our large national retailers has moved into the top 25 most affected by shoplifting countrywide , with stock loss now totalling £860k per annum – an incredible 4 % of turnover .
• Massive degradation and decline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following : - Individuals openly consuming/injecting drugs in plain sight of shoppers , and then leaving the detritus behind .
- Intimidation of staff trying to challenge those blocking doorways and fire escapes In the early days of the BID one of our board members , Parkhouse Jewellers , was forced to relocate to Westquay because customers were no longer willing to run the gauntlet of aggressive beggars .
As a BID we have an excellent relationship with our city police , to the extent that we are collaborating to organise a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February .
From the outstanding commander downwards , we believe there is not a single officer who is not fully committed to addressing the issues we ’ ve mentioned ; however they simply do not have enough people to be effective .
Specifically , • The police often fail to attend reported incidents .
You will read in the statements of a female staff member at department store who was assaulted by a shoplifter , causing a split lip and bruising .
Although the offender was detained for twenty minutes , they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit could attend .
• The police often fail to follow up on reported incidents .
You will read in the statements of a recent break-in at one of our board members ’ premises – a famous nightclub in the city .
Our board member gathered CCTV evidence , identified the perpetrators and even gathered blood samples .
The police failed to act .
( The cost of the damage was £20,000 . )
• The police are rarely visible on city centre streets .
This removes the only truly effective deterrent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned above .
We also find that repeat offenders are able to ignore banning orders with impunity .
As a result of this mayhem , the BID has had to implement a number of measures of its own : • We funded Operation Bulkhead and Operation Refract ; unfortunately there were not enough officers willing to fill the overtime hours .
• We appointed the former city centre sergeant to enhance crime reporting , target prolific offenders and improve relations between the police and our businesses .
20 convictions have resulted to date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary as to our funding additional PCSOs in the city , we recently recruited three on-street security officers to complement our three existing street rangers .
While we resisted this step for a long time , it represents a last-ditch response to the lack of police .
The security officers are intended both to reassure our businesses and to deter criminals .
All of these measures are expensive and deplete the resources available for positive initiatives , such as marketing , events , placemaking and animation .
More significantly , as the enclosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to significant loss of business , the degradation of the image of the city ( including among cruise ship passengers and crew ) and a barrage of complaints from customers and traders .
It is hard to see how the city can make a bid to be UK City of Culture when it can not even offer a decent city-centre experience .
The BID itself was balloted into existence in 2016 on the understanding that things would get better .
The £6m-worth of investment we bring is under threat should businesses decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there has been no meaningful response to rampant crime .
The national Serious Violence and Organised Crime Strategy in 2018 has , as a key objective , ‘ building the highest levels of defence and resilience for businesses , removing vulnerabilities in our systems and organisations , and giving criminals fewer opportunities to target and exploit ’ .
Until the levels of policing in the city centre are increased to 2009 levels we have no faith that this objective can be met .
We are anxious to hear how you propose to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again to trade safely and successfully .
In the first instance , we would request a response to this letter and second a meeting with yourself and your senior officers to discuss future resourcing .

The letter, addressed to Michael Lane, calls for more police presence in the city centre to help deter criminals.
Here is the letter in full:
Dear Mr Lane,
GO! Southampton is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city of Southampton. Our organisation started work in April 2017 and has just reached the mid-point of its five-year term. We represent some 650 businesses in the city centre. There are now some 330 BIDs across the country in neighbourhoods, towns, cities and industrial estates.
As part of its ‘Great City Centre Experience’ theme, GO! Southampton committed to improving safety in the city centre, working in partnership with the Police and City Council. In our recent business crime survey, however, some 70% of respondents indicated that fear of crime was a significant issue, as compared to a figure of 13% in 2016. Moreover 63% of respondents indicated that, over the last 12 months, at least one member of their staff had been victims of assault. At the same time the Police’s own statistics are showing that Southampton’s crime rate has gone up for the fifth year in a row, is significantly higher than the average crime rate across similar areas in the country and is the highest in Hampshire. People will not come to the city centre to work, shop, eat or be entertained if is unsafe or perceived to be unsafe.
We believe that a key reason for this situation is the inadequate allocation of police resource in our BID area and, indeed, in the city as a whole. While we understand that the county will receive a share of the Prime Minister’s promised 20,000 new officers, we have no reason to believe either that a sufficient proportion of these will come to Southampton, nor that the total numbers will bring us anywhere close to 2009 numbers – a level that might be considered adequate.
We have begun to capture victim impact statements from our businesses to showcase the impact crime and anti-social behaviour is having on the workforce in the city, and to have it accepted as a priority by the police. I attach extracts from some of them with this letter. I am sure you will agree that they make for depressing reading. (We will be sending the signed originals to the city police.)
Our specific concerns are as follows:
Violence (and the threat of it) against customer-facing staff. On a national level assaults and threats committed against the wholesale and retail sector increased almost three-fold from 524 incidents per 1,000 premises in 2016 to 1,588 in 2018 according to the Home Office’s Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS). The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Retail Crime survey (2019) recorded more than 42,000 violent incidents across the industry in 2018. This equates to 115 shop workers being physically attacked every day, with many more verbally abused and threatened. The Co-op reports that, in the first 90 days of 2019, more than 2,500 incidents took place in their stores, 650 of which involved violence. Although business crime is not disaggregated any more in the statistics, there were some 97 incidents of violence and sexual offences in Bargate ward (which covers most of the city centre) in October 2019. In the city overall, as you know, there was a significant rise in serious violence in 2019, with a corresponding rise in the possession of offensive weapons and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Significant increase in shoplifting. In its impact statement a prominent takeaway says this is happening ‘about twenty times a day’ and that the perpetrators will not return stock when challenged. Similar stories are wearily familiar to us. It is clear that a ‘tipping point’ has been reached, where criminals can act without fear of any consequences. One of our large national retailers has moved into the top 25 most affected by shoplifting countrywide, with stock loss now totalling £860k per annum – an incredible 2% of turnover.
Massive degradation and decline in the overall street scene, including the following:
Individuals openly consuming/injecting drugs in plain sight of shoppers, and then leaving the detritus behind.
Uncontrolled begging, often aggressive.
Rampant anti-social behaviour ("screaming, shouting and swearing").
Intimidation of staff trying to challenge those blocking doorways and fire escapes
In the early days of the BID one of our board members, Parkhouse Jewellers, was forced to relocate to Westquay because customers were no longer willing to run the gauntlet of aggressive beggars.
As a BID we have an excellent relationship with our city police, to the extent that we are collaborating to organise a Serious Violence Conference for the city in February. From the outstanding commander downwards, we believe there is not a single officer who is not fully committed to addressing the issues we’ve mentioned; however they simply do not have enough people to be effective. Specifically,
The police often fail to attend reported incidents. A female staff member at a department store was assaulted by a shoplifter, causing a split lip and bruising. Although the offender was detained for twenty minutes, they were eventually released on police advice as no unit could attend. A similar incident is quoted in the impact statements.
The police often fail to follow up on reported incidents. Another of our board member’s premises – a famous nightclub in the city – was recently subject to a break-in. Our board member gathered CCTV evidence, identified the perpetrators and even gathered blood samples. The cost of the damage was £20,000. The police failed to act.
The police are rarely visible on city centre streets. This removes the only truly effective deterrent to the endemic ‘street scene’ issues mentioned above. We also find that repeat offenders are able to ignore banning orders with impunity.
We encourage our businesses to report crimes/offences, but this is becoming increasingly difficult as they lose confidence in the police through perceived inaction.
In response to the level of crime the BID has been compelled to implement a number of measures of its own:
We funded Operation Bulkhead and Operation Refract. Regrettably there were not enough officers willing to fill the overtime hours.
We appointed the former city centre sergeant to enhance crime reporting, target prolific offenders and improve relations between the police and our businesses. 20 convictions have resulted to date.
Following unsuccessful discussions with Hampshire Constabulary as to our funding additional PCSOs in the city, we recently recruited three on-street security officers to complement our three existing street rangers. While we have resisted this step for a long time, it represents a last-ditch response to the lack of police. The security officers are intended both to reassure our businesses and to deter criminals.
All of these measures are expensive and deplete the resources available for positive initiatives, such as marketing, events, placemaking and animation. More significantly, as the impact statements show, inadequate policing levels are leading to significant loss of business, the degradation of the image of the city (including among cruise ship passengers and crew) and a barrage of complaints from customers and traders. It is hard to see how the city can make a bid to be UK City of Culture when it cannot even offer a decent city-centre experience.
The BID itself was balloted into existence in 2016 on the understanding that things would get better. The £6m-worth of investment we bring is under threat should businesses decide – in our 2021 renewal ballot – that there has been no meaningful response to rampant crime.
The national Serious Violence and Organised Crime Strategy in 2018 has, as a key objective, ‘building the highest levels of defence and resilience for businesses, removing vulnerabilities in our systems and organisations, and giving criminals fewer opportunities to target and exploit’. Until the levels of policing in the city centre are increased to 2009 levels we have no faith that this objective can be met.
I would be very keen to meet with you and senior officers to discuss these issues and to find ways in which, in partnership, we can move forward together to address them.


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Growth at Southampton Airport 'vital to businesses'

BOSSES at some of Hampshire ’ s top businesses have said expansion at Southampton Airport is crucial to the county ’ s economic future .
Southampton and Winchester councils have both objected this week to plans to extend the airport ’ s runway .
Eastleigh Borough Council will consider the objections of its neighbouring authorities when it decides on the application .
The votes to oppose the scheme came straight after aviation minister Paul Maynard visited the airport and backed growth there .
Businesses backing the expansion include Exxon Mobil Fawley , ABP , Carnival UK , Ordnance Survey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DP World Southampton , Solent Stevedores , Savills and Barker-Mill Estates .
Gary Whittle , commercial director of Meachers Global Logistics , said : “ As one of the UK ’ s leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services , the connectivity Southampton Airport provides is vital for us to continue to attract and service customers throughout Europe and beyond .
“ The ability for us , and our customers , to fly directly from Southampton reduces the time , money and any emissions we expend travelling to and from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routes that will be made possible through the expansion of the airport will play an important role in our own future growth and success , and the success of many other businesses in the Solent region.
” Rod Bransgrove , chairman of the Ageas Bowl , said : “ The Ageas Bowl supports the principle of the runway extension for the significant positive economic impact it will have on the local area in terms of job creation , inward investment and greater connectivity and route choice for passengers from both the business and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns can be appropriately addressed.
” Tom Dynes , operations director of Solent Stevedores , said : “ As a local employer operating both nationally and internationally , good connectivity to the city is vital in facilitating our business.
” The airport has said lengthening the runway would also allow the release of 70 hectares for an innovation park in its north eastern sector .
This would be built within four to five years and could generate thousands of jobs , it says .
The airport expansion itself would create 400 jobs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Airport ’ s reliance on a single airline , Flybe , which won concessions from the government earlier this month to avoid a collapse .
The aviation minister told the Daily Echo this week : “ Over 20 years or so we ’ ve seen different domestic airlines come and go .
They ’ ve not been able to sustain a business model but Flybe is now almost a monopoly provider .
The consequences that would have for economic activity around the country , connecting our regions and our nations , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t afford for it just to disappear overnight , so we ’ re working hard with the airline to make it more sustainable .
But with the regional airports review , we can help airports like Southampton be more resilient in the future , able to welcome a range of airlines , more destinations and more passengers in a sustainable way .
”

Southampton and Winchester councils have both objected this week to plans to extend the airport’s runway.
Eastleigh Borough Council will consider the objections of its neighbouring authorities when it decides on the application.
The votes to oppose the scheme came straight after aviation minister Paul Maynard visited the airport and backed growth there.
Businesses backing the expansion include Exxon Mobil Fawley, ABP, Carnival UK, Ordnance Survey, the Ageas Bowl, Meachers Global, DP World Southampton, Solent Stevedores, Savills and Barker-Mill Estates.
Gary Whittle, commercial director of Meachers Global Logistics, said: “As one of the UK’s leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services, the connectivity Southampton Airport provides is vital for us to continue to attract and service customers throughout Europe and beyond.
“The ability for us, and our customers, to fly directly from Southampton reduces the time, money and any emissions we expend travelling to and from London airports. Moreover, the additional routes that will be made possible through the expansion of the airport will play an important role in our own future growth and success, and the success of many other businesses in the Solent region.”
Rod Bransgrove, chairman of the Ageas Bowl, said: “The Ageas Bowl supports the principle of the runway extension for the significant positive economic impact it will have on the local area in terms of job creation, inward investment and greater connectivity and route choice for passengers from both the business and leisure sectors, provided that important environmental concerns can be appropriately addressed.”
Tom Dynes, operations director of Solent Stevedores, said: “As a local employer operating both nationally and internationally, good connectivity to the city is vital in facilitating our business.”
The airport has said lengthening the runway would also allow the release of 70 hectares for an innovation park in its north eastern sector. This would be built within four to five years and could generate thousands of jobs, it says.
The airport expansion itself would create 400 jobs, it argues.
Expansion could also lessen Southampton Airport’s reliance on a single airline, Flybe, which won concessions from the government earlier this month to avoid a collapse.
The aviation minister told the Daily Echo this week: “Over 20 years or so we’ve seen different domestic airlines come and go. They’ve not been able to sustain a business model but Flybe is now almost a monopoly provider. The consequences that would have for economic activity around the country, connecting our regions and our nations, are so absolutely vital that we couldn’t afford for it just to disappear overnight, so we’re working hard with the airline to make it more sustainable. But with the regional airports review, we can help airports like Southampton be more resilient in the future, able to welcome a range of airlines, more destinations and more passengers in a sustainable way.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-31--Real ale festival in the 1970s

Real ale festival in the 1970s

THERE was more than one set of hands needed at this pump in a picture that will contain a big @ @ @ @ @ local beer connoisseurs .
The picture was taken at a Campaign for Real Ale ( @ @ @ @ @ at the Blighmont Territorial Army centre , Southampton , in the 1970s .
The bearded @ @ @ @ @ , who was well-known on the Southampton real ale circuit .
The woman is not @ @ @ @ @ beer festival in the city had been held at this venue in 1976 , and @ @ @ @ @ it off theground show how the profile of real ale has been raised in the @ @ @

The picture was taken at a Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) beer festival hosted at the Blighmont Territorial Army centre, Southampton, in the 1970s.
The bearded gentleman is Canadian-born John Squires, who was well-known on the Southampton real ale circuit.
The woman is not identified.
The first CAMRA beer festival in the city had been held at this venue in 1976, and the efforts involved in getting it off theground show how the profile of real ale has been raised in the intervening decades.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Mother and daughter who ran illegal puppy farm are ordered to pay back £600,000

A MOTHER and daughter have been ordered to pay more than £600,000 after they were convicted of running an illegal puppy farm in Hampshire The pair appeared in court after demands to purchase a £265 licence for their operation had been ignored .
Lucinda and Victoria Rolph advertised more than 190 litters of puppies for sale , as well as adult dogs , with some priced at as much as £1,500 each .
Experts say if all the dogs were sold as advertised , the pair could have fetched up to £1.5 million over five years .
But council chiefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlicensed operation .
Licensing chiefs visited Lucinda Rolph ’ s £600,000 farm , near Fair Oak , and warned her that she needed a licence for the commercial breeding of dogs .
However Southampton Crown Court heard that the pair continued to advertise dogs and puppies for sale , sometimes under different names , without a licence .
They came to the attention of licensing chiefs again after a miniature Dachshund they sold died weeks later of Canine parvovirus – which can be prevented through vaccinations .
Now Lucinda Rolph has been ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order after pleading guilty to running an unlicensed dog breeding farm .
Her 30-year-old daughter , Victoria , who also pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed dog breeding farm , with a lesser role , has been ordered to pay almost £15,000 .
The court heard the farm was housed at 52-year-old Lucinda Rolph ’ s property in Alma Lane , Upham , between 2013 and 2018 .
Prosecutor Ethu Crorie said the pair would advertise puppies and adult dogs for sale online via Pets4Homes and Preloved .
Mr Crorie told the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with prices ranging from £500 to £1,500 per animal .
He told the court the pair had several accounts in their own names and 18 with other people ’ s names – some of whom they knew and were unaware that their name was being used .
Mr Crorie said that if every dog had sold as advertised and none of the adverts were duplicated , the pair could have been paid as much as £1.5 million pound .
He told the court that a warrant was carried out at the puppy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found litters of puppies as well as adult dogs .
Mr Crorie added there was no records of sales or receipts and the pair did not have any tax records .
In mitigation , Jonathan Underhill said that both Rolphs stressed that there had “ never been any suggestion of mistreatment ” of the animals .
Mr Underhill said : “ But for the licence the whole operation would have been legal.
” He said that a licence for dog breeding from Winchester City Council cost £265 .
Mr Underhill added that legislation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limiting the punishment for such offences to a fine , and urged Judge Peter Henry to limit the number of unpaid hours the pair faced .
In sentencing , Judge Henry , inset , said : “ Lucinda Rolph was warned of the need for having a licence in 2015 .
“ She said at that stage she was thinking about giving everything up .
“ She was well aware a licence was required .
“ She kept no records of this lucrative business and they used fake names to hide the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during this period.
” Lucinda Rolph , of Alma Lane , Upham , was ordered to pay £601,700 within a three month period of face a five year prison sentence in default .
She was also ordered to pay costs of £20,000 and ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work .
Victoria Rolph , 30 , also of Alma Lane , Upham , was ordered to pay £14,950 within a three month period of face six month in prison in default .
She was also ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dog breeding banning order for six years .

The pair appeared in court after demands to purchase a £265 licence for their operation had been ignored.
Lucinda and Victoria Rolph advertised more than 190 litters of puppies for sale, as well as adult dogs, with some priced at as much as £1,500 each.
Experts say if all the dogs were sold as advertised, the pair could have fetched up to £1.5 million over five years.
But council chiefs caught wind of the pair’s unlicensed operation.
Licensing chiefs visited Lucinda Rolph’s £600,000 farm, near Fair Oak, and warned her that she needed a licence for the commercial breeding of dogs.
However Southampton Crown Court heard that the pair continued to advertise dogs and puppies for sale, sometimes under different names, without a licence.
They came to the attention of licensing chiefs again after a miniature Dachshund they sold died weeks later of Canine parvovirus – which can be prevented through vaccinations.
Now Lucinda Rolph has been ordered to pay £600,000 through a court confiscation order after pleading guilty to running an unlicensed dog breeding farm.
Her 30-year-old daughter, Victoria, who also pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed dog breeding farm, with a lesser role, has been ordered to pay almost £15,000.
The court heard the farm was housed at 52-year-old Lucinda Rolph’s property in Alma Lane, Upham, between 2013 and 2018.
Prosecutor Ethu Crorie said the pair would advertise puppies and adult dogs for sale online via Pets4Homes and Preloved.
Mr Crorie told the court that the pair advertised 38 different breeds, with prices ranging from £500 to £1,500 per animal.
He told the court the pair had several accounts in their own names and 18 with other people’s names – some of whom they knew and were unaware that their name was being used.
Mr Crorie said that if every dog had sold as advertised and none of the adverts were duplicated, the pair could have been paid as much as £1.5 million pound.
He told the court that a warrant was carried out at the puppy farm in May 2015 and licensing officers found litters of puppies as well as adult dogs.
Mr Crorie added there was no records of sales or receipts and the pair did not have any tax records.
In mitigation, Jonathan Underhill said that both Rolphs stressed that there had “never been any suggestion of mistreatment” of the animals.
Mr Underhill said: “But for the licence the whole operation would have been legal.”
He said that a licence for dog breeding from Winchester City Council cost £265.
Mr Underhill added that legislation for dog breeding had recently changed, limiting the punishment for such offences to a fine, and urged Judge Peter Henry to limit the number of unpaid hours the pair faced.
In sentencing, Judge Henry, said: “Lucinda Rolph was warned of the need for having a licence in 2015.
“She said at that stage she was thinking about giving everything up.
“She was well aware a licence was required.
“She kept no records of this lucrative business and they used fake names to hide the fact they were still selling adult and puppies during this period.”
Lucinda Rolph, of Alma Lane, Upham, was ordered to pay £601,700 within a three month period of face a five-year prison sentence in default.
She was also ordered to pay costs of £20,000 and ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work.
Victoria Rolph, 30, also of Alma Lane, Upham, was ordered to pay £14,950 within a three month period of face six month in prison in default.
She was also ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work.
Both Rolphs were also given a dog breeding banning order for six years.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Two men die in crash on B3035 Corhampton Lane

TWO men have died following a crash in Hampshire .
Police say a man in his 50s and another man in 60s have died following the crash near Corhampton .
Officers say a Ford Fiesta Zetec and an Indian FTR motorcycle were involved in a collision on the B3035 Corhampton Lane .
The crash happened around 4.30pm on Sunday , February 2 .
Police say a rider of the motorcycle , a man in his 50s , and his pillion , a man in his 60s , died at the scene .
Officers say they are next of kin have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist officers .
The driver of the Ford Fiesta , a 17-year-old boy from West Meon , has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving without due care and consideration while over the specified drug limit .
He remains in custody at this time .
Inspector Andy Tester , from the Roads Policing Unit , said : “ We are appealing for witnesses to this collision , which has resulted in the death of two men .
“ If you were in the area yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this collision , please call us on 101 quoting 44200041761 .
“ You might have dashcam footage that would help our investigation .
”

Police say a man in his 50s and another man in 60s have died following the crash near Corhampton.
Officers say a Ford Fiesta Zetec, an Indian FTR motorcycle and an MV Agusta were involved in a collision on the B3035 Corhampton Lane.
The crash happened around 4.30pm on Sunday, February 2.
Police say the rider of the Indian motorcycle, a man in his 50s, and the rider of the MV Agusta, a man in his 60s, died at the scene.
Officers say both men's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a 17-year-old boy from West Meon, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving without due care and consideration while over the specified drug limit.
He remains in custody at this time.
Inspector Andy Tester, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this collision, which has resulted in the death of two men.
“If you were in the area yesterday evening and saw anything during or before this collision, please call us on 101 quoting 44200041761.
“You might have dashcam footage that would help our investigation.”
NOTE: Based on information provided by Hampshire Constabulary, the Chronicle initially reported that both men were riding on the same motorcycle. Police have since issued a correction to say the men were on two separate motorcycles. The Chronicle has updated the article accordingly.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Helicopter had to be scrapped after crash-landing at Marchwood Military Port in 2018, says accident

Helicopter had to be scrapped after crash-landing at Marchwood Military Port in 2018, says accident report

A HELICOPTER crash-landed while attempting to take off at Marchwood Military Port , an inquiry has found .
The crew of a Sikorsky S-61N Sea King were about to test its hovering ability when it nose-dived and hit the ground coming to rest on its landing gear .
No-one was injured in the incident but the aircraft had to be scrapped .
An Air Accident Investigation Branch ( AAIB ) report said the commander and co-pilot felt a thump when the aircraft struck the tarmac .
The AAIB said : `` Despite the co-pilot being slightly dazed he commenced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commander to apply the rotor brake .
“ Both pilots then evacuated the helicopter and , once outside , went to check that the engineers were unhurt .
There were no injuries.
” The incident resulted in the front equipment bay of the commercial helicopter being crushed and the bay door becoming detached .
The helicopter operated in the Falklands for four years until late December 2017 when it was transferred by ship to Marchwood .
According to the AAIB report its rotor blades were removed and no covers were used to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was unloaded at Marchwood in January 2018 .
It was due to perform a hover check on February 1 2018 before being flown to Bournemouth Airport to be refuelled so it could travel to the operator ’ s base in Newquay .
The AAIB report says the accident was caused by mechanical issues caused mainly by the helicopter being inactive during its transportation .
It also says the did not do all the pre-flight checks .
Recording data from the flight revealed the commander said there was “ not time ” to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the helicopter , says the report .

The crew of a Sikorsky S-61N Sea King were about to test its hovering ability when it nose-dived and hit the ground coming to rest on its landing gear.
No-one was injured in the incident but the aircraft had to be scrapped.
An Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) report said the commander and co-pilot felt a thump when the aircraft struck the tarmac.
The AAIB said: "Despite the co-pilot being slightly dazed he commenced the emergency shutdown checklist and called to the commander to apply the rotor brake.
“Both pilots then evacuated the helicopter and, once outside, went to check that the engineers were unhurt. There were no injuries.”
The incident resulted in the front equipment bay of the commercial helicopter being crushed and the bay door becoming detached.
The helicopter operated in the Falklands for four years until late December 2017 when it was transferred by ship to Marchwood.
According to the AAIB report its rotor blades were removed and no covers were used to protect important parts of the aircraft before it was unloaded at Marchwood in January 2018.
It was due to perform a hover check on February 1 2018 before being flown to Bournemouth Airport to be refuelled so it could travel to the operator’s base in Newquay.
The AAIB report says the accident was caused by mechanical issues caused mainly by the helicopter being inactive during its transportation.
It also says the did not do all the pre-flight checks.
Recording data from the flight revealed the commander said there was “not time” to do a “full and free” check of the helicopter, says the report.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--South Western Railway says only northbound London trains can stop at Eastleigh following last week's

South Western Railway says only northbound London trains can stop at Eastleigh following last week's derailment

SOME train services have resumed at Eastleigh following last week 's derailment - but disruption is set to continue for weeks .
South Western Railway ( SWR ) has announced a partial resumption of services following the temporary repairs carried out over the weekend but say not all services can call at the station .
Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the month .
Six 52-tonne freight wagons jumped the tracks last Tuesday , blocking the main line in both directions as well as damaging the track and points .
SWR says only London-bound trains approaching Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Eastleigh for the time being .
Passengers heading south from the London/Basingstoke/Winchester direction will have to travel to Southampton Airport Parkway and then catch a northbound service .
Passengers at Eastleigh wishing to travel to Southampton/Bournemouth/Weymouth should go to Winchester and catch a southbound service .
Trains from Romsey to Salisbury via Chandler 's Ford are among those unable to call at Eastleigh .
In a statement John Halsall , managing director of the southern region of Network Rail said : `` Everyone here in my team is bitterly disappointed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re doing everything we can to make it right . ''
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is currently investigating the incident .

South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a partial resumption of services following the temporary repairs carried out over the weekend but say not all services can call at the station.
Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the month.
Six 52-tonne freight wagons jumped the tracks last Tuesday, blocking the main line in both directions as well as damaging the track and points.
SWR says only London-bound trains approaching Eastleigh from Southampton will be able to call at Eastleigh for the time being.
Passengers heading south from the London/Basingstoke/Winchester direction will have to travel to Southampton Airport Parkway and then catch a northbound service.
Passengers at Eastleigh wishing to travel to Southampton/Bournemouth/Weymouth should go to Winchester and catch a southbound service.
Trains from Romsey to Salisbury via Chandler's Ford are among those unable to call at Eastleigh.
Replacement buses will be operating.
In a statement John Halsall, managing director of the southern region of Network Rail said: "Everyone here in my team is bitterly disappointed with the service over the last few days and we’re doing everything we can to make it right."
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is currently investigating the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--B3035 shut between Corhampton and Bishop's Waltham while police investigate "serious" crash

A HAMPSHIRE road is still closed today - more than 12 hours after a crash and a fire involving at least two vehicles .
The B3035 is shut between Corhampton and Bishop 's Waltham following what is being described as a `` serious '' collision at around 4.30pm yesterday .
A police spokesman said : `` We were called at 4.31pm to a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on the B3035 near Corhampton .
`` The B3035 is currently closed between Corhampton Lane near Corhampton and Sailor 's Lane towards Bishop 's Waltham . ''
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` There was a serious accident on the B3035 between Corhampton and Bishop 's Waltham this afternoon .
`` It is reported that two cars and two motorcycles were involved in the incident and at least two caught fire . ''
Droxford Fire Station added : `` Called to two 2 RTCs today , the second being a serious collision and ensuing Corhampton road .
Supporting our neighbours from Bishop 's Waltham .
`` Our thoughts are with everyone involved . ''
One motorist said : `` We were driving down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plain white vehicles with blues were heading towards where the Corhampton to Bishop 's Waltham road closure . ''
Another social media user described a `` large vehicle/motorbike fire '' on Corhampton Lane , just by the golf club , but said no-one had been hurt .
This morning the traffic information service ROMANSE said the road was still closed , adding that diversions were in place .

The B3035 is shut between Corhampton and Bishop's Waltham following what is being described as a "serious" collision at around 4.30pm yesterday.
A police spokesman said: "We were called at 4.31pm to a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on the B3035 near Corhampton.
"The B3035 is currently closed between Corhampton Lane near Corhampton and Sailor's Lane towards Bishop's Waltham."
One of the tweets posted on social media yesterday said: "There was a serious accident on the B3035 between Corhampton and Bishop's Waltham this afternoon.
"It is reported that two cars and two motorcycles were involved in the incident and at least two caught fire."
Droxford Fire Station added: "Called to two 2 RTCs today, the second being a serious collision and ensuing Corhampton road. Supporting our neighbours from Bishop's Waltham.
"Our thoughts are with everyone involved."
One motorist said: "We were driving down the Corhampton to Morestead road and two plain white vehicles with blues were heading towards where the Corhampton to Bishop's Waltham road closure."
Another social media user described a "large vehicle/motorbike fire" on Corhampton Lane, just by the golf club, but said no-one had been hurt.
This morning the traffic information service ROMANSE said the road was still closed, adding that diversions were in place.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--M27 reopens after weekend of traffic misery for motorists

AFTER a weekend of traffic misery for commuters in Hampshire , the M27 re-opened this morning .
The M27 was closed on Friday night between junction 3 and 4 and re-opened during the early hours of this morning .
The motorway was closed to allow the demolition of Romsey Road bridge , marking the final phase of a £19m scheme to replace it .
The bridge has now been demolished and the rubble has been removed .
Motorists were faced with a 55-mile diversion route while others were diverted through North Baddesley and Chilworth .
All vehicles that were heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth were diverted off at junction 4 , up the M3 and the A34 , the A303 past Andover , down the A345 into Salisbury and onto the A36 towards the M27 at J2 ( Ower ) .
For those who were heading eastbound , drivers were diverted depending on the type of vehicle .
Traffic of any type on the M27 from the A31 and headed towards M27 east was diverted off at junction 3 up the M271 and A3057 northbound for then joining the A27 eastbound , heading through North Baddesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M27 from the A31 headed for M3/London were diverted through North Baddesley to Chilworth Roundabout .
The diversions caused traffic misery across the county with long delays in North Baddesley and slow-moving traffic in Southampton .
In North Baddesley , drivers faced 50 minutes delays on Castle Lane heading westbound onto Botley Road .
Traffic was also built-up in most of Romsey with slow moving queues heading both in and out of the town .
Nick Adams-King , deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council , said : “ Traffic didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think people have taken the advice .
“ [ It was ] worse on Sunday morning , cars were nose to tail through North Baddesley .
“ In the summer when the M27 was closed , local roads around Romsey were pretty jammed but it is better this time and nothing as bad.
” In Southampton , motorists faced delays on a number of roads including Winchester Road , Bassett Avenue , Burgess Road and Hill Lane .
Jacqui Rayment , Cabinet Member for Place and Transport at Southampton City Council , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe , things are running smoothly .
“ At this stage , I think everything has gone as smoothly as it can when you cause this much disruption , but for essential works .
”

The M27 was closed on Friday night between junction 3 and 4 and re-opened during the early hours of this morning.
The motorway was closed to allow the demolition of Romsey Road bridge, marking the final phase of a £19m scheme to replace it.
The bridge has now been demolished and the rubble has been removed.
Motorists were faced with a 55-mile diversion route while others were diverted through North Baddesley and Chilworth.
All vehicles that were heading westbound on the M27 from Portsmouth to Bournemouth were diverted off at junction 4, up the M3 and the A34, the A303 past Andover, down the A345 into Salisbury and onto the A36 towards the M27 at J2 (Ower).
For those who were heading eastbound, drivers were diverted depending on the type of vehicle.
Traffic of any type on the M27 from the A31 and headed towards M27 east was diverted off at junction 3 up the M271 and A3057 northbound for then joining the A27 eastbound, heading through North Baddesley and Chilworth Roundabout.
HGVs on the M27 from the A31 headed for M3/London were diverted through North Baddesley to Chilworth Roundabout.
The diversions caused traffic misery across the county with long delays in North Baddesley and slow-moving traffic in Southampton.
In North Baddesley, drivers faced 50 minutes delays on Castle Lane heading westbound onto Botley Road.
Traffic was also built-up in most of Romsey with slow moving queues heading both in and out of the town.
Nick Adams-King, deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council, said: “Traffic didn’t seem as bad on Saturday so I think people have taken the advice.
“[It was] worse on Sunday morning, cars were nose to tail through North Baddesley.
“In the summer when the M27 was closed, local roads around Romsey were pretty jammed but it is better this time and nothing as bad.”
In Southampton, motorists faced delays on a number of roads including Winchester Road, Bassett Avenue, Burgess Road and Hill Lane.
Jacqui Rayment, Cabinet Member for Place and Transport at Southampton City Council, said: “As I am lead to believe, things are running smoothly.
“At this stage, I think everything has gone as smoothly as it can when you cause this much disruption, but for essential works.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Fordingbridge indecent exposure investigation: Man arrested

A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into a number of indecent exposure incidents in Hampshire .
@ @ @ @ @ from the New Forest was arrested yesterday following the incidents in Fordingbridge .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ exposure incidents on Frog Lane on June 6 , Sept 13 , Jan 22 , @ @ @ @ @ incidents on Jan 28 .
Police say the man has been questioned by officers and @ @ @ @ @ remains under investigation to allow for further enquiries .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ these incidents or believe they have also seen a man behaving in this way in @ @ @ @ @ has not made contact with us , is asked to call 101 . ''

Police say a 49-year-old man from the New Forest was arrested yesterday following the incidents in Fordingbridge.
It comes after reports of six indecent exposure incidents on Frog Lane on June 6, Sept 13, Jan 22, Jan 25, and two incidents on Jan 28.
Police say the man has been questioned by officers and released from custody, but remains under investigation to allow for further enquiries.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who has witnessed these incidents or believe they have also seen a man behaving in this way in the Frog Lane area who has not made contact with us, is asked to call 101."


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Hit and run driver in court in Southampton after mum and children hurt in crash in Swanmore

AN UNLICENSED and uninsured driver injured a mother and her children while driving a stolen vehicle .
George Ronald John @ @ @ @ @ driving the stolen vehicle when he was involved in the crash on Bishops Wood Road @ @ @ @ @ crash , which caused an injury to a mother and three children , Cobb fled @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ’ Court , Cobb , admitted aggravated vehicle taking , failing to stop at @ @ @ @ @ and driving without a licence and insurance .
He was sentenced to 18 weeks in @ @ @ @ @ months .
Cobb , of Wymering Lane , Cosham , was also ordered to complete @ @ @ @ @ and six days of rehabilitation activity .
He was also banned from driving for 24 @ @ @ @ @ compensation of £500 .

George Ronald John Cobb, 20, was driving the stolen vehicle when he was involved in the crash on Bishops Wood Road, Swanmore.
After the crash, which caused an injury to a mother and three children, Cobb fled the scene.
At Southampton Magistrates’ Court, Cobb, admitted aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop at the scene of a crash and driving without a licence and insurance.
He was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.
Cobb, of Wymering Lane, Cosham, was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and six days of rehabilitation activity.
He was also banned from driving for 24 months and ordered to pay compensation of £500.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Southampton's children's social care services 'requires improvement'

SOME of the most vulnerable children in Southampton suffer harm as opportunities to safeguard them are missed , it has been revealed .
Watchdogs have alerted civic chiefs over the safety and well-being of some children in the city .
It comes as Ofsted inspectors have rated children ’ s social care services in the city as “ requires improvement to be good ” , the second lowest rate .
They recognised that improvements are being made but said that progress since the last inspection in 2014 has been “ uneven ” and “ too slow ” .
Southampton Itchen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City bosses hit back highlighting the improvements already made and said they will ensure more children are kept safe .
Ofsted inspectors said some children benefit from `` skilled interventions and direct work that reduces risks to them and improves their daily lived experiences , but many do not '' .
In their report they said : “ Risks to children from parental mental ill health , domestic abuse and substance misuse are not always fully understood and responded to with enough urgency .
Inspectors alerted senior managers to a small number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromised.
” The quality of work with children in the assessment and protection and court teams has been branded as “ inconsistent ” .
Inspectors added : “ Decisions to look after children are not always timely .
Both the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service and the district family judge report significant concerns about the timeliness and quality of social workers ’ evidence .
A small number of children experience continued harm as opportunities are missed to safeguard them when risks increase .
“ Watchdogs also said that “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ histories , repeated referral patterns and the potential for significant harm to children to persist and worsen.
” Young people leaving care now receive good support , inspectors said , but “ too many have been inappropriately placed in bed and breakfast ” .
However inspectors noted the work done to address the consequences of “ very high workloads for social workers ” .
But they said `` some children in care have too many changes of social worker '' .
Hayley Garner , Unite branch secretary in Southampton , said the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I am not just concerned I am disappointed and I am shocked that after all this time and promises from the council that we still find ourselves in the same or worse position that we have been in the last 10 years .
There is a lack of political direction within the council .
The question must be why is Southampton ’ s Children ’ s Services still so far behind other comparable authorities.
” The service was also rated “ requires improvements “ when inspected in 2014 .
However in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements have been made in services for care leavers and in developing an effective , comprehensive and integrated network of early help and prevention services.
” Response to children at immediate risk is also `` prompt and rigorous ” .
They said : “ Responses by social workers to children at immediate risk are mainly prompt and rigorous .
Concerns for children ’ s safety and welfare arising out of hours are also addressed quickly and proportionately .
Multi-agency strategy discussions are held swiftly when initial risks are identified ; children are seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timely medical examinations are arranged when required.
” Ofsted inspectors highlighted also a number of measures the council is taking to improve the services .
These include more financial support and scrutiny meetings .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , children and lifelong learning at the city council blamed austerity for the increase in demand but said to be pleased that improvements have been recognised .
He added : `` Despite these challenges , I am pleased that the inspectors have identified a number of areas where our interventions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s lives as well as areas where there is a strong and promising basis for further progress .
The improvements we have already made , and those that this report confirms need further improvement , will ensure more children are kept safe and get a better start in life .
However , in some areas the pace of change has not been fast enough , particularly in the context of increasing demand , and there is still work to do . ''
He said Mr Smith should be fighting for more funding for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royston Smith conveniently forgets that under his ‘ Leadership ’ , he slashed social workers ’ pay and conditions , leading to staffing chaos and inadequate services .
He might want to deflect from his record , but the city won ’ t forget ” , he added .

Watchdogs have alerted civic chiefs over the safety and well-being of some children in the city.
It comes as Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s social care services in the city as “requires improvement to be good”, the second lowest rate.
They recognised that improvements are being made but said that progress since the last inspection in 2014 has been “uneven” and “too slow”.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said to be shocked.
City bosses hit back highlighting the improvements already made and said they will ensure more children are kept safe.
Ofsted inspectors said some children benefit from "skilled interventions and direct work that reduces risks to them and improves their daily lived experiences, but many do not".
In their report they said: “Risks to children from parental mental ill health, domestic abuse and substance misuse are not always fully understood and responded to with enough urgency. Inspectors alerted senior managers to a small number of children whose safety and well-being remained compromised.”
The quality of work with children in the assessment and protection and court teams has been branded as “inconsistent”.
Inspectors added: “Decisions to look after children are not always timely. Both the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service and the district family judge report significant concerns about the timeliness and quality of social workers’ evidence. A small number of children experience continued harm as opportunities are missed to safeguard them when risks increase. “
Watchdogs also said that “a lack of attention is paid to parental histories, repeated referral patterns and the potential for significant harm to children to persist and worsen.”
Young people leaving care now receive good support, inspectors said, but “too many have been inappropriately placed in bed and breakfast”.
However inspectors noted the work done to address the consequences of “very high workloads for social workers”.
But they said "some children in care have too many changes of social worker".
Hayley Garner, Unite branch secretary in Southampton, said the report is worrying.
MP Royston Smith added:“I am not just concerned I am disappointed and I am shocked that after all this time and promises from the council that we still find ourselves in the same or worse position that we have been in the last 10 years. There is a lack of political direction within the council. The question must be why is Southampton’s Children’s Services still so far behind other comparable authorities.”
The service was also rated “requires improvements “ when inspected in 2014.
However in their latest inspection watchdogs said “substantial improvements have been made in services for care leavers and in developing an effective, comprehensive and integrated network of early help and prevention services.” Response to children at immediate risk is also "prompt and rigorous”.
They said: “Responses by social workers to children at immediate risk are mainly prompt and rigorous. Concerns for children’s safety and welfare arising out of hours are also addressed quickly and proportionately. Multi-agency strategy discussions are held swiftly when initial risks are identified; children are seen promptly and decisions are well evidenced. Timely medical examinations are arranged when required.”
Ofsted inspectors highlighted also a number of measures the council is taking to improve the services. These include more financial support and scrutiny meetings.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning at the city council blamed austerity for the increase in demand but said to be pleased that improvements have been recognised.
He added: "Despite these challenges, I am pleased that the inspectors have identified a number of areas where our interventions are leading to significant improvements in children’s lives as well as areas where there is a strong and promising basis for further progress. The improvements we have already made, and those that this report confirms need further improvement, will ensure more children are kept safe and get a better start in life. However, in some areas the pace of change has not been fast enough, particularly in the context of increasing demand, and there is still work to do."
He said Mr Smith should be fighting for more funding for vulnerable children in the city.
“Royston Smith conveniently forgets that under his ‘Leadership’, he slashed social workers’ pay and conditions, leading to staffing chaos and inadequate services. He might want to deflect from his record, but the city won’t forget”, he added.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Lidl set to open at former Homebase store creating 40 jobs in Hedge End

A SUPERMARKET giant has revealed plans to open a store in a Hampshire town which would create 40 new jobs .
Budget food store , Lidl has hopes for a branch at the former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018 .
Featuring an in-store bakery , customer toilets and “ ample parking spaces ” the retailer hopes to open its store next year .
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit in Hedge End Retail Park an exterior revamp .
It would then be split , creating another store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sales space .
Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M & S and Sainsbury ’ s stores to the south .
As part of the wider development , a park would be created with newly planted trees , seating and a children ’ s play feature .
In the car park , new disabled and parent and child spaces would be provided .
A covered cycle shelter with ten spaces would be built and there would be two electric charging points to charge up to four cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lidl said : “ Plans have been submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area , which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy .
“ The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery , customer toilet and ample parking spaces .
“ We ’ re now looking forward to receiving a decision in the coming months with a view to opening next year .
“ Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove very popular and good competition for Sainsbury ’ s .
“ We ’ ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this like a good use of part of the old Homebase.
” The second 2,065sqm unit is being redesigned to home a “ general variety retailer ” selling homeware , furniture and DIY products .
It will include a garden centre and small convenience goods area , however , no tenant has yet been confirmed .
According to developers CBRE Global Investors , the revamp will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit , which they claim is now tired and dated in appearance .
The developers add that the new store will improve local consumer choice and provide a range of new job opportunities for local residents .
The wider area comprises of a range of retailers including M & S , Sainsbury ’ s , B & Q , Next Home , DFS , SCS , TK Maxx and Homesense .

Budget food store, Lidl has hopes for a branch at the former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018.
Featuring an in-store bakery, customer toilets and “ample parking spaces” the retailer hopes to open its store next year.
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit in Hedge End Retail Park an exterior revamp.
It would then be split, creating another store alongside the supermarket which would have 1,438sqm of sales space.
Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M&S and Sainsbury’s stores to the south.
As part of the wider development, a park would be created with newly planted trees, seating and a children’s play feature.
In the car park, new disabled and parent and child spaces would be provided.
A covered cycle shelter with ten spaces would be built and there would be two electric charging points to charge up to four cars at a time.
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “Plans have been submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area, which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy.
“The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilet and ample parking spaces.
“We’re now looking forward to receiving a decision in the coming months with a view to opening next year. “
Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property, said: “Lidl arriving in Hedge End will prove very popular and good competition for Sainsbury’s.
“We’ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this like a good use of part of the old Homebase.”
The second 2,065sqm unit is being redesigned to home a “general variety retailer” selling homeware, furniture and DIY products.
It will include a garden centre and small convenience goods area, however, no tenant has yet been confirmed.
According to developers CBRE Global Investors, the revamp will result in significant visual improvements to the unit, which they claim is now tired and dated in appearance.
The developers add that the new store will improve local consumer choice and provide a range of new job opportunities for local residents.
The wider area comprises of a range of retailers including M&S, Sainsbury’s, B&Q, Next Home, DFS, SCS, TK Maxx and Homesense.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Hampshire Police recorded more killings in Southampton last year

POLICE recorded more killings in Southampton last year , new crime figures show .
The Office for National Statistics 's crime data shows that police recorded four homicides , which include both murders and manslaughters , in the area during the 12 months to September .
That was up from two in the previous 12 months .
Across England and Wales , the number of recorded homicides dropped by six per cent , to 617 .
The figures exclude people who died in terror attacks .
Police recorded 32,521 crimes of all types ( excluding fraud ) in Southampton over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent increase on the previous year .
It meant a rate of 129 crimes per 1,000 people , compared to an England and Wales rate of 85 per 1,000 .
Across England and Wales , the number of police recorded crimes rose by five per cent in the year to September , to just over 5 million offences .
The figures exclude Greater Manchester , where they are recorded differently .
Knife crime hit a record high , up by seven per cent on the previous 12 months .
Meanwhile , separate figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proportion of crimes in England and Wales resulting in a charge or summons remained largely the same as the previous year , at 7.3 per cent in the 12 months to September .
Commenting on the national figures , John Apter , national chairman of the Police Federation , said : `` Until policing has the resources it needs , these increases in recorded crime will continue to increase .
`` Society has become a more violent place and the police can not and should not be expected to fight this crime epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from other areas of the public sector .
`` This is not a simple problem to fix . ''
He reiterated calls for `` long-term , sustainable funding '' , adding that cash pledges made by the Government are `` a move in the right direction '' but they are not enough to undo the `` damage '' of previous cuts .
Helen Ross , from the ONS centre for crime and justice , said : `` In the last year , there has been no change in overall levels of crime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crime .
`` Although the number of offences involving a knife has continued to increase , there is a mixed picture across police forces – and overall levels of violence remain steady . ''

The Office for National Statistics's crime data shows that police recorded four homicides, which include both murders and manslaughters, in the area during the 12 months to September.
That was up from two in the previous 12 months.
Across England and Wales, the number of recorded homicides dropped by six per cent, to 617. The figures exclude people who died in terror attacks.
Police recorded 32,521 crimes of all types (excluding fraud) in Southampton over the 12 months, a 4.1 per cent increase on the previous year.
It meant a rate of 129 crimes per 1,000 people, compared to an England and Wales rate of 85 per 1,000.
Across England and Wales, the number of police recorded crimes rose by five per cent in the year to September, to just over 5 million offences. The figures exclude Greater Manchester, where they are recorded differently.
Knife crime hit a record high, up by seven per cent on the previous 12 months.
Meanwhile, separate figures also released on Thursday show that the proportion of crimes in England and Wales resulting in a charge or summons remained largely the same as the previous year, at 7.3 per cent in the 12 months to September.
Commenting on the national figures, John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation, said: "Until policing has the resources it needs, these increases in recorded crime will continue to increase.
"Society has become a more violent place and the police cannot and should not be expected to fight this crime epidemic alone.
"We need more support from other areas of the public sector.
"This is not a simple problem to fix."
He reiterated calls for "long-term, sustainable funding", adding that cash pledges made by the Government are "a move in the right direction" but they are not enough to undo the "damage" of previous cuts.
Helen Ross, from the ONS centre for crime and justice, said: "In the last year, there has been no change in overall levels of crime, however this hides variations in different types of crime.
"Although the number of offences involving a knife has continued to increase, there is a mixed picture across police forces – and overall levels of violence remain steady."


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Former hair salon in Shirley at centre of drugs probe to be a new business

A FORMER hair salon that has stood empty for four years could be revamped and turned into a new business @ @ @ @ @ to transform Propaganda Hair Salon on Shirley Road has been submitted to Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ for the retention of the shop with part of the ground floor changed to a @ @ @ @ @ are also plans to turn the first floor three-bedroom flat into two one-bedroom flats .
@ @ @ @ @ empty since January 12 , 2016 .
It is not yet known what the shop @ @ @ @ @ Last year , police raided the former salon and a 35-year-old man was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ controlled drug of class B , two counts of assaulting a police officer and an @ @ @ @ @ out an investigation at Propaganda Hair Salon on the junction of Lumsden Avenue and Shirley @ @ @ @ @

An application to transform Propaganda Hair Salon on Shirley Road has been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The proposals detail plans for the retention of the shop with part of the ground floor changed to a one bedroom flat.
There are also plans to turn the first floor three-bedroom flat into two one-bedroom flats.
The hair salon has been empty since January 12, 2016.
It is not yet known what the shop will be used for.
Last year, police raided the former salon and a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of a controlled drug of class B, two counts of assaulting a police officer and an immigration offence.
Officers carried out an investigation at Propaganda Hair Salon on the junction of Lumsden Avenue and Shirley High Street in May.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed on Harwood Road, Gosport

A MAN has been stabbed to death at a house in Gosport .
Police have arrested a 55-year-old man on @ @ @ @ @ man suffered a stab wound .
Officered were called to a house on Harwood Road @ @ @ @ @ at 3.15pm yesterday .
The 53-year-old man from Gosport was pronounced dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ have been informed and officers are carrying out enquiries in the area today .
A @ @ @ @ @ `` We will be in the area throughout the day conducting our enquiries so if @ @ @ @ @ , please speak to our officers .
`` At this stage we believe this is @ @ @ @ @ is no wider risk to the community . ''

Police have arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a man suffered a stab wound.
Officers were called to a house on Harwood Road, Bridgemary, Gosport, at 3.15pm yesterday.
The 53-year-old man from Gosport was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and officers are carrying out enquiries in the area today.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We will be in the area throughout the day conducting our enquiries so if any residents have any concerns, please speak to our officers.
"At this stage we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community."