thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services rescue horse in Hamptworth

FIREFIGHTERS have rushed to the aid of a horse slumped over on a `` pile of dung '' .
Tess the horse was down and struggling to get back on her feet .
Crews from Romsey , Eastleigh and Brockenhurst scrambled to assist the 30-year-old mare who lay covered in straw and muck .
Using straps and harnesses emergency workers from both Hampshire , and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services pulled Tess from her stable in Hampworth Road , Hamptworth .
She had been propped up on a dung heap with rescue workers having to dig around her to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half a tonne it was a `` happy ending '' as Tess was eventually able to get back on her feet .
Vets were on the scene to assist after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service received the emergency call at 2.20pm on Saturday .
The stop message came in at 4.28pm .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , said : `` At 2.20pm on Saturday , April 18 , crews from Romsey , Eastleigh and Brockenhurst ( including our Animal Rescue Advisor Jim Green ) were called to Hamptworth Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down and struggling to get back up .
`` The horse was thirty-year-old Tess .
Endell Vets were also on the scene .
`` Tess was successfully gotten back to her feet and the stop message came in at 16:28 . ''

Tess the horse was down and struggling to get back on her feet.
This weekend we worked with our friends at @DWFireRescue to help a horse down in the stable 🚒
At 30 years old, Tess needed assistance getting back to her feet. With support from @EndellVets we were able to leave Tess with a happy ending 🐴@HFRSanimal #OneTeam #999Family pic.twitter.com/3sWh4V9Yr0 — Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (@Hants_fire) April 20, 2020
Crews from Romsey, Eastleigh and Brockenhurst scrambled to assist the 30-year-old mare who lay covered in straw and muck.
Using straps and harnesses emergency workers from both Hampshire, and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services pulled Tess from her stable in Hampworth Road, Hamptworth.
She had been propped up on a dung heap with rescue workers having to dig around her to get their straps in place.
Weighing almost half a tonne it was a "happy ending" as Tess was eventually able to get back on her feet.
Vets were on the scene to assist after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service received the emergency call at 2.20pm on Saturday.
The stop message came in at 4.28pm.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, said: "At 2.20pm on Saturday, April 18, crews from Romsey, Eastleigh and Brockenhurst (including our Animal Rescue Advisor Jim Green) were called to Hamptworth Road in Hamptworth as an elderly horse was down and struggling to get back up.
"The horse was thirty-year-old Tess. Endell Vets were also on the scene.
"Tess was successfully gotten back to her feet and the stop message came in at 16:28."


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Why is the M27 closed this week?

Why is the M27 closed this week?

A HAMPSHIRE motorway will be closed this week .
Motorists are being warned that the M27 will be closed overnight between J9 near Park Gate and J11 near Fareham .
It will be closed each night from 9pm until 6am from today ( Monday ) until Sunday , May 3 .
Diversions will be in place via the A27 .
• Woman dies after being hit by lorry on M27 Highways England is upgrading the motorway between J4 at the M3 interchange and J11 .
It is turning the hard shoulder into a permanent running lane , making a dual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed between J2 and J3 outside Southampton A spokesperson for Highways England said : `` We ’ re continuing to undertake works to convert the M27 to a smart motorway .
`` During this time , we will carry on with our activity within the central reserve between junctions 8 and 11 , ahead of a future switch to the verges at these locations , once the central reserve is complete .
`` A 50mph speed restriction will remain in place along this section of the motorway , until the scheme is fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will enable road users to travel through our roadworks without compromising their safety , or that of our workforce . ''

Motorists are being warned that the M27 will be closed overnight between J9 near Park Gate and J11 near Fareham.
It will be closed each night from 9pm until 6am from today (Monday) until Sunday, May 3.
Diversions will be in place via the A27.
Highways England is upgrading the motorway between J4 at the M3 interchange and J11.
It is turning the hard shoulder into a permanent running lane, making a dual four-lane, smart motorway.
A spokesperson for Highways England said: "We’re continuing to undertake works to convert the M27 to a smart motorway.
"During this time, we will carry on with our activity within the central reserve between junctions 8 and 11, ahead of a future switch to the verges at these locations, once the central reserve is complete.
A reminder that the westbound #M27 will be closed overnight from junction 11 to 9, between 9pm and 6am, starting on Monday 20 April until Sunday 3 May. Diversion route below. pic.twitter.com/ycAvdUySI9 — Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) April 19, 2020
"A 50mph speed restriction will remain in place along this section of the motorway, until the scheme is fully operational and open to the public. This will enable road users to travel through our roadworks without compromising their safety, or that of our workforce."


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--WATCH VIDEO: Bridge goes up over M271 at Redbridge Roundabout

WORK to install a bridge over a major Southampton road has been completed .
A footbridge over the M271 at the Redbridge Roundabout has now gone up .
According to Highways England , the project was finished 30 hours ahead of schedule .
The M271 southbound section at junction 1 and the northeastern section near Redbridge Towers was shut from Friday for most of the weekend .
• New footbridge to be installed this weekend Diversion routes were in place and motorists were warned that closures could change .
The work is part of a major Highways England improvement project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to cost between £8.5 million and £15.5 million .
Last summer the route was closed so an existing footbridge could be demolished .
Highways chiefs say the new bridge is “ wider and less steep ” .
The Redbridge Roundabout project includes adding an extra lane to ease congestion for vehicles travelling from the motorway to the city centre and the port .
It is hoped the project will relieve traffic congestion , improving capacity and reducing journey times It is also hoped the new bridge will offer a safer and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For more information visit the Highways England website .

A footbridge over the M271 at the Redbridge Roundabout has now gone up.
Good news. The #M271 and #RedbridgeRoundabout in Southampton are now fully open after the installation of a new footbridge - nearly 30 hours ahead of schedule. Here's how it was done... pic.twitter.com/mrJSForj3B — Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) April 19, 2020
According to Highways England, the project was finished 30 hours ahead of schedule.
The M271 southbound section at junction 1 and the northeastern section near Redbridge Towers was shut from Friday for most of the weekend.
Diversion routes were in place and motorists were warned that closures could change.
The work is part of a major Highways England improvement project for the Redbridge roundabout, which is set to cost between £8.5 million and £15.5 million.
Last summer the route was closed so an existing footbridge could be demolished.
Highways chiefs say the new bridge is “wider and less steep”.
The Redbridge Roundabout project includes adding an extra lane to ease congestion for vehicles travelling from the motorway to the city centre and the port.
It is hoped the project will relieve traffic congestion, improving capacity and reducing journey times
It is also hoped the new bridge will offer a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.
For more information visit the Highways England website.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Andrew Phasey charged with drink driving after car gets stuck New Forest

A MAN has been charged with a drink driving offence after a car became stuck in the New Forest .
@ @ @ @ @ with driving with excess alcohol .
The incident is alleged to have happened in Ornamental @ @ @ @ @ , April 17 .
Phasey , 24 , of Bradstocks Way , Abingdon will appear @ @ @ @ @ June 11 .

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thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Convenience store and takeaway plan for car showroom in Pennington is rejected

PLANS to replace a car showroom with a convenience store and a takeaway have been thrown out .
New Forest @ @ @ @ @ application relating to the Hills of Lymington site in Milford Road , Pennington , after @ @ @ @ @ proposed development .
The scheme had come under fire from Lymington and Pennington Town Council @ @ @ @ @ site .
Locals raised a 51-name petition and also submitted 21 letters of objection .
@ @ @ @ @ Brightbeech Investments LLP , which said the scheme would have created a total of 40 @ @ @ @ @ But the district council said the proposed development was not well designed , failed to @ @ @ @ @ site , and contravened policies outlined in the authority 's Local Plan .
Brightbeech could @ @ @ @ @ appeal or submit a revised scheme .

New Forest District Council has rejected an application relating to the Hills of Lymington site in Milford Road, Pennington, after criticising the design of the proposed development.
The scheme had come under fire from Lymington and Pennington Town Council and people living near the site.
Locals raised a 51-name petition and also submitted 21 letters of objection.
The application was submitted by Brightbeech Investments LLP, which said the scheme would have created a total of 40 full and part-time jobs.
But the district council said the proposed development was not well designed, failed to maximise the potential of the site, and contravened policies outlined in the authority's Local Plan.
Brightbeech could decide to either lodge an appeal or submit a revised scheme.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--New Forest homes won't be halted despite call by Sir Desmond Swayne

CAMPAIGNERS have lost their battle to halt the construction of 42 homes being built on green belt land in the New Forest .
The government has rejected a call by Sir Desmond Swayne , Tory MP for New Forest West , to revoke consent for the controversial scheme .
Sir Desmond claimed that the applicant , Pennyfarthing Homes , should have been made to include more affordable housing .
But housing minister Robert Jenkins told him he could cancel planning permissions only in `` exceptional circumstances ” .
He also pointed out that such decisions could cost taxpayers a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was “ disappointed ” with the reply , adding : “ The decision should have been made much more swiftly , before development really got underway . ''
The homes are being built on former farmland near Milford Primary School .
An action group called School Lane and Manor Road ( SLAM ) was formed to fight the proposal .
TV wildlife expert Chris Packham , who lives in the Forest , also spoke out against the scheme , which sparked more than 200 objections .
The application was rejected in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went against the advice of the authority ’ s planning officers .
But the decision was overturned in April last year following a public inquiry which was held after Pennyfarthing lodged an appeal .
Planning inspector Alex Hutson , who chaired the hearing , said the council ’ s “ unreasonable behaviour ” had delayed a development it should have approved .
Ben Arnold , Pennyfarthing 's land and planning manager , stressed that 19 of the new properties would be affordable homes .
Referring to the time taken to secure consent for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unfortunate these delays have resulted in unnecessary costs and lost time .
While we appreciate that all parties should have a voice , a lot of the rhetoric surrounding this application has been misinformed and inflammatory .
“ However , we hope this result has shown the proposal will maximize affordable housing and community benefits.
” In his letter to Sir Desmond , Mr Jenkins said the inspector was satisfied the scheme would provide an acceptable level of affordable housing .
He also said the government did not feel it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement SLAM said the decision set a worrying precedent for the use of green belt land .
It added : “ Communities will have to live with the loss of precious green belt land and unwanted developments long after developers have walked away with their large profits . ''

The government has rejected a call by Sir Desmond Swayne, Tory MP for New Forest West, to revoke consent for the controversial scheme.
Sir Desmond claimed that the applicant, Pennyfarthing Homes, should have been made to include more affordable housing.
But housing minister Robert Jenkins told him he could cancel planning permissions only in "exceptional circumstances”. He also pointed out that such decisions could cost taxpayers a large sum in compensation.
Sir Desmond said he was “disappointed” with the reply, adding: “The decision should have been made much more swiftly, before development really got underway."
The homes are being built on former farmland near Milford Primary School.
An action group called School Lane and Manor Road (SLAM) was formed to fight the proposal. TV wildlife expert Chris Packham, who lives in the Forest, also spoke out against the scheme, which sparked more than 200 objections.
The application was rejected in 2018 after members of New Forest District Council went against the advice of the authority’s planning officers.
But the decision was overturned in April last year following a public inquiry which was held after Pennyfarthing lodged an appeal.
Planning inspector Alex Hutson, who chaired the hearing, said the council’s “unreasonable behaviour” had delayed a development it should have approved.
Ben Arnold, Pennyfarthing's land and planning manager, stressed that 19 of the new properties would be affordable homes.
Referring to the time taken to secure consent for the scheme he added: “It is unfortunate these delays have resulted in unnecessary costs and lost time. While we appreciate that all parties should have a voice, a lot of the rhetoric surrounding this application has been misinformed and inflammatory.
“However, we hope this result has shown the proposal will maximize affordable housing and community benefits.”
In his letter to Sir Desmond, Mr Jenkins said the inspector was satisfied the scheme would provide an acceptable level of affordable housing. He also said the government did not feel it would be "expedient” to revoke permission.
In a statement SLAM said the decision set a worrying precedent for the use of green belt land.
It added: “Communities will have to live with the loss of precious green belt land and unwanted developments long after developers have walked away with their large profits."
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thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Trials for vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 set to begin in Southampton

TRIALS for a vaccine which could protect against Covid-19 are set to begin across Southampton .
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton will soon be trialling the vaccine , which has been made from a weakened version of a common cold virus from chimpanzees .
It is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans .
• More Covid-19 patients die in Hampshire hospitals - but daily death toll is down on previous figures This has been combined with genes that make proteins from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glycoprotein which play an essential role in the infection pathway of the SARS-CoV-2 virus , according to researchers .
After work on the vaccine began in January by clinical teams at University of Oxford 's Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group , the study will involve up to 510 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55 - with around 187 participants to be recruited in Southampton .
• 482 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus “ There are not currently any licensed vaccines or specific treatments for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of controlling outbreaks and the international community has stepped up efforts towards developing one , ” said Professor Saul Faust , director of the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility at UHS .
“ This vaccine aims to turn the virus ’ most potent weapon , its spikes , against it – raising antibodies that stick to them allowing the immune system to lock onto and destroy the virus.
” He added : “ We are really pleased to be supporting our colleagues in Oxford by collaborating on this extremely important study , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway worldwide and could pave the way for a vaccine to be delivered later this year .
“ This study will enable us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with this new vaccine and it will also give us valuable information on its safety and ability to generate good immune responses against the virus.
” According to the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , more than 70 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide but the UK now joins the United States and China in beginning human trials .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Southampton with three further sites likely to be added .
Half of volunteers in the study will receive either the COVID-19 vaccine and the other half will be given a licensed ‘ control ’ vaccine against meningitis and sepsis - the conjugate MenACWY vaccine - as comparison .
Production has already been scaled up pre-trial to prepare as early as possible for larger trials and potential future deployment .
Prof Faust , who is a consultant in immunology and infectious diseases , said : “ By starting vaccine manufacturing scale-up immediately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doses are available as soon as possible for the next trials which will include older people and children .
“ Those joining the trial will be playing a critical role in the global search for a vaccine that protects us all , not least frontline NHS workers , the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
” To find out more about the study and how to take part , visit covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/volunteer .

Researchers at University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton will soon be trialling the vaccine, which has been made from a weakened version of a common cold virus from chimpanzees.
It is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans.
This has been combined with genes that make proteins from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) called spike glycoprotein which play an essential role in the infection pathway of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to researchers.
After work on the vaccine began in January by clinical teams at University of Oxford's Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group, the study will involve up to 510 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55 - with around 187 participants to be recruited in Southampton.
“There are not currently any licensed vaccines or specific treatments for COVID-19 but vaccines are the most effective way of controlling outbreaks and the international community has stepped up efforts towards developing one,” said Professor Saul Faust, director of the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility at UHS.
“This vaccine aims to turn the virus’ most potent weapon, its spikes, against it – raising antibodies that stick to them allowing the immune system to lock onto and destroy the virus.”
He added: “We are really pleased to be supporting our colleagues in Oxford by collaborating on this extremely important study, which is one of only four vaccine trials underway worldwide and could pave the way for a vaccine to be delivered later this year.
“This study will enable us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with this new vaccine and it will also give us valuable information on its safety and ability to generate good immune responses against the virus.”
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 70 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide but the UK now joins the United States and China in beginning human trials.
The study is taking place in Oxford and Southampton with three further sites likely to be added.
Half of volunteers in the study will receive either the COVID-19 vaccine and the other half will be given a licensed ‘control’ vaccine against meningitis and sepsis - the conjugate MenACWY vaccine - as comparison.
Production has already been scaled up pre-trial to prepare as early as possible for larger trials and potential future deployment.
Prof Faust, who is a consultant in immunology and infectious diseases, said: “By starting vaccine manufacturing scale-up immediately, the team can ensure that enough vaccine doses are available as soon as possible for the next trials which will include older people and children.
“Those joining the trial will be playing a critical role in the global search for a vaccine that protects us all, not least frontline NHS workers, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.”
To find out more about the study and how to take part, visit covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/volunteer.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Police rush to Denzil Avenue

Police rush to Denzil Avenue

Up to eight police cars and at least 12 officers are reportedly attending an incident in Denzil Avenue .
According @ @ @ @ @ ambulances and a first responder vehicles are on the scene .
The situation is ongoing @ @ @ @ @ contacted police for comment .

Up to eight police cars and at least 12 officers are reportedly attending an incident in Denzil Avenue.
Police incident in Denzil Avenue: Photo credit: Harrison Read
According to one witness, two ambulances and a first responder vehicles are on the scene.
The situation is ongoing and the Daily Echo has contacted police for comment.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Another 429 hospital patients die in England, taking total to 14,829

ANOTHER 429 patients have died in the past 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus , NHS England has said @ @ @ @ @ confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 14,829 .
Patients were aged @ @ @ @ @ NHS England said 15 of the 429 patients - aged between 49 and 92-years-old - @ @ @ @ @ condition .
Their families have been informed .
A total of 42 patients died in @ @ @ @ @ North West recorded the highest number of deaths with 112 .

The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 14,829.
Patients were aged between 40 and 101-years-old.
NHS England said 15 of the 429 patients - aged between 49 and 92-years-old - had no known underlying health condition.
Their families have been informed.
A total of 42 patients died in the South East.
The North West recorded the highest number of deaths with 112.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Coronavirus: 5 more patients die in Hampshire

A FURTHER five people have died from coronavirus in Hampshire hospitals in the past day - a sharp drop on previous figures .
The latest statistics from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 349 to 352 in 24 hours .
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , the figure still stands at 97 after no new deaths from Covid-19 were reported .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has recorded 154 deaths - up by three from the same time yesterday .
A total of 93 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of two in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
A total of ten people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , an increase of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , another 449 patients have died in hospitals in the UK after contracting coronavirus .
The Department of Health announced the latest increase , with 16,509 people with COVID-19 - the disease caused by coronavirus - now confirmed to have died in hospitals across the four home nations .

The latest statistics from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 349 to 352 in 24 hours.
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At UHS, the figure still stands at 97 after no new deaths from Covid-19 were reported.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 154 deaths - up by three from the same time yesterday.
A total of 93 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of two in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
A total of ten people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, an increase of one in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, another 449 patients have died in hospitals in the UK after contracting coronavirus.
The Department of Health announced the latest increase, with 16,509 people with COVID-19 - the disease caused by coronavirus - now confirmed to have died in hospitals across the four home nations.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Andrew Phasey charged with drink driving after car gets stuck in New Forest


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Coronavirus causes enormous disruption to cancer services in Southampton

UNNECESSARY deaths will occur amid enormous disruption to cancer services during the coronavirus pandemic , according to the head of Cancer Sciences in Southampton .
Prof Tim Underwood , who has been redeployed to the frontline in the fight against Covid-19 , fears a spike in cancer cases as patients access medical help later during the pandemic .
Prof Underwood , a Cancer Research UK funded researcher and surgeon , who sees patients from across the south coast and Jersey in clinic and also operates here in Southampton , told the Daily Echo : “ There will be deaths , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undoubtedly going to be other deaths related to this pandemic but not directly attributable to Covid-19 .
`` Some of the cancer deaths will definitely be because people are presenting too late and heart problems and the like will also carry on .
`` It ’ s human nature that when there is a major problem the focus is on that , but people need to know that we are here to treat patients with and without Covid-19 .
“ The hospital has prepared exceptionally well for Covid .
Things are working really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated .
But the rest of the hospital is relatively quiet .
`` We are seeing far fewer presentations in the Emergency Department and through GP referrals .
We think people are scared to come to hospital , but this is storing up the things people should be taking medical advice for at home .
`` I ’ m worried that we ’ re going to see things later in their evolution and they will require more extensive procedures .
We ’ re not seeing the people referred that we would expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The hospital is divided carefully into covid positive and non covid zones .
If you need medical attention , we are ready , willing and able to look after you .
Please seek advice if you need it .
We are here .
`` In my opinion , we are going to have a number of waves of Covid-19 , but there will also be a number of waves of other problems , things that we are storing up and we will have to deal with those as they come . ''
Prof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Research UK calls for more widespread Covid-19 testing so safe spaces for cancer patients can be guaranteed .
Also a Cancer Research UK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellow , he explained that Cancer Sciences in Southampton are helping to ramp up Covid-19 testing .

Prof Tim Underwood, who has been redeployed to the frontline in the fight against Covid-19, fears a spike in cancer cases as patients access medical help later during the pandemic.
Prof Underwood, a Cancer Research UK funded researcher and surgeon, who sees patients from across the south coast and Jersey in clinic and also operates here in Southampton, told the Daily Echo: “There will be deaths, there already have been. There are undoubtedly going to be other deaths related to this pandemic but not directly attributable to Covid-19.
"Some of the cancer deaths will definitely be because people are presenting too late and heart problems and the like will also carry on.
"It’s human nature that when there is a major problem the focus is on that, but people need to know that we are here to treat patients with and without Covid-19.
“The hospital has prepared exceptionally well for Covid. Things are working really well and lots of patients are being treated. But the rest of the hospital is relatively quiet.
"We are seeing far fewer presentations in the Emergency Department and through GP referrals. We think people are scared to come to hospital, but this is storing up the things people should be taking medical advice for at home.
"I’m worried that we’re going to see things later in their evolution and they will require more extensive procedures. We’re not seeing the people referred that we would expect to and that is a concern.
“The hospital is divided carefully into covid positive and non covid zones. If you need medical attention, we are ready, willing and able to look after you. Please seek advice if you need it. We are here.
"In my opinion, we are going to have a number of waves of Covid-19, but there will also be a number of waves of other problems, things that we are storing up and we will have to deal with those as they come."
Prof Underwood’s comments come as Cancer Research UK calls for more widespread Covid-19 testing so safe spaces for cancer patients can be guaranteed.
Also a Cancer Research UK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellow, he explained that Cancer Sciences in Southampton are helping to ramp up Covid-19 testing.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Denzil Avenue attack leaves Southampton woman hospitalised

TWO women have been arrested after a 25-year-old woman was rushed to hospital following an attack .
The victim was @ @ @ @ @ injuries following an alleged assault in Denzil Avenue , Southampton .
Up to eight police @ @ @ @ @ officers were on the scene , according to one witness .
Two ambulances and a @ @ @ @ @ the incident at around 3.30pm on Monday .
There 's a big police presence in @ @ @ @ @ .
@ dailyecho @ itvmeridian @ BBCSouthNews pic.twitter.com/givmigFdDg — Harrison Dafydd ( @ harrisondafydd ) @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 3.28pm yesterday ( April 20 ) @ @ @ @ @ on Denzil Avenue , Southampton .
`` A 22-year-old woman and a 42-year-old woman , @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm . ''
Both women have been @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .

The victim was treated for leg and arm injuries following an alleged assault in Denzil Avenue, Southampton.
Up to eight police cars and at least 12 officers were on the scene, according to one witness.
Two ambulances and a first responder vehicle also attended the incident at around 3.30pm on Monday.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.28pm yesterday (April 20) to reports of an assault on Denzil Avenue, Southampton.
"On arrival officers located a 25-year-old woman with minor injuries.
"A 22-year-old woman and a 42-year-old woman, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
Both women have been released from custody but remain under investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Spate of shed burglaries in Eastleigh

Spate of shed burglaries in Eastleigh

A SPATE of shed and garage burglaries in Eastleigh has taken place during this period of lockdown , residents have been warned .
Police have said that during this period of social distancing , a group of offenders have been using the early hours of the morning to break into sheds and garages across the borough .
During the burglaries , which took place between Wednesday April 8 and Thursday April 16 , a variety of items were stolen , including power tools , electronic items and a Lexmoto Verona scooter .
The incidents were as followed : - Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called to reports of a shed burglary at an address on Station Road , Bursledon .
A box of tools was stolen and anyone with information can phone 101 , quoting 44200125006 .
- Just before 9.20am April 9 , officers were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Monique Priors Hill , Bursledon .
Tools were stolen and anyone with information can phone 101 , quoting 44200126309 .
- Between 1.40am and 1.50am on April 10 , a shed burglary took place on Station Road , Bursledon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44200127857 .
- Between 5pm on April 9 and 9am on April 10 , a garage was broken into on Kew Lane , Bursledon and anyone with information can phone 101 and quote 44200127925 .
- Overnight between April 9 and April 10 , an address on Jarvis Fields , Southampton was broken into .
It is not believed that anything was stolen and anyone with information should phone 101 quoting 44200128064 .
- Just after 6.30pm on April 11 , a break-in took place at a summer house at an address on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electronic item was stolen and anyone with information should phone 101 , quoting 44200129105 .
- At around 3.15am on April 16 , a break-in took place on Station Road , Bursledon.A Lexmoto Verona scooter was stolen but has since been recovered and anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200134053 .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` It appears that during this current `` lock down '' period , a group of offenders have taken to using the early hours of the morning to break in to sheds and garages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes in your area .
`` May I remind you to please make sure your sheds and garages/outbuildings are as secure as possible .
Any valuable items within , are also secured in some way .
This action will make their criminal activity harder and they may choose easier options elsewhere .
Please be vigilant , during these exceptional times . ''
Officers say they have recovered and returned some stolen property and will continue to pursue any leads or information they obtain .

Police have said that during this period of social distancing, a group of offenders have been using the early hours of the morning to break into sheds and garages across the borough.
During the burglaries, which took place between Wednesday April 8 and Thursday April 16, a variety of items were stolen, including power tools, electronic items and a Lexmoto Verona scooter.
The incidents were as followed:
- Just after 9am on April 8, police were called to reports of a shed burglary at an address on Station Road, Bursledon. A box of tools was stolen and anyone with information can phone 101, quoting 44200125006.
- Just before 9.20am April 9, officers were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Monique Priors Hill, Bursledon. Tools were stolen and anyone with information can phone 101, quoting 44200126309.
- Between 1.40am and 1.50am on April 10, a shed burglary took place on Station Road, Bursledon and anyone with information can call 101 quoting 44200127857.
- Between 5pm on April 9 and 9am on April 10, a garage was broken into on Kew Lane, Bursledon and anyone with information can phone 101 and quote 44200127925.
- Overnight between April 9 and April 10, an address on Jarvis Fields, Southampton was broken into. It is not believed that anything was stolen and anyone with information should phone 101 quoting 44200128064.
- Just after 6.30pm on April 11, a break-in took place at a summer house at an address on Greyladyes School Road, Bursledon. An electronic item was stolen and anyone with information should phone 101, quoting 44200129105.
- At around 3.15am on April 16, a break-in took place on Station Road, Bursledon.A Lexmoto Verona scooter was stolen but has since been recovered and anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200134053.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "It appears that during this current "lock down" period, a group of offenders have taken to using the early hours of the morning to break in to sheds and garages. We have had a series of crimes in your area.
"May I remind you to please make sure your sheds and garages/outbuildings are as secure as possible. Any valuable items within, are also secured in some way. This action will make their criminal activity harder and they may choose easier options elsewhere. Please be vigilant, during these exceptional times."
Officers say they have recovered and returned some stolen property and will continue to pursue any leads or information they obtain.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Cat left for dead has four kittens

Cat left for dead has four kittens

A CAT has given birth to four kittens just weeks after being shot several times with an air rifle and left for dead .
The black and white cat was discovered by Sarah Barker , a 44-year-old carer from Marchwood , who found her hiding in a neighbour 's garden .
She was frail , unable to walk and had blood all over her face and paws .
Sarah suspected the animal had been hit by a car and took her to Seadown Veterinary Services in Frost Lane , Hythe .
She said : `` I knew something was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , poor little thing .
`` I gently placed her in one of my own cat 's travel baskets and took her straight down to Seadown .
There so much blood I did n't feel it was right to even take the basket home .
I felt so dreadfully sorry for her . ''
The cat , who has been named Hope , was in so much pain she needed a large amount of analgesic before she could be examined and X-rayed .
Veterinary practices have been hit by the lockdown but are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules laid down by the government and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons .
Seadown vet Emma Owen said : `` I was shocked when I looked at the X-rays and saw three air gun pellets .
`` The poor little creature had been shot three times - two of the pellets were in her neck and the other was sitting in the roof of her mouth . ''
One of the pellets had caused nerve damage , restricting the cat 's mobility .
Emma , who managed to remove all three , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so of pain relief and antibiotics she started to eat and she is now able to use her leg normally . ''
Hope was not wearing a collar and had not been microchipped , suggesting she was either a stray or had been abandoned .
Emma said : `` She 's very fortunate to have no lasting problems from her injuries and I do hope she finds a really good and loving home .
She certainly deserves it . ''
Anyone wishing to adopt Hope and her kittens should contact the Southampton branch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking after them .
They will be available for rehoming once the kittens are more than eight weeks old and the coronavirus-related block on adoptions has ended .
In the past five years more than 800 cats in the UK have been shot with air weapons .

The black and white cat was discovered by Sarah Barker, a 44-year-old carer from Marchwood, who found her hiding in a neighbour's garden.
She was frail, unable to walk and had blood all over her face and paws.
Sarah suspected the animal had been hit by a car and took her to Seadown Veterinary Services in Frost Lane, Hythe.
She said: "I knew something wasn't right as soon as I saw her, poor little thing.
"I gently placed her in one of my own cat's travel baskets and took her straight down to Seadown. There so much blood I didn't feel it was right to even take the basket home. I felt so dreadfully sorry for her."
The cat, who has been named Hope, was in so much pain she needed a large amount of analgesic before she could be examined and X-rayed.
Veterinary practices have been hit by the lockdown but are still able to treat emergency cases under rules laid down by the government and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Seadown vet Emma Owen said: "I was shocked when I looked at the X-rays and saw three air gun pellets.
"The poor little creature had been shot three times - two of the pellets were in her neck and the other was sitting in the roof of her mouth."
One of the pellets had caused nerve damage, restricting the cat's mobility.
Emma, who managed to remove all three, added: "After a day or so of pain relief and antibiotics she started to eat and she is now able to use her leg normally."
Hope was not wearing a collar and had not been microchipped, suggesting she was either a stray or had been abandoned.
Emma said: "She's very fortunate to have no lasting problems from her injuries and I do hope she finds a really good and loving home. She certainly deserves it."
Anyone wishing to adopt Hope and her kittens should contact the Southampton branch of Cats Protection, which is currently looking after them.
They will be available for rehoming once the kittens are more than eight weeks old and the coronavirus-related block on adoptions has ended.
In the past five years more than 800 cats in the UK have been shot with air weapons.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Southampton man rushed to hospital after arson attack

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been rushed to hospital following an arson attack .
The 56-year-old man escaped through his living room window after his front door went up in flames .
A burning petrol can was also found outside his bungalow in Wimpson Lane .
He tried to tackle the blaze himself but was forced to call the fire brigade following the incident between 1.30am on and 1.45am on Monday .
The victim had been at home with a 44-year-old woman when a passerby alerted them to the fire .
The man was taken to Southampton General Hospital and treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been discharged .
Police are now appealing for information and witnesses to help with their investigations .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers investigating the incident are particularly keen to hear from anyone in the area who might have sold a green petrol can in the last couple of days .
`` Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at this time or has any information is asked to call us on 101 , quoting reference 44200138555 . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said : `` Crews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called at 01:37 to a property on Wimpson Lane in Millbrook .
`` The fire involved the front door , fascia and porch area of the bungalow .
`` This was extinguished using dry powder and water by the owner prior to arrival of crews .
`` Crews damped down the scene using a hose reel jet and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance .
`` A 56-year-old male was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation .
`` The incident was handed to police and the stop message came in at 2.51am .
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The 56-year-old man escaped through his living room window after his front door went up in flames.
A burning petrol can was also found outside his bungalow in Wimpson Lane.
He tried to tackle the blaze himself but was forced to call the fire brigade following the incident between 1.30am on and 1.45am on Monday.
The victim had been at home with a 44-year-old woman when a passerby alerted them to the fire.
The man was taken to Southampton General Hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.
He has since been discharged.
Police are now appealing for information and witnesses to help with their investigations.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating the incident are particularly keen to hear from anyone in the area who might have sold a green petrol can in the last couple of days.
"Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at this time or has any information is asked to call us on 101, quoting reference 44200138555."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "Crews from St Mary’s and Redbridge were called at 01:37 to a property on Wimpson Lane in Millbrook.
"The fire involved the front door, fascia and porch area of the bungalow.
"This was extinguished using dry powder and water by the owner prior to arrival of crews.
"Crews damped down the scene using a hose reel jet and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance.
"A 56-year-old male was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
"The incident was handed to police and the stop message came in at 2.51am."


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Southampton City Council leader writes to Prime Minister

A CITY leader is calling on the government to support Southampton City Council as it has been revealed that the authority has lost millions of pounds since the start of the pandemic .
Christopher Hammond , council leader in Southampton , has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for reassurance over the financial support the council will receive in the future .
It comes as in his letter the city leader said that since the beginning of the pandemic the city council “ has incurred extra costs of £2.4m and lost an estimated £4.3m ” .
READ : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter to Boris Johnson > > > Last weekend the government announced an extra £1.6bn to help local councils .
But Cllr Hammond said that while the extra cash injection is welcome , “ it ’ s only a stop gap to ensure the immediate costs of the local response to Covid-19 can be covered ” .
He said the city council has seen £151m worth of cuts over the past eight years .
`` Now is not the time for another dose of that poisonous medicine , '' Cllr Hammond said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added : `` Shrinking councils further will lead to higher costs for the NHS .
What future awaits the very heroes who ’ ve worked valiantly to keep this city moving is in doubt .
I am sure that your government would not want to abandon those who were there for the country , as such a betrayal would be a bitter end to this dark chapter.
” Cllr Hammond said pressures in adult social care and children ’ s services could see a forecast spend of £10m while incomes from revenues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ significantly lower ” .
He warned that without further support , once the coronavirus crisis is over councils will have to deliver more cuts and withdraw services .
Talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Serviceyesterday he added : “ The longer this goes on , the greater the impact and the more money we will need .
Council services and collective action will be required as much in the recovery to the pandemic as it is dealing with the immediate effects.
” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State has announced a further £1.6 billion of funding for councils , taking total funding to support councils to respond to the pandemic to over £3.2 billion .
This new funding will support them through immediate pressures faced by councils to respond to coronavirus and protect vital services.
” No 10 has been approached for comment .

Christopher Hammond, council leader in Southampton, has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for reassurance over the financial support the council will receive in the future.
It comes as in his letter the city leader said that since the beginning of the pandemic the city council “has incurred extra costs of £2.4m and lost an estimated £4.3m”.
READ: The full text of Cllr Chris Hammond's letter to Boris Johnson >>>
Last weekend the government announced an extra £1.6bn to help local councils.
But Cllr Hammond said that while the extra cash injection is welcome, “it’s only a stop gap to ensure the immediate costs of the local response to Covid-19 can be covered”.
He said the city council has seen £151m worth of cuts over the past eight years.
"Now is not the time for another dose of that poisonous medicine," Cllr Hammond said.
In his letter to Boris Johnson, he added: "Shrinking councils further will lead to higher costs for the NHS. What future awaits the very heroes who’ve worked valiantly to keep this city moving is in doubt. I am sure that your government would not want to abandon those who were there for the country, as such a betrayal would be a bitter end to this dark chapter.”
Cllr Hammond said pressures in adult social care and children’s services could see a forecast spend of £10m while incomes from revenues for business rates and council tax are “significantly lower”.
He warned that without further support, once the coronavirus crisis is over councils will have to deliver more cuts and withdraw services. Talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Serviceyesterday he added: “The longer this goes on, the greater the impact and the more money we will need. Council services and collective action will be required as much in the recovery to the pandemic as it is dealing with the immediate effects.”
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: “The Secretary of State has announced a further £1.6 billion of funding for councils, taking total funding to support councils to respond to the pandemic to over £3.2 billion. This new funding will support them through immediate pressures faced by councils to respond to coronavirus and protect vital services.”
No 10 has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Why is the M27 closed this week?

Why is the M27 closed this week?

Motorists are being warned that the M27 will be closed overnight between J9 near Park Gate and J11 near Fareham.
It will be closed each night from 9pm until 6am from today (Monday) until Sunday, May 3.
Diversions will be in place via the A27.
Highways England is upgrading the motorway between J4 at the M3 interchange and J11.
It is turning the hard shoulder into a permanent running lane, making a dual four-lane, smart motorway.
A spokesperson for Highways England said: "We’re continuing to undertake works to convert the M27 to a smart motorway.
"During this time, we will carry on with our activity within the central reserve between junctions 8 and 11, ahead of a future switch to the verges at these locations, once the central reserve is complete.
"A 50mph speed restriction will remain in place along this section of the motorway, until the scheme is fully operational and open to the public. This will enable road users to travel through our roadworks without compromising their safety, or that of our workforce."


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Letter from the editor: There has never been a more important time to support the Daily Echo

GORDON Sutter , the editor of the Daily Echo , has written an open letter to Echo readers urging you @ @ @ @ @ journalism .
These are hard times and we are offering the Echo safely delivered to @ @ @ @ @ online subscription .


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Tributes have been paid to a Hampshire forestry expert

`` HE was a pillar of the community and had an absolute heart of gold . ''
Tributes have been paid to a woodland expert who spent almost half a century with the Forestry Commission and went on to become a member of the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) .
Harry Oram , who has died aged 70 , grew up in Eastleigh and first saw the Forest during day trips in the 1950s .
He joined the Forestry Commission , now Forestry England , in 1965 and over the following 46 years held a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the NPA , Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre , said members were `` deeply shocked '' to learn of Mr Oram 's death .
He added : `` Harry was a highly respected , popular and much valued member of the Authority and his lifetime ’ s experience of the importance of the role that forestry has played over the centuries was invaluable .
`` He was always so generous with his time and delighted in sharing his great personal knowledge of the Forest he loved so much .
`` He leaves a huge gap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member David Harrison added : `` Harry had unrivalled knowledge of forestry , having spent a lifetime managing forests in different parts of the country before settling here in the New Forest , where he was a pillar of the community and had an absolute heart of gold . ''
Several people have paid tribute to Mr Oram on social media .
Former NPA member Penny Jackman said : He was a lovely man who was incredibly knowledgeable and really cared about the Forest .
He made a huge contribution , first as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of the National Park Authority . ''
Another social media added : `` Harry was such a kind , caring man who always had time to talk or pass the time of day .
Such a huge loss to the New Forest . ''
Mr Oram joined Brockenhurst Parish Council in 2003 and was chairman of the amenities and infrastructure committee .
According to the council he moved to Brockenhurst in 1989 and lived on a smallholding in the village with his wife Karolina and son Mieszko .
Mr Oram is reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a type of cancer .

Tributes have been paid to a woodland expert who spent almost half a century with the Forestry Commission and went on to become a member of the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA).
Harry Oram, who has died aged 70, grew up in Eastleigh and first saw the Forest during day trips in the 1950s.
He joined the Forestry Commission, now Forestry England, in 1965 and over the following 46 years held a number of posts across the UK.
The chairman of the NPA, Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre, said members were "deeply shocked" to learn of Mr Oram's death.
He added: "Harry was a highly respected, popular and much valued member of the Authority and his lifetime’s experience of the importance of the role that forestry has played over the centuries was invaluable.
"He was always so generous with his time and delighted in sharing his great personal knowledge of the Forest he loved so much.
"He leaves a huge gap in our ranks."
Fellow NPA member David Harrison added: "Harry had unrivalled knowledge of forestry, having spent a lifetime managing forests in different parts of the country before settling here in the New Forest, where he was a pillar of the community and had an absolute heart of gold."
Several people have paid tribute to Mr Oram on social media.
Former NPA member Penny Jackman said: He was a lovely man who was incredibly knowledgeable and really cared about the Forest. He made a huge contribution, first as a forester and more recently as a member of the National Park Authority."
Another social media added: "Harry was such a kind, caring man who always had time to talk or pass the time of day. Such a huge loss to the New Forest."
Mr Oram joined Brockenhurst Parish Council in 2003 and was chairman of the amenities and infrastructure committee.
According to the council he moved to Brockenhurst in 1989 and lived on a smallholding in the village with his wife Karolina and son Mieszko.
Mr Oram is reported to have been suffering from lymphoma, a type of cancer.
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thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Daily Echo to release special commemorative 'Victory' WWII magazine

On Friday May 8 the country will celebrate and commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
It was the day in 1945 that finally saw the end of World War Two in Europe , a war that claimed fifty million lives across the globe .
To mark this momentous date and at a time of another , yet very different global struggle , Newsquest ( publisher of the Southern Daily Echo ) has produced a special publication called Victory .
This evocative and fascinating magazine is a limited edition and is selling quickly .
The 136-page magazine features remarkable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battlefields and pays tribute to those who made VE Day possible .
It tells the story of the conflict , year by year through the eyes of those who lived through it , from the build up to war in 1938 to its end in 1945 .
Victory tells incredible tales of bravery , heroism and fortitude drawing on experiences across the region .
From Dunkirk to D Day , the Battle of Britain to Arnhem , North Africa , the Atlantic and beyond .
The amazing story of the Secret Spitfires , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bombing of our towns and cities , the sinking of HMS Hood , the crucial role of 12 New Forest airfields in the war effort and liberating the death camps .
These are just some of the key events and stories covered .
And Victory concludes with pictures of some of the many VE Day street parties that signalled the beginning of life returning to normal .
Contributions have come from the areas covered by Newsquest titles in Southampton , Bournemouth and Dorset , the Isle of Wight and Salisbury .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and military personnel , were interviewed in the early 2000s and have since passed away .
But we are proud and privileged to be able to tell their stories once again and keep the memories alive .
We hope it plays small part in celebrating VE Day and commemorating the sacrifices of all those who helped bring it about .
Victory costs £4.95 and is available at most retailers or by clicking here .

It was the day in 1945 that finally saw the end of World War Two in Europe, a war that claimed fifty million lives across the globe.
To mark this momentous date and at a time of another, yet very different global struggle, Newsquest (publisher of the Southern Daily Echo) has produced a special publication called Victory.
This evocative and fascinating magazine is a limited edition and is selling quickly.
The 136-page magazine features remarkable stories from the home front and the battlefields and pays tribute to those who made VE Day possible.
It tells the story of the conflict, year by year through the eyes of those who lived through it, from the build up to war in 1938 to its end in 1945.
Victory tells incredible tales of bravery, heroism and fortitude drawing on experiences across the region.
From Dunkirk to D Day, the Battle of Britain to Arnhem, North Africa, the Atlantic and beyond.
The amazing story of the Secret Spitfires, escaping from the Nazis in Vienna, the bombing of our towns and cities, the sinking of HMS Hood, the crucial role of 12 New Forest airfields in the war effort and liberating the death camps.
These are just some of the key events and stories covered.
And Victory concludes with pictures of some of the many VE Day street parties that signalled the beginning of life returning to normal.
Contributions have come from the areas covered by Newsquest titles in Southampton, Bournemouth and Dorset, the Isle of Wight and Salisbury.
Many of the people in Victory, civilians and military personnel, were interviewed in the early 2000s and have since passed away.
But we are proud and privileged to be able to tell their stories once again and keep the memories alive.
We hope it plays small part in celebrating VE Day and commemorating the sacrifices of all those who helped bring it about.
Victory costs £4.95 and is available at most retailers or by clicking here.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Coronavirus: 23 more people died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours

A FURTHER 23 coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of coronavirus deaths have jumped from 352 to 375 in 24 hours .
The statistics cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At the UHS , a further 12 patients who tested positive have died , jumping from 97 deaths recorded yesterday to a total of 109 today .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has recorded 158 deaths , up by four from 154 recorded at the same time yesterday .
A total of 98 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of five in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
At the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , the figure still stands at ten after no new coronavirus deaths were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further 873 more coronavirus patients have died in the last 24 hours bringing the national death toll up to 17,408 .

Figures released by the NHS today have revealed that the total number of coronavirus deaths have jumped from 352 to 375 in 24 hours.
The statistics cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At the UHS, a further 12 patients who tested positive have died, jumping from 97 deaths recorded yesterday to a total of 109 today.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 158 deaths, up by four from 154 recorded at the same time yesterday.
A total of 98 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of five in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
At the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the figure still stands at ten after no new coronavirus deaths were recorded.
Across the UK, a further 873 more coronavirus patients have died in the last 24 hours bringing the national death toll up to 17,408.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Two boats tried to seawall at Portchester stripped bare by thieves

POLICE are trying to trace the owners of two boats that have been stripped bare by thieves .
The boats @ @ @ @ @ names , are tied to the seawall near Southampton Road , Portchester .
Thieves have @ @ @ @ @ all the equipment on board .
Hampshire Constabulary 's Marine Support Unit tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ to the wall at Portchester opposite Southampton Road .
`` They have been stripped of @ @ @ @ @ named .
`` If anyone can assist identifying the owners please call 101 and ask @ @ @ @ @ Support Unit . ''

The boats, which do not have names, are tied to the seawall near Southampton Road, Portchester.
Thieves have boarded the craft and removed all the equipment on board.
Hampshire Constabulary's Marine Support Unit tweeted: "These two boats are tied to the wall at Portchester opposite Southampton Road.
"They have been stripped of any equipment and are not named.
"If anyone can assist identifying the owners please call 101 and ask to speak to the Marine Support Unit."


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Conmen target 78-year-old woman after calling at her home in Coxford Road, Southampton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a conmen targeted a 78-year-old woman .
Two men went to the pensioner 's @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , and offered to clear the gutters for £30 .
A police spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ work being done .
The spokesperson added : `` One of the men then went @ @ @ @ @ and told her about work that was needed to her chimney and offered to do @ @ @ @ @ The victim checked her purse and placed £45 in a table before going to greet @ @ @ @ @ the dog walker left the two men told the victim they would return in 20 @ @ @ @ @ did not return and the money was missing . ''
The distraction burglary was committed @ @ @ @ @ 3.10pm .
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 quoting crime reference number @ @

Two men went to the pensioner's home in Coxford Road, Southampton, and offered to clear the gutters for £30.
A police spokesperson said the woman agreed to the work being done.
The spokesperson added: "One of the men then went into the victim's kitchen and told her about work that was needed to her chimney and offered to do both for £80.
"The victim checked her purse and placed £45 in a table before going to greet her dog walker. As the dog walker left the two men told the victim they would return in 20 minutes.
"The men did not return and the money was missing."
Both men spoke with Irish accents.
The distraction burglary was committed last Saturday between 2.50pm and 3.10pm.
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200139663.


thedailyecho--2020-04-21--Police launch search for missing Stefano Field

POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing teen .
The 15-year-old was last seen at 7.50am on April @ @ @ @ @ could be in Southampton .
However , it is also possible he is travelling between @ @ @ @ @ Oxfordshire .
Described as 5ft 4 tall with olive skin and short brown hair he @ @ @ @ @ Surrey .
He was last seen wearing black Nike trainers , dark blue Ralph Lauren @ @ @ @ @ Fila puffer jacket with a hoodie and was carrying a black Nike rucksack .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ urged to call police on 101 and quote ref PR/45200041043 .

Officers want to find Stefano Field.
The 15-year-old was last seen at 7.50am on April 19.
Police believe Stefano could be in Southampton.
However, it is also possible he is travelling between North London and Bicester in Oxfordshire.
Described as 5ft 4 tall with olive skin and short brown hair he is originally from Weybridge in Surrey.
He was last seen wearing black Nike trainers, dark blue Ralph Lauren jogging bottoms, a black Fila puffer jacket with a hoodie and was carrying a black Nike rucksack.
Anyone who has seen Stefano is urged to call police on 101 and quote ref PR/45200041043.


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Special Delivery: Baby Wilf born in Southampton supermarket car park

BABY Wilf Howells made a dramatic entrance into the world - in a Southampton supermarket car park .
Mum and Dad Hannah and Andy had been waved off from their Hamble home on Sunday by their three-year-old son Theo and his grandparents and were travelling towards Princess Anne Hospital when they realised they weren ’ t going to make it in time .
After failed attempts to flag down a passing ambulance , the couple parked their Volvo 4x4 in the Sainsbury 's Local in Hill Lane with Hannah ready to push .
With the help of ambulance control , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seconds later .
The same ambulance returned to help and baby Wilf was checked over in hospital before the family returned home that evening .
Hannah told the Daily Echo : “ It ’ s all been an absolute whirlwind and we feel like we ’ re in a bubble .
It ’ s so surreal .
“ Theo had excitedly waved us off , but I couldn ’ t even sit down in the car .
The contractions were coming thick and fast and I just remember it went through my head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
It was really intense .
We were probably ten minutes into our journey and I said to my husband the baby is coming right now .
“ We were somewhere along Burgess Road and saw an ambulance coming in the other direction .
Andy was trying to wave , but they quite rightly thought we were clapping for the amazing work they ’ re doing .
“ We parked up and called the Labour Line and then 999 and the amazing lady who took the call talked my husband through delivering our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on the front seat of the car and I still had my seatbelt on .
People kindly offered help , the paramedics arrived , the store manager closed the car park and offered us anything we needed and I was even given a bunch of flowers meant for somebody else !
I ’ ll never forget hearing 'congratulations , your baby was born at 10.47am ' down the phone .
It was magical and everyone was incredible .
People really rallied and it was such a special moment for us .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s chilled and super healthy .
Theo has been an absolute star and is besotted with him .
We ’ re all doing very well and we feel really lucky .
”

Mum and Dad Hannah and Andy had been waved off from their Hamble home on Sunday by their three-year-old son Theo and his grandparents and were travelling towards Princess Anne Hospital when they realised they weren’t going to make it in time.
After failed attempts to flag down a passing ambulance, the couple parked their Volvo 4x4 in the Sainsbury's Local in Hill Lane with Hannah ready to push. With the help of ambulance control, Andy delivered 6lbs 7oz Wilf Tomas just seconds later.
The same ambulance returned to help and baby Wilf was checked over in hospital before the family returned home that evening.
Hannah told the Daily Echo: “It’s all been an absolute whirlwind and we feel like we’re in a bubble. It’s so surreal.
“Theo had excitedly waved us off, but I couldn’t even sit down in the car. The contractions were coming thick and fast and I just remember it went through my head how am I going to do this? It was really intense. We were probably ten minutes into our journey and I said to my husband the baby is coming right now.
“We were somewhere along Burgess Road and saw an ambulance coming in the other direction. Andy was trying to wave, but they quite rightly thought we were clapping for the amazing work they’re doing.
“We parked up and called the Labour Line and then 999 and the amazing lady who took the call talked my husband through delivering our baby. Wilf was already half way out on the front seat of the car and I still had my seatbelt on. People kindly offered help, the paramedics arrived, the store manager closed the car park and offered us anything we needed and I was even given a bunch of flowers meant for somebody else!
I’ll never forget hearing 'congratulations, your baby was born at 10.47am' down the phone. It was magical and everyone was incredible. People really rallied and it was such a special moment for us.
“Wilf is a trooper and incredibly calm. He’s chilled and super healthy. Theo has been an absolute star and is besotted with him. We’re all doing very well and we feel really lucky.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Man steals charity wristbands and hurls glass at barman

A HUNT has been launched for a man who allegedly stole charity wristbands and then hurled a glass at a @ @ @ @ @ .
Bar staff refused to serve an aggressive man who had been taking wrist bands @ @ @ @ @ the High Street .
When asked to leave , he chucked a glass at a @ @ @ @ @ incident between 10.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday , February 29 .
The 22-year-old victim was @ @ @ @ @ to his upper lip that required hospital treatment .
The man is described as being @ @ @ @ @ , light brown hair and wearing a dark grey top with light grey hood .
@ @ @ @ @ images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident @ @ @ @ @ : `` Do you recognise him ?
Perhaps you saw what happened but haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting 44200077914 .

Bar staff refused to serve an aggressive man who had been taking wrist bands at The Standing Order on the High Street.
When asked to leave, he chucked a glass at a member of staff during the incident between 10.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday, February 29.
The 22-year-old victim was left scarred after an injury to his upper lip that required hospital treatment.
The man is described as being white, of slim build, light brown hair and wearing a dark grey top with light grey hood.
Police have now released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise him? Perhaps you saw what happened but haven’t spoken to us yet?
"Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting 44200077914.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Ian Masters jailed after stealing alcohol, lamb, chocolate and razors from Southampton shops

A SHOPLIFTER has been jailed after a spate of thefts from Southampton shops .
Ian Masters has been jailed for @ @ @ @ @ stores in Southampton .
Southampton Magistrates Court heard how the 31-year-old stolen items such as @ @ @ @ @ and razors from Waitrose and Sainsburys in Portswood , Tesco Express in Bitterne and Song @ @ @ @ @ thefts happened between February 12 and April this year .
Masters of no fixed address @ @ @ @ @ theft from a shop and one charge of possession of a class B drug namely @ @ @ @ @ of burglary other than a dwelling , Police Sergeant Chris Sharland said : “ Masters @ @ @ @ @ we hope this sentence of imprisonment gives some reassurance to victims that we take these @ @ @ @ @ at every option to bring offenders to justice ” .

Ian Masters has been jailed for 26 weeks for shoplifting from stores in Southampton.
Southampton Magistrates Court heard how the 31-year-old stole items such as alcohol, lamb, chocolate and razors from Waitrose and Sainsburys in Portswood, Tesco Express in Bitterne and Song Oriental Chinese Supermarket.
The thefts happened between February 12 and April this year.
Masters of no fixed address admitted to 11 charges of theft from a shop and one charge of possession of a class B drug namely cannabis yesterday and one charge of burglary other than a dwelling,
Police Sergeant Chris Sharland said: “Masters is a prolific offender and we hope this sentence of imprisonment gives some reassurance to victims that we take these offences seriously and will look at every option to bring offenders to justice”.


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Supreme Asian Cuisine in Southampton slammed after hygiene inspection

A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant covered in grease and littered with food debris has been slammed by a public health watchdog and given the worst hygiene rating possible .
Supreme Asia Cuisine has received a zero out of five-star score following an inspection by environmental health chiefs .
Hygiene inspectors who visited the Southampton restaurant on March 10 reviewed the cleanliness of its main kitchen , dry-store room , kitchen store room and behind the premises .
• Guess which restaurant had rat complains and was found dripping with grease ?
The inspectors from the environmental health partnership at the city council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surfaces .
Meanwhile taps , door handles and ceilings were dripping with grease .
Staff could not use a washbasin because a wooden tray had been dumped on top of it and strapped to the taps with string .
An uncovered tub of raw squid was being stored above an uncovered tub of raw chicken and risked cross-contamination .
The inspectors spoke to the restaurant ’ s managers about overall cleanliness and pests found in the kitchen storeroom .
The inspectors recommended that staff were re-trained on hand hygiene and that sides and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was agreed to voluntarily close the premises until a deep clean was done and pests were managed .
The council did not provide more information about the type of pests at the restaurant however , a spokesperson said : “ I can confirm we will continue to visit the premises to carry out further inspections , in addition to the recommendations made in the report .
Despite its poor hygiene score , the restaurant has a four-and-a-half star rating on review site Tripadvisor .
The Daily Echo has attempted to contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response .

Supreme Asia Cuisine has received a zero out of five-star score following an inspection by environmental health chiefs.
Hygiene inspectors who visited the Southampton restaurant on March 10 reviewed the cleanliness of its main kitchen, dry-store room, kitchen store room and behind the premises in the High Street.
The inspectors from the environmental health partnership at the city council found food debris scattered under sides and surfaces.
Meanwhile taps, door handles and ceilings were dripping with grease.
Staff could not use a washbasin because a wooden tray had been dumped on top of it and strapped to the taps with string.
An uncovered tub of raw squid was being stored above an uncovered tub of raw chicken and risked cross-contamination.
The inspectors spoke to the restaurant’s managers about overall cleanliness and pests found in the kitchen storeroom.
Supreme Asia Cuisine’s zero-star rating means hygiene standards require urgent improvement.
The inspectors recommended that staff were re-trained on hand hygiene and that sides and surfaces should be properly disinfected before use.
It was agreed to voluntarily close the premises until a deep clean was done and pests were managed.
The council did not provide more information about the type of pests at the restaurant however, a spokesperson said: “I can confirm we will continue to visit the premises to carry out further inspections, in addition to the recommendations made in the report.
Despite its poor hygiene score, the restaurant has a four-and-a-half star rating on review site Tripadvisor.
The Daily Echo has attempted to contact Supreme Asia Cuisine but has had no response.


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Firefighters called to blaze involving gorse bushes

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a blaze allegedly caused by arson - which damaged gorse bushes last night .
It is believed @ @ @ @ @ according to police officers who attended the scene .
Crews from Hardley and Beaulieu got @ @ @ @ @ near Rollestone Road , Holbury , at 7.20pm .
Nobody was injured , according to @ @ @ @ @ .
They said : `` The gorse fire was 20 metres by 30 metres long @ @ @ @ @ and we used one hose reel . ''
Waterside Police posted on social media : @ @ @ @ @ available and puts lives at risk . ''

It is believed the fire was deliberate, according to police officers who attended the scene.
Crews from Hardley and Beaulieu got the call to the incident near Rollestone Road, Holbury, at 7.20pm.
Nobody was injured, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
They said: "The gorse fire was 20 metres by 30 metres long.
"Nobody was injured and we used one hose reel."
Waterside Police posted on social media: "Each arson reduces resources available and puts lives at risk."


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Man jailed after assault on University Hospital Southampton doctor

A MAN has been jailed after he `` seriously assaulted '' an NHS worker at a Southampton hospital during the coronavirus crisis .
The court heard how the attack on the doctor , who was working at the time of the incident , was subjected to a `` serious assault '' during the COVID-19 crisis at the hospital .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker while working .
Welke , of Pen Y Cae , Resolven , Neath Port Talbort , was committed to prison for 56 days and ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust said : “ We are pleased a custodial sentence was served on this individual who assaulted staff members and caused much disruption .
“ Not only is this behaviour extremely unpleasant and distressing , it causes an unnecessary distraction for staff who are already working so hard for patients without the added complication these acts bring .
“ We will seek every opportunity for redress and sanctions through to prosecution for anyone who assaults our staff and offenders will be reported to the police on every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank Hampshire Police for supporting us with this case.
” The incident came just weeks after a emergency department senior sister , who works at UHS was racially abused and threatened by a group of teenagers as she walked home from a 12 hour shift on Monday , March 23 .
The nurse , who has asked not to be named and is from the Philippines , was told “ you brought coronavirus to our country ” , “ go home to China ” , and “ you ’ re awful ” by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was followed by an attack on an A & E nurse 's car window .
On April 1 , a nurse , understood to be a senior sister in A & E at the UHS , returned to her car on Tremona Road after a 13 hour shift .
She arrived to find that the back right-hand window had been completely shattered after an unknown offender reportedly struck the windows with rocks .

Lee Welke, 34, assaulted a doctor at University Hospital Southampton's (UHS) emergency department on April 4.
The court heard how the attack on the doctor, who was working at the time of the incident, was subjected to a "serious assault" during the COVID-19 crisis at the hospital.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker while working.
Welke, of Pen Y Cae, Resolven, Neath Port Talbort, was committed to prison for 56 days and ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge.
A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are pleased a custodial sentence was served on this individual who assaulted staff members and caused much disruption.
“Not only is this behaviour extremely unpleasant and distressing, it causes an unnecessary distraction for staff who are already working so hard for patients without the added complication these acts bring.
“We will seek every opportunity for redress and sanctions through to prosecution for anyone who assaults our staff and offenders will be reported to the police on every occasion.
"We would like to thank Hampshire Police for supporting us with this case.”
The incident came just weeks after a emergency department senior sister, who works at UHS was racially abused and threatened by a group of teenagers as she walked home from a 12 hour shift on Monday, March 23.
The nurse, who has asked not to be named and is from the Philippines, was told “you brought coronavirus to our country”, “go home to China”, and “you’re awful” by a group of eight youths.
It was followed by an attack on an A&E nurse's car window.
On April 1, a nurse, understood to be a senior sister in A&E at the UHS, returned to her car on Tremona Road after a 13 hour shift.
She arrived to find that the back right-hand window had been completely shattered after an unknown offender reportedly struck the windows with rocks.


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Southampton couple get married in Bath just ONE day before lockdown

A COUPLE has tied the knot after they fled to another city to make lifelong promises to each other - and managed to get married the day before lockdown was announced .
Lanie , 30 , and Matt Bayliss , 26 , had originally planned to become newlyweds on May 16 , but their plans fell through due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
But they managed to make ends meet quite literally and managed to have a `` secret wedding '' before the lockdown was announced .
The government instructed the public that weddings must not go ahead , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayliss ' had put a ring on it in the city of Bath .
Editor-in-chief of SOCIALight magazine and account executive Lanie said : `` We got married in a secret wedding without any of our family members knowing .
`` When the coronavirus pandemic struck , with thousands of other soon-to-be brides and grooms , we had to make the difficult decision to cancel or postpone our wedding .
`` After a year of planning , putting a lot of time , effort and energy into all of the details and creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were of course devastated .
`` My partner has a condition called AS [ Ankylosing spondylitis where the spine and body become inflamed ] as well , which he is on immune-suppressing treatment for .
It was a worrying time for so many people . ''
But with just one date available - March 21 - the pair took the chance and did not invite their families as they did not want to risk their health .
Choosing to invite a few friends instead , they headed to Bath after hiring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next-day delivery wedding dress .
Lanie added : `` It felt really strange not to have my family involved .
But we could n't risk any of our family members - some of which are elderly or high risk - coming with us .
`` My dad and his wife are currently in lockdown in Spain and so it was all or nothing really .
It was a hard decision to make but it was last minute and we 'd rather have had none of the family present than have only a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Although the day was n't as we had planned , it actually made the day perfectly imperfect for us .
It was n't a full day with family and friends , it was n't the manor house with rolling hills and gardens and there was no wedding cake cutting or first dance .
`` But the sun was shining , the city was a ghost town and after the ceremony , we had photos taken outside some beautiful locations in Bath before heading back home to Southampton as newlyweds , ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Lanie, 30, and Matt Bayliss, 26, had originally planned to become newlyweds on May 16, but their plans fell through due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
But they managed to make ends meet quite literally and managed to have a "secret wedding" before the lockdown was announced.
The government instructed the public that weddings must not go ahead, but that was not ordered until after the Bayliss' had put a ring on it in the city of Bath.
Editor-in-chief of SOCIALight magazine and account executive Lanie said: "We got married in a secret wedding without any of our family members knowing.
"When the coronavirus pandemic struck, with thousands of other soon-to-be brides and grooms, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel or postpone our wedding.
"After a year of planning, putting a lot of time, effort and energy into all of the details and creating a vision for our special day, we were of course devastated.
"My partner has a condition called AS [Ankylosing spondylitis where the spine and body become inflamed] as well, which he is on immune-suppressing treatment for. It was a worrying time for so many people."
But with just one date available - March 21 - the pair took the chance and did not invite their families as they did not want to risk their health.
Choosing to invite a few friends instead, they headed to Bath after hiring a photographer last-minute and Lanie head-to-toe in a next-day delivery wedding dress.
Lanie added: "It felt really strange not to have my family involved. But we couldn't risk any of our family members - some of which are elderly or high risk - coming with us.
"My dad and his wife are currently in lockdown in Spain and so it was all or nothing really. It was a hard decision to make but it was last minute and we'd rather have had none of the family present than have only a few. It wouldn't have been fair.
"Although the day wasn't as we had planned, it actually made the day perfectly imperfect for us. It wasn't a full day with family and friends, it wasn't the manor house with rolling hills and gardens and there was no wedding cake cutting or first dance.
"But the sun was shining, the city was a ghost town and after the ceremony, we had photos taken outside some beautiful locations in Bath before heading back home to Southampton as newlyweds, ready for our honeymoon in self-isolation."


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Andrew Smith appears in court in connection with spate of burglaries

A MAN has been charged in connection with four burglaries in Locks Heath .
Andrew Smith , 34 , has @ @ @ @ @ of burglary dwelling and theft .
The burglaries happened in Warsash Road , Alum Way @ @ @ @ @ John ’ s Road between April 10 and 11 .
Smith , of Goldsmith Avenue @ @ @ @ @ to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today ( April 22 ) .
Meanwhile , a @ @ @ @ @ in connection with the same incidents has been released with no further action to be @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` We hope this news reassures residents in the area that @ @ @ @ @ of focus on the important work being done to ensure people are following government restrictions @ @ @ @ @ their work to tackle crime and make our communities safer .
This work never stops @ @

Andrew Smith, 34, has been charged with four counts of burglary dwelling and theft.
The burglaries happened in Warsash Road, Alum Way, Brook Lane and St John’s Road between April 10 and 11.
Smith, of Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today (April 22).
Meanwhile, a 37-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the same incidents has been released with no further action to be taken against her.
A police spokesperson said: "We hope this news reassures residents in the area that while there is a lot of focus on the important work being done to ensure people are following government restrictions, our officers are continuing their work to tackle crime and make our communities safer. This work never stops."


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Little Mix cancel summer tour which was due to call at The Ageas Bowl

Little Mix have cancelled their UK summer tour , which included a Southampton date , due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The pop group - Jesy Nelson , Leigh-Anne Pinnock , Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards - were due to play a series of arena gigs in June and July .
The tour included a date at The Ageas Bowl on Thursday , July 2 .
A statement on the band 's Instagram page said : `` We are so sad to announce that following the latest Government advice , we have had to cancel our upcoming UK summer tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our fans and crew is always our number one priority . ''
It continued : `` Please stay safe and stay home , lots of love , the girls x '' A statement on The Ageas Bowl website reads : `` Unfortunately , as a result of the ongoing situation in the UK , this summer ’ s planned Little Mix concert will no longer take place .
`` The concert organisers are working with their ticketing partners , who will be in touch with all ticketbuyers via email very soon .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either concert you ’ ll be contacted by May 5th .
If you haven ’ t been contacted by May 5th please reach out to the ticketing agent through which you purchased tickets .
`` If you ’ ve purchased hospitality or parking directly from the Ageas Bowl you ’ ll be contacted by a member of the Ageas Bowl ’ s team by May 1st . ''
Little Mix are one of many acts , including The Who , Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus , forced to postpone or cancel tours due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2011 during the eighth series of The X Factor .

The pop group - Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards - were due to play a series of arena gigs in June and July.
The tour included a date at The Ageas Bowl on Thursday, July 2.
A statement on the band's Instagram page said: "We are so sad to announce that following the latest Government advice, we have had to cancel our upcoming UK summer tour. The health and safety of all our fans and crew is always our number one priority."
It continued: "Please stay safe and stay home, lots of love, the girls x"
A statement on The Ageas Bowl website reads: "Unfortunately, as a result of the ongoing situation in the UK, this summer’s planned Little Mix concert will no longer take place.
"The concert organisers are working with their ticketing partners, who will be in touch with all ticketbuyers via email very soon.
"If you’ve purchased tickets for either concert you’ll be contacted by May 5th. If you haven’t been contacted by May 5th please reach out to the ticketing agent through which you purchased tickets.
"If you’ve purchased hospitality or parking directly from the Ageas Bowl you’ll be contacted by a member of the Ageas Bowl’s team by May 1st."
Little Mix are one of many acts, including The Who, Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus, forced to postpone or cancel tours due to the outbreak.
The group formed in 2011 during the eighth series of The X Factor.


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Southampton charity awarded £10k to help most vulnerable during coronavirus pandemic

A SOUTHAMPTON charity has been awarded £10k to help the most vulnerable in the city affected by coronavirus .
City Life Church , one of the host sites for the city ’ s food banks , has been awarded a vital grant of £10,000 .
The grant was awarded as part of the Martin Lewis Coronavirus Fund where Martin Lewis will be donating £1 million to charities across the UK specifically working on coronavirus-relief projects .
The journalist and founder of MoneySavingExpert.com said that examples of projects could include foodbanks , charities engaged in community aid , and those offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Martin said : `` I 'm delighted to have just approved 49 new donations , worth £488,000 , to local poverty relief charities across the UK .
`` So far , we 've distributed £1.16m to 122 small charities and community action groups .
`` Many are foodbanks , plus projects for direct intervention and help by the likes of local community centres , small football teams , churches , mosques , Jewish groups , women 's groups , industry help , across all four UK nations .
`` Our criteria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of the cash should go to direct poverty relief , not admin costs . ''
Paul Woodman from City Life Church , said : `` We are extremely grateful to have been awarded an amazing £10,000 from the Martin Lewis Corona Fund .
`` We are very aware of the hardship caused by this pandemic and we ’ re going to use this funds to support the city ’ s foodbank and to help people who had been sleeping rough and are now in basic bed and breakfast accommodation . ''
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aims to support their local communities and projects .
City Life Church runs a `` basics bank '' in Swaything which provides food and essentials to families and individuals who have fall on hard times and may not be able to afford basics .
The bank is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm and can be found on Burgess Road .
Councillor Satvir Kaur said : ‘ ‘ I ’ m delighted to hear that this grant has been provided to help those severely affected by the coronavirus .
`` The amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like City Life Church , as well as the generosity of local businesses is helping our combined effort to protect the most vulnerable . ''
Royston Smith MP for Southampton Itchen said : “ This is a very important and welcome grant and I would like to thank the City Life Church for securing it .
`` At this most difficult time it is those who already have the least who will suffer the most .
`` I know that this grant will be put to immediate use looking after some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of great need .
”

City Life Church, one of the host sites for the city’s food banks, has been awarded a vital grant of £10,000.
The grant was awarded as part of the Martin Lewis Coronavirus Fund where Martin Lewis will be donating £1 million to charities across the UK specifically working on coronavirus-relief projects.
The journalist and founder of MoneySavingExpert.com said that examples of projects could include foodbanks, charities engaged in community aid, and those offering financial advice help.
In his blog, Martin said: "I'm delighted to have just approved 49 new donations, worth £488,000, to local poverty relief charities across the UK.
"So far, we've distributed £1.16m to 122 small charities and community action groups.
"Many are foodbanks, plus projects for direct intervention and help by the likes of local community centres, small football teams, churches, mosques, Jewish groups, women's groups, industry help, across all four UK nations.
"Our criteria, and assessments, include that the vast majority of the cash should go to direct poverty relief, not admin costs."
Paul Woodman from City Life Church, said: "We are extremely grateful to have been awarded an amazing £10,000 from the Martin Lewis Corona Fund.
"We are very aware of the hardship caused by this pandemic and we’re going to use this funds to support the city’s foodbank and to help people who had been sleeping rough and are now in basic bed and breakfast accommodation."
City Life Church is a Christian-run charity that aims to support their local communities and projects.
City Life Church runs a "basics bank" in Swaything which provides food and essentials to families and individuals who have fall on hard times and may not be able to afford basics.
The bank is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm and can be found on Burgess Road.
Councillor Satvir Kaur said: ‘‘I’m delighted to hear that this grant has been provided to help those severely affected by the coronavirus.
"The amazing work of local community groups and charities, like City Life Church, as well as the generosity of local businesses is helping our combined effort to protect the most vulnerable."
Royston Smith MP for Southampton Itchen said: “This is a very important and welcome grant and I would like to thank the City Life Church for securing it.
"At this most difficult time it is those who already have the least who will suffer the most.
"I know that this grant will be put to immediate use looking after some of our most vulnerable residents at a time of great need.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-22--Man arrested in connection with Southampton arson attack

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an arson attack in Southampton .
A man in his 40s has @ @ @ @ @ a fire in Wimpson Lane in the early hours of Monday .
He has since @ @ @ @ @ As previously reported a 56-year-old man was rushed to hospital following the alleged attack .
@ @ @ @ @ room window after his front door went up in flames .
A burning petrol can @ @ @ @ @ bungalow .
The victim had tried to tackle the blaze himself but was forced to @ @ @ @ @ He had been at home with a 44-year-old woman when a passerby alerted them to @ @ @ @ @ was taken to Southampton General Hospital and treated for smoke inhalation but has since been @ @

A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with a fire in Wimpson Lane in the early hours of Monday.
He has since been released under investigation.
As previously reported a 56-year-old man was rushed to hospital following the alleged attack.
He escaped through his living room window after his front door went up in flames.
A burning petrol can was also found outside his bungalow.
The victim had tried to tackle the blaze himself but was forced to call the emergency services.
He had been at home with a 44-year-old woman when a passerby alerted them to the fire.
The man was taken to Southampton General Hospital and treated for smoke inhalation but has since been discharged.