thedailyecho--2020-01-21--LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: We Will Rock You, Mayflower Theatre

TIMING is everything and the latest tour of We Will Rock You is certainly riding the revival wave created by last year 's release of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody .
Not that the popularity of Queen ever really waned .
But it 's certainly not a bad time to be selling tickets to what amounts to a brilliant two and a half hour rock concert with a narrative vaguely running alongside it .
We Will Rock You is one of the original jukebox musicals , featuring 25 numbers from the back catalogue of rock icons Queen .
It 's proving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years after its Southampton debut and only other appearance .
It 's the first complete sell out of a week long show in six years so there 's no chance of seeing We Will Rock You in Southampton without a ticket , but it does visit Kings Theatre Portsmouth for a week in June .
Creator Ben Elton , the celebrated comedian behind The Young Ones and Blackadder , was in last night 's first night crowd , scribbling away in his notepad .
Quite apart from the superb spectacle on stage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laughing , singing and swaying along and giving a well deserved standing ovation to the cast as the curtain went down .
But We Will Rock You is less about his futuristic tale , which is equally funny and alarming , and more about the music of one of the greatest bands of all time .
Musical numbers are fast and furious and superbly choreographed .
The musicianship is incredible and there are several members of the cast who can happily hold a Freddie Mercury vocal solo .
The high energy cast sing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anthems , fans favourites and lesser known tracks to the backdrop of giant LED wall projections .
The plot is almost lost by the wayside , but centres around a time in the future where rock and instruments are banned and the only music allowed is produced by an ' X Factor ' style production line .
It follows the adventures of Galileo and Scaramouche as they join the Bohemians , a motley crew with nods to various music legends , and strive to break free from the cyber world of the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ musical instrument .
The glorious finale ended the show on a high with excerpts from We Are The Champions , We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody .

Not that the popularity of Queen ever really waned. But it's certainly not a bad time to be selling tickets to what amounts to a brilliant two and a half hour rock concert with a narrative vaguely running alongside it.
We Will Rock You is one of the original jukebox musicals, featuring 25 numbers from the back catalogue of rock icons Queen. It's proving a major Mayflower success story nearly nine years after its Southampton debut and only other appearance. It's the first complete sell out of a week long show in six years so there's no chance of seeing We Will Rock You in Southampton without a ticket, but it does visit Kings Theatre Portsmouth for a week in June.
Creator Ben Elton, the celebrated comedian behind The Young Ones and Blackadder, was in last night's first night crowd, scribbling away in his notepad. Quite apart from the superb spectacle on stage, he witnessed an audience completely enthralled, laughing, singing and swaying along and giving a well deserved standing ovation to the cast as the curtain went down.
But We Will Rock You is less about his futuristic tale, which is equally funny and alarming, and more about the music of one of the greatest bands of all time.
Musical numbers are fast and furious and superbly choreographed. The musicianship is incredible and there are several members of the cast who can happily hold a Freddie Mercury vocal solo. The high energy cast sing and dance their way through dozens of anthems, fans favourites and lesser known tracks to the backdrop of giant LED wall projections.
The plot is almost lost by the wayside, but centres around a time in the future where rock and instruments are banned and the only music allowed is produced by an 'X Factor' style production line.
It follows the adventures of Galileo and Scaramouche as they join the Bohemians, a motley crew with nods to various music legends, and strive to break free from the cyber world of the future and find the planet's last remaining musical instrument.
The glorious finale ended the show on a high with excerpts from We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody.
The show runs until Saturday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--New plan for seven houses on land formerly occupied by Flying Inn Boat at Calshot

DEVELOPERS have launched a new attempt to build seven houses on land formerly occupied by an historic Hampshire pub .
F B Estates has applied for planning permission to redevelop a site which has been vacant since the Flying Boat Inn in Calshot Road , Calshot , burned down almost 20 years ago .
Fawley Parish Council is recommending the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) to approve the plans .
A previous proposal for seven homes on the site was rejected by the NPA , which said the development would breach planning policies that aimed to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calshot Residents ’ Association ( CRA ) had supported the application .
In a letter to the NPA the residents ’ association said : “ The applicant has spent considerable time in discussion with local residents .
The proposal has reduced from 18 houses to seven in a pleasant scheme which will improve this prominent site.
” The letter described the land as a brownfield site which had been an eyesore for many years .
It added : “ Local residents welcome the proposed development , which is of a type needed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing stock.
” But the NPA ’ s planning committee refused to support the proposal .
A report to members said new housing was normally allowed only in what it described as the “ four defined villages ” - Ashurst , Brockenhurst , Lyndhurst and Sway .
It added : “ If allowed , this proposal is likely to set a highly undesirable precedent that would encourage similarly inappropriate and ad-hoc private housing developments elsewhere in the National Park to the detriment of the long-term protection of the Forest ’ s unique landscape.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a revised scheme which aims to overcome the previous objections .
The application says : `` The proposals would have no impact on trees and an ecological survey has revealed no harm to protected species .
The existing access point which served the former buildings provides good visibility on to Calshot Road . ''
A design statement which forms part of the application says the farmyard-style layout aims to reflect the site 's semi-rural setting .
It adds : `` Overall the proposals present a smaller footprint and a less dominant development than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in scale compared to the previous proposals . ''
The pub was once the officers ' mess for RAF Calshot - now Calshot Activities Centre .
It closed in the late 1990s and was demolished in 2001 .

F B Estates has applied for planning permission to redevelop a site which has been vacant since the Flying Boat Inn in Calshot Road, Calshot, burned down almost 20 years ago.
Fawley Parish Council is recommending the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) to approve the plans.
A previous proposal for seven homes on the site was rejected by the NPA, which said the development would breach planning policies that aimed to protect the countryside.
The parish council and Calshot Residents’ Association (CRA) had supported the application.
In a letter to the NPA the residents’ association said: “The applicant has spent considerable time in discussion with local residents. The proposal has reduced from 18 houses to seven in a pleasant scheme which will improve this prominent site.”
The letter described the land as a brownfield site which had been an eyesore for many years.
It added: “Local residents welcome the proposed development, which is of a type needed in the village to redress the balance of housing stock.”
But the NPA’s planning committee refused to support the proposal.
A report to members said new housing was normally allowed only in what it described as the “four defined villages” - Ashurst, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst and Sway.
It added: “If allowed, this proposal is likely to set a highly undesirable precedent that would encourage similarly inappropriate and ad-hoc private housing developments elsewhere in the National Park to the detriment of the long-term protection of the Forest’s unique landscape.”
Now F B Estates has submitted a revised scheme which aims to overcome the previous objections.
The application says: "The proposals would have no impact on trees and an ecological survey has revealed no harm to protected species. The existing access point which served the former buildings provides good visibility on to Calshot Road."
A design statement which forms part of the application says the farmyard-style layout aims to reflect the site's semi-rural setting.
It adds: "Overall the proposals present a smaller footprint and a less dominant development than the Flying Boat Inn and a reduction in scale compared to the previous proposals."
The pub was once the officers' mess for RAF Calshot - now Calshot Activities Centre. It closed in the late 1990s and was demolished in 2001.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Winchester rapist Liam Foard who preyed on vulnerable woman gets 13-year sentence

A WINCHESTER man been given a 13-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman .
Liam Foard , 31 , had initially denied rape and assault by penetration but changed his plea last month .
A judge at Winchester Crown Court said Foard , already a convicted rapist , was a danger to the public and an extended sentence was needed .
Foard , of Wales Street , Winnall , was sent to prison for nine years but an extended licence of four years was added .
He can not apply to the parole board for release until at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be none of the usual release at the half way point .
The court heard that Foard has pressed a `` self-destruct button '' by telling probation staff that he was still a danger to the public .
Foard did not appear in court in person but via a video link from Winchester Prison .
He wore grey tracksuit bottoms , a grey Adidas sweatshirt with a shaven head and beard .
At first he had declined even to appear by video link .
The court heard that on July 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with learning difficulties out of her home at night and assaulted her .
He was arrested the next day and lied to the police but DNA analysis proved his guilt .
Mitigating , Adam Norris told the court about the pre-sentence report : `` On any view it is a difficult report to deal with .
It is a report where Foard has pressed th self-destruct button .
He has descended into a realm of despair , where he appears to be operating beyound the normal boundaries and limits expected to be enforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it is for survival about what lies ahead or whether he seeks notoriety .
`` Foard had decided not to appear in court and yet he does .
There is something of the bold statement followed by a somewhat meeker acceptance that appears in his behaviour .
There may be a change of heart in due course . ''
Sentencing , Mr Recorder Christopher Quinlan QC said Foard had a terrible record appearing for sentencing 28 times for 55 offences .
He had been convicted in 2013 of raping a woman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim impact statement showed the attack had had a strong effect on the victim .
The judge said : `` The effects on her life have been profound .
She remains scared of you and what you did to her . ''
The judge said Foard , who has shown no remorse , may have said things to the probation service `` to bolster your own self-image through bravado , '' but said he felt Foard is a danger to others .
`` It is some time since I have a read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laced with menace . ''
He ordered three more minor offences that Foard denied to lie on the file .
He will be on the sex offenders register for life .

Liam Foard, 31, had initially denied rape and assault by penetration but changed his plea last month.
A judge at Winchester Crown Court said Foard, already a convicted rapist, was a danger to the public and an extended sentence was needed.
Foard, of Wales Street, Winnall, was sent to prison for nine years but an extended licence of four years was added.
He cannot apply to the parole board for release until at least six years into his sentence and there will be none of the usual release at the half way point.
The court heard that Foard has pressed a "self-destruct button" by telling probation staff that he was still a danger to the public.
Foard did not appear in court in person but via a video link from Winchester Prison. He wore grey tracksuit bottoms, a grey Adidas sweatshirt with a shaven head and beard. At first he had declined even to appear by video link.
The court heard that on July 23 last year he had enticed a woman with learning difficulties out of her home at night and assaulted her.
He was arrested the next day and lied to the police but DNA analysis proved his guilt.
Mitigating, Adam Norris told the court about the pre-sentence report: "On any view it is a difficult report to deal with. It is a report where Foard has pressed th self-destruct button. He has descended into a realm of despair, where he appears to be operating beyound the normal boundaries and limits expected to be enforced in society. One doesn't know if it is for survival about what lies ahead or whether he seeks notoriety.
"Foard had decided not to appear in court and yet he does. There is something of the bold statement followed by a somewhat meeker acceptance that appears in his behaviour. There may be a change of heart in due course."
Sentencing, Mr Recorder Christopher Quinlan QC said Foard had a terrible record appearing for sentencing 28 times for 55 offences. He had been convicted in 2013 of raping a woman and only released in 2018.
He said a victim impact statement showed the attack had had a strong effect on the victim. The judge said: "The effects on her life have been profound. She remains scared of you and what you did to her."
The judge said Foard, who has shown no remorse, may have said things to the probation service "to bolster your own self-image through bravado," but said he felt Foard is a danger to others. "It is some time since I have a read a pre-sentence report devoid of hope but laced with menace."
He ordered three more minor offences that Foard denied to lie on the file. He will be on the sex offenders register for life.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Driver flees scene after Audi hits parked car and overturns

A HIT-AND-RUN driver fled the scene of a crash after a vehicle hit a parked car and overturned .
Police @ @ @ @ @ the incident , which took place in Brookside Road , Bransgore at 3.23pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ a loud bang and discovered a red Audi had collided with a silver Volkswagen .
@ @ @ @ @ out of the Audi and had run away .
One resident said : `` There @ @ @ @ @ and people came rushing out of their houses .
A man had run away and @ @ @ @ @ - it is lucky no one was hurt . ''
A spokesman for Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ called at 3.23pm to a report of an Audi colliding with a parked car in @ @ @ @ @ The vehicle overturned and the male driver then left the scene .
Enquiries are ongoing @ @

Police have launched an investigation following the incident, which took place in Brookside Road, Bransgore at 3.23pm on Monday January 20.
Residents heard a loud bang and discovered a red Audi had collided with a silver Volkswagen.
The male driver had got out of the Audi and had run away.
One resident said: "There was a very loud bang and people came rushing out of their houses. A man had run away and the Audi was badly damaged - it is lucky no one was hurt."
A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 3.23pm to a report of an Audi colliding with a parked car in Brookside Road, Bransgore. The vehicle overturned and the male driver then left the scene. Enquiries are ongoing."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Mum's road safety plea after daughter, 8, injured by dangerous driver

THE mother of an eight-year-old Southampton schoolgirl who was seriously injured by a drink and drug driver has issued a road safety plea .
Kerry Mabey has warned drivers of the life-changing impact of drink and drug driving .
It comes after her daughter , Mariah , and Mariah ’ s grandmother , were rushed to hospital after being struck by a flatbed van driven by a man who had drunk alcohol and taken cocaine before getting behind the wheel .
On Friday , Christopher Godwin was jailed for 28 months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving , drink driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene of a crash .
Now Mariah ’ s mother Kerry , 29 , from Weston , has urged others not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs .
She said : “ When I got the call to say Mariah had been hit it was the biggest shock of my life .
“ You never expect something like that to happen .
“ You expect the pavement to be safe .
“ Now I ’ m always scared when she goes out .
I will never be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own to school now .
“ It has had a real impact on Mariah too .
She used to be really energetic but she ’ s not anymore .
“ Sometimes she will just start crying and in school one minute she will be fine then she ’ ll want to come home.
” Kerry added : “ My message is that people should not get behind the wheel after taking drugs or alcohol , because I wouldn ’ t want anyone to go through what we have been through .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us and Mariah will be scarred for life now.
” As previously reported in the Daily Echo , the incident happened in Bath Road , Bitterne , on May 25 .
The court heard how Godwin was driving a Ford Transit flatbed van when he mounted the pavement and struck Mariah and her grandmother Michelle Hiscock .
Mariah , who attends Weston Park Primary School , suffered a broken elbow , skin injuries to her left arm and a laceration to her thigh – which will leave a large scar .
Godwin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fled the scene , speeding through a red light as he made his escape .
The 35-year-old was arrested soon after a friend ’ s house .
He was found to be double the drink-drive limit and seven times the legal limit for cocaine .
In sentencing , Judge Peter Henry said : “ You could so easily have killed both those people .
“ You were in drink at the time , two times the legal limit , and you had in your system cocaine that was seven times over the limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you had hit somebody , but you drove off.
” Godwin , of Alpine Close , Southampton was jailed for 28 months and banned from driving for four years after his release .

Kerry Mabey has warned drivers of the life-changing impact of drink and drug driving.
It comes after her daughter, Mariah, and Mariah’s grandmother, were rushed to hospital after being struck by a flatbed van driven by a man who had drunk alcohol and taken cocaine before getting behind the wheel.
On Friday, Christopher Godwin was jailed for 28 months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving, drug driving and failing to stop at the scene of a crash.
Now Mariah’s mother Kerry, 29, from Weston, has urged others not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.
She said: “When I got the call to say Mariah had been hit it was the biggest shock of my life.
“You never expect something like that to happen.
“You expect the pavement to be safe.
“Now I’m always scared when she goes out. I will never be able to let her walk on her own to school now.
“It has had a real impact on Mariah too. She used to be really energetic but she’s not anymore.
“Sometimes she will just start crying and in school one minute she will be fine then she’ll want to come home.”
Kerry added: “My message is that people should not get behind the wheel after taking drugs or alcohol, because I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what we have been through.
“It has had a massive impact on all of us and Mariah will be scarred for life now.”
As previously reported in the Daily Echo, the incident happened in Bath Road, Bitterne, on May 25.
The court heard how Godwin was driving a Ford Transit flatbed van when he mounted the pavement and struck Mariah and her grandmother Michelle Hiscock.
Mariah, who attends Weston Park Primary School, suffered a broken elbow, skin injuries to her left arm and a laceration to her thigh – which will leave a large scar.
Godwin, a builder by trade, then fled the scene, speeding through a red light as he made his escape.
The 35-year-old was arrested soon after a friend’s house.
He was found to be double the drink-drive limit and seven times the legal limit for cocaine.
In sentencing, Judge Peter Henry said: “You could so easily have killed both those people.
“You were in drink at the time, two times the legal limit, and you had in your system cocaine that was seven times over the limit.
“It must have been obvious that you had hit somebody, but you drove off.”
Godwin, of Alpine Close, Southampton was jailed for 28 months and banned from driving for four years after his release.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Canute Road in Southampton set to close for two days for Southern Water work

A SOUTHAMPTON street will close for two days for waterworks .
Southern Water will carry out repairs in Canute Road @ @ @ @ @ be shut between Royal Crescent Road and Albert Road South on Tuesday and Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ closed tomorrow for 2 days between Royal Crescent Road and Albert Road South for emergency @ @ @ @ @ Travel ( @ scchighways ) January 20 , 2020 The road was shut in March @ @ @ @ @ on the railway crossing .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Have your say on plan for 1,300 homes in Romsey

RESIDENTS will be able to have their say on plans to build more than 1,300 homes in the Hampshire countryside .
Developer The Ashfield Partnership wants to build the homes on land between Southampton Road and Luzborough Lane , in Whitenap near Romsey .
The new neighbourhood would also feature a primary school , a community hall and local centre , as well as cycle links to the A27 using a new bridge over the railway line .
The scheme is part of Test valley Council 's local plan and will include a mix of homes but according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be affordable housing ” .
Now The Ashfield Partnership is to give concerned residents their say on the plans .
The company has opened a shop in the centre of Romsey to discuss their proposals .
Situated at 39 The Hundred the shop will be open today , Thursday and Friday and be opened again next week on Tuesday , Thursday and Friday between 10am and $ pm .
The move comes after a drop in event at Mountbatten School earlier this month when dozens turned up to give their views .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the town 's future is a vibrant and thriving market town , have welcomed the consultation .
A spokesman said : `` It is also reassuring because they 're not just doing it without listening to what people think , as the public are n't stupid .
`` The Ashfield Partnership seem to be doing their best here and we are looking at this carefully . ''
A spokesman for The Ashfield Partnership said : `` The Ashfield Partnership was thrilled that so many people managed to turn out on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us shape the masterplan for Whitenap .
`` We are so grateful to everybody for giving up their time . ''

Developer The Ashfield Partnership wants to build the homes on land between Southampton Road and Luzborough Lane, in Whitenap near Romsey.
The new neighbourhood would also feature a primary school, a community hall and local centre, as well as cycle links to the A27 using a new bridge over the railway line.
The scheme is part of Test valley Council's local plan and will include a mix of homes but according to the builder “40 percent of the properties would be affordable housing”.
Now The Ashfield Partnership is to give concerned residents their say on the plans.
The company has opened a shop in the centre of Romsey to discuss their proposals.
Situated at 39 The Hundred the shop will be open today, Thursday and Friday and be opened again next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 10am and $pm.
The move comes after a drop in event at Mountbatten School earlier this month when dozens turned up to give their views.
Romsey Future, a project that aims to ensure the town's future is a vibrant and thriving market town, have welcomed the consultation.
A spokesman said: "It is also reassuring because they're not just doing it without listening to what people think, as the public aren't stupid.
"The Ashfield Partnership seem to be doing their best here and we are looking at this carefully."
A spokesman for The Ashfield Partnership said: "The Ashfield Partnership was thrilled that so many people managed to turn out on a wet and windy winter evening to help us shape the masterplan for Whitenap.
"We are so grateful to everybody for giving up their time."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--New primary school in Botley set for opening ceremony

A NEW primary school in Botley is opening its doors today as staff prepare to host its grand opening .
While doors to Boorley Park Primary School were opened in September 2019 , the building was n't entirely complete , so the first class of 30 Year R students in September 2019 were taught in a classroom at nearby school , Wellstead Primary until November 4 .
Now today , the two-form entry school is set to host its official opening ceremony at 2.30pm , with parents and residents coming in to watch a presentation , before the ribbon is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
The £6.47 million free school was designed by Wildern Academy Trust in collaboration with the Hampshire County Council to meet the demand for new school places caused by families moving in to the new housing development built in Boorley Park .
Both the head teacher of the Wildern Academy Trust , Marie-Louise Litton , and new head teacher of Boorley Park , Tazmin Hindley , will be at the grand opening to give presentations about the new school before the ribbon is cut and refreshments are handed out .
Previously speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We ’ re delighted with the appointment of Tamsin who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise with her to lead the new Boorley Park Primary School .
“ I am pleased to confirm that her work will start in January where we will be working together to develop further the curriculum offer , establish clear policies and practice and recruit new staff .
In the summer term Miss Hindley will begin to visit the families and children who will be joining the school in September 2019 . ''
Starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students , Boorley Park will see a further 60 children join this year and this will continue annually until 2025 when the school will be full from Year R to Year 6 , educating 420 students .
In addition to 14 classrooms , the new school includes a main hall and adjacent music drama studio , group working rooms , specialist practical space for food technology , accessible toilets , offices and a school kitchen .
External facilities comprise a grassed playing field , hard play court , as well as a nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @

While doors to Boorley Park Primary School were opened in September 2019, the building wasn't entirely complete, so the first class of 30 Year R students in September 2019 were taught in a classroom at nearby school, Wellstead Primary until November 4.
Now today, the two-form entry school is set to host its official opening ceremony at 2.30pm, with parents and residents coming in to watch a presentation, before the ribbon is cut and tours of the building become available.
The £6.47 million free school was designed by Wildern Academy Trust in collaboration with the Hampshire County Council to meet the demand for new school places caused by families moving in to the new housing development built in Boorley Park.
Both the head teacher of the Wildern Academy Trust, Marie-Louise Litton, and new head teacher of Boorley Park, Tazmin Hindley, will be at the grand opening to give presentations about the new school before the ribbon is cut and refreshments are handed out.
Previously speaking on Tazmin's appointment, Marie-Louise said: "We’re delighted with the appointment of Tamsin who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise with her to lead the new Boorley Park Primary School.
“I am pleased to confirm that her work will start in January where we will be working together to develop further the curriculum offer, establish clear policies and practice and recruit new staff. In the summer term Miss Hindley will begin to visit the families and children who will be joining the school in September 2019."
Starting with one Year R class of 30 students, Boorley Park will see a further 60 children join this year and this will continue annually until 2025 when the school will be full from Year R to Year 6, educating 420 students.
In addition to 14 classrooms, the new school includes a main hall and adjacent music drama studio, group working rooms, specialist practical space for food technology, accessible toilets, offices and a school kitchen.
External facilities comprise a grassed playing field, hard play court, as well as a nature and wildlife area for outdoor learning.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Probe launched after fire at Santander in Burgess Road

POLICE are hunting three men who piled out of a car and set fire to an ATM causing a Southampton building to be evacuated .
According to officers the car pulled up at the Santander bank in Burgess Road .
After setting fire to the cash point the men jumped back into the car - an Audi or BMW - fleeing the scene in the direction of University Road .
Police report that the blaze caused extensive damage to the machine , however no money was stolen during the incident which took place at around 2.15am on Monday .
Crews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Eastleigh Fire Stations tackled the fire at the scene near to Southampton University .
No one was reported as injured , however students living in accommodation above were forced to evacuated the building .
The Echo has asked police why the men started the fire but they refused to comment .
A police spokesperson said : “ We are investigating after an ATM at the Santander bank in Burgess Road , Southampton was set alight around 2.15am today ( January 20 ) .
“ A car , believed to be an Audi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank and three men got out of the vehicle .
“ After the fire was started , the three men returned to the vehicle , leaving the scene in the direction of University Road.
” Anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious is urged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200023203 .
Alternatively , they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

According to officers the car pulled up at the Santander bank in Burgess Road.
After setting fire to the cash point the men jumped back into the car - an Audi or BMW - fleeing the scene in the direction of University Road.
Police report that the blaze caused extensive damage to the machine, however no money was stolen during the incident which took place at around 2.15am on Monday.
Crews from St Mary’s, Redbridge and Eastleigh Fire Stations tackled the fire at the scene near to Southampton University.
No one was reported as injured, however students living in accommodation above were forced to evacuated the building.
The Echo has asked police why the men started the fire but they refused to comment.
A police spokesperson said: “We are investigating after an ATM at the Santander bank in Burgess Road, Southampton was set alight around 2.15am today (January 20).
“A car, believed to be an Audi or BMW, pulled up outside the bank and three men got out of the vehicle.
“After the fire was started, the three men returned to the vehicle, leaving the scene in the direction of University Road.”
Anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200023203. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--The junction of Bernard Street and High Street

THIS photo , taken in the early part of last century , is at the corner of Bernard Street and @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton .
The imposing figure standing in the middle of the road outside of @ @ @ @ @ to be a policeman but others suggest he could be connected with the Southampton tram @ @ @ @ @ shows the premises of Aylward and Sons the beer and wine merchants , next door @ @ @ @ @ you have any more information you would like to share about this picture , why @ @ @ @ @ Check out the gallery above for 2020 's archive pics of the day .

The imposing figure standing in the middle of the road outside of Holy Rood Church is thought to be a policeman but others suggest he could be connected with the Southampton tram system.
The postcard also shows the premises of Aylward and Sons the beer and wine merchants, next door to the church.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?
Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Crash blocks Bassett Avenue in both directions

A FIVE car pile-up has blocked a busy Southampton in both directions this morning .
One person has been reported @ @ @ @ @ are on the scene .
The incident happened on Bassett Avenue , near the junction @ @ @ @ @ at about 7.30am .
Southampton City Council says emergency services are at the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ `` We were called at 7.20am to reports of a collision involving five vehicles on @ @ @ @ @ has been closed while emergency services attend and debris is cleared .
One person has @ @ @ @ @

One person has been reported as injured and emergency services are on the scene.
The incident happened on Bassett Avenue, near the junction with Golf Course Road, at about 7.30am.
Southampton City Council says emergency services are at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.20am to reports of a collision involving five vehicles on Bassett Avenue. The road has been closed while emergency services attend and debris is cleared. One person has reported minor injuries."
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Motorists facing delays after multi-car crash on the M27

MOTORISTS are facing delays this morning after a multi-vehicle crash on the M27 .
The incident happened on the westbound @ @ @ @ @ Fareham .
One lane is blocked and travel information service Romanse is reporting delays of @ @ @ @ @ .
It is not known if anyone has been injured .


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Man jailed over attack on officers and racially aggravated assault

A SOUTHAMPTON man who assaulted two emergency workers and racially assaulted another man has been jailed .
Dawid Jan Varano @ @ @ @ @ police detention officer and a police officer during an incident in Southampton on March 19 @ @ @ @ @ man in a racially aggravated incident in Southampton on September 27 .
Varano also stole @ @ @ @ @ worth £149 , from John Lewis in Southampton on June 3 and assaulted another victim @ @ @ @ @ On September 27 , he stole a pair of sunglasses , worth £15 , from @ @ @ @ @ caught with a gram of cannabis .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Varano @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker .
He also @ @ @ @ @ of racially aggravated assault , one count of possession of a Class B drug , @ @ @ @ @ and admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend unpaid work .
Varano was @ @ @ @ @ four months and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .

Dawid Jan Varano, 26, assaulted a police detention officer and a police officer during an incident in Southampton on March 19.
He also assaulted a man in a racially aggravated incident in Southampton on September 27.
Varano also stole three mobile phone covers, worth £149, from John Lewis in Southampton on June 3 and assaulted another victim on the same day.
On September 27, he stole a pair of sunglasses, worth £15, from Primark in Southampton and was caught with a gram of cannabis.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Varano, of Belmont Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.
He also pleaded guilty to one count of racially aggravated assault, one count of possession of a Class B drug, two counts of theft, and admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend unpaid work.
Varano was jailed for a total of four months and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Life Through a Lens – January 1990

Life Through a Lens – January 1990

THE Daily Echo takes a nostalgic look back at pictures from 30 years .
The date was January 1990 when @ @ @ @ @ picture at Dillons book shop .
The professional conspiracy theorist was in the city promoting @ @ @ @ @ t Have to be Like This .
Junior Saints were snapped during a presentation attended @ @ @ @ @ , Rod Wallace and Jason Dodd – all three look incredibly youthful .
While these @ @ @ @ @ this is what was happening nationally : The Burn ’ s Day Storm tore through @ @ @ @ @ damage over a large area .
The hurricane-force winds were reported to have killed 39 @ @ @ @ @ .

The date was January 1990 when David Icke posed for a picture at Dillons book shop. The professional conspiracy theorist was in the city promoting his book It Doesn’t Have to be Like This.
Junior Saints were snapped during a presentation attended by Saints players Francis Benali, Rod Wallace and Jason Dodd – all three look incredibly youthful.
While these events were unfolding locally, this is what was happening nationally:
January 1
Rowan Atkinson’s Mr Bean made his television debut in a Thames Television special.
January 25
The Burn’s Day Storm tore through the United Kingdom causing widespread damage over a large area. The hurricane-force winds were reported to have killed 39 people in England and Wales.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Residents outrage at plans for huge retirement village including a pool and gym

AS THE decision date nears for a huge retirement village , residents have vented their outrage at the plans .
Residents have reacted to the plans for the huge complex which will include a 40-bed care home , 42 care suites and 91 close care apartments ( CCAs ) .
It is also said to include a restaurant , kitchen , gym , hairdressers , swimming pool , nail salon , sauna and jacuzzi .
The retirement village , by Cinnamon Retirement Living And Highwood Homes , would be located on the 4.599 hectares of land at Park Farm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ location sits on the border of Eastleigh and Test Valley .
One of the objections submitted to Test Valley Borough Council , was made by Stoneham Golf Club .
Representatives of Stoneham Golf Club believe it does not agree with the adopted Local Plan .
A representative of the golf club said : `` The proposals ultimately conflict with the objective Test Valley Local Plan policy to deliver houses within the allocated area only . ''
They believe an allocated area of the plan would be affected by this retirement village .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact the character of appearance '' and `` urbanise '' the area .
A resident of the Stoneham area , Robert Bryan , has also objected to the application with concerns of the area 's character , development and traffic .
He said : `` At ordinary commuter times there are already significant traffic delays to and from the M27 junction 5 to Chestnut Avenue and Passfield Avenue .
`` The road presently struggles to cope with the volume of traffic and the North Stoneham Park is barely lived in .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction of Stoneham Lane and Highwood Avenue to meet the demand generated by the North Stoneham Park development , this traffic will necessarily be in conflict with children and parents making their way to the new school .
`` Road safety is being compromised by overdevelopment . ''
A church in the area , The Parochial Church Council of North Stoneham and Bassett , have also requested for improvements to its road .
A representative said : `` The existing access road to the church needs upgrading with improved visibility onto Stoneham Lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realignment of the Lane .
There is more traffic using this route already since the occupation of Stoneham Park has commenced . ''
A spokesperson for Highwood Homes said : `` Forming part of the wider North Stoneham Park community scheme , the care village scheme is designed to cater for the needs of all residents , with nursery and primary schools , a great range of family housing , community facilities and jobs at the local centre ’ s new shops and offices .
`` The need to provide superior housing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our commitment to cater for all , particularly given the context of an ageing population . ''
The decision date is scheduled for Thursday , February 20 .

Residents have reacted to the plans for the huge complex which will include a 40-bed care home, 42 care suites and 91 close care apartments (CCAs).
It is also said to include a restaurant, kitchen, gym, hairdressers, swimming pool, nail salon, sauna and jacuzzi.
The retirement village, by Cinnamon Retirement Living And Highwood Homes, would be located on the 4.599 hectares of land at Park Farm, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh.
The location sits on the border of Eastleigh and Test Valley.
One of the objections submitted to Test Valley Borough Council, was made by Stoneham Golf Club.
Representatives of Stoneham Golf Club believe it does not agree with the adopted Local Plan.
A representative of the golf club said: "The proposals ultimately conflict with the objective Test Valley Local Plan policy to deliver houses within the allocated area only."
They believe an allocated area of the plan would be affected by this retirement village.
The club also believe that it would "impact the character of appearance" and "urbanise" the area.
A resident of the Stoneham area, Robert Bryan, has also objected to the application with concerns of the area's character, development and traffic.
He said: "At ordinary commuter times there are already significant traffic delays to and from the M27 junction 5 to Chestnut Avenue and Passfield Avenue.
"The road presently struggles to cope with the volume of traffic and the North Stoneham Park is barely lived in.
"A Primary School is being developed at the junction of Stoneham Lane and Highwood Avenue to meet the demand generated by the North Stoneham Park development, this traffic will necessarily be in conflict with children and parents making their way to the new school.
"Road safety is being compromised by overdevelopment."
A church in the area, The Parochial Church Council of North Stoneham and Bassett, have also requested for improvements to its road.
A representative said: "The existing access road to the church needs upgrading with improved visibility onto Stoneham Lane, this is now very evident since realignment of the Lane. There is more traffic using this route already since the occupation of Stoneham Park has commenced."
A spokesperson for Highwood Homes said: "Forming part of the wider North Stoneham Park community scheme, the care village scheme is designed to cater for the needs of all residents, with nursery and primary schools, a great range of family housing, community facilities and jobs at the local centre’s new shops and offices.
"The need to provide superior housing and care for the elderly is integral to our commitment to cater for all, particularly given the context of an ageing population."
The decision date is scheduled for Thursday, February 20.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Simba actor revealed for The Lion King in Southampton

NICK Afoa will be joining the touring production of Disney smash hit The Lion King , which is set to enjoy a six week run in Southampton this autumn , as Simba .
The actor is currently starring in the role in London ’ s West End , where he has performed as Simba for three years after making his stage debut in the Australian production of The Lion King in 2013 .
The New Zealand-born performer had a promising rugby career with the All Blacks until he was sidelined by injury .
After recovering and dedicating himself to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 30 year-old beat 400 other hopefuls to the role of Simba in the Australian production .
He is currently in rehearsal with the touring cast and will appear in the production at Mayflower Theatre from September 3 to October 10 .
With a cast of more than 50 actors , singers and dancers , the story of The Lion King is miraculously brought to life using masks , puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of Simba 's epic adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animated film was expanded for the stage and now features 15 musical numbers .
As well as writing completely new songs , South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales , with additional material by Julie Taymor and Mark Mancina .
Elton John and Tim Rice have added three new numbers to the five that they wrote for the award-winning score of the animated film .
The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland .

The actor is currently starring in the role in London’s West End, where he has performed as Simba for three years after making his stage debut in the Australian production of The Lion King in 2013.
The New Zealand-born performer had a promising rugby career with the All Blacks until he was sidelined by injury. After recovering and dedicating himself to his theatre career, nearly a decade later the 30 year-old beat 400 other hopefuls to the role of Simba in the Australian production.
He is currently in rehearsal with the touring cast and will appear in the production at Mayflower Theatre from September 3 to October 10.
With a cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of The Lion King is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of Simba's epic adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
The original score from the animated film was expanded for the stage and now features 15 musical numbers. As well as writing completely new songs, South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales, with additional material by Julie Taymor and Mark Mancina.
Elton John and Tim Rice have added three new numbers to the five that they wrote for the award-winning score of the animated film. The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, including the Academy Award-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland.
Tickets: 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Aldi staff are getting a pay rise

Aldi staff are getting a pay rise

ALDI employees have received a huge boost to start the new year after finding out their latest pay rise will mean they 're employed by the UK 's highest-paying supermarket .
The chain has announced plans to increase its pay for staff in stores by just over 3 % .
The discounter said minimum hourly rates will rise from £9.10 an hour to £9.40 , with workers inside the M25 getting £10.90 an hour instead of £10.55 .
And for employees who have been with the business for three years or more , pay will increase to £10.41 an hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ' service will earn £11.15 .
Aldi also pointed out that it is one of the few supermarkets to pay staff during breaks .
The new rates exceed the Living Wage Foundation 's recommended pay rates of £9.30 an hour , although Aldi is not a member of the organisation , which also requires companies to agree to a series of staff well-being levels .
Retailers are in a fierce battle to keep and reward workers .
Greggs recently announced that its staff would share a £7 million bonus .
And Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Direct - said last year that he wanted to introduce a new bonus scheme for store staff , although details remain unclear .
Giles Hurley , chief executive of Aldi UK , said : `` We have the most efficient and productive workforce , and this is why they earn the highest rates of pay in the grocery sector . ''
Changes will come into effect from February 1 .
Aldi , which currently has 874 stores , is recruiting for over 3,800 store-level positions this year and remains on track to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 2025 .

The chain has announced plans to increase its pay for staff in stores by just over 3%.
The discounter said minimum hourly rates will rise from £9.10 an hour to £9.40, with workers inside the M25 getting £10.90 an hour instead of £10.55.
And for employees who have been with the business for three years or more, pay will increase to £10.41 an hour, while workers in London with two years' service will earn £11.15.
Aldi also pointed out that it is one of the few supermarkets to pay staff during breaks.
The new rates exceed the Living Wage Foundation's recommended pay rates of £9.30 an hour, although Aldi is not a member of the organisation, which also requires companies to agree to a series of staff well-being levels.
Retailers are in a fierce battle to keep and reward workers.
Greggs recently announced that its staff would share a £7 million bonus.
And Mike Ashley of Frasers Group - formerly Sports Direct - said last year that he wanted to introduce a new bonus scheme for store staff, although details remain unclear.
Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK, said: "We have the most efficient and productive workforce, and this is why they earn the highest rates of pay in the grocery sector."
Changes will come into effect from February 1.
Aldi, which currently has 874 stores, is recruiting for over 3,800 store-level positions this year and remains on track to achieve its long-term target of 1,200 UK stores by 2025.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Film crews at Winchester Cathedral thought to be for The Crown

FILM crews believed to be working for a popular Netflix series are setting up in Winchester .
The lorries , cameras and rigs stationed around the cathedral grounds are thought to be with The Crown – a show based on award-winning play The Audience by Peter Morgan .
In the Cathedral Close a cherry picker can be seen putting up lighting and dozens of lorries and trailers are parked around the side .
Colebrook Street Car Park , which has 86 spaces , will be closed tomorrow ( January 21 ) and Wednesday ( January 22 ) to make way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculated on Twitter that the 'wedding rehearsal of Charles and Diana ' is the scene being filmed in the cathedral .
The show , starring Olivia Colman , was spotted filming near Salisbury last week .
It last came to Winchester in 2018 , taking over the Guildhall and also shot several scenes of early shows in the Winchester College area around the Wykeham Arms in January 2016 .
Winchester City Council has been asked not to confirm which production is being filmed .
The Chronicle has contacted the cathedral but awaits a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cathedral has been used to shoot scenes for many popular films including the The Da Vinci Code and Les Miserables .

The lorries, cameras and rigs stationed around the cathedral grounds are thought to be with The Crown – a show based on award-winning play The Audience by Peter Morgan.
In the Cathedral Close a cherry picker can be seen putting up lighting and dozens of lorries and trailers are parked around the side.
Colebrook Street Car Park, which has 86 spaces, will be closed tomorrow (January 21) and Wednesday (January 22) to make way for production vehicles.
It has been speculated on Twitter that the 'wedding rehearsal of Charles and Diana' is the scene being filmed in the cathedral.
The show, starring Olivia Colman, was spotted filming near Salisbury last week.
It last came to Winchester in 2018, taking over the Guildhall and also shot several scenes of early shows in the Winchester College area around the Wykeham Arms in January 2016.
Winchester City Council has been asked not to confirm which production is being filmed.
The Chronicle has contacted the cathedral but awaits a response.
In recent years, Winchester Cathedral has been used to shoot scenes for many popular films including the The Da Vinci Code and Les Miserables.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Dr Mark Beattie: 'Unfair and unrealistic' to mark sick children as persistently absent

A SOUTHAMPTON doctor says it is `` unfair and unrealistic '' to expect schoolchildren with chronic medical conditions to achieve a 100 % attendance record .
Dr Mark Beattie , a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital , said a campaign was needed to give those affected a “ better deal ” .
He spoke out after his team published a study which found more than a third of children with inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) were classified as persistently absent .
In the UK at least one person in 210 has Crohn ’ s disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common forms of IBD .
The condition can cause a raft of symptoms including fatigue , abdominal pain and severe diarrhoea .
Almost 40 % of children with IBD are classified as persistently absent after missing 10 % or more of school or college .
Dr Beattie said the absence was often caused by illness or the need to attend hospital appointments , adding : `` As a result of these factors , any expectation of perfect attendance is unfair and unrealistic.
” In the study 169 questionnaires were completed by children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 39.6 % of children with IBD were persistently absent from school and only 3 % had a 100 % attendance record .
Dr Beattie said the onus was on healthcare and education authorities to work together to find solutions and prevent school absence having a negative impact on patients ’ development .
“ We know IBD affects attendance and that regular school attendance helps shape later life , so this is a problem that needs intervention , ” he said .
“ While our study focused on IBD , previous research into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asthma and heart disease have shown much lower attendance .
“ We must campaign for a better deal for all children and young people suffering as a result .
`` That could be via measures including appointments and treatments booked after school , clinicians educating teachers , and schools sending work home when absent .
”

Dr Mark Beattie, a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Southampton Children’s Hospital, said a campaign was needed to give those affected a “better deal”.
He spoke out after his team published a study which found more than a third of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were classified as persistently absent.
In the UK at least one person in 210 has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis - the two most common forms of IBD. The condition can cause a raft of symptoms including fatigue, abdominal pain and severe diarrhoea.
Almost 40% of children with IBD are classified as persistently absent after missing 10% or more of school or college.
Dr Beattie said the absence was often caused by illness or the need to attend hospital appointments, adding: "As a result of these factors, any expectation of perfect attendance is unfair and unrealistic.”
In the study 169 questionnaires were completed by children and young people aged five-17.
They showed that 39.6% of children with IBD were persistently absent from school and only 3% had a 100% attendance record.
Dr Beattie said the onus was on healthcare and education authorities to work together to find solutions and prevent school absence having a negative impact on patients’ development.
“We know IBD affects attendance and that regular school attendance helps shape later life, so this is a problem that needs intervention,” he said.
“While our study focused on IBD, previous research into other chronic conditions such as cancer, asthma and heart disease have shown much lower attendance.
“We must campaign for a better deal for all children and young people suffering as a result.
"That could be via measures including appointments and treatments booked after school, clinicians educating teachers, and schools sending work home when absent.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Woman, 87, who lived in council-run housing, 'dies of malnutrition and dementia'

AN ELDERLY Southampton woman living in council-run housing died of malnutrition and dementia , an inquest heard .
June Rose Ripley , of Avington Court , Winchester Road , Bassett , passed away at Southampton General Hospital on January 6 .
The 87-year-old had been conscious on admission and was able to tell medical staff her details but later passed away .
A post-mortem said the preliminary causes of death were malnutrition , self-neglect and dementia .
Avington Court is supported housing for the elderly run by Southampton City Council .
Supported housing enables residents aged 50 and over to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their own front doors .
Residents benefit from as much flexibility as they want and the support received can increase or decrease depending on their needs .
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said : “ We offer our sincere condolences to Mrs Ripley ’ s family and friends at this time .
`` Out of respect , we can ’ t offer any further comment.
” Dietician Annemarie Aburrow , who works at Wessex Academic Health Science Network , has launched a nutrition wheel which can identify people who are malnourished .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the idea as there is no other way to identify people who are malnourished if they are not accessing traditional social care .
`` It is a piece of card that asks four questions , which leads to further questions depending on their answers , such as if someone is having difficulty getting to the shops or living alone .
Then the questions lead to advice and signposting , for example , someone concerned with getting to the shops and living alone could be referred to Age UK and advised to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal times . ''
Dementia campaigner Katherine Barbour , who runs Portswood Dementia Action group , has also given advice on where people suffering with dementia can turn .
Katherine Barbour said : `` Going to a GP is the first line of resource for anybody living with this .
They can also go to Age Concern , who provide befriending and low level support , while Communicare befriends people with dementia and visit people coming out of hospital .
She also previously worked on the healthy eating team at Wessex Academic Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malnutrition is a much , much bigger problem in the elderly than obesity .
If you had stopped eating , you may still be going to the shop to get a pint of milk .
Shopkeepers could raise a concern .
Neighbours and churches could also help .
If you have n't seen your neighbour for a few days , you could knock and check if they are alright . ''
Area coroner Jason Pegg adjourned proceedings with the hearing to be resumed in Winchester on June 22 .

June Rose Ripley, of Avington Court, Winchester Road, Bassett, passed away at Southampton General Hospital on January 6.
The 87-year-old had been conscious on admission and was able to tell medical staff her details but later passed away.
A post-mortem said the preliminary causes of death were malnutrition, self-neglect and dementia.
Avington Court is supported housing for the elderly run by Southampton City Council.
Supported housing enables residents aged 50 and over to live independently in their own homes, with their own front doors.
Residents benefit from as much flexibility as they want and the support received can increase or decrease depending on their needs.
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said: “We offer our sincere condolences to Mrs Ripley’s family and friends at this time.
"Out of respect, we can’t offer any further comment.”
Dietician Annemarie Aburrow, who works at Wessex Academic Health Science Network, has launched a nutrition wheel which can identify people who are malnourished.
She said: "I came up with the idea as there is no other way to identify people who are malnourished if they are not accessing traditional social care.
"It is a piece of card that asks four questions, which leads to further questions depending on their answers, such as if someone is having difficulty getting to the shops or living alone. Then the questions lead to advice and signposting, for example, someone concerned with getting to the shops and living alone could be referred to Age UK and advised to have their family and friends help them with meal times."
Dementia campaigner Katherine Barbour, who runs Portswood Dementia Action group, has also given advice on where people suffering with dementia can turn.
Katherine Barbour said: "Going to a GP is the first line of resource for anybody living with this. They can also go to Age Concern, who provide befriending and low level support, while Communicare befriends people with dementia and visit people coming out of hospital.
She also previously worked on the healthy eating team at Wessex Academic Health Science Network.
She added: "Malnutrition is a much, much bigger problem in the elderly than obesity. If you had stopped eating, you may still be going to the shop to get a pint of milk. Shopkeepers could raise a concern. Neighbours and churches could also help. If you haven't seen your neighbour for a few days, you could knock and check if they are alright."
Area coroner Jason Pegg adjourned proceedings with the hearing to be resumed in Winchester on June 22.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--The Romsey School announces headteacher Colm McKavanagh is retiring

A ROMSEY school has announced their headteacher is retiring after seven years at the helm .
The Romsey School , @ @ @ @ @ , Colm McKavanagh , has decided to retire at the end of the current academic @ @ @ @ @ He has spent more than seven years at the school .
The Chair of the @ @ @ @ @ Houghton , said : “ May I take this opportunity to thank Mr McKavanagh for @ @ @ @ @ tenure which has seen improved academic standards , excellent Ofsted reports and the rise in @ @ @ @ @ both parents and the community.
” The Board of Trustees have already begun the nationwide @ @ @ @ @ and we are aiming to hold interviews in March with an announcement soon after .
@ @ @ @ @ transition ready for the start of term in September 2020 .
The Romsey School plans @ @ @ @ @ end of the term .

The Romsey School, has announced their head teacher, Colm McKavanagh, has decided to retire at the end of the current academic year, in August.
He has spent more than seven years at the school.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees, Judith Houghton, said: “May I take this opportunity to thank Mr McKavanagh for his excellent leadership during his tenure which has seen improved academic standards, excellent Ofsted reports and the rise in popularity of the school with both parents and the community.”
The Board of Trustees have already begun the nationwide search to find a replacement and we are aiming to hold interviews in March with an announcement soon after.
This will enable a smooth transition ready for the start of term in September 2020.
The Romsey School plans to announce more at the end of the term.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--City is ‘strong’ but facing slowdown in 2020, says report

SOUTHAMPTON looks set to out-perform the majority of UK cities in 2020 , despite a slowdown in growth .
A report predicts a “ relatively strong ” year in which the city will be the eighth fastest-growing in the UK .
It says Southampton ’ s economy is on course to grow by 1.2 per cent this year – compared with an average of 0.9 per cent in the 46 towns and cities covered .
Meanwhile , Portsmouth is one of only three areas expected to see economic growth accelerate this year .
The figures come from the UK Powerhouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitchell by the Centre for Economics and Business Research ( Cebr ) .
Hannah Clipston , partner and head of Irwin Mitchell ’ s business legal services division in Southampton , said : “ Similar to many other cities in the UK , Southampton will see a slowdown of growth in the coming quarters .
“ Despite the uncertainty of Brexit , Southampton continues to show resilience and this is reflected in an above average forecasted growth rate and its top 10 position by the end of the year.
” The report suggests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 1.2 per cent in GVA ( gross value added ) between the third quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020 .
That would take the total value of its economy to £7.5billion .
Employment is expected to rise by 0.7 per cent to 155,700 over the same period , putting the city 32nd in the UK for growth in jobs .
Portsmouth is forecast to be the second-fastest growing city in the country by end of 2020 .
The report highlights the importance of the city ’ s port and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade handled each year .
The authors of the UK Powerhouse report say official economic data is often out of date and fails to provide a reliable snapshot of local economies .
Cebr says it uses “ more timely ” indicators to create a “ nowcast ” of the economy and employment in a range of key towns and cities .
Victoria Brackett , chief executive of business legal services at Irwin Mitchell , says in its introduction : “ The 0.4 per cent growth in GDP ( gross domestic product ) that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we avoided a technical recession .
There ’ s also hope that following December ’ s general election , we ’ ll have a period of stability in which businesses can start planning and investing for the future .
“ Our latest City Tracker points to a slowdown in the level of growth across the vast majority of the 46 locations in this report , but it ’ s important to highlight the clusters of activity and opportunity .
”

A report predicts a “relatively strong” year in which the city will be the eighth fastest-growing in the UK.
It says Southampton’s economy is on course to grow by 1.2 per cent this year – compared with an average of 0.9 per cent in the 46 towns and cities covered.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth is one of only three areas expected to see economic growth accelerate this year.
The figures come from the UK Powerhouse study, compiled for law firm Irwin Mitchell by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
Hannah Clipston, partner and head of Irwin Mitchell’s business legal services division in Southampton, said: “Similar to many other cities in the UK, Southampton will see a slowdown of growth in the coming quarters.
“Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, Southampton continues to show resilience and this is reflected in an above average forecasted growth rate and its top 10 position by the end of the year.”
The report suggests Southampton’s economy will have grown by 1.2 per cent in GVA (gross value added) between the third quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020.
That would take the total value of its economy to £7.5billion.
Employment is expected to rise by 0.7 per cent to 155,700 over the same period, putting the city 32nd in the UK for growth in jobs.
Portsmouth is forecast to be the second-fastest growing city in the country by end of 2020.
The report highlights the importance of the city’s port and naval dockyard, with £700million of non-EU trade handled each year.
The authors of the UK Powerhouse report say official economic data is often out of date and fails to provide a reliable snapshot of local economies. Cebr says it uses “more timely” indicators to create a “nowcast” of the economy and employment in a range of key towns and cities.
Victoria Brackett, chief executive of business legal services at Irwin Mitchell, says in its introduction: “The 0.4 per cent growth in GDP (gross domestic product) that we saw in Q3 last year meant we avoided a technical recession. There’s also hope that following December’s general election, we’ll have a period of stability in which businesses can start planning and investing for the future.
“Our latest City Tracker points to a slowdown in the level of growth across the vast majority of the 46 locations in this report, but it’s important to highlight the clusters of activity and opportunity.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Couple in running to get married at Balmer Lawn Hotel

A HAMPSHIRE couple has been chosen as one of ten finalists who could lift the veil to a free wedding .
Rachael Bailey , 29 , and fiancée Beonard Kola , 35 , entered a competition offering couples the chance to win a wedding at the award-winning Balmer Lawn Hotel in the New Forest .
From the New Forest themselves , the rules of the contest were to submit their favourite song as a couple and why .
The parents-of-three chose the song Photography by Ed Sheeran due to strength they gained from the lyrics when their now four-year-old son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks old .
The pair spent six months by Alfie 's side while he recovered in hospital .
This inspired judges at the hotel , which is holding the competition to celebrate their 1,000th wedding booking , to choose them as one of ten couple finalists .
Rachael , who is a cleaner , said : `` When Beonard proposed , it was unexpected .
He was very nervous and actually wrote me a letter .
`` He read it out loud then got down on one knee .
I felt thankful that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved me as much as I loved him . ''
The wedding would include catering for 50 people , arrival and toast drinks , three-course meal , a glass of wine per person , tea and coffee , and a light buffet in the evening .
She added : `` We would love to win for our children and to become a family unit to enjoy a special day - after all the hard times we have had with our son .
Things are finally starting to look up .
`` This would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local community supporting us . ''
The winner of the competition will receive a wedding worth £5,000 , while the second and third runners-up will be granted £1,000 off if they book their wedding with them .
Balmer Lawn Hotel have scooped awards for New Forest Business of the Year award and the Totton College Award for Training and Development .
To vote by the Friday January 24 deadline , visit https : //www.balmerlawncomps.com/winterwedding/ .

Rachael Bailey, 29, and fiancée Beonard Kola, 35, entered a competition offering couples the chance to win a wedding at the award-winning Balmer Lawn Hotel in the New Forest.
From the New Forest themselves, the rules of the contest were to submit their favourite song as a couple and why.
The parents-of-three chose the song Photography by Ed Sheeran due to strength they gained from the lyrics when their now four-year-old son Alfie got meningitis when he was five weeks old.
The pair spent six months by Alfie's side while he recovered in hospital.
This inspired judges at the hotel, which is holding the competition to celebrate their 1,000th wedding booking, to choose them as one of ten couple finalists.
Rachael, who is a cleaner, said: "When Beonard proposed, it was unexpected. He was very nervous and actually wrote me a letter.
"He read it out loud then got down on one knee. I felt thankful that I had finally found a man who loved me as much as I loved him."
The wedding would include catering for 50 people, arrival and toast drinks, three-course meal, a glass of wine per person, tea and coffee, and a light buffet in the evening.
She added: "We would love to win for our children and to become a family unit to enjoy a special day - after all the hard times we have had with our son. Things are finally starting to look up.
"This would mean the world to have everyone in the local community supporting us."
The winner of the competition will receive a wedding worth £5,000, while the second and third runners-up will be granted £1,000 off if they book their wedding with them.
Balmer Lawn Hotel have scooped awards for New Forest Business of the Year award and the Totton College Award for Training and Development.
To vote by the Friday January 24 deadline, visit https://www.balmerlawncomps.com/winterwedding/.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Hampshire author Jessie Keane unveils 14th crime thriller

SHE is the bestselling Hampshire author who sold her wedding dress to pay for a typewriter and has never looked back .
Jessie Keane has enjoyed huge success with her tales of London 's criminal underworld , selling more than a million copies worldwide .
Now she has released her 14th crime thriller The Knock , the story of a mother and daughter caught up in a world of gangsters , murderers and bent coppers .
Jessie , who lives in a small village between Wickham and Winchester , bases her tales on her own experiences after running away to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo : `` I was heartbroken .
The family business had collapsed , my father had died and it was a really rough time .
I just wanted to get away and I went to London and stayed with a friend .
I was only 15 or 16 , but there I met all the characters that later inspired me .
`` I had a lot of dead end jobs , working in a bakery , slicing bacon , sweeping up in a hairdressers .
I left school with no qualifications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , my O Level in English Language .
`` I was twice divorced and living in a council flat with no money and I thought I 'm going to have to either get a proper job or actually get on with writing all these stories in my head .
I bought that typewriter and got on with it ! ''
Within weeks , she had a six figure publishing deal for six books .
`` I had always loved writing , even as a child I would win little awards for my stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had tried writing 'chick lit ' but it just was n't me .
As soon as I started writing crime thrillers , that was the turning point . ''
In The Knock , Dora is pregnant by her gangster lover and finds herself on the streets and then in the grips of a bent copper .
Growing up in the shadow of her mother ’ s abusive relationship , Angel is nothing like her mother , but when matters turn murderous , she is forced to grow up fast .
Of Romany heritage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a caravan on land owned by her grandparents near Winchester and has six older brothers .
As a child , she had her tea leaves read and was told success was on its way and she would become a writer .
She moved back to Hampshire more than a decade ago and fell in love with her next door neighbour Cliff .
They live in a rural spot surrounded by horses grazing in paddocks and keep chickens .
Jessie is now working on her 15th novel The Manor .
The Knock , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , priced £12.99 .

Jessie Keane has enjoyed huge success with her tales of London's criminal underworld, selling more than a million copies worldwide.
Now she has released her 14th crime thriller The Knock, the story of a mother and daughter caught up in a world of gangsters, murderers and bent coppers.
Jessie, who lives in a small village between Wickham and Winchester, bases her tales on her own experiences after running away to Soho as a teenager.
She told the Daily Echo: "I was heartbroken. The family business had collapsed, my father had died and it was a really rough time. I just wanted to get away and I went to London and stayed with a friend. I was only 15 or 16, but there I met all the characters that later inspired me.
"I had a lot of dead end jobs, working in a bakery, slicing bacon, sweeping up in a hairdressers. I left school with no qualifications at all, apart from, ironically, my O Level in English Language.
"I was twice divorced and living in a council flat with no money and I thought I'm going to have to either get a proper job or actually get on with writing all these stories in my head. I bought that typewriter and got on with it!"
Within weeks, she had a six figure publishing deal for six books.
"I had always loved writing, even as a child I would win little awards for my stories," Jessie continues. "I had tried writing 'chick lit' but it just wasn't me. As soon as I started writing crime thrillers, that was the turning point."
In The Knock, Dora is pregnant by her gangster lover and finds herself on the streets and then in the grips of a bent copper. Growing up in the shadow of her mother’s abusive relationship, Angel is nothing like her mother, but when matters turn murderous, she is forced to grow up fast.
Of Romany heritage, Jessie was born in the 60s in a caravan on land owned by her grandparents near Winchester and has six older brothers.
As a child, she had her tea leaves read and was told success was on its way and she would become a writer.
She moved back to Hampshire more than a decade ago and fell in love with her next door neighbour Cliff. They live in a rural spot surrounded by horses grazing in paddocks and keep chickens.
Jessie is now working on her 15th novel The Manor.
The Knock, by Jessie Keane, is out now, priced £12.99.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Timetable for works at a historical woodland in Chandler's Ford has been released

THIS year 's project timetable for the continued work at a historical woodland site in Chandler 's Ford has been released by Eastleigh Borough Council .
The latest plan for the transformation work taking place at Hiltingbury Lakes has been released , giving residents an idea of what the improvements will look like once the £260,000 worth of restoration work is complete .
This is being run by Eastleigh Borough Council in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers charity .
Volunteers began working on the site weekly from November 21 , clearing the pathways of invasive trees and plants and improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now as well as this , the next stage of work has begun with the aim of improving the water system that forms part of the Monks Bank main river , and a fully developed plan is being worked on over the coming months to enhance the main lake , ponds and river banks , and identify all locations where bank repairs are needed .
An Eastleigh Borough Council spokesperson said : `` The latest plan for the transformation work taking place at Hiltingbury Lakes , Chandler ’ s Ford is now available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea of what the improvements will look like once the work is complete .
`` Work will continue on the Hiltingbury Lakes project throughout January with the ongoing removal of invasive trees and plants and an aim to restore the woodland and wetland habitats back to their former glory . ''
Going forward , from February until July , the volunteers will be increasing the amount of wild flowers and reeds , re-installing the footpaths and improving facilities at the site such as benches , litter bins and fencing .
The full plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be found on the www.eastleigh.gov.uk website , where residents can also register to become a volunteer to help revamp Hiltingbury Lakes .

The latest plan for the transformation work taking place at Hiltingbury Lakes has been released, giving residents an idea of what the improvements will look like once the £260,000 worth of restoration work is complete.
This is being run by Eastleigh Borough Council in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers charity.
Volunteers began working on the site weekly from November 21, clearing the pathways of invasive trees and plants and improving the overall area for the community.
Now as well as this, the next stage of work has begun with the aim of improving the water system that forms part of the Monks Bank main river, and a fully developed plan is being worked on over the coming months to enhance the main lake, ponds and river banks, and identify all locations where bank repairs are needed.
An Eastleigh Borough Council spokesperson said: "The latest plan for the transformation work taking place at Hiltingbury Lakes, Chandler’s Ford is now available for people to view and gives an idea of what the improvements will look like once the work is complete.
"Work will continue on the Hiltingbury Lakes project throughout January with the ongoing removal of invasive trees and plants and an aim to restore the woodland and wetland habitats back to their former glory."
Going forward, from February until July, the volunteers will be increasing the amount of wild flowers and reeds, re-installing the footpaths and improving facilities at the site such as benches, litter bins and fencing.
The full plan and ongoing information about the project can be found on the www.eastleigh.gov.uk website, where residents can also register to become a volunteer to help revamp Hiltingbury Lakes.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--College students in Eastleigh crowned south east swimming champions

A COLLEGE in Eastleigh have fought off competition from colleges across the south east to win a swimming competition .
Swim teams from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College won the Association of Colleges South East Swimming Competition , after winning 11 out of 18 races .
Both the Men 's and Woman 's Swim Teams competed in the event to win the regional shield , which took place on Friday November 22 at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth .
Women 's Swim Team athlete , Leah Cook said : `` It was a lovely atmosphere when we found out everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put us into first place , the teamwork and cheering on persuaded everyone to perform their best.
” Barton Peveril student Marcus Scullion , who also recently won the British Modern Biathlon Championships , added : `` We all did well and collectively won many events .
It ’ s great to get some competition in for the College and come away with a good result . ''
The teams beat a number of local Colleges to be crowned regional champions , facing students from Bexhill College , Peter Symonds College , Farnborough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woking College , Reigate College , Queen Mary ’ s College , Havant & South Downs College , and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College .
Barton Peveril Director of Sport , Luke Hampton , said : “ Our students represented the College brilliantly at this event , showcasing their effort and determination to win this regional competition .
They should all be proud of their continued success in and out of their sport .
”

Swim teams from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College won the Association of Colleges South East Swimming Competition, after winning 11 out of 18 races.
Both the Men's and Woman's Swim Teams competed in the event to win the regional shield, which took place on Friday November 22 at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth.
Women's Swim Team athlete, Leah Cook said: "It was a lovely atmosphere when we found out everyone’s effort in the competition had put us into first place, the teamwork and cheering on persuaded everyone to perform their best.”
Barton Peveril student Marcus Scullion, who also recently won the British Modern Biathlon Championships, added: "We all did well and collectively won many events. It’s great to get some competition in for the College and come away with a good result."
The teams beat a number of local Colleges to be crowned regional champions, facing students from Bexhill College, Peter Symonds College, Farnborough College, Itchen Sixth Form College, Woking College, Reigate College, Queen Mary’s College, Havant & South Downs College, and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College.
Barton Peveril Director of Sport, Luke Hampton, said: “Our students represented the College brilliantly at this event, showcasing their effort and determination to win this regional competition. They should all be proud of their continued success in and out of their sport.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--James Laurie murder probe: Teenager charged over death of 17-year-old

POLICE have tonight charged a 15-year-old boy with an allegation of murder following the death of a Southampton teenager .
The boy , from Andover , is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court tomorrow charged with the alleged murder of 17-year-old James Laurie .
James died from a single stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday , January 19 , following an incident on Lyndsay Road in Thornhill , Southampton .
The 15-year-old boy also faces an allegation of being in possession of a bladed article .
Earlier today , family members paid tribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following news of his death .
In a statement , issued through Hampshire Constabulary , the family said : `` We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever .
`` You were full of life .
We will always think of you .
Sleep tight now . ''
Friends of James also paid tribute to James , who has been described as an “ outgoing and funny ” friend , who loved his music and rapping .
Kayne Law , a friend of James , told the Daily Echo : “ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubbly and always making people laugh .
“ He loved his rapping , we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I ’ ve never stopped since then .
“ We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around . ''
Anyone with information regarding this incident is still encouraged to submit information to police via their online portal https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 or call 101 and quote Operation Tint .

The boy, from Andover, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court today following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie.
James died from a single stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday, January 19, following an incident on Lyndsay Road in Thornhill, Southampton.
The 15-year-old boy also faces an allegation of being in possession of a bladed article.
Earlier today, family members paid tribute to James, who lived in Thornhill, following news of his death.
In a statement, issued through Hampshire Constabulary, the family said: "We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever.
"You were full of life. We will always think of you. Sleep tight now."
Friends of James also paid tribute to James, who has been described as an “outgoing and funny” friend, who loved his music and rapping.
Kayne Law, a friend of James, told the Daily Echo: “He was a really lovely lad, so bubbly and always making people laugh.
“He loved his rapping, we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I’ve never stopped since then.
“We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around."
Anyone with information regarding this incident is still encouraged to submit information to police via their online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 or call 101 and quote Operation Tint.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Police launch emergency stop and search powers in Southampton over youth violence fears

POLICE have tonight launched emergency stop and search powers in a large area of eastern Southampton over fears of youth violence .
Officers believe two groups of young people , armed with weapons , may attempt to target each other tonight .
Now police have put in stop and search powers in place in a bid to prevent the violence .
The powers , which are in place in areas including Woolston , Sholing and Thornhill , will allow police to stop and search anyone in a defined area where they think violence may occur .
In a post on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This emergency power has been implemented because we believe an incident of serious violence may occur in the area after it was reported that two groups of young people may be targeting one another with weapons this evening ( January 21 ) .
`` Section 60 is an emergency tactic .
We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime , however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response .
`` We know that some will think this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons , however it is important communities are informed we are taking action .
It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime . ''

Officers believe two groups of young people, armed with weapons, were looking to target each other last night.
Police have put in stop and search powers in place in a bid to prevent the violence.
The powers, which are in place in areas including Woolston, Sholing and Thornhill, allow police to stop and search anyone in a defined area where they think violence may occur.
They are in place until 8am this morning.
In a post on Twitter, Hampshire Constabulary said: "This emergency power has been implemented because we believe an incident of serious violence may occur in the area after it was reported that two groups of young people may be targeting one another with weapons this evening (January 21).
"Section 60 is an emergency tactic. We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime, however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response.
"We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch those carrying weapons, however it is important communities are informed we are taking action. It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Thornhill teenager James Laurie died from a single stab wound to chest

POLICE have revealed that a teenager killed in Southampton died of a single stab wound to the chest .
James Laurie , 17 , of Montague Avenue , Southampton , died in hospital on Sunday following reports of a stabbing .
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and police confirmed on Sunday that he had died .
A post examination has taken place and police investigating the incident have confirmed that James died from a single stab wound to the chest .
• Friends of James Laurie who was killed in Thornhill pay tributes > > @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid tribute to their son .
They said : `` We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever .
`` You were full of life .
We will always think of you .
Sleep tight now .
`` We ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time . ''
They have also released this image of James to pay tribute to him .
• Boy , 17 , stabbed to death in Thornhill : What we know so far The investigation into James ’ death is ongoing .
A 15-year-old boy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of murder , remains in police custody .
Yesterday , a forensic team were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed .
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene , which was cordoned off with police tape .

James Laurie, 17, of Montague Avenue, Southampton, died in hospital on Sunday following reports of a stabbing.
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and police confirmed on Sunday that he had died.
A post examination has taken place and police investigating the incident have confirmed that James died from a single stab wound to the chest.
It comes as James' parents paid tribute to their son.
They said: "We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever.
"You were full of life. We will always think of you. Sleep tight now.
"We ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time."
They have also released this image of James to pay tribute to him.
The investigation into James’ death is ongoing.
A 15-year-old boy from Andover, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody.
Yesterday, a forensic team were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed.
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene, which was cordoned off with police tape.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Two sheep attacked by dog in Michelmersh

TWO SHEEP have been attacked by a dog near Romsey .
A dog , which has been described as a terrier/mongrel , was seen to chase some sheep in the field and pull down two of them .
Two women , who are thought to be in their early 40s and late 50s , were walking the dog in Michelmersh .
The dog was caught by the farmer and the sheep were not seriously injured .
PC Steve Rogerson , of Hampshire Police 's Country Watch team , said : “ On this occasion , there were no serious injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could have been much worse .
“ We have not been able to identify the owner of the dog through our enquiries to ensure that this does not happen again .
If this was you , please come forward .
“ If anyone has any information that could help us , please call 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200017454.
” Police have issued the following advice to dog owners : `` Our advice to dog owners is to keep your dog on a lead when in or near a field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are not confident that your dog will return promptly on command , then it should not be off the lead . ''
The incident took place around 11.30am on Monday , January 6 .

A dog, which has been described as a terrier/mongrel, was seen to chase some sheep in the field and pull down two of them.
Two women, who are thought to be in their early 40s and late 50s, were walking the dog in Michelmersh.
The dog was caught by the farmer and the sheep were not seriously injured.
PC Steve Rogerson, of Hampshire Police's Country Watch team, said: “On this occasion, there were no serious injuries, but had the farmer not intervened it could have been much worse.
“We have not been able to identify the owner of the dog through our enquiries to ensure that this does not happen again. If this was you, please come forward.
“If anyone has any information that could help us, please call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200017454.”
Police have issued the following advice to dog owners: "Our advice to dog owners is to keep your dog on a lead when in or near a field with livestock.
“Ultimately, if you are not confident that your dog will return promptly on command, then it should not be off the lead."
The incident took place around 11.30am on Monday, January 6.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Lucy McHugh's stepfather Richard Elmes 'scared and paranoid during shop attack'

THE stepfather of murdered Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh has told a jury that he was “ scared and paranoid ” when he was allegedly attacked by two men outside a shop .
Richard Elmes , 23 , told Southampton Crown Court that he suffered a broken elbow in the incident outside Arrow News , also known as Shayona News , in Millbrook on July 21 last year .
The incident took place two days after the 13-year-old ’ s killer , Stephen Nicholson , was jailed for life with a minimum of 33 years for raping and murdering the schoolgirl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elmes and a lodger in the family home .
Wayne Grant , 28 , and Charlie Whitemore , 22 , are accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Elmes .
Mr Elmes said he left the shop , having bought two cans of Monster energy drink , when he was confronted by Whitemore , whom he had known since they were at school together .
Giving evidence by video-link , he told the court : “ As I was leaving , Mr Whitemore was calling me a paedophile and telling me I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my fault .
“ It made me very scared and frightened for what might happen.
” Mr Elmes said he then hit Whitemore , Whitemore hit him back before Grant “ came out of the shop and he dragged me away from the door of the shop and threw me on the floor ” .
Mr Elmes said he felt “ immense pain ” from the fall , in which he broke his elbow , and added that Grant , with whom he had previously worked , then “ repeatedly punched ” him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grievous bodily harm but Whitemore has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by beating in connection with the same incident .

Richard Elmes, 23, told Southampton Crown Court that he suffered a broken elbow in the incident outside Arrow News, also known as Shayona News, in Millbrook on July 21 last year.
The incident took place two days after the 13-year-old’s killer, Stephen Nicholson, was jailed for life with a minimum of 33 years for raping and murdering the schoolgirl.
Nicholson was a friend of Mr Elmes and a lodger in the family home.
Wayne Grant, 28, and Charlie Whitemore, 22, are accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Elmes.
Mr Elmes said he left the shop, having bought two cans of Monster energy drink, when he was confronted by Whitemore, whom he had known since they were at school together.
Giving evidence by video-link, he told the court: “As I was leaving, Mr Whitemore was calling me a paedophile and telling me I had essentially helped and it was all my fault.
“It made me feel paranoid.
“It made me very scared and frightened for what might happen.”
Mr Elmes said he then hit Whitemore,Whitemore hit him back before Grant “came out of the shop and he dragged me away from the door of the shop and threw me on the floor”.
Mr Elmes said he felt “immense pain” from the fall, in which he broke his elbow, and added that Grant, with whom he had previously worked, then “repeatedly punched” him in the head.
Both defendants deny grievous bodily harm but Whitemore has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by beating in connection with the same incident.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Horse rescued after being found in a ditch on Silver Street, Hordle

A THREE-year-old horse was rescued after being found upside down in a ditch .
Fire crews and an animal rescue @ @ @ @ @ on Silver Street , Hordle , and got the cob out with a mechanical digger @ @ @ @ @ a vet , the horse was dug out , stabilised and back on its feet @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We received a call at 7.53am to a @ @ @ @ @ hands high , which was stuck in a ditch .
`` It is now in @ @ @ @ @ .
We received the stop message at 9.07am . ''

Fire crews and an animal rescue team rushed to the scene on Silver Street, Hordle, and got the cob out with a mechanical digger.
After being sedated by a vet, the horse was dug out, stabilised and back on its feet.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We received a call at 7.53am to a horse, which was 12 hands high, which was stuck in a ditch.
"It is now in the care of a vet. We received the stop message at 9.07am."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Motorists facing delays after collision on the M3

THERE are currently long tailbacks on the M3 southbound this evening ( Tuesday ) following a collision .
One lane @ @ @ @ @ 11 for Shawford and junction 12 for Pitmore .
M3 Southbound J11 # Shawford to @ @ @ @ @ a lane 3 closure in place due to a 2 vehicle RTC # Closures in @ @ @ @ @ our # Trafficofficers are at scene Please approach with caution as possible # Congestion — @ @ @ @ @ ) January 21 , 2020 Highways England is currently reporting delays of up to 40 @ @ @ @ @ slow-moving traffic back to junction 9 for A34 and Winnall .
Hampshire police are currently @ @ @ @ @ traffic officers from Highways England .

One lane has been blocked between junction 11 for Shawford and junction 12 for Pitmore.
M3 Southbound J11 #Shawford to J12 # Pitmore
There is a lane 3 closure in place due to a 2 vehicle RTC #Closures in place @HantsPolice along with our #Trafficofficers are at scene
Please approach with caution as possible #Congestion — Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) January 21, 2020
Highways England is currently reporting delays of up to 40 minutes and five miles of slow-moving traffic back to junction 9 for A34 and Winnall.
Hampshire police are currently on the scene along with traffic officers from Highways England.