Ben Fishwick

England, United Kingdom

Regional Editor at Southern Daily Echo

Regional Editor @dailyecho. Previously chief reporter @portsmouthnews | LG(B)T🏳️‍🌈

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Objections hit 120 over plans to axe trees for 70 Locks Heath homes

2 weeks ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

3 1/1 More than 120 objections have been raised over plans for 70 homes amid the proposed axing of protected trees. Early plans for the scheme at a six-acre site near Locks Heath Shopping Centre were approved two years ago but detailed plans submitted to the council have seen a new wave of opposition. Among the concerns over the Heath Road plan by Vistry Southern are a reduction in detached homes and the axing of an age-restricted older persons flats.
University of Southampton hosts transition day for A-level students

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

5 1/1 A transition day has been held to help underrepresented students prepare for university life. The University of Southampton hosted 50 A-level students from across the UK at the event, which is part of a nine-month programme called Ignite Your Journey. The programme, which was formerly known as Access to Southampton, supports young people from underrepresented or lower socioeconomic backgrounds to access higher education.
Echo readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

Readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale (Image: Newsquest) Readers who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save over 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Echo online, as subscribers have unlimited access to news articles with fewer ads and interruptions.
Chief constable quits as new probe starts into 'gross misconduct'

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

Scott Chilton (Image: Hampshire police) Hampshire chief constable Scott Chilton has quit just weeks after the Daily Echo revealed he was under investigation for a past relationship with a junior officer. Today the Echo can reveal his departure amid the police watchdog serving him notice he is under new investigation into alleged gross misconduct.
Police watchdog confirms probe into chief will not end after shock departure

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

Chief Constable, Scott Chilton (Image: Other) The police watchdog has now confirmed it is investigating former Hampshire chief constable Scott Chilton for two alleged undisclosed relationships with junior officers. As revealed by the Echo, Mr Chilton quit today after being told he was under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct for gross misconduct.
Hamble residents 'abandoned' by Hampshire County Council over quarry

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Natalia Forero |Ben Fishwick

2 1/1 CAMPAIGNERS have been "abandoned" after the county council withdrew its opposition to a quarry at Hamble Airfield. Pupils from The Hamble School and residents protested today outside of a public inquiry held in Winchester into the Cemex that had been rejected by Hampshire County Council. But in a shock move the authority has now said it "accepts that planning permission should be granted".
Chief constable says he is 'totally committed' to policing while under investigation

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

Chief constable Scott Chilton Hampshire's chief constable has told fellow officers he is "totally committed" to policing while under investigation. As revealed by the Echo, the police watchdog is probing Scott Chilton over claims he did not disclose a past relationship with a junior colleague. In an internal message seen by the Echo, Mr Chilton said: "As a police officer, it is not uncommon for complaints or allegations to be made against you, and I am no different.
Probe into chief constable for 'failing to disclose relationship' with junior officer

1 month ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

4 1/1 Hampshire's police chief constable is being investigated over claims he failed to disclose he was in a relationship with a junior officer, the Echo can exclusively reveal. Former counter-terror officer Scott Chilton - who leads more than 5,600 police officers, staff and PCSOs in the county - is facing the probe into his conduct several years ago by the police watchdog. The probe is said to be in its "early stages".
Probe into chief constable for 'failing to disclose relationship' with junior officer

1 month ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

4 1/1 Hampshire's police chief constable is being investigated over claims he failed to disclose he was in a relationship with a junior officer, the Echo can exclusively reveal. Former counter-terror officer Scott Chilton - who leads more than 5,600 police officers, staff and PCSOs in the county - is facing the probe into his conduct several years ago by the police watchdog. The probe is said to be in its "early stages".
Your chance to win a £1,000 holiday voucher with the Daily Echo

2 months ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ben Fishwick

Starting on Monday the Southern Daily Echo is offering you a chance to win a £1,000 holiday voucher. Whether it's a weekend escape or the trip of a lifetime, this could be your ticket to your next adventure. The winner will be able to use the voucher to plan their dream holiday, whether it's a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous mountain trek, or a cultural city tour.

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