Maya George

Southampton

Senior Court and Crime Reporter at Southern Daily Echo

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BMW driver caught at 107mph slapped with fine - In the Dock

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

COLIN WOOD, 44, of Shakespeare Avenue, Southampton, pleaded guilty to two charges of theft after he stole six bottles of spirits worth £216 on October 17, 2024, and six further bottles of spirits worth £133 on October 20, 2024, both from Waitrose in Romsey. He was handed an 18-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £349 fine. He must also pay prosecution costs of £85.
Southampton women appear in court accused of DWP fraud

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has accused claimants of dishonestly failing to notify them of a change of circumstances. Here are some of the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court Charlotte Haines, 37, faced two charges of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances that would affect her entitlement to housing benefits and universal credit. The court heard the offences took place between February 2019 and September 2023, and September 2021 and September 2023.
New Forest road safety campaigner caught drink-driving

1 week ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Maya George

Commoner Erika Dovey was nearly twice the legal limit when she was caught behind the wheel in Burley last month. The 43-year-old, who is a ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA), is known for speaking out against dangerous drivers in the national park. She was previously interviewed by the Echo in November 2020 when one of her horses was killed in a hit and run incident. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on April 30, Dovey faced a single charge of drink-driving.
Police launch assault probe as travellers moved on from field near school

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

The unauthorised encampment was set up at Mount Pleasant Playing Fields near Hamble Primary School last night. Around 50 caravans were believed to have descended on the green space. Police officers were called to the scene following reports a man in his 40s was assaulted at the playing fields. The circumstances surrounding the assault are yet to be confirmed.
Motorcyclist suffers potentially life-changing injuries after crash

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

A motorcyclist suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a crash on Chapel Road, Southampton (Image: Getty) A motorcyclist has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a crash in the early hours. Police were called to Chapel Road shortly before 1.50am this morning, May 28, following reports of a collision. The incident involved a motorcycle and a car.
New Forest road safety campaigner caught drink driving

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Commoner Erika Dovey was nearly twice the legal limit when she was caught behind the wheel in Burley last month. The 43-year-old, who is a ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA), is known for speaking out against dangerous drivers in the national park. She was previously interviewed by the Echo in November 2020 when one of her horses was killed in a hit and run incident. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on April 30, Dovey faced a single charge of drink driving.
Unauthorised traveller encampment at Hamble playing fields

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Travellers pitched up at Mount Pleasant Playing Fields on Tuesday night, with reports of “around 50 caravans” seen entering the site. Following their arrival, a statement was issued by Hamble Parish Council. A spokesperson said police were called to the scene and the council was working alongside officers. They said: “We are aware that an unauthorised encampment has been set up at Mount Pleasant.
Emaciated donkeys suffered for weeks after owners' neglect

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Maya George

2 1/1 Emaciated donkeys were left to fend for themselves in knee-high mud with only mouldy hay to eat after being neglected for two months by a nurse and her software engineer husband. Six animals in the care of Dr Andrew Semple, 53, and his wife Samantha Semple-Thomas, 51, suffered with little to no food and unsuitable shelter.
Thug fractured girlfriend’s ribs and bit her cheek in violent attack

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Aaron Low lashed out at his then-partner following a trip to the Red Lion pub in Bitterne. Southampton Crown Court heard Low - who has avoided jail - carried out a series of assaults in quick succession that prompted calls to the police. The 29-year-old repeatedly punched and kicked the victim and left her with bruises on her face and body. Prosecuting, Laura D’Alessandro said the fight broke out at their home in Cheriton Avenue after Low bit the victim on her cheek and neck.
Emaciated donkeys suffered for weeks after owners' neglect

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Six animals in the care of Dr Andrew Semple, 53, and his wife Samantha Semple-Thomas, 51, suffered with little to no food and unsuitable shelter. One donkey was left dead in the mud after suffering a respiratory cardiac arrest, with Semple neglecting to tell his wife of her pet's demise as they “were going to a concert” that day. The remaining five donkeys were underweight and “dull”, while two had lice, and others had mud fever, a condition which causes sores on a donkey's hooves.