thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Patients told to call NHS 111 if they want to be seen in A&E

Patients requiring A & E in Hampshire will be urged to book an appointment first through NHS 111 as part of a trial shake-up of emergency services .
If pilots are successful , the scheme could be rolled out to all NHS trusts in December , with patients told they should call ahead and book a space in the emergency department .
The 111 pilots are currently live in Cornwall , Portsmouth , Hampshire and Blackpool , and have just begun in Warrington .
The move is being made in response to the Covid-19 pandemic , with experts believing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or online rather than having people sitting around in waiting rooms .
The Government also wants to reduce pressure on emergency departments as staff battle winter pressures , including from coronavirus and seasonal flu .
A campaign called Help Us Help You will launch later in the year to urge people to use the new service .
The Department of Health and Social Care said more NHS 111 call handlers are being brought in to take on the additional workload , alongside extra clinicians .
A consultation on new targets for waiting times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched as ministers prepare to scrap the current four-hour target .
Under the new changes , patients will still be able to seek help at A & E without an appointment , but officials say they are likely to end up waiting longer than those who have gone through 111 .
The idea is that NHS 111 workers direct patients to the most clinically appropriate service , including A & Es , urgent treatment centres , GP surgeries or mental health care .
People with a life-threatening condition should still call 999 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government pledged an extra £150 million of funding to expand and upgrade 25 more A & Es to reduce overcrowding and improve infection control ahead of winter .
It said this was on top of £300 million announced for 117 trusts to upgrade their facilities .
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ We are investing £450 million to make sure our A & E departments are ready for winter .
“ Hospitals around the country will be able to expand and upgrade to ensure they can continue safely treating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the peak of the pandemic we saw millions of people using NHS 111 to get the best possible advice on Covid-19 , and other urgent NHS services .
“ These pilots will build on this and test whether we can deliver quicker access to the right care , provide a better service for the public and ensure our dedicated NHS staff aren ’ t overwhelmed .
“ We all need to play our part by washing our hands regularly , using a face covering and keeping our distance from those not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the NHS as we did during the peak.
” Data from the Department for Health and Social Care suggests there are 14.4 million A & E attendances in England that have not gone through NHS 111 , a GP or via an ambulance .
It said 2.1 million attendances do not result in admission or treatment .
Dr Cliff Mann , NHS national clinical director for urgent and emergency care , said : “ While emergency admissions are now back to near normal levels and 999 calls are actually above usual , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look after people who might previously have been to an emergency department for a more minor condition .
“ Local teams are working hard to expand and adapt services to ensure people can continue to get the care they need safely , whether that ’ s in hospital or closer to home .
“ This additional investment will help us continue the development of NHS 111 and provide a broader range of services , with direct booking that will ensure all patients can see the right clinicians in the right setting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 so that emergency departments can safely treat those patients who do require their services.
” Dr Katherine Henderson , president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine , said : “ Expansion of NHS 111 will help patients to be seen more quickly by the service most appropriate to their needs .
“ We are pleased to have reached the consultation phase of how A & E performance is measured with a focus on the safe , timely care of the very sickest patients , and look forward to the publication of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of NHS Providers , said trusts will welcome the funding , as it will “ enable them to provide better care for their patients this winter ” and said the 111 proposals are the “ right approach ” .
He said : “ The proposals to use 111 as a key ‘ front door ’ to emergency care and redirect patients to the right service , avoiding the need to attend busy emergency departments when not required , are the right approach .
“ They have been developed after extensive work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is appropriate that they should be properly piloted before they are fully rolled out but we are hopeful these pilots will prove successful.
” Caroline Abrahams , charity director at Age UK , said the booking scheme could have advantages for many older people .
“ As the year goes on , and with Covid-19 cases on the rise , older people will be keen to avoid crowded places so if this new system means they don ’ t have to hang around for so long in an incredibly busy A & E @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead , many will welcome it , ” she said .
“ However , it is important to stress that older people who have difficulty using the phone will not be turned away if they go straight to A & E as before .
As this new approach beds in we will need to keep it under review to make sure it is not inadvertently leading to some older people failing to access the treatment they need .
”

If pilots are successful, the scheme could be rolled out to all NHS trusts in December, with patients told they should call ahead and book a space in the emergency department.
The 111 pilots are currently live in Cornwall, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Blackpool, and have just begun in Warrington.
The move is being made in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with experts believing it makes sense to triage patients by phone or online rather than having people sitting around in waiting rooms.
The Government also wants to reduce pressure on emergency departments as staff battle winter pressures, including from coronavirus and seasonal flu.
A campaign called Help Us Help You will launch later in the year to urge people to use the new service.
The Department of Health and Social Care said more NHS 111 call handlers are being brought in to take on the additional workload, alongside extra clinicians.
A consultation on new targets for waiting times in A&E is also being launched as ministers prepare to scrap the current four-hour target.
Under the new changes, patients will still be able to seek help at A&E without an appointment, but officials say they are likely to end up waiting longer than those who have gone through 111.
The idea is that NHS 111 workers direct patients to the most clinically appropriate service, including A&Es, urgent treatment centres, GP surgeries or mental health care.
People with a life-threatening condition should still call 999.
As part of the announcement, the Government pledged an extra £150 million of funding to expand and upgrade 25 more A&Es to reduce overcrowding and improve infection control ahead of winter.
It said this was on top of £300 million announced for 117 trusts to upgrade their facilities.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We are investing £450 million to make sure our A&E departments are ready for winter.
“Hospitals around the country will be able to expand and upgrade to ensure they can continue safely treating patients in the coming months.
“During the peak of the pandemic we saw millions of people using NHS 111 to get the best possible advice on Covid-19, and other urgent NHS services.
“These pilots will build on this and test whether we can deliver quicker access to the right care, provide a better service for the public and ensure our dedicated NHS staff aren’t overwhelmed.
“We all need to play our part by washing our hands regularly, using a face covering and keeping our distance from those not in our household. We are determined to protect the NHS as we did during the peak.”
Data from the Department for Health and Social Care suggests there are 14.4 million A&E attendances in England that have not gone through NHS 111, a GP or via an ambulance.
It said 2.1 million attendances do not result in admission or treatment.
Dr Cliff Mann, NHS national clinical director for urgent and emergency care, said: “While emergency admissions are now back to near normal levels and 999 calls are actually above usual, Covid infection control means rethinking how safely to look after people who might previously have been to an emergency department for a more minor condition.
“Local teams are working hard to expand and adapt services to ensure people can continue to get the care they need safely, whether that’s in hospital or closer to home.
“This additional investment will help us continue the development of NHS 111 and provide a broader range of services, with direct booking that will ensure all patients can see the right clinicians in the right setting, and address the extra challenges posed by Covid-19 so that emergency departments can safely treat those patients who do require their services.”
Dr Katherine Henderson, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “Expansion of NHS 111 will help patients to be seen more quickly by the service most appropriate to their needs.
“We are pleased to have reached the consultation phase of how A&E performance is measured with a focus on the safe, timely care of the very sickest patients, and look forward to the publication of the proposals.”
Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, said trusts will welcome the funding, as it will “enable them to provide better care for their patients this winter” and said the 111 proposals are the “right approach”.
He said: “The proposals to use 111 as a key ‘front door’ to emergency care and redirect patients to the right service, avoiding the need to attend busy emergency departments when not required, are the right approach.
“They have been developed after extensive work between national and local leaders. It is appropriate that they should be properly piloted before they are fully rolled out but we are hopeful these pilots will prove successful.”
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said the booking scheme could have advantages for many older people.
“As the year goes on, and with Covid-19 cases on the rise, older people will be keen to avoid crowded places so if this new system means they don’t have to hang around for so long in an incredibly busy A&E but can go for a defined timeslot instead, many will welcome it,” she said.
“However, it is important to stress that older people who have difficulty using the phone will not be turned away if they go straight to A&E as before. As this new approach beds in we will need to keep it under review to make sure it is not inadvertently leading to some older people failing to access the treatment they need.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Drive -in pantomime coming to Southampton at Christmas

A drive-in performance of a pantomime is coming to Southampton this Christmas .
The Car Park Panto show will visit an outdoor location in the city later this year .
It is part of a nationwide tour that includes Birmingham , Bristol , Liverpool , Manchester , Edinburgh , Glasgow and Cardiff .
The performance , which is being put on by the Birmingham Stage Company , will be of Horrible Christmas , a pantomime inspired by the series of Horrible Histories children ’ s books by Terry Deary .
The pantomime will tell the story of a young boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explore some of the history behind the festive season .
Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival at the outdoor venue .
Cars will then be parked more than two metres apart and audience members will watch the show from inside their vehicles , picking up sound from the performance via their radios .
Toilet facilities and food and drink will be available on site but social distancing measures will be in place .
Horrible Histories manager Neal Foster said : ” We can ’ t wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and towns that will be crying out for a Christmas show to entertain their families.
” The show will also visit Nottingham , Plymouth , Sheffield , Leeds , Leicester , Southampton , Exeter , Northampton and Chelmsford .
Venues and dates for the performances are yet to be announced .
Tickets for each show are priced at £45 per car .

The Car Park Panto show will visit an outdoor location in the city later this year.
It is part of a nationwide tour that includes Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff.
The performance, which is being put on by the Birmingham Stage Company, will be of Horrible Christmas, a pantomime inspired by the series of Horrible Histories children’s books by Terry Deary.
The pantomime will tell the story of a young boy trying to save Christmas and will also explore some of the history behind the festive season.
Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival at the outdoor venue.
Cars will then be parked more than two metres apart and audience members will watch the show from inside their vehicles, picking up sound from the performance via their radios.
Toilet facilities and food and drink will be available on site but social distancing measures will be in place.
Horrible Histories manager Neal Foster said:”We can’t wait to be back on stage in cities and towns that will be crying out for a Christmas show to entertain their families.”
The show will also visit Nottingham, Plymouth, Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, Southampton, Exeter, Northampton and Chelmsford.
Venues and dates for the performances are yet to be announced.
Tickets for each show are priced at £45 per car.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Guinness World Record for being shortest bus driver

A key worker from Hampshire has broken the Guinness World Record for shortest bus driver — measuring 136.2cm ( 4ft 5.6 inches ) in height .
Frank Faeek Hachem drove a regular car for more than 20 years , but in 2017 decided to take his bus driving test .
With no special modifications required for his bus , all he has to do is adjust the seat and steering wheel before setting off on his route .
Mr Hachem , from Havant , is just one of a group of new world record-holders , revealed by Guinness with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for Guinness World Records said : “ Frank loves meeting different people every day and helping serve his community : it ’ s a source of pride for him , especially as a key worker in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
” British record holders also include Marco George , who broke the record for fastest speed on a motorcycle while performing a headstand at 122.59km/h , and Luke Roberts who trained his rats to complete 28 paw tricks and eight jumps through a hoop in just 30 seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broke the two rat-related records with pets Freddie and Frankie .
Living and training with Mr Roberts since they were three months old , it took six to eight weeks of nightly training to prompt each rat to perfect their respective records .
Nicknamed “ the boys ” , the rats are now taking a break before Mr Roberts begins training them again for future records .
Record holders from around the world also include Gary Duschl from the USA , who has the longest gum wrapper chain at 106,810ft , and Eva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burpees in 24 hours .

Frank Faeek Hachem drove a regular car for more than 20 years, but in 2017 decided to take his bus driving test.
With no special modifications required for his bus, all he has to do is adjust the seat and steering wheel before setting off on his route.
Mr Hachem, from Havant, is just one of a group of new world record-holders, revealed by Guinness with the launch of the 2021 book of records.
A spokesperson for Guinness World Records said: “Frank loves meeting different people every day and helping serve his community: it’s a source of pride for him, especially as a key worker in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.”
British record holders also include Marco George, who broke the record for fastest speed on a motorcycle while performing a headstand at 122.59km/h, and Luke Roberts who trained his rats to complete 28 paw tricks and eight jumps through a hoop in just 30 seconds.
Luke Roberts, from Watford, broke the two rat-related records with pets Freddie and Frankie.
Living and training with Mr Roberts since they were three months old, it took six to eight weeks of nightly training to prompt each rat to perfect their respective records.
Nicknamed “the boys”, the rats are now taking a break before Mr Roberts begins training them again for future records.
Record holders from around the world also include Gary Duschl from the USA, who has the longest gum wrapper chain at 106,810ft, and Eva Clarke from Australia, who completed 12,003 burpees in 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Southampton City Council staff test positive for coronavirus

STAFF at the city council have tested positive for coronavirus .
According to the Southampton City Council , the eight staff members infected were working in an area of the Civic Centre not open to the public .
Furthermore , the council is `` working to ensure the outbreak is contained '' .
“ We can confirm that eight staff , who were working in one specific area of the Civic Centre that is not normally open to members of the public , have tested positive for COVID-19 .
We have been working with NHS Test and Trace and Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this outbreak is contained , that staff and service users are protected , and that colleagues are supported .
“ We are contacting those individuals who may have been in close contact with a confirmed case and advising them to self-isolate and book a test as needed .
“ We have closed a specific area of the Civic Centre , which is not normally open to the public , pending a deep clean .
All council services are continuing to operate .
“ We would like to remind residents that , in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 symptoms should self-isolate immediately and book a test online or by calling 119 .
”

According to the Southampton City Council, the eight staff members infected were working in an area of the Civic Centre not open to the public.
Furthermore, the council is "working to ensure the outbreak is contained".
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said:
“We can confirm that eight staff, who were working in one specific area of the Civic Centre that is not normally open to members of the public, have tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working with NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England to respond and ensure that this outbreak is contained, that staff and service users are protected, and that colleagues are supported.
“We are contacting those individuals who may have been in close contact with a confirmed case and advising them to self-isolate and book a test as needed.
“We have closed a specific area of the Civic Centre, which is not normally open to the public, pending a deep clean. All council services are continuing to operate.
“We would like to remind residents that, in line with government guidance, anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms should self-isolate immediately and book a test online or by calling 119.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Southampton boat show's cancellation upheld

THE government has upheld civic chief 's decision to cancel a boat show in Southampton , it has been confirmed .
Cllr Christopher Hammond , leader of Southampton City Council , has confirmed that the govermment has upheld the council 's decision to cancel Southampton International Boat Show .
Cllr Hammond made the announcement during the full council meeting which is currently being held online .
The news comes as the event was going to start on September 11 but it was cancelled on the evening of September 10 .
The decision was made by Debbie Chase , director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following an increase in coronavirus cases across the country .
As reported , British Marine , the organiser of the event , appealed to the Secretary of State for Public Health and the Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport .
During the meeting Cllr Hammond informed members that the government upheld the council 's decision .
He said : `` I am pleased to inform members that our decision has been upheld and the work done by Dr Chase and her team has been vindicated . ''
Cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government upheld this decision `` and agreed this event should not go ahead . ''
`` I would like to express my apologies to the exhibitors , organisers and businesses that were impacted , '' he said and added : `` When advice changes and the guidance is altered then must we . ''
Chief executive Sandy Hopkins said : `` In the current pandemic it would have been wrong to ignore government guidance . ''
In a statement the council said : `` The Secretary of State considered the evidence that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Public Health to recommend the cancellation of the event , and found that the actions taken by Southampton City Council responded to a serious and imminent threat to public health . ''
Dr Debbie Chase , Director of Public Health at Southampton City Council added : “ Permission for the show was granted earlier in the year with a clear direction that it could be cancelled at any time due to Covid-19 .
Unfortunately the rise in cases in recent days meant that the Council had to make that difficult decision at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very sorry to everyone who has been affected by this , I hope they will understand that we have to do everything we can to contain the spread of the virus and protect residents and businesses from an even more damaging local lockdown.
” The government has been approached for comment .

Cllr Christopher Hammond, leader of Southampton City Council, has confirmed that the govermment has upheld the council's decision to cancel Southampton International Boat Show.
Cllr Hammond made the announcement during the full council meeting which is currently being held online.
The news comes as the event was going to start on September 11 but it was cancelled on the evening of September 10.
The decision was made by Debbie Chase, director of public health at the city council, following an increase in coronavirus cases across the country.
As reported, British Marine, the organiser of the event, appealed to the Secretary of State for Public Health and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport .
During the meeting Cllr Hammond informed members that the government upheld the council's decision.
He said: "I am pleased to inform members that our decision has been upheld and the work done by Dr Chase and her team has been vindicated."
Cllr Hammond said to be pleased that the government upheld this decision "and agreed this event should not go ahead."
"I would like to express my apologies to the exhibitors, organisers and businesses that were impacted," he said and added: "When advice changes and the guidance is altered then must we."
Chief executive Sandy Hopkins said: "In the current pandemic it would have been wrong to ignore government guidance."
In a statement the council said: "The Secretary of State considered the evidence that was used by the council’s Director of Public Health to recommend the cancellation of the event, and found that the actions taken by Southampton City Council responded to a serious and imminent threat to public health."
Dr Debbie Chase, Director of Public Health at Southampton City Council added: “Permission for the show was granted earlier in the year with a clear direction that it could be cancelled at any time due to Covid-19. Unfortunately the rise in cases in recent days meant that the Council had to make that difficult decision at very short notice. While I am very sorry to everyone who has been affected by this, I hope they will understand that we have to do everything we can to contain the spread of the virus and protect residents and businesses from an even more damaging local lockdown.”
The government has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Ford Transit driver caught using phone on M27 near Fareham

A HAMPSHIRE van driver has been banned after being caught using his mobile phone behind the wheel on the M27 @ @ @ @ @ spotted using his phone while driving his Transit van between junctions 12 and 11 near @ @ @ @ @ the offence when he appeared before Portsmouth magistrates Court .
Woolston , whose address was @ @ @ @ @ Fratton , was given six penalty points , but was banned from driving for six @ @ @ @ @ procedure .
He was also fined £120 and ordered to pay victim surcharge of £21 @

Marc John Woolston was spotted using his phone while driving his Transit van between junctions 12 and 11 near Fareham.
The 46-year-old admitted the offence when he appeared before Portsmouth magistrates Court.
Woolston, whose address was given as Theorncroft Road, Fratton, was given six penalty points, but was banned from driving for six months under the totting up procedure.
He was also fined £120 and ordered to pay victim surcharge of £21.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Covid-19 death recorded at University Hospital Southampton

The first coronavirus death in over three weeks has been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust , the latest figures show .
In total , NHS England figures show 199 people had died in the trust 's hospitals as of 5pm on Tuesday .
That was an increase of one compared to the 198 that had been recorded at the same point on Monday , and the first death in 26 days .
The trust operates six facilities : Southampton General Hospital , Princess Anne Hospital , Southampton Children 's Hospital , Royal South Hants , New Forest Birth Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The victims were among 3,573 deaths recorded across the South East .
Of 25 trusts within the region , University Hospital Southampton trust has the sixth-highest death toll .
Daily death counts are revised each day , with each case backdated to the actual date of death .
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier .
NHS England guidance states : `` Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis , death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are under significant operational pressure . ''
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded , with deaths in the community excluded , such as those in care homes .

In total, NHS England figures show 199 people had died in the trust's hospitals as of 5pm on Tuesday.
That was an increase of one compared to the 198 that had been recorded at the same point on Monday, and the first death in 26 days.
The trust operates six facilities: Southampton General Hospital, Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton Children's Hospital, Royal South Hants, New Forest Birth Centre, and Lymington New Forest Hospital.
The victims were among 3,573 deaths recorded across the South East.
Of 25 trusts within the region, University Hospital Southampton trust has the sixth-highest death toll.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier.
NHS England guidance states: "Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis, death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure."
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded, with deaths in the community excluded, such as those in care homes.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Hampshire business named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax

ONE company in Hampshire has been named on a government list of tax defaulters .
HMRC ’ s Publishing Details @ @ @ @ @ ) scheme provides information about people and businesses given financial penalties for failing to comply @ @ @ @ @ filing errors in tax returns .
Details are published when a person or business has @ @ @ @ @ default on more than £25,000 , according to HMRC .
The list is updated every @ @ @ @ @ wiped after a year .
The current list of people and companies was added between @ @ @ @ @ .
The information below is listed on the government website on the day this story @ @ @ @ @ the company listed by HMRC : Total amount of tax/duty on which penalties are based @ @

HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides information about people and businesses given financial penalties for failing to comply with tax obligations or deliberately filing errors in tax returns.
Details are published when a person or business has made at least one deliberate default on more than £25,000, according to HMRC.
The list is updated every three months and the information wiped after a year.
The current list of people and companies was added between September 2018 to June 2019.
The information below is listed on the government website on the day this story was published.
Below is the company listed by HMRC:
Simone Food and Wine Ltd
Business, trade, or occupation: General store
Address: Formerly of 310 Fernhill Road, Farnborough, Hampshire. GU14 9ES
Period of default: 1 Dec 2014 to 28 Feb 2017
Total amount of tax/duty on which penalties are based: £25,988
Total amount of penalties charged: £12,312.42


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--England Quarantine List: Slovenia and Guadeloupe added - while Singapore and Thailand removed

The latest countries to be added and removed from the UK quarantine list have been announced .
The announcement was made at about 5pm on Thursday , September 17 , 2020 .
Which countries have been REMOVED from the list ?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said Slovenia and Guadeloupe had been removed from the quarantine exemption list , with travellers arriving in England from those destinations after 4am on Saturday required to self-isolate for 14 days .
Announcing the latest changes to the travel corridors list , he tweeted : “ Latest data shows we need to remove Slovenia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep everyone safe .
`` This means if you arrive in the UK from these destinations after 4am Saturday , you will need to self-isolate for 14 days .
The Department for Transport ( DfT ) said there has been “ a significant change in both the level and pace of confirmed cases of coronavirus in both destinations ” .
Which countries have been ADDED from the list ?
Mr Shapps added : “ Separately , we will be adding Singapore and Thailand to the Travel Corridor list .
`` Please check before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra requirements before entering .
“ A reminder that travellers to the UK ( from ANY location ) MUST complete a Passenger Locator Form by law .
`` This is vital in protecting public health & ensuring those who need to are complying with self-isolation rules.
” What is the full list of countries on the list ?
To find out more , visit : https : //www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors # countries-territories-and-regions-with-no-self-isolation-requirement-on-arrival-in-england .

The announcement was made at about 5pm on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
Here's the latest.
Which countries have been REMOVED from the list?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said Slovenia and Guadeloupe had been removed from the quarantine exemption list, with travellers arriving in England from those destinations after 4am on Saturday required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Announcing the latest changes to the travel corridors list, he tweeted: “Latest data shows we need to remove Slovenia and Guadeloupe from the Travel Corridor list to keep everyone safe.
"This means if you arrive in the UK from these destinations after 4am Saturday, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
The Department for Transport (DfT) said there has been “a significant change in both the level and pace of confirmed cases of coronavirus in both destinations”.
Which countries have been ADDED from the list?
Mr Shapps added: “Separately, we will be adding Singapore and Thailand to the Travel Corridor list.
"Please check before you travel as both countries may have extra requirements before entering.
“A reminder that travellers to the UK (from ANY location) MUST complete a Passenger Locator Form by law.
"This is vital in protecting public health & ensuring those who need to are complying with self-isolation rules.”
What is the full list of countries on the list?
To find out more, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#countries-territories-and-regions-with-no-self-isolation-requirement-on-arrival-in-england.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Businesses urged to back Southampton's City of Culture bid

SOUTHAMPTON ’ S City of Culture bid will put it “ on the UK map ” and will “ show the world who we are ” .
Civic chiefs and business leaders spoke passionately about promoting the city during a special virtual commercial launch of the bid hosted at the Mayflower Theatre this morning .
Businesses were called upon to come together and “ make Southampton City of Culture 2025 a reality ” .
“ The outcome will be a thriving city economy ; give people who live and work here a spring in their step and develop a sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proclaimed Peter Taylor , Chair of Southampton Chamber of Commerce .
• Southampton 's City of Culture bid to be outlined this morning This was a view shared by many of the speakers , including the city council ’ s chief executive Sandy Hopkins .
“ This bid will allow Southampton to be seen as an international city , ” she said .
“ We are putting ourselves on the UK map – it is our time.
” Sandy Hopkins , Chief Executive of Southampton City Council speaking at the meeting She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it will build civic pride , community connections , and help residents to start well , live well , and age well .
Our local businesses will also gain much from the success of this bid and it provides excellent opportunities that we simply can not miss , so please join us on this endeavour.
” The city council ’ s culture chief Cllr Satvir Kaur was another to passionately back the bid , saying that the move was a “ real moment for our people and our city.
” She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reason to come to Southampton rather than go through it .
“ This bid allows us to show the world who we are and what we have to offer.
” The Labour councillor added : “ Culture is the beating heart of Southampton , and it can be felt right across our city.
” Claire Whitaker , the City of Culture bid director explaining the timeline Leader of the city ’ s Conservative group Dan Fitzhenry backed his political opponent , describing the bid as “ more important than the politics – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together ” .
He added : “ I refer to Southampton as an untapped goldmine .
It sits here on the table in front of us ; now , we just need to unlock it.
” Bid director Claire Whitaker said : “ Southampton is a diverse port city with an extremely rich cultural identity .
It has been shaped over the centuries by international trade and the movement of people , making it overflow with stories and potential .
“ Bidding to become UK City of Culture 2025 provides us with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cultural and economic benefits for the city that will last for years to come .
I am so proud and privileged to be Director of the bid and I welcome businesses of all sizes to get involved.
” Deadline for submitting the bid is September 2021 , with a winner expected just a few months later in December .
As well as this , a consultation is set to be launched later this year for the public to share ideas of how they would like the bid to be developed .
Claire added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon entering our period of consultation and engagement which will span across Southampton , to ensure that the bid programme is shaped by our people and our communities.
” Also at the event , internet provider Toob was announced as the bid ’ s first commercial partner .
Nick Parbutt , founder of Toob , said : “ The UK City of Culture will be a galvanising force that will drive Southampton forward and help it realise its potential .
Toob is delighted to be able to support the bid and shares the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city.
” Any businesses wishing to get involved in the bid should visit : www.southampton2025.co.uk

Civic chiefs and business leaders spoke passionately about promoting the city during a special virtual commercial launch of the bid hosted at the Mayflower Theatre this morning.
Businesses were called upon to come together and “make Southampton City of Culture 2025 a reality”.
“The outcome will be a thriving city economy; give people who live and work here a spring in their step and develop a sense of pride for the city,” proclaimed Peter Taylor, Chair of Southampton Chamber of Commerce.
This was a view shared by many of the speakers, including the city council’s chief executive Sandy Hopkins.
“This bid will allow Southampton to be seen as an international city,” she said.
“We are putting ourselves on the UK map – it is our time.”
Sandy Hopkins, Chief Executive of Southampton City Council speaking at the meeting
She added: “We are passionate about ensuring that it will build civic pride, community connections, and help residents to start well, live well, and age well. Our local businesses will also gain much from the success of this bid and it provides excellent opportunities that we simply cannot miss, so please join us on this endeavour.”
The city council’s culture chief Cllr Satvir Kaur was another to passionately back the bid, saying that the move was a “real moment for our people and our city.”
She said: “It will finally give people a reason to come to Southampton rather than go through it.
“This bid allows us to show the world who we are and what we have to offer.”
The Labour councillor added: “Culture is the beating heart of Southampton, and it can be felt right across our city.”
Claire Whitaker, the City of Culture bid director explaining the timeline
Leader of the city’s Conservative group Dan Fitzhenry backed his political opponent, describing the bid as “more important than the politics – it is about what we can achieve together”.
He added: “I refer to Southampton as an untapped goldmine. It sits here on the table in front of us; now, we just need to unlock it.”
Bid director Claire Whitaker said: “Southampton is a diverse port city with an extremely rich cultural identity. It has been shaped over the centuries by international trade and the movement of people, making it overflow with stories and potential.
“Bidding to become UK City of Culture 2025 provides us with an excellent opportunity to deliver huge social, cultural and economic benefits for the city that will last for years to come. I am so proud and privileged to be Director of the bid and I welcome businesses of all sizes to get involved.”
Deadline for submitting the bid is September 2021, with a winner expected just a few months later in December.
As well as this, a consultation is set to be launched later this year for the public to share ideas of how they would like the bid to be developed.
Claire added: “I am looking forward to soon entering our period of consultation and engagement which will span across Southampton, to ensure that the bid programme is shaped by our people and our communities.”
Also at the event, internet provider Toob was announced as the bid’s first commercial partner.
Nick Parbutt, founder of Toob, said: “The UK City of Culture will be a galvanising force that will drive Southampton forward and help it realise its potential. Toob is delighted to be able to support the bid and shares the same belief in the future success of the city.”
Any businesses wishing to get involved in the bid should visit: www.southampton2025.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Driver caught speeding through M27 roadworks at 80mph

A MOTORIST has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught speeding through the roadworks on the M27 .
Gary @ @ @ @ @ a Toyota eastbound at 81 miles an hour between junctions eight and nine at Swanwick @ @ @ @ @ temporary 50 mile an hour limit in place while roadworks are on going to turn @ @ @ @ @ motorway .
Gosnell admitted speeding and was fined £600 when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ of Blackberry Lane , Selsey , was also ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ licence was endorsed with five points .

Gary William Gosnell was captured driving a Toyota eastbound at 81 miles an hour between junctions eight and nine at Swanwick.
There is currently a temporary 50 mile an hour limit in place while roadworks are on going to turn the carriageway into a smart motorway.
Gosnell admitted speeding and was fined £600 when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court.
The 33-year-old, of Blackberry Lane, Selsey, was also ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
His licence was endorsed with five points.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--New Forest visitors warned: "Keep away from pigs"

VISITORS to the New Forest are being warned to keep their distance from pigs following the start of the annual @ @ @ @ @ a large number of pigs owned by Forest residents are released to hoover up thousands @ @ @ @ @ to ponies and cattle .
New Forest Awareness Group is raising awareness of pannage .
@ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : `` I have had a request from a police call taker , @ @ @ @ @ of year , there are extra calls from people who are concerned about pigs on @ @ @ @ @ are out there for a reason and doing a job .
`` We ask people @ @ @ @ @ with the pigs or piglets as it is not likely to end well - pigs @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Please respect the New Forest code and keep your distance from all Forest @ @ @ @ @ on the Forest anything other than their natural food will result in them having to @ @ @ @ @ puts other stock in danger .

Every autumn a large number of pigs owned by Forest residents are released to hoover up thousands of acorns that are poisonous to ponies and cattle.
New Forest Awareness Group is raising awareness of pannage.
Writing on social media a spokesperson said: "I have had a request from a police call taker, who says at this time of year, there are extra calls from people who are concerned about pigs on the Forest.
"They are out there for a reason and doing a job.
"We ask people not to try and engage with the pigs or piglets as it is not likely to end well - pigs can be protective of piglets.
"Please respect the New Forest code and keep your distance from all Forest stock.
"Feeding pigs on the Forest anything other than their natural food will result in them having to be removed, and that puts other stock in danger.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Lewis Hamilton and Jeremy Clarkson feature in your pictures

THESE are just some of the fantastic photographs of you , our readers , with your favourite celebrities !
We launched an appeal for you to send in pictures of you rubbing shoulders with the stars - and you did not disappoint !
You 've been mixing with Formula One star Lewis Hamilton , TV personality Jeremy Clarkson and soap star Shane Richie .
Of course , we could n't resist the images of Saints legends Matt Le Tissier and Franny Benali .
To be featured , visit dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies • CHARLOTTE Lloyd from Sarisbury Green was lucky enough to encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2015 .
• SOAP star Shane Richie made the day of Carla Penney from Totton when she bumped into him leaving the stage door at Mayflower Theatre .
• IAIN Blair from Fair Oak and his brother Gareth met Jeremy Clarkson during filming of the hit motoring show The Grand Tour at Cadwell Park .
• FRANCIS and Karen Benali were special surprise guests at the wedding of lifelong Saints fans Gemma and Colin Morgan aboard MSC Ventura .
• SURELY the most photographed man in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Matt and Vicki Fuller from Hedge End .

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thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Coronavirus:  When should you self-isolate - and get a test?

While Covid-19 will be a mild illness for many people , with some not experiencing any symptoms at all - it can be difficult to know when the right time is to self-isolate .
Self-isolation is hugely important when it comes to preventing further spread of the virus , so it ’ s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to get tested .
We 've rounded-up everything you need to know .
Self-isolation means you should not leave your home because you have , or are suspected to have , coronavirus .
You should enter a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following factor apply : • You have one of the three main symptoms of coronavirus .
These include a high temperature , a new , continuous cough , or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste • You have tested positive for coronavirus • You live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive • Someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive • You have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace • You have arrived in the UK from a country with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included on the UK government ’ s approved list of travel corridors If you think you have been in contact with someone who has coronavirus , but you do not have symptoms and have not been told to self-isolate , you should continue to follow social distancing advice .
When should I get tested ?
You should get a test as soon as possible if you develop any one of the main symptoms of coronavirus .
These include : • A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste The test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five days of having symptoms .
If you have no symptoms , or have different symptoms to the three main ones listed above , you do not need to get a test .
How long should I self-isolate for ?
If you have symptoms of coronavirus , regardless of how mild , you should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started .
If you are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive for coronavirus , you need to self-isolate for at least 10 days , starting from the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop symptoms during this isolation period , you should restart your 10 day isolation period from the day you developed symptoms .
If you still have a temperature after 10 days , you should continue to self-isolate and seek medical advice .
You do not need to self-isolate after 10 days if you only have a cough or loss of sense of smell or taste , as these symptoms can last for several weeks after the infection has gone .
If you live with others , all other members of your household need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the house for 14 days .
The 14 day self-isolation period starts from the day when the first person in the household became ill or , if they do not have symptoms , from the day their test was taken .
If anyone else in the household starts displaying symptoms , they need to stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appear , regardless of what day they are on in their original 14 day isolation period .
If you develop coronavirus symptoms again at any point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you need to follow the guidance on self-isolation again .
In the event that you feel you can not cope with your symptoms at home , or your condition gets worse , you should use the NHS 111 online Covid-19 service .
If you do not have internet access , call NHS 111 , and for a medical emergency dial 999 .

Self-isolation is hugely important when it comes to preventing further spread of the virus, so it’s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to get tested.
We've rounded-up everything you need to know.
When should I self-isolate?
Self-isolation means you should not leave your home because you have, or are suspected to have, coronavirus.
You should enter a period of quarantine immediately if any of the following factor apply:
You have one of the three main symptoms of coronavirus. These include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
You have tested positive for coronavirus
You live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive
Someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
You have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace
You have arrived in the UK from a country with a high coronavirus risk that is not included on the UK government’s approved list of travel corridors
If you think you have been in contact with someone who has coronavirus, but you do not have symptoms and have not been told to self-isolate, you should continue to follow social distancing advice.
When should I get tested?
You should get a test as soon as possible if you develop any one of the main symptoms of coronavirus. These include:
A high temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
The test needs to be taken within the first five days of having symptoms. If you have no symptoms, or have different symptoms to the three main ones listed above, you do not need to get a test.
How long should I self-isolate for?
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, regardless of how mild, you should self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started.
If you are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive for coronavirus, you need to self-isolate for at least 10 days, starting from the day the test was taken. If you develop symptoms during this isolation period, you should restart your 10 day isolation period from the day you developed symptoms.
If you still have a temperature after 10 days, you should continue to self-isolate and seek medical advice.
You do not need to self-isolate after 10 days if you only have a cough or loss of sense of smell or taste, as these symptoms can last for several weeks after the infection has gone.
If you live with others, all other members of your household need to stay at home and should not leave the house for 14 days.
The 14 day self-isolation period starts from the day when the first person in the household became ill or, if they do not have symptoms, from the day their test was taken.
If anyone else in the household starts displaying symptoms, they need to stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appear, regardless of what day they are on in their original 14 day isolation period.
If you develop coronavirus symptoms again at any point after ending your first period of isolation, you need to follow the guidance on self-isolation again.
In the event that you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home, or your condition gets worse, you should use the NHS 111 online Covid-19 service. If you do not have internet access, call NHS 111, and for a medical emergency dial 999.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Blue Apple anniversary on Zoom with American company

A WINCHESTER theatre company for those with learning disabilities is set to go global .
Blue Apple will join ArtStream , based in Maryland , USA , to celebrate their joint 15th anniversary with a special Zoom event .
Both theatre companies , which aim to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through the arts , were set up in 2005 .
The online party will include warm-up routines , dance moves and a virtual blowing out of the candles on a birthday cake .
Simon Morris , general manager at Blue Apple , said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ArtStream to celebrate 15 years of both our organisations .
`` ArtStream is an inspirational organisation that shares identical values with Blue Apple about helping to achieve more equality for people with learning disabilities , who are disadvantaged in mainstream culture in so many ways .
“ Both companies support people to develop their personal skills by learning theatre skills and then challenge for more inclusion in the wider world .
Like us , ArtStream believes that if people are given more opportunities to show what they can do then they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the first time Blue Apple has worked with a similar group in the USA .
In 2018 its touring company undertook a residency at James Madison University in Harrisonburg , Virginia , as part of its collaborative dance partnership with the University of Winchester , and delivered workshops with members of the local Arc centre who also have learning disabilities .
Heller An Shapiro , executive director at ArtStream , said : “ Teaming up with Blue Apple is a great opportunity for our performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities – including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accomplishments of their peers across the world .
“ We are honored to be celebrating our 15th anniversary together !
Both Blue Apple and ArtStream showcase the many talents of people with disabilities , building confidence and skills that are transferable to the workplace and social settings .
”

Blue Apple will join ArtStream, based in Maryland, USA, to celebrate their joint 15th anniversary with a special Zoom event.
Both theatre companies, which aim to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through the arts, were set up in 2005.
The online party will include warm-up routines, dance moves and a virtual blowing out of the candles on a birthday cake.
Simon Morris, general manager at Blue Apple, said: “We are very excited to be teaming up with ArtStream to celebrate 15 years of both our organisations.
"ArtStream is an inspirational organisation that shares identical values with Blue Apple about helping to achieve more equality for people with learning disabilities, who are disadvantaged in mainstream culture in so many ways.
“Both companies support people to develop their personal skills by learning theatre skills and then challenge for more inclusion in the wider world. Like us, ArtStream believes that if people are given more opportunities to show what they can do then they will break the glass ceiling.”
This is not the first time Blue Apple has worked with a similar group in the USA.
In 2018 its touring company undertook a residency at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, as part of its collaborative dance partnership with the University of Winchester, and delivered workshops with members of the local Arc centre who also have learning disabilities.
Heller An Shapiro, executive director at ArtStream, said: “Teaming up with Blue Apple is a great opportunity for our performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities – including autism - to be inspired by the accomplishments of their peers across the world.
“We are honored to be celebrating our 15th anniversary together! Both Blue Apple and ArtStream showcase the many talents of people with disabilities, building confidence and skills that are transferable to the workplace and social settings.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--MP backs Southampton airport expansion

MP backs Southampton airport expansion

WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine has spoken in support of the expansion of Southampton Airport in a debate in the House of Commons .
The airport wants to expand the runway by 150m to allows it to take bigger aircraft , sparking a campaign by environmentalists to oppose the plan .
It says the runway is vital to the airport 's survival .
Mr Brine told the House last Thursday : `` Many of my constituents rely on Southampton airport for their family income , and we have been decimated by the demise of Flybe .
I know that he ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so hard to get his local council to see some reality and not just be blinded by its ideology .
`` The runway extension at Southampton international airport was already needed , but it is now actually needed to allow the airport to survive full stop . ''
Mr Brine said noise mitigation measures were important .
`` As a neighbouring MP , I represent the southern parishes in Winchester district , and we want to see a noise-preferred route , for which Southampton airport is responsible in its own airspace up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last time the airport was expanded and had planning permission .
I need Southampton airport to understand that I will support it , but it needs to support my constituents too . ''
Earlier Mr Holmes had said : `` Talking about going greener , does my Hon .
Friend and constituency neighbour ( Mr Brine ) know that Southampton airport , which is by our constituencies , needs to extend its runway to enable greener travel and stop constituents travelling to Gatwick and Heathrow .
Will he encourage Eastleigh Borough Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not , it is time for the Government to issue a special development order to extend that runway . ''

The airport wants to expand the runway by 150m to allows it to take bigger aircraft, sparking a campaign by environmentalists to oppose the plan. It says the runway is vital to the airport's survival.
Mr Brine told the House last Thursday: "Many of my constituents rely on Southampton airport for their family income, and we have been decimated by the demise of Flybe. I know that he (Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes) is working so hard to get his local council to see some reality and not just be blinded by its ideology.
"The runway extension at Southampton international airport was already needed, but it is now actually needed to allow the airport to survive full stop."
Mr Brine said noise mitigation measures were important. "As a neighbouring MP, I represent the southern parishes in Winchester district, and we want to see a noise-preferred route, for which Southampton airport is responsible in its own airspace up to 5,000 metres. That was left out the last time the airport was expanded and had planning permission. I need Southampton airport to understand that I will support it, but it needs to support my constituents too."
Earlier Mr Holmes had said: "Talking about going greener, does my Hon. Friend and constituency neighbour (Mr Brine) know that Southampton airport, which is by our constituencies, needs to extend its runway to enable greener travel and stop constituents travelling to Gatwick and Heathrow. Will he encourage Eastleigh Borough Council to get on and decide? If not, it is time for the Government to issue a special development order to extend that runway."


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Concern over rural crime in Hampshire

Concern over rural crime in Hampshire

FLY-TIPPING , theft and trespass are among the rural crimes facing rural people in Hampshire , a new survey has revealed .
Crime has always been a key issue throughout the countryside , but this has only risen up the national agenda over the last few years , thanks to a growing awareness of the problems rural communities are facing .
However , this increased awareness is often not felt by the communities that live and work in the countryside , with 98 per cent of Hampshire respondents feeling that rural crime has a significant impact in their community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Countryside Alliance .
The extent of crime in rural areas is only part of the problem .
For many people , whether they have fallen victim to crime or not , the simple fear of crime can have as great a detrimental effect on their quality of life as the actual experience of crime itself .
The effect of long-term emotional stress , loss of confidence - particularly among young people , families and farmers - should not be underestimated .
This fear of crime is also exacerbated by rural isolation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most frequently committed in rural areas , include fly-tipping , agricultural machinery theft and trespass , with respondents wanting the police to prioritise tackling these crimes .
Nationally , there is a serious problem of crime being underreported in rural areas , with more than one in four not reporting the last crime they were a victim of .
Those surveyed felt it was either a waste of time to report it or that the police would not be able to do anything and 47 [ per cent of people don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while 57 per cent of people don ’ t think rural policing has improved since Police and Crime Commissioners were introduced in 2012 .
The implication of these findings is that the rural population is putting up with the crime they experience and making do as best they can , the alliance says .
Sarah Lee , head of policy at the Countryside Alliance said : “ Good rural policing is about far more than numbers of police officers on the ground .
If we truly want to tackle rural crime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police , rural communities and other authorities to ensure that the needs of our rural communities are truly understood so that the availability of services matches those needs.
” She added : “ It is clear from these results that there is a lot to do in tackling rural crime and working with communities to ensure the impact of it is lessened , and to tackle the crime problems rural communities face.
” The alliance undertook the survey in March 2020 ahead of the Police and Crime Commissioner elections which were due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
Over 8,000 people , who live or work in the countryside , gave heir views on how crime impacted their lives , about crimes that had been committed against them , and the policing of rural communities .
The results will help influence how rural policing is prioritised in rural communities and ensure that Police and Crime Commissioners , the police and other authorities understand the needs , concerns and priorities of rural communities .

Crime has always been a key issue throughout the countryside, but this has only risen up the national agenda over the last few years, thanks to a growing awareness of the problems rural communities are facing. However, this increased awareness is often not felt by the communities that live and work in the countryside, with 98 per cent of Hampshire respondents feeling that rural crime has a significant impact in their community, according to the survey carried out by the Countryside Alliance.
The extent of crime in rural areas is only part of the problem. For many people, whether they have fallen victim to crime or not, the simple fear of crime can have as great a detrimental effect on their quality of life as the actual experience of crime itself. The effect of long-term emotional stress, loss of confidence - particularly among young people, families and farmers - should not be underestimated. This fear of crime is also exacerbated by rural isolation.
The crimes which were recorded as the most frequently committed in rural areas, include fly-tipping, agricultural machinery theft and trespass, with respondents wanting the police to prioritise tackling these crimes.
Nationally, there is a serious problem of crime being underreported in rural areas, with more than one in four not reporting the last crime they were a victim of.
Those surveyed felt it was either a waste of time to report it or that the police would not be able to do anything and 47 [per cent of people don’t think the police take rural crime seriously, while 57 per cent of people don’t think rural policing has improved since Police and Crime Commissioners were introduced in 2012.
The implication of these findings is that the rural population is putting up with the crime they experience and making do as best they can, the alliance says.
Sarah Lee, head of policy at the Countryside Alliance said: “Good rural policing is about far more than numbers of police officers on the ground. If we truly want to tackle rural crime, then we must form effective partnerships between the police, rural communities and other authorities to ensure that the needs of our rural communities are truly understood so that the availability of services matches those needs.”
She added: “It is clear from these results that there is a lot to do in tackling rural crime and working with communities to ensure the impact of it is lessened, and to tackle the crime problems rural communities face.”
The alliance undertook the survey in March 2020 ahead of the Police and Crime Commissioner elections which were due to take place in May 2020 but were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 8,000 people, who live or work in the countryside, gave heir views on how crime impacted their lives, about crimes that had been committed against them, and the policing of rural communities.
The results will help influence how rural policing is prioritised in rural communities and ensure that Police and Crime Commissioners, the police and other authorities understand the needs, concerns and priorities of rural communities.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Meet the latest bundles of joy born in Hampshire

HERE are a dozen more beautiful babies recently born in Hampshire .
Every Thursday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world .
The feature , which has been hugely popular with new parents and readers alike , launched three months ago with a 12 page supplement featuring more than 100 lockdown babies .
And you ’ ve certainly been busy ever since !
We ’ ve been inundated with pictures of delightful new additions to families across the county .
Today we feature 13 more bundles of joy who have recently come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some were late , but they are all gorgeous .
We have one pair of twins , a longed for IVF baby and a rainbow baby among others .
The page , which was launched to help new parents share their babies with the world when they couldn ’ t during strict lockdown , will allow family and friends not able to see the little lovelies due to the new ‘ rule of six ’ regulations which have come into force this week .
Thousands of bundles of joy are coming into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire County Hospital , New Forest Birth Centre , at other hospitals across Hampshire and at home and we want to see their lovely little faces !
To share your happy news with us , go to dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals and fill in our easy-to-use Q & A .
• BORN shortly before lockdown on March 17 , Theodore James Diffey is a new bundle of joy for Jessica French and Craig Diffey from Fawley .
Weighing 8lbs 14oz at Princess Anne Hospital , he ’ s a brother for Boston French .
• EDEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Regular family from Bursledon .
Weighing in at 8lbs 12oz at Princess Anne Hospital on March 16 , shortly before lockdown began , he is a son for Ella and Wesley and a brother for Willow and Luna .
• MUCH longed for IVF baby Mason Darin Kenneth Webb made his entrance into the world at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on May 27 .
The 8lbs 11oz Chandlers Ford lad is the first born son of Stacey Smith and David Webb .
• NINE days late to the party , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ready , Patrick James Nathan has joined the Mills family from Sway in the New Forest .
A son for Leah and Jamie and a brother for Athena , he weighed in at 9lbs 4oz on June 13 .
• HARMONY Evelyn Ann Dominey is a daughter for Marie and Simon and a little sister for Justin , Storm , Jasmine and George .
The Hythe tot weighed in at 8lbs 13oz at Princess Anne Hospital on April 13 .
• WELCOME to the world twins Jasmine and Lily , daughters of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The girls weighed in at 5lbs 7oz and 4lbs 13oz at Princess Anne Hospital in the city on April 21 .
• RAINBOW baby Noah is the latest addition to the Hayward family from Awbridge .
Making his entrance at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on June 6 , weighing 7lbs 2oz , he ’ s a son for Michelle and Paul and a baby brother for Austin .
• HARLOW Sylvia has completed the Smith family from Southampton .
The 8lbs lockdown baby , born at Princess Anne Hospital on May 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eddie and was welcomed home by excited siblings Harrison and Harper .
• NEWBORN Dakotah Sabine is happy and healthy and living in the New Forest with mum Chelsie and big sister Novah .
He made his entrance at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on March 19 , weighing 10lbs 7oz .
• PHOEBE Nicholas is a brand new bundle of joy for first time parents Molly Bond and Justin Nicholas .
The Southampton lass was born on April 3 at Princess Anne Hospital , weighing 5lbs 13oz .
• KAI George Davies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones and Marcus Davies from Southampton .
The 7lbs 14oz little brother for Archie was born at the city ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on April 11 .


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Starbucks confirms when Pumpkin Spice Lattes will return

Starbucks has confirmed the date of when their 'highly anticipated ' autumn drink , the Pumpkin Spice Latte ( PSL ) will go on sale across the UK .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is a Pumpkin Spice Latte made of ?
The drink is made up of combination of Starbucks Espresso Roast , pumpkin pie flavoured sauce and steamed milk , topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices – cinnamon , nutmeg and cloves .
When will the Pumpkin Spice Latte be back in stores ?
The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte will be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What else are Starbucks doing this autumn ?
Loyal Starbucks fans will also be able to use the new Starbucks Rewards programme , which is set to launch on September 23 .
Starbucks say there will be some 'fantastic new rewards ' for pumpkin lovers who grab a PSL in October , with coffee customers urged to watch this space .
The key features of the new loyalty programme include : • It ’ s even easier for loyal Starbucks fans to get Rewards , with the average member now able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free drink .
• Every penny counts towards rewards when members spend on beverage , food , coffee at home products or merchandise in participating stores , and members will now get three Stars for every £1 spend in store .
• Members with 150 Stars can grab a free barista-prepared drink of their choice and those who collect 450 Stars over a year reach Gold level status .
• Gold level members will now enjoy a free drink during their birthday month , alongside the existing benefits including free extra espresso shots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Members access the Rewards scheme via the updated Starbucks UK app , where they can customise their drink , order ahead to skip the queue , and pay using contactless .
• Starbucks say the update reflects customers ’ increased demand for a more personalised , convenient and contactless retail experience .

Here's everything you need to know.
What is a Pumpkin Spice Latte made of?
The drink is made up of combination of Starbucks Espresso Roast, pumpkin pie flavoured sauce and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices – cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
When will the Pumpkin Spice Latte be back in stores?
The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte will be back in stores from Friday, September 25.
What else are Starbucks doing this autumn?
Loyal Starbucks fans will also be able to use the new Starbucks Rewards programme, which is set to launch on September 23.
Starbucks say there will be some 'fantastic new rewards' for pumpkin lovers who grab a PSL in October, with coffee customers urged to watch this space.
The key features of the new loyalty programme include:
Free drinks fast
It’s even easier for loyal Starbucks fans to get Rewards, with the average member now able to save five weeks to get their next free drink.
Every penny counts towards rewards when members spend on beverage, food, coffee at home products or merchandise in participating stores, and members will now get three Stars for every £1 spend in store.
Members with 150 Stars can grab a free barista-prepared drink of their choice and those who collect 450 Stars over a year reach Gold level status.
Exclusive benefits
Gold level members will now enjoy a free drink during their birthday month, alongside the existing benefits including free extra espresso shots, syrups and whipped cream.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-17--'Very serious incident' happens near Cantell School and Bassett Green Primary School

RESIDENTS are being warned about a `` very serious incident '' which happened near two Southampton schools .
Letters were sent to parents of two schools near Daisy Dip following the incident , which happened on Wednesday afternoon .
Police patrols will reportedly be increased in the area for the rest of the week .
A letter from Bassett Green Primary School headteacher Charlotte Stilwell says : `` We have been made aware of an allegedly very serious incident in the Daisy Dip area after school today .
• Boy flees from man during `` suspicious incident '' in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police and other agencies .
`` We will continue to be vigilant and educate the children on stranger danger .
`` Tomorrow and for the rest of the week you will notice a high level of staff and police presence outside the school .
`` Please remain calm .
I can assure you we are doing everything in our power to keep our community safe . ''
Meanwhile , a letter from Cantell School headteacher Ian Creswell said : `` We will also be increasing our staff presence in the local area before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information .

Letters were sent to parents of two schools near Daisy Dip following the incident, which happened on Wednesday afternoon.
Police patrols will reportedly be increased in the area for the rest of the week.
A letter from Bassett Green Primary School headteacher Charlotte Stilwell says: "We have been made aware of an allegedly very serious incident in the Daisy Dip area after school today.
"We are working with the police and other agencies.
"We will continue to be vigilant and educate the children on stranger danger.
"Tomorrow and for the rest of the week you will notice a high level of staff and police presence outside the school.
"Please remain calm. I can assure you we are doing everything in our power to keep our community safe."
Meanwhile, a letter from Cantell School headteacher Ian Creswell said: "We will also be increasing our staff presence in the local area before and after school."
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--New Forest planner agrees to allow structure to stand

A HOUSEHOLDER has been allowed to keep a carport that was built without planning permission .
An appeal was lodged @ @ @ @ @ rejected a retrospective application relating to Waybak House in Exbury Road , Blackfield .
Now @ @ @ @ @ quashed the council 's decision .
The inspector 's report says : `` The carport @ @ @ @ @ front and side boundary hedge so although it is approximately 2.6m high only the roof @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The car port is not a prominent or intrusive feature in the street @ @ @ @ @ detract from the appearance of the existing dwelling .
`` It does not significantly affect @ @ @ @ @ area . ''

An appeal was lodged after New Forest District Council rejected a retrospective application relating to Waybak House in Exbury Road, Blackfield.
Now a government-appointed planning inspector has quashed the council's decision.
The inspector's report says: "The carport is partly screened by a front and side boundary hedge so although it is approximately 2.6m high only the roof is visible from the road.
"The car port is not a prominent or intrusive feature in the street scene, nor does it detract from the appearance of the existing dwelling.
"It does not significantly affect the spacious character of the area."


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Southampton's City of Culture bid to be outlined this morning

CIVIC chiefs will today outline their bid for Southampton to become the City of Culture in 2025 , and appeal to business to get behind the proposal .
At a virtual event due to be held at the Mayflower Theatre this morning , Southampton City Council bosses will meet with business leaders from across the city to discuss how they can support the move .
It is hoped that a successful bid will bring in hundred of millions of pounds in tourism cash to the area .
A statement from the council said : `` There is a lot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Culture .
`` When Hull was UK City of Culture in 2017 it added £300 million to their tourism market and up to £17 million gross value added to their local economy .
Southampton ’ s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 , if successful , will look to deliver similarly substantial economic , social and cultural impacts . ''
The council added that at the event businesses will learn about the bid process , along with the opportunity to invest in the initiative over six years including a year of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be given huge profile in the city and the wider region and will have the opportunity to shape their involvement in line with their business objectives , '' the statement added .
It also understood that the authority will announce its first commercial partner for the City of Culture bid , although word of who that is has not yet been revealed .
Sandy Hopkins , Chief Executive of Southampton City Council said : “ Winning the bid will put the city of Southampton , and the surrounding Hampshire and Isle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literally and figuratively , bringing with it so many benefits for the people who live and work here .
`` It will provide lasting economic impacts and give us a global competitive advantage , attracting new investment .
It will highlight the role of our universities in place-shaping , skills and job creation .
It will establish new businesses and create quality jobs .
It will make Southampton a destination city giving the visitor economy an uplift through investment in all aspects of the city ’ s infrastructure and experiences .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build civic pride , community connections , and help residents to start well , live well , and age well .
Our local businesses will also gain much from the success of this bid and it provides excellent opportunities that we simply can not miss , so please join us on this endeavour.
” As reported , Claire Whitaker , director of international live music and cultural events organisation Serious , was appointed to take forward Southampton ’ s bid at the end of last year .
When she took the role she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s opportunity , through consultation and collaboration , to create a compelling case for the city .
`` By building on Southampton ’ s considerable strengths and bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together , we can develop something very special , with lasting cultural , social and economic benefit to the city and the wider region .
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At a virtual event due to be held at the Mayflower Theatre this morning, Southampton City Council bosses will meet with business leaders from across the city to discuss how they can support the move.
It is hoped that a successful bid will bring in hundred of millions of pounds in tourism cash to the area.
A statement from the council said: "There is a lot to gain from becoming a UK City of Culture.
"When Hull was UK City of Culture in 2017 it added £300 million to their tourism market and up to £17 million gross value added to their local economy. Southampton’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025, if successful, will look to deliver similarly substantial economic, social and cultural impacts."
The council added that at the event businesses will learn about the bid process, along with the opportunity to invest in the initiative over six years including a year of legacy.
"Businesses who become partners will be given huge profile in the city and the wider region and will have the opportunity to shape their involvement in line with their business objectives," the statement added.
It also understood that the authority will announce its first commercial partner for the City of Culture bid, although word of who that is has not yet been revealed.
Sandy Hopkins, Chief Executive of Southampton City Council said: “Winning the bid will put the city of Southampton, and the surrounding Hampshire and Isle of Wight area, on the map, literally and figuratively, bringing with it so many benefits for the people who live and work here.
"It will provide lasting economic impacts and give us a global competitive advantage, attracting new investment. It will highlight the role of our universities in place-shaping, skills and job creation. It will establish new businesses and create quality jobs. It will make Southampton a destination city giving the visitor economy an uplift through investment in all aspects of the city’s infrastructure and experiences.
"We are passionate about ensuring that it will build civic pride, community connections, and help residents to start well, live well, and age well. Our local businesses will also gain much from the success of this bid and it provides excellent opportunities that we simply cannot miss, so please join us on this endeavour.”
As reported, Claire Whitaker, director of international live music and cultural events organisation Serious, was appointed to take forward Southampton’s bid at the end of last year.
When she took the role she said: "This is Southampton’s opportunity, through consultation and collaboration, to create a compelling case for the city.
"By building on Southampton’s considerable strengths and bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together, we can develop something very special, with lasting cultural, social and economic benefit to the city and the wider region.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--MP visits Hedge End store to take a look at electronic bikes

AN MP visited the Halford ’ s store in Hedge End to have a look at E-bikes .
Royston Smith @ @ @ @ @ Itchen , visited the store last Friday to examine the E-bikes which he says are @ @ @ @ @ residents return to work following lockdown .
Mr Smith said : “ The government has @ @ @ @ @ scheme , partly because they are excellent for less confident or able riders in hilly @ @ @ @ @ urge local employers to sign up to this scheme , so that their staff can @ @ @ @ @ , be they the traditional mechanical models or these powerful electric versions.
” Simon Kirk @ @ @ @ @ store said : “ It was great to see a Southampton MP take such an @ @ @ @ @ we think will be right at the heart of the green transport revolution .
”

Royston Smith, MP for Southampton, Itchen, visited the store last Friday to examine the E-bikes which he says are going to be important as residents return to work following lockdown.
Mr Smith said: “The government has included e-bikes in the cycle-to-work scheme, partly because they are excellent for less confident or able riders in hilly areas. “I would urge local employers to sign up to this scheme, so that their staff can have access to affordable bikes, be they the traditional mechanical models or these powerful electric versions.”
Simon Kirk, manager of the Halfords store said: “It was great to see a Southampton MP take such an interest in e-bikes, which we think will be right at the heart of the green transport revolution.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Freeview confirms closure of two channels and moves five others

Freeview have confirmed two channels on the platform have been closed and five others have been moved as part of a new shake-up .
Here 's everything you need to know .
Why is the change happening ?
It comes as Sky Arts launches on Freeview on Thursday , September 17 , 2020 .
Sky Arts will be launching on channel 11 and will also be available through Freeview Play .
The new channel will be dedicated to delivering programming on the best of music , arts and culture in Britain , bringing together the best of theatre , music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channels moving or being closed ?
On the same date ( September 17 ) some channels are making changes including updates to channel numbers .
Viewers across the UK will need to retune to update their TV to keep their channels and TV Guide up to date .
What channels are moving or closing ?
The following channels are moving or closing : • Pick will move from channel 11 to 34 • BBC Four Scotland will move from channel 68 to 55 • Together TV will move from channel 88 to 87 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 88 • Smithsonian will move channel from 57 to 56 Where can viewers go to get help on retuning ?

Here's everything you need to know.
Why is the change happening?
It comes as Sky Arts launches on Freeview on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
Sky Arts will be launching on channel 11 and will also be available through Freeview Play.
The new channel will be dedicated to delivering programming on the best of music, arts and culture in Britain, bringing together the best of theatre, music and art.
When are some other channels moving or being closed?
On the same date (September 17) some channels are making changes including updates to channel numbers.
Viewers across the UK will need to retune to update their TV to keep their channels and TV Guide up to date.
What channels are moving or closing?
The following channels are moving or closing:
Pick will move from channel 11 to 34
BBC Four Scotland will move from channel 68 to 55
Together TV will move from channel 88 to 87
Together+1 will move from channel 89 to 88
Smithsonian will move channel from 57 to 56
Merit will cease broadcasting on Freeview
Pick+1 will cease broadcasting on Freeview
Where can viewers go to get help on retuning?
Visit https://www.freeview.co.uk/help/retune for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Hit and run Porsche driver remains at large after Southampton crash

POLICE are still hunting the diver of a Porsche involved in a hit and run accident in Southampton .
A @ @ @ @ @ a white Porsche ploughed into his parked Mercedes taxi on Queensway , Southampton .
The @ @ @ @ @ , colliding with a wall and bollards at around 10.15pm on Monday , September 7 @ @ @ @ @ said to have fled the scene .
Meanwhile , paramedics treated the taxi driver at @ @ @ @ @ police an investigation is ongoing and no one has been interviewed yet .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ call the police on 101 .

A man was left injured after a white Porsche ploughed into his parked Mercedes taxi on Queensway, Southampton.
The sports car then span out, colliding with a wall and bollards at around 10.15pm on Monday, September 7.
The Porsche driver is said to have fled the scene.
Meanwhile, paramedics treated the taxi driver at the scene.
According to police an investigation is ongoing and no one has been interviewed yet.
Anyone with any information is urged to call the police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Southampton firm take part in national finances event

A SOUTHAMPTON firm is taking part in a national event to re-connect people with their money .
NorthStar Wealth Management @ @ @ @ @ financial planners , is running the free , one-hour digital sessions for the annual Financial @ @ @ @ @ , which is running from October 5-11 , is a national campaign to help engage @ @ @ @ @ raise awareness of the importance of financial planning .
James Thompson , one of the @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Financial Planning Week is a great opportunity for us to help people @ @ @ @ @ their finances and work through how they can best achieve their goals in life .
@ @ @ @ @ people re-connect with their money , better understand their financial options and take the rights @ @ @ @ @ ”

NorthStar Wealth Management, a firm of chartered financial planners, is running the free, one-hour digital sessions for the annual Financial Planning Week.
The event, which is running from October 5-11, is a national campaign to help engage people with their money and raise awareness of the importance of financial planning.
James Thompson, one of the founders of NorthStar Wealth Management said: “Financial Planning Week is a great opportunity for us to help people in the local area with their finances and work through how they can best achieve their goals in life.
“We want to help people re-connect with their money, better understand their financial options and take the rights actions towards their goals.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-17--Hampshire mental health festival goes global

THOUSANDS of people from around the world attended this year ’ s All in the Mind festival , organised by a man from Southampton .
More than 5000 people logged on to a bespoke streaming platform , which showed multiple live acts at the same time , allowing visitors to go from stage to stage in real time , just like they would at a live event .
All in the Mind , which usually takes place in Basingstoke , aims to shine a light on mental health and encourage performers and artists to explore mental health themes and break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mental health and personal wellbeing .
This year , it was held online , opening it up to more people around the world .
People from America , South Africa , France and Spain , as well as the UK , joined the event and were treated to performances about topics such as isolation , mindfulness and depression .
Festival Director Leigh Johnstone , from Bursledon , said : “ We are delighted with how the event went .
This year has been like no other , and we were determined the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t in person .
It was great to see so many people enjoy these wonderful performances , by some really talented people .
“ We are so proud to be able to bring this type of event to people around the world , which discusses such an important topic .
We hope it was immersive experience for everyone .
We would like to thank everyone who logged on , all the performers , the people who helped organise and run the event and our supporters .
Our attention now turns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival is run by Fluid Motion Theatre Company , which Leigh set up in 2010 to deliver performances on a wide range of mental health themes as well as delivering education and community work .
The festival , with all 33 performances , can still be viewed online at aitmfestival.com

More than 5000 people logged on to a bespoke streaming platform, which showed multiple live acts at the same time, allowing visitors to go from stage to stage in real time, just like they would at a live event.
All in the Mind, which usually takes place in Basingstoke, aims to shine a light on mental health and encourage performers and artists to explore mental health themes and break the stigma that still surrounds many aspects of mental health and personal wellbeing.
This year, it was held online, opening it up to more people around the world. People from America, South Africa, France and Spain, as well as the UK, joined the event and were treated to performances about topics such as isolation, mindfulness and depression.
Festival Director Leigh Johnstone, from Bursledon, said: “We are delighted with how the event went. This year has been like no other, and we were determined the festival be held, even if it wasn’t in person. It was great to see so many people enjoy these wonderful performances, by some really talented people.
“We are so proud to be able to bring this type of event to people around the world, which discusses such an important topic. We hope it was immersive experience for everyone. We would like to thank everyone who logged on, all the performers, the people who helped organise and run the event and our supporters. Our attention now turns to next year’s event.”
The festival is run by Fluid Motion Theatre Company, which Leigh set up in 2010 to deliver performances on a wide range of mental health themes as well as delivering education and community work.
The festival, with all 33 performances, can still be viewed online at aitmfestival.com


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Coronavirus: Pupils isolating after case at Swanmore School

SIXTY pupils at a Hampshire school are self-isolating after a child has tested positive for coronavirus .
The headteacher of Swanmore Church of England Primary School , in Church Road , contacted parents on Thursday following guidance from Public Health England .
John Paterson told the Echo that the case involves a pupil in Year 1 , resulting in 60 children and five members of staff needing to isolate as they are a part of the pupil 's 'bubble ' .
• Six schools across Hampshire confirm cases of coronavirus Individual letters have been sent to parents of pupils who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infected child .
They are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days .
He added that the school remains open and children should continue to come to school if they feel well .
A letter from Mr Paterson said : “ We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school .
“ We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
• Health Secretary Matt Hancock REFUSES to rule out a second national lockdown “ The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days .
“ The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well .
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The headteacher of Swanmore Church of England Primary School, in Church Road, contacted parents on Thursday following guidance from Public Health England.
John Paterson told the Echo that the case involves a pupil in Year 1, resulting in 60 children and five members of staff needing to isolate as they are a part of the pupil's 'bubble'.
Individual letters have been sent to parents of pupils who have been in direct prolonged contact with the infected child. They are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days.
He added that the school remains open and children should continue to come to school if they feel well.
A letter from Mr Paterson said: “We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
“We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
“The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days.
“The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well.”