thedailyecho--2020-10-13--The Romsey School confirms another coronavirus case

A HAMPSHIRE school has confirmed another positive case of coronavirus .
A Year 11 student from The Romsey School , @ @ @ @ @ for COVID-19 , according to a letter to parents .
Executive teacher of the school @ @ @ @ @ stressed to parents the case is `` separate to the previous cases and involves a @ @ @ @ @ '' , adding `` there is no connection between any of the cases within the @ @ @ @ @ in Year 11 have now been asked to self-isolate , due to the student being @ @ @ @ @ limited time .
Mr de Sausmarez added : `` Rest assured we are following all @ @ @ @ @ further in contact with the Health Protection Team .
`` To date , none of @ @ @ @ @ asked to self-isolate have tested positive or picked up the infection in school . ''
@ @ @ @ @ School confirmed two , unrelated , positive cases of coronavirus in September .

A Year 11 student from The Romsey School, Greatbridge Road, tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter to parents.
Executive teacher of the school, Jonathan de Sausmarez, stressed to parents the case is "separate to the previous cases and involves a student on a part-time timetable", adding "there is no connection between any of the cases within the school".
Five pupils in Year 11 have now been asked to self-isolate, due to the student being on the site for a limited time.
Mr de Sausmarez added: "Rest assured we are following all DfE advice and will be further in contact with the Health Protection Team.
"To date, none of those students who have been asked to self-isolate have tested positive or picked up the infection in school."
This comes after The Romsey School confirmed two, unrelated, positive cases of coronavirus in September.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Southampton art venues celebrate £1.2m cash lifeline

ARTS organisations across Hampshire have been thrown a cash lifeline that aims to help them survive the Covid crisis .
They are among 1,385 UK organisations to benefit from a £257m pay-out by the government 's Culture Recovery Fund , which has awarded grants to venues starved of income since March .
Nine organisations based in Southampton have been given a total of £1.18m .
Recipients include ' a space ' , which runs an arts gallery at God 's House Tower , Town Quay , and is celebrating the fund 's decision to award it £216,000 .
`` Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can now continue our core work of supporting Southampton ’ s visual artists as well as looking ahead to reopening God ’ s House Tower next year.
” • a space arts to host open discussion on future of city arts scene Other recipients include The Joiners , a multi-genre grass roots music venue at St Mary 's Street that has been allocated £98,000 .
A spokesperson said : `` This funding is massively appreciated and arrived very close to the end of the candle .
This is just the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to where it was for Southampton seven months ago .
`` Our hearts and thoughts to those still fighting the battle every day .
We stand shoulder to shoulder with you and will continue to support you any way we can . ''
• Thousands of pounds raised to save the Joiners Arms in Southampton Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ We have a proud cultural heritage in Southampton which supports many jobs and contributes much to the life of the city .
“ This significant cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is not only serious about levelling-up but helping ensure Southampton bounces back from coronavirus as quickly as possible.
” Arts venues in other parts of the county have also received a helping hand .
Play to the Crowd , an arts and education charity that runs the Theatre Royal Winchester , which has been allocated £219,134 from the fund .
Chief executive Deryck Newland said the grant would help it cope with the increasing risks and uncertainties likely to occur over the next six months .
`` This has been , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for the sector , '' he said .
`` As with many organisations we ’ ve had to take extreme measures to reduce our costs , which heartbreakingly has meant restructuring our charity leading to staff redundancies , to build a more sustainable organisation for the future .
`` We are grateful to the government for recognising the value of the arts .
`` However , the Culture Recovery Fund won ’ t save every venue or arts organisation and our thoughts are with those whose future remains uncertain . ''

They are among 1,385 UK organisations to benefit from a £257m pay-out by the government's Culture Recovery Fund, which has awarded grants to venues starved of income since March.
Nine organisations based in Southampton have been given a total of £1.18m.
Recipients include 'a space', which runs an arts gallery at God's House Tower, Town Quay, and is celebrating the fund's decision to award it £216,000.
Director Daniel Crow said: “It’s fantastic news.
"Following a really challenging year of closing venues we can now continue our core work of supporting Southampton’s visual artists as well as looking ahead to reopening God’s House Tower next year.”
Other recipients include The Joiners, a multi-genre grass roots music venue at St Mary's Street that has been allocated £98,000.
A spokesperson said: "This funding is massively appreciated and arrived very close to the end of the candle. This is just the beginning of the fight to get live music back to where it was for Southampton seven months ago.
"Our hearts and thoughts to those still fighting the battle every day. We stand shoulder to shoulder with you and will continue to support you any way we can."
Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “We have a proud cultural heritage in Southampton which supports many jobs and contributes much to the life of the city.
“This significant cash boost for the city shows that the Government is not only serious about levelling-up but helping ensure Southampton bounces back from coronavirus as quickly as possible.”
Arts venues in other parts of the county have also received a helping hand.
Play to the Crowd, an arts and education charity that runs the Theatre Royal Winchester, which has been allocated £219,134 from the fund.
Chief executive Deryck Newland said the grant would help it cope with the increasing risks and uncertainties likely to occur over the next six months.
"This has been, and continues to be, an extremely challenging time for the sector," he said.
"As with many organisations we’ve had to take extreme measures to reduce our costs, which heartbreakingly has meant restructuring our charity leading to staff redundancies, to build a more sustainable organisation for the future.
"We are grateful to the government for recognising the value of the arts.
"However, the Culture Recovery Fund won’t save every venue or arts organisation and our thoughts are with those whose future remains uncertain."


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Hampshire council confirms county to be placed in Tier One

HAMPSHIRE is to be placed in Tier One as the Prime Minister announced a new three-tier system to try to stop the spread of coronavirus .
From tomorrow the county will be classified as being on medium alert .
This means that Hampshire residents will face the basic national rules currently in force including the closure of pubs , bars and restaurants at 10pm and the rule of six ( the number of people who can meet up ) both indoors and outdoors .
These restrictions apply to the areas with the lowest rate of infection .
It is understood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton City Council area .
But civic chiefs have warned that the number of cases across the county continues to rise .
It comes as a total of 6,995 has been recorded in Hampshire and 1,353 in Southampton .
It is not yet clear what is the threshold for the county to move from Tier One to Tier Two .
As reported , in a Tier Two area the mixing between different households indoors will not be allowed and the rule of six will only apply outdoors .
Meanwhile , restrictions in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be closed ; households can not mix indoors or outdoors ; gyms , leisure centres , betting shops and casinos will also close while shops , schools and universities will remain open .
At the moment the Liverpool City Region is the only one across the country to face such restrictions .
Simon Bryant , director public health at Hampshire County Council , said : “ Hampshire is currently at Tier 1 – medium risk .
`` While infection rates in Hampshire continue to be well below the England average , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases continuing to rise .
`` To help prevent the further spread of infection , and the risk of our county moving into Tier 2 , it ’ s critical that we all stick to the rules – hands - face – space , and refrain from gathering in a group of more than six , either indoors or outdoors ( although this can be more for single household groups or support bubbles ) .
`` If we don ’ t , we could be faced with further curbs to our freedoms – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

From tomorrow the county will be classified as being on medium alert.
This means that Hampshire residents will face the basic national rules currently in force including the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants at 10pm and the rule of six (the number of people who can meet up) both indoors and outdoors.
These restrictions apply to the areas with the lowest rate of infection.
It is understood the same restrictions will apply to the Southampton City Council area.
But civic chiefs have warned that the number of cases across the county continues to rise.
It comes as a total of 6,995 has been recorded in Hampshire and 1,353 in Southampton.
It is not yet clear what is the threshold for the county to move from Tier One to Tier Two.
As reported, in a Tier Two area the mixing between different households indoors will not be allowed and the rule of six will only apply outdoors.
Meanwhile, restrictions in a Tier Three area mean pubs and bars will be closed; households cannot mix indoors or outdoors; gyms, leisure centres, betting shops and casinos will also close while shops, schools and universities will remain open. At the moment the Liverpool City Region is the only one across the country to face such restrictions.
Simon Bryant, director public health at Hampshire County Council, said: “Hampshire is currently at Tier 1 – medium risk.
"While infection rates in Hampshire continue to be well below the England average, we are seeing the overall number of positive cases continuing to rise.
"To help prevent the further spread of infection, and the risk of our county moving into Tier 2, it’s critical that we all stick to the rules – hands - face – space, and refrain from gathering in a group of more than six, either indoors or outdoors (although this can be more for single household groups or support bubbles).
"If we don’t, we could be faced with further curbs to our freedoms – something none of us wants to happen.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Amazon Prime Day 2020:  Huge savings available on Echo devices, Apple iPads, and KitchenAid mixers

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With thousands of jaw-dropping markdowns on everything from Amazon tablets to the best streaming devices on the market, it’s nearly impossible to get through them all in just one day—which is exactly why these savings will run for two, from October 13 to October 14. Lucky for you, Reviewed has also taken the liberty of sorting through them all to bring you our top picks from this whopper of a sale.
While many are only available to Prime members, you can still sign up for a free 30-day trial here. From there, you'll be all set to shop our list below in full, though we highly recommend you add your favourites to your cart ASAP, as they're sure to disappear before your very eyes at prices this incredibly low.
And now, without further ado, we give you the very best Amazon Prime Day deals of 2020!
The 10 best Amazon Prime Day deals
1. Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) + Philips Hue Color Smart Bulb for £38.99: This amazing deal packs together one of our favourite Amazon Echo models and top-rated Philips Hue Smart bulb.
2. KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer for £349.99 (Save £229.01): This is an amazing price drop for the ultra-popular KitchenAid stand mixer.
3. Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for £27.99 (Save £13): Our favourite affordable BlueTooth speaker just became far more affordable.
4. Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim) Robot Vacuum Cleaner for £125.99 (Save £74): Our favourite affordable Robot Vacuum, the 11S offers excellent suction and improved navigation and the slim design allows the S to get its brushes into more places.
5. Roku Streaming Stick+ HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player for £34.99 (Save £25): As our best-valued streaming device, the Roku Streaming Stick+ is a great buy because it works quickly over WiFi, streams 4K and HDR content beautifully and comes with a remote that includes voice-control.
6. Oral-B Smart 4 4500 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush for £44.99 (Save £85): The Smart 4 4500 is the successor to the best electric toothbrush we have ever tested. If you’re looking for the best balance of cleaning performance, features, and price this is the toothbrush to pick.
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8. Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch for £139 (Save £60.99): Our resident fitness expert described the Versa 2 as “almost perfect”.
9. Nespresso XN903840 Vertuo Plus Coffee Machine for £69.99 (Save £110): Similar to our favourite single-brew coffee maker in every way but the design (this one's slightly less rounded), you can get this high-quality machine for over £100 off.
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thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Hampshire residents slapped with more than 250 coronavirus fines

HAMPSHIRE police have slapped residents with more than 250 coronavirus fines since the start of the pandemic .
Between March 27 and September 21 they dished out a total of 253 fines to rule-breakers .
Figures published by the National Police Chiefs ’ Council and the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) showed which forces were more likely to hand out penalties .
Their statistics show that Hampshire police are in fact one of the forces least likely to hand out fines for lockdown breaches .
The number of fines given works out at just 0.1274 per 1,000 population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wales that issued the highest number of fixed penalty notices per 1,000 population were Dyfed Powys with 3.34 , followed by Cumbria with 1.46 , and North Yorkshire with 1.4 .
The three forces at the bottom of the table were Staffordshire police with 0.038 , Kent Police with 0.07 and Warwickshire with 0.11 .
Human rights lawyer Kirsty Brimelow told the Independent , which first carried out the analysis using different population figures to the PA news agency : “ Your treatment by the police should not be dependent upon your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arbitrary results reflect the leadership given to the particular police force .
“ We ’ ve seen many examples of police chiefs signalling tough action , which went beyond their powers.
” According to analysis by PA using 2018 police force area population totals published by the ONS , fine rates in some parts of England with additional restrictions in place remained below average .
Greater Manchester ( 0.163 , 31st ) , West Midlands ( 0.13 , 37th ) and Northumbria ( 0.19 , 29th ) were all in the lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 0.28 , 21st ) and West Yorkshire ( 18th , 0.33 ) were near the middle .
However , Lancashire ( 0.55 ) and Cleveland ( 0.52 ) came in seventh and eighth place respectively .
In Wales , which has its own lockdown rules , North Wales was in fifth place with 0.68 , South Wales in 25th with 0.23 and Gwent in 27th with 0.22 .

Between March 27 and September 21 they dished out a total of 253 fines to rule-breakers.
Figures published by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed which forces were more likely to hand out penalties.
Their statistics show that Hampshire police are in fact one of the forces least likely to hand out fines for lockdown breaches.
The number of fines given works out at just 0.1274 per 1,000 population
Meanwhile, the three forces in England and Wales that issued the highest number of fixed penalty notices per 1,000 population were Dyfed Powys with 3.34, followed by Cumbria with 1.46, and North Yorkshire with 1.4.
The three forces at the bottom of the table were Staffordshire police with 0.038, Kent Police with 0.07 and Warwickshire with 0.11.
Human rights lawyer Kirsty Brimelow told the Independent, which first carried out the analysis using different population figures to the PA news agency: “Your treatment by the police should not be dependent upon your postcode.
“It is likely that the arbitrary results reflect the leadership given to the particular police force.
“We’ve seen many examples of police chiefs signalling tough action, which went beyond their powers.”
According to analysis by PA using 2018 police force area population totals published by the ONS, fine rates in some parts of England with additional restrictions in place remained below average.
Greater Manchester (0.163, 31st), West Midlands (0.13, 37th) and Northumbria (0.19, 29th) were all in the lower half of the rankings, while Durham (0.28, 21st) and West Yorkshire (18th, 0.33) were near the middle.
However, Lancashire (0.55) and Cleveland (0.52) came in seventh and eighth place respectively.
In Wales, which has its own lockdown rules, North Wales was in fifth place with 0.68, South Wales in 25th with 0.23 and Gwent in 27th with 0.22.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Boris Johnson says Covid-19 vaccine cannot be taken for granted

BORIS Johnson has insisted a Covid-19 vaccine “ can not be taken for granted ” , as he announced new coronavirus restrictions for some areas of the country .
The Prime Minister told MPs there is a “ good chance ” of developing a vaccine before sounding a note of caution .
He also faced demands from Tory backbenchers to trust Britons to act responsibly and not leave areas in a “ permanent state ” with restrictions in place .
Southampton and Hampshire are currently in the “ medium ” tier , which means no further restrictions are yet in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came during a lengthy Commons grilling after he announced the new three-tier approach to deal with the spread of coronavirus .
Tory former minister Steve Baker asked : “ By when does ( Mr Johnson ) expect to have vaccinated the vulnerable population , what is his confidence in that date and why does he have that confidence ?
” Mr Johnson replied : “ Alas , I can ’ t give him a date by which I can promise confidently that we will have a vaccine .
“ There are some very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AstraZeneca trials that are being conducted .
“ But , as he knows , Sars took place 18 years ago , we still don ’ t have a vaccine for Sars.
” Conservative Caroline Ansell ( Eastbourne ) welcomed the measures but raised concerns about the “ hard hit ” hospitality sector , adding : “ So can I ask ( Mr Johnson ) what moves there might be to going forward to hyper-localised actions and what support there will be for my constituents ’ jobs and businesses ?
” The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful thing if we could hyper localise actions in the way she suggests , alas the disease being what it is , you can not reduce the areas in which we place restrictions too small .
“ The best thing her constituents can do and the best thing the whole country can do to get through this as fast as possible is to follow the package of measures that we ’ ve set out.
” Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was “ sceptical ” whether the Government has a plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour leader said : “ The question today is whether the restrictions announced by the Prime Minister can bring the country back from the brink , whether they can regain control of the virus and provide the support and confidence that local businesses and communities need .
That is how high the stakes now are.
” Philip Davies , Conservative MP for Shipley , called on Mr Johnson to “ once again put his trust ” in Britons .

The Prime Minister told MPs there is a “good chance” of developing a vaccine before sounding a note of caution.
He also faced demands from Tory backbenchers to trust Britons to act responsibly and not leave areas in a “permanent state” with restrictions in place.
Southampton and Hampshire are currently in the “medium” tier, which means no further restrictions are yet in place.
Mr Johnson’s remarks came during a lengthy Commons grilling after he announced the new three-tier approach to deal with the spread of coronavirus.
Tory former minister Steve Baker asked: “By when does (Mr Johnson) expect to have vaccinated the vulnerable population, what is his confidence in that date and why does he have that confidence?”
Mr Johnson replied: “Alas, I can’t give him a date by which I can promise confidently that we will have a vaccine.
“There are some very hopeful signs not least from the Oxford AstraZeneca trials that are being conducted.
“But, as he knows, Sars took place 18 years ago, we still don’t have a vaccine for Sars.”
Conservative Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne) welcomed the measures but raised concerns about the “hard hit” hospitality sector, adding: “So can I ask (Mr Johnson) what moves there might be to going forward to hyper-localised actions and what support there will be for my constituents’ jobs and businesses?”
The Prime Minister said: “It would be a wonderful thing if we could hyper localise actions in the way she suggests, alas the disease being what it is, you cannot reduce the areas in which we place restrictions too small.
“The best thing her constituents can do and the best thing the whole country can do to get through this as fast as possible is to follow the package of measures that we’ve set out.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was “sceptical” whether the Government has a plan to get control of the virus.
The Labour leader said: “The question today is whether the restrictions announced by the Prime Minister can bring the country back from the brink, whether they can regain control of the virus and provide the support and confidence that local businesses and communities need. That is how high the stakes now are.”
Philip Davies, Conservative MP for Shipley, called on Mr Johnson to “once again put his trust” in Britons.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Coronavirus: 48 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Southampton

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 48 over the weekend , official figures show .
Public @ @ @ @ @ 1,353 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am yesterday ( October @ @ @ @ @ up from 1,305 the same time on Friday .
The health body is now including @ @ @ @ @ carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in @ @ @ @ @ which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
• @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire spat at 115 times during pandemic > > > The rate of infection in @ @ @ @ @ cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England average of 935 .
Across @ @ @ @ @ of recorded cases increased by 42,009 over the period , to 617,688 .
Southampton 's @ @ @ @ @ recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by 1,782 over the period @ @ @ @ @ patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that have died .

Public Health England figures show that 1,353 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am yesterday (October 12) in Southampton, up from 1,305 the same time on Friday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 536 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 935.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 42,009 over the period, to 617,688.
Southampton's cases were among the 51,370 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 1,782 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Charges could be levied in Totton town centre car parks

DRIVERS visiting Totton town centre could soon be charged to use the only two council-owned shoppers ' car parks that are still free .
The civic centre and Westfield Road parking facilities were exempt when charges were imposed elsewhere in the New Forest almost two decades ago .
But a long-standing agreement between New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) and the town council has broken down .
Motorists already have to pay to use other council-owned car parks in the town centre .
Now the charging regime could be extended to include the civic centre and Westfield Road sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The move has sparked fears for the future of shops and other businesses who are struggling to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
A district council report says : `` For the last 18 years Totton Town Council has paid the district council an annual sum to keep the NFDC-owned car parks free .
`` This amount covered the business rates on these two car parks but not any of the other costs associated with providing public car parking . ''
• New parking charges in Eastleigh to help lockdown recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised by other car parks is having to be used to fund the upkeep and maintenance of the two free ones in Totton .
It adds : `` Totton and Eling Town Council have stated their intention to withdraw from this annual payment .
`` Therefore it was considered right and proper to address this inequality and ensure all the town centre car parks in Totton fit into the charging regime in force throughout the district . ''
But critics of the proposed new charges are worried about the potential impact on retailers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been happy to support the town council paying an annual sum to the district council to keep town centre car parks free of charge .
`` However , it looks like this arrangement is breaking down with Conservative councillors on both authorities failing to reach an agreement .
`` The biggest losers will be local retailers who have n't even been asked about the impact new charges will have on their businesses . ''
Plans to introduce charges are outlined in a report that has been signed off by Cllr Edward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member for planning and infrastructure .
The report says NFDC has been subsidising the two car parks , adding : `` This arrangement is not available to other towns or parishes .
”

The civic centre and Westfield Road parking facilities were exempt when charges were imposed elsewhere in the New Forest almost two decades ago.
But a long-standing agreement between New Forest District Council (NFDC) and the town council has broken down.
Motorists already have to pay to use other council-owned car parks in the town centre.
Now the charging regime could be extended to include the civic centre and Westfield Road sites under plans drawn up by NFDC.
The move has sparked fears for the future of shops and other businesses who are struggling to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
A district council report says: "For the last 18 years Totton Town Council has paid the district council an annual sum to keep the NFDC-owned car parks free.
"This amount covered the business rates on these two car parks but not any of the other costs associated with providing public car parking."
New parking charges in Eastleigh to help lockdown recovery
The report says some of the revenue raised by other car parks is having to be used to fund the upkeep and maintenance of the two free ones in Totton.
It adds: "Totton and Eling Town Council have stated their intention to withdraw from this annual payment.
"Therefore it was considered right and proper to address this inequality and ensure all the town centre car parks in Totton fit into the charging regime in force throughout the district."
But critics of the proposed new charges are worried about the potential impact on retailers.
Cllr David Harrison said: "I have been happy to support the town council paying an annual sum to the district council to keep town centre car parks free of charge.
"However, it looks like this arrangement is breaking down with Conservative councillors on both authorities failing to reach an agreement.
"The biggest losers will be local retailers who haven't even been asked about the impact new charges will have on their businesses."
Plans to introduce charges are outlined in a report that has been signed off by Cllr Edward Heron, the district council's cabinet member for planning and infrastructure.
The report says NFDC has been subsidising the two car parks, adding: "This arrangement is not available to other towns or parishes.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--IN THE COURTS: people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... LEVI ALLAN , 20 , of Coxford Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community order .
Original community order revoked .
Fined £100 and ordered to pay £50 court costs .
DANIEL JAMES GRATTAN , 33 , of Bursledon Road , Southampton .
Convicted of taking a vehicle without its owner 's consent and driving without insurance .
Committed to prison for six weeks , suspended for six months .
Driving record endorsed with six points .
Ordered to pay £140 victim surcharge and £60 court costs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance .
Fined £350 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
SALLY CHRISTINE WHITCOMBE , 56 , of Shamblehurst Lane South , Hedge End .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
Disqualified from driving for 20 months .
KATIE ELIZABETH MASON , 35 , of Tamworth Road , Waterlooville .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 14 months .
Fined £245 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and £85 court costs .
FRANK BARRY NORMAN BRAN , of International Way , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to interfering with a motor vehicle and assault .
Community order made until July next year .
Subject to a three month electronically monitored curfew between 7pm and 7am every day .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £50 court costs .
JOSHUA LEWIS VENTURA BLYTH , 25 , of Hunt Farm Place , Chandler 's Ford .
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting and breaching the conditions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 months .
Ordered to pay £83.50 compensation .
Fined £50 .
DEAN RENSHAW , 45 , of St Catherine Street , Ventnor .
Found guilty of three counts of assault and failing to surrender to custody .
Committed to prison for five months .
ADAM JOHN BRIGHT , 35 , of Thurbern Road , Hilsea .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £150 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DYLAN BRADLEY HUGHES , 54 , of Carpathia Close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault .
Community order made until October 2022 .
Must participate in an accredited programme for 30 days .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 30 days .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £90 and £85 court costs .
STEPHEN RONNIE BAKER , 28 , of Palm Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £40 court costs .
MICHAEL JOHN ANDERSON , 41 , of Cosworth Drive , Dibden .
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , alarm or distress .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
IAN JONES , 60 , of Latimer Street , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault .
Fined £300 and ordered to pay £200 compensation .
Must pay £32 victim surcharge and £120 court costs .
MOHAMED RASOUL AHMED , 30 , of Clive Court , Maida Vale , London .
Pleaded guilty of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence .
Disqualified from driving for six months .
Fined £500 .
Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £100 court costs .
EMILY JANE LAMBERT , 24 , of Luck Road , Bursledon .
Found guilty of assault .
Restraining order made for the defendant not to directly or indirectly contact her victim .
Ordered to pay £400 compensation .
LEE TERRY GIBBON , 37 , of Spring ROAD , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment , alarm or distress .
Fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 court costs .
CALUM EWAN PARROT , 19 , of Lower Buckland Road , Lymington .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving , driving with no insurance or licence .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £330 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MARK WILLIAM RALPH STEELE , 27 , of Marathon Place , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving.Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £250 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JULIAN DONALD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peterborough .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £700 .
Ordered to pay £70 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
WAYNE PAUL BOOKER , 39 , of Taranto Road .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £250 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JOE MICHAEL REYNOLDS , 27 , of Kings Avenue , Hamble .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified for 12 months and fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85 court costs .
BETH VICTORIA HORNBY , 28 , of Burley Lodge , Burley .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

LEVI ALLAN, 20, of Coxford Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community order. Original community order revoked. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £50 court costs.
DANIEL JAMES GRATTAN, 33, of Bursledon Road, Southampton. Convicted of taking a vehicle without its owner's consent and driving without insurance. Committed to prison for six weeks, suspended for six months. Driving record endorsed with six points. Ordered to pay £140 victim surcharge and £60 court costs.
SANDER MARKU, 30, of Derby Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Fined £350. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
SALLY CHRISTINE WHITCOMBE, 56, of Shamblehurst Lane South, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Disqualified from driving for 20 months.
KATIE ELIZABETH MASON, 35, of Tamworth Road, Waterlooville. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 14 months. Fined £245. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
FRANK BARRY NORMAN BRAN, of International Way, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to interfering with a motor vehicle and assault. Community order made until July next year. Subject to a three month electronically monitored curfew between 7pm and 7am every day. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £50 court costs.
JOSHUA LEWIS VENTURA BLYTH, 25, of Hunt Farm Place, Chandler's Ford. Pleaded guilty to shoplifting and breaching the conditions of a conditional discharge. Discharged conditionally for 18 months. Ordered to pay £83.50 compensation. Fined £50.
DEAN RENSHAW, 45, of St Catherine Street, Ventnor. Found guilty of three counts of assault and failing to surrender to custody. Committed to prison for five months.
ADAM JOHN BRIGHT, 35, of Thurbern Road, Hilsea. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £150. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DYLAN BRADLEY HUGHES, 54, of Carpathia Close, West End. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made until October 2022. Must participate in an accredited programme for 30 days. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 30 days. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £90 and £85 court costs.
STEPHEN RONNIE BAKER, 28, of Palm Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £40 court costs.
MICHAEL JOHN ANDERSON, 41, of Cosworth Drive, Dibden. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
IAN JONES, 60, of Latimer Street, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault. Fined £300 and ordered to pay £200 compensation. Must pay £32 victim surcharge and £120 court costs.
MOHAMED RASOUL AHMED, 30, of Clive Court, Maida Vale, London. Pleaded guilty of failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fined £500. Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £100 court costs.
EMILY JANE LAMBERT, 24, of Luck Road, Bursledon. Found guilty of assault. Restraining order made for the defendant not to directly or indirectly contact her victim. Ordered to pay £400 compensation.
LEE TERRY GIBBON, 37, of Spring ROAD, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Fined £150. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CALUM EWAN PARROT, 19, of Lower Buckland Road, Lymington. Pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving with no insurance or licence. Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £330. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MARK WILLIAM RALPH STEELE, 27, of Marathon Place, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to drink driving.Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £250. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JULIAN DONALD PAYNE, 31, imprisoned at HMP Peterborough. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and without insurance. Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £700. Ordered to pay £70 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
WAYNE PAUL BOOKER, 39, of Taranto Road. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £250. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JOE MICHAEL REYNOLDS, 27, of Kings Avenue, Hamble. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified for 12 months and fined £350. Ordered to pay £34 and £85 court costs.
BETH VICTORIA HORNBY, 28, of Burley Lodge, Burley. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £300. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Paint and welding shop fire in Airport Service Road in Portsmouth

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a blaze in a paint and welding shop this morning .
A total of 48 @ @ @ @ @ area of Anchorage Park in Portsmouth at 8.18am today following reports of an industrial fire @ @ @ @ @ being urged to avoid the area .
Crews from Cosham , Southsea , Havant , @ @ @ @ @ , Eastleigh and Romsey fire station are at the scene .
A spokesperson from Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ `` Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 8.18am this morning reporting a @ @ @ @ @ The fire is located in a building used as a paint and welding shop , @ @ @ @ @ in Portsmouth .
`` There are currently 48 firefighters at the scene with specialised vehicles @ @ @ @ @ Southsea , Havant , Fareham , Emsworth , Portchester ,

A total of 48 firefighters were called to an area of Anchorage Park in Portsmouth at 8.18am today following reports of an industrial fire.
Motorists and residents are being urged to avoid the area.
Crews from Cosham, Southsea, Havant, Fareham, Emsworth, Portchester, Eastleigh and Romsey fire station are at the scene.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 8.18am this morning reporting a fire in Portsmouth.
"The fire is located in a building used as a paint and welding shop, approximately 8x20m in Anchorage Park in Portsmouth.
"There are currently 48 firefighters at the scene with specialised vehicles and appliances from Cosham, Southsea, Havant, Fareham, Emsworth, Portchester,
Eastleigh and Romsey fire station in attendance."
The incident is ongoing.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Agricultural Bill: MP Caroline Nokes votes for Lords amendment

A HAMPSHIRE MP rebelled against her party to back measures aimed at protecting UK food standards .
However , despite voting for the House of Lords amendment to the Agriculture Bill , Romsey and Southampton North 's Caroline Nokes – as well as 13 of her Conservative party colleagues – were defeated by 332 votes to 279 last night .
If added to the Bill , it would have required agricultural and food imports to meet domestic standards .
Peers had made the change to block the import of foodstuffs produced abroad with lower animal welfare standards , amid warnings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK market from the US .
But the Government argued that existing protections are already in place and they have no intention of watering them down .
Caroline Nokes said : `` I had previously put my name to the Parish amendment , which I believe most closely aligned with the manifest commitment I made last December .
`` I want to support our farmers , make sure that the standards we achieve in this country are not only upheld , but continue to improve , and that future Trade Deals have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament .
`` I am very conscious that as a backbench MP it is my duty to scrutinise what the Government is doing , to hold it to account , and my constituents expect nothing less .
`` Over the course of the last few days there have been powerful arguments made about food and farming standards by many people , but perhaps especially Minette Batters of the NFU and it can have come as no surprise to anyone that I voted in accordance with what I think would be best for British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a tractor demonstration took place in central London as farmers demanded food standards are upheld in post-Brexit trade deals .
RSPCA chief executive Chris Sherwood , reacting to the vote on food standards , said : “ Tonight , the Government once again failed to make good their manifesto promise that they will not sell out the UK ’ s animal welfare for a quick trade deal .
”

However, despite voting for the House of Lords amendment to the Agriculture Bill, Romsey and Southampton North's Caroline Nokes – as well as 13 of her Conservative party colleagues – were defeated by 332 votes to 279 last night.
If added to the Bill, it would have required agricultural and food imports to meet domestic standards.
Peers had made the change to block the import of foodstuffs produced abroad with lower animal welfare standards, amid warnings over chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef entering the UK market from the US.
But the Government argued that existing protections are already in place and they have no intention of watering them down.
MP Caroline Nokes
Caroline Nokes said: "I had previously put my name to the Parish amendment, which I believe most closely aligned with the manifest commitment I made last December.
"I want to support our farmers, make sure that the standards we achieve in this country are not only upheld, but continue to improve, and that future Trade Deals have the opportunity of being rigorously scrutinised by Parliament.
"I am very conscious that as a backbench MP it is my duty to scrutinise what the Government is doing, to hold it to account, and my constituents expect nothing less.
"Over the course of the last few days there have been powerful arguments made about food and farming standards by many people, but perhaps especially Minette Batters of the NFU and it can have come as no surprise to anyone that I voted in accordance with what I think would be best for British agriculture."
Ahead of the debate, a tractor demonstration took place in central London as farmers demanded food standards are upheld in post-Brexit trade deals.
RSPCA chief executive Chris Sherwood, reacting to the vote on food standards, said: “Tonight, the Government once again failed to make good their manifesto promise that they will not sell out the UK’s animal welfare for a quick trade deal.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Will there be a white Christmas in 2020? Latest odds

Odds for a white Christmas in the UK have been released - but will we be getting a wonderful end to a very challenging year ?
While Christmas edges nearer , many will be starting to plan for the big day to make sure everything 's just right for the festive period .
However , there 's one thing we always hope for at this time of year , a weather forecast that 's going to see us waking up to a world turned white with snow .
So , will we see the fabled White Christmas this year ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How likely are we to have a White Christmas ?
A total of 38 of the last 54 years Christmases have been 'white ' .
That sounds like a lot , but when you think about what a White Christmas technically is , it 's not so impressive .
The definition the Met Office uses to define a white Christmas is for one snowflake to be observed falling in the 24 hours of December 25 somewhere in the UK .
That means very rarely have any of those white Christmases actually seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has only been a widespread covering on the ground four times in the last 51 years .
When was the last white Christmas ?
Technically , 2017 was the last white Christmas , and was actually the second one in consecutive years , following a similar Christmas in 2016 .
However , neither Christmas saw widespread snow , and there were no reports of snow actually settling on the ground .
The last Christmas that could be considered a true white Christmas was 2010 .
That year , snow coverings were reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Met Office to monitor snowfall , the highest amount ever recorded .
Will there be a White Christmas ?
Obviously , with Christmas being a number of weeks away ( and accurately predicting the weather being tricky at the best of times ) , it 's hard to say whether it 's going to snow on Christmas Day .
Snow prediction is a notoriously difficult science , even trickier than trying to work out what other types of weather are likely to do .
That 's because the freezing level ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall as snow rather than rain ) can change hour by hour , across the country , or even a few miles down the road .
The Met Office say they can accurately forecast if snow is likely on any given Christmas Day `` up to five days beforehand '' , so you might want to check the weather reports a little nearer the time .
Currently , the Met Office ’ s long range forecasts only run until early November .
That ’ s because “ when looking at forecasts beyond five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the atmosphere starts to come into play , ” they say .
“ Small events currently over the Atlantic can have potentially significant impacts on our weather in the UK in several days ' time.
” Why does n't Britain see much snow at Christmas ?
It might seem as if Britain hardly ever sees a coating of the white stuff , and though recent years have brought us the Beast from the East and other heavy snow dumps , in the grand scheme of things they 're few and far between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it 's all to do with the size of Britain , and its being surrounded by water .
In winter , land gets cold more quickly than the sea , so large land masses like continental Europe , Canada or the United States often get cold enough for snow to fall frequently .
But , as the Met Office explains : `` The UK , being an island surrounded by the milder water , the air can often warm up slightly before it reaches our shores . ''
Because of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snow .
Coral has cut its odds on there being a White Christmas - snow anywhere in the UK on Christmas Day - to 5-4 .
It is evens for this winter to be the coldest ever in the UK .
`` Those dreaming of a White Christmas may get their wish this year as the odds on the white stuff falling on Christmas Day are falling fast , '' said Coral 's John Hill .
`` We may not have to wait until Christmas for snow fall either as temperatures are set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which opens the door for a blanket of snow . ''
Snow to fall anywhere in the UK in October - 2-1

While Christmas edges nearer, many will be starting to plan for the big day to make sure everything's just right for the festive period.
However, there's one thing we always hope for at this time of year, a weather forecast that's going to see us waking up to a world turned white with snow.
So, will we see the fabled White Christmas this year? Here's what you need to know.
How likely are we to have a White Christmas?
A total of 38 of the last 54 years Christmases have been 'white'.
That sounds like a lot, but when you think about what a White Christmas technically is, it's not so impressive.
The definition the Met Office uses to define a white Christmas is for one snowflake to be observed falling in the 24 hours of December 25 somewhere in the UK.
That means very rarely have any of those white Christmases actually seen blanket coverings of snow, and there has only been a widespread covering on the ground four times in the last 51 years.
When was the last white Christmas?
Technically, 2017 was the last white Christmas, and was actually the second one in consecutive years, following a similar Christmas in 2016.
However, neither Christmas saw widespread snow, and there were no reports of snow actually settling on the ground.
The last Christmas that could be considered a true white Christmas was 2010. That year, snow coverings were reported by 83% of the weather stations used by the Met Office to monitor snowfall, the highest amount ever recorded.
Will there be a White Christmas?
Obviously, with Christmas being a number of weeks away (and accurately predicting the weather being tricky at the best of times), it's hard to say whether it's going to snow on Christmas Day.
Snow prediction is a notoriously difficult science, even trickier than trying to work out what other types of weather are likely to do.
That's because the freezing level (the altitude boundary at which precipitation will fall as snow rather than rain) can change hour by hour, across the country, or even a few miles down the road.
The Met Office say they can accurately forecast if snow is likely on any given Christmas Day "up to five days beforehand", so you might want to check the weather reports a little nearer the time.
Currently, the Met Office’s long range forecasts only run until early November.
That’s because “when looking at forecasts beyond five days into the future the chaotic nature of the atmosphere starts to come into play,” they say.
“Small events currently over the Atlantic can have potentially significant impacts on our weather in the UK in several days' time.”
Why doesn't Britain see much snow at Christmas?
It might seem as if Britain hardly ever sees a coating of the white stuff, and though recent years have brought us the Beast from the East and other heavy snow dumps, in the grand scheme of things they're few and far between.
There's a reason for this, and it's all to do with the size of Britain, and its being surrounded by water.
In winter, land gets cold more quickly than the sea, so large land masses like continental Europe, Canada or the United States often get cold enough for snow to fall frequently.
But, as the Met Office explains: "The UK, being an island surrounded by the milder water, the air can often warm up slightly before it reaches our shores."
Because of this, we often see rain rather than snow.
The latest odds
Coral has cut its odds on there being a White Christmas - snow anywhere in the UK on Christmas Day - to 5-4.
It is evens for this winter to be the coldest ever in the UK.
"Those dreaming of a White Christmas may get their wish this year as the odds on the white stuff falling on Christmas Day are falling fast," said Coral's John Hill.
"We may not have to wait until Christmas for snow fall either as temperatures are set to plunge over the next few days, which opens the door for a blanket of snow."
Coral's weather specials
Snow to fall anywhere in the UK in October - 2-1
Snow in Aberdeen on Christmas Day - 5-2
Snow in Glasgow on Christmas Day - 3-1
Snow in Manchester on Christmas Day - 4-1
Snow in London on Christmas Day - 5-1


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Dorset Police officer Tim Brehmer 'killed lover in car park'

THE man accused of murdering Claire Parry in a West Parley pub car park thought she was “ catching her breath ” after “ pushing and pulling her ” in an attempt to remove her from his car following an argument , a court has heard .
Timothy Brehmer , 41 , of Hordle in the New Forest , denies murdering Mrs Parry in the Horns Inn car park on May 9 , but admits manslaughter .
Richard Smith QC , prosecuting , told Salisbury Crown Court yesterday ( October 12 ) that Brehmer , a Dorset Police officer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affair for “ over ten years ” .
He told the court the pair became embroiled in an argument after Mrs Parry , 41 and of Bournemouth , realised her marriage and the affair was “ falling apart ” .
Brehmer , as he said in his police interview , “ went too far ” while pushing and pulling her in an attempt to remove Mrs Parry from his car after she text his wife from his phone revealing the affair .
A bone in Mrs Parry ’ s neck was broken and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compression to the neck .
Mr Smith told the jurors an expert pathologist , who will later be called as a witness , reported that the method of which Mrs Parry ’ s neck was compressed left her jaw and neck “ deeply bruised ” .
He said this can be an “ important signpost ” that Brehmer had his arm around her neck and she lowered her jaw in self-defence .
He also said the injuries suffered by Mrs Parry would have required “ significant force ” .
The argument broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brehmer ’ s wife about the affair , and a text was sent on Brehmer ’ s phone at 3.02pm , the court heard .
Brehmer stabbed himself in the arm while Mrs Parry was writing the text in a bid to “ get her attention , to see if she really cared about him ” .
After seeing the text had been sent , he wanted Mrs Parry out his car so he could kill himself because he had “ lost it all ” but she refused to leave , jurors were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the car to the passenger door to try and pull Mrs Parry out , he told police in his interview .
After a failed attempt to remove her , he tried to push her out the driver ’ s side and ended up “ going too far ” , killing Mrs Parry .
“ The defendant had to come up with something to the police to explain how his lover was dying at the side of the car , ” Mr Smith said .
“ What he said he first of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passenger seat because he wanted to go and commit suicide .
“ He said because that failed , he piled in to push her across the cabin and out the driver ’ s side .
“ He said , during the course of that , he was pushing and pulling her , and then he rolled out of the vehicle , leaving her there .
“ The suggestion that somehow , during that exchange , Claire somehow got into a position , either by him holding her or pushing her down , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Parry was left unconscious , “ effectively dying ” , part-in , part-out of the car .
It was at that stage , he walked to the entrance way .
However , on July 13 while in prison , the court heard how Brehmer told a trainee prison officer Mrs Parry tried to get out the car and he stopped her by putting his arm around her neck and pulling her back .
Brehmer told the prison officer : “ We were arguing in the car , she was angry and wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought it was more appropriate for me to tell her.
” Speaking to the jury , Mr Smith said : “ That description of events is completely different to what he told police in May .
“ If it ’ s right that that ’ s what the defendant said , then what you are provided by is with this defendant in an unguarded moment , he actually described what happened in the car.
” 24 minutes after the text was sent , Brehmer is seen on CCTV to walk to the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tells a member of the public he “ thought Mrs Parry stabbed him ” .
Mr Smith questioned how the exchange of the defendant trying to remove Mrs Parry from his car took 24 minutes .
At Salisbury Hospital the next day , he told members of staff he stabbed himself during the course of trying to end his life .
The court was told that , after the argument and the subsequent “ pushing and pulling ” , Brehmer walked to the entrance of the car park and believed Mrs Parry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part-out the car ” , was “ catching her breath ” .
Mr Smith told the jury : “ This is a man who has tried to minimise his responsibility , a man who has been inconsistent .
“ He took hold of her tightly around her neck , so tight for such a period , as the pathologist will tell you , compressed the life out of her .
“ The defendant says , ‘ I ’ ve pleaded guilty to manslaughter , because Claire Parry died as she was pushed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in such a way that she lost her life.
’ “ He said ‘ I went too far in that pushing and pulling .
I didn ’ t intend to cause a serious injury and I certainly didn ’ t intend to kill her ’ .
“ The Crown says to you , the jury , he deliberately took hold around her neck and in that moment , not trying to get her out the car , very much having her in the car , he at very least intended to cause her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill .
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Timothy Brehmer, 41, of Hordle in the New Forest, denies murdering Mrs Parry in the Horns Inn car park on May 9, but admits manslaughter.
Richard Smith QC, prosecuting, told Salisbury Crown Court yesterday (October 12) that Brehmer, a Dorset Police officer, and Mrs Parry had been having an affair for “over ten years”.
He told the court the pair became embroiled in an argument after Mrs Parry, 41 and of Bournemouth, realised her marriage and the affair was “falling apart”.
Brehmer, as he said in his police interview, “went too far” while pushing and pulling her in an attempt to remove Mrs Parry from his car after she text his wife from his phone revealing the affair.
A bone in Mrs Parry’s neck was broken and she died of a brain injury due to compression to the neck.
Mr Smith told the jurors an expert pathologist, who will later be called as a witness, reported that the method of which Mrs Parry’s neck was compressed left her jaw and neck “deeply bruised”. He said this can be an “important signpost” that Brehmer had his arm around her neck and she lowered her jaw in self-defence.
He also said the injuries suffered by Mrs Parry would have required “significant force”.
The argument broke out after Mrs Parry threatened to tell Brehmer’s wife about the affair, and a text was sent on Brehmer’s phone at 3.02pm, the court heard.
Brehmer stabbed himself in the arm while Mrs Parry was writing the text in a bid to “get her attention, to see if she really cared about him”.
After seeing the text had been sent, he wanted Mrs Parry out his car so he could kill himself because he had “lost it all” but she refused to leave, jurors were told.
Brehmer walked around the front of the car to the passenger door to try and pull Mrs Parry out, he told police in his interview.
After a failed attempt to remove her, he tried to push her out the driver’s side and ended up “going too far”, killing Mrs Parry.
“The defendant had to come up with something to the police to explain how his lover was dying at the side of the car,” Mr Smith said.
“What he said he first of all tried to pull her out of the passenger seat because he wanted to go and commit suicide.
“He said because that failed, he piled in to push her across the cabin and out the driver’s side.
“He said, during the course of that, he was pushing and pulling her, and then he rolled out of the vehicle, leaving her there.
“The suggestion that somehow, during that exchange, Claire somehow got into a position, either by him holding her or pushing her down, that she was asphyxiated.”
Mr Smith said Mrs Parry was left unconscious, “effectively dying”, part-in, part-out of the car.
It was at that stage, he walked to the entrance way.
However, on July 13 while in prison, the court heard how Brehmer told a trainee prison officer Mrs Parry tried to get out the car and he stopped her by putting his arm around her neck and pulling her back.
Brehmer told the prison officer: “We were arguing in the car, she was angry and wanted to tell my wife. But I thought it was more appropriate for me to tell her.”
Speaking to the jury, Mr Smith said: “That description of events is completely different to what he told police in May.
“If it’s right that that’s what the defendant said, then what you are provided by is with this defendant in an unguarded moment, he actually described what happened in the car.”
24 minutes after the text was sent, Brehmer is seen on CCTV to walk to the car park entrance and sit down, where he tells a member of the public he “thought Mrs Parry stabbed him”.
Mr Smith questioned how the exchange of the defendant trying to remove Mrs Parry from his car took 24 minutes.
At Salisbury Hospital the next day, he told members of staff he stabbed himself during the course of trying to end his life.
The court was told that, after the argument and the subsequent “pushing and pulling”, Brehmer walked to the entrance of the car park and believed Mrs Parry, who was left “part-in, part-out the car”, was “catching her breath”.
Mr Smith told the jury: “This is a man who has tried to minimise his responsibility, a man who has been inconsistent.
“He took hold of her tightly around her neck, so tight for such a period, as the pathologist will tell you, compressed the life out of her.
“The defendant says, ‘I’ve pleaded guilty to manslaughter, because Claire Parry died as she was pushed and pulled through the cabin of that car in such a way that she lost her life.’
“He said ‘I went too far in that pushing and pulling. I didn’t intend to cause a serious injury and I certainly didn’t intend to kill her’.
“The Crown says to you, the jury, he deliberately took hold around her neck and in that moment, not trying to get her out the car, very much having her in the car, he at very least intended to cause her very serious injury, if not to kill.”
Brehmer denies murder. The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Tommy Steele – the latest pop star to be knighted and his connections to Southampton

HE was Britain 's first rock ' n roll idol who was once dubbed our answer to Elvis Presley .
Chirpy Cockney Tommy Steele who has become pop 's latest knight was seeing stars in his eyes when he worked as a cabin boy on the Southampton ocean going liners .
He had been set for a life on the ocean waves but in between his seafaring duties he would sit in his cabin , strumming his guitar and dreaming of becoming a rock star .
And it was a dream which became reality and set him off on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides of the Atlantic .
In his biography Bermondsey Boy he tells how as a 15 year-old he arrived in Southampton on the milk train from London to sing on a Cunard liner .
But it nearly sailed without him because he got hopelessly lost in Southampton , wandering around the empty streets , ending up outside the civic centre miles away from the docks .
He started to panic but suddenly saw the high cranes and recalled : “ Then I saw the smokestacks .
The high majestic funnels of a host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hulks of tradition waiting for me to climb aboard .
My run became quicker to keep up with my heart.
” But as he walked up the plank to RMS Scythia he was not entirely impressed with his new floating working place .
The ship , which sailed on her maiden voyage in 1921 , became a troop and supply ship during the Second World War .
Scythia was the longest serving Cunard liner until September 4 , 2005 , when her record was surpassed by RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 .
Back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liner it was overshadowed by the mighty Queen Mary , very much pride of the Cunard fleet .
When he looked across at the three funnelled Queen Mary his chin dropped .
But Tommy grew to love his ship , even although it only had one funnel .
His cabin boy wages were two pounds five shillings ( £2.25p ) a week and from this he sent home thirty bob ( £1.50p ) to go towards the family budget which left him with plenty to keep his head above water .
He experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His ship bumped into another ship amid all the icebergs and sadly two people from the other vessel died .
He said : “ We put boats into the water to try and rescue them but it was too late .
We had to return to Quebec to have the bend in our bow fixed .
“ But I loved going to sea , being part of a motley crew and great camaraderie.
” After his trips at sea he returned to the Port of Southampton from New York laden with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while his ship was docked in Norfolk , Virginia , US he heard Buddy Holly .
It was a lightbulb moment for the teenager who fell in love with rock ' n roll turning his back on the British skiffle craze .
And as they say the rest is history .
Back on dry land Tommy , who was born Thomas Hicks in Bermondsey in 1936 , played himself into the history books by becoming the United Kingdom 's first home grown rock ' n roll star .
He became a household name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one with Singing The Blues which was to be the first of a string of hits .
Now every teenager wanted to be like Tommy Steele who had learned his trade in places like the famous 2i 's Coffee Bar in Soho which had spawned other pop legends like Cliff Richard .
And it was on the decks of the Southampton based liners that Tommy had his first taste of being a song and dance man , entertaining passengers and crew .
He used tips from his cabin boy wages to visit Broadway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be up in lights .
It came true .
He went onto become one of the greatest song and dance performers of all time on stage and screen .
His film credits included Half a Sixpence , The Happiest Millionaire and Finian 's Rainbow .
Little did he think that when he was wandering the streets of Southampton looking for the docks his name would be up in lights at the city 's major theatre .
Five years ago he took centre stage at The Mayflower when he saluted another showbiz icon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectacular musical portraying the life of the world 's most famous band leader .
And he trod the same boards as Ebenezer Scrooge in Bill Kenwright 's festive tale , Scrooge The Musical .
Tommy felt he was living in a show business fairy story after being knighted in the Queen 's Birthday honours for his services to entertainment and charity .
He said : “ It is wonderful and I have not come down to earth yet.
” It was good that he caught that ship in Southampton all those decades ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became a voyage to fame .

Chirpy Cockney Tommy Steele who has become pop's latest knight was seeing stars in his eyes when he worked as a cabin boy on the Southampton ocean going liners.
He had been set for a life on the ocean waves but in between his seafaring duties he would sit in his cabin, strumming his guitar and dreaming of becoming a rock star.
And it was a dream which became reality and set him off on a voyage which led to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic.
In his biography Bermondsey Boy he tells how as a 15 year-old he arrived in Southampton on the milk train from London to sing on a Cunard liner.
But it nearly sailed without him because he got hopelessly lost in Southampton, wandering around the empty streets, ending up outside the civic centre miles away from the docks.
He started to panic but suddenly saw the high cranes and recalled: “Then I saw the smokestacks. The high majestic funnels of a host of ships, tall ships, great hulks of tradition waiting for me to climb aboard. My run became quicker to keep up with my heart.”
But as he walked up the plank to RMS Scythia he was not entirely impressed with his new floating working place.
The ship, which sailed on her maiden voyage in 1921, became a troop and supply ship during the Second World War.
Scythia was the longest serving Cunard liner until September 4, 2005, when her record was surpassed by RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.
Back in the fifties when Tommy stepped aboard the liner it was overshadowed by the mighty Queen Mary, very much pride of the Cunard fleet.
When he looked across at the three funnelled Queen Mary his chin dropped. But Tommy grew to love his ship, even although it only had one funnel.
His cabin boy wages were two pounds five shillings (£2.25p) a week and from this he sent home thirty bob (£1.50p) to go towards the family budget which left him with plenty to keep his head above water.
He experienced his first shipwreck when he was 15. His ship bumped into another ship amid all the icebergs and sadly two people from the other vessel died.
He said: “We put boats into the water to try and rescue them but it was too late. We had to return to Quebec to have the bend in our bow fixed.
“But I loved going to sea, being part of a motley crew and great camaraderie.”
After his trips at sea he returned to the Port of Southampton from New York laden with the new wave fifties music. It was while his ship was docked in Norfolk, Virginia, US he heard Buddy Holly.
It was a lightbulb moment for the teenager who fell in love with rock 'n roll turning his back on the British skiffle craze. And as they say the rest is history.
Back on dry land Tommy, who was born Thomas Hicks in Bermondsey in 1936, played himself into the history books by becoming the United Kingdom's first home grown rock 'n roll star.
He became a household name with the Steelmen and they hit number one with Singing The Blues which was to be the first of a string of hits.
Now every teenager wanted to be like Tommy Steele who had learned his trade in places like the famous 2i's Coffee Bar in Soho which had spawned other pop legends like Cliff Richard.
And it was on the decks of the Southampton based liners that Tommy had his first taste of being a song and dance man, entertaining passengers and crew.
He used tips from his cabin boy wages to visit Broadway, dreaming that one day his name would be up in lights.
It came true. He went onto become one of the greatest song and dance performers of all time on stage and screen. His film credits included Half a Sixpence, The Happiest Millionaire and Finian's Rainbow.
Little did he think that when he was wandering the streets of Southampton looking for the docks his name would be up in lights at the city's major theatre.
Five years ago he took centre stage at The Mayflower when he saluted another showbiz icon in the Glenn Miller Story – a spectacular musical portraying the life of the world's most famous band leader.
And he trod the same boards as Ebenezer Scrooge in Bill Kenwright's festive tale, Scrooge The Musical.
Tommy felt he was living in a show business fairy story after being knighted in the Queen's Birthday honours for his services to entertainment and charity.
He said: “It is wonderful and I have not come down to earth yet.”
It was good that he caught that ship in Southampton all those decades ago or else he might have missed what became a voyage to fame.
Article by Duncan Eaton.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--New name for Ferneham Hall in Fareham

New name for Ferneham Hall in Fareham

A NEW name has now been announced for Ferneham Hall .
The arts and entertainment centre in Fareham will now @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
The name won the public vote and was agreed on by councillors at @ @ @ @ @ Community Cllr Sue Bell said : “ I am delighted that we have reached the @ @ @ @ @ on a name .
“ It is a really exciting development as can be seen @ @ @ @ @ that took the time to choose their favourite .
“ It was really interesting to @ @ @ @ @ choice of new and historical names , the majority of people opted for Fareham Live @ @ @ @ @ for our new 21st century venue .
”

The arts and entertainment centre in Fareham will now be called ‘Fareham Live’.
The name won the public vote and was agreed on by councillors at a meeting.
Leisure and Community Cllr Sue Bell said: “I am delighted that we have reached the stage where we have agreed on a name.
“It is a really exciting development as can be seen by the number of people that took the time to choose their favourite.
“It was really interesting to me that, given the choice of new and historical names, the majority of people opted for Fareham Live which is a modern name for our new 21st century venue.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Andover man fears ageism may be holding back his job ambition

Being ‘ too social ’ is certainly a strange reason to be refused a job , but for one Hampshire man it is just one of a series of rejections he has received as he attempts to break into the caring profession .
Bernie Lucker , who turned 65 years young last week , has been out of work since February but during the subsequent months has found starting a career in healthcare harder than expected .
Bernie , of Andover , said : “ I went to one care home who are advertising week in , week out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put down I 've got 11 grandchildren and I ’ ve wiped enough bums in my lifetime , I know all about that .
I ’ m good with old people , I 'm an ex publican .
I 'm a people person , so I thought it was a good profession to go into.
” Unlike many application processes that just wither in the wind and are never to be heard from again , Bernie got a call from the care home with some candid information .
“ They called and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give you a job but I can ’ t give you enough hours for a fulltime job.
’ So I said that was a shame , but could you tell me why ?
She said , off the record , ‘ because you ’ re the wrong gender.
’ ” Pressing for further details Bernie was told that ‘ old ladies don ’ t like men coming in and washing their bits and bobs.
’ Unperturbed by blatant and unlawful sexism Bernie then got an interview with a charity supporting people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went swingingly well , ” said Bernie , and was told he would hear back in a few days but the phone remained silent .
Bernie took the initiative and called the employer , “ I asked to speak to the lady who interviewed me and was told she was on holiday for three weeks .
So I asked to speak to the person who covers her role and was told there is no one as they are short staffed.
” Bernie had to hurry up and wait only to learn that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side .
Bernie said : “ Apparently after she got back she left the charity .
So that was the end of that .
I never heard anything else from them .
I did call them again , asking 'what about my application ?
They said she hadn ’ t forwarded my information to them , so what are they to know ?
It ’ s just my bad luck.
” Another possible employer contacted Bernie , this time to ask if he would go on a shadowing day with another carer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We went to Whitchurch and met a lovely old boy , really nice .
He just needed a little clean up and his pyjamas putting on .
While the carer was doing this I said , ‘ alight mate , my names Bernie , he said ‘ pleased to meet you.
’ `` “ I 've just noticed some military photos on your sideboard mate , Bernie continued .
“ Is that you in World War II ?
’ ‘ No , ’ he said , ‘ it ’ s my dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lover of history , talked at length with the man , learning his father had fought at the Somme and survived , the client himself was ex-military and bringing up memories the gentleman had long forgotten .
Bernie said : “ The carer had finished up so I said , ‘ See you next time , nice to meet you mate.
’ He beckoned me over and grabbed two of my fingers and said , ‘ Will you come and see me again ?
’ “ I 'll tell you what I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will.
’ ” Following three more visits that went as equally well , Bernie believed his chances of employment were high until yet another curious rejection .
“ I didn ’ t get the job , and do you know why ?
Because I wouldn ’ t make it against the clock because I am too social .
I know if I am doing someone ’ s care and the next person needs medication at a certain time , I ’ m gone .
I ’ d meet them , greet them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s how I would do it.
” According to homecare.co.uk there are 100,000 vacant care home jobs in the UK at any given time but despite his gregarious nature , a real desire to help , a lifetime working largely in the hospitality sector , and more energy than men half his age , Bernie feels there is one reason he hasn ’ t landed a job .
“ It ’ s knocked my confidence a bit but I ’ m a positive person , but I think , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it ’ s agism .
No one has said ‘ your too old to do this job ’ all they have said is you are the wrong sex and you ’ re too sociable to do this job , ” said Bernie .
Bernie has applied for several more carer positions and just wants that one employer to give him a chance .
“ What I ca n't get my head around is it is an industry that is crying out for people that 's always complaining about lack of staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my time but keep getting the cold shoulder .
`` I am a sociable person and have a deep respect for the elderly and get on great with the youngsters too .
I won ’ t let it get me down , ” he added .

Bernie Lucker, who turned 65 years young last week, has been out of work since February but during the subsequent months has found starting a career in healthcare harder than expected.
Bernie, of Andover, said: “I went to one care home who are advertising week in, week out for positions and got an application. I put down I've got 11 grandchildren and I’ve wiped enough bums in my lifetime, I know all about that. I’m good with old people, I'm an ex publican. I'm a people person, so I thought it was a good profession to go into.”
Unlike many application processes that just wither in the wind and are never to be heard from again, Bernie got a call from the care home with some candid information.
“They called and the lady said, ‘I would love to give you a job but I can’t give you enough hours for a fulltime job.’ So I said that was a shame, but could you tell me why? She said, off the record, ‘because you’re the wrong gender.’”
Pressing for further details Bernie was told that ‘old ladies don’t like men coming in and washing their bits and bobs.’
Unperturbed by blatant and unlawful sexism Bernie then got an interview with a charity supporting people with learning disabilities.
“I thought it went swingingly well,” said Bernie, and was told he would hear back in a few days but the phone remained silent.
Bernie took the initiative and called the employer, “I asked to speak to the lady who interviewed me and was told she was on holiday for three weeks. So I asked to speak to the person who covers her role and was told there is no one as they are short staffed.”
Bernie had to hurry up and wait only to learn that, once again, luck was not on his side.
Bernie said: “Apparently after she got back she left the charity. So that was the end of that. I never heard anything else from them. I did call them again, asking 'what about my application? They said she hadn’t forwarded my information to them, so what are they to know? It’s just my bad luck.”
Another possible employer contacted Bernie, this time to ask if he would go on a shadowing day with another carer; he jumped at the chance.
“We went to Whitchurch and met a lovely old boy, really nice. He just needed a little clean up and his pyjamas putting on. While the carer was doing this I said, ‘alight mate, my names Bernie, he said ‘pleased to meet you.’ "
“I've just noticed some military photos on your sideboard mate, Bernie continued. “Is that you in World War II?’ ‘No,’ he said, ‘it’s my dad in WWI.’”
Bernie, a lover of history, talked at length with the man, learning his father had fought at the Somme and survived, the client himself was ex-military and bringing up memories the gentleman had long forgotten.
Bernie said: “The carer had finished up so I said, ‘See you next time, nice to meet you mate.’ He beckoned me over and grabbed two of my fingers and said, ‘Will you come and see me again?’
“I'll tell you what I got goosebumps and said, ‘of course I will.’”
Following three more visits that went as equally well, Bernie believed his chances of employment were high until yet another curious rejection.
“I didn’t get the job, and do you know why? Because I wouldn’t make it against the clock because I am too social. I know if I am doing someone’s care and the next person needs medication at a certain time, I’m gone. I’d meet them, greet them and leave them in a nice way, that’s how I would do it.”
According to homecare.co.uk there are 100,000 vacant care home jobs in the UK at any given time but despite his gregarious nature, a real desire to help, a lifetime working largely in the hospitality sector, and more energy than men half his age, Bernie feels there is one reason he hasn’t landed a job.
“It’s knocked my confidence a bit but I’m a positive person, but I think, and it hasn’t been mentioned, that it’s agism. No one has said ‘your too old to do this job’ all they have said is you are the wrong sex and you’re too sociable to do this job,” said Bernie.
Bernie has applied for several more carer positions and just wants that one employer to give him a chance.
“What I can't get my head around is it is an industry that is crying out for people that's always complaining about lack of staff and I’m here willing to give my time but keep getting the cold shoulder.
"I am a sociable person and have a deep respect for the elderly and get on great with the youngsters too. I won’t let it get me down,” he added.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Renewable energy sites generate electricity in Southampton

More than 10,000 megawatts per hour of renewable energy were produced in Southampton last year , figures show , as the Prime Minister pledges a green industrial revolution across the UK .
PM Boris Johnson said the coronavirus crisis should be used as a catalyst to make the UK the world leader in offshore wind power generation , creating thousands of jobs in the process .
But with the plans focusing largely on offshore wind farms , the Solar Trade Association said solar energy has a significant role to play , and was “ noticeably absent ” from the speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Energy and Industrial Strategy show 15,477 megawatts per hour ( around 15 gigawatts ) of renewable electricity were generated in Southampton in 2019 .
This was 14 % more energy than the 14 GWh produced in 2014 , the earliest year of data available .
The biggest producer of energy in Southampton last year was solar power , which generated 9,898 MWh – 64 % of the total .
This was followed by sewage gas , which is created by combining sewage with bacteria ( 36 % ) .
Renewable electricity generated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s total energy last year ( 120,675 GWh ) – almost double the amount it did in 2014 .
Offshore wind farms , which are turbines located at sea , and onshore wind farms , based on land , were each responsible for 27 % of the UK ’ s total , but the Government ’ s plan focuses largely on those in the water .
Downing Street said the £160 million investment programme will enable the sector to support up to 60,000 jobs by 2030 , upping the target for offshore wind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Conservative Party Conference , Mr Johnson said : “ Your kettle , your washing machine , your cooker , your heating , your plug-in electric vehicle – the whole lot of them will get their juice cleanly and without guilt from the breezes that blow around these islands .
“ As Saudi Arabia is to oil , the UK is to wind – a place of almost limitless resource , but in the case of wind without the carbon emissions and without the damage to the environment.
” Behind wind farms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities ( 21 % ) , solar panels were the fourth biggest generator of renewable energy in the UK last year – with 11 % .
Photovoltaic technology , as its known , also has great support from the public , with the Government ’ s own polls showing 86 % of people support solar .

PM Boris Johnson said the coronavirus crisis should be used as a catalyst to make the UK the world leader in offshore wind power generation, creating thousands of jobs in the process.
But with the plans focusing largely on offshore wind farms, the Solar Trade Association said solar energy has a significant role to play, and was “noticeably absent” from the speech.
Figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy show 15,477 megawatts per hour (around 15 gigawatts) of renewable electricity were generated in Southampton in 2019.
This was 14% more energy than the 14 GWh produced in 2014, the earliest year of data available.
The biggest producer of energy in Southampton last year was solar power, which generated 9,898 MWh – 64% of the total.
This was followed by sewage gas, which is created by combining sewage with bacteria (36%).
Renewable electricity generated around a third of the UK’s total energy last year (120,675 GWh) – almost double the amount it did in 2014.
Offshore wind farms, which are turbines located at sea, and onshore wind farms, based on land, were each responsible for 27% of the UK’s total, but the Government’s plan focuses largely on those in the water.
Downing Street said the £160 million investment programme will enable the sector to support up to 60,000 jobs by 2030, upping the target for offshore wind from 30 to 40 gigawatts.
Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference, Mr Johnson said: “Your kettle, your washing machine, your cooker, your heating, your plug-in electric vehicle – the whole lot of them will get their juice cleanly and without guilt from the breezes that blow around these islands.
“As Saudi Arabia is to oil, the UK is to wind – a place of almost limitless resource, but in the case of wind without the carbon emissions and without the damage to the environment.”
Behind wind farms (54%) and plant biomass facilities (21%), solar panels were the fourth biggest generator of renewable energy in the UK last year – with 11%.
Photovoltaic technology, as its known, also has great support from the public, with the Government’s own polls showing 86% of people support solar.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--A passion for craft results in successful jewellery firm

FROM her house in Bitterne Park , Carolyn Ford has been hammering away on her tool bench making unique silver jewellery to keep up with increased demand following lockdown .
“ I ’ m trying to keep the noise down while my husband is on Teams calls , ” Carolyn laughs .
The Solent University graduate set up Silverbird Designs in 2013 after doing a jewellery course and teaching herself further through books and YouTube .
“ I ’ ve had a passion for arts and crafts for as long as I can remember and from an early age could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model making .
I worked as a graphic designer for ten years and loved it , but I decided to find a career that would better fit our young family ’ s life , yet still give me a creative outlet .
What started as making jewellery for friends and family quickly turned into a business , ” she said .
Silverbird Designs , a name inspired by the first pendant she created , offers unique and contemporary silver jewellery , that can be worn every day or for special occasions .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and necklaces to earrings and bracelets is from nature .
“ Each jewellery piece starts life in my sketchbook .
The sketch could become the outline of a design or an illustration that I can use to emboss onto a metal .
I love using silver with accents of gold in my collections . ''
Since selling online on the new British artisan platform The British Craft House , Carolyn has really seen her business grow .
“ I was one of the first independent sellers on the site .
Just after lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More people buy from the comfort of their own home due to the current situation and jewellery , especially my bespoke options , seem a very popular gift . ''
Her local café in Bitterne Triangle also stocks her jewellery and Carolyn is passionate that – now more than ever before – it ’ s important to support local traders and buy independently .
“ You know you are buying something made with love .
Seven years on and I am still thrilled when I see someone wearing my jewellery .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy what I make and it gives me great pleasure to package it up and send it to someone they love . ''
Next for Silverbird Designs is the arrival of a garden cabin workshop to secure peace in the house and longer term , Carolyn hopes to launch workshops so she can share her knowledge .

“I’m trying to keep the noise down while my husband is on Teams calls,” Carolyn laughs.
The Solent University graduate set up Silverbird Designs in 2013 after doing a jewellery course and teaching herself further through books and YouTube.
“I’ve had a passion for arts and crafts for as long as I can remember and from an early age could always be found drawing, painting or model making. I worked as a graphic designer for ten years and loved it, but I decided to find a career that would better fit our young family’s life, yet still give me a creative outlet. What started as making jewellery for friends and family quickly turned into a business,” she said.
Silverbird Designs, a name inspired by the first pendant she created, offers unique and contemporary silver jewellery, that can be worn every day or for special occasions. Most of her inspiration for anything from pendants and necklaces to earrings and bracelets is from nature.
“Each jewellery piece starts life in my sketchbook. The sketch could become the outline of a design or an illustration that I can use to emboss onto a metal. I love using silver with accents of gold in my collections."
Since selling online on the new British artisan platform The British Craft House, Carolyn has really seen her business grow. “I was one of the first independent sellers on the site. Just after lockdown I noticed my sales increased considerably. More people buy from the comfort of their own home due to the current situation and jewellery, especially my bespoke options, seem a very popular gift."
Her local café in Bitterne Triangle also stocks her jewellery and Carolyn is passionate that – now more than ever before – it’s important to support local traders and buy independently.
“You know you are buying something made with love. Seven years on and I am still thrilled when I see someone wearing my jewellery. It is humbling to think that people want to buy what I make and it gives me great pleasure to package it up and send it to someone they love."
Next for Silverbird Designs is the arrival of a garden cabin workshop to secure peace in the house and longer term, Carolyn hopes to launch workshops so she can share her knowledge.
Visit thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/shop/silverbird-designs/