thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Leading shops staying closed on Boxing Day

MANY shop workers are to get a rare Boxing Day break this year , with a host of big retailers keeping their doors shut .
December 26 was once a holiday for most shop workers , but in recent years only John Lewis has been the only major retailer maintaining that tradition .
For 2020 , however , a succession of famous names are giving their workers the day off .
Marks & Spencer recently performed a U-turn after originally planning to open more than 200 stores on Boxing Day .
The chain – whose stores include branches at Westquay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already said it would open 400 of its stores until midnight from December 21-23 .
• Read more : B & M offer amazing gesture to reward staff ahead of New Year 's Day Chief executive Steve Rowe said : “ Throughout the pandemic , our colleagues have gone above and beyond to deliver for our customers and as we enter the busy festive season they are doubling down on their efforts once again to help our customers deliver the Christmas magic for their families and friends .
“ This is a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right one given the incredible effort everyone has made in the most challenging of circumstances.
” The move followed a similar decision days earlier by Pets at Home , which has branches at Shirley , Hedge End , Fareham and Winchester .
Its chief executive , Peter Pritchard , said : “ As a small , but tangible sign of our appreciation , I have decided to close all of our stores on Boxing Day this year , to give our colleagues much-needed time with their families and loved ones.
” Home Bargains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fareham , is also closing on Boxing Day – and said many staff would see two weeks ’ extra salary in November .
The company decided earlier this year that staff required to self-isolate because of Covid-19 would receive up to two weeks ’ pay .
It is now giving the money to all staff , whether or not they have been required to self-isolate .
A spokesperson said : “ We want to recognise how hard our staff have worked throughout some very challenging times and allow them to relax and truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones.
” DIY shop Wickes – which has branches at Southampton , Fareham , Hedge End and Winchester – will stay closed from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for the first time in its history .
Chief executive David Wood said : “ It ’ s been an unprecedented year and we wanted to take a moment to recognise the tremendous effort our team has gone to .
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December 26 was once a holiday for most shop workers, but in recent years only John Lewis has been the only major retailer maintaining that tradition.
For 2020, however, a succession of famous names are giving their workers the day off.
Marks & Spencer recently performed a U-turn after originally planning to open more than 200 stores on Boxing Day. The chain – whose stores include branches at Westquay, Hedge End and Winchester – had already said it would open 400 of its stores until midnight from December 21-23.
Chief executive Steve Rowe said: “Throughout the pandemic, our colleagues have gone above and beyond to deliver for our customers and as we enter the busy festive season they are doubling down on their efforts once again to help our customers deliver the Christmas magic for their families and friends.
“This is a big decision, but it is absolutely the right one given the incredible effort everyone has made in the most challenging of circumstances.”
The move followed a similar decision days earlier by Pets at Home, which has branches at Shirley, Hedge End, Fareham and Winchester. Its chief executive, Peter Pritchard, said: “As a small, but tangible sign of our appreciation, I have decided to close all of our stores on Boxing Day this year, to give our colleagues much-needed time with their families and loved ones.”
Home Bargains, which has stores at Eastleigh and Fareham, is also closing on Boxing Day – and said many staff would see two weeks’ extra salary in November.
The company decided earlier this year that staff required to self-isolate because of Covid-19 would receive up to two weeks’ pay. It is now giving the money to all staff, whether or not they have been required to self-isolate.
A spokesperson said: “We want to recognise how hard our staff have worked throughout some very challenging times and allow them to relax and truly enjoy the break safely with their loved ones.”
DIY shop Wickes – which has branches at Southampton, Fareham, Hedge End and Winchester – will stay closed from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for the first time in its history. Chief executive David Wood said: “It’s been an unprecedented year and we wanted to take a moment to recognise the tremendous effort our team has gone to.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Edward James Kennerley was in the Home Guard during The Blitz

A SECOND World War veteran who was on Fire Watch duties for the Home Guard during The Blitz has died aged 96 .
Edward James Kennerley was also a successful electrical and mechanical engineer .
Ted , as he was known , was born into a large family in East London in the 1920s , when cars were still a rare sight on the capital ’ s streets .
As children , he and his sister Joan shared a tin bath with other children on their street as soap was a real luxury .
Ted was still a teenager when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak of war , carrying out Fire Watch duties during the Blitz .
As soon as he was old enough , he joined the Royal Navy , serving first on a Cruiser called the HMS Newfoundland , where he learnt to be an engineer .
After his first ship was damaged in a torpedo attack in the Mediterranean , he was reassigned to HMS Campanula , tasked with protecting the Atlantic convoys .
Ted and his beloved wife Phyllis brought up three children - Joan , Geoff and Jane - while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Navy at the end of the war .
He stayed active for almost a century and tried to do something that would make his heart race every day .
Ted spent his final years living with his family in St. Cross and made many new friends at his lunch club run by Winchester Wellbeing .
He also attended the Chesil Lodge Day Care Centre , which became a real lifeline for him .
Ted is survived by his children , his grandchildren , and his great grandchildren Daisy , Poppy , Ivy @ @ @ @ @

Edward James Kennerley was also a successful electrical and mechanical engineer.
Ted, as he was known, was born into a large family in East London in the 1920s, when cars were still a rare sight on the capital’s streets.
As children, he and his sister Joan shared a tin bath with other children on their street as soap was a real luxury.
Ted was still a teenager when he joined the Home Guard shortly after the outbreak of war, carrying out Fire Watch duties during the Blitz.
As soon as he was old enough, he joined the Royal Navy, serving first on a Cruiser called the HMS Newfoundland, where he learnt to be an engineer.
After his first ship was damaged in a torpedo attack in the Mediterranean, he was reassigned to HMS Campanula, tasked with protecting the Atlantic convoys.
Ted and his beloved wife Phyllis brought up three children - Joan, Geoff and Jane - while he built a successful engineering business after leaving the Navy at the end of the war.
He stayed active for almost a century and tried to do something that would make his heart race every day.
Ted spent his final years living with his family in St. Cross and made many new friends at his lunch club run by Winchester Wellbeing. He also attended the Chesil Lodge Day Care Centre, which became a real lifeline for him.
Ted is survived by his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren Daisy, Poppy, Ivy, Theo and Noah.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Delays building on M27 following incident at junction 5

UPDATE 9.10AM : This has now been cleared DELAYS are building on the M27 westbound following an accident at junction @ @ @ @ @ lane is reported to be blocked following the collision , which has occurred at the @ @ @ @ @ the A335 .
The traffic information service ROMANSE says delays are building on the approach @ @ @ @ @ emergency services have been contacted for comment .

DELAYS are building on the M27 westbound following an accident at junction 5 near Eastleigh.
One lane is reported to be blocked following the collision, which has occurred at the point where junction 5 meets the A335.
The traffic information service ROMANSE says delays are building on the approach to the area.
The emergency services have been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Buy a house in Italy for just 90p - here's how

A village in Italy is selling properties for just €1 , which converts to 90p , in a bid to renovate the area .
The village is selling roughly 100 abandoned properties which remain in decent condition but will require a little TLC .
If the situation this year with Covid-19 has got you desperate for a change of scenery , this could be the perfect opportunity for you - here ’ s everything you need to know .
The village in question is that of Castropignano , situated in the southern region of Italy .
It can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the peaks of the Apennine ridge and the Adriatic coast .
The area is home to just 923 inhabitants , with Mayor Nicola Scapillati saying : “ We ’ ve got nothing grand to offer except peacefulness , silence , pristine nature , oxygen rich air , great views and fantastic food , ideal to detox from daily stress .
“ It ’ s not buzzing with life , that I must say , but it ’ s peaceful and simple.
” May Scapillati is interested in matching interested parties with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply selling them to the highest bidder .
Talking to CNN , Scapillati said : “ The scheme works a bit differently .
I ’ m moving along two parallel paths , reaching out both to potential buyers and old owners at the same time , step by step , to make demand meet supply .
“ I don ’ t want my town invaded by a property stampede or to turn into the latest housing speculation deal.
” The Mayor explained that it is a “ target , tailored operation ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly they ’ re signing up for ” .
Buyers will be required to renovate the property within three years from purchase , and put down a payment of €2,000 ( £1,806 ) , which will then be returned after the works are finished .
Scapillati says that most of the buildings for sale are in decent condition , although many suffer from things like unhinged doors , peeling paint and being covered partly in vegetation .
How to buy one If you ’ re genuinely interested in this opportunity , Scapillati is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He explained : “ I welcome anyone who would like to purchase a new home here to email me directly at nicola.scapillati @ me.com with a detailed plan of how they intend to restyle and what they would like to do with the property - make it a home , B & B , store , or artisan shop .
“ They should also list any requirements they may have , like access for people in wheelchairs .
The village is tiny and cars can ’ t navigate the narrow alleys and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the more likely you ’ ll be matched with an appropriate property .

The village is selling roughly 100 abandoned properties which remain in decent condition but will require a little TLC.
If the situation this year with Covid-19 has got you desperate for a change of scenery, this could be the perfect opportunity for you - here’s everything you need to know.
The medieval village of Castropignano
The village in question is that of Castropignano, situated in the southern region of Italy. It can be found around 140 miles southeast of Rome, between the peaks of the Apennine ridge and the Adriatic coast.
The area is home to just 923 inhabitants, with Mayor Nicola Scapillati saying: “We’ve got nothing grand to offer except peacefulness, silence, pristine nature, oxygen rich air, great views and fantastic food, ideal to detox from daily stress.
“It’s not buzzing with life, that I must say, but it’s peaceful and simple.”
May Scapillati is interested in matching interested parties with the right house for them, rather than simply selling them to the highest bidder.
Talking to CNN, Scapillati said: “The scheme works a bit differently. I’m moving along two parallel paths, reaching out both to potential buyers and old owners at the same time, step by step, to make demand meet supply.
“I don’t want my town invaded by a property stampede or to turn into the latest housing speculation deal.”
The Mayor explained that it is a “target, tailored operation” and that people “need to know what exactly they’re signing up for”.
Buyers will be required to renovate the property within three years from purchase, and put down a payment of €2,000 (£1,806), which will then be returned after the works are finished.
Scapillati says that most of the buildings for sale are in decent condition, although many suffer from things like unhinged doors, peeling paint and being covered partly in vegetation.
How to buy one
If you’re genuinely interested in this opportunity, Scapillati is asking prospective buyers to email him directly.
He explained: “I welcome anyone who would like to purchase a new home here to email me directly at nicola.scapillati@me.com with a detailed plan of how they intend to restyle and what they would like to do with the property - make it a home, B&B, store, or artisan shop.
“They should also list any requirements they may have, like access for people in wheelchairs. The village is tiny and cars can’t navigate the narrow alleys and steps.”
The more detailed you are, the more likely you’ll be matched with an appropriate property.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--PICTURES: When we all went barking mad for this dog show in the 1990s

MORE dogs than you can shake a stick at – although that likely would n't have been advised .
Some @ @ @ @ @ in the New Forest heat while many barked excitedly – waiting for the spotlight moment @ @ @ @ @ show , which packed in more than 12,000 people , was a great success when @ @ @ @ @ 11 , 1990 .
And doting owners had only one thing in mind - the @ @ @ @ @ to win a class and go on to hallowed Crufts .
Dog owners swapped tales @ @ @ @ @ and pampered their pets in readiness for the judges .

Some of the 10,500 pooches dozed in the New Forest heat while many barked excitedly – waiting for the spotlight moment of glory.
The championship show, which packed in more than 12,000 people, was a great success when it took place on August 11, 1990.
And doting owners had only one thing in mind - the chance for their beloved pedigrees to win a class and go on to hallowed Crufts.
Dog owners swapped tales on the best grooming techniques and pampered their pets in readiness for the judges.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Barton Peveril students stage first live streamed performance

THOUSANDS of people tuned in as a group of Hampshire music students staged their first-ever live streamed performance .
People living in Australia and Greece were among more than 5,000 people who watched teenagers at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Chestnut Avenue , Eastleigh , perform a medley of popular music and jazz songs A total of eight different cameras were used on the night , with a full technical team working to make the event possible .
A college spokesperson said : `` The performance took place across the college ’ s large performing arts facilities , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow the performance to happen despite the Covid-19 pandemic .
`` All students were at least two metres apart and screens were placed in between each performer .
`` Personal equipment was used by every member of the performance , equipment was cleaned after each transition , and the rooms were fumigated in the changeover between First and Second Year students in the interval .
Anneka Wass , the college 's director of performing arts , said : `` The live-streamed Jazz and Soul Night was a huge success .
`` We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was really proud of the work the students had put together .
`` This was the first live stream event we have put on , and I am really impressed with what our students and staff have achieved.
” Bryan Postlethwaite , who teaches popular music and jazz , was also impressed .
Speaking to viewers on the night he said : `` Thank you to everyone at home for joining us .
It ’ s such an amazing thing for these young people to know there ’ s an audience at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done to our wonderful students for their incredible hard work and performances , you are amazing !
”

People living in Australia and Greece were among more than 5,000 people who watched teenagers at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, perform a medley of popular music and jazz songs
A total of eight different cameras were used on the night, with a full technical team working to make the event possible.
A college spokesperson said: "The performance took place across the college’s large performing arts facilities, with stringent social distancing measures in place to allow the performance to happen despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
"All students were at least two metres apart and screens were placed in between each performer.
"Personal equipment was used by every member of the performance, equipment was cleaned after each transition, and the rooms were fumigated in the changeover between First and Second Year students in the interval.
Anneka Wass, the college's director of performing arts, said: "The live-streamed Jazz and Soul Night was a huge success.
"We had lots of viewers and positive comments and I was really proud of the work the students had put together.
"This was the first live stream event we have put on, and I am really impressed with what our students and staff have achieved.”
Bryan Postlethwaite, who teaches popular music and jazz, was also impressed.
Speaking to viewers on the night he said: "Thank you to everyone at home for joining us. It’s such an amazing thing for these young people to know there’s an audience at home watching them perform.
"Well done to our wonderful students for their incredible hard work and performances, you are amazing!”
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thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Beaulieu-based Countryside Education Trust backs new campaign

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save a Hampshire charity and similar organisations across the country .
The Beaulieu-based Countryside Education Trust ( CET ) normally welcomes thousands of schoolchildren every year but has been badly affected by national lockdowns and social distancing rules .
Now a campaign called Save Our Outdoor Ed has been launched in a bid to help the CET and other outdoor charities .
It comes amid fears that half the organisations could close as a result of the pandemic , resulting in the loss of more than 15,000 staff .
The Association of Heads of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one million children have missed out on residential courses this year .
Most centres have received little or income since March , when the government told them to close .
They need financial support to help them survive until the spring , when they might be able to reopen and start earning again .
The Scottish government has pledged £2m but no such offer has been made in England .
The CET runs a farm at Palace Lane , Beaulieu , and a treehouse study centre in nearby woodland .
Chief executive Jane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terribly sad to see the residential centre empty , knowing that some children will never have the chance to come away on a visit after missing out this year .
`` We love hosting children of all ages and backgrounds .
`` Their time with us working on the farm , harvesting food and getting to grips with the countryside can be life-changing .
The children learn social skills , resilience and teamwork alongside the formal requirements of the national curriculum .
`` They start to feel the countryside is for everyone and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care of it . ''
This year the CET has been prevented from hosting the weddings and public events it normally relies upon to supplement its income and says the impact on its finances has been `` significant '' .
Jane added : `` We are so lucky in our friends , volunteers and donors .
`` They have helped with emergency funding , and supported our Crowdfunder to help feed our animals .
We have had touching messages from our local community , telling us how much they miss us and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a big gap to fill , though , and every penny counts . ''
To donate go online and visit cet.org.uk .

The Beaulieu-based Countryside Education Trust (CET) normally welcomes thousands of schoolchildren every year but has been badly affected by national lockdowns and social distancing rules.
Now a campaign called Save Our Outdoor Ed has been launched in a bid to help the CET and other outdoor charities.
It comes amid fears that half the organisations could close as a result of the pandemic, resulting in the loss of more than 15,000 staff.
The Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres estimates that at least one million children have missed out on residential courses this year.
Most centres have received little or income since March, when the government told them to close.
They need financial support to help them survive until the spring, when they might be able to reopen and start earning again. The Scottish government has pledged £2m but no such offer has been made in England.
The CET runs a farm at Palace Lane, Beaulieu, and a treehouse study centre in nearby woodland.
Chief executive Jane Cooper said: "It's been terribly sad to see the residential centre empty, knowing that some children will never have the chance to come away on a visit after missing out this year.
"We love hosting children of all ages and backgrounds.
"Their time with us working on the farm, harvesting food and getting to grips with the countryside can be life-changing. The children learn social skills, resilience and teamwork alongside the formal requirements of the national curriculum.
"They start to feel the countryside is for everyone and to understand the importance of taking good care of it."
This year the CET has been prevented from hosting the weddings and public events it normally relies upon to supplement its income and says the impact on its finances has been "significant".
Jane added: "We are so lucky in our friends, volunteers and donors.
"They have helped with emergency funding, and supported our Crowdfunder to help feed our animals. We have had touching messages from our local community, telling us how much they miss us and how much they value our work. We have a big gap to fill, though, and every penny counts."
To donate go online and visit cet.org.uk.
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thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Hampton Trust tackles violent crime in Southampton

A new scheme has been launched to reduce violent reoffending in Southampton .
The Beyond the Behaviour programme gives six weeks of intensive support to young adults on probation for serious violence offences , including carrying knives .
Delivered by Hampton Trust it aims to tackle the underlying issues these offenders face and drive them to crime .
This often includes significant trauma in early years , such as physical and emotional abuse .
The project Brings together police , probation , education , health and local authorities together to work with offenders under the age of 25 .
Chantal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ We have been using this approach to engage young people for the last two decades .
We know that violence and anti-social behaviour is frequently used as a survival strategy learned in response to adverse childhood experiences .
Hampton Trust practitioners engage young people to enable them to understand the links between their complex trauma histories and criminal behaviour .
This approach is designed to provide opportunities to develop protective barriers and build resilience with the aim of desistance from crime .
Sadly , many young adults we are working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic abuse as children ” Councillor David Shields , Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities at Southampton City Council added : “ I ’ m really pleased that the Southampton Violence Reduction Unit has helped to fund the ‘ Beyond the Behaviour ’ pilot .
I have no doubt that the programme will provide an important opportunity for young people to break the cycle of reoffending and change their lives for the better.
” The programme started in August 2020 and will run to March 2021 , when an evaluation will take place .

A new scheme has been launched to reduce violent reoffending in Southampton.
The Beyond the Behaviour programme gives six weeks of intensive support to young adults on probation for serious violence offences, including carrying knives.
Delivered by Hampton Trust it aims to tackle the underlying issues these offenders face and drive them to crime.
This often includes significant trauma in early years, such as physical and emotional abuse.
The project Brings together police, probation, education, health and local authorities together to work with offenders under the age of 25.
Chantal Hughes, Hampton Trust Chief Executive, added: “We have been using this approach to engage young people for the last two decades. We know that violence and anti-social behaviour is frequently used as a survival strategy learned in response to adverse childhood experiences. Hampton Trust practitioners engage young people to enable them to understand the links between their complex trauma histories and criminal behaviour. This approach is designed to provide opportunities to develop protective barriers and build resilience with the aim of desistance from crime. Sadly, many young adults we are working with have experienced significant trauma, including domestic abuse as children”
Councillor David Shields, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities at Southampton City Council added: “I’m really pleased that the Southampton Violence Reduction Unit has helped to fund the ‘Beyond the Behaviour’ pilot. I have no doubt that the programme will provide an important opportunity for young people to break the cycle of reoffending and change their lives for the better.”
The programme started in August 2020 and will run to March 2021, when an evaluation will take place.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Rui Patricio, 31, of Eastleigh, last seen in Winchester

UPDATE 9.59AM : He has now been found , police have confirmed POLICE have launched a search for a missing @ @ @ @ @ suffering from hypothermia .
Rui Patricio , 31 , of Eastleigh , was last seen @ @ @ @ @ and did not return home .
A police spokesperson said : `` He had been @ @ @ @ @ and his family are very concerned for his welfare . ''
No further details have @ @ @ @ @ seen Mr Patricio was wearing a dark navy Kappa tracksuit with a stripe down the @ @ @ @ @ white Adidas sliders .
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101 , quoting @ @ @

POLICE have launched a search for a missing Hampshire man who had been suffering from hypothermia.
Rui Patricio, 31, of Eastleigh, was last seen in Winchester at 1.20pm yesterday and did not return home.
A police spokesperson said: "He had been suffering from hypothermia and police and his family are very concerned for his welfare."
No further details have been released.
When last seen Mr Patricio was wearing a dark navy Kappa tracksuit with a stripe down the side, and black and white Adidas sliders.
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference 44200471282.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Uninsured Southampton driver banned for six months

IF MATEVSZ Motyka thought he would save money by not having having car insurance he was mistaken .
Motyka was @ @ @ @ @ on Manor House Avenue in Millbrook , Southampton , and been banned from driving for @ @ @ @ @ also been ordered to pay a £660 fine , a £66 victim surcharge and £85 @ @ @ @ @ , of Northumberland Avenue , Newtown , Southampton , was found guilty under the single @ @ @ @ @ admitted driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence .
Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed no @ @ @

Motyka was caught driving a 52-reg Peugeot on Manor House Avenue in Millbrook, Southampton, and been banned from driving for six months.
He has also been ordered to pay a £660 fine, a £66 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
Motyka, 28, of Northumberland Avenue, Newtown, Southampton, was found guilty under the single justice procedure.
He also admitted driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed no separate penalty.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Camera Club pictures of winter in Hampshire

AS WINTER truly settles into the county this week , we 've faced dropping temperatures and frosty mornings all week @ @ @ @ @ Forest scenes , our Daily Echo Camera Club members are always out and about capturing @ @ @ @ @ to offer .
One of our photographers was even able to photograph Hampshire infamous kingfisher @ @ @ @ @ To bring our readers some Monday motivation , we have put together this double-page spread @ @ @ @ @ few of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread , so @ @ @ @ @ for the week ahead .
Would you like the chance to have your picture in @ @ @ @ @ want the chance to have your photo in the paper , visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub .
Members @ @ @ @ @ advice .

From sunsets to New Forest scenes, our Daily Echo Camera Club members are always out and about capturing all of what Hampshire has to offer.
One of our photographers was even able to photograph Hampshire infamous kingfisher perched on a branch.
To bring our readers some Monday motivation, we have put together this double-page spread.
We chose just a few of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread, so our readers can feel inspired for the week ahead.
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the paper?
If you want the chance to have your photo in the paper, visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.
Members can also share tips and advice.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Housing ‘vital to region’s recovery’, Lloyds Bank Big Conversation hears

ADDRESSING the housing issues in the South East is vital to driving the region ’ s post-pandemic economic recovery , according to a panel of experts convened by Lloyds Banking Group .
This was the focus of The Big Conversation : Building the South East Back - Helping the Housing Market Recover , a virtual event held by Lloyds Banking Group as part of its UK-wide initiative The Big Conversation : Helping Britain Recover .
The discussion was chaired by Michelle Blayney , the Group ’ s ambassador for the South East , who said it was all about listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play an important role in charting a course for revival .
“ We ’ re really committed to pushing forward Britain ’ s recovery .
We recognise we haven ’ t got all the answers , so these events , where we ’ re able to gather views from a range of local stakeholders , are critical in giving us a national and regional view , ” she said .
“ A collaborative approach is helping us to understand exactly what the region needs to get back on its feet .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to government , with clear calls for measures to help combat housing affordability issues in the region .
The pandemic has exacerbated the issue and it ’ s something we ’ re keen to put front and centre.
” The session heard that saving for the deposit on a home is three times harder today than it was in the mid-1980s , highlighting concerns around affordability .
Michelle reiterated this point and stressed that there is no silver bullet .
She added : “ When it comes to the issue of affordable housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressing for the South East region as one of the most expensive areas in the UK – there ’ s no one-size-fits all approach .
A range of frameworks for councils , local authorities and developers to follow , so that they can adapt them and put housing plans in place that meet local demand , whether that ’ s more social housing or shared ownership homes.
” On the challenges facing first-time buyers , Michelle argued that the market needs to be more inclusive to cater for those that have previously been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market is experiencing its own unique set of challenges .
Proposed models for shared ownership and government-backed mortgage guarantees would help to overcome them , ” she said .
“ We ’ re also confronted with the dilemma that demand will always appear to be buoyant , when supply is so limited – there ’ s clearly a mismatch here .
We ’ re going to need to significantly speed up the planning process and turn what ’ s now a clunky , outdated system , into something that ’ s more streamlined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a better chance of meeting housing delivery targets and , crucially , meeting demand.
” Michelle was particularly struck by a point made by fellow panellist Peter Truscott , the chief executive of Crest Nicholson , that it ’ s taking twice as long to push through planning permissions in contrast to 10 years ago .
On the issue of sustainability , which has formed such a big part of pandemic recovery , Michelle emphasised the need to retrofit existing housing to meet the UK ’ s climate change targets .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plethora of organisations pledge renewed net-zero carbon targets since the pandemic outbreak , which is encouraging to see , but we also need to make sure housing is firmly rooted in the government ’ s sustainability drive .
The Green Homes Grant has been extended for an extra year , which is one step in the right direction in helping to ensure a green recovery .
It ’ s important households and tradespeople take advantage of this.
” Michelle also insisted on making concerted efforts to close the skills gap .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re familiar with across a number of industries , but never has it been more important in housing if we are serious about retro-fitting on a mass-scale .
It has a colossal part to play in strengthening the South East ’ s recovery .
“ Focused skills training in construction will help drive our commitment to boosting Britain ’ s recovery and in supporting the talent pipeline at a local level.
” Michelle said the she hopes the range of insights and ideas generated from The Big Conversation will show the appetite that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help Britain recover .
“ Lloyds Banking Group is the UK ’ s largest retail bank and we ’ re very focused on our work in the regions .
With the right services and proposals in place , we can be in the best position possible to support the government ’ s goals to build back better .
”

This was the focus of The Big Conversation: Building the South East Back - Helping the Housing Market Recover, a virtual event held by Lloyds Banking Group as part of its UK-wide initiative The Big Conversation: Helping Britain Recover.
The discussion was chaired by Michelle Blayney, the Group’s ambassador for the South East, who said it was all about listening to stakeholders whose roles and insights would play an important role in charting a course for revival.
“We’re really committed to pushing forward Britain’s recovery. We recognise we haven’t got all the answers, so these events, where we’re able to gather views from a range of local stakeholders, are critical in giving us a national and regional view,” she said.
“A collaborative approach is helping us to understand exactly what the region needs to get back on its feet.
“We now have some conversation starters to take to government, with clear calls for measures to help combat housing affordability issues in the region. The pandemic has exacerbated the issue and it’s something we’re keen to put front and centre.”
The session heard that saving for the deposit on a home is three times harder today than it was in the mid-1980s, highlighting concerns around affordability. Michelle reiterated this point and stressed that there is no silver bullet.
She added: “When it comes to the issue of affordable housing – which is becoming more and more pressing for the South East region as one of the most expensive areas in the UK – there’s no one-size-fits all approach. A range of frameworks for councils, local authorities and developers to follow, so that they can adapt them and put housing plans in place that meet local demand, whether that’s more social housing or shared ownership homes.”
On the challenges facing first-time buyers, Michelle argued that the market needs to be more inclusive to cater for those that have previously been frozen out: “The first-time buyer market is experiencing its own unique set of challenges. Proposed models for shared ownership and government-backed mortgage guarantees would help to overcome them,” she said.
“We’re also confronted with the dilemma that demand will always appear to be buoyant, when supply is so limited – there’s clearly a mismatch here. We’re going to need to significantly speed up the planning process and turn what’s now a clunky, outdated system, into something that’s more streamlined, so that we can be in with a better chance of meeting housing delivery targets and, crucially, meeting demand.”
Michelle was particularly struck by a point made by fellow panellist Peter Truscott, the chief executive of Crest Nicholson, that it’s taking twice as long to push through planning permissions in contrast to 10 years ago.
On the issue of sustainability, which has formed such a big part of pandemic recovery, Michelle emphasised the need to retrofit existing housing to meet the UK’s climate change targets.
She said: “We’ve seen a plethora of organisations pledge renewed net-zero carbon targets since the pandemic outbreak, which is encouraging to see, but we also need to make sure housing is firmly rooted in the government’s sustainability drive. The Green Homes Grant has been extended for an extra year, which is one step in the right direction in helping to ensure a green recovery. It’s important households and tradespeople take advantage of this.”
Michelle also insisted on making concerted efforts to close the skills gap.
“The skills gap is something we’re familiar with across a number of industries, but never has it been more important in housing if we are serious about retro-fitting on a mass-scale. It has a colossal part to play in strengthening the South East’s recovery.
“Focused skills training in construction will help drive our commitment to boosting Britain’s recovery and in supporting the talent pipeline at a local level.”
Michelle said the she hopes the range of insights and ideas generated from The Big Conversation will show the appetite that exists around the country to work collaboratively to help Britain recover.
“Lloyds Banking Group is the UK’s largest retail bank and we’re very focused on our work in the regions. With the right services and proposals in place, we can be in the best position possible to support the government’s goals to build back better.”
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thedailyecho--2020-12-07--LETTER - We ought to travel by boat

LETTER - We ought to travel by boat

The recent withdrawal of the sludge barge and tugs servicing Southern Water ’ s Portswood Water Treatment Plant is adding @ @ @ @ @ pollution to local roads .
The water option for local logistics around the Solent and @ @ @ @ @ in the efforts to reduce congestion and road pollution .
Local water transport could offer @ @ @ @ @ linkage with not only the Port of Southampton ’ s deepwater and coastal services , @ @ @ @ @ the Marchwood Waste Incinerator ( perfectly placed for water delivery of waste ) , port @ @ @ @ @ new developments on the Fawley Power Station site .

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thedailyecho--2020-12-07--LETTER - Time to lobby for an ice rink in Southampton

THE Echo article by Ian Crump published on November 14 , Pictures of ‘ Fun moments on the ice frozen in time ’ showed how much Southampton loved its ice rink and how people just love to skate .
Over 300,000 skaters a year regularly visited the Banister Court Ice Stadium in its heyday before being sold for property development .
The Echo article ‘ Help shape new area of Southampton ’ published on November 17 , is calling for people to express their views on a new area in the City .
The proposed Mayflower Quarter – so could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent ice rink in this development ?
For the past 32 years people have continually , via the Echo letters page , voiced their wishes for the return of an ice rink in Southampton - now could be the opportunity to look to the future and bring back ice skating for all to the South Coast .
The planned Mayflower Quarter will cover over 200 acres , within which there will surely be enough space to incorporate an ice arena as well as other related leisure and sport activities .
There appears to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers out there wanting to bring ice facilities to the South Coast - so I am calling on all skaters and lovers of the sport to join me in making our voices heard .
Visit : place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter and register your interest for the new development in the Mayflower Quarter to include an ice rink .
Let ’ s fight once again to get an ice rink back in Southampton .
Let ’ s state our case whilst the masterplan is still in its early stages – If you would like to see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again , register your interest today at : place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter

Over 300,000 skaters a year regularly visited the Banister Court Ice Stadium in its heyday before being sold for property development.
The Echo article ‘Help shape new area of Southampton’ published on November 17, is calling for people to express their views on a new area in the City. The proposed Mayflower Quarter – so could there be a future for a new permanent ice rink in this development?
For the past 32 years people have continually, via the Echo letters page, voiced their wishes for the return of an ice rink in Southampton - now could be the opportunity to look to the future and bring back ice skating for all to the South Coast.
The planned Mayflower Quarter will cover over 200 acres, within which there will surely be enough space to incorporate an ice arena as well as other related leisure and sport activities.
There appears to be land becoming available. There are developers out there wanting to bring ice facilities to the South Coast - so I am calling on all skaters and lovers of the sport to join me in making our voices heard.
Visit: place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter and register your interest for the new development in the Mayflower Quarter to include an ice rink.
Let’s fight once again to get an ice rink back in Southampton.
Let’s state our case whilst the masterplan is still in its early stages – If you would like to see a permanent ice rink back in the city once again, register your interest today at: place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter
Edna Boden
Secretary, Southampton Ice Dance and Figure Skating Club


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Rabbits and hamster for rehoming in Hampshire

CAN you give these pets a home ?
These pets are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in West End , near Southampton .
Nigella is a one-year-old Chinese hamster .
She loves nothing more than whizzing around in her wheel and coming out of her cage for a bit of playtime .
She ’ s a confident girl who will take little snacks from people ’ s hands , but also loves foraging for food too .
Her antics are sure to keep her new owners entertained as she zooms through her tunnels and cardboard palaces .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but she is very speedy and doesn ’ t like to sit still for too long so may not be suitable for a young child to hold and cuddle .
She will , however , happily sit there and accept a few strokes from a calm child .
Cookies and Cream are a beautiful pair of four-year-old dwarf lops .
They are looking for a new home together as they are a close knit pair of sisters who love hopping around together .
They love having time out of their hutch where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their tunnels .
They enjoying pottering around having a munch of the grass while they watch the world going on around them .
Cookies and Cream are sociable bunnies , they will hop over to say hello to their human friends .
They don ’ t mind a few strokes in exchange for some tasty vegetables , but they can be a little worried by sudden movements or noises .

These pets are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in West End, near Southampton.
Nigella is a one-year-old Chinese hamster. She loves nothing more than whizzing around in her wheel and coming out of her cage for a bit of playtime. She’s a confident girl who will take little snacks from people’s hands, but also loves foraging for food too. Her antics are sure to keep her new owners entertained as she zooms through her tunnels and cardboard palaces. She doesn’t mind being handled, but she is very speedy and doesn’t like to sit still for too long so may not be suitable for a young child to hold and cuddle. She will, however, happily sit there and accept a few strokes from a calm child.
Cookies and Cream are a beautiful pair of four-year-old dwarf lops. They are looking for a new home together as they are a close knit pair of sisters who love hopping around together. They love having time out of their hutch where they can stretch their legs and explore their tunnels. They enjoying pottering around having a munch of the grass while they watch the world going on around them. Cookies and Cream are sociable bunnies, they will hop over to say hello to their human friends. They don’t mind a few strokes in exchange for some tasty vegetables, but they can be a little worried by sudden movements or noises.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--LETTER - Proposals are bad for nature

LETTER - Proposals are bad for nature

We are concerned that the proposals for building 16 new homes at the QinetiQ site in Alverstoke will impact the biodiversity of the conservation area .
The site has been derelict for some years enabling wide variety of wildlife to live within its boundaries including deer , badgers , foxes , roosting bats & variety of birds nesting or use the area as a haven in the winter months .
The area itself is approximately 62 per cent greenfield and 38 per cent brownfield site and lies next to the existing Anglesey Conservation Area .
The building of 16 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this valuable environmental site .
Gosport is not in need of large luxury homes but of affordable social housing , which could be built within the declining town centre and have less of a negative impact on the environment , as these homes would be closer to existing bus and ferry routes , reducing the impact on climate change .
The area is known to flood in winter and wetlands form ; even in summer the ground is often springy and easily forms large pools of water after a small amount of rainfall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this site will cause greater flooding despite assurances that a lake for drainage will be built .
It ’ s well known that wetlands control erosion , limit flooding and buffer coastal areas from storm surges .
Wetlands not only provide feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds but provide critical habitat for amphibians and other organisms .
The planting of a new wetland does not ensure that wildlife will return or exist so close to human habitat .
Stokes Bay is widely used as a place of recreation ; Gosport is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces , for its population to enjoy .
Society recognises now more than ever the importance of green spaces to ensure our mental health and well-being are kept in a positive frame of mind .
We feel that this site would be better used to enable the local community to explore the heritage of Battery No .
5 by opening as a museum and providing the area as an opportunity for schools and public alike to link with nature and understand what flora and fauna thrive in this area .

The site has been derelict for some years enabling wide variety of wildlife to live within its boundaries including deer, badgers, foxes, roosting bats & variety of birds nesting or use the area as a haven in the winter months.
The area itself is approximately 62 per cent greenfield and 38 per cent brownfield site and lies next to the existing Anglesey Conservation Area. The building of 16 homes will undoubtedly have a negative impact on this valuable environmental site.
Gosport is not in need of large luxury homes but of affordable social housing, which could be built within the declining town centre and have less of a negative impact on the environment, as these homes would be closer to existing bus and ferry routes, reducing the impact on climate change.
The area is known to flood in winter and wetlands form; even in summer the ground is often springy and easily forms large pools of water after a small amount of rainfall.
There is a concern that building on this site will cause greater flooding despite assurances that a lake for drainage will be built.
It’s well known that wetlands control erosion, limit flooding and buffer coastal areas from storm surges. Wetlands not only provide feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds but provide critical habitat for amphibians and other organisms.
The planting of a new wetland does not ensure that wildlife will return or exist so close to human habitat. Stokes Bay is widely used as a place of recreation; Gosport is a town that has few large green spaces, for its population to enjoy.
Society recognises now more than ever the importance of green spaces to ensure our mental health and well-being are kept in a positive frame of mind.
We feel that this site would be better used to enable the local community to explore the heritage of Battery No. 5 by opening as a museum and providing the area as an opportunity for schools and public alike to link with nature and understand what flora and fauna thrive in this area.
Sam Pollard
Green Party


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Jewellery stolen in Hampshire housing estate burglary

POLICE are appealing for information after reports of a burglary in a Hampshire housing estate .
The incident happened at @ @ @ @ @ and 2.30pm on December 1 .
It has been reported that jewellery was stolen from @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers are investigating the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who has @ @ @ @ @ from Hampshire Police said : `` Maybe you saw something suspicious in the area of @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200464542 . ''

The incident happened at around midnight on November 29 and 2.30pm on December 1.
It has been reported that jewellery was stolen from the property during the burglary.
Officers are investigating the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who has any information.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Maybe you saw something suspicious in the area of Thyme Avenue on these days?
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200464542."


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--LETTER - Time for a permanent ice rink in Southampton?

The Echo Article by Ian Crump published on November 14 , Pictures of ‘ Fun moments on the ice frozen in time ’ showed how much Southampton loved its ice rink and how people just love to skate .
Over 300,000 skaters a year regularly visited the Banister Court Ice Stadium in its heyday before being sold for property development .
The Echo article ‘ Help shape new area of Southampton ’ published on November 17 , is calling for people to express their views on a new area in the City .
The proposed Mayflower Quarter – so could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent ice rink in this development ?
For the past 32 years people have continually , via the Echo Letters Page , voiced their wishes for the return of an ice rink in Southampton - now could be the opportunity to look to the future and bring back ice skating for all to the South Coast .
The planned Mayflower Quarter will cover over 200 acres , within which there will surely be enough space to incorporate an Ice Arena as well as other related leisure and sport activities .
There appears to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers out there wanting to bring ice facilities to the South Coast - so I am calling on all skaters and lovers of the sport to join me in making our voices heard .
Visit : place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter and register your interest for the new development in the Mayflower Quarter to include an ice rink .
Let ’ s fight once again to get an ice rink back in Southampton .
Let ’ s state our case whilst the masterplan is still in its early stages – If you would like to see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again , register your interest today at : place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter

The Echo article ‘Help shape new area of Southampton’ published on November 17, is calling for people to express their views on a new area in the City. The proposed Mayflower Quarter – so could there be a future for a new permanent ice rink in this development ?
For the past 32 years people have continually, via the Echo Letters Page, voiced their wishes for the return of an ice rink in Southampton - now could be the opportunity to look to the future and bring back ice skating for all to the South Coast.
The planned Mayflower Quarter will cover over 200 acres, within which there will surely be enough space to incorporate an Ice Arena as well as other related leisure and sport activities.
There appears to be land becoming available - There are developers out there wanting to bring ice facilities to the South Coast - so I am calling on all skaters and lovers of the sport to join me in making our voices heard.
Visit: place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter and register your interest for the new development in the Mayflower Quarter to include an ice rink.
Let’s fight once again to get an ice rink back in Southampton.
Let’s state our case whilst the masterplan is still in its early stages –
If you would like to see a permanent ice rink back in the City once again, register your interest today at: place-builder.io/mayflowerquarter
Edna Boden
Secretary - Southampton Ice Dance and Figure Skating Club


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--First show homes ready to view at historic Royal Haslar

After several years of redevelopment , the first residential and retirement apartments in the prestigious Royal Hospital Haslar have come to the market .
As one of the most historic locations in Hampshire , the former military hospital is undergoing a sensitive restoration and £150 million transformation into a luxury residential and retirement village , providing a unique address for all age groups .
Located in the heart of the South Hampshire Coast , Royal Haslar is one of Britain ’ s landmark buildings and is now reborn as a luxury waterfront development , protecting it for the future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live in comfort amongst elegant Georgian buildings surrounded by 62 acres of Grade II listed mature parkland , only a stone ’ s throw from the English Channel .
As two of the very few residential buildings in the area to be located right on the waterfront , the refurbished Canada House and Goodrich House enjoy panoramic views across the ever-changing Solent strait towards the Isle of Wight .
These classical buildings provide forty-four architecturally unique apartments which are now ready for private viewings through Fox & Sons .
Local amenities include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sailing – picturesque promenades , miles of empty beaches , waterfront golf courses , the pretty village of Alverstoke and the charming seaside resort of Lee-on-Solent .
The bustling naval city of Portsmouth and its historic dockyard is also just a short 5-minute ferry ride away .
To schedule a tour of the stunning show apartments , telephone Fox & Sons on 023 9250 3733 or visit RoyalHaslar.com Fox & Sons will maintain social distancing practices throughout the viewing for the safety of visitors .

Located in the heart of the South Hampshire Coast, Royal Haslar is one of Britain’s landmark buildings and is now reborn as a luxury waterfront development, protecting it for the future.
Royal Haslar offers residents a unique opportunity to live in comfort amongst elegant Georgian buildings surrounded by 62 acres of Grade II listed mature parkland, only a stone’s throw from the English Channel.
As two of the very few residential buildings in the area to be located right on the waterfront, the refurbished Canada House and Goodrich House enjoy panoramic views across the ever-changing Solent strait towards the Isle of Wight.
These classical buildings provide forty-four architecturally unique apartments which are now ready for private viewings through Fox & Sons.
Local amenities include Haslar Marina – perfectly located for Solent sailing – picturesque promenades, miles of empty beaches, waterfront golf courses, the pretty village of Alverstoke and the charming seaside resort of Lee-on-Solent.
The bustling naval city of Portsmouth and its historic dockyard is also just a short 5-minute ferry ride away.
To schedule a tour of the stunning show apartments, telephone Fox & Sons on 023 9250 3733 or visit RoyalHaslar.com
Fox & Sons will maintain social distancing practices throughout the viewing for the safety of visitors.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--LETTER - This is not the way to tackle Southampton's air pollution

It is well known that Southampton is one of the cities in the country with the worst case of air @ @ @ @ @ answer from those with no practical knowledge on the subject ?
Turn all the two @ @ @ @ @ out of the city to single lane traffic plus a bus lane .
As an @ @ @ @ @ take traffic at walking pace 20 minutes to get from Northam Bridge to the other @ @ @ @ @ it would appear that the excuse for not lengthening the airport runway is that they @ @ @ @ @ the problem of air pollution .
Every other city in the county has a `` @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Southampton officials are more interested in housing development .

What is the answer from those with no practical knowledge on the subject? Turn all the two lane roads leading into and out of the city to single lane traffic plus a bus lane. As an example, it can now take traffic at walking pace 20 minutes to get from Northam Bridge to the other side of Bitterne.
Now it would appear that the excuse for not lengthening the airport runway is that they do not wish to increase the problem of air pollution.
Every other city in the county has a "Park and ride" facility. However, Southampton officials are more interested in housing development.
Roy Deal
Locks Heath


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Met Office issues new fog alert for Hampshire (

A NEW warning for thick fog has been issued by the Met Office .
The yellow weather warning which covers Southampton , Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire will be in force between 4pm on Monday until 11am on Tuesday .
The Met Office says visibility could be less than 100metres in some places leading to “ difficult ” driving conditions .
There is also a chance of icy conditions .
The warning reads : `` Fog is expected to thicken up across parts of England Monday evening and last into Tuesday morning bringing some travel disruption . ''
Slower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train services are possible along with a chance of delays or cancellations to flights .
It comes after the Met Office issued a weather alert of fog for the whole of Hampshire this morning .
A Met Office spokesperson said : “ Fog and freezing fog will persist and become more widespread Monday evening , lasting into Tuesday morning .
“ The visibility is likely to be less than 100m in places leading to difficult driving conditions and some disruption to transport .
The odd icy stretch is also possible.
” According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ‘ feel like ’ just minus one during the early hours of Tuesday morning .

The yellow weather warning which covers Southampton, Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire will be in force between 4pm on Monday until 11am on Tuesday.
The Met Office says visibility could be less than 100metres in some places leading to “difficult” driving conditions.
There is also a chance of icy conditions.
The warning reads: "Fog is expected to thicken up across parts of England Monday evening and last into Tuesday morning bringing some travel disruption."
Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services are possible along with a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.
It comes after the Met Office issued a weather alert of fog for the whole of Hampshire this morning.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Fog and freezing fog will persist and become more widespread Monday evening, lasting into Tuesday morning.
“The visibility is likely to be less than 100m in places leading to difficult driving conditions and some disruption to transport. The odd icy stretch is also possible.”
According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to ‘feel like’ just minus one during the early hours of Tuesday morning.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Kanes Hill Primary School has closed until January 5

A SOUTHAMPTON school has closed until early next month after several staff members tested positive for Covid-19 .
The 400-pupil @ @ @ @ @ Hinkler Road , Thornhill , has shut its doors until January 4 .
The school @ @ @ @ @ without giving the reason why .
But Southampton City Council 's website confirmed it was @ @ @ @ @ of illness '' .
A council spokesperson said : `` Kanes Hill Primary School has @ @ @ @ @ cases of Covid-19 .
`` The school will remain closed whilst pupils and staff self @ @ @ @ @ .
`` As the Christmas break follows this the school will re-open to staff on @ @ @ @ @ pupils from Tuesday January 6 . ''

The 400-pupil Kanes Hill Primary School in Hinkler Road, Thornhill, has shut its doors until January 4.
The school's website confirms the closure without giving the reason why.
But Southampton City Council's website confirmed it was down to "high levels of illness".
A council spokesperson said: "Kanes Hill Primary School has closed following several confirmed adult cases of Covid-19.
"The school will remain closed whilst pupils and staff self isolate until Friday December 18.
"As the Christmas break follows this the school will re-open to staff on Monday January 4 and to pupils from Tuesday January 6."


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Council tax could rise in Southampton if plans approved

COUNCIL tax in Southampton could be about to go up as civic chiefs try to balance the books .
Council tax in the city could rise by 4 % next year as the city council attempts to save £10m by 2022 .
According to the proposals , the overall charge for Band D households would increase from £1,566.18 to £1,628.82 - a rise of £62.64 .
Breaking down the increase , the core council tax would rise by 2 % and the adult social care precept would also rise by another 2 % .
However , despite a need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans for redundancies or cuts to frontline services , leaders add .
Other fees are also set to be reviewed but civic chiefs said it is difficult at this point to `` speculate '' on what services might be affected .
The news comes as the council has published a draft budget for the 2021/22 financial year .
The authority said savings will be made through a number of moves including the use of technology to provide services and the review of vacant posts .
Cllr Stephen Barnes-Andrews , cabinet member for finance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redundancies but vacancies will be managed instead .
He explained this would mean that the authority will question the need for future vacancies should they come up or should current employees leave .
The news comes as the council is facing a £21m budget pressure and revealed that Covid is set to cost the authority £26m .
Some of the costs have been covered through government grants and reserves but £10m still need to be saved as part of next year 's budget .
Council leader Christopher Hammond said he hopes councils will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added : `` The fact that we are in this position is because they have not held up their end of the bargain .
`` I would be pleasantly surprised if they completely reimburse us for the cost during this period , however , I think that is highly unlikely .
`` Hopefully they will give us something but they wo n't clear the balance , that would fall to the residents of the city and the council to pick up . ''
Opposition leader Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said : '' Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more to support our city 's recovery like supporting our proposals to scrap our evening parking charges from April 2021 permanently . ''
The government said next year it will give councils an additional £2.2bn to deliver services including social care and £3bn for Covid-19 pressures .
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government said : `` This takes the total support committed to councils in England to tackle the impacts of Covid-19 to over £10billion .
Southampton City Council has already been allocated over £33 million of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is non-ringfenced , and their core spending power also increased by over £12 million this year.
” Cabinet members in Southampton will consider the draft budget on December 15 .
If approved , a public consultation will be launched on December 16 until January 19 .
A final decision on the budget will be made next February .

Council tax in the city could rise by 4% next year as the city council attempts to save £10m by 2022.
According to the proposals, the overall charge for Band D households would increase from £1,566.18 to £1,628.82 - a rise of £62.64.
Breaking down the increase, the core council tax would rise by 2% and the adult social care precept would also rise by another 2%.
However, despite a need to balance the books, there are no plans for redundancies or cuts to frontline services, leaders add.
Other fees are also set to be reviewed but civic chiefs said it is difficult at this point to "speculate" on what services might be affected.
The news comes as the council has published a draft budget for the 2021/22 financial year.
The authority said savings will be made through a number of moves including the use of technology to provide services and the review of vacant posts.
Cllr Stephen Barnes-Andrews, cabinet member for finance, said there are no plans for redundancies but vacancies will be managed instead.
He explained this would mean that the authority will question the need for future vacancies should they come up or should current employees leave.
The news comes as the council is facing a £21m budget pressure and revealed that Covid is set to cost the authority £26m. Some of the costs have been covered through government grants and reserves but £10m still need to be saved as part of next year's budget.
Council leader Christopher Hammond said he hopes councils will receive more support from central government but he added: "The fact that we are in this position is because they have not held up their end of the bargain.
"I would be pleasantly surprised if they completely reimburse us for the cost during this period, however, I think that is highly unlikely.
"Hopefully they will give us something but they won't clear the balance, that would fall to the residents of the city and the council to pick up."
Opposition leader Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said:"Now we believe the Labour council can do more to support our city's recovery like supporting our proposals to scrap our evening parking charges from April 2021 permanently." The government said next year it will give councils an additional £2.2bn to deliver services including social care and £3bn for Covid-19 pressures.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: "This takes the total support committed to councils in England to tackle the impacts of Covid-19 to over £10billion.
"Southampton City Council has already been allocated over £33 million of emergency funding, nearly £23 million of which is non-ringfenced, and their core spending power also increased by over £12 million this year.”
Cabinet members in Southampton will consider the draft budget on December 15.
If approved, a public consultation will be launched on December 16 until January 19.
A final decision on the budget will be made next February.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--COVID: Five fines after police called to Hampshire house party

FIVE people were fined for breaching Covid-19 rules after police were called to a house party .
Officers say they were called to a property on Kings Field , Bursledon just after midnight on Sunday , after reports of a large gathering and loud music .
The resident of the home was slapped with a £200 fine and reported for summons for breaching Covid-19 regulations .
Four further men who were at the property , all aged in their 20s , were also given £200 fines , as well as being reported for summons .
While at the property , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 28-year-old man from Botley and a 27-year-old man from Chandler ’ s Ford on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug .
They were both released under investigation pending further police enquiries .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Our officers will continue to engage , explain and educate the public around the Covid-19 regulations before taking enforcement action for blatant breaches of the regulations .
This may be the case if there is clear evidence that an individual or group of individuals are knowingly flouting the new regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenarios such as larger house parties , repeat offenders or locations where we have evidence of a previous failure to adhere to restrictions . ''

Officers say they were called to a property on Kings Field, Bursledon just after midnight on Sunday, after reports of a large gathering and loud music.
The resident of the home was slapped with a £200 fine and reported for summons for breaching Covid-19 regulations.
Four further men who were at the property, all aged in their 20s, were also given £200 fines, as well as being reported for summons.
While at the property, officers arrested two of those present, a 28-year-old man from Botley and a 27-year-old man from Chandler’s Ford on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug. They were both released under investigation pending further police enquiries.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Our officers will continue to engage, explain and educate the public around the Covid-19 regulations before taking enforcement action for blatant breaches of the regulations. This may be the case if there is clear evidence that an individual or group of individuals are knowingly flouting the new regulations.
"This will especially apply for scenarios such as larger house parties, repeat offenders or locations where we have evidence of a previous failure to adhere to restrictions."


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Serious assault on Archery Road in Weston

A TEENAGER has been left seriously injured after he was attacked for refusing to hand over his mobile phone to muggers .
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old boy was attacked on Saturday , December 5 .
The teen was attacked on a footpath next to Archery Road in Weston between 10pm and 10.30pm .
Two men approached the victim and demanded his phone , which he was using at the time , and was subsequently assaulted when he refused .
The boy sustained serious injuries to his leg and back during the incident and was taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eager to speak to anyone who may have information that may help the investigation , and are particularly keen to identify two men we wish to speak with in connection with this incident .
The men are described as one white man , aged 19-20 , approximately 6ft tall , stocky build and possibly has a scar on his right cheek .
He was seen wearing dark clothing .
And a white boy aged 16-17 , approximately 5ft 11 ” , skinny build and possibly had short stubble .
He was seen wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police said : `` Were you in the area at the time ?
Did you perhaps see or hear what happened ?
Perhaps you recognise these descriptions ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 , quoting 44200470416 .
`` Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old boy was attacked on Saturday, December 5.
The teen was attacked on a footpath next to Archery Road in Weston between 10pm and 10.30pm.
Two men approached the victim and demanded his phone, which he was using at the time, and was subsequently assaulted when he refused.
The boy sustained serious injuries to his leg and back during the incident and was taken to Southampton General Hospital.
Officers are now eager to speak to anyone who may have information that may help the investigation, and are particularly keen to identify two men we wish to speak with in connection with this incident.
The men are described as one white man, aged 19-20, approximately 6ft tall, stocky build and possibly has a scar on his right cheek. He was seen wearing dark clothing.
And a white boy aged 16-17, approximately 5ft 11”, skinny build and possibly had short stubble. He was seen wearing dark clothing.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Were you in the area at the time? Did you perhaps see or hear what happened? Perhaps you recognise these descriptions?
"Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44200470416.
"Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Coronavirus: 181 positive cases recorded across Hampshire

ALMOST 200 new positive coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire today .
Public Health England figures - as recorded @ @ @ @ @ 4.30pm today ( December 7 ) - show that 181 more people have tested positive @ @ @ @ @ 24 hour period .
It comes as testing increases across the country .
The health @ @ @ @ @ 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , @ @ @ @ @ or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass @ @ @ @ @ the confirmed cases by local authority on December 7 : • Basingstoke and Deane : @ @ @ @ @ since start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website at 4.30pm yesterday (December 7) - show that 181 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
It comes as testing increases across the country.
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.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority on December 7:


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Site for 500 asylum seekers earmarked for edge of Hampshire village

PLANS have been revealed to create a site for 500 asylum seekers on the edge of a Hampshire village – but they have been slammed by a council leader for its `` dangerous '' location .
The site , which would be located on Ministry of Defence land near the busy A303 in Barton Stacey , would see asylum seekers , staying in portacabins while they wait for their applications to be processed .
It is expected that the site will be for young men who have come into the UK on boats from the continent .
A decision on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Westminster in the next few weeks .
But Councillor Phil North , leader of Test Valley Borough Council , has warned of the dangers of placing the site next to the well-used road , as those in the camp will `` almost certainly '' walk down the busy A303 on foot to access nearby towns and services .
He added : `` This represents a significant highway danger in them walking on land adjacent to the road and in the carriageway itself .
`` In my view , this is unacceptably dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asylum seekers themselves .
He also likened the site to an `` open prison '' .
Adding that although he understood the argument about `` disincentivising dangerous channel crossings '' , this proposal was the `` wrong accommodation in the wrong location '' .
He said : `` Apart from some dining and basic recreation facilities , there will be absolutely nothing for them to do .
`` There are few places I would consider less appropriate for a facility of this nature and it concerns me that this would even be considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men in a village with an existing population of just 1,000 , would have an overwhelmingly detrimental impact .
In other similar facilities this has led to an increase in anti-social behaviour and criminality .
Cllr North added : “ I have already written to the Immigration Minister , Chris Philp MP , setting out , in the strongest possible terms , the many arguments against this proposal .
I have no doubt that local residents will be hugely concerned and I wish to reassure them that they have my full support in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the local MP Caroline Nokes and I have started a petition to try and get the Home Office to change their mind .
I ’ d be grateful if you would consider adding your name to show the strength of feeling locally .
”

The site, which would be located on Ministry of Defence land near the busy A303 in Barton Stacey, would see asylum seekers, staying in portacabins while they wait for their applications to be processed.
It is expected that the site will be for young men who have come into the UK on boats from the continent.
A decision on the plans is expected to be made by Westminster in the next few weeks.
But Councillor Phil North, leader of Test Valley Borough Council, has warned of the dangers of placing the site next to the well-used road, as those in the camp will "almost certainly" walk down the busy A303 on foot to access nearby towns and services.
He added: "This represents a significant highway danger in them walking on land adjacent to the road and in the carriageway itself.
"In my view, this is unacceptably dangerous to both the travelling public and the asylum seekers themselves.
He also likened the site to an "open prison".
Adding that although he understood the argument about "disincentivising dangerous channel crossings", this proposal was the "wrong accommodation in the wrong location".
He said: "Apart from some dining and basic recreation facilities, there will be absolutely nothing for them to do.
"There are few places I would consider less appropriate for a facility of this nature and it concerns me that this would even be considered.
“An influx of 500 young men in a village with an existing population of just 1,000, would have an overwhelmingly detrimental impact. In other similar facilities this has led to an increase in anti-social behaviour and criminality.
Cllr North added: “I have already written to the Immigration Minister, Chris Philp MP, setting out, in the strongest possible terms, the many arguments against this proposal. I have no doubt that local residents will be hugely concerned and I wish to reassure them that they have my full support in fighting this.
“To that end, the local MP Caroline Nokes and I have started a petition to try and get the Home Office to change their mind. I’d be grateful if you would consider adding your name to show the strength of feeling locally.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Coronavirus: Five more deaths recorded across Hampshire

FIVE more coronavirus patients have died across the county in just 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England at @ @ @ @ @ ) reveal that five people have died with coronavirus .
Across the whole of Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Hampshire Hospitals @ @ @ @ @ more patients have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total death toll up @ @ @ @ @ three more deaths were recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust bringing the total up to @ @ @ @ @ were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the pandemic .
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have @ @ @ @ @ start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust .

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm yesterday (December 7) reveal that five people have died with coronavirus.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 766 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, two more patients have died in the last 24 hours bringing the total death toll up to 215.
A further three more deaths were recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust bringing the total up to 297.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Junction 9 slip road of M27 to close this week

MOTORISTS are being urged to plan-ahead if they intend to use part of a Hampshire motorway overnight this week .
Junction 9 , westbound , of the M27 is set to close at 10pm tonight as part of a week of overnight closures to allow time for re-surfacing .
A series of night-time closures of the junction 9 exit slip road from 10pm to 6am every night from tonight ( Monday , December 7 ) until Saturday , December 12 , will take place to complete the work that has been taking place at the junction in recent weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly to accommodate additional re-surfacing work , with the new temporary layout being in operation from 6am on Saturday , 12 December .
Drivers are advised to be prepared for a different road layout once the work is complete .
Motorists wishing to use the sliproad exit at junction 9 will be diverted along the westbound M27 to junction 8 , where drivers should exit and re-join the eastbound M27 towards Fareham .
Drivers should then continue on the M27 where they can leave at junction 9 .
All diversions will be fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road are advised to plan-ahead and leave extra time for their journeys .

Junction 9, westbound, of the M27 is set to close at 10pm tonight as part of a week of overnight closures to allow time for re-surfacing.
A series of night-time closures of the junction 9 exit slip road from 10pm to 6am every night from tonight (Monday, December 7) until Saturday, December 12, will take place to complete the work that has been taking place at the junction in recent weeks.
The dates of this work have changed slightly to accommodate additional re-surfacing work, with the new temporary layout being in operation from 6am on Saturday, 12 December.
Drivers are advised to be prepared for a different road layout once the work is complete.
Motorists wishing to use the sliproad exit at junction 9 will be diverted along the westbound M27 to junction 8, where drivers should exit and re-join the eastbound M27 towards Fareham.
Drivers should then continue on the M27 where they can leave at junction 9.
All diversions will be fully signed. Drivers using this stretch of road are advised to plan-ahead and leave extra time for their journeys.


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Met Office issues new fog alert for Hampshire


thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Premier League: Brighton v Saints - as it happened

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thedailyecho--2020-12-07--Crash on M27 causing delays near Eastleigh and Hedge End

UPDATE : The incident has now been cleared A CRASH on a Hampshire motorway is causing delays throughout rush hour @ @ @ @ @ M27 is blocked following the accident that happened just after 5pm today .
Lane one @ @ @ @ @ and junction 5 Eastleigh is blocked heading westbound .


thedailyecho--2020-12-08--Police called to Itchen Bridge over concern for man's welfare

POLICE have rushed to a Southampton bridge this morning over concerns for the welfare of a man .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ at 9.40am this morning following a concern for welfare .
It is understood that a @ @ @ @ @ police are still in attendance .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man at the Itchen @ @ @ @ @ in attendance . ''
The Daily Echo has contacted South Central Ambulance Service about the @ @

Police officers were called to the Itchen Bridge at 9.40am this morning following a concern for welfare.
It is understood that a man was involved.
South Central Ambulance Service confirmed that it was due to a person "reported as having fallen" from the bridge.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We were called just before 9.40am to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man at the Itchen Bridge. Officers are currently in attendance."
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-12-08--V-Day: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

The first Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out across the UK on what has been dubbed “ V-Day ” by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
NHS staff have been preparing for the launch , but what does that entail and what can people expect in the next few days ?
We look at the key questions around what has been going on behind the scenes and how it will unfold .
– When did the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines arrive and where are they ?
The first batch of vaccine vials arrived from Belgium on Thursday .
The UK has ordered 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to vaccinate 20 million people as people need to receive two doses .
There are 800,000 doses in the first tranche , meaning 400,000 people will be vaccinated initially .
The doses have been stored in undisclosed secure locations to ensure the security of the vaccine and those storing and delivering it .
– Are all the vaccines in the right place and ready for rollout ?
Doses have already been arriving at vaccine hubs in preparation for the rollout , but it is not known when all 50 hubs in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to administer the jab at different times and deliveries are expected to happen throughout the week .
Pictures showed the arrival of a batch of vaccines at Croydon University Hospital in south London over the weekend , with similar scenes all around the country .
– How are the vaccines stored ?
The vaccine needs storage temperatures of minus 70C to minus 80C .
Public Health England said it has secured 58 specialised Twin Guard ultra-low temperature freezers which provide storage for approximately five million doses of vaccines that require ultra-low temperature storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fully operational , and located in national storage facilities .
The freezers , which are not portable , each hold about 86,000 doses .
– Where will vaccines be administered ?
Jabs will be administered at dozens of hospital hubs – with people aged 80 and over , care home workers and NHS workers who are at higher risk being the first to receive the vaccine .
Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , said hospitals in England have identified appropriate places to conduct the vaccinations .
He said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park and separate from any other clinical area where there might be a risk of Covid-19 infection .
Staff will be working out the best arrangements in a socially distanced way and there will be timed slots to minimise queueing .
– How are appointments being arranged ?
Mr Hopson said staff have been identifying people in the key target groups and lists have been passed to appointment bookers who have been making phone calls to arrange appointments .
He said some hospitals are focusing on people who are due to come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are currently receiving care in hospital .
Mr Hopson said hospitals are also talking to care homes which have been asked to provide lists of workers .
– What will the appointment involve ?
When a patient arrives they will be registered and the vaccine will be administered .
A computer system will issue an email or letter to the patient and their GP saying they have had the vaccine and confirming a follow-up date three weeks later when they will get the second dose .
The jab is typically delivered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should everyone aged 80 and over expect a phone call this week ?
No .
Mr Hopson said people should not be worried if they do not receive a call or a letter , adding that the vast majority will not be vaccinated until early 2021 .
He expects there will be communications in the coming weeks telling people how quickly medical teams are getting through those who are over 80 .
They are at the top of the priority list but there are challenges with getting the jab to them .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minus 70C before being thawed out and can only be moved four times within that cold chain before being used .
The vaccine boxes containing 975 doses will need to be split so they can be taken to care homes .
Mr Hopson said this will get going in about a week and will be led by primary care networks .
NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said he was confident vaccinations will be offered in care homes “ well before Christmas ” .

NHS staff have been preparing for the launch, but what does that entail and what can people expect in the next few days?
We look at the key questions around what has been going on behind the scenes and how it will unfold.
An NHS pharmacy technician at the Royal Free Hospital in London (Yui Mok/PA)
– When did the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines arrive and where are they?
The first batch of vaccine vials arrived from Belgium on Thursday.
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer jab, enough to vaccinate 20 million people as people need to receive two doses.
There are 800,000 doses in the first tranche, meaning 400,000 people will be vaccinated initially.
The doses have been stored in undisclosed secure locations to ensure the security of the vaccine and those storing and delivering it.
– Are all the vaccines in the right place and ready for rollout?
Doses have already been arriving at vaccine hubs in preparation for the rollout, but it is not known when all 50 hubs in England will receive them as they are starting to administer the jab at different times and deliveries are expected to happen throughout the week.
(PA Graphics)
Pictures showed the arrival of a batch of vaccines at Croydon University Hospital in south London over the weekend, with similar scenes all around the country.
– How are the vaccines stored?
The vaccine needs storage temperatures of minus 70C to minus 80C.
Public Health England said it has secured 58 specialised Twin Guard ultra-low temperature freezers which provide storage for approximately five million doses of vaccines that require ultra-low temperature storage.
The freezers are in the UK, fully operational, and located in national storage facilities.
The freezers, which are not portable, each hold about 86,000 doses.
– Where will vaccines be administered?
Jabs will be administered at dozens of hospital hubs – with people aged 80 and over, care home workers and NHS workers who are at higher risk being the first to receive the vaccine.
Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said hospitals in England have identified appropriate places to conduct the vaccinations.
He said the ideal place is close to a cark park and separate from any other clinical area where there might be a risk of Covid-19 infection.
A pharmacy technician from Croydon Health Services takes delivery of a batch of Covid-19 vaccinations (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Staff will be working out the best arrangements in a socially distanced way and there will be timed slots to minimise queueing.
– How are appointments being arranged?
Mr Hopson said staff have been identifying people in the key target groups and lists have been passed to appointment bookers who have been making phone calls to arrange appointments.
He said some hospitals are focusing on people who are due to come in for an outpatient appointment, or those who are currently receiving care in hospital.
Mr Hopson said hospitals are also talking to care homes which have been asked to provide lists of workers.
The vaccine rollout is beginning across the UK (Yui Mok/PA)
– What will the appointment involve?
When a patient arrives they will be registered and the vaccine will be administered.
A computer system will issue an email or letter to the patient and their GP saying they have had the vaccine and confirming a follow-up date three weeks later when they will get the second dose.
The jab is typically delivered by an injection in the shoulder.
– Should everyone aged 80 and over expect a phone call this week?
No. Mr Hopson said people should not be worried if they do not receive a call or a letter, adding that the vast majority will not be vaccinated until early 2021.
He expects there will be communications in the coming weeks telling people how quickly medical teams are getting through those who are over 80.
– Are care home residents not a priority?
They are at the top of the priority list but there are challenges with getting the jab to them.
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine needs to be stored at minus 70C before being thawed out and can only be moved four times within that cold chain before being used.
The vaccine boxes containing 975 doses will need to be split so they can be taken to care homes.
Mr Hopson said this will get going in about a week and will be led by primary care networks.
NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said he was confident vaccinations will be offered in care homes “well before Christmas”.


thedailyecho--2020-12-08--LIVE UPDATES: Covid vaccine roll out begins


thedailyecho--2020-12-08--Woman banned from owning dogs at Southampton Crown Court

A WOMAN has been banned from owning dogs for five years after her pets launched a vicious “ pack attack ” .
Oaken the Staffordshire Bull Terrier will be destroyed having been deemed “ predatory , a danger to the public and having a motivation to kill other dogs ” .
Meanwhile , Luna - a female Staffie - has been made the subject of a contingent destruction order and will be subject to strict conditions .
Their owner , Victoria capon was banned from owning dogs for five years during a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid and training business had previously been given a ten-month jail sentence , suspended for two years .
She had been charged as the owner of dogs dangerously out of control - to which she pleaded guilty .
• Two staffies ‘ launched pack attack ’ ripping off spaniel 's ear and leaving her deaf On May 1 this year Oaken and Luna mauled a 12-year-old Spaniel called Layla during a horrendous ordeal in Bishopstoke .
She was left deaf in one ear while her owner Julie Hayward , suffered gashes to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beloved pet .
Prosecution barrister , Unyime Davies read accounts of other dogs being attacked by Capon ’ s animals .
On January 21 they latched on to a Spaniel which had been running with its owner in Stoke Park Woods .
• ' I did n't think she would make it ' : Horror attack by 'Staffordshire bull terriers ' leaves dog with ear torn off Ms Davies told how Oaken ’ s jaws had to be forced apart to remove him from its throat which later became infected .
Capon who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dogs to be a danger but was very sorry for everything that had happened .
Adding to this , she blamed social media and a media campaign against her for the loss of both her businesses .
During sentencing , Judge Peter Henry described Oaken as the more violent and aggressive dog and Luna was more of a follower .
Under a court order , Luna must be neutered , muzzled , kept on a fixed-length lead and must not live in the same house as any male dogs .
Capon has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which includes vet bills and kennel costs .

Oaken the Staffordshire Bull Terrier will be destroyed having been deemed “predatory, a danger to the public and having a motivation to kill other dogs”.
Meanwhile, Luna - a female Staffie - has been made the subject of a contingent destruction order and will be subject to strict conditions.
Their owner, Victoria Capon, of Kensington Close, Bishopstoke was banned from owning dogs for five years during a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Monday.
The 39-year-old who runs a dog first aid and training business had previously been given a ten-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.
She had been charged as the owner of dogs dangerously out of control - to which she pleaded guilty.
On May 1 this year Oaken and Luna mauled a 12-year-old Spaniel called Layla during a horrendous ordeal in Bishopstoke.
She was left deaf in one ear while her owner Julie Hayward, suffered gashes to her arms and legs trying to save her beloved pet.
Prosecution barrister, Unyime Davies read accounts of other dogs being attacked by Capon’s animals.
On January 21 they latched on to a Spaniel which had been running with its owner in Stoke Park Woods.
Ms Davies told how Oaken’s jaws had to be forced apart to remove him from its throat which later became infected.
Capon who represented herself did not believe either of her dogs to be a danger but was very sorry for everything that had happened. Adding to this, she blamed social media and a media campaign against her for the loss of both her businesses. During sentencing, Judge Peter Henry described Oaken as the more violent and aggressive dog and Luna was more of a follower.
Under a court order, Luna must be neutered, muzzled, kept on a fixed-length lead and must not live in the same house as any male dogs.
Capon has two months to pay compensation of £11,822 which includes vet bills and kennel costs.