thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Buses, trains and ferries operating over Christmas/New Year

TRAVELLING over the Christmas and New Year period has rarely been trouble-free .
But the continuing coronavirus pandemic and the recent decision to impose even tougher restrictions across Hampshire is making it even more difficult to get about .
Wightlink 's FastCat service between Portsmouth and Ryde will be suspended on Boxing Day until further notice .
Another casualty of the soaring infection rate is the passenger ferry that operates between Hythe in the New Forest , which is in Tier 3 , and Southampton , which is in Tier 4 .
Sailings were suspended on Christmas Eve , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a guide to the bus , train and ferry services that will be operating over Christmas and New Year .
Christmas Day : Bluestar 1X and Bluestar 18X will run to special timetables but no other services will operate .
Boxing Day : Sunday service will operate except the Bluestar 6 , which will not run .
December 29 : Saturday service will run on all routes , with some exceptions .
Tuesday service will operate on routes 35 , 36 , T3 , T4 , X7 and X7R .
December 30 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some exeptions .
Wednesday service will operate on routes 35 , 39 , H1 , H2 , X7 and X7R .
December 31 : Saturday service on all routes with some exceptions .
Thursday service on routes 35 , 36 , T3 , T4 , X7 and X7R .
New Year 's Day : Special timetables on Bluestar routes 1 , 2 , 4 , 7 , 9 , 12 , 16 , 17 and 18 .
No other buses will be running .
Boxing Day : City Red services 2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to special timetables .
No other City Red services will run .
December 28 : Normal Sunday service .
City Red 9 and 13 will not operate .
New Year 's Eve : All services will operate a Saturday service .
City Red services 2,3 6 , 7 and 11 will finish at about 8pm .
A company spokesman said : `` Despite all of Hampshire , with the exception of the New Forest , moving to Tier 4 our bus routes and timetables remain unchanged . ''
Despite the new restrictions Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Isle of Wight will continue .
The Island is currently in Tier 1 but along with most of Hampshire will be moved up to Tier 3 on Boxing Day .
Red Fennel says it will not be making any immediate changes to its schedule but will be reviewing its timetables going forward .
People should only travel to the Isle of Wight for essential reasons as permitted by the government .
A company spokesperson said : `` People must refer to the local restriction tier guide before planning travel to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when the new tier changes come into place on December 26 , residents of areas currently classed as Tier 3 or Tier 4 should not travel to the Isle of Wight for leisure trips or non-essential reasons .
Similarly , Islanders should also avoid travel to Tier 3 and Tier 4 . ''
Customers who need to make changes to their bookings can visit the Red Funnel website or call 023 8001 9192 .
Christmas Day will see two departures from Southampton at 9am and noon and two departures from East Cowes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also reducing its services to and from the Isle of Wight between December 27 and January 4 .
Some services between December 30 and January 4 will be operated by Red Kestrel , which means they will be for freight only .
Social distancing means all sailings will continue to run at reduced capacity , with the number of passengers limited to 350 passengers .
The Portsmouth Harbour-Ryde Pier Head FastCat service will be suspended on Boxing Day until further notice .
A Wightlink spokesperson said : `` Due to falling demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wightlink ’ s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route will become a two-hourly service carrying freight , key workers and others whose journeys are permitted under the latest regulations from January 4 .
`` Our Lymington-Yarmouth route will continue as a two-hourly service . ''
Following a Christmas break Blue Funnel had been planning to resume sailings on December 29 but a statement on its website says the recent tier changes mean the ferry will not be running `` for the foreseeable future '' .
New Year 's Eve : Annual London fireworks display has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the night .
Last trains will leave Waterloo before midnight .
A SWR spokesperson said : `` Most of our services will be running , but with reduced frequencies on some days .
Planned engineering works will also be taking place and will have an impact on some services between Sunday , December 27 and Sunday , January 3 .
`` Seat reservations aren ’ t available on our trains .
However , tickets can be purchased in advance .
`` Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 we 're operating a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some services are subject to change at relatively short notice so make sure you check your journey before travelling by using our journey planner .
`` Because of the need to maintain social distancing , our trains will not be able to carry as many people . ''

But the continuing coronavirus pandemic and the recent decision to impose even tougher restrictions across Hampshire is making it even more difficult to get about.
Wightlink's FastCat service between Portsmouth and Ryde will be suspended on Boxing Day until further notice.
Another casualty of the soaring infection rate is the passenger ferry that operates between Hythe in the New Forest, which is in Tier 3, and Southampton, which is in Tier 4.
Sailings were suspended on Christmas Eve, also for the foreseeable future.
Below is a guide to the bus, train and ferry services that will be operating over Christmas and New Year.
Buses:
Bluestar
Christmas Day: Bluestar 1X and Bluestar 18X will run to special timetables but no other services will operate.
Boxing Day: Sunday service will operate except the Bluestar 6, which will not run.
December 21 and 28: Normal Sunday service all routes.
December 29: Saturday service will run on all routes, with some exceptions. Tuesday service will operate on routes 35, 36, T3, T4, X7 and X7R.
December 30: Saturday service will run on all routes with some exeptions. Wednesday service will operate on routes 35, 39, H1, H2, X7 and X7R.
December 31: Saturday service on all routes with some exceptions. Thursday service on routes 35, 36, T3, T4, X7 and X7R.
New Year's Day: Special timetables on Bluestar routes 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17 and 18. No other buses will be running.
First Southampton:
Christmas Day: No City Red services.
Boxing Day: City Red services 2, 3, 7 and 11 will operate to special timetables. No other City Red services will run.
December 27: Normal Sunday service.
December 28: Normal Sunday service. City Red 9 and 13 will not operate.
December 29: Normal Saturday service on all routes.
December 30: Normal Saturday service on all routes.
New Year's Eve: All services will operate a Saturday service. City Red services 2,3 6, 7 and 11 will finish at about 8pm.
New Year's Day: No City Red services.
A company spokesman said: "Despite all of Hampshire, with the exception of the New Forest, moving to Tier 4 our bus routes and timetables remain unchanged."
Ferries:
Red Funnel
Despite the new restrictions Red Funnel says its services between the mainland and the Isle of Wight will continue.
The Island is currently in Tier 1 but along with most of Hampshire will be moved up to Tier 3 on Boxing Day.
Red Fennel says it will not be making any immediate changes to its schedule but will be reviewing its timetables going forward.
People should only travel to the Isle of Wight for essential reasons as permitted by the government.
A company spokesperson said: "People must refer to the local restriction tier guide before planning travel to the Isle of Wight.
"Between now and when the new tier changes come into place on December 26, residents of areas currently classed as Tier 3 or Tier 4 should not travel to the Isle of Wight for leisure trips or non-essential reasons. Similarly, Islanders should also avoid travel to Tier 3 and Tier 4."
Customers who need to make changes to their bookings can visit the Red Funnel website or call 023 8001 9192.
Christmas Day will see two departures from Southampton at 9am and noon and two departures from East Cowes at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
The company is also reducing its services to and from the Isle of Wight between December 27 and January 4.
Some services between December 30 and January 4 will be operated by Red Kestrel, which means they will be for freight only.
Social distancing means all sailings will continue to run at reduced capacity, with the number of passengers limited to 350 passengers.
Wightlink
The Portsmouth Harbour-Ryde Pier Head FastCat service will be suspended on Boxing Day until further notice.
A Wightlink spokesperson said: "Due to falling demand, and with Portsmouth in Tier 4, Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route will become a two-hourly service carrying freight, key workers and others whose journeys are permitted under the latest regulations from January 4.
"Our Lymington-Yarmouth route will continue as a two-hourly service."
Hythe Ferry
Following a Christmas break Blue Funnel had been planning to resume sailings on December 29 but a statement on its website says the recent tier changes mean the ferry will not be running "for the foreseeable future".
South Western Railway
Christmas Day: No service.
Boxing Day: No service.
December 27 to January 3 inclusive: Significantly reduced service.
New Year's Eve: Annual London fireworks display has been cancelled and trains will not be operating through the night. Last trains will leave Waterloo before midnight.
New Year's Day: Sunday service.
January 2: Saturday service.
January 3: Sunday service.
January 4: Normal service resumes.
A SWR spokesperson said: "Most of our services will be running, but with reduced frequencies on some days. Planned engineering works will also be taking place and will have an impact on some services between Sunday, December 27 and Sunday, January 3.
"Seat reservations aren’t available on our trains. However, tickets can be purchased in advance.
"Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 we're operating a revised timetable through to March 26 2021. Some services are subject to change at relatively short notice so make sure you check your journey before travelling by using our journey planner.
"Because of the need to maintain social distancing, our trains will not be able to carry as many people."


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Listed: Five of the best Christmas day walks in Hampshire

A CHRISTMAS day walk is a tradition for a lot of families that is honoured every year .
But , this year , with most of Hampshire being put under tier 4 restrictions as of boxing day , Christmas day could be the last day for a while that people are still allowed to travel to go for their walks .
With not long left before the rules say you should stay at home , why not make the most of it and get out the house whilst you still can ?
Below are some of our favourite walks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Christmas day meal : A Walk in the Woods , Tall Trees Trail and Blackwater Arboretum , New Forest National Park , UK.. Sites of some of the biggest trees in the New Forest are available along this route , as well as Roe Deer that are native to the area and are often seen in the beech woodland .
Measuring roughly 1.5 miles in length the path is a flat gravelled surface with several spots along the way to take a rest .
The trail starts new Blackwater car park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over Rhinefield Ornamental Drive , and the trail starts on your right , just a short distance up the gravel track .
This easy walk is 4.7 miles long and follows the route of the Beaulieu River and finishes at Bucklers Hard .
Flat gravel and grass make up the path and it even includes a boardwalk or two along the way .
Wildlife is rich on this route with glimpses of the river , surrounding fields and woodland .
Daily Echo Camera Club member Susan Hill took this photograph at Southampton Common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces , the common 's first written record dates back to 1228 , although it is possible that the areas status as a common dates back to around 500AD .
This walk is a 2.8 mile loop trail that offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city .
The Common offers 326 acres of woodland , parkland , rough grassland , ponds and wetlands and has several paths and cycle lanes for you to explore .
This is a 44-mile long hike that takes you from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way down the River Test to Eling .
It is divided into eight sections to offer a choice of which one you want to tackle .
The walk passes through some of Hampshire 's most historical villages with views of the wildlife and plantlife on offer as you cross over the river .
This walk is located in a large area of woodland and downland and offers views over the centre of the county .
Along the walk , you will find a monument , especially dazzling in the day when it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building can be seen from miles around , and there are several car parks in the area making it easily accessible .

But, this year, with most of Hampshire being put under tier 4 restrictions as of boxing day, Christmas day could be the last day for a while that people are still allowed to travel to go for their walks.
With not long left before the rules say you should stay at home, why not make the most of it and get out the house whilst you still can?
Below are some of our favourite walks in Hampshire to get help you burn off that Christmas day meal:
A Walk in the Woods, Tall Trees Trail and Blackwater Arboretum, New Forest National Park, UK..
1. Tall Trees Trail Blackwater
Sites of some of the biggest trees in the New Forest are available along this route, as well as Roe Deer that are native to the area and are often seen in the beech woodland.
Measuring roughly 1.5 miles in length the path is a flat gravelled surface with several spots along the way to take a rest.
The trail starts new Blackwater car park, go under the oak archway and cross over Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, and the trail starts on your right, just a short distance up the gravel track.
The Beaulieu River
2. Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard
This easy walk is 4.7 miles long and follows the route of the Beaulieu River and finishes at Bucklers Hard.
Flat gravel and grass make up the path and it even includes a boardwalk or two along the way.
Wildlife is rich on this route with glimpses of the river, surrounding fields and woodland.
Daily Echo Camera Club member Susan Hill took this photograph at Southampton Common
3. Southampton Common
The largest of Southampton’s open spaces, the common's first written record dates back to 1228, although it is possible that the areas status as a common dates back to around 500AD.
This walk is a 2.8 mile loop trail that offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city.
The Common offers 326 acres of woodland, parkland, rough grassland, ponds and wetlands and has several paths and cycle lanes for you to explore.
The Test Way
4. The Test Way
This is a 44-mile long hike that takes you from the chalk downs at Inkpen, all the way down the River Test to Eling.
It is divided into eight sections to offer a choice of which one you want to tackle.
The walk passes through some of Hampshire's most historical villages with views of the wildlife and plantlife on offer as you cross over the river.
Photo by Southern Daily Echo camera club member David Mitchell - Farley Mount monument.
5. Farley Mount Country Park
This walk is located in a large area of woodland and downland and offers views over the centre of the county.
Along the walk, you will find a monument, especially dazzling in the day when it's white walls reflect the sunlight.
The building can be seen from miles around, and there are several car parks in the area making it easily accessible.


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Eastleigh Christmas parade in 2000 and 2002

THESE pictures were taken when hundreds of families , stall-holders and excitable children gathered to see Eastleigh Town Centre fill @ @ @ @ @ The event once included a Christmas lights parade through the town centre , following in @ @ @ @ @ Festivities began during the day with businesses putting on Christmas-themed shop window displays , along @ @ @ @ @ bake sales and children ’ s games .
These pictures show the event in 2000 @ @ @

The event once included a Christmas lights parade through the town centre, following in Santa Claus' footsteps.
Festivities began during the day with businesses putting on Christmas-themed shop window displays, along with multiple tombolas, charity bake sales and children’s games.
These pictures show the event in 2000 and 2002.


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Festive bin collection dates in Hampshire and Southampton

BIN collections dates across Hampshire will be different between Christmas Day and New Year .
Householders in the county are being urged to take note of alternative collection dates to ensure rubbish and recycling is collected over the festive period .
Here 's what you need to know : There will be no collections on December 25 or January 1 .
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later , the council says .
The following is the original collection day , followed by revised collection day : Residents are asked to take real Christmas trees to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , if this is not possible then residents can put them out for collection with their scheduled garden waste collection .
The following is the original collection day , followed by revised collection day : Households can have an additional back bag of waste alongside their black bin for the first household waste collection after Christmas .
Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees are open between January 4 and January 18 .
Residents in the garden waste collection service scheme and whose real Christmas trees are under 4ft , can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste collection bin for recycling .
The council says gift wrapping paper can not be recycled and should be placed in household waste ( black ) bin .
Food waste can be put in the brown food waste bin in newspaper or compostable bags Glass bottles can be rinsed and be placed in the black box .
Batteries can be put in a clear bag and placed on top of glass bottles in the black box .
There will be no collections from December 25 to 29 .
Garden waste collections will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The following dates are normal collection day for refuse , recycling or glass collection , followed by revised collection day : The council is also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling from the week commencing January 11 .
Residents can put them out with garden waste collections .
Decorations must be removed and the tree trimmed down if over 5ft .
Gift wrapping paper or foil roasting trays can not be recycled but non-glittery and non-foiled Christmas crackers can be .
For black and clear sacks normal collection day on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
Those scheduled on January 1 , they will be collected on January 2 .
For black box glass collections on December 25 , these will now be emptied on January 2 .
For glass collections on January 1 , these will now be emptied on January 9 .
Garden waste collections will be suspended between December 21 and January 3 .
Other collection dates remain the same .
Residents in the garden waste collection service can recycle their trees if under 6ft by cutting it up and placing it in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
Drop-off points for real Christmas trees can be recycled in the district from January 2 to 17 .
These can be taken to : Any trees left in car parks not on this list , left by bins , blocking disabled parking bays , access to recycling banks and footpaths will be treated as fly-tipping .
In the run up to Christmas , brown bin collection were collected a day earlier .
For normal black bin collections on December 28 , 29 , 30 and 31 , these will remain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 1 , this will be emptied on January 2 .
Garden waste collections will not take place between December 21 and January 1 .
The borough council are also offering to recycle real Christmas trees from December 29 and Monday 11 .
Temporary recycling sites for this are : Residents who are subscribed to the garden waste collection service , can have their tree collected which should be cut in half if over 6ft .
Homes expecting their rubbish to be collected on December 25 will now have their refuse emptied on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been suspended since December 11 will resume to usual recycling collection dates from January 11 .
Usual refuse or recycling bin days on December 28 , 29 , 30 and 31 will remain the same .
Refuse or recycling scheduled for January 1 will now be collected on January 4 .
Usual recycling on January 4 will now be emptied on January 5 .
Usual refuse collections on January 4 will then return to normal and usual recycling bin days on January 5 will also then return to normal .
The council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees for recycling .
Residents can put it out on recycling day from January 11 .
It must not be chopped up , one tree per property and a maximum trunk diameter of 10cm .

Householders in the county are being urged to take note of alternative collection dates to ensure rubbish and recycling is collected over the festive period.
Here's what you need to know:
Southampton
There will be no collections on December 25 or January 1.
Collections from December 28 will generally be one day later, the council says.
The following is the original collection day, followed by revised collection day:
Friday, December 25 collection date - moved to December 28
December 28 - moved to December 29
December 29 - moved to December 30
December 30 - moved to December 31
December 31 - moved to January 2
January 1 - moved to January 4
January 4 - moved to January 5
January 5 - moved to January 6
January 6 - moved to January 7
January 7 - moved to January 8
January 8 - moved to January 9
Usual collection days will resume on January 11.
Garden waste collection will resume on January 4.
Residents are asked to take real Christmas trees to the household waste and recycling centre in Millbrook.
However, if this is not possible then residents can put them out for collection with their scheduled garden waste collection.
Eastleigh
The following is the original collection day, followed by revised collection day:
Friday, December 25 collection date - moves to December 28
December 28 - moves to December 29
December 29 - moves to December 30
December 30 - moves to December 31
December 31 - moves to January 2
January 1 - moves to January 4
January 4 - moves to January 5
January 5 - moves to January 6
January 6 - moves to January 7
January 7 - moves to January 8
January 8 - moves to January 9
Households can have an additional back bag of waste alongside their black bin for the first household waste collection after Christmas.
Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees are open between January 4 and January 18.
These include:
Mortimers Road car park, Botley
Hilliers garden centre, Botley
Lakeside country park, Eastleigh
Brambridge park garden centre, Brambridge
In-Excess Fair Oak garden centre, Fair Oak
Hound parish hall, Netley
Haskins garden centre, West End
Residents in the garden waste collection service scheme and whose real Christmas trees are under 4ft, can put their trees out with the garden waste collection bin for recycling.
The council says gift wrapping paper cannot be recycled and should be placed in household waste (black) bin.
Food waste can be put in the brown food waste bin in newspaper or compostable bags
Glass bottles can be rinsed and be placed in the black box.
Batteries can be put in a clear bag and placed on top of glass bottles in the black box.
Winchester
There will be no collections from December 25 to 29.
Garden waste collections will be suspended from December 25 to January 11.
The following dates are normal collection day for refuse, recycling or glass collection, followed by revised collection day:
Friday, December 25 collection date - moves to December 29
December 28 - moves to December 30
December 29 - moves to December 31
December 30 - moves to January 2
December 31 - moves to January 4
January 1 - moves to January 5
January 4 - moves to January 6
January 5 - moves to January 7
January 6 - moves to January 8
January 7 - moves to January 9
January 8 - moves to January 11
January 11 - moves to January 12
January 12 - moves to January 13
January 13 - moves to January 14
January 14 - moves to January 15
January 15 - moves to January 16
The council is also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling from the week commencing January 11.
Residents can put them out with garden waste collections. Decorations must be removed and the tree trimmed down if over 5ft.
Gift wrapping paper or foil roasting trays cannot be recycled but non-glittery and non-foiled Christmas crackers can be.
New Forest
For black and clear sacks normal collection day on December 25 will be taken on January 2.
Those scheduled on January 1, they will be collected on January 2.
For black box glass collections on December 25, these will now be emptied on January 2.
For glass collections on January 1, these will now be emptied on January 9.
Garden waste collections will be suspended between December 21 and January 3.
Other collection dates remain the same.
Normal collections will resume on January 4.
Residents in the garden waste collection service can recycle their trees if under 6ft by cutting it up and placing it in the garden waste bag between January 4 - 18.
Drop-off points for real Christmas trees can be recycled in the district from January 2 to 17.
These can be taken to:
Gang Warily community centre car park, Blackfield
Coach park, Burley
A338 slip road car park, Fordingbridge
New Road car park, Hythe
Bath Road car park, Lymington
Village centre car park, Lyndhurst
Hurst Road East overflow car park, Milford
Crossmead Avenue car park, New Milton
The Furlong long stay car park, Ringwood or Rumbridge Street car park, Totton.
Any trees left in car parks not on this list, left by bins, blocking disabled parking bays, access to recycling banks and footpaths will be treated as fly-tipping.
Test Valley
In the run up to Christmas, brown bin collection were collected a day earlier.
For normal black bin collections on December 28, 29, 30 and 31, these will remain the same.
For black bin collection on January 1, this will be emptied on January 2.
Garden waste collections will not take place between December 21 and January 1.
The borough council are also offering to recycle real Christmas trees from December 29 and Monday 11.
Temporary recycling sites for this are:
Enham Arch retail park, Andover
Dobbies garden centre, Andover
Rosebourne, Weyhill
Angusta park community centre, Andover
Alma Road car park, Romsey
Knightwood leisure centre, Valley Park
B&Q, Nursling
Residents who are subscribed to the garden waste collection service, can have their tree collected which should be cut in half if over 6ft.
Fareham
Homes expecting their rubbish to be collected on December 25 will now have their refuse emptied on December 28.
Garden waste collections that have been suspended since December 11 will resume to usual recycling collection dates from January 11.
Usual refuse or recycling bin days on December 28, 29, 30 and 31 will remain the same.
Refuse or recycling scheduled for January 1 will now be collected on January 4.
Usual recycling on January 4 will now be emptied on January 5.
Usual refuse collections on January 4 will then return to normal and usual recycling bin days on January 5 will also then return to normal.
The council are also offering to collect real Christmas trees for recycling. Residents can put it out on recycling day from January 11. It must not be chopped up, one tree per property and a maximum trunk diameter of 10cm.


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Driver banned for speeding on the M27

Driver banned for speeding on the M27

MAGISTRATES have banned a driver who speeded in the temporary zone of the M27 .
Matthew Dickinson , 34 , @ @ @ @ @ Mercedes at 61mph in the 50-zone of the M27 westbound between junction 5-4 on June @ @ @ @ @ is in place whilst the Smart Motorway is being built .
Dickinson , of Galsworthy @ @ @ @ @ not present in court and was found guilty under the single justice procedure .
The @ @ @ @ @ for six months because of repeat offending and fined him £200 with an £85 victim @ @ @ @ @

Matthew Dickinson, 34, was recorded driving an H-reg Mercedes at 61mph in the 50-zone of the M27 westbound between junction 5-4 on June 6.
The temporary limit is in place whilst the Smart Motorway is being built.
Dickinson, of Galsworthy Road, Totton, was not present in court and was found guilty under the single justice procedure.
The magistrates in Basingstoke banned him for six months because of repeat offending and fined him £200 with an £85 victim surcharge and £85 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--When is the Queen's Christmas speech 2020?

Among the many changes to Christmas this year we can be sure one tradition will remain – the Queen ’ s speech .
Although there will be a slight change this year as she will address the nation and the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle , opting to avoid travelling to Sandringham due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
It will be the first time the Queen and her husband , Prince Phillip haven ’ t spent the festive season at Sandringham for 33 years and her 2020 speech will be her 68th .
The Queen made her first Christmas Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her father , King George VI .
In her first speech she said : `` Each Christmas , at this time , my beloved father broadcast a message to his people in all parts of the world .
Today I am doing this to you , who are now my people . ''
When will the Queen 's speech be on ?
Her Majesty ’ s pre-recorded speech will air on BBC and ITV from 3pm and will last for 10 minutes .
You will also be able to listen on BBC Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the speech expected later in the day .
And in a nod to the digital era , Amazon has announced the annual Christmas Day speech will be available via voice-controlled Alexa this year through Amazon smart devices for the first time .
From 3pm on Christmas Day , people will be able to say `` Alexa , play the Queen 's Christmas Day message '' or `` Alexa , play Queen Elizabeth 's Christmas Day message '' .
What will the Queen talk about ?
The Queen tends to look back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawing inspiration for her Christmas Day message , and it is likely 2020 will be no different .
Therefore , it is likely we will see the Queen make reference to the coronavirus pandemic and the effect it has had on all of our lives .

Although there will be a slight change this year as she will address the nation and the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle, opting to avoid travelling to Sandringham due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
It will be the first time the Queen and her husband, Prince Phillip haven’t spent the festive season at Sandringham for 33 years and her 2020 speech will be her 68th.
The Queen made her first Christmas Day speech in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.
In her first speech she said: "Each Christmas, at this time, my beloved father broadcast a message to his people in all parts of the world. Today I am doing this to you, who are now my people."
When will the Queen's speech be on?
Her Majesty’s pre-recorded speech will air on BBC and ITV from 3pm and will last for 10 minutes.
You will also be able to listen on BBC Radio 4 at the same time with replays of the speech expected later in the day.
And in a nod to the digital era, Amazon has announced the annual Christmas Day speech will be available via voice-controlled Alexa this year through Amazon smart devices for the first time.
From 3pm on Christmas Day, people will be able to say "Alexa, play the Queen's Christmas Day message" or "Alexa, play Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Day message".
What will the Queen talk about?
The Queen tends to look back on key events of the past year when drawing inspiration for her Christmas Day message, and it is likely 2020 will be no different.
Therefore, it is likely we will see the Queen make reference to the coronavirus pandemic and the effect it has had on all of our lives.


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Your furry friends in their festive finest this Christmas Day

HERE are some of your furry friends in their festive finest !
Today we feature seven pooches getting in the @ @ @ @ @ in Santa hats , donning their reindeer antlers or posing for festive scenes in and @ @ @ @ @ Staffordshire bull terriers Bella , Delta and Willow have been helping out with the decorations @ @ @ @ @ ready to help Santa pull his sleigh tonight .
This is the last in our @ @ @ @ @ .
Keep sending pictures of your pets any time of the year by clicking here

Today we feature seven pooches getting in the Christmas spirit by dressing up in Santa hats, donning their reindeer antlers or posing for festive scenes in and around Southampton.
Dalmatian and Staffordshire bull terriers Bella, Delta and Willow have been helping out with the decorations, while cockapoo Chester is ready to help Santa pull his sleigh tonight.
This is the last in our series of festive pets features.
Keep sending pictures of your pets any time of the year by clicking here


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Elsa from Frozen, a champion boxer and a national treasure are among our celebrity selfies

WE 'RE once again taking a look back at a time when celebrities were allowed to pose for selfies with @ @ @ @ @ even allowed the odd hug .
These Hampshire residents were enjoying some impressive five minutes @ @ @ @ @ collection of pictures .
They include the voice of Elsa from Frozen and national treasure @ @ @ @ @ Dave Grohl , Gazza and The Queen of the Castle are among your celebrity pictures @ @ @ @ @ Liam Gallagher photographed by our readers Boxer Ricky Hatton turned up in Tenerife while news @ @ @ @ @ closer to home in Shirley .
Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas , meanwhile , was enjoying @ @ @ @ @ .
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These Hampshire residents were enjoying some impressive five minutes of fame in this latest collection of pictures.
They include the voice of Elsa from Frozen and national treasure Dame Julie Walters.
Boxer Ricky Hatton turned up in Tenerife while news presenter Sally Taylor was captured closer to home in Shirley. Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas, meanwhile, was enjoying a theme park day out.
To send us your celebrity selfie, click here


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--List of names on the Tree of Light 2020

List of names on the Tree of Light 2020

The memories of lost loved-ones will continue to shine bright this Christmas as part of the Daily Echo-backed annual Tree @ @ @ @ @ charity Communicare aims to eradicate loneliness in Southampton .
Their Christmas campaign allows people to @ @ @ @ @ to remember lost loved-ones and raise funds for their vital service .
Despite Covid restrictions @ @ @ @ @ switch on ceremony took place virtually this year , over 80 people and groups sponsored @ @ @ @ @ Watch the virtual switch on ceremony , attended by the Mayor of Southampton Sue Blatchford @ @ @ @ @ the list of those names on the Communicare Tree of Light : Jane Davies remembers @ @ @ @ @ to remember them '' Anushka Ponniah remembers Benadict Pillai , Joyce Wier , Romeo and @ @ @ @ @ Barbara Guthrie remembers all those alone this Christmas Rick and Angela Tapp remembers granddaughter Sarah @ @ @ @ @ Marcelle Thorn Robert , Jackie and Grandchildren remembers Jack and Ethel Hale and Barry Thorn @ @ @ @ @ ' remembers John and Margaret Jamieson

The charity Communicare aims to eradicate loneliness in Southampton.
Their Christmas campaign allows people to sponsor lights on a tree to remember lost loved-ones and raise funds for their vital service.
Despite Covid restrictions, which meant that the switch on ceremony took place virtually this year, over 80 people and groups sponsored lights on the tree.
Watch the virtual switch on ceremony, attended by the Mayor of Southampton Sue Blatchford - here.
Here is the list of those names on the Communicare Tree of Light:
Jane Davies remembers "all who have no-one to remember them"
Louise Taylor remembers Robin Taylor
Christine Evans remembers Barrie, Mum, Dad, Herbert, Ruth, Betty
Ann Sammit remembers Victor Sammit, Elizabeth, Herbie and Ken Hampton, Lilian and Arch Nash
Stella Thompson remembers Edna and Bob Dean
Mum, Dad, Angela Archie, Monty, Fiona and family remembers Ralph Page
Anushka Ponniah remembers Benadict Pillai, Joyce Wier, Romeo and Maria Maskeren and the Goans
Jean Mason remembers Una Hooper, Hazel Butler, Brian Mason, Dennis Catherin
Gill Yeates remembers John Yeates, Gladys Truckel, Janice Truckel
Jean Lewis remembers Philip Moody
Anne Jerrim remembers Wally Jerrim
Anushka Ponniah remembers Peter and Rocky Davidson, Leanna Hoyland and Brian Gardener
John Duncan remembers Terry Gerraro and Margaret Prince
Hazel Bracher remembers John Kenneth Bracher
Marion Corneby remembers John Corneby and Karen Lesley Mitchell
Jacqueline Emerton remembers Richard Emerton
Ian Powis remembers Roy Starbuck
Doreen Powis remembers Roy Starbuck
Barbara Guthrie remembers all those alone this Christmas
Wendy Bathard remembers Len and Queenie Bathard
Audrey Pitches remembers Charles and Irene Feaver, Peter Yea, June Martin, Valerie and Neil Couzins, Ralph Feaver
Brenda Kemp remembers Len Roberts
Jean Wilson remembers Ian Wilson, Elsie and Ernie Booth, Denis and Dorothy Howarth, Chris Nicholson
Maralyn Burt and family remembers Gladys Burt, Ron Burt and Lou
Marian Doe remembers May Barnes and James Barnes
Matthew Dear-Pike remembers Allen Dear
Rick and Angela Tapp remembers granddaughter Sarah and our Mums and Dads
Rosemary Badham remembers Desmond (George) and Doreen Hill
Marcelle Thorn Robert, Jackie and Grandchildren remembers Jack and Ethel Hale and Barry Thorn
Tracey Beckerleg remembers Margaret Hancocks, Norah Beckerleg, Hugh Beckerleg, Vera Tapley, Alan Tapley
Elizabeth Cleverley remembers John and Ina Bishop, Susie and Walter Mason, Harriet Cleverley
Joyce Boddy remembers Raymond Boddy
Yates Family remembers Eileen Yates, Charlie Yates, Pop Yates, Maisie Gentle
Bridget O'Donnell remembers Hugh O'Donnell
Susan Seal remembers Joan Bennett
Anushka Ponniah remembers Podrite Murphy, Dame Vera Lynn and Dame Barbara Windsor
Janet Muriel Dean remembers Christopher Michael Dean, Peter Mervin Dean
Gill Spratt remembers Ernest Greenwood, Ada Greenwood, Janet Bell, Beryl Spratt
Carol Medcalf remembers Bertie George Colborne, Joyce Dora Colborne
Valerie Robertson remembers Don Robertson and Ashley Robertson
Clare Challis remembers Ted Challis and Joyce Challis
Irene Sayers remembers Frank Sayers
Anushka Ponniah remembers Pauline Crane, Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Sean Connery
Frances Heather remembers Rose Ellen Cutler, Frank Edward Thomas Cutler, Paul Heather and Joan Heather
Annette Way remembers Bryan Way
Richard Maria, Anthony and Natalie remembers Audrey Boys
Andrew and Rosemary Coombs remembers Mervyn Coombs
Valerie Fox remembers Arthur Fox, Bernard Hembry, Connie Hembry
Carolyn Renault remembers Stanley and Anne Renouf, Peter Renault
Anushka Ponniah remembers Judy Brown, Dr Anula Nikapota, Allan and Sally West
Lynda Giles remembers David Giles
Patti Rogers and 'the gang' remembers John and Margaret Jamieson
Susan Fracz remembers Mr G E Pengilley
Anne Clewlow and family remembers David Burks, Asha Gouget, Fiona Shephard, Helen Giachardi
Joan Burks remembers David Burks and Asha Gouget
Audrey Shephard remembers Fiona Shephard, Helen Giachardi
Lindsey Fraser remembers Helen Giachardi, Fiona Shephard, Matilda Levett-Giachardi
John Taylor remembers Edna and Ron
Paul Harris remembers Lynne Margaret Harris
Anushka Ponniah remembers Chevalier M.B., Madame Prema Dissanayake and George and Agnus Ponniah
Sylvia Hutchinson remembers John Hutchinson
Violet Noyce remembers Edna and Edwin Wells
Maureen Kimber remembers Eve Kimber and Elena Kimber
Chris Pearce and family remembers Jackie Pearce
Beverley Pearce and family remembers Owen Dawkins
Anushka Ponniah remembers Indrika Koralage, Bill Burke, Collette Clarke and Bridie Myles
Alastair Pearce and family remembers Fishy
G Griffiths remembers Edith Stanley and Vida Abbott
Bryony Sawers and family remembers David Daw
Anushka Ponniah remembers Lord Jesus, Mother Mary, Saints and Angels
Kevin Sawers and family remembers Graham Moody
Mike Garlick remembers Heidi and Ben Garlick
Kate Laver remembers David Sandhu
Tara Broad remembers Jamie Dilworth
Carol Pollard remembers Alison Finney and Frank Finney
Anne Downer and family remembers Michael Downer
Greg White remembers Lee Hall
Mary Miguel and Kate Laver remembers Patricia Brindle
Maryelizabeth Shaw remembers Avis Forbes
Mandy Marczylo remembers Peggy James, John Marczylo, Chris Gosling and Margaret Marczylo
Rita Hale remembers Mark Hale and Martin Hale
Elizabeth Johnson remembers Barry Alan Johnson


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--PHOTOS: How a 2020 Christmas looked across Britain

THIS Christmas has been different to any other that most of us will have experienced in our life time .
The year has been full of uncertainty and constant change , with a pandemic plaguing the world and the UK 's exit from the EU up in the air ( until yesterday ) .
But despite this , we have still managed to make this Christmas a magical one - even for those of us forced to spend Christmas by themselves .
Whether it be Zoom calls with whole family or meeting those you love for a social-distanced walk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep today meryy and bright across Britain .
Mid-winter swims around the country proved a bracing beginning to the day for many , while enough snow fell in the North East for some to venture out on new sledges .
Meanwhile , some care homes were able to welcome visitors with rapid coronavirus tests and PPE allowing some families to reunite for the first time since lockdown in March .
Below are photos from across the UK to show how people have been celebrating the holidays : Chris Mills was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Day visit ( Danny Lawson/PA ) Four-year-old Archie receives gifts , socially distanced , from his grandparents in Sutton Park , in Sutton Coldfield ( Jacob King/PA ) A family takes advantage of the Christmas Day snow with a trip out sledging on the hills near Hexham , Northumberland ( PA ) Others were braver and took to the North Sea for some bodyboarding ( Owen Humphreys/PA ) In Birmingham , swimmers leaped into Blackroot Pool at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield ( Jacob King/PA ) Activities co-ordinator Claire Paver ( centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son Michael McKimm as they arrive for a Christmas Day visit with their mother and grandmother , Rose McKimm , at Aspen Hill Village care home in Hunslet , Leeds ( Danny Lawson/PA ) Polish lorry drivers fashioned a makeshift Christmas tree out of empty Heineken cans at a truck stop near Folkestone , Kent ( Gareth Fuller/PA ) The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrives for the Christmas Day service at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent ( Gareth Fuller/PA ) A festive skateboarder takes advantage of an empty Oxford Street in London ( @ @ @

The year has been full of uncertainty and constant change, with a pandemic plaguing the world and the UK's exit from the EU up in the air (until yesterday).
But despite this, we have still managed to make this Christmas a magical one - even for those of us forced to spend Christmas by themselves.
Whether it be Zoom calls with whole family or meeting those you love for a social-distanced walk, we have overcome the obstacles facing us to keep today meryy and bright across Britain.
Mid-winter swims around the country proved a bracing beginning to the day for many, while enough snow fell in the North East for some to venture out on new sledges.
Meanwhile, some care homes were able to welcome visitors with rapid coronavirus tests and PPE allowing some families to reunite for the first time since lockdown in March.
Below are photos from across the UK to show how people have been celebrating the holidays:
Chris Mills was able to embraces his mother Carol Roberts during a Christmas Day visit (Danny Lawson/PA)
Four-year-old Archie receives gifts, socially distanced, from his grandparents in Sutton Park, in Sutton Coldfield (Jacob King/PA)
A family takes advantage of the Christmas Day snow with a trip out sledging on the hills near Hexham, Northumberland (PA)
Others were braver and took to the North Sea for some bodyboarding (Owen Humphreys/PA)
In Birmingham, swimmers leaped into Blackroot Pool at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield (Jacob King/PA)
Activities co-ordinator Claire Paver (centre) walks with Mary Orme and her son Michael McKimm as they arrive for a Christmas Day visit with their mother and grandmother, Rose McKimm, at Aspen Hill Village care home in Hunslet, Leeds (Danny Lawson/PA)
Polish lorry drivers fashioned a makeshift Christmas tree out of empty Heineken cans at a truck stop near Folkestone, Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA)
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrives for the Christmas Day service at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA)
A festive skateboarder takes advantage of an empty Oxford Street in London (Aaron Chown/PA)


thedailyecho--2020-12-25--Coronavirus: Eight more deaths recorded across Hampshire

EIGHT more coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire during the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England today @ @ @ @ @ that eight more people have died with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours .
Across @ @ @ @ @ 862 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in March .
@ @ @ @ @ , five more patients have died , bringing the total up to 362 .
Two @ @ @ @ @ at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , bringing the total up to 236 .
@ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours bringing the total up to @ @ @ @ @ were recorded at any of the county 's other Trusts .
At Southern Health NHS @ @ @ @ @ 23 deaths , and at Solent NHS Trust there have been four deaths .

Figures published by NHS England today (December 25) reveal that eight more people have died with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 862 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in March.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, five more patients have died, bringing the total up to 362.
Two more coronavirus patients have died at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, bringing the total up to 236.
One patient has died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours bringing the total up to 235.
No more deaths were recorded at any of the county's other Trusts.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths, and at Solent NHS Trust there have been four deaths.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Video of central Southampton in 1982

Video of central Southampton in 1982

DO you remember how central Southampton looked in 1982 ?
In case you dont - this video will be sure @ @ @ @ @ Filmed from a Triumph Spitfire and posted by YouTube user Terrie Alexander , the footage @ @ @ @ @ consigned to the past .
Eagle-eyed viewers will no doubt notice the Rose Garden and @ @ @ @ @ Bus Station .
Which other places from the past can you spot ?

In case you dont - this video will be sure to jog your memory.
Filmed from a Triumph Spitfire and posted by YouTube user Terrie Alexander, the footage shows many areas and lastmarks consigned to the past.
Eagle-eyed viewers will no doubt notice the Rose Garden and the Hants and Dorset Southampton Bus Station.
Which other places from the past can you spot?


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Weather warning: Storm Bella set to batter Hampshire

AN AMBER warning for wind has been issued for today as Storm Bella hits the county with force .
The Met Office have predicted that the storm will bring disruption to travel and utilities over parts of south and southeast England today .
The alert has been issued for 10pm tonight through until 9am tomorrow .
Winds are expected to pick up at around 3pm with gusts of 25mph predicted for the early evening .
Winds are expected to reach a high of 40mph during the early hours tomorrow in Hampshire , but could be higher in other parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predicted from midnight today until 6am tomorrow .
The warning covers all of the south coast as well as southern parts of Wales .
A Met Office spokesperson said : `` Very strong southwesterly winds are expected for parts of south and southeast England and south Wales on Sunday morning .
`` Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with a few spots likely to see 60-70 mph for a time .
`` Hills and particularly coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds will see a few gusts of 70-80 mph .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of heavy , squally rain is expected and may prove an additional hazard . ''
A nationwide yellow wind warning remains in place from 3pm on Saturday through to 12pm on Sunday .
The Met Office has provided the following guidance on what to expect from the amber warning : • Longer journey times and cancellations likely , as road , rail , air and ferry services may be affected • Some roads and bridges likely to close • Probably some damage to buildings , such as tiles blown from roofs • Flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Injuries or danger to life • Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads , sea fronts and properties • There is a good chance that power cuts may occur , with the potential to affect other services , such as mobile phone coverage

The Met Office have predicted that the storm will bring disruption to travel and utilities over parts of south and southeast England today.
The alert has been issued for 10pm tonight through until 9am tomorrow.
Winds are expected to pick up at around 3pm with gusts of 25mph predicted for the early evening.
Winds are expected to reach a high of 40mph during the early hours tomorrow in Hampshire, but could be higher in other parts of the south. Heavy rain is also predicted from midnight today until 6am tomorrow.
The warning covers all of the south coast as well as southern parts of Wales.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Very strong southwesterly winds are expected for parts of south and southeast England and south Wales on Sunday morning.
"Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with a few spots likely to see 60-70 mph for a time.
"Hills and particularly coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds will see a few gusts of 70-80 mph. In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain is expected and may prove an additional hazard."
A nationwide yellow wind warning remains in place from 3pm on Saturday through to 12pm on Sunday.
The Met Office has provided the following guidance on what to expect from the amber warning:


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Tesco, Asda, Aldi supermarket opening times this Christmas

Although most people will have stocked up for Christmas , many of us will need to pop to the shops over the festive period .
Here 's when the supermarkets will be open so you can shop safely .
As the big day gets closer Tesco , ASDA , Aldi and Lidl have been among supermarkets to reveal they will be increasing trading hours to allow customers more time to shop .
Many of the main supermarkets have also announced that they will be closing on Boxing Day this year to give their key workers a well-deserved break over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening times over Christmas and New Year : Aldi will be open for longer in the run-up to Christmas Eve with their hours extended from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday .
To check your local store use the store finder .
Lidl have also updated their opening times over the festive period , differing between the nations on certain days .
As always , be sure to check your nearest shop on the store finder .
Larger Tesco stores will be open 24-hours a day until Christmas eve , with 300 stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 .
Smaller stores will be open between 5am and 11pm , but always use the store locator to find what times your nearest shop is open .
Tesco have not yet announced their opening times between Christmas and New Year but it is likely they will close on the bank holidays - Christmas Day , Boxing Day and New Year 's Day .
Along with the other big supermarkets , Sainsbury 's has revealed they will be extending their opening times up to Christmas .
90 per-cent of Sainsbury 's stores will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 21 and 23 .
Opening hours between Christmas and New Year will vary between stores so use the store finder to check .
Waitrose shops have varying opening times , however most will be open for extended hours closing at 11pm in the run-up to Christmas .
The supermarket giant has not yet announced its Christmas opening times , but we will update this page when they do .
They have announced that their stores will be closed on Boxing Day .
Check your nearest store using their store finder .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen their biggest shake-up ever this year with many stores staying open until midnight for the first time .
Around 400 M & S food halls will stay open until midnight over the 21-23 December period .
The other shops will be open until 10pm .
New Year 's Eve - Stores closing early , all stores shut by 7pm .
New Year 's Day - Only half of their stores nationwide will be open - 10:00 - 18:00 .
Find your nearest store on their website .
Have you done all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the comments .

Here's when the supermarkets will be open so you can shop safely.
As the big day gets closer Tesco, ASDA, Aldi and Lidl have been among supermarkets to reveal they will be increasing trading hours to allow customers more time to shop.
Many of the main supermarkets have also announced that they will be closing on Boxing Day this year to give their key workers a well-deserved break over the festive period.
Here are the supermarket opening times over Christmas and New Year:
Aldi
Aldi will be open for longer in the run-up to Christmas Eve with their hours extended from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday.
Saturday 19 Dec - 07:00-23:00
Sunday 20 Dec - 09:30-16:00
Monday 21 Dec - 07:00-23:00
Tuesday 22 Dec - 07:00-23:00
Wednesday 23 Dec - 07:00-23:00
Christmas Eve - 07:00-18:00
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Sunday 27 Dec - 10:00-16:00
Monday 28 Dec - 08:00-20:00
Tuesday 29 Dec - 08:00-20:00
Wednesday 30 Dec - 08:00-20:00
Thursday 31 Dec - 08:00-18:00
Friday 1 Jan - Closed
Saturday 2 Jan - 08:00-22:00
To check your local store use the store finder.
Lidl
Lidl have also updated their opening times over the festive period, differing between the nations on certain days.
As always, be sure to check your nearest shop on the store finder.
Saturday 19 Dec - 07:00-23:00*
*07:00 - 22:00 in Wales and Scotland
Sunday 20 Dec - Open as normal
Monday 21 Dec - 07:00-23:00*
*07:00 - 22:00 in Wales and Scotland
Tuesday 22 Dec - 07:00-23:00*
*07:00 - 22:00 in Wales and Scotland
Wednesday 23 Dec - 07:00-23:00*
07:00 - 22:00 in Wales and Scotland
Christmas Eve - 07:00-18:00*
*07:00 - 19:00 inside the M25
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed*
*10:00-19:00 inside M25 and 11:00 - 17:00 in Scotland
Sunday 27 Dec - Open as normal
Monday 28 Dec - Open as normal
Tuesday 29 Dec - Open as normal
Wednesday 30 Dec - Open as normal
Thursday 31 Dec - 08:00-18:00*
*08:00 - 20:00 inside M25 and 08:00 - 19:00 in Scotland
Friday 1 Jan - Closed*
*Inside M25 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 2 Jan - Open as normal
Tesco
Larger Tesco stores will be open 24-hours a day until Christmas eve, with 300 stores extending their hours between now and December 24.
Smaller stores will be open between 5am and 11pm, but always use the store locator to find what times your nearest shop is open.
Tesco have not yet announced their opening times between Christmas and New Year but it is likely they will close on the bank holidays - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Sainsbury's
Along with the other big supermarkets, Sainsbury's has revealed they will be extending their opening times up to Christmas.
90 per-cent of Sainsbury's stores will remain open between 6am - midnight between December 21 and 23.
Christmas Eve - 06:00-19:00
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 27 Dec - Open as normal
Monday 28 Dec - 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 29 Dec - 07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 30 Dec - 07:00 - 21:00
Thursday 31 Dec - 07:00 - 19:00
Friday 1 Jan - 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 2 Jan - Open as normal
Opening hours between Christmas and New Year will vary between stores so use the store finder to check.
Waitrose
Waitrose shops have varying opening times, however most will be open for extended hours closing at 11pm in the run-up to Christmas.
Christmas Eve - 07:00 - 18:00
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
New Year's Eve - 08:00 - 18:00
New Year's Day - Closed
Saturday 2 Jan - Open as normal
ASDA
The supermarket giant has not yet announced its Christmas opening times, but we will update this page when they do.
They have announced that their stores will be closed on Boxing Day.
Morrisons
Monday 21 Dec - 06:00 - 00:00
Tuesday 22 Dec - 06:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 23 Dec - 06:00 - 00:00
Christmas Eve - 06:00 - 18:00
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 27 Dec - Open as normal
Monday 28 Dec - Open as normal
Tuesday 30 Dec - Open as normal
New Year's Eve - 07:00 - 18:00
New Year's Day - 9:00 - 18:00
Saturday 2 Jan - Open as normal
Check your nearest store using their store finder.
Marks and Spencer
The opening hours at Marks and Sparks have seen their biggest shake-up ever this year with many stores staying open until midnight for the first time.
Around 400 M&S food halls will stay open until midnight over the 21-23 December period. The other shops will be open until 10pm.
Christmas Eve - Stores closing early, all stores shut by 7pm.
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
New Year's Eve - Stores closing early, all stores shut by 7pm.
New Year's Day - Only half of their stores nationwide will be open - 10:00 - 18:00.
Saturday 2 Jan - Open as normal
Find your nearest store on their website.
Have you done all of your Christmas shopping? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Hampshire residents reassured as most placed in Tier 4

RESIDENTS have been reassured that policing of the pandemic will continue in the same way despite new restrictions .
Most of Hampshire has now been placed in Tier 4 .
Apart from people living in the New Forest , and the Isle of Wight , residents are now advised to stay at home and only leave for a specific purpose .
• What are the tier 4 rules ?
Police across the county are now advising residents to check online for what the restrictions are where they live .
Hampshire Constabulary , Assistant Chief Constable , Maggie Blyth , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement to changes in the tier system from today , we want to reassure residents of Hampshire and IOW that we will continue to police the pandemic as we have done .
“ We have seen this year that the pandemic is an ever changing picture but our policing response is able to adapt to this each time .
“ Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage , explain and encourage people to comply with the regulations , and this will continue .
`` We will use common sense and discretion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enforce when blatant breaches are committed .
“ We will continue to work with our partner agencies to keep you and your communities safe , and we will continue with Covid-19 related patrols and be visible as we can be in your neighbourhoods .
“ We are still all in this together and if we continue to work together we can limit the spread of infection and ultimately , save lives . ''

Most of Hampshire has now been placed in Tier 4.
Apart from people living in the New Forest, and the Isle of Wight, residents are now advised to stay at home and only leave for a specific purpose.
Police across the county are now advising residents to check online for what the restrictions are where they live.
Hampshire Constabulary, Assistant Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, said: "Following the Government’s announcement to changes in the tier system from today, we want to reassure residents of Hampshire and IOW that we will continue to police the pandemic as we have done.
“We have seen this year that the pandemic is an ever changing picture but our policing response is able to adapt to this each time.
“Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage, explain and encourage people to comply with the regulations, and this will continue.
"We will use common sense and discretion to determine what is reasonable and we will enforce when blatant breaches are committed.
“We will continue to work with our partner agencies to keep you and your communities safe, and we will continue with Covid-19 related patrols and be visible as we can be in your neighbourhoods.
“We are still all in this together and if we continue to work together we can limit the spread of infection and ultimately, save lives."


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--What are the tier 4 rules?

What are the tier 4 rules?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has outlined areas of the south and east of England entering Tier 4 .
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference , Mr Hancock said : “ From 00.01 on Boxing Day Sussex , Oxfordshire , Suffolk , Norfolk and Cambridgeshire , those parts of Essex not yet in Tier 4 , Waverley in Surrey and Hampshire including Portsmouth and Southampton but with the exception of the New Forest will all be escalated to Tier 4.
” In a nutshell , what does being in Tier 4 mean ?
You must stay at home and only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a “ reasonable excuse ” .
This includes going to work if it can not be done from home , shopping for essentials such as food and medicine , attending education or training , using registered childcare , outdoor exercise and for medical reasons .
Who am I allowed to meet up with ?
The rules are strict : you can not meet other people indoors unless you live with them or they are part of your existing support bubble .
Outdoors , you can only meet one person from another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support and childcare bubbles still allowed ?
Yes , these can continue in Tier 4 areas .
Early years settings and childminders can remain open as normal , while nannies are also allowed to carry on providing services , including in the home .
Do the Tier 4 restrictions apply over Christmas too ?
The limitations on meeting people will apply to people in Hampshire from Boxing Day .
Why is this happening now ?
The Government has tightened the rules after experts identified a new mutant strain of coronavirus – known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new Tier 4 areas .
What will be closed ?
In Tier 4 non-essential retail must close , including clothing and homeware stores , betting shops , tailors , tobacco and vape shops , electronic goods and mobile phone shops .
However , these stores can continue to operate click-and-collect systems , if goods are pre-ordered and collected off the premises , and delivery services .
“ Essential ” retailers such as food shops , supermarkets , pharmacies , garden centres , off-licences can continue to open .
Can I still get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You are allowed to take unlimited exercise alone , or in a public outdoor place with your household , support bubble , or one other person .
But I ’ m not able to leave a Tier 4 area ?
Within a Tier 4 area people can only leave home for work , education or the limited number of other legally permitted reasons .
Residents are encouraged to keep their travel local , reduce their number of journeys and avoid leaving their village , town or city area .
Walking and cycling is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid public transport at busy times .
You should not leave a Tier 4 area unless for permitted reasons , such as work , education , caring responsibilities , to visit a support bubble or for medical reasons , and someone from a Tier 1 , 2 or 3 area should not enter a Tier 4 zone except for the same reasons .
Are pubs and restaurants staying shut then ?
The pandemic nightmare continues for the hospitality sector , with cafes , restaurants , pubs , bars and social clubs having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can , however , provide food and drink through takeaways until 11pm , click-and-collect , drive-through or delivery .
Elsewhere , entertainment venues such as theatres , concert halls , cinemas , museums , galleries and casinos also must shut their doors .
The lockdown long-haired look is set to return , with personal care venues such as hair , beauty , tanning and nail salons closed in Tier 4 .
Can I visit an elderly relative at a care home ?
Visits to care homes are allowed if arrangements are in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pods or behind windows .
However , the Government said “ close-contact indoor visits supported by testing ” are not allowed in Tier 4 .
Updated guidance is due to be issued .
Alzheimer ’ s disease research Government guidance said “ close-contact indoor visits supported by testing ” at care homes are not allowed in Tier 4 Communal worship is permitted in Tier 4 , but people should not mingle with anyone outside their household or bubble .
Funerals up to a maximum of 30 people can go ahead .
Weddings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in exceptional circumstances – such as a “ deathbed wedding ” – with these limited to six people .
Can I still escape for a holiday ?
No .
Government guidance states you can not leave home for holidays in the UK and abroad , nor stay overnight away from your main home unless legally permitted .
This includes staying at a second home , caravan or with someone outside your household or support bubble .
You can only stay overnight away from home for specific reasons , such as for work purposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funeral or you have no fixed address .
I ’ m already on holiday in a Tier 4 area , what should I do ?
The guidance says you should return to your home “ as soon as practical ” .
Hotels , hostels , guest houses and campsites must close in Tier 4 except if they act as someone ’ s main residence , where the person can not return home , for homeless people , or where it is essential to stay there for work purposes .

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Mr Hancock said: “From 00.01 on Boxing Day Sussex, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, those parts of Essex not yet in Tier 4, Waverley in Surrey and Hampshire including Portsmouth and Southampton but with the exception of the New Forest will all be escalated to Tier 4.”
In a nutshell, what does being in Tier 4 mean?
You must stay at home and only leave for a specific purpose or if you have a “reasonable excuse”.
This includes going to work if it cannot be done from home, shopping for essentials such as food and medicine, attending education or training, using registered childcare, outdoor exercise and for medical reasons.
Who am I allowed to meet up with?
The rules are strict: you cannot meet other people indoors unless you live with them or they are part of your existing support bubble.
Outdoors, you can only meet one person from another household in a public place.
Are support and childcare bubbles still allowed?
Yes, these can continue in Tier 4 areas.
Early years settings and childminders can remain open as normal, while nannies are also allowed to carry on providing services, including in the home.
Do the Tier 4 restrictions apply over Christmas too?
The limitations on meeting people will apply to people in Hampshire from Boxing Day.
Why is this happening now?
The Government has tightened the rules after experts identified a new mutant strain of coronavirus – known as VUI2020/01 – was spreading more quickly in the new Tier 4 areas.
What will be closed?
In Tier 4 non-essential retail must close, including clothing and homeware stores, betting shops, tailors, tobacco and vape shops, electronic goods and mobile phone shops.
However, these stores can continue to operate click-and-collect systems, if goods are pre-ordered and collected off the premises, and delivery services.
“Essential” retailers such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, off-licences can continue to open.
Can I still get out for some exercise?
Yes. You are allowed to take unlimited exercise alone, or in a public outdoor place with your household, support bubble, or one other person.
Indoor leisure and sports facilities, including gyms, must close.
But I’m not able to leave a Tier 4 area?
Within a Tier 4 area people can only leave home for work, education or the limited number of other legally permitted reasons.
Residents are encouraged to keep their travel local, reduce their number of journeys and avoid leaving their village, town or city area.
Walking and cycling is also recommended, with people advised to avoid public transport at busy times.
You should not leave a Tier 4 area unless for permitted reasons, such as work, education, caring responsibilities, to visit a support bubble or for medical reasons, and someone from a Tier 1, 2 or 3 area should not enter a Tier 4 zone except for the same reasons.
Are pubs and restaurants staying shut then?
The pandemic nightmare continues for the hospitality sector, with cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs having to stay closed under Tier 4.
They can, however, provide food and drink through takeaways until 11pm, click-and-collect, drive-through or delivery.
Elsewhere, entertainment venues such as theatres, concert halls, cinemas, museums, galleries and casinos also must shut their doors.
Can I get a haircut?
The lockdown long-haired look is set to return, with personal care venues such as hair, beauty, tanning and nail salons closed in Tier 4.
Can I visit an elderly relative at a care home?
Visits to care homes are allowed if arrangements are in place to protect residents via screens, visiting pods or behind windows.
However, the Government said “close-contact indoor visits supported by testing” are not allowed in Tier 4. Updated guidance is due to be issued.
Alzheimer’s disease research Government guidance said “close-contact indoor visits supported by testing” at care homes are not allowed in Tier 4
What else?
Communal worship is permitted in Tier 4, but people should not mingle with anyone outside their household or bubble.
Funerals up to a maximum of 30 people can go ahead.
Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies should only take place in exceptional circumstances – such as a “deathbed wedding” – with these limited to six people.
Can I still escape for a holiday?
No. Government guidance states you cannot leave home for holidays in the UK and abroad, nor stay overnight away from your main home unless legally permitted.
This includes staying at a second home, caravan or with someone outside your household or support bubble.
You can only stay overnight away from home for specific reasons, such as for work purposes, while moving house, attending a funeral or you have no fixed address.
I’m already on holiday in a Tier 4 area, what should I do?
The guidance says you should return to your home “as soon as practical”.
Hotels, hostels, guest houses and campsites must close in Tier 4 except if they act as someone’s main residence, where the person cannot return home, for homeless people, or where it is essential to stay there for work purposes.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--New Forest and Totton in Tier 3: these are the rules

From Boxing Day , the New Forest will enter Tier 3 .
But , what does this mean for residents of the New Forest District Council area ?
Well , here is a rundown of what you need to know .
What are the Tier 3 rules ?
There are many .
Firstly , groups of six will only be able to meet in outdoor public spaces , such as parks and sports courts – but not in private gardens .
This limit of six includes children of any age .
Hospitality will be closed except for takeaway .
Indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatres , bowling alleys and casinos – will have to closed .
Residents are being told to avoid travelling out of the area other than where necessary and to reduce the number of journeys .
No overnight stays will be permitted outside the local area , except for work or education , with accommodation to stay closed .
Weddings and civil partnerships can resume but with only 15 guests , increasing to 30 for funerals .
Wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3 .
Places of worship can reopen , but people must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or support bubble .
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors , but people are advised to avoid higher-risk contact activity .
Yes , but only one person .
For those in Tier 4 the rules are strict : you can not meet other people indoors unless you live with them or they are part of your existing support bubble .
Outdoors , they can only meet one person from another household in a public place .

But, what does this mean for residents of the New Forest District Council area?
Well, here is a rundown of what you need to know.
What are the Tier 3 rules?
There are many.
Firstly, groups of six will only be able to meet in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and sports courts – but not in private gardens. This limit of six includes children of any age.
Hospitality will be closed except for takeaway.
Indoor entertainment venues – such as cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys and casinos – will have to closed.
Residents are being told to avoid travelling out of the area other than where necessary and to reduce the number of journeys.
No overnight stays will be permitted outside the local area, except for work or education, with accommodation to stay closed.
Weddings and civil partnerships can resume but with only 15 guests, increasing to 30 for funerals. Wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3.
Places of worship can reopen, but people must not interact with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but people are advised to avoid higher-risk contact activity.
Can I visit people in Tier 4?
Yes, but only one person.
For those in Tier 4 the rules are strict: you cannot meet other people indoors unless you live with them or they are part of your existing support bubble.
Outdoors, they can only meet one person from another household in a public place.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Pictures of Walkabout bar through the years

CAN you believe that Walkabout has been gone from our High Street for more ten years now ?
The Australian-themed @ @ @ @ @ on High Street , shut in 2009 and was rebranded as Wahoo !
before becoming @ @ @ @ @ Remember Walkabout ?
It 's up for sale at £3m Its green and gold branding @ @ @ @ @ the memories of those who spent their evenings dancing or their afternoons watching football and @ @ @ @ @ Now the former Bank of England building is on the market with a guide price @ @ @ @ @ the glory days of Walkabout with our gallery of pictures .

The Australian-themed bar, which was based on High Street, shut in 2009 and was rebranded as Wahoo! before becoming Element Sports Bar.
Its green and gold branding will be forever etched in the memories of those who spent their evenings dancing or their afternoons watching football and rugby on the TVs.
Enjoy the glory days of Walkabout with our gallery of pictures.
QUIZ: Can you name these old pubs we used to watch the World Cup in?
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thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Why is Boxing Day celebrated?

Why is Boxing Day celebrated?

Boxing Day : Is it a celebration of boxer dogs , boxing or giving gifts ?
Over the years Boxing Day has become synonymous with carrying on the Christmas feast , slobbing out on the sofa watching movies or going on a country walk .
No where in the bible is there a mention of Boxing Day which makes the holiday , celebrated the day after Christmas , all the more curious - just why do we celebrate it ?
Here are some answers to the most common boxing day questions : Why is it called boxing day ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tradition of rich masters giving their servants Christmas boxes which they could share with their families on December 26 , after all the formal festivities .
When did we start celebrating it ?
There are an array of different answers to this question , but the most commonly believed is that the tradition started in the Middle Ages .
Parishioners collected money for the poor in alms boxes , and these were opened on the day after Christmas in honour of St Stephen , the first Christian martyr , whose feast day falls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a national holiday ?
The Victorians were the first people to really start creating designated public holidays .
The Oxford English Dictionary dates the term to the 1830s .
Neale clearly recognised the association of the day in the public mind with charity , and in 1871 St Stephen 's Day was designated a bank holiday .
Only a few countries celebrate Boxing Day which falls on December 26 .
Mainly countries that have historical links to the UK celebrate the day such as Canada , Hong Kong , New Zealand , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European countries .
Which do you prefer , Boxing Day or Christmas Day ?
Let us know in the comments .

Over the years Boxing Day has become synonymous with carrying on the Christmas feast, slobbing out on the sofa watching movies or going on a country walk.
No where in the bible is there a mention of Boxing Day which makes the holiday, celebrated the day after Christmas, all the more curious - just why do we celebrate it?
Here are some answers to the most common boxing day questions:
Why is it called boxing day?
The name is derived from an age old tradition of rich masters giving their servants Christmas boxes which they could share with their families on December 26, after all the formal festivities.
When did we start celebrating it?
There are an array of different answers to this question, but the most commonly believed is that the tradition started in the Middle Ages.
Parishioners collected money for the poor in alms boxes, and these were opened on the day after Christmas in honour of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, whose feast day falls on 26 December.
When did it become a national holiday?
The Victorians were the first people to really start creating designated public holidays.
The Oxford English Dictionary dates the term to the 1830s. Neale clearly recognised the association of the day in the public mind with charity, and in 1871 St Stephen's Day was designated a bank holiday.
Do other countries celebrate Boxing Day?
Only a few countries celebrate Boxing Day which falls on December 26.
Mainly countries that have historical links to the UK celebrate the day such as Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and a few European countries.
Which do you prefer, Boxing Day or Christmas Day? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Listed: Hampshire areas with the most and least Covid cases

HAMPSHIRE has now been placed under the toughest coronavirus restrictions .
Except for the New Forest , the county is now in Tier 4 and residents are being told to stay at home .
• Read more : Tier 4 : What are the rules and what ca n't I do ?
The Daily Echo has put together a list of the places in Hampshire with the highest and the lowest number of cases .
The data was taken from GOV.UK which uses Public Health England data to show how many people have tested positive for the virus in each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period up to Sunday , December 20 .
• Read more : What Tier 3 means for the New Forest - and what are the rules ?
Public Health England breaks down the numbers of coronavirus cases into neighbourhoods called 'Middle Super Output Areas ' ( MSOAs ) , which are smaller than council wards and based on population rather than geographical area .
In the seven days up to Sunday , December 20 , Hampshire reported 4,584 cases including Portsmouth and Southampton .
This is the most recent data available at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas in Hampshire have seen five or fewer confirmed cases in the last week : The following 10 areas have seen the most confirmed cases in the last week :

Except for the New Forest, the county is now in Tier 4 and residents are being told to stay at home.
The Daily Echo has put together a list of the places in Hampshire with the highest and the lowest number of cases.
The data was taken from GOV.UK which uses Public Health England data to show how many people have tested positive for the virus in each area of the county over the seven-day period up to Sunday, December 20.
Public Health England breaks down the numbers of coronavirus cases into neighbourhoods called 'Middle Super Output Areas' (MSOAs), which are smaller than council wards and based on population rather than geographical area.
Interactive Map of Hampshire's Covid-19 cases. Photo from: GOV.UK
In the seven days up to Sunday, December 20, Hampshire reported 4,584 cases including Portsmouth and Southampton.
This is the most recent data available at the time of publication.
The following 14 areas in Hampshire have seen five or fewer confirmed cases in the last week:
Bishopstoke – Five cases
Brockenhurst and Sway - Five cases
Crookham East – Four cases
East Oakley – Four cases
Hiltingbury - Five cases
Holbury South – Three cases
Hythe – Three cases
Kempshott – Five cases
Lymington North and West - Five cases
Lymington Town and Boldre - Four cases
Netley – Four cases
New Alresford – Four cases
Ringwood North and Ibsley - Three cases
South Wonston, Sutton Scotney and Micheldever – Three cases
The following 10 areas have seen the most confirmed cases in the last week:


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Two charged after Nave Andromeda maritime security incident

Two men have been charged after a maritime security incident on board an oil tanker .
The charges are part @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary led , investigation into the incident on board the Nave Andromeda .
This took @ @ @ @ @ was off the coast of the Isle of Wight on October 25 .
Matthew John @ @ @ @ @ Sylvester , 22 , have been charged with an offence relating to conduct endangering ships @ @ @ @ @ 1995 .
They appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court this morning and have been remanded in @ @ @ @ @ appear at Southampton Crown Court on January 29 .
Five other men were arrested on @ @ @ @ @ control of a ship by use of threats or force .
They remain on police @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Constabulary ’ s investigation continues .
They are currently detained under Border Force powers @

The charges are part of an ongoing, Hampshire Constabulary led, investigation into the incident on board the Nave Andromeda.
This took place when the oil tanker was off the coast of the Isle of Wight on October 25.
Matthew John Okorie, 25 and Sunday Sylvester, 22, have been charged with an offence relating to conduct endangering ships under S.58 Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
They appeared before Southampton Magistrates Court this morning and have been remanded in custody.
They will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on January 29.
Five other men were arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force.
They remain on police bail until January 25 whilst Hampshire Constabulary’s investigation continues.
They are currently detained under Border Force powers.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Covid: almost 1,500 new cases across Hampshire

ALMOST 1,500 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed across Hampshire in the past 24-hours .
Latest data on the government @ @ @ @ @ 1,478 people tested positive for the coronavirus across the county up to 3.45pm on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ are the latest figures by area : · Basingstoke and Deane : 98 ( 3,422 @ @ @ @ @ pandemic ) The Government said that , as of 9am on Saturday , there had @ @ @ @ @ cases of coronavirus in the UK .
It brings the total number of cases in @ @ @ @ @ Latest NHS England data showed a further seven people have died with Covid-19 across Hampshire @

Latest data on the government website shows a total of 1,478 people tested positive for the coronavirus across the county up to 3.45pm on Saturday, December 26.
Here are the latest figures by area:
· Basingstoke and Deane: 98 (3,422 in total since start of pandemic)
· East Hampshire: 87 (2,185)
· Eastleigh: 103 (2,182)
· Fareham: 91 (2,066)
· Gosport: 33 (1,555)
· Hart: 74 (1,588)
· Havant: 131 (3,064)
· New Forest: 75 (2,442)
· Portsmouth: 235 (6,556)
· Rushmoor: 137 (2,659)
· Southampton: 256 (5,449)
· Test Valley: 54 (2,016)
· Winchester: 104 (2,324)
The Government said that, as of 9am on Saturday, there had been a further 34,693 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,256,005.
Latest NHS England data showed a further seven people have died with Covid-19 across Hampshire.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Residents reassured as most of Hampshire placed in Tier 4


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Coronavirus: Seven more deaths recorded across Hampshire

SEVEN hospital patients have died with Covid-19 in Hampshire , data shows .
Figures published by NHS England today ( @ @ @ @ @ seven more people have died with Covid-19 .
Across the whole of Hampshire , 867 @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the pandemic in March .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , @ @ @ @ @ , bringing the total up to 367 .
One more coronavirus patient has died at @ @ @ @ @ Trust , bringing the total up to 237 .
One patient has died at Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ the total up to 236 .
No more deaths were recorded at any of the @ @ @ @ @ At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths , and at Solent @ @ @ @ @ four deaths .
A further 161 people have died in England , bringing the total @ @ @ @ @ in hospitals to 48,311 .
Patients were aged between 44 and 100 years old .
@ @ @ @ @ 64 to 94 years old ) had known underlying health conditions .

Figures published by NHS England today (December 26) reveal that seven more people have died with Covid-19.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 867 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in March.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, five more patients have died, bringing the total up to 367.
One more coronavirus patient has died at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, bringing the total up to 237.
One patient has died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust bringing the total up to 236.
No more deaths were recorded at any of the county's other Trusts.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths, and at Solent NHS Trust there have been four deaths.
A further 161 people have died in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 48,311.
Patients were aged between 44 and 100 years old. All except eight (aged 64 to 94 years old) had known underlying health conditions.


thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Premier League: Fulham v Saints as it happened

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thedailyecho--2020-12-26--Portsmouth cat gets stuck up chimney on Christmas Eve

A CAT has been rescued from a chimney after it fell in and got stuck .
We ’ ve all heard the story about Santa getting stuck up the chimney , but this festive visitor did n't bring gifts .
The incident took place in Southsea , Portsmouth on Christmas Eve .
The RSPCA was contacted by a concerned family after their own cat started acting strangely around the chimney at their home .
When they started to hear meowing coming from inside , they realised there was a little Santa Claws stuck in there .
RSPCA inspector , Emily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white cat was safely freed after the fireplace was removed .
Emily said : “ The cat was frightened and was a little grumpy but thankfully he wasn ’ t left injured - although he did manage to leave sooty paw prints all over the family ’ s light-coloured furniture !
“ It must have been quite a fall for him and thankfully the family realised there was a cat there so we could rescue him .
`` Cats do sometimes find themselves in predicaments like this - perhaps he was on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The cat was checked over by Emily and was found to be in good health .
She said : “ He looked like a well looked after cat so his family were probably worried where he was .
`` I released him back in the area with a paper collar with details of the incident so his owners know about his little festive adventure !
”

We’ve all heard the story about Santa getting stuck up the chimney, but this festive visitor didn't bring gifts.
The incident took place in Southsea, Portsmouth on Christmas Eve.
The RSPCA was contacted by a concerned family after their own cat started acting strangely around the chimney at their home.
When they started to hear meowing coming from inside, they realised there was a little Santa Claws stuck in there.
RSPCA inspector, Emily Stodart, arrived and the black and white cat was safely freed after the fireplace was removed.
Emily said: “The cat was frightened and was a little grumpy but thankfully he wasn’t left injured - although he did manage to leave sooty paw prints all over the family’s light-coloured furniture!
“It must have been quite a fall for him and thankfully the family realised there was a cat there so we could rescue him.
"Cats do sometimes find themselves in predicaments like this - perhaps he was on a mission to help Father Christmas!”
The cat was checked over by Emily and was found to be in good health.
She said: “He looked like a well looked after cat so his family were probably worried where he was.
"I released him back in the area with a paper collar with details of the incident so his owners know about his little festive adventure!”


thedailyecho--2020-12-27--Storm Bella: Southampton to Bournemouth railway lines flood

TRAVELLERS are facing misery as the railway between Southampton and Bournemouth .
Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between @ @ @ @ @ lines are blocked .
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled , delayed @ @ @ @ @ South Western Railway .
The disruption was initially expected to last until 10am , however @ @ @ @ @ last until the end of Sunday , December 27 .
Replacement buses are in operation @ @ @ @ @ The Lymington Pier to Brockenhurst line is also blocked are trains are unable to reach @ @ @ @ @ on the operator 's website says : `` For further information or onward travel advice @ @ @ @ @ of staff or use a station help point .
We are very sorry for any @ @ @ @ @ to your journey . ''
It comes after Storm Bella lashed the South Coast last @ @ @ @ @ .
An amber warning for wind was issued with the Met Office predicting disruption to @ @ @ @ @ of England today .

Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Southampton Central and Bournemouth all lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised, according to South Western Railway.
The disruption was initially expected to last until 10am, however it is now due to last until the end of Sunday, December 27.
Replacement buses are in operation between Southampton and Bournemouth.
The Lymington Pier to Brockenhurst line is also blocked are trains are unable to reach this line.
A statement on the operator's website says: "For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."
It comes after Storm Bella lashed the South Coast last night and early this morning.
An amber warning for wind was issued with the Met Office predicting disruption to travel and utilities over parts of England today.


thedailyecho--2020-12-27--Moped rider caught in M3 fast lane between J11 and J12

A MOPED rider has been fined for riding in a motorway fast line .
Police spotted a moped rider in @ @ @ @ @ between J11 and J12 near Chandler 's Ford .
Officers reportedly safely removed the moped @ @ @ @ @ the rider with a traffic offence report .
According to police the rider will be @ @ @ @ @ points on their licence .

Police spotted a moped rider in Lane 3 of the M3 between J11 and J12 near Chandler's Ford.
Officers reportedly safely removed the moped from the motorway and slapped the rider with a traffic offence report.
According to police the rider will be fined £100 and get three points on their licence.


thedailyecho--2020-12-27--Royal Mail celebrates National Parks with new stamp issue

ROYAL MAIL has revealed its first stamp issue of 2021 .
The stamps celebrate the beauty of the UK 's national parks and mark 70 years since the first National Parks were founded .
The National Parks were created as the outcome of decades of public effort to open up the countryside to ordinary people .
2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UK ’ s first four National Parks : the Peak District , the Lake District , Dartmoor and Snowdonia .
The stamp set features 10 of the 15 National Parks : For more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stamp programme has commemorated anniversaries and celebrated events relevant to UK heritage and life .
Philip Parker , Royal Mail , said : “ Ten spectacular National Parks have been captured in stunning photographs that reflect their diversity and splendour .
We are proud to be able to share the beauty of these parks on stamps at a time when so many of us have had our travel restricted.
” Royal Mail worked with the National Parks on choosing a selection of images to celebrate the anniversary .
The stamps will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 .

The stamps celebrate the beauty of the UK's national parks and mark 70 years since the first National Parks were founded.
The National Parks were created as the outcome of decades of public effort to open up the countryside to ordinary people.
2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UK’s first four National Parks: the Peak District, the Lake District, Dartmoor and Snowdonia.
The stamp set features 10 of the 15 National Parks:
Peak District (founded 1951)
Lake District (1951)
Snowdonia (1951)
Dartmoor (1951)
North York Moors (1952)
The Broads (1989)
New Forest (2005)
South Downs (2010)
Pembrokeshire Coast (1952)
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs (2002)
For more than 50 years Royal Mail’s Special Stamp programme has commemorated anniversaries and celebrated events relevant to UK heritage and life.
Philip Parker, Royal Mail, said: “Ten spectacular National Parks have been captured in stunning photographs that reflect their diversity and splendour. We are proud to be able to share the beauty of these parks on stamps at a time when so many of us have had our travel restricted.”
Royal Mail worked with the National Parks on choosing a selection of images to celebrate the anniversary.
The stamps will be available on general sale on January 14, 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-12-27--Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office for Hampshire

A WEATHER warning for snow and ice has been issued for Hampshire .
The yellow alert will be in force for the whole of the county from midnight on Sunday until 6pm on Monday .
The Met Office says there is potential for rain to turn to snow for a time , however , there is uncertainty over where the snow will develop with some areas seeing little or no accumulations .
A Met Office spokesperson said : “ An area of rain is likely to move south through Sunday night and Monday across parts of England and Wales .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn to snow for a time .
There is a lot of uncertainty in where snow develops with some areas seeing little or no accumulations .
The spokesperson added : `` However , there is a very low likelihood of 1-3 cm , and locally 5-10 cm falling in a few places , particularly over higher ground of Wales above 200 metres .
As well as snow , widespread ice may also be an issue , especially where treatment has been washed off road surfaces.
” In terms of what to expect , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road , bus and train services • Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces • Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads , pavements and cycle paths The warning comes after an amber alert was issued for strong winds due to Storm Bella through the night on Saturday .

The yellow alert has been in force for the whole of the county from midnight yesterday until 6pm today.
The Met Office says there is potential for rain to turn to snow for a time, however, there is uncertainty over where the snow will develop with some areas seeing little or no accumulations.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “An area of rain is likely to move south through Sunday night and Monday across parts of England and Wales. There is the potential for this to turn to snow for a time. There is a lot of uncertainty in where snow develops with some areas seeing little or no accumulations.
The spokesperson added: "However, there is a very low likelihood of 1-3 cm, and locally 5-10 cm falling in a few places, particularly over higher ground of Wales above 200 metres. As well as snow, widespread ice may also be an issue, especially where treatment has been washed off road surfaces.”
In terms of what to expect, the Met Office says:
• Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
The warning comes after an amber alert was issued for strong winds due to Storm Bella through the night on Saturday.