thedailyecho--2020-08-21--Romsey barman at The Old House at Home retires after 39 years

A STALWART barman is set to retire today after pulling pints for 39 years .
Patrick Robinson , who has lived in Romsey for 40 years , will be calling time on his part-time job at The Old House at Home , Love Lane , after starting in 1981 .
Now , the 69-year-old has revealed he is looking forward to `` playing golf '' for the next few weeks at the South Winchester Golf Club , before possibly going into volunteering .
Patrick said : `` I was drinking here in 1981 , as it is my favourite pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to me 'how would you like to do a bit of bar work for some extra money ' , so it has been part of my life ever since then .
`` I have been working at the pub for 39 years and I would be surprised if anyone in Romsey has done this job for longer than me .
`` I have see people come and go in Romsey and , funnily enough , if they come back some of them say 'goodness you 're still here ' ; I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which I thought was quite amusing . ''
He added : `` My main job is at the computer department at the University of Southampton and then I normally go and do an evening shift at the pub , which is probably why it has worked so well , because the two jobs are so different .
`` It is nice to be able to talk to customers about fun things , like football and golf , rather than just work .
`` However , is is about time I fully retire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ golf for the next few weeks .
I am also interested about possibly going into volunteering . ''
When asked how coronavirus has impacted his job , Patrick said the way the pub operates has become `` more complex , due to social distancing '' , but hopes more people will eventually `` feel comfortable '' to come back to the pub .
One of the managers of The Old House at Home , Anita Charman , said after Patrick finishes his last shift on Friday they will have a small `` party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' with him .
She added : `` We have got him a nice tankard saying 'Romsey 's longest serving barman ' from all of us at the Old House at Home .
`` We have also got him a plaque saying 'Paddy 's corner always ' , we have paid for his golf club subscription at South Winchester Golf Club and we are giving him free Sunday dinners for life . ''

Patrick Robinson, who has lived in Romsey for 40 years, will be calling time on his part-time job at The Old House at Home, Love Lane, after starting in 1981.
Now, the 69-year-old has revealed he is looking forward to "playing golf" for the next few weeks at the South Winchester Golf Club, before possibly going into volunteering.
Patrick said: "I was drinking here in 1981, as it is my favourite pub, and the landlady at the time said to me 'how would you like to do a bit of bar work for some extra money', so it has been part of my life ever since then.
"I have been working at the pub for 39 years and I would be surprised if anyone in Romsey has done this job for longer than me.
"I have see people come and go in Romsey and, funnily enough, if they come back some of them say 'goodness you're still here'; I have been called a walking time capsule, which I thought was quite amusing."
He added: "My main job is at the computer department at the University of Southampton and then I normally go and do an evening shift at the pub, which is probably why it has worked so well, because the two jobs are so different.
"It is nice to be able to talk to customers about fun things, like football and golf, rather than just work.
"However, is is about time I fully retire and I am looking forward to playing more golf for the next few weeks. I am also interested about possibly going into volunteering."
When asked how coronavirus has impacted his job, Patrick said the way the pub operates has become "more complex, due to social distancing", but hopes more people will eventually "feel comfortable" to come back to the pub.
One of the owners of The Old House at Home, Anita Charman, said after Patrick finishes his last shift on Friday they will have a small "party where his friends can come and celebrate" with him.
She added: "We have got him a nice tankard saying 'Romsey's longest serving barman' from all of us at the Old House at Home.
"We have also got him a plaque saying 'Paddy's corner always', we have paid for his golf club subscription at South Winchester Golf Club and we are giving him free Sunday dinners for life."


thedailyecho--2020-08-21--Own a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a classic VW camper or a tank? Tell us your story here!

OUR first car is something that sticks with us , for me it 's my red Corsa , Charlie .
Then there was Penelope Peugeot , the shiny red 206CC , which was an absolute delight with the roof down on a coastal road , but had to go once I had a family .
I cried an embarrassing amount the day both of those lovely ladies drove off to a new life .
There are so many of us with vehicles that have a tale behind them or we simply have a passion for , and in our new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to hear those stories , meeting the people and the motors from across Hampshire .
It might be a classic that only comes out on sunny weekends or a supercar that gets to open up on track days .
Maybe you have a vintage motorbike or tractor , or have converted a camper into a dream space for getaways .
Have you inherited an heirloom that 's been in your family for generations ?
Or do you have something just a little bit different - old fire engine , double decker bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have a motor you 're proud of , new or old , you can share it with us at dailyecho.co.uk/meandmymotor or email lorelei.reddin @ dailyecho.co.uk

Then there was Penelope Peugeot, the shiny red 206CC, which was an absolute delight with the roof down on a coastal road, but had to go once I had a family.
I cried an embarrassing amount the day both of those lovely ladies drove off to a new life.
There are so many of us with vehicles that have a tale behind them or we simply have a passion for, and in our new Me and My Motor feature, we want to hear those stories, meeting the people and the motors from across Hampshire.
It might be a classic that only comes out on sunny weekends or a supercar that gets to open up on track days.
Maybe you have a vintage motorbike or tractor, or have converted a camper into a dream space for getaways.
Have you inherited an heirloom that's been in your family for generations?
Or do you have something just a little bit different - old fire engine, double decker bus, steam engine or tank?!
If you have a motor you're proud of, new or old, you can share it with us at dailyecho.co.uk/meandmymotor or email lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Plans for containers complex in College Street Car Park in Southampton

A FOOD , retail and office complex could be created in a Southampton car park .
The eastern part of College Street Car Park in the city centre , could host a number of converted shipping containers that would be used for retail , food and drink uses as well as offices and studios for artists .
The proposals aim to provide a place for work , events , shopping and food and drink facilities , an official document says .
The plans put forward by Matthew Sanger are set to be discussed by the planning committee at Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents published ahead of the meeting , offices would open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday while containers used for retail , food and drink uses would open from 11am to 11pm Monday to Sunday .
Six special entertainment and live music events are proposed per year and would be run between 11am and 9pm .
Some of the containers will be branded and powder coated `` with vibrant colours to create visual interest '' .
The eating court area would be enclosed with a tensile-fabric roof canopy , the documents say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stacked on the western side to form `` an upper floor bar and terrace and artist ’ s studio '' .
The city council has received 20 letters in favour of the plans and seven objections .
Concerns were raised over the impact the development could have on noise and parking .
But other residents welcomed the `` differentiated '' scheme and described it as a `` fantastic place for small businesses to build a reputation '' .
Planning chiefs at the city council said the proposed loss of 73 car parking spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) with 95 car parking spaces to be retained accords with the council ’ s transport policy .
If granted , permission would be for five years .
It is recommended that the planning committee approves the plan .
An official document reads : `` The proposal will provide improved offering for start-ups and creative industries and will add to the vitality of the city centre .
It has been demonstrated that the development will not lead to adverse noise impact and is safe in flood risk terms .
Furthermore The site arrangement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the five year temporary period requested .
The existing boundary wall and trees are to be retained and the scheme will lead to less than substantial harm to the setting of adjacent listed buildings . ''

The eastern part of College Street Car Park in the city centre, could host a number of converted shipping containers that would be used for retail, food and drink uses as well as offices and studios for artists.
The proposals aim to provide a place for work, events, shopping and food and drink facilities, an official document says.
The plans put forward by Matthew Sanger are set to be discussed by the planning committee at Southampton City Council on August 25.
According to documents published ahead of the meeting, offices would open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday while containers used for retail, food and drink uses would open from 11am to 11pm Monday to Sunday. Six special entertainment and live music events are proposed per year and would be run between 11am and 9pm.
Some of the containers will be branded and powder coated "with vibrant colours to create visual interest".
The eating court area would be enclosed with a tensile-fabric roof canopy, the documents say, while the containers would be double stacked on the western side to form "an upper floor bar and terrace and artist’s studio".
The city council has received 20 letters in favour of the plans and seven objections.
Concerns were raised over the impact the development could have on noise and parking.
But other residents welcomed the "differentiated" scheme and described it as a "fantastic place for small businesses to build a reputation". Planning chiefs at the city council said the proposed loss of 73 car parking spaces (43% of the existing parking) with 95 car parking spaces to be retained accords with the council’s transport policy. If granted, permission would be for five years. It is recommended that the planning committee approves the plan.
An official document reads: "The proposal will provide improved offering for start-ups and creative industries and will add to the vitality of the city centre. It has been demonstrated that the development will not lead to adverse noise impact and is safe in flood risk terms. Furthermore The site arrangement and appearance of the containers will not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the five year temporary period requested. The existing boundary wall and trees are to be retained and the scheme will lead to less than substantial harm to the setting of adjacent listed buildings."


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Richard Cartridge dies after short illness

FORMER BBC Radio Solent presenter Richard Cartridge has died after a short illness - just weeks after retiring from the airwaves .
Richard , who was one of the station 's longest-serving presenters and was renowned for his silky smooth delivery , has passed away after a short illness .
He was a firm favourite with Radio Solent listeners for many years and was also a former Daily Echo columnist .
His death was announced on social media .
Radio Solent tweeted : `` We are deeply sad to announce that our dear friend Richard Cartridge has passed away following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the south on-air for over 46 years .
Thank you Rich . ''
Fellow presented Jon Cuthill described him as `` the kindest , tallest , silliest man I ever knew '' , adding : `` Rest easy you lovely , lovely man . ''
In other tributes he was described as `` the most generous and warmed-hearted man in radio '' whose `` iconic '' voice would never be forgotten . ''
Richard , who was in his early 70s , began broadcasting for BBC Radio Solent in the 1970s and referred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He retired in June .
In 2005 suffered a personal tragedy when his son was found dead outside his Dorset home .
James Cartridge had just returned from work when he died.The body of the 29-year-old chef , originally from Eastleigh , was discovered lying at the bottom of steps leading up to his flat in Lyme Regis .
James was the middle child of three from Richard 's first marriage to Carol .
The presenter also had two younger children from his second marriage to former Meridian TV presenter Jane Wyatt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2010 Richard briefly left Radio Solent after falling victim to a cull of presenters .
A petition demanding is reinstatement was backed by New Forest councillor Les Puttock , PR chief Gill Gould of Carswell Gould , and West End councillor Tony Noyce , who called him the “ best presenter Radio Solent has had ” .
In 2013 Richard revealed he had fought - and won - a battle with mental illness .
He was unaware he was suffering from bipolar disorder , which is characterised by severe mood swings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his second wife separated .
Speaking to the Daily Echo he described the impact of the terrorist attacks launched on September 11 2001 .
Richard found himself breaking the news of what had happened live on his Radio Solent show and scrambling to find out what was happening and relay it to his listeners .
He was later treated at the Royal South Hants hospital , with a combination of talking therapy and drugs , which turned out to be his saviour .
“ They were absolutely wonderful and so understanding , '' @ @ @

Richard, one of the station's longest-serving presenters, was renowned for his silky smooth delivery and was a firm favourite with listeners across the south.
He was also a former Daily Echo columnist and an accomplished singer.
Radio Solent tweeted: "We are deeply sad to announce that our dear friend Richard Cartridge has passed away following a short illness.
"Richard entertained the south on-air for over 46 years. Thank you Rich."
Fellow presented Jon Cuthill described him as "the kindest, tallest, silliest man I ever knew", adding: "Rest easy you lovely, lovely man."
In other tributes he was described as "the most generous and warmed-hearted man in radio" whose "iconic" voice would never be forgotten."
BBC South Today anchorwoman Sally Taylor said he was "lovely, funny and kind".
Sports presenter Mike Bushell, who appears on BBC Breakfast, added: "One of the greats is gone. He was one of my mentors and inspirations when I first started at the BBC."
Richard, 72, began broadcasting for Radio Solent in the 1970s and referred to the station as his spiritual home. He retired in June.
In 2005 he suffered a personal tragedy when his son was found dead outside his home.
James Cartridge had just returned from work when he died.The body of the 29-year-old chef, originally from Eastleigh, was discovered lying at the bottom of steps leading up to his flat in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
James was the middle child of three from Richard's first marriage to Carol.
The presenter also had two younger children from his second marriage to former Meridian TV presenter Jane Wyatt. The couple later split up.
In 2010 Richard briefly left Radio Solent after falling victim to a cull of presenters.
A petition demanding his reinstatement was backed by New Forest councillor Les Puttock, PR chief Gill Gould of Carswell Gould, and West End councillor Tony Noyce, who called him the “best presenter Radio Solent has had”.
In 2013 Richard revealed he had fought - and won - a battle with mental illness.
He was unaware he was suffering from bipolar disorder, which is characterised by severe mood swings, until around 1997, when he and his second wife separated.
Speaking to the Daily Echo he described the impact of the terrorist attacks launched on September 11 2001.
Richard found himself breaking the news of what had happened live on his Radio Solent show and scrambling to find out what was happening and relay it to his listeners.
He was later treated at the Royal South Hants Hospital, with a combination of talking therapy and drugs, which turned out to be his saviour.
“They were absolutely wonderful and so understanding," he said.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Teen burgled flat the night he was stabbed

A TEENAGE murder victim had been burgling Southampton flats the night he died , a court has been told .
James Laurie and two friends were spotted on CCTV breaking into a flat in Duncan Court in the Thornhill area of the city .
They made off with a widescreen TV , two Xbox consoles , games , jewellery and watches at around 4am on January 19 .
James , 17 , died later that day from a single stab wound to the chest and was found with a stolen ring in his jacket pocket .
He claims he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had stolen his friend ’ s car keys which he was trying to retrieve .
• Boy accused of killing Southampton teen told police he didn ’ t know he 'd stabbed anyone The agreed-upon facts of the case were read out at Winchester Crown Court on Friday .
A jury heard how James ’ friends were interviewed by police facing an allegation to commit robbery .
They both claimed it was he who “ lunged ” into the car and stole the keys from the ignition .
During proceedings , some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Boy on trial for murder 'routinely armed himself ' with knives It was said how in March 2014 he was convicted of battery and taking a vehicle without consent .
When stealing a bike , James and another boy approached a female and “ sprayed her in the face with hair spray ” .
He also headbutted another male .
Then in July 2015 James spat at a police officer and threatened to “ stab him in the face ” .
The court heard how in October last year he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife from his trousers and threatened a female at a party .
Another male then punched her .
He was also previously arrested after trying to steal car keys from a motorist .
Extracts from a social services record read out in court said how James “ frequently carried weapons while in Southampton ” .

James Laurie and two friends were spotted on CCTV breaking into a flat in Duncan Court in the Thornhill area of the city.
They made off with a widescreen TV, two Xbox consoles, games, jewellery and watches at around 4am on January 19.
James, 17, died later that day from a single stab wound to the chest and was found with a stolen ring in his jacket pocket.
A 15-year-old boy from Andover denies murdering him.
He claims he was acting in self-defence and that the trio had stolen his friend’s car keys which he was trying to retrieve.
The agreed-upon facts of the case were read out at Winchester Crown Court on Friday.
A jury heard how James’ friends were interviewed by police facing an allegation to commit robbery.
They both claimed it was he who “lunged” into the car and stole the keys from the ignition.
During proceedings, some of James’ past convictions were read out.
It was said how in March 2014 he was convicted of battery and taking a vehicle without consent.
When stealing a bike, James and another boy approached a female and “sprayed her in the face with hair spray”. He also headbutted another male.
Then in July 2015 James spat at a police officer and threatened to “stab him in the face”.
The court heard how in October last year he is said to have pulled a large kitchen knife from his trousers and threatened a female at a party. Another male then punched her.
He was also previously arrested after trying to steal car keys from a motorist.
Extracts from a social services record read out in court said how James “frequently carried weapons while in Southampton”.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Volunteer Football Academy in Africa support Southampton Football Club

FOOTBALLERS from as far away as Africa have kicked their support for Saints FC into action .
Players from the Volunteer Football Academy in Africa , run by the Ultimate Volunteer Network , include 50 boys fed and housed by the group , and another 50 who are funded to attend school .
• 'This is an important signing for us ' - Saints seal deal for defender Salisu And now the boys in Kwahu Tafo , in Ghana , are reaching out to fellow supporters of Southampton Football Club to help them in return .
It comes as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Saints player 'tests positive for coronavirus ' after returning to UK The 21-year-old Ghanaian arrived at Valladolid from his homeland in 2017 and became a regular in the side , making 32 appearances in all competitions last season as they finished 13th in La Liga .
Saints FC supporter Rory Peters , from Southampton , is heavily involved in the Ultimate Volunteer Network , and is now calling on supporters to give away old football equipment such as shirts and boots to the Academy .
He said : “ The Ultimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small school , cultural centre and football academy and is undertaking valuable work in educating and improving lives of children in surrounding villages .
“ We are trying to raise the profile of the organisation , always looking for new volunteers and supporters .
We are also looking for old football equipment such as shirts and boots for our football academy and other supplies that may aid our school and cultural centre.
” Rory gave the players merchandise such as calendars and shirts - and the boys even have paintings of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Personally I have visited the projects twice , firstly in 2006 .
It is purely voluntary with just two Ghanaian directors and volunteers .
“ The children are fantastic fun , and are huge Southampton supporters .
They don ’ t really know what Pompey is but I couldn ’ t resist.
” One of the Football Academy players Raphael Dwamena is now a striker for Spanish club Real Zaragoza on loan from Levante UD and the Ghana national team .

Players from the Volunteer Football Academy in Africa, run by the Ultimate Volunteer Network, include 50 boys fed and housed by the group, and another 50 who are funded to attend school.
And now the boys in Kwahu Tafo, in Ghana, are reaching out to fellow supporters of Southampton Football Club to help them in return.
It comes as the club recently signed Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu.
The 21-year-old Ghanaian arrived at Valladolid from his homeland in 2017 and became a regular in the side, making 32 appearances in all competitions last season as they finished 13th in La Liga.
Saints FC supporter Rory Peters, from Southampton, is heavily involved in the Ultimate Volunteer Network, and is now calling on supporters to give away old football equipment such as shirts and boots to the Academy.
He said: “The Ultimate Volunteer Network (UVO) comprises of a small school, cultural centre and football academy and is undertaking valuable work in educating and improving lives of children in surrounding villages.
“We are trying to raise the profile of the organisation, always looking for new volunteers and supporters. We are also looking for old football equipment such as shirts and boots for our football academy and other supplies that may aid our school and cultural centre.”
Rory gave the players merchandise such as calendars and shirts - and the boys even have paintings of the Saints logo on their walls.
He added: “Personally I have visited the projects twice, firstly in 2006. It is purely voluntary with just two Ghanaian directors and volunteers.
“The children are fantastic fun, and are huge Southampton supporters. They don’t really know what Pompey is but I couldn’t resist.”
One of the Football Academy players Raphael Dwamena is now a striker for Spanish club Real Zaragoza on loan from Levante UD and the Ghana national team.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--The biggest social media influencers from Hampshire

Being a social media influencer sounds like a bit of a doss , but in fact for many it 's a full-time job .
Influencer marketing is a multi-billion pound industry used by millions across the world as their main source of income .
You don ’ t need to be ultra-famous to make a good wage from social media influencing as the average UK wage for someone with more than 42,575 followers is £29,009 .
A social media influencer is someone who has created an online identity that they use to market products or businesses for money .
Much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use their platforms to find and exploit a niche .
With more people than ever working from home , perhaps it ’ s time to take a page out of these Hampshire based influencers ' books and try your hand at a bit of self branding .
Rock chic Sophie Burrell is a well-known guitarist from Southampton with a massive 189,000 followers .
Burrell is an ambassador for many brands but has a long standing relationship with PRS Guitars .
Followers can watch incredible videos of sophie shredding the electric guitar to tracks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slash and many more .
The fashion and lifestyle influencer , Clarisa Wright , has an Instagram following of just over 1,100 .
Wright suffers from ulcerative colitis and her mission statement is to get rid of the stigma around non-visible disability in fashion , aiming to use the industry as a vehicle to celebrate these issues .
She said : `` Yes my page looks great but there are days where I wake up and I 'm in really bad pain or I cant eat certain things .
`` My whole goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I 've been given and show people that it is okay to talk about difficult things . ''
The fashion graduate is also an ambassador for clothing brand Rebellious Fashion and works with the brand to promote their latest releases and offer exclusive discounts .
The self-named Southampton Girl , Elisha Jade , originally made a name for herself after starring in Love Island back in 2017 .
However , Jade is now a successful style blogger and local guide with more collaborations and endorsement deals than you could shake a stick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Plant Mum and mother behind the Neary Diaries is a lifestyle influencer who specialises in parenting , home decorating , pets and mental health .
Keen to keep things real , Neary is frank and honest across her social media platforms about what it 's like to be a woman , mother and wife .
Based in Eastleigh the mother of two has over 12,000 followers on Instagram .
Laura Belbin , also known as Knee Deep in Life , is a social media influencer based in Hampshire .
With a keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down boundaries and taboos around feminity , womanhood and motherhood .
Offering up advice from personal experience with a hillarious and frank approach has gained Belbin a staggering 439,000 followers on Instagram .
Have we missed your favourite influencer ?
Let us know in the comments .

Influencer marketing is a multi-billion pound industry used by millions across the world as their main source of income.
You don’t need to be ultra-famous to make a good wage from social media influencing as the average UK wage for someone with more than 42,575 followers is £29,009.
A social media influencer is someone who has created an online identity that they use to market products or businesses for money.
Much like an entrepreneur, social media influencers use their platforms to find and exploit a niche.
With more people than ever working from home, perhaps it’s time to take a page out of these Hampshire based influencers' books and try your hand at a bit of self branding.
Sophie Burrell
@sophieburrell1
189k followers
Rock chic Sophie Burrell is a well-known guitarist from Southampton with a massive 189,000 followers.
Burrell is an ambassador for many brands but has a long standing relationship with PRS Guitars.
Followers can watch incredible videos of sophie shredding the electric guitar to tracks by the likes of Billie Eilish, Slash and many more.
Clarissa Wright
@risswrightt
1.2k followers
The fashion and lifestyle influencer, Clarisa Wright, has an Instagram following of just over 1,100.
Wright suffers from ulcerative colitis and her mission statement is to get rid of the stigma around non-visible disability in fashion, aiming to use the industry as a vehicle to celebrate these issues.
She said: "Yes my page looks great but there are days where I wake up and I'm in really bad pain or I cant eat certain things.
"My whole goal and purpose is to do soemthing with what I've been given and show people that it is okay to talk about difficult things."
The fashion graduate is also an ambassador for clothing brand Rebellious Fashion and works with the brand to promote their latest releases and offer exclusive discounts.
Elisha Jade
@thesouthamptongirl
15.5k followers
The self-named Southampton Girl, Elisha Jade, originally made a name for herself after starring in Love Island back in 2017.
However, Jade is now a successful style blogger and local guide with more collaborations and endorsement deals than you could shake a stick at!
Tina Neary
@thenearydiaries
13.9k followers
Tina Neary, lovingly known as Plant Mum and mother behind the Neary Diaries is a lifestyle influencer who specialises in parenting, home decorating, pets and mental health.
Keen to keep things real, Neary is frank and honest across her social media platforms about what it's like to be a woman, mother and wife.
Based in Eastleigh the mother of two has over 12,000 followers on Instagram.
Laura Belbin
@knee_deep_in_life
439k followers
Laura Belbin, also known as Knee Deep in Life, is a social media influencer based in Hampshire.
With a keep it real attitude Belbin attempts to break down boundaries and taboos around feminity, womanhood and motherhood.
Offering up advice from personal experience with a hillarious and frank approach has gained Belbin a staggering 439,000 followers on Instagram.
Have we missed your favourite influencer? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--The Hundred, Romsey, could remain closed as part of £3m recovery bid

A MAIN road running through the heart of Romsey could remain closed as part of a £3m green recovery bid , Hampshire County Council ( HCC ) has revealed .
As reported , The Hundred temporarily shut to traffic on July 1 by HCC in an effort to help people socially distance , by providing more space for pedestrians and cyclists .
However , a reopening date for the road is yet to be confirmed .
Now , HCC has announced they have submitted a bid to the Government for a further £3.45m to help redesign some of their roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing measures .
READ : Poll reveals opinions on The Hundred being temporarily shut > > > This includes keeping The Hundred closed and making the `` current scheme look better '' , as well as potentially developing a `` longer term scheme '' for the road , according to HCC .
They added : `` The detail of proposals will be the subject of a consultation should we be successful . ''
Community leaders have welcomed the news , with one councillor stressing this move is not `` a permanent closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represents Romsey Town on the county council , said : `` At Tuesday 's ( August , 11 ) meeting , Romsey Town Council voted to support the county 's scheme to seek funding so we can improve the layout of the closure .
`` The current plastic barriers in The Hundred do not fit in with the town centre , because it is a conservation area , so the county is looking to put in bollards which would look better .
`` I have certainly had a lot of positive responses from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only problems are that people who live to the west of the town centre either have to drive through Greatbridge Road or Portersbridge Street , which is directing traffic into residential areas .
`` This is a downside we need to consider in the future , but having used the town centre over the last few days the ambiance there is really pleasant . ''
He added , if HCC are successful with their bid , the money will make it easier to close The Hundred on a `` part-time basis '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent closure '' .
Cllr Nik Daas , who represents Romsey Abbey on Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) , said : `` I think it is a good idea to make sure the road is safe for residents , because at the moment the temporary barriers are there and a car could plough through them to take out pedestrians , which we obviously would n't want .
`` If we could get something a bit more substantial that would be good , because we do not know how much longer coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of TVBC , Cllr Nick Adams-King , said : `` Given that there is clear public support for The Hundred 's closure from recent polls , I would welcome this bid .
`` A permanent closure is probably not the right answer for it , but being able to temporarily close it a few times a day , for example between 10am and 4pm at the key shopping times , would be ideal . ''

As reported, The Hundred temporarily shut to traffic on July 1 by HCC in an effort to help people socially distance, by providing more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
However, a reopening date for the road is yet to be confirmed.
Now, HCC has announced they have submitted a bid to the Government for a further £3.45m to help redesign some of their roads and high streets, which will support social distancing measures.
READ: Poll reveals opinions on The Hundred being temporarily shut >>>
This includes keeping The Hundred closed and making the "current scheme look better", as well as potentially developing a "longer term scheme" for the road, according to HCC.
They added: "The detail of proposals will be the subject of a consultation should we be successful."
Community leaders have welcomed the news, with one councillor stressing this move is not "a permanent closure".
Cllr Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Town on the county council, said: "At Tuesday's (August, 11) meeting, Romsey Town Council voted to support the county's scheme to seek funding so we can improve the layout of the closure.
"The current plastic barriers in The Hundred do not fit in with the town centre, because it is a conservation area, so the county is looking to put in bollards which would look better.
"I have certainly had a lot of positive responses from people about the closure, but the only problems are that people who live to the west of the town centre either have to drive through Greatbridge Road or Portersbridge Street, which is directing traffic into residential areas.
"This is a downside we need to consider in the future, but having used the town centre over the last few days the ambiance there is really pleasant."
READ: Work to close The Hundred begins >>>
Cllr Mark Cooper
He added, if HCC are successful with their bid, the money will make it easier to close The Hundred on a "part-time basis", stressing this will not be a "permanent closure".
Cllr Nik Daas, who represents Romsey Abbey on Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC), said: "I think it is a good idea to make sure the road is safe for residents, because at the moment the temporary barriers are there and a car could plough through them to take out pedestrians, which we obviously wouldn't want.
"If we could get something a bit more substantial that would be good, because we do not know how much longer coronavirus will go on for."
READ: Hampshire County Council U-turns on closing The Hundred >>>
Cllr Nik Daas
Deputy leader of TVBC, Cllr Nick Adams-King, said: "Given that there is clear public support for The Hundred's closure from recent polls, I would welcome this bid.
"A permanent closure is probably not the right answer for it, but being able to temporarily close it a few times a day, for example between 10am and 4pm at the key shopping times, would be ideal."
Cllr Nick Adams-King


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--PHOTOS: Eastleigh Carnival in 1970 – did we take your picture there?

WITH few to no carnivals taking place this year due to social distancing , the Daily Echo takes a look @ @ @ @ @ years ago .
It was a grey day on August 19 , 1970 , yet @ @ @ @ @ full of life and colour .
Thousands of people lined the route to see the @ @ @ @ @ umbrellas and garbed in rain macs .
The entry from Pirelli ’ s Eastleigh comprised @ @ @ @ @ fearsome looking head – part of their prehistoric-themed tableau “ Stoneage Eastleigions ” .
Around @ @ @ @ @ entry .
• DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new group on Facebook > @ @ @ @ @ the Powell Duffryn Social Club was the “ Mini Mayflower ” , a tableau manned @ @ @ @ @ dress offering voyages to the New World .
First prize went to the colourful entry @ @ @ @ @ s Club in which members dressed in period costumes .
Youth organisations were well represented @ @ @ @ @ children from Eastleigh Youth Centre

It was a grey day on August 19, 1970, yet the streets of Eastleigh were full of life and colour.
Thousands of people lined the route to see the main procession– most armed with umbrellas and garbed in rain macs.
The entry from Pirelli’s Eastleigh comprised a 45ft monster with a fearsome looking head – part of their prehistoric-themed tableau “Stoneage Eastleigions”. Around 70 people performed in the entry.
An effort from the Powell Duffryn Social Club was the “Mini Mayflower”,a tableau manned by those in traditional Quaker dress offering voyages to the New World.
First prize went to the colourful entry from Eastleigh Old People’s Club in which members dressed in period costumes.
Youth organisations were well represented, including more than 40 children from Eastleigh Youth Centre


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--MP Royston Smith urged sports minister to allow fans at non-league games

FANS will be allowed back into men 's non-league games and women 's lower football clubs after Hampshire MPs voiced their `` fear '' of the future of local football .
It comes as the Football Association announced that by Saturday , supporters will be allowed to attend some men 's non-league football matches and women 's fixtures below Championship level .
Previously , the UK Government were not allowing non-league football clubs to bring back spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
It follows a UK-wide campaign by 33 MPs to `` let fans in '' , as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return '' of fans to the non-league clubs .
MP for Southampton Royston Smith signed the letter in support of Sholing FC to name just one club , along with Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes and Winchester MP Steve Brine .
It urged Minister for Sport , Tourism and Heritage and MP Nigel Huddleston to consider the return of supporters and urgently open the gates .
However league clubs are still not allowed to have fans in the crowds due to social distancing issues .
Royston said : `` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sholing FC rely on gate receipts to keep them financially viable and having a return of fans will prove very helpful .
`` They are also some of the best fans around and give the Boatmen an added edge when playing at Mackoy Stadium . ''
Restricted numbers of fans will be allowed to attend men 's games below National League North and South level , in two stages .
MP Caroline Nokes said : `` I do think it critical that small sports clubs have the opportunity to demonstrate they can operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fans back involved .
`` Of course it has to be done safely , so will look very different , but I know the FA has been working hard to find ways to do that . ''
The first stage will limits numbers to less than 15 per cent of ground capacity , from August 22 to 30 .
During stage two , the numbers will rise to 30 per cent of ground capacity , beginning on August 31 .

It comes as the Football Association announced that by Saturday, supporters will be allowed to attend some men's non-league football matches and women's fixtures below Championship level.
Previously, the UK Government were not allowing non-league football clubs to bring back spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It follows a UK-wide campaign by 33 MPs to "let fans in", as part of a request for an "urgent return" of fans to the non-league clubs.
MP for Southampton Royston Smith signed the letter in support of Sholing FC to name just one club, along with Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes and Winchester MP Steve Brine.
It urged Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage and MP Nigel Huddleston to consider the return of supporters and urgently open the gates.
However league clubs are still not allowed to have fans in the crowds due to social distancing issues.
Royston said: "This is excellent news. Small clubs such as Sholing FC rely on gate receipts to keep them financially viable and having a return of fans will prove very helpful.
"They are also some of the best fans around and give the Boatmen an added edge when playing at Mackoy Stadium."
Restricted numbers of fans will be allowed to attend men's games below National League North and South level, in two stages.
MP Caroline Nokes said: "I do think it critical that small sports clubs have the opportunity to demonstrate they can operate in a Covid-secure way and get players and fans back involved.
"Of course it has to be done safely, so will look very different, but I know the FA has been working hard to find ways to do that."
The first stage will limits numbers to less than 15 per cent of ground capacity, from August 22 to 30.
During stage two, the numbers will rise to 30 per cent of ground capacity, beginning on August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Putting Hampshire pets in the spotlight

Putting Hampshire pets in the spotlight

THIS week ’ s featured pets include a problem-solving hamster called Dave who was abandoned outside a pet shop .
He soon found a loving home in Hampshire where he lives with Molly the dog .
We also feature a cat called Dave who went missing for 18 months but turned up in a cat rescue centre in Lymington and was reunited with his owner .
Freya walked into the surgery where her owner works with serious injuries and was adopted on the spot .
Bella is a rescue Labrador who gives the best cuddles and loves snuggling under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby ’ s best friend is featured among our pets today .
Teddy Bear loves to kiss Finley , lick his toes and make him laugh .
Bonnie the Jack Russell has an eight year old best friend who likes to read to her .
Moggy Poppy Rose and Shihtzu cross Lilly were both rescued from awful lives and now have happy homes in Southampton .
Simba lives up to namesake in The Lion King with her facial stripes and plentiful fur .
We ’ re putting your Hampshire pets in the spotlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
If you would like your pet to be featured , click here to fill in our simple form at dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets

A pup turned babysitter and baby’s best friend is featured among our pets today. Teddy Bear loves to kiss Finley, lick his toes and make him laugh.
Bonnie the Jack Russell has an eight year old best friend who likes to read to her.
Moggy Poppy Rose and Shihtzu cross Lilly were both rescued from awful lives and now have happy homes in Southampton.
Simba lives up to namesake in The Lion King with her facial stripes and plentiful fur.
We’re putting your Hampshire pets in the spotlight every weekend in the Daily Echo and online.
If you would like your pet to be featured, click here to fill in our simple form at dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Covid-19: What are your chances of catching it at work? Matt Hancock speaks out

The Health Secretary has explained what the chances are for workers to catch coronavirus in the workplace .
What has Matt Hancock said ?
Workers are believed to be at “ low risk ” of catching coronavirus by returning to offices , the Health Secretary has said .
Matt Hancock has suggested that employees in England are safe to return to workplaces , as data has shown the virus is predominantly passed on through household gatherings .
Mr Hancock has said that data from NHS Test and Trace has shown that household gatherings are largely responsible for virus transmission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ministers are not currently considering making masks compulsory in workplaces in England .
This decision is in stark contrast to France , where officials are currently planning to make face coverings compulsory in most work environments in response to a recent rise in cases .
While face coverings are required in several indoor settings in England , including shops , supermarkets and cinemas , they are not currently mandatory for “ employees of indoor settings.
” Speaking about the decision not to follow in France ’ s footsteps , Mr Hancock told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scientific advice and the answer here is that we are not currently considering doing that .
“ And the reason is that the evidence from NHS Test and Trace that we are talking about for where people catch the disease is that very largely they catch it from one household meeting another household , usually in one of their homes .
`` So it is that household transmission that is the core , the root of passing on this virus in this country .
`` The amount of people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we think , from the evidence that we have got . ''
Will home working become the new norm ?
At the start of August , the UK government changed its advice on working from home to encourage employers to work with staff and get them back to the office .
Despite the change in guidance , many businesses have continued to advise most of their staff to continue home working , with a new study showing people prefer it to being office-based .
A new survey of 2,000 office workers by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine out of 10 office-based staff want to continue working from home for at least part of the week .
Three out of five people said they want to work remotely for at least three days a week , while another three out of five said they were happier working from home , with the ability to decide on their working environment having a positive impact on their mental health .

What has Matt Hancock said?
Workers are believed to be at “low risk” of catching coronavirus by returning to offices, the Health Secretary has said.
Matt Hancock has suggested that employees in England are safe to return to workplaces, as data has shown the virus is predominantly passed on through household gatherings.
Household transmission dubbed ‘the core’ cause
Mr Hancock has said that data from NHS Test and Trace has shown that household gatherings are largely responsible for virus transmission, rather than in workplaces.
As such, ministers are not currently considering making masks compulsory in workplaces in England.
This decision is in stark contrast to France, where officials are currently planning to make face coverings compulsory in most work environments in response to a recent rise in cases.
While face coverings are required in several indoor settings in England, including shops, supermarkets and cinemas, they are not currently mandatory for “employees of indoor settings.”
Speaking about the decision not to follow in France’s footsteps, Mr Hancock told BBC Breakfast: “We constantly look at the scientific advice and the answer here is that we are not currently considering doing that.
“And the reason is that the evidence from NHS Test and Trace that we are talking about for where people catch the disease is that very largely they catch it from one household meeting another household, usually in one of their homes.
"So it is that household transmission that is the core, the root of passing on this virus in this country.
"The amount of people who have caught it in workplaces is relatively low, we think, from the evidence that we have got."
Will home working become the new norm?
At the start of August, the UK government changed its advice on working from home to encourage employers to work with staff and get them back to the office.
Despite the change in guidance, many businesses have continued to advise most of their staff to continue home working, with a new study showing people prefer it to being office-based.
A new survey of 2,000 office workers by technology company Huawei has found that almost nine out of 10 office-based staff want to continue working from home for at least part of the week.
Three out of five people said they want to work remotely for at least three days a week, while another three out of five said they were happier working from home, with the ability to decide on their working environment having a positive impact on their mental health.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Co-op, Iceland, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have urgently recalled these products

Supermarket chains including the Co-op , Iceland , Sainsbury 's and Waitrose have issued urgent product recalls on a range of products .
Here 's what each company has recalled .
This is because an incorrect dip has been packed in the product resulting in fish and peanuts not being mentioned on the label .
It means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish and/or peanuts .
A spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) said : `` If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to fish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Instead return it to a local Waitrose store for a full refund .
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the products .
• Best before : February 27 , 2021 , March 17 , 2021 and April 8 , 2021 Why are Iceland recalling the products ?
The chain have issued the recall over the presence of salmonella in the products .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agency ( FSA ) stated : If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them .
`` Instead , return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or contact Iceland Customer Care line on 0800 328 0800 and select option 2 . ''
Sainsbury ’ s have taken the step of recalling by 'Sainsbury ’ s semi-skimmed less than 2 % fat 1 litre UHT milk ' .
The supermarket says the recall is because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the product unsafe to consume .
• Product name : by Sainsbury ’ s semi-skimmed less than 2 % fat UHT milk • Best before : December 28 , 2020 and December 29 , 2020 • Risk statement : Possible microbiological contamination may make the product unsafe to consume .
A spokesperson from Sainsbury 's said : `` No other Sainsbury 's products have been affected by this issue .
`` We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause . ''
What should people do if they have bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standards Agency added : `` If you have bought any of the above product do not consume it .
`` Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials .
What have the Co-op recalled ?
The Co-op have issued an urgent recall on their own brand Sliced Curly Kale because packs may contain thistle .
The supermarket chain says the possible presence of thistle ( spiky weeds ) makes the product unsafe to eat .
Here 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Best before : All dates between August 4 and 11 , 2020 A picture of the product is below .
What have the Food Standards Agency said ?
In a statement , the FSA said : `` If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it .
`` Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials .

Here's what each company has recalled.
What have Waitrose recalled?
Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose & Partners Chicken Satay with Sweet Chilli Sauce.
This is because an incorrect dip has been packed in the product resulting in fish and peanuts not being mentioned on the label.
It means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish and/or peanuts.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose & Partners Chicken Satay with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Waitrose & Partners Chicken Satay with Sweet Chilli Sauce Pack size: 85g
85g Use by: August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020 Allergens: Fish, Peanuts
A spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to fish and/or peanuts, do not eat it.
"Instead return it to a local Waitrose store for a full refund.
"Alternatively contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 881 and select Option 4."
What have Iceland recalled?
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the products.
Product details:
Name: Iceland Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers
Pack size: 400g
Best before: February 27, 2021, March 17, 2021 and April 8, 2021
Name: Iceland Southern Fried Chicken Popsters
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Why are Iceland recalling the products?
The chain have issued the recall over the presence of salmonella in the products.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
A spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated: If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them.
"Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or contact Iceland Customer Care line on 0800 328 0800 and select option 2."
What have Sainsbury's recalled?
Sainsbury’s have taken the step of recalling by 'Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk'.
The supermarket says the recall is because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage. They add that this may make the product unsafe to consume.
Which products are affected?
Product name: by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat UHT milk
by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat UHT milk Pack size: 1 litre
1 litre Best before: December 28, 2020 and December 29, 2020
December 28, 2020 and December 29, 2020 Risk statement: Possible microbiological contamination may make the product unsafe to consume.
A spokesperson from Sainsbury's said: "No other Sainsbury's products have been affected by this issue.
"We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause."
What should people do if they have bought it?
A spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency added: "If you have bought any of the above product do not consume it.
"Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials.
"Alternatively contact Sainsbury’s careline on 0800 636262."
What have the Co-op recalled?
The Co-op have issued an urgent recall on their own brand Sliced Curly Kale because packs may contain thistle.
The supermarket chain says the possible presence of thistle (spiky weeds) makes the product unsafe to eat.
Here's more details about the product affected.
Co-op Sliced Curly Kale
Pack size: 160g
Best before: All dates between August 4 and 11, 2020
A picture of the product is below.
What have the Food Standards Agency said?
In a statement, the FSA said: "If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it.
"Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials.
"Alternatively contact Co-operative Food careline on 0800 0686 727 or email customer.careline@coop.co.uk."


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Man caught carrying knife and cannabis on Fareham high street

A FAREHAM man has been handed a curfew after he was found carrying a knife and cannabis .
Denis Read @ @ @ @ @ on March 7 on High Street in Fareham .
The 22-year-old was also found to @ @ @ @ @ cannabis .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to one count @ @ @ @ @ a public place and one count of the possession of cannabis .
Read , of @ @ @ @ @ was handed a curfew banning him from leaving his house between 8pm and 8am for @ @ @ @ @ also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85 .

Denis Read was found carrying a knife on March 7 on High Street in Fareham.
The 22-year-old was also found to be carrying a gram of cannabis.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a knife in a public place and one count of the possession of cannabis.
Read, of Seaway Grove, Fareham, was handed a curfew banning him from leaving his house between 8pm and 8am for 12 weeks.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Eviction ban: Senior judge confirms 4-week extension - what it means for you

A four-week extension of the eviction ban has been confirmed - after the UK Government was warned that hundreds of thousands of renters could lose their homes .
Here 's the latest - and what it means for you .
What have charities said ?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak .
When was the protection for renters due to end ?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end in England and Wales next week .
If lifted without extra protection , charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes , prompting a “ devastating homelessness crisis ” .
When will it now be extended to ?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee ( CPRC ) , which makes rules for county courts .
He said the extension would last until September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.
” At the time of writing , a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government .
What has the reaction been to the move ?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “ 11th hour U-turn ” , but said “ such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “ stuck his head in the sand ” for months , adding : “ The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.
” Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban .
He told the PA news agency : “ This is not the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions .
“ It creates deep concern , stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them , but also for all of us trying to make sure we don ’ t see another wave of homelessness .
“ It ’ s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country , and we very much hope September 20 doesn ’ t lead to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the 18th or 19th of September.
” Polly Neate , chief executive of housing charity Shelter , said : “ A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but , as soon as Parliament returns , it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘ Covid-arrears ’ .
“ Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.
” National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension , saying landlords “ can not be expected to foot the bill for Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisations , councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban .
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “ significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections ” , with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability .
And Children ’ s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended .
The Labour Party also called for an extension , in a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying a “ tsunami ” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts .
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “ it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions ” .
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction , and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown , according to Shelter .
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June , while the District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people could be at risk of eviction .
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction , and extending the ban is not necessary .
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “ have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours ” .

Here's the latest - and what it means for you.
What have charities said?
Charities have said they fear mass evictions around Christmas if the Government does not give judges powers to stop automatic evictions of tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
When was the protection for renters due to end?
Renters have been protected during the crisis by a ban announced in March and extended in June, but it was due to end in England and Wales next week.
If lifted without extra protection, charities have warned that tens of thousands of outgoing tenants could be unable to access affordable homes, prompting a “devastating homelessness crisis”.
When will it now be extended to?
The move was confirmed in a letter to judges by Master of the Rolls Sir Terence Etherton after a meeting of the civil procedure rule committee (CPRC), which makes rules for county courts.
He said the extension would last until September 20, adding: “This four-week extension to stay relating to housing possession cases will allow for further work to be done to prepare for the stay to be lifted which in many respects can be welcomed.”
At the time of writing, a formal announcement was expected to be made from the Government.
What has the reaction been to the move?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the “11th hour U-turn”, but said “such a brief extension means there is a real risk that this will simply give renters a few more weeks to pack their bags”.
He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “stuck his head in the sand” for months, adding: “The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.”
Crisis director of policy Matt Downie said the Government must now use the time it has bought to deal with the issue properly rather than simply further extending the ban.
He told the PA news agency: “This is not the first time that we’ve had to reach the 11th hour to find out whether people desperately worried about homelessness will be protected from evictions.
“It creates deep concern, stress amongst people themselves who know that landlords want to evict them, but also for all of us trying to make sure we don’t see another wave of homelessness.
“It’s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country, and we very much hope September 20 doesn’t lead to us having to have exactly the same conversation on the 18th or 19th of September.”
Polly Neate, chief executive of housing charity Shelter, said: “A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but, as soon as Parliament returns, it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of ‘Covid-arrears’.
“Facing eviction this Christmas is not a present anybody wants.”
National Residential Landlords Association chief executive Ben Beadle heavily criticised the extension, saying landlords “cannot be expected to foot the bill for Government failure”.
Politicians, public health organisations, councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban.
Sixteen public health organisations believe it could “significantly contribute to a rise in coronavirus infections”, with homeless people more likely to have health conditions that increase their vulnerability.
And Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield estimates that 420,000 children will return to school in September with the threat of eviction hanging over them if the ban is not extended.
The Labour Party also called for an extension, in a letter to Justice Secretary Robert Buckland on Friday, saying a “tsunami” of evictions proceedings could overwhelm the courts.
And former communities secretary Lord Eric Pickles told Times Radio “it would be really inappropriate to end the ban on evictions”.
Some 174,000 renters had been warned by their landlord that they are facing eviction, and 58,000 moved out after being asked to leave during lockdown, according to Shelter.
It estimates that almost a quarter of a million renters had fallen behind on their rent by the end of June, while the District Councils Network believes up to half a million people could be at risk of eviction.
But the National Residential Landlords Association said it is wrong to assume that every tenant in arrears due to Covid-19 is at automatic risk of eviction, and extending the ban is not necessary.
Policy director Chris Norris said landlords “have been powerless to take any action against those who cause misery for fellow tenants and neighbours”.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--LETTER: Mystery of Southampton soldier killed in Netherlands

AT THE churchyard in Udenhout , Netherlands , three British soldiers are buried who were killed around Udenhout during the @ @ @ @ @ One of the soldiers is Reginald Frederick Blackmore of 11th Hussars , Royal Armed Corps @ @ @ @ @ died on October 28 , 1944 .
He was born on July 15 , 1918 @ @ @ @ @ and Letitia ( Nee Vokes ) Blackmore of 11 Birmingham Street , Southampton .
He @ @ @ @ @ 1913 ) , William ( 1915 ) , Leslie ( 1921 ) and Myrtle ( @ @ @ @ @ remarried George Radford and died in 1975 .
I am writing a book on those @ @ @ @ @ am interested in their background .
In our town little is known about the soldiers @ @ @ @ @ searching for relatives of Reginald Blackmore , who can give me more information .
If @ @ @ @ @ Reginald Blackmore , please contact me at : Frank de Hommel , Mortelhof 2 , @ @ @ @ @ .

One of the soldiers is Reginald Frederick Blackmore of 11th Hussars, Royal Armed Corps, service number 2572632 who died on October 28, 1944.
He was born on July 15, 1918, son of William Blackmore and Letitia (Nee Vokes) Blackmore of 11 Birmingham Street, Southampton.
He was brother of Dorothy (1913), William (1915), Leslie(1921) and Myrtle (1922).
His mother remarried George Radford and died in 1975.
I am writing a book on those soldiers, and therefore I am interested in their background.
In our town little is known about the soldiers.
Therefore, I am searching for relatives of Reginald Blackmore, who can give me more information.
If you have any information on Reginald Blackmore, please contact me at: Frank de Hommel, Mortelhof 2, 5071 AA Udenhout, Netherlands.
E-mail: fjgm.de.hommel@kpnmail.nl
Frank de Hommel
Udenhout


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--LETTER - It is time to abolish the House of Lords

As we read in the media new laws are being voted in to increase affordable housing but will it benefit the people of this country who have waited for several years to buy their own homes .
I certainly hope so but we will have to wait for our investigative media to see if the people of this country benefit .
As always the biggest bone of contention is we are in considerable debt again due to Covid 19 but were is the money coming from ?
I would suggest the abolition of the House of Lords .
As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number which at the last count according to Anne Widdicombe was up to over 800 .
Signing on each day pays over £300 pounds per Lord - you only have to work out how much a day that costs the country , not to mention the fact they do not have to stay all day for that money .
Another factor is if they break the law they still keep the title , but surely a Lord can not be instrumental in sitting in judgement if they are proven to have broken the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revoked when subject is proven guilty .
The next fact that is worrying is Mr Johnson discussing with parliament the idea of moving to York when Westminster is refurbished .
I believe the people of York will be horrified .
MP 's will be buying houses putting the prices up or putting in lots of travelling expenses which will cost the tax payer .
Surely our government can stay in London and use the many empty offices I have seen on my train journeys to London .
If not Zoom is a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are hard and our elected government should be thinking of economic ways of saving money not keep bleating on about families on the bread line making more sacrifices .
Governments should lead by example .
They have not had a good record on that score so far for example the Dominic Cummings fiasco .
Opposition parties are very critical as always but never come up with options to my mind in a crisis we face at present we should have a government from all parties pulling together ideas to the country and its @ @ @

I certainly hope so but we will have to wait for our investigative media to see if the people of this country benefit.
As always the biggest bone of contention is we are in considerable debt again due to Covid 19 but were is the money coming from?
I would suggest the abolition of the House of Lords.
As the media reports Mr Johnson has increased the number which at the last count according to Anne Widdicombe was up to over 800.
Signing on each day pays over £300 pounds per Lord - you only have to work out how much a day that costs the country, not to mention the fact they do not have to stay all day for that money.
Another factor is if they break the law they still keep the title, but surely a Lord can not be instrumental in sitting in judgement if they are proven to have broken the law themselves.
The title should be revoked when subject is proven guilty.
The next fact that is worrying is Mr Johnson discussing with parliament the idea of moving to York when Westminster is refurbished.
I believe the people of York will be horrified.
MP's will be buying houses putting the prices up or putting in lots of travelling expenses which will cost the tax payer.
Surely our government can stay in London and use the many empty offices I have seen on my train journeys to London.
If not Zoom is a very cheap way of mass communication.
Times are hard and our elected government should be thinking of economic ways of saving money not keep bleating on about families on the bread line making more sacrifices.
Governments should lead by example.
They have not had a good record on that score so far for example the Dominic Cummings fiasco.
Opposition parties are very critical as always but never come up with options to my mind in a crisis we face at present we should have a government from all parties pulling together ideas to the country and its peoples benefit.
Christine Cassell
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--LETTER - Open green space in Hedge End has been surrendered

THE GOVERNMENT is proposing to amend planning regulations , it says in order to speed up the building process .
@ @ @ @ @ point , developers are already sitting on land with planning permission , but are not @ @ @ @ @ suit their financial agenda .
The old brewery site in Romsey is a perfect example @ @ @ @ @ strikes me that in reality , having lived in Hedge End for quite awhile now @ @ @ @ @ be little hindrance in place .
Judging by the number of developments approved via Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ numerous .
Huge amounts of open green space has been surrendered , and the natural @ @ @ @ @ .
I feel I should n't need to point out the obvious , but , @ @ @ @ @ a realistic hope for the younger less advantaged in our midst to find a secure @ @

Before I make my main point, developers are already sitting on land with planning permission,but are not building because it doesn't suit their financial agenda.
The old brewery site in Romsey is a perfect example.
That said, it strikes me that in reality, having lived in Hedge End for quite awhile now, there has seemed to be little hindrance in place.
Judging by the number of developments approved via Eastleigh Borough Council, they are numerous.
Huge amounts of open green space has been surrendered, and the natural habitat lost and altered forever.
I feel I shouldn't need to point out the obvious, but, do these developments really give a realistic hope for the younger less advantaged in our midst to find a secure home?
I fear not.
J.Martin.
Hedge End


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--LETTER - Coffee shops should be provide biodegradable cups

Back in 2018 Southampton & District Green Party campaigned along the high street in Portswood to encourage people to take their own cup into coffee shops where it could be filled .
This was part of a nationwide campaign to help rid our streets of waste .
Since Covid 19 pandemic coffee shops have been refusing to refill customers cups as this could cause a disaster for infection rates and mean those shops were acting irresponsibly .
The pandemic has caused our streets to be littered with protective masks but there is an increase in the numbers of coffee cups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubt being dumped in the countryside .
The least coffee shops can do is to provide customers with a biodegradable coffee cup that can be composted , meaning that those cups scattered along our pathways and blowing along our beaches will eventually decompose to natural materials which are safe for our Catering companies interested in buying locally and decreasing their carbon footprint may be interested to know that there is a company on the Marchwood Industrial Estate on the Western side of Southampton Water called BIOME Technologies .
The company manufactures bioplastic products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The company which has its headquarters and redsearch and development department in Southampton is positioned perfectly to further their exporting potential while supplying bioplastics more locally to the UK market .

high street in Portswood to encourage people to take their own cup into
coffee shops where it could be filled.
This was part of a nationwide campaign to help rid our streets of waste.
Since Covid 19 pandemic coffee shops have been refusing to refill
customers cups as this could cause a disaster for infection rates and
mean those shops were acting irresponsibly.
The pandemic has caused our streets to be littered with protective masks
but there is an increase in the numbers of coffee cups being strewn
along the streets and no doubt being dumped in the countryside.
The least coffee shops can do is to provide customers with a
biodegradable coffee cup that can be composted, meaning that those cups scattered along our pathways and blowing along our beaches will
eventually decompose to natural materials which are safe for our
environment.
Catering companies interested in buying locally and decreasing their carbon footprint may be interested to know that there is a company on the Marchwood Industrial Estate on the Western side of Southampton Water called BIOME Technologies.
The company manufactures bioplastic products and they are compostable within three months.
The company which has its headquarters and redsearch and development department in Southampton is positioned perfectly to further their exporting potential while supplying bioplastics more locally to the UK market.
Katherine Barbour
Southampton & District Green Party.


thedailyecho--2020-08-22--Teenage girl dies after Southampton Water boat crash

A TEENAGE girl has died in hospital after suffering injuries in a boat crash .
The 15-year-old was on board a rib that collided with a buoy in Southampton Water near Netley on Saturday morning .
A major emergency service response was sent to the incident , which took place at around 10.10am .
Twelve people who were on board the vessel were taken to hospital for treatment once they were ashore .
The girl was pronounced dead at hospital .
An investigation has been launched by police , coastguard and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch .
A Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside the Coastguard and Marine Accident Investigation Branch following a collision between a RIB and a buoy in Marchwood Marina , Netley , at around 10.10am this morning .
`` Twelve people who were on board were subsequently taken to hospital .
`` Sadly , one of the passengers , a 15-year-old girl , was pronounced dead in hospital .
`` The girl ’ s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers from Hampshire Constabulary .
`` Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing , and we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or perhaps captured footage of it , to please contact police immediately on 101 , quoting incident 554 of today ’ s date . ''
Coastguard received multiple 999 and mayday calls following a collision involving a rib on Saturday morning .
The response included Hamble independent lifeboat , Calshot RNLI and a crew from Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team .
A HM Coastguard spokeswoman said : `` Three lifeboats , a Coastguard Rescue Team and the Ambulance Service were all called to assist .
`` There were some injuries and the 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shore and handed into the care of the ambulance service .
Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed . ''
Hamble independent lifeboat 's duty coxswain Peter Brown said that passing boats had assisted four casualties requiring urgent medical care out of the water .
Mr Brown 's crew , which included a qualified paramedic , were first to arrive at the scene .
They co-ordinated the emergency services response , provided initial treatment and ensured evacuation of casualties into waiting ambulances .

The 15-year-old was on board a rib that collided with a buoy in Southampton Water near Netley on Saturday morning.
A major emergency service response was sent to the incident, which took place at around 10.10am.
This included coastguard, lifeboat, ambulance and police teams.
READ MORE: Police 'building a picture' of tragic Southampton Water boat crash
Twelve people who were on board the vessel were taken to hospital for treatment once they were ashore. The girl was pronounced dead at hospital.
An investigation has been launched by police, coastguard and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Ocean Village Marina, where lifeboat crews took casaulties to after the crash. Picture: Solent News
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We are working alongside the Coastguard and Marine Accident Investigation Branch following a collision between a RIB and a buoy in Southampton Water near Netley at around 10.10am on Saturday morning.
"Twelve people who were on board were subsequently taken to hospital.
"Sadly, one of the passengers, a 15-year-old girl, was pronounced dead in hospital.
"The girl’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers from Hampshire Constabulary.
"Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing, and we would ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or perhaps captured footage of it, to please contact police immediately on 101, quoting incident 554 of today’s date."
READ MORE: People onboard boat were flung from the rib in fatal Southampton Water crash
Coastguard received multiple 999 and mayday calls following a collision involving a rib on Saturday morning.
The response included Hamble independent lifeboat, Calshot RNLI and a crew from Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team.
The Harbour Master launch investigates a buoy near Hythe in Southampton Water. Picture: PA
A HM Coastguard spokeswoman said: "Three lifeboats, a Coastguard Rescue Team and the Ambulance Service were all called to assist.
"There were some injuries and the 12 people who were on board were taken to shore and handed into the care of the ambulance service. Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed."
Hamble independent lifeboat's duty coxswain Peter Brown said that passing boats had assisted four casualties requiring urgent medical care out of the water.
Mr Brown's crew, which included a qualified paramedic, were first to arrive at the scene. They co-ordinated the emergency services response, provided initial treatment and ensured evacuation of casualties into waiting ambulances.


thedailyecho--2020-08-23--Southampton Water crash: Teen suffered fatal 'impact injuries'

A 15-YEAR-OLD girl who died in hospital after a boat crash yesterday had been on a charter rib with her family when it collided with a buoy .
The teenager was injured when the rigid inflatable boat carrying 12 people hit a navigation buoy near the entrance of Southampton Water .
Two others were flung into the water , suffering minor injuries , but the 15-year-old , who was on the charter boat with members of her family , suffered fatal impact injuries as a result of the high speed crash .
A passing pleasure boat rushed to the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were ferried ashore before being taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment .
Southampton Water viewed from the shore at Netley .
Picture : PA The girl , who had been conscious when she was taken ashore , later died in hospital of her injuries .
A full investigation has been launched into the cause of the collision which happened at around 10.10am on Saturday about half a mile off Netley , as winds picked up across the south coast .
An RNLI spokeswoman said : `` It was a tragic accident which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Netley at the top of Southampton Water .
`` It was very windy out there but the pleasure boat that went out there was very capable .
`` As a result of a coming together of the RIB and the buoy , 12 people had to be rescued - some were walking wounded and some were fine .
`` Two people were flung into the water .
The girl was not one of those but there are ramifications of crashing into anything at speed and she suffered impact injuries .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The girl was extracted by a private pleasure boat which was first on the scene and she was conscious at the time .
`` Lifeboats attended and people were taken ashore and then taken to hospital by ambulance .
`` My understanding is that the boat had left Southampton and was doing a trip out on the water for an hour or so before it was due to return . ''
It is understood that the girl and her family had got on the boat at Ocean Village Marina , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is from .
A sailor who owns a berth at Ocean Village Marina said he saw casualties brought ashore .
The man said : `` The air ambulance was circling and more and more ambulances seemed to be arriving .
`` Then between five and seven casualties came in to the marina on a lifeboat with its blue light going.
” As reported , police , coastguard , lifeboat and ambulance teams were called to the incident yesterday .
An investigation has been launched by Hampshire Constabulary , HM Coastguard and the Marine @ @ @ @

The teenager was injured when the rigid inflatable boat carrying 12 people hit a navigation buoy near the entrance of Southampton Water.
Two others were flung into the water, suffering minor injuries, but the 15-year-old, who was on the charter boat with members of her family, suffered fatal impact injuries as a result of the high speed crash.
A passing pleasure boat rushed to the scene, followed by lifeboats, and casualties were ferried ashore before being taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.
Southampton Water viewed from the shore at Netley. Picture: PA
The girl, who had been conscious when she was taken ashore, later died in hospital of her injuries.
READ MORE: Police 'building a picture' of tragic boat crash in Southampton Water
A full investigation has been launched into the cause of the collision which happened at around 10.10am on Saturday about half a mile off Netley, as winds picked up across the south coast.
An RNLI spokeswoman said: "It was a tragic accident which happened around one of the navigation buoys off Netley at the top of Southampton Water.
"It was very windy out there but the pleasure boat that went out there was very capable.
"As a result of a coming together of the RIB and the buoy, 12 people had to be rescued - some were walking wounded and some were fine.
"Two people were flung into the water. The girl was not one of those but there are ramifications of crashing into anything at speed and she suffered impact injuries.
"She was with family who were relatively unharmed.
"The girl was extracted by a private pleasure boat which was first on the scene and she was conscious at the time.
"Lifeboats attended and people were taken ashore and then taken to hospital by ambulance.
"My understanding is that the boat had left Southampton and was doing a trip out on the water for an hour or so before it was due to return."
Ocean Village Marina. Picture: Simon Czapp/Solent News & Photo Agency
It is understood that the girl and her family had got on the boat at Ocean Village Marina, but it is not known where the girl is from.
A sailor who owns a berth at Ocean Village Marina said he saw casualties brought ashore.
The man said: "The air ambulance was circling and more and more ambulances seemed to be arriving.
"Then between five and seven casualties came in to the marina on a lifeboat with its blue light going.”
As reported, police, coastguard, lifeboat and ambulance teams were called to the incident yesterday.
An investigation has been launched by Hampshire Constabulary, HM Coastguard and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.


thedailyecho--2020-08-23--Lidl plans to open Southampton store in coming months

A SUPERMARKET giant is yet to confirm the opening date for its new Southampton store .
Budget retailer Lidl has confirmed its outlet in Banister Road is set to open this Autumn .
However , no date has been given .
It has been reported that 40 new jobs would be created once the new supermarket opens on the site of the former H.A Fox Jaguar showroom .
The brownfield site is being transformed to create 1,329m² of shopping space .
The new outlet is part of Lidl ’ s ongoing expansion plans across the UK which will see it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year In Southampton , it plans to open stores in Bassett , Bitterne and to relocate its store in Totton .
Meanwhile , in the borough of Eastleigh , it has plans for stores in Chandlers Ford and Hedge End .
• Lidl given green light for store at Hedge End Retail Park • Lidl set to open at former Homebase store creating 40 jobs Further afield its has its sights on locations in Romsey , Lymington , and in Winchester where it has earmarked sites in the town centre and at Badgers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for the chain said : `` We are looking forward to bringing a new Lidl store to Banister Road , and hope to open in the autumn .
`` It is our strong belief that the local community will benefit enormously from the new store , which marks a multi-million pound investment in the redevelopment of a brownfield site , and will create up to 40 new jobs for the local community .
`` Our new store will enhance the retail offering in the area , proving customers with Lidl 's offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Additionally , once opened , the store will donate edible food surplus to local good causes , through our 'Feed it Back ' scheme .
`` Featuring a 1,329m² shopping area , the new store will also offer 115 parking spaces including electric vehicle charging points , as well as in-store bakery , customer toilets and baby changing facilities .
In February crowds of excited shoppers flocked to the opening of Southampton 's newest Lidl store off Shirley High Street .
It has hopes to expand across the Solent area with nine new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .

Budget retailer Lidl has confirmed its outlet in Banister Road is set to open this Autumn.
However, no date has been given.
It has been reported that 40 new jobs would be created once the new supermarket opens on the site of the former H.A Fox Jaguar showroom.
The brownfield site is being transformed to create 1,329m² of shopping space.
The new outlet is part of Lidl’s ongoing expansion plans across the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year
In Southampton, it plans to open stores in Bassett, Bitterne and to relocate its store in Totton.
Meanwhile, in the borough of Eastleigh, it has plans for stores in Chandlers Ford and Hedge End.
Further afield its has its sights on locations in Romsey, Lymington, and in Winchester where it has earmarked sites in the town centre and at Badgers Farm.
As previously reported, a spokesperson for the chain said: "We are looking forward to bringing a new Lidl store to Banister Road, and hope to open in the autumn.
"It is our strong belief that the local community will benefit enormously from the new store, which marks a multi-million pound investment in the redevelopment of a brownfield site, and will create up to 40 new jobs for the local community.
"Our new store will enhance the retail offering in the area, proving customers with Lidl's offering of high quality affordable fresh produce. Additionally, once opened, the store will donate edible food surplus to local good causes, through our 'Feed it Back' scheme.
"Featuring a 1,329m² shopping area, the new store will also offer 115 parking spaces including electric vehicle charging points, as well as in-store bakery, customer toilets and baby changing facilities.
In February crowds of excited shoppers flocked to the opening of Southampton's newest Lidl store off Shirley High Street.
It has hopes to expand across the Solent area with nine new stores and continue its “phenomenal growth”.


thedailyecho--2020-08-23--Cyclist found dead believed to be missing Southampton man

A CYCLIST who died in Droxford last week has now been identified following a police investigation .
On Monday August 10 emergency services were called to the B2150 , near the Station Road junction at around 11pm after the body of cyclist was discovered .
Following a number of extensive enquiries , officers investigating this incident now believe this man is 55-year-old Declan Murray who was reported missing from Southampton on August 16 .
Declan ’ s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers .
However , formal identification has not yet taken place .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ death remain ongoing .
A Home Office Post Mortem Examination has taken place , and the initial findings indicate that there were no other vehicles involved .
Sergeant Jonathan Bates , from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ We still have a number of enquiries to carry out , including formal identification procedures , in order for us to provide absolute certainty to Declan ’ s family and the wider community of any connection between these two incidents , however we felt it important to update you with the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents .
“ We will be in a position to provide a further update once these further enquiries have been completed.
” Anyone with information regarding the death in Droxford is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting 44200303926 .

On Monday August 10 emergency services were called to the B2150, near the Station Road junction at around 11pm after the body of cyclist was discovered.
Following a number of extensive enquiries, officers investigating this incident now believe this man is 55-year-old Declan Murray who was reported missing from Southampton on August 16.
Declan’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
However, formal identification has not yet taken place.
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of this death remain ongoing. A Home Office Post Mortem Examination has taken place, and the initial findings indicate that there were no other vehicles involved.
Sergeant Jonathan Bates, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We still have a number of enquiries to carry out, including formal identification procedures, in order for us to provide absolute certainty to Declan’s family and the wider community of any connection between these two incidents, however we felt it important to update you with the current status of our investigations into these two incidents.
“We will be in a position to provide a further update once these further enquiries have been completed.”
Anyone with information regarding the death in Droxford is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200303926.


thedailyecho--2020-08-23--Restoration of Daily Echo clock at S.W. Asgood Engineering

THE time has officially come for engineers to start restoration work on the Daily Echo clock .
The old Echo clock which hung outside the Southern Daily Echo Offices in Above Bar Street was once a meet-up spot for lovers .
• PHOTOS : The old Daily Echo clock - turn back the time with our gallery And now a city engineering hub is set to work its magic on the time piece , with hopes to get it working again .
The clock has become a tourist attraction while on display at Robins Nest Antiques Emporium .
• 'It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it should be saved ' : Restoration experts excited to work with Echo clock Southampton businesses Fork Handle Revival and Alexander Blacker Management took the clock down to its first project partner S.W Asgood Engineering in Bevois Valley , on Tuesday .
The engineering firm have been specialising in sheet metalwork in Southampton for over 40 years , and will be checking the integrity of the aluminium clock frame , preserving its originality and making some modifications to meet with current standards .
There will be a new a lid , lifting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of the clock .
David Malynn , project manager at S.W Asgood Engineering , said : “ I ’ m excited to be helping restore the clock .
I remember the clock very well .
`` I used to go to the Running Horse Pub during lunch from Southampton Technical College , up the side road to the Echo.
” Between the 1970s and 80s , it is believed the clock was replaced due to decay , with today 's version .
Mark Holman , of Fork Handle Revival , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have moved to the other end of the country and to the other side of the world .
“ This is an important project , we want to deliver it back to the people of Southampton as they remember it and for many years to come .
”

The old Echo clock which hung outside the Southern Daily Echo Offices in Above Bar Street was once a meet-up spot for lovers.
And now a city engineering hub is set to work its magic on the time piece, with hopes to get it working again.
The clock has become a tourist attraction while on display at Robins Nest Antiques Emporium.
Southampton businesses Fork Handle Revival and Alexander Blacker Management took the clock down to its first project partner S.W Asgood Engineering in Bevois Valley, on Tuesday.
The engineering firm have been specialising in sheet metalwork in Southampton for over 40 years, and will be checking the integrity of the aluminium clock frame, preserving its originality and making some modifications to meet with current standards.
There will be a new a lid, lifting hooks and a wall bracket placed onto the back of the clock.
David Malynn, project manager at S.W Asgood Engineering, said: “I’m excited to be helping restore the clock. I remember the clock very well.
"I used to go to the Running Horse Pub during lunch from Southampton Technical College, up the side road to the Echo.”
Between the 1970s and 80s, it is believed the clock was replaced due to decay, with today's version.
Mark Holman, of Fork Handle Revival, said: “The news has reached people who have moved to the other end of the country and to the other side of the world.
“This is an important project, we want to deliver it back to the people of Southampton as they remember it and for many years to come.”