thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Wheelie bins could be coming to the New Forest

PEOPLE living in the New Forest are being urged to comment on proposals that could result in 92 % of homes being supplied with wheelie bins .
A four-week public consultation has been launched by the district council , which is planning to replace the current refuse collection system in a bid to boost recycling rates .
If the scheme goes ahead general rubbish and items capable of being recycled will be collected on alternate weeks .
The authority is also planning to introduce a separate food waste collection service to comply with new laws likely to be introduced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hoare , cabinet member for environment , said : `` We are asking the public to read our proposals and answer our resident engagement survey .
`` We want to know what barriers residents think there are to introducing this new service so that we can shape the system to work well for the area .
• Wheelie bins could be introduced in the New Forest '' We understand that change can be difficult so we want to hear how we can get this right for our communities .
“ And we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see recycling rates increase and have comments that are in support of change .
`` Although the ‘ headline ’ is wheelie bins , there ’ s so much more to it .
This could never be a simple yes or no to wheelie bins - the bins are just the how , the why is the important part .
`` Our overall aim in this is to care for the environment.
” Under the current system residents put general waste in black bags and recyclables in clear plastic sacks , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also ask for reusable bags for garden waste and a large plastic box for glass bottles .
Critics claim many homes in the Forest lack sufficient storage space for wheelie bins but a report says 92 % of properties would be suitable .
Alternative systems would be provided for other households but no details have been released .
• Changes to bin collections in Southampton Cllr David Harrison , leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group , has described the proposals as a `` done deal '' .
Referring to the ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are giving every indication that there won ’ t be a choice in the matter .
The wheelie bins are going to be imposed whether local people think it is a good thing or not . ''

A four-week public consultation has been launched by the district council, which is planning to replace the current refuse collection system in a bid to boost recycling rates.
If the scheme goes ahead general rubbish and items capable of being recycled will be collected on alternate weeks.
The authority is also planning to introduce a separate food waste collection service to comply with new laws likely to be introduced in the next few years.
Cllr Alison Hoare, cabinet member for environment, said: "We are asking the public to read our proposals and answer our resident engagement survey.
"We want to know what barriers residents think there are to introducing this new service so that we can shape the system to work well for the area.
"We understand that change can be difficult so we want to hear how we can get this right for our communities.
“And we want to hear from people who are keen to see recycling rates increase and have comments that are in support of change.
"Although the ‘headline’ is wheelie bins, there’s so much more to it. This could never be a simple yes or no to wheelie bins - the bins are just the how, the why is the important part.
"Our overall aim in this is to care for the environment.”
Under the current system residents put general waste in black bags and recyclables in clear plastic sacks, both of which are collected weekly.
Householders can also ask for reusable bags for garden waste and a large plastic box for glass bottles.
Critics claim many homes in the Forest lack sufficient storage space for wheelie bins but a report says 92% of properties would be suitable. Alternative systems would be provided for other households but no details have been released.
Cllr David Harrison, leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group, has described the proposals as a "done deal".
Referring to the ruling Tory group he said: "They are giving every indication that there won’t be a choice in the matter. The wheelie bins are going to be imposed whether local people think it is a good thing or not."


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--M3 Motorway reopens following police incident

THE M3 was closed for much of last night due to a police incident .
• Man fighting for life @ @ @ @ @ attack on motorway The northbound carriageway was shut between junction 11 at Compton near Winchester @ @ @ @ @ 's Ford .
Hundreds of motorists were trapped due to the closure due to a @ @ @ @ @ has now reopened with a statement from Hampshire Police saying : `` We thank those @ @ @ @ @ incident for their patience and co-operation as we dealt with the situation . ''
According @ @ @ @ @ the incident was first reported at 4.43pm .
Tailbacks to Eastleigh were reported and drivers @ @ @ @ @ routes .
Traffic officers are warning drivers to take care , slow down and keep @ @ @ @ @ of more heavy rain forecast today .

The northbound carriageway was shut between junction 11 at Compton near Winchester and Junction 12 at Chandler's Ford.
Hundreds of motorists were trapped due to the closure due to a reported crash.
The route has now reopened with a statement from Hampshire Police saying: "We thank those who were impacted by the incident for their patience and co-operation as we dealt with the situation."
According to the AA traffic news the incident was first reported at 4.43pm.
Tailbacks to Eastleigh were reported and drivers are asked to take alternative routes.
Traffic officers are warning drivers to take care, slow down and keep a safe distance in light of more heavy rain forecast today.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--The Crown: Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson talk season four

As The Crown returns – more dramatic than ever before – Georgia Humphreys gets the lowdown from some of the stellar cast members .
Key moments in history including Britain ’ s first female prime minister , our introduction to Lady Diana Spencer and the Falklands War are covered in series four of The Crown .
It has been months since we were first teased with gripping trailers showing Emma Corrin , 24 , as Diana in her wedding dress , and Gillian Anderson , 52 , portraying former PM Margaret Thatcher .
And one thing ’ s for sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be disappointed with the 10 new episodes , which see Olivia Colman play the Queen and are set between 1979 and 1990 .
Here , we chat to four of the show ’ s leading ladies about their roles in the most anticipated Netflix series of the year .
After plenty of ups and downs in their marriage , expect to see a “ much more settled Queen and Philip [ played by Tobias Menzies ] , with a switch of focus on to the cracks appearing in the now grown-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colman , 46 .
“ This leads the Queen to have some self-doubt about her mothering skills when they were younger , ” adds the Norwich-born star , who has now said goodbye to The Crown , with Imelda Staunton taking over as the monarch for series five and six .
Then there ’ s the Queen ’ s relationship with Thatcher , which is far from the beautiful friendship she hoped for , as the pair clash over the appropriate governance of the country .
It leads to some memorable displays of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenes of the series are the exchanges between the two women while in the Audience room .
“ They were VERY heavy lines weeks , ” recalls Oscar-winner Colman ( she nabbed best actress for The Favourite ) .
“ While in one location we have to film all of those scenes , one after another .
“ Gillian is incredible to work with ; every now and then I got a proper chill , she was so like the real thing , but yet so able to grin and be silly the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the big question : how does the Queen take to Diana ?
“ The Queen is very aware of Diana ’ s youth and inexperience , ” notes Colman .
“ She is unlike any creature Elizabeth has come into contact with before .
“ There are ways of doing things , head down , don ’ t complain , come to an agreement etc .
Diana doesn ’ t play by the same rules and it makes things very difficult.
” Anderson – known for The X-Files , Sex Education and The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doors to the private life of the divisive Thatcher .
“ There ’ s one episode that deals with Thatcher as a mother – an episode that delves into her state of mind when her son Mark was missing for a few days while racing in the Paris-Dakar car rally and how her feelings for Mark seem to differ from her feelings for her daughter Carol , ” says the star , who was born in Chicago .
“ We also see her making shepherd ’ s pie for cabinet ministers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supportive relationship with her husband Dennis.
” Work-wise , the series starts with Thatcher being elected and then , in episode 10 , we see her leave office , after being ousted by her own cabinet .
For Anderson , her time working on The Crown has been “ extraordinary ” .
“ It ’ s such a grown-up experience all around .
More like a film set than a TV show .
“ There is deep respect on set for the work , which is surprisingly not a given in the industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well and it feels very much like a home of sorts .
I already miss it.
” This series shows freshly divorced Princess Margaret – played by Helena Bonham Carter – going through a particularly difficult period in her life ; lonely , suffering from ill-health and perennially underemployed .
We also see her becoming an unlikely source of sympathy for Charles and Diana as she realises how mismatched they were as a couple .
“ Just as they interfered with Margaret ’ s marriage and affairs of the heart , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Diana and I think she is frustrated that the family haven ’ t mended their ways , ” muses Bonham Carter , who has starred in films such as Fight Club , The King ’ s Speech and Alice In Wonderland .
For the final two series of The Crown , she will be handing over the role to Lesley Manville , which the star feels “ tremendous sadness ” about .
“ Margaret has taught me a lot and I do think as an actor we are privileged because we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues .
“ I feel like you still carry them around and they leave their little imprint on your personality , and sometimes your behaviour .
Sometimes Margaret has popped out when I ’ m not on camera and I go , ‘ Oh god !
’ .
“ The reception has been , ‘ God we love Margaret ’ , and you ’ re like , ‘ Why didn ’ t you say that when she was alive ?
’ “ Most people loved to dislike her when she was alive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popularity now , through the series , that she didn ’ t when she was alive , which is ironic and sad.
” In the first episode , the royal family are trying to find an appropriate bride for Prince Charles ( Josh O ’ Connor ) who is still unmarried at 30 .
But then enters a young Diana – culminating in the wedding of the century in 1981 .
Corrin , from Royal Tunbridge Wells , reflects on Diana ’ s “ incredible arc ” across the series ; going from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 29 , when it ’ s clear her “ fairytale marriage ” to Charles – as portrayed in the media – isn ’ t quite what it seems .
The Cambridge University graduate – who has only previously had a few small TV roles – notes how , on set , “ there were intense days – especially with Diana , it ’ s so dark so much of the time ” .
There was a scene in which Diana goes through something hugely emotional , which she nearly couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ADs/director were like , ‘ We get it , this is huge , take all the time you need ’ .
Feeling that support of everyone around is so great.
” Corrin realised how important it was to switch off from the role , and says the cast would play games together , breaking out into rock , paper , scissors .
Meanwhile , her favourite part of filming was working with the costume team .
The wedding dress was “ a huge , huge thing ” , involving fittings that went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing to try it on without my wig but when I put my wig on , it was almost quite terrifying because the significance of that image for people is massive , ” she confides .
“ No-one had seen me and then these doors open and everyone fell silent because I think everyone felt , out of respect , you shouldn ’ t speak.
” *Series four of The Crown launches on Netflix on Sunday November 15 .

Key moments in history including Britain’s first female prime minister, our introduction to Lady Diana Spencer and the Falklands War are covered in series four of The Crown.
It has been months since we were first teased with gripping trailers showing Emma Corrin, 24, as Diana in her wedding dress, and Gillian Anderson, 52, portraying former PM Margaret Thatcher.
And one thing’s for sure, fans of the royal drama won’t be disappointed with the 10 new episodes, which see Olivia Colman play the Queen and are set between 1979 and 1990.
Here, we chat to four of the show’s leading ladies about their roles in the most anticipated Netflix series of the year.
OLIVIA COLMAN
After plenty of ups and downs in their marriage, expect to see a “much more settled Queen and Philip [played by Tobias Menzies], with a switch of focus on to the cracks appearing in the now grown-up children’s relationships”, says Colman, 46.
“This leads the Queen to have some self-doubt about her mothering skills when they were younger,” adds the Norwich-born star, who has now said goodbye to The Crown, with Imelda Staunton taking over as the monarch for series five and six.
Then there’s the Queen’s relationship with Thatcher, which is far from the beautiful friendship she hoped for, as the pair clash over the appropriate governance of the country.
It leads to some memorable displays of acting prowess; some of the standout scenes of the series are the exchanges between the two women while in the Audience room.
“They were VERY heavy lines weeks,” recalls Oscar-winner Colman (she nabbed best actress for The Favourite). “While in one location we have to film all of those scenes, one after another.
“Gillian is incredible to work with; every now and then I got a proper chill, she was so like the real thing, but yet so able to grin and be silly the moment we cut.”
Here’s the big question: how does the Queen take to Diana?
“The Queen is very aware of Diana’s youth and inexperience,” notes Colman. “She is unlike any creature Elizabeth has come into contact with before.
“There are ways of doing things, head down, don’t complain, come to an agreement etc. Diana doesn’t play by the same rules and it makes things very difficult.”
GILLIAN ANDERSON
Anderson – known for The X-Files, Sex Education and The Fall – addresses how The Crown opens the doors to the private life of the divisive Thatcher.
“There’s one episode that deals with Thatcher as a mother – an episode that delves into her state of mind when her son Mark was missing for a few days while racing in the Paris-Dakar car rally and how her feelings for Mark seem to differ from her feelings for her daughter Carol,” says the star, who was born in Chicago.
“We also see her making shepherd’s pie for cabinet ministers in the flat and her wonderfully close and supportive relationship with her husband Dennis.”
Work-wise, the series starts with Thatcher being elected and then, in episode 10, we see her leave office, after being ousted by her own cabinet.
For Anderson, her time working on The Crown has been “extraordinary”.
“It’s such a grown-up experience all around. More like a film set than a TV show.
“There is deep respect on set for the work, which is surprisingly not a given in the industry. The cast notoriously gets along very well and it feels very much like a home of sorts. I already miss it.”
HELENA BONHAM CARTER
This series shows freshly divorced Princess Margaret – played by Helena Bonham Carter – going through a particularly difficult period in her life; lonely, suffering from ill-health and perennially underemployed.
We also see her becoming an unlikely source of sympathy for Charles and Diana as she realises how mismatched they were as a couple.
“Just as they interfered with Margaret’s marriage and affairs of the heart, they are going to do the same with Charles and Diana and I think she is frustrated that the family haven’t mended their ways,” muses Bonham Carter, who has starred in films such as Fight Club, The King’s Speech and Alice In Wonderland.
For the final two series of The Crown, she will be handing over the role to Lesley Manville, which the star feels “tremendous sadness” about.
“Margaret has taught me a lot and I do think as an actor we are privileged because we get to know these people,” she continues.
“I feel like you still carry them around and they leave their little imprint on your personality, and sometimes your behaviour. Sometimes Margaret has popped out when I’m not on camera and I go, ‘Oh god!’.
“The reception has been, ‘God we love Margaret’, and you’re like, ‘Why didn’t you say that when she was alive?’
“Most people loved to dislike her when she was alive and I think she’s enjoyed a popularity now, through the series, that she didn’t when she was alive, which is ironic and sad.”
EMMA CORRIN
In the first episode, the royal family are trying to find an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) who is still unmarried at 30. But then enters a young Diana – culminating in the wedding of the century in 1981.
Corrin, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, reflects on Diana’s “incredible arc” across the series; going from an impressionable 16-year-old, up until she’s 29, when it’s clear her “fairytale marriage” to Charles – as portrayed in the media – isn’t quite what it seems.
The Cambridge University graduate – who has only previously had a few small TV roles – notes how, on set, “there were intense days – especially with Diana, it’s so dark so much of the time”.
There was a scene in which Diana goes through something hugely emotional, which she nearly couldn’t do, she elaborates.
“The ADs/director were like, ‘We get it, this is huge, take all the time you need’. Feeling that support of everyone around is so great.”
Corrin realised how important it was to switch off from the role, and says the cast would play games together, breaking out into rock, paper, scissors.
Meanwhile, her favourite part of filming was working with the costume team.
The wedding dress was “a huge, huge thing”, involving fittings that went on for hours.
“It was one thing to try it on without my wig but when I put my wig on, it was almost quite terrifying because the significance of that image for people is massive,” she confides.
“No-one had seen me and then these doors open and everyone fell silent because I think everyone felt, out of respect, you shouldn’t speak.”
*Series four of The Crown launches on Netflix on Sunday November 15.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Yellow weather warning as more heavy rain to sweep Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE and the South East will see more heavy rain and likely flooding today .
Heavy rain is expected tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ some properties flooding , say weather experts .
The Met Office has announced a yellow @ @ @ @ @ Much is expected to fall within a few hours meaning localised flooding can be expected @ @ @ @ @ office , this could make journey times longer and impact bus and train services .
@ @ @ @ @ and much of the South East of the country .
Emergency services have been urging @ @ @ @ @ slow down to avoid aquaplaning .

Heavy rain is expected tomorrow morning resulting in roads and some properties flooding, say weather experts.
The Met Office has announced a yellow weather warning for rain.
Much is expected to fall within a few hours meaning localised flooding can be expected.
According to the met office, this could make journey times longer and impact bus and train services.
The warning applies to Hampshire and much of the South East of the country.
Emergency services have been urging people to drive safely and slow down to avoid aquaplaning.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--This king is not likely to appear in The Crown on Netflix

IT was ten years ago today when the Daily Echo reported on a member of royalty on a state visit like no other .
The King of Redonda , who 's not likely going to appear in the new series of The Crown on Netflix , made his arrival to a consulate sandwiched between a hairdresser 's and a tool shop .
King Michael the Grey , 60 , was making his first trip as King of Redonda – an uninhabited Caribbean island lying some 30 miles from Antigua and the remnant of an extinct volcano – to his far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub .
But there was no crowd thronging the pavements or waving flags as the ruler turned up unnoticed in his 4x4 car to slip into the Wellington Arms in Southampton to meet his official representative , Sir Bob , better known as landlord Robert Beech .
Being on foreign soil , the consulate was established in 2007 as a crafty ruse to get round the anti-smoking law but our Government would have none of it .
It was hoped its embassy status would allow smokers to continue smoking , as the pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
But the audacious plan to avoid the national smoking ban was foiled when the Foreign Office declared that Redonda was a territory of Antigua and Barbuda and therefore was not entitled to an embassy or high commission in the UK .

The King of Redonda, who's not likely going to appear in the new series of The Crown on Netflix, made his arrival to a consulate sandwiched between a hairdresser's and a tool shop.
King Michael the Grey, 60, was making his first trip as King of Redonda – an uninhabited Caribbean island lying some 30 miles from Antigua and the remnant of an extinct volcano – to his far flung consulate that doubled up as a pub.
But there was no crowd thronging the pavements or waving flags as the ruler turned up unnoticed in his 4x4 car to slip into the Wellington Arms in Southampton to meet his official representative, Sir Bob, better known as landlord Robert Beech.
Being on foreign soil, the consulate was established in 2007 as a crafty ruse to get round the anti-smoking law but our Government would have none of it.
It was hoped its embassy status would allow smokers to continue smoking, as the pub would be classed as ‘foreign soil’.
But the audacious plan to avoid the national smoking ban was foiled when the Foreign Office declared that Redonda was a territory of Antigua and Barbuda and therefore was not entitled to an embassy or high commission in the UK.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Tributes to antiques dealer John Corbett "with a huge passion for life"

John Corbett , a father of six , who lived near Bishop 's Waltham , died of a brain aneurysm last month .
Many tributes have been paid to the universally-liked man `` with a huge passion for life '' who had worked in the antiques trade all his life .
He ran shops in Winchester including on Stockbridge Road , Fulflood , and on the Chesil Street , as well as in Stockbridge .
An online fund set up in his memory has reached £35,000 with nearly 200 people making donations .
John and his wife Tors ran several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dundridge .
Tors runs open-air workouts , pilates sessions and hosts yoga classes , parties , events and relaxation days at the house they renovated together .
Close family friend Lydia Westwood set up the online fundraiser which will help keep the family in the cottage .
The funeral was held in the woodland around the cottage .
Lydia said : `` It was a beautifully executed celebration of his life , at home with live music and stunning flowers decorating the deck , John would have enjoyed the event which showcased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the oil-lantern filled grounds of the cottage wore a hat to pay homage to his uniquely sartorial style ! ''
She added : `` As hard as it is to accept , John is no longer with us .
At least , not in body .
But you only have to step into Damson Hill Cottage to know that he 'll always be there in spirit .
`` Tors has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from John 's friends and family these past few days .
`` Everyone 's memories of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell of a brilliant , eccentric maverick , a man with huge passion for life , an appreciation for beauty in the smallest things , the ability to tell a marvellous story , and constant joy and gratitude for what he had : his home , his children and his wife .
He was enormously proud to have them all .
He deserved them .
They deserved him .
`` John would want his family to remain in the house that he has built for them , so this fund is in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his family for him , as he would have wished . ''
To donate , go to gf.me/u/y39b8y

John Corbett, a father of six, who lived near Bishop's Waltham, died of a brain aneurysm last month.
Many tributes have been paid to the universally-liked man "with a huge passion for life" who had worked in the antiques trade all his life. He ran shops in Winchester including on Stockbridge Road, Fulflood, and on the Chesil Street, as well as in Stockbridge.
An online fund set up in his memory has reached £35,000 with nearly 200 people making donations.
John and his wife Tors ran several businesses from their cottage on Damson Hill, Dundridge.
Tors runs open-air workouts, pilates sessions and hosts yoga classes, parties, events and relaxation days at the house they renovated together.
Close family friend Lydia Westwood set up the online fundraiser which will help keep the family in the cottage.
The funeral was held in the woodland around the cottage. Lydia said: "It was a beautifully executed celebration of his life, at home with live music and stunning flowers decorating the deck, John would have enjoyed the event which showcased his home. Everyone that attended in the oil-lantern filled grounds of the cottage wore a hat to pay homage to his uniquely sartorial style!"
She added: "As hard as it is to accept, John is no longer with us. At least, not in body. But you only have to step into Damson Hill Cottage to know that he'll always be there in spirit.
"Tors has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from John's friends and family these past few days.
"Everyone's memories of John share a common theme: they tell of a brilliant, eccentric maverick, a man with huge passion for life, an appreciation for beauty in the smallest things, the ability to tell a marvellous story, and constant joy and gratitude for what he had: his home, his children and his wife. He was enormously proud to have them all. He deserved them. They deserved him.
"John would want his family to remain in the house that he has built for them, so this fund is in his memory. Let's take care of his family for him, as he would have wished."
To donate, go to gf.me/u/y39b8y


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--eBay reveals their 10 bestselling used items (and how to sell them better online)

eBay have revealed their 10 bestselling used items - and it could come in handy for those looking to get some extra cash ahead of Christmas .
The online company has compiled a list of its top-selling pre-loved categories , to give you some inspiration .
Here ’ s the list , along with the average selling price in brackets… This could be music to your ears if you ’ re fed up with someone else in the household playing a squeaky violin ( although obviously don ’ t sell someone else ’ s belongings without permission ! )
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , GPS devices and spare tools are sought-after items .
Photography has been a popular lockdown hobby , so if you have some unwanted gear , it could be snapped up by someone else .
Now ’ s your chance to get rid of that old vase your aunt gave you that you never really liked .
Many people are looking for new reading material to curl up with in the cold winter months .
Your unwanted desk could be very useful to buyers , as the working from home trend continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from home this year , so if you never got round to using that yoga mat , shift it on .
Also popular due to the home working trend , any spare laptops , keyboards or headsets could prove popular .
While these may normally be thought of as summer items , 2020 hasn ’ t been a normal year , and they may still be popular with people looking to stay outdoors and keep their distance in the months to come .
10 .
Sound and vision – such as televisions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The home has been the centre of where people get their entertainment in 2020 , so sell off any unwanted television sets or speakers as people prepare to upgrade .
Here 's a few more tips from eBay If you ’ re not sure how to market your items , eBay ’ s head of preloved , Emma Grant , has some tips .
She suggests taking the time to get the wording of listings right , as buyers will use certain key words when searching for items .
• Use terms buyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and product names .
• It ’ s also worth spending time taking good , accurate photos which show off your item to its best , as well as being honest and pointing out any flaws .
• Be as detailed in your description as you can and consider what you ’ d want to know if you were the buyer .
• You can also research what similar items have previously sold for , so that you get your pricing just right .

The online company has compiled a list of its top-selling pre-loved categories, to give you some inspiration.
Here’s the list, along with the average selling price in brackets…
1. Musical instruments (£261.59)
This could be music to your ears if you’re fed up with someone else in the household playing a squeaky violin (although obviously don’t sell someone else’s belongings without permission!).
2. Vehicle parts and accessories (£154.20)
With UK-based staycations having been popular this year, GPS devices and spare tools are sought-after items.
3. Cameras and photography (£107.17)
Photography has been a popular lockdown hobby, so if you have some unwanted gear, it could be snapped up by someone else.
4. Antiques (£93.70)
Now’s your chance to get rid of that old vase your aunt gave you that you never really liked.
5. Books, comics and magazines (£78.25)
Many people are looking for new reading material to curl up with in the cold winter months.
6. Business and office items (£73.77)
Your unwanted desk could be very useful to buyers, as the working from home trend continues.
7. Sporting goods (£63.15)
Many people have been working out from home this year, so if you never got round to using that yoga mat, shift it on.
8. Computers and networking (£62.11)
Also popular due to the home working trend, any spare laptops, keyboards or headsets could prove popular.
9. Garden and patio equipment (£46.61)
While these may normally be thought of as summer items, 2020 hasn’t been a normal year, and they may still be popular with people looking to stay outdoors and keep their distance in the months to come.
10. Sound and vision – such as televisions, home speakers and headphones (£45.56)
The home has been the centre of where people get their entertainment in 2020, so sell off any unwanted television sets or speakers as people prepare to upgrade.
Here's a few more tips from eBay
If you’re not sure how to market your items, eBay’s head of preloved, Emma Grant, has some tips.
She suggests taking the time to get the wording of listings right, as buyers will use certain key words when searching for items.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Man due in Portsmouth court over £7,000 Gosport burglary

A MAN has been charged following a burglary in which around £7,000 worth of good were stolen .
On November @ @ @ @ @ to police that a flat on Minnitt Road , Gosport , was entered .
Cash @ @ @ @ @ number of items including jewellery , designer handbags , an iPad and a mobile phone @ @ @ @ @ 35 , of Bemisters Lane in Gosport , has been charged with burglary following an @ @ @ @ @ Hawk team .
He was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court @ @ @ @ @ ) .
As part of this investigation , police previously charged Curtis Coombes , 34 @ @ @ @ @ in Gosport , with burglary .
He is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ @ @ @ @ @ A 27-year-old woman from Gosport was given a conditional caution for obstructing police .

On November 1, it was reported to police that a flat on Minnitt Road, Gosport, was entered.
Cash was stolen along with a number of items including jewellery, designer handbags, an iPad and a mobile phone.
Aaron James Smethurst, 35, of Bemisters Lane in Gosport, has been charged with burglary following an investigation led by the Operation Hawk team.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court this morning (November 13).
As part of this investigation, police previously charged Curtis Coombes, 34, formerly of South Street in Gosport, with burglary.
He is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on November 20.
A 27-year-old woman from Gosport was given a conditional caution for obstructing police.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--LETTER - Talk about funeral plans

LETTER - Talk about funeral plans

I read a letter from a lady to Fiona ( Daily Echo health column on November 10 ) regarding her niece and talking about funeral arrangements .
What a poignant letter that lady wrote to the Echo .
I 'm the same age as that lady healthy and pretty fit , also I hope not to be leaving this world too soon either .
My family and friends know exactly what I want when I leave this world .
I 've spoken about it and do so quite frequently .
Because , unfortunately we may not know when our time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 would be such a sad upsetting year .
I 'm sure this lady has been to funerals , maybe even had to arrange some .
Did she know what that departed person wanted ?
Please lady , bake a humble pie , make a cup of tea and invite your dear niece and family over .
Have a box of tissues on the table , and talk .
If you find that too difficult to start with , write a letter to your niece , pour your heart out to her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also , that your niece cares very much for you .
You can write to Fiona and the Echo , please do it to the person who loves you .
I wonder why you are so hurt and afraid to talk about the most important thing that will happen to us all .
I am not an over religious person by the way .
I wish you all the very best and hope you have a good reunion with your family .

What a poignant letter that lady wrote to the Echo.
I'm the same age as that lady healthy and pretty fit, also I hope not to be leaving this world too soon either.
Fiona's reply was top notch I think.
My family and friends know exactly what I want when I leave this world.
I've spoken about it and do so quite frequently.
Happily in fact!
Because, unfortunately we may not know when our time to go will come.
Whoever knew 2020 would be such a sad upsetting year.
I'm sure this lady has been to funerals, maybe even had to arrange some.
Did she know what that departed person wanted?
Please lady, bake a humble pie, make a cup of tea and invite your dear niece and family over.
Have a box of tissues on the table, and talk.
If you find that too difficult to start with, write a letter to your niece, pour your heart out to her.
As Fiona said, I'm reading also, that your niece cares very much for you.
You can write to Fiona and the Echo, please do it to the person who loves you.
I wonder why you are so hurt and afraid to talk about the most important thing that will happen to us all.
I am not an over religious person by the way.
I wish you all the very best and hope you have a good reunion with your family.
Jill Matthews
Aldermoor


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Sainsbury's launch special Nectar card deal - but it won't be around for long

Sainsbury ’ s is to offer shoppers the chance to earn 5x Nectar points , while completing their shop in a safer way by using SmartShop .
SmartShop , which is available in all Sainsbury ’ s supermarkets , helps shoppers get in and out of store quicker and safer by letting them scan their own items and pack their own bags as they shop .
The scheme removes the need to unload and repack items at the till helps to reduce contact with others and allows for a quicker check out .
• Customers can collect 5x Nectar points* @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store • Once customers complete their shop using SmartShop and spending a minimum of £15 , they can redeem their offer at the tills .
• The offer is only valid to Nectar card holders with SmartShop accounts • The offer is valid for only one shop and one Nectar account .
• If all conditions are met , customers will receive their bonus points to their Nectar account within 48 hours .
What have Sainsbury 's said ?
A Sainsbury ’ s spokesperson said : “ We ’ re continuing to look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the run up to Christmas .
`` This offer will enable customers to kick-start their Christmas shop in a safer way , using SmartShop to earn extra points on their festive essentials.
” Nectar works with over 400 partner brands which customers can collect and spend with via the app or website , including leisure , travel and retail .

SmartShop, which is available in all Sainsbury’s supermarkets, helps shoppers get in and out of store quicker and safer by letting them scan their own items and pack their own bags as they shop.
The scheme removes the need to unload and repack items at the till helps to reduce contact with others and allows for a quicker check out.
How does it work?
Customers can collect 5x Nectar points* coupon from colleagues at the front of store
Once customers complete their shop using SmartShop and spending a minimum of £15, they can redeem their offer at the tills.
The offer is only valid to Nectar card holders with SmartShop accounts
The offer is valid for only one shop and one Nectar account.
If all conditions are met, customers will receive their bonus points to their Nectar account within 48 hours.
What have Sainsbury's said?
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We’re continuing to look at new ways to reward our customers in the run up to Christmas.
"This offer will enable customers to kick-start their Christmas shop in a safer way, using SmartShop to earn extra points on their festive essentials.”
Nectar works with over 400 partner brands which customers can collect and spend with via the app or website, including leisure, travel and retail.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--LETTER - Southern Water issues pledge to customers

Water is vital to our daily lives , especially now during this second COVID-19 lockdown and we want our customers to know that we are working hard to maintain our essential services , and to support those who need it in these challenging times .
Southern Water is a 24/7 operation and many of our teams have been given key worker status .
We 're supporting them , and their families , while they work to maintain our essential services .
To keep customers and our employees safe , home visits will be by appointment only ( except in emergencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 guidance and hygiene rules .
We 've also written to our customers across the region in Hampshire , the Isle of Wight , Sussex and in Kent .
The full letter and helpful links and contacts are on our website here : https : //www.southernwater.co.uk/covid-19-a-letter-to-our-customers To help customers who are worried about their finances we 've raised the income threshold for receiving a discounted bill until the end of March 2021 .
I would urge any customer worried about their bill to get in touch with us , by visiting southernwater.co.uk/contact-us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill ' , chat to us online through Live Chat , or call us free on 0330 303 0270 ( 8am to 7pm , Monday to Friday ) .
Find out more here : southernwater.co.uk/account/help-paying-your-bill .
Customers can also help our network maintenance teams to work as safely as possible by staying at a careful distance .
Together , we can make sure we 're looking after those who need us most and keep our essential services running .
For any further questions about our work customers can call us on 0330 303 @ @

Southern Water is a 24/7 operation and many of our teams have been given key worker status.
We're supporting them, and their families, while they work to maintain our essential services.
To keep customers and our employees safe, home visits will be by appointment only (except in emergencies) and will be carried out following COVID-19 guidance and hygiene rules.
We've also written to our customers across the region in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex and in Kent.
The full letter and helpful links and contacts are on our website here: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/covid-19-a-letter-to-our-customers
To help customers who are worried about their finances we've raised the income threshold for receiving a discounted bill until the end of March 2021.
I would urge any customer worried about their bill to get in touch with us, by visiting southernwater.co.uk/contact-us and select ‘Apply for help paying your bill', chat to us online through Live Chat, or call us free on 0330 303 0270 (8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday). Find out more here: southernwater.co.uk/account/help-paying-your-bill.
Customers can also help our network maintenance teams to work as safely as possible by staying at a careful distance.
Together, we can make sure we're looking after those who need us most and keep our essential services running. For any further questions about our work customers can call us on 0330 303 0368.
Ian McAulay
Chief Executive Officer


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--LETTER - Residents in Southampton have been plagued by fireworks every day

I LIVE in Bitterne Village and the residents here have been plagued by fireworks that have gone off every day some as late as 10pm and frequently at 12.30 at night since the last three weeks .
Many people like myself have panicked animals ( some of our pets have died of fright ) and they scare the elderly and people with PTSD .
They also have a bad effect on wildlife and of course animals in zoos and rescue centres are having a terrible time .
In in one case they fell on someone 's conservatory roof and started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The contribution of fireworks on air pollution is well documented and even China has banned them and uses drones .
Spain uses silent fireworks in cities and the same is being discussed in Germany .
It does not help that stores like The Range , Aldi and Lidl peddle half price fireworks for months on end .
Whilst many people do not like fireworks they are prepared to put up with them on the November 5 and New Year 's Eve .
My husband who has to get up early in the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep since it started and the same is true of other key workers .
Our MP as always does not want to do anything and nor does Southampton City Council .

Many people like myself have panicked animals (some of our pets have died of fright) and they scare the elderly and people with PTSD.
They also have a bad effect on wildlife and of course animals in zoos and rescue centres are having a terrible time.
In in one case they fell on someone's conservatory roof and started a fire involving the fire brigade.
The contribution of fireworks on air pollution is well documented and even China has banned them and uses drones.
Spain uses silent fireworks in cities and the same is being discussed in Germany.
It does not help that stores like The Range, Aldi and Lidl peddle half price fireworks for months on end.
Whilst many people do not like fireworks they are prepared to put up with them on the November 5 and New Year's Eve.
My husband who has to get up early in the morning has not had a night's uninterrupted sleep since it started and the same is true of other key workers.
Our MP as always does not want to do anything and nor does Southampton City Council.
Petra Black
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Plans for new Aldi to be built in Southampton replacing B&M store

A VARIETY retailer in Southampton could be transformed into a German store giant should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
Plans to build a new Aldi , which could be replacing a Southampton B & M store , have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
The plans have been unveiled by the German supermarket giant , which plans to take over the B & M store on Auckland Road in Millbrook .
The plans have been met with support from members of the surrounding area , with residents stating the store would be a `` major plus '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this month in Southampton In a letter to the Council , Kevin Brown of Sedbergh Road said : `` This will be a major plus for the area especially for disabled people like my self as the only option is Tesco which is n't that cheap when you are on a budget . ''
Paula Harding of Oakley Road added : `` I would be glad to see something go up on that site and would love to have an Aldi close to me .
`` The nearest one is Portswood so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't that easy for me to get there . ''
However , concerns have been raised regarding the extra traffic that could be brought into the area , adding to the already existing air pollution .
• PHOTOS : When this Southampton shopping centre was the best ( before Westquay ) Simon Reynier from the City of Southampton Society said : `` We are happy with the design of the new building , the re-arrangements to the car-park and landscaping .
We also note the extensive work carried out to identify a suitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` However despite the Transport Assessment we have our concerns about increases in traffic on Tebourba Way , Millbrook Road West and the roundabout at their confluence .
This area already suffers from severe air pollution .
Any additional traffic , especially with engines idling at the multiple traffic lights in the area , can only make the situation worse . ''
A spokesperson for the retailer said : `` Aldi is excited about its proposals for a new store in Southampton , it has been looking for a suitable site to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and thinks the Auckland Road location is ideal .
If successful , this significant investment will create up to 40 new jobs for local people and provide easier access to Aldi ’ s great value , award-winning offer for thousands of residents . ''
The plans come as a new Aldi store is set to open in the city this month .
The new Aldi store on Bursledon Road is to swing open its doors to customers on November 26 .
The budget store , run by Store Manager Nick Simpkins along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local community , will officially open for business at 8am .

Plans to build a new Aldi, which could be replacing a Southampton B&M store, have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The plans have been unveiled by the German supermarket giant, which plans to take over the B&M store on Auckland Road in Millbrook.
The plans have been met with support from members of the surrounding area, with residents stating the store would be a "major plus".
In a letter to the Council, Kevin Brown of Sedbergh Road said: "This will be a major plus for the area especially for disabled people like my self as the only option is Tesco which isn't that cheap when you are on a budget."
Paula Harding of Oakley Road added: "I would be glad to see something go up on that site and would love to have an Aldi close to me.
"The nearest one is Portswood so I can't go because it isn't that easy for me to get there."
However, concerns have been raised regarding the extra traffic that could be brought into the area, adding to the already existing air pollution.
Simon Reynier from the City of Southampton Society said: "We are happy with the design of the new building, the re-arrangements to the car-park and landscaping. We also note the extensive work carried out to identify a suitable site in the west of the city.
"However despite the Transport Assessment we have our concerns about increases in traffic on Tebourba Way, Millbrook Road West and the roundabout at their confluence. This area already suffers from severe air pollution. Any additional traffic, especially with engines idling at the multiple traffic lights in the area, can only make the situation worse."
A spokesperson for the retailer said: "Aldi is excited about its proposals for a new store in Southampton, it has been looking for a suitable site to the west of the city for some time and thinks the Auckland Road location is ideal. If successful, this significant investment will create up to 40 new jobs for local people and provide easier access to Aldi’s great value, award-winning offer for thousands of residents."
The plans come as a new Aldi store is set to open in the city this month.
The new Aldi store on Bursledon Road is to swing open its doors to customers on November 26.
The budget store, run by Store Manager Nick Simpkins along with a team of 40 colleagues from the local community, will officially open for business at 8am.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Trials of new coronavirus vaccine to start in Southampton

TRIALS of a new coronavirus vaccine are set to start in Southampton this morning .
The city is home to one of 17 sites across the country to test the jab , with researchers aiming to recruit around 6,000 UK participants – from a total of 30,000 people globally The vaccine , which is being developed by pharmaceutical company Janssen , has already undergone phase one and two trials , and analysis of the single-dose study suggests the Covid-19 vaccine candidate induces a robust immune response and is generally well-tolerated .
Now the phase-three trial of the vaccine will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Almost 1,000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Hampshire over the weekend Saul Faust , professor of paediatric immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ We just don ’ t know how each of these vaccines is going to behave and which are going to generate the better short and long-term immunity .
“ And we can ’ t be certain that vaccine supply will be efficient and effective and secure from any one manufacturer , wherever it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cities to take part in the study include Bristol , Cardiff , London , Leicester , Sheffield , Manchester , Dundee and Belfast .
The Janssen vaccine will be the third to be trialled in the UK , along with the Oxford/AstraZeneca candidate , and one from US biotech company Novavax .
So far around 25,000 people in the UK have participated in vaccine trials , and more than 310,000 have indicated their willingness to take part in clinical studies by signing up to the NHS vaccine research registry .
Kate Bingham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taskforce , said : “ Because we ’ ve got this national citizen registry of volunteers willing to go into clinical trials , it has accelerated our ability to enrol trials .
“ And that means that the UK is a very favourable place to come in and run studies and so Novavax has expanded that study , and of course Janssen has come to the UK for the first , I think , of its two-dose study.
” • Pregnant woman urged to get flu jab during Covid crisis The UK has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine if the trial is successful .
Prof Faust , who is principal investigator of the Janssen trial in the UK , said there are 40,000 people on the NHS vaccine registry who are in the postcode areas around the vaccine centres for the Janssen study .
The vaccine candidate Janssen is trialling is an adenoviral vaccine , like the one Oxford University is working on .
These are based on weakened versions of adenoviruses , which are a group of viruses that typically infect membranes of the eyes , respiratory tract , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and include the common cold .
The researchers also stress that participating in a vaccine trial would not exclude anyone from routine immunisation later .
To sign up to potentially be picked for the trial , click here .

The city is home to one of 17 sites across the country to test the jab, with researchers aiming to recruit around 6,000 UK participants – from a total of 30,000 people globally
The vaccine, which is being developed by pharmaceutical company Janssen, has already undergone phase one and two trials, and analysis of the single-dose study suggests the Covid-19 vaccine candidate induces a robust immune response and is generally well-tolerated.
Now the phase-three trial of the vaccine will be the first of its two-dose study.
Saul Faust, professor of paediatric immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We just don’t know how each of these vaccines is going to behave and which are going to generate the better short and long-term immunity.
“And we can’t be certain that vaccine supply will be efficient and effective and secure from any one manufacturer, wherever it’s being made in the world.”
Other cities to take part in the study include Bristol, Cardiff, London, Leicester, Sheffield, Manchester, Dundee and Belfast.
The Janssen vaccine will be the third to be trialled in the UK, along with the Oxford/AstraZeneca candidate, and one from US biotech company Novavax.
So far around 25,000 people in the UK have participated in vaccine trials, and more than 310,000 have indicated their willingness to take part in clinical studies by signing up to the NHS vaccine research registry.
Kate Bingham, chairwoman of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce, said: “Because we’ve got this national citizen registry of volunteers willing to go into clinical trials, it has accelerated our ability to enrol trials.
“And that means that the UK is a very favourable place to come in and run studies and so Novavax has expanded that study, and of course Janssen has come to the UK for the first, I think, of its two-dose study.”
The UK has secured 30 million doses of the Janssen vaccine if the trial is successful.
Prof Faust, who is principal investigator of the Janssen trial in the UK, said there are 40,000 people on the NHS vaccine registry who are in the postcode areas around the vaccine centres for the Janssen study.
The vaccine candidate Janssen is trialling is an adenoviral vaccine, like the one Oxford University is working on.
These are based on weakened versions of adenoviruses, which are a group of viruses that typically infect membranes of the eyes, respiratory tract, urinary tract, intestines and nervous system, and include the common cold.
The researchers also stress that participating in a vaccine trial would not exclude anyone from routine immunisation later.
To sign up to potentially be picked for the trial, click here.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Romsey firefighters rush to rescue woman stuck in Landford

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to rescue a woman stuck in three feet of water at the weekend .
Crews from Romsey , @ @ @ @ @ with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service , were alerted at 3.56pm on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ trapped in fast-flowing water in Giles Lane , Landford .
The woman was rescued from @ @ @ @ @ according to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service .
A tweet from Romsey Fire @ @ @ @ @ then handed over to South Central Ambulance Service .
South Central Ambulance Service has been @ @ @ @

Crews from Romsey, Redbridge, Fareham, along with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, were alerted at 3.56pm on Saturday to a van that was trapped in fast-flowing water in Giles Lane, Landford.
The woman was rescued from the flood at 4.40pm, according to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A tweet from Romsey Fire Station added the driver was then handed over to South Central Ambulance Service.
South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Man in court after teenager found dead in Havant woodland

A 30-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a teen girl , who was found dead in woodland @ @ @ @ @ Shane Mays , of Havant , entered his plea on the first day of his @ @ @ @ @ .
He is charged with the murder of the teenager , which he denies .
@ @ @ @ @ : “ The plea is not acceptable and there will need to be a trial.
@ @ @ @ @ last seen alive in Somborne Drive in the Leigh Park area of Havant , at @ @ @ @ @ Her body was found in nearby woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21 .
A @ @ @ @ @ the trial and the prosecution is expected to open its case on Tuesday .

Shane Mays, of Havant, entered his plea on the first day of his trial at Winchester Crown Court.
He is charged with the murder of the teenager, which he denies.
Prosecutor James Newton-Price QC said: “The plea is not acceptable and there will need to be a trial.”
Victim Louise Smith was last seen alive in Somborne Drive in the Leigh Park area of Havant, at midday on May 8.
Her body was found in nearby woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21.
A jury is being selected for the trial and the prosecution is expected to open its case on Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Part of cycle lane in Hill Lane, Southampton to be removed

PART of a controversial cycle lane in Southampton is set to be removed .
The pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road is expected to be removed once lockdown is eased .
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council which said that parking spaces - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- will be reinstated .
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road will instead remain in place .
The city council said the decision has been taken as data prior to the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common .
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “ was not the right thing to do ” .
The authority said people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue .
Meanwhile , pop-up cycle lanes on Dale Road , The Avenue and Portswood Road , as well as bus lanes on Bitterne Road West will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The measures are all part of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and were launched to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19 .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said : “ Our Green Transport Recovery Plan has worked well to support social distancing and active travel - and will continue to do so .
I am pleased to report that we have had very positive feedback from local residents on our strategy of temporary cycle lanes .
Data we collected during this period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Hill Lane , where detailed information on how people were using it , helped us adjust accordingly.
” He said the schemes are implemented using experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders which allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified , removed or made permanent .
But talking about the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road Cllr Steven Galton , shadow cabinet member for transport , said : “ It ’ s not a scheme that was needed to help cyclists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a demand .
There ’ s alternative routes .
This is money that could have led to lasting improvementsrather than being spent on temporary schemes everyone knew in advance wouldn ’ t work or last very long.
” The news comes as some of the measures proved controversial .

The pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road is expected to be removed once lockdown is eased.
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council which said that parking spaces - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- will be reinstated.
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road will instead remain in place.
The city council said the decision has been taken as data prior to the second lockdown showed a decline in the number of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common.
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “was not the right thing to do”.
The authority said people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue.
Meanwhile, pop-up cycle lanes on Dale Road, The Avenue and Portswood Road, as well as bus lanes on Bitterne Road West will continue to be trialled and monitored.
The measures are all part of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and were launched to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said: “Our Green Transport Recovery Plan has worked well to support social distancing and active travel - and will continue to do so. I am pleased to report that we have had very positive feedback from local residents on our strategy of temporary cycle lanes. Data we collected during this period showed how effective the schemes were, including Hill Lane, where detailed information on how people were using it, helped us adjust accordingly.”
He said the schemes are implemented using experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders which allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified, removed or made permanent.
But talking about the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road Cllr Steven Galton, shadow cabinet member for transport, said: “It’s not a scheme that was needed to help cyclists in any way because there wasn’t a demand. There’s alternative routes. This is money that could have led to lasting improvementsrather than being spent on temporary schemes everyone knew in advance wouldn’t work or last very long.”
The news comes as some of the measures proved controversial .


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Driver tests positive for cocaine after crashing into parked cars

POLICE say a driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis after crashing into two parked cars in Southampton .
The @ @ @ @ @ two collisions in Thornhill .
Hants Roads Policing took to social media to post a @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
They tweeted : `` The driver of this vehicle in Thornhill hit @ @ @ @ @ provided a positive drug wipe for cocaine and cannabis .
`` Arrested and taken to @ @ @ @ @ ''

The motorist was arrested following the two collisions in Thornhill.
Hants Roads Policing took to social media to post a photograph and a description of the incident.
They tweeted: "The driver of this vehicle in Thornhill hit two parked vehicles and subsequently provided a positive drug wipe for cocaine and cannabis.
"Arrested and taken to custody for further investigation."


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Metal baton and drugs seized after man arrested in Southampton

A METAL baton , drugs , and cash were seized after a teenager was arrested by police .
Officers cuffed @ @ @ @ @ St Marys Place on Friday after being stopped-and-searched .
He was arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ Class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon .
A quantity of suspected Class @ @ @ @ @ baton and cash were seized , Hampshire Constabulary says .
He has been released from @ @ @ @ @ while enquiries continue , officers add .

Officers cuffed the 18-year-old from Southampton in St Marys Place on Friday after being stopped-and-searched.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.
A quantity of suspected Class B drugs, a metal baton and cash were seized, Hampshire Constabulary says.
He has been released from custody but remains under investigation while enquiries continue, officers add.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Care homes: Matt Hancock to allow all visits by Christmas

All care homes will be allowed to have visitors by Christmas , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged .
With the introduction of rapid testing within weeks , visitors are expected to be allowed into care homes by next month .
Mr Hancock said rapid tests for visitors – currently being trialled in Devon and Cornwall – should allow rollout across England within weeks .
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson uploaded a video to Twitter saying he was “ bursting with antibodies ” and “ fit as a butcher ’ s dog ” despite needing to self-isolate after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Public Health England ’ s head of immunisation said at least half the population could need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to “ really see an impact on spread within communities ” .
In a round of morning broadcast interviews , Mr Hancock stressed the final decision whether to allow visits rested with individual care homes and local councils , but said : “ I hope to have that in place for all care homes by Christmas.
” He listened as one man described how visits to his wife ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted , impacting on her dementia .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme , Michael Blackstad told how coronavirus guidelines at his wife Trisha ’ s care home was making her situation a “ nightmare ” .
He said his wife ’ s Alzheimer ’ s had become “ very far advanced ” but the only visitors she was allowed were care home staff dressed in personal protective equipment .
Mr Blackstad , who has Parkinson ’ s , said : “ She was always a lively articulate person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she fidgets , her head is bowed .
“ She ’ s basically got this form of dementia which means she doesn ’ t like sitting down .
“ That makes it a nightmare being in a single room – it is like being stuck in a hotel room for three weeks without being able to go out .
It ’ s just awful.
” Mr Blackstad said the care home was planning to put in a visiting facility that he described as being “ rather like a prison ” , with Perspex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and speakerphones , but only once there were no more Covid cases at the centre .
Responding to the interview , Mr Hancock described the situation as “ heartbreaking ” and “ really difficult ” .
He added : “ I know this from personal circumstances as well in terms of members of my own family … who are in the same sort of situation .
It is very difficult .
“ The problem is that we know when this virus gets into care homes , we know that people in care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs rife , and so we both need to protect people from the virus but also do that in as a humane a way as possible , and we know the impact on people ’ s health , let alone everything else , on not being able to see visitors.
” Mr Hancock said he hoped to have testing for care home visitors in place for all care homes in England “ by Christmas ” , with the pilot currently taking place in 20 homes .
But he admitted there were challenges given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private sector .
Mr Hancock , who is due to host a Downing Street press conference later , said it was “ too early ” to determine whether the lockdown measures in England would end after December 2 .
Asked whether the lockdown would simply be “ rebadged ” after the deadline , he said : “ You tempt me , but it is too early to say I ’ m afraid .
“ We ’ ve seen in the last week that there is still a very high number of cases but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this national lockdown .
“ That is our goal , everybody has a part to play in making that happen of course , following the social distancing rules and isolating when you need to , which is the critical thing.
” He said one of the main goals now was to use the mass rapid testing rollout to find those who are asymptomatic with the virus .
It comes as the Prime Minister said he was feeling “ great ” on his first working day in self-isolation after a 35-minute meeting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for coronavirus .
In a video posted to Twitter the Prime Minister said : “ Hi folks , the good news is that NHS Test and Trace is working ever-more efficiently , but the bad news is that they ’ ve pinged me and I ’ ve got to self isolate because someone I was in contact with a few days ago has developed Covid .
“ It doesn ’ t matter that we were all doing social distancing , it doesn ’ t matter that I ’ m fit as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great – so many people do in my circumstances .
“ And actually it doesn ’ t matter that I ’ ve had the disease and I ’ m bursting with antibodies .
“ We ’ ve got to interrupt the spread of the disease and one of the ways we can do that now is by self isolating for 14 days when contacted by Test and Trace .
”

With the introduction of rapid testing within weeks, visitors are expected to be allowed into care homes by next month.
Mr Hancock said rapid tests for visitors – currently being trialled in Devon and Cornwall – should allow rollout across England within weeks.
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson uploaded a video to Twitter saying he was “bursting with antibodies” and “fit as a butcher’s dog” despite needing to self-isolate after coming into contact with an infected MP.
And Public Health England’s head of immunisation said at least half the population could need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to “really see an impact on spread within communities”.
In a round of morning broadcast interviews, Mr Hancock stressed the final decision whether to allow visits rested with individual care homes and local councils, but said: “I hope to have that in place for all care homes by Christmas.”
He listened as one man described how visits to his wife’s care home in Hampshire had been severely restricted, impacting on her dementia.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Michael Blackstad told how coronavirus guidelines at his wife Trisha’s care home was making her situation a “nightmare”.
He said his wife’s Alzheimer’s had become “very far advanced” but the only visitors she was allowed were care home staff dressed in personal protective equipment.
Mr Blackstad, who has Parkinson’s, said: “She was always a lively articulate person.
“(Now) she stands, she fidgets, her head is bowed.
“She’s basically got this form of dementia which means she doesn’t like sitting down.
“That makes it a nightmare being in a single room – it is like being stuck in a hotel room for three weeks without being able to go out. It’s just awful.”
Mr Blackstad said the care home was planning to put in a visiting facility that he described as being “rather like a prison”, with Perspex screens from “floor to ceiling” and speakerphones, but only once there were no more Covid cases at the centre.
Responding to the interview, Mr Hancock described the situation as “heartbreaking” and “really difficult”.
He added: “I know this from personal circumstances as well in terms of members of my own family … who are in the same sort of situation. It is very difficult.
“The problem is that we know when this virus gets into care homes, we know that people in care homes are particularly vulnerable to it and it runs rife, and so we both need to protect people from the virus but also do that in as a humane a way as possible, and we know the impact on people’s health, let alone everything else, on not being able to see visitors.”
Mr Hancock said he hoped to have testing for care home visitors in place for all care homes in England “by Christmas”, with the pilot currently taking place in 20 homes.
But he admitted there were challenges given the sector is largely run by the private sector.
Mr Hancock, who is due to host a Downing Street press conference later, said it was “too early” to determine whether the lockdown measures in England would end after December 2.
Asked whether the lockdown would simply be “rebadged” after the deadline, he said: “You tempt me, but it is too early to say I’m afraid.
“We’ve seen in the last week that there is still a very high number of cases but we do absolutely want to come out of this national lockdown.
“That is our goal, everybody has a part to play in making that happen of course, following the social distancing rules and isolating when you need to, which is the critical thing.”
He said one of the main goals now was to use the mass rapid testing rollout to find those who are asymptomatic with the virus.
It comes as the Prime Minister said he was feeling “great” on his first working day in self-isolation after a 35-minute meeting with Tory MP Lee Anderson, who later tested positive for coronavirus.
In a video posted to Twitter the Prime Minister said: “Hi folks, the good news is that NHS Test and Trace is working ever-more efficiently, but the bad news is that they’ve pinged me and I’ve got to self isolate because someone I was in contact with a few days ago has developed Covid.
“It doesn’t matter that we were all doing social distancing, it doesn’t matter that I’m fit as a butcher’s dog, feel great – so many people do in my circumstances.
“And actually it doesn’t matter that I’ve had the disease and I’m bursting with antibodies.
“We’ve got to interrupt the spread of the disease and one of the ways we can do that now is by self isolating for 14 days when contacted by Test and Trace.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Four masked men break into Lymington Tesco store over night

FOUR masked people forced entry and took cash boxes from a New Forest Tesco store .
Police were called shortly @ @ @ @ @ 15 to reports of a burglary at Tesco Express in The Square , Pennington .
@ @ @ @ @ said : “ Four masked people forced entry to the store , which was closed @ @ @ @ @ boxes .
“ No-one was hurt in the incident .
“ Officers are currently following @ @ @ @ @ enquiry .
“ Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting 44200443251 .
Alternatively , @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
”

Police were called shortly before midnight on Sunday November 15 to reports of a burglary at Tesco Express in The Square, Pennington.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “Four masked people forced entry to the store, which was closed, and have taken cash boxes.
“No-one was hurt in the incident.
“Officers are currently following a number of lines of enquiry.
“Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44200443251. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Child approached by 'older male' near Ringwood School

POLICE have launched an investigation after a child was approached by `` an older male '' near a school .
@ @ @ @ @ Ringwood School today to reassure pupils and parents .
A spokesman for the school said @ @ @ @ @ approached before school started on Wednesday November 11 .
He added : `` This incident @ @ @ @ @ day that local Police Officers were at the school gates for an awareness raising event @ @ @ @ @ not related to the incident and the student arrived at school and following disclosure of @ @ @ @ @ and the police were formally informed .
`` This incident is now being investigated by @ @ @ @ @ reassurance patrols at the start and end of school this week .
Should you have @ @ @ @ @ on 101 and quote reference number 44200436994 . ''

Officers will be patrolling outside Ringwood School today to reassure pupils and parents.
A spokesman for the school said a Year 7 pupil was approached before school started on Wednesday November 11.
He added: "This incident happened to coincide with the day that local Police Officers were at the school gates for an awareness raising event. The police presence was not related to the incident and the student arrived at school and following disclosure of the incident, their parents and the police were formally informed.
"This incident is now being investigated by Hampshire Constabulary who will conduct reassurance patrols at the start and end of school this week. Should you have any information please contact them on 101 and quote reference number 44200436994."


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Police hunt for three men after assault on the Isle of Wight

POLICE are hunting for three men after an assault that put a man in hospital .
The incident happened on @ @ @ @ @ 6.15pm .
An altercation between the victim and three men is said to have taken @ @ @ @ @ Shanklin , Isle of Wight .
The incident is believed to have continued on to @ @ @ @ @ Road .
The victim , a man in his 40s was taken to hospital after @ @ @ @ @ injuries ' .
Police have now released CCTV images of the men they would like @ @ @ @ @ their investigation .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` If you are able @ @ @ @ @ , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200428414 .
`` Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or via their anonymous @ @ @ @ @

The incident happened on November 4, at around 6.15pm.
An altercation between the victim and three men is said to have taken place near Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
The incident is believed to have continued on to Arthurs Hill and then Avenue Road.
The victim, a man in his 40s was taken to hospital after suffering 'a number of injuries'.
Police have now released CCTV images of the men they would like to identify as part of their investigation.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "If you are able to identify the people pictured, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200428414.
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Coronavirus death toll rises to 680 across Hampshire

A TOTAL of 680 people have died in hospitals in Hampshire with coronavirus .
The grim figure was released by @ @ @ @ @ remains in lockdown .
There have been 255 deaths in Portsmouth and 220 in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Trust a total of 184 people have died with 18 deaths in the Southern Health @ @ @ @ @ Solent NHS Trust .
Figures released yesterday revealed a further 132 deaths in hospitals in @ @ @ @ @ the previous 24 hours .
Patients were aged between 45 and 100 years old and @ @ @ @ @ 69 ) had known underlying health conditions .

The grim figure was released by NHS England as the country remains in lockdown.
There have been 255 deaths in Portsmouth and 220 in Southampton.
At the Hampshire Hospitals Trust a total of 184 people have died with 18 deaths in the Southern Health Trust and three in the Solent NHS Trust.
Figures released yesterday revealed a further 132 deaths in hospitals in England had been registered in the previous 24 hours.
Patients were aged between 45 and 100 years old and all except one (aged 69) had known underlying health conditions.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Mansbridge Road in Southampton still closed because of flooding

UPDATE 11AM : The road has now been reopened in both directions ONE of the main roads into Southampton is @ @ @ @ @ caused by torrential rain .
Mansbridge Road is closed in both directions near the White @ @ @ @ @ after Hampshire was battered by stormy weather over the weekend .
The closure was ordered @ @ @ @ @ and causing a safety issue .
Today the travel service ROMANSE tweeted that Mansbridge Road @ @ @ @ @ directions due to flooding '' .

ONE of the main roads into Southampton is still closed because of flooding caused by torrential rain.
Mansbridge Road is closed in both directions near the White Swan pub over the weekend after Hampshire was battered by stormy weather over the weekend.
The closure was ordered because motorists ignoring previous instructions and causing a safety issue.
Today the travel service ROMANSE tweeted that Mansbridge Road "remains closed in both directions due to flooding".


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Police investigating burglaries in five Ringwood streets

A MAN has been arrested by police investigating a spate of burglaries in Ringwood .
Police say properties in five @ @ @ @ @ Ashley Close , Westbury Road , Addison Square and Green Lane - have been burgled @ @ @ @ @ month .
A police spokesman said : `` Specialist officers sighted a vehicle of interest @ @ @ @ @ to the recent burglaries – and after seeing the driver decamp the vehicle – officers @ @ @ @ @ suspect and detained him .
`` A 27-year-old man from Dibden was arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ He was later released under investigation pending further enquires . ''

Police say properties in five roads - Swan Mead, Ashley Close, Westbury Road, Addison Square and Green Lane - have been burgled since the start of the month.
A police spokesman said: "Specialist officers sighted a vehicle of interest which had been heavily linked to the recent burglaries – and after seeing the driver decamp the vehicle – officers made themselves known to the suspect and detained him.
"A 27-year-old man from Dibden was arrested on suspicion of non-dwelling burglaries.
"He was later released under investigation pending further enquires."


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Cosham firefighters responding to call come across accident

FIREFIGHTERS were responding to a call when they came across an accident .
One person was helped out of a @ @ @ @ @ from Cosham fire station and placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service .
@ @ @ @ @ they were attending was out on arrival .

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thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Covid: Almost 1,000 new coronavirus cases in Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has seen a jump in coronavirus cases this weekend with almost 1,000 people testing positive .
Over the last two days , a total of 932 residents have tested positive for covid-19 .
In Southampton , there were 241 new recorded cases alone .
However , despite this increase , only two people across the county have died with the virus over the same period .
• One person dies in Hampshire in last 24 hours One of these was at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the other at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust As it stands 14,837 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire since the start of the pandemic with 675 people dying .
Meanwhile , the Government has said a further 168 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday , bringing the UK total to 51,934 .
As of 9am on Sunday , there had been a further 24,962 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK .
Professor Sir Ian Diamond said that coronavirus cases had increased in the South East , the East Midlands and West Midlands in the last week .
“ In England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told Sky ’ s Sophy Ridge On Sunday .
“ We have now seen increases in the last week in the East Midlands , West Midlands , and the South East .
“ And rates are lower , although slightly increasing , in the rest of the country.
” The head of the Office for National Statistics added that while the current wave of infections started in younger people , it has now moved into all age groups .
But he added : “ The good news is that amongst those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing some reductions.
” He says the Covid-19 rate of growth across the UK is slowing .
He went on to say : “ The good news is - yes - we are seeing a slow down in the rate of growth .
However , Sir Ian who was previously a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Southampton said that he expected to see infections increase in the initial period of restrictions , as “ these are infections that people would have caught before the restrictions started ” .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitor how the restrictions are working , impacting on the pandemic .
“ And towards the end of the restrictions , to provide all the best data we can to the Government to help ministers .
”

Over the last two days, a total of 932 residents have tested positive for covid-19.
In Southampton, there were 241 new recorded cases alone.
However, despite this increase, only two people across the county have died with the virus over the same period.
One of these was at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the other at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As it stands 14,837 have shown a positive result for covid in Hampshire since the start of the pandemic with 675 people dying.
Meanwhile, the Government has said a further 168 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, bringing the UK total to 51,934.
As of 9am on Sunday, there had been a further 24,962 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.
Professor Sir Ian Diamond said that coronavirus cases had increased in the South East, the East Midlands and West Midlands in the last week.
“In England, we have huge regional variation,” he told Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday.
“We have now seen increases in the last week in the East Midlands, West Midlands, and the South East.
“And rates are lower, although slightly increasing, in the rest of the country.”
The head of the Office for National Statistics added that while the current wave of infections started in younger people, it has now moved into all age groups.
But he added: “The good news is that amongst those teenagers and younger adults, we are seeing some reductions.”
He says the Covid-19 rate of growth across the UK is slowing.
He went on to say: “The good news is - yes - we are seeing a slow down in the rate of growth.
However, Sir Ian who was previously a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Southampton said that he expected to see infections increase in the initial period of restrictions, as “these are infections that people would have caught before the restrictions started”.
He said: “”We will be working tirelessly to monitor how the restrictions are working, impacting on the pandemic.
“And towards the end of the restrictions, to provide all the best data we can to the Government to help ministers.”
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thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Ivy is stripped away from Bishop's Waltham Palace

IT WAS once a grand residence occupied by the Bishops of Winchester and popular with royalty .
But Bishop 's Waltham Palace burned down during the English Civil War and most of the site has remained a picturesque ruin ever since .
Now the removal of ivy and other vegetation has uncovered long lost details of the West Tower and other parts of the historic building .
A spokesperson for English Heritage said it decided to hire specialist contractors to abseil down the walls of the 16m high tower , carefully removing deep-rooted foliage as they went .
The work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building as well as enabling the condition of the site to be improved .
`` It 's just one the charity ’ s properties that are undergoing vital conservation work so the historic places in its care can be enjoyed for generations to come , '' said the spokesperson .
The palace was built by Bishop Henry of Blois , brother of King Stephen , and rebuilt by William of Wykeham between 1378 and 1401 .
Popular with royalty it was visited by Henry V and was also used by Mary Tudor just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Cathedral .
Henry VIII met Emperor Charles V at the palace in 1522 .
During the Civil War ( 1642-1651 ) the site was occupied by forces loyal to Charles 1 .
But the palace was surrendered to a Parliamentarian commander , Major General Sir Thomas Browne , on April 9 1644 after the king 's forces were defeated at the Battle of Cheriton nearby .
Two days later the building burned down .
The ruins eventually passed to Admiral Cunningham , later Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope , who was one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Second World War .
He lived at neighbouring Palace House and returned there when on leave , but Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered a special telephone line be installed to ensure he could be summoned at short notice .
In 1952 Lord Cunningham transferred the ruins to the Ministry of Works , which stabilised the palace and also uncovered several previously buried structures .

But Bishop's Waltham Palace burned down during the English Civil War and most of the site has remained a picturesque ruin ever since.
Now the removal of ivy and other vegetation has uncovered long lost details of the West Tower and other parts of the historic building.
A spokesperson for English Heritage said it decided to hire specialist contractors to abseil down the walls of the 16m high tower, carefully removing deep-rooted foliage as they went.
The work has revealed the splendour of the ancient building as well as enabling the condition of the site to be improved.
"It's just one the charity’s properties that are undergoing vital conservation work so the historic places in its care can be enjoyed for generations to come," said the spokesperson.
The palace was built by Bishop Henry of Blois, brother of King Stephen, and rebuilt by William of Wykeham between 1378 and 1401.
Popular with royalty it was visited by Henry V and was also used by Mary Tudor just before her marriage to Philip II at Winchester Cathedral. Henry VIII met Emperor Charles V at the palace in 1522.
During the Civil War (1642-1651) the site was occupied by forces loyal to Charles 1.
But the palace was surrendered to a Parliamentarian commander, Major General Sir Thomas Browne, on April 9 1644 after the king's forces were defeated at the Battle of Cheriton nearby. Two days later the building burned down.
The ruins eventually passed to Admiral Cunningham, later Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope, who was one of Britain's most distinguished naval commanders during the Second World War.
He lived at neighbouring Palace House and returned there when on leave, but Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered a special telephone line be installed to ensure he could be summoned at short notice.
In 1952 Lord Cunningham transferred the ruins to the Ministry of Works, which stabilised the palace and also uncovered several previously buried structures.
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thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Eastleigh high street could get new shops and flats

A HAMPSHIRE town centre could be transformed to create new shops and homes .
The former Eastleigh post office could be knocked down to make way for 28 new homes and shopping space .
The old post office and sorting buildings just off the High Street would be replaced with a four-storey and six-storey building behind it .
On the ground floor of each structure there would be business or retail space and above would be used for living .
Between the two blocks of flats , there would be a public green space .
Based on the plans submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight one-bedroom flats and ten two-bedroom flats in the six-storey building .
Meanwhile , in the smaller development , there would be four single-bedroom homes and six two-bedroom homes - all of which would be affordable .
Despite having no parking facilities , there would be space to store 40 bikes .
The council bought the plot in December 2018 with a view to positively contributing to the regeneration of the High Street and wider town centre , according to planning documents .
Furthermore , it is hoped the scheme would attract customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to greenlight the plans will be made by the local area committee with the consultation period ending on December 18 .
Submitted on October 28 and at the time of writing , there are no objections .

The former Eastleigh post office could be knocked down to make way for 28 new homes and shopping space.
The old post office and sorting buildings just off the High Street would be replaced with a four-storey and six-storey building behind it.
On the ground floor of each structure there would be business or retail space and above would be used for living.
Between the two blocks of flats, there would be a public green space.
Based on the plans submitted by Eastleigh Borough Council there would be eight one-bedroom flats and ten two-bedroom flats in the six-storey building.
Meanwhile, in the smaller development, there would be four single-bedroom homes and six two-bedroom homes - all of which would be affordable.
Despite having no parking facilities, there would be space to store 40 bikes.
The council bought the plot in December 2018 with a view to positively contributing to the regeneration of the High Street and wider town centre, according to planning documents.
Furthermore, it is hoped the scheme would attract customers to the existing shopping centre
A decision to greenlight the plans will be made by the local area committee with the consultation period ending on December 18.
Submitted on October 28 and at the time of writing, there are no objections.


thedailyecho--2020-11-16--Awbridge residents urge Southern Water to boost water pressure

ANGRY residents in a village near Romsey have signed a petition urging Southern Water to improve water pressure in their neighbourhood , claiming it has delayed firefighters ' when tackling house fires - and could be a matter of `` life-or-death '' .
A petition , which has already been signed by 309 people , is calling on the water company to boost the water pressure `` before there is another tragedy '' in Awbridge .
This comes after a fire ripped through the roof of a detached house in Danes Road , leaving nothing but charred timbers in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requested to meet with Southern Water in a bid to resolve the problem , but was left with a wall of silence .
However , the water company has hit back at the claims insisting no firefighters `` raised any concerns '' over water pressure in the village .
Petition organiser and chair of Awbridge and District Village Association , Fred Tucker , said : `` The fire service lost 20 valuable minutes when tackling the fire at the home on Danes Road earlier this year .
`` On turning on their hoses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hose , meaning water had to be sourced and stored in large pools , in the roadway , to help the situation .
He added the `` pressure needs to be to be increased before there is another tragedy '' , adding Awbridge Parish Council `` tried in vain to talk to Southern water , but to no avail . ''
Louise Preget , whose house was destroyed by the fire in Danes Road , added : `` The loss of our home and all our belongings has been devastating to our family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t happen to any other family in the village . ''
Deputy Leader of TVBC , Cllr Nick Adams-King whose home in Awbridge was also destroyed by a blaze three years ago , threw his support behind the petition .
He said : `` This isn ’ t just an issue of low water pressure causing an inconvenience for villagers , the issue has hindered the fire brigade 's response to both our and the most recent fires .
`` It could be a matter of life-or-death and Southern Water ’ s silence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The petition has been sent to MP for Romsey and Southampton North , Caroline Nokes , who will present it to Parliament .
Ms Nokes said : `` I was very pleased to meet with Awbridge residents and to hear the terrifying and awful story of Mr and Mrs Preget ’ s fire .
`` I ’ m delighted to present this petition in Parliament on behalf of the many hundreds of villagers who have supported the petition and will be pressing Southern Water for action .
`` A spokesperson from Southern Water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We can see from our records that a number of hydrants were in use during the fire on 25 May and to cope with demand we ran our nearby booster station to assist .
`` No one from the Fire Service has raised any concerns with us regarding pressure , either at the time or subsequently .
`` We would always seek to cooperate with any request made by emergency services and we value our excellent relationship with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service . ''
To sign the Change.org petition , follow @ @ @ @ @ @

A petition, which has already been signed by 309 people, is calling on the water company to boost the water pressure "before there is another tragedy" in Awbridge.
This comes after a fire ripped through the roof of a detached house in Danes Road, leaving nothing but charred timbers in May.
One resident believes Awbridge Parish Council requested to meet with Southern Water in a bid to resolve the problem, but was left with a wall of silence.
However, the water company has hit back at the claims insisting no firefighters "raised any concerns" over water pressure in the village.
Petition organiser and chair of Awbridge and District Village Association, Fred Tucker, said: "The fire service lost 20 valuable minutes when tackling the fire at the home on Danes Road earlier this year.
"On turning on their hoses the water came out like a garden hose, meaning water had to be sourced and stored in large pools, in the roadway, to help the situation.
He added the "pressure needs to be to be increased before there is another tragedy", adding Awbridge Parish Council "tried in vain to talk to Southern water, but to no avail."
Louise Preget, whose house was destroyed by the fire in Danes Road, added: "The loss of our home and all our belongings has been devastating to our family; we must ensure that doesn’t happen to any other family in the village."
Deputy Leader of TVBC, Cllr Nick Adams-King whose home in Awbridge was also destroyed by a blaze three years ago, threw his support behind the petition.
He said: "This isn’t just an issue of low water pressure causing an inconvenience for villagers, the issue has hindered the fire brigade's response to both our and the most recent fires.
"It could be a matter of life-or-death and Southern Water’s silence on the issue is shameful."
The petition has been sent to MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, who will present it to Parliament.
Ms Nokes said: "I was very pleased to meet with Awbridge residents and to hear the terrifying and awful story of Mr and Mrs Preget’s fire.
"I’m delighted to present this petition in Parliament on behalf of the many hundreds of villagers who have supported the petition and will be pressing Southern Water for action."A spokesperson from Southern Water defended the pressure locally and said: "We can see from our records that a number of hydrants were in use during the fire on 25 May and to cope with demand we ran our nearby booster station to assist.
"No one from the Fire Service has raised any concerns with us regarding pressure, either at the time or subsequently.
"We would always seek to cooperate with any request made by emergency services and we value our excellent relationship with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service."
To sign the Change.org petition, follow the link https://www.change.org/p/southern-water-company-lack-of-water-pressure-in-awbridge-village.