thedailyecho--2020-11-11--New Aldi set to open later this month in Southampton

A GERMAN supermarket giant is set to open a brand new store in Southampton 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 .
Aldi will bring 25 new job opportunities to the area and will be open all week .
The store will be open from 8am to 10pm on Mondays to Saturdays , and from 10am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager Nick Simpkins said : “ We ’ re really looking forward to opening the new store here in Southampton .
It ’ s set to be a great day and it ’ ll be lovely to welcome our new customers into the store and provide them with access to affordable , high-quality food.
” The new store will offer fresh , British meat products with weekly offers , Aldi ’ s award-winning ‘ Specially Selected ’ range , exclusive beers , wines and spirits , and a Food to Go section at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be able to pick up Aldi 's Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday .
Found in the middle aisle , the Specialbuys offer extraordinary value on a wide range of products , from electrical items to garden tools .
The new store will have a number of safety measures in place , including sanitisation stations on entry , Perspex screens at its tills and social distancing reminders in store , as well as a traffic light system to control the number of people going in and out of the store .
Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged by the new store to to register with Neighbourly , a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community .
Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products , such as fruit , vegetables and baked goods , up to five days a week .
Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi @ neighbourly.com .

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.
Aldi will bring 25 new job opportunities to the area and will be open all week.
The store will be open from 8am to 10pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 10am and 4pm on Sundays.
Aldi Store Manager Nick Simpkins said: “We’re really looking forward to opening the new store here in Southampton. It’s set to be a great day and it’ll be lovely to welcome our new customers into the store and provide them with access to affordable, high-quality food.”
The new store will offer fresh, British meat products with weekly offers, Aldi’s award-winning ‘Specially Selected’ range, exclusive beers, wines and spirits, and a Food to Go section at the front of the store.
Customers will also be able to pick up Aldi's Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday.
Found in the middle aisle, the Specialbuys offer extraordinary value on a wide range of products, from electrical items to garden tools.
The new store will have a number of safety measures in place, including sanitisation stations on entry, Perspex screens at its tills and social distancing reminders in store, as well as a traffic light system to control the number of people going in and out of the store.
Local charities and food banks are also being encouraged by the new store to to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community.
Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products, such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods, up to five days a week. Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@neighbourly.com.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--The Players pub in Water Lane, Totton

The Players pub in Water Lane, Totton

CIVIC chiefs in a Hampshire town are backing plans to replace a pub with eco-friendly homes .
Totton and Eling Town Council has given its verdict on proposals to redevelop a Water Lane site currently occupied by The Players , which was built in the 1930s .
Town councillors are urging New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) to approve the application .
In a letter to the authority they say the demolition of The Players would result in the loss of a community facility but acknowledge the watering hole has been shut since 2017 .
The letter adds : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not represent an unnecessary loss of a local facility and alternative facilities are within the local area .
`` The proposal is for six new dwellings - four three-bedroom dwellings and two two-bedroom houses .
• Eco-friendly homes could replace The Players pub in Totton '' The layout and design of the dwellings is in keeping with other nearby dwellings .
Areas of green space to the front of the site is a welcome addition , rather than the houses being adjacent to the footpath . ''
The council has also been contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proposed courtyard could lead to anti-social behaviour .
He adds : `` The construction phase should include measures to protect the amenity of the local residents , including a construction management plan and a dust management plan . ''
• Popular pub is closing its doors for at least four months Rich Anderton , of nearby Hammonds Green , praises the layout and says the electric gates to the parking area `` will make my garden safer '' .
The Wellington Pub Company is asking NFDC to approve plans to replace the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it describes as zero-emission boilers .
The application claims the technology increases a property 's energy efficiency `` above and beyond '' building regulations .
`` It 's this type of solution that will be essential to meeting current and future policies in respect of energy efficiency/carbon reduction and meeting the requirements of the upcoming Future Homes Standards , '' it says .
`` This technology is much more efficient than gas and electric boilers and has numerous advantages . ''
`` The proposal represents a policy-compliant scheme which would make effective use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form of development which would provide much-needed housing . ''

Totton and Eling Town Council has given its verdict on proposals to redevelop a Water Lane site currently occupied by The Players, which was built in the 1930s.
Town councillors are urging New Forest District Council (NFDC) to approve the application.
In a letter to the authority they say the demolition of The Players would result in the loss of a community facility but acknowledge the watering hole has been shut since 2017.
The letter adds: "The redevelopment of the pub would not represent an unnecessary loss of a local facility and alternative facilities are within the local area.
"The proposal is for six new dwellings - four three-bedroom dwellings and two two-bedroom houses.
"The layout and design of the dwellings is in keeping with other nearby dwellings. Areas of green space to the front of the site is a welcome addition, rather than the houses being adjacent to the footpath."
The council has also been contacted by a Water Lane resident who says a proposed courtyard could lead to anti-social behaviour.
He adds: "The construction phase should include measures to protect the amenity of the local residents, including a construction management plan and a dust management plan."
Rich Anderton, of nearby Hammonds Green, praises the layout and says the electric gates to the parking area "will make my garden safer".
The Wellington Pub Company is asking NFDC to approve plans to replace the pub with six homes equipped with what it describes as zero-emission boilers.
The application claims the technology increases a property's energy efficiency "above and beyond" building regulations.
"It's this type of solution that will be essential to meeting current and future policies in respect of energy efficiency/carbon reduction and meeting the requirements of the upcoming Future Homes Standards," it says.
"This technology is much more efficient than gas and electric boilers and has numerous advantages."
"The proposal represents a policy-compliant scheme which would make effective use of under-utilised land and is an appropriate form of development which would provide much-needed housing."


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Homebase put up for sale after closures and turnaround plan

DIY chain Homebase could have its fourth owner in five years after being put on sale following an overhaul to revive its fortunes .
The group ’ s owner – turnaround specialist Hilco – is looking to secure the deal after getting Homebase back on track and amid a booming home improvement market .
The chain now has 155 shops with more than 6,600 employees , including branches at Winchester and Fareham .
It has 15 Bathstore branches .
It comes just over two years after the DIY and garden centre firm was sold to Hilco for the nominal price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ownership of Australian group Wesfarmers .
Wesfarmers bought the chain for £340million in 2016 but its attempts to import its Bunnings home improvement brand to the UK by converting Homebase stores failed .
Hilco has since carried out a widespread overhaul , shutting under-performing outlets , axing head office jobs , securing rent-reductions and slashing costs to recover from steep losses .
It is understood the sales process will kick off in the coming days , with initial details set to be sent to prospective buyers – including other retailers and private equity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new ownership by next Easter .
A stock market listing is also said to be one of the options on the table .
The move comes as DIY stores have enjoyed buoyant trading as Britons have turned to home improvement projects during the coronavirus lockdown .
If a sale is achieved , it would see the fourth owner for Homebase in just five years .
The chain now has 155 shops and 15 Bathstore outlets with more than 6,600 employees .
But at its peak it had 250 stores and 12,000 staff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ underlying earnings of £3.2 million against losses of £114.5 million in 2018 It also bought retailer Bathstore out of administration in July last year .
Hilco also closed two of Homebase ’ s six distribution centres and secured a £95 million lending facility from Wells Fargo .

The group’s owner – turnaround specialist Hilco – is looking to secure the deal after getting Homebase back on track and amid a booming home improvement market.
The chain now has 155 shops with more than 6,600 employees, including branches at Winchester and Fareham. It has 15 Bathstore branches.
It comes just over two years after the DIY and garden centre firm was sold to Hilco for the nominal price of £1 after a spell under the ownership of Australian group Wesfarmers.
Wesfarmers bought the chain for £340million in 2016 but its attempts to import its Bunnings home improvement brand to the UK by converting Homebase stores failed.
Hilco has since carried out a widespread overhaul, shutting under-performing outlets, axing head office jobs, securing rent-reductions and slashing costs to recover from steep losses.
It is understood the sales process will kick off in the coming days, with initial details set to be sent to prospective buyers – including other retailers and private equity.
The group is hoping to secure new ownership by next Easter.
A stock market listing is also said to be one of the options on the table.
The move comes as DIY stores have enjoyed buoyant trading as Britons have turned to home improvement projects during the coronavirus lockdown.
If a sale is achieved, it would see the fourth owner for Homebase in just five years.
The chain now has 155 shops and 15 Bathstore outlets with more than 6,600 employees.
But at its peak it had 250 stores and 12,000 staff.
Homebase returned to profit in 2019 with underlying earnings of £3.2 million against losses of £114.5 million in 2018 It also bought retailer Bathstore out of administration in July last year.
Hilco also closed two of Homebase’s six distribution centres and secured a £95 million lending facility from Wells Fargo.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Delays on M3 near Basingstoke after crash

PART of a Hampshire motorway has been left block following a crash this morning .
Two lanes of the M3 @ @ @ @ @ accident .
The lanes are blocked between junction 6 near Basingstoke and junction 7 near @ @ @ @ @ delays are building in the area , with 30 minute delays already slowing motorists down @

Two lanes of the M3 have been blocked by an accident.
The lanes are blocked between junction 6 near Basingstoke and junction 7 near Dummer heading southbound.
Heavy delays are building in the area, with 30 minute delays already slowing motorists down.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Missing Southampton man found

Missing Southampton man found

The man was last seen in Hazel Road , Southampton , at 6.30am on November 10 .
Police issued an @ @ @ @ @ locate him , as his family were concerned for his welfare .
Officers announced just @ @ @ @ @ man has been found .

The man was last seen in Hazel Road, Southampton, at 6.30am on November 10.
Police issued an appeal earlier today to help locate him, as his family were concerned for his welfare.
Officers announced just after 12pm today that the man has been found.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Knife seized during arrest in Totton

Knife seized during arrest in Totton

POLICE say a knife was seized during the arrest of a man detained on suspicion of robbery and burglary .
@ @ @ @ @ by Totton-based officers visiting an address in the area yesterday .
a Totton Cops spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ has been arrested for robbery and burglary , both of which occurred in the Southampton @ @ @ @ @ in custody whilst enquiries continue .
`` We also recovered the below knife during the @ @ @ @ @ following the start of Operation Sceptre , a nationwide operation being conducted by Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ country to tackle the issue of knife crime .
Officers will target habitual knife carriers @ @ @ @ @ , young people and parents about the risks of carrying a knife .

A 33-year-old man was arrested by Totton-based officers visiting an address in the area yesterday.
a Totton Cops spokesperson said: "A male has been arrested for robbery and burglary, both of which occurred in the Southampton area. He is currently in custody whilst enquiries continue.
"We also recovered the below knife during the arrest."
It comes following the start of Operation Sceptre, a nationwide operation being conducted by Hampshire Constabulary and other forces across the country to tackle the issue of knife crime.
Officers will target habitual knife carriers as well as educating children, young people and parents about the risks of carrying a knife.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Lapstone pub purchases domes to allow for social distancing

A REFURBISHED pub has been thinking out of the box to deal with social distancing during winter months .
Due to Covid regulations , many pubs in the summer started doing more outside service to allow customers to keep their distance .
As the weather turns colder , that is no longer as attractive to guests .
• Hampshire pub bosses express fears of closures as lockdown restrictions ban sales of takeaway alcohol Now the owner of The Lapstone Pub in Horton Heath , Russ Kitching , has been forced to get creative with his solution .
An application for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council , to include domes , the pubs answer to social distancing during the cold winter .
The domes have been sourced from a company in Poland and are spread out across the garden of the business .
They are on heated decking to keep customers warm and include , tables , chairs and a bluetooth speaker inside .
Owner , Russ said : “ We have restricted numbers inside and we had to look at creative ways to make it commercially viable .
“ If the Lapstone is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some usage on the rest of the plot .
The domes are for all year round and can be used for workshops , meetings , dining , hen parties.
” The pub was refurbished after being purchased by Russ following its closure in 2017 .
The licensingve drinks and food to customers within the domes , as the current license doesn ’ t cover the garden area .
An objection has however been put forward to the domes by environmental health who raised concerns about public nuisance from noise .
Russ added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep this pub open .
Most pubs that put marquees in their gardens have not got planning permission .
“ We respect the community , we respect the laws , I hope it will just go through but we will have to do what we ’ re told.
” The licensing hearing is due to take place tomorrow .

Due to Covid regulations, many pubs in the summer started doing more outside service to allow customers to keep their distance.
As the weather turns colder, that is no longer as attractive to guests.
Now the owner of The Lapstone Pub in Horton Heath, Russ Kitching, has been forced to get creative with his solution.
An application for a change of licensing has now been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council, to include domes, the pubs answer to social distancing during the cold winter.
The domes have been sourced from a company in Poland and are spread out across the garden of the business.
They are on heated decking to keep customers warm and include, tables, chairs and a bluetooth speaker inside.
Owner, Russ said: “ We have restricted numbers inside and we had to look at creative ways to make it commercially viable.
“If the Lapstone is going to survive it needs to have some usage on the rest of the plot. The domes are for all year round and can be used for workshops, meetings, dining, hen parties.”
The pub was refurbished after being purchased by Russ following its closure in 2017.
The licensingve drinks and food to customers within the domes, as the current license doesn’t cover the garden area.
An objection has however been put forward to the domes by environmental health who raised concerns about public nuisance from noise.
Russ added: “We’re just trying to keep this pub open. Most pubs that put marquees in their gardens have not got planning permission.
“We respect the community, we respect the laws, I hope it will just go through but we will have to do what we’re told.”
The licensing hearing is due to take place tomorrow.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--New website pays tribute to Far East Prisoners of War

A NEW website seeks to pay tribute to the fortitude of former Far East Prisoners of Wars and to honour the memory of those who never returned and still lie somewhere in South East Asia .
When VE Day was declared on May 8 , 1945 and the United Kingdom was engulfed by spontaneous celebrations , most of the population could be excused for thinking that the Second World War had ended , after five nerve wracking and debilitating years .
Indeed , in Europe the war had ended , but on the other side of the world it most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way through the jungles and monsoons of Burma against a fanatical Bushido inspired Nipponese Imperial Army , the 14th Army had succeeded in recapturing the port of Rangoon scarcely a week before , but the enemy were still in no mood to give up .
Much of the heroics of this Army had escaped the attention of the European populace in their euphoria over the Victory in Europe , resulting in the 14th Army frequently being referred to as ‘ the Forgotten Army ’ .
However , there were many thousand other Allied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were also out of the sight and minds of all but their closest relations back home .
These were the men and women who had been caught up in the whirlwind Japanese advances throughout South East Asia following their attack on the American naval base of Pearl Harbour in 1941 .
The fall of Hong Kong over Christmas 1941 and that of the supposed fortress of Singapore a few weeks later resulted in the capture of 130,000 British and Commonwealth troops , leaving aside those civilians who had already been interned throughout China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capture of those troops in South East Asia , which Winston Churchill described as the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British military history , that was the start of four years of captivity at the hands of a brutal Nippon regime , whose Bushido creed looked upon surrender as a much greater dishonour than death .
Conditions for those Far East Prisoners of War varied greatly .
In the large camp of Changi , Singapore , the issue was largely one of boredom , made more bearable by innovative concert parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For those forced to work in the jungle camps , building railways and aerodromes for the Japanese , it was a very different story .
Here they were treated as virtual slaves and subjected to almost daily barbarity , being fed only a daily diet of rice which the prisoners augmented with any wild rodents or reptiles that they could catch .
Dysentery and tropical diseases were rife and the only medication or operations available were those that the prisoners could improvise themselves , which they did with remarkable ingenuity and skill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new Nipponese Empire until World War Two finally ended in Asia on August 15 , 1945 , some three months after that in Europe and the prisoners of war were released from their captivity .
Admiral Mountbatten and the 14th Army did what they could to repatriate those physically capable of travel back to the UK as quickly as they could and the first FEPOW ship back , the SS Corfu , docked in Southampton on October 7 .
Another 27 ships followed that winter , and a further 24 returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be described as ecstatic .
Perhaps the humiliation of Singapore still rankled in the establishment and although military bands were on call to lift the spirits of the returnees , no wives or sweethearts were allowed to greet the Corfu and the troops were actively discouraged from talking about their experiences of the past five years .
Now , 75 years on , new website www.fepow75.org.uk pays tribute to those former Far East Prisoners of war and honours the memory of those who never returned .
Visitors to the website will find interviews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who did not , as well as the story of the hell ship Lisbon Maru , poetry written by one of the first FEPOW back on the Corfu , beautifully read by the young actor Hubert Burton , as well as a gallery of artwork created in the various South East Asia camps , much of which has not been widely seen before .
Roger Townsend is the honorary director of FEPOW 75 .

When VE Day was declared on May 8, 1945 and the United Kingdom was engulfed by spontaneous celebrations, most of the population could be excused for thinking that the Second World War had ended, after five nerve wracking and debilitating years.
Indeed, in Europe the war had ended, but on the other side of the world it most certainly had not.
Having fought its way through the jungles and monsoons of Burma against a fanatical Bushido inspired Nipponese Imperial Army, the 14th Army had succeeded in recapturing the port of Rangoon scarcely a week before, but the enemy were still in no mood to give up.
Much of the heroics of this Army had escaped the attention of the European populace in their euphoria over the Victory in Europe, resulting in the 14th Army frequently being referred to as ‘the Forgotten Army’.
However, there were many thousand other Allied military men and indeed European civilians who were also out of the sight and minds of all but their closest relations back home.
These were the men and women who had been caught up in the whirlwind Japanese advances throughout South East Asia following their attack on the American naval base of Pearl Harbour in 1941.
The fall of Hong Kong over Christmas 1941 and that of the supposed fortress of Singapore a few weeks later resulted in the capture of 130,000 British and Commonwealth troops, leaving aside those civilians who had already been interned throughout China and the western Pacific.
It was the capture of those troops in South East Asia, which Winston Churchill described as the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British military history, that was the start of four years of captivity at the hands of a brutal Nippon regime, whose Bushido creed looked upon surrender as a much greater dishonour than death.
Conditions for those Far East Prisoners of War varied greatly.
In the large camp of Changi, Singapore, the issue was largely one of boredom, made more bearable by innovative concert parties, esoteric lectures and even golf tuition. For those forced to work in the jungle camps, building railways and aerodromes for the Japanese, it was a very different story. Here they were treated as virtual slaves and subjected to almost daily barbarity, being fed only a daily diet of rice which the prisoners augmented with any wild rodents or reptiles that they could catch. Dysentery and tropical diseases were rife and the only medication or operations available were those that the prisoners could improvise themselves, which they did with remarkable ingenuity and skill.
Thousands of Allied prisoners died throughout the new Nipponese Empire until World War Two finally ended in Asia on August 15, 1945, some three months after that in Europe and the prisoners of war were released from their captivity.
Admiral Mountbatten and the 14th Army did what they could to repatriate those physically capable of travel back to the UK as quickly as they could and the first FEPOW ship back, the SS Corfu, docked in Southampton on October 7. Another 27 ships followed that winter, and a further 24 returned to Liverpool.
Their official welcome could hardly be described as ecstatic. Perhaps the humiliation of Singapore still rankled in the establishment and although military bands were on call to lift the spirits of the returnees, no wives or sweethearts were allowed to greet the Corfu and the troops were actively discouraged from talking about their experiences of the past five years.
Now, 75 years on, new website www.fepow75.org.uk pays tribute to those former Far East Prisoners of war and honours the memory of those who never returned.
Visitors to the website will find interviews with survivors, case histories of some who did not, as well as the story of the hell ship Lisbon Maru, poetry written by one of the first FEPOW back on the Corfu, beautifully read by the young actor Hubert Burton, as well as a gallery of artwork created in the various South East Asia camps, much of which has not been widely seen before.
Roger Townsend is the honorary director of FEPOW 75.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Southampton biker in 1100 mile cancer charity ride

A biker from Southampton is planning to ride over 1000 miles on his motorbike in 24 hours to fund research into his wife ’ s rare form of brain cancer .
Barry Johnson , owner of BJ ’ s Tattoo Studio on Bridge Road in Woolston decided to organise the charity ride after feeling “ helpless ” following his wife Lucy ’ s devastating cancer diagnosis in July 2019 .
Barry , 49 , said : “ I thought , let ’ s do something that will help other people.
” The 1100-mile ride from Southampton to Scotland ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 8th May 2021 .
Lucy Johnson , 39 , was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma , an aggressive form of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord .
The diagnosis followed years of headaches and dizzy spells .
Unbelievably , 9 years ago Barry ’ s sister Sarah Yorke also suffered with the same rare condition , which sees only 2,200 cases diagnosed in England each year .
“ You couldn ’ t write it in a country song , ” said Barry .
According to The Brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients survive beyond two years post-diagnosis .
“ My sister was only given 14 months by the doctors and unbelievably she ’ s had no recurrences and has managed to survive this long , ” he said .
Barry is currently juggling running the tattoo studio , which has been in business for 21 years , whilst caring full-time for his wife during lockdown .
He said : “ I ’ ve luckily got a team that ’ s keeping the shop afloat and I ’ m trying to work very little because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone anymore . ''
Lucy has recently finished a course of radiotherapy and is waiting for a date to re-start chemotherapy treatment .
The couple have been making the most of “ quality time ” together during lockdown with their 16-year-old daughter Tiana ( nicknamed Tink ) .
A Facebook fundraising page for the event has raised over £2000 in eight days .
Barry ’ s riding buddies Danny Greenyer and Drew Richardson will join him on the road .
“ We want to try to get the council involved to allow us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bargate and hopefully return to a bit of support , ” said Barry .
According to the National Cancer Research Institute only 2 % of UK cancer research funding goes towards brain cancer .
Donations will go towards raising awareness and funding research into glioblastoma .

Barry Johnson, owner of BJ’s Tattoo Studio on Bridge Road in Woolston decided to organise the charity ride after feeling “helpless” following his wife Lucy’s devastating cancer diagnosis in July 2019.
Barry, 49, said: “I thought, let’s do something that will help other people.”
The 1100-mile ride from Southampton to Scotland’s Ben Nevis and back is currently planned for the 8th May 2021.
Lucy Johnson, 39, was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.
The diagnosis followed years of headaches and dizzy spells.
Unbelievably, 9 years ago Barry’s sister Sarah Yorke also suffered with the same rare condition, which sees only 2,200 cases diagnosed in England each year.
“You couldn’t write it in a country song,” said Barry.
According to The Brain Tumour Charity only 3.3% of glioblastoma patients survive beyond two years post-diagnosis.
“My sister was only given 14 months by the doctors and unbelievably she’s had no recurrences and has managed to survive this long,” he said.
Barry is currently juggling running the tattoo studio, which has been in business for 21 years, whilst caring full-time for his wife during lockdown.
He said: “I’ve luckily got a team that’s keeping the shop afloat and I’m trying to work very little because Lucy can’t really be left alone anymore."
Lucy has recently finished a course of radiotherapy and is waiting for a date to re-start chemotherapy treatment.
The couple have been making the most of “quality time” together during lockdown with their 16-year-old daughter Tiana (nicknamed Tink).
A Facebook fundraising page for the event has raised over £2000 in eight days.
Barry’s riding buddies Danny Greenyer and Drew Richardson will join him on the road.
“We want to try to get the council involved to allow us to be able to leave from the Bargate and hopefully return to a bit of support,” said Barry.
According to the National Cancer Research Institute only 2% of UK cancer research funding goes towards brain cancer.
Donations will go towards raising awareness and funding research into glioblastoma.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Roadworks for M27 junction at Whiteley

Roadworks for M27 junction at Whiteley

ROADWORKS are scheduled to resurface J9 M27 later this month .
The carriageway which is currently damaged will be resurfaced @ @ @ @ @ roundabout , Whiteley .
They are planned for November 19 and 24 and there will @ @ @ @ @ night .
Temporary surfacing remains in place as work to install public utility diversions has @ @ @ @ @ temporary repairs have been made this week and they will continue to be inspected ahead @ @ @ @ @ It comes as last month potholes caused havoc for drivers around the junction and Fareham @ @ @ @ @ the conditions “ appalling ” .

The carriageway which is currently damaged will be resurfaced as well as Parkway South roundabout, Whiteley.
They are planned for November 19 and 24 and there will be temporary road closures at night.
Works are weather dependant.
Temporary surfacing remains in place as work to install public utility diversions has continued through October.
Additional temporary repairs have been made this week and they will continue to be inspected ahead of the permanent repairs.
It comes as last month potholes caused havoc for drivers around the junction and Fareham council leader Sean Woodward called the conditions “appalling”.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Nostalgia picture from Southampton city centre

Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1952 , shows a view that @ @ @ @ @ where was it taken exactly ?
It 's the junction of Civic Centre Road with @ @ @ @ @ Well done if you guessed correctly .

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thedailyecho--2020-11-11--No visitors allowed at Royal South Hants Hospital

A SOUTHAMPTON hospital is reminding residents that clinics and surgeries will go ahead despite second lockdown - but no visitors are allowed .
Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton in Royal South Hants Hospital has issued a special message for patients to reassure them that the hospital remains safe , and will be open for their care and appointments .
But visitors have been banned from the premises in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as the NHS braces itself for a second wave of the virus .
• READ : Three more people die of Covid-19 in Hampshire > @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is plunged into a second national lockdown , which has seen the closure of non-essential businesses and facilities including pubs , bars , restaurants and gyms .
Hospital director John McMenamin said : `` Despite the introduction of a second national lockdown , thanks to our dedicated teams and robust infection procedures we are continuing to undertake elective ( routine/planned ) treatment for patients with an appointment in a COVID-19-secure environment , albeit in a reduced capacity in line with the rest of the public and private sector under the circumstances .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hospitals for Covid-19 > > > '' As a consequence it is safe to come here and we ask all patients to attend clinics and surgical lists as requested unless otherwise advised - the Prime Minister was clear on this in his recent national briefing .
“ We continue to work on a COVID-19-secure pathway : as per Government guidance patients are asked not come to this hospital if they , or anyone in their family or bubble , have been in contact with someone with coronavirus , are displaying the symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been contacted by the NHS Track & Trace Service .
Please let us know if this is the case at the earliest opportunity prior to planned attendance .
“ Unfortunately COVID-19 rules mean that , like the rest of the NHS and healthcare sector , we are unable to allow visitors to this hospital .
“ As well as protecting other patients by following these simple rules , which apply to NHS , self-pay and private medical insured patients , you are helping to keep our colleagues safe so they can continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and any COVID-19 second wave.
” As previously reported , Dr Derek Sandeman , chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton , urged the public to adhere to the newly-imposed lockdown restrictions .
The hospital said that recent forecasts put the region at being just a few weeks away from having rates of spread matching the northern parts of the country .

Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton in Royal South Hants Hospital has issued a special message for patients to reassure them that the hospital remains safe, and will be open for their care and appointments.
But visitors have been banned from the premises in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as the NHS braces itself for a second wave of the virus.
It comes as the country is plunged into a second national lockdown, which has seen the closure of non-essential businesses and facilities including pubs, bars, restaurants and gyms.
Hospital director John McMenamin said: "Despite the introduction of a second national lockdown, thanks to our dedicated teams and robust infection procedures we are continuing to undertake elective (routine/planned) treatment for patients with an appointment in a COVID-19-secure environment, albeit in a reduced capacity in line with the rest of the public and private sector under the circumstances.
"As a consequence it is safe to come here and we ask all patients to attend clinics and surgical lists as requested unless otherwise advised - the Prime Minister was clear on this in his recent national briefing.
“We continue to work on a COVID-19-secure pathway: as per Government guidance patients are asked not come to this hospital if they, or anyone in their family or bubble, have been in contact with someone with coronavirus, are displaying the symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive or have been contacted by the NHS Track & Trace Service. Please let us know if this is the case at the earliest opportunity prior to planned attendance.
“Unfortunately COVID-19 rules mean that, like the rest of the NHS and healthcare sector, we are unable to allow visitors to this hospital.
“As well as protecting other patients by following these simple rules, which apply to NHS, self-pay and private medical insured patients, you are helping to keep our colleagues safe so they can continue to serve the community throughout the winter and any COVID-19 second wave.”
As previously reported, Dr Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton, urged the public to adhere to the newly-imposed lockdown restrictions.
The hospital said that recent forecasts put the region at being just a few weeks away from having rates of spread matching the northern parts of the country.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Man jailed for rampage at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN left a woman with “ gruesome facial injuries ” during a drunken rampage at a “ party which went terribly wrong ” .
Gary Hunt struck a woman in the face so she fell to the ground suffering a cut to her eyebrow , a court heard .
His “ rampage ” on August 29 this year left another of his victims unconscious .
Hunt , 24 , of Palm Road , Southampton was “ heavily intoxicated ” when he was ejected from the party in Raymond Road following a scuffle .
Prosecution barrister , Sam Barker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return with a large piece of wood .
He then set about smashing an Audi belonging to the man whose home he had been “ bundled out from ” .
• Driver who ‘ used car as a weapon ’ smiles as he leaves court after avoiding jail The “ terrified ” occupants barricaded themselves inside with some fleeing from a back door .
He went on to smash a bathroom window and the front door glass .
One man was knocked unconscious - although Hunt was unable to get back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a piece of wood at him .
He appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of ABH , criminal damage and burglary to which he previously pleaded guilty .
Mr Barker told the court how there were a total of seven 999 calls made during the ordeal .
• Teens armed with samurai swords , knives , machetes and tasers run riot in the streets of Southampton He described how the “ series of offences arose from a party gone terribly wrong ” .
Defending , Dan Sawyer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to alcohol , but said he was remorseful .
During sentencing Mr Recorder Barry McElduff said his victims must have been terrified by his behaviour Hunt who has previous convictions for GBH and battery was jailed for 20-months and will be released on licence .

Gary Hunt struck a woman in the face so she fell to the ground suffering a cut to her eyebrow, a court heard.
His “rampage” on August 29 this year left another of his victims unconscious.
Hunt, 24, of Palm Road, Southampton was “heavily intoxicated” when he was ejected from the party in Raymond Road following a scuffle.
Prosecution barrister, Sam Barker, told how he left the scene only to return with a large piece of wood.
He then set about smashing an Audi belonging to the man whose home he had been “bundled out from”.
The “terrified” occupants barricaded themselves inside with some fleeing from a back door.
He went on to smash a bathroom window and the front door glass.
One man was knocked unconscious - although Hunt was unable to get back into the house it is believed he launched a piece of wood at him.
He appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of ABH, criminal damage and burglary to which he previously pleaded guilty.
Mr Barker told the court how there were a total of seven 999 calls made during the ordeal.
He described how the “series of offences arose from a party gone terribly wrong”.
A woman suffered a “particularly gruesome facial injury”, Mr Barker added.
Defending, Dan Sawyer, argued his client’s actions were due to alcohol, but said he was remorseful.
During sentencing Mr Recorder Barry McElduff said his victims must have been terrified by his behaviour
Hunt who has previous convictions for GBH and battery was jailed for 20-months and will be released on licence.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Man charged after alleged attack on police in Fordingbridge

A MAN has been charged after allegedly assaulting police officers who tried to disperse a group in relation to coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ patrol in Fordingbridge at around 6pm on Saturday November 7 when the incident is said @ @ @ @ @ Lee John Wells , aged 38 of no fixed address , has been charged with @ @ @ @ @ workers .
He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 10 .

Officers were on patrol in Fordingbridge at around 6pm on Saturday November 7 when the incident is said to have taken place.
Lee John Wells, aged 38 of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of assaulting emergency workers.
He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Thursday December 10.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Spate of city centre knifepoint robberies

SIX ARRESTS have been made following a spate of city centre knifepoint robberies .
Officers have arrested six teens in connection with knifepoint robberies between Tuesday , November 3 and Wednesday , November 4 .
The first incident took place between 10 and 10.15pm at Guildhall Square in Portsmouth .
Two men were threatened with a knife by a gang of men who then stole a designer coat and air pods from the first man and money from the second man .
In the second incident , at 10.50pm the same night a man was threatened by a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road but nothing was stolen .
At 11pm that night , a man had his wallet stolen at knifepoint by six men on Canal Walk .
They also stole a phone from the man 's friend .
On Wednesday , November 4 at around 7pm a man was threatened with a knife by four men and had his phone stolen on Commercial Road .
Later that evening at around 10.40pm , six men approached a man on Isambard Brunel Road and stole his jacket , electric scooter and wallet , which contained various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any of the incidents .
Three 17-year-old men , two 18-year-old men and a 19-year-old man from Portsmouth have been arrested on suspicion of knifepoint robbery and robbery in connection with all six incidents .
The arrests come as police ramp up patrols across the city in relation to Operation Sceptre ; a national week of action targeting knife crime .
Inspector Scott Johnson said : “ We know the harm that knife crime can cause to our communities , particularly our young people , and that it is often linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fear of crime often cited as a reason for carrying a weapon .
“ We care about young people and would always prefer to prevent crime rather than detect it as this means something has happened to someone .
We never want to see a young person hurt or in trouble if it can be prevented .
We will always help if someone feels threatened , frightened or they think they are at risk of harm .
“ Pre-planned police activity will continue to take place this week as part of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take robust action to help protect people from harm .
”

Officers have arrested six teens in connection with knifepoint robberies between Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4.
The first incident took place between 10 and 10.15pm at Guildhall Square in Portsmouth.
Two men were threatened with a knife by a gang of men who then stole a designer coat and air pods from the first man and money from the second man.
In the second incident, at 10.50pm the same night a man was threatened by a group of six men with a knife on Commercial Road but nothing was stolen.
At 11pm that night, a man had his wallet stolen at knifepoint by six men on Canal Walk.
They also stole a phone from the man's friend.
On Wednesday, November 4 at around 7pm a man was threatened with a knife by four men and had his phone stolen on Commercial Road.
Later that evening at around 10.40pm, six men approached a man on Isambard Brunel Road and stole his jacket, electric scooter and wallet, which contained various bank cards.
No one was harmed in any of the incidents.
Three 17-year-old men, two 18-year-old men and a 19-year-old man from Portsmouth have been arrested on suspicion of knifepoint robbery and robbery in connection with all six incidents.
The arrests come as police ramp up patrols across the city in relation to Operation Sceptre; a national week of action targeting knife crime.
Inspector Scott Johnson said: “We know the harm that knife crime can cause to our communities, particularly our young people, and that it is often linked to drug-related harm, robbery and domestics, with fear of crime often cited as a reason for carrying a weapon.
“We care about young people and would always prefer to prevent crime rather than detect it as this means something has happened to someone. We never want to see a young person hurt or in trouble if it can be prevented. We will always help if someone feels threatened, frightened or they think they are at risk of harm.
“Pre-planned police activity will continue to take place this week as part of our work to reduce knife crime and we will take robust action to help protect people from harm.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Group caught breaking lockdown rules in Waterlooville

POLICE caught a number of people breaking the tough lockdown restrictions at an address in Hampshire .
Officers said today @ @ @ @ @ a house where they found a number of adults from different households mixing , drinking @ @ @ @ @ a result officers slapped those involved with a fixed penalty notice of £200 each .
@ @ @ @ @ incident happened at a house on the Berewood Estate in Waterlooville .
A spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ remind you that , although you may work within a team of people , unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ can also socialise with your team outside of work hours under government legislation . ''

Officers said today that they were called to a house where they found a number of adults from different households mixing, drinking and watching football.
As a result officers slapped those involved with a fixed penalty notice of £200 each.
Police in Winchester said the incident happened at a house on the Berewood Estate in Waterlooville.
A spokesman said: "Please can we remind you that, although you may work within a team of people, unfortunately this does not mean you can also socialise with your team outside of work hours under government legislation."


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Winchester City Council garden waste collection in lockdown

RESIDENTS will not receive a discount on their garden waste collection over lockdown .
Cllr Martin Tod confirmed the city council is not `` in the right position '' to offer a subsidised rate .
However , when compared to other councils across Hampshire , Winchester offers the third cheapest service .
At a cabinet meeting , in response to a public question from Fiona Isaacs , Cllr Tod said : `` The city council is unfortunately not in the right position to offer a discount .
`` I appreciate residents are heading into a financially difficult time , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden waste scheme we offer was designed to be as cost effective as possible , so it is already cheap .
`` When compared to the whole of Hampshire it is the third cheapest .
One local council will be offering discount over lockdown , but our rates are cheaper than that discounted price anyway . ''
Ms Isaacs also questioned whether residents still opting to use the green bags rather than the new garden waste bins will be charged .
“ Can the cabinet member confirm the cost of continuing to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
she questioned .
`` Residents currently believe following receipt of the Lib Dem focus , that if they continue to use their bag there will be no charge .
`` Or can we expect the same outrageous 41 per cent increase on their council tax which has been levied on the 240L bin ? ''
Cllr Tod said that residents who are unable to get a bin at their address will still continue to have their garden waste collected , but will be charged for the service .

Cllr Martin Tod confirmed the city council is not "in the right position" to offer a subsidised rate.
However, when compared to other councils across Hampshire, Winchester offers the third cheapest service.
At a cabinet meeting, in response to a public question from Fiona Isaacs, Cllr Tod said: "The city council is unfortunately not in the right position to offer a discount.
"I appreciate residents are heading into a financially difficult time, but as is the council.
"The garden waste scheme we offer was designed to be as cost effective as possible, so it is already cheap.
"When compared to the whole of Hampshire it is the third cheapest. One local council will be offering discount over lockdown, but our rates are cheaper than that discounted price anyway."
Ms Isaacs also questioned whether residents still opting to use the green bags rather than the new garden waste bins will be charged.
“Can the cabinet member confirm the cost of continuing to use the green bag for garden waste collection?" she questioned.
"Residents currently believe following receipt of the Lib Dem focus , that if they continue to use their bag there will be no charge.
"Or can we expect the same outrageous 41 per cent increase on their council tax which has been levied on the 240L bin?"
Cllr Tod said that residents who are unable to get a bin at their address will still continue to have their garden waste collected, but will be charged for the service.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Do you know anyone in our retro cricket team pictures from 1990, the year of the batsman?

EVEN three decades on , 1990 is often remembered as one of the hottest summers on record .
Temperatures in @ @ @ @ @ ( 98.9F ) , in the South , which made for perfect conditions for cricket @ @ @ @ @ across Hampshire were in action and today we bring you some team pictures from the @ @ @ @ @ scorcher of a summer 30 years ago .
Can you recognise anyone from our shots @ @ @ @ @ ?
The size of the seam on the cricket ball had been reduced markedly from @ @ @ @ @ along with dry conditions and the extension of four-day cricket this enabled batsmen to make @ @ @ @ @ became one of a handful of players to average over 100 in a first-class season @ @ @ @ @ Zealand and India .

Temperatures in early August peaked at 37.1C (98.9F), in the South, which made for perfect conditions for cricket.
Village and school teams across Hampshire were in action and today we bring you some team pictures from the Daily Echo archive from that scorcher of a summer 30 years ago. Can you recognise anyone from our shots from back in the day?
The size of the seam on the cricket ball had been reduced markedly from the previous season, and along with dry conditions and the extension of four-day cricket this enabled batsmen to make large scores and Graham Gooch became one of a handful of players to average over 100 in a first-class season.
England defeated both New Zealand and India.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Matt Le Tissier and Franny Benali will meet the winner at Southampton's HarBar

WHILE Christmas is looking a little different this year , for one lucky winner and a friend , the chance to tuck into a festive feast with two Saints legends could make 2020 that little bit brighter !
The winner will score a chance to join Southampton favourites , Matt Le Tissier and Franny Benali for a traditional Christmas lunch at their favourite restaurant , HarBar Southampton , within the Harbour Hotel .
Whilst a delicious dining experience and chance to chat to two footballing icons is enough of a prize for any fan of the beautiful game , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The footballing favourites are doing all of this in aid of the Saints Foundation , raising vital funds to help continue supporting isolated older adults , ensuring they stay healthy and engaged within the community .
For a chance to win , donate now via Wishio - a game changing app that ’ s switching up the traditional celebrity fundraising model by putting philanthropy in your pocket .
Up until now , the chance to win these once-in-a-lifetime prizes has been limited to exclusive charity galas and raffles , with only the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wishio is on a mission to make philanthropy more accessible by inviting everyone to be able to win these unique celebrity experiences and support a good cause , all at the touch of a button .
By donating to the Saints Foundation , they will be able to continue supporting the community by carrying out weekly phone calls to keep older adults feeling connected and tackling loneliness , organising weekly socially distanced exercise sessions , delivering exercise workbooks and broadcasting radio programmes that ensure older adults have access to exercises whilst isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Football Club - the club 's way of giving back .
HarBar on 6th is a spectacular rooftop destination bar , kitchen and club featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Solent , and a terrace high up at the five star Harbour Hotel at Ocean Village .

The winner will score a chance to join Southampton favourites, Matt Le Tissier and Franny Benali for a traditional Christmas lunch at their favourite restaurant, HarBar Southampton, within the Harbour Hotel.
Whilst a delicious dining experience and chance to chat to two footballing icons is enough of a prize for any fan of the beautiful game, the benefits don’t stop there.
The footballing favourites are doing all of this in aid of the Saints Foundation, raising vital funds to help continue supporting isolated older adults, ensuring they stay healthy and engaged within the community.
For a chance to win, donate now via Wishio - a game changing app that’s switching up the traditional celebrity fundraising model by putting philanthropy in your pocket. Up until now, the chance to win these once-in-a-lifetime prizes has been limited to exclusive charity galas and raffles, with only the highest bidder getting the prize. By contrast, Wishio is on a mission to make philanthropy more accessible by inviting everyone to be able to win these unique celebrity experiences and support a good cause, all at the touch of a button.
By donating to the Saints Foundation, they will be able to continue supporting the community by carrying out weekly phone calls to keep older adults feeling connected and tackling loneliness, organising weekly socially distanced exercise sessions, delivering exercise workbooks and broadcasting radio programmes that ensure older adults have access to exercises whilst isolating.
Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club - the club's way of giving back.
HarBar on 6th is a spectacular rooftop destination bar, kitchen and club featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Solent, and a terrace high up at the five star Harbour Hotel at Ocean Village.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Southampton man banned for drug driving

Southampton man banned for drug driving

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been banned from the road for a year for drug driving .
Abdal Karim Akhtar , @ @ @ @ @ , was stopped by police whilst on a 19-reg Yamaha MT 125 on the A272 @ @ @ @ @ on March 11 .
He had an illegal level of cannabis in his system , @ @ @ @ @ As well as a 12-month ban , Akhtar was fined £300 and ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ £40 costs .

Abdal Karim Akhtar, 24, of Cromwell Road, was stopped by police whilst on a 19-reg Yamaha MT 125 on the A272 Winchester Road, Petersfield, on March 11.
He had an illegal level of cannabis in his system, Basingstoke Magistrates Court heard.
As well as a 12-month ban, Akhtar was fined £300 and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £40 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Fareham motorist caught almost three times the limit

A MOTORIST who was almost three times the drink-drive limit has been banned from the roads for two years .
@ @ @ @ @ , of Shannon Close , Fareham , was driving along the town 's Rossan Avenue @ @ @ @ @ police on June 17 .
She was found to have 100 micrograms of alcohol in @ @ @ @ @ The legal limit is 35 micrograms .
In a case heard at Portsmouth Magistrates ' @ @ @ @ @ driving with excess alcohol .
As well as being banned from driving she was handed @ @ @ @ @ to complete 40 hours of unpaid work .
Tucker was also told to pay £85 @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £95 .

Sharon Mary Tucker, 45, of Shannon Close, Fareham, was driving along the town's Rossan Avenue when she was stopped by police on June 17.
She was found to have 100 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 micrograms.
In a case heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Tucker pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol.
As well as being banned from driving she was handed a community order requiring her to complete 40 hours of unpaid work.
Tucker was also told to pay £85 costs and a victim services surcharge of £95.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Rocky Horror Show to start 2021 UK tour in Southampton

Back by popular demand , Richard O ’ Brien ’ s Rocky Horror Show will tour UK theatres from March – October 2021 .
The 25-date tour will kick off with two shows at The Mayflower Theatre on the 1st and the 8th March .
Directed by Christopher Luscombe , the theatre-staple will feature hit numbers such as 'Sweet Transvestite ' , 'Science Fiction/Double Feature ' , 'Dammit Janet ' and the classic floor-filler – 'The Time-Warp.
’ As always , the show encourages audience members to dress up and join in .
Since its first showing at London ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1973 to an audience of just 63 people , The Rocky Horror Show has been performed worldwide for over 45 years .
It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema , before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre , 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End 1979-80 .
In 1975 the musical was adapted into a film called ‘ The Rocky Horror Picture Show ’ which grossed $ 135 million at the Box Office .
The film is still shown in cinemas around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premiere , making it the longest running theatrical release in cinema history .
The show ’ s creator Richard O'Brien , said : `` I am as thrilled , as the parent of an irrepressible child must be when they see their offspring skipping and dancing with abandon regardless of the when , where or why of the reason for doing so , to tell you that The Rocky Horror Show will be allowed out to play again in 2021 .
“ We ALL need a bit of cheering up lately so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join us for the fun . ''
Tickets are on sale now .

The 25-date tour will kick off with two shows at The Mayflower Theatre on the 1st and the 8th March.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the theatre-staple will feature hit numbers such as 'Sweet Transvestite', 'Science Fiction/Double Feature', 'Dammit Janet' and the classic floor-filler – 'The Time-Warp.’
As always, the show encourages audience members to dress up and join in.
Since its first showing at London’s Royal Court's Theatre Upstairs in 1973 to an audience of just 63 people, The Rocky Horror Show has been performed worldwide for over 45 years.
It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema, before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre, 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End 1979-80.
In 1975 the musical was adapted into a film called ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ which grossed $135 million at the Box Office.
The film is still shown in cinemas around the world more than 40 years after its premiere, making it the longest running theatrical release in cinema history.
The show’s creator Richard O'Brien, said: "I am as thrilled, as the parent of an irrepressible child must be when they see their offspring skipping and dancing with abandon regardless of the when, where or why of the reason for doing so, to tell you that The Rocky Horror Show will be allowed out to play again in 2021.
“We ALL need a bit of cheering up lately so, please, break out the fishnets and join us for the fun."
Tickets are on sale now.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--More than half of all Hampshire firefighters not full time

THE fire service in Hampshire relies on half of firefighters who do not work in the role full-time .
On-call firefighters respond to emergencies and take part in other fire service activities on an ad-hoc basis , meaning they may have full-time jobs elsewhere .
The National Fire Chiefs Council ( NFCC ) said these firefighters give emergency cover to more than 90 per cent of the UK and described them as `` a vital part of today 's fire and rescue service . ''
Figures show that of 1,381 firefighters employed by the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) were on call .
Across England , there are 35,291 firefighters and 12,498 ( 35 per cent ) are on call .
On-call firefighters are paid the same hourly rate as whole-time staff for the hours that they work , with an annual salary for a fully-trained on-call firefighter averaging at £3,177 .
The NFCC said each fire and rescue service in England decides how many whole-time and on-call staff it needs , based on a risk management plan .
A spokesman said : `` On-call firefighters predominately serve less urban areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk profiles serving the immediate communities in which they live and work .
`` This working model is very efficient and effective for local communities and individual fire and rescue services as it provides a highly motivated and well trained workforce in local areas able to respond more quickly to the rarer rural incidents than relying on a wholetime crew who may need to travel a greater distance from urban areas .
`` On-call firefighters are a vital part of today ’ s fire and rescue service . ''
A Home Office spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the resources they need – they will receive around £2.3 billion in 2020-21 .
`` There has been a downward trend in fires since 2009 , with the number of incidents in England falling by more than a third in the past decade .
“ On-call firefighters work tirelessly every day to protect our communities and , alongside their wholetime colleagues , have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to keep people safe .
“ The National Fire Chiefs Council have launched campaigns to recruit additional firefighters and debunk the myths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the responsibility of fire and rescue authorities to assign firefighters to the shifts patterns they deem necessary . ''

On-call firefighters respond to emergencies and take part in other fire service activities on an ad-hoc basis, meaning they may have full-time jobs elsewhere.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said these firefighters give emergency cover to more than 90 per cent of the UK and described them as "a vital part of today's fire and rescue service."
Figures show that of 1,381 firefighters employed by the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2019-20, 708 (51 per cent) were on call.
Across England, there are 35,291 firefighters and 12,498 (35 per cent) are on call.
On-call firefighters are paid the same hourly rate as whole-time staff for the hours that they work, with an annual salary for a fully-trained on-call firefighter averaging at £3,177.
The NFCC said each fire and rescue service in England decides how many whole-time and on-call staff it needs, based on a risk management plan.
A spokesman said: "On-call firefighters predominately serve less urban areas of the country to meet more rural risk profiles serving the immediate communities in which they live and work.
"This working model is very efficient and effective for local communities and individual fire and rescue services as it provides a highly motivated and well trained workforce in local areas able to respond more quickly to the rarer rural incidents than relying on a wholetime crew who may need to travel a greater distance from urban areas.
"On-call firefighters are a vital part of today’s fire and rescue service."
A Home Office spokesman said: “Fire and rescue services have the resources they need – they will receive around £2.3 billion in 2020-21.
"There has been a downward trend in fires since 2009, with the number of incidents in England falling by more than a third in the past decade.
“On-call firefighters work tirelessly every day to protect our communities and, alongside their wholetime colleagues, have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to keep people safe.
“The National Fire Chiefs Council have launched campaigns to recruit additional firefighters and debunk the myths surrounding roles, but ultimately it is the responsibility of fire and rescue authorities to assign firefighters to the shifts patterns they deem necessary."


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Winchester woman caught drug driving on M3

A WOMAN caught with drugs in her system has been disqualified from driving .
Nicola Jane Garrad , 40 , @ @ @ @ @ Winnall , was stopped by the police whilst she was driving a 68-reg Hyundai I10 @ @ @ @ @ March 13 .
Her cocaine reading was 18 micrograms per litre of blood when the @ @ @ @ @ .
She admitted drug driving .
Magistrates at Basingstoke imposed a community order , fined @ @ @ @ @ she pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £90 .
Garrad was disqualified for @ @ @ @ @ licence for 24 months .
She also admitted attempted possession of a quantity of heroin @

Nicola Jane Garrad, 40, of Winnall Manor Road, Winnall, was stopped by the police whilst she was driving a 68-reg Hyundai I10 on the southbound M3 on March 13.
Her cocaine reading was 18 micrograms per litre of blood when the legal limit is cocaine 10µg/L. She admitted drug driving.
Magistrates at Basingstoke imposed a community order, fined her £200, and ordered she pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £90.
Garrad was disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 24 months.
She also admitted attempted possession of a quantity of heroin.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Fareham residents asked for views on council plan for next 16 years

RESIDENTS have been asked for their views on how they want to see their area built up .
Fareham council @ @ @ @ @ to ask residents their views on the new local plan .
The plans show how @ @ @ @ @ over the next 16 years .
The six week virtual exhibition runs until December 18 @ @ @ @ @ due to coronavirus restrictions .
A proposed change in Government rules has meant the council @ @ @ @ @ new homes being planned .
Fareham now only needs to build 403 homes a reduction @ @ @

Fareham council have launched a public consultation to ask residents their views on the new local plan.
The plans show how the borough will be developed over the next 16 years.
The six week virtual exhibition runs until December 18.
It will run online due to coronavirus restrictions.
A proposed change in Government rules has meant the council has reduced the number of new homes being planned.
Fareham now only needs to build 403 homes a reduction from 520.
Give feedback at fareham.gov.uk/localplanconsultation


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--New visiting suite implemented at Eastleigh care home

RESIDENTS and relatives at a care home will now be able to stay connected this winter thanks to a visiting suite .
Barchester Healthcare , the company that runs the home , Challoner House care home in Eastleigh , has implemented the new suite .
The suite allows residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months .
The company says balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of its thinking and they understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible .
The visiting suite has been recently adapted from a room which is accessible internally by residents and externally by visitors .
It is said to be similar to a living room with comfortable furnishings and heating .
An intercom system is also fitted so residents can clearly communicate , and engage in conversation , whilst being able to see their friends and family through a Perspex glass divider fitted for safety to prevent the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Manager at the home , said : “ The visiting suite has been a much welcomed development for our residents at Challoner House to continue to receive much looked forward to visits from their loved ones , as the weather changes .
`` Alongside the continued offer of outdoor visiting , the visiting suite visits are well organised , and a lot of safety measures have been put in place to keep everyone safe .
`` It was wonderful to see how happy it made the residents and their relatives in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols and safe social distancing are in place , including a hand sanitizer station before entry .
Cleaning at Challoner House care home will take place after each visit to ensure chairs , seats , hard surfaces including windowsills , and the Perspex glass divider are wiped down appropriately .
Barchester Healthcare hope to allow visits again as normal once it is safe to do so following government guidance .

Barchester Healthcare, the company that runs the home, Challoner House care home in Eastleigh, has implemented the new suite.
The suite allows residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months.
The company says balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of its thinking and they understand how important it is for residents and their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible.
The visiting suite has been recently adapted from a room which is accessible internally by residents and externally by visitors.
It is said to be similar to a living room with comfortable furnishings and heating.
An intercom system is also fitted so residents can clearly communicate, and engage in conversation, whilst being able to see their friends and family through a Perspex glass divider fitted for safety to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Sarah Hayman, General Manager at the home, said: “The visiting suite has been a much welcomed development for our residents at Challoner House to continue to receive much looked forward to visits from their loved ones, as the weather changes.
"Alongside the continued offer of outdoor visiting, the visiting suite visits are well organised, and a lot of safety measures have been put in place to keep everyone safe.
"It was wonderful to see how happy it made the residents and their relatives in a warm and cosy environment.”
Infection control protocols and safe social distancing are in place, including a hand sanitizer station before entry.
Cleaning at Challoner House care home will take place after each visit to ensure chairs, seats, hard surfaces including windowsills, and the Perspex glass divider are wiped down appropriately.
Barchester Healthcare hope to allow visits again as normal once it is safe to do so following government guidance.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--LETTER - Solent business have bright future on horizon

SINCE March , Solent businesses have faced the most challenging of years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Tragically , not all have survived and our latest post Covid-19 forecasts underline the scale of economic shock and recovery challenge the Solent faces , equivalent to a short term impact worth £4.5 billion and nearly 27,000 jobs .
As we enter the Winter months , we enter a further period of national restrictions and it is clear that once again the ability of our businesses to survive will be tested .
Whilst the scale of the challenges ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to backing our local businesses and are putting in place a range of support to help where we can .
This includes a restructured business support hub , available now at www.solentlep.org.uk The new site provides a range of support hubs for business to help simplify access to relevant information and support available from the LEP and our local , regional and national partners .
In addition , and recognising that alongside dealing with the impact of the pandemic , many businesses are also making preparations for UK transition , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transition and Overseas Trade Hub .
We are also prioritising additional financial support for our small businesses and will launch a number of new funds in the coming days .
These seek to support businesses to address immediate needs and where possible , transition to online trading in response to the new national lockdown , and to help people continue to buy-local , support their local businesses and assist those companies that matter most to our local communities .
We are not alone in supporting businesses in these difficult times and are very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisations in the Solent that share this commitment .
Our Business Support Taskforce is meeting next week to help coordinate our efforts to support businesses survive this difficult period and ensure that we emerge with the best possible foundations in place to drive future growth and prosperity for the Solent .
If you are seeking support to help your business survive the Winter , we want to hear from you and would encourage you to contact our team via our dedicated helpline on 023 9268 8055 or email at enquiries @ solentlep.org.uk We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this very difficult time .
The strength of our local economy and entrepreneurial spirit of our communities in facing challenges to date gives us great hope for the future and , whilst there are some very dark days ahead , there remains reason to be optimistic that the Solent has a bright future on the horizon .
Yours sincerely ,

Tragically, not all have survived and our latest post Covid-19 forecasts underline the scale of economic shock and recovery challenge the Solent faces, equivalent to a short term impact worth £4.5 billion and nearly 27,000 jobs.
As we enter the Winter months, we enter a further period of national restrictions and it is clear that once again the ability of our businesses to survive will be tested.
Whilst the scale of the challenges ahead of us are vast, the Solent LEP are committed to backing our local businesses and are putting in place a range of support to help where we can.
This includes a restructured business support hub, available now at www.solentlep.org.uk
The new site provides a range of support hubs for business to help simplify access to relevant information and support available from the LEP and our local, regional and national partners.
In addition, and recognising that alongside dealing with the impact of the pandemic, many businesses are also making preparations for UK transition, the new portal also includes a dedicated UK Transition and Overseas Trade Hub.
We are also prioritising additional financial support for our small businesses and will launch a number of new funds in the coming days.
These seek to support businesses to address immediate needs and where possible, transition to online trading in response to the new national lockdown, and to help people continue to buy-local, support their local businesses and assist those companies that matter most to our local communities.
We are not alone in supporting businesses in these difficult times and are very fortunate to work with a range of organisations in the Solent that share this commitment.
Our Business Support Taskforce is meeting next week to help coordinate our efforts to support businesses survive this difficult period and ensure that we emerge with the best possible foundations in place to drive future growth and prosperity for the Solent.
If you are seeking support to help your business survive the Winter, we want to hear from you and would encourage you to contact our team via our dedicated helpline on 023 9268 8055 or email at enquiries@solentlep.org.uk
We wish all of our businesses well at this very difficult time.
The strength of our local economy and entrepreneurial spirit of our communities in facing challenges to date gives us great hope for the future and, whilst there are some very dark days ahead, there remains reason to be optimistic that the Solent has a bright future on the horizon. Yours sincerely,
Brian Johnson
Solent LEP Chair
Anne-Marie Mountifield
Solent LEP Chief Executive


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--LETTER - Jeremy Corbyn is an honest and honourable man

With reference to Jon Walter 's letter of October 3 and his claims that under Jeremy Corbyn , Labour failed to provide a credible opposition .
He fails to mention the 2017 General Election result , when Labour gained 21 seats , despite the previous year ’ s failed coup by 170 Labour MPs , which led to a failed leadership challenge and still further attempts to undermine Corbyn 's leadership , right up to the 2019 General Election , despite 100,000s of people joining the party He refers to Labour losing safe seats in the North , yet conveniently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role as Shadow Brexit Secretary , supporting a call to Remain , if a second referendum was called .
This played a key part in Labour losing working class votes in the North , during a ( Brexit based ) General Election .
As for the EHRC report , in my nearly 30 years in the Labour Party , I have never once heard a single antisemetic remark , only concern for the treatment of Palestinian ’ s by the Israel government .
I ’ ve heard Jeremy Corbyn speak in person ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my taxi ) and I believe , he is an honest and honourable man .
Our nation does need Sir Kier Starmer to succeed and he probably will because unlike Corbyn , he posses no threat to Capitalism or its big business supporters .

He fails to mention the 2017 General Election result , when Labour gained 21 seats, despite the previous year’s failed coup by 170 Labour MPs, which led to a failed leadership challenge and still further attempts to undermine Corbyn's leadership, right up to the 2019 General Election, despite 100,000s of people joining the party
He refers to Labour losing safe seats in the North, yet conveniently omits , Sir Kier Starmer’s role as Shadow Brexit Secretary, supporting a call to Remain, if a second referendum was called.
This played a key part in Labour losing working class votes in the North, during a ( Brexit based ) General Election.
As for the EHRC report, in my nearly 30 years in the Labour Party, I have never once heard a single antisemetic remark, only concern for the treatment of Palestinian’s by the Israel government.
I’ve heard Jeremy Corbyn speak in person ( even sat next to me, in my taxi ) and I believe, he is an honest and honourable man.
Our nation does need Sir Kier Starmer to succeed and he probably will because unlike Corbyn, he posses no threat to Capitalism or its big business supporters.
Perry McMillan
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Help For Heroes will benefit from Danny Morgan's Remembrance Day challenge

FITNESS fanatic Danny Morgan is taking on his most gruelling challenge yet this Remembrance Day .
Today he gets his 48 hour challenge in aid of Help For Heroes under way .
Danny will be undertaking a workout made popular by Crossfit , in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy who was nicknamed Murph .
Murph died in action in 2005 and , 15 years later , his legacy still lives on .
The Murph requires you to perform a mile run , 100 pull ups , 200 press-ups , 300 squats and a mile run while wearing a 20lb weighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a Murph workout with a difference .
Danny will perform as many as possible over a 48 hour period when he will be locked away in a Southampton gym alone for two days and nights with friends and family only able to cheer on his efforts online .
Danny told the Daily Echo : `` Within the 48 hours it will take me to push through this challenging experience , 14 servicemen and women will have been medically discharged from our forces .
`` 40,000 lives have been derailed , a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end to careers some veterans have given their absolute everything to and others ... their lives .
`` I believe it only fair to fight for those who have fought for us and made the ultimate sacrifice . ''
Danny has already raised £715 of his £1,000 goal for Help For Heroes , which provides lifelong recovery support to service personnel who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty .
Donations will help provide direct , practical support for wounded , injured and sick veterans and service personnel .

Today he gets his 48 hour challenge in aid of Help For Heroes under way.
Danny will be undertaking a workout made popular by Crossfit, in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy who was nicknamed Murph. Murph died in action in 2005 and, 15 years later, his legacy still lives on.
The Murph requires you to perform a mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 press-ups, 300 squats and a mile run while wearing a 20lb weighted vest or body armour.
But this is a Murph workout with a difference. Danny will perform as many as possible over a 48 hour period when he will be locked away in a Southampton gym alone for two days and nights with friends and family only able to cheer on his efforts online.
Danny told the Daily Echo: "Within the 48 hours it will take me to push through this challenging experience, 14 servicemen and women will have been medically discharged from our forces.
"40,000 lives have been derailed, a number that continues to grow. Putting an end to careers some veterans have given their absolute everything to and others... their lives.
"I believe it only fair to fight for those who have fought for us and made the ultimate sacrifice."
Danny has already raised £715 of his £1,000 goal for Help For Heroes, which provides lifelong recovery support to service personnel who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty.
Sponsor him at gofundme.com/48hourmurph
Donations will help provide direct, practical support for wounded, injured and sick veterans and service personnel.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Home buyers in Southampton paid £15 million in stamp duty

HOME buyers in Southampton paid £15 million in stamp duty last year , as the property industry calls for an extension of the current holiday on the In a letter to the Chancellor , leading property organisations warned housing transactions across the country could fall of a “ cliff edge ” , and that the industry does not have capacity to deal with the current surge in demand .
New figures from HM Revenue and Customs show home buyers in Southampton paid around £15 million in Stamp Duty Land Tax in the year to March , with a further £5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 4,100 transactions for properties worth a combined £1 billion .
Across England , residential and non-residential properties worth £406 billion changed hands last year , contributing £12 billion in stamp duty .
Typically , every home buyer must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax on all properties over £125,000 , or £300,000 for first-time buyers .
But in July , the Treasury announced a temporary stamp duty holiday to encourage people to buy houses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
This applies for all sales of £500,000 or under until April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said would save buyers an average of £4,500 each .
Although there are still months to go before the deadline , the system is already under pressure .
Zoopla said recently that around 140,000 more people are waiting to complete sales than this time last year , warning those who leave it to January to begin their search might struggle to complete a sale in time .
Property professionals representing the home moving process are urging the Government to act swiftly to release some of the pressure on the market .
Groups including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Guild of Property Professionals , the Residential Property Surveyors Association and conveyancers Bold Legal Group , sent a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for “ urgent action ” .
They want the Government to extend the stamp duty holiday by at least six months and make an announcement before Christmas .
An HM Treasury spokesman said the Government keeps Stamp Duty Land Tax under review and is closely monitoring the market .
He added : “ The temporary stamp duty cut is helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulating economic activity .
“ Its time limited nature is what has encouraged people to take advantage of the

tax.
In a letter to the Chancellor, leading property organisations warned housing transactions across the country could fall of a “cliff edge”, and that the industry does not have capacity to deal with the current surge in demand.
New figures from HM Revenue and Customs show home buyers in Southampton paid around £15 million in Stamp Duty Land Tax in the year to March, with a further £5 million from non-residential properties.
This was from 4,100 transactions for properties worth a combined £1 billion.
Across England, residential and non-residential properties worth £406 billion changed hands last year, contributing £12 billion in stamp duty.
Typically, every home buyer must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax on all properties over £125,000, or £300,000 for first-time buyers.
But in July, the Treasury announced a temporary stamp duty holiday to encourage people to buy houses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
This applies for all sales of £500,000 or under until April 2021, and the Government said it said would save buyers an average of £4,500 each.
Although there are still months to go before the deadline, the system is already under pressure.
Zoopla said recently that around 140,000 more people are waiting to complete sales than this time last year, warning those who leave it to January to begin their search might struggle to complete a sale in time.
Property professionals representing the home moving process are urging the Government to act swiftly to release some of the pressure on the market.
Groups including the National Association of Estate Agents Propertymark, the Guild of Property Professionals, the Residential Property Surveyors Association and conveyancers Bold Legal Group, sent a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for “urgent action”.
They want the Government to extend the stamp duty holiday by at least six months and make an announcement before Christmas.
An HM Treasury spokesman said the Government keeps Stamp Duty Land Tax under review and is closely monitoring the market.
He added: “The temporary stamp duty cut is helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs which rely on the property market by stimulating economic activity.
“Its time limited nature is what has encouraged people to take advantage of the
scheme.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--LETTER -Winchester is against Southampton Airport expansion

I am pleased to read in the Echo that Winchester is another council on the list of councils objecting to @ @ @ @ @ Airport .
It makes the position the Eastleigh and Winchester MPs ridiculous who claim , @ @ @ @ @ is vital to get a bigger airport .
They should be reminded that the major @ @ @ @ @ to look after its people and indeed , not vote for polices that hurt people @ @ @ @ @ of the UK and indeed , Eastleigh and Winchester constituents , they need to help @ @ @ @ @ all forms of pollution including aircraft noise , atmospheric CO2 and carcinogenic burnt aviation fuel @ @ @ @ @ the airport is in opposition to this .
Lets all look after our one world @ @ @ @ @ B .

It makes the position the Eastleigh and Winchester MPs ridiculous who claim, without evidence, that it is vital to get a bigger airport. They should be reminded that the major role of government it is to look after its people and indeed, not vote for polices that hurt people.
To protect the people of the UK and indeed, Eastleigh and Winchester constituents, they need to help vote for polices that reduce all forms of pollution including aircraft noise, atmospheric CO2 and carcinogenic burnt aviation fuel. Their idea of expanding the airport is in opposition to this.
Lets all look after our one world. there is no planet B.
Ron Meldrum
Green Party


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Online Christmas shopping boom to boost business for Dawsongroup Finance

A FINANCE company has won a £15million leasing contract to supply trucks and trailers to a supermarket ahead of an unprecedented peak in Christmas shopping .
Dawsongroup said it was helping logistics and material handling companies temporarily expand ready for a seasonal online shopping spree .
The Ringwood-based company said the major contract with an unnamed supermarket was one of its products to help businesses respond to demand while maintaining the capital to see them through the coronavirus crisis .
Kevin Wills , commercial director of Dawsongroup Finance , said : “ After a turbulent year , this Christmas trading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses .
We want people to get in touch with us now to discuss the options we have available to help them be prepared , whether that is just with a temporary uplift in their delivery capacity or longer-term improvements to their logistics chain .
“ It might be new trucks , cold stores , or the latest material handling technology to ensure their warehouses keep running at optimum capacity .
We can help businesses get what they need , and guide them through a range of innovative financing options and approaches which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company said it had seen “ impressive ” financial figures this year , with some sectors seeing year-on-year growth of up to 15 per cent .
It put the success down to businesses investing in recovery and expanding their fleets without risking large capital outlay .
The company has doubled its headcount after a recruitment drive and has launched a new website .
Mr Wills said : “ The work we ’ ve done this year , and the support we ’ ve been able to offer businesses big and small , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do .
“ We are proud to come through for businesses in the UK , and give them the finance options they need to weather tough times and ensure their businesses are ready to embrace the opportunities they need to thrive.
” The company is part of Dawsongroup PLC , which employs more than 1,000 people in eight business units , and has been working with group colleagues to help supply assets including vans , trucks , trailers , ambulances , buses and coaches , forklifts , sweepers and temporary storage units @

Dawsongroup said it was helping logistics and material handling companies temporarily expand ready for a seasonal online shopping spree.
The Ringwood-based company said the major contract with an unnamed supermarket was one of its products to help businesses respond to demand while maintaining the capital to see them through the coronavirus crisis.
Kevin Wills, commercial director of Dawsongroup Finance, said: “After a turbulent year, this Christmas trading period is more important than ever for businesses. We want people to get in touch with us now to discuss the options we have available to help them be prepared, whether that is just with a temporary uplift in their delivery capacity or longer-term improvements to their logistics chain.
“It might be new trucks, cold stores, or the latest material handling technology to ensure their warehouses keep running at optimum capacity. We can help businesses get what they need, and guide them through a range of innovative financing options and approaches which they may not otherwise have considered.”
The company said it had seen “impressive” financial figures this year, with some sectors seeing year-on-year growth of up to 15 per cent.
It put the success down to businesses investing in recovery and expanding their fleets without risking large capital outlay.
The company has doubled its headcount after a recruitment drive and has launched a new website.
Mr Wills said: “The work we’ve done this year, and the support we’ve been able to offer businesses big and small, is testament to the quality of what we do.
“We are proud to come through for businesses in the UK, and give them the finance options they need to weather tough times and ensure their businesses are ready to embrace the opportunities they need to thrive.”
The company is part of Dawsongroup PLC, which employs more than 1,000 people in eight business units, and has been working with group colleagues to help supply assets including vans, trucks, trailers, ambulances, buses and coaches, forklifts, sweepers and temporary storage units.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--LETTER - Council tax not spent on roads an pavements

CAN someone please tell me what Southampton city council are spending our monthly council tax on ?
It is certainly @ @ @ @ @ , as yesterday I tripped on a paving slab in the city centre .
Luckily @ @ @ @ @ down , but it gave me quite a jolt .
Also I live on Spring @ @ @ @ @ five weeks I have been asking our wonderful council to remove an abandoned car which @ @ @ @ @ I have phoned and emailed and also contacted Royston Smith ’ s office on at @ @ @ @ @ somebody please let me know what I am paying nearly £200 for ?

It is certainly not on roads and pavements, as yesterday I tripped on a paving slab in the city centre.
Luckily I didn’t fall down , but it gave me quite a jolt.
Also I live on Spring Road and for the last five weeks I have been asking our wonderful council to remove an abandoned car which is causing an obstruction.
I have phoned and emailed and also contacted Royston Smith’s office on at least six times so can somebody please let me know what I am paying nearly £200 for?
Jenni Smith
Bitterne


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Discarded tools and knives found at Fawcetts Field, New Milton

THIS is the array of potential weapons found by police carrying out searches in two Hampshire towns .
Officers have been scouring Lymington and New Milton as part of Operation Sceptre , a nationwide week of action aimed at tackling knife crime .
A number of discarded tools and knives were found at a facility used by the public .
Posting on social media a police officer said : `` My team has been out doing a knife and weapon sweep in open spaces .
`` The New Milton team searched Fawcetts Field and located the items in the undergrowth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially used to cause injury .
`` Lymington are still out searching the area behind the town hall . ''
In an earlier post police said : `` Both Lymington and and Milton teams worked alongside British Transport and Dorset police on a joint operation tackling those who carry knives .
`` This involved all the teams across the three forces patrolling the trains and railway stations and surrounding areas .
`` Together we were able to target those known to carry knives and of course identify any who are acting suspiciously which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop searches .
`` This was a great way to work in partnership and information share so we could identify individuals .
I can confirm despite a number of stop searches no knives were found . ''

Officers have been scouring Lymington and New Milton as part of Operation Sceptre, a nationwide week of action aimed at tackling knife crime.
A number of discarded tools and knives were found at a facility used by the public.
Posting on social media a police officer said: "My team has been out doing a knife and weapon sweep in open spaces.
"The New Milton team searched Fawcetts Field and located the items in the undergrowth. Although rusty these could have been potentially used to cause injury.
"Lymington are still out searching the area behind the town hall."
In an earlier post police said: "Both Lymington and and Milton teams worked alongside British Transport and Dorset police on a joint operation tackling those who carry knives.
"This involved all the teams across the three forces patrolling the trains and railway stations and surrounding areas.
"Together we were able to target those known to carry knives and of course identify any who are acting suspiciously which provided us with the grounds to conduct stop searches.
"This was a great way to work in partnership and information share so we could identify individuals. I can confirm despite a number of stop searches no knives were found."


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Calshot and Cowes lifeboats take part in major search

A MISSING jet-skier was found safe and well after the alarm was raised by his brother .
Coastguards ordered a @ @ @ @ @ very distressed '' man said he and his brother had both taken to the water @ @ @ @ @ .
His brother had disappeared and he was becoming increasingly worried .
Cowes lifeboat carried @ @ @ @ @ light between Lepe and Calshot .
The operation also involved Calshot RNLI lifeboat , together @ @ @ @ @ both sides of the Solent , plus the police .
Eventually the jet-ski was found @ @ @ @ @ with the missing man aboard , safe and well .
He and his jet-ski were @ @ @ @ @ to the brothers ’ point of departure in the River Itchen .

Coastguards ordered a major search after a "very distressed" man said he and his brother had both taken to the water in Southampton on their jet-skies.
His brother had disappeared and he was becoming increasingly worried.
Cowes lifeboat carried out a search in fading light between Lepe and Calshot. The operation also involved Calshot RNLI lifeboat, together with land-based coastguard teams from both sides of the Solent, plus the police.
Eventually the jet-ski was found moored alongside a fishing boat with the missing man aboard, safe and well.
He and his jet-ski were taken by Cowes lifeboat back to the brothers’ point of departure in the River Itchen.