thedailyecho--2020-08-12--Shuttle buses and new timetables for Itchen College students

ITCHEN College will provide shuttle buses to enable a return to full-time learning .
The college in Bitterne is ready to welcome students back to full time , campus-based learning by introducing a new timetable structure and a shuttle bus arrangement , enabling students to travel to and from college easily and The new structure will reduce the amount of movement around the college and avoids trapped time between A second return journey will also be introduced on each of its seven contract bus routes to enable students to travel at times that suit their timetable commitments .
College principal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very aware of the limitations of remote “ Many students struggle with the social isolation and practical difficulties of working online from home , and we are very keen to get them back to the college campus .
“ We plan to provide as near to a normal college experience as possible , while maintaining safety at all times.
” The strategy will enable the college to provide full classroom-based teaching , rather than delivering important course content through remote , online Mr Scott added : “ If there is a second spike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new timetable structure and the shuttle bus arrangements will allow us to respond quickly and easily so that teaching and learning remain effective .
“ These young people have had their routines and their learning seriously disrupted , and we must now do all we can to enable them to return to face-to-face learning and prepare them for their next step .
”

The college in Bitterne is ready to welcome students back to full time, campus-based learning by introducing a new timetable structure and a shuttle bus arrangement, enabling students to travel to and from college easily and
conveniently.
The new structure will reduce the amount of movement around the college and avoids trapped time between
lessons.
A second return journey will also be introduced on each of its seven contract bus routes to enable students to travel at times that suit their timetable commitments.
College principal Alex Scott said: “We are very aware of the limitations of remote
learning.
“Many students struggle with the social isolation and practical difficulties of working online from home, and we are very keen to get them back to the college campus.
“We plan to provide as near to a normal college experience as possible, while maintaining safety at all times.”
The strategy will enable the college to provide full classroom-based teaching, rather than delivering important course content through remote, online
learning.
Mr Scott added: “If there is a second spike or a regional outbreak of Covid-19, the new timetable structure and the shuttle bus arrangements will allow us to respond quickly and easily so that teaching and learning remain effective.
“These young people have had their routines and their learning seriously disrupted, and we must now do all we can to enable them to return to face-to-face learning and prepare them for their next step.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-12--Ernest Piotr Kujawski appears at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who repeatedly slammed a dog in a door has been slapped with a community order .
Ernest Piotr Kujawski slammed police dog , Ernie , between a door leaving him whimpering and yelping in pain , a court heard .
PC Mark Farley and his police dog Ernie rushed to Shirley High Street to attend reports of a car theft at around 12.47am on Wednesday , February 5 .
Kujawski , 42 , was spotted and suspected of having a weapon .
When the police arrived he fled the scene but Ernie was deployed to stop him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mechelse herder between a door injuring his paw .
Kujawski of Mayfield Road appeared before Southampton Magistrates ' Court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal .
He was found guilty after not attending a previous court hearing .
PC Farley called for backup and with the help of a member of the public was able to free the dog .
A police spokesperson said : `` Luckily Ernie has recovered well and is still a valuable member of our force . ''
The duo received a Chief Constable Commendation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bravery and professionalism in detaining two suspects in a fast-moving , high threat environment ” .
Kujawski has been given an unpaid work requirement of 100 hours and been ordered to pay £123 in compensation .
PC Mark Farley said : “ Ernie did a fantastic job , and he would do so again without hesitation .
“ It was by far the most difficult moment as a dog handler for me , putting him in harm ’ s way is never taken lightly , but we are here to protect the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received the award , but even more proud to see Ernie getting the recognition he deserves .
”

Ernest Piotr Kujawski slammed police dog, Ernie, between a door leaving him whimpering and yelping in pain, a court heard.
Hampshire Police: Police dog, Ernie
PC Mark Farley and his police dog Ernie rushed to Shirley High Street to attend reports of a car theft at around 12.47am on Wednesday, February 5.
Kujawski, 42, was spotted and suspected of having a weapon.
When the police arrived he fled the scene but Ernie was deployed to stop him.
Kujawski ran into his house and trapped the Mechelse herder between a door injuring his paw.
Kujawski of Mayfield Road appeared before Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
He was found guilty after not attending a previous court hearing.
PC Mark Farley and PD Ernie
PC Farley called for backup and with the help of a member of the public was able to free the dog.
A police spokesperson said: "Luckily Ernie has recovered well and is still a valuable member of our force."
The duo received a Chief Constable Commendation for “showing courage, resilience, bravery and professionalism in detaining two suspects in a fast-moving, high threat environment”.
PD Ernie's injuries
Kujawski has been given an unpaid work requirement of 100 hours and been ordered to pay £123 in compensation.
PC Mark Farley said: “Ernie did a fantastic job, and he would do so again without hesitation.
“It was by far the most difficult moment as a dog handler for me, putting him in harm’s way is never taken lightly, but we are here to protect the public.
“I am honoured to have received the award, but even more proud to see Ernie getting the recognition he deserves.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-12--Murder probe: Cyclist dies following crash in Waterloo Road, Southampton

A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a cyclist who was killed in a crash on a Southampton road .
Daniel Blakeman , 35 , from the city , sustained serious injuries in the collision , which happened in Waterloo Road just before 9.50pm on Friday , July 17 .
He was taken to hospital but died yesterday , and Hampshire Constabulary has now launched a murder probe .
A 33-year-old man , had previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder , causing serious injury by dangerous driving , causing grievous bodily harm , failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage .
He has now been rearrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to murder , and remains in police custody .
A second person , a 34-year-old man from Southampton , has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder , causing grievous bodily harm with intent , sexual assault on a female , possession of a controlled drug of class A , and acquiring criminal property .
The crash involved a bike and a white Citroen Berlingo 635 En-Prise , and a woman in her 40s who was with Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspector Adam Edwards said : “ We continue to appeal for witnesses in this case .
`` We are specifically appealing to drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident and saw what happened , or those who have dash cam in their vehicle .
“ I would urge anyone who has information regarding this incident to call 101 and quote 44200266371.
” Information can also be submitted via the online portal at https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC19P01-PO1 .

Daniel Blakeman, 35, from the city, sustained serious injuries in the collision, which happened in Waterloo Road just before 9.50pm on Friday, July 17.
He was taken to hospital but died yesterday, and Hampshire Constabulary has now launched a murder probe.
A 33-year-old man, had previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm, failing to stop after an accident, and criminal damage.
He has now been rearrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to murder, and remains in police custody.
A second person, a 34-year-old man from Southampton, has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, sexual assault on a female, possession of a controlled drug of class A, and acquiring criminal property.
The crash involved a bike and a white Citroen Berlingo 635 En-Prise, and a woman in her 40s who was with Mr Blakemen sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Detective Inspector Adam Edwards said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses in this case.
"We are specifically appealing to drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident and saw what happened, or those who have dash cam in their vehicle.
“I would urge anyone who has information regarding this incident to call 101 and quote 44200266371.”
Information can also be submitted via the online portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC19P01-PO1.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555111.


thedailyecho--2020-08-12--‘Ineffective’ work to protect Southampton child

THE work done to protect a child suspected of being sexually abused in his family has been branded as “ ineffective ” , a report has revealed .
A serious case review found that “ Freddie ” , an eight year old child , had “ a long history of contact and involvement with statutory services ” in Southampton “ due to concerns about neglect and harmful sexual behaviours ” .
But a plan to protect him “ was mostly ineffective ” due to a number of reasons including “ inadequate management oversight from Children ’ s Services ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified are “ regrettable ” .
Southampton City Council apologised “ for the failings of the council ” and said “ a great deal of work has been done already ” .
The review found that Freddie was taken into local authority care after concerns about neglect and “ harmful sexual behaviours ” .
Whilst in care , Freddie made a number of statements about sexual abuse by family members , as well as providing information about other sexual abuse that had taken place within the family , the report revealed .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched an investigation but “ no further action was to be taken ” .
Freddie was subject to a Child Protection Plan but “ this was mostly ineffective , offered little additional safety to Freddie and siblings ” .
The review revealed there was “ considerable drift , ” due to a number of factors including “ a collective uncertainty across the professional network about how to best manage the risks to Freddie , delays in assessment work being completed , sympathy for the Mother ’ s situation distracting the professional view about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and inadequate management oversight from Children ’ s Services – who held lead responsibility for the Child Protection Plan ” .
Sandy Hopkins , chief executive at the city council , said : “ I would like to apologise for the failings of the council with regards to the support provided to Freddie and his family in the period up to and including 2016 .
We accept the findings and are working closely with our partners to provide a consistent standard of children ’ s safeguarding.. A great deal of work has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is still more to do .
Since the time of the review we have changed our ways of working to improve how child protection plans are progressed , including increased regular review and scrutiny by senior managers.
” Ms Hopkins said a number of other actions such as new training for social workers have also been taken .
Derek Benson , Independent Chair of the Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership , said : “ The shortcomings identified in the support provided to Freddie and his family are made clear in this report and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide reassurance on behalf of the partnership that the areas of learning and improvement are being used to make improvements to services and that recommendations are already being implemented.Protecting children is complex and demanding work and this Serious Case Review demonstrates that .
The Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership is committed to the continuous improvement of services .
We are using the report ’ s findings and recommendations to ensure the necessary improvements are delivered to safeguard children ” .

A serious case review found that “Freddie”, an eight year old child, had “a long history of contact and involvement with statutory services” in Southampton “due to concerns about neglect and harmful sexual behaviours”.
But a plan to protect him “was mostly ineffective” due to a number of reasons including “inadequate management oversight from Children’s Services” .
Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership said the shortcomings identified are “regrettable”.
Southampton City Council apologised “for the failings of the council” and said “a great deal of work has been done already”.
The review found that Freddie was taken into local authority care after concerns about neglect and “harmful sexual behaviours”.
Whilst in care, Freddie made a number of statements about sexual
abuse by family members, as well as providing information about other sexual abuse that had taken place within the family, the report revealed.
According to the review, the police also launched an investigation but “ no further action was to be taken”.
Freddie was subject to a Child Protection Plan but “this was mostly ineffective, offered little additional safety to Freddie and siblings”.
The review revealed there was “considerable drift,” due to a number of factors including “ a collective uncertainty across the professional network about how to best manage the risks to Freddie, delays in assessment work being completed, sympathy for the Mother’s situation distracting the professional view about the children’s safety and welfare, and inadequate management oversight from Children’s Services – who held lead responsibility for the Child Protection Plan”.
Sandy Hopkins, chief executive at the city council, said: “I would like to apologise for the failings of the council with regards to the support provided to Freddie and his family in the period up to and including 2016. We accept the findings and are working closely with our partners to provide a consistent standard of children’s safeguarding.. A great deal of work has been done already since 2016, but there is still more to do. Since the time of the review we have changed our ways of working to improve how child protection plans are progressed, including increased regular review and scrutiny by senior managers.”
Ms Hopkins said a number of other actions such as new training for social workers have also been taken.
Derek Benson, Independent Chair of the Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership, said: “The shortcomings identified in the support provided to Freddie and his family are made clear in this report and are regrettable. I would like to provide reassurance on behalf of the partnership that the areas of learning and improvement are being used to make improvements to services and that recommendations are already being implemented.Protecting children is complex and demanding work and this Serious Case Review demonstrates that. The Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership is committed to the continuous improvement of services. We are using the report’s findings and recommendations to ensure the necessary improvements are delivered to safeguard children”.


thedailyecho--2020-08-12--Search for wanted man Stephen McCarthy in Southampton

A SEARCH has been launched for a man wanted for offences including assaults , criminal damage , and harassment .
@ @ @ @ @ public for information and say that Stephen McCarthy , 37 , is most likely in @ @ @ @ @ .
He is described as being white , five feet 10 inches tall , of @ @ @ @ @ brown hair .
He has missing front teeth and a tribal tattoo from his chest @ @ @ @ @ neck .
Anyone who has seen him is asked not to approach him and to @ @ @ @ @ , or 999 in an emergency .

Police are appealing to the public for information and say that Stephen McCarthy, 37, is most likely in the Shirley area of Southampton.
He is described as being white, five feet 10 inches tall, of medium build, and has brown hair.
He has missing front teeth and a tribal tattoo from his chest to the bottom of his neck.
Anyone who has seen him is asked not to approach him and to call 101 quoting reference 44200241190, or 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


thedailyecho--2020-08-12--Police issue CCTV images after 'fraudulent activity' in Southampton supermarkets

POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to about `` fraudulent activity '' in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ used in several locations , mainly supermarkets , in Southampton between 10am on Saturday August @ @ @ @ @ August 2 .
Police are anxious to hear from anyone who recognises the men in @ @ @ @ @ contact Hampshire police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44200295716 .
Alternatively they can @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

A bank card was used in several locations, mainly supermarkets, in Southampton between 10am on Saturday August 1 and 3am on Sunday August 2.
Police are anxious to hear from anyone who recognises the men in the images.
They can contact Hampshire police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44200295716. Alternatively they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Strange shadow over Hampshire last night

A STRANGE shadow cast a `` highway '' in the sky last night over Hampshire as the sun set .
@ @ @ @ @ in the sky over Hampshire last night , caused by clouds and the setting of @ @ @ @ @ Camera Club members were busy last night snapping pics of the eerie shadow .
The @ @ @ @ @ , Southampton and the New Forest , with club members taking to Facebook to share @ @ @ @ @

A peculiar shape was formed in the sky over Hampshire last night, caused by clouds and the setting of the sun.
Daily Echo Camera Club members were busy last night snapping pics of the eerie shadow.
The unusual was spotted over Eastleigh, Southampton and the New Forest, with club members taking to Facebook to share their photographs and thoughts.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Ernest Piotr Kujawski given community order at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who repeatedly slammed a dog in a door has been slapped with a community order .
Police dog Ernie “ yelped and howled in pain ” as Ernest Piotr Kujawski slammed a door against him .
Kujawski shouted incoherently and threatened to kill the five-year-old Mechelse herder , a court heard .
PC Mark Farley and Ernie had rushed to Shirley High Street in Southampton on February 5 following reports of thieves breaking into a car .
Ernie chased after the 42-year-old suspect who describes himself as an “ animal-lover ” and who was believed to be carrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have run into his house with Ernie hot in pursuit .
However , he slammed the door on him and tried to force it closed .
PC Farley tried to open the door but Ernie ’ s paw was still stuck in it .
He shouted at Kujawski saying he was breaking his dog ’ s leg .
Kujawski appeared at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Wednesday charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal .
He had previously been convicted at a trial which he failed to attend .
The court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swollen paw , withdrawn and in discomfort .
Ten days later he was still limping and struggled to exercise with his injuries considered “ career-ending ” .
A victim statement made by PC Farley said how the two have worked together since April 2017 and how Ernie lives at his family home .
PC Farley said how the attack had left Ernie with both physical and mental scars .
He feels guilty for what happened to his “ best friend ” and that the fur on his paw will never grow back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at work and “ operating normally ” .
The duo received a Chief Constable Commendation for “ showing courage , resilience and bravery ” .
PC Farley said : “ Ernie did a fantastic job , and he would do so again without hesitation .
It was by far the most difficult moment as a dog handler for me , putting him in harm ’ s way is never taken lightly.
” Defending , solicitor Gaylene Coles told how Kujawski maintains he was acting in self-defence .
He has been given a 12-month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unpaid work and pay £123 in compensation .

Police dog Ernie “yelped and howled in pain” as Ernest Piotr Kujawski slammed a door against him.
Kujawski shouted incoherently and threatened to kill the five-year-old Mechelse herder, a court heard.
PC Mark Farley and Ernie had rushed to Shirley High Street in Southampton on February 5 following reports of thieves breaking into a car.
Ernie chased after the 42-year-old suspect who describes himself as an “animal-lover” and who was believed to be carrying a weapon.
Kujawski is said to have run into his house with Ernie hot in pursuit.
However, he slammed the door on him and tried to force it closed.
PC Farley tried to open the door but Ernie’s paw was still stuck in it.
He shouted at Kujawski saying he was breaking his dog’s leg.
Kujawski appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. He had previously been convicted at a trial which he failed to attend.
The court heard how Ernie was left with a swollen paw, withdrawn and in discomfort.
Ten days later he was still limping and struggled to exercise with his injuries considered “career-ending”.
A victim statement made by PC Farley said how the two have worked together since April 2017 and how Ernie lives at his family home.
PC Farley said how the attack had left Ernie with both physical and mental scars.
He feels guilty for what happened to his “best friend” and that the fur on his paw will never grow back.
Six months on, Ernie is back at work and “operating normally”.
The duo received a Chief Constable Commendation for “showing courage, resilience and bravery”.
PC Farley said: “Ernie did a fantastic job, and he would do so again without hesitation. It was by far the most difficult moment as a dog handler for me, putting him in harm’s way is never taken lightly.”
Defending, solicitor Gaylene Coles told how Kujawski maintains he was acting in self-defence.
He has been given a 12-month community order, must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and pay £123 in compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--A Level results day 2020 in Southampton and Hampshire - as it happens

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thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Woman arrested after spitting in officer's face

A WOMAN spat in a police officer 's face as she was arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs .
On @ @ @ @ @ police were called to an address on Leigh Road , Eastleigh , at around 7.30pm @ @ @ @ @ reports of an assault but while on-scene did not find any evidence that an assault @ @ @ @ @ woman at the address was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class B drugs .
During @ @ @ @ @ spat in an officers face .
A 45-year-old woman from Eastleigh was arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ worker and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday , October 1 @ @ @ @ @ taken in relation to the drug charges .

On Friday, August 7, police were called to an address on Leigh Road, Eastleigh, at around 7.30pm.
Officers were called to reports of an assault but while on-scene did not find any evidence that an assault had taken place.
A woman at the address was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class B drugs. During the arrest, the woman spat in an officers face.
A 45-year-old woman from Eastleigh was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency services worker and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 1.
No further action was taken in relation to the drug charges.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Body found in search for missing jet-skier Elezai Shelzen

THE identity of a body has been revealed after a search was launched to find a missing jet skier last week .
Police have formally identified that the jet skier that disappeared after leaving Lymington on August 5 is of 33-year-old Elezaj Shkelzen .
The discovery of his body was made at Ryde Pier , at the Isle of Wight , at around 11am on Monday .
Mr Shkelzen , 33 , from Oxfordshire , was travelling from Lymington to Langstone Harbour when he went missing .
As reported in the Daily Echo , a major air and sea search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drifting off Stokes Bay , Gosport .
• Helicopter launched in hunt for owner of jet ski found adrift in Solent The white-and-burgundy Yamaha Waverunner , with a ‘ 201 Langstone Harbour ’ sticker , had its kill-cord detached , and a mobile phone was also on board .
The body was found following a joint operation involving Hampshire police , the coastguard rescue helicopter from Lee-on-the-Solent and the Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Elezaj 's family have been informed and are being supported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner .
`` Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and assisted in the search for Elezaj . ''

Police have formally identified that the jet skier that disappeared after leaving Lymington on August 5 is of 33-year-old Elezaj Shkelzen.
The discovery of his body was made at Ryde Pier, at the Isle of Wight, at around 11am on Monday.
Mr Shkelzen, 33, from Oxfordshire, was travelling from Lymington to Langstone Harbour when he went missing.
As reported in the Daily Echo, a major air and sea search was launched after his jet-ski was found drifting off Stokes Bay, Gosport.
The white-and-burgundy Yamaha Waverunner, with a ‘201 Langstone Harbour’ sticker, had its kill-cord detached, and a mobile phone was also on board.
The body was found following a joint operation involving Hampshire police, the coastguard rescue helicopter from Lee-on-the-Solent and the Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Elezaj's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and assisted in the search for Elezaj."


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--PHOTOS: A level results day 2020 - in pictures

STUDENTS across the county will be nervously awaiting their A level results today .
We are running a live blog @ @ @ @ @ , which you can read by clicking here .
To see all the photos from @ @ @ @ @ gallery above .


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--A-Level students will open their results today

NERVOUS pupils across Hampshire are set to open an envelope to their future today .
While many will be hoping to get into university , others may be going onto apprenticeships or taking on full-time work .
Many parents and guardians have their fingers crossed today in the hopes that their children can go on to do amazing work .
Like past years , the Daily Echo will be visiting several sixth forms and colleges to celebrate their success , and are regularly updating a live blog on our website throughout today ’ s series of events .
Our reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , St George Catholic VA College , Brockenhurst College , Fareham College and St Anne ’ s Catholic School .
We will also be in contact with other educational establishments to give you updates on their results .
If you want to catch a glimpse of students opening their results , head to dailyecho.co.uk .
However a police chief has warned A-level students not to break lockdown rules when they party after receiving their results .
Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) Nick Bailey said his officers did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” by handing out fines .
GMP has seen a surge in demand in recent days , with 1,106 reported breaches of lockdown rules over the weekend alone .
This was a rise of 25 per cent on the previous weekend .
Of the 1,106 reports , 540 were house parties , and 48 were pubs that were accused of breaching lockdown regulations .
Officers attended 40 of the reports , arrested 10 people and issued 11 fines for breaking the pandemic rules .
Mr Bailey said : “ I understand that A-level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will rightly want to celebrate .
“ However , please be mindful of the covid regulations in your celebrations as we do not want to spoil what should be a joyous occasion by issuing FPNs ( fixed penalty notices ) at any house parties or illegal gatherings .
“ It is worth noting that recent spikes in Greater Manchester which led to the additional restrictions were centred around house parties with 17/18 year olds.
” GMP advised the public to check lockdown rules on the Government website rather than phoning the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraging people to report non-urgent incidents online .
Assistant Chief Constable Jim Colwell said : “ We want to welcome tourists safely back in to our communities and support a restart to our essential tourism economy .
“ But that needs to be done respectfully by everyone and the levels of ASB recorded over the weekend are unacceptably high .
”

While many will be hoping to get into university, others may be going onto apprenticeships or taking on full-time work.
Many parents and guardians have their fingers crossed today in the hopes that their children can go on to do amazing work.
Like past years, the Daily Echo will be visiting several sixth forms and colleges to celebrate their success, and are regularly updating a live blog on our website throughout today’s series of events.
Our reporters are set to visit Bitterne Park School, St George Catholic VA College, Brockenhurst College, Fareham College and St Anne’s Catholic School.
We will also be in contact with other educational establishments to give you updates on their results.
If you want to catch a glimpse of students opening their results, head to dailyecho.co.uk.
However a police chief has warned A-level students not to break lockdown rules when they party after receiving their results.
Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Nick Bailey said his officers did not want to marr the “joyous occasion” by handing out fines.
GMP has seen a surge in demand in recent days, with 1,106 reported breaches of lockdown rules over the weekend alone.
This was a rise of 25 per cent on the previous weekend.
Of the 1,106 reports, 540 were house parties, and 48 were pubs that were accused of breaching lockdown regulations.
Officers attended 40 of the reports, arrested 10 people and issued 11 fines for breaking the pandemic rules.
Mr Bailey said: “I understand that A-level results are coming out this week and people will rightly want to celebrate.
“However, please be mindful of the covid regulations in your celebrations as we do not want to spoil what should be a joyous occasion by issuing FPNs (fixed penalty notices) at any house parties or illegal gatherings.
“It is worth noting that recent spikes in Greater Manchester which led to the additional restrictions were centred around house parties with 17/18 year olds.”
GMP advised the public to check lockdown rules on the Government website rather than phoning the police.
Them and West Yorkshire Police are encouraging people to report non-urgent incidents online.
Assistant Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “We want to welcome tourists safely back in to our communities and support a restart to our essential tourism economy.
“But that needs to be done respectfully by everyone and the levels of ASB recorded over the weekend are unacceptably high.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Search for wanted man Stephen McCarthy in Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Meachers Logistics friends from Southampton celebrate 25 years

TWO Southampton childhood friends are celebrating a 25-year milestone working by each other ’ s side .
It all started when Kevin Asher and Colin Bunclark , who work at freight and logistics company Meachers Global Logistics together , spent their childhood days playing football together .
• Cafe which showcases Saints legends all over its walls opens doors Fast forward to adulthood and they both joined Meachers within two years of each other in the nineties , with Colin as a tyre fitter and Kevin as a warehouse operative .
Now , the pair are celebrating 25 years working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give high praise to the firm .
Colin now works to keep the fleet of vehicles maintained , which includes fitting tyres and curtain repairs , to MOT preparation on the trailers .
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He said : “ I love my job and how varied it is , Meachers is such a good company to work for , we never feel under pressure and to be here as long as I have , is a testament to how much I enjoy my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life as a butcher but moved to warehousing where he is now a supervisor at Meachers .
He said : “ When you ’ re working alongside such a great team with each person trying to help one another , I ’ m not surprised I ’ ve stayed so long .
I hope I ’ m here until I retire.
” Both Colin and Kevin used to be part of the firm ’ s five-a-side football team , entering competitions , however they both admit the younger team members coming through meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years went on .
When they are not working , Colin spends time with his 17 grandchildren while Kevin sees two of his own .
Gary Whittle , Commercial Director at Meachers Global Logistics , said : “ Colin and Kevin are truly part of the furniture here at Meachers .
`` They ’ ve both not only shown a dedication to their individual roles but also to the company to have such a long service .
“ I think for many people , it ’ s a dream to say they enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to hear team members say that , we must be doing something right and that means a lot .
”

It all started when Kevin Asher and Colin Bunclark, who work at freight and logistics company Meachers Global Logistics together, spent their childhood days playing football together.
Cafe which showcases Saints legends all over its walls opens doors
Fast forward to adulthood and they both joined Meachers within two years of each other in the nineties, with Colin as a tyre fitter and Kevin as a warehouse operative.
Now, the pair are celebrating 25 years working at the company together - and both give high praise to the firm.
Colin now works to keep the fleet of vehicles maintained, which includes fitting tyres and curtain repairs, to MOT preparation on the trailers.
He said: “I love my job and how varied it is, Meachers is such a good company to work for, we never feel under pressure and to be here as long as I have, is a testament to how much I enjoy my job."
Kevin started his work life as a butcher but moved to warehousing where he is now a supervisor at Meachers.
He said: “When you’re working alongside such a great team with each person trying to help one another, I’m not surprised I’ve stayed so long. I hope I’m here until I retire.”
Both Colin and Kevin used to be part of the firm’s five-a-side football team, entering competitions, however they both admit the younger team members coming through meant they struggled to keep up as the years went on.
When they are not working, Colin spends time with his 17 grandchildren while Kevin sees two of his own.
Gary Whittle, Commercial Director at Meachers Global Logistics, said: “Colin and Kevin are truly part of the furniture here at Meachers.
"They’ve both not only shown a dedication to their individual roles but also to the company to have such a long service.
“I think for many people, it’s a dream to say they enjoy being at work but as an employer, to hear team members say that, we must be doing something right and that means a lot.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--LETTER: Southampton is a great city but its beauty is ruined by litter

WITH lockdown I ’ ve walked a lot more in our amazing city .
I walk to work , and I enjoy walking along the banks of the Itchen .
Sadly , some people that visit our river leave their rubbish behind .
And the beauty of the river is ruined by this selfish laziness .
It also creates dangers for wading birds and other wildlife .
It ’ s great to see the fishermen , night and day , catching bass from the bridge or the riverside ; it ’ s nice to see families feeding the ducks ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cyclists and walkers using this space .
But people need to take their litter home .
The walkway between Northam and St Denys is regularly littered with cans , bottles , and other rubbish .
The popular park by Vespasian Road is another litter hot spot .
Perhaps there should be more bins installed , that are emptied more regularly ?
Existing bins are always overflowing .
Can ’ t there be recycling bins for the cans and bottles ?
Maybe signage could be put up encouraging people to take litter home ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bridge , so the fishermen have somewhere to put their rubbish ?
We all love our river .
But let ’ s make it litter free .

Sadly, some people that visit our river leave their rubbish behind. And the beauty of the river is ruined by this selfish laziness.
It also creates dangers for wading birds and other wildlife.
It’s great to see the fishermen, night and day, catching bass from the bridge or the riverside; it’s nice to see families feeding the ducks; and it’s good to see cyclists and walkers using this space.
But people need to take their litter home.
The walkway between Northam and St Denys is regularly littered with cans, bottles, and other rubbish.
The popular park by Vespasian Road is another litter hot spot.
Perhaps there should be more bins installed, that are emptied more regularly? Existing bins are always overflowing.
Can’t there be recycling bins for the cans and bottles?
Maybe signage could be put up encouraging people to take litter home?
And perhaps bins could be put on the bridge, so the fishermen have somewhere to put their rubbish?
We all love our river. But let’s make it litter free.
Jon Walters
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--PHOTOS: A-level results in 2000 part 2 – see anyone you know?

TODAY is the day when higher-education students up and down the country get piece of mind regarding their A-levels .
@ @ @ @ @ hundreds of students across Hampshire will find out if they obtained the grades they were @ @ @ @ @ be rewarded for their efforts as they take a giant leap towards realising their dreams @ @ @ @ @ others they may need to rethink their plans .
As important and life changing as @ @ @ @ @ students involved , many have gone through the process beforehand including those featured in these @ @ @ @

After a painstaking wait, hundreds of students across Hampshire will find out if they obtained the grades they were hoping for.
Many will be rewarded for their efforts as they take a giant leap towards realising their dreams and aspirations, but for others they may need to rethink their plans.
As important and life changing as the day is to the students involved, many have gone through the process beforehand including those featured in these images from 2000.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Cycle hire facility to be built next to Ashurst station

PLANS to open a cycle hire facility in the New Forest have been given the go-ahead - despite several objections to the scheme .
The Lymington-based National Park Authority ( NPA ) has approved the latest application to transform a former coal yard next to Ashurst railway station .
Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council had urged the NPA to reject the application .
Members said the scheme would have a detrimental impact on a `` valuable green barrier '' between homes and the railway line .
They also warned it would make a neighbouring junction with the busy A35 `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also received seven letters of objection from people living near the site .
One objector said : `` The current site does not represent a source of noise or disturbance to our property .
However the new development would result in a completely unacceptable and negative impact on our living conditions . ''
Another protester said green spaces `` made the difference between national parks and the rest of the country '' .
A similar application was rejected by the NPA in 2019 and a subsequent appeal was dismissed by a government-appointed planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authority said the latest application aimed to overcome objections to the previous proposal .
Listing some of the changes made to the scheme the report said the number of parking places had been cut from 41 to 31 and the position of the proposed cycle hire building had changed .
The report added : `` The proposal in its amended form would not give rise to an unacceptably harmful loss of amenity .
`` The main source of increased activity has been moved away from the private rear garden area of neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking spaces would reduce the overall intensification which would result from the development . ''
The report said the scheme would inevitably increase activity at the site .
But it claimed the overall impact `` would not be unacceptable '' because the houses were close to the railway line , the existing car park and a pub .
NPA member George Bisson said he had every sympathy with the residents who were worried about the prospect of noise and disturbance .
But he added : `` The site is alongside a main train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think the application would be overly problematic .
“ I think this would be a proper use of a piece of derelict land .
”

The Lymington-based National Park Authority (NPA) has approved the latest application to transform a former coal yard next to Ashurst railway station.
Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council had urged the NPA to reject the application.
Members said the scheme would have a detrimental impact on a "valuable green barrier" between homes and the railway line. They also warned it would make a neighbouring junction with the busy A35 "even less safe".
The NPA also received seven letters of objection from people living near the site.
One objector said: "The current site does not represent a source of noise or disturbance to our property. However the new development would result in a completely unacceptable and negative impact on our living conditions."
Another protester said green spaces "made the difference between national parks and the rest of the country".
A similar application was rejected by the NPA in 2019 and a subsequent appeal was dismissed by a government-appointed planning inspector.
A report to members of the authority said the latest application aimed to overcome objections to the previous proposal.
Listing some of the changes made to the scheme the report said the number of parking places had been cut from 41 to 31 and the position of the proposed cycle hire building had changed.
The report added: "The proposal in its amended form would not give rise to an unacceptably harmful loss of amenity.
"The main source of increased activity has been moved away from the private rear garden area of neighbouring properties.
"The reduced number of parking spaces would reduce the overall intensification which would result from the development."
The report said the scheme would inevitably increase activity at the site. But it claimed the overall impact "would not be unacceptable" because the houses were close to the railway line, the existing car park and a pub.
NPA member George Bisson said he had every sympathy with the residents who were worried about the prospect of noise and disturbance.
But he added: "The site is alongside a main train line to London so I wouldn’t think the application would be overly problematic.
“I think this would be a proper use of a piece of derelict land.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--New arrivals in Hampshire to help brighten up your week

WELCOME to the world the latest new arrivals from across the region .
Times may be far from normal just now but life carries on regardless , and we gave new parents who have had an arrival during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic the chance to share their baby with the world .
As lockdown restrictions ease , many are now getting to meet family and friends for the first time , definitely a time for celebration .
We have early arrivals , late arrivals and due date babies .
One gorgeous little fighter is doing well despite being born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star Wars mad family were lucky enough to have a new arrivals on Star Wars Day May 4 and even gave their little one a themed middle name .
There were big smiles across the board as these tiny tots brought joy to their parents and often their siblings too .
New Mums and Dads have been writing to us in their dozens , keen to show off their new bundle of joy , but also thank incredible NHS staff who were as brilliant as ever during labour and any hospital stays despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to be worn .
• ALANA Anne Spiteri is a second daughter for Southampton ’ s Ronnie Spiteri and Rebecca Richards .
A little sister for Ellia , she came into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on June 17 , weighing in at 7lbs 11oz .
• DARLING Imogen Harman from Ringwood is doing well despite a congenital heart condition which was monitored by incredible neonatal staff in Southampton .
The 5lbs girl is a first born baby for Emily Hyde-Cooper and Luke Harman .
• THERE were big smiles from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Queen Alexandra Hospital on April 10 .
The 9lbs 7oz baby is a second son for Bethany and Lewis from Portsmouth and a brother for Hunter .
• NEW parents Bryonie Brimley and Sam Cole are completely in love with their new arrival Nancy Iris Cole .
Nancy , from Netley Abbey , weighed in at 7lbs 2oz when she arrived at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on June 14 .
• THE Star Wars mad Starks family were blessed with a new addition on Star Wars Day - May 4 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second boy for Lucy and Jack and a brother for Ollie .
• A SON for Samantha and Brett and a brother for Summer and Poppy from the city , Joey John William Turner came into the world at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital six days into lockdown on March 29 .
• BORN during lockdown on May 25 , Miah Cheryl Hurley is a first born daughter for Abbie Charlton and Christien Hurley from Totton .
She weighed in at 9lbs 5oz at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bloodworth has brought happiness to the lives of parents Laura McDonald and Jake Bloodworth during an uncertain time .
The 7lbs 11oz Lordshill lovely was born at Princess Anne Hospital on April 21 .
• SMILING , cheeky Orrin Ryder Granger is a bundle of joy for Kerrie Hagon and Karl Granger from Marchwood .
A brother for Lillie , Noah and Miles , he weighed in at 6lbs 14oz at Princess Anne Hospital on May 1 .


Bruce Duncan Goff

A MAN accused of making indecent images of children is due at crown court .
Bruce Duncan Goff is alleged @ @ @ @ @ of children in Portswood , Southampton between December 14 , 2017 and July 20 , @ @ @ @ @ making ” can mean opening an attachment to an email containing an image , downloading @ @ @ @ @ image or accessing a pornographic website .
The 51-year-old of Garrett Close in Kingsclere is @ @ @ @ @ media to ask for indecent images of children .
Goff is due at Southampton Crown @ @ @ @ @ year .

Bruce Duncan Goff is alleged to have made indecent images of children in Portswood, Southampton between December 14, 2017 and July 20, 2018.
The term “making” can mean opening an attachment to an email containing an image, downloading an image, storing an image or accessing a pornographic website.
The 51-year-old of Garrett Close in Kingsclere is also accused of using social media to ask for indecent images of children.
Goff is due at Southampton Crown Court on September 1 this year.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Timothy Lee Tritta due at Southampton Crown Court

Timothy Lee Tritta is accused of possessing cocaine and diamorphine with intent to supply .
It comes following an incident @ @ @ @ @ 45-year-old of Carpathia Drive stood before Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Tuesday .
He was @ @ @ @ @ is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on September 11 this year where he @ @ @ @ @ .


Hampshire’s newest residents...

WELCOME to the world the latest new arrivals from across the region .
Times may be far from normal just now but life carries on regardless , and we gave new parents who have had an arrival during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic the chance to share their baby with the world .
As lockdown restrictions ease , many are now getting to meet family and friends for the first time , definitely a time for celebration .
If you would like to share your happy news with us you can fill in our Q & A at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s newest residents .
We have early arrivals , late arrivals and due date babies .
One gorgeous little fighter is doing well despite being born with a congenital heart condition and one Star Wars mad family were lucky enough to have a new arrival on Star Wars Day May 4 and even gave their little one a themed middle name .
There were big smiles across the board as these tiny tots brought joy to their parents and often their siblings too .
New Mums and Dads have been writing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show off their new bundle of joy , but also thank incredible NHS staff who were as brilliant as ever during labour and any hospital stays despite coronavirus limitations and full personal protective equipment having to be worn .

Times may be far from normal just now but life carries on regardless, and we gave new parents who have had an arrival during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic the chance to share their baby with the world.
As lockdown restrictions ease, many are now getting to meet family and friends for the first time, definitely a time for celebration.
If you would like to share your happy news with us you can fill in our Q&A at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals
But first, meet some of the region’s newest residents.
We have early arrivals, late arrivals and due date babies.
One gorgeous little fighter is doing well despite being born with a congenital heart condition and one Star Wars mad family were lucky enough to have a new arrival on Star Wars Day May 4 and even gave their little one a themed middle name.
There were big smiles across the board as these tiny tots brought joy to their parents and often their siblings too.
New Mums and Dads have been writing to us in their dozens, keen to show off their new bundle of joy, but also thank incredible NHS staff who were as brilliant as ever during labour and any hospital stays despite coronavirus limitations and full personal protective equipment having to be worn.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Plans to build house at Vaggs Lane, Hordle, turned down

PLANNING chiefs have rejected proposals to build a house in the New Forest National Park .
The National Park Authority @ @ @ @ @ relating to a parcel of land north west of Dene Lodge in Vaggs Lane , @ @ @ @ @ sought consent for a detached dwelling plus an air source heat pump and a sewage @ @ @ @ @ proposal to a previous application a report to NPA members said the overall size of @ @ @ @ @ it would now be set closer to the road .
It added : `` The @ @ @ @ @ reflect the rural character of the area .
`` No information has been provided about @ @ @ @ @ be generated by the proposed air source heat pump .
`` Because of the low @ @ @ @ @ site , and the proximity to the boundary of the neighbouring property , it would @ @ @ @ @ out a harmful increase in noise levels which would potentially be detrimental to the living @ @ @ @ @ the neighbouring property . ''

The National Park Authority refused to support an application relating to a parcel of land north west of Dene Lodge in Vaggs Lane, Hordle.
The applicants had sought consent for a detached dwelling plus an air source heat pump and a sewage treatment plant.
Comparing the proposal to a previous application a report to NPA members said the overall size of the building had increased and it would now be set closer to the road.
It added: "The proposed dwelling would fail to reflect the rural character of the area.
"No information has been provided about the noise levels which would be generated by the proposed air source heat pump.
"Because of the low background noise levels of the site, and the proximity to the boundary of the neighbouring property, it would not be possible to rule out a harmful increase in noise levels which would potentially be detrimental to the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property."


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Plan to extend Motorist Discount Centre in Fairview Parade, Hythe

New Forest District Council has received an application to build a single-storey extension to the Motorist Discount Centre in Fairview @ @ @ @ @ application says : `` The proposal is to fully enclose the yard with an extension @ @ @ @ @ may be used for storage or retail dependent upon the tenant 's requirement .
`` @ @ @ @ @ what is presently a timber fence enclosed yard . ''
A council report says the @ @ @ @ @ considered include the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and on the character @ @ @ @ @ .

New Forest District Council has received an application to build a single-storey extension to the Motorist Discount Centre in Fairview Parade, Hythe.
The application says: "The proposal is to fully enclose the yard with an extension to the shop area which may be used for storage or retail dependent upon the tenant's requirement.
"The proposal will tidy up what is presently a timber fence enclosed yard."
A council report says the issues that needed to be considered include the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and on the character and appearance of the area.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Janet Purkess was hit by quayside truck at Bridgetown, Barbados

A HAMPSHIRE pensioner enjoying a sunshine cruise was killed in a quayside accident caused by “ systemic failures ” at a Caribbean port .
Janet Purkess was hit by an “ unsafe ” truck being driven by someone who was not licensed to operate the vehicle , a pre-inquest review hearing was told .
The truck was not sounding a reversing alarm and had no rear view mirrors , it was alleged .
Mrs Purkess , 87 , of Gosport Lane , Lyndhurst , was killed after the Saga Sapphire made an unscheduled stop at Bridgetown , Barbados , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Various managers at the port should have communicated the fact that a ship would be putting in and passengers would be disembarking .
“ It would appear that arrangements were not in place .
“ Saga would normally have been met by security officers at the port to ensure the safety of passengers off the ship .
These people didn ’ t come .
“ There was a complete systemic failure in the way things were organised .
It wasn ’ t just the failure of one or two individuals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures had been put in place the accident could have been avoided.
” Mrs Purkess had just left the ship when she was hit by the truck , which was reversing “ very quickly ” .
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said : “ She disembarked with other passengers and for whatever reason ended up not on the prescribed walkway but in the main traffic area outside the ship .
“ She was knocked over by a truck that was reversing without an alarm .
It had no mirrors and no other way of detecting her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t really fit for purpose , given the job it was it was doing .
It wasn ’ t really safe in the circumstances.
” Referring to the driver she said his licence to operate heavy vehicles had expired .
The inquest into the death of Mrs Purkess is unlikely to be held until April or May of next year .
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said : “ We are slightly hindered by the fact that a lot of the evidence emanates from Barbados .
“ It ’ s always more difficult to get documents @ @ @ @ @

Janet Purkess was hit by an “unsafe” truck being driven by someone who was not licensed to operate the vehicle, a pre-inquest review hearing was told.
The truck was not sounding a reversing alarm and had no rear view mirrors, it was alleged.
Mrs Purkess, 87, of Gosport Lane, Lyndhurst, was killed after the Saga Sapphire made an unscheduled stop at Bridgetown, Barbados, on January 25.
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said: “Various managers at the port should have communicated the fact that a ship would be putting in and passengers would be disembarking.
“It would appear that arrangements were not in place.
“Saga would normally have been met by security officers at the port to ensure the safety of passengers off the ship. These people didn’t come.
“There was a complete systemic failure in the way things were organised. It wasn’t just the failure of one or two individuals.
“By all accounts if the proper measures had been put in place the accident could have been avoided.”
Mrs Purkess had just left the ship when she was hit by the truck, which was reversing “very quickly”.
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said: “She disembarked with other passengers and for whatever reason ended up not on the prescribed walkway but in the main traffic area outside the ship.
“She was knocked over by a truck that was reversing without an alarm. It had no mirrors and no other way of detecting her presence.
“The vehicle wasn’t really fit for purpose, given the job it was it was doing. It wasn’t really safe in the circumstances.”
Referring to the driver she said his licence to operate heavy vehicles had expired.
The inquest into the death of Mrs Purkess is unlikely to be held until April or May of next year.
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said: “We are slightly hindered by the fact that a lot of the evidence emanates from Barbados.
“It’s always more difficult to get documents from other countries.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Shuttle buses and new timetables for Itchen College students

ITCHEN College will provide shuttle buses to enable a return to full-time learning .
The college in Bitterne is ready to welcome students back to full time , campus-based learning by introducing a new timetable structure and a shuttle bus arrangement , enabling students to travel to and from college easily and The new structure will reduce the amount of movement around the college and avoids trapped time between A second return journey will also be introduced on each of its seven contract bus routes to enable students to travel at times that suit their timetable commitments .
College principal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very aware of the limitations of remote “ Many students struggle with the social isolation and practical difficulties of working online from home , and we are very keen to get them back to the college campus .
“ We plan to provide as near to a normal college experience as possible , while maintaining safety at all times.
” The strategy will enable the college to provide full classroom-based teaching , rather than delivering important course content through remote , online Mr Scott added : “ If there is a second spike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new timetable structure and the shuttle bus arrangements will allow us to respond quickly and easily so that teaching and learning remain effective .
“ These young people have had their routines and their learning seriously disrupted , and we must now do all we can to enable them to return to face-to-face learning and prepare them for their next step .
”

The college in Bitterne is ready to welcome students back to full time, campus-based learning by introducing a new timetable structure and a shuttle bus arrangement, enabling students to travel to and from college easily and
conveniently.
The new structure will reduce the amount of movement around the college and avoids trapped time between
lessons.
A second return journey will also be introduced on each of its seven contract bus routes to enable students to travel at times that suit their timetable commitments.
College principal Alex Scott said: “We are very aware of the limitations of remote
learning.
“Many students struggle with the social isolation and practical difficulties of working online from home, and we are very keen to get them back to the college campus.
“We plan to provide as near to a normal college experience as possible, while maintaining safety at all times.”
The strategy will enable the college to provide full classroom-based teaching, rather than delivering important course content through remote, online
learning.
Mr Scott added: “If there is a second spike or a regional outbreak of Covid-19, the new timetable structure and the shuttle bus arrangements will allow us to respond quickly and easily so that teaching and learning remain effective.
“These young people have had their routines and their learning seriously disrupted, and we must now do all we can to enable them to return to face-to-face learning and prepare them for their next step.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Increase in drugs found by staff at Winchester prison

MORE drugs are being uncovered by staff during searches at Winchester prison , new figures reveal .
It comes as drug finds in jails across England and Wales reached a record high – but prison reform charity the Howard League has warned confiscations do not show `` the true scale of the problem '' .
Ministry of Justice data reveals 37 searches uncovered drugs within HMP Winchester in the year to March 2020 – significantly up from 30 the previous year .
Over the same period , 13 % of the mandatory drug tests conducted in the prison returned a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the figure stood at 24 % .
The figures include psychoactive substances , the abuse of which have increasingly become a concern for prison staff nationally , as well as so-called traditional drugs such as cannabis and methadone .
The most common single drug type found to have been taken in Winchester prison was cannabis , which was found in 49 % of samples .
Across England and Wales , a record 21,575 searches by prison staff revealed drugs in the year to March 2020 , with prisoners failing 14 % of random @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform , said drugs are a `` scourge '' in prisons .
She added : `` Ministers have spent millions on tightening security , and this may be having an effect , but the best way to reduce the supply of drugs into prisons is to reduce the demand for them .
`` Staff time spent monitoring scanners would be better deployed in building relationships and working with people in prison to keep them occupied with work , education , training and exercise . ''
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons why current Covid-19 restrictions in prisons should be eased `` safely and as soon as possible '' .
During the pandemic , prisoners have been unable to take part in recreational activities such as using gyms and libraries or going to worship .
Last year , Her Majesty 's Prison and Probation Service set out plans to crack down on the misuse of drugs in prison , with a focus on restricting supply , reducing demand and building recovery services .
As part of the strategy , HMPPS pledged to reduce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are found to be positive by March this year .
Separate figures reveal that Winchester prison met its 14 % target for traditional drugs tests in the year to March 2020 .
The 13 % target for psychoactive substances was also met , although the data for this only covers a four-month period .
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said : `` We are finding and stopping more drugs thanks to the tough new measures brought in by this Government , such as airport-style security and x-ray body scanners . ''
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to draw conclusions on the impact of restricted prison regimes during lockdown .

It comes as drug finds in jails across England and Wales reached a record high – but prison reform charity the Howard League has warned confiscations do not show "the true scale of the problem".
Ministry of Justice data reveals 37 searches uncovered drugs within HMP Winchester in the year to March 2020 – significantly up from 30 the previous year.
Over the same period, 13% of the mandatory drug tests conducted in the prison returned a positive result, while in 2018-19, the figure stood at 24%.
The figures include psychoactive substances, the abuse of which have increasingly become a concern for prison staff nationally, as well as so-called traditional drugs such as cannabis and methadone.
The most common single drug type found to have been taken in Winchester prison was cannabis, which was found in 49% of samples.
Across England and Wales, a record 21,575 searches by prison staff revealed drugs in the year to March 2020, with prisoners failing 14% of random drug tests.
Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, said drugs are a "scourge" in prisons.
She added: "Ministers have spent millions on tightening security, and this may be having an effect, but the best way to reduce the supply of drugs into prisons is to reduce the demand for them.
"Staff time spent monitoring scanners would be better deployed in building relationships and working with people in prison to keep them occupied with work, education, training and exercise."
Ms Crook said this is one of the reasons why current Covid-19 restrictions in prisons should be eased "safely and as soon as possible".
During the pandemic, prisoners have been unable to take part in recreational activities such as using gyms and libraries or going to worship.
Last year, Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service set out plans to crack down on the misuse of drugs in prison, with a focus on restricting supply, reducing demand and building recovery services.
As part of the strategy, HMPPS pledged to reduce the proportion of random mandatory drugs tests that are found to be positive by March this year.
Separate figures reveal that Winchester prison met its 14% target for traditional drugs tests in the year to March 2020. The 13% target for psychoactive substances was also met, although the data for this only covers a four-month period.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "We are finding and stopping more drugs thanks to the tough new measures brought in by this Government, such as airport-style security and x-ray body scanners."
He added that it would be "misleading" to draw conclusions on the impact of restricted prison regimes during lockdown.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Conker Spirit sanitiser set to sell nationally through Comax

A GIN distillery that turned “ wasted ” alcohol into sanitiser during the coronavirus lockdown has begun full-scale production in partnership with a Hampshire distributor .
Conker Spirit has teamed up with Ringwood-based Comax UK , which supplies hospitality businesses , care homes and schools with cleaning , catering and PPE .
Comax , which has been in business for more than 25 years , had to adapt rapidly to huge demand for sanitiser and PPE as the Covid-19 crisis took hold , initially prioritising the NHS , care homes and schools .
With the hospitality industry trading again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand Conker Spirit , which in April began using its distillery to help supply sanitiser to the NHS , police , care homes and other key worker businesses .
Conker Spirit gave away hundreds of 70cl bottles of its hand sanitiser , dubbed Community Spirit , at the start of the lockdown .
The product was made from the wasted alcohol , or “ heads ” , of the distillation process .
Companies from all over the country flooded Conker Spirit ’ s inbox after its efforts received press coverage .
Founder Rupert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we knew it was going to take more than a gesture of a few hundred bottles of free sanitiser .
“ There was a genuine need for us to go into full-scale production of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) formulation hand sanitiser , and quickly.
” Since then , Conker Spirit has manufactured more than 80,000 litres of WHO Formulation Hand Sanitiser alongside its usual distillery operations .
It has been supplying frontline services , key worker businesses and domestic customers .
It has taken the sanitiser production to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a separate company in the Conker group that promises “ ethically priced , beautifully presented ” sanitiser for the hospitality industry and other businesses .
Comax UK , based at Yeoman Road , has become its distributor to get Community Spirit Hand Sanitiser into bars , hotels and restaurants across the country .
The product is available to order via Comax UK in 500ml and five litre containers .

Conker Spirit has teamed up with Ringwood-based Comax UK, which supplies hospitality businesses, care homes and schools with cleaning, catering and PPE.
Comax, which has been in business for more than 25 years, had to adapt rapidly to huge demand for sanitiser and PPE as the Covid-19 crisis took hold, initially prioritising the NHS, care homes and schools.
With the hospitality industry trading again, it has joined forces with Bournemouth-based gin brand Conker Spirit, which in April began using its distillery to help supply sanitiser to the NHS, police, care homes and other key worker businesses.
Conker Spirit gave away hundreds of 70cl bottles of its hand sanitiser, dubbed Community Spirit, at the start of the lockdown.
The product was made from the wasted alcohol, or “heads”, of the distillation process.
Companies from all over the country flooded Conker Spirit’s inbox after its efforts received press coverage.
Founder Rupert Holloway said: “That’s when we knew it was going to take more than a gesture of a few hundred bottles of free sanitiser.
“There was a genuine need for us to go into full-scale production of the World Health Organization (WHO) formulation hand sanitiser, and quickly.”
Since then, Conker Spirit has manufactured more than 80,000 litres of WHO Formulation Hand Sanitiser alongside its usual distillery operations. It has been supplying frontline services, key worker businesses and domestic customers.
It has taken the sanitiser production to a new level with the launch of Sanitise, a separate company in the Conker group that promises “ethically priced, beautifully presented” sanitiser for the hospitality industry and other businesses.
Comax UK, based at Yeoman Road, has become its distributor to get Community Spirit Hand Sanitiser into bars, hotels and restaurants across the country.
The product is available to order via Comax UK in 500ml and five litre containers.
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thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Children in Need awards £22k to Home-Start Winchester

A PROJECT working with disadvantaged children and young people in Winchester has been awarded over £22,000 to help support its vital services .
Home-Start Winchester & Districts has been awarded a three-year grant of £22,923 to deliver weekly play sessions for parents and young children living in deprivation from BBC Children in Need .
Funding will provide structured sessions where families can meet each week to interact with each other , build positive friendships and develop a local network of support .
Liz Stannard , senior co-ordinator , said : “ Thank you BBC Children in Need !
New funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supportive environment for local families with young children , and encourage them to meet new people who share similar experiences.
” Speaking of the new grant Elizabeth Myers , head of impact ( south and north ) at BBC Children in Need , added : “ It ’ s always a real pleasure to award new grants to projects like Home-Start Winchester & Districts especially in these difficult times .
At BBC Children in Need we are dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this that continue to demonstrate how funding benefits young people , and gives them the extra support they need to build a brighter future.
” The new funding award - made possible following BBC Children in Need ’ s 2019 Appeal in November - will support the delivery of vital services to young people in the area and means that the charity now has more than £100,000 invested locally .
Simon Antrobus , chief executive of BBC Children in Need , said : “ At a time when children and young people need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am incredibly proud to be awarding funding which will go on to positively impact their lives .
These grants were only made possible thanks to our remarkable supporters , so a big thank you to everyone who supported us in 2019.
” Following The Big Night In appeal in April which brought BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief together for the first time , BBC Children in Need launched a number of dedicated funding programmes to support local charities across the UK who are providing essential help to children and young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Need is committed to supporting disadvantaged children and young people who are facing additional challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic , and further funding opportunities will be announced in due course .

Home-Start Winchester & Districts has been awarded a three-year grant of £22,923 to deliver weekly play sessions for parents and young children living in deprivation from BBC Children in Need.
Funding will provide structured sessions where families can meet each week to interact with each other, build positive friendships and develop a local network of support.
Liz Stannard, senior co-ordinator, said: “Thank you BBC Children in Need! New funding means we can continue to provide a supportive environment for local families with young children, and encourage them to meet new people who share similar experiences.”
Speaking of the new grant Elizabeth Myers, head of impact (south and north) at BBC Children in Need, added: “It’s always a real pleasure to award new grants to projects like Home-Start Winchester & Districts especially in these difficult times. At BBC Children in Need we are dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in local communities – it’s projects like this that continue to demonstrate how funding benefits young people, and gives them the extra support they need to build a brighter future.”
The new funding award - made possible following BBC Children in Need’s 2019 Appeal in November - will support the delivery of vital services to young people in the area and means that the charity now has more than £100,000 invested locally.
Simon Antrobus, chief executive of BBC Children in Need, said: “At a time when children and young people need our support more than ever, I am incredibly proud to be awarding funding which will go on to positively impact their lives. These grants were only made possible thanks to our remarkable supporters, so a big thank you to everyone who supported us in 2019.”
Following The Big Night In appeal in April which brought BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief together for the first time, BBC Children in Need launched a number of dedicated funding programmes to support local charities across the UK who are providing essential help to children and young people during the current crisis. BBC Children in Need is committed to supporting disadvantaged children and young people who are facing additional challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and further funding opportunities will be announced in due course.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Archaeology now underway in central Winchester

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have started work delving below the ground in central Winchester .
The city council commissioned the work to help inform future development of the site , known as the Central Winchester Regeneration or Silver Hill .
But anyone expecting a repeat of the dig at the Brooks Centre in the late 1980s which lasted for around two years will be disappointed .
This time 14 geo-archaeological boreholes drilled in carefully selected locations across the site , from the bus station , around Kings Walk and to The Brooks .
Water monitoring from the boreholes will take place over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sequence of deposits in the ground to help determine the history of the site and how it has developed .
The water levels and the biological remains of things like seeds , pollen grains and insects preserved in the ground can help explain the history of the city and the nature of archaeological preservation .
Cllr Kelsie Learney , cabinet member for housing and asset management , said : “ As we look to progress proposals to improve the Central Winchester Regeneration area for the benefit of this generation and generations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the historic significance of the site .
`` We have worked with specialists , interested parties and local organisations to understand the very best way to investigate what remains beneath the site .
We are delighted to be working with such a highly respected team to help us in achieving this.
” The work is being done by a team from the University of Winchester ( ARCA ) and PCA , a commercial archaeological contractor based in Winchester .
ARCA are a specialist geoarchaeology team at the university .
Paul McCulloch , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased to be working with the team in this innovative and exciting geo-archaeological investigation and are looking forward to the results they obtain from the boreholes.
” Prof Keith Wilkinson from ARCA added : “ The test pits and boreholes represent an important opportunity to investigate the thickness and distribution of archaeological layers , and the artefacts they contain .
”

The city council commissioned the work to help inform future development of the site, known as the Central Winchester Regeneration or Silver Hill.
But anyone expecting a repeat of the dig at the Brooks Centre in the late 1980s which lasted for around two years will be disappointed.
This time 14 geo-archaeological boreholes drilled in carefully selected locations across the site, from the bus station, around Kings Walk and to The Brooks. Water monitoring from the boreholes will take place over the next 12 months.
Samples will reveal the sequence of deposits in the ground to help determine the history of the site and how it has developed. The water levels and the biological remains of things like seeds, pollen grains and insects preserved in the ground can help explain the history of the city and the nature of archaeological preservation.
Cllr Kelsie Learney, cabinet member for housing and asset management, said: “As we look to progress proposals to improve the Central Winchester Regeneration area for the benefit of this generation and generations to come, it is crucial we understand the historic significance of the site.
"We have worked with specialists, interested parties and local organisations to understand the very best way to investigate what remains beneath the site. We are delighted to be working with such a highly respected team to help us in achieving this.”
The work is being done by a team from the University of Winchester (ARCA) and PCA, a commercial archaeological contractor based in Winchester. ARCA are a specialist geoarchaeology team at the university.
Paul McCulloch, from PCA, said: "We are pleased to be working with the team in this innovative and exciting geo-archaeological investigation and are looking forward to the results they obtain from the boreholes.”
Prof Keith Wilkinson from ARCA added: “The test pits and boreholes represent an important opportunity to investigate the thickness and distribution of archaeological layers, and the artefacts they contain.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Tributes paid to Southampton man Daniel Blakeman

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who `` will be sorely missed '' and who is believed to have @ @ @ @ @ died following a crash between a pushbike and a van on Waterloo Road on July @ @ @ @ @ to him .
The 35-year-old of Millbrook Road East , suffered life-threatening injuries when the @ @ @ @ @ with a van at 9.50pm .
He was rushed to hospital but died of his @ @ @ @ @ , on August 11 .
Today , Daniel ’ s family has released a picture @ @ @ @ @ “ Daniel came from a big loving family and he will be sorely missed by @ @ @ @ @ brothers , uncles and aunties - who were always there for him .
“ Daniel @ @ @ @ @ He will always be in our hearts .
Until we meet again - you will @ @ @ @ @

Daniel Blakeman died following a crash between a pushbike and a van on Waterloo Road on July 17, has paid tribute to him.
The 35-year-old of Millbrook Road East, suffered life-threatening injuries when the bike he was riding collided with a van at 9.50pm.
He was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries almost a month later, on August 11.
Today, Daniel’s family has released a picture of him and said:
“Daniel came from a big loving family and he will be sorely missed by his mum, dad, brothers, uncles and aunties - who were always there for him.
“Daniel will never be forgotten. He will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again - you will never be alone.”
Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime team has since launched a murder investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Woman's body found in the water near Barton-on-Sea Golf Club

THE body of an elderly woman was found in the water near a golf club .
Emergency services were called @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday afternoon .
A coastguard helicopter , a coastguard team from Lymington , RNLI @ @ @ @ @ , South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Constabulary responded to the reported incident at around @ @ @ @ @ .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said : `` We were called just before 2.30pm after @ @ @ @ @ in her 70s was found in the water near Barton on Sea Golf Club .
@ @ @ @ @ have been informed , and are being supported by specialist officers .
`` The death @ @ @ @ @ suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner . ''

Emergency services were called to the scene in Barton on Wednesday afternoon.
A coastguard helicopter, a coastguard team from Lymington, RNLI lifeboats from Mudeford and Lymington, South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Constabulary responded to the reported incident at around 2.30pm at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "We were called just before 2.30pm after a body of a woman in her 70s was found in the water near Barton on Sea Golf Club.
"Her next of kin have been informed, and are being supported by specialist officers.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Yellow weather warning for Southampton and Hampshire

THUNDERSTORMS are expected to continue hitting Southampton and Hampshire for four days from today .
The Met Office has issued @ @ @ @ @ thunderstorms for the city , with a risk of heavy rain , flash flooding , @ @ @ @ @ is set to hit many areas across the UK following the heatwave , reaching Manchester @ @ @ @ @ The impact level has been increased to high , meaning there could be dangerous driving @ @ @ @ @ and businesses and a chance of damage to buildings .
Thunder is set to hit @ @ @ @ @ tonight .
For the rest of Hampshire , the Met Office expects the thunder to @ @ @ @ @ the temperatures will stay relatively warm in the city , at 27 degree highs and @ @ @ @ @ sun looks set to come back out on Monday ( August 17 ) .

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms for the city, with a risk of heavy rain, flash flooding, hail and lightning.
It is set to hit many areas across the UK following the heatwave, reaching Manchester, Devon and London.
The impact level has been increased to high, meaning there could be dangerous driving conditions, flooding of homes and businesses and a chance of damage to buildings.
Thunder is set to hit Southampton from 7pm to 9pm tonight.
For the rest of Hampshire, the Met Office expects the thunder to continue until 10pm.
However the temperatures will stay relatively warm in the city, at 27 degree highs and 17 degree lows.
The sun looks set to come back out on Monday (August 17).


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--Woman arrested after allegedly spitting in officer's face

A WOMAN allegedly spat in a police officer 's face as she was arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ , police were called to an address on Leigh Road , Eastleigh , at around @ @ @ @ @ to reports of an assault but while on-scene did not find any evidence that an @ @ @ @ @ A woman at the address was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class B drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ woman spat in an officers face .
A 45-year-old woman from Eastleigh was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ services worker and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday , October @ @ @ @ @ was taken in relation to the drug charges .

On Friday, August 7, police were called to an address on Leigh Road, Eastleigh, at around 7.30pm.
Officers were called to reports of an assault but while on-scene did not find any evidence that an assault had taken place.
A woman at the address was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class B drugs. During the arrest, the woman spat in an officers face.
A 45-year-old woman from Eastleigh was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency services worker and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 1.
No further action was taken in relation to the drug charges.


thedailyecho--2020-08-13--An important message from Southern Water

As it hots up , people naturally want to use more water at home – but to help keep supplies running , please be considerate and only use what you need .
Our teams work hard to keep your taps and toilets flowing 24/7 , but the past few months we ’ ve seen demand increase as we ’ re all using more at home .
As temperatures rise again , we need your help to make sure there ’ s enough water to go around , and safeguard supply for the essential things like , hand washing , cooking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hot , we all need water to keep hydrated and stay cool , that ’ s a fact .
The problem for us is that if everyone turns on their hoses , sprinklers and fills their paddling pools all at once , we struggle to make sure there ’ s enough water being treated quickly enough to cope with demand .
That ’ s why we ’ re asking you to only use what you really need this summer .
Why save water after such a wet winter ?
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the wettest Januarys and Februarys on record .
Thanks to all that wet weather reservoirs in the South East have enough water ready to be treated .
But the current issue is not the amount of water available to us , it ’ s getting it from the reservoirs to taps via treatment works quick enough !
A lot of work happens to get water from the source to your home .
If people use too much , too quickly , demand can outweigh supply .
With so many people at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on top of lockdown has put extremely high pressure on water companies ’ to try and keep up .
In lockdown , water use went up During lockdown , people in the South East have been using up to 20 % more water than usual .
We ’ ve responded by putting extra water into supply each day - enough to make everyone in the USA a cup of tea !
That ’ s on top of the usual amount , which is already enough to make a cuppa for half of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent hot weather water use has hit some really high peaks .
With hot weather due to continue , meeting the demand will be a real stretch – unless we can persuade people to use a little less .
When it 's hot , water use soars While you enjoy the sunshine , here are a few simple ways you can help : • And relax : Skip those non-essential water-intensive chores like washing cars , patios and windows .
• Sweat it out : Save the shower until after your workout .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you could save a tenner on your yearly bill too .
• Stay cool : Give the paddling pool a little top-up each day instead of refilling it every time – and remember to sprinkle the used water around your garden when you ’ re done .
For more ways to save water visit : southernwater.co.uk/how-to-save-water .
Thanks to the wet winter , there ’ s currently no water shortage in the South East .
However , water companies are working hard to keep taps and toilets flowing after demand spiked during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
This summer , you can help by using water wisely .
Together , we ’ ll make sure demand can be met at all times .

When it’s hot, we all need water to keep hydrated and stay cool, that’s a fact. The problem for us is that if everyone turns on their hoses, sprinklers and fills their paddling pools all at once, we struggle to make sure there’s enough water being treated quickly enough to cope with demand.
That’s why we’re asking you to only use what you really need this summer.
Why save water after such a wet winter?
It’s true – the UK had one of the wettest Januarys and Februarys on record. Thanks to all that wet weather reservoirs in the South East have enough water ready to be treated. But the current issue is not the amount of water available to us, it’s getting it from the reservoirs to taps via treatment works quick enough!
A lot of work happens to get water from the source to your home. If people use too much, too quickly, demand can outweigh supply. With so many people at home at once, the hot weather on top of lockdown has put extremely high pressure on water companies’ to try and keep up.
In lockdown, water use went up
During lockdown, people in the South East have been using up to 20% more water than usual. We’ve responded by putting extra water into supply each day - enough to make everyone in the USA a cup of tea! That’s on top of the usual amount, which is already enough to make a cuppa for half of the world’s population!
During the recent hot weather water use has hit some really high peaks. With hot weather due to continue, meeting the demand will be a real stretch – unless we can persuade people to use a little less.
When it's hot, water use soars
While you enjoy the sunshine, here are a few simple ways you can help:
And relax: Skip those non-essential water-intensive chores like washing cars, patios and windows.
Skip those non-essential water-intensive chores like washing cars, patios and windows. Sweat it out: Save the shower until after your workout. Remember, keep it to four minutes and you could save a tenner on your yearly bill too.
Save the shower until after your workout. Remember, keep it to four minutes and you could save a tenner on your yearly bill too. Stay cool: Give the paddling pool a little top-up each day instead of refilling it every time – and remember to sprinkle the used water around your garden when you’re done.
For more ways to save water visit: southernwater.co.uk/how-to-save-water.
A summary
Thanks to the wet winter, there’s currently no water shortage in the South East. However, water companies are working hard to keep taps and toilets flowing after demand spiked during lockdown. They’ve succeeded so far. This summer, you can help by using water wisely. Together, we’ll make sure demand can be met at all times.


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--What was that strange glow seen on Southampton's skyline?

A STRANGE glow lit up Southampton 's sky last night , leaving residents puzzled as to what the bright light was .
The ominous orange glow was seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest late last night .
A video , taken by a New Forest resident who wishes to remain anonymous , shows Pipistrelle bats against a `` pulsing orange sky '' .
The light was seen over the top of Fawley Refinery , and was a result of the refinery 'flaring ' .
Flaring is a way to safely burn of excess gas , which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refinery 's operating process .
In a statement , a spokesperson said : `` We want to give an update to our current operations .
`` Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours .
`` We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise .
`` We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and are taking a series of measures to minimise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes . ''

The ominous orange glow was seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest late last night.
A video, taken by a New Forest resident who wishes to remain anonymous, shows Pipistrelle bats against a "pulsing orange sky".
The light was seen over the top of Fawley Refinery, and was a result of the refinery 'flaring'.
Fawley Refinery burning the midnight oil by Kevin Perrett
Flaring is a way to safely burn of excess gas, which would normally be recycled and used in the refinery's operating process.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "We want to give an update to our current operations.
"Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours.
"We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise.
"We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and are taking a series of measures to minimise the flare.
"Flaring is a safe, controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes."


thedailyecho--2020-08-14--Southampton man finds at least 20 hornets in block of flats

MORE than 20 hornets have been caught in one flat block on a Southampton street – and a residents says the key is not `` not throw anything at them '' .
A resident , who ask not to be identified , from Sholing said that he has caught around 17 hornets in his own flat – and even more in other residents ’ homes .
The 33-year-old claims that so far more than 20 hornets have been found in the flat , but no one knows where they are coming from .
He said : “ I have checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t find [ any nests ] .
There ’ s nothing I can see .
“ There are lots of trees around so they could be in the tree and we are just in their flight path.
” He explained how he has learned to capture the large bugs without angering them , and that his neighbours will come and ask him for help removing them .
“ They ’ re pretty docile , ” he said .
“ The key is to just not throw anything at them.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in there .
“ People are worried about if they Asian Hornets or not .
No one has been stung yet.
” He has contacted a number of people regarding the hornets to try and work out what species they are .
A Southampton pest expert has confirmed that the large bugs are not Asian Hornets , but are European hornets .
Peter M. Cherry , director of Pests Birds and Bugs Limited , said : “ These are European hornets , generally a docile creature and the largest of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousand species of wasp in the UK , most of which are microscopic .
“ Hornets live in relatively small colonies of about 200 individuals either high up in building for instance or in oak trees or similar .
They will generally ignore you if you leave them alone .
“ If they do become a danger to the public the nests can be treated . ''

A resident, who ask not to be identified, from Sholing said that he has caught around 17 hornets in his own flat – and even more in other residents’ homes.
The 33-year-old claims that so far more than 20 hornets have been found in the flat, but no one knows where they are coming from.
He said: “I have checked all of the loft spaces and can’t find [any nests]. There’s nothing I can see.
“There are lots of trees around so they could be in the tree and we are just in their flight path.”
He explained how he has learned to capture the large bugs without angering them, and that his neighbours will come and ask him for help removing them.
“They’re pretty docile,” he said. “The key is to just not throw anything at them.”
“I usually get a big glass and trap them in there.
“People are worried about if they Asian Hornets or not. No one has been stung yet.”
He has contacted a number of people regarding the hornets to try and work out what species they are.
A Southampton pest expert has confirmed that the large bugs are not Asian Hornets, but are European hornets.
Peter M. Cherry, director of Pests Birds and Bugs Limited, said: “These are European hornets, generally a docile creature and the largest of the UK wasp species.
“There are many thousand species of wasp in the UK, most of which are microscopic.
“Hornets live in relatively small colonies of about 200 individuals either high up in building for instance or in oak trees or similar. They will generally ignore you if you leave them alone.
“If they do become a danger to the public the nests can be treated."