thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Concerns over end of tax free sales at Southampton Airport

PLANS to end tax free sales would be “ a damaging blow ” for Southampton airport and could result in job losses , it has been claimed .
Leaders at Southampton Airport are urging the government to make a U-turn over plans to end tax free sales on some goods at airports from January 2021 .
Airport bosses claimed that the move would result in the loss of 15 jobs at the airport in Southampton as well as £750,000 worth of annual revenue .
But the government said it has provided “ unprecedented ” support to the aviation sector and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not always passed on to consumers .
According to the proposals , the government will end tax-free sales in airports of goods such as electronics and clothing for passengers travelling to non-EU countries .
But Steve Szalay , managing director at Southampton Airport , said : “ Without that income , not only will it severely hamper our ability to regrow once we emerge from this crisis , it will result in further job losses .
Tax-free sales generate approximately £750,000 per year for the airport which is used to re-invest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
I would strongly urge the Chancellor to reconsider this decision.
” Francois Bourienne , chair of UK Travel Retail Forum ( UKTRF ) , added : “ Southampton Airport relies on tax free sales for in excess of 30 % of its commercial revenues .
Southampton in particular will be at an instant disadvantage , with inbound passengers from the Channel Islands still able to enjoy discounted airside sales in Jersey , Guernsey and Alderney airports .
COVID-19 and the collapse of Flybe has had a significant impact on Southampton Airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement posing yet another very real risk to the airport ’ s operating future.
” Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead urged the government to re-look at the policy .
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes said he will meet with the Treasury Ministers over the coming weeks in a bid to discuss alternatives .
But Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added : `` With few international flights currently operating I would expect the immediate impact on Southampton Airport to be limited.
” A HM Treasury Spokesperson said : “ These tax changes mean people travelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wines and spirits duty free for the first time in over 20 years - a huge boost to British airports like Southampton .
For travel outside of Europe , we ’ re ending tax-free shopping on other goods in airports after concerns that the saving wasn ’ t always passed on to consumers.
” The news comes as earlier this month airport bosses said the future of Southampton Airport will be hanging in the balance if plans to expand the runway by 164 metres are rejected .

Leaders at Southampton Airport are urging the government to make a U-turn over plans to end tax free sales on some goods at airports from January 2021.
Airport bosses claimed that the move would result in the loss of 15 jobs at the airport in Southampton as well as £750,000 worth of annual revenue.
But the government said it has provided “unprecedented” support to the aviation sector and the changes follow concerns that the saving was not always passed on to consumers.
According to the proposals, the government will end tax-free sales in airports of goods such as electronics and clothing for passengers travelling to non-EU countries.
But Steve Szalay, managing director at Southampton Airport, said: “Without that income, not only will it severely hamper our ability to regrow once we emerge from this crisis, it will result in further job losses. Tax-free sales generate approximately £750,000 per year for the airport which is used to re-invest in the routes that support the wider Hampshire economy. I would strongly urge the Chancellor to reconsider this decision.”
Francois Bourienne, chair of UK Travel Retail Forum (UKTRF), added: “Southampton Airport relies on tax free sales for in excess of 30% of its commercial revenues. Southampton in particular will be at an instant disadvantage, with inbound passengers from the Channel Islands still able to enjoy discounted airside sales in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney airports. COVID-19 and the collapse of Flybe has had a significant impact on Southampton Airport’s passenger numbers, with this announcement posing yet another very real risk to the airport’s operating future.”
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead urged the government to re-look at the policy.
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes said he will meet with the Treasury Ministers over the coming weeks in a bid to discuss alternatives.
But Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added: "With few international flights currently operating I would expect the immediate impact on Southampton Airport to be limited.”
A HM Treasury Spokesperson said: “These tax changes mean people travelling to the EU can buy beers, wines and spirits duty free for the first time in over 20 years - a huge boost to British airports like Southampton. For travel outside of Europe, we’re ending tax-free shopping on other goods in airports after concerns that the saving wasn’t always passed on to consumers.”
The news comes as earlier this month airport bosses said the future of Southampton Airport will be hanging in the balance if plans to expand the runway by 164 metres are rejected.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Dispersal order issued again for Knightwood Leisure Centre

ANOTHER dispersal order has been issued for the area surrounding a leisure centre .
A section 35 Dispersal Order has @ @ @ @ @ The order will cover the Knightwood Leisure Centre and the Valley Park Community Centre in @ @ @ @ @ comes after two dispersal orders were implemented in the same area earlier this month .
@ @ @ @ @ being dropped and drugs were being taken on the site .
This order will be @ @ @ @ @ 4pm until 6am on Sunday .
Police say this is to combat anti social behaviour @ @ @ @ @ will have the power to remove anyone from the location that is seen causing crime @ @ @ @ @ not stop legitimate use of the area .

A section 35 Dispersal Order has been authorised by police.
The order will cover the Knightwood Leisure Centre and the Valley Park Community Centre in Chandler's Ford.
This comes after two dispersal orders were implemented in the same area earlier this month.
A councillor claimed litter was being dropped and drugs were being taken on the site.
This order will be in place from Friday at 4pm until 6am on Sunday.
Police say this is to combat anti social behaviour reported by residents.
Police will have the power to remove anyone from the location that is seen causing crime or disorder.
It does not stop legitimate use of the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Sites of where new Hampshire hospital could be built revealed

A NEW hospital will not be built in Winchester as health chiefs reveal shortlisted locations for the major development – the nearest being 13 miles away .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed earlier this month that funding would be given for a new hospital in Basingstoke , but now Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cemented that statement being revealing that both sites identified are close to Basingstoke .
It knocks any hopes that the Royal Hampshire County Hospital ( RHCH ) will retain its current range of services , including an A & E unit and the consultant-led maternity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify potential sites for a new acute centralised hospital has been ongoing since October 2019 , with a search across Winchester , Basingstoke , Andover , Eastleigh , Alton and surrounding areas carried out .
Now hospital chiefs have shortlisted to locations , the first between Basingstoke and Winchester , near to junction seven of the M3 , with the other being based on the current site of Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital .
Alex Whitfield , chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which leads the Hampshire Together programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Clinical Commissioning Groups and West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group , said : “ After an exhaustive site selection process , I ’ m delighted that we have two site options for a possible new acute centralised hospital to serve mid and north Hampshire .
“ Whilst we have identified two possible sites , no final decisions have been taken and we look forward to talking to our staff and the public about our proposals for the future when we go out to public consultation early next year .
We are looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each of the possible locations as part of the formal consultation process . ''
No further details have been given in terms of timeframe for this work to be carried out or what a 'major refurbishment ' at the RHCH would entail .
MP for Winchester Steve Brine said : “ That this is about replacing Basingstoke Hospital is the worst kept secret of them all .
It will certainly serve the population of north Hampshire but it would be a place people from Winchester and Chandler ’ s Ford have to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I repeat my call on the clinicians driving this not to give up on the Royal Hampshire County and to now be crystal clear what we gain and what we lose in Winchester.
” Pieces of land that were large enough to house a hospital and health campus were then ranked according to how they performed against a total of 36 weighted criteria before negotiations began to assess their availability , price and the current owners ’ willingness to sell .
Nine sites initially fitted the criteria including Winchester , Micheldever , Sutton @ @ @ @ @ @

Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed earlier this month that funding would be given for a new hospital in Basingstoke, but now Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have cemented that statement being revealing that both sites identified are close to Basingstoke.
It knocks any hopes that the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) will retain its current range of services, including an A&E unit and the consultant-led maternity unit at Florence Portal House.
Work to identify potential sites for a new acute centralised hospital has been ongoing since October 2019, with a search across Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Eastleigh, Alton and surrounding areas carried out.
Now hospital chiefs have shortlisted to locations, the first between Basingstoke and Winchester, near to junction seven of the M3, with the other being based on the current site of Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Alex Whitfield, chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which leads the Hampshire Together programme alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups and West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “After an exhaustive site selection process, I’m delighted that we have two site options for a possible new acute centralised hospital to serve mid and north Hampshire.
“Whilst we have identified two possible sites, no final decisions have been taken and we look forward to talking to our staff and the public about our proposals for the future when we go out to public consultation early next year. We are looking forward to discussing the pros and cons of each of the possible locations as part of the formal consultation process."
No further details have been given in terms of timeframe for this work to be carried out or what a 'major refurbishment' at the RHCH would entail.
MP for Winchester Steve Brine said: “That this is about replacing Basingstoke Hospital is the worst kept secret of them all. It will certainly serve the population of north Hampshire but it would be a place people from Winchester and Chandler’s Ford have to travel to for most acute services.
“I repeat my call on the clinicians driving this not to give up on the Royal Hampshire County and to now be crystal clear what we gain and what we lose in Winchester.”
Pieces of land that were large enough to house a hospital and health campus were then ranked according to how they performed against a total of 36 weighted criteria before negotiations began to assess their availability, price and the current owners’ willingness to sell.
Nine sites initially fitted the criteria including Winchester, Micheldever, Sutton Scotney, Andover and Basingstoke.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--New role for Winchester Guildhall

New role for Winchester Guildhall

WINCHESTER Guildhall is being converted into a temporary court to help clear the huge backlog of cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The Ministry of Justice ( MoJ ) has announced that the historic building is being turned into one of 16 Nightingale Courts across England and Wales .
An MoJ spokesperson said : `` Winchester Guildhall will open its doors as a Nightingale Court this week , as part of the government ’ s plan to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system .
`` The new site provides three extra courtrooms that will carry out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearings .
`` It will help to free up three courtrooms for jury trials at Winchester Combined Court . ''
Nightingale Courts are among the measures that have been introduced to ensure courts recover from the pandemic as soon as possible .
This follows a recent £80m investment in the courts system to fund the recruitment of 1,600 new staff to support the recovery .
Courts Minister Chris Philp said : “ I am grateful to the Guildhall for joining the national effort to reduce delays and deliver speedier justice for victims .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our tireless work with the judiciary and legal sector in pursuing every available option to ensure our courts recover as quickly as possible.
” Winchester City Council leader , Cllr Lucille Thompson , added : `` One of our highest priorities at the moment is to help our high streets recover , and so I am delighted that HM Courts and Tribunals have signed an agreement with the City Council to use the Guildhall as a Nightingale Court for the next nine months .
“ Not only will this help our local economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing people back to the centre , but it also ensures that one of our very special buildings is being made use of during these challenging times.
” The new Nightingale Courts can provide an extra 29 courtrooms .
The MoJ spokesperson said : `` Since August , magistrates ’ courts have been sitting on Saturdays , amounting to around 100 extra court sessions a month , dealing with thousands of cases .
`` Magistrates ’ courts are also now consistently completing more cases than they are receiving , reducing their outstanding caseload @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crown court rooms will be available for jury trials in the coming weeks following the roll out of Plexiglass screens to more than 200 court rooms and 100 jury deliberation rooms .
`` Meanwhile , a major £153minvestment across the courts system announced in July will speed up technological improvements and modernise courtrooms . ''

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the historic building is being turned into one of 16 Nightingale Courts across England and Wales.
An MoJ spokesperson said: "Winchester Guildhall will open its doors as a Nightingale Court this week, as part of the government’s plan to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
"The new site provides three extra courtrooms that will carry out civil work, such as small claims hearings.
"It will help to free up three courtrooms for jury trials at Winchester Combined Court."
Nightingale Courts are among the measures that have been introduced to ensure courts recover from the pandemic as soon as possible.
This follows a recent £80m investment in the courts system to fund the recruitment of 1,600 new staff to support the recovery.
Courts Minister Chris Philp said: “I am grateful to the Guildhall for joining the national effort to reduce delays and deliver speedier justice for victims.
“This is the latest step in our tireless work with the judiciary and legal sector in pursuing every available option to ensure our courts recover as quickly as possible.”
Winchester City Council leader, Cllr Lucille Thompson, added: "One of our highest priorities at the moment is to help our high streets recover, and so I am delighted that HM Courts and Tribunals have signed an agreement with the City Council to use the Guildhall as a Nightingale Court for the next nine months.
“Not only will this help our local economy and businesses by driving up footfall and bringing people back to the centre, but it also ensures that one of our very special buildings is being made use of during these challenging times.”
The new Nightingale Courts can provide an extra 29 courtrooms.
The MoJ spokesperson said: "Since August, magistrates’ courts have been sitting on Saturdays, amounting to around 100 extra court sessions a month, dealing with thousands of cases.
"Magistrates’ courts are also now consistently completing more cases than they are receiving, reducing their outstanding caseload as a result.
"Some 250 crown court rooms will be available for jury trials in the coming weeks following the roll out of Plexiglass screens to more than 200 court rooms and 100 jury deliberation rooms.
"Meanwhile, a major £153minvestment across the courts system announced in July will speed up technological improvements and modernise courtrooms."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Hythe drug driver is banned from the roads

A HYTHE drug driver has been banned from the roads .
Benjamin Peter Randall was caught drug driving on South @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
The 32-year-old was found to have Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine @ @ @ @ @ Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Randall @ @ @ @ @ Hythe , was disqualified from driving for 15 months and fined £175 .
He was @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85 .

Benjamin Peter Randall was caught drug driving on South Street in Hythe on March 21.
The 32-year-old was found to have Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - in his blood.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Randall, of Southampton Road, Hythe, was disqualified from driving for 15 months and fined £175.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Man who racially harassed two women used 'threatening and abusive' words

A SOUTHAMPTON man who racially harassed two women has been handed a suspended sentence .
Perry Dollery , 59 , @ @ @ @ @ on February 26 by using threatening and abusive words towards them .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ aggravated .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to two counts @ @ @ @ @ language .
Dollery , of Manor Road North , Itchen , was committed to prison @ @ @ @ @ 12 months and ordered to pay £300 compensation .

Perry Dollery, 59, harassed two women in Southampton on February 26 by using threatening and abusive words towards them.
The court heard how the harassment was racially aggravated.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of causing harassment using threatening language.
Dollery, of Manor Road North, Itchen, was committed to prison for 10 weeks suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay £300 compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Man who 'violently bullied and harassed' ex partner threatened to turn up at her work and home

A SOUTHAMPTON man who `` violently bullies and harassed '' his ex partner threatened to turn up at her work @ @ @ @ @ Baker appeared in court on October 26 following three months of harassing his ex .
@ @ @ @ @ 38-year-old `` violently bullied and harassed '' his victim between May 7 and August 11 @ @ @ @ @ his victim by phone , and made threats to attend her home address and lace @ @ @ @ @ she did not want any contact with him .
It was found that the offence @ @ @ @ @ of alcohol .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to harassment @ @ @ @ @ Road , Southampton , was committed to prison for 26 weeks suspended for 24 months @ @ @ @ @ restraining order banning him from contacting his ex partner directly or indirectly including electronically , @ @ @ @ @ address or place of work for a 12 month period .
He was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ of £128 and court costs of £85 .

Richard Anthony Baker appeared in court on October 26 following three months of harassing his ex.
The court heard how the 38-year-old "violently bullied and harassed" his victim between May 7 and August 11 this year.
Baker harassed his victim by phone, and made threats to attend her home address and lace of work while aware that she did not want any contact with him.
It was found that the offence was aggravated through his use of alcohol.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to harassment.
Baker, of Romsey Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for 26 weeks suspended for 24 months.
Baker was handed a restraining order banning him from contacting his ex partner directly or indirectly including electronically, and from arriving at her address or place of work for a 12 month period.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £128 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1945 @ @ @ @ @ damaged by Luftwaffe bombing .
It 's difficult to recognise as the area has been @ @ @ @ @ one big clue .
So where was it taken exactly ?
It 's High Street @ @ @ @ @ if you guessed correctly .

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The image, snapped in 1945, shows a road heavily damaged by Luftwaffe bombing.
It's difficult to recognise as the area has been rebuilt, although there's one big clue.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's High Street, Southampton! Well done if you guessed correctly.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Southampton was in shock after a weekend of heavy bombings – get your commemorative Blitz book today

Southampton was in shock after a weekend of heavy bombings – get your commemorative Blitz book today!

THEY came in long lines , the people of Southampton spilling out of the bomb-ravaged town , anxious to find shelter for their families .
All day long the roads leading out of the port , which had experienced two of the most severe raids of the Second World War , were crowded with homeless families seeking the comparative safety of seaside and country .
Soldiers travelled on the outward-bound buses to prevent them being overcrowded .
Every type of vehicle was used to remove people and their belongings .
Hundreds walked , pushing prams laden with household goods , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tied .
During the morning loudspeaker vans toured the town ’ s streets , advising the evacuation of women and children , and appealing for the strictest economy in the use of water and electricity .
The transport problem was almost without parallel .
Long before the morning had passed it was impossible to hire a taxi , or , indeed , any other kind of vehicle .
Hants and Dorset buses carried many loads of passengers , which made peacetime Bank Holiday figures look silly , and a skeleton train service from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two days a total of 1,400 people were transported by corporation buses from Southampton to the nearby countryside .
A total of 140 Southampton evacuees went as far as Bournemouth , where the local authority was able to find everyone comfortable beds and provide them with meals .
Those who stayed behind in Southampton headed for communal rest and feeding centres , which were established in all parts of the towns , such as Regent ’ s Park School , Avenue Church Hall , Polygon Baptist Church , Central Hall , Itchen Secondary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless did not remain at the centres any longer than absolutely necessary as they were transferred to rural areas in Hampshire , from where they were taken to billets .
Despite enormous handicaps , all of Southampton ’ s communal kitchens were able to provide at least one hot meal a day to everyone staying at the shelters .
A cook told the Daily Echo at the time : “ On Sunday we were able to serve roast beef , boiled and baked potatoes and greens for midday meals .
Boiled dinners or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are serving bread and butter and corned beef for breakfast , and bread and butter , cake and jam for tea.
’ ’ For more on the Blitz , be sure to grab your 52-page 80th anniversary commemorative book .
Simply visit dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or phone 0800 731 4900 .

All day long the roads leading out of the port, which had experienced two of the most severe raids of the Second World War, were crowded with homeless families seeking the comparative safety of seaside and country.
Soldiers travelled on the outward-bound buses to prevent them being overcrowded.
Every type of vehicle was used to remove people and their belongings.
Hundreds walked, pushing prams laden with household goods, and bicycles on which mattresses had been tied.
During the morning loudspeaker vans toured the town’s streets, advising the evacuation of women and children, and appealing for the strictest economy in the use of water and electricity.
The transport problem was almost without parallel. Long before the morning had passed it was impossible to hire a taxi, or, indeed, any other kind of vehicle.
Hants and Dorset buses carried many loads of passengers,which made peacetime Bank Holiday figures look silly, and a skeleton train service from suburban stations was in operation.
Over two days a total of 1,400 people were transported by corporation buses from Southampton to the nearby countryside.
A total of 140 Southampton evacuees went as far as Bournemouth, where the local authority was able to find everyone comfortable beds and provide them with meals.
Those who stayed behind in Southampton headed for communal rest and feeding centres, which were established in all parts of the towns, such as Regent’s Park School, Avenue Church Hall, Polygon Baptist Church,Central Hall, Itchen Secondary School and Ludlow Road Schools.
The homeless did not remain at the centres any longer than absolutely necessary as they were transferred to rural areas in Hampshire, from where they were taken to billets.
Despite enormous handicaps, all of Southampton’s communal kitchens were able to provide at least one hot meal a day to everyone staying at the shelters.
A cook told the Daily Echo at the time: “On Sunday we were able to serve roast beef, boiled and baked potatoes and greens for midday meals. Boiled dinners or stews are being provided on other days.
“We are serving bread and butter and corned beef for breakfast, and bread and butter, cake and jam for tea.’’
For more on the Blitz, be sure to grab your 52-page 80th anniversary commemorative book. Simply visit dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or phone 0800 731 4900.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--How to enter the Daily Echo Camera Club competition

CALLING all photographers !
The Daily Echo and independent photographic retailer Castle Cameras have teamed-up to launch a fantastic new competition .
Launching in November , members of the Daily Echo Camera Club group on Facebook will have the chance to win £50 in Castle Cameras vouchers in our new monthly competition .
Members of the group will be invited to submit a new picture they ’ ve captured of autumn and each month the competition will have a different theme .
To enter , simply visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub and post your entry in the comments of the thread which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page .
Entrants should also include when and where their picture was taken .
The closing date for the competition is midnight on November 30 .
Winners will also have their pictures shared on the Castle Cameras social media platforms .
Castle Cameras said : “ We are excited to launch this competition in conjunction with The Daily Echo .
“ As a small independent retailer we are proud to be able to support local photographers and see the images they take in the surrounding area .
“ It ’ s great to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people and this fits perfectly with Castle Camera ’ s ethos ‘ making photography fun ’ .
We have been doing that since 1974 , by running events and demos for our customers and this is another way we feel we can connect with a wider community .
We can ’ t wait to see the entries to the first month ’ s competition . ''
Since the Daily Echo Camera Club group launched in March 2017 , the group had attracted more than 4,300 members .
In that time , thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people and wildlife that make our location such a wonderful place to live have been submitted by photographers of all ages and abilities .
The competitions are open to all members of the Daily Echo Camera Club group .
New members are welcome to join .
Castle Cameras has shops in Salisbury and Bournemouth .

Launching in November, members of the Daily Echo Camera Club group on Facebook will have the chance to win £50 in Castle Cameras vouchers in our new monthly competition.
Members of the group will be invited to submit a new picture they’ve captured of autumn and each month the competition will have a different theme.
To enter, simply visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub and post your entry in the comments of the thread which will be pinned to the top of the page.
Entrants should also include when and where their picture was taken.
The closing date for the competition is midnight on November 30.
Winners will also have their pictures shared on the Castle Cameras social media platforms.
Castle Cameras said: “We are excited to launch this competition in conjunction with The Daily Echo.
“As a small independent retailer we are proud to be able to support local photographers and see the images they take in the surrounding area.
“It’s great to see the joy photography brings to so many people and this fits perfectly with Castle Camera’s ethos ‘making photography fun’. We have been doing that since 1974, by running events and demos for our customers and this is another way we feel we can connect with a wider community. We can’t wait to see the entries to the first month’s competition."
Since the Daily Echo Camera Club group launched in March 2017, the group had attracted more than 4,300 members.
In that time, thousands of pictures celebrating our glorious surroundings and the people and wildlife that make our location such a wonderful place to live have been submitted by photographers of all ages and abilities.
The competitions are open to all members of the Daily Echo Camera Club group. New members are welcome to join.
Castle Cameras has shops in Salisbury and Bournemouth.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Southampton councillor worried over planning system reform

CONCERNS have been raised over a proposed overhaul of the planning system amid fears that it would increase inequality in Southampton .
Cllr Lisa Mitchell said she is worried that the reform to the planning system proposed by the government will not give residents a say on a number of developments and it will lead to further inequality in the city .
But the government stressed that the new system will deliver high-quality homes and residents will be engaged .
According to the proposals , plans for development on former There would also be “ a statutory presumption ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites in town centres .
While schemes for “ protected areas ” would be scrutinised further .
The government said this will speed up the planning process .
But Cllr Mitchell , chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council , said this could result in poor quality homes in some areas of the city .
She said : “ I am worried that some of our poorest communities will have to burden the weight of this reform and that their communities will become a concrete jungle whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be protected areas .
I am worried and angry.
” She said so far the planning panel has been able to refuse applications and made developers improve the standards of the schemes they were proposing before giving them the green light .
But she fears that this would not be possible in the future .
She acknowledged that a reform of the system is needed but she said that the one proposed is “ unfair ” .
“ It turns the planning system into another arm of the development industry , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worried about the impact the reform will have on the environment and the contribution developers make towards affordable homes .
But the government said the reform will provide “ a more effective community engagement ” during the preparation of the local plan and it will put local democracy “ at the heart of the planning process ” .
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government , said : “ We ’ ll increase the supply of land available for new homes where it is needed to address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the renewal of our towns and cities .
We ’ re reforming the country ’ s outdated planning system to deliver the high-quality , sustainable homes communities need , placing environmental protection , community engagement and sustainability at the heart of our reforms .
”

Cllr Lisa Mitchell said she is worried that the reform to the planning system proposed by the government will not give residents a say on a number of developments and it will lead to further inequality in the city.
But the government stressed that the new system will deliver high-quality homes and residents will be engaged.
According to the proposals, plans for development on former
industrial sites could be approved “automatically”.
There would also be “a statutory presumption” in favour of development being granted for some sites in town centres.
While schemes for “protected areas” would be scrutinised further.
The government said this will speed up the planning process.
But Cllr Mitchell, chair of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council, said this could result in poor quality homes in some areas of the city.
She said: “I am worried that some of our poorest communities will have to burden the weight of this reform and that their communities will become a concrete jungle whilst we will still have leafy areas that will be protected areas. I am worried and angry.”
She said so far the planning panel has been able to refuse applications and made developers improve the standards of the schemes they were proposing before giving them the green light.
But she fears that this would not be possible in the future. She acknowledged that a reform of the system is needed but she said that the one proposed is “unfair”.“It turns the planning system into another arm of the development industry,” Cllr Mitchell added.
She said to be worried about the impact the reform will have on the environment and the contribution developers make towards affordable homes.
But the government said the reform will provide “a more effective community engagement” during the preparation of the local plan and it will put local democracy “at the heart of the planning process”.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, said: “We’ll increase the supply of land available for new homes where it is needed to address affordability pressures, support economic growth and the renewal of our towns and cities. We’re reforming the country’s outdated planning system to deliver the high-quality, sustainable homes communities need, placing environmental protection, community engagement and sustainability at the heart of our reforms.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--PHOTOS: The latest bundles of joy delivered to lucky parents

TODAY we celebrate more new arrivals born to lucky parents in this area .
The five little bundles of joy @ @ @ @ @ at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton in the last few months .
They include a @ @ @ @ @ her parents suffered seven miscarriages .
We want to hear from you if you are @ @ @ @ @ would like to feature him or her on this free page in the DailyEcho and @ @ @ @ @ dailyecho.co.uk/newarrivals .

The five little bundles of joy featured here were all born at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton in the last few months.
They include a miracle rainbow baby born after her parents suffered seven miscarriages.
We want to hear from you if you are celebrating a new arrival and would like to feature him or her on this free page in the DailyEcho and online each Thursday. Visit dailyecho.co.uk/newarrivals.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Selfies with Red Dwarf stars and the Proclaimers

ROCKSTARS , soap stars and actors who work in the stars .
Our readers have been sending in evidence of @ @ @ @ @ even jumping out of his friends car to snap a pic with a Hollyoaks legend @ @ @ @ @ Echo journalist reminiscing a celebrity interview .
Madness star Suggs and The Proclaimers both posed @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Guildhall .
One Totton woman even posed for a picture with Red Dwarf 's @ @ @ @ @ .

Our readers have been sending in evidence of their brushes with one man even jumping out of his friends car to snap a pic with a Hollyoaks legend, and a former Daily Echo journalist reminiscing a celebrity interview.
Madness star Suggs and The Proclaimers both posed for pictures while appearing at Southampton Guildhall.
One Totton woman even posed for a picture with Red Dwarf's Chris Barrie and Robert Llewellyn.
To submit your pictures, visit dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Plans for holiday lodges at Hill Farm Caravan Park, Romsey

RESIDENTS have voiced their support for plans to create 80 “ high-quality ” holiday lodges in a caravan park near Romsey , saying they are needed to save businesses in the heart of a village .
A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council to replace 143 touring caravan and camping pitches , including several stored caravans , with “ timber-style ” lodges at Hill Farm Caravan Park , Sherfield English .
The site is accessed from Branches Lane .
According to a document submitted by the applicant , the “ 80 high-quality timber-style holiday lodges ” could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as the Post Office and shop on the site , which have struggled to remain viable .
So far , most residents are in favour of the proposals , with some believing it will help support local businesses and improve traffic congestion .
Donnamarie Lewis , who lives in Branches Lane , said : “ Hill Farm Park is the heart of our village and many of the local residents rely on the services it offers to them .
“ The immediate residential population is largely elderly , this section of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their morning paper or daily supplies .
“ It would be a massive loss to the community if some of these services were lost.
” She added the lodges could reduce the number of vehicles driving to the site .
Samantha O ’ Sullivan , who lives in Salisbury Road , also offered support .
She felt refusing the application could put businesses at risk .
The applicant explained the caravan site operates on a “ very limited season ” and the business has “ struggled to remain viable due to the type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
The council is due to decide on the plans on Monday , January 4 , 2021 .

A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council to replace 143 touring caravan and camping pitches, including several stored caravans, with “timber-style” lodges at Hill Farm Caravan Park, Sherfield English. The site is accessed from Branches Lane.
According to a document submitted by the applicant, the “80 high-quality timber-style holiday lodges” could help secure the business’ future, as well as the Post Office and shop on the site, which have struggled to remain viable.
So far, most residents are in favour of the proposals, with some believing it will help support local businesses and improve traffic congestion.
Donnamarie Lewis, who lives in Branches Lane, said: “Hill Farm Park is the heart of our village and many of the local residents rely on the services it offers to them. “The immediate residential population is largely elderly, this section of our neighbourhood rely on the facilities for their morning paper or daily supplies. “It would be a massive loss to the community if some of these services were lost.”
She added the lodges could reduce the number of vehicles driving to the site.
Samantha O’Sullivan, who lives in Salisbury Road, also offered support. She felt refusing the application could put businesses at risk.
The applicant explained the caravan site operates on a “very limited season” and the business has “struggled to remain viable due to the type of touring caravan units or pitches available”.
The council is due to decide on the plans on Monday, January 4, 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Aldi and Lidl update shopping rules

The UK 's largest supermarkets - including Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Asda and Aldi - have updated their shopping rules .
The changes follow the introduction of tiers across the country , with many placed in either Tier 1 , 2 , or 3 .
While shoppers have been urged to shop alone if they can - parents are also allowed to bring children with them .
Here are the latest rules on shopping together at the biggest supermarkets .
Tesco have a installed a ’ traffic light ’ system in some larger stores to help staff manage the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shoppers will be encouraged to keep to the social distancing markings .
If there ’ s a queue outside and it ’ s raining , Tesco staff will hand out sanitised umbrellas at larger stores .
Hand sanitiser and cleaning stations are available around Tesco stores , and the chain continues to have social distancing guidelines and signage in place .
There are screens at the checkouts to keep everyone safe , and shoppers have beeen encouraged to use contactless payment where they can .
Tesco added : `` When you visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance on wearing a face covering .
`` If you forget to bring one , we have packs available to buy at the front of our stores , which you can open immediately and pay for with your shopping later .
`` As a reminder , the police can issue fines for not wearing a face covering , unless you ’ re exempt . ''
Tesco are also continuing their dedicated hours for vulnerable customers .
`` As the NHS continue to work hard each day , we ’ d like to extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing .
`` We ’ re giving NHS , emergency service , and care workers priority access to our stores to help them shop when they have the time .
If there ’ s a queue , please come to the front with your valid ID to enter , '' the chain added .
Shoppers have been urged to follow official guidelines for their local area and wear a face covering when shopping in our stores in England , Scotland and Wales .
Greeters will be on hand outside all supermarkets and busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face coverings when they enter the store .
For customers who do not have a face covering when you arrive at a store , Sainsbury 's staff will help to find one .
In an update to shoppers on their website , Sainsbury 's added : `` We have provided all Sainsbury ’ s colleagues with face coverings and all colleagues now wear face coverings when they are working on the shop floor and not behind a safety screen .
`` Due to recent changes in the Welsh government ’ s coronavirus guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past 10pm .
If you have a slot booked after 10pm containing alcohol please amend your basket or choose a new delivery slot .
`` We ’ re continuing to offer priority access to home delivery slots for the most vulnerable customers , and based on information received from the Government , we ’ ve been able to contact over 600,000 customers and offer priority access .
`` We ’ ve increased the number of home delivery and Click and Collect slots available and can now offer 700,000 weekly slots .
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new customers have access to more slots .
`` We are now able to accept new customer registrations online for home delivery and Click and Collect slots .
We are also now accepting new Delivery Pass registrations .
`` For vulnerable customers who have been offered a slot and are unable to place their order online , we are offering a telephone ordering service and we now have five times the number of colleagues on hand to help with this .
`` To reduce queuing times both inside and outside our stores we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours .
`` Customers are now welcome to shop with us at any time during store opening hours , however NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7.30am to 8am Monday to Saturday and elderly , vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am Monday , Wednesday and Friday .
`` We have also rolled out new customer sanitiser stations in our supermarkets so that customers can sanitise their hands , baskets and trollies at the front of our stores .
This is in addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our baskets and trollies before use .
`` We have installed perspex safety screens in our petrol filling station stores and have extended our opening hours in many Convenience stores to 10pm or 11pm .
`` We have launched a Volunteer Shopping Card to enable people to shop for others easily in store . ''
Customers must wear face coverings while in Asda stores .
Shoppers can enter Asda stores without a face covering if they have a medical condition or invisible disability that prevents them from wearing a covering .
In case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , packets of disposable masks are available in every store and can be opened and worn whilst shopping at Asda , before paying for these at the tills .
In an update on Asda 's website , the supermarket chain added : `` Following the recent change in Government guidance , all Asda store colleagues will now wear a covering while at work unless they have a medical exemption .
`` Asda has always encouraged its colleagues to wear a covering by offering them a choice of disposable and reusable coverings and visors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to medical reason will be wearing a badge to help our customers feel reassured .
`` We have created 1,000 new Asda Safety Marshals stationed at the front of every store and in the aisles of larger stores .
`` These colleagues will be on hand to help customers with safety queries and reiterate Government guidelines to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while they shop .
`` Customers who do not have a covering when they enter the store will be offered a pack of disposable masks that they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Additionally , those marshals stationed at the store entrance will provide sanitised baskets / trolleys to customer as they enter the store .
`` We have introduced additional hand sanitisation stations in the busiest sections of all stores in addition to the multiple cleaning points already found throughout stores .
`` We are applying a protective coating to all basket and trolley handles , creating an antimicrobial surface that limits the spread of bacteria .
The same coating technology ( Biomaster X shield ) is already used to limit the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
`` Keeping our customers and colleagues safe has been our priority throughout lockdown and this remains unchanged as social distancing measures are gradually eased .
As parts of the UK refine their safety measures and new changes are implemented , we continue to support these across our stores in England , Wales , Northern Ireland and Scotland .
`` We take the safety of our customers and colleagues very seriously and have a number of hygiene measures in our stores , including the use of sanitiser spray and increased cleaning in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perspex screens at checkouts and kiosks to protect our colleagues .
`` Some of our stores are now open 24 hours .
To find out your local store opening times please visit our store locator .
`` To help reduce contact in our stores we ’ ve also rolled out ‘ Scan and Go ’ mobile to all of our supermarkets , superstores and supercentres .
Customers can use their own device to scan their shopping and pack as they go .
`` Many of our larger stores also offer Scan & Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile .
To use your own device in store please visit the app store and download the free Asda Scan & Go app .
`` Credit and debit card contactless payment limit amount has now been increased to £45 . ''
Most Aldi stores have a traffic light system to ensure that social distancing guidelines can be followed easily and safely , and like other retailers - a face mask must be worn while shopping unless shoppers have a medical exemption .
Aldi added : `` Our shelves are now well stocked throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is between 11am-3pm , so by extending our hours you have more time to shop safely .
Normal Sunday opening hours remain in place . ''
Shoppers have also been encouraged to maintain social distancing in Aldi stores .
Lidl said : `` We ’ ve put a crowd control system in place to help manage social distancing in our stores .
`` This includes positioning security guards or designated team members at our store entrances during busy times of the day , to keep track of how many customers enter our stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are continuing to work closely with the government during these challenging times to ensure the correct measures are put in place in our stores , for the safety of both our team members and customers . ''
The busiest times to shop in Lidl stores is between 8am and 11am , and the quietest between 2pm and closing time .
Lidl added : `` Whilst we always urge customers to use the tongs provided in our bakery , as a temporary measure , you ’ ll also notice there are disposable gloves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bag loose items yourself , safely .
`` In addition to this , our teams are continuing to pre-bag a selection of loose bakery items for you .
We 're continuing to monitor this area of our store , and will change the way we ’ re doing things if necessary . ''
In a video update to customers , Morrisons have outlined the rules in place .
`` Our friendly colleagues will manage every store entrance to ensure it does n't get too busy .
`` We 'll manage checkout queues as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely .
`` We 're asking our customers to wear face coverings when shopping with us , and our colleagues will be wearing them too or serving you behind protective screens . ''
Iceland and The Food Warehouse shoppers have been reminded to stick to the rules when in store .
The retailer said : `` We have made further updates to our store policies in order to strengthen our health and safety measures , in line with Government guidelines .
`` These include agreed limits of the number of people in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor to try to ensure that customers keep 2m/6ft distances .
`` We are also emphasising the importance of social distancing across all of our stores .
We are reminding customers that wearing face coverings in our stores across the UK is mandatory , in line with the latest Government advice .
`` Our store colleagues will also be wearing face masks when they are interacting with customers on the shop floor and we have introduced Perspex screens within our stores for the comfort and safety of both staff and customers in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Face coverings are mandatory for all customers in retail stores across the UK with the exception of those exempted from wearing them in accordance with the latest Government advice , such as people with relevant health conditions and children under the age of 11 .
A full list of exemptions can be found on the Government website . ''

The changes follow the introduction of tiers across the country, with many placed in either Tier 1, 2, or 3.
While shoppers have been urged to shop alone if they can - parents are also allowed to bring children with them.
Here are the latest rules on shopping together at the biggest supermarkets.
Tesco
Tesco have a installed a ’traffic light’ system in some larger stores to help staff manage the flow in and out.
Once in-store, shoppers will be encouraged to keep to the social distancing markings. If there’s a queue outside and it’s raining, Tesco staff will hand out sanitised umbrellas at larger stores.
Hand sanitiser and cleaning stations are available around Tesco stores, and the chain continues to have social distancing guidelines and signage in place.
There are screens at the checkouts to keep everyone safe, and shoppers have beeen encouraged to use contactless payment where they can.
Tesco added: "When you visit our stores, please follow the legal guidance on wearing a face covering.
"If you forget to bring one, we have packs available to buy at the front of our stores, which you can open immediately and pay for with your shopping later.
"As a reminder, the police can issue fines for not wearing a face covering, unless you’re exempt."
Tesco are also continuing their dedicated hours for vulnerable customers.
"As the NHS continue to work hard each day, we’d like to extend the thank you for all they are doing.
"We’re giving NHS, emergency service, and care workers priority access to our stores to help them shop when they have the time. If there’s a queue, please come to the front with your valid ID to enter," the chain added.
Sainsbury’s
Shoppers have been urged to follow official guidelines for their local area and wear a face covering when shopping in our stores in England, Scotland and Wales.
Greeters will be on hand outside all supermarkets and busy convenience stores to remind customers to wear face coverings when they enter the store. For customers who do not have a face covering when you arrive at a store, Sainsbury's staff will help to find one.
In an update to shoppers on their website, Sainsbury's added: "We have provided all Sainsbury’s colleagues with face coverings and all colleagues now wear face coverings when they are working on the shop floor and not behind a safety screen.
"Due to recent changes in the Welsh government’s coronavirus guidelines, we are unable to deliver alcohol past 10pm. If you have a slot booked after 10pm containing alcohol please amend your basket or choose a new delivery slot.
"We’re continuing to offer priority access to home delivery slots for the most vulnerable customers, and based on information received from the Government, we’ve been able to contact over 600,000 customers and offer priority access.
"We’ve increased the number of home delivery and Click and Collect slots available and can now offer 700,000 weekly slots. As a result, both our existing customers and new customers have access to more slots.
"We are now able to accept new customer registrations online for home delivery and Click and Collect slots. We are also now accepting new Delivery Pass registrations.
"For vulnerable customers who have been offered a slot and are unable to place their order online, we are offering a telephone ordering service and we now have five times the number of colleagues on hand to help with this.
"To reduce queuing times both inside and outside our stores we have extended many of our stores opening hours.
"Customers are now welcome to shop with us at any time during store opening hours, however NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7.30am to 8am Monday to Saturday and elderly, vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
"We have also rolled out new customer sanitiser stations in our supermarkets so that customers can sanitise their hands, baskets and trollies at the front of our stores. This is in addition to our colleagues regularly sanitising all of our baskets and trollies before use.
"We have installed perspex safety screens in our petrol filling station stores and have extended our opening hours in many Convenience stores to 10pm or 11pm.
"We have launched a Volunteer Shopping Card to enable people to shop for others easily in store."
Asda
Customers must wear face coverings while in Asda stores. Shoppers can enter Asda stores without a face covering if they have a medical condition or invisible disability that prevents them from wearing a covering.
In case someone forgets to bring their own covering, packets of disposable masks are available in every store and can be opened and worn whilst shopping at Asda, before paying for these at the tills.
In an update on Asda's website, the supermarket chain added: "Following the recent change in Government guidance, all Asda store colleagues will now wear a covering while at work unless they have a medical exemption.
"Asda has always encouraged its colleagues to wear a covering by offering them a choice of disposable and reusable coverings and visors. Colleagues not wearing face coverings due to medical reason will be wearing a badge to help our customers feel reassured.
"We have created 1,000 new Asda Safety Marshals stationed at the front of every store and in the aisles of larger stores.
"These colleagues will be on hand to help customers with safety queries and reiterate Government guidelines to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while they shop.
"Customers who do not have a covering when they enter the store will be offered a pack of disposable masks that they can pay for as they complete their shopping.
"Additionally, those marshals stationed at the store entrance will provide sanitised baskets / trolleys to customer as they enter the store.
"We have introduced additional hand sanitisation stations in the busiest sections of all stores in addition to the multiple cleaning points already found throughout stores.
"We are applying a protective coating to all basket and trolley handles, creating an antimicrobial surface that limits the spread of bacteria. The same coating technology (Biomaster X shield) is already used to limit the spread of bacteria in the NHS Nightingale Excel hospital.
"Keeping our customers and colleagues safe has been our priority throughout lockdown and this remains unchanged as social distancing measures are gradually eased. As parts of the UK refine their safety measures and new changes are implemented, we continue to support these across our stores in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
"We take the safety of our customers and colleagues very seriously and have a number of hygiene measures in our stores, including the use of sanitiser spray and increased cleaning in busy areas. We have also placed perspex screens at checkouts and kiosks to protect our colleagues.
"Some of our stores are now open 24 hours. To find out your local store opening times please visit our store locator.
"To help reduce contact in our stores we’ve also rolled out ‘Scan and Go’ mobile to all of our supermarkets, superstores and supercentres. Customers can use their own device to scan their shopping and pack as they go.
"Many of our larger stores also offer Scan & Go handsets in addition to Scan & Go mobile. To use your own device in store please visit the app store and download the free Asda Scan & Go app.
"Credit and debit card contactless payment limit amount has now been increased to £45."
Aldi
Most Aldi stores have a traffic light system to ensure that social distancing guidelines can be followed easily and safely, and like other retailers - a face mask must be worn while shopping unless shoppers have a medical exemption.
Aldi added: "Our shelves are now well stocked throughout the day.
"Our busiest time is between 11am-3pm, so by extending our hours you have more time to shop safely. Normal Sunday opening hours remain in place."
Shoppers have also been encouraged to maintain social distancing in Aldi stores.
Lidl
Lidl said: "We’ve put a crowd control system in place to help manage social distancing in our stores.
"This includes positioning security guards or designated team members at our store entrances during busy times of the day, to keep track of how many customers enter our stores at one time.
"Rest assured we are continuing to work closely with the government during these challenging times to ensure the correct measures are put in place in our stores, for the safety of both our team members and customers."
The busiest times to shop in Lidl stores is between 8am and 11am, and the quietest between 2pm and closing time.
Lidl added: "Whilst we always urge customers to use the tongs provided in our bakery, as a temporary measure, you’ll also notice there are disposable gloves for you to use in order to bag loose items yourself, safely.
"In addition to this, our teams are continuing to pre-bag a selection of loose bakery items for you. We're continuing to monitor this area of our store, and will change the way we’re doing things if necessary."
Morrisons
In a video update to customers, Morrisons have outlined the rules in place.
"Our friendly colleagues will manage every store entrance to ensure it doesn't get too busy.
"We'll manage checkout queues as well to help complete your shopping trip safely.
"We're asking our customers to wear face coverings when shopping with us, and our colleagues will be wearing them too or serving you behind protective screens."
Iceland
Iceland and The Food Warehouse shoppers have been reminded to stick to the rules when in store.
The retailer said: "We have made further updates to our store policies in order to strengthen our health and safety measures, in line with Government guidelines.
"These include agreed limits of the number of people in our stores, signage and markers on the floor to try to ensure that customers keep 2m/6ft distances.
"We are also emphasising the importance of social distancing across all of our stores. We are reminding customers that wearing face coverings in our stores across the UK is mandatory, in line with the latest Government advice.
"Our store colleagues will also be wearing face masks when they are interacting with customers on the shop floor and we have introduced Perspex screens within our stores for the comfort and safety of both staff and customers in line with the latest Government guidance.
"Face coverings are mandatory for all customers in retail stores across the UK with the exception of those exempted from wearing them in accordance with the latest Government advice, such as people with relevant health conditions and children under the age of 11. A full list of exemptions can be found on the Government website."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Man dead after fight broke out – but was he delivered a fatal blow?

IT was tomfoolery with tragic consequences .
`` Death came upon a young man of only 20 years age with terrible and unexpected swiftness , death caused by violence , '' jurors were to hear of a drama at a racing stables .
The day 's work over , the lads filed into the mess room at John Fallon 's yard for their evening meal when one , James Sainsbury , began cheeking the cook Albert Holdaway over the lateness of the meal .
The cook did n't appreciate the jibe and dragged him outside .
Sainsbury struggled and struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight stone and just 5ft 4in tall was soon overpowered .
Sainsbury then called out `` Come on Liverpool , '' the nickname of fellow apprentice John Green who pleaded with the cook not to hit him .
`` You will come to the conclusion , '' prosecutor R B Murphy alleged at the Salisbury sitting of Wiltshire Assizes `` that whatever he did , Green did not attempt any violence on the cook . ''
It was at this moment , he said , that Joseph Fallon , head lad to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green to one side and demanding what business he had of interfering .
Green apparently made no reply but was then struck twice by Fallon .
`` Green was retreating backwards and apparently put up his hands , not to attack Fallon - and that is not suggested by any of the witnesses - but to defend himself . ''
Perhaps out of fear and potential repercussions , the three witnesses , who saw the blows being inflicted , calmly walked back into the mess room to continue their meal , leaving Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had resumed working in the kitchen to make the pudding , then realised he was not moving .
`` Hello , '' he asked .
`` Who hit Liverpool ? ''
Holdaway went outside and discovered him unconscious .
Fallon summoned a doctor to the yard at Winterbourne Stoke but shortly afterwards Green died .
Fallon , 28 , was arrested the same day , August 17 , 1911 , and charged with manslaughter , appearing before Mr Justice Coleridge almost two months later .
In his opening address , Murphy warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satisfied on two matters .
Firstly , was the prisoner justified in any way in using any personal violence towards the youth under the circumstances , and secondly as to what was in fact the true character and the nature of the blows given by the prisoner . ''
However the Crown 's case was undermined by confirmation that Green had been injured the previous day .
He had been exercising a horse in the paddock when he suffered a heavy fall and had not been to bed .
`` Did he , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to anyone about the affects of the fall ? ''
Murphy asked Holdaway .
Stable lad Robert Dalton said Green had his hands up in a fighting position if he was trying to ward off blows when Fallon struck him twice on the head .
The judge asked : `` I suppose these boys are cheeky sometimes . ''
Judge - `` I suppose they are given a knock if they are . ''
Judge - `` It is not unusual to get a cuff , either from one of themselves or from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Have you ever had a cuff ? ''
Dalton - `` Yes , '' he replied to laughter .
`` Several times . ''
The case then developed into a conflict over the medical evidence , with doctor C R F Hall from Shrewton revealing that when he carried out the post mortem , he found a thinly distributed effusion of blood spread over the brain and concluded Green had died from concussion of the brain .
But under cross-examination from J A Foote , defending , he accepted he could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatal injury .
It was a point the judge pursued .
`` A boy gets a cuff on the cheek , would n't you think it highly improbable that it would cause concussion of the brain ? ''
Judge - `` Is n't it a fact that concussion of the brain does not develop almost immediately ? ''
Hall - `` I think it usually develops at once . ''
Judge - `` I see that you said before the magistrates 'Is is possible but not probable it might have been of 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it is possible . ''
Judge - You mean the cause of death might have happened more than 24 hours earlier . ''
Hall - `` I think it is possible . ''
The doctor 's evidence completed , the defence then called Fallon who had been his brother 's head lad for four or five years .
Recalling the disturbance outside the mess room , he gave a different interpretation of the clash between Sainsbury and the cook , saying that Sainsbury had knocked the cook down and got on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed , was standing over the pair with his fists clenched .
`` I asked him what he was interfering with other people 's business for and he replied that he was not going to see Sainsbury struck .
I told him to get back to his dinner but he refused to do so .
`` I went to strike Green on the cheek with my open hand but he warded it off .
I repeated the blow with my right hand and then with my left hand .
Green started crying and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go and finish his meal , I went to the kitchen .
There I saw Green lying on the grass and subsequently I called for the doctor . ''
He was asked if either blow had knocked Green down , to which he answered `` No , I never saw him fall on the grass . ''
Foote- `` When you say you saw him lying on the grass , was that at the place you smacked him or somewhere else ? ''
Fallon - `` Some distance away on the grass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you suppose brought him on the grass ? ''
Fallon - `` I thought he might have lain there .
I can not say whether he lay down or fell down . ''
Murphy - `` Lay down for what purpose ?
To rest himself ? ''
Murphy - `` Do you really suggest that when you saw him lying down , you thought he had laid down to rest himself ?
Fallon - `` He might have laid down out of temper . ''
Murphy - `` Rather than to go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Do stable boys frequently lay on the grass when dinner is going on out of temper ?
Murphy - `` Did he attempt to attack you ? ''
Murphy - `` In holding up his hands he was attempting to ward off your blows ? ''
In his closing speech , Foote said Green had died `` in an unusual way , from an unusual cause , in somewhat unusual manner and with unusual symptoms .
It was perfectly true he had been struck , his ears had been boxed perhaps violently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him , '' he submitted .
`` If green had died from a blow with an open hand on the cheek it was a very unusual thing .
`` Has my learned friend proved his case ?
There is no evidence of any blow being struck except the cuff on the left cheek .
It is not sufficient to say the blow on the cheek contributed to his death .
You have got to say the blow on the cheek killed him . ''
The judge directed the jury that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sufficient reason for thinking Fallon ought to strike or punish Green .
`` You are not here to sit him in judgement on him for hot temper .
The only thing you have to decide is whether the act of Fallon striking Green caused his death . ''
Jurors retired for some 40 minutes before the foreman announced they had found the prisoner `` Not guilty on the evidence we have heard today . ''
( BLOB ) John Fallon bought the Winterbourne Stoke yard in 1896 and continued to train there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Great War and sold it in about 1920 .

"Death came upon a young man of only 20 years age with terrible and unexpected swiftness, death caused by violence," jurors were to hear of a drama at a racing stables.
The day's work over, the lads filed into the mess room at John Fallon's yard for their evening meal when one, James Sainsbury, began cheeking the cook Albert Holdaway over the lateness of the meal. The cook didn't appreciate the jibe and dragged him outside.
Sainsbury struggled and struck the cook but naturally weighing a mere eight stone and just 5ft 4in tall was soon overpowered. Sainsbury then called out "Come on Liverpool," the nickname of fellow apprentice John Green who pleaded with the cook not to hit him.
"You will come to the conclusion," prosecutor R B Murphy alleged at the Salisbury sitting of Wiltshire Assizes "that whatever he did, Green did not attempt any violence on the cook."
It was at this moment, he said, that Joseph Fallon, head lad to his brother, also came outside, pushing Green to one side and demanding what business he had of interfering.
Green apparently made no reply but was then struck twice by Fallon.
"Green was retreating backwards and apparently put up his hands, not to attack Fallon - and that is not suggested by any of the witnesses - but to defend himself."
Perhaps out of fear and potential repercussions, the three witnesses, who saw the blows being inflicted, calmly walked back into the mess room to continue their meal, leaving Green motionless on the grass.
Holdaway, who had resumed working in the kitchen to make the pudding, then realised he was not moving.
"Hello," he asked. "Who hit Liverpool?"
Fallon replied: "I gave him one smack."
Holdaway went outside and discovered him unconscious.
Fallon summoned a doctor to the yard at Winterbourne Stoke but shortly afterwards Green died.
Fallon, 28, was arrested the same day, August 17, 1911, and charged with manslaughter, appearing before Mr Justice Coleridge almost two months later.
In his opening address, Murphy warned the jurors: "You must be satisfied on two matters. Firstly, was the prisoner justified in any way in using any personal violence towards the youth under the circumstances, and secondly as to what was in fact the true character and the nature of the blows given by the prisoner."
However the Crown's case was undermined by confirmation that Green had been injured the previous day. He had been exercising a horse in the paddock when he suffered a heavy fall and had not been to bed.
"Did he, as far as you know, complain to anyone about the affects of the fall?" Murphy asked Holdaway.
He replied '"No."
Stable lad Robert Dalton said Green had his hands up in a fighting position if he was trying to ward off blows when Fallon struck him twice on the head.
The judge asked: "I suppose these boys are cheeky sometimes."
Dalton - "Yes."
Judge - "I suppose they are given a knock if they are."
Dalton - "Yes."
Judge - "It is not unusual to get a cuff, either from one of themselves or from the head groom."
Dalton - "I don't know."
Judge - "Have you ever had a cuff?"
Dalton - "Yes," he replied to laughter. "Several times."
The case then developed into a conflict over the medical evidence, with doctor C R F Hall from Shrewton revealing that when he carried out the post mortem, he found a thinly distributed effusion of blood spread over the brain and concluded Green had died from concussion of the brain.
But under cross-examination from J A Foote, defending, he accepted he could not say when Green had suffered from the fatal injury.
It was a point the judge pursued.
"A boy gets a cuff on the cheek, wouldn't you think it highly improbable that it would cause concussion of the brain?"
Hall - "Yes."
Judge - "Isn't it a fact that concussion of the brain does not develop almost immediately?"
Hall - "I think it usually develops at once."
Judge - "I see that you said before the magistrates 'Is is possible but not probable it might have been of 24 hours standing."
Hall - "I think it is possible."
Judge - You mean the cause of death might have happened more than 24 hours earlier."
Hall - "I think it is possible."
The doctor's evidence completed, the defence then called Fallon who had been his brother's head lad for four or five years. Recalling the disturbance outside the mess room, he gave a different interpretation of the clash between Sainsbury and the cook, saying that Sainsbury had knocked the cook down and got on top of him.
Green, he claimed, was standing over the pair with his fists clenched.
"I asked him what he was interfering with other people's business for and he replied that he was not going to see Sainsbury struck. I told him to get back to his dinner but he refused to do so.
"I went to strike Green on the cheek with my open hand but he warded it off. I repeated the blow with my right hand and then with my left hand. Green started crying and after turning towards Sainsbury and telling him to go and finish his meal, I went to the kitchen. There I saw Green lying on the grass and subsequently I called for the doctor."
He was asked if either blow had knocked Green down, to which he answered "No, I never saw him fall on the grass."
Foote- "When you say you saw him lying on the grass, was that at the place you smacked him or somewhere else?"
Fallon - "Some distance away on the grass."
The prosecutor then began cross-examination.
Murphy - "What did you suppose brought him on the grass?"
Fallon - "I thought he might have lain there. I cannot say whether he lay down or fell down."
Murphy - "Lay down for what purpose? To rest himself?"
Fallon - "Very likely."
Murphy - "Do you really suggest that when you saw him lying down, you thought he had laid down to rest himself?
Fallon - "He might have laid down out of temper."
Murphy - "Rather than to go and have his dinner."
Fallon - "Yes."
Murphy - "Do stable boys frequently lay on the grass when dinner is going on out of temper?
Fallon - "No."
Murphy - "Did he attempt to attack you?"
Fallon - "Not me."
Murphy - "In holding up his hands he was attempting to ward off your blows?"
Fall on - "Yes."
In his closing speech, Foote said Green had died "in an unusual way, from an unusual cause, in somewhat unusual manner and with unusual symptoms. It was perfectly true he had been struck, his ears had been boxed perhaps violently.
"That is all that happened to him," he submitted. "If green had died from a blow with an open hand on the cheek it was a very unusual thing.
"Has my learned friend proved his case? There is no evidence of any blow being struck except the cuff on the left cheek. It is not sufficient to say the blow on the cheek contributed to his death. You have got to say the blow on the cheek killed him."
The judge directed the jury that it was not for them to say whether there was sufficient reason for thinking Fallon ought to strike or punish Green.
"You are not here to sit him in judgement on him for hot temper. The only thing you have to decide is whether the act of Fallon striking Green caused his death."
Jurors retired for some 40 minutes before the foreman announced they had found the prisoner "Not guilty on the evidence we have heard today."
(BLOB) John Fallon bought the Winterbourne Stoke yard in 1896 and continued to train there before experiencing financial problems at the outset of the Great War and sold it in about 1920.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Asda urgently recalls popular children’s clothes over fears they might catch fire

Supermarket chain Asda have issued an urgent recall on several items of children ’ s clothing sold in its George range - following fears that they could catch fire .
Shoppers were alerted to the issue by a warning has been issued on Asda 's website .
Customers who purchased any of the items mentioned on the recall have been urged to return them in order to avoid potentially dangerous accidents .
Asda have released a full list of the gowns and their product code which are affected by the recall so customers can check if the item they purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products are as follows : What have Asda said about the recall ?
The range of boy ’ s and girl ’ s dressing gowns are being recalled as they fail to meet the “ stringent flammability requirement as set out by George and the UK Nightwear ( Safety ) Regulation.
” The issue is caused by the cotton jersey hood lining on the gowns , which come in a variety of plain colours and prints .
Asda is advising customers who have purchased any of the items affected by the recall to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their nearest store for a full refund .
Shoppers do not need a receipt to return the item and no other dressing gowns sold by Asda are affected .
Alternatively , you can contact Asda Customer Relations for further information on 0800 952 0101 .
In a statement , the supermarket said : “ We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused , but as safety is our top priority we hope you will understand the reasons for this action .
”

Shoppers were alerted to the issue by a warning has been issued on Asda's website.
Customers who purchased any of the items mentioned on the recall have been urged to return them in order to avoid potentially dangerous accidents.
Which products have Asda recalled?
Asda have released a full list of the gowns and their product code which are affected by the recall so customers can check if the item they purchased needs to be returned.
The affected products are as follows:
Girl's dressing gowns
Pink Cloud Gown - Product code: 5750 0973 102
Pink Heart Gown- Product Code: 5750 1736 510
Grey Dinosaur Gown - Product Code: 5750 0972 203
White Spot Gown - Product Code: 5750 1919 703
Pink Spot Gown - Product Codes: 5750 1442 102, 5750 1718 102
Navy Heart Gown - Product Code: 5750 1921 002
Black / White Spot Gown - Product Code: 5750 1443 210, 5750 1719 210
Purple Heart Gown - Product Code: 5750 1922 010
Blue Spot Gown - Product Code: 5750 1444 001
Pink Star Gown - Product Code: 5750 1924 102
Lilac Spot Gown - Product Code: 5750 1445 00
Boy's dressing gowns
Grey Star Gown - Product code: 5740 1107 203
Red Star Gown - Product Codes: 5740 0693 100, 5740 0396 203
Grey with Check Lining Gown - Product Codes: 5740 1278 203, 5740 1529 203
Shark Print Gown - Product Code: 5740 1595 203
Blue Stripe Gown - Product Code: 5740 1452 001
Polar Bear Gown - Product Code: 5740 1668 203
Basic Navy Gown - Product codes: 5740 1538 002, 5740 1311 002, 5740 1104 002, 5740 0395 002
Basic Kaki Gown - Product Code: 5740 1537 407
Basic Black Gown - Product Codes: 5740 1538 200, 5740 1538 200, 5740 1105 200
Basic Blue Gown - Product Codes: 5740 1106 001, 5740 1357 001
3 Piece Space Set - Product Code: 5740 1452 001
3 Piece Penguin Set - Product Code: 5740 1545 203
What have Asda said about the recall?
The range of boy’s and girl’s dressing gowns are being recalled as they fail to meet the “stringent flammability requirement as set out by George and the UK Nightwear (Safety) Regulation.”
The issue is caused by the cotton jersey hood lining on the gowns, which come in a variety of plain colours and prints.
Asda is advising customers who have purchased any of the items affected by the recall to stop using them immediately and return them to their nearest store for a full refund.
Shoppers do not need a receipt to return the item and no other dressing gowns sold by Asda are affected.
Alternatively, you can contact Asda Customer Relations for further information on 0800 952 0101.
In a statement, the supermarket said: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused, but as safety is our top priority we hope you will understand the reasons for this action.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--McDonald’s reveals how customers can get half price food this week (but be quick)

McDonald ’ s have revealed how customers can get food for half price this week - but they wo n't have long to take up the offer .
Here 's everything you need to know .
Why are McDonald 's offering money off on food ?
McDonald ’ s are celebrating the launch of its ‘ I 'm Lovin ’ It Live ’ music event by giving some lucky customers a 50 per cent discount across its menu .
Diners may also be able to claim £5 off on orders , too . '
I 'm Lovin ' It Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , until Sunday , November 1 , 2020 , offering three nights of music free through the McDonald ’ s app , featuring the likes of Stormzy , Lewis Capaldi , Jess Glynne and Becky Hill .
What have McDonald 's said ?
Michelle Graham-Clare , McDonald 's VP for Food and Beverage , Product Development and Marketing , said : “ We know the new normal is tough on everyone .
`` I ’ m Lovin ’ it Live is our way of saying thank you to our people and to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Hopefully our week of good things and good times offers something for everyone from families looking for fun to music fans missing the gig scene.
” How to get a 50 per cent off discount In order to get the 50 per cent off discount , you ’ ll need to register for the My McDonald 's app by 11:59pm on Sunday , November 1 , 2020 .
This will give new users 50 per cent off one order at participating restaurants , when you buy something from the ‘ Deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of registering .
You need to be at least 16 years old in order to claim this offer .
How to claim £5 off your McDonald ’ s order To get £5 off your McDonald ’ s order , you ’ re required to spend £15 or more .
You will need to use the MyMcDonald 's app , and , again , head to the ‘ Deals ’ tab at the bottom , where you should then find the ‘ Spend £15 Get 35 Off ’ deal .
The offer only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section , with meal deals not included , but Happy Meals and a wide selection of burgers , chicken , drinks , sides and McFlurrys are included in the offer .
If the total comes to £15 or more once you have added your selection to your basket , £5 will be automatically removed when you head to the checkout .
The deal is available at participating restaurants until 11:59pm on Sunday , November 1 , 2020 .

Here's everything you need to know.
Why are McDonald's offering money off on food?
McDonald’s are celebrating the launch of its ‘I'm Lovin’ It Live’ music event by giving some lucky customers a 50 per cent discount across its menu.
Diners may also be able to claim £5 off on orders, too.
'I'm Lovin' It Live' runs from Friday, October 31, until Sunday, November 1, 2020, offering three nights of music free through the McDonald’s app, featuring the likes of Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, Jess Glynne and Becky Hill.
What have McDonald's said?
Michelle Graham-Clare, McDonald's VP for Food and Beverage, Product Development and Marketing, said: “We know the new normal is tough on everyone.
"I’m Lovin’ it Live is our way of saying thank you to our people and to our customers for all their support this year.
"Hopefully our week of good things and good times offers something for everyone from families looking for fun to music fans missing the gig scene.”
How to get a 50 per cent off discount
In order to get the 50 per cent off discount, you’ll need to register for the My McDonald's app by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
This will give new users 50 per cent off one order at participating restaurants, when you buy something from the ‘Deals’ section of the app within 36 days of registering. You need to be at least 16 years old in order to claim this offer.
How to claim £5 off your McDonald’s order
To get £5 off your McDonald’s order, you’re required to spend £15 or more.
You will need to use the MyMcDonald's app, and, again, head to the ‘Deals’ tab at the bottom, where you should then find the ‘Spend £15 Get 35 Off’ deal.
The offer only works on items featured in the deals section, with meal deals not included, but Happy Meals and a wide selection of burgers, chicken, drinks, sides and McFlurrys are included in the offer.
If the total comes to £15 or more once you have added your selection to your basket, £5 will be automatically removed when you head to the checkout.
The deal is available at participating restaurants until 11:59pm on Sunday, November 1, 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Animal accident at Bull Hill, near Lymington

A SHETLAND pony was injured in an accident on the B3054 at Bull Hill , near Lymington .
It happened @ @ @ @ @ pony was hurt in a collision near Ipley Crossroads , near Dibden .

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thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Small business loans offer lifeline to Hampshire businesses

MORE than £200m of loans has been allocated to struggling businesses in Southampton throughout the pandemic .
Businesses say they have been experiencing disruptions in cashflow and loss of revenue because of the affects of Covid-19 .
Through loans such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme the city 's small businesses have been supported financially .
More than £200m has been issued out to small businesses across the three Southampton constituencies according to new data .
In Southampton , Itchen constituency , 1,790 loans have been dished out , worth over £62m .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It is encouraging to see that business in Southampton have benefitted from tens of millions of pounds of financial support from the Government .
`` The Government has offered a lifeline to thousands of businesses , individuals and charities in Southampton to help them through these difficult months .
`` Significant support is continuing through the winter which includes the Job Support Scheme and the Jobs Retention Bonus to help employers keep people in work . ''
Businesses in the Southampton , Test constituency have also received funding of over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses have recieved over £72m .
Data shows that Eastleigh constituency has received the most though , with 2,119 of these loans handed out in the area at a worth of over £80m .
Paul Holmes , MP for Eastleigh said : “ Through a combination of grants and other financial assistance , businesses in Eastleigh have received over £100m since the start of the pandemic directly into their bank accounts .
`` Over 2,000 businesses locally have been able to access these schemes and this is positive because it means they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and keep our economy moving .
`` This is essential as we recover from the effects of this virus . ''
Both of loan schemes are organised through the British Business Bank and lent in conjunction with High Street Banks .

Businesses say they have been experiencing disruptions in cashflow and loss of revenue because of the affects of Covid-19.
Through loans such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme the city's small businesses have been supported financially.
More than £200m has been issued out to small businesses across the three Southampton constituencies according to new data.
In Southampton, Itchen constituency, 1,790 loans have been dished out, worth over £62m.
Royston Smith, MP for the constituency said: “It is encouraging to see that business in Southampton have benefitted from tens of millions of pounds of financial support from the Government.
"The Government has offered a lifeline to thousands of businesses, individuals and charities in Southampton to help them through these difficult months.
"Significant support is continuing through the winter which includes the Job Support Scheme and the Jobs Retention Bonus to help employers keep people in work."
Businesses in the Southampton, Test constituency have also received funding of over £66m, whilst Romsey, Southampton North businesses have recieved over £72m.
Data shows that Eastleigh constituency has received the most though, with 2,119 of these loans handed out in the area at a worth of over £80m.
Paul Holmes, MP for Eastleigh said: “Through a combination of grants and other financial assistance, businesses in Eastleigh have received over £100m since the start of the pandemic directly into their bank accounts.
"Over 2,000 businesses locally have been able to access these schemes and this is positive because it means they can continue to operate, continue to employ people and keep our economy moving.
"This is essential as we recover from the effects of this virus."
Both of loan schemes are organised through the British Business Bank and lent in conjunction with High Street Banks.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Barton Peveril student called up to England Football squad

A COLLEGE student has received a call-up for the England Women 's Under 17 Football squad .
Grace Palmer , who studies at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh , has been selected to participate in a camp for the lionesses ' under 17 squad after a series of footballing accomplishments for club and country .
Grace plays for Southampton Football Club Women has represented England since the age of 14 .
She played her first international game against Switzerland in 2019 and has since represented her country on multiple occasions , playing in matches against Denmark , Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The central midfielder will now join her fellow Under 17 England Women ’ s teammates in the training camp at England ’ s bespoke training facility , St. George ’ s Park , between October 29 and November 2 .
The camp is a lead up to squad selection for the upcoming UEFA European Women ’ s Championship taking place later this season .
Grace said : “ I ’ m proud to have been selected for the camp and I am looking forward to getting back to training at St. George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a great opportunity to get the highest level coaching . ''
Grace is in her first year at Barton Peveril and previously attended Crestwood Community School .
Barton Peveril Director of Sport , Luke Hampton , said : “ Well done to Grace on another great accomplishment in her promising football career .
`` It ’ s brilliant to see students like Grace begin their journey with us at Barton Peveril so successfully , continuing to thrive in their extracurricular pursuits .
`` We wish Grace the best for the training camp @ @

Grace Palmer, who studies at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh, has been selected to participate in a camp for the lionesses' under 17 squad after a series of footballing accomplishments for club and country.
Grace plays for Southampton Football Club Women has represented England since the age of 14.
She played her first international game against Switzerland in 2019 and has since represented her country on multiple occasions, playing in matches against Denmark, Spain, and the United States of America.
The central midfielder will now join her fellow Under 17 England Women’s teammates in the training camp at England’s bespoke training facility, St. George’s Park, between October 29 and November 2.
The camp is a lead up to squad selection for the upcoming UEFA European Women’s Championship taking place later this season.
Grace said: “I’m proud to have been selected for the camp and I am looking forward to getting back to training at St. George’s Park.
"It’s a great opportunity to get the highest level coaching."
Grace is in her first year at Barton Peveril and previously attended Crestwood Community School.
Barton Peveril Director of Sport, Luke Hampton, said: “Well done to Grace on another great accomplishment in her promising football career.
"It’s brilliant to see students like Grace begin their journey with us at Barton Peveril so successfully, continuing to thrive in their extracurricular pursuits.
"We wish Grace the best for the training camp."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Victorian railway shed in Winchester set for new use as business centre

CIVIC chiefs are going to have a second go at bringing a former Victorian railway goods shed back to life as a business start-up centre .
The former railway building is one of the last remnants of the Didcot , Newbury and Southampton line that closed in the 1960s .
A previous proposal to set up a business centre for start-ups there was dropped when Winchester University pulled out of the scheme .
Cllr Kelsie Learney , portfolio holder for housing and asset management , told Cabinet that housing had been considered `` but increased employment is important and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She said it would help counter the pressure on commercial sites to be converted into residential because of the higher profits to be made .
The council intend to retain the freehold of the building .
It was part of the sidings near the Winchester Chesil Station that was part of the Didcot , Newbury and Southampton through Winchester in Victorian times .
When the line closed in the 1960s much of the land was bought by the city council .
The Chesil multi-storey car park now stands on the station site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is excellent to bring it back into practical use .
It looks a bit sad now . ''
The building is currently used as a store for the green waste recycling scheme and the commercial glass recycling bins .
Cllr Paula Ferguson , portfolio holder for local economy , said : `` There is little employment land in the city ; Bar End and Winnall are the two main areas .
So I 'm delighted it is going to be developed as employment space .
Supporting small businesses is a priority for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to the city centre and it has fantastic connectivity being close to the M3 . ''
Cllr Learney said the good shed site may become a new home for the local boxing club which is currently based further up Barfield Close .
`` The club is looking to find a new home and we hope to do this within this new development but there is still work to do before we get there . ''
Cabinet agreed to retain the building and redevelop the site for small businesses .
A budget of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a detailed development appraisal as a precursor to a planning application .

The former railway building is one of the last remnants of the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line that closed in the 1960s.
A previous proposal to set up a business centre for start-ups there was dropped when Winchester University pulled out of the scheme.
Cllr Kelsie Learney, portfolio holder for housing and asset management, told Cabinet that housing had been considered "but increased employment is important and a more appropriate use for this site."
She said it would help counter the pressure on commercial sites to be converted into residential because of the higher profits to be made. The council intend to retain the freehold of the building.
It was part of the sidings near the Winchester Chesil Station that was part of the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton through Winchester in Victorian times. When the line closed in the 1960s much of the land was bought by the city council. The Chesil multi-storey car park now stands on the station site.
Cllr Jackie Porter said: "It is excellent to bring it back into practical use. It looks a bit sad now."
The building is currently used as a store for the green waste recycling scheme and the commercial glass recycling bins.
Cllr Paula Ferguson, portfolio holder for local economy, said: "There is little employment land in the city; Bar End and Winnall are the two main areas. So I'm delighted it is going to be developed as employment space. Supporting small businesses is a priority for us. It is a sustainable location close to the city centre and it has fantastic connectivity being close to the M3."
Cllr Learney said the good shed site may become a new home for the local boxing club which is currently based further up Barfield Close. "The club is looking to find a new home and we hope to do this within this new development but there is still work to do before we get there."
Cabinet agreed to retain the building and redevelop the site for small businesses.
A budget of £20,000 was approved to commission architectural drawings, and a detailed development appraisal as a precursor to a planning application.