thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Teenage boy seriously injured after playground attack in Park Gate

A TEENAGE boy has been seriously injured after being attacked in a children 's playground .
At about 4.50pm on @ @ @ @ @ the victim was with some friends at Abshot Road in Park Gate when he was @ @ @ @ @ youths .
Police say that he was attacked by several members of the gang and @ @ @ @ @ There is a small car park near the playground and officers are asking anyone who @ @ @ @ @ park and captured anything on dash cam to come forward .
Anyone with information can @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200246776 .
Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

At about 4.50pm on Sunday, July 5, the victim was with some friends at Abshot Road in Park Gate when he was approached by another group of youths.
Police say that he was attacked by several members of the gang and sustained serious facial injuries.
There is a small car park near the playground and officers are asking anyone who may have used the car park and captured anything on dash cam to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting 44200246776.
Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Winchester hospital staff warn of major unit closures

SENIOR staff have raised fears that local NHS chiefs have plans to close major departments at Winchester hospital , which could lead to the site being downgraded .
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the Romsey Road site , has begun work with partner health bodies to create a new hospital speculated to cost around £700million to build .
• Woman taken to hospital after being found suffering from serious injuries in Southampton street But staff at Winchester hospital have aired concerns that this could result in the facility losing some vital services .
• Closure of ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £16m' One member of staff , who asked not to be named , said : “ They have said that almost all of Basingstoke hospital is falling apart and needs to be taken down , but Winchester hospital is not that bad.
” The member of staff speculated that : “ Basingstoke hospital is going to be pulled down and the big new hospital will be built there , and Winchester would be downgraded .
They continued : “ I would like them to be a bit more honest rather than someone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it.
” Another staff member said : “ Management seem to be heading down the same road as before , making a show of engaging with staff and public but pushing the supposed consultation out during Covid-19 with overworked staff too exhausted to get involved .
“ Local MPs are being told staff are all onboard where the truth is that most people are unaware of the advanced stage planning has reached . ''
• Have your say on controversial airport runway extension plan The trust says the current system provides a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found as part of the Hampshire Together programme .
A trust spokesperson added : “ We understand people hold strong views when it comes to the provision of services such as emergency and maternity care – and this has been borne out in the engagement work we have carried out so far .
`` The feedback we receive will have a real impact on our decision-making process as we work towards providing not just an amazing new hospital , but a state-of-the-art health system to match.
” A public engagement will be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/109840624264 .

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Romsey Road site, has begun work with partner health bodies to create a new hospital speculated to cost around £700million to build.
But staff at Winchester hospital have aired concerns that this could result in the facility losing some vital services.
Closure of ten New Forest campsites 'could cost local economy £16m'
One member of staff, who asked not to be named, said: “They have said that almost all of Basingstoke hospital is falling apart and needs to be taken down, but Winchester hospital is not that bad.”
The member of staff speculated that: “Basingstoke hospital is going to be pulled down and the big new hospital will be built there, and Winchester would be downgraded.
They continued: “I would like them to be a bit more honest rather than someone in secret making a plan and then presenting it.”
Another staff member said: “Management seem to be heading down the same road as before, making a show of engaging with staff and public but pushing the supposed consultation out during Covid-19 with overworked staff too exhausted to get involved.
“Local MPs are being told staff are all onboard where the truth is that most people are unaware of the advanced stage planning has reached."
The trust says the current system provides a number of challenges, with solutions to be found as part of the Hampshire Together programme.
A trust spokesperson added: “We understand people hold strong views when it comes to the provision of services such as emergency and maternity care – and this has been borne out in the engagement work we have carried out so far.
"The feedback we receive will have a real impact on our decision-making process as we work towards providing not just an amazing new hospital, but a state-of-the-art health system to match.”
A public engagement will be held at 8pm on Thursday, register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/109840624264.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Hampshire residents invited to enter lockdown art competition for charity

HAMPSHIRE residents have been invited to submit their lockdown inspired art for the chance to be included in an art @ @ @ @ @ Pause '' competition , organised by the Artful Collective , aims to bring together artwork @ @ @ @ @ or created during the coronavirus lockdown , and the resulting exhibition will celebrate the importance @ @ @ @ @ many people during the pandemic as a tool for wellbeing and expression .
There will @ @ @ @ @ Judges Choice ( £200 ) and two runners up ( £50 each ) , which @ @ @ @ @ Arts Foundation , and anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to enter the @ @ @ @ @ of August 9 .
Entries can be in any visual art or craft discipline , @ @ @ @ @ fee of £5 per person .
Around 25 % of the entry fee and exhibition @ @ @ @ @ the organiser ’ s chosen charity - Hope In Depression .

The "Big Pause" competition, organised by the Artful Collective, aims to bring together artwork that has been inspired by or created during the coronavirus lockdown, and the resulting exhibition will celebrate the importance that creativity has played for many people during the pandemic as a tool for wellbeing and expression.
There will be prizes awarded for the Judges Choice (£200) and two runners up (£50 each), which have donated by Test Valley Arts Foundation, and anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to enter the competition before the closing date of August 9.
Entries can be in any visual art or craft discipline, and there is an entry fee of £5 per person.
Around 25% of the entry fee and exhibition sales will be donated to the organiser’s chosen charity - Hope In Depression.
To enter the competition, visit: www.artfulevents.co.uk/the-big-pause.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Drunkenness was a BIG problem in Southampton – find out what was done about it

There was a belief that if clean , free drinking water could be provided it would reduce the reliance on alcoholic drink .
The first of Southampton ’ s drinking fountains in 1859 was the gift of Charles Melly , a Liverpool merchant responding to the campaigning of Edmund Kell , a local Unitarian minister .
Today it is in Houndwell Park .
Unlike this and other monuments that have been moved around several times , the elaborate Grade 2 listed fountain gifted by John Ransom has remained almost in place for 155 years .
It was moved a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will speed past its site on Asylum Green on the lower Avenue and not be able to read the inscription carved on the drinking fountain there : “ The gift of Councillor Mr. John Ransom to his native town ” .
Asylum Green derived its name from the nearby Royal Military Asylum for soldier ’ s children .
In 1816 it was established in the former cavalry barracks , later the site of the Ordnance Survey Offices in London Road .
Known as “ Johnny ” he liked to be driven around in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite little education he was a self-made man starting as an apprentice in the Belvidere yard in Northam .
In 1852 he took over this yard .
The largest ship built there was the 699 ton Louisa Malcolm in 1872 .
His wooden boats moved coal , timber and building materials around the British coast and further to America , Scandinavia and the Mediterranean .
Some of his wood came from the Common .
In 1859 he paid the Corporation £281 to take trees from there .
Ransom ’ s shipyards did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail and by 1860 he employed more than 500 men .
He owned 35 homes off Albert Road and 27 in Blackberry Terrace for his workers .
He also invested in farms in Horton Heath , near Bishopstoke and in Bartley .
Ransom became involved in local politics taking the usually Liberal ward of St Mary ’ s for the Conservatives in 1860 and later becoming an Alderman .
From 1851 until his death he lived at the Hawthorn Cottage on the Common that had been built in 1815 .
The Council bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dilapidated house .
Today the site is the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre .
The Ransom fountain was officially opened on November 2 , 1865 and was designed by the borough surveyor JG Poole and built by Samuel Stevens .
Ransom said he had provided the fountain for the good of man and placed a trough beside it for use of “ the poor animals ” .
The fountain had water points on all four sides and has the message to “ drink but waste not ” .
The four armed cross on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situated near the site of the former Padwell Cross pond .
This was an old watering place for travellers ’ horses and droves of cattle using the main town approach .
The pond had become totally insanitary .
Following a 1849 cholera epidemic in Southampton , Captain W Yolland from the Ordnance Map Office in London Road had written that it had “ been a repository in which the bodies of unwanted infants were deposited , and where dogs , cats and other animals were drowned and became exposed in a putrid state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and later Ransom decided to place his fountain there for travellers and horses “ as a free gift for the use of the inhabitants forever ” .

There was a belief that if clean, free drinking water could be provided it would reduce the reliance on alcoholic drink.
The first of Southampton’s drinking fountains in 1859 was the gift of Charles Melly, a Liverpool merchant responding to the campaigning of Edmund Kell, a local Unitarian minister. Today it is in Houndwell Park.
Unlike this and other monuments that have been moved around several times, the elaborate Grade 2 listed fountain gifted by John Ransom has remained almost in place for 155 years. It was moved a little in 1966 for road widening.
Most will speed past its site on Asylum Green on the lower Avenue and not be able to read the inscription carved on the drinking fountain there: “The gift of Councillor Mr. John Ransom to his native town”.
Asylum Green derived its name from the nearby Royal Military Asylum for soldier’s children.
In 1816 it was established in the former cavalry barracks, later the site of the Ordnance Survey Offices in London Road.
John Ransom was Southampton’s biggest ship owner and a colourful character.
Known as “Johnny” he liked to be driven around in his horse carriage wearing his top hat.
Despite little education he was a self-made man starting as an apprentice in the Belvidere yard in Northam.
In 1852 he took over this yard. The largest ship built there was the 699 ton Louisa Malcolm in 1872.
His wooden boats moved coal, timber and building materials around the British coast and further to America, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean.
Some of his wood came from the Common. In 1859 he paid the Corporation £281 to take trees from there.
Ransom’s shipyards did repairs for P&O and Royal Mail and by 1860 he employed more than 500 men.
He owned 35 homes off Albert Road and 27 in Blackberry Terrace for his workers. He also invested in farms in Horton Heath, near Bishopstoke and in Bartley.
Ransom became involved in local politics taking the usually Liberal ward of St Mary’s for the Conservatives in 1860 and later becoming an Alderman.
From 1851 until his death he lived at the Hawthorn Cottage on the Common that had been built in 1815.
The Council bought back the lease in 1945 and demolished the dilapidated house.
Today the site is the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre.
The Ransom fountain was officially opened on November 2, 1865 and was designed by the borough surveyor JG Poole and built by Samuel Stevens.
Ransom said he had provided the fountain for the good of man and placed a trough beside it for use of “the poor animals”.
The fountain had water points on all four sides and has the message to “drink but waste not”.
Relief carvings represent the four seasons.
The four armed cross on top perhaps indicates crossroads as it is situated near the site of the former Padwell Cross pond.
This was an old watering place for travellers’ horses and droves of cattle using the main town approach.
The pond had become totally insanitary.
Following a 1849 cholera epidemic in Southampton, Captain W Yolland from the Ordnance Map Office in London Road had written that it had “been a repository in which the bodies of unwanted infants were deposited, and where dogs, cats and other animals were drowned and became exposed in a putrid state”.
The pond was filled in and later Ransom decided to place his fountain there for travellers and horses “as a free gift for the use of the inhabitants forever”.
By Martin Brisland – tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Fareham schools funding to expand classrooms

A HAMPSHIRE town is set to receive funding from a £434 million pot to improve school facilities .
Fareham MP @ @ @ @ @ announcement that schools in Fareham has been allocated its share of the investment .
The @ @ @ @ @ expand classrooms , upgrade facilities and improve the education of children across the whole country @ @ @ @ @ Primary School , Cams Hill School and Fareham Academy will benefit from the funding boost @ @ @ @ @ “ This funding will help ensure all children have the very best possible schools and @ @ @ @ @ gain all the knowledge and skills they need for success .
”

Fareham MP Suella Braverman has welcomed the announcement that schools in Fareham has been allocated its share of the investment.
The funding will be used to expand classrooms, upgrade facilities and improve the education of children across the whole country.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Cams Hill School and Fareham Academy will benefit from the funding boost.
Mrs Braverman said: “This funding will help ensure all children have the very best possible schools and education, enabling them to gain all the knowledge and skills they need for success.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--LETTER: Does your dog suffer from a summer allergy?

We are now in the midst of the human hay fever season which means sneezing , runny eyes and other unpleasant symptoms .
Dogs too can suffer from summer allergies but rather than the respiratory system , with the dog it is usually the skin which is affected .
Reactions are usually blamed on grasses and pollen which are difficult to avoid .
While you can not change the external environment , you can change your pet ’ s way of reacting to these external influences .
This is quite easy to do , by changing your dog ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diet .
Ideally , this way of feeding should be the norm throughout the year but it is not too late now .
In my experience , a diet based on simple wholegrains such as brown rice , oats or wholegrain maize ( but not wheat ) , low in protein and fat and without chemical additives , can calm the system and reduce the dog ’ s overheated ( no pun intended ) inflammatory response to its normal environment in as little as three weeks .
Look for a food which lists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms such as “ cereals , cereal derivatives , meat or animal derivatives ” .
This type of food , and nutrition advice to go with it , is more likely to be available from specialist pet suppliers rather than grocery stores .
The fewer the ingredients in the food , the less chance of an adverse reaction to an ingredient .
Animal proteins are more likely than whole grains ( but once again , avoid wheat ) to cause an adverse reaction so the food should have a single animal protein source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ hypoallergenic ” food .
Lastly , to reduce an inflammatory reaction , it is important to control the calorie intake so feed sparingly , with minimal fatty treats , something which can be difficult for over-indulgent pet owners .

Dogs too can suffer from summer allergies but rather than the respiratory system, with the dog it is usually the skin which is affected.
Reactions are usually blamed on grasses and pollen which are difficult to avoid.
While you cannot change the external environment, you can change your pet’s way of reacting to these external influences.
This is quite easy to do, by changing your dog’s diet to a more natural, wholesome diet.
Ideally, this way of feeding should be the norm throughout the year but it is not too late now.
In my experience, a diet based on simple wholegrains such as brown rice, oats or wholegrain maize (but not wheat), low in protein and fat and without chemical additives, can calm the system and reduce the dog’s overheated (no pun intended) inflammatory response to its normal environment in as little as three weeks.
Look for a food which lists all ingredients by name; no vague terms such as “cereals, cereal derivatives, meat or animal derivatives”.
This type of food, and nutrition advice to go with it, is more likely to be available from specialist pet suppliers rather than grocery stores. The fewer the ingredients in the food, the less chance of an adverse reaction to an ingredient.
Animal proteins are more likely than whole grains (but once again, avoid wheat) to cause an adverse reaction so the food should have a single animal protein source.
This is generally known as a “hypoallergenic” food.
Lastly, to reduce an inflammatory reaction, it is important to control the calorie intake so feed sparingly, with minimal fatty treats, something which can be difficult for over-indulgent pet owners.
John Burns BVMS, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon and Founder of Burns Pet Nutrition


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Mum becomes new CEO of Wessex Cancer Trust

A MUM-of-three has pledged to “ listen to the needs of local people ” as she takes over a Hampshire cancer charity as its new CEO .
Wessex Cancer Trust has welcomed Rachel Billsberry-Grass to fill the position which was formerly run by Cait Allen for five years .
• Cancer charity has given virtual support to almost 700 people since lockdown Cait has since left for a new position and Rachel is joining Wessex Cancer Trust - which has four support centres in Chandler ’ s Ford , Hythe , Isle of Wight and Bournemouth - with over 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the not-for-profit sector .
It comes after the charity launched a fundraising crisis appeal in November to continue its services .
For the past few years , she has led her own consultancy company providing fundraising and marketing services .
Rachel said : “ It is a huge honour to join Wessex Cancer Trust as CEO .
Throughout the pandemic the charity ’ s excellent team of staff and volunteers have done everything they can to continue to support anyone in our region living with cancer and I know this has been hugely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity at risk of closing raises over £10,000 in ONE DAY “ I ’ m determined that Wessex Cancer Trust will continue to listen to the needs of local people and be at the heart of shaping local cancer support so that we can be here for even more people who need us in the future.
” Most recently , the netball coach has also been Interim Director of fundraising and marketing at both St Wilfrid ’ s Hospice and Carers Trust and Director of Fundraising at Chichester Festival Theatre .
During her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ securing millions of pounds ’ worth of support from companies , charitable trusts and individual donors .
Her fundraising partnerships have won awards and she is a contributing author to the Directory of Social Change ’ s corporate fundraising book .
She is a Trustee of sport-for-social-change charity , The Change Foundation , and ex-Trustee of children ’ s cancer charity CLIC Sargent .
She is also a volunteer mentor at the Institute of Fundraising .
Wessex Cancer Trust supports 11,000 people every year with a drop-in service , professional counselling , therapies @ @ @ @ @

Wessex Cancer Trust has welcomed Rachel Billsberry-Grass to fill the position which was formerly run by Cait Allen for five years.
Cait has since left for a new position and Rachel is joining Wessex Cancer Trust - which has four support centres in Chandler’s Ford, Hythe, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth - with over 25 years’ experience in leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector.
It comes after the charity launched a fundraising crisis appeal in November to continue its services.
For the past few years, she has led her own consultancy company providing fundraising and marketing services.
Rachel said: “It is a huge honour to join Wessex Cancer Trust as CEO. Throughout the pandemic the charity’s excellent team of staff and volunteers have done everything they can to continue to support anyone in our region living with cancer and I know this has been hugely comforting to many people.
“I’m determined that Wessex Cancer Trust will continue to listen to the needs of local people and be at the heart of shaping local cancer support so that we can be here for even more people who need us in the future.”
Most recently, the netball coach has also been Interim Director of fundraising and marketing at both St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Carers Trust and Director of Fundraising at Chichester Festival Theatre.
During her career, Rachel has been responsible for securing millions of pounds’ worth of support from companies, charitable trusts and individual donors.
Her fundraising partnerships have won awards and she is a contributing author to the Directory of Social Change’s corporate fundraising book.
She is a Trustee of sport-for-social-change charity, The Change Foundation, and ex-Trustee of children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent. She is also a volunteer mentor at the Institute of Fundraising.
Wessex Cancer Trust supports 11,000 people every year with a drop-in service, professional counselling, therapies, and more services.
To make a donation, visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Developer turning historic Southampton buildings into first homes

A PROPERTY developer is specialising in converting historic Southampton buildings into apartments mainly aimed at first time buyers and young families .
King Property Developments says its work will preserve landmark buildings for future generations .
Southern House in Shirley Road was built in 1875 and was the headquarters of a finance company for many years .
The developer is turning the building into 10 one- and two-bedroom apartments , with a one-bedroom show apartment just launched and on the market for £145,000 .
Two out of the four available homes have been reserved , with the remainder due for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under way include the conversion of Kings House , also in Shirley Road , which was built in 1893 and was formerly the local council headquarters , and the Polygon , a grade two listed building in the district bearing the same name , dating from 1840 .
Rob King , director of King Property , said : “ My passion is transforming historic buildings , often old offices which are no longer fit for purpose , and giving them a new lease of life by creating homes for people .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often based close to the city centre so really well connected to the local amenities like the shops , entertainment and the train station .
“ I was thrilled with the interest we had in Southern House .
“ We had a steady flow of visitors throughout the weekend which resulted in two out of the four apartments being reserved .
To me this suggests there is real pent up demand .
“ We offer Help to Buy so first-time buyers can get on the property ladder with a five or 10 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really focused on maximising usable space with , for example , well thought out kitchens .
“ Our materials and appliances are all highly sustainable and we ’ re committed to delivering small but thoughtful details ... like in the lounge our sockets contain to USB points so you can charge your smartphone while watching telly.
” He also offers mentoring to people who want to build a property portfolio .
“ I ’ ve been in the business for more than 20 years so passing on what I ’ ve learned is @ @ @ @ @ @ @

King Property Developments says its work will preserve landmark buildings for future generations.
Southern House in Shirley Road was built in 1875 and was the headquarters of a finance company for many years.
The developer is turning the building into 10 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with a one-bedroom show apartment just launched and on the market for £145,000.
Two out of the four available homes have been reserved, with the remainder due for completion by the autumn.
Other projects under way include the conversion of Kings House, also in Shirley Road, which was built in 1893 and was formerly the local council headquarters, and the Polygon, a grade two listed building in the district bearing the same name, dating from 1840.
Rob King, director of King Property, said: “My passion is transforming historic buildings, often old offices which are no longer fit for purpose, and giving them a new lease of life by creating homes for people.
“A big plus is that they’re often based close to the city centre so really well connected to the local amenities like the shops, entertainment and the train station.
“I was thrilled with the interest we had in Southern House.
“We had a steady flow of visitors throughout the weekend which resulted in two out of the four apartments being reserved. To me this suggests there is real pent up demand.
“We offer Help to Buy so first-time buyers can get on the property ladder with a five or 10 per cent deposit. And we’re really focused on maximising usable space with, for example, well thought out kitchens.
“Our materials and appliances are all highly sustainable and we’re committed to delivering small but thoughtful details... like in the lounge our sockets contain to USB points so you can charge your smartphone while watching telly.”
He also offers mentoring to people who want to build a property portfolio. “I’ve been in the business for more than 20 years so passing on what I’ve learned is hugely satisfying,” he said.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Plans for a new home in West End given the green light

Plans for a new five-bedroom home in West End have been given the green light .
Civic Chiefs in Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ the construction of a two-storey , five-bedroom dwelling with a carport and associated works on @ @ @ @ @ .
The Eastleigh Borough Council accepted these plans on Monday July 6 , and the @ @ @ @ @ will be demolished so the plans can go ahead .
To comply with the rules @ @ @ @ @ on the project must start no later than three years as of yesterday .

Civic Chiefs in Eastleigh have accepted an application for the construction of a two-storey, five-bedroom dwelling with a carport and associated works on Moorhill Road in West End.
The Eastleigh Borough Council accepted these plans on Monday July 6, and the existing dwelling on the road will be demolished so the plans can go ahead.
To comply with the rules of the acceptance, construction on the project must start no later than three years as of yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--LETTER - It will be chaos in Southampton and the air quality in this area will be doubly contaminate

LETTER - It will be chaos in Southampton and the air quality in this area will be doubly contaminated

WE ARE in total agreement with the writer of the letter about the single lane changes .
We live off Bitterne Road West and we have managed for 35 years with traffic and problems on the dual carriageway .
We have listened to the hum of the queues at peak times and often joined them .
Suddenly we wake up one morning to find that we have to negotiate bus lanes to get out of our road .
It is only the kindest of motorists who will stop to let us out into the single lane .
We as locals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or told what was going to happen or why .
What an insult .
We are really looking forward to the times when schools and workplaces will be back to normal and the traffic queues will start backing up .
It will be chaos and the air quality in this area will be doubly contaminated .
Apart from this there will be noise pollution and the value of our properties here will fall .
Such a wonderful time to look forward to after being locked up for so long .
If this whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council installed cameras to catch the unwary traveller and exact monies from them .
This is intended to last and it will not be good living here any more .
Thank you Southampton Labour council for nothing .
I shall be expecting a cut in my council tax for this draconian act .

We live off Bitterne Road West and we have managed for 35 years with traffic and problems on the dual carriageway.
We have listened to the hum of the queues at peak times and often joined them.
Suddenly we wake up one morning to find that we have to negotiate bus lanes to get out of our road.
It is only the kindest of motorists who will stop to let us out into the single lane.
We as locals living in the area were not consulted or told what was going to happen or why. What an insult.
We are really looking forward to the times when schools and workplaces will be back to normal and the traffic queues will start backing up.
It will be chaos and the air quality in this area will be doubly contaminated. Apart from this there will be noise pollution and the value of our properties here will fall.
Such a wonderful time to look forward to after being locked up for so long.
If this whole thing is only temporary, why have the council installed cameras to catch the unwary traveller and exact monies from them.
This is intended to last and it will not be good living here any more.
Thank you Southampton Labour council for nothing.
I shall be expecting a cut in my council tax for this draconian act.
M Cole
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Hampshire Chamber calls for coronavirus boost from chancellor

CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak needs to deliver a “ confidence boost ” to business today and not wait until the autumn budget , Hampshire ’ s key business group has said .
The Southampton-raised chancellor is due to present a summer statement that is being described as a “ mini-budget ” .
Ross McNally , chief executive and executive chairman of Hampshire Chamber , said : “ This is a critical moment in the fightback against Covid .
Nationally , we are seeing deteriorating economic conditions with many key indicators for business performance dropping to record lows .
“ Businesses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That means more short-term stimulus measures .
Our message is : ‘ Don ’ t wait until the autumn budget .
Take action now.
’ “ As it has done with furlough support and loans , the government must continue to deliver support that takes shape on the ground swiftly and effectively .
This week ’ s rescue package for the arts sector is of course welcome but the jury is out as to whether it will be enough to keep cultural venues going longer term .
The closure of Nuffield Southampton Theatres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater assistance , our region ’ s creative and cultural industries are being seriously affected by the economic impact of the virus .
“ Jobs in the arts , and other seriously affected sectors such as retail , hospitality and leisure , could be supported through a more flexible approach to furlough .
For example , small tapering subsidies for returned full-time staff as furlough winds down .
“ At the same time , more grants and business rate reliefs could sustain cashflow for many small businesses in all sectors .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice and support to Hampshire businesses as we can along with partner organisations such as growth hubs .
We ’ ve called on the government to enable more businesses to access such support by funding vouchers up to £3,000 .
“ There should be more support for young people through wage subsidies for apprenticeships and other good quality workplace programmes .
“ We are also calling for tax changes .
A temporary VAT cut would stimulate spending and help drive consumer demand in the marketplace .
More incentives could also be introduced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-employment .
“ The response to this crisis has already required monumental amounts of spending but the government still has to rekindle business and consumer confidence and try to mitigate any further wave of job losses .
The only way to do that is to be bold and take decisive action now as part of a wider roadmap for the UK economy .
”

The Southampton-raised chancellor is due to present a summer statement that is being described as a “mini-budget”.
Ross McNally, chief executive and executive chairman of Hampshire Chamber, said: “This is a critical moment in the fightback against Covid. Nationally, we are seeing deteriorating economic conditions with many key indicators for business performance dropping to record lows.
“Businesses and communities need a confidence boost now. That means more short-term stimulus measures. Our message is: ‘Don’t wait until the autumn budget. Take action now.’
“As it has done with furlough support and loans, the government must continue to deliver support that takes shape on the ground swiftly and effectively. This week’s rescue package for the arts sector is of course welcome but the jury is out as to whether it will be enough to keep cultural venues going longer term. The closure of Nuffield Southampton Theatres is a clear indication that, without greater assistance, our region’s creative and cultural industries are being seriously affected by the economic impact of the virus.
“Jobs in the arts, and other seriously affected sectors such as retail, hospitality and leisure, could be supported through a more flexible approach to furlough. For example, small tapering subsidies for returned full-time staff as furlough winds down.
“At the same time, more grants and business rate reliefs could sustain cashflow for many small businesses in all sectors.
“We are working hard to provide as much advice and support to Hampshire businesses as we can along with partner organisations such as growth hubs. We’ve called on the government to enable more businesses to access such support by funding vouchers up to £3,000.
“There should be more support for young people through wage subsidies for apprenticeships and other good quality workplace programmes.
“We are also calling for tax changes. A temporary VAT cut would stimulate spending and help drive consumer demand in the marketplace. More incentives could also be introduced to encourage enterprise start-ups, diversification and moves to self-employment.
“The response to this crisis has already required monumental amounts of spending but the government still has to rekindle business and consumer confidence and try to mitigate any further wave of job losses. The only way to do that is to be bold and take decisive action now as part of a wider roadmap for the UK economy.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--LETTER - How could Palmerston defend his backing of the Confederacy?

In response to your correspondents letter it should be remembered that it was during Palmerston 's spell at the Foreign @ @ @ @ @ that he developed the high- handed blustering diplomacy , filled with patriotic prejudice , with @ @ @ @ @ associated .
With regard to his backing the Confederates in the American Civil War .
@ @ @ @ @ the Confederacy comprised five and a half million whites and three and a half million @ @ @ @ @ framed a constitution based on the US Constitution but stressing the independent character of each @ @ @ @ @ to the institution of slavery .
How could Palmerston possibly defend his backing of the @ @ @ @ @ and I find it inconceivable that anyone should condone his appalling blunders and prejudice .

With regard to his backing the Confederates in the American Civil War.
It should be noted that the Confederacy comprised five and a half million whites and three and a half million slaves.
The Confederate States framed a constitution based on the US Constitution but stressing the independent character of each state and making specific reference to the institution of slavery.
How could Palmerston possibly defend his backing of the Confederacy?
Black lives matter and I find it inconceivable that anyone should condone his appalling blunders and prejudice.
Jeremy Travell
Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Plans for a new Thornhill home refused

Plans for a new Thornhill home refused

PLANS for a new two-bedroom home in Thornhill have been turned down by civic chiefs .
On May 7 , @ @ @ @ @ the Eastleigh Borough Council for the construction of a two-bedroom , detached bungalow on Kinsbounre @ @ @ @ @ was proposed that an existing garage at number one Kinsbourne Way would be demolished to @ @ @ @ @ , but this proposal has been refused by the council .
When the decision was @ @ @ @ @ it was said that the proposed development would result in a `` visually intrusive , @ @ @ @ @ form of development within this section of Kinsbourne Way which would be at odds with @ @ @ @ @ character of the area .

On May 7, an application was submitted to the Eastleigh Borough Council for the construction of a two-bedroom, detached bungalow on Kinsbounre Way in Thornhill.
It was proposed that an existing garage at number one Kinsbourne Way would be demolished to make room for the plans, but this proposal has been refused by the council.
When the decision was made on July 2, it was said that the proposed development would result in a "visually intrusive, unduly prominent and discordant" form of development within this section of Kinsbourne Way which would be at odds with and unacceptably harmful to the character of the area.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--What the Chancellor has announced to help the economy

An emergency package of measures has been announced to help deal with the economic impact of coronavirus .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that “ hardship lies ahead ” , but insisted that no-one will be left “ without hope ” .
In what amounts to a mini-budget , Mr Sunak told MPs that the Government will do “ all we can ” to keep people in work .
He said his “ plan for jobs ” would help protect livelihoods after the economy contracted by 25 % in just two months .
• An 'Eat Out to Help Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' as some are describing it .
• A £2 billion scheme of taxpayer-funded work placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment .
• A £3 billion green package , with grants for home-owners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency .
• A VAT cut to encourage people to return to the hospital sector with VAT cut from 20 % to 5 % from next Wednesday until January 12 .
This will have an impact on eat-in or hot takeaway food from restaurants , cafes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & Bs , campsites and caravan sites , as well as attractions like cinemas , theme parks and zoos .
• No stamp duty on homes under £500,000 .
It takes effect today until March 31st 2021 .
What about the furlough scheme ?
The Chancellor stuck firm to the October deadline for the job retention furlough scheme to end but said it would be replaced with a new Jobs Retention Bonus .
Explaining the new bonus scheme , Rishi Sunak said : “ If you ’ re an employer and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and continuously employ them through to January – we ’ ll pay you a £1,000 bonus per employee .
“ Its vital people aren ’ t just returning for the sake of it – they need to be doing decent work .
So for businesses to get the bonus , the employee must be paid at least £520 on average , in each month from November to the end of January – the equivalent of the lower earnings limit in national insurance.
” The Chancellor said if employers bring back all nine million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be a £9 billion policy .
He added : “ Our message to business is clear : if you stand by your workers , we will stand by you.
” What is the economic situation we 're in ?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) have warned that the UK ’ s unemployment rate could soar to 14.8 % , with job losses comparable to the 1930s .
Thousands of jobs have been cut as businesses struggled through lockdown , with Royal Mail , Centrica , easyJet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , on the eve of the speech , the Unite union said 2,200 DHL workers involved in the production of Jaguar Land Rover ’ s vehicles are being told that they could lose their jobs .
The 2,200 proposed redundancies comprise just under 40 % of the entire DHL workforce on the contract , it added .

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that “hardship lies ahead”, but insisted that no-one will be left “without hope”.
In what amounts to a mini-budget, Mr Sunak told MPs that the Government will do “all we can” to keep people in work.
He said his “plan for jobs” would help protect livelihoods after the economy contracted by 25% in just two months.
To support restaurants and the people who work in them we’re saying ‘Eat Out to Help Out’.
So for the month of August we will give you a 50% reduction, up to £10 per head, on sit-down meals and non-alcoholic drinks Monday-Wednesday. #PlanForJobs pic.twitter.com/D6eznIDjqC — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) July 8, 2020
What was announced?
The raft of wide-ranging measures includes:
An 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount scheme or 'Dosh for Nosh' as some are describing it.
A £2 billion scheme of taxpayer-funded work placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
A £3 billion green package, with grants for home-owners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency.
A £111 million programme of unpaid traineeships combining work experience with training.
A VAT cut to encourage people to return to the hospitality sector with VAT cut from 20% to 5% from next Wednesday until January 12. This will have an impact on eat-in or hot takeaway food from restaurants, cafes and pubs; accommodation in hotels, B&Bs, campsites and caravan sites, as well as attractions like cinemas, theme parks and zoos.
No stamp duty on homes under £500,000. It takes effect today until March 31st 2021.
What about the furlough scheme?
The Chancellor stuck firm to the October deadline for the job retention furlough scheme to end but said it would be replaced with a new Jobs Retention Bonus.
Explaining the new bonus scheme, Rishi Sunak said: “If you’re an employer and you bring back someone who was furloughed – and continuously employ them through to January – we’ll pay you a £1,000 bonus per employee.
“Its vital people aren’t just returning for the sake of it – they need to be doing decent work. So for businesses to get the bonus, the employee must be paid at least £520 on average, in each month from November to the end of January – the equivalent of the lower earnings limit in national insurance.”
The Chancellor said if employers bring back all nine million people who have been on furlough then it would be a £9 billion policy.
He added: “Our message to business is clear: if you stand by your workers, we will stand by you.”
What is the economic situation we're in?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have warned that the UK’s unemployment rate could soar to 14.8%, with job losses comparable to the 1930s.
Thousands of jobs have been cut as businesses struggled through lockdown, with Royal Mail, Centrica, easyJet and British Airways among those affected.
Meanwhile, on the eve of the speech, the Unite union said 2,200 DHL workers involved in the production of Jaguar Land Rover’s vehicles are being told that they could lose their jobs.
The 2,200 proposed redundancies comprise just under 40% of the entire DHL workforce on the contract, it added.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Rishi Sunak's temporary stamp duty removal up to £500,000

RESIDENTS across the city planning to buy a new home will be able to save costs , following a recent announcement .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed today that he was temporarily raising the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 until March 31 2021 .
This means that stamp duty will be removed for home buyers up to that price .
But Owner of Hunters Estate Agents Southampton Jonathan Clegg said he does n't know if removing the stamp duty tax will have a `` large enough impact '' .
He said : `` Any cost saving for buyers will obviously be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a positive impact .
It will save them a couple of thousands at most , but I don ’ t know whether it will have a large enough impact in the whole house-pricing process .
`` Stamp duty is a large element of it , but whether it is quite enough to encourage people that cant afford to buy now , I doubt it . ''
First-time buyers were already exempt from buying stamp duty up to £300,000 before the government announcement .
Jonathan also said that the average house price in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stamp duty cost of £5,000 .
`` How much difference it will make is the question - whether that 's enough to get people moving , I do n't know , '' said Jonathan .
`` Everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment .
Like the tax system , it is fairly complicated .
Up to £125,000 you do n't pay stamp duty unless you own an additional property . ''
- Temporarily raising the stamp duty threshold to £500.000 million until March 31 2021 .
– A £2 billion scheme of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment .
– A £3 billion green package , with grants for home-owners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency .
He said the change – which will take effect immediately – will mean nearly nine out of 10 people buying a main home this year will pay no stamp duty at all .

Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed today that he was temporarily raising the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 until March 31 2021.
This means that stamp duty will be removed for home buyers up to that price.
But Owner of Hunters Estate Agents Southampton Jonathan Clegg said he doesn't know if removing the stamp duty tax will have a "large enough impact".
He said: "Any cost saving for buyers will obviously be of benefit, so it will have a positive impact. It will save them a couple of thousands at most, but I don’t know whether it will have a large enough impact in the whole house-pricing process.
"Stamp duty is a large element of it, but whether it is quite enough to encourage people that cant afford to buy now, I doubt it."
First-time buyers were already exempt from buying stamp duty up to £300,000 before the government announcement.
Jonathan also said that the average house price in Southampton is £300,000, which usually means a stamp duty cost of £5,000.
"How much difference it will make is the question - whether that's enough to get people moving, I don't know," said Jonathan.
"Everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment. Like the tax system, it is fairly complicated. Up to £125,000 you don't pay stamp duty unless you own an additional property."
Measures announced by Mr Sunak include:
- Temporarily raising the stamp duty threshold to £500.000 million until March 31 2021.
– A £2 billion scheme of taxpayer-funded work placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
– A £3 billion green package, with grants for home-owners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency.
– A £111 million programme of unpaid traineeships combining work experience with training.
He said the change – which will take effect immediately – will mean nearly nine out of 10 people buying a main home this year will pay no stamp duty at all.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Four men charged with Meon Valley murder

POLICE have today charged four men with murder following the death of Gurinderjit Rai in Corhampton .
Mr Rai 's @ @ @ @ @ car parked in Shepherds Farm Lane , Corhampton , on Saturday 13 July , 2019 @ @ @ @ @ .
Detectives had arrested seven men as part of this investigation .
The four who @ @ @ @ @ are : They have been remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court tomorrow ( @ @ @ @ @ Three others , a 32-year-old man from Climping , West Sussex , a 32-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ man from Owslebury , have been released from custody but remain under investigation .

Mr Rai's body was found in a car parked in Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton, on Saturday 13 July, 2019. He had been shot.
Detectives had arrested seven men as part of this investigation.
The four who have been charged with murder are:
• Aston Hannis, 29, of Leah Gardens, Eastleigh;
• Corin Barlow, 40, of Lumley Road, Horley, Surrey;
• Charlie Statham, 30, of Crescent Close, Winchester;
• Paul White, 26, of Dyson Drive, Abbotts Barton, Winchester.
They have been remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Thursday July 9).
Three others, a 32-year-old man from Climping, West Sussex, a 32-year-old man from Winchester and a 42-year-old man from Owslebury, have been released from custody but remain under investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Police officer from Hampshire admits manslaughter but denies murder

A POLICE officer from Hampshire has admitted causing the death of a woman in a village pub car park but denied her murder .
Timothy Brehmer is accused of murdering nurse Claire Parry , 41 , who died in hospital following an incident in the car park of the Horns Inn in Christchurch Road , West Parley .
During a hearing at Winchester Crown Court , Brehmer , 41 , from Hordle , pleaded not guilty to murder but entered a guilty plea to a charge of manslaughter .
Brehmer , a police constable with Dorset Police , is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 12 at the same court with a pre-trial review on October 6 .
Judge Jane Miller QC told the defendant , who appeared by video link from HMP Exeter : “ We have made arrangements for your trial , it ’ s going to start on October 12 .
“ You are going to be remanded in custody until that date.
” As reported , officers were called to the car park of the Horns Inn on Saturday , May 9 , after the ambulance service reported two people needed medical assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to Royal Bournemouth Hospital for treatment but died the following day .
A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was a brain injury caused by compression of the neck .
Brehmer was arrested at the scene of the incident and taken to Poole Hospital for treatment to a self-inflicted knife injury to his arm , which required surgery , before he was discharged into custody .
Dorset Police said the defendant , who served with the force but was on secondment to the National Police Air Service , was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident but due to his occupation and the seriousness of the charge , a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct .

Timothy Brehmer is accused of murdering nurse Claire Parry, 41, who died in hospital following an incident in the car park of the Horns Inn in Christchurch Road, West Parley.
During a hearing at Winchester Crown Court, Brehmer, 41, from Hordle, pleaded not guilty to murder but entered a guilty plea to a charge of manslaughter.
Brehmer, a police constable with Dorset Police, is to stand trial on the murder charge on October 12 at the same court with a pre-trial review on October 6.
Judge Jane Miller QC told the defendant, who appeared by video link from HMP Exeter: “We have made arrangements for your trial, it’s going to start on October 12.
“You are going to be remanded in custody until that date.”
As reported, officers were called to the car park of the Horns Inn on Saturday, May 9, after the ambulance service reported two people needed medical assistance.
Mrs Parry, from Bournemouth, was taken to Royal Bournemouth Hospital for treatment but died the following day.
A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was a brain injury caused by compression of the neck.
Brehmer was arrested at the scene of the incident and taken to Poole Hospital for treatment to a self-inflicted knife injury to his arm, which required surgery, before he was discharged into custody.
Dorset Police said the defendant, who served with the force but was on secondment to the National Police Air Service, was not on duty at the time of the incident but due to his occupation and the seriousness of the charge, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Lorry blocks Shirley High Street in Southampton

The delivery lorry blocked both lanes of Shirley High Street this afternoon .
Shoppers looked on in awe as the @ @ @ @ @ vehicle near to the junction of Howards Grove .
Police officers were on the scene @ @ @ @ @ The lorry has since left the area and motorists can pass .
The Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ comment .

The delivery lorry blocked both lanes of Shirley High Street this afternoon.
Shoppers looked on in awe as the driver struggled to manoeuvre his vehicle near to the junction of Howards Grove.
Police officers were on the scene at around 3pm today.
The lorry has since left the area and motorists can pass.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Maths 2.0 Day - take a quick quiz

Maths 2.0 Day - take a quick quiz

Math 2.0 Day is a celebration of the blending of mathematics and technology .
Although maths may be a little @ @ @ @ @ to wrap our heads around , there 's little doubt it is completely indispensable in @ @ @ @ @ deal with mathematics on a day-to-day basis - it 's the foundations upon which all @ @ @ @ @ Scientists are also big users of mathematics , using it for experiemnts as well as @ @ @ @ @ : 23 retro chocolate bars - do you remember them all ?
> > > @ @ @ @ @ grasp of maths we would n't have houses , cars , phones - virtually anything @ @ @ @ @ and see how good your maths is .

Although maths may be a little difficult for many of us to wrap our heads around, there's little doubt it is completely indispensable in our modern world.
Programmers deal with mathematics on a day-to-day basis - it's the foundations upon which all computer operations are formed.
Scientists are also big users of mathematics, using it for experiemnts as well as data gathering
Without engineers having a good grasp of maths we wouldn't have houses, cars, phones - virtually anything.
Take the test below and see how good your maths is.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Crash on Totton Bypass near its junction with High Street.

THE emergency services were called to a crash on the A35 Totton Bypass .
The collision , which involved a @ @ @ @ @ occurred near the junction of the A35 and Totton High Street .
Two crews from @ @ @ @ @ were called to the scene of the crash .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said @ @ @ @ @ from one of the vehicles and placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ ROMANSE said one lane of the eastbound carriageway was blocked .
Delays of up to @ @ @ @ @ , with tailbacks stretching past the Rushington roundabout .
SCAS said the woman suffered only @ @ @ @ @ to Southampton General Hospital as a precaution .

The collision, which involved a car and a lorry, occurred near the junction of the A35 and Totton High Street.
Two crews from Totton and Redbridge fire stations were called to the scene of the crash.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said a woman was cut free from one of the vehicles and placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
The travel information service ROMANSE said one lane of the eastbound carriageway was blocked.
Delays of up to 25 minutes began to occur, with tailbacks stretching past the Rushington roundabout.
SCAS said the woman suffered only minor injuries but was taken to Southampton General Hospital as a precaution.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--These are the films you can see when Showcase Cinema De lux re-opens on Friday

AS restrictions begin to be lifted and cinemas reopen , Showcase Cinema De Lux in Southampton has revealed which film classics will be on the big screens when it reopens this Friday .
Whether you want to revisit 2020 Oscar winners in all their glory , take a trip down memory lane , catch a film you didn ’ t get chance to see first time round or get the kids out of the house , you can sit back , relax , and enjoy your favourite movie on the big screen for the first time in more than thee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those looking to get back into the action , sci-fi classics like Star Wars Episode V : Empire Strikes Back , Star Trek , Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 and The Matrix will be on offer to add some much-needed excitement .
While a host of family favourites will hit the big screen , from Peter Rabbit , Beauty and the Beast and Paddington to a few hours of spellbinding magic with Fantastic Beasts For musical fans , the cinema will be screening some of the all time best such as Mamma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star Is Born and award-winning titles such as British war film , 1917 and biographical drama , Bohemian Rhapsody , will also both be returning .
All-time greats will also be on offer as part of Showcase 's Flashback programme , which will cinema-goers pick up the popcorn and enjoy everything from Back to the Future , Terminator 2 and Pulp Fiction .
As a welcome back treat , Showcase Cinemas will be screening all films for 5 a ticket , but guests are advised to book tickets online in advance or use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lobby .
All Showcase sites opening have a thorough cleaning regime in place , plus multiple hand sanitising stations for guests to use .
For the full list of films , to book tickets and watch the ‘ Be Showcase Safe ’ video , visit : https : //www.showcasecinemas.co.uk .

Whether you want to revisit 2020 Oscar winners in all their glory, take a trip down memory lane, catch a film you didn’t get chance to see first time round or get the kids out of the house, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your favourite movie on the big screen for the first time in more than thee months for £5 per person.
For those looking to get back into the action, sci-fi classics like Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 and The Matrix will be on offer to add some much-needed excitement.
While a host of family favourites will hit the big screen, from Peter Rabbit, Beauty and the Beast and Paddington to a few hours of spellbinding magic with Fantastic Beasts
For musical fans, the cinema will be screening some of the all time best such as Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman and A Star Is Born and award-winning titles such as British war film, 1917 and biographical drama, Bohemian Rhapsody, will also both be returning.
All-time greats will also be on offer as part of Showcase's Flashback programme, which will cinema-goers pick up the popcorn and enjoy everything from Back to the Future, Terminator 2 and Pulp Fiction.
As a welcome back treat, Showcase Cinemas will be screening all films for 5 a ticket, but guests are advised to book tickets online in advance or use the self-service ticket machines in the cinema lobby.
All Showcase sites opening have a thorough cleaning regime in place, plus multiple hand sanitising stations for guests to use.
For the full list of films, to book tickets and watch the ‘Be Showcase Safe’ video, visit: https://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Help us celebrate pets from Southampton and across Hampshire

FROM doting dogs and cuddly cats to bonny bunnies and huggable hamsters , pets are an enormous part of our @ @ @ @ @ a four-legged friend , brightly-coloured bird or fascinating fish , they become part of the @ @ @ @ @ of our day to day life .
To celebrate the role pets play , we @ @ @ @ @ pictures and put them firmly in the spotlight - where they belong .
We 'd @ @ @ @ @ pooch or much-loved moggy in your life .
Send us your photos and details here @ @ @ @ @ many as we can in the paper and online .

Whether it's a four-legged friend, brightly-coloured bird or fascinating fish, they become part of the family. A cherished part of our day to day life.
To celebrate the role pets play, we'd love to see your pictures and put them firmly in the spotlight - where they belong.
We'd love to showcase the pampered pooch or much-loved moggy in your life.
Send us your photos and details here and we'll print as many as we can in the paper and online.


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Care worker charged with murder of baby found dead in Hampshire park

A CARE WORKER has appeared in court charged with the murder of a newborn baby whose body was found in a Hampshire park .
Babita Rai is accused of causing the death of the unnamed infant , who was discovered in Aldershot on May 19 , 2017 .
The child , who was referred to by police as Baby M , had suffered blunt force injuries to the head and is believed to have died within six hours of being born .
The 23-year-old defendant , who is from Nepal , wore a face mask for the hearing at Winchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjourned the case for a plea hearing on August 19 , with a trial date of January 12 .
She told Rai through an interpreter : “ We have finished the hearing for today .
I have not granted you bail but your solicitors , your lawyers , will make the application again when they have more information.
” Rai has been remanded in custody until a pre-trial hearing on August 19 at Winchester Crown Court .
The baby girl ’ s body was found in bushes in Manor Park at around 1.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Inspector David Storey said : “ We know that this case was upsetting for a lot of people within the community .
`` We want to reassure you that our officers are trained to deal with sensitive investigations and we will continue to do what is needed to get the right outcome for all those involved . ''

Babita Rai is accused of causing the death of the unnamed infant, who was discovered in Aldershot on May 19, 2017.
The child, who was referred to by police as Baby M, had suffered blunt force injuries to the head and is believed to have died within six hours of being born.
The 23-year-old defendant, who is from Nepal, wore a face mask for the hearing at Winchester Crown Court.
Judge Jane Miller QC adjourned the case for a plea hearing on August 19, with a trial date of January 12.
She told Rai through an interpreter: “We have finished the hearing for today. I have not granted you bail but your solicitors, your lawyers, will make the application again when they have more information.”
Rai has been remanded in custody until a pre-trial hearing on August 19 at Winchester Crown Court.
The baby girl’s body was found in bushes in Manor Park at around 1.30pm on Friday 19 May 2017.
Detective Chief Inspector David Storey said: “We know that this case was upsetting for a lot of people within the community.
"We want to reassure you that our officers are trained to deal with sensitive investigations and we will continue to do what is needed to get the right outcome for all those involved."


thedailyecho--2020-07-08--Morrisons, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's update shopping rules

The UK 's largest supermarkets - including Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Asda and Aldi - have updated their shopping rules .
At the beginning of lockdown , many of the supermarkets limited the number of shoppers allowed inside store .
It meant couples and families were advised against shopping together .
But as supermarkets update their advice and rules in line with the UK ’ s emergence from lockdown , it can be confusing knowing what you can and can not do .
Especially when it comes to the food shop .
Here are the latest rules on shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rules remain unchanged – you should still be shopping alone if possible .
However , if you need to bring your children or carer , for example , this is allowed .
This means the number of people in the store is kept to a minimum .
Like Tesco , Sainsbury ’ s continues to try to reduce to amount of people inside their stores at any one time .
And the supermarket giant is also asking that only one person should be shopping inside .
A spokesperson said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance apart and also helps us to reduce queues to get into stores.
” “ Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait.
” They add that children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home .
Asda is somewhat similar to Tesco and Sainsbury ’ s .
Their policy is a one-adult-per-trolley rule , instead of one adult per group .
So theoretically , you could split your shopping in half with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of items – seems like a logistical headache to us , though .
But once again , this rule does not apply to children or anyone shopping with carers .
There is no rule at Aldi that says you must shop alone .
Instead , they are “ encouraging ” customers to “ try and reduce the number of family members.
” A spokesman adds : `` Of course , we ask that all store staff use their discretion with children and parents . ''
Like Aldi , there is no specific rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman said that a crowd control system – aimed at managing social-distancing - is in place .
They add : “ This includes positions 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.
” They also use a queuing system that allows 'speedy shoppers ' to gain faster entry .

At the beginning of lockdown, many of the supermarkets limited the number of shoppers allowed inside store.
It meant couples and families were advised against shopping together.
But as supermarkets update their advice and rules in line with the UK’s emergence from lockdown, it can be confusing knowing what you can and cannot do.
Especially when it comes to the food shop.
Here are the latest rules on shopping together at the biggest supermarkets.
Tesco
(You can bring children or a carer, say Tesco.)
Tesco’s rules remain unchanged – you should still be shopping alone if possible.
However, if you need to bring your children or carer, for example, this is allowed.
This means the number of people in the store is kept to a minimum.
Sainsbury’s
Like Tesco, Sainsbury’s continues to try to reduce to amount of people inside their stores at any one time.
(No rule change at Sainsbury's.)
And the supermarket giant is also asking that only one person should be shopping inside.
A spokesperson said: “This helps us keep people a safe distance apart and also helps us to reduce queues to get into stores.”
“Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait.”
They add that children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home.
Asda
Asda is somewhat similar to Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
Their policy is a one-adult-per-trolley rule, instead of one adult per group.
(Asda operates a one person per trolley rule.)
So theoretically, you could split your shopping in half with each adult picking up a separate list of items – seems like a logistical headache to us, though.
But once again, this rule does not apply to children or anyone shopping with carers.
Aldi
There is no rule at Aldi that says you must shop alone.
Instead, they are “encouraging” customers to “try and reduce the number of family members.”
A spokesman adds: "Of course, we ask that all store staff use their discretion with children and parents."
Lidl
Like Aldi, there is no specific rule banning shopping with your partner or family.
A spokesman said that a crowd control system – aimed at managing social-distancing - is in place.
They add: “This includes positions 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.”
Morrisons
Like Asda, Morrisons also encourages a one-person-per-trolley rule.
They also use a queuing system that allows 'speedy shoppers' to gain faster entry.


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Oxygen Freejumping trampoline park closes in Southampton

A POPULAR indoor trampoline park in Southampton has made the shock announcement that it has closed its doors for good .
Oxygen Freejumping at Antelope Retail Park in Thornhill has been shut since the coronavirus lockdown started in March .
Operators have now said the facility will not be re-opening when indoor leisure facilities have permission to do so by the government .
A statement on Oxygen Freejumping ’ s website cited the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic but also the fact that the business had been unable to agree a fresh lease term with landlords .
The statement said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sadness that we have to announce the closure of our Southampton trampoline park .
“ Alongside the difficulties that the current Covid-19 crisis has presented us , we have been unable to agree on a lease term with the landlord that secures a sustainable future and have therefore had to close the doors .
“ Our top priority is to support our Southampton park team as much as we can.
” The facility off Bursledon Road , which was described as a £1.5million venue before its launch , opened in late 2015 creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time it was the company ’ s second site after starting out in Acton , London , however the business went on to expand nationwide .
The Southampton establishment is not the first to shutdown in the past year , with the Leeds trampoline park closing in September 2019 , also after failing to agree a lease .
The online statement added : “ We will refund any future bookings and customers will shortly be contacted by our customer service team .
“ Please bear with us during a time where we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but rest assured we will be in touch accordingly .
“ We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Southampton community and we want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible team we ’ re leaving behind .
They have been an asset to the Oxygen family and we wish them all the best for the future .
”

Oxygen Freejumping at Antelope Retail Park in Thornhill has been shut since the coronavirus lockdown started in March.
Operators have now said the facility will not be re-opening when indoor leisure facilities have permission to do so by the government.
A statement on Oxygen Freejumping’s website cited the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic but also the fact that the business had been unable to agree a fresh lease term with landlords.
The statement said: “It’s with great sadness that we have to announce the closure of our Southampton trampoline park.
“Alongside the difficulties that the current Covid-19 crisis has presented us, we have been unable to agree on a lease term with the landlord that secures a sustainable future and have therefore had to close the doors.
“Our top priority is to support our Southampton park team as much as we can.”
The facility off Bursledon Road, which was described as a £1.5million venue before its launch, opened in late 2015 creating more than 50 jobs.
At the time it was the company’s second site after starting out in Acton, London, however the business went on to expand nationwide.
The Southampton establishment is not the first to shutdown in the past year, with the Leeds trampoline park closing in September 2019, also after failing to agree a lease.
The online statement added: “We will refund any future bookings and customers will shortly be contacted by our customer service team.
“Please bear with us during a time where we have a reduced workload to manage this, but rest assured we will be in touch accordingly.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Southampton community and we want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible team we’re leaving behind. They have been an asset to the Oxygen family and we wish them all the best for the future.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Couple in Canberra Tower fire started by cat get 'hate mail'

A COUPLE whose kitchen fire was allegedly started by their cat have received “ hate mail ” .
Paul and Tracey Long , parents to primary school boys Callum and Liam , were shocked when their kitchen caught fire last Friday .
• Canberra Tower fire : ' I was playing Playstation and then the cat knocked something into the toaster' Four crews rushed to the scene on the second-floor flat of Canberra Towers , on Kingsclere Avenue , at 3.22pm .
Paul said their cat , called Sponge , stood on the toaster and knocked something into it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident said she saw flames on the second floor of the building , but cruise worker Paul said this was not true .
• Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze He said : “ You couldn ’ t see flames .
We ’ re getting hate mail with reference to putting people ’ s lives at risk .
“ People said we ’ re sponging off the government , but we ’ ve worked all our lives.
” Paul said he had refurbished the flat before the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and care worker Tracey have been accused of deliberately starting the blaze .
• Fire breaks out in kitchen at Southampton tower block of flats He added : “ We spent £1,800 to redecorate our flat nicely for our boys so they have a nice place to come home to .
“ People are saying we deliberately done it , why would we spend £1,800 just to set it ablaze ?
It has got to stop.
” The arson team at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service labelled the fire as accidental .

Paul and Tracey Long, parents to primary school boys Callum and Liam, were shocked when their kitchen caught fire last Friday.
Four crews rushed to the scene on the second-floor flat of Canberra Towers, on Kingsclere Avenue, at 3.22pm.
Paul said their cat, called Sponge, stood on the toaster and knocked something into it, which Tracey confirmed was paper.
One resident said she saw flames on the second floor of the building, but cruise worker Paul said this was not true.
Fire drama at Southampton high-rise as 40 firefighters rush to blaze
He said: “You couldn’t see flames. We’re getting hate mail with reference to putting people’s lives at risk.
“People said we’re sponging off the government, but we’ve worked all our lives.”
Paul said he had refurbished the flat before the fire.
But according to the father-of-two, him and care worker Tracey have been accused of deliberately starting the blaze.
He added: “We spent £1,800 to redecorate our flat nicely for our boys so they have a nice place to come home to.
“People are saying we deliberately done it, why would we spend £1,800 just to set it ablaze? It has got to stop.”
The arson team at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service labelled the fire as accidental.


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Southampton civic chiefs set to approve £144m homes plan

PLANS to build more than 700 homes across Southampton as part of a multi-million pound investment are set to be given the green light .
A total of 726 homes are set to be built in the city as part of a move expected to create 1,089 jobs .
All of the new homes will be affordable , civic chiefs said and there will be a mix of council rented and shared ownership properties .
The location of the new homes is yet to be revealed .
But they will mainly be on council housing land , city bosses said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scheme is set to be approved by councillors at Southampton City Council during a meeting of the Cabinet on July 14 and at full council on July 15 .
The scheme is part of the 1,000 council homes programme pledged by Labour councillors in 2018 .
Civic chiefs said so far 274 homes have either been delivered or are under construction .
These include homes at Townhill Park , Potters Court and the former Oakland ’ s Community School site in Lordshill .
The remaining 726 are expected to be delivered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-bedroom homes will be prioritised to meet the need of those on the housing register , the council said .
Stakeholders and public are also set to be engaged once further details will be available .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes , said : “ Southampton ’ s Labour Council have put in place an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 good quality , energy efficient , affordable council homes for Southampton people .
These homes will not only help address local housing needs but also help stimulate the local economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apprenticeships.
” She said to be pleased that the proposals have also been welcomed by the opposition group .
But Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the Conservatives , said he will ask for reassurance over cost , time scale and affordability .
He said : “ We want reassurance that these are going to be actually affordable for the people we are building them for .
We welcome the commitment to build new affordable homes but it has taken eight years to get to this stage.
” Figures published this year revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its home-building target set by the government and managed to match its requirements every year since 2016-17 .
The new plans will be scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee tonight but behind closed doors .
Cllr Steven Galton , chair of the committee , said : “ I am always keen to hold as much of our meetings in public .
One of the issues with remote meetings is the technology to allow us to move from a public to a confidential session.
” Due to the need to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entitled to receive it and the fact nearly every aspect of this item links to one of the confidential papers , we have taken the decision to hold the 1000 Homes Programme item entirely within a confidential meeting .

A total of 726 homes are set to be built in the city as part of a move expected to create 1,089 jobs.
All of the new homes will be affordable, civic chiefs said and there will be a mix of council rented and shared ownership properties.
The location of the new homes is yet to be revealed.
But they will mainly be on council housing land, city bosses said.
A £144m spending plan to deliver the scheme is set to be approved by councillors at Southampton City Council during a meeting of the Cabinet on July 14 and at full council on July 15.
The scheme is part of the 1,000 council homes programme pledged by Labour councillors in 2018.
Civic chiefs said so far 274 homes have either been delivered or are under construction. These include homes at Townhill Park, Potters Court and the former Oakland’s Community School site in Lordshill.
The remaining 726 are expected to be delivered by 2025.
The construction of one and three-bedroom homes will be prioritised to meet the need of those on the housing register, the council said.
Stakeholders and public are also set to be engaged once further details will be available.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes, said: “Southampton’s Labour Council have put in place an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 good quality, energy efficient, affordable council homes for Southampton people. These homes will not only help address local housing needs but also help stimulate the local economy by creating over 1,000 local jobs and apprenticeships.”
She said to be pleased that the proposals have also been welcomed by the opposition group.
But Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the Conservatives, said he will ask for reassurance over cost, time scale and affordability.
He said: “We want reassurance that these are going to be actually affordable for the people we are building them for. We welcome the commitment to build new affordable homes but it has taken eight years to get to this stage.”
Figures published this year revealed that in 2018-19 the city council exceeded its home-building target set by the government and managed to match its requirements every year since 2016-17.
The new plans will be scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee tonight but behind closed doors.
Cllr Steven Galton, chair of the committee, said: “I am always keen to hold as much of our meetings in public. One of the issues with remote meetings is the technology to allow us to move from a public to a confidential session.”
Due to the need to ensure the confidential information is only discussed by those entitled to receive it and the fact nearly every aspect of this item links to one of the confidential papers, we have taken the decision to hold the 1000 Homes Programme item entirely within a confidential meeting.


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Dog walker Robert Soper died after Winchester crash

A WINCHESTER man died after being hit by a car and run over by a second , an inquest heard .
As previously reported Robert George Soper of Bereweeke Road was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash between himself , a Peugeot 807 and a Land Rover Discovery on January 10 .
He was walking a dog named Una along Andover Road North when the incident occurred shortly before 8am .
It is understood the dog also died .
Winchester Coroner 's court heard that the 81-year-old walked across the lanes without checking for traffic .
A statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wood , said : `` The man started to move quickly across the road and I was very close to him at the time .
`` I tried to brake hard but there was nothing else I could do .
I heard a thud which I thought was the dog . ''
It is believed that Mr Soper , known by most as Bob , was knocked back by the vehicle but had not suffered any serious injuries at this point .
When Ms Wood got out to check on him , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` A few seconds later I saw another set of headlights coming and I put my arms in the air but it was too late , '' she added .
Melanie Guite was driving the Peugeot and her statement said : `` I remember seeing the Land Rover and thinking that it was a stupid place to park .
`` I got closer and could see a person waving , so I stopped and got out to help her .
I do n't remember feeling or hearing anything before that . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles were checked and both drivers were tested , both for substance use and eyesight .
The Peugeot had marks on its underside and front bumper , confirming contact with Mr Soper .
A post mortem report by Dr Adnan Al-Badri , consultant pathologist , states the cause of death as extensive injuries and fractures .
The son of Mr Soper , David , told the inquest : `` My dad was a very happy and contented man .
He had been enjoying his long retirement after working hard as a farm labourer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most people of that age and when we 'd walk together , he 'd walk at a normal pace – you 'd never have to slow down for him .
`` Always , he 'd care for others .
Perhaps he was n't quite as careful when it came to himself , and perhaps his hearing was not quite as good as he thought . ''
Area coroner Jason Pegg concluded the case as an accidental death .
Emergency services were called but the 81-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene .

As previously reported Robert George Soper of Bereweeke Road was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash between himself, a Peugeot 807 and a Land Rover Discovery on January 10.
He was walking a dog named Una along Andover Road North when the incident occurred shortly before 8am. It is understood the dog also died.
Winchester Coroner's court heard that the 81-year-old walked across the lanes without checking for traffic.
A statement from the Land Rover driver, Sally Wood, said: "The man started to move quickly across the road and I was very close to him at the time.
"I tried to brake hard but there was nothing else I could do. I heard a thud which I thought was the dog."
It is believed that Mr Soper, known by most as Bob, was knocked back by the vehicle but had not suffered any serious injuries at this point. When Ms Wood got out to check on him, he was asking if the dog was okay.
"A few seconds later I saw another set of headlights coming and I put my arms in the air but it was too late," she added.
Melanie Guite was driving the Peugeot and her statement said: "I remember seeing the Land Rover and thinking that it was a stupid place to park.
"I got closer and could see a person waving, so I stopped and got out to help her. I don't remember feeling or hearing anything before that."
Police investigator Laura Bailey confirmed that both vehicles were checked and both drivers were tested, both for substance use and eyesight.
The Peugeot had marks on its underside and front bumper, confirming contact with Mr Soper.
A post mortem report by Dr Adnan Al-Badri, consultant pathologist, states the cause of death as extensive injuries and fractures.
The son of Mr Soper, David, told the inquest: "My dad was a very happy and contented man. He had been enjoying his long retirement after working hard as a farm labourer.
"He was much fitter than most people of that age and when we'd walk together, he'd walk at a normal pace – you'd never have to slow down for him.
"Always, he'd care for others. Perhaps he wasn't quite as careful when it came to himself, and perhaps his hearing was not quite as good as he thought."
Area coroner Jason Pegg concluded the case as an accidental death.
Emergency services were called but the 81-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Southampton flights to Manchester, Dublin and Channel Islands revealed

SOUTHAMPTON Airport has received an important boost with the announcement that a regional airline is expanding to fill some of the gaps left by the demise of Flybe .
Blue Islands will initially fly between Southampton and Manchester , Dublin , Jersey and Guernsey from the end of August .
Its Channel Islands flights will replicate what was offered before the coronavirus crisis , but Manchester and Dublin are additions .
Blue Islands says its goal is to replace capacity that was lost with the collapse in March of the major player Flybe .
The Channel Islands-based airline will base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employing 20 people directly and creating another 20 jobs indirectly .
It flew an ATR72 in new corporate colours into Southampton at noon today .
Its initial routes , from August 31 , will be : • Southampton-Jersey , daily , rising to twice daily , from £39.99 • Southampton-Guernsey , twice a day .
£39.99 .
The 15-year-old airline already flies between Southampton and the Channel Islands , having operated routes since 2007 and flown in Flybe colours as a franchisee since 2016 .
Blue Islands executive director Paul Simmons said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Islands plans to add a second aircraft at Southampton , covering an increased selection of routes and frequencies.
” Mr Simmons told the Daily Echo : “ No one can say exactly when things will return to normal which is why we ’ re taking a fairly slow approach to this , starting with one aircraft with plans to move to two and announce more routes.
” He said 20 per cent of passengers flying via Southampton were travelling to other destinations beyond , so the aim was to add new routes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Blue Islands is committed to simplifying regional air travel – with no hidden costs or stresses over bag restrictions .
“ In addition , we know that our passengers require strong wellbeing measures before flying and we are pleased to have introduced a very robust set of measures to meet this very important need .
“ More details of our Enhanced Wellbeing Onboard can be found on our website .
In addition , we are proud to announce our new product offering , refreshed brand identity and new website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of regional passengers .
Our aim is to make flying a pleasure again .
It ’ s the little things that matter and make the welcome difference.
” Blue Islands was founded in 1999 as Le Cocq ’ s Airlink , becoming Rockhopper in 2003 and taking its current name in 2006 .
It has 130 staff based on Guernsey and Jersey .
Its flights operated under the Flybe brand from 2016 until Flybe went into administration .
The airline has been operating essential flights between Southampton and Jesey during the lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring access to medical care .
The airline also announced today new flights between Jersey and Bristol , Exeter and the East Midlands .
There has been speculation that there will be less business travel after the coronavirus crisis , now that many people are used to conducting meetings online .
But Paul Simmons said Blue Islands had researched the views of 6,000 passengers and found the biggest barrier to travel was company policy .
“ As long as companies don ’ t want to take the risk in terms of exposing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t let them travel , ” he said .
“ We know people want to travel.
” He said the company was keen to publicise its “ enhanced wellbeing ” procedures to reassure people .
“ We believe it ’ s safe , otherwise we wouldn ’ t be exposing our own crews to flying .
We have to demonstrate that it ’ s safe to get people to fly.
” Southampton Airport is about to begin a consultation over its plan to extend its runway .
It says the extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Blue Islands will initially fly between Southampton and Manchester, Dublin, Jersey and Guernsey from the end of August.
Its Channel Islands flights will replicate what was offered before the coronavirus crisis, but Manchester and Dublin are additions.
Blue Islands says its goal is to replace capacity that was lost with the collapse in March of the major player Flybe. The Channel Islands-based airline will base a 70-seater aircraft at the airport, employing 20 people directly and creating another 20 jobs indirectly.
It flew an ATR72 in new corporate colours into Southampton at noon today.
Its initial routes, from August 31, will be:
Southampton-Jersey, daily, rising to twice daily, from £39.99
Southampton-Manchester, daily, from £49.99
Southampton-Dublin, four times a week, from £49.99
Southampton-Guernsey, twice a day. £39.99.
The 15-year-old airline already flies between Southampton and the Channel Islands, having operated routes since 2007 and flown in Flybe colours as a franchisee since 2016.
Blue Islands executive director Paul Simmons said: “When the market improves, Blue Islands plans to add a second aircraft at Southampton, covering an increased selection of routes and frequencies.”
Mr Simmons told the Daily Echo: “No one can say exactly when things will return to normal which is why we’re taking a fairly slow approach to this, starting with one aircraft with plans to move to two and announce more routes.”
He said 20 per cent of passengers flying via Southampton were travelling to other destinations beyond, so the aim was to add new routes to the network.
Chief executive Rob Veron said: “Blue Islands is committed to simplifying regional air travel – with no hidden costs or stresses over bag restrictions.
“In addition, we know that our passengers require strong wellbeing measures before flying and we are pleased to have introduced a very robust set of measures to meet this very important need.
“More details of our Enhanced Wellbeing Onboard can be found on our website. In addition, we are proud to announce our new product offering, refreshed brand identity and new website. Our offering is tailored to the needs of regional passengers. Our aim is to make flying a pleasure again. It’s the little things that matter and make the welcome difference.”
Blue Islands was founded in 1999 as Le Cocq’s Airlink, becoming Rockhopper in 2003 and taking its current name in 2006. It has 130 staff based on Guernsey and Jersey. Its flights operated under the Flybe brand from 2016 until Flybe went into administration.
The airline has been operating essential flights between Southampton and Jesey during the lockdown, repatriating people, transporting key workers and ensuring access to medical care.
The airline also announced today new flights between Jersey and Bristol, Exeter and the East Midlands.
There has been speculation that there will be less business travel after the coronavirus crisis, now that many people are used to conducting meetings online.
But Paul Simmons said Blue Islands had researched the views of 6,000 passengers and found the biggest barrier to travel was company policy.
“As long as companies don’t want to take the risk in terms of exposing their people to undue risk, then they won’t let them travel,” he said.
“We know people want to travel.”
He said the company was keen to publicise its “enhanced wellbeing” procedures to reassure people.
“We believe it’s safe, otherwise we wouldn’t be exposing our own crews to flying. We have to demonstrate that it’s safe to get people to fly.”
Public consultation over Southampton Airport runway extension is pushed back
Southampton Airport is about to begin a consultation over its plan to extend its runway.
It says the extension will be vital to future success.


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Petersfield Town Football Club broken into and vandalised

A FOOTBALL Club in Hampshire has been broken into and now officers are appealing for witnesses .
Sometime between 8am on Saturday July 4 and 9.30pm on Tuesday July 7 , entry was forced at Petersfield Town Football Club on Love Lane in Petersfield .
While nothing appeared to be stolen from the property , damage was caused to a large window and now officers are conducting enquiries and have turned to the public for help finding the offenders .
Police are `` particularly keen '' to find two young people who were seen in the area .
One boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described to be white , with a slim build , short mousy brown hair and he was wearing a grey Nike hooded top with black sleeves and a white t-shirt with the word POLO across the front , denim jeans , black and white trainers and a dark rucksack .
While the other boy , also aged between 14 and 16-years-old is described as being white with short brown hair and he was wearing a dark blue hooded top with Nike Air written across the front , dark coloured shorts , with white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gold chain around his neck .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are appealing for witnesses following a report of a burglary at the Petersfield Town Football Club on Love Lane .
Entry was forced to the property between 8am on Saturday 4 July and 9.30pm on 7 July causing damage to a large window .
`` It does not appear that anything was stolen .
We have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help .
Did you see anything ?
Perhaps you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of the Football Club ? ''
`` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200250403 , or alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously . ''

Sometime between 8am on Saturday July 4 and 9.30pm on Tuesday July 7, entry was forced at Petersfield Town Football Club on Love Lane in Petersfield.
While nothing appeared to be stolen from the property, damage was caused to a large window and now officers are conducting enquiries and have turned to the public for help finding the offenders.
Police are "particularly keen" to find two young people who were seen in the area.
One boy, aged between 14 and 16-years-old is described to be white, with a slim build, short mousy brown hair and he was wearing a grey Nike hooded top with black sleeves and a white t-shirt with the word POLO across the front, denim jeans, black and white trainers and a dark rucksack.
While the other boy, also aged between 14 and 16-years-old is described as being white with short brown hair and he was wearing a dark blue hooded top with Nike Air written across the front, dark coloured shorts, with white socks, dark coloured trainers and a gold chain around his neck.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a report of a burglary at the Petersfield Town Football Club on Love Lane. Entry was forced to the property between 8am on Saturday 4 July and 9.30pm on 7 July causing damage to a large window.
"It does not appear that anything was stolen. We have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help. Did you see anything? Perhaps you’ve seen someone acting suspicious in the area of the Football Club?"
"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200250403, or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-07-09--Four men charged with Meon Valley murder