thedailyecho--2020-09-20--New, greener waste collection vehicles for Southampton

Old waste collection vehicles have been replaced by greener , lower emission models in Southampton .
These vehicles , manufactured by Dennis Eagle , are another step forward for the City Council 's Green City plan that aims to make Southampton carbon neutral by 2030 .
Nine new vehicles have been added to the fleet and will be used to make general waste , recycling and commercial waste collections .
Dennis Eagle ’ s Regional Sales Manager Ben Hoadley said : `` Advances in engine technology have helped us produce much cleaner trucks in recent years while also improving their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles produce around 80 % less nitrogen oxide gases than their predecessors in Southampton .
`` This , coupled with a 50 % reduction in microparticle emissions , represents a massive improvement .
`` In addition , the role of two of the vehicles means they are able to use our electric bin lifts .
`` This will also reduce the amount of fuel used and so improve emissions from both health and environmental perspectives . ''
Eye-catching artwork is also displayed on both sides of all nine vehicles , featuring messages to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't go in to blue-lidded recycling bins .
Cabinet Member for Green City & Place , Councillor Steve Leggett , said : `` As we upgrade our fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles it ’ s important that we do so in a way that ’ s not only economical but also environmentally sustainable .
`` As we decommission older fleet vehicles that are coming to the end of their working lives , we ’ re replacing them with vehicles that have the latest green technology , in line with our Green City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles will offer renewed performance reliability , with reduced off-road downtime due to faults or breakdowns , alongside greatly improved levels of emissions . ''

These vehicles, manufactured by Dennis Eagle, are another step forward for the City Council's Green City plan that aims to make Southampton carbon neutral by 2030.
Nine new vehicles have been added to the fleet and will be used to make general waste, recycling and commercial waste collections.
Dennis Eagle’s Regional Sales Manager Ben Hoadley said: "Advances in engine technology have helped us produce much cleaner trucks in recent years while also improving their efficiency.
"These new Dennis Eagle vehicles produce around 80% less nitrogen oxide gases than their predecessors in Southampton.
"This, coupled with a 50% reduction in microparticle emissions, represents a massive improvement.
"In addition, the role of two of the vehicles means they are able to use our electric bin lifts.
"This will also reduce the amount of fuel used and so improve emissions from both health and environmental perspectives."
Eye-catching artwork is also displayed on both sides of all nine vehicles, featuring messages to help remind residents of what can and can't go in to blue-lidded recycling bins.
Cabinet Member for Green City & Place, Councillor Steve Leggett, said: "As we upgrade our fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles it’s important that we do so in a way that’s not only economical but also environmentally sustainable.
"As we decommission older fleet vehicles that are coming to the end of their working lives, we’re replacing them with vehicles that have the latest green technology, in line with our Green City commitments.
"These new waste collection vehicles will offer renewed performance reliability, with reduced off-road downtime due to faults or breakdowns, alongside greatly improved levels of emissions."


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Spar, Waitrose urgently recall these items

Supermarket chain such as Asda , Co-op , Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Spar and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded-up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead .
Therefore , the product contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) .
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Best before : All date codes Uncle Roy ’ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : All dates up to and including the end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites .
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley ( gluten ) not being mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
The Co-op said : `` Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund .
`` Alternatively , if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund .
Contact : 0800 0686 727 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .
Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product .
This product was sold in Lidl Northern Ireland stores only .
The Food Standards Agency said : `` The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above .
`` Symptoms caused by this organism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high temperature , muscle ache or pain , chills , feeling or being sick and diarrhoea .
`` However , in rare cases , the infection can be more severe , causing serious complications , such as meningitis .
`` Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections , including those over 65 years of age , pregnant women and their unborn babies , babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems . ''

We've rounded-up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead. Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
Best before: October 6, 2020
Allergens: Nuts (walnut)
Chicken Breast Sizzlers
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: SPAR Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers
Pack size: 330g
Batch codes: 140920026 and 110920016
Use by: 22/23 September 2020
Allergens: Egg
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Product details:
Name: Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
Pack size: All sizes
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Peanuts
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites.
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details:
Name: Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: October 16, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
The Co-op said: "Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund.
"Alternatively, if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund. Contact: 0800 0686 727 customer.careline@coop.co.uk."
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Product details:
Name: Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Pack size: 60g
Batch code: MOR004 2LO 2107 0 and MOR004 2L6 2107 0
Best before: July 21, 2021
Allergens: Peanuts
Faughan Foods recalls Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces
Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
This product was sold in Lidl Northern Ireland stores only.
Product details:
Name: Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces (Family pack)
Pack size: 240g
Batch code: P3527
Best before: September 13, 2020
The Food Standards Agency said: "The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
"Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.
"However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
"Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems."


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--The top five Hampshire lockdown memories

Hampshire has many lockdown tales to tell but what are your favourites ?
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared we were going into lockdown for three weeks from March , 23 , who knew what life had in store for us all .
Six months on , we ’ ve taken a look back at some of Hampshire 's biggest , strangest and down-right outrageous moments : The piece , called Game Changer , went on display in a corridor on Level C of Southampton General Hospital .
It shows a boy dressed in dungarees playing with a nurse superhero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spiderman in a waste paper basket on the floor .
Banksy left a note for hospital workers , saying : “ Thanks for all you ’ re doing .
I hope this brightens the place up a bit , even if its only black and white.
” The nurse , wearing a cape , face mask and a white apron featuring a red cross , has her arm raised as if she is flying .
Paula Head from University Hospital Southampton said : `` The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NHS is making , in unprecedented times , is a huge honour '' .
2 .
Fundraisers across the county pulling it out of the bag for some amazing causes Throughout lockdown people across the county felt inspired to give back to the community we all love so much .
Southampton Hospitals Charity raised more than £350,000 for NHS workers as part of a Daily Echo-backed campaign .
Donations flooded in after the appeal was launched to raise vital funds to support the mental and physcial wellbeing of the staff at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
3 .
The bundles of joy that made us all smile during lockdown Amid the misery of the pandemic and the potential loneliness of lockdown , the news stories that made many of us smile were the tales of babies born during the pandemic .
When times were tough and it seemed that we were stuck in a dystopian world , there was nothing quite like seeing fresh new life blooming .
Although the gorgeous bundles of joy could not be shown off in the ‘ normal ’ way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing the charming newborns across The Daily Echo .
4 .
The reality that this is the new 'normal ' and not a dystopian fantasy During the height of lockdown the government guidelines stated that we had to stay at home , only able to leave under special circumstances .
As a result , streets across the county were deserted - Southampton was like a ghost town , busy shopping areas and the central train station once filled with people were empty .
One eveing in March the P & O cruise ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute to our wonderful NHS .
The ships illuminations were in support of the initiatives running at the time to thank our frontline workers .
Clap for our Carers ran for 10 weeks during the height of lockdown and saw us all stand outside our homes or clap out the windows on Thursdays at 8pm .
The initiative went hand in hand with the # lightitblue campaign as a message of thanks to our healthcare heroes , putting their lives on the line for us .
Have we missed off your favourite memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared we were going into lockdown for three weeks from March, 23, who knew what life had in store for us all.
Six months on, we’ve taken a look back at some of Hampshire's biggest, strangest and down-right outrageous moments:
1. The epic Banksy tribute in Southampton Hospital
The Banksy piece (Banksy/PA)
The piece, called Game Changer, went on display in a corridor on Level C of Southampton General Hospital.
It shows a boy dressed in dungarees playing with a nurse superhero toy, with figures of Batman and Spiderman in a waste paper basket on the floor.
Banksy left a note for hospital workers, saying: “Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if its only black and white.”
The nurse, wearing a cape, face mask and a white apron featuring a red cross, has her arm raised as if she is flying.
Paula Head from University Hospital Southampton said: "The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making, in unprecedented times, is a huge honour".
2. Fundraisers across the county pulling it out of the bag for some amazing causes
Throughout lockdown people across the county felt inspired to give back to the community we all love so much.
Southampton Hospitals Charity raised more than £350,000 for NHS workers as part of a Daily Echo-backed campaign.
Donations flooded in after the appeal was launched to raise vital funds to support the mental and physcial wellbeing of the staff at the University Hospital Southampton as a result of the coronavirus.
3. The bundles of joy that made us all smile during lockdown
Amid the misery of the pandemic and the potential loneliness of lockdown, the news stories that made many of us smile were the tales of babies born during the pandemic.
When times were tough and it seemed that we were stuck in a dystopian world, there was nothing quite like seeing fresh new life blooming.
Although the gorgeous bundles of joy could not be shown off in the ‘normal’ way to friends and family, the county enjoyed seeing the charming newborns across The Daily Echo.
4. The reality that this is the new 'normal' and not a dystopian fantasy
During the height of lockdown the government guidelines stated that we had to stay at home, only able to leave under special circumstances.
As a result, streets across the county were deserted - Southampton was like a ghost town, busy shopping areas and the central train station once filled with people were empty.
5. This grand gesture from P&O Cruises Britannia
Picture: Chris Maisey
One eveing in March the P&O cruise ship Britannia lit up Southampton with a heartwarming tribute to our wonderful NHS.
The ships illuminations were in support of the initiatives running at the time to thank our frontline workers.
Clap for our Carers ran for 10 weeks during the height of lockdown and saw us all stand outside our homes or clap out the windows on Thursdays at 8pm.
The initiative went hand in hand with the #lightitblue campaign as a message of thanks to our healthcare heroes, putting their lives on the line for us.
Have we missed off your favourite memory? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Wickham coronavirus testing unit 'safe', says Hampshire chief

WICKHAM Community Centre has been hosting a mobile coronavirus testing facility – but not all villagers are in support .
Hampshire County Council has three units that move across the county to ensure all residents have access to tests .
The site in Mill Lane , Wickham , has been used twice and is earmarked for future visits .
But one resident , who wishes to remain anonymous , says this puts children in danger .
TThe resident said : `` The Hampshire Reliance Unit for Covid19 has designated a basketball pitch and a children ’ s playground as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it ’ s mobile testing unit in Wickham .
`` This puts children in danger and the whole village of 14,000 people.
” The county council says this is not the case .
All visitors must remain in their cars when being tested .
The facility is always set up in the car park .
Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council said : “ In support of the national COVID testing programme , the county council is working with partners to arrange testing locations both within Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities of Southampton , Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight .
`` A key part of this is the deployment of three mobile testing units which rotate across the county , staying in a variety of places for two to three days at a time .
`` This ensures fair access to testing for all Hampshire residents .
The site in Wickham , based in the car park of the local community centre , is one of these locations and has been visited twice previously .
`` Only those who have booked a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access a test on the site .
`` Anyone attending the Wickham site will have been advised that they must remain in their car at all times .
This protects others attending the site as well as the local community . ''
The council has been asked for a full list of locations in the county .

Hampshire County Council has three units that move across the county to ensure all residents have access to tests.
The site in Mill Lane, Wickham, has been used twice and is earmarked for future visits.
But one resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, says this puts children in danger.
TThe resident said: "The Hampshire Reliance Unit for Covid19 has designated a basketball pitch and a children’s playground as a suitable place to do Covid19 test it for it’s mobile testing unit in Wickham.
"This puts children in danger and the whole village of 14,000 people.”
The county council says this is not the case.
All visitors must remain in their cars when being tested. The facility is always set up in the car park.
Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council said: “In support of the national COVID testing programme, the county council is working with partners to arrange testing locations both within Hampshire, as well as in the neighbouring authorities of Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
"A key part of this is the deployment of three mobile testing units which rotate across the county, staying in a variety of places for two to three days at a time.
"This ensures fair access to testing for all Hampshire residents. The site in Wickham, based in the car park of the local community centre, is one of these locations and has been visited twice previously.
"Only those who have booked a test online or by calling 119 can access a test on the site.
"Anyone attending the Wickham site will have been advised that they must remain in their car at all times. This protects others attending the site as well as the local community."
The council has been asked for a full list of locations in the county.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Alexander Hayter missing from home in Abbotts Ann

FEARS are growing for the welfare of a Hampshire man who has gone missing from his home .
The family of Alexander Hayter who has not been in contact with them since Friday and are `` extremely worried about his welfare , '' say police The 21-year-old was last seen leaving his home address in Manor Close , Abbotts Ann around 3pm on Friday .
Since then , he has not been in contact with his family , which is out of character .
Officers have been making enquiries as to his whereabouts and we are appealing to the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as being around 6ft 1inch tall , of medium build and clean shaven .
Alexander was last seen wearing a blue Nike baseball cap , dark jacket and dark trousers .
It is also believed he will have had on a green t-shirt and trainers .
A Hampshire Police statement said : `` If you have seen Alexander , or see him this evening , then please contact us .
`` We believe he will be in the Abbotts Ann or Andover area , but he also has links to Nottingham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , quoting the reference 44200363202 .

The family of Alexander Hayter who has not been in contact with them since Friday and are "extremely worried about his welfare," say police
The 21-year-old was last seen leaving his home address in Manor Close, Abbotts Ann around 3pm on Friday.
Since then, he has not been in contact with his family, which is out of character.
Officers have been making enquiries as to his whereabouts and we are appealing to the public to help locate him.
He is described as being around 6ft 1inch tall, of medium build and clean shaven.
Alexander was last seen wearing a blue Nike baseball cap, dark jacket and dark trousers.
It is also believed he will have had on a green t-shirt and trainers.
A Hampshire Police statement said: "If you have seen Alexander, or see him this evening, then please contact us.
"We believe he will be in the Abbotts Ann or Andover area, but he also has links to Nottingham."
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44200363202.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Deaths in Southampton still higher than last year

DEATHS in Southampton remained higher than 2019 levels in July following similar increases in April , May and June , official figures show .
This was despite a national dip in deaths , although doctors still warn the NHS must be given whatever it needs to deal with a “ triple whammy ” threat of rising cases , winter pressure , and huge patient backlogs .
Office for National Statistics figures show 158 deaths were recorded in Southampton during July .
That was 13 more than the number recorded in July 2019 , a rise of 9 % .
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the previous month , with 17 more deaths recorded compared to June 2019 – an increase of 14 % .
In May , there were 13 extra deaths , a rise of 8 % , while April ’ s death count was up by 100 % .
It means that in the year to the end of July there were 199 ( 19 % ) more deaths than at the same point last year .
Across England and Wales , there were 40,731 deaths recorded in July , lower than the 42,192 seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time deaths had dropped below last year ’ s level since the start of the pandemic in March .
Overall , 374,013 deaths were recorded between January and the end of July , an increase of 61,179 on the same point in 2019 .
The British Medical Association said it was difficult to draw conclusions from the drop in deaths in July .
But its chairman , Dr Chaand Nagpaul , speaking at the group ’ s annual conference on September 15 , said it was “ imperative ” the Government give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with a “ triple whammy of the non-Covid backlog , the ongoing risk of a second spike , and winter pressure ” .
Dr Nagpaul said an overstretched NHS had lacked capacity at the start of the pandemic , leaving millions of patients to become “ collateral damage ” as services were halted .
He said : “ The pandemic was a shock to the world , but as coronavirus reached our shores , our overstretched NHS already had record waits for operations , cancer treatments and GP appointments .
We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quarter of Germany ’ s critical care beds.A government spokeswoman said : “ We have made significant strides in stopping the spread of coronavirus – this includes delivering 3.3 billion items of PPE to the front line with 31 billion items ordered , NHS Test and Trace testing hundreds of thousands of people every day , and almost 360,000 people contacted who may have been unwittingly spreading the virus .
She added the Prime Minister had announced a further £3 billion of winter NHS funding .

This was despite a national dip in deaths, although doctors still warn the NHS must be given whatever it needs to deal with a “triple guy whammy” threat of rising cases, winter pressure, and huge patient backlogs.
Office for National Statistics figures show 158 deaths were recorded in Southampton during July.
That was 13 more than the number recorded in July 2019, a rise of 9%.
Southampton also saw a jump in fatalities in the previous month, with 17 more deaths recorded compared to June 2019 – an increase of 14%.
In May, there were 13 extra deaths, a rise of 8%, while April’s death count was up by 100%.
It means that in the year to the end of July there were 199 (19%) more deaths than at the same point last year.
Across England and Wales, there were 40,731 deaths recorded in July, lower than the 42,192 seen a year earlier.
That was the first time deaths had dropped below last year’s level since the start of the pandemic in March.
Overall, 374,013 deaths were recorded between January and the end of July, an increase of 61,179 on the same point in 2019.
The British Medical Association said it was difficult to draw conclusions from the drop in deaths in July.
But its chairman, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, speaking at the group’s annual conference on September 15, said it was “imperative” the Government give the NHS the resources it needs to deal with a “triple whammy of the non-Covid backlog, the ongoing risk of a second spike, and winter pressure”.
Dr Nagpaul said an overstretched NHS had lacked capacity at the start of the pandemic, leaving millions of patients to become “collateral damage” as services were halted.
He said: “The pandemic was a shock to the world, but as coronavirus reached our shores, our overstretched NHS already had record waits for operations, cancer treatments and GP appointments.
"We had 10,000 unfilled doctor vacancies, and only a quarter of Germany’s critical care beds."
A government spokeswoman said: “We have made significant strides in stopping the spread of coronavirus – this includes delivering 3.3 billion items of PPE to the front line with 31 billion items ordered, NHS Test and Trace testing hundreds of thousands of people every day, and almost 360,000 people contacted who may have been unwittingly spreading the virus.
She added the Prime Minister had announced a further £3 billion of winter NHS funding.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Man fined after his car involved in offence in Winchester

A MAN who failed to reveal the driver of a car after it was involved in an alleged offence has @ @ @ @ @ Bryan failed to reveal the identity of the driver of a BMW following an incident @ @ @ @ @ last year .
Te 28-year-old , of Highcroft Green , Maidstone , admitted the offence @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates Court .
He was fined £660 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a @ @ @ @ @ was also givensix points on his licence .

Tyler Bryan failed to reveal the identity of the driver of a BMW following an incident in Winchester on Christmas Eve last year.
Te 28-year-old, of Highcroft Green, Maidstone, admitted the offence when he appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court.
He was fined £660 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £66 victim surcharge.
Bryan was also givensix points on his licence.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Anger over recycling plant bid for Three Maids Hill Winchester

A RURAL area near Winchester could be ‘ industrialised ’ if two recycling plants are approved within two miles of each other .
People living in Littleton and Harestock , and surrounding villages , have raised fears that a scheme by Portsmouth-based TMR South Coast Ltd will increase traffic and cause environmental issues not just for residents but also for racehorse trainers .
The business is looking to develop an inert waste recycling facility on farmland at Three Maids Hill between the A34 and A272 .
It would produce a range of recycled products for re-use in construction .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lodged for the area with another by Road Planing Supplies Ltd proposed at Down Farm Lane , near Headbourne Worthy .
The site would be used for the storage of road planings for crushing and screening to create recycled aggregate , including associated buildings , structures and vehicle parking .
The application is currently waiting for a decision by Hampshire County Council .
This latest scheme by TMR South Coast has sparked concern with residents and the parish council , who will lodge their objection to the crusher this week saying it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Winchester ’ .
Parish chairman Stephen Burgess said at a council meeting on Monday : “ It is evident that both applications have not considered the locale in which they sit properly and both applications fail to address the issue that they are sitting next to the Littleton Stud.
” He added : “ The big elephant in the room is the Littleton Stud which is a major racehorse producing establishment .
“ What we have got with crusher two is an application that puts them within 140 metres of the yearling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start getting into the problems of noise and dust for the local community , road traffic problems and all the other issues we can identify .
I think that must be something that Hampshire County Council has to take very seriously indeed the value of a national , international , UK based resource which is worth millions of pounds within 140 metres of an industrial crusher.
” If the proposal is approved it would deal with 75,000 tonnes of waste and run 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate during the night .
The company says it could generate approximately 50 to 76 HGV movements per day .
Christopher Napier , of CPRE Hampshire , has said : “ CPRE Hampshire strongly supports the avoidance of landfill by reuse and recycling of waste .
Critical , however , to our approach to any proposal for a new waste recycling facility is its location and size , and corresponding impacts on landscape character , tranquillity , traffic , and visual and local amenity .
We are reviewing the planning application by TMR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says that as well as the recycling facility it will also enhance half of the land which will remain empty to improve biodiversity “ through the creation of a mosaic of habitats across the site ” .
TMR South Coast was contacted for a comment but it did not respond before publication .

People living in Littleton and Harestock, and surrounding villages, have raised fears that a scheme by Portsmouth-based TMR South Coast Ltd will increase traffic and cause environmental issues not just for residents but also for racehorse trainers.
The business is looking to develop an inert waste recycling facility on farmland at Three Maids Hill between the A34 and A272. It would produce a range of recycled products for re-use in construction.
It is the second application of this nature lodged for the area with another by Road Planing Supplies Ltd proposed at Down Farm Lane, near Headbourne Worthy.
The site would be used for the storage of road planings for crushing and screening to create recycled aggregate, including associated buildings, structures and vehicle parking.
The application is currently waiting for a decision by Hampshire County Council.
This latest scheme by TMR South Coast has sparked concern with residents and the parish council, who will lodge their objection to the crusher this week saying it is an ‘industrialisation of a rural area of Winchester’.
Parish chairman Stephen Burgess said at a council meeting on Monday: “It is evident that both applications have not considered the locale in which they sit properly and both applications fail to address the issue that they are sitting next to the Littleton Stud.”
He added: “The big elephant in the room is the Littleton Stud which is a major racehorse producing establishment.
“What we have got with crusher two is an application that puts them within 140 metres of the yearling yard.
“That is before you start getting into the problems of noise and dust for the local community, road traffic problems and all the other issues we can identify. I think that must be something that Hampshire County Council has to take very seriously indeed the value of a national, international, UK based resource which is worth millions of pounds within 140 metres of an industrial crusher.”
If the proposal is approved it would deal with 75,000 tonnes of waste and run 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays, on occasions it will also operate during the night.
The company says it could generate approximately 50 to 76 HGV movements per day.
Christopher Napier, of CPRE Hampshire, has said: “CPRE Hampshire strongly supports the avoidance of landfill by reuse and recycling of waste. Critical, however, to our approach to any proposal for a new waste recycling facility is its location and size, and corresponding impacts on landscape character, tranquillity, traffic, and visual and local amenity. We are reviewing the planning application by TMR South Coast Ltd.”
TMR South Coast says that as well as the recycling facility it will also enhance half of the land which will remain empty to improve biodiversity “through the creation of a mosaic of habitats across the site”.
TMR South Coast was contacted for a comment but it did not respond before publication.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--New Romsey town centre manager is revealed

THE new Romsey town centre manager has been revealed .
Lisa Mortimer , who has lived in the market town since 2005 , has replaced Mark Edgerley after he served six years in the role .
Now , the chartered surveyor has said she is excited to help businesses and attract visitors back into Romsey amid the coronavirus crisis after being employed by Romsey Town Council ( RTC ) .
Lisa , 58 , said : `` I started my role on Monday ( September 7 ) and my husband , Michael , persuaded me to apply for the job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advertiser .
`` What prompted me to apply was the fact that town centres are going through a difficult time at the moment and I can use my commercial property experience to help new and existing businesses in the town , as well as the community .
`` I am excited to find a way forward for the town centre through the coronavirus crisis and how to regenerate the town centre into a place where people want to come and spend money .
`` Romsey is a very lovely place to live and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the town centre development , which will be very exciting to get involved with . ''
Lisa added she wants to `` encourage people to stay local and shop local '' , suggesting a way to do this could be to create a platform where `` local retailers can show their prices compared to Amazon '' .
She believes this could help nearby stores reel in more business if shoppers can see buying from Amazon is not always cheaper .
When asked about her opinion on The Hundred closing in a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said : `` Obviously it has worked well , but it does need refining because in the high winds the plastic barriers can blow about a bit .
`` I have got a call with Hampshire County Council about this issue and hopefully we will have a very positive discussion and find a way forward . ''
Chief officer of RTC , Judith Giles , said she was `` delighted Lisa Mortimer had agreed to be the town centre manager '' .
Lisa moved to Romsey `` mainly for work '' after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She has worked as a senior surveyor at Associated British Ports from May 2012 to August 2016 before going on to work as the head of professional and maritime consultancy at London Clancy Property Consultants .
Lisa also became a chartered surveyor in 2004 and is an external examiner for the University of Portsmouth 's MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management Course .
She graduated from the university in 2002 .

Lisa Mortimer, who has lived in the market town since 2005, has replaced Mark Edgerley after he served six years in the role.
Now, the chartered surveyor has said she is excited to help businesses and attract visitors back into Romsey amid the coronavirus crisis after being employed by Romsey Town Council (RTC).
Lisa, 58, said: "I started my role on Monday (September 7) and my husband, Michael, persuaded me to apply for the job after seeing it advertised in the Romsey Advertiser.
"What prompted me to apply was the fact that town centres are going through a difficult time at the moment and I can use my commercial property experience to help new and existing businesses in the town, as well as the community.
"I am excited to find a way forward for the town centre through the coronavirus crisis and how to regenerate the town centre into a place where people want to come and spend money.
"Romsey is a very lovely place to live and work and now we have the south of the town centre development, which will be very exciting to get involved with."
Lisa added she wants to "encourage people to stay local and shop local", suggesting a way to do this could be to create a platform where "local retailers can show their prices compared to Amazon".
She believes this could help nearby stores reel in more business if shoppers can see buying from Amazon is not always cheaper.
When asked about her opinion on The Hundred closing in a bid to allow visitors to socially distance, she said: "Obviously it has worked well, but it does need refining because in the high winds the plastic barriers can blow about a bit.
"I have got a call with Hampshire County Council about this issue and hopefully we will have a very positive discussion and find a way forward."
Chief officer of RTC, Judith Giles, said she was "delighted Lisa Mortimer had agreed to be the town centre manager".
Lisa moved to Romsey "mainly for work" after living in Emsworth, near Chichester.
She has worked as a senior surveyor at Associated British Ports from May 2012 to August 2016 before going on to work as the head of professional and maritime consultancy at London Clancy Property Consultants.
Lisa also became a chartered surveyor in 2004 and is an external examiner for the University of Portsmouth's MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management Course.
She graduated from the university in 2002.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Coronavirus or the common cold? How to spot the difference

Medical experts have published advice on how to spot the difference between the symptoms of coronavirus and the common cold .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the current UK government guidance ?
The current Government guidance states anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can get a test , with the main effects listed as a high temperature , a new and continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste .
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted there is not enough testing capacity after demand “ massively accelerated ” in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike in infection rates .
Professor Tim Spector , from King ’ s College London , who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app , said people are “ getting it wrong ” and are getting tests unnecessarily .
He told BBC 4 Radio ’ s Today programme on Thursday : “ Most people ’ s chances are that they don ’ t have Covid , so we have to start thinking of ways to exclude it , rather than just going on this standard criteria that if you have any one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that official guidelines worked well for people aged 18 to 65 but that there needed to be more flexibility for different age groups .
These are the differences between the symptoms of the common cold and Covid : A new and continuous cough , usually dry , is one of the most common Covid symptoms .
The NHS describes it as coughing a lot for more than an hour , or three or more coughing episodes within 24 hours .
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health ( RCPCH ) reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms for any child requiring hospital admission , with figures showing of 651 children admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the UK 70 per cent had fever and 39 per cent had a cough .
A high temperature is described by the NHS as feeling hot to touch on the chest or back .
While a high temperature is described as 38C or greater , people are not required to measure their temperature .
A high temperature , sometimes called a fever , is usually caused by your body fighting an infection which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flu .
It is usually accompanied by other symptoms including shivering ( chills ) , sweating or warm , red skin .
• Loss or change to sense of smell or taste Another common symptom of Covid-19 , according to the NHS , is not being able to smell or taste anything , or things smell or taste different to normal .
Prof Spector said these symptoms were less common among older people and children .
A team of researchers across Europe , which included experts from the University of East Anglia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detect bitter or sweet tastes .
In the small study involving 30 people , scientists said the loss of smell associated with Covid-19 infection is “ much more profound ” when compared with a bad cold or flu .
For those who are sneezing or have a runny or blocked nose , if no other symptoms develop it is likely to be a cold .
Prof Spector said a runny nose , congestion or sneezing is “ a sign that you absolutely do not have Covid ” .
The RCPCH advised that children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runny nose or sore throats without fever should not be tested for Covid-19 .
According to research from the Covid Symptom Study app , based on data from 198 children with positive tests and around 15,800 negative tests , academics at King ’ s College London listed fatigue , headache , fever , sore throat and loss of appetite as the most common symptoms among children .
Additionally , research from the app also found that one in six children who tested positive for Covid-19 also presented with an unusual skin rash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive and had symptoms , around half did not have any of the three main signs listed by the NHS , while a third of the children in the research showed no symptoms .
The app ’ s data on adults showed fatigue , headache , loss of smell , persistent cough and sore throat were common among adults .
Prof Spector said about 80 per cent of people across all age groups who use the symptom tracker app , which has more than four million users , reported severe headaches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said shortness of breath was less common among children .
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) listed aches and pains , sore throat , diarrhoea , conjunctivitis , headache , loss of taste or smell , a rash on skin and discolouration of fingers or toes as less common symptoms of coronavirus .
However , some people who become infected do not develop any symptoms and do not feel unwell , the WHO said , and they can still transmit the virus to those around them .
Difficulty breathing or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure and loss of speech or movement are the most serious symptoms , according to the WHO , which requires immediate medical attention .
How long does it take for symptoms to appear ?
A common cold usually passes within a week , with symptoms the same across all age groups , but can sometimes last longer in children .
According to the WHO , on average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with coronavirus for symptoms to show , however it can take up to 14 days @

Here's everything you need to know.
What is the current UK government guidance?
The current Government guidance states anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, with the main effects listed as a high temperature, a new and continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted there is not enough testing capacity after demand “massively accelerated” in recent weeks, with the UK seeing a spike in infection rates.
Professor Tim Spector, from King’s College London, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app, said people are “getting it wrong” and are getting tests unnecessarily.
He told BBC 4 Radio’s Today programme on Thursday: “Most people’s chances are that they don’t have Covid, so we have to start thinking of ways to exclude it, rather than just going on this standard criteria that if you have any one of these [symptoms].”
He added that official guidelines worked well for people aged 18 to 65 but that there needed to be more flexibility for different age groups.
These are the differences between the symptoms of the common cold and Covid:
Coughing
A new and continuous cough, usually dry, is one of the most common Covid symptoms.
The NHS describes it as coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes within 24 hours.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) reported fever and cough as the most common symptoms for any child requiring hospital admission, with figures showing of 651 children admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the UK 70 per cent had fever and 39 per cent had a cough.
High temperature
A high temperature is described by the NHS as feeling hot to touch on the chest or back.
While a high temperature is described as 38C or greater, people are not required to measure their temperature.
A high temperature, sometimes called a fever, is usually caused by your body fighting an infection which may not be Covid-19 and could be the flu.
It is usually accompanied by other symptoms including shivering (chills), sweating or warm, red skin.
Loss or change to sense of smell or taste
Another common symptom of Covid-19, according to the NHS, is not being able to smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
Prof Spector said these symptoms were less common among older people and children.
A team of researchers across Europe, which included experts from the University of East Anglia, found those with Covid-19 could not detect bitter or sweet tastes.
In the small study involving 30 people, scientists said the loss of smell associated with Covid-19 infection is “much more profound” when compared with a bad cold or flu.
Sneezing and runny or blocked nose
For those who are sneezing or have a runny or blocked nose, if no other symptoms develop it is likely to be a cold.
Prof Spector said a runny nose, congestion or sneezing is “a sign that you absolutely do not have Covid”.
The RCPCH advised that children with simple cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore throats without fever should not be tested for Covid-19.
Symptoms in different age groups
According to research from the Covid Symptom Study app, based on data from 198 children with positive tests and around 15,800 negative tests, academics at King’s College London listed fatigue, headache, fever, sore throat and loss of appetite as the most common symptoms among children.
Additionally, research from the app also found that one in six children who tested positive for Covid-19 also presented with an unusual skin rash.
Prof Spector said that of children who tested positive and had symptoms, around half did not have any of the three main signs listed by the NHS, while a third of the children in the research showed no symptoms.
The app’s data on adults showed fatigue, headache, loss of smell, persistent cough and sore throat were common among adults.
Other symptoms
Prof Spector said about 80 per cent of people across all age groups who use the symptom tracker app, which has more than four million users, reported severe headaches and tiredness in the first week of illness.
He said shortness of breath was less common among children.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) listed aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin and discolouration of fingers or toes as less common symptoms of coronavirus.
However, some people who become infected do not develop any symptoms and do not feel unwell, the WHO said, and they can still transmit the virus to those around them.
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and loss of speech or movement are the most serious symptoms, according to the WHO, which requires immediate medical attention.
How long does it take for symptoms to appear?
A common cold usually passes within a week, with symptoms the same across all age groups, but can sometimes last longer in children.
According to the WHO, on average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with coronavirus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Battle of Britain anniversary sees Spitfire at RAF Odiham

One of Britain ’ s most iconic aircraft flew past a Hampshire RAF base to commemorate the 80th anniversary of @ @ @ @ @ The Spitfire from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flight visited RAF Odiham , as @ @ @ @ @ one of the most crucial points of World War II .
Spitfires were previously based @ @ @ @ @ of World War II , which today is the home of the Chinook fleet .
@ @ @ @ @ a major air campaign fought in the skies over the UK in 1940 and was @ @ @ @ @ fought entirely in the air .
Though the battle took place between July and October @ @ @ @ @ the RAF gain a decisive victory over the Luftwaffe in what was Nazi Germany ’ @ @ @ @ @ Some 1,120 Luftwaffe aircraft were sent to attack London but were repelled by just 630 @ @ @ @ @ later Hitler postponed his plans to invade Britain .

The Spitfire from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flight visited RAF Odiham, as people remembered the landmark of one of the most crucial points of World War II.
Spitfires were previously based in Odiham at the end of World War II, which today is the home of the Chinook fleet.
The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought in the skies over the UK in 1940 and was the first battle in history fought entirely in the air.
Though the battle took place between July and October 1940, September 15 saw the RAF gain a decisive victory over the Luftwaffe in what was Nazi Germany’s largest daylight attack.
Some 1,120 Luftwaffe aircraft were sent to attack London but were repelled by just 630 RAF fighters and two days later Hitler postponed his plans to invade Britain.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Ryanair cancels dozens of October flights - what to do if you're affected

Ryanair have confirmed it will cancel dozens of flights as part of a plan to further reduce its operations due to coronavirus travel restrictions .
The budget airline said its capacity in October will be 40 per cent of 2019 levels , compared with the 50 per cent it previously announced .
Which flights have been cut ?
No details of the flights that have been cancelled have been released by the airline , however those affected will be contacted by Ryanair .
How many seats does Ryanair expect to fill in October ?
The firm said it expects to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its planes .
What have Ryanair said ?
A Ryanair spokesperson said : “ We are disappointed to reduce our October capacity from 50 per cent of 2019 to 40 per cent .
“ However , as customer confidence is damaged by government mismanagement of Covid travel policies , many Ryanair customers are unable to travel for business or urgent family reasons without being subjected to defective 14-day quarantines .
“ While it is too early yet to make final decisions on our winter schedule ( from November to March ) , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the return of air travel and normal economic activity continue , then similar capacity cuts may be required across the winter period.
” Ryanair have also called on the Irish government to halt its “ excessive and defective travel restrictions ” , which include 14 days of self-isolation for arrivals .
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan “ has kept Ireland locked up like North Korea since July 1 ” , the airline claimed .
What are the latest UK quarantine restrictions ?
The UK Government announced on Thursday , September 17 , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Slovenia and Guadeloupe from Saturday , September 19 .
What is the latest on Ryanair flights to Europe ?
The airline have set up a dedicated webpage to keep track of the changes due to coronavirus , passengers can visit here for the latest .
What are Ryanair doing to help passengers affected by the cancellations ?
The airline have processed refunds and vouchers to those affected , and will contact those whose flights have been cancelled .
Details on Ryanair 's refund webpage state : `` We are making rapid progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Covid 19 .
`` Over 90 per cent of Ryanair customers were accommodated with free flight moves , flight vouchers or cash refunds by the end of July .
We are working our way through the small remaining balance . ''

The budget airline said its capacity in October will be 40 per cent of 2019 levels, compared with the 50 per cent it previously announced.
Which flights have been cut?
No details of the flights that have been cancelled have been released by the airline, however those affected will be contacted by Ryanair.
How many seats does Ryanair expect to fill in October?
The firm said it expects to fill 70 per cent of seats on its planes.
What have Ryanair said?
A Ryanair spokesperson said: “We are disappointed to reduce our October capacity from 50 per cent of 2019 to 40 per cent.
“However, as customer confidence is damaged by government mismanagement of Covid travel policies, many Ryanair customers are unable to travel for business or urgent family reasons without being subjected to defective 14-day quarantines.
“While it is too early yet to make final decisions on our winter schedule (from November to March), if current trends and EU governments’ mismanagement of the return of air travel and normal economic activity continue, then similar capacity cuts may be required across the winter period.”
Ryanair have also called on the Irish government to halt its “excessive and defective travel restrictions”, which include 14 days of self-isolation for arrivals.
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan “has kept Ireland locked up like North Korea since July 1”, the airline claimed.
What are the latest UK quarantine restrictions?
The UK Government announced on Thursday, September 17, that quarantine restrictions will be imposed on travellers from Slovenia and Guadeloupe from Saturday, September 19.
What is the latest on Ryanair flights to Europe?
The airline have set up a dedicated webpage to keep track of the changes due to coronavirus, passengers can visit here for the latest.
What are Ryanair doing to help passengers affected by the cancellations?
The airline have processed refunds and vouchers to those affected, and will contact those whose flights have been cancelled.
Details on Ryanair's refund webpage state: "We are making rapid progress in processing refund requests as a result of Covid 19.
"Over 90 per cent of Ryanair customers were accommodated with free flight moves, flight vouchers or cash refunds by the end of July. We are working our way through the small remaining balance."
For more information, visit: https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/refundfaqs/directbookings.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--We must shield our healthcare workers from burnout

This year ’ s World Patient Safety Day came at a crucial time .
Healthcare systems across the world have been pushed to their brink , with a spotlight shone on the huge physical and psychological challenges facing healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic , and how this impacts on patient safety .
The conferences and visits which took place on Thursday were on computer screens rather than conference halls , but the importance of patient safety remains unchanged .
I had the pleasure of taking a virtual trip to University Hospital Southampton to mark the day , and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken to safeguard their staff from the many mental challenges that COVID-19 has brought .
In my role as Minister for Patient Safety I have seen first-hand the dedication and care demonstrated by so many of my colleagues in the NHS .
We have a moral duty to look after them - after all , they have chosen to dedicate their lives to looking after the most vulnerable .
We must shield our healthcare workers from psychological challenges or burnout - and unacceptable issues such as violence from patients or discrimination and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right thing to do and a basic right of staff not to feel threatened at work , but because stressful work environments can make errors more likely and can cause harm to patients .
Our people are our greatest asset and so we must listen to our colleagues ’ concerns , and invest in their recruitment , training and care to give them the best possible working environment .
Just this week , we announced an extra £8.7 million to help NHS Trusts move to paperless digital prescribing , which will save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ errors by up to 30 % , including £988,000 for Solent and £1,700,000 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trusts .
The switch has already been rolled out across 130 Trusts , allowing even more health workers to access vital patient information and provide accurate medical prescribing .
From the start of this pandemic , we have also taken steps to boost our workforce where needed .
We are embedding patient safety throughout the NHS , and making sure regulators are listening to those who raise concerns and that they show empathy and sensitivity when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients , their families or staff .
We have overhauled the infrastructure underpinning safety and quality in the past decade , taking steps to help staff speak up when they see things going wrong , which is crucial if the right lessons are to be learned and errors are to be minimised .
We must give frontline health workers the empowerment and platform to have honest conversations and open-minded debates with senior colleagues about what we need to do to safeguard both staff and patients .
Patient safety is a path of continuous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this shared experience to drive forward this important work .
This will help develop a culture of patient safety where the patient is a partner , where a blame-free environment is encouraged and where health workers are trained to reduce both patient harm and the risk of harm , and where the latest research and technologies are used to keep patients safe .

Healthcare systems across the world have been pushed to their brink, with a spotlight shone on the huge physical and psychological challenges facing healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this impacts on patient safety.
The conferences and visits which took place on Thursday were on computer screens rather than conference halls, but the importance of patient safety remains unchanged.
I had the pleasure of taking a virtual trip to University Hospital Southampton to mark the day, and was moved by the lengths the leadership team have taken to safeguard their staff from the many mental challenges that COVID-19 has brought.
In my role as Minister for Patient Safety I have seen first-hand the dedication and care demonstrated by so many of my colleagues in the NHS.
We have a moral duty to look after them - after all, they have chosen to dedicate their lives to looking after the most vulnerable.
We must shield our healthcare workers from psychological challenges or burnout - and unacceptable issues such as violence from patients or discrimination and inequality.
Not only because it is the right thing to do and a basic right of staff not to feel threatened at work, but because stressful work environments can make errors more likely and can cause harm to patients.
Our people are our greatest asset and so we must listen to our colleagues’ concerns, and invest in their recruitment, training and care to give them the best possible working environment.
Just this week, we announced an extra £8.7 million to help NHS Trusts move to paperless digital prescribing, which will save staff valuable time and can reduce prescribing errors by up to 30%, including £988,000 for Solent and £1,700,000 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trusts.
The switch has already been rolled out across 130 Trusts, allowing even more health workers to access vital patient information and provide accurate medical prescribing.
From the start of this pandemic, we have also taken steps to boost our workforce where needed.
We are embedding patient safety throughout the NHS, and making sure regulators are listening to those who raise concerns and that they show empathy and sensitivity when they respond - whether it’s patients, their families or staff.
We have overhauled the infrastructure underpinning safety and quality in the past decade, taking steps to help staff speak up when they see things going wrong, which is crucial if the right lessons are to be learned and errors are to be minimised.
We must give frontline health workers the empowerment and platform to have honest conversations and open-minded debates with senior colleagues about what we need to do to safeguard both staff and patients. Patient safety is a path of continuous improvement, so let’s use this shared experience to drive forward this important work.
This will help develop a culture of patient safety where the patient is a partner, where a blame-free environment is encouraged and where health workers are trained to reduce both patient harm and the risk of harm, and where the latest research and technologies are used to keep patients safe.
Nadine Dorries
Minister for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--DVSA reveal what will change to driving theory tests from September 28

The DVSA ( also known as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ) have confirmed what will change to driving theory tests from later this month .
It comes after the agency revealed earlier this year that drivers would have to sit a new type of driving theory test .
The change was due to take place back in the spring on April 14 - but due to the coronavirus pandemic , the new test was postponed .
When will the new driving theory test be rolled out ?
The DVSA say the new driving theory test will begin across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , September 28 , 2020 .
What is changing to the driving theory test ?
At the moment , those who take the test have to read a case study and then answer a total of five questions about it .
However , when the new test begins on September 28 , learner drivers will have to answer three multiple-choice questions after watching a driving clip which lasts up to 30 seconds .
Those taking part in the test will be able to watch the clip as many times as they need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video clips may feature things such as a car being driven on a country road/through a town centre , with the questions that follow the clip focusing on aspects including safe overtaking and motorcyclists .
Why are the DVLA making these changes ?
The DVLA have explained that the change is being introduced after research revealed that learners with reading difficulties and disabilities felt more comfortable with video scenarios than written ones .
They said that the change will make the theory test more accessible , especially to those with a : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change will affect all car theory tests , and include if : • Learners fail a test before then and retake if from September 28 , 2020 .
• A test is cancelled or moved for any reason , and the new test date is from Monday , September 28 , 2020 .
What parts of the driving theory test are NOT changing ?
A number of aspects of the test will not change .
Learner drivers will still need to : • Get a total of 43 out of the 50 questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the test .
• Take part in the hazard perception part of the test , where learner drivers watch video clips to spot developing hazards .
For the latest information on what to do when attending a driving theory test , visit : https : //www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-theory-tests .

It comes after the agency revealed earlier this year that drivers would have to sit a new type of driving theory test.
The change was due to take place back in the spring on April 14 - but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the new test was postponed.
When will the new driving theory test be rolled out?
The DVSA say the new driving theory test will begin across England, Scotland and Wales from Monday, September 28, 2020.
What is changing to the driving theory test?
At the moment, those who take the test have to read a case study and then answer a total of five questions about it.
However, when the new test begins on September 28, learner drivers will have to answer three multiple-choice questions after watching a driving clip which lasts up to 30 seconds.
Those taking part in the test will be able to watch the clip as many times as they need to, before answering the multiple-choice questions.
The video clips may feature things such as a car being driven on a country road/through a town centre, with the questions that follow the clip focusing on aspects including safe overtaking and motorcyclists.
Why are the DVSA making these changes?
The DVSA have explained that the change is being introduced after research revealed that learners with reading difficulties and disabilities felt more comfortable with video scenarios than written ones.
They said that the change will make the theory test more accessible, especially to those with a:
Reading difficulty (such as dyslexia)
Learning disability
Developmental condition (such as autism)
What will the changes include?
The change will affect all car theory tests, and include if:
Learners fail a test before then and retake if from September 28, 2020.
A test is cancelled or moved for any reason, and the new test date is from Monday, September 28, 2020.
What parts of the driving theory test are NOT changing?
A number of aspects of the test will not change. Learner drivers will still need to:
Answer a total of 50 multiple-choice questions within 57 minutes.
Get a total of 43 out of the 50 questions right in order to pass the multiple-choice part of the test.
Take part in the hazard perception part of the test, where learner drivers watch video clips to spot developing hazards.
For the latest information on what to do when attending a driving theory test, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-theory-tests.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--LETTER - They paved paradise and put up a parking lot

As a further addition to the “ developers wish list “ debate , I wish to add the emotional response .
Having been a lifelong member of Greenpeace I could address the issues of over extraction of water , impact on the natural environment , pollution issues , ( air , land and water ) , and so on .
However , this story is about me .
My husband and I moved out of Southsea 40 years ago to live in a “ semi-rural ” environment in order to bring up our young son in a way which replicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to Swanmore , which was a large village , there were two schools , two places of worship , four public houses , a hairdressers , four shops selling foodstuffs , a delicatessen , a separate post office , a butcher ’ s , a hardware shop , a knitting wool and toy shop , a petrol station , a car repair shop and on the fringe of the village , a greengrocers .
The baker from Bishop 's Waltham called weekly and the Library Van came once a month , parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brickmakers car park .
There was also a flourishing privately run food co-operative .
All of these were run by local residents .
Over the years , most of these have gone ; the community still has the first four in the list , although the public houses are now two , with one under refurbishment .
The village shop is still here , after a turbulent recent history , although it is part of a larger conglomerate run from Crewe .
The size of the village has increased with new building , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is proposed to grow even more .
I am not so naive as to believe that we can turn the clock back , but the community which existed is fast diminishing , and sadly it seems that all that is in the mind of developers is to concrete over the land without ever giving back anything which would make a community a vital and vibrant place .
I understand the need for more housing ; however , why does it have to be in this village ?
The continued reduction of facilities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was a close knit community into a dormitory .
For those of you old enough to remember , I will quote Joni Mitchell , “ you don ’ t know what you ’ ve got till it ’ s gone .
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot ”

Having been a lifelong member of Greenpeace I could address the issues of over extraction of water, impact on the natural environment, pollution issues, (air, land and water), and so on.
However, this story is about me.
My husband and I moved out of Southsea 40 years ago to live in a “semi-rural” environment in order to bring up our young son in a way which replicated my Kentish village upbringing.
When we came to Swanmore, which was a large village, there were two schools, two places of worship, four public houses, a hairdressers, four shops selling foodstuffs, a delicatessen, a separate post office, a butcher’s, a hardware shop, a knitting wool and toy shop, a petrol station, a car repair shop and on the fringe of the village, a greengrocers. The baker from Bishop's Waltham called weekly and the Library Van came once a month, parking in either the New Inn or the Brickmakers car park.
There was also a flourishing privately run food co-operative.
All of these were run by local residents.
Over the years, most of these have gone; the community still has the first four in the list, although the public houses are now two, with one under refurbishment. The village shop is still here, after a turbulent recent history, although it is part of a larger conglomerate run from Crewe.
The size of the village has increased with new building, and under the developers’ wish list is proposed to grow even more.
I am not so naive as to believe that we can turn the clock back, but the community which existed is fast diminishing, and sadly it seems that all that is in the mind of developers is to concrete over the land without ever giving back anything which would make a community a vital and vibrant place.
I understand the need for more housing; however, why does it have to be in this village?
The continued reduction of facilities, with no added improvements, are making what was a close knit community into a dormitory.
For those of you old enough to remember, I will quote Joni Mitchell, “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot”
Sue Halloway,
Lower Chase Road,
Swanmore


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--LETTER - If we didn't have airport would we build one?

WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine says ( Echo , 17 Sep ) he backs the airport 's proposed expansion because it is `` now actually needed to allow the airport to survive full stop '' .
However the airport 's revised planning submission provides no evidence for this and in fact makes no such claim .
On the contrary , it says that if other airlines take over Flybe 's routes ( which is already happening despite Covid-19 ) extending the runway will have `` neutral '' economic impact and lead to no new jobs .
The same article quotes Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... needs to extend its runway to enable greener travel and stop constituents travelling to Gatwick and Heathrow '' .
But flights from Southampton are no `` greener '' than from anywhere else , and the extra CO2 emissions caused by people driving to a more distant airport are a tiny fraction of those caused by the flights themselves .
It is also hard to see how Southampton can ever compete with the range of routes offered by Heathrow .
Meanwhile , expanding the airport will cause misery for an extra 40,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of numbers affected by noise , Southampton 's relatively small airport ranks second only to the much larger Heathrow .
If we did n't already have an airport here , would we even contemplate building one so close to a densely populated area ?
If not , why are we contemplating expanding the one we do have ?

However the airport's revised planning submission provides no evidence for this and in fact makes no such claim.
On the contrary, it says that if other airlines take over Flybe's routes (which is already happening despite Covid-19) extending the runway will have "neutral" economic impact and lead to no new jobs.
The same article quotes Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes saying "Southampton airport ... needs to extend its runway to enable greener travel and stop constituents travelling to Gatwick and Heathrow".
But flights from Southampton are no "greener" than from anywhere else, and the extra CO2 emissions caused by people driving to a more distant airport are a tiny fraction of those caused by the flights themselves.
It is also hard to see how Southampton can ever compete with the range of routes offered by Heathrow.
Meanwhile, expanding the airport will cause misery for an extra 40,000 people under the flight path - in terms of numbers affected by noise, Southampton's relatively small airport ranks second only to the much larger Heathrow.
If we didn't already have an airport here, would we even contemplate building one so close to a densely populated area?
(An area, moreover, with already high levels of deprivation)
If not, why are we contemplating expanding the one we do have?
Angela Cotton
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Body found in home on Peartree Avenue, Southampton

A MAN has been found dead in a home on a Southampton street .
Police and fire crews arrived at @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton at 12.29pm after a man in his 40s was found dead .
Police @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Service to ventilate the property due to the presence of a substance that was @ @ @ @ @ is no longer a risk .
The man 's death is not being treated as @ @ @ @ @ be prepared for the coroner .
His next of kin have been informed .

Police and fire crews arrived at an address on Peartree Avenue in Southampton at 12.29pm yesterday after a man in his 40s was found dead.
Police worked with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to ventilate the property due to the presence of a substance that was hazardous at the time but is no longer a risk.
The man's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
His next of kin have been informed.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Southampton man Joshua Perry killed father with phone charger

A SOUTHAMPTON man who strangled his father to death with a phone charger will remain at a secure unit for people with serious mental health issues .
Joshua Perry is said to have wrestled with his father at the flat they shared in Bursledon Road .
After strangling John Perry with his hands the 28-year-old then used a phone charger cable , Winchester Crown Court was told .
Perry who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia had the “ wholly delusional belief that his father and his girlfriend had been having a sexual relationship '' .
He became “ obsessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard .
Perry previously pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility .
He appeared before a judge today for sentencing .
Prosecution barrister Charles Gabb told how Perry suffers from serious mental health issues .
He had previously “ tried to scale Big Ben in London ” and would take a knife with him to bed .
Perry had stopped taking medication and his mental health had taken a “ downward turn ” .
Furthermore , he was “ trying to convince himself he was getting better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ becoming increasingly erratic ” .
In February his parents had even “ tried to arrange an emergency appointment for him to be examined ” .
Perry and his father had left the flat they shared together in Bursledon Road on the morning of February 5 with John last seen alive at about 1pm .
After killing his father , Perry travelled into Southampton where he had arranged to meet his girlfriend at 2.45pm .
They then drove to his mother ’ s home where he had a meeting with a community mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the flat to “ make sure his father was dead ” .
Perry took his father ’ s car and drove to Fleet service station - he text his girlfriend to meet him at the flat later that night where he claimed to be taking a bath and had left the door open .
She found John Perry ’ s body lying on the floor at around 9pm .
The Honourable Mr Justice Garnham deemed it the “ cruellest of tricks to play ” .
Perry was later found on London Southbank .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the nature of Perry ’ s illness the signs were simply too subtle - it was “ not the real Josh ” .
It was added he had left a note in his father ’ s car saying “ I ’ m sorry ” .
Mr Justice Garnham gave Perry a hospital order for him to remain at Ravenswood House , Fareham .
It is is a medium secure unit providing assessment , care and treatment for adults with serious mental illness .
During sentencing he said it is necessary to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Joshua Perry is said to have wrestled with his father at the flat they shared in Bursledon Road.
After strangling John Perry with his hands the 28-year-old then used a phone charger cable, Winchester Crown Court was told.
Perry who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia had the “wholly delusional belief that his father and his girlfriend had been having a sexual relationship".
He became “obsessed” with the idea, the court heard.
Perry previously pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
He appeared before a judge today for sentencing.
Prosecution barrister Charles Gabb told how Perry suffers from serious mental health issues.
He had previously “tried to scale Big Ben in London” and would take a knife with him to bed.
Perry had stopped taking medication and his mental health had taken a “downward turn”.
Furthermore, he was “trying to convince himself he was getting better”.
However, his behaviour was “becoming increasingly erratic”.
In February his parents had even “tried to arrange an emergency appointment for him to be examined”.
Perry and his father had left the flat they shared together in Bursledon Road on the morning of February 5 with John last seen alive at about 1pm.
After killing his father, Perry travelled into Southampton where he had arranged to meet his girlfriend at 2.45pm.
They then drove to his mother’s home where he had a meeting with a community mental health team.
He later returned to the flat to “make sure his father was dead”.
Perry took his father’s car and drove to Fleet service station - he text his girlfriend to meet him at the flat later that night where he claimed to be taking a bath and had left the door open.
She found John Perry’s body lying on the floor at around 9pm.
The Honourable Mr Justice Garnham deemed it the “cruellest of tricks to play”.
Perry was later found on London Southbank.
Defence barrister, Katy Thorne said how due to the nature of Perry’s illness the signs were simply too subtle - it was “not the real Josh”.
It was added he had left a note in his father’s car saying “I’m sorry”.
Mr Justice Garnham gave Perry a hospital order for him to remain at Ravenswood House, Fareham.
It is is a medium secure unit providing assessment, care and treatment for adults with serious mental illness.
During sentencing he said it is necessary to protect the public from serious harm.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Newly recorded coronavirus cases down across Hampshire

A TOTAL of 19 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Southampton in the last week .
Figures from Public Health England data published today ( September 21 ) have revealed that there have been 19 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the seven days up to September 18 .
This is a decrease in the number recorded the week prior where 27 cases were counted .
In Eastleigh , three cases were recorded in the seven days up to September 18 , down from seven cases recorded the week before .
The New Forest saw nine new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease in the number of cases when compared to the 25 cases recorded during the seven days up to September 11 .
Six cases of the virus were recorded in Winchester in the seven days up to September 18 .
This was a decrease in cases recorded when compared to the 11 cases in the week prior .
In Fareham , 11 cases were recorded , down from 15 the week before , and three cases were recorded in Gosport down from five the week prior .
• Campaign will help Southampton hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test Valley cases were down from 16 cases recorded during the seven days up to September 11 compared to the 11 cases in the seven days up to September 18 .
Portsmouth saw cases drop to 23 in the seven days up to September 18 when compared to 31 recorded cases in the week before .

Figures from Public Health England data published today (September 21) have revealed that there have been 19 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the seven days up to September 18. This is a decrease in the number recorded the week prior where 27 cases were counted.
In Eastleigh, three cases were recorded in the seven days up to September 18, down from seven cases recorded the week before.
The New Forest saw nine new cases in the most recent week, a decrease in the number of cases when compared to the 25 cases recorded during the seven days up to September 11.
Six cases of the virus were recorded in Winchester in the seven days up to September 18. This was a decrease in cases recorded when compared to the 11 cases in the week prior.
In Fareham, 11 cases were recorded, down from 15 the week before, and three cases were recorded in Gosport down from five the week prior.
In Test Valley cases were down from 16 cases recorded during the seven days up to September 11 compared to the 11 cases in the seven days up to September 18.
Portsmouth saw cases drop to 23 in the seven days up to September 18 when compared to 31 recorded cases in the week before.


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Driver's anger as Southampton hospital staff park outside home

AN IRATE motorist is threatening to stage a one-man parking protest by leaving his car outside the home of a Southampton councillor .
Tony Rumsey , 59 , of Coxford Drove , claims residents are often prevented from parking outside their own homes because places are taken up by people working at nearby Southampton University Hospital .
Mr Rumsey tried to reserve a space by placing cones in the road and says the city council threatened to take legal action against him .
Now he is vowing to leave his vehicle outside the home of Labour councillor Tammy Thomas `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Rumsey said : `` The council says if I put a cone out to save a parking space they ’ re taking me to court .
I 'm blocking a highway , apparently , so I have no rights to park outside my own house .
“ We ’ ve always had trouble ( with parking ) , the council just don ’ t want to know . ''
Mr Rumsey said residents should be able to buy parking permits while staff at the hospital ought to be provided with free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to park in the hospital car park - that ’ s wrong , ” he said .
Cllr Thomas said : `` I am saddened that Mr Rumsey did n't contact me .
I would have been happy to share my photos and numerous communications highlighting the parking problems in and around the Coxford Ward , but particularly Coxford Drove .
`` My ward colleagues and I are very aware of the problem and are working hard for a resolution .
`` Whilst there is no direct entitlement to park outside your own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I also understand why our brilliant hospital staff try to park as close to work as possible .
`` They are not provided with free parking , they are underpaid and undervalued by this government , so I want to help them too . ''
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , added : `` The new resident parking schemes around the UHS Hospital are due to commence implementation in early 2021 .
“ Letters will be sent to residents to confirm when permits will be available and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` While we understand that the availability of parking spaces can sometimes cause difficulties , using obstructions such as cones and bins to reserve spaces on the public highway can be unsafe and is not permitted . ''

Tony Rumsey, 59, of Coxford Drove, claims residents are often prevented from parking outside their own homes because places are taken up by people working at nearby Southampton University Hospital.
Mr Rumsey tried to reserve a space by placing cones in the road and says the city council threatened to take legal action against him.
Now he is vowing to leave his vehicle outside the home of Labour councillor Tammy Thomas "to see how she likes it".
Mr Rumsey said: "The council says if I put a cone out to save a parking space they’re taking me to court. I'm blocking a highway, apparently, so I have no rights to park outside my own house.
“We’ve always had trouble (with parking), the council just don’t want to know."
Mr Rumsey said residents should be able to buy parking permits while staff at the hospital ought to be provided with free parking.
“The staff get charged to park in the hospital car park - that’s wrong,” he said.
Cllr Thomas said: "I am saddened that Mr Rumsey didn't contact me. I would have been happy to share my photos and numerous communications highlighting the parking problems in and around the Coxford Ward, but particularly Coxford Drove.
"My ward colleagues and I are very aware of the problem and are working hard for a resolution.
"Whilst there is no direct entitlement to park outside your own home I completely understand the frustrations. I also understand why our brilliant hospital staff try to park as close to work as possible.
"They are not provided with free parking, they are underpaid and undervalued by this government, so I want to help them too."
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, added: "The new resident parking schemes around the UHS Hospital are due to commence implementation in early 2021.
“Letters will be sent to residents to confirm when permits will be available and when the scheme will formally commence.
"While we understand that the availability of parking spaces can sometimes cause difficulties, using obstructions such as cones and bins to reserve spaces on the public highway can be unsafe and is not permitted."


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Crash on M3 causing delays

Crash on M3 causing delays

MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid an area of a Hampshire motorway following a crash .
Fire crews and other @ @ @ @ @ with a crash on the M3 between junctons 8 near Winchester and 9 near Basingstoke @ @ @ @ @ , Basingstoke and Overton are currently at the scene and motorists are being asked to @ @ @ @ @ they can '' .
@ Eastleigh32 @ Basingstoke_01 & Overton crews are dealing with an @ @ @ @ @ between junction 8 and 7 - avoid the area if you can !
— Hants @ @ @ @ @ ) September 21 , 2020

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thedailyecho--2020-09-21--UK could have 50,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by mid-October - health chiefs warn

The UK could be facing about 50,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by mid-October , leading to 200 deaths a day a month later if the current rate of infection is not halted - the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has warned .
Sir Patrick said the “ vast majority of the population remain susceptible ” to catching coronavirus and the current situation required swift action to bring the case numbers down .
In a televised press conference together with England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty on Monday morning ( September 21 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt ” the UK was in a situation where the numbers were increasing among all age groups .
He said : “ At the moment , we think that the epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days.
” Prof Whitty said there was a need to “ break unnecessary links ” between households and there was a need to “ change course ” .
Could pubs across England be forced to close this weekend ?
Meanwhile , Matt Hancock did not rule out England ’ s pubs being closed this weekend as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus .
The Health Secretary said on Monday that the Government had not yet taken the “ final decisions ” on what response was necessary , but said the changes would be announced in the “ very , very near future ” .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation on Tuesday amid mounting concern about a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases .
On ITV ’ s This Morning , Mr Hancock was asked whether landlords would be told to shut this weekend .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to make in the very , very near future , ” he replied .
The Heath Secretary said his answer on pubs was “ not a no , and it ’ s not a yes ” , adding : “ We have been working on this all weekend , we haven ’ t taken the final decisions about what we need to do in response to the surge that we have seen in the last few weeks.
” He said he spoke to Mr Johnson on Monday morning , adding : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all are about the rise in the number of cases and we have to make a final decision about what ’ s the best response to that.
” When asked about Christmas , Mr Hancock said he wanted it to be “ as normal as possible ” and suggested that a vaccine may be widely available in early 2021 .
“ It depends how much we can control it now , ” he told ITV ’ s This Morning .
“ If this runs out of control now , then we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
The more we can control it now by everybody doing that bit , including us – absolutely – but everybody together , then the easier it is going to be to have as normal a Christmas as possible.
” On the possibility of a vaccine , Mr Hancock said : “ For the mass rollout we ’ re talking about the first bit of next year , if all goes well .
“ Hopefully in the first few months – there ’ s still a chance of it coming on stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then got to roll it out and the first people who will get it are the people who are most vulnerable – people in care homes , older people .
“ There ’ s a series of different vaccines , but we are talking about – essentially , for it to have an impact on how we live our lives – we ’ re talking about the start of next year .
”

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What have health chiefs warned?
Sir Patrick said the “vast majority of the population remain susceptible” to catching coronavirus and the current situation required swift action to bring the case numbers down.
In a televised press conference together with England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty on Monday morning (September 21), Sir Patrick said there was “no doubt” the UK was in a situation where the numbers were increasing among all age groups.
He said: “At the moment, we think that the epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days.”
Prof Whitty said there was a need to “break unnecessary links” between households and there was a need to “change course”.
Could pubs across England be forced to close this weekend?
Meanwhile, Matt Hancock did not rule out England’s pubs being closed this weekend as ministers prepare extra measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The Health Secretary said on Monday that the Government had not yet taken the “final decisions” on what response was necessary, but said the changes would be announced in the “very, very near future”.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation on Tuesday amid mounting concern about a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases.
On ITV’s This Morning, Mr Hancock was asked whether landlords would be told to shut this weekend.
“We will be absolutely clear about the changes we need to make in the very, very near future,” he replied.
The Heath Secretary said his answer on pubs was “not a no, and it’s not a yes”, adding: “We have been working on this all weekend, we haven’t taken the final decisions about what we need to do in response to the surge that we have seen in the last few weeks.”
He said he spoke to Mr Johnson on Monday morning, adding: “He is as worried as we all are about the rise in the number of cases and we have to make a final decision about what’s the best response to that.”
When asked about Christmas, Mr Hancock said he wanted it to be “as normal as possible” and suggested that a vaccine may be widely available in early 2021.
“It depends how much we can control it now,” he told ITV’s This Morning.
“If this runs out of control now, then we’ll have to take heavier measures in the future. The more we can control it now by everybody doing that bit, including us – absolutely – but everybody together, then the easier it is going to be to have as normal a Christmas as possible.”
On the possibility of a vaccine, Mr Hancock said: “For the mass rollout we’re talking about the first bit of next year, if all goes well.
“Hopefully in the first few months – there’s still a chance of it coming on stream before Christmas, but we’ve then got to roll it out and the first people who will get it are the people who are most vulnerable – people in care homes, older people.
“There’s a series of different vaccines, but we are talking about – essentially, for it to have an impact on how we live our lives – we’re talking about the start of next year.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-21--Rodney Tiller died in Shedfield after industrial incident

A HAMPSHIRE man died after becoming trapped underneath the tail lift of his vehicle .
Rodney Peter Tiller was pronounced @ @ @ @ @ The Dell Cottage in Shedfield , which is a hay bale yard .
Winchester Coroner @ @ @ @ @ 52-year-old from Basingstoke went to check the rear trailer of his articulated vehicle .
The @ @ @ @ @ it fell from the closed position , trapping Mr Tiller underneath .
Emergency services were @ @ @ @ @ Road resident .
A post mortem report by Home Office pathologist Dr Russell Delaney states @ @ @ @ @ as neck and chest injuries .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson adjourned the full inquest to @ @ @

Rodney Peter Tiller was pronounced dead on September 13 at The Dell Cottage in Shedfield, which is a hay bale yard.
Winchester Coroner's Court heard that the 52-year-old from Basingstoke went to check the rear trailer of his articulated vehicle.
The tail lift reportedly failed and it fell from the closed position, trapping Mr Tiller underneath.
Emergency services were unable to resuscitate the Culver Road resident.
A post mortem report by Home Office pathologist Dr Russell Delaney states the preliminary cause of death as neck and chest injuries.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson adjourned the full inquest to May 26.