thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Coronavirus: Six more people test positive in Southampton

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by six over the last 24 hours , official figures show @ @ @ @ @ show that 1,147 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton , up from 1,141 the same time on Tuesday .
The health body @ @ @ @ @ tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which @ @ @ @ @ PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing @ @ @ @ @ infection in Southampton now stands at 454 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than @ @ @ @ @ .
Across the UK , the number of recorded cases increased by 7,108 over the @ @ @ @ @ Southampton 's cases were among the 43,283 recorded across the South East , a figure @ @ @ @ @ the period .
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell , have recovered @ @ @ @ @ .

Public Health England figures show that 1,147 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Wednesday (September 30) in Southampton, up from 1,141 the same time on Tuesday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 454 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 690.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 7,108 over the period, to 453,264.
Southampton's cases were among the 43,283 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 225 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Winchester University student 'intended to take his own life'

A STUDENT who died after being hit by a lorry on the A34 intended to take his own life , an inquest heard .
Oliver Washington , 19 , was two months into his course at Winchester University when he was pronounced dead on November 19 .
According to fellow student Jessica Goldsmith , he had left his halls of residence the previous night after falling out with two other people .
In a statement read to Winchester Coroner 's Court , she said : `` I went to his room to see if he was okay but when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was mentioned to him that it perhaps was not a good idea to stay in halls that night and I asked if he had anywhere else to stay .
`` He said that he would just go .
When he left the building I followed him and shouted 'no one is making you do this ' . ''
Mr Washington , from Billericay , was hit by a lorry on northbound carriageway of the A34 near Kings Worthy , at around 4.45am .
In a letter to senior coroner Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health problems .
Dr Simon Butler said that Mr Washington had been referred to a mental health crisis team in 2017 after expressing suicidal thoughts .
Before his death , Oliver was a volunteer for Cancer Research UK and had just completed his gold Duke of Edinburgh award .
In a statement his family said : `` Today ’ s verdict is as we anticipated .
We miss Oliver every single day and will love him forever .
`` His tragic death on the threshold of his adult life and just as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grief beyond our powers of expression .
`` Through the nightmare of these past months we have been surrounded by love and support from so many people .
Our family and friends have shown us generous and overwhelming kindness in so many different ways .
We have been especially touched by the thoughtfulness and encouragement provided by Oliver ’ s own friends who have stayed in contact .
`` We are hugely grateful to our Family Liaison Officer , PC Paul Freeman from Hampshire Police who has looked after us in such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day we met him last November .
`` Our thanks also go to staff at the University of Winchester for their ongoing help and support .
We look forward to creating a permanent memorial to Oliver at the University in due course .
`` Finally , today thank you to the Coroner for conducting today ’ s hearing with compassion and sensitivity and to his team for their kindness in preparing us for the event . ''

Oliver Washington, 19, was two months into his course at Winchester University when he was pronounced dead on November 19.
According to fellow student Jessica Goldsmith, he had left his halls of residence the previous night after falling out with two other people.
In a statement read to Winchester Coroner's Court, she said: "I went to his room to see if he was okay but when he opened the door he was visibly upset.
"It was mentioned to him that it perhaps was not a good idea to stay in halls that night and I asked if he had anywhere else to stay.
"He said that he would just go. When he left the building I followed him and shouted 'no one is making you do this'."
Mr Washington, from Billericay, was hit by a lorry on northbound carriageway of the A34 near Kings Worthy, at around 4.45am.
In a letter to senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson, his GP outlined previous mental health problems.
Dr Simon Butler said that Mr Washington had been referred to a mental health crisis team in 2017 after expressing suicidal thoughts.
Mr Wilkinson concluded as death by suicide.
Before his death, Oliver was a volunteer for Cancer Research UK and had just completed his gold Duke of Edinburgh award.
In a statement his family said: "Today’s verdict is as we anticipated. We miss Oliver every single day and will love him forever.
"His tragic death on the threshold of his adult life and just as he was settling happily in Winchester is a grief beyond our powers of expression.
"Through the nightmare of these past months we have been surrounded by love and support from so many people. Our family and friends have shown us generous and overwhelming kindness in so many different ways. We have been especially touched by the thoughtfulness and encouragement provided by Oliver’s own friends who have stayed in contact.
"We are hugely grateful to our Family Liaison Officer, PC Paul Freeman from Hampshire Police who has looked after us in such a personal and professional manner since the dreadful day we met him last November.
"Our thanks also go to staff at the University of Winchester for their ongoing help and support. We look forward to creating a permanent memorial to Oliver at the University in due course.
"Finally, today thank you to the Coroner for conducting today’s hearing with compassion and sensitivity and to his team for their kindness in preparing us for the event."


thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Coronavirus: 43 more people die after being infected

A further 43 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number @ @ @ @ @ hospitals to 30,005 , NHS England said on Wednesday .
Patients were aged between 43 @ @ @ @ @ all except one ( aged 72 ) had known underlying health conditions .
The deaths @ @ @ @ @ September 29 .
Five other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .

Patients were aged between 43 and 98 years old and all except one (aged 72) had known underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between August 22 and September 29.
Five other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.


thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Hammer-wielding man jailed at crown court

A HAMMER-WIELDING man has been jailed for four years .
Arron Doyle burst into a flat in Stoke Road , @ @ @ @ @ making threats .
The 39-year-old of no fixed address damaged doors during the attempted robbery @ @ @ @ @ hours of October 25 last year .
The incident is reported to have initially arisen @ @ @ @ @ police arresting Doyle a short while later .
He pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at @ @ @ @ @ August this year .
Today he appeared at the same court where he was given @ @ @ @ @

Arron Doyle burst into a flat in Stoke Road, Gosport wielding a hammer and making threats.
The 39-year-old of no fixed address damaged doors during the attempted robbery which happened in the early hours of October 25 last year.
The incident is reported to have initially arisen in the street outside with police arresting Doyle a short while later.
He pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Portsmouth Crown Court on 5 August this year.
Today he appeared at the same court where he was given a four-year prison sentence.


thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Used car searches reach highest levels since 2011 - new Exchange and Mart report reveals

Used car searches across the UK have reached their highest levels since 2011 , according to a new report by motors website Exchange and Mart .
Latest data from Google Trends has revealed searches for the term ‘ Used cars for sale ’ in July , August , and September 2020 to be 27 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 and just three per cent lower than the previous peak in Q3 2011 .
Exchange and Mart 's managing director , Dawn Sweeney said : `` Typically searches for used cars peak late February ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an overall gradual decline to year end , with a further uplift around the second plate release in September .
`` Much like everything else in 2020 , those trends have gone out of the window as used car searches have reached the highest levels in almost a decade and have remained consistently high for Q3 . ''
Since the Motors market reopened , there has been a surge in interest and searches with pent up demand , the government ’ s continued advice to avoid public transport where possible and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles combined with the need of some car owners to reduce their monthly outgoings all fuelling the growth .
Recent Exchange and Mart research of car buying post lockdown highlighted that 20 per cent of car buyers had to reduce their budget for their next car .
The long-established UK motors website states this search interest has converted into the highest volume of enquiries the site has experienced in over 12 months .
So far Q3 saw an uplift of 47 per cent versus the previous year .
Ford and Vauxhall remain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car buyers , with both showing around 35 per cent uplift year-on-year .
Hyundai has shown the biggest growth in enquiries compared to 2019 , with response up 89 per cent , closely followed by Audi ( +86 per cent ) and Volvo ( +85 per cent ) .
Unsurprisingly Ford and Vauxhall feature heavily in most sought after makes with the Ford Fiesta taking top spot , followed by the Ford Focus , which reflects buying habits throughout the UK with the Fiesta taking top spot in used car sales for Q2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vauxhall claim third and fourth positions with the Vauxhall Corsa and the Astra , which is in line with 2019 .
Sweeney continues : `` The growth in car searches and enquiries is not unexpected , with further restrictions in place , we expect this demand will only continue .
`` The growth in Hyundai , Audi and Volvo also highlights the need for reliability in these uncertain times . ''
The new car market responded quickly with ‘ 3 months on us ’ deals springing up for many manufacturers and many dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal comes to an end .
Moving into October 2020 , there are still great deals to be had with 0 per cent interest and £0 deposits cropping up , leading to more stock for used car buyers .
Established in 1858 , Exchange and Mart is an online motors platform in the UK with over 100,000 cars on site .
It is part of Newsquest Media Group , one of the UK ’ s largest regional news publishers with more than 165 trusted news brands .

Latest data from Google Trends has revealed searches for the term ‘Used cars for sale’ in July, August, and September 2020 to be 27 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 and just three per cent lower than the previous peak in Q3 2011.
Exchange and Mart's managing director, Dawn Sweeney said: "Typically searches for used cars peak late February ahead of the first new plate release of the year with an overall gradual decline to year end, with a further uplift around the second plate release in September.
"Much like everything else in 2020, those trends have gone out of the window as used car searches have reached the highest levels in almost a decade and have remained consistently high for Q3."
Since the Motors market reopened, there has been a surge in interest and searches with pent up demand, the government’s continued advice to avoid public transport where possible and not to travel in friends or colleagues’ vehicles combined with the need of some car owners to reduce their monthly outgoings all fuelling the growth.
Recent Exchange and Mart research of car buying post lockdown highlighted that 20 per cent of car buyers had to reduce their budget for their next car.
The long-established UK motors website states this search interest has converted into the highest volume of enquiries the site has experienced in over 12 months. So far Q3 saw an uplift of 47 per cent versus the previous year.
Ford and Vauxhall remain the most popular cars among Exchange and Mart car buyers, with both showing around 35 per cent uplift year-on-year.
Hyundai has shown the biggest growth in enquiries compared to 2019, with response up 89 per cent, closely followed by Audi (+86 per cent) and Volvo (+85 per cent).
Unsurprisingly Ford and Vauxhall feature heavily in most sought after makes with the Ford Fiesta taking top spot, followed by the Ford Focus, which reflects buying habits throughout the UK with the Fiesta taking top spot in used car sales for Q2 of this year according to SMMT.
Vauxhall claim third and fourth positions with the Vauxhall Corsa and the Astra, which is in line with 2019.
Sweeney continues: "The growth in car searches and enquiries is not unexpected, with further restrictions in place, we expect this demand will only continue.
"The growth in Hyundai, Audi and Volvo also highlights the need for reliability in these uncertain times."
The new car market responded quickly with ‘3 months on us’ deals springing up for many manufacturers and many dealers planning for a busy September before this deal comes to an end.
Moving into October 2020, there are still great deals to be had with 0 per cent interest and £0 deposits cropping up, leading to more stock for used car buyers.
Established in 1858, Exchange and Mart is an online motors platform in the UK with over 100,000 cars on site. It is part of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest regional news publishers with more than 165 trusted news brands.
For more information, visit: https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-09-30--Group with four Hampshire pubs could cut workforce by a quarter

A PUB group with four sites in Hampshire has said it could cut its workforce by at least a quarter after being hammered by lockdown restrictions .
Clive Watson , chairman of City Pub Group , told the PA News Agency that “ at least 25 per cent ” of roles are at risk but said this “ could be more in the end ” .
The company , which runs 48 pubs , had around 1,000 employees prior to the pandemic .
It has London Road Brew House in Southampton , the Westgate and Alfie ’ s in Winchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hayling Island .
It has reopened 37 sites but said it expects jobs to be hit at its remaining 11 sites when the current furlough scheme ends next month .
“ With the sites that are currently closed , jobs will go and we are now seeing how current restrictions will impact others , ” Mr Watson told PA. “ We are looking at this affecting at least 25 per cent of our workforce we have to say , although this could be more.
” The company has now started a consultation which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he added .
Mr Watson said he expects there to be a jobs “ bloodbath ” among pubs and hospitality firms once the job retention scheme comes to an end on October 31 .
He said the replacement job support scheme , which was announced by the chancellor last week , was “ not suitable as a mechanism to save jobs in the pub trade ” .
Mr Watson said the business was “ fairly well protected ” from the impact of the 10pm curfew and believes that people will change their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we are already seeing some signs that people are coming to pubs earlier and obviously that ’ s something we ’ re keen to see , ” he said .
“ The desire to go to the pub is definitely still there but I think we ’ ll see more shifts in people ’ s habits as restrictions continue to change .
“ I think Christmas will be tough without Christmas parties and big groups , but hopefully we might also not see the same fall in January as people usually detox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how things pan out.
” The comments came as the group hailed “ strong ” revenues since reopening , with like-for-like sales at around 80 per cent of previous levels .
It revealed that revenues tumbled to £12.1million for the six months to June 28 , from £27.1m in the same period last year .

Clive Watson, chairman of City Pub Group, told the PA News Agency that “at least 25 per cent” of roles are at risk but said this “could be more in the end”.
The company, which runs 48 pubs, had around 1,000 employees prior to the pandemic.
It has London Road Brew House in Southampton, the Westgate and Alfie’s in Winchester and the Inn on the Beach, Hayling Island.
It has reopened 37 sites but said it expects jobs to be hit at its remaining 11 sites when the current furlough scheme ends next month.
“With the sites that are currently closed, jobs will go and we are now seeing how current restrictions will impact others,” Mr Watson told PA.
“We are looking at this affecting at least 25 per cent of our workforce we have to say, although this could be more.”
The company has now started a consultation which could see staff agree to reduced hours, he added.
Mr Watson said he expects there to be a jobs “bloodbath” among pubs and hospitality firms once the job retention scheme comes to an end on October 31.
He said the replacement job support scheme, which was announced by the chancellor last week, was “not suitable as a mechanism to save jobs in the pub trade”.
Mr Watson said the business was “fairly well protected” from the impact of the 10pm curfew and believes that people will change their habits as a result.
“I think we are already seeing some signs that people are coming to pubs earlier and obviously that’s something we’re keen to see,” he said.
“The desire to go to the pub is definitely still there but I think we’ll see more shifts in people’s habits as restrictions continue to change.
“I think Christmas will be tough without Christmas parties and big groups, but hopefully we might also not see the same fall in January as people usually detox. We’ll just have to see how things pan out.”
The comments came as the group hailed “strong” revenues since reopening, with like-for-like sales at around 80 per cent of previous levels.
It revealed that revenues tumbled to £12.1million for the six months to June 28, from £27.1m in the same period last year.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Teen jailed at Southampton Crown Court after M27 police chase

A TEENAGER who left a trail of destruction during two rampages has been jailed .
Bradley Mottram has been described as a danger to society .
• Beer bottle and knife hurled from car during 70mph police chase in Southampton The 19-year-old embarked on terrifying and `` deliberate rampages '' leaving his victims feeling scared to be in their own homes .
Mottram torched a Honda CR-V on the forecourt of Crystal Cars on Bitterne Road West during an arson attack on the night of March 14 , a court heard .
• 'Give me the money and do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The teen of Verdon Avenue , Hamble had doused it in petrol before fleeing the scene and making his way to Bullar Road where he tried to kick his way into a property .
At another home he rang the doorbell and demanded to be let in but when the owner refused Mottram became abusive .
• Woman left with 'life-changing injuries ' after Xmas day hit and run He then kicked at the door `` multiple times '' , smashing a glass panel and threatening that he had petrol .
Shortly before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entry at a family home .
Prosecution barrister , William Goss told how Mottram smashed a window and the front door with a glass bottle and forced his way in where he demanded keys .
The female occupier handed over the keys to her Citroën C1 which Mottram later crashed into two parked cars .
• Two arrested after drive-by 'shooting ' outside post office in Southampton After one of his front wheels came off he kept driving leaving `` gouges in the road '' until he crashed into a tree .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested by police .
Just months later on July 30 and while released on bail he was involved in a dangerous police chase .
Using a `` crowbar '' he stole a Ford Focus from a night-worker who had been `` having a snack '' in Spitfire Way , Hamble .
• Man pointed gun at people and left them 'scared and shaking ' in Southampton shop He sped down the M27 towards Fareham pursued by police .
At one point he drove on the wrong side of a dual carriageway and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legal drink driving limit at the time , he was finally arrested hiding amongst parked cars .
Mottram appeared before Southampton Crown Court today to be sentenced for 13 offences .
According to the Crown Prosecution Service , Mottram poses a serious risk or significant risk to members of the public .
Defence barrister , Nicholas Robinson , said his client was deeply remorseful and that he has battled issues with cocaine and alcohol .
Furthermore , he had been impacted by the death of a close friend last year .
Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary for someone who has never committed an offence before .
However , added , there must be a lengthy sentence .
Mottram was jailed for six years and disqualified from driving for seven years .

Bradley Mottram has been described as a danger to society.
The 19-year-old embarked on terrifying and "deliberate rampages" leaving his victims feeling scared to be in their own homes.
Mottram torched a Honda CR-V on the forecourt of Crystal Cars on Bitterne Road West during an arson attack on the night of March 14, a court heard.
The teen of Verdon Avenue, Hamble had doused it in petrol before fleeing the scene and making his way to Bullar Road where he tried to kick his way into a property.
At another home he rang the doorbell and demanded to be let in but when the owner refused Mottram became abusive.
He then kicked at the door "multiple times", smashing a glass panel and threatening that he had petrol.
His victim was left feeling "traumatised".
Shortly before midnight in Garfield Road, he demanded entry at a family home.
Prosecution barrister, William Goss told how Mottram smashed a window and the front door with a glass bottle and forced his way in where he demanded keys.
The female occupier handed over the keys to her Citroën C1 which Mottram later crashed into two parked cars.
After one of his front wheels came off he kept driving leaving "gouges in the road" until he crashed into a tree.
He attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by police.
Just months later on July 30 and while released on bail he was involved in a dangerous police chase.
Using a "crowbar" he stole a Ford Focus from a night-worker who had been "having a snack" in Spitfire Way, Hamble.
He sped down the M27 towards Fareham pursued by police.
At one point he drove on the wrong side of a dual carriageway and then wrong way around a roundabout.
Over the legal drink driving limit at the time, he was finally arrested hiding amongst parked cars.
Mottram appeared before Southampton Crown Court today to be sentenced for 13 offences.
These included robbery, aggravated vehicle taking, attempted burglary, dangerous driving, drink driving, arson and handling stolen goods.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Mottram poses a serious risk or significant risk to members of the public.
Defence barrister, Nicholas Robinson, said his client was deeply remorseful and that he has battled issues with cocaine and alcohol.
Furthermore, he had been impacted by the death of a close friend last year.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Mottram's behaviour was extraordinary for someone who has never committed an offence before.
However, added, there must be a lengthy sentence.
Mottram was jailed for six years and disqualified from driving for seven years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Anger as NHS Covid app sends Southampton worker to Isle of Wight

A SOUTHAMPTON key worker who was forced to take a 100-mile round trip including boarding a ferry to the Isle of Wight for a coronavirus test has described the system as a “ mockery ” .
The NHS Covid-19 app has been sending residents in Hampshire and Surrey to the Isle of Wight test centre – while directing islanders to take the same trip in the opposite direction .
Martin Baker , a technical trainer who works `` 200 meters away '' from the new centre at Southampton Airport – and lives 50 miles away from the Isle of Wight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fever on Monday morning .
Mr Baker , 49 , drove to his workplace in Southampton to pick up key items from a distance so he would be able to isolate and continue his job from home , while also knowing there was a new test centre around the corner .
But the NHS Covid-19 app told him the nearest site where tests were available was on the Isle of Wight .
Screengrab of the 100-mile round trip key worker Martin Baker was forced to take for a coronavirus test on the Isle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health has since confirmed the app directs users to test centres using their home postcode , not their current location – though the Southampton Airport test centre is located between Mr Baker ’ s hometown of Farnham , Surrey and the Isle of Wight .
Mr Baker told the PA news agency : “ Despite being within visual distance of the test centre in Southampton , I was directed to go to the Isle of Wight .
“ So of course , even though it ’ s a free test , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in ferry fees for the same-day return.
” Mr Baker added that he was forced to mix with other passengers on the ferry ’ s deck because they were not allowed to stay in their cars during the 45-minute journey .
• Coronavirus : Six more people test positive in Southampton He described the system as an “ absolute shambles ” , adding he spent the journey attempting to stay as far away from other people as possible , and thinking that his family would be worried about him .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was when I got to the test centre , there were two other cars in there , both of which had come over on the same ferry as me , so I wasn ’ t the only one coming over from the mainland .
“ The woman at the testing site asked how far I ’ d come from , and told me she knew two people that day that were going from the island over to the mainland to have their tests done on the same day , while there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This follows further testing issues on the south coast , as the Southampton Airport site where Mr Baker had thought he could get a test was also at the centre of confusion last week .
The site was set up to replace a Portsmouth centre without this being communicated to residents .
The Tipner drive-through centre was packed up overnight and ahead of schedule to make way for a Brexit lorry park .
The Health Department has been contacted for comment .

The NHS Covid-19 app has been sending residents in Hampshire and Surrey to the Isle of Wight test centre – while directing islanders to take the same trip in the opposite direction.
Martin Baker, a technical trainer who works "200 meters away" from the new centre at Southampton Airport – and lives 50 miles away from the Isle of Wight – said he developed a cough and fever on Monday morning.
Mr Baker, 49, drove to his workplace in Southampton to pick up key items from a distance so he would be able to isolate and continue his job from home, while also knowing there was a new test centre around the corner.
But the NHS Covid-19 app told him the nearest site where tests were available was on the Isle of Wight.
Screengrab of the 100-mile round trip key worker Martin Baker was forced to take for a coronavirus test on the Isle of Wight (Google Maps/PA)
The Department of Health has since confirmed the app directs users to test centres using their home postcode, not their current location – though the Southampton Airport test centre is located between Mr Baker’s hometown of Farnham, Surrey and the Isle of Wight.
Mr Baker told the PA news agency: “Despite being within visual distance of the test centre in Southampton, I was directed to go to the Isle of Wight.
“So of course, even though it’s a free test, I still got lifted with nearly £100 in ferry fees for the same-day return.”
Mr Baker added that he was forced to mix with other passengers on the ferry’s deck because they were not allowed to stay in their cars during the 45-minute journey.
He described the system as an “absolute shambles”, adding he spent the journey attempting to stay as far away from other people as possible, and thinking that his family would be worried about him.
He said: “The surprising bit for me, was when I got to the test centre, there were two other cars in there, both of which had come over on the same ferry as me, so I wasn’t the only one coming over from the mainland.
“The woman at the testing site asked how far I’d come from, and told me she knew two people that day that were going from the island over to the mainland to have their tests done on the same day, while there’s three cars going the other way.”
This follows further testing issues on the south coast, as the Southampton Airport site where Mr Baker had thought he could get a test was also at the centre of confusion last week.
The site was set up to replace a Portsmouth centre without this being communicated to residents. The Tipner drive-through centre was packed up overnight and ahead of schedule to make way for a Brexit lorry park.
The Health Department has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Southampton man stole £124,000 from Hampshire firm Spanfair

A MAN has been jailed for 28 months after stealing £124,000 from his employer to fund his gambling habit .
Trainee accountant Wing Chan abused his position of trust at a Hampshire export company by siphoning off large sums of money over a long period .
Chan turned to crime after being taken on by Braishfield-based Spanfair Limited , based at Hawkes Farm .
His fraudulent activity had such a severe impact on its finances that company director Ronald Woodthorpe had to use £75,000 of his own money to shore up the business .
The two men initially enjoyed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told .
Tom Wilkins , prosecuting , said Mr Woodthorpe took the defendant `` under his wing '' and hoped his progress at Spanfair would ultimately lead to him being appointed company accountant .
• Woman left with 'life-changing injuries ' after Xmas day hit and run Mr Woodthorpe even gave him a second chance after Chan began stealing cash and tried to cover his tracks by billing it as a salary loan .
But an audit conducted last year established that more money had gone missing , resulting in the defendant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tearful '' confession .
Jodie Mittell , mitigating , read a statement submitted to the court by Gamblers Anonymous , which described Chan as an `` exemplary '' member of the organisation who had missed only three meetings , either through illness or childcare commitments .
• Southampton man stabbed friend who accused him of stealing TV Ms Mittell described her client as a man of previous good character who was `` plainly remorseful '' for defrauding his employer .
`` He was over and above when it came to co-operating with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gave officers access to his accounts , '' she said .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Mr Woodthorpe continued to put his trust in the defendant , even after it first emerged that Chan was helping himself .
Referring to the impact on what he described as a small company , the judge said Mr Woodthorpe `` had to stump up his own money to keep it going '' .
Speaking after the case Mr Woodthorpe said Chan deserved his 28-month jail sentence , adding : `` I was taken for a ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did something he should n't .
I warned him abut it and told him not to let it happen again .
But some years later he did exactly the same thing , only with a lot more money .
`` I feel very sorry for his family , who are dedicated to honesty and integrity . ''

Trainee accountant Wing Chan abused his position of trust at a Hampshire export company by siphoning off large sums of money over a long period.
Chan turned to crime after being taken on by Braishfield-based Spanfair Limited, based at Hawkes Farm.
His fraudulent activity had such a severe impact on its finances that company director Ronald Woodthorpe had to use £75,000 of his own money to shore up the business.
The two men initially enjoyed a good working relationship, Southampton Crown Court was told.
Tom Wilkins, prosecuting, said Mr Woodthorpe took the defendant "under his wing" and hoped his progress at Spanfair would ultimately lead to him being appointed company accountant.
Mr Woodthorpe even gave him a second chance after Chan began stealing cash and tried to cover his tracks by billing it as a salary loan.
But an audit conducted last year established that more money had gone missing, resulting in the defendant making a "full, frank and tearful" confession.
Chan, 41, of Manor Farm Road, Southampton, admitted fraud.
Jodie Mittell, mitigating, read a statement submitted to the court by Gamblers Anonymous, which described Chan as an "exemplary" member of the organisation who had missed only three meetings, either through illness or childcare commitments.
Ms Mittell described her client as a man of previous good character who was "plainly remorseful" for defrauding his employer.
"He was over and above when it came to co-operating with the police investigating. He made early admission and gave officers access to his accounts," she said.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Mr Woodthorpe continued to put his trust in the defendant, even after it first emerged that Chan was helping himself.
Referring to the impact on what he described as a small company, the judge said Mr Woodthorpe "had to stump up his own money to keep it going".
Speaking after the case Mr Woodthorpe said Chan deserved his 28-month jail sentence, adding: "I was taken for a ride.
"We had one hiccup where he did something he shouldn't. I warned him abut it and told him not to let it happen again. But some years later he did exactly the same thing, only with a lot more money.
"I feel very sorry for his family, who are dedicated to honesty and integrity."


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Closure to M27 near Hedge End for road works

THE M27 is set to close this evening near Hedge End .
The closure is due to roadworks that are @ @ @ @ @ .
This will be on the westbound carriageway between Junction 7 at Hedge End and @ @ @ @ @ will be closed from 9pm this evening , until 6am tomorrow morning .

The closure is due to roadworks that are taking place throughout the night.
This will be on the westbound carriageway between Junction 7 at Hedge End and Junction 4.
The road will be closed from 9pm this evening, until 6am tomorrow morning.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Two men arrested in New Milton on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs in a Hampshire town .
Police swooped at 6am today , executing simultaneous , pre-planned drug warrants in New Milton and seizing a large quantity of cash and drugs in the process .
A police spokesman said he raids were carried out on the Doe Copse Estate .
He added : `` We have no doubt helped to disrupt a potential supply chain of Class A drugs .
`` Officers searched properties in Fawn Gardens and on Antler Drive and seized a quantity of Class A drugs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sum of money relating to suspected supply of Class A drugs at another address .
`` A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of being involved with supplying Class A drugs .
`` They remain in custody at this time as we continue to conduct our enquiries .
`` Local neighbourhood policing teams and PCSOs will be patrolling the area , conducting house-to-house enquiries and offering reassurance to the local community . ''
Sergeant Kat Smith is based in the Lymington and New Milton area .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be tolerated and anyone involved in these offences can expect robust action to be take .
`` These warrants are only possible when the community provide us with the information – we want to see results , holding people to account for their actions and bringing them to justice .
“ If you have reported suspicious activity to us , please be reassured that our neighbourhood team are working in the background to develop information so that we can obtain a warrant from the magistrates to conduct this activity .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local community in these instances .
`` Anyone wishing to report a crime to us can do so by calling 101 , using our online reporting portal via the Hampshire Constabulary website or calling independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
”

Police swooped at 6am today, executing simultaneous, pre-planned drug warrants in New Milton and seizing a large quantity of cash and drugs in the process.
A police spokesman said he raids were carried out on the Doe Copse Estate.
He added: "We have no doubt helped to disrupt a potential supply chain of Class A drugs.
"Officers searched properties in Fawn Gardens and on Antler Drive and seized a quantity of Class A drugs and cash from one property, and a sum of money relating to suspected supply of Class A drugs at another address.
"A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of being involved with supplying Class A drugs.
"They remain in custody at this time as we continue to conduct our enquiries.
"Local neighbourhood policing teams and PCSOs will be patrolling the area, conducting house-to-house enquiries and offering reassurance to the local community."
Sergeant Kat Smith is based in the Lymington and New Milton area.
She said: "Drug dealing of any kind will not be tolerated and anyone involved in these offences can expect robust action to be take.
"These warrants are only possible when the community provide us with the information – we want to see results, holding people to account for their actions and bringing them to justice.
“If you have reported suspicious activity to us, please be reassured that our neighbourhood team are working in the background to develop information so that we can obtain a warrant from the magistrates to conduct this activity.
"We are grateful for the cooperation of the local community in these instances.
"Anyone wishing to report a crime to us can do so by calling 101, using our online reporting portal via the Hampshire Constabulary website or calling independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--H&M, which has three shops locally, plans to close 250 branches

FASHION giant H & M has said it plans to shut 250 of its stores globally next year after the pandemic moved more shoppers online .
The world ’ s second largest clothing retailer has branches at Southampton 's Westquay Shopping Centre , Eastleigh 's Swan Shopping Centre and Whiteley Shopping Centre in Fareham .
It said around a quarter of its 5,000 stores would be able to renegotiate or exit contracts next year , allowing it to close some stores .
The update came as the Swedish company said it has seen trading continue to recover in September following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent lower than the same month last year .
It told shareholders that sales fell by 16 per cent to 50.8billion Swedish krona ( £4.4billion ) for the quarter to August .
About 900 of its stores were closed to customers at the start of the period , due to lockdown restrictions .
It said this reduced to about 200 stores by the end of the quarter .
The retailer also reported that its pre-tax profits fell to 2.37bn Swedish krona ( £210million ) for the nine months to August 31 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it has taken “ rapid and decisive action ” to manage the impact of the virus , addressing this with changes to purchasing , investments , rents , staffing and financing .
The company said it is stepping up its transformation plans with increased digital investment amid increased demand through its websites .
Helena Helmersson , chief executive of H & M , said : “ Although the challenges are far from over , we believe that the worst is behind us and we are well placed to come out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sustainable products is expected to grow in the wake of the pandemic and our customer offering is well positioned for this .
“ We are now accelerating our transformation work so that we continue to add value for our customers .
”

The world’s second largest clothing retailer has branches at Southampton's Westquay Shopping Centre, Eastleigh's Swan Shopping Centre and Whiteley Shopping Centre in Fareham.
It said around a quarter of its 5,000 stores would be able to renegotiate or exit contracts next year, allowing it to close some stores.
The update came as the Swedish company said it has seen trading continue to recover in September following the pandemic, although sales remained five per cent lower than the same month last year.
It told shareholders that sales fell by 16 per cent to 50.8billion Swedish krona (£4.4billion) for the quarter to August.
About 900 of its stores were closed to customers at the start of the period, due to lockdown restrictions.
It said this reduced to about 200 stores by the end of the quarter.
The retailer also reported that its pre-tax profits fell to 2.37bn Swedish krona (£210million) for the nine months to August 31, topping analyst expectations.
H&M said it has taken “rapid and decisive action” to manage the impact of the virus, addressing this with changes to purchasing, investments, rents, staffing and financing.
The company said it is stepping up its transformation plans with increased digital investment amid increased demand through its websites.
Helena Helmersson, chief executive of H&M, said: “Although the challenges are far from over, we believe that the worst is behind us and we are well placed to come out of the crisis stronger.
“Demand for good-value, sustainable products is expected to grow in the wake of the pandemic and our customer offering is well positioned for this.
“We are now accelerating our transformation work so that we continue to add value for our customers.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Paul Holmes MP welcomes rejection of plans for 100 homes

RESIDENTS and their MP have objected to a plan for over 100 new homes .
The planning application was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council detailing how the developers , Vivid Homes , wanted to build 106 new homes .
The development that was planned for land to the rear of Sovereign Drive and Precosa Road .
Residents , the local MP and borough councillors were all against the proposal and on Monday it was rejected at a meeting of the Hedge End , West End and Botley Local Area Committee .
MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes , who submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` There is too much development in Eastleigh which damages our communities and damages our environment .
`` Together with many other residents , I objected to this application which would result in the loss of important green space , remove the gaps that exist between our villages and undermine the safety of children going to Freegrounds school .
`` I am pleased that the Council has listened to me and the local community and rejected this application . ''
Before the meeting , the plan was recommended for refusal because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countryside and local gap between Hedge End and Botley .
Chair of Hedge End West End & Botley Local Area Committee Cllr Cynthia Garton said : `` The Council has always been against this application for houses on land behind Precosa Road and Sovereign Drive as it was completely the wrong location for new houses .
The site would destroy the green local gap .
`` We also believe that this proposal would result in a poor quality , car dominated development that would have a major and detrimental impact on the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to delivering the homes that are needed for the future but they have to be in the right places – and this was not one of them . ''

The planning application was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council detailing how the developers, Vivid Homes, wanted to build 106 new homes.
The development that was planned for land to the rear of Sovereign Drive and Precosa Road.
Residents, the local MP and borough councillors were all against the proposal and on Monday it was rejected at a meeting of the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee.
MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, who submitted a formal objection to the plans, said: "There is too much development in Eastleigh which damages our communities and damages our environment.
"Together with many other residents, I objected to this application which would result in the loss of important green space, remove the gaps that exist between our villages and undermine the safety of children going to Freegrounds school.
"I am pleased that the Council has listened to me and the local community and rejected this application."
Before the meeting, the plan was recommended for refusal because of it's location, in the countryside and local gap between Hedge End and Botley.
Chair of Hedge End West End & Botley Local Area Committee Cllr Cynthia Garton said: "The Council has always been against this application for houses on land behind Precosa Road and Sovereign Drive as it was completely the wrong location for new houses. The site would destroy the green local gap.
"We also believe that this proposal would result in a poor quality, car dominated development that would have a major and detrimental impact on the local area.
"The Council is committed to delivering the homes that are needed for the future but they have to be in the right places – and this was not one of them."


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Arrest made after serious assault in Portsmouth

A man has been arrested after a 26-year-old man was 'seriously ' assaulted last night .
The incident took place @ @ @ @ @ Road , Portsmouth .
A man got out of a blue vehicle and approached the @ @ @ @ @ and driving off .
The 26 year-old was left with a cut on his neck @ @ @ @ @ .
His injuries are not said to be life threatening .
A 24 year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody .
Police are appealing for witnesses to @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary spokesperson said : `` Officers will be patrolling and speaking to people in the @ @ @ @ @ If you saw the blue vehicle at around the time of the incident , have @ @ @ @ @ car , or saw what happened then please call 101 quoting 44200379979 .
`` Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

The incident took place just after 9pm on Gamble Road, Portsmouth.
A man got out of a blue vehicle and approached the victim before assaulting him, and driving off.
The 26 year-old was left with a cut on his neck and remains at QA hospital.
His injuries are not said to be life threatening.
A 24 year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Officers will be patrolling and speaking to people in the local area today.
"If you saw the blue vehicle at around the time of the incident, have dash cam footage of this car, or saw what happened then please call 101 quoting 44200379979.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Traffic lights fail at Southampton junctions

UPDATE 9.40AM : THE Queensway lights have now been fixed .
However the Hill Lane problems are still causing issues @ @ @ @ @ to take extra care in the morning following the failure of two sets of traffic @ @ @ @ @ lights at the junction of Queensway and Bernard Street are reported to be out .
@ @ @ @ @ Engineers are en route .
Please approach with caution . ''
Similar problems have been @ @ @ @ @ Hill Lane and Archers Road .
Southampton Travel said : `` Reports of traffic lights @ @ @ @ @ .
Engineers are aware and en route .
Please approach with caution . ''

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care in the morning following the failure of two sets of traffic lights.
All the traffic lights at the junction of Queensway and Bernard Street are reported to be out.
Southampton Travel tweeted: "Engineers are en route. Please approach with caution."
Similar problems have been reported at the junction of Hill Lane and Archers Road.
Southampton Travel said: "Reports of traffic lights all out at this junction. Engineers are aware and en route. Please approach with caution."


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Rise in baby vaccination rates for MMR in Southampton

The proportion of babies vaccinated for measles , mumps and rubella has increased in Southampton , but remains below the level needed for herd immunity .
Despite an increase in MMR vaccination rates across England , the British Society for Immunology warned that the national level was still below target and could mean diseases such as measles spreading to vulnerable , unvaccinated people .
Figures from NHS Digital show 91.7 % of babies in Southampton received the first dose of the MMR vaccination by their second birthday in 2019-20 .
This was an increase on the 91.3 % of two-year-olds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but means 258 babies were not inoculated this year .
Across England , the proportion of children having their first dose of the jab increased from 90.3 % in 2018-19 to 90.6 % in 2019-20 – though it is still well below the 95 % needed for herd immunity .
This is the first time in six years that MMR coverage nationwide has increased , following a peak of 92.7 % in 2013-14 .
Vaccination rates fell and measles rates began to rise following a study in 1998 by Dr Andrew Wakefield claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were later discredited and the General Medical Council ( GMC ) struck him off , ruling he had been “ dishonest , irresponsible and showed callous disregard for the distress and pain ” of children .
The NHS figures show an increase in coverage in six of the nine English regions in 2019-20 , with the South East having the third highest level of coverage , at 92.7 % .
Dr Doug Brown , chief executive of the British Society for Immunology , welcomed the “ small increase in uptake for most routine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them have reached the necessary uptake level of 95 % at the correct timepoint.
” He added : “ The slight rise in uptake of routine childhood vaccinations in England is a step in the right direction but we must still take urgent action to overcome the ongoing trend of missing the 95 % target set out by the World Health Organisation .
“ Low levels of vaccination coverage matter as it means diseases such as measles have the potential to spread within our communities , infecting unvaccinated people , including vulnerable individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies or people with cancer.
” In Southampton , 89.3 % of children had received both doses of the MMR vaccine before the age of five in 2019-20 – compared to 86.8 % across England .
The report suggested stay-at-home messaging may have contributed to a `` large decline '' in vaccine uptake .

Despite an increase in MMR vaccination rates across England, the British Society for Immunology warned that the national level was still below target and could mean diseases such as measles spreading to vulnerable, unvaccinated people.
Figures from NHS Digital show 91.7% of babies in Southampton received the first dose of the MMR vaccination by their second birthday in 2019-20 .
This was an increase on the 91.3% of two-year-olds who were vaccinated the year before, but means 258 babies were not inoculated this year.
Across England, the proportion of children having their first dose of the jab increased from 90.3% in 2018-19 to 90.6% in 2019-20 – though it is still well below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
This is the first time in six years that MMR coverage nationwide has increased, following a peak of 92.7% in 2013-14.
Vaccination rates fell and measles rates began to rise following a study in 1998 by Dr Andrew Wakefield claiming the jabs were unsafe.
The findings were later discredited and the General Medical Council (GMC) struck him off, ruling he had been “dishonest, irresponsible and showed callous disregard for the distress and pain” of children.
The NHS figures show an increase in coverage in six of the nine English regions in 2019-20, with the South East having the third highest level of coverage, at 92.7%.
Dr Doug Brown, chief executive of the British Society for Immunology, welcomed the “small increase in uptake for most routine vaccinations” but said “none of them have reached the necessary uptake level of 95% at the correct timepoint.”
He added: “The slight rise in uptake of routine childhood vaccinations in England is a step in the right direction but we must still take urgent action to overcome the ongoing trend of missing the 95% target set out by the World Health Organisation.
“Low levels of vaccination coverage matter as it means diseases such as measles have the potential to spread within our communities, infecting unvaccinated people, including vulnerable individuals unable to have vaccinations such as young babies or people with cancer.”
In Southampton, 89.3% of children had received both doses of the MMR vaccine before the age of five in 2019-20 – compared to 86.8% across England.
The report suggested stay-at-home messaging may have contributed to a "large decline" in vaccine uptake.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Teenager completes record-breaking trip

Teenager completes record-breaking trip

A SCHOOLBOY sailor will return to Hampshire today after becoming the youngest person to sail solo around Britain .
Timothy Long , 15 , will be given a hero 's welcome when he sails into Hamble Point Marina at the end of a 1,600-mile voyage that began more than two months ago .
But family , friends and fellow sailing enthusiasts will be stretched out along the foreshore to comply with social distancing guidelines .
Timothy has beaten the record set in 2011 , when 17-year-old Tom Webb successfully completed a similar challenge .
During his voyage Timothy navigated across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
He also had to contend with Force 7 winds and 17 hours of thick fog in the Bristol Channel .
But he also experienced what he describes as wonderful moments of perfect sailing , plus magical sunsets and spectacular scenery .
Timothy , who lives in Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire , but is a member of Hythe Sailing Club , is raising funds for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and has so far netted more than £5,800 .
Dame Ellen : `` It 's an incredible achievement for anyone to sail single-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 15 really is something else .
`` While Timothy will always have the personal satisfaction of that achievement , the legacy of what he ’ s done will be even more far-reaching in terms of helping to change the lives of young people in recovery from cancer .
`` Young people are going to need the Trust more than ever after Covid-19 .
`` The pandemic has amplified the feelings of isolation , loneliness , anxiety , anger and fear experienced by young people undergoing cancer treatment and their families .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank him on behalf of every young person the Trust supports.
” The teenager 's mother , Sue , added : `` Ellen has been Timothy ’ s greatest inspiration since he read her books when he was young .
`` He found out about the Trust aged 12 and was so keen to do something to support the charity he wrote to ask whether he could volunteer on the boats . ''
Timothy emailed Dame Ellen and received a reply in which she gave him advice on how to get into junior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package containing a copy of Dame Ellen ’ s book , Full Circle , and a Trust baseball cap , both signed by her with the words “ Go for it !
”

Timothy Long, 15, will be given a hero's welcome when he sails into Hamble Point Marina at the end of a 1,600-mile voyage that began more than two months ago.
But family, friends and fellow sailing enthusiasts will be stretched out along the foreshore to comply with social distancing guidelines.
Timothy has beaten the record set in 2011, when 17-year-old Tom Webb successfully completed a similar challenge.
During his voyage Timothy navigated across some of the trickiest waters in the UK. He also had to contend with Force 7 winds and 17 hours of thick fog in the Bristol Channel.
But he also experienced what he describes as wonderful moments of perfect sailing, plus magical sunsets and spectacular scenery.
Timothy, who lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, but is a member of Hythe Sailing Club, is raising funds for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and has so far netted more than £5,800.
Dame Ellen: "It's an incredible achievement for anyone to sail single-handed around the UK but to do it at 15 really is something else.
"While Timothy will always have the personal satisfaction of that achievement, the legacy of what he’s done will be even more far-reaching in terms of helping to change the lives of young people in recovery from cancer.
"Young people are going to need the Trust more than ever after Covid-19.
"The pandemic has amplified the feelings of isolation, loneliness, anxiety, anger and fear experienced by young people undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
"I send Timothy my warmest congratulations and thank him on behalf of every young person the Trust supports.”
The teenager's mother, Sue, added: "Ellen has been Timothy’s greatest inspiration since he read her books when he was young.
"He found out about the Trust aged 12 and was so keen to do something to support the charity he wrote to ask whether he could volunteer on the boats."
Timothy emailed Dame Ellen and received a reply in which she gave him advice on how to get into junior sailing.
It was followed by a package containing a copy of Dame Ellen’s book, Full Circle, and a Trust baseball cap, both signed by her with the words “Go for it!”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--RSPCA says recession could spark 'animal welfare catastrophe'

MORE than 170 horses were involved in welfare incidents in Hampshire during lockdown .
The RSPCA received 173 welfare calls regarding horses across Hampshire sparking fears a recession will bring a `` welfare catastrophe '' .
As the microchipping of horses becomes compulsory in England this month , the RSPCA fears it will not be enough to prevent an impending horse welfare catastrophe .
As the charity launches its month-long rehoming drive , Adoptober , it reveals that nationally the number of horses in its care is already three times what it was at the start of the last recession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ braced for huge numbers of abandoned and neglected horses as the country plunges into an even deeper financial downturn .
During the lockdown period of March 23 to September 8 alone , the RSPCA dealt with 4,479 incidents involving horses .
Last year the charity rehomed 242 horses , but almost 760 remain in the charity ’ s care to date , desperately needing new homes .
The RSPCA is expecting more horses to be abandoned or neglected as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and the deepening recession and is urging people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horse to think about adopting one from the charity .
The charity is currently look for a loving home for four-year-old Welsh pony Poppet , who is currently at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Southampton .
Poppet was born in RSPCA care in 2016 after her mum was rescued by RSPCA Inspectors .
She is a sweet natured little mare who we think would make a lovely family pony as once she loves you she will do anything for you .
She is looking for an experienced home where she can settle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before she starts any ridden work .
Also in the Millbrook centre is one-year-old Piebald Cob gelding Jerry .
Jerry is a super sweet piebald yearling , cob , gelding .
Jerry is good to catch , groom , lead and have his feet picked out .
He was rescued from Suffolk after being abandoned in a field earlier this year .
He has so far proved to be a very straight forward young pony .

The RSPCA received 173 welfare calls regarding horses across Hampshire sparking fears a recession will bring a "welfare catastrophe".
As the microchipping of horses becomes compulsory in England this month, the RSPCA fears it will not be enough to prevent an impending horse welfare catastrophe.
As the charity launches its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals that nationally the number of horses in its care is already three times what it was at the start of the last recession in 2009, and said it is braced for huge numbers of abandoned and neglected horses as the country plunges into an even deeper financial downturn.
During the lockdown period of March 23 to September 8 alone, the RSPCA dealt with 4,479 incidents involving horses.
Last year the charity rehomed 242 horses, but almost 760 remain in the charity’s care to date, desperately needing new homes.
The RSPCA is expecting more horses to be abandoned or neglected as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and the deepening recession and is urging people who are looking to take on a horse to think about adopting one from the charity.
The charity is currently look for a loving home for four-year-old Welsh pony Poppet, who is currently at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Southampton.
Poppet was born in RSPCA care in 2016 after her mum was rescued by RSPCA Inspectors.
She is a sweet natured little mare who we think would make a lovely family pony as once she loves you she will do anything for you. She is looking for an experienced home where she can settle in and get to know her surroundings before she starts any ridden work.
Also in the Millbrook centre is one-year-old Piebald Cob gelding Jerry.
Jerry is a super sweet piebald yearling, cob, gelding. Jerry is good to catch, groom, lead and have his feet picked out.
He was rescued from Suffolk after being abandoned in a field earlier this year. He has so far proved to be a very straight forward young pony.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Prince's Trust warns of pandemic impact on Hampshire's young

ONE of Britain 's best-known charities says more than one in three young people in Hampshire fear the coronavirus pandemic has ruined their future .
According to the Prince 's Trust , almost 40 % of people aged 16-25 suspect they will never get a job thanks to soaring unemployment caused by the crisis .
And nearly a third of young people in the county claim their goals now seem impossible to achieve .
A huge number of jobs have already been lost , mainly in the retail and hospitality sectors , and many more are expected to disappear when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some experts fear the unemployment total could eventually exceed four million .
The Prince 's Trust is urging employers and government ministers to act now to prevent what it describes as a `` lost generation '' .
The charity says it sought the views of 2,000 people aged 16-25 across the UK .
According to the findings 62 % of those surveyed in Hampshire are `` scared '' about being unemployed and 39 % are worried they will never get a job .
More than 30 % say they could find it impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel they will never succeed in life .
When young people were asked about education , employment and training 38 % said they had abandoned their aspirations for the year ahead and 40 % said their aspirations were lower as a result of the pandemic .
The findings also suggest that young people not in education , employment or training are even more likely to have abandoned their ambitions for the year ahead .
Rozzy Amos , regional director of the Prince ’ s Trust said : `` The findings show the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , training and job opportunities for young people across Hampshire ; it has eroded their confidence in their future prospects , to a point where some feel they won ’ t ever be able to succeed in life .
“ It 's truly a responsibility for all of us to ensure the odds don ’ t stay stacked against this generation , by supporting them to upskill , retrain and access job opportunities .
`` Or else we risk losing their ambition and potential to long-term unemployment , to the detriment of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Government , employers and charities must work together and act now to prevent a lost generation.
” The Prince ’ s Trust has supported one million young people since it was founded by the Prince of Wales in 1976 .
As part of its response to the Covid crisis , the Trust has launched a scheme which aims to match employers with young people who are ready to work now .

According to the Prince's Trust, almost 40% of people aged 16-25 suspect they will never get a job thanks to soaring unemployment caused by the crisis.
And nearly a third of young people in the county claim their goals now seem impossible to achieve.
A huge number of jobs have already been lost, mainly in the retail and hospitality sectors, and many more are expected to disappear when the furlough scheme ends next month. Some experts fear the unemployment total could eventually exceed four million.
The Prince's Trust is urging employers and government ministers to act now to prevent what it describes as a "lost generation".
The charity says it sought the views of 2,000 people aged 16-25 across the UK.
According to the findings 62% of those surveyed in Hampshire are "scared" about being unemployed and 39% are worried they will never get a job.
More than 30% say they could find it impossible to achieve their goals and 38% feel they will never succeed in life.
When young people were asked about education, employment and training 38% said they had abandoned their aspirations for the year ahead and 40% said their aspirations were lower as a result of the pandemic.
The findings also suggest that young people not in education, employment or training are even more likely to have abandoned their ambitions for the year ahead.
Rozzy Amos, regional director of the Prince’s Trust said: "The findings show the pandemic has done more than disrupt vital education, training and job opportunities for young people across Hampshire; it has eroded their confidence in their future prospects, to a point where some feel they won’t ever be able to succeed in life.
“It's truly a responsibility for all of us to ensure the odds don’t stay stacked against this generation, by supporting them to upskill, retrain and access job opportunities.
"Or else we risk losing their ambition and potential to long-term unemployment, to the detriment of their futures and the recovery of our economy. Government, employers and charities must work together and act now to prevent a lost generation.”
The Prince’s Trust has supported one million young people since it was founded by the Prince of Wales in 1976.
As part of its response to the Covid crisis, the Trust has launched a scheme which aims to match employers with young people who are ready to work now.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Travellers set up camp in Fareham to face court hearing

A large group of travellers who have set up camp in Fareham are now set to face a court hearing @ @ @ @ @ of a group of six caravans in fields along Hunts Pond Road , on September @ @ @ @ @ to leave and have now been served a court order .
Council leader Sean Woodward @ @ @ @ @ not felt able to use the place for training , children 's football clubs have @ @ @ @ @ have n't been able to do their practice .
It has certainly had an affect @ @ @ @ @ people are not wanting to walk past them . ''
`` The big challenge is @ @ @ @ @ ?
They have been spinning around in cars , they 've wrecked a football pitch @ @ @ @ @ to cost money and it is going to be the most disgusting clear-up job .
@ @ @ @ @ a hearing for repossession at 11.30am on Friday October 2 .

Fareham council received reports of a group of six caravans in fields along Hunts Pond Road, on September 24.
The travellers refused to leave and have now been served a court order.
Council leader Sean Woodward said: "Residents have not felt able to use the place for training, children's football clubs have missed out, the archery haven't been able to do their practice. It has certainly had an affect. Even dog walkers - people are not wanting to walk past them."
"The big challenge is what have they left behind? They have been spinning around in cars, they've wrecked a football pitch.
"It is going to cost money and it is going to be the most disgusting clear-up job."
The travellers now face a hearing for repossession at 11.30am on Friday October 2.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Hampshire sex offender back in court after breaching order

Edward Botheras had previously been in court after animal porn was found on his devices .
He avoided jail in 2017 after the court heard that the incident had been a `` mistake '' and that “ he was not aware that viewing those type of images was illegal ” .
He was given a community order , with a sexual harm prevention order ( SHPO ) put in place that prevented him from using devices that can connect to the internet without informing police first .
But Basingstoke Magistrates ' Court heard that the 64-year-old had breached the order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPad , iPhone , iMac and Samsung smartphone between November 2019 and May 2020 .
Botheras has been released on unconditional bail until November 2 , where he will be sentenced .
The SHPO ordered by Winchester Crown Court three years ago was due to last for a total of five years .
Botheras , of Hackwood Road , Basingstoke , was arrested at his house on March 16 , 2016 , for having up to 25 extreme images on his laptop , despite being under supervision for a previous sexual conviction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Edward Botheras had previously been in court after animal porn was found on his devices.
He avoided jail in 2017 after the court heard that the incident had been a "mistake" and that “he was not aware that viewing those type of images was illegal”.
He was given a community order, with a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) put in place that prevented him from using devices that can connect to the internet without informing police first.
But Basingstoke Magistrates' Court heard that the 64-year-old had breached the order, after he admitted to using an iPad, iPhone, iMac and Samsung smartphone between November 2019 and May 2020.
Botheras has been released on unconditional bail until November 2, where he will be sentenced.
The SHPO ordered by Winchester Crown Court three years ago was due to last for a total of five years.
Botheras, of Hackwood Road, Basingstoke, was arrested at his house on March 16, 2016, for having up to 25 extreme images on his laptop, despite being under supervision for a previous sexual conviction in 2002, for which he was jailed.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Busy junction to get new crossing on Romsey Road

A NEW pedestrian crossing is to be built at a busy junction in Winchester Work is due to start on widening the path and constructing a Toucan crossing on Romsey Road from Monday , October 5 .
The £430,000 improvements will make it easier for people to walk or cycle to and from Kings ' School as well as easing congestion at busy times .
Hampshire County Council has appointed Knights Brown Construction to do the work which should take around nine weeks .
Councillor Rob Humby , deputy county council leader , said : “ This project will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk to Kings ’ School by providing a widened path along Romsey Road between Stanmore Lane and Battery Hill , to connect into Kings ’ .
We will also be upgrading the existing puffin crossing connecting Battery Hill to Kings Road to a Toucan crossing .
This upgrade will allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the busy Romsey Road to access Kings School .
“ As the scheme to encourage cycling and walking , this will require the removal of six trees , which are in poor condition .
We will be mitigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , by planting new trees nearby , including at Kilham Lane and the open green area north east of the Romsey Road/Battery Hill junction .
I am confident that the net benefit of reducing carbon – both by planting new trees and providing good cycling and walking routes to reduce car journeys , is positive and reinforces the county council ’ s commitment to focus on the environmental impact . ''
The scheme is being funded by Community Infrastructure Levy funds and developer contributions .
The tree removal work is scheduled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9am and 5pm with local signed diversions in place .
From Monday November 2 to Friday November 13 night works will take place from 7pm to 5am .
During night working , there will be a lane closure meaning inbound traffic will not be permitted to travel towards Winchester along Romsey Road .
Inbound traffic will be diverted via St Cross Road .
Outbound traffic will be able to use Romsey Road as normal .
Night works are required to minimise impact on this busy network .
Cllr Humby added : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may cause but would like to reassure you that we will do all we can to keep any inconvenience to a minimum during the works .
Please allow more time for your journey.
” The works are weather dependent , and the dates may be subject to change .

Work is due to start on widening the path and constructing a Toucan crossing on Romsey Road from Monday, October 5.
The £430,000 improvements will make it easier for people to walk or cycle to and from Kings' School as well as easing congestion at busy times.
Hampshire County Council has appointed Knights Brown Construction to do the work which should take around nine weeks.
Councillor Rob Humby, deputy county council leader, said: “This project will make it easier for people to cycle or walk to Kings’ School by providing a widened path along Romsey Road between Stanmore Lane and Battery Hill, to connect into Kings’. We will also be upgrading the existing puffin crossing connecting Battery Hill to Kings Road to a Toucan crossing. This upgrade will allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the busy Romsey Road to access Kings School.
“As the scheme to encourage cycling and walking, this will require the removal of six trees, which are in poor condition. We will be mitigating this, in agreement with Winchester City Council, by planting new trees nearby, including at Kilham Lane and the open green area north east of the Romsey Road/Battery Hill junction. I am confident that the net benefit of reducing carbon – both by planting new trees and providing good cycling and walking routes to reduce car journeys, is positive and reinforces the county council’s commitment to focus on the environmental impact."
The scheme is being funded by Community Infrastructure Levy funds and developer contributions.
The tree removal work is scheduled to take place on Sunday October 18 between 9am and 5pm with local signed diversions in place.
From Monday November 2 to Friday November 13 night works will take place from 7pm to 5am. During night working, there will be a lane closure meaning inbound traffic will not be permitted to travel towards Winchester along Romsey Road. Inbound traffic will be diverted via St Cross Road. Outbound traffic will be able to use Romsey Road as normal. Night works are required to minimise impact on this busy network.
Cllr Humby added: “I apologise for any disruption that the works may cause but would like to reassure you that we will do all we can to keep any inconvenience to a minimum during the works. Please allow more time for your journey.”
The works are weather dependent, and the dates may be subject to change.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Hampshire County Council's call centres shut for months

A COUNCIL has come under fire as it has been revealed that most of its phone lines have been shut since March .
A number of phone line services run by Hampshire County Council have been closed since March 25 .
It comes as the council said its telephone services require `` a physical presence in a council office , with call-centre technology '' .
But the authority said that call centres staff have to work in a socially-distanced way and this has reduced the capacity of the council 's call centres .
Civic chiefs said phone lines that take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others are set to be reopened in October .
The council stressed that online forms are available instead .
But the news sparked criticisms and concerns as opposition bosses said not every resident has access to online services .
Phone lines for general enquiries , libraries , blue badge and concessionary travel , countryside , roads and transport , recycling , waste and planning are those that have been shut over the past six months .
The school admissions phone line was reopened in August while phone lines for adults ’ health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registrations have remained open throughout the pandemic , the council said .
But Cllr Keith House , leader of the opposition , said district councils were able to have their call centres “ up and running ” over a weekend in March .
Cllr House added : “ This is a significant issue .
The county council is there to provide support to all residents , not just those with decent internet facilities .
For services such as getting a new Blue Badge for parking , this can limit where residents are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as their GP or hospital.
” The county council said a new technology platform , allowing staff to answer calls away from the office , will “ shortly ” enable the phone lines to be switched back on .
Leader of the council Cllr Keith Mans added : “ I realise that many people still prefer to use a telephone to reach public services , and that for a small few , it is the only means of communication .
I am therefore pleased we were able to maintain critical phone services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resuming our other phone services very soon.Our telephone contact centre does not directly deliver services , but is one of several routes through which residents can get directed to the services .The Hantshelp4Vulnerable helpline number has been available throughout the Covid-19 period .
This is available for any isolated or vulnerable person in need of support .
People contacting Hantshelp4Vulnerable via 0333 370 4000 can then be connected with the appropriate support services , including Blue Badge.
” The authority confirmed that call centre staff have continued to work remotely responding to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as working to manage the phone lines that remained open .

A number of phone line services run by Hampshire County Council have been closed since March 25.
It comes as the council said its telephone services require "a physical presence in a council office, with call-centre technology".
But the authority said that call centres staff have to work in a socially-distanced way and this has reduced the capacity of the council's call centres.
Civic chiefs said phone lines that take urgent calls have remained open and the others are set to be reopened in October.
The council stressed that online forms are available instead.
But the news sparked criticisms and concerns as opposition bosses said not every resident has access to online services.
Phone lines for general enquiries, libraries, blue badge and concessionary travel, countryside, roads and transport, recycling, waste and planning are those that have been shut over the past six months.
The school admissions phone line was reopened in August while phone lines for adults’ health and care, children’s services and registrations have remained open throughout the pandemic, the council said.
But Cllr Keith House, leader of the opposition , said district councils were able to have their call centres “up and running” over a weekend in March.
He said “several residents” complained.
Cllr House added: “This is a significant issue. The county council is there to provide support to all residents, not just those with decent internet facilities. For services such as getting a new Blue Badge for parking, this can limit where residents are able to shop or access other public services such as their GP or hospital.”
The county council said a new technology platform, allowing staff to answer calls away from the office, will “shortly” enable the phone lines to be switched back on.
Leader of the council Cllr Keith Mans added: “I realise that many people still prefer to use a telephone to reach public services, and that for a small few, it is the only means of communication. I am therefore pleased we were able to maintain critical phone services during the pandemic, and look forward to resuming our other phone services very soon.Our telephone contact centre does not directly deliver services, but is one of several routes through which residents can get directed to the services .The Hantshelp4Vulnerable helpline number has been available throughout the Covid-19 period. This is available for any isolated or vulnerable person in need of support. People contacting Hantshelp4Vulnerable via 0333 370 4000 can then be connected with the appropriate support services, including Blue Badge.”
The authority confirmed that call centre staff have continued to work remotely responding to enquiries submitted online, processing online applications, as well as working to manage the phone lines that remained open.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--From Hollywood to Hampshire, your celebrity snaps...

THERE 'S a Hollywood A-lister among our celebrity snaps this week .
Rocky Balboa star Sylvester Stallone is pictured with @ @ @ @ @ actor inspired him to keep fighting cancer .
Dave , from Southampton , also met @ @ @ @ @ .
Former Daily Echo journalist Duncan Eaton saw a marathon one man show from funnyman @ @ @ @ @ was in the same pub garden as David White from Rownhams during his spell as @ @ @

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.
These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.
It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--These bundles of joy are some of Hampshire's newest residents

OUR newborns are being treated to lots of special sibling cuddles this week .
The proud big brothers and sisters of Hampshire are pictured alongside their new additions in a dozen snapshots of life in the minutes , days and weeks after birth .
We also feature a rainbow baby bringing hope to a family after a devastating loss , one tiny tot who was very late to the party and another who arrived within 45 minutes of being inside the hospital doors .
These bundles of joy , born during lockdown in the county or in the weeks after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to families during the pandemic .
Launched at the start of the summer with a supplement featuring more than 100 babies born in lockdown , the new arrivals page has been a popular addition to the Daily Echo and dailyecho.co.uk each Thursday .
But we ’ d love to see more of your tiny tots and hear about their arrival into the world at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton , Winchester ’ s Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , New Forest Birth Centre in Ashurst , at other hospitals or at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new parent and you ’ d like us to feature a picture and story all about your lovely latest addition on one of our keepsake pages , we ’ d be happy to help .
Just fill out the simple Q and A at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals • IT wasn ’ t the nicest time to have a child , but Harlow Jane Rita Hilton was so worth it for mum Charmaine Soutter .
Harlow , a daughter for Ashley Hilton and a sister for Theo , was born on June 30 in Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lois Katie Duhig was born during the pandemic on June 11 at Princess Anne Hospital .
A new addition for parents Lauren and Aaron and three-year-old brother Toby , the Totton tot weighed 7lbs 13oz .
• VEGA K. Jordan came into the world just 45 minutes after mum Lauren Gentles arrived at Princess Anne Hospital on July 21 .
Weighing 7lbs 7oz , he ’ s a son for Elliott Jordan from Southampton and a brother for Mars .
• PROUD parents Kelly French and Peter Andrews are thrilled to announce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anne Hospital on June 5 .
The lockdown baby , a first for the couple from Netley , weighed 7lbs 10oz .
• SMILING Marley Leon Harry is happy and healthy at home in Park Gate with parents Charlotte and Luke despite a rocky start with pneumonia .
Born at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on June 16 , he weighed 7lbs 8oz .
• WILLOW Samantha Emily Mascall was two weeks late to the party with proud new parents Erica Hurry and Richard Mascall .
The Southampton newborn , weighing 8lbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princess Anne Hospital on August 3 .
• RICHELLE and Alexander love their new baby brother Albert Sarmiento , the latest addition to the Lyall family from Romsey .
Weighing 7lbs , he was born to Myreene and Stephen at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on January 28 .
• PERFECT princess Ellie Esme Williams is a rainbow baby for Megan Hodgson and Andrew Williams who lost a daughter last year .
The 7lbs 2oz Eastleigh girl , a sister for Alfie , was born in Winchester on August 4 .
• LOCKDOWN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on May 2 .
The 6lbs 11oz Eastleigh newborn is a daughter for Nicole Page and Jordan Bruce and a sister for Minnie and Amelia .
• PROUD big brother Teddy is pictured here happily hugging his new baby brother Kobë Evan Booker .
The Shirley tot , a son for Eve Dyer and Matthew Booker , was born in Southampton on June 25 , weighing 7lbs 9oz .
• TINY Adalyn Grace Anderson is doing well at home after a short stay in hospital in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6lbs 7oz , she ’ s a daughter for Georgina Cotterell and Douglas Anderson and a sister for Jacob .

The proud big brothers and sisters of Hampshire are pictured alongside their new additions in a dozen snapshots of life in the minutes, days and weeks after birth.
We also feature a rainbow baby bringing hope to a family after a devastating loss, one tiny tot who was very late to the party and another who arrived within 45 minutes of being inside the hospital doors.
These bundles of joy, born during lockdown in the county or in the weeks after, are bringing a ray of sunshine to families during the pandemic.
Launched at the start of the summer with a supplement featuring more than 100 babies born in lockdown, the new arrivals page has been a popular addition to the Daily Echo and dailyecho.co.uk each Thursday.
But we’d love to see more of your tiny tots and hear about their arrival into the world at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, Winchester’s Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, New Forest Birth Centre in Ashurst, at other hospitals or at home in Hampshire.
If you are a new parent and you’d like us to feature a picture and story all about your lovely latest addition on one of our keepsake pages, we’d be happy to help.
Just fill out the simple Q and A at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals
IT wasn’t the nicest time to have a child, but Harlow Jane Rita Hilton was so worth it for mum Charmaine Soutter.
Harlow, a daughter for Ashley Hilton and a sister for Theo, was born on June 30 in Southampton, weighing 6lbs 15oz.
BEAUTIFUL little Lois Katie Duhig was born during the pandemic on June 11 at Princess Anne Hospital.
A new addition for parents Lauren and Aaron and three-year-old brother Toby, the Totton tot weighed 7lbs 13oz.
VEGA K. Jordan came into the world just 45 minutes after mum Lauren Gentles arrived at Princess Anne Hospital on July 21.
Weighing 7lbs 7oz, he’s a son for Elliott Jordan from Southampton and a brother for Mars.
PROUD parents Kelly French and Peter Andrews are thrilled to announce the arrival of Leo Peter Andrews at Princess Anne Hospital on June 5.
The lockdown baby, a first for the couple from Netley, weighed 7lbs 10oz.
SMILING Marley Leon Harry is happy and healthy at home in Park Gate with parents Charlotte and Luke despite a rocky start with pneumonia.
Born at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on June 16, he weighed 7lbs 8oz.
WILLOW Samantha Emily Mascall was two weeks late to the party with proud new parents Erica Hurry and Richard Mascall.
The Southampton newborn, weighing 8lbs, arrived at the city’s Princess Anne Hospital on August 3.
RICHELLE and Alexander love their new baby brother Albert Sarmiento, the latest addition to the Lyall family from Romsey.
Weighing 7lbs, he was born to Myreene and Stephen at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on January 28.
PERFECT princess Ellie Esme Williams is a rainbow baby for Megan Hodgson and Andrew Williams who lost a daughter last year.
The 7lbs 2oz Eastleigh girl, a sister for Alfie, was born in Winchester on August 4.
LOCKDOWN baby Gracey Minnie Bruce made her entrance into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on May 2.
The 6lbs 11oz Eastleigh newborn is a daughter for Nicole Page and Jordan Bruce and a sister for Minnie and Amelia.
PROUD big brother Teddy is pictured here happily hugging his new baby brother Kobë Evan Booker.
The Shirley tot, a son for Eve Dyer and Matthew Booker, was born in Southampton on June 25, weighing 7lbs 9oz.
TINY Adalyn Grace Anderson is doing well at home after a short stay in hospital in Basingstoke.
Born on August 24 weighing 6lbs 7oz, she’s a daughter for Georgina Cotterell and Douglas Anderson and a sister for Jacob.


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Oil refinery fuels bid to help small businesses

OWNERS of Fawley refinery have pledged their support for young people and small enterprises across the Solent area by joining the Transfer to Transform scheme .
ExxonMobil runs the 59-year-old petro-chemical complex , which is the largest oil refinery in the UK and one of the most complex in Europe .
Led by the Solent Apprenticeship Hub , Transfer to Transform encourages large employers to cover the cost of new apprenticeship training for smaller businesses .
The scheme is regarded as more important than ever as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to tighten its grip on industry and the UK economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for decades , ExxonMobil is pledging £85,000 of its apprenticeship levy funding to Transfer to Transform .
The funding will be distributed to smaller , non-levy paying businesses across the Solent region .
It will result in a huge savings opportunity for small companies in the community and provide much-needed investment in young people and skills .
ExxonMobil 's pledge brings the total Transfer to Transform money to £850,000 , which will be used for apprenticeship training throughout the area .
Beth Varndell , ExxonMobil 's Fawley training manager said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to providing our young people with the skills they need for their future .
In turn , apprenticeships provide companies with competent , skilled , and engaged staff to support operations .
“ ExxonMobil Fawley is thrilled to be able to support the Transfer to Transform Scheme .
`` We very much hope our pledge will help put young people on the ladder to a successful career by offering them the opportunity to begin a brand-new apprenticeship .
“ In addition , we are delighted that Transfer to Transform will give much-needed support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and learning , said : “ Through Transfer to Transform we expect to see a much-needed boost to apprenticeship provision across the region , helping to strengthen and support the local economy in these turbulent times .
`` It makes absolute sense to ensure apprenticeship levy funds go straight to building up our local businesses and apprentices . ''

ExxonMobil runs the 59-year-old petro-chemical complex, which is the largest oil refinery in the UK and one of the most complex in Europe.
Led by the Solent Apprenticeship Hub, Transfer to Transform encourages large employers to cover the cost of new apprenticeship training for smaller businesses.
The scheme is regarded as more important than ever as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to tighten its grip on industry and the UK economy.
Having supported the government apprenticeship programme for decades, ExxonMobil is pledging £85,000 of its apprenticeship levy funding to Transfer to Transform.
The funding will be distributed to smaller, non-levy paying businesses across the Solent region.
It will result in a huge savings opportunity for small companies in the community and provide much-needed investment in young people and skills.
ExxonMobil's pledge brings the total Transfer to Transform money to £850,000, which will be used for apprenticeship training throughout the area.
Beth Varndell, ExxonMobil's Fawley training manager said: “The apprenticeship programme is very important and key to providing our young people with the skills they need for their future. In turn, apprenticeships provide companies with competent, skilled, and engaged staff to support operations.
“ExxonMobil Fawley is thrilled to be able to support the Transfer to Transform Scheme.
"We very much hope our pledge will help put young people on the ladder to a successful career by offering them the opportunity to begin a brand-new apprenticeship.
“In addition, we are delighted that Transfer to Transform will give much-needed support to local businesses and educational providers."
Organisations involved in the scheme include Southampton City Council.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for children and learning, said: “Through Transfer to Transform we expect to see a much-needed boost to apprenticeship provision across the region, helping to strengthen and support the local economy in these turbulent times.
"It makes absolute sense to ensure apprenticeship levy funds go straight to building up our local businesses and apprentices."


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Friends planning breast cancer charity regatta in Hamble

A COUPLE of friends from Hampshire are planning a regatta to raise money for a charity close to their hearts .
Tanya and Liane met a couple of years ago , whilst working on the South Coast sailing yachts .
Liane was amazed to hear that Tanya was fighting breast cancer , but little did she know that she would soon be fighting the very same disease .
Their friendship has grown as they have gone through treatment and the friends now plan to put on a regatta to raise money for the charity , Breast Cancer Now .
Liane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my treatment for breast cancer I started to think how we could give something back .
“ We were just having coffee , and I said why don ’ t we try and organise a Regatta .
“ It ’ s the sort of thing we do for large corporate companies but we decided to develop it and see how we could make it about charity and breast cancer.
” Both ladies found that throughout their time dealing with breast cancer , the sea helped them to keep their sanity , when physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despair ’ .
They have now started putting the event , the “ Sail the Sea ” Sailing Challenge , out on social media and say they have received a very positive response .
The event will be made up of a series of short races and will cost £295 per head to enter .
It is due to take place from Port Hamble on May 8 , 2021 .
Liane added : “ We don ’ t want it to be too serious as t ’ s for everybody and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience necessary .
“ We want to turn the marina pink and hope everybody will come along.
” The charity , Breast Cancer Now are providing t-shirts and promotional materials for the event with the ladies just wanting to raise as much money as possible .
“ With us both living on the south coast , being out at sea really helped us .
“ We also want to do it to encourage anyone going through breast cancer and want it to be a positive story about how you can get over this @ @

Tanya and Liane met a couple of years ago, whilst working on the South Coast sailing yachts.
Liane was amazed to hear that Tanya was fighting breast cancer, but little did she know that she would soon be fighting the very same disease.
Their friendship has grown as they have gone through treatment and the friends now plan to put on a regatta to raise money for the charity, Breast Cancer Now.
Liane Williams said: “Once I finished my treatment for breast cancer I started to think how we could give something back.
“We were just having coffee, and I said why don’t we try and organise a Regatta.
“It’s the sort of thing we do for large corporate companies but we decided to develop it and see how we could make it about charity and breast cancer.”
Both ladies found that throughout their time dealing with breast cancer, the sea helped them to keep their sanity, when physically and mentally they were ‘close to despair’.
They have now started putting the event, the “Sail the Sea” Sailing Challenge, out on social media and say they have received a very positive response.
The event will be made up of a series of short races and will cost £295 per head to enter.
It is due to take place from Port Hamble on May 8, 2021.
Liane added: “We don’t want it to be too serious as t’s for everybody and it will be lots of fun. No sailing experience necessary.
“We want to turn the marina pink and hope everybody will come along.”
The charity, Breast Cancer Now are providing t-shirts and promotional materials for the event with the ladies just wanting to raise as much money as possible.
“With us both living on the south coast, being out at sea really helped us.
“We also want to do it to encourage anyone going through breast cancer and want it to be a positive story about how you can get over this.”
contact me
t: 07701 314275
e: timothy.edgley
@dailyecho.co.uk