thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Boris Johnson response to news of Covid vaccine breakthrough

Boris Johnson has urged the public to stick to Covid-19 rules despite pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announcing it has made a coronavirus vaccine breakthrough .
The Prime Minister said the Pfizer vaccine news was a sign the “ scientific cavalry ” was on its way , but stressed it was “ very , very early days ” .
He told a Downing Street press conference that the vaccine had cleared a “ significant hurdle ” but there were more to cross before it could be used .
He said : “ The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40,000 volunteers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 % effective at protecting people against the virus .
“ But we haven ’ t yet seen the full safety data , and these findings also need to be peer-reviewed .
“ So we have cleared one significant hurdle but there are several more to go before we know the vaccine can be used.
” The UK Government has ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine – enough for about a third of the UK population .
“ If the Pfizer vaccine passes all the rigorous safety checks and is proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a UK-wide NHS led programme of vaccine distribution , ” the Prime Minister said .
But he added : “ We have talked for a long time , or I have , about the distant bugle of the scientific cavalry coming over the brow of the hill “ And tonight that toot of the bugle is louder , but it is still some way off .
“ And we absolutely can not rely on this as a solution .
“ The biggest mistake we could make now would be to slacken our resolve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister said the reproductive rate of the virus – the R value – was still above 1 and death numbers were rising .
“ Irrespective of whether there is a vaccine on the way or not we must continue to do everything possible right now to bring the R down , ” he said .
Earlier , Pfizer and its vaccine partner BioNTech said interim data showed their jab was more than 90 % effective in preventing Covid-19 infection .
Scientists around the globe welcomed the news , with many saying it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Covid-19 .
Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford , said : “ This news made me smile from ear to ear.
” England ’ s chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , said the findings demonstrated “ the power of science against Covid ” , adding : “ We must see the final safety and efficacy data , but it is very encouraging .
“ It is essential we continue to suppress Covid but it is a reason for optimism for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 5.5 % following the news , adding £82 billion to the value of its shares in the market ’ s best day since March .
England ’ s deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam said an effective vaccine could have a dramatic impact on the Covid-19 burden faced by hospitals .
He told a Downing Street press conference : “ The vast majority of the burden of hospitalisation and death is being driven by the elderly , and that hospitalisation rates rise very dramatically after the age of 50 .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can deploy , in due course when authorised , a safe and effective vaccine in the elderly populations we should – I ’ m hopeful , the proof will be in the pudding , but I ’ m hopeful that we will – actually see a very dramatic decline in the burden in hospitals .
“ But that can ’ t happen all at once , we don ’ t have the vaccine supplies yet , they are not authorised yet , they will not all come in one go and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the NHS – it is going to take time to roll that programme out.
” The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised .
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration – the US medicines regulator – by the end of the month for emergency approval to use the vaccine .
About a dozen Covid-19 vaccines around the world are currently in the final stages of testing but Pfizer ’ s is the first to report @ @ @

The Prime Minister said the Pfizer vaccine news was a sign the “scientific cavalry” was on its way, but stressed it was “very, very early days”.
He told a Downing Street press conference that the vaccine had cleared a “significant hurdle” but there were more to cross before it could be used.
He said: “The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40,000 volunteers and interim results suggest it is proving 90% effective at protecting people against the virus.
“But we haven’t yet seen the full safety data, and these findings also need to be peer-reviewed.
“So we have cleared one significant hurdle but there are several more to go before we know the vaccine can be used.”
The UK Government has ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine – enough for about a third of the UK population.
“If the Pfizer vaccine passes all the rigorous safety checks and is proven to be effective then we will begin a UK-wide NHS led programme of vaccine distribution,” the Prime Minister said.
But he added: “We have talked for a long time, or I have, about the distant bugle of the scientific cavalry coming over the brow of the hill “And tonight that toot of the bugle is louder, but it is still some way off.
“And we absolutely cannot rely on this as a solution.
“The biggest mistake we could make now would be to slacken our resolve at such a critical moment.”
The Prime Minister said the reproductive rate of the virus – the R value – was still above 1 and death numbers were rising.
“Irrespective of whether there is a vaccine on the way or not we must continue to do everything possible right now to bring the R down,” he said.
Earlier, Pfizer and its vaccine partner BioNTech said interim data showed their jab was more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 infection.
Scientists around the globe welcomed the news, with many saying it was a significant breakthrough in the fight against Covid-19.
Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford, said: “This news made me smile from ear to ear.”
England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, said the findings demonstrated “the power of science against Covid”, adding: “We must see the final safety and efficacy data, but it is very encouraging.
“It is essential we continue to suppress Covid but it is a reason for optimism for 2021.”
The FTSE 100 jumped more than 5.5% following the news, adding £82 billion to the value of its shares in the market’s best day since March.
England’s deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam said an effective vaccine could have a dramatic impact on the Covid-19 burden faced by hospitals.
He told a Downing Street press conference: “The vast majority of the burden of hospitalisation and death is being driven by the elderly, and that hospitalisation rates rise very dramatically after the age of 50.
“And knowing that gives us hope that if we can deploy, in due course when authorised, a safe and effective vaccine in the elderly populations we should – I’m hopeful, the proof will be in the pudding, but I’m hopeful that we will – actually see a very dramatic decline in the burden in hospitals.
“But that can’t happen all at once, we don’t have the vaccine supplies yet, they are not authorised yet, they will not all come in one go and when they do – even with enormous planning from the NHS – it is going to take time to roll that programme out.”
The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised.
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration – the US medicines regulator – by the end of the month for emergency approval to use the vaccine.
About a dozen Covid-19 vaccines around the world are currently in the final stages of testing but Pfizer’s is the first to report any results.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Springhill Catholic Primary School confirms Covid-19 case

A PRIMARY school has confirmed a member of the school community has tested positive for Covid-19 .
The individual , from Springhill Catholic Primary School in Milton Road , Southampton , is said to be in Year 2 .
The school , which has over 600 pupils , is working closely with Public Health England to monitor the situation .
Children who have been in close contact with the individual have received letters informing them that they must self isolate for 14 days .
Headteacher , Patricia Phelan , said in a letter to parents : `` We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are continuing to monitor the situation .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well . ''
A member of the school community at Priestlands School in Pennington has also tested positive with coronavirus .
According to head teacher Peter Main only a small number of those who had been in close contact with the person had been asked to self-isolate .
The school had another case on October 29 but it was during half term and no action was need , he @ @

The individual, from Springhill Catholic Primary School in Milton Road, Southampton, is said to be in Year 2.
The school, which has over 600 pupils, is working closely with Public Health England to monitor the situation.
Children who have been in close contact with the individual have received letters informing them that they must self isolate for 14 days.
Headteacher, Patricia Phelan, said in a letter to parents: "We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."
A member of the school community at Priestlands School in Pennington has also tested positive with coronavirus.
According to head teacher Peter Main only a small number of those who had been in close contact with the person had been asked to self-isolate.
The school had another case on October 29 but it was during half term and no action was need, he said.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Scores of county schools report new coronavirus cases

COVID cases have been confirmed at nearly 50 schools across Hampshire since the start of November .
Schools and colleges @ @ @ @ @ new national lockdown began on November 5 , resulting in the closure of pubs , @ @ @ @ @ non-essential shops Pupils and staff must isolate for 14 days if they have been in @ @ @ @ @ who has tested positive .
The latest list of schools affected covers those under the @ @ @ @ @ and Portsmouth City Council .
No Southampton schools or Independent schools have been included .
@ @ @ @ @ the following schools have reported coronavirus cases since November 1 .

Schools and colleges have remained open since the new national lockdown began on November 5, resulting in the closure of pubs, restaurants and gyms, plus non-essential shops
Pupils and staff must isolate for 14 days if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive.
The latest list of schools affected covers those under the remit of Hampshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council.
No Southampton schools or Independent schools have been included.
According to the county council the following schools have reported coronavirus cases since November 1.
Basingstoke and Deane: Bishopswood, Kempshott, Merton, Coppice Spring, St Mark's, Oakridge, The Vyne.
East Hampshire: Thornden.
Fareham: Cams Hill, Heathfield, Crofton Anne Dale, Cornerstone.
Gosport: Rowner.
Hart: Church Crookham, Elvetham Heath, Frogmore Community, Robert May's.
Havant: Purbrook Park, Front Lawn, Bosmere, Fairfield, Hart Plain, Rowlands Castle St John's, Petersgate, Mill Rythe.
New Forest: The Arnewood School, Alderwood, Hounsdown, Testwood, Ringwood.
Rushmoor: Wellington Community, Test Valley, Pilgrims Cross, Wolverdene, Clatford.
Winchester: South Wonston, All Saints CE, The Westgate, Wickham CE, Bishop's Waltham.
Schools listed by Portsmouth City Council:
Springfield School.
Admiral Lord Nelson School.
Mayfield School.
Trafalgar School.
St John's Primary School.
Moorings Way Infant School.
Lyndhurst Junior School.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Coronavirus: Two more people die of Covid-19 in Hampshire

TWO new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , the latest official figures show .
Data @ @ @ @ @ that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county ’ s hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ 7 .
It means Hampshire 's coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are 177 @ @ @ @ @ Trust , 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , two for Solent NHS Trust , @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton .
Across England , a further 167 @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus , bringing the total to 34,663 .
Patients were aged between 23 and @ @ @ @ @ had underlying health conditions .
Of these deaths , 15 came from the South East @

Data released yesterday by NHS England shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county’s hospitals.
Both were recorded on November 7.
It means Hampshire's coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are 177 for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, two for Solent NHS Trust, 17 for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton.
Across England, a further 167 people have died in hospitals with coronavirus, bringing the total to 34,663.
Patients were aged between 23 and 97 and all but five had underlying health conditions.
Of these deaths, 15 came from the South East.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Hampshire police appeal following 'arson' in Hedge End

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an arson at the Turnpike Pavillion recreational ground in Hedge End in @ @ @ @ @ 7 November .
Crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to an incident on @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
A vehicle had been driven on the cricket pitch causing “ significant damage @ @ @ @ @ and grounds .
It it believed the area was then set on fire before the @ @ @ @ @ is thought to have been a Toyota LandCruiser which had bullbars ( also known as @ @ @ @ @ the front of the vehicle .
Anyone with information or dashcam footage in relation to @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 101 quoting incident number 44200431869 .
Information can also be given by @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

Crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to an incident on the pavilion at 4.20am on Saturday.
A vehicle had been driven on the cricket pitch causing “significant damage” to the practice nets and grounds.
It it believed the area was then set on fire before the suspects fled.
The vehicle is thought to have been a Toyota LandCruiser which had bullbars (also known as a push bumper) on the front of the vehicle.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage in relation to the incident is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 44200431869.
Information can also be given by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Carl Fowler accused of shoplifting and other offences

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been charged with a number of thefts from shops in Southampton and Totton .
Carl Fowler @ @ @ @ @ Close , Southampton , accused of shoplifting and driving offences after being arrested by officers @ @ @ @ @ 5 .
Fowler faces one count of shoplifting from Asda on Bournemouth Road , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ from the Co-op in Salisbury Road , Totton , and five counts of shoplifting from @ @ @ @ @ Totton .
He is also accused of failing to provide a specimen for analysis , @ @ @ @ @ and driving without insurance .

Carl Fowler, 34, of Vaudrey Close, Southampton, accused of shoplifting and driving offences after being arrested by officers in the city on November 5.
Fowler faces one count of shoplifting from Asda on Bournemouth Road, Southampton, four counts of shoplifting from the Co-op in Salisbury Road, Totton, and five counts of shoplifting from Asda in Maynard Road, Totton.
He is also accused of failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Hampshire police fine teens for Wildern School break-in

TWO teens have been slapped with fines following a burglary at a school .
Two men have been arrested following @ @ @ @ @ Wildern School in the early hours of today .
Police raced to Wildern Lane to @ @ @ @ @ A 19-year-old man from Hedge End was arrested on suspicion of burglary and for possessing @ @ @ @ @ public place .
A 18-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of burglary .
@ @ @ @ @ conditional caution and ordered to pay £50 each compensation to Wildern School .

Two men have been arrested following reports of a burglary at Wildern School in the early hours of today.
Police raced to Wildern Lane to find two suspects on-scene.
A 19-year-old man from Hedge End was arrested on suspicion of burglary and for possessing a bladed article in a public place.
A 18-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Both were given with a conditional caution and ordered to pay £50 each compensation to Wildern School.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--New facility at Cams Alders, Fareham, will be appointment only

A NEW walk-through testing site for coronavirus is being set up in a Hampshire town .
The Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ the centre in the car park at Cams Alders , Fareham .
It will open @ @ @ @ @ appointment-only basis .
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms , however mild , can get a free @ @ @ @ @ than a minute .
Tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin @ @ @ @ @ 119 .
People can expect their result the next day .
The site will operate @ @ @ @ @ been approved by Public Health England .
Further details about how walk-through sites operate are @ @ @ @ @ s website : https : //www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested .

The Department of Health and Social Care is opening the centre in the car park at Cams Alders, Fareham. It will open tomorrow and operate on an appointment-only basis.
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, can get a free swab test that takes less than a minute.
Tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. People can expect their result the next day.
The site will operate using detailed procedures that have been approved by Public Health England.
Further details about how walk-through sites operate are available on the Government’s website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Firearms probe launched following shots fired

A FIREARMS investigation has been launched following reports of a man shooting from a Southampton home .
Police raced to @ @ @ @ @ an air gun being fired .
Officers seized a BB gun and arrested a 37-year-old @ @ @ @ @ between 8.14pm on Monday , November 2 and 3am on Tuesday , November 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence .
However @ @ @ @ @ custody but remains under investigation .
Police are now appealing to witnesses to help them @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have @ @ @ @ @ see or hear anything around the time of the incident ?
`` Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200425826 .

Police raced to Portswood Road following reports of an air gun being fired.
Officers seized a BB gun and arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with incidents between 8.14pm on Monday, November 2 and 3am on Tuesday, November 3.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
However, has been released from custody but remains under investigation.
Police are now appealing to witnesses to help them with their investigation.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have information.
"Did you see or hear anything around the time of the incident?
"Anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting 44200425826.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Man charged with stealing car at Farnborough petrol station

A MAN has been charged with stealing a car off a garage forecourt .
He is said to have taken @ @ @ @ @ petrol station in Farnborough , whilst its owner paid for fuel .
The incident took @ @ @ @ @ petrol station on Farnborough Road .
David Fordham , 56 , of Heath Lane , @ @ @ @ @ taking the vehicle without consent .
He is also charged with driving the vehicle without @ @ @ @ @ a specimen of breath for analysis .
He has been remanded to appear before Basingstoke @ @ @ @

He is said to have taken the Toyota Yaris from a petrol station in Farnborough, whilst its owner paid for fuel.
The incident took place yesterday at the Shell petrol station on Farnborough Road.
David Fordham, 56, of Heath Lane, Farnham, is charged with taking the vehicle without consent.
He is also charged with driving the vehicle without insurance and failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.
He has been remanded to appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court today.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Stash of laughing gas, cash, balloons and a knife seized in Southampton

A HAUL of laughing gas cannisters , cash , balloons and a knife have been seized .
Two men have @ @ @ @ @ a car in Radcliffe Road , Southampton .
A quantity of nitrous oxide cannisters , @ @ @ @ @ knife were seized during the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning .
A @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of supplying a psychoactive substance .
A 19-year-old man from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ of possession of a psychoactive substance with intent to supply and possession of a knife @ @ @ @ @ Both men have been released from custody but remain under investigation while our enquiries continue @

Two men have been arrested after police stopped a car in Radcliffe Road, Southampton.
A quantity of nitrous oxide cannisters, balloons, cash and a knife were seized during the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A 27-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of supplying a psychoactive substance.
A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a psychoactive substance with intent to supply and possession of a knife in a public place.
Both men have been released from custody but remain under investigation while our enquiries continue.


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Fire at 'derelict' building in Gosport treated as an arson

A FIRE at a 'derelict building ' is now being treated as an arson .
The incident took place on @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
Fire crews from 10 different stations used eight pumps and two water carriers @ @ @ @ @ Police were called at 6.30pm that evening and now say they are now investigating the @ @ @ @ @ The fire is said to have caused substantial damage to the building and officers are @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Officers investigating have conducted a number of @ @ @ @ @ are now turning to the public for help .
`` Were you in the area @ @ @ @ @ you saw someone enter the building ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to phone @ @ @ @ @ . ''

The incident took place on Anglesey Road, Gosport last Friday.
Fire crews from 10 different stations used eight pumps and two water carriers to fight the blaze.
Police were called at 6.30pm that evening and now say they are now investigating the case as an arson.
The fire is said to have caused substantial damage to the building and officers are now appealing for witnesses.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Officers investigating have conducted a number of enquiries over the weekend and are now turning to the public for help.
"Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw someone enter the building?
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200431804."


thedailyecho--2020-11-09--Covid marshals to patrol Fareham

Covid marshals to patrol Fareham

NEW COVID Marshals are ramping up patrols a Hampshire town .
Eight covid marshals will be patrolling Fareham from today .
They will be telling people to stick to `` government guidelines on social distancing and keeping people safe '' .
Meanwhile , three employees from the council ’ s environmental health commercial team will be working with businesses to ensure they understand and are complying with the rules .
The marshals will wear armbands so they can be identified , and their role will be to advise , support and explain the restrictions to people to gain their compliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
However , they will not have any enforcement powers .
The commercial team working with businesses does have enforcement powers and can issue closure notices where necessary .
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection , Cllr Trevor Cartwright , said : “ Our new covid marshals will become a familiar sight across the town centre and the district centres where they will be advising and supporting people to follow the national restrictions .
“ On the whole people across Fareham have been really good at following the restrictions , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can or can not be done the Covid Marshals will be on hand to provide advice and help .
“ We know a lot of businesses have managed to set up a click and collect system and that means there could be issues with people maintaining a safe distance while waiting outside premises for their purchases .
The Covid Marshals will help to make sure those queues remain safe .
”

Eight covid marshals will be patrolling Fareham from today.
They will be telling people to stick to "government guidelines on social distancing and keeping people safe".
Meanwhile, three employees from the council’s environmental health commercial team will be working with businesses to ensure they understand and are complying with the rules.
The marshals will wear armbands so they can be identified, and their role will be to advise, support and explain the restrictions to people to gain their compliance and help reduce the spread of the virus.
However, they will not have any enforcement powers.
The commercial team working with businesses does have enforcement powers and can issue closure notices where necessary.
Executive Member for Health and Public Protection, Cllr Trevor Cartwright, said: “Our new covid marshals will become a familiar sight across the town centre and the district centres where they will be advising and supporting people to follow the national restrictions.
“On the whole people across Fareham have been really good at following the restrictions, but where there is some confusion about what can or cannot be done the Covid Marshals will be on hand to provide advice and help.
“We know a lot of businesses have managed to set up a click and collect system and that means there could be issues with people maintaining a safe distance while waiting outside premises for their purchases. The Covid Marshals will help to make sure those queues remain safe.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Man jailed for rampage at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN left a woman with “ gruesome facial injuries ” during a drunken rampage at a “ party which went terribly wrong ” .
Gary Hunt struck a woman in the face so she fell to the ground suffering a cut to her eyebrow , a court heard .
His “ rampage ” on August 29 this year left another of his victims unconscious .
Hunt , 24 , of Palm Road , Southampton was “ heavily intoxicated ” when he was ejected from the party in Raymond Road following a scuffle .
Prosecution barrister , Sam Barker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return with a large piece of wood .
He then set about smashing an Audi belonging to the man whose home he had been “ bundled out from ” .
• Driver who ‘ used car as a weapon ’ smiles as he leaves court after avoiding jail The “ terrified ” occupants barricaded themselves inside with some fleeing from a back door .
He went on to smash a bathroom window and the front door glass .
One man was knocked unconscious - although Hunt was unable to get back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a piece of wood at him .
He appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of ABH , criminal damage and burglary to which he previously pleaded guilty .
Mr Barker told the court how there were a total of seven 999 calls made during the ordeal .
• Teens armed with samurai swords , knives , machetes and tasers run riot in the streets of Southampton He described how the “ series of offences arose from a party gone terribly wrong ” .
Defending , Dan Sawyer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to alcohol , but said he was remorseful .
During sentencing Mr Recorder Barry McElduff said his victims must have been terrified by his behaviour Hunt who has previous convictions for GBH and battery was jailed for 20-months and will be released on licence .

Gary Hunt struck a woman in the face so she fell to the ground suffering a cut to her eyebrow, a court heard.
His “rampage” on August 29 this year left another of his victims unconscious.
Hunt, 24, of Palm Road, Southampton was “heavily intoxicated” when he was ejected from the party in Raymond Road following a scuffle.
Prosecution barrister, Sam Barker, told how he left the scene only to return with a large piece of wood.
He then set about smashing an Audi belonging to the man whose home he had been “bundled out from”.
The “terrified” occupants barricaded themselves inside with some fleeing from a back door.
He went on to smash a bathroom window and the front door glass.
One man was knocked unconscious - although Hunt was unable to get back into the house it is believed he launched a piece of wood at him.
He appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Monday charged with two counts of ABH, criminal damage and burglary to which he previously pleaded guilty.
Mr Barker told the court how there were a total of seven 999 calls made during the ordeal.
He described how the “series of offences arose from a party gone terribly wrong”.
A woman suffered a “particularly gruesome facial injury”, Mr Barker added.
Defending, Dan Sawyer, argued his client’s actions were due to alcohol, but said he was remorseful.
During sentencing Mr Recorder Barry McElduff said his victims must have been terrified by his behaviour
Hunt who has previous convictions for GBH and battery was jailed for 20-months and will be released on licence.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Chandler's Ford residents warned after spate of burglaries

RESIDENTS have been warned to lock sheds and garages after a recent spate of burglaries .
On Sunday police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Castle Lane , Chandler 's Ford .
The incident is said to have taken place some time between 12am and 8am .
Two road bikes were stolen from a garden shed .
The vehicles are described as : a black Pinnacle Laterite women ’ s road bike with a bell on the handlebars and a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 road bike .
Police also dealt with a similar report of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lane which had occurred around the same time .
It was reported that nothing had been stolen .
Officers have now offered advice to residents in the area to help them protect their belongings .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We want to remind residents about specific crime prevention advice they can use to protect their belongings .
`` Lock your shed or garage every evening , ensuring that you have a reliable and robust lock in place to deter any would-be burglars .
`` Mark your prized possessions by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marking solution only visible under Ultraviolet light .
`` Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property .
`` Record the details of your property such as serial numbers for electronic goods on the Immobilise website . ''

On Sunday police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Castle Lane, Chandler's Ford.
The incident is said to have taken place some time between 12am and 8am.
Two road bikes were stolen from a garden shed.
The vehicles are described as: a black Pinnacle Laterite women’s road bike with a bell on the handlebars and a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 road bike.
Police also dealt with a similar report of a burglary at another property on Castle Lane which had occurred around the same time.
It was reported that nothing had been stolen.
Officers have now offered advice to residents in the area to help them protect their belongings.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We want to remind residents about specific crime prevention advice they can use to protect their belongings.
"Lock your shed or garage every evening, ensuring that you have a reliable and robust lock in place to deter any would-be burglars.
"Mark your prized possessions by using a property or police approved forensic marking solution only visible under Ultraviolet light.
"Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.
"Record the details of your property such as serial numbers for electronic goods on the Immobilise website."


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Sinclair Primary and Nursery School confirms Covid-19 case

A SOUTHAMPTON primary school has confirmed a member of the school community has tested positive for Covid-19 .
Sinclair Primary @ @ @ @ @ Road confirmed the news to parents on Sunday in a letter from the headteacher .
@ @ @ @ @ over 200 pupils is working closely with Public Health England on the issue .
Letters @ @ @ @ @ a 'small ' number of pupils who have been in contact with the individual and @ @ @ @ @ for 14 days .
Headteacher , Mrs G Montague wrote in the letter to parents @ @ @ @ @ you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation .
`` @ @ @ @ @ your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ to comment when approached by the Echo .

Sinclair Primary and Nursery School in Sinclair Road confirmed the news to parents on Sunday in a letter from the headteacher.
The school, which has over 200 pupils is working closely with Public Health England on the issue.
Letters have been handed out to a 'small' number of pupils who have been in contact with the individual and who now need to isolate for 14 days.
Headteacher, Mrs G Montague wrote in the letter to parents: "We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."
A spokesperson for the school declined to comment when approached by the Echo.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Council 'preparing legal proceedings' as Southampton gym refuses to close

A SOUTHAMPTON gym could be facing prosecution for refusing to following lockdown rules as the police and council work to close the doors .
As previously reported , Spartans Gym Southampton has vowed to remain open and breach the lockdown to enable members to still use the premises to keep healthy both physically and mentally .
Josh Gosling at Spartans Gym Southampton announced on an Instagram page ( @ spartangymsouthampton ) on November 5 that the gym has `` made the decision '' to stay open , despite a number of visits from police .
Now , Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter '' .
Councillor Dave Shields , cabinet member for stronger communities , said that the council has `` served the gym prohibition notice '' .
• Police will carry out 'enforcement action ' if Southampton gym refuses to close during lockdown He added that the council is `` continuing to monitor '' the gym with Hampshire Police and will `` take further enforcement action if necessary '' .
He said : `` We are aware that Spartans Gym in Millbank Street , Northam has breached the latest Covid-19 guidance and have served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The council will continue to monitor the gym ’ s compliance with the current restrictions and take further enforcement action if necessary .
`` This could include prosecution if further breaches occur . ''
In a video posted onto the gym 's Instagram story , Mr Gosling said : `` Spartans Gym Southampton is still remaining open , obviously the decision was made to remain open and we are going to stand by that .
`` We had the police down this morning .
He explained his stance , we explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay open .
`` We 're putting a video out there to make it public that we are fighting this .
• 'We are fighting this ' : Gym breaks lockdown rules and refuses to close its doors '' The mental and physical wellbeing of our members is more important than anything else , and it should be for all of you that own independent gyms .
You should all be staying open . ''
Police were called to the premises at 10.20am on November 5 following reports that they gym was not @ @ @ @

As previously reported, Spartans Gym Southampton has vowed to remain open and breach the lockdown to enable members to still use the premises to keep healthy both physically and mentally.
Josh Gosling at Spartans Gym Southampton announced on an Instagram page (@spartangymsouthampton) on November 5 that the gym has "made the decision" to stay open, despite a number of visits from police.
Now, Southampton City Council is "preparing to deal with the matter".
Councillor Dave Shields, cabinet member for stronger communities, said that the council has "served the gym prohibition notice".
He added that the council is "continuing to monitor" the gym with Hampshire Police and will "take further enforcement action if necessary".
He said: "We are aware that Spartans Gym in Millbank Street, Northam has breached the latest Covid-19 guidance and have served the gym with a prohibition notice accordingly.
"The council will continue to monitor the gym’s compliance with the current restrictions and take further enforcement action if necessary.
"This could include prosecution if further breaches occur."
In a video posted onto the gym's Instagram story, Mr Gosling said: "Spartans Gym Southampton is still remaining open, obviously the decision was made to remain open and we are going to stand by that.
"We had the police down this morning. He explained his stance, we explained ours and the owner has decided to stay open.
"We're putting a video out there to make it public that we are fighting this.
"The mental and physical wellbeing of our members is more important than anything else, and it should be for all of you that own independent gyms. You should all be staying open."
Police were called to the premises at 10.20am on November 5 following reports that they gym was not observing Government legislation.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Technician from RAF Brize Norton took own life in Hampshire

AN RAF aircraft technician took his own life after being arrested , an inquest heard .
Oliver James Pallett was taken in by police in February after being accused of sending abusive messages .
The 37-year-old , was found hanging in Hampshire woodland on February 25 .
Area coroner Jason Pegg said investigations into the allegations had not found Mr Pallett to be guilty .
Winchester Coroner ’ s Court heard that Mr Pallett spoke to his wife Sharon about the allegations after returning from the police station .
Mrs Pallett said that he was a “ golden boy ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , but added : “ I wasn ’ t expecting this , but he was worried about losing everything – his family and his job , which he loved very much.
” It is thought that before his death , he travelled to his friend ’ s address in Hampshire to deliver two letters .
He then parked his car in Sailor ’ s Lane , Exton , and died by suicide in a nearby field .
PC Baker of Hampshire Constabulary found Mr Pallett ’ s car parked up and ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
A post mortem by Dr Hayley Burnley , consultant pathologist at Royal Hampshire County Hospital , found the cause of death was hanging .
Mr Pallett , of Caterton , West Oxfordshire , had served in the RAF since he was 16 .
In a statement , his friend Steve Jones said : “ Oli was a popular guy .
We would speak daily – our friendship was a kind of ‘ bromance ’ .
We would always speak about any of our problems .
He never said anything that concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these problems.
” He said : “ Oliver was arrested on suspicion of sending abusive messages , but was able to tell his wife about the allegations , and also his employers .
It is clear to me he was fearful of losing his career , which he clearly loved , and also his family .
”

Oliver James Pallett was taken in by police in February after being accused of sending abusive messages.
The 37-year-old, was found hanging in Hampshire woodland on February 25.
Area coroner Jason Pegg said investigations into the allegations had not found Mr Pallett to be guilty.
Winchester Coroner’s Court heard that Mr Pallett spoke to his wife Sharon about the allegations after returning from the police station.
Mrs Pallett said that he was a “golden boy” and “would do anything for anyone”, but added: “I wasn’t expecting this, but he was worried about losing everything – his family and his job, which he loved very much.”
It is thought that before his death, he travelled to his friend’s address in Hampshire to deliver two letters.
He then parked his car in Sailor’s Lane, Exton, and died by suicide in a nearby field.
PC Baker of Hampshire Constabulary found Mr Pallett’s car parked up and ordered search technician Nicholas Mansfield to scan the area.
A post mortem by Dr Hayley Burnley, consultant pathologist at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, found the cause of death was hanging.
Mr Pallett, of Caterton, West Oxfordshire, had served in the RAF since he was 16.
In a statement, his friend Steve Jones said: “Oli was a popular guy. We would speak daily – our friendship was a kind of ‘bromance’. We would always speak about any of our problems. He never said anything that concerned me and I had no idea of these problems.”
Mr Pegg concluded as death by suicide.
He said: “Oliver was arrested on suspicion of sending abusive messages, but was able to tell his wife about the allegations, and also his employers. It is clear to me he was fearful of losing his career, which he clearly loved, and also his family.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Southampton hails Covid vaccine that offers 90% protection

`` THIS is the breakthrough we have all been waiting for . ''
An experimental vaccine that can offer 90 % protection against Covid-19 has been hailed by a Southampton MP as `` the beginning of the end '' for the deadly virus .
It has been developed by Pfizer and BioNTech , who have described its arrival as a `` great day for science and humanity '' .
The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised .
Its initial success is being described as a major victory in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than one million people , battered the world 's economy and turned daily life upside down .
Last night Royston Smith , Tory MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ This is the breakthrough we ’ ve all been waiting for .
• What progress is being made with coronavirus vaccines '' While this doesn ’ t herald the end of Covid-19 and a return to our normal lives it most certainly is the beginning of the end .
`` The British government has already bought 40 million doses of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's ready to be rolled out the UK will be in a good position to begin a vaccination programme .
`` This really is a very good day in what has been a very bleak eight or nine months.
” Dr Alan Whitehead , Labour MP for Southampton Test , added : `` The news of an effective and safe vaccine is heartening , particularly as we experience this lockdown period .
`` It 's very good news at the end of a year that has n't seen much of that . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the virus ’ s genetic code in order to train their immune system .
Two doses are needed three weeks apart but clinical trials have shown that 90 % protection can be achieved seven days after the first dose .
Pfizer believes million of doses will be available by the end of the year , with 1.3billion by next year .
Dr Albert Bourla , chairman and chief executive , said : “ We are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis.
” • Coronavirus vaccines : Here is everything you need to know Downing Street says ten million doses will be available in the UK the end of 2020 if the vaccine is approved by regulators .
Priority will be given to care home residents and staff , followed by the over-80s and health and social care workers .
Dr Debbie Chase , director of public health at Southampton City Council , said : `` I welcome the announcement that we are closer to offering a Covid-19 vaccine .
`` Whilst we await @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that people continue to follow the national restrictions , and remember to isolate if you are symptomatic or a contact of someone who has Covid-19 .
`` Getting tested is equally important to stop the spread of the virus , so be sure to book a test online at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 111 .
”

An experimental vaccine that can offer 90% protection against Covid-19 has been hailed by a Southampton MP as "the beginning of the end" for the deadly virus.
It has been developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, who have described its arrival as a "great day for science and humanity".
The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised.
Its initial success is being described as a major victory in the battle against a virus that has killed more than one million people, battered the world's economy and turned daily life upside down.
Last night Royston Smith, Tory MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “This is the breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for.
"While this doesn’t herald the end of Covid-19 and a return to our normal lives it most certainly is the beginning of the end.
"The British government has already bought 40 million doses of the vaccine, which means that when it's ready to be rolled out the UK will be in a good position to begin a vaccination programme.
"This really is a very good day in what has been a very bleak eight or nine months.”
Dr Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton Test, added: "The news of an effective and safe vaccine is heartening, particularly as we experience this lockdown period.
"It's very good news at the end of a year that hasn't seen much of that."
The vaccine involves injecting a patient with part of the virus’s genetic code in order to train their immune system. Two doses are needed three weeks apart but clinical trials have shown that 90% protection can be achieved seven days after the first dose.
Pfizer believes million of doses will be available by the end of the year, with 1.3billion by next year.
Dr Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive, said: “We are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis.”
Downing Street says ten million doses will be available in the UK the end of 2020 if the vaccine is approved by regulators.
Priority will be given to care home residents and staff, followed by the over-80s and health and social care workers.
Dr Debbie Chase, director of public health at Southampton City Council, said: "I welcome the announcement that we are closer to offering a Covid-19 vaccine.
"Whilst we await final evaluation, it’s really important that people continue to follow the national restrictions, and remember to isolate if you are symptomatic or a contact of someone who has Covid-19.
"Getting tested is equally important to stop the spread of the virus, so be sure to book a test online at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 111.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Construction of indoor climbing centre underway in Nursling

CONSTRUCTION for a new ‘ state-of-the-art ’ indoor climbing centre is now underway .
Parthian Climbing Southampton , which will offer 25,000 square feet of world-class climbing , is being built at Adanac Park , Nursling .
Designed and built by the official Olympic climbing wall supplier , Entre-Prises , the centre will include extensive climbing walls .
Visitors will be able to enjoy bouldering , roped climbing ; both top rope and lead ; auto-belays , and even the new Olympic discipline of Speed Climbing where climbers can duel against each other in a race to the top .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbon copy of the bouldering wall that will feature at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games , the only wall of its kind in Europe .
CEO of Parthian Climbing , John Dunne says : “ We are hugely excited to share news of our new Parthian Climbing venture that brings together our existing centres with a new state-of-the-art venue .
“ Our team is passionate about all elements of climbing and look forward to welcoming new and experienced climbers to enjoy our new centre.
” Those taking their first steps into the sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and coaching from some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the UK .
Steve Hilton , Director of Entre-Prises UK says : “ It is a really exciting time for Entre-Prises with our walls featuring at the upcoming Olympics and we are proud to bring some of the magic of the world ’ s biggest sporting event to the UK.
” The centre is expected to open its doors to customers in Spring 2021 , creating 30 jobs , both full-time and part-time .
Test Valley Borough Councillor , Cllr Alan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it an Olympic facility , but it also gives youngsters and grown-ups an opportunity to participate in these sorts of activities .
“ I think it ’ s a wonderful opportunity for a lot of people .
“ This sort of facility should be encouraged and we ’ re fortunate something like that is coming to Test Valley .
”

Parthian Climbing Southampton, which will offer 25,000 square feet of world-class climbing, is being built at Adanac Park, Nursling.
Designed and built by the official Olympic climbing wall supplier, Entre-Prises, the centre will include extensive climbing walls.
Visitors will be able to enjoy bouldering, roped climbing; both top rope and lead; auto-belays, and even the new Olympic discipline of Speed Climbing where climbers can duel against each other in a race to the top.
It is also set to house a carbon copy of the bouldering wall that will feature at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, the only wall of its kind in Europe.
CEO of Parthian Climbing, John Dunne says: “We are hugely excited to share news of our new Parthian Climbing venture that brings together our existing centres with a new state-of-the-art venue.
“Our team is passionate about all elements of climbing and look forward to welcoming new and experienced climbers to enjoy our new centre.”
Those taking their first steps into the sport will be able to access expert instruction and coaching from some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the UK.
Steve Hilton, Director of Entre-Prises UK says: “It is a really exciting time for Entre-Prises with our walls featuring at the upcoming Olympics and we are proud to bring some of the magic of the world’s biggest sporting event to the UK.”
The centre is expected to open its doors to customers in Spring 2021, creating 30 jobs, both full-time and part-time.
Test Valley Borough Councillor, Cllr Alan Dowden said: “Not only is it an Olympic facility, but it also gives youngsters and grown-ups an opportunity to participate in these sorts of activities.
“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for a lot of people.
“This sort of facility should be encouraged and we’re fortunate something like that is coming to Test Valley.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Coronavirus: 157 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Southampton

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton jumped by 157 over the weekend , official figures show .
Public @ @ @ @ @ 2,667 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday ( @ @ @ @ @ , up from 2,510 the same time on Friday .
The health body is now @ @ @ @ @ those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed @ @ @ @ @ and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
@ @ @ @ @ number of recorded cases increased by 66,879 over the period , to 1,213,363 .
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 91,453 recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by 5,643 over the @ @ @ @ @ include patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that have died .

Public Health England figures show that 2,667 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday (November 9) in Southampton, up from 2,510 the same time on Friday.
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.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 66,879 over the period, to 1,213,363.
Southampton's cases were among the 91,453 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 5,643 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--The London Tavern in Ringwood burgled during second lockdown

AROUND 50 bottles of spirit and £1,00 worth of power tools were taken during a burglary of a New Forest pub over the weekend .
Owners of The London Tavern in Poulner had stocked up their cellar during the current lockdown in expectation of a surge of customers before Christmas .
However , as he was due to start making free lunches for key workers on Sunday morning , publican Phil Hoyle noticed that the pub ’ s cellar door had been smashed off its hinges and the contents or the cellar had been cleared out .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have been gearing up for Christmas and New Year .
“ A lot of our suppliers have been running deals on spirits and various other products so we have been taking advantage of them and getting two or three bottles when we would usually get one , so we did have a lot of stock in our cellar .
“ We have been making sure that when the lockdown finishes , we would be able to welcome back our locals and other customers properly .
“ But these people have just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without waking us and have stolen everything .
It really is upsetting.
” As well as providing free packed lunches for key workers , the pub has also been supplying free school meals as part of the national campaign championed by footballer Marcus Rashford .
The London Tavern set up a fundraising page on April 24 , this year to help keep them afloat during the first lockdown .
Thanks to donations from members of the community , the pub has raised over £5,500 which landlord Phil Hoyle says will be spent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pub .
Phil Hoyle added : “ Sainsbury ’ s said that they had an attempted robbery on the same night and another pub in the village , The Railway Pub & Kitchen , said that someone had attempted to get into their store room the same evening as well .
The police actually came here for The Railway on Saturday morning .
“ On top of the others stresses about when we can reopen and just generally surviving this lockdown , we now need to replenish our stock so that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early as we can .
“ I do not understand how they think it is OK to do this , especially now when everyone is struggling because of the pandemic .
We are just trying to survive and help our local community during this difficult time .
“ To then be preyed upon when you are at your most vulnerable makes you question a lot of things , but we are determined to stay strong and bounce back from this.
” Hampshire Constabulary have said that they incident took place between 9.20pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and are appealing for information regarding the burglary .
A police spokesman said : “ Officers were called to The London Tavern in Poulner on Sunday morning following a burglary during the evening on Saturday November 7 .
“ The incident happened sometime between 9.20pm on Saturday November 7 and 7.50am Sunday November 8 .
“ Around 50 bottles of spirits are thought be have been taken after someone broke in overnight to the cellar , smashing the door in .
“ We are investigating , and we 'd like to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime or who is offered a bottle of cheap spirits in the local area .
“ Please call us on 101 quoting the RMS number 44200433028 .
”

Owners of The London Tavern in Poulner had stocked up their cellar during the current lockdown in expectation of a surge of customers before Christmas.
However, as he was due to start making free lunches for key workers on Sunday morning, publican Phil Hoyle noticed that the pub’s cellar door had been smashed off its hinges and the contents or the cellar had been cleared out.
He said: “Over the last couple of months, we have been gearing up for Christmas and New Year.
“A lot of our suppliers have been running deals on spirits and various other products so we have been taking advantage of them and getting two or three bottles when we would usually get one, so we did have a lot of stock in our cellar.
“We have been making sure that when the lockdown finishes, we would be able to welcome back our locals and other customers properly.
“But these people have just come here, smashed their way in without waking us and have stolen everything. It really is upsetting.”
As well as providing free packed lunches for key workers, the pub has also been supplying free school meals as part of the national campaign championed by footballer Marcus Rashford.
The London Tavern set up a fundraising page on April 24, this year to help keep them afloat during the first lockdown.
Thanks to donations from members of the community, the pub has raised over £5,500 which landlord Phil Hoyle says will be spent on replenishing stock and improving security measures at the pub.
Phil Hoyle added: “Sainsbury’s said that they had an attempted robbery on the same night and another pub in the village, The Railway Pub & Kitchen, said that someone had attempted to get into their store room the same evening as well. The police actually came here for The Railway on Saturday morning.
“On top of the others stresses about when we can reopen and just generally surviving this lockdown, we now need to replenish our stock so that we are in a position to open as early as we can.
“I do not understand how they think it is OK to do this, especially now when everyone is struggling because of the pandemic. We are just trying to survive and help our local community during this difficult time.
“To then be preyed upon when you are at your most vulnerable makes you question a lot of things, but we are determined to stay strong and bounce back from this.”
Hampshire Constabulary have said that they incident took place between 9.20pm on Saturday night and 7.50am on Sunday morning, and are appealing for information regarding the burglary.
A police spokesman said: “Officers were called to The London Tavern in Poulner on Sunday morning following a burglary during the evening on Saturday November 7.
“The incident happened sometime between 9.20pm on Saturday November 7 and 7.50am Sunday November 8.
“Around 50 bottles of spirits are thought be have been taken after someone broke in overnight to the cellar, smashing the door in.
“We are investigating, and we'd like to hear from anyone with any information about the crime or who is offered a bottle of cheap spirits in the local area.
“Please call us on 101 quoting the RMS number 44200433028.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--LETTER - Encountered most argumentative man in The Range in Southampton

I have just returned from the Range in Bursledon Road where I encountered the most argumentative man .
He was in an aisle looking very bored , while a women was picking up things and putting the articles back .
It was obvious to anyone that the women did not intend on buying anything , a small child was also not corrected when she was picking things up .
I waited a while until they moved a few inches down the isle and started to look at the wool that I intended to buy , when the man said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be keeping my distance from him , and to be honest I was only inches away from the two meter that we told to keep .
If this man and the people that was with him firstly should not go into shops where it is not always easy to keep the distance , and secondly only things that are going to be bought should be picked up , especially by children at any time .
So my advice to him is : If you want to keep to the rules then do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do not go to the shops for an outing because of boredom

He was in an aisle looking very bored, while a women was picking up things and putting the articles back.
It was obvious to anyone that the women did not intend on buying anything, a small child was also not corrected when she was picking things up.
I waited a while until they moved a few inches down the isle and started to look at the wool that I intended to buy, when the man said to me that did I not know I should be keeping my distance from him, and to be honest I was only inches away from the two meter that we told to keep.
If this man and the people that was with him firstly should not go into shops where it is not always easy to keep the distance, and secondly only things that are going to be bought should be picked up, especially by children at any time.
So my advice to him is: If you want to keep to the rules then do as they say and stay at home and do not go to the shops for an outing because of boredom
Rita Stevens
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--High Corner Inn and Fish Inn are sold by brewer Wadworth

BREWERS Wadworth have announced the sale of two of Ringwood 's best-known pubs .
The High Corner Inn and the Fish Inn are among 21 pubs sold to the Liberation Group .
The Goat & Tricycle and Dean Park Inn in Bournemouth , as well as the Avon Causeway in Christchurch , are also included in the deal .
The pubs have been sold to the Liberation Group - owners of Butcombe Brewing Co - for an undisclosed sum .
Contracts have been exchanged .
In a statement released today , Wadworth said there will be a `` seamless transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt that these pubs will continue to thrive . ''
Charles Bartholomew , Chairman of Wadworth said : `` I can confirm that we have exchanged contracts to sell 21 pubs to the Liberation Group .
We are working with our teams in each pub to enable the seamless transition to Liberation to take place over the next four weeks .
`` I would like to sincerely thank all of our people in these 21 pubs for their significant contribution to Wadworth over many years .
All Wadworth employees in the Managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am in no doubt that these pubs will continue to thrive under their new ownership and remain central to the local communities that they serve . ''
Jonathan Lawson , CEO , Liberation Group , added : `` We are delighted to be welcoming the teams of these fantastic pubs to join Liberation Group and Butcombe Brewing Co. `` We have worked closely with Wadworth to ensure that the sites we ’ re bringing into the Liberation Group family are the best fit for us and that the transition is smooth and successful.We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe these sites present via a blended approach to the offer and environment of these pubs delivered by their great teams . ''
The remainder of the 21 pubs are the Badminton Arms , near Bristol the Beehive at Caterton , the Bird in Hand in Reading , the Cotswold Gateway in Burford , the Crown Tolldown in Dyrham , the Fleet in Tewkesbury , the Fleur De Lys near Bath , the Fox and Hounds in Theale , the George Norton St Philip near Bath , Hadley Bowling Green , the Kings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Haslemere , the Penny in Bristol , the Victoria Arms in Old Marston and the White Hart in Wroughton .

The High Corner Inn and the Fish Inn are among 21 pubs sold to the Liberation Group.
The Goat & Tricycle and Dean Park Inn in Bournemouth, as well as the Avon Causeway in Christchurch, are also included in the deal. The pubs have been sold to the Liberation Group - owners of Butcombe Brewing Co - for an undisclosed sum. Contracts have been exchanged. In a statement released today, Wadworth said there will be a "seamless transition" and said it is "in no doubt that these pubs will continue to thrive." Charles Bartholomew, Chairman of Wadworth said: "I can confirm that we have exchanged contracts to sell 21 pubs to the Liberation Group. We are working with our teams in each pub to enable the seamless transition to Liberation to take place over the next four weeks. "I would like to sincerely thank all of our people in these 21 pubs for their significant contribution to Wadworth over many years. All Wadworth employees in the Managed sites will transfer to Liberation. I am in no doubt that these pubs will continue to thrive under their new ownership and remain central to the local communities that they serve." Jonathan Lawson, CEO, Liberation Group, added: "We are delighted to be welcoming the teams of these fantastic pubs to join Liberation Group and Butcombe Brewing Co. "We have worked closely with Wadworth to ensure that the sites we’re bringing into the Liberation Group family are the best fit for us and that the transition is smooth and successful.We look forward to maximising the opportunities we believe these sites present via a blended approach to the offer and environment of these pubs delivered by their great teams." The remainder of the 21 pubs are the Badminton Arms, near Bristol the Beehive at Caterton, the Bird in Hand in Reading, the Cotswold Gateway in Burford, the Crown Tolldown in Dyrham, the Fleet in Tewkesbury, the Fleur De Lys near Bath, the Fox and Hounds in Theale, the George Norton St Philip near Bath, Hadley Bowling Green, the Kings Arms Hotel in Melksham, the Mill in Haslemere, the Penny in Bristol, the Victoria Arms in Old Marston and the White Hart in Wroughton.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Martin Lewis: How to save money for Christmas

Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert has shared how to save money this year in the run up to Christmas .
With little more than six weeks to prepare for Christmas , Martin Lewis has revealed his best savings advice on his website moneysavingexpert.com .
What has Martin said ?
With Christmas being one of the most stressful times of the year financially , many people can fall into debt .
Martin Lewis has said that he believes we should sign a “ Christmas present prenup ” with our friends and agree not to buy each other gifts .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving means that people often end up with tat ” because you don ’ t know what they would like .
Another point he has repeated in the past is that even if you can afford to buy someone presents , it then obliges that person to get something for you in return .
He said : “ Even if you can afford to buy someone a gift and don ’ t want anything back - sometimes the best gift you can give is to release someone of that obligation ” .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top tips ?
1 .
Do n't plan the perfect Christmas - first work out what you can afford Before you start planning , consider this : list every lusted-for item , gifts for all , and a corking meal , then only afterwards consider : `` How will I pay for it ? ''
That 's a recipe for ending up broke .
Instead , calculate your budget and ask : `` What can I afford to spend ? ''
Christmas is one day – do n't ruin the whole of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving this Christmas .
We 're not talking about gifts from parents or grandparents , but the ever-widening glut of friends , extended family and colleagues .
3 .
Christmas is n't a retail festival – we need to end obliged giving and think about what we 're giving , to whom and why .
If you 're yelling over your wrapping paper `` what about the joy of giving ?
`` , remember gift-giving creates an obligation on recipients to give back , whether they can afford it or not .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obliging you to buy for me '' is actually better .
You could always make a No Unnecessary Present Pact ( NUPP ) with friends , or at least agree to a Secret Santa or £5 to £10 cap on gifts .
4 .
Fund lifesaving vaccines for kids and other charity gifts Want to give , but do n't want to waste cash on tat ?
Yule love our rundown of wonderful and weird Charity Gifts , which includes how much goes to good causes - to be updated for 2020 soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and include school supplies , clean water , livestock , polio vaccines and more .
5 .
22 free ( or very cheap ) ways to sprinkle Christmas magic for kids Chances are your best childhood Christmas memories aren ’ t about beautifully co-ordinated baubles , finest-range turkeys or even getting that year ’ s must-have toy .
For many , it ’ s the build-up that ’ s the most fun - experiences that involve spending more time parents or carers .
On the moneysavingexpert.com there are 22 free ( or very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from driving round after dark to admire twinkly streets to leaving something heavy on the sofa to make a dent `` where Santa plonked his big bottom '' .
6 .
Have n't used it since last Christmas ?
Flog it If a few quid more in the Christmas fund would really help , act now .
Flogging your unused possessions via eBay is a good way to start .
Facebook has been snapping at eBay 's heels as the place to flog unwanted stuff , though .
The best bit is sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fees , so you keep the profit .
If you prefer speed and ease rather than max price , several sites let you enter details , they offer a price , and you post goods free .
With an `` It 's Christmas !
We need the best ! ''
battle cry , everyone raids the supermarket shelves .
Yet do n't assume you 'll prefer higher-brand goods .
To test this , on Martin 's TV show he held a blind taste-test party for nurses at a hospital with champers , turkeys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods ( or could n't tell the difference ) 62 per-cent of the time .
So , do n't be a retail snob .
Taste with your tongue , not by looking at the packaging .
And buy what 's right for you , not the shop .
8 .
Boost funds by up to 6 % with supermarket stamps Supermarket saving stamp schemes encourage year-long saving for Christmas , yet a loophole allows you to get a year 's bonus in one day .
Most shops pay it depending on how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or month .
So dunk the cash in the day before , and the store will add up to 6 per-cent on top , but the cash must be spent at its shops .
Presents do n't have to equate to big bucks .
Whether it 's a 'massage ' for your loved one , babysitting or letting the kids have a sleepover , your time could be the best present .
So pledge to do something nice , not spend , by printing MSE 's free Christmas gift cheques .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are four key things you should be aware of : Sometimes retailers go bust .
A host of big name retailers have gone into administration in recent years .
When this happens , they usually stop accepting cards altogether and there 's very little you can do to get your money back .
See our Administration Help guide for what you can try if you have a gift card for a company that has gone bust .
Gift cards have expiry dates .
Most gift cards must be redeemed within a certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to spend them before time runs out .
Beware of admin fees .
Some companies will begin reducing your balance if you do n't use the card within a certain timeframe , such as the the multi-shop gift card provider One4all , which deducts 90p a month from your balance once you 've had the card 18 months .
They could forget or lose them .
Often people forget to use them , lose them or accidentally run them through the wash .
Taking into account all of the above , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative to gift cards .
If however you still want to buy one , there are some multi-shop gift cards , such as Love2shop , which you would be able to use at other retailers in the scheme if one shop went bust .
Have you got any other money saving tips in the run up to Christmas ?
Let us know in the comments .

With little more than six weeks to prepare for Christmas, Martin Lewis has revealed his best savings advice on his website moneysavingexpert.com.
What has Martin said?
With Christmas being one of the most stressful times of the year financially, many people can fall into debt.
Martin Lewis has said that he believes we should sign a “Christmas present prenup” with our friends and agree not to buy each other gifts.
He also says that “tit for tat giving means that people often end up with tat” because you don’t know what they would like.
Another point he has repeated in the past is that even if you can afford to buy someone presents, it then obliges that person to get something for you in return.
He said: “Even if you can afford to buy someone a gift and don’t want anything back - sometimes the best gift you can give is to release someone of that obligation”.
What are the Money Saving Expert’s top tips?
1. Don't plan the perfect Christmas - first work out what you can afford
Before you start planning, consider this: list every lusted-for item, gifts for all, and a corking meal, then only afterwards consider: "How will I pay for it?" That's a recipe for ending up broke.
Instead, calculate your budget and ask: "What can I afford to spend?" Christmas is one day – don't ruin the whole of the next year for it.
2. Ban unnecessary presents
Consider not giving this Christmas. We're not talking about gifts from parents or grandparents, but the ever-widening glut of friends, extended family and colleagues.
3. Christmas isn't a retail festival – we need to end obliged giving and think about what we're giving, to whom and why.
If you're yelling over your wrapping paper "what about the joy of giving?", remember gift-giving creates an obligation on recipients to give back, whether they can afford it or not. For some, the gift of "not obliging you to buy for me" is actually better.
You could always make a No Unnecessary Present Pact (NUPP) with friends, or at least agree to a Secret Santa or £5 to £10 cap on gifts.
4. Fund lifesaving vaccines for kids and other charity gifts
Want to give, but don't want to waste cash on tat? Yule love our rundown of wonderful and weird Charity Gifts, which includes how much goes to good causes - to be updated for 2020 soon.
Gifts start from a few pounds and include school supplies, clean water, livestock, polio vaccines and more.
5. 22 free (or very cheap) ways to sprinkle Christmas magic for kids
Chances are your best childhood Christmas memories aren’t about beautifully co-ordinated baubles, finest-range turkeys or even getting that year’s must-have toy.
For many, it’s the build-up that’s the most fun - experiences that involve spending more time parents or carers.
On the moneysavingexpert.com there are 22 free (or very cheap) traditions to create memories, from driving round after dark to admire twinkly streets to leaving something heavy on the sofa to make a dent "where Santa plonked his big bottom".
Visit MSE Jenny's Free Christmas Magic blog.
6. Haven't used it since last Christmas? Flog it
If a few quid more in the Christmas fund would really help, act now.
Flogging your unused possessions via eBay is a good way to start.
Facebook has been snapping at eBay's heels as the place to flog unwanted stuff, though. The best bit is sales are often instant and there are NO fees, so you keep the profit.
If you prefer speed and ease rather than max price, several sites let you enter details, they offer a price, and you post goods free.
7. Buy a cheap turkey – and don't forget to downshift
With an "It's Christmas! We need the best!" battle cry, everyone raids the supermarket shelves. Yet don't assume you'll prefer higher-brand goods.
To test this, on Martin's TV show he held a blind taste-test party for nurses at a hospital with champers, turkeys and more. They preferred the lower-brand goods (or couldn't tell the difference) 62 per-cent of the time.
So, don't be a retail snob. Taste with your tongue, not by looking at the packaging. And buy what's right for you, not the shop.
8. Boost funds by up to 6% with supermarket stamps
Supermarket saving stamp schemes encourage year-long saving for Christmas, yet a loophole allows you to get a year's bonus in one day.
Most shops pay it depending on how much you've saved by a specific day or month. So dunk the cash in the day before, and the store will add up to 6 per-cent on top, but the cash must be spent at its shops.
9. Swap your chequebook for MSE's free Christmas gift cheques
Presents don't have to equate to big bucks. Whether it's a 'massage' for your loved one, babysitting or letting the kids have a sleepover, your time could be the best present.
So pledge to do something nice, not spend, by printing MSE's free Christmas gift cheques.
10. Be wary when buying gift cards
If you're considering giving gift cards or vouchers there are four key things you should be aware of:
Sometimes retailers go bust. A host of big name retailers have gone into administration in recent years. When this happens, they usually stop accepting cards altogether and there's very little you can do to get your money back. See our Administration Help guide for what you can try if you have a gift card for a company that has gone bust.
Gift cards have expiry dates. Most gift cards must be redeemed within a certain period of time, so the recipient needs to spend them before time runs out.
Beware of admin fees. Some companies will begin reducing your balance if you don't use the card within a certain timeframe, such as the the multi-shop gift card provider One4all, which deducts 90p a month from your balance once you've had the card 18 months.
They could forget or lose them. Often people forget to use them, lose them or accidentally run them through the wash.
Taking into account all of the above, we think giving cash is a much better alternative to gift cards.
If however you still want to buy one, there are some multi-shop gift cards, such as Love2shop, which you would be able to use at other retailers in the scheme if one shop went bust.
Have you got any other money saving tips in the run up to Christmas? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Southampton researcher cautiously optimistic over coronavirus vaccine

A SOUTHAMPTON researcher says we should “ remain a little cautious ” despite the announcement of a covid vaccine .
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced its coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 90 % effective in preventing Covid-19 during a major trial .
And Dr Albert Bourla , Pfizer chairman and CEO , said : “ Today is a great day for science and humanity .
“ The first set of results from our phase three Covid-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine ’ s ability to prevent Covid-19 .
“ We are reaching this critical milestone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time when the world needs it most with infection rates setting new records , hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen.
” But Dr Michael Head , senior research fellow in global health at the University of Southampton , says we should remain a little cautious despite an excellent result from coronavirus vaccine trials .
He said “ This cautiously sounds like an excellent result from the phase three trials .
But we should remain a little cautious .
“ If the final results show an effectiveness of anywhere near 90 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ populations , that is an excellent result for a first generation vaccine.
” Dr Head added that if the vaccine is approved for use by regulators then there could be difficulties posed by logistics and distribution due to the temperature that the vaccine needs to be stored at .
He said : “ It has been reported that the vaccine requires storage at minus 70C ( minus 94F ) and that is not necessarily routinely available in most health centres even in the UK , let alone globally.
” Meanwhile , a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up in Fareham .
The Department of Health and Social Care is opening the centre in the car park at Cams Alders Recreation Ground today .
Operating on an appointment-only basis , anyone with coronavirus symptoms , however mild , can get a free swab test that takes less than a minute .
Tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin via the NHS website or by calling 119 .
The site will operate using detailed procedures that have been approved by Public Health England Two new coronavirus deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust , the latest official figures show .
Data released by NHS England shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county ’ s hospitals .
Both were recorded on November 7 .
It means Hampshire ’ s coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are 177 for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , two for Solent NHS Trust , 17 for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton .
Across England , a further 167 people have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total to 34,663 .
Patients were aged between 23 and 97 and all but five had underlying health conditions .
Of these deaths , 15 came from the south east .

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced its coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 during a major trial.
And Dr Albert Bourla, Pfizer chairman and CEO, said: “Today is a great day for science and humanity.
“The first set of results from our phase three Covid-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine’s ability to prevent Covid-19.
“We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development programme at a time when the world needs it most with infection rates setting new records, hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen.”
But Dr Michael Head, senior research fellow in global health at the University of Southampton, says we should remain a little cautious despite an excellent result from coronavirus vaccine trials.
He said “This cautiously sounds like an excellent result from the phase three trials. But we should remain a little cautious.
“If the final results show an effectiveness of anywhere near 90% with response in elderly and ethnic minority populations, that is an excellent result for a first generation vaccine.”
Dr Head added that if the vaccine is approved for use by regulators then there could be difficulties posed by logistics and distribution due to the temperature that the vaccine needs to be stored at.
He said: “It has been reported that the vaccine requires storage at minus 70C (minus 94F) and that is not necessarily routinely available in most health centres even in the UK, let alone globally.”
Meanwhile, a new walk-through testing site for coronavirus is being set up in Fareham.
The Department of Health and Social Care is opening the centre in the car park at Cams Alders Recreation Ground today.
Operating on an appointment-only basis, anyone with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, can get a free swab test that takes less than a minute.
Tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin via the NHS website or by calling 119.
The site will operate using detailed procedures that have been approved by Public Health England
Two new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the latest official figures show.
Data released by NHS England shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county’s hospitals.
Both were recorded on November 7.
It means Hampshire’s coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are 177 for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, two for Solent NHS Trust, 17 for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton.
Across England, a further 167 people have died in hospitals with coronavirus, bringing the total to 34,663.
Patients were aged between 23 and 97 and all but five had underlying health conditions.
Of these deaths, 15 came from the south east.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Police warn of burglars targeting properties in Ringwood

POLICE in the New Forest have issued a warning after a spate of burglaries in recent days .
Most have @ @ @ @ @ area and they involve both residential and commercial premises .
A spokesman for New Forest @ @ @ @ @ Eight burglaries were reported to us late last week and over the weekend .
The @ @ @ @ @ and largely affected residential properties , but some commercial properties were also targeted , with @ @ @ @ @ small items stolen . ''
Raiders steal 50 bottles of spirits from New Forest pub @ @ @ @ @ should be locked and possessions should be marked with a forensic marking solution .
Owners @ @ @ @ @ property , such as serial numbers , and people should ensure side gates are locked @ @ @ @ @ rear of their properties .

Most have taken place in the Ringwood area and they involve both residential and commercial premises.
A spokesman for New Forest Heart Cops said: "Eight burglaries were reported to us late last week and over the weekend. The burglaries happened at various times and largely affected residential properties, but some commercial properties were also targeted, with mostly power tools and other small items stolen."
Raiders steal 50 bottles of spirits from New Forest pub
Officers said sheds and garages should be locked and possessions should be marked with a forensic marking solution.
Owners should record details of their property, such as serial numbers, and people should ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of their properties.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Drink driver used threatening behaviour in Houghton

TEST Valley villager Thomas Rae has been fined more than £1,000 for drink driving , criminal damage and threatening behaviour @ @ @ @ @ of Church Lane , Houghton , near Stockbridge , was caught driving a 63-reg Audi @ @ @ @ @ by police on Church Lane on October 18 , magistrates in Basingstoke heard .
His @ @ @ @ @ the legal limit is 35 .
Rae also admitted damaging a door valued at £1,000 @ @ @ @ @ a property in Church Lane on October 18 as well as threatening behaviour in towards @ @ @ @ @ November 1 .
The magistrates ordered he pay £1,000 compensation for the damage , fined @ @ @ @ @ as paying a victim surcharge of £34 and £40 prosecution costs .
Rae was banned @ @ @ @ @ .
The disqualification will be cut by three months if he completes a course approved @ @ @ @ @ by June 1 2021 .
A restraining order was imposed banning Rae was going to @ @ @ @ @ .

Rae, 32, of Church Lane, Houghton, near Stockbridge, was caught driving a 63-reg Audi S3 over the alcohol limit by police on Church Lane on October 18, magistrates in Basingstoke heard. His alcohol reading was 42 when the legal limit is 35.
Rae also admitted damaging a door valued at £1,000 belonging to Peter Rae at a property in Church Lane on October 18 as well as threatening behaviour in towards Mr Rae in Houghton on November 1.
The magistrates ordered he pay £1,000 compensation for the damage, fined him £160, as well as paying a victim surcharge of £34 and £40 prosecution costs.
Rae was banned from driving for 12 months. The disqualification will be cut by three months if he completes a course approved by the Secretary of State by June 1 2021.
A restraining order was imposed banning Rae was going to the property in Church Lane.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Victim kicked in face and body in  Shirley Road Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man kicked his victim in the face and body while carrying out an unprovoked assault .
Adam Stanislaw @ @ @ @ @ an assault on a man on June 7 on Shirley Road .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ a `` serious , unprovoked '' assault upon a member of the public , and @ @ @ @ @ victim in the face and body while he was on the ground .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of causing actual bodily harm .
Moneta @ @ @ @ @ Southampton , was committed to prison for 26 weeks and ordered to pay compensation of @ @ @ @ @ ordered to pay court costs of £250 .

Adam Stanislaw Moneta appeared before court following an assault on a man on June 7 on Shirley Road.
The court heard how the 37-year-old carried out a "serious, unprovoked" assault upon a member of the public, and how he had kicked his victim in the face and body while he was on the ground.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of causing actual bodily harm.
Moneta, of Lodge Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for 26 weeks and ordered to pay compensation of £500.
He was also ordered to pay court costs of £250.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Can you guess where this picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , captured in the @ @ @ @ @ century , shows a view that will be instantly familiar to some .
So where @ @ @ @ @ It 's The Hundred , Romsey !
Well done if you guessed correctly .

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The image, captured in the early part of the 20th century, shows a view that will be instantly familiar to some.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's The Hundred, Romsey! Well done if you guessed correctly.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Police launch week of action to tackle knife crime

HAMPSHIRE Constabulary is among the forces taking part in a nationwide week of action to tackle knife crime .
Officers taking part in Operation Sceptre which began yesterday , will target habitual knife carriers as well as educating children , young people and parents about the risks of carrying a knife .
They will also highlight work with schools and retailers to reduce knife crime and keep people safe .
A Hampshire police spokesman said : `` Throughout the coronavirus pandemic reducing knife crime has remained a top priority for policing nationally .
`` Operation Sceptre brings together police forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious violence and will see forces build upon already existing activity that involves crucial engagement and prevention work .
• Hundreds of criminals jailed for crime knife across Hampshire '' Early intervention to steer young people away from knife crime and putting in place measures to tackle the root causes remains vital .
`` We continue to work closely with retailers , including those who operate online and with Trading Standards to come up with solutions to ensure weapons are not falling into the wrong hands . ''
He said : `` Reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all communities , the public , private and charity sectors in order to deliver lasting long-term change .
`` Operation Sceptre will see both an increase in operational policing activity as well as preventative work with schools and clubs to deliver educational workshops to show young people why carrying a knife is never the right choice .
`` Across the country there is a structured , overarching approach to tackling knife crime that involves crucial engagement and prevention work .
This work is carried out together with partner agencies including Violence Reduction Units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe place to live , and we ’ re committed to do our best to ensure we continue to tackle and reduce violence as a priority .
`` We are aware some young people carry a knife because of the increasing acceptance among their peers .
For others they may carry a knife , simply because they are afraid .
`` Trying to reach these individuals , and change their mind-set , is a complex task and requires the efforts of not just the police , but local schools , charities , friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community .
`` We must ensure that young people know that carrying a knife , even if they have no intention of using it , is a crime and can increase the likelihood of suffering an injury or facing a criminal record . ''
Anyone worried about knife crime can call police or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Officers taking part in Operation Sceptre which began yesterday, will target habitual knife carriers as well as educating children, young people and parents about the risks of carrying a knife.
They will also highlight work with schools and retailers to reduce knife crime and keep people safe.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: "Throughout the coronavirus pandemic reducing knife crime has remained a top priority for policing nationally.
"Operation Sceptre brings together police forces in a coordinated national effort to tackle serious violence and will see forces build upon already existing activity that involves crucial engagement and prevention work.
"Early intervention to steer young people away from knife crime and putting in place measures to tackle the root causes remains vital.
"We continue to work closely with retailers, including those who operate online and with Trading Standards to come up with solutions to ensure weapons are not falling into the wrong hands."
Chief Inspector John Halfacre is Hampshire Constabulary's lead for knife crime.
He said: "Reducing knife crime requires a multi-agency response across all communities, the public, private and charity sectors in order to deliver lasting long-term change.
"Operation Sceptre will see both an increase in operational policing activity as well as preventative work with schools and clubs to deliver educational workshops to show young people why carrying a knife is never the right choice.
"Across the country there is a structured, overarching approach to tackling knife crime that involves crucial engagement and prevention work. This work is carried out together with partner agencies including Violence Reduction Units and communities.
"Hampshire is a safe place to live, and we’re committed to do our best to ensure we continue to tackle and reduce violence as a priority.
"We are aware some young people carry a knife because of the increasing acceptance among their peers. For others they may carry a knife, simply because they are afraid.
"Trying to reach these individuals, and change their mind-set, is a complex task and requires the efforts of not just the police, but local schools, charities, friends and families, and prominent members of the community.
"We must ensure that young people know that carrying a knife, even if they have no intention of using it, is a crime and can increase the likelihood of suffering an injury or facing a criminal record."
Anyone worried about knife crime can call police or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Bitterne Park School thanks employee for 34 years of service

A MEMBER of staff at a Southampton school has celebrated 34 years of service and her 80th birthday .
Many parents of pupils at Bitterne Park School hadn ’ t even been born when Nancy Witt joined the team .
Now staff have thanked Nancy for her years of service after starting work in the school library in the 1980 ’ s .
Nancy first joined the school as a full-time library assistant in 1986 .
Prior to this she worked for many years in the NHS and in Southampton ’ s public library service .
Following the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to working in administrations support for the whole school .
She continues to carry out this role five mornings per week .
In her work Nancy has seen the evolution of typewriters to digital recording .
Se has also worked under five head teachers and had both of her own children , and three grandchildren , pass through the institution .
She said : “ It ’ s amazing now , I get on a bus and somebody will say ‘ Hello miss !
’ … and they ’ ve probably got three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved to a new £22 million facility in 2017 to accommodate 360 extra students .
Nancy moved with the school to its current site on Dimond Road and has recently returned to work after isolating during lockdown .
The biggest change Nancy has noticed in the school during her time there has been its growth .
“ It ’ s doubled in size - it ’ s incredible how many children we ’ ve got now .
“ When my son was there there was probably about six hundred , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m getting on a bit .
“ My husband died 20 years ago [ so ] it ’ s just nice to get out and see people.
” A spokesperson for the school said : “ Headteacher , Stewart Roderick , thanks Nancy for her strong public service ethic and all the years of hard work and effort that she has put into Bitterne Park School and he hopes for many more to come .
”

Many parents of pupils at Bitterne Park School hadn’t even been born when Nancy Witt joined the team.
Now staff have thanked Nancy for her years of service after starting work in the school library in the 1980’s.
Nancy first joined the school as a full-time library assistant in 1986.
Prior to this she worked for many years in the NHS and in Southampton’s public library service.
Following the death of her husband in 2000, Nancy switched to working in administrations support for the whole school.
She continues to carry out this role five mornings per week.
In her work Nancy has seen the evolution of typewriters to digital recording.
Se has also worked under five head teachers and had both of her own children, and three grandchildren, pass through the institution.
She said: “It’s amazing now, I get on a bus and somebody will say ‘Hello miss!’… and they’ve probably got three kids with them.”
Bitterne Park School moved to a new £22 million facility in 2017 to accommodate 360 extra students.
Nancy moved with the school to its current site on Dimond Road and has recently returned to work after isolating during lockdown.
The biggest change Nancy has noticed in the school during her time there has been its growth.
“It’s doubled in size - it’s incredible how many children we’ve got now.
“When my son was there there was probably about six hundred,” she said.
Nancy added: “I know I’m getting on a bit.
“My husband died 20 years ago [so] it’s just nice to get out and see people.”
A spokesperson for the school said: “Headteacher, Stewart Roderick, thanks Nancy for her strong public service ethic and all the years of hard work and effort that she has put into Bitterne Park School and he hopes for many more to come.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-10--Coronavirus: Two more people die of Covid-19 in Hampshire

TWO new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , the latest official figures show .
Data @ @ @ @ @ shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county ’ s hospitals @ @ @ @ @ November 7 .
It means Hampshire 's coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust , 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , two for Solent NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ NHS Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton .
Across England , a further @ @ @ @ @ hospitals with coronavirus , bringing the total to 34,663 .
Patients were aged between 23 @ @ @ @ @ five had underlying health conditions .
Of these deaths , 15 came from the South @ @

Data released yesterday by NHS England shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in the county’s hospitals.
Both were recorded on November 7.
It means Hampshire's coronavirus hospital death totals throughout the pandemic are 177 for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 247 for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, two for Solent NHS Trust, 17 for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and 218 at University Hospital Southampton.
Across England, a further 167 people have died in hospitals with coronavirus, bringing the total to 34,663.
Patients were aged between 23 and 97 and all but five had underlying health conditions.
Of these deaths, 15 came from the South East.