thedailyecho--2020-12-09--HMRC issue advice ahead of tax return deadline

HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) is calling on people to complete their Self-Assessment tax return ahead of the January deadline and warning of phishing scams as more people start to complete their tax returns .
The 2019-20 tax return can be finalised at any time between now and the deadline on January 31 , 2021 .
But HMRC are encouraging customers to complete their return early to allow plenty of time to pay their tax bill or set up a payment plan .
An estimated 12 million taxpayers are expected to complete the Self Assessment tax return this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid the January rush .
HMRC 's Interim Director General of Customer Services , Karl Khan said : `` The 31st January deadline for tax returns is still a few weeks away , but customers do n't have to wait until then .
We 're encouraging them to beat the busy January rush and get their tax returns in now .
`` We know that many people are affected by the coronavirus pandemic this year and we 're here to help if they need to spread the cost of their tax bill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a payment plan online and there 's no need to call us to set it up . ''
Once you have completed their 2019-20 tax return , and know how much tax is owed , you can set up your own payment plan to help spread the cost of tax liabilities , up to the value of £30,000 .
You can use the self-serve Time to Pay facility to set up monthly direct debits and this can all be done online .
Interest will be applied to any outstanding balance from 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to complete a tax return : Customers must complete a Self Assessment return if : • they 've earned more than £2,500 from renting out property • they 've received , or their partner has received , Child Benefit and either of them had an annual income of more than £50,000 • they 've received more than £2,500 in other untaxed income , for example from tips or commission • they are a self-employed sole trader whose annual turnover is over £1,000 • they are an employee claiming expenses in excess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income of over £100,000 • they have earned income from abroad that they need to pay tax on .
You can also now check on GOV.UK whether you need to declare , or possibly pay tax , on any casual income you receive .
The new interactive guidance is quick and easy to use and explains what individuals need to do if they receive non-PAYE income from : • Selling things , for example at car boot sales or auctions , or online • Doing casual jobs such as gardening , food delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using your equipment or tools • Renting out property or part of their home , including for holidays ( for example , through an agency or online ) HMRC are asking customers to be aware of copycat HMRC websites and phishing scams .
People are asked to alwas type in the full www.gov.uk/hmrc address to be sent to the correct link for filling out their tax return securely online .
They also warn to be alert if someone calls , emails or texts claiming to be from HMRC , saying that they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax refund or owe tax .
It might be a scam .
Check GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact .

The 2019-20 tax return can be finalised at any time between now and the deadline on January 31, 2021.
But HMRC are encouraging customers to complete their return early to allow plenty of time to pay their tax bill or set up a payment plan.
An estimated 12 million taxpayers are expected to complete the Self Assessment tax return this year so it would be wise to avoid the January rush.
HMRC's Interim Director General of Customer Services, Karl Khan said: "The 31st January deadline for tax returns is still a few weeks away, but customers don't have to wait until then. We're encouraging them to beat the busy January rush and get their tax returns in now.
"We know that many people are affected by the coronavirus pandemic this year and we're here to help if they need to spread the cost of their tax bill. It's quick and easy to set up a payment plan online and there's no need to call us to set it up."
Once you have completed their 2019-20 tax return, and know how much tax is owed, you can set up your own payment plan to help spread the cost of tax liabilities, up to the value of £30,000.
You can use the self-serve Time to Pay facility to set up monthly direct debits and this can all be done online. Interest will be applied to any outstanding balance from 1 February 2021.
How to know if you need to complete a tax return:
Customers must complete a Self Assessment return if:
they've earned more than £2,500 from renting out property
they've received, or their partner has received, Child Benefit and either of them had an annual income of more than £50,000
they've received more than £2,500 in other untaxed income, for example from tips or commission
they are a self-employed sole trader whose annual turnover is over £1,000
they are an employee claiming expenses in excess of £2,500
they have an annual income of over £100,000
they have earned income from abroad that they need to pay tax on.
You can also now check on GOV.UK whether you need to declare, or possibly pay tax, on any casual income you receive. The new interactive guidance is quick and easy to use and explains what individuals need to do if they receive non-PAYE income from:
Selling things, for example at car boot sales or auctions, or online
Doing casual jobs such as gardening, food delivery or babysitting
Charging other people for using your equipment or tools
Renting out property or part of their home, including for holidays (for example, through an agency or online)
Fraud warning
HMRC are asking customers to be aware of copycat HMRC websites and phishing scams.
People are asked to alwas type in the full www.gov.uk/hmrc address to be sent to the correct link for filling out their tax return securely online.
They also warn to be alert if someone calls, emails or texts claiming to be from HMRC, saying that they can claim financial help, are due a tax refund or owe tax. It might be a scam. Check GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Nescafé urges consumers to return contaminated coffee

Nestlé is voluntarily recalling one batch of its Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte drink concerns it could be contaminated with hydrogen peroxide .
In the customer notice issued by Nestlé , the company says , “ We are voluntarily recalling the above product due to the risk of the material used to clean the empty pots before filling in manufacture potentially causing an unpleasant taste with a tingling sensation when consumed.
” What is being recalled ?
The product being recalled is the Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte , pack size 190ml , with a use by date of 26 January 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found printed on the top of the pot lid .
Only products with this use by date are affected .
No other Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte items with different dates are included by the recall .
What to do if you ’ re affected by the recall The customer notice states that if you have one of the recalled products then you should not consume it .
Instead , return it to the store from where you bought it for a full refund .
Alternatively , Nestlé says that you should dispose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of the pot lid with the use by date on it .
Send the lid to the following address for a full refund : If you want more information , then you can contact the Nestlé Customer Careline by phoning 0800 00 00 30 in the UK , or 00800 6378 53685 in the Republic of Ireland .
The lines are open between 9am and 5pm , Monday to Friday .
Hydrogen peroxide is a household chemical that has a multitude of uses , such as for cleaning and bleaching .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mild wounds , however it is no longer recommended for that purpose .
While it does kill bacteria , studies have shown that it can be harmful to the cells that your body requires for healing .
Healthline says , “ Swallowing hydrogen peroxide , especially at higher concentrations , can cause vomiting , inflammation , or damage to hollow organs.
” If you ’ re worried about having consumed hydrogen peroxide , you should phone NHS 111 for advice .
If you , or someone else , are showing signs of being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss of consciousness , drowsiness or seizures , call 999 and request an ambulance .

In the customer notice issued by Nestlé, the company says, “We are voluntarily recalling the above product due to the risk of the material used to clean the empty pots before filling in manufacture potentially causing an unpleasant taste with a tingling sensation when consumed.”
What is being recalled?
The product being recalled is the Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte, pack size 190ml, with a use by date of 26 January 2021.
The use by date can be found printed on the top of the pot lid.
Only products with this use by date are affected. No other Nescafé Shakissimo Espresso Latte items with different dates are included by the recall.
What to do if you’re affected by the recall
The customer notice states that if you have one of the recalled products then you should not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where you bought it for a full refund.
Alternatively, Nestlé says that you should dispose of the product, but hold onto the top of the pot lid with the use by date on it.
Send the lid to the following address for a full refund:
Freepost Nestlé UK Consumer Services
Nescafe Shakissimo Espresso Latte Recall
PO Box 205
York
YO91 1XY
If you want more information, then you can contact the Nestlé Customer Careline by phoning 0800 00 00 30 in the UK, or 00800 6378 53685 in the Republic of Ireland.
The lines are open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide is a household chemical that has a multitude of uses, such as for cleaning and bleaching.
It was once used as an antiseptic on mild wounds, however it is no longer recommended for that purpose. While it does kill bacteria, studies have shown that it can be harmful to the cells that your body requires for healing.
Healthline says, “Swallowing hydrogen peroxide, especially at higher concentrations, can cause vomiting, inflammation, or damage to hollow organs.”
If you’re worried about having consumed hydrogen peroxide, you should phone NHS 111 for advice.
If you, or someone else, are showing signs of being seriously ill, such as vomiting, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures, call 999 and request an ambulance.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Campaign launched to help shops hit by lockdown

A HAMPSHIRE town has relaunched its Shop Local campaign amid fears that several stores are in danger of closing .
The Lymington Society has joined forces with the chamber of commerce and the town council in a bid to give the area a post-lockdown boost .
Consumers are being urged to give online shopping a miss and support the area 's retailers .
Organisers say the second lockdown has taken a `` terrible toll '' on Lymington , raising fears that more shops will go out of business .
Against this background , the Society feel that it is really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they click ” and support the community by trying to do as much of their Christmas shopping in Lymington , or locally as possible .
• Campaign to aid Lymington shops hit by lockdown Don Mackenzie , deputy chairman of the Lymington Society , said : `` The Society is very concerned about the terrible effect the coronavirus has had on the local economy and particularly retailing , with worst most likely to come as national chains with shops in the town are forced to close up .
`` While shopping on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s nothing to beat shopping in your own town where amazing , exciting and different things can be found from local retailers .
`` You can also get a coffee or a bite to eat and you ’ re bound to meet someone you know and have a quick catch up - you ca n't do that online in the same way .
`` There 's also the wonderful Lymington Market , with its friendly stallholders and exciting stalls with an amazing range of local and artisan items you simply ca n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before you click ' and Support Lymington this Christmas . ''

The Lymington Society has joined forces with the chamber of commerce and the town council in a bid to give the area a post-lockdown boost.
Consumers are being urged to give online shopping a miss and support the area's retailers.
Organisers say the second lockdown has taken a "terrible toll" on Lymington, raising fears that more shops will go out of business.
Against this background, the Society feel that it is really important that local people “think before they click” and support the community by trying to do as much of their Christmas shopping in Lymington, or locally as possible.
Don Mackenzie, deputy chairman of the Lymington Society, said: "The Society is very concerned about the terrible effect the coronavirus has had on the local economy and particularly retailing, with worst most likely to come as national chains with shops in the town are forced to close up.
"While shopping on the web has its place, there’s nothing to beat shopping in your own town where amazing, exciting and different things can be found from local retailers.
"You can also get a coffee or a bite to eat and you’re bound to meet someone you know and have a quick catch up - you can't do that online in the same way.
"There's also the wonderful Lymington Market, with its friendly stallholders and exciting stalls with an amazing range of local and artisan items you simply can't get on the web.
"Please 'think before you click' and Support Lymington this Christmas."


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--LETTERS - Those who have had Covid should go to back of queue for vaccine

WE ARE going to have a massive problem to inoculate as rapidly as possible all those who need it to protect against Covid and to save lives .
This is a massive task due to the number of people involved .
Can I suggest that those who have had a confirmed case of Covid , including myself , be put to the back of the inoculations queue ?
It is extremely rare for someone who has had Covid to go back into hospital unless they have another illness .
We do not know how long immunity lasts but immunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people seventeen years after they had that virus .
SARS is the closest virus to Covid , which could bode well for post Covid immunity .
However , we do not know the long-term situation regarding Covid or the inoculation because we have not had the time to find that out yet .
So , despite being sixty-five , I will decline a Covid jab until those who need it more than me have been given it and we have had time to understand how long natural immunity lasts in those who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have had Covid go to the back of the queue that should help those that need it more to get inoculated more quickly .

This is a massive task due to the number of people involved.
Can I suggest that those who have had a confirmed case of Covid, including myself, be put to the back of the inoculations queue?
It is extremely rare for someone who has had Covid to go back into hospital unless they have another illness.
We do not know how long immunity lasts but immunity to the SARS virus was still active in people seventeen years after they had that virus.
SARS is the closest virus to Covid, which could bode well for post Covid immunity.
However, we do not know the long-term situation regarding Covid or the inoculation because we have not had the time to find that out yet.
So, despite being sixty-five, I will decline a Covid jab until those who need it more than me have been given it and we have had time to understand how long natural immunity lasts in those who have had the actual virus.
If those who have had Covid go to the back of the queue that should help those that need it more to get inoculated more quickly.
Yours faithfully,
John Spottiswoode


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Marius Moller due to appear at Winchester Crown Court

A MAN has been charged with a firearms offence and importing drugs after a container was searched at Southampton docks @ @ @ @ @ following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit , working alongside Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ the National Crime Agency .
Molla , 30 , of no fixed address , was @ @ @ @ @ and charged the following day .
He is accused of supplying cocaine , importing a @ @ @ @ @ intent to evade prohibition/restriction , possessing a firearm and converting criminal property .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ docks was searched by Border Force on November 30 .
Molla appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ is due at Winchester Crown Court on January 6 .

Marius Molla was detained following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit, working alongside Hampshire Constabulary, Border Force and the National Crime Agency.
Molla, 30, of no fixed address, was arrested in Essex last Friday and charged the following day.
He is accused of supplying cocaine, importing a controlled Class A drug with intent to evade prohibition/restriction, possessing a firearm and converting criminal property.
It comes after a container at Southampton docks was searched by Border Force on November 30.
Molla appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Monday and is due at Winchester Crown Court on January 6.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--December 9: More than 330 new Covid cases recorded in Hampshire

More than 330 new positive coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire - a jump of almost 140 more than @ @ @ @ @ Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website at 4.17pm today ( December @ @ @ @ @ 333 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period .
@ @ @ @ @ across the country .
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those @ @ @ @ @ – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and @ @ @ @ @ stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
Below are the confirmed cases by @ @ @ @ @ : • Basingstoke and Deane : 30 ( 2,635 in total since start of pandemic @

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website at 4.17pm today (December 9) - show that 333 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
Yesterday 197 new cases were recorded.
It comes as testing increases across the country.
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.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority on December 9:


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--CCTV released following robbery in Southampton

Police have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Southampton .
CCTV image in connection with a robbery on Monday , 23 November , at the Esso garage on Northam Road , Southampton .
The incident happened at around 2.20am on Monday , 23 November , at the Esso garage on Northam Road .
The victim , a man in his 20s , was approached by two men who assaulted him and tried to steal his bike .
He managed to get away however a bank card was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy items from the Esso garage .
The victim sustained minor facial injuries during the assault .
The first man is described as being white , aged between 25-35 , medium build with dark hair .
He was wearing a green/grey jacket with a hood , a Nike jumper with a large white Nike logo – the jumper was possibly a burgundy colour , blue jeans and white trainers .
The second man is described as being white , aged between 25-35 , medium build with dark hair .
He was wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white trainers .
Anyone with information or dashcam footage in relation to the incident is advised to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200452705 .

CCTV image in connection with a robbery on Monday, 23 November, at the Esso garage on Northam Road, Southampton.
The incident happened at around 2.20am on Monday, 23 November, at the Esso garage on Northam Road.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by two men who assaulted him and tried to steal his bike.
He managed to get away however a bank card was stolen from his pocket and subsequently used to buy items from the Esso garage.
Esso garage, Northam Road, Southampton
The victim sustained minor facial injuries during the assault.
The first man is described as being white, aged between 25-35, medium build with dark hair. He was wearing a green/grey jacket with a hood, a Nike jumper with a large white Nike logo – the jumper was possibly a burgundy colour, blue jeans and white trainers.
The second man is described as being white, aged between 25-35, medium build with dark hair. He was wearing a black coat, blue jeans and white trainers.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage in relation to the incident is advised to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200452705.
Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Police probe incident at Cuckmere Lane, Southampton.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a Southampton playground .
Officers say the incident occurred @ @ @ @ @ two men became involved in a physical altercation at the playground in Cuckmere Lane .
@ @ @ @ @ `` A 34-year-old man was assaulted but suffered no injuries .
`` A 40-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of assault , possession of a bladed article and causing criminal damage .
He @ @ @ @ @ bail , pending further enquiries .
`` Officers are particularly keen to speak with a @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting reference number 44200472853 .
@ @ @ @ @ , an independent charity where messages can be left anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Officers say the incident occurred on Monday evening, when two men became involved in a physical altercation at the playground in Cuckmere Lane.
A police spokesman said: "A 34-year-old man was assaulted but suffered no injuries.
"A 40-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assault, possession of a bladed article and causing criminal damage. He was later released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
"Officers are particularly keen to speak with a passer-by who intervened."
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200472853.
Alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers, an independent charity where messages can be left anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Coronavirus: Five more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours

FIVE further coronavirus deaths have been recorded across the county in the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS @ @ @ @ @ that two more people have died with coronavirus .
Across the whole of Hampshire , @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ patients have , in the last 24 hours , been confirmed as having died from @ @ @ @ @ total death toll up to 220 .
One death was recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ to 299 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
@ @ @ @ @ Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic .
At Southern @ @ @ @ @ have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent @ @ @

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today reveal that two more people have died with coronavirus.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 773 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, four more patients have, in the last 24 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 220.
One death was recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust bringing the total up to 299.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 227 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Southampton man in court accused of officer's attempted murder

A MAN accussed of the attempted murder of a police officer in Southampton will stand trial next year , a judge has ruled .
At Winchester Crown Court this morning , it was decided that the case of Timothy Walsh , of Portswood Road , will start on April 19 .
The 51-year-old , who was too unwell to attend today 's hearing , is charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who suffered multiple stab wounds .
He is also charged with attempted GBH of a second officer following an incident at an address in his home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as this , Walsh is accused of two charges of assaulting police officers and two of assaulting NHS staff in separate incidents .
It comes after an incident in October , where a 43-year-old male officer was called to check on the welfare of a man living at a home in Portswood Road .
He was then stabbed several times and suffered serious , but non life-threatening injuries .
The officer was taken to hospital , before being discharged .
Judge Keith Cutler adjourned the case for a further hearing on December 15 @ @ @ @ @ @

At Winchester Crown Court this morning, it was decided that the case of Timothy Walsh, of Portswood Road, will start on April 19.
The 51-year-old, who was too unwell to attend today's hearing, is charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who suffered multiple stab wounds.
He is also charged with attempted GBH of a second officer following an incident at an address in his home street on October 15.
As well as this, Walsh is accused of two charges of assaulting police officers and two of assaulting NHS staff in separate incidents.
It comes after an incident in October, where a 43-year-old male officer was called to check on the welfare of a man living at a home in Portswood Road.
He was then stabbed several times and suffered serious, but non life-threatening injuries.
The officer was taken to hospital, before being discharged.
Judge Keith Cutler adjourned the case for a further hearing on December 15 and Walsh remains in custody.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--‘Unlikely ’ Southampton will move out of Tier 2 before Christmas

A SHIFT to a lower level of Covid-19 restrictions is “ unlikely ” before Christmas , according to the city ’ s health boss .
Dr Debbie Chase , director of Public Health at Southampton City Council , said she thinks that there will not be a move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 before Christmas .
The Tier system , that was introduced on December 2 , is set to be reviewed on December 16 .
Both Southampton and Hampshire have been placed in Tier 2 , which means indoor meetings are banned and pubs and restaurant can open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Tier system will be reviewed nationally next week and the final decision will be made by central government .
But at the meeting of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board held on Tuesday night , Dr Chase said : “ I think it is unlikely that there would be a shift in Tiers down to Tier 1 from Tier 2 before Christmas but I am not making that decision I am just going on the basis of what I think in terms of relaxation [ of the rules ] .
I am just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health system might be to shift down to Tier 1.
” It comes as she told members that a number of factors will be considered in the review of the Tier system .
These include the overall infection rate , the change to that rate , the positivity rate , the rate for those over 60 and the impact on the health system .
“ We don ’ t really know yet what the impact of being in the tier we are in has been , ” Dr Chase said .
Members were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second national lockdown last month .
But there will be a relaxation of the restrictions across Christmas to allow up to three households to spend Christmas together .
Dr Chase stressed the needs for residents to continue to follow the guidelines .
Her comments come as last month Simon Bryant , the director of public health at Hampshire County Council , also said Hampshire might remain in Tier 2 “ for longer ” in order to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas .

Dr Debbie Chase, director of Public Health at Southampton City Council, said she thinks that there will not be a move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 before Christmas.
The Tier system, that was introduced on December 2, is set to be reviewed on December 16.
Both Southampton and Hampshire have been placed in Tier 2, which means indoor meetings are banned and pubs and restaurant can open only if they operate as restaurants.
The Tier system will be reviewed nationally next week and the final decision will be made by central government.
But at the meeting of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board held on Tuesday night, Dr Chase said: “I think it is unlikely that there would be a shift in Tiers down to Tier 1 from Tier 2 before Christmas but I am not making that decision I am just going on the basis of what I think in terms of relaxation [of the rules]. I am just conscious in terms of how fragile the health system might be to shift down to Tier 1.”
It comes as she told members that a number of factors will be considered in the review of the Tier system.
These include the overall infection rate, the change to that rate, the positivity rate, the rate for those over 60 and the impact on the health system.
“We don’t really know yet what the impact of being in the tier we are in has been,” Dr Chase said.
Members were told that the numbers went down following the second national lockdown last month.
But there will be a relaxation of the restrictions across Christmas to allow up to three households to spend Christmas together.
Dr Chase stressed the needs for residents to continue to follow the guidelines.
Her comments come as last month Simon Bryant, the director of public health at Hampshire County Council, also said Hampshire might remain in Tier 2 “for longer” in order to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Police shut down illegal lockdown gathering in Winchester

POLICE seeking to protect social distancing rules broke up an illegal gathering at a Winchester city centre flat .
They @ @ @ @ @ in Eastgate Street last Thursday evening .
A police spokesman said : “ We received @ @ @ @ @ Thursday December 3 that five people from different households were meeting in a flat in @ @ @ @ @ attended and spoke to people outside the address .
Advice on the Covid-19 restrictions were @ @ @ @ @ living at the address dispersed .
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thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Crash on M27 near junction 5

Crash on M27 near junction 5

A MULTI-vehicle crash on a Hampshire motorway has left two people injured .
Emergency services rushed to part of the @ @ @ @ @ an accident involving three cars at junction 5 near Eastleigh .
Two people suffered minor @ @ @ @ @ blocked road , delays began building in the area .
A recovery team arrived at @ @ @ @ @ and aimed to clear the road `` as soon as possible '' .
The blockage @ @ @ @ @ delays in the area are now gone .

Emergency services rushed to part of the M27 earlier this morning following an accident involving three cars at junction 5 near Eastleigh.
Two people suffered minor injuries and due to the blocked road, delays began building in the area.
A recovery team arrived at the scene of the accident and aimed to clear the road "as soon as possible".
The blockage has since been cleared and delays in the area are now gone.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Home damaged after bush fire spreads in Hampshire

A bush fire spread causing smoke and heat damage to a home in Rollestone Road , Holbury .
Crews from @ @ @ @ @ rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at around 2.20am .
No one @ @ @ @ @ police were notified of the incident .
The stop message came in shortly after 3am @ @ @ @ @ : `` We were called just before 2.25am to a report of a fire outside @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers attended with the fire service and a bush was found to have been @ @ @ @ @ into the exact circumstances of the fire are ongoing .
`` Anyone with information should @ @ @ @ @ reference 44200475917 . ''

A bush fire spread causing smoke and heat damage to a home in Rollestone Road, Holbury.
Crews from Beaulieu and Hardley Fire Stations rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at around 2.20am.
No one was treated for injuries however police were notified of the incident.
The stop message came in shortly after 3am.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called just before 2.25am to a report of a fire outside an address in Rollestone Road. Officers attended with the fire service and a bush was found to have been set alight.
"Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the fire are ongoing.
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200475917."


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Coronavirus: Vaccine rollout in Southampton might start before Christmas

SOUTHAMPTON residents might start to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before Christmas , it has been revealed .
GPs in the city might start vaccinating 80-year-old patients over the next two to three weeks , according to health bosses .
Plans to vaccinate NHS staff in Southampton have also been unveiled .
The news comes as the rollout of the Pfizer- BioNTech Covid vaccine began on Monday at 50 hospital hubs across the country .
As reported , the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth is so far the only Hampshire hospital among the ones chosen for the rollout of the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of Southampton residents could also get vaccinated .
It comes as speaking in a public meeting , Dr Mark Kelsey , the Clinical Chair of NHS Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group ( CCG ) , said : `` We are preparing at the moment for GP practices to start vaccinating in the coming two weeks .
In different parts of the city we 'll be starting in different times depending on their readiness and we are just gearing up practices to start doing that for their 80 year old patients initially .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in and have a vaccine in the coming two to three weeks .
We are expecting to start doing that before Christmas all being well . ''
Details of the rollout including the chosen venues and the number of people expected to be vaccinated are yet to be released .
But speaking at the meeting of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board at Southampton City Council on December 8 , Dr Kelsey also added : `` We are not currently vaccinating NHS staff in the city but we are ready to go with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and setup ready to go once vaccine supplies are made available to us .
It just depends on a national supply of vaccine . ''
Further details are yet to be confirmed .
But the news has been welcomed by local MPs .
Alan Whitehead , MP for Southampton Test , said the move will reassure people .
`` This is a really positive step in tackling Covid-19 , '' he said .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Caroline Nokes , MP for Romsey and Southampton North , encouraged eligible residents to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As we receive more stocks of the vaccine it will become more readily available.
`` But Southampton residents have also been urged to continue to follow the guidance as city council leader Christopher Hammond said `` we are not out of the woods yet '' .

GPs in the city might start vaccinating 80-year-old patients over the next two to three weeks, according to health bosses.
Plans to vaccinate NHS staff in Southampton have also been unveiled.
The news comes as the rollout of the Pfizer- BioNTech Covid vaccine began on Monday at 50 hospital hubs across the country.
As reported, the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth is so far the only Hampshire hospital among the ones chosen for the rollout of the vaccine.
But over the next weeks a number of Southampton residents could also get vaccinated.
It comes as speaking in a public meeting, Dr Mark Kelsey, the Clinical Chair of NHS Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: "We are preparing at the moment for GP practices to start vaccinating in the coming two weeks. In different parts of the city we'll be starting in different times depending on their readiness and we are just gearing up practices to start doing that for their 80 year old patients initially. The practices will be contacting patients to come in and have a vaccine in the coming two to three weeks. We are expecting to start doing that before Christmas all being well."
Details of the rollout including the chosen venues and the number of people expected to be vaccinated are yet to be released.
But speaking at the meeting of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board at Southampton City Council on December 8, Dr Kelsey also added: "We are not currently vaccinating NHS staff in the city but we are ready to go with that and we have a site identified and setup ready to go once vaccine supplies are made available to us. It just depends on a national supply of vaccine."
Further details are yet to be confirmed.
But the news has been welcomed by local MPs.
Alan Whitehead, MP for Southampton Test, said the move will reassure people.
"This is a really positive step in tackling Covid-19," he said.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, encouraged eligible residents to get vaccinated.
Mr Smith added: "As we receive more stocks of the vaccine it will become more readily available. "
But Southampton residents have also been urged to continue to follow the guidance as city council leader Christopher Hammond said "we are not out of the woods yet".


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Man who sold 'Pandora Charms' appears at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who sold fake jewellery could have pocketed upwards of £50,000 in sales .
The 28-year-old sold the collectable items via an online eBay store .
Bought from a high street retailer or via the Pandora website - genuine goods can fetch up to £100 .
During a court hearing on Wednesday , it was said that a single item listed on the financial administrator ’ s site at £12.99 had been sold 1,436 times and so adding up to £18,653 .
The crown prosecution service said his total sales were “ clearly above £50,000 .
Probably more.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items which were being sold at a substantial mark up , the court heard .
The prosecution put forward it was clear the business had been going on for some years .
Ricketts , of Nursery Gardens in Eastleigh is said to have bought the fake goods from a supplier in China .
• Knifeman with 64 convictions spat at and bit workers at supermarket However , after receiving complaints in January this year he stopped selling the jewellery .
Ricketts previously pleaded guilty to three counts of selling goods with a sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trademark .
The offences took place between September 17 , last year and January 21 this year .
Defence solicitor , Damien Hayes , argued his client accepted he was selling counterfeit goods but did not accept he was part of an established organisation .
Instead , he was a sole trader and took them at face value .
• Thief 'scuffled ' with jewellery shop owner as he tried to steal rings worth £30k However , District Judge Richard Blake did not accept this and deemed the offences as serious .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the reputation of companies .
Ricketts was jailed for 52 weeks , suspended for 24 months .
Judge Blake ordered him to complete 200 hours of unpaid work .
He must pay £1,963 in court costs and a £156 victim surcharge .

Jamie Lewis Ricketts sold knock-off Pandora charms making thousands of pounds in profit, a court heard.
The 28-year-old sold the collectable items via an online eBay store.
Bought from a high street retailer or via the Pandora website - genuine goods can fetch up to £100.
During a court hearing on Wednesday, it was said that a single item listed on the financial administrator’s site at £12.99 had been sold 1,436 times and so adding up to £18,653.
The crown prosecution service said his total sales were “clearly above £50,000. Probably more.”
There were a high quantity of counterfeit items which were being sold at a substantial mark up, the court heard.
The prosecution put forward it was clear the business had been going on for some years.
Ricketts, of Nursery Gardens in Eastleigh is said to have bought the fake goods from a supplier in China.
However, after receiving complaints in January this year he stopped selling the jewellery.
Ricketts previously pleaded guilty to three counts of selling goods with a sign likely to be mistaken for a registered trademark.
The offences took place between September 17, last year and January 21 this year.
Defence solicitor, Damien Hayes, argued his client accepted he was selling counterfeit goods but did not accept he was part of an established organisation. Instead, he was a sole trader and took them at face value.
However, District Judge Richard Blake did not accept this and deemed the offences as serious.
He added that counterfeit goods can cause damage to the reputation of companies.
Ricketts was jailed for 52 weeks, suspended for 24 months.
Judge Blake ordered him to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
He must pay £1,963 in court costs and a £156 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Hampshire county councillor Sean Woodward breached code of conduct

A LONG-STANDING Hampshire councillor has been found in breach of the councillor 's code of conduct .
A panel has found that Cllr Sean Woodward - the executive member for recreation and heritage at Hampshire County Council - `` compromised his position '' when dealing with a new grant scheme he set up after he became cabinet member in 2018 .
The panel said there was no suggestion of `` dishonesty '' but a `` lapse of judgement '' .
Cllr Woodward - who is also the leader of Fareham Borough Council - said he had enthusiasm for the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his political career not to show `` any such lapses '' .
The county council 's Conduct Advisory Panel reached its conclusion after an almost eight-hour long meeting today .
Panel members quizzed Cllr Woodward and listened to the findings of independent investigator Simon Goacher .
Mr Goacher investigated Cllr Woodward 's involvement in the allocation of a £15,000 grant to the Rockets Children ’ s Motorcycle Display Team .
The investigation came after a complaint was made against Cllr Woodward .
The panel heard that Cllr Woodward declared an interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also working for him .
It was for this declared interest that the decision over the allocation of the £15,000 grant was delegated to another councillor .
Mr Goacher told the panel he investigated claims that council officers felt under pressure from Cllr Woodward in regards to the Rockets 's application .
Mr Goacher also told the panel there were allegations that Cllr Woodward helped the Rockets write the application .
But Mr Goacher also said : `` I do n't believe that he did write it but clearly he had some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him they had problems in uploading the application and Cllr Woodward flagged up the issue with the council 's IT department .
Speaking to the panel Cllr Woodward said : `` On the 14th of January [ 2019 ] I agreed that new grant scheme and I mentioned that a grant towards a lorry from a children motorcycle display team may be on its way . ''
He said he had mentioned that application because he found it `` quirky '' .
But the panel heard how the grant was then withdrawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rockets .
Mr Goacher said he considered a jigsaw of evidence and there were questions on whether Cllr Woodward 's behaviour gave rise to a breach of the code of conduct .
Chair of the panel Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE said : `` Our decision is that councillor Woodward compromised his position on the 14th of January when approving the grant scheme by mentioning to officers a specific application expected from an organisations with which he had strong links and secondly councillor Woodward put himself under an obligation to the Rockets to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by failing to exercise independent judgement . ''
Cllr Vaughan also said Cllr Woodward was involved in a subsequent grant application in which he declared to have an interest .
Cllr Vaughan said this `` constitutes a breach '' of the councillors ' code of conduct .
But he added : `` This is a unanimous decision .
There 's no suggestion in our mind of any dishonesty in this but merely a lapse of judgement .
We consider that no further action is necessary . ''
Talking soon after , Cllr Woodward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been judged to have lapsed .
If it was my enthusiasm for getting a scheme under way then so be it because I happened to mention what I thought it was a quirky application to the officers so be it . ''

A panel has found that Cllr Sean Woodward - the executive member for recreation and heritage at Hampshire County Council - "compromised his position" when dealing with a new grant scheme he set up after he became cabinet member in 2018.
The panel said there was no suggestion of "dishonesty" but a "lapse of judgement".
Cllr Woodward - who is also the leader of Fareham Borough Council - said he had enthusiasm for the scheme and has been "very careful" during his political career not to show "any such lapses".
The county council's Conduct Advisory Panel reached its conclusion after an almost eight-hour long meeting today.
Panel members quizzed Cllr Woodward and listened to the findings of independent investigator Simon Goacher.
Mr Goacher investigated Cllr Woodward's involvement in the allocation of a £15,000 grant to the Rockets Children’s Motorcycle Display Team.
The investigation came after a complaint was made against Cllr Woodward.
The panel heard that Cllr Woodward declared an interest in the Rockets as one of its members was also working for him.
It was for this declared interest that the decision over the allocation of the £15,000 grant was delegated to another councillor.
Mr Goacher told the panel he investigated claims that council officers felt under pressure from Cllr Woodward in regards to the Rockets's application.
Mr Goacher also told the panel there were allegations that Cllr Woodward helped the Rockets write the application.
But Mr Goacher also said: "I don't believe that he did write it but clearly he had some involment."
Defending himself, Cllr Woodward strongly denied the claims.
He said the Rockets told him they had problems in uploading the application and Cllr Woodward flagged up the issue with the council's IT department.
Speaking to the panel Cllr Woodward said: "On the 14th of January [2019] I agreed that new grant scheme and I mentioned that a grant towards a lorry from a children motorcycle display team may be on its way."
He said he had mentioned that application because he found it "quirky".
But the panel heard how the grant was then withdrawn following a fall out between members of the Rockets.
Mr Goacher said he considered a jigsaw of evidence and there were questions on whether Cllr Woodward's behaviour gave rise to a breach of the code of conduct.
Chair of the panel Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE said: "Our decision is that councillor Woodward compromised his position on the 14th of January when approving the grant scheme by mentioning to officers a specific application expected from an organisations with which he had strong links and secondly councillor Woodward put himself under an obligation to the Rockets to try to influence the decision making process by failing to exercise independent judgement."
Cllr Vaughan also said Cllr Woodward was involved in a subsequent grant application in which he declared to have an interest.
Cllr Vaughan said this "constitutes a breach" of the councillors' code of conduct.
But he added: "This is a unanimous decision. There's no suggestion in our mind of any dishonesty in this but merely a lapse of judgement. We consider that no further action is necessary."
Talking soon after, Cllr Woodward said: "It is disappointing that I have been judged to have lapsed. If it was my enthusiasm for getting a scheme under way then so be it because I happened to mention what I thought it was a quirky application to the officers so be it."


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Royal Oak at Fritham, New Forest, is country pub of the year

IT 'S a tiny New Forest watering hole which stands at the end of the only road leading to a secluded village .
But despite its lack of size and out of the way location the Royal Oak at Fritham is popular with families seeking a cosy country inn that has stayed loyal to its rural roots .
One of the rave reviews posted on social media says : `` What better than a quiet pint in the best pub ever ? ''
Now the Royal Oak has been named country pub of the year by the Good Pub Guide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won in 2012 .
The business has been run by Neil and Pauline McCulloch and their daughters , Jenna Bessant and Cathy Wilson , since 1998 .
Customers were hoping the thatched inn would reopen after the second national lockdown ended earlier this month .
But it has stayed shut following the government 's decision to put Hampshire in Tier 2 , which means pubs can open only if they operate as restaurants .
• Royal Oak named pub of the year by CAMRA The Good Pub Guide describes the Royal Oak as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a working farm .
Commenting on the award Neil said : `` After such a difficult year of testing challenges and a constant need to adapt the business to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for customers and staff alike , we are delighted to have this recognition for all our efforts in this difficult time .
`` We 're a traditional country free house serving local cask ales and a unique food offering to suit the needs of our customers .
`` All our food is sourced locally where possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son-in-law 's farm shop .
`` Even though government regulations have meant we are currently closed we honestly couldn ’ t think of a better end to the year .
`` We look forward to the exciting opportunities that await us when we are able to reopen in a safe and financially viable manner . ''
The decision keep the pub closed for the time being was announced on November 30 .
In a statement the McCullochs said : `` All our customers will know that the restrictions that have been imposed do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The Royal Oak is first and foremost a pub .
We serve cask ales and ploughmans lunches .
We are not a restaurant , nor can we pretend to be .
`` We do not want to change the pub beyond what our customers have come to expect and enjoy . ''
`` We want to thank everyone who has given us their support .
It has not been any easy time for anyone , but knowing that we will come back from this difficult time with the help of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more bearable .
`` We can not give a definite answer as to when we will reopen , but we will let you know as soon as we do . ''

But despite its lack of size and out of the way location the Royal Oak at Fritham is popular with families seeking a cosy country inn that has stayed loyal to its rural roots.
One of the rave reviews posted on social media says: "What better than a quiet pint in the best pub ever?"
Now the Royal Oak has been named country pub of the year by the Good Pub Guide, regaining the prestigious title it last won in 2012.
The business has been run by Neil and Pauline McCulloch and their daughters, Jenna Bessant and Cathy Wilson, since 1998.
Customers were hoping the thatched inn would reopen after the second national lockdown ended earlier this month.
But it has stayed shut following the government's decision to put Hampshire in Tier 2, which means pubs can open only if they operate as restaurants.
The Good Pub Guide describes the Royal Oak as a charming and delightful pub that is part of a working farm.
Commenting on the award Neil said: "After such a difficult year of testing challenges and a constant need to adapt the business to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for customers and staff alike, we are delighted to have this recognition for all our efforts in this difficult time.
"We're a traditional country free house serving local cask ales and a unique food offering to suit the needs of our customers.
"All our food is sourced locally where possible, including items from our daughter and son-in-law's farm shop.
"Even though government regulations have meant we are currently closed we honestly couldn’t think of a better end to the year.
"We look forward to the exciting opportunities that await us when we are able to reopen in a safe and financially viable manner."
The decision keep the pub closed for the time being was announced on November 30.
In a statement the McCullochs said: "All our customers will know that the restrictions that have been imposed do not fit our business in any way.
"The Royal Oak is first and foremost a pub. We serve cask ales and ploughmans lunches. We are not a restaurant, nor can we pretend to be.
"We do not want to change the pub beyond what our customers have come to expect and enjoy."
"We want to thank everyone who has given us their support. It has not been any easy time for anyone, but knowing that we will come back from this difficult time with the help of our amazing customers, makes it all so much more bearable.
"We cannot give a definite answer as to when we will reopen, but we will let you know as soon as we do."


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thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Over 130 jobs at risk as South Western Railway to axe catering staff

More than 130 jobs are at risk as train catering staff are set to be axed .
South Western Railway plans to terminate its on-board catering contract with Elior , the rail union RMT says .
It claims that staff employed by Elior on the SWR contract have been told that the operator ’ s termination of the contract mean they are due to be made redundant on January 17 – more than two months before the Government ’ s Job Retention Scheme draws to a close .
The union believes that this `` reckless decision '' by the train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has no regard for the impact on passengers , who they say have not been consulted on SWR ’ s plans .
Now , the union has written to the Department for Transport to demand that it intervene and reverse the decision .
“ The removal of SWR ’ s on-board catering provision is completely counterproductive at a time when the rail industry should be focusing its efforts on encouraging passengers back to the railway and ensuring that rail , as a sustainable form of transport , is an attractive alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling on you , as a matter of urgency to intervene and reverse this reckless decision .
“ Furthermore , RMT is demanding that the affected staff are brought in-house if SWR is not willing to reinstate the Elior contract , and deployed to other duties until such time as on-board catering can resume .
`` Ultimately , RMT will not allow its members to be made to pay the price of the Coronavirus crisis.
” General Secretary Mick Cash said : “ South Western Railway ’ s decision to axe its on-board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worsen the passenger experience .
Axing this vital service is completely at odds with the need to restore passenger confidence in the railway .
“ There are now over 130 workers who unexpectedly face the prospect of losing their job come January 2021 .
“ SWR ’ s operations are being fully funded by the DfT with public money , and the Government can not sit by and allow it to treat catering workers and passengers with contempt .
“ RMT is demanding that this decision is reversed and all jobs are protected.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ SWR said : “ It is with regret that , following consultation with our passengers and the Department for Transport , we have had to terminate our contract with commercial catering company , Elior , as COVID-19 has made on train catering services unsustainable due to falling passenger numbers .
`` We will work with the company to ensure our vacancy lists are made available to any Elior employees affected by this decision .
”

South Western Railway plans to terminate its on-board catering contract with Elior, the rail union RMT says.
It claims that staff employed by Elior on the SWR contract have been told that the operator’s termination of the contract mean they are due to be made redundant on January 17 – more than two months before the Government’s Job Retention Scheme draws to a close.
The union believes that this "reckless decision" by the train company shows complete disdain for these workers, and has no regard for the impact on passengers, who they say have not been consulted on SWR’s plans.
Now, the union has written to the Department for Transport to demand that it intervene and reverse the decision.
The letter, from RMT General Secretary Mick Cash, reads:
“The removal of SWR’s on-board catering provision is completely counterproductive at a time when the rail industry should be focusing its efforts on encouraging passengers back to the railway and ensuring that rail, as a sustainable form of transport, is an attractive alternative to cars. Therefore, I am calling on you, as a matter of urgency to intervene and reverse this reckless decision.
“Furthermore, RMT is demanding that the affected staff are brought in-house if SWR is not willing to reinstate the Elior contract, and deployed to other duties until such time as on-board catering can resume.
"Ultimately, RMT will not allow its members to be made to pay the price of the Coronavirus crisis.”
General Secretary Mick Cash said: “South Western Railway’s decision to axe its on-board catering provision is short-sighted and will undoubtedly worsen the passenger experience. Axing this vital service is completely at odds with the need to restore passenger confidence in the railway.
“There are now over 130 workers who unexpectedly face the prospect of losing their job come January 2021.
“SWR’s operations are being fully funded by the DfT with public money, and the Government cannot sit by and allow it to treat catering workers and passengers with contempt.
“RMT is demanding that this decision is reversed and all jobs are protected.”
In response, a spokesperson for SWR said: “It is with regret that, following consultation with our passengers and the Department for Transport, we have had to terminate our contract with commercial catering company, Elior, as COVID-19 has made on train catering services unsustainable due to falling passenger numbers.
"We will work with the company to ensure our vacancy lists are made available to any Elior employees affected by this decision.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Hampshire council leader slams plans for asylum seeker centre

ANOTHER council leader has called on the Government to abandon plans to build a centre for asylum seekers next to a small Hampshire village .
Keith Mans , the leader of Hampshire County Council , has written to Immigration Minister Chris Philp to protest against the proposal to set up the facility – which would house up to 500 adults on the edge of the A303 at Barton Stacey next year .
The Conservative councillor said that the accommodation would potentially increase the population of the village , which is home to 1,000 residents , by up to 40 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earmarked for edge of Hampshire village It comes just days after Test Valley Borough Council leader Philip North also criticised the idea , slamming it for its `` dangerous '' location .
His comments were backed by Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes , who have together set up a petition against the plans .
Cllr Mans said : “ I have major reservations about the suitability of the site .
As it stands , it is not habitable or safe .
“ There are potential concerns around contaminated land and nitrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no local transport links to nearby Andover , Winchester or Basingstoke – hindering the ability of the site ’ s inhabitants to integrate fully into society and forcing people to potentially navigate busy and dangerous roads by foot .
“ Furthermore , there has been no consultation and engagement within the local community to listen to the views of the public and key stakeholders .
I simply do not believe this is the right way forward.
” He continued : “ It ’ s crucial for those seeking asylum in this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and facilities in order to settle , form a valuable part of their local communities , and make a meaningful contribution .
“ If we fail to provide these people with the right start in this important journey , there is a risk of having a detrimental impact on their life chances .
“ Accommodation for people seeking asylum remains a long-standing national issue and I will continue to press Government on Hampshire ’ s concerns and demand a long-term strategy and solution – as the issue rightly deserves .
“ This ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency powers to gain planning permission is not acceptable.
” The charity Refugee Action posted on Twitter : “ Barracks , ‘ open prison ’ -style accommodation , dangerously low quality housing – we will always oppose any aspect of the asylum system that restricts people ’ s safety , dignity , rights and access to the right support .
# StandUpForAsylum ” Stephen Hale , the charity ’ s chief executive , said : “ The way we currently treat people seeking asylum is becoming a stain on our national conscience .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a barracks or in a portable cabin in the middle of the countryside , when they desperately need access to health and legal support , is inhumane .
“ The Government must rediscover their compassion , and common sense .
People seeking asylum should be housed in our communities .
”

Keith Mans, the leader of Hampshire County Council, has written to Immigration Minister Chris Philp to protest against the proposal to set up the facility – which would house up to 500 adults on the edge of the A303 at Barton Stacey next year.
The Conservative councillor said that the accommodation would potentially increase the population of the village, which is home to 1,000 residents, by up to 40%.
It comes just days after Test Valley Borough Council leader Philip North also criticised the idea, slamming it for its "dangerous" location.
His comments were backed by Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes, who have together set up a petition against the plans.
Cllr Mans said: “I have major reservations about the suitability of the site. As it stands, it is not habitable or safe.
Cllr Keith Mans
“There are potential concerns around contaminated land and nitrate pollution; a lack of suitable utilities and no local transport links to nearby Andover, Winchester or Basingstoke – hindering the ability of the site’s inhabitants to integrate fully into society and forcing people to potentially navigate busy and dangerous roads by foot.
“Furthermore, there has been no consultation and engagement within the local community to listen to the views of the public and key stakeholders. I simply do not believe this is the right way forward.”
He continued: “It’s crucial for those seeking asylum in this country to be provided with the best opportunities and facilities in order to settle, form a valuable part of their local communities, and make a meaningful contribution.
“If we fail to provide these people with the right start in this important journey, there is a risk of having a detrimental impact on their life chances.
“Accommodation for people seeking asylum remains a long-standing national issue and I will continue to press Government on Hampshire’s concerns and demand a long-term strategy and solution – as the issue rightly deserves.
“This ill thought through short-term proposal which potentially uses emergency powers to gain planning permission is not acceptable.”
The charity Refugee Action posted on Twitter: “Barracks, ‘open prison’-style accommodation, dangerously low quality housing – we will always oppose any aspect of the asylum system that restricts people’s safety, dignity, rights and access to the right support. #StandUpForAsylum”
Stephen Hale, the charity’s chief executive, said: “The way we currently treat people seeking asylum is becoming a stain on our national conscience.
“Herding vulnerable people behind barbed wire in a barracks or in a portable cabin in the middle of the countryside, when they desperately need access to health and legal support, is inhumane.
“The Government must rediscover their compassion, and common sense. People seeking asylum should be housed in our communities.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Animal shelter trying to reunite cat from Russia with owners

A team of animal lovers are trying to reunite a cat from Russia with his owners in time for Christmas - after it ended up at an Isle of Wight shelter .
Ivan , as he is currently known , was handed over to Southampton Cats Protection and when his microchip was scanned , the number showed it originated in Russia .
But there was no registered address or any other details .
Ivan , believed to be about three-years-old , was then transferred to an adoption centre on the Isle of Wight , where he is being quarantined and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is very friendly and so may be a long-lost beloved pet who was used to his home in Russia and then got confused once he was allowed outside after a long journey to the UK .
“ Perhaps he was brought over as a kitten .
“ We don ’ t know if he came in through official channels as part of the PETS scheme so he has been quarantined here at the centre as a precaution.
” The centre is appealing for information from anyone who may know his owner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will rehome him .
“ An up-to-date microchip would have made such a difference in this situation , ” the manager said .
“ We would urge everyone to ensure their cat ’ s details are updated , especially if you move here from abroad .
“ It just takes a quick call to your cat ’ s microchip company , or many can be updated online .
If you don ’ t know which company your cat ’ s chip is registered to , a vet will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivan was first discovered by a Southampton couple who fed him in their garden , where he had been sleeping rough , for five months .
They let him into their house when the weather turned colder , but could not keep him because they had their own cats .

Ivan, as he is currently known, was handed over to Southampton Cats Protection and when his microchip was scanned, the number showed it originated in Russia.
But there was no registered address or any other details.
Ivan was handed to Southampton Cats Protection (Cats Protection/PA)
Ivan, believed to be about three-years-old, was then transferred to an adoption centre on the Isle of Wight, where he is being quarantined and has received a rabies vaccination.
Centre manager Mel Read said: “Ivan is a real mystery.
“He is very friendly and so may be a long-lost beloved pet who was used to his home in Russia and then got confused once he was allowed outside after a long journey to the UK.
Ivan is believed to be about three-years-old (Cats Protection/PA)
“Perhaps he was brought over as a kitten.
“We don’t know if he came in through official channels as part of the PETS scheme so he has been quarantined here at the centre as a precaution.”
The centre is appealing for information from anyone who may know his owner. If they are unable to find them, they will rehome him.
“An up-to-date microchip would have made such a difference in this situation,” the manager said.
The Russian feline is said to be very friendly (Cats Protection/PA)
“We would urge everyone to ensure their cat’s details are updated, especially if you move here from abroad.
“It just takes a quick call to your cat’s microchip company, or many can be updated online. If you don’t know which company your cat’s chip is registered to, a vet will be able to tell you by scanning your cat.”
Ivan was first discovered by a Southampton couple who fed him in their garden, where he had been sleeping rough, for five months.
They let him into their house when the weather turned colder, but could not keep him because they had their own cats.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--IN THE COURTS: 14 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... JOHN CHARLES POWELL , 60 , of Botley Road , Fareham .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating .
Community order made and fined £23 .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge .
STEVEN DAVID TUBB , 41 , of Meggson Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating .
Fined £35 .
Ordered to pay court costs of £50 and victim surcharge of £34 .
SHARON LEEANN CATHERINE DONOVAN , 49 , of Crabwood Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 18 months and fined £150 .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .
MAKSIMS LAPUHA , 38 , of Lodge Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving while disqualified .
Committed to prison for four months suspended for 12 months and disqualified from driving for 22 months .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £128 and court costs of £85 .
LEE ATKINS , 46 , of Green Park Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Discharged conditionally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85 court costs .
ROBIN PHILIP RUSSELL , 35 , of no fixed address .
Admitted breaching a post-imprisonment supervision requirement .
Committed to prison for seven days .
RACHEL ANN FOREMAN , 29 , of Jessamine Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting and racially aggravated assault .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Fined £100 and must complete eight days of rehabilitation .
Ordered to pay £72 compensation and £200 court costs .
CRAIG DAVID FULLER , 25 , of Gento Close , Botley .
Admitted breaching the requirements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay £60 court costs and fined £50 .
ABDUL HAMEED ALLARI , 32 , of Gloucester Square , Southampton .
Admitted breaching the requirements of a community order .
Must complete 90 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months .
Ordered to pay £60 court costs .
DANIEL JOHN POTTER , 30 , of Freshfield Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching his post-imprisonment supervision requirement .
Fined £80 and ordered to pay £60 court costs .
MUJAMID HOTKHAIL-HOTAK , 27 , Commercial Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points and fined £500 .
Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £310 court costs .
NATHAN JAMES GANDER , 34 , of Hurst Green Close , Southampton .
Proved guilty of driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for six months and fined £400 .
Ordered to pay £40 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DILBAGH SINGH BHAKAR , 40 , of Denzil Avenue , Southampton .
Found guilty of three counts of assault by beating .
Community order made until June 2022 .
Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim until June 2022 .
Must complete 25 days of rehabilitation .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £300 court costs .
TARRON JAMES CRUTCHER , 31 , of Howard Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to trespassing .
Discharged conditionally for one year .
Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge .

JOHN CHARLES POWELL, 60, of Botley Road, Fareham. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating. Community order made and fined £23. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge.
STEVEN DAVID TUBB, 41, of Meggson Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating.
Fined £35. Ordered to pay court costs of £50 and victim surcharge of £34.
SHARON LEEANN CATHERINE DONOVAN, 49, of Crabwood Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £150. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.
MAKSIMS LAPUHA, 38, of Lodge Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving while disqualified. Committed to prison for four months suspended for 12 months and disqualified from driving for 22 months. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £128 and court costs of £85.
LEE ATKINS, 46, of Green Park Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Discharged conditionally. Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
ROBIN PHILIP RUSSELL, 35, of no fixed address. Admitted breaching a post-imprisonment supervision requirement. Committed to prison for seven days.
RACHEL ANN FOREMAN, 29, of Jessamine Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to shoplifting and racially aggravated assault. Community order made until December 2021. Fined £100 and must complete eight days of rehabilitation. Ordered to pay £72 compensation and £200 court costs.
CRAIG DAVID FULLER, 25, of Gento Close, Botley. Admitted breaching the requirements of a community order. Ordered to pay £60 court costs and fined £50.
ABDUL HAMEED ALLARI, 32, of Gloucester Square, Southampton. Admitted breaching the requirements of a community order. Must complete 90 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months. Ordered to pay £60 court costs.
DANIEL JOHN POTTER, 30, of Freshfield Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching his post-imprisonment supervision requirement. Fined £80 and ordered to pay £60 court costs.
MUJAMID HOTKHAIL-HOTAK, 27, Commercial Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Driving record endorsed with six points and fined £500. Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £310 court costs.
NATHAN JAMES GANDER, 34, of Hurst Green Close, Southampton. Proved guilty of driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for six months and fined £400. Ordered to pay £40 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DILBAGH SINGH BHAKAR, 40, of Denzil Avenue, Southampton. Found guilty of three counts of assault by beating. Community order made until June 2022. Must complete 80 hours of unpaid work. Restraining order not to contact his victim until June 2022. Must complete 25 days of rehabilitation. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £300 court costs.
TARRON JAMES CRUTCHER, 31, of Howard Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to trespassing. Discharged conditionally for one year. Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Southampton family's new cat falls in after five days at new home

A SOUTHAMPTON family have been left with a £500 bill after buying a rare-breed kitten on the brink of death .
Just five days after joining her new family , tiny ragdoll kitten Tullulah was gripped by uncontrollable diarrhoea .
Tullulah ’ s new owner Hannah Maguire rushed her to an emergency clinic in Southampton – where it was discovered that the tiny kitten had a severe bout of cat flu and was dangerously underweight .
Worse still , it was discovered that nine-week-old Tullulah , who weighed just 440 grams , had three fractured ribs - an injury which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five weeks old .
Hannah said : “ Tullulah is such a spirited little thing , she ’ s beautiful , incredibly confident , great fun to be around and we have no regrets at all in getting her .
“ But it was really touch and go that first week .
“ She didn ’ t look at all right when we collected her and her condition just went downhill from there .
“ Her stools got runnier and runnier and then we could see blood in them – and at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly . ''
The veterinary team at Vets Now explained to Hannah that Tullulah ’ s condition was so serious that she might not make it through .
They went to work straightaway to get fluids into her and stabilise her condition .
It ’ s unclear how such serious injuries were sustained and the team at Vets Now said that it iss possible Tullulah may have been dropped by her mother .
But several vet trips later , the little kitten made a full recovery and has put on a kilo in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tender loving care of Hannah and her daughter Bo .
“ I ’ m so grateful Vets Now for their kindness and their very thorough approach .
Without them being there when we needed them , I think we could have lost her , '' said Hannah .
Sarah Hames , district vet at Vets Now , said her team did an excellent job with Tullulah and are delighted to hear she ’ s made such a full recovery .
Sarah added : “ Hannah did exactly the right thing in seeking our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her instincts that something was badly wrong . ''

Just five days after joining her new family, tiny ragdoll kitten Tullulah was gripped by uncontrollable diarrhoea.
Tullulah’s new owner Hannah Maguire rushed her to an emergency clinic in Southampton – where it was discovered that the tiny kitten had a severe bout of cat flu and was dangerously underweight.
Worse still, it was discovered that nine-week-old Tullulah, who weighed just 440 grams, had three fractured ribs - an injury which was by that point approximately four to five weeks old.
Hannah said: “Tullulah is such a spirited little thing, she’s beautiful, incredibly confident, great fun to be around and we have no regrets at all in getting her.
“But it was really touch and go that first week.
“She didn’t look at all right when we collected her and her condition just went downhill from there.
“Her stools got runnier and runnier and then we could see blood in them – and at that point we knew we had to move quickly."
The veterinary team at Vets Now explained to Hannah that Tullulah’s condition was so serious that she might not make it through.
They went to work straightaway to get fluids into her and stabilise her condition.
It’s unclear how such serious injuries were sustained and the team at Vets Now said that it iss possible Tullulah may have been dropped by her mother.
But several vet trips later, the little kitten made a full recovery and has put on a kilo in weight thanks to food supplements and the tender loving care of Hannah and her daughter Bo.
“I’m so grateful Vets Now for their kindness and their very thorough approach. Without them being there when we needed them, I think we could have lost her," said Hannah.
Sarah Hames, district vet at Vets Now, said her team did an excellent job with Tullulah and are delighted to hear she’s made such a full recovery.
Sarah added: “Hannah did exactly the right thing in seeking our help when she did and in following her instincts that something was badly wrong."


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Facebook Messenger and Instagram down  across the UK

Facebook , Instagram and Messenger have reportedly crashed leaving users questioning their connection .
According to Down Detector , reports of issues started at around 9pm on Thursday morning .
Facebook users reported an issue with logging into the app while 36 % of reports suggest a total blackout .
Instagram , also owned by Facebook , has seen a huge spike in reports of problems too , both in the UK and across Europe .
The reason for the problems is still unknown and Newsquest have contacted Facebook for comment .
Social Media users unsurprisingly flocked to Twitter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were part of a wider issue .
One Facebook user tweeted : “ My day off and Facebook Messenger is down.
” “ Facebook , please fix messenger or I will riot , ” wrote another .
Another tweeted : “ Dear Facebook , you have a problem in your messenger app , try to fix it , thanks.
” Meanwhile Instagram users were complaining of similar issues , one user Tweeted : “ Instagram down…my messages disappear when I load the page…is it with someone else ?
” “ Can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram down ” said another .

According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 9pm on Thursday morning.
Facebook users reported an issue with logging into the app while 36% of reports suggest a total blackout.
Instagram, also owned by Facebook, has seen a huge spike in reports of problems too, both in the UK and across Europe.
The reason for the problems is still unknown and Newsquest have contacted Facebook for comment.
Social Media users unsurprisingly flocked to Twitter to question whether the issues they were having were part of a wider issue.
One Facebook user tweeted: “My day off and Facebook Messenger is down.”
“Facebook, please fix messenger or I will riot,” wrote another.
Another tweeted: “Dear Facebook, you have a problem in your messenger app, try to fix it, thanks.”
Meanwhile Instagram users were complaining of similar issues, one user Tweeted: “Instagram down…my messages disappear when I load the page…is it with someone else?”
“Can’t DM anyone, pretty cool. #Instagram down” said another.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Warning over rising air pollution when Covid restrictions end

Air pollution could rise significantly as coronavirus restrictions end , a think tank warned as it called on cities to reboot stalled plans to tackle the problem .
Levels of toxic air fell dramatically in many places in the spring as the country went into full lockdown , Centre for Cities said .
But analysis shows that concentrations of air pollution have risen again over the summer to pre-pandemic levels or higher , even though most of the country remains under restrictions .
This means that , as life returns to normal , pollution could climb even higher , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for councils which shelved their pollution reduction plans in the face of the pandemic to revisit them .
Pollution , such as nitrogen dioxide from traffic , is linked to 40,000 deaths a year in the UK , and research has suggested that 15 % of Covid-19 deaths can be attributed to toxic air .
Concentrations of nitrogen dioxide fell on average by 38 % in cities and large towns as a result of lockdown , analysis from Centre for Cities in partnership with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest falls were seen in Glasgow , with a 57 % reduction , followed by Warrington and Oxford , where pollution levels also more than halved , though other places such as Southampton saw much smaller drops .
But nitrogen dioxide emissions bounced back in most cities as the first national lockdown eased and cars and traffic returned to the roads .
In four-fifths of cities and larger towns pollution levels were back to at least pre-lockdown levels by September , despite economic activity not having fully recovered by then , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In some places , such as Barnsley , Bournemouth and Portsmouth , nitrogen dioxide levels by September were already even higher than they were before the spring lockdown .
Centre for Cities said a number of councils were scheduled to launch clean air zones , which charge vehicles with higher levels of emissions to drive through certain areas to combat pollution .
But many plans have been delayed or even scrapped amid claims they were not immediately necessary because air quality had swiftly improved in 2020 , the report said .
Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , with pollution rising as private cars have returned to the roads while public transport use remains low .
And an increase in working from home will not curb pollution , the organisation said , warning that in places such as London commuting is not the biggest cause of pollution and remote workers are more likely to use their cars for leisure .
It is calling for councils and mayors to discourage car use by introducing clean air zones , improve buses , rail and tram systems to encourage use of public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boost cycling and walking .
Centre for Cities ’ chief executive Andrew Carter said : “ Toxic air has contributed to the deaths of thousands of Covid-19 victims this year and , even after the pandemic ends , will remain a big threat to health – particularly for those living in urban areas .
“ City leaders can reduce threat of air pollution , but it will take political will .
“ Discouraging car usage will be unpopular in the short term but , if coupled with the necessary improvements to public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the economy will be huge and our cities will become better places to live .
“ Now is not the time for politicians to delay on this .
”

Levels of toxic air fell dramatically in many places in the spring as the country went into full lockdown, Centre for Cities said.
But analysis shows that concentrations of air pollution have risen again over the summer to pre-pandemic levels or higher, even though most of the country remains under restrictions.
This means that, as life returns to normal, pollution could climb even higher, the think tank warned.
(PA Graphics)
It is calling for councils which shelved their pollution reduction plans in the face of the pandemic to revisit them.
Pollution, such as nitrogen dioxide from traffic, is linked to 40,000 deaths a year in the UK, and research has suggested that 15% of Covid-19 deaths can be attributed to toxic air.
Concentrations of nitrogen dioxide fell on average by 38% in cities and large towns as a result of lockdown, analysis from Centre for Cities in partnership with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea) said.
Some of the biggest falls were seen in Glasgow, with a 57% reduction, followed by Warrington and Oxford, where pollution levels also more than halved, though other places such as Southampton saw much smaller drops.
But nitrogen dioxide emissions bounced back in most cities as the first national lockdown eased and cars and traffic returned to the roads.
In four-fifths of cities and larger towns pollution levels were back to at least pre-lockdown levels by September, despite economic activity not having fully recovered by then, according to the analysis based on official data.
In some places, such as Barnsley, Bournemouth and Portsmouth, nitrogen dioxide levels by September were already even higher than they were before the spring lockdown.
Centre for Cities said a number of councils were scheduled to launch clean air zones, which charge vehicles with higher levels of emissions to drive through certain areas to combat pollution.
But many plans have been delayed or even scrapped amid claims they were not immediately necessary because air quality had swiftly improved in 2020, the report said.
Centre for Cities argues that is not the case, with pollution rising as private cars have returned to the roads while public transport use remains low.
And an increase in working from home will not curb pollution, the organisation said, warning that in places such as London commuting is not the biggest cause of pollution and remote workers are more likely to use their cars for leisure.
It is calling for councils and mayors to discourage car use by introducing clean air zones, improve buses, rail and tram systems to encourage use of public transport, and put in measures to boost cycling and walking.
Centre for Cities’ chief executive Andrew Carter said: “Toxic air has contributed to the deaths of thousands of Covid-19 victims this year and, even after the pandemic ends, will remain a big threat to health – particularly for those living in urban areas.
“City leaders can reduce threat of air pollution, but it will take political will.
“Discouraging car usage will be unpopular in the short term but, if coupled with the necessary improvements to public transport, the long-term benefits to public health and the economy will be huge and our cities will become better places to live.
“Now is not the time for politicians to delay on this.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Jobs up for grabs at pubs in Bournemouth and the New Forest

JOBS are up for grabs at pubs recently bought from brewers Wadworth .
The pubs , purchased by the Butcombe @ @ @ @ @ Fish Inn and the High Corner Inn , both in Ringwood .
Also included are @ @ @ @ @ the Goat & Tricycle in Bournemouth and the Avon Causeway in Christchurch .
Butcombe is @ @ @ @ @ .
Group MD Jayson Perfect said : `` We ’ re an eclectic bunch of @ @ @ @ @ together by our love of food , drink and service .
`` We set the @ @ @ @ @ to the very best of our capabilities and we push each other to be outstanding @ @ @ @ @ the bill then we ’ d love to hear from you . ''
Interested applicants @ @ @ @ @ for further information or go to protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/-4UICBNMMFxnAYPhzDy9D/ for the latest opportunities .

The pubs, purchased by the Butcombe Brewing Company, include the Fish Inn and the High Corner Inn, both in Ringwood.
Also included are the Dean Park Inn and the Goat & Tricycle in Bournemouth and the Avon Causeway in Christchurch. Butcombe is part of the Liberation Group.
Group MD Jayson Perfect said: "We’re an eclectic bunch of passionate people, all brought together by our love of food, drink and service.
"We set the bar high, do everything to the very best of our capabilities and we push each other to be outstanding.
"If you fit the bill then we’d love to hear from you."
Interested applicants should email careers@butcombe.com for further information or go to protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/-4UICBNMMFxnAYPhzDy9D/ for the latest opportunities.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--M3 blocked north of Southampton near J13/A335 Eastleigh

One lane of the northbound M3 is blocked after an incident near to J13 at Eastleigh .
Three vehicles are @ @ @ @ @ in the incident and motorists are being warned of delays on approach .
There are @ @ @ @ @ M27 .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information .

One lane of the northbound M3 is blocked after an incident near to J13 at Eastleigh.
Three vehicles are said to have been involved in the incident and motorists are being warned of delays on approach.
There are also delays coming off the M27.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Watercress Line launches world-first illuminated train show

THE ‘ world ’ s first ’ LED train has started taking passengers as part of a new festive experience .
The Steam Illuminations shows have begun on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line offering visitors the chance to see a ‘ unique , world first , pixel mappable digital LED train ’ between Alresford and Alton .
Created in partnership with Purple Lighting Ltd , it is a light show , on and in a steam train , consisting of 13,174 fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands .
The lights are programmed to perform a wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and flashing patterns .
Everyone is given an LED wristband to wear on the train to be part of the show and can take them home after the event .
Popular and traditional music is being played along with the lights to enhance the experience .
Speaking before the launch , general manager Simon Baggott said : “ We are delighted to be bringing this unique event to the Watercress Line .
It ’ s a wonderful experience the whole family can enjoy together and is sure to be an event to remember.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ We are so excited to offer such a new experience to our visitors and hope we can provide some Christmas cheer for all the family especially during these unprecedented times.
” Journeys will take place between December 11 and 23 , 27 and 31 and from January 1 to January 3 .
The Mid Hants Railway Ltd , famously nicknamed ‘ The Watercress Line ’ in the early 20th century for its role in transporting the crop to London , is Hampshire ’ s only standard gauge heritage railway .

The Steam Illuminations shows have begun on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line offering visitors the chance to see a ‘unique, world first, pixel mappable digital LED train’ between Alresford and Alton.
Created in partnership with Purple Lighting Ltd, it is a light show, on and in a steam train, consisting of 13,174 fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands.
The lights are programmed to perform a wonderful light show, consisting of different colours and flashing patterns.
Everyone is given an LED wristband to wear on the train to be part of the show and can take them home after the event.
Popular and traditional music is being played along with the lights to enhance the experience.
Speaking before the launch, general manager Simon Baggott said: “We are delighted to be bringing this unique event to the Watercress Line. It’s a wonderful experience the whole family can enjoy together and is sure to be an event to remember.”
A spokesperson for the Watercress Line added: “We are so excited to offer such a new experience to our visitors and hope we can provide some Christmas cheer for all the family especially during these unprecedented times.”
Journeys will take place between December 11 and 23, 27 and 31 and from January 1 to January 3.
The Mid Hants Railway Ltd, famously nicknamed ‘The Watercress Line’ in the early 20th century for its role in transporting the crop to London, is Hampshire’s only standard gauge heritage railway.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Bah humbug! Southampton 'one of UK's least festive places'

SOUTHAMPTON has been named as one of the least festive places to live in the UK .
StressNoMore , an online health and wellbeing retailer , has analysed three years ’ of data about the nation ’ s festive Googling habits to find the places with an abundance of Christmas spirit .
Researchers say they studied information from 50 towns and cities across the UK .
They discovered that Christmas spirit levels in Southampton are the seventh lowest in UK , with the city scoring just 11 out of 100 on the Clausometer scale .
A spokesperson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t come naturally to all of us .
`` It seems Southampton residents get most excited about Christmas trees , decorations , songs and advent calendars over the festive period , but are less likely to put up Christmas lights outside their houses or be found writing cards to family and friends .
And they definitely don ’ t enjoy a Christmas pudding . ''
• Christmas events still going ahead in Southampton According to StressNoMore Slough has lowest levels of Christmas spirit in the UK , scoring just two out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said : `` Slough residents are most interested in putting up a Christmas tree , but are less fussed about Christmas cards , films and gifts .
`` Other places where Christmas spirit is low across the UK are Newcastle ( 6/100 ) , Nottingham ( 6/100 ) , Bristol ( 10/100 ) and Manchester ( 11/100 ) .
`` By comparison , Leicester has been crowned the most festive place to live in the UK , scoring the highest on Santa ’ s Clausometer for Christmas cheer - 99 out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents made more seasonal searches on Google than anyone else .
They added : `` Festive songs , advent calendars and Christmas trees are what Leicester residents get most excited about during the holidays , while the dinner table divider - the humble Christmas pudding - is the least rated . ''
She said : `` It ’ s been really interesting to find out where in the UK has the most Christmas spirit - and where the UK ’ s biggest Scrooges are likely to live .
“ This year has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s still unclear whether this Christmas will be anything like the one we usually enjoy with our friends and family .
`` But no matter what , we hope this festive season provides some light relief and distraction from your everyday stresses , if you love Christmas or not !
”

StressNoMore, an online health and wellbeing retailer, has analysed three years’ of data about the nation’s festive Googling habits to find the places with an abundance of Christmas spirit.
Researchers say they studied information from 50 towns and cities across the UK.
They discovered that Christmas spirit levels in Southampton are the seventh lowest in UK, with the city scoring just 11 out of 100 on the Clausometer scale.
A spokesperson said: "It's clear that 'festive feeling' doesn’t come naturally to all of us.
"It seems Southampton residents get most excited about Christmas trees, decorations, songs and advent calendars over the festive period, but are less likely to put up Christmas lights outside their houses or be found writing cards to family and friends. And they definitely don’t enjoy a Christmas pudding."
According to StressNoMore Slough has lowest levels of Christmas spirit in the UK, scoring just two out of 100 on the Clausometer.
A spokesperson said: "Slough residents are most interested in putting up a Christmas tree, but are less fussed about Christmas cards, films and gifts.
"Other places where Christmas spirit is low across the UK are Newcastle (6/100), Nottingham (6/100), Bristol (10/100) and Manchester (11/100).
"By comparison, Leicester has been crowned the most festive place to live in the UK, scoring the highest on Santa’s Clausometer for Christmas cheer - 99 out of 100."
The spokesperson said Leicester residents made more seasonal searches on Google than anyone else.
They added: "Festive songs, advent calendars and Christmas trees are what Leicester residents get most excited about during the holidays, while the dinner table divider - the humble Christmas pudding - is the least rated."
Stephanie Taylor is managing director of StressNoMore.
She said: "It’s been really interesting to find out where in the UK has the most Christmas spirit - and where the UK’s biggest Scrooges are likely to live.
“This year has been difficult for all of us and it’s still unclear whether this Christmas will be anything like the one we usually enjoy with our friends and family.
"But no matter what, we hope this festive season provides some light relief and distraction from your everyday stresses, if you love Christmas or not!”