thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Multi-storey car park in Fareham to be refurbished

A £5.5m plan to refurbish a multi-storey car park is set to go ahead .
Work is due to start on a new 800 space car park at Osborn Road multi-storey car park in Fareham .
The council are investing £5.5m into the project that will improve the site and provide drivers with bigger and safer spaces .
Despite ongoing maintenance , the car park has become run down but the project is set to improve the car park structure and appearance .
Motorists will benefit from wider spaces , better lightning and electric car charging points .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roof which could help generate power to run the car park , Fareham offices and library , street lightning and energy storage .
Council leader Sean Woodward said : `` It is absolutely necessary .
It has been an issue for over three decades .
`` It certainly needs bringing up to a very good standard .
`` There will be fewer spaces , reduced to 800 , but they will be much higher quality and people will feel much safer and more secure .
As vehicles have gotten larger over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parked in the spaces .
`` It is a very important car park . ''
The original car park was built in 1973 and makes up around 40 % of the town centre 's spaces .
The plans also include access to event venue Ferneham Hall which is currently under redevelopment .
Cllr Woodward added : `` When Ferneham Hall replacement happens , then we need decent car parking right next to Ferneham Hall as that tends to be the favoured car park for people attending events there .
`` It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the awfulness going on at the moment , that we area accepting that town centre 's are changing and they are moving towards leisure .
We are therefore investing heavily as a council . ''
The work is planned to begin in Summer 2021 .

Work is due to start on a new 800 space car park at Osborn Road multi-storey car park in Fareham.
The council are investing £5.5m into the project that will improve the site and provide drivers with bigger and safer spaces.
Despite ongoing maintenance, the car park has become run down but the project is set to improve the car park structure and appearance.
Motorists will benefit from wider spaces, better lightning and electric car charging points.
There are plans to install PV panels to the roof which could help generate power to run the car park, Fareham offices and library, street lightning and energy storage.
Council leader Sean Woodward said: "It is absolutely necessary. It has been an issue for over three decades.
"It certainly needs bringing up to a very good standard.
"There will be fewer spaces, reduced to 800, but they will be much higher quality and people will feel much safer and more secure. As vehicles have gotten larger over the years, they will be much more comfortably parked in the spaces.
"It is a very important car park."
The original car park was built in 1973 and makes up around 40% of the town centre's spaces.
The plans also include access to event venue Ferneham Hall which is currently under redevelopment.
Cllr Woodward added: "When Ferneham Hall replacement happens, then we need decent car parking right next to Ferneham Hall as that tends to be the favoured car park for people attending events there.
"It is a signal of a town that despite all the awfulness going on at the moment, that we area accepting that town centre's are changing and they are moving towards leisure. We are therefore investing heavily as a council."
The work is planned to begin in Summer 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Elderly impacted by Covid traffic measures in Winchester city centre

QUESTIONS have been raised over controversial measures to allow for social distancing which has caused major congestion around Winchester .
Hampshire County Council narrowed part of Jewry Street and North Walls , and closed off the top end of Hyde Street , to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to socially distance .
The measure in Jewry Street has been lifted but North Walls is being retained , despite widespread criticism that it is causing congestion .
But now the city council is being questioned over its involvement to tackle the issues caused by the measures .
At a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mather asked cabinet member for service quality and transformation Martin Tod how the authority is working with the county council to overcome the problems .
Cllr Mather particularly raised concerns about the impact the measures are having on elderly people .
She said : “ They do n't all have blue badges , some of them travel in buses and some of them they will drive or get dropped off in convenient places and at the moment I am getting complaints from elderly in my ward who asked me to take up their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are having taking a bus into the bus station in order to change to another bus because the buses ca n't keep their timetables and how difficult it is for them to get dropped off with streets being closed at weekends which I know some people are in favour of but there is part of the population it causes great inconvenience to.
” Since the measures were introduced changes have been made , and Cllr Tod said that residents views are listened to to make changes if need .
He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square scheme was causing some people access difficulties .
It is the case with the measures as they are there is quite literally nowhere in Winchester where you used to be able to drive to that you can not drive to now .
“ The routes may be different but in terms of being able to drive to particular locations I am not aware of any streets that it used to be possible to drive to which it is no longer possible to drive to . ''
He continued : `` [ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential further measures that could be used to enable the system to flow more freely whilst still recognising the importance of social distancing and the importance of encouraging and enabling more sustainable forms of transport .
”

Hampshire County Council narrowed part of Jewry Street and North Walls, and closed off the top end of Hyde Street, to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to socially distance.
The measure in Jewry Street has been lifted but North Walls is being retained, despite widespread criticism that it is causing congestion.
But now the city council is being questioned over its involvement to tackle the issues caused by the measures.
At a meeting of the full council Cllr Fiona Mather asked cabinet member for service quality and transformation Martin Tod how the authority is working with the county council to overcome the problems.
Cllr Mather particularly raised concerns about the impact the measures are having on elderly people.
She said: “They don't all have blue badges, some of them travel in buses and some of them they will drive or get dropped off in convenient places and at the moment I am getting complaints from elderly in my ward who asked me to take up their issue and say what great difficulty they are having taking a bus into the bus station in order to change to another bus because the buses can't keep their timetables and how difficult it is for them to get dropped off with streets being closed at weekends which I know some people are in favour of but there is part of the population it causes great inconvenience to.”
Since the measures were introduced changes have been made, and Cllr Tod said that residents views are listened to to make changes if need.
He added: “For example the original design for The Square scheme was causing some people access difficulties. It is the case with the measures as they are there is quite literally nowhere in Winchester where you used to be able to drive to that you can not drive to now.
“The routes may be different but in terms of being able to drive to particular locations I am not aware of any streets that it used to be possible to drive to which it is no longer possible to drive to."
He continued: "[We've] also been having conversations about potential further measures that could be used to enable the system to flow more freely whilst still recognising the importance of social distancing and the importance of encouraging and enabling more sustainable forms of transport.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--DVSA driving theory tests have changed (here's what learners also have to do)

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

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


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Man banned from roads at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who fled the scene of a car crash has been banned from the roads .
Christian Toby Olsen @ @ @ @ @ and tree in Blundell Lane , Burseldon during a crash on December 28 last year @ @ @ @ @ Driver , Locks Heath was later charged with driving without due care and attention , @ @ @ @ @ to stop at the scene of an accident .
He pleaded guilty .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he was jailed for eight weeks , suspended for 12 months .
Olsen will be @ @ @ @ @ from 7pm to 6am each day .
He has been banned from the roads for @ @ @ @ @ .
He must pay a £122 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

Christian Toby Olsen damaged a fence, sign and tree in Blundell Lane, Burseldon during a crash on December 28 last year.
The 41-year-old of Firecracker Driver, Locks Heath was later charged with driving without due care and attention, damaging property, and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. He pleaded guilty.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, he was jailed for eight weeks, suspended for 12 months.
Olsen will be on a four-month electronic curfew from 7pm to 6am each day. He has been banned from the roads for six months and fined £450.
He must pay a £122 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Black people ‘twice as likely to be homeless in Southampton’

BLACK people are more than twice as likely to experience homelessness in Southampton as all other ethnic groups , figures suggest .
Housing charity Shelter criticised “ deep inequality and systemic racism ” within the housing system , and warned the legacy of the coronavirus pandemic must not be one of rising homelessness .
Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government data shows 1,109 households were assessed as entitled to help from the council in Southampton in the year to March .
Of the lead applicants from these households , 4.7 % ( 52 ) were black , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 2.1 % of the area ’ s population , according to the latest census .
It means black people were 2.4 times more likely to experience homelessness , with roughly one in 39 black households in Southampton becoming homeless or being threatened with homelessness last year , compared to one in 93 households from all other ethnic groups combined .
Across England , around 10.7 % of lead applicants from households entitled to council help were black , while black people comprise roughly 3.6 % of the country ’ s population .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is “ appalling ” that black people and others from BAME backgrounds are disproportionately impacted by homelessness .
“ We must act fast , because the pandemic we are now enduring is only intensifying the housing emergency and its destructive inequalities , ” she said .
“ We can ’ t allow the legacy of Covid-19 to be one of rising homelessness and shattered lives.
” Figures show that overall in England , white and Asian households were less likely to be homeless last year , with 69.8 % of homeless households with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people make up 84.6 % of the population .
Asian lead applicants accounted for 6.3 % of the homeless applications , despite making up 8.1 % of the David Renard , housing spokesman for the Local Government Association , said : “ Councils are doing all they can to make sure everyone gets the housing support they need , however it is clearly a concern BAME people are disproportionately affected by homelessness and we would encourage the Government to review why this is the case.
” An MHCLG spokesman said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good , and the Government has allocated over half a billion pounds this year to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society .
”

Housing charity Shelter criticised “deep inequality and systemic racism” within the housing system, and warned the legacy of the coronavirus pandemic must not be one of rising homelessness.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government data shows 1,109 households were assessed as entitled to help from the council in Southampton in the year to March.
Of the lead applicants from these households, 4.7% (52) were black, while black households are estimated to make up only 2.1% of the area’s population, according to the latest census.
It means black people were 2.4 times more likely to experience homelessness, with roughly one in 39 black households in Southampton becoming homeless or being threatened with homelessness last year, compared to one in 93 households from all other ethnic groups combined.
Across England, around 10.7% of lead applicants from households entitled to council help were black, while black people comprise roughly 3.6% of the country’s population.
Shelter chief executive Polly Neate said it is “appalling” that black people and others from BAME backgrounds are disproportionately impacted by homelessness.
“We must act fast, because the pandemic we are now enduring is only intensifying the housing emergency and its destructive inequalities,” she said.
“We can’t allow the legacy of Covid-19 to be one of rising homelessness and shattered lives.”
Figures show that overall in England, white and Asian households were less likely to be homeless last year, with 69.8% of homeless households with a white lead applicant, while white people make up 84.6% of the population.
Asian lead applicants accounted for 6.3% of the homeless applications, despite making up 8.1% of the
population.
David Renard, housing spokesman for the Local Government Association, said: “Councils are doing all they can to make sure everyone gets the housing support they need, however it is clearly a concern BAME people are disproportionately affected by homelessness and we would encourage the Government to review why this is the case.”
An MHCLG spokesman said: “We’re committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good, and the Government has allocated over half a billion pounds this year to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Six house-warming hacks to help keep the heating bill down

Experts have revealed the top six house-warming hacks to help keep the heating bill down .
As the temperature drops outside , the annual question arises - when is the best time to put the central heating on ?
However , interior experts at www.Thomas-Sanderson.co.uk have shared these tips before you fire up the radiators : Many people get complacent over the summer months and forget to shut them – go round the house and make sure that no cold air is getting in anywhere .
If the sun is shining in the daytime then make sure curtains and blinds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but ensure that you shut them in the morning and the evenings to give yourself that extra bit of warmth .
Unused rooms can be taking in a lot of heat , as well as increasing the amount of cool breeze flowing through your house .
By closing them off , you will cut out the draught and also ensure that any heat in your property isn ’ t escaping into that room .
A big reason why your home may not be retaining heat very well is because of draughts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home will bring the overall temperature down .
If you can stop these draughts from getting in , it will make a huge difference to the temperature in your home .
Eating hot food will help to warm you up and the process of cooking the food will throw heat out into the kitchen and surrounding areas , meaning your home will warm up as a result .
If your house is fully carpeted , then you needn ’ t worry about this option , as that will help insulate your home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of heat through floorboards or tiles , so putting a rug over the top can make all the difference in your home ’ s heat retention .
If on the occasion you do have the heating on , which you should because it is good for home ’ s condition , then you should put foil behind your radiators to make sure the heat is forced into the room , rather than getting lost in the wall .
What have experts said ?
Laura O , Connell , interiors expert and product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most households will try to put off turning the heating on for as long as possible – whether to save face or money – so these tips should help to prolong the inevitable , at least for a little while !
”

As the temperature drops outside, the annual question arises - when is the best time to put the central heating on?
However, interior experts at www.Thomas-Sanderson.co.uk have shared these tips before you fire up the radiators:
Shut the blinds and windows
Many people get complacent over the summer months and forget to shut them – go round the house and make sure that no cold air is getting in anywhere.
If the sun is shining in the daytime then make sure curtains and blinds are open to let the heat in, but ensure that you shut them in the morning and the evenings to give yourself that extra bit of warmth.
Close off unused rooms
Unused rooms can be taking in a lot of heat, as well as increasing the amount of cool breeze flowing through your house. By closing them off, you will cut out the draught and also ensure that any heat in your property isn’t escaping into that room.
Get draught excluders
A big reason why your home may not be retaining heat very well is because of draughts.
Allowing cold air to get into the home will bring the overall temperature down. If you can stop these draughts from getting in, it will make a huge difference to the temperature in your home.
Get cooking
Eating hot food will help to warm you up and the process of cooking the food will throw heat out into the kitchen and surrounding areas, meaning your home will warm up as a result.
Consider getting rugs
If your house is fully carpeted, then you needn’t worry about this option, as that will help insulate your home.
However, you can lose a considerable amount of heat through floorboards or tiles, so putting a rug over the top can make all the difference in your home’s heat retention.
Put tin foil behind your radiator
If on the occasion you do have the heating on, which you should because it is good for home’s condition, then you should put foil behind your radiators to make sure the heat is forced into the room, rather than getting lost in the wall.
What have experts said?
Laura O,Connell, interiors expert and product manager at www.thomas-sanderson.co.uk, said: “Most households will try to put off turning the heating on for as long as possible – whether to save face or money – so these tips should help to prolong the inevitable, at least for a little while!”


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Delays near Fareham on M27 due to broken down vehicle

UPDATE : The road has now been cleared .
DELAYS are building on the M27 after a lane was blocked @ @ @ @ @ .
Lane 1 on the M27 has been blocked on the westbound carriageway between Junction @ @ @ @ @ 9 , Park Gate .
# M27 Westbound - Lane 1 BLOCKED due to broken @ @ @ @ @ Fareham and J9/A27 # ParkGate , short delays building on approach .
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thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Residents of Eastleigh housing 'disgusted' at landlord

ELDERLY residents of a block of flats say they have not had adequate hot water for five weeks .
They say they even have to boil a kettle just to be able to have enough water to do the washing up .
Now they are demanding action claiming their block is also married by a leaking roof , broken lights and smashed glass .
They also say that an office for wardens in the block has been empty and locked up since the coronavirus outbreak started seven months ago .
But the tenants in the Eastleigh block of flats are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water broke down that it has not been fixed .
Leslie Loader Court on Arrow Close , Eastleigh is run by housing association Abri .
It contains 22 flats , with inhabitants in their 70s , 80s and 90s .
Resident Rosemary Youatt , 73 , a retired secretary has lived there now for 16 years .
She said : `` We , the residents , do not feel that we are being helped in any way and are disgusted and angry at the many problems in the building and the way they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay a service charge which includes them being here , and we all wonder what are we paying that for as we 're not getting the service . ''
The service charge is said to be £29.60 a month , but residents say nothing is being done about the problems , and when they try and phone the landlords , they get ignored .
Sarah Sargent , Director of Customer Experience at Abri , said : `` We are aware of the issues at Leslie Loader Court and our team are working hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We acknowledge that we ’ ve not been consistent in our communication keeping customers up to date regarding these problems .
For this we apologise . ''

They say they even have to boil a kettle just to be able to have enough water to do the washing up.
Now they are demanding action claiming their block is also married by a leaking roof, broken lights and smashed glass.
They also say that an office for wardens in the block has been empty and locked up since the coronavirus outbreak started seven months ago.
But the tenants in the Eastleigh block of flats are furious that five weeks after the hot water broke down that it has not been fixed.
Leslie Loader Court on Arrow Close, Eastleigh is run by housing association Abri.
It contains 22 flats, with inhabitants in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Resident Rosemary Youatt, 73, a retired secretary has lived there now for 16 years.
She said: "We, the residents, do not feel that we are being helped in any way and are disgusted and angry at the many problems in the building and the way they are not being addressed.
"We pay a service charge which includes them being here, and we all wonder what are we paying that for as we're not getting the service."
The service charge is said to be £29.60 a month, but residents say nothing is being done about the problems, and when they try and phone the landlords, they get ignored.
Sarah Sargent, Director of Customer Experience at Abri, said: "We are aware of the issues at Leslie Loader Court and our team are working hard to resolve these as quickly as possible.
"We acknowledge that we’ve not been consistent in our communication keeping customers up to date regarding these problems. For this we apologise."


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--The top 12 choking hazards for young children - including fruit and sweets

The top 12 choking hazards for young children have been revealed - which include fruit , cheese and sweets .
Choking can be a serious hazard due to the narrower windpipes of children , and their gag reflexes may not always prevent choking from happening .
According to CE safety , children do not properly master the technique for chewing and swallowing until they are five years-old .
The safety organisation say about 40 children under the age of five are rushed to hospital every day for choking or swallowing something they shouldn ’ t .
While curious young children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their mouths , it is important to know what sorts of objects and food items to keep out of their reach to minimise the risk of them choking .
FULL LIST : These are the 12 foods that CE Safety have urged parents to keep an eye out for : Hard and crunchy foods can be difficult for children to eat .
Popcorn kernels are especially dangerous as they can become lodged in a child ’ s windpipe .
Hard sweets can easily become lodged in a child ’ s windpipe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do .
This type of sweet should be avoided altogether .
This can form a pasty texture at the back of a child ’ s throat that can be easily choked on or cause breathing difficulties .
Dry and course foods like these can ’ t be easily broken down and can cause a serious threat to a young child .
The hard edges can also cause scratches as they are eaten .
Small hard foods should be avoided , especially if the child has not had their molars through yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grind these kinds of food down .
Cheese chunks are quite hard , and so can become lodged in a child ’ s throat quite easily .
They can be dangerous even when cut up small .
There have been a number of cases of children choking on grapes in recent years , prompting doctors to put out warnings .
If swallowed whole grapes can pose a huge choking risk.Their size and shape means they can completely plug a child ’ s airway .
More examples of hard foods that can easily become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ texture of chewing gum means that it can get stuck easily .
Children can also be tempted to swallow the gum , which can cause choking as well .
Although they are soft , marshmallows can stick together when eaten and can also expand , blocking the throat .
Eating a number at a time is very dangerous .
Apple skin is airtight , so can cause huge problems if stuck in the back of the throat .
Fruit with seeds can also be dangerous , so oranges , cherries and watermelons are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even in boneless meats , and if swallowed can become wedged .
Any meat given to a young child should be checked thoroughly .
What is the advice from the NHS ?
According to the NHS , you should introduce solid foods around the age of six months old .
However , you should always accompany your child when eating and make sure they are chewing and swallowing correctly .
These are the CE Safety guidelines on what to do to help prevent a child choking : • Direct supervision is necessary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they eat .
People do this to make the food go down and it can lead to choking .
• Don ’ t allow your child to eat whilst lying down .
Children should sit up straight when eating .
• Children should not eat when walking , riding in a car or playing .
• Cut foods into small pieces , removing seeds and pits .
Cook or steam vegetables to soften their texture .
Cut hot dogs lengthwise and widthwise and remove skin .
• Think of shape , size , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foods .
• Pay attention to those foods , toys and household hazards mentioned that pose choking hazards to ensure child safety .
What to do if somebody is choking Lean the casualty well forward ( over the knee for a child ) and give up to 5 sharp blows to the middle of the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand .
Stand behind the casualty and wrap your arms around their waist making a fist with one of your hands , and using the other to grab it .
Sharply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Continue with cycles of back blows and abdominal thrusts until the blockage dislodges , help arrives , or the casualty becomes unresponsive .
If you can ’ t call 999 , get someone else to do it .

Choking can be a serious hazard due to the narrower windpipes of children, and their gag reflexes may not always prevent choking from happening.
According to CE safety, children do not properly master the technique for chewing and swallowing until they are five years-old.
The safety organisation say about 40 children under the age of five are rushed to hospital every day for choking or swallowing something they shouldn’t.
While curious young children often explore their surroundings by putting things in their mouths, it is important to know what sorts of objects and food items to keep out of their reach to minimise the risk of them choking.
FULL LIST: These are the 12 foods that CE Safety have urged parents to keep an eye out for:
Popcorn
Hard and crunchy foods can be difficult for children to eat. Popcorn kernels are especially dangerous as they can become lodged in a child’s windpipe.
Hard boiled sweets
Hard sweets can easily become lodged in a child’s windpipe, and do not dissolve or melt when they do. This type of sweet should be avoided altogether.
White bread
This can form a pasty texture at the back of a child’s throat that can be easily choked on or cause breathing difficulties.
Crackers or rice cakes
Dry and course foods like these can’t be easily broken down and can cause a serious threat to a young child. The hard edges can also cause scratches as they are eaten.
Nuts and seeds
Small hard foods should be avoided, especially if the child has not had their molars through yet. This is because they will struggle to grind these kinds of food down.
Chunks of cheese
Cheese chunks are quite hard, and so can become lodged in a child’s throat quite easily. They can be dangerous even when cut up small.
Whole grapes
There have been a number of cases of children choking on grapes in recent years, prompting doctors to put out warnings. If swallowed whole grapes can pose a huge choking risk.Their size and shape means they can completely plug a child’s airway.
Raw vegetables
More examples of hard foods that can easily become lodged and cause choking.
Chewing gum
The sticky texture of chewing gum means that it can get stuck easily. Children can also be tempted to swallow the gum, which can cause choking as well.
Marshmallows
Although they are soft, marshmallows can stick together when eaten and can also expand, blocking the throat. Eating a number at a time is very dangerous.
Fruit, especially apples
Apple skin is airtight, so can cause huge problems if stuck in the back of the throat. Fruit with seeds can also be dangerous, so oranges, cherries and watermelons are best avoided.
Chicken on the bone
Bones can be hidden even in boneless meats, and if swallowed can become wedged. Any meat given to a young child should be checked thoroughly.
What is the advice from the NHS?
According to the NHS, you should introduce solid foods around the age of six months old.
However, you should always accompany your child when eating and make sure they are chewing and swallowing correctly.
These are the CE Safety guidelines on what to do to help prevent a child choking:
Never leave a small child unattended while eating.
Direct supervision is necessary. Don’t provide a drink whilst they eat. People do this to make the food go down and it can lead to choking.
Don’t allow your child to eat whilst lying down. Children should sit up straight when eating.
Children should not eat when walking, riding in a car or playing.
Cut foods into small pieces, removing seeds and pits. Cook or steam vegetables to soften their texture. Cut hot dogs lengthwise and widthwise and remove skin.
Think of shape, size, consistency and combinations of these when choosing foods.
Pay attention to those foods, toys and household hazards mentioned that pose choking hazards to ensure child safety.
What to do if somebody is choking
1. Back blows
Lean the casualty well forward (over the knee for a child) and give up to 5 sharp blows to the middle of the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
2. Abdominal thrusts
Stand behind the casualty and wrap your arms around their waist making a fist with one of your hands, and using the other to grab it. Sharply pull inwards and upwards 5 times.
3. Call 999
Continue with cycles of back blows and abdominal thrusts until the blockage dislodges, help arrives, or the casualty becomes unresponsive. If you can’t call 999, get someone else to do it.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--PICTURED: Meet the cat and three rats looking for their forever homes

CAN you give these pets a home ?
These pets are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming shelter in West End near Southampton .
Daisy is a 13-year-old domestic short hair who has been at the Blue Cross for a while and is struggling to find the right home .
She is on the lookout for a special home with an understanding owner who will allow her the time and space to settle in at her own pace .
She is very worried by new people and new environments , which means she will need to be set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has found her feet .
Her new owner will need to be patient with her and spend time building up her trust .
In turn , she will be a lovely companion for her new owner once she has gained their trust .
She has thrived in her foster home .
She has a very playful side where her inner kitten comes out of to shine , which can be very entertaining to watch .
She is looking for a quiet home and is really hoping that one comes along soon for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close-knit trio of rats looking for their new home together .
They are one-year-old .
These sisters have quite different personalities .
Greeny is very confident and energetic , her favourite thing is floor time where she can play and explore .
She is very social and gets on very well with people .
She is happy to be handled and will climb all over you .
Reddy and Bluey also enjoy spending time outside of their cage playing , but can be quite shy and are easily frightened by unfamiliar territory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their foster carer is currently helping them get used to this and taking things slowly .
They are looking for an experienced rat owner who understands their needs and will be happy to work with them at a slow pace to build up their confidence and to help Reddy and Bluey reach their full potential .

These pets are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming shelter in West End near Southampton.
Daisy is a 13-year-old domestic short hair who has been at the Blue Cross for a while and is struggling to find the right home.
She is on the lookout for a special home with an understanding owner who will allow her the time and space to settle in at her own pace. She is very worried by new people and new environments, which means she will need to be set up in a quiet room initially until she has found her feet.
Her new owner will need to be patient with her and spend time building up her trust. In turn, she will be a lovely companion for her new owner once she has gained their trust. She has thrived in her foster home.
She has a very playful side where her inner kitten comes out of to shine, which can be very entertaining to watch. She is looking for a quiet home and is really hoping that one comes along soon for her.
Bluey, Reddy and Greeny are a close-knit trio of rats looking for their new home together. They are one-year-old.
These sisters have quite different personalities.
Greeny is very confident and energetic, her favourite thing is floor time where she can play and explore.
She is very social and gets on very well with people. She is happy to be handled and will climb all over you.
Reddy and Bluey also enjoy spending time outside of their cage playing, but can be quite shy and are easily frightened by unfamiliar territory.
They are worried by handling but their foster carer is currently helping them get used to this and taking things slowly. They are looking for an experienced rat owner who understands their needs and will be happy to work with them at a slow pace to build up their confidence and to help Reddy and Bluey reach their full potential.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Pictures taken by the Daily Echo Camera Club

SUNSETS , the stars and autumn scenes are just some of the spectacular subjects of these Hampshire pictures .
Daily @ @ @ @ @ been busy photographing insects , birds , the sky and even space this week .
@ @ @ @ @ in the New Forest to beetles and spiders found in the garden .
Some photographers @ @ @ @ @ colour in the trees in both the countryside and Southampton City Centre , as well @ @ @ @ @ and oranges of Hampshire 's sunsets .
We chose just a few of the incredible @ @ @ @ @ into this double-page spread , so our readers can feel motivated for the week ahead @ @ @ @ @ chance to have your picture in the paper ?
If so , you can join @ @ @ @ @

Daily Echo Camera Club members have been busy photographing insects, birds, the sky and even space this week.
From red deer and ponies in the New Forest to beetles and spiders found in the garden.
Some photographers even captured the changing of colour in the trees in both the countryside and Southampton City Centre, as well as the pinks, reds and oranges of Hampshire's sunsets.
We chose just a few of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread, so our readers can feel motivated for the week ahead.
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the paper?
If so, you can join our club at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--LETTER - Southampton cannot sacrifice economy on green alter

In a recent letter I referred to letters from Greenpeace and the Green Party saying that I was not surprised to see them rushing to support the current transport policies of the city council .
It seems , from his recent letter , that I need to point out to Mr.T.K.Tew that I did not state that he is a member of either of these organisations nor did I make any reference to him and had not reached any conclusion on that issue .
Mr.Tew also , wrongly , seems to believe that my main reason for criticising the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the main opposition party on the council .
I have no affiliation to either of the two main political parties , or the one which usually limps along in third place , and regard myself as a floating voter who has not the slightest interest in endorsing or indeed condemning comments from that source .
Mr.Tew also asks if I would recommend that the city council ignore all policies from central government .
The answer is very simple .
Most legislation is mandatory and there is , therefore , a legal requirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies are permissive and the city council would be failing in its duty as a local government authority if it did n't consider carefully whether the policy ( whatever it may be ) should be implemented by the city .
My several letters since the introduction of cycle lanes had , I thought , clearly set out the reasons for my objections particularly to the Bassett Avenue situation which was allowed to run on for months causing high levels of congestion and pollution , but not resulting in any significant increase in cycling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is concerned about the future for his grandchildren .
I too have grandchildren and share his concern , but China burns more coal than the rest of the world put together and India burns over 11 % ( the whole of the UK is not in the top twenty and burns just a half of 1 % ) .
Rain Forests are being cleared and burned at a rate of 80 hectares every day the burning accounting for 55 % of the world 's green house gas emissions .
A few cycle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic of lanes over the whole of the UK ) are not going to even scratch the surface of these problems .
The Government and the CBI are stating that the absence of consumers is catastrophic for city centre businesses so it seems all the more remarkable that the city council is doing all in its power to drive away visitors to the city , and indeed shoppers and workers from within its boundaries , most of whom travel by car and can not convert to other modes of transport .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ port are now ( before lock down ) well within accepted levels , commuting traffic is decreasing significantly and continuous progress in vehicle technology is making vehicles far less polluting as we move forward yet we have a city council which seems to ignore these elements and listen only to the green pressure groups .
Cycling is only one of many ways to stay fit and if necessary lose weight .
Southampton is not typical of many cities .
It needs a flowing vehicular traffic system not the removal of road surfaces for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume in due course and there will be a significant number of days where around 20,000 people will be entering the city and another 20,000 leaving on the same day , most travelling by private vehicles .
Add to that journeys by supply and service vehicles and 30,000 at St.Mary 's stadium and gridlock seems inevitable .
We can not allow the sacrifice of economic reality and common sense on a green alter .

It seems, from his recent letter, that I need to point out to Mr.T.K.Tew that I did not state that he is a member of either of these organisations nor did I make any reference to him and had not reached any conclusion on that issue.
Mr.Tew also, wrongly, seems to believe that my main reason for criticising the city council's policies was to support representations by the main opposition party on the council.
I have no affiliation to either of the two main political parties, or the one which usually limps along in third place, and regard myself as a floating voter who has not the slightest interest in endorsing or indeed condemning comments from that source.
Mr.Tew also asks if I would recommend that the city council ignore all policies from central government.
The answer is very simple. Most legislation is mandatory and there is, therefore, a legal requirement for the city to implement but some policies are permissive and the city council would be failing in its duty as a local government authority if it didn't consider carefully whether the policy (whatever it may be) should be implemented by the city.
My several letters since the introduction of cycle lanes had, I thought, clearly set out the reasons for my objections particularly to the Bassett Avenue situation which was allowed to run on for months causing high levels of congestion and pollution, but not resulting in any significant increase in cycling, before being abandoned recently.
Mr.Tew is concerned about the future for his grandchildren. I too have grandchildren and share his concern, but China burns more coal than the rest of the world put together and India burns over 11% (the whole of the UK is not in the top twenty and burns just a half of 1%). Rain Forests are being cleared and burned at a rate of 80 hectares every day the burning accounting for 55% of the world's green house gas emissions.
A few cycle and bus lanes in Southampton (or even a pandemic of lanes over the whole of the UK) are not going to even scratch the surface of these problems.
The Government and the CBI are stating that the absence of consumers is catastrophic for city centre businesses so it seems all the more remarkable that the city council is doing all in its power to drive away visitors to the city, and indeed shoppers and workers from within its boundaries, most of whom travel by car and cannot convert to other modes of transport.
Following initiatives by ABP CO2 emissions from the port are now (before lock down) well within accepted levels, commuting traffic is decreasing significantly and continuous progress in vehicle technology is making vehicles far less polluting as we move forward yet we have a city council which seems to ignore these elements and listen only to the green pressure groups.
Cycling is only one of many ways to stay fit and if necessary lose weight.
Southampton is not typical of many cities. It needs a flowing vehicular traffic system not the removal of road surfaces for limited uses.
The cruise industry will resume in due course and there will be a significant number of days where around 20,000 people will be entering the city and another 20,000 leaving on the same day, most travelling by private vehicles. Add to that journeys by supply and service vehicles and 30,000 at St.Mary's stadium and gridlock seems inevitable.
We cannot allow the sacrifice of economic reality and common sense on a green alter.
Patrick McClure
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--LETTER - Southampton has been full of culture and activity

Even in these darkest of times , Southampton has been full of culture and creativity .
Organisations like Zoielogic have brought joy with their outdoor dance spectaculars .
SeaCity Museum is hosting an internationally significant exhibition commemorating Native American culture .
Plans to bid for UK City of Culture 2025 are gaining real momentum .
And today ’ s announcement confirming Arts Council England ’ s commitment to MAST Studios is another exciting development for the city ’ s cultural scene .
Last week , we published a report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research that shows how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nation ’ s future prosperity .
It reveals that in 2018 , arts and culture contributed over £13.5 billion to the UK economy , employed more people than Sainsbury ’ s , and brought visitors to our high streets .
It ’ s now a larger economic sector than agricultural , forestry and fishing combined .
This research also shows that the Government ’ s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund – the biggest single investment in the arts in the country ’ s history – will help the cultural sector to bounce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected , enabling our creative organisations to play a vital role in our national recovery .
Despite the pandemic , cultural organisations in Southampton have continued to bring the city to life in many ways .
During lockdown , dance theatre company Zoielogic toured their hit show RIDE to care home residents .
Last month , they organised an amazing socially-distanced street dance – showing that even in tough times , art still has the power to bring us together .
Although its building is closed , John Hansard Gallery have remained busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new works – his colourful pan-African flags bringing new energy to the city centre .
Audiences can view a powerful film by the artist online .
And we ’ re delighted to confirm an initial £905,000 investment into the Mayflower Theatre ’ s MAST Studios project in Guildhall Square .
MAST places Southampton ’ s communities at its heart and will broaden the city ’ s rich cultural ecology – another building block towards 2025 .
The Government ’ s £1.57 billion investment – a portion of which the Arts Council is delivering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the value that cultural organisations create .
Creativity and culture bring communities together , create good jobs , increase footfall to high streets and – as we ’ ve all discovered in lockdown – help to enrich our lives , which is why cultural investment is so important for our national recovery and why we are proud to support these organisations .

Organisations like Zoielogic have brought joy with their outdoor dance spectaculars. SeaCity Museum is hosting an internationally significant exhibition commemorating Native American culture.
Plans to bid for UK City of Culture 2025 are gaining real momentum. And today’s announcement confirming Arts Council England’s commitment to MAST Studios is another exciting development for the city’s cultural scene.
Last week, we published a report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research that shows how arts and culture will be central to the nation’s future prosperity.
It reveals that in 2018, arts and culture contributed over £13.5 billion to the UK economy, employed more people than Sainsbury’s, and brought visitors to our high streets.
It’s now a larger economic sector than agricultural, forestry and fishing combined.
This research also shows that the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund – the biggest single investment in the arts in the country’s history – will help the cultural sector to bounce back a full year earlier than initially expected, enabling our creative organisations to play a vital role in our national recovery.
Despite the pandemic, cultural organisations in Southampton have continued to bring the city to life in many ways.
During lockdown, dance theatre company Zoielogic toured their hit show RIDE to care home residents.
Last month, they organised an amazing socially-distanced street dance – showing that even in tough times, art still has the power to bring us together.
Although its building is closed, John Hansard Gallery have remained busy, commissioning artist Larry Achiampong to create new works – his colourful pan-African flags bringing new energy to the city centre.
Audiences can view a powerful film by the artist online.
And we’re delighted to confirm an initial £905,000 investment into the Mayflower Theatre’s MAST Studios project in Guildhall Square.
MAST places Southampton’s communities at its heart and will broaden the city’s rich cultural ecology – another building block towards 2025.
The Government’s £1.57 billion investment – a portion of which the Arts Council is delivering - is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the value that cultural organisations create.
Creativity and culture bring communities together, create good jobs, increase footfall to high streets and – as we’ve all discovered in lockdown – help to enrich our lives, which is why cultural investment is so important for our national recovery and why we are proud to support these organisations.
Phil Gibby
Area Director, Arts Council England, South West


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Ex-council leader Vikki Slade joins Cratus Communications

A PUBLIC affairs and communications agency which specialises in local government has hired the recently ousted leader of Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole council .
Cratus Communications said Cllr Vikki Slade would work three days a week at its Southampton office on projects outside the area where she led the council .
She remains a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Broadstone ward in Poole .
Cllr Slade led a multi-party coalition known as the Unity Alliance on BCP Council from May 2019 until September this year .
She was deposed in a vote of confidence called by the Conservatives following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a defection from the group .
Nick Kilby , chief executive of Cratus , said : “ We are delighted to welcome Vikki to the company .
She will make a great colleague , strengthening our understanding and knowledge of local government in these unprecedented times .
“ Her experience and insight leading a brand new unitary authority will be incredibly valuable for our team and clients alike , and we are very much looking forward to working with her .
“ However we fully appreciate that her first responsibility is for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to serve.
” Cllr Slade said : “ I am delighted to be joining an organisation with such a good reputation in local government and a real commitment to engagement .
“ I hope that my experience leading the newest city-region , in building a multi-party alliance and in engaging with residents , stakeholders and partners will help both local government and private sector clients to improve their community engagement and consultation programmes whilst remaining committed to my work in BCP to support not only my residents but to hold the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constructive challenge.
” The agency employs a number of elected representatives with their own areas of expertise .
It abides by the Public Affairs Board ’ s Public Affairs Code and its own code of conduct .
Other new recent recruits to the agency include former chief planner Steve Quartermain , former Crest Nicholson director Chris Tinker and former Trafford Council leader Cllr Sean Anstee .

Cratus Communications said Cllr Vikki Slade would work three days a week at its Southampton office on projects outside the area where she led the council.
She remains a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Broadstone ward in Poole.
Cllr Slade led a multi-party coalition known as the Unity Alliance on BCP Council from May 2019 until September this year.
She was deposed in a vote of confidence called by the Conservatives following the deaths of two alliance councillors and a defection from the group.
Nick Kilby, chief executive of Cratus, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vikki to the company. She will make a great colleague, strengthening our understanding and knowledge of local government in these unprecedented times.
“Her experience and insight leading a brand new unitary authority will be incredibly valuable for our team and clients alike, and we are very much looking forward to working with her.
“However we fully appreciate that her first responsibility is for the residents in her ward, who she will continue to serve.”
Cllr Slade said: “I am delighted to be joining an organisation with such a good reputation in local government and a real commitment to engagement.
“I hope that my experience leading the newest city-region, in building a multi-party alliance and in engaging with residents, stakeholders and partners will help both local government and private sector clients to improve their community engagement and consultation programmes whilst remaining committed to my work in BCP to support not only my residents but to hold the new administration to account through scrutiny and constructive challenge.”
The agency employs a number of elected representatives with their own areas of expertise. It abides by the Public Affairs Board’s Public Affairs Code and its own code of conduct.
Other new recent recruits to the agency include former chief planner Steve Quartermain, former Crest Nicholson director Chris Tinker and former Trafford Council leader Cllr Sean Anstee.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Security guard robbed outside Swaythling branch of McDonald's

POLICE are hunting two people who robbed a security guard outside a branch of McDonald 's .
A G4S guard @ @ @ @ @ park of the Swaythling branch of McDonald 's just before midday today .
He had @ @ @ @ @ safe inside the building when he was robbed .
A police spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ quantity of money was subsequently stolen , with the suspects fleeing from the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ happened ?
Were you in the area at the time ?
Did you capture the @ @ @ @ @ or have dash cam footage ? ''
Police have not said how the robbers made @ @ @ @ @ information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200395964 .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .

A G4S guard was assaulted in the car park of the Swaythling branch of McDonald's just before midday yesterday.
He had just collected money from a safe inside the building when he was robbed.
A police spokesman said: "A cash box containing a quantity of money was subsequently stolen, with the suspects fleeing from the scene.
"Did you see what happened? Were you in the area at the time? Did you capture the incident on a mobile phone or have dash cam footage?"
Police have not said how the robbers made their getaway.
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200395964. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Coronavirus: 48 more Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Southampton

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 48 over the weekend , official figures show .
Public Health England figures show that 1,353 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday ( October 12 ) in Southampton , up from 1,305 the same time on Friday .
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spat at 115 times during pandemic > > > The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 536 cases per 100,000 people , far lower than the England average of 935 .
Across the UK , the number of recorded cases increased by 42,009 over the period , to 617,688 .
Southampton 's cases were among the 51,370 recorded across the South East , a figure which rose by 1,782 over the period .
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell , have recovered and those that have died .

Public Health England figures show that 1,353 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am yesterday (October 12) in Southampton, up from 1,305 the same time on Friday.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
The rate of infection in Southampton now stands at 536 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 935.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 42,009 over the period, to 617,688.
Southampton's cases were among the 51,370 recorded across the South East, a figure which rose by 1,782 over the period.
Cumulative case counts include patients who are currently unwell, have recovered and those that have died.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Cyclist seriously injured in crash at Calmore

TWO men have been arrested of suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a cyclist was seriously injured @ @ @ @ @ Calmore just after 2pm yesterday following reports of a collision involving a cyclist a silver-coloured @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The cyclist , a man in his 40s from Totton , was @ @ @ @ @ suffered serious injuries .
`` A 21-year-old man from Holbury , 19-year-old man from Woodlands @ @ @ @ @ have each been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
`` @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .
`` Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to @ @ @ @ @ '' The accident happened at the junction of Hill Street and the A36 Salisbury Road @ @ @ @ @ or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident , or the moments leading up @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire police on 101 , quoting reference number 44200394740 .

Police were called to Calmore just after 2pm yesterday following reports of a collision involving a cyclist a silver-coloured Skoda.
A police spokesman said: "The cyclist, a man in his 40s from Totton, was taken to hospital, having suffered serious injuries.
"A 21-year-old man from Holbury, 19-year-old man from Woodlands and 19-year-old man from Totton have each been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
"They have all been released under investigation.
"Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with any witnesses."
The accident happened at the junction of Hill Street and the A36 Salisbury Road.
Anyone with information, or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it, can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200394740.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Man arrested after more than 60 people stopped and searched in Southampton

A TOTAL of 63 people were stopped and searched by police over the weekend , resulting in one arrest .
Officers stopped and searched a further 48 people in the Shirley , Millbrook and Lordshill area over the weekend after a section 60 was re-authorised .
The section 60 was in place from 6pm , Saturday 10 October until 5.59pm yesterday , Sunday 11 October .
The section 60 was implemented twice in the Shirley , Millbrook and Lordshill areas from Friday October 9 , following an incident of serious violence that took place on Thursday , October 8 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reported to have approached a 31-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman walking on Tangmere Drive and stab the man .
The 31-year-old man was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious yet not life-threatening injuries .
Police are treating the incident as racially aggravated as it was reported the group verbally abused the man before attacking him .
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery , GBH and possession of Class B drugs .
He has since been released on bail with conditions while enquiries continue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 October , officers stopped and searched 63 people .
Three people were found to be carrying cannabis and were issued with community resolution orders , three catapults were seized and a 25-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences following a stop on Anglesea Road on Friday 9 October .
He was released from custody but remains under investigation .
Inspector Sarah Nicholson said : “ First and foremost , the section 60 power helps us to prevent incidents of serious violence .
“ We are also able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons , or those who are involved in planned violence .
“ I have seen people ask why we tell you this beforehand .
We do this because it is important you know what we are doing about violent crime in your communities .
`` When we tell people a section 60 has been authorised , it also may make those considering doing something that involves weapons and violence , to think about their actions and the consequences that come with them .

Officers stopped and searched a further 48 people in the Shirley, Millbrook and Lordshill area over the weekend after a section 60 was re-authorised.
The section 60 was in place from 6pm, Saturday 10 October until 5.59pm yesterday, Sunday 11 October.
The section 60 was implemented twice in the Shirley, Millbrook and Lordshill areas from Friday October 9, following an incident of serious violence that took place on Thursday, October 8, where five or six people with mopeds were reported to have approached a 31-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman walking on Tangmere Drive and stab the man.
The 31-year-old man was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious yet not life-threatening injuries.
Police are treating the incident as racially aggravated as it was reported the group verbally abused the man before attacking him.
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, GBH and possession of Class B drugs.
He has since been released on bail with conditions while enquiries continue.
As a result, from 6pm Friday 9 October, officers stopped and searched 63 people.
Three people were found to be carrying cannabis and were issued with community resolution orders, three catapults were seized and a 25-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences following a stop on Anglesea Road on Friday 9 October.
He was released from custody but remains under investigation.
Inspector Sarah Nicholson said: “First and foremost, the section 60 power helps us to prevent incidents of serious violence.
“We are also able to better apprehend those who are carrying weapons, or those who are involved in planned violence.
“I have seen people ask why we tell you this beforehand. We do this because it is important you know what we are doing about violent crime in your communities.
"When we tell people a section 60 has been authorised, it also may make those considering doing something that involves weapons and violence, to think about their actions and the consequences that come with them.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--LIVE: Updates as Boris Johnson announces new Covid rules

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thedailyecho--2020-10-12--What is the three-tier system? How local lockdowns may work

A new three-tier system of local lockdown measures for England will be announced by the Prime Minister in an effort to curb rising Covid-19 rates .
We look at some of the questions surrounding the incoming system .
Different parts of the country will be split up into “ medium ” , “ high ” or “ very high ” local coronavirus alert areas under the new system Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday .
It comes after the Prime Minister held a telephone conference with Cabinet colleagues on Sunday to discuss the situation and ongoing negotiations with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What do the tiers mean ?
The three tiers represent an advancing scale of local restrictions .
Tier one restrictions are thought to be the baseline restrictions in place across England , including a 10pm hospitality curfew and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people .
Tier two restrictions are expected to be similar to rules currently in place in Middlesbrough and parts of the North East , where indoor mixing of households is not allowed .
Two households may be allowed to meet in a private garden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social distancing are followed .
Many details are yet to be confirmed but leaders in Liverpool said pubs and bars , betting shops , casinos , and gyms would close under the third “ very high ” tier restrictions , while reports also suggest people will have to avoid all non-essential travel and to not travel between areas .
According to Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen , these restrictions are expected to last for four weeks at a time .
Which areas may be placed into tier three ?
It is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed into a tier , or to what extent regulations will be written and enforced locally .
However , Nottingham continues to have the highest rate in England , with 2,763 new cases recorded in the seven days to October 8 – the equivalent of 830.0 cases per 100,000 people .
This is a huge jump from 314.5 per 100,000 in the seven days to October 1 .
Nottingham City Council expects a local lockdown to be imposed on Monday , with councils in the area asking residents to not mix with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What about elsewhere ?
Knowsley has the second highest rate , which has climbed from 485.9 to 669.5 , with 1,010 new cases , and Liverpool is in third place , where the rate has increased from 504.4 to 598.5 , with 2,981 new cases .
However , on Sunday evening Steve Rotheram , mayor of the Liverpool City Region , said negotiations were ongoing with the Government , which intends to put Liverpool into the third tier .
He said : “ We have been clear that new restrictions must come with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses .
“ A deal is not a deal until it is agreed.
” What has the response been ?
The Government has said it is working with local leaders to decide which areas are covered by the third tier , as well as determining the right response for the specific area .
However , Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese previously said there was a “ large gulf ” in discussions about new restrictions .
He told Times Radio : “ We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Sir Richard and the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham , wrote an open letter to northern MPs on Sunday , calling for financial support for businesses affected by restrictions .
What happens next ?
Many of the details of how the tiers and the specific measures in each area will be negotiated and enforced are currently unclear .
On Monday , the Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government ’ s COBR committee to finalise what will be announced in Parliament .
He will later host a press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty .
Downing Street said MPs would be asked to debate and vote on the three-tier measures next week .

We look at some of the questions surrounding the incoming system.
What is happening?
Different parts of the country will be split up into “medium”, “high” or “very high” local coronavirus alert areas under the new system Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday.
It comes after the Prime Minister held a telephone conference with Cabinet colleagues on Sunday to discuss the situation and ongoing negotiations with local leaders in the North of England.
What do the tiers mean?
The three tiers represent an advancing scale of local restrictions.
Tier one restrictions are thought to be the baseline restrictions in place across England, including a 10pm hospitality curfew and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people.
Tier two restrictions are expected to be similar to rules currently in place in Middlesbrough and parts of the North East, where indoor mixing of households is not allowed.
Two households may be allowed to meet in a private garden, as long as the rule of six and social distancing are followed.
Many details are yet to be confirmed but leaders in Liverpool said pubs and bars, betting shops, casinos, and gyms would close under the third “very high” tier restrictions, while reports also suggest people will have to avoid all non-essential travel and to not travel between areas.
According to Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, these restrictions are expected to last for four weeks at a time.
Oliver Dowden explains new three-tier lockdown restrictions. Credit: BBC Breakfast/ PA
Which areas may be placed into tier three?
It is not yet clear how an area will be placed into a tier, or to what extent regulations will be written and enforced locally.
However, Nottingham continues to have the highest rate in England, with 2,763 new cases recorded in the seven days to October 8 – the equivalent of 830.0 cases per 100,000 people.
This is a huge jump from 314.5 per 100,000 in the seven days to October 1.
Nottingham City Council expects a local lockdown to be imposed on Monday, with councils in the area asking residents to not mix with people outside of their households or bubbles.
What about elsewhere?
Knowsley has the second highest rate, which has climbed from 485.9 to 669.5, with 1,010 new cases, and Liverpool is in third place, where the rate has increased from 504.4 to 598.5, with 2,981 new cases.
However, on Sunday evening Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said negotiations were ongoing with the Government, which intends to put Liverpool into the third tier.
He said: “We have been clear that new restrictions must come with the financial support to protect jobs and businesses.
“A deal is not a deal until it is agreed.”
What has the response been?
The Government has said it is working with local leaders to decide which areas are covered by the third tier, as well as determining the right response for the specific area.
However, Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese previously said there was a “large gulf” in discussions about new restrictions.
He told Times Radio: “We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble.”
Northern leaders, including Sir Richard and the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, wrote an open letter to northern MPs on Sunday, calling for financial support for businesses affected by restrictions.
What happens next?
Many of the details of how the tiers and the specific measures in each area will be negotiated and enforced are currently unclear.
On Monday, the Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government’s COBR committee to finalise what will be announced in Parliament.
He will later host a press conference at Downing Street where he will be joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.
Downing Street said MPs would be asked to debate and vote on the three-tier measures next week.


thedailyecho--2020-10-12--Theatre Royal Winchester's future secured thanks to community support

THE future of Winchester ’ s Theatre Royal has been secured thanks to the extraordinary support of the local community and government funds .
Play to the Crowd , the arts and education charity which runs Theatre Royal Winchester , Hat Fair and Playmakers has reached its £225,000 survival fundraising appeal target which it launched in July .
It has also been awarded £219,134 from the government ’ s Culture Recovery Fund to secure its immediate future .
Chief executive Deryck Newland said : “ We are extremely grateful to everyone who has donated to our Survival Appeal and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport and Arts Council England for approving our application to the Culture Recovery Fund .
Our Survival Appeal allowed us to survive beyond the end of September and the Culture Recovery Fund grant will help to mitigate some of the ongoing and increasing risks and uncertainties around Covid-19 across the next six months.
” He continued : “ This has been , and continues to be , an extremely challenging time for the sector .
As with many organisations we ’ ve had to take extreme measures to reduce our costs which heartbreakingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff redundancies , to build a more sustainable organisation for the future .
“ We are grateful to the government for recognising the value of the arts , however the Culture Recovery Fund won ’ t save every venue or arts organisation and our thoughts are with those whose future remains uncertain , together with the thousands of freelancers who are the life blood of our industry and many of whom remain without any financial support since March.
” David Hill , Chair of trustees for Play to the Crowd , added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our remarkable trustees , who have shown such great commitment and support through this challenging time .
All of the trustees would also like to send a sincere thank you for the extraordinary generosity and passion shown by our community , which has made the success of the Survival Appeal possible.
” Play to the Crowd is one of the 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving support today .
£257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England on behalf of the government .
Further rounds of funding in the culture and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks .
Deryck added : “ With this support package in place we are thrilled to announce that , providing government guidelines continue to allow , we will now be able to produce a special , fun filled and socially distanced Christmas show by the same creative team behind our pantomimes .
We hope to get this on sale next week to ensure that our local community can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid secure environment – so watch this space !
” The charity ’ s board will meet tomorrow evening to formally agree that Play to the Crowd ’ s work can continue , with the restructured and reduced team , and new business model .

Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity which runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers has reached its £225,000 survival fundraising appeal target which it launched in July.
It has also been awarded £219,134 from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund to secure its immediate future.
Chief executive Deryck Newland said: “We are extremely grateful to everyone who has donated to our Survival Appeal and to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England for approving our application to the Culture Recovery Fund. Our Survival Appeal allowed us to survive beyond the end of September and the Culture Recovery Fund grant will help to mitigate some of the ongoing and increasing risks and uncertainties around Covid-19 across the next six months.”
He continued: “This has been, and continues to be, an extremely challenging time for the sector. As with many organisations we’ve had to take extreme measures to reduce our costs which heartbreakingly has meant restructuring our charity leading to staff redundancies, to build a more sustainable organisation for the future.
“We are grateful to the government for recognising the value of the arts, however the Culture Recovery Fund won’t save every venue or arts organisation and our thoughts are with those whose future remains uncertain, together with the thousands of freelancers who are the life blood of our industry and many of whom remain without any financial support since March.”
David Hill, Chair of trustees for Play to the Crowd, added: “I would like to pay tribute to our remarkable trustees, who have shown such great commitment and support through this challenging time. All of the trustees would also like to send a sincere thank you for the extraordinary generosity and passion shown by our community, which has made the success of the Survival Appeal possible.”
Play to the Crowd is one of the 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving support today. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the government. Further rounds of funding in the culture and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
Deryck added: “With this support package in place we are thrilled to announce that, providing government guidelines continue to allow, we will now be able to produce a special, fun filled and socially distanced Christmas show by the same creative team behind our pantomimes. We hope to get this on sale next week to ensure that our local community can still enjoy the festive period in a Covid secure environment – so watch this space!”
The charity’s board will meet tomorrow evening to formally agree that Play to the Crowd’s work can continue, with the restructured and reduced team, and new business model.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Man who sped through Eastleigh jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A DRIVER who tore through a 30mph zone at speeds of up to 70mph and rammed a police car out of his way has been jailed .
Jordan Burke jumped red lights , drove on the opposite side of the road and mounted pavement during a bank holiday police chase .
• Beer bottle and knife hurled from car during 70mph police chase in Southampton When two unmarked police cars “ boxed him in ” at traffic lights in Wide Lane , Eastleigh he “ revved his engine and put his car into reverse ” - he narrowly avoided striking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 23-year-old then drove forwards “ pushing ” a police car out of the way during the incident at around 11.40pm on August 23 last year .
Prosecution barrister , Amber Athill told how Burke was “ seen going through several red lights without braking or slowing down ” .
He “ overtook other drivers on the wrong side of the road and drove the wrong way around a roundabout ” , she added .
Burke of Westfield Road , Chandler ’ s Ford appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Monday .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerously , the possession of an offensive weapon in a public place , and the possession of cocaine and cannabis - he previously pleaded guilty .
During the pursuit which went down Southampton Road , Leigh Road , Sopwith Road , Stranding Street and ending in Pluto Road , Burke “ reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph area ” .
He only stopped his BMW 1 when officers blocked his path but not before causing “ £9,334 ” in damage to a police car which pulled up in front of him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in possession of 0.9g of cannabis and 0.5g of cocaine , as well as a police-style baton .
With a previous conviction for fracturing a man ’ s jaw with a sock stuffed with pool balls , he also has drugs and a drink driving offence to his name .
Defending , Khalid Missouri told how his client earns “ up to £40,000 a year ” as a digger driver .
He argued Burke had acted impulsively without realising the consequences of his actions .
And , that it was “ immaturity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During sentencing , Mr Recorder Don Tait said how Burke drove in an “ extremely dangerous fashion '' in built-up areas where there were pedestrians .
He added `` You caused significant damage to another vehicle and potentially you put the lives of those officers at risk .
“ I have come to the conclusion that the dangerous driving was so serious that only an immediate custodial sentence is appropriate.
” He jailed him for 16 months .
When he is released on licence he will be disqualified from driving for two-years @

Jordan Burke jumped red lights, drove on the opposite side of the road and mounted pavement during a bank holiday police chase.
When two unmarked police cars “boxed him in” at traffic lights in Wide Lane, Eastleigh he “revved his engine and put his car into reverse” - he narrowly avoided striking an officer, a court heard.
Jordan Burke
The 23-year-old then drove forwards “pushing” a police car out of the way during the incident at around 11.40pm on August 23 last year.
Prosecution barrister, Amber Athill told how Burke was “seen going through several red lights without braking or slowing down”.
He “overtook other drivers on the wrong side of the road and drove the wrong way around a roundabout”, she added.
Burke of Westfield Road, Chandler’s Ford appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Monday.
He was charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously, the possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and the possession of cocaine and cannabis - he previously pleaded guilty.
During the pursuit which went down Southampton Road, Leigh Road, Sopwith Road, Stranding Street and ending in Pluto Road, Burke “reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph area”.
He only stopped his BMW 1 when officers blocked his path but not before causing “£9,334” in damage to a police car which pulled up in front of him.
After being searched he was found to be in possession of 0.9g of cannabis and 0.5g of cocaine, as well as a police-style baton.
With a previous conviction for fracturing a man’s jaw with a sock stuffed with pool balls, he also has drugs and a drink driving offence to his name.
Defending, Khalid Missouri told how his client earns “up to £40,000 a year” as a digger driver.
He argued Burke had acted impulsively without realising the consequences of his actions.
And, that it was “immaturity that caused him to act this way.
During sentencing, Mr Recorder Don Tait said how Burke drove in an “extremely dangerous fashion" in built-up areas where there were pedestrians. He added "You caused significant damage to another vehicle and potentially you put the lives of those officers at risk.
“I have come to the conclusion that the dangerous driving was so serious that only an immediate custodial sentence is appropriate.”
He jailed him for 16 months. When he is released on licence he will be disqualified from driving for two-years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--LIVE: Council confirms Hampshire will be placed in Tier One Covid category


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Driver's life saved before car bursts into flames near Romsey

A MAN has spoken of the moment he helped rescue a driver from his car moments before it burst into flames on a road north of Romsey .
Martin Hancill , 35 , was driving a lorry to Stockbridge with his driving instructor when they spotted a car had flipped onto its roof on the side of the A3057 between Timsbury and Brook .
Now Martin , who is from Wimborne in Dorset , said `` it was fate '' he was there to help this driver before the car was engulfed by the blaze just `` one minute '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday ( October 9 ) .
Martin said : `` At 1.30pm I was doing some driving training and we saw a car flashing on the side of the road .
`` I pulled up my lorry and started shouting at people asking if anyone was in the car and they were running around like lunatics because it was upside down and on fire .
`` I smashed the window behind the driver 's seat so my driving instructor , Tim , could get in the car and lower the seat because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the man out .
`` Another gentleman , who was already at the accident , and I managed to pull the door open and drag the man out a minute before the car went up in flames . ''
Martin stressed because he is trained in first aid he could help treat the cuts on the man 's face before the emergency services arrived , claiming the driver `` could n't see out of one of his eyes '' and may have `` injured his spine '' .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was fate I happened to be there because when Tim and I were coming out of Romsey Industrial Estate we were going to turn left and drive down Greatbridge Road , but we ended up going right instead and up the A3057 .
`` Someone was looking out for that man that day . ''
Martin also claims Tim moved the lorry into the middle of the road to block any vehicles passing the burning car in case it exploded , fearing this could have resulted in further casualties .
A post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with , 2 Start Training , later hailed him and Martin as `` true heroes '' after they discovered how they helped this man .
The post reads : `` Well done to Tim and also to Tim 's student , Martin .
We are very proud of you both at 2 Start .
`` Incidents like this show that having basic first aid skills can be invaluable , and could possibly save lives . ''
Hampshire police , South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for @ @

Martin Hancill, 35, was driving a lorry to Stockbridge with his driving instructor Tim Brennan when they spotted a car had flipped onto its roof on the side of the A3057 between Timsbury and Brook on Friday, October 9, at around 1.30pm.
Martin, who is from Wimborne in Dorset, said: “Tim and I were just in the right place at the right time.”
The pair had been planning to turn left and drive down Greatbridge Road, but ended up going right instead and up the A3057 after leaving Romsey industrial estate.
Martin added: “We were flagged down by a passer-by asking if we had a fire extinguisher.
“I tried to smash the window but my driving instructor, Tim, he was a brave man.
“He was straight in there. He didn’t think twice.
“He managed to get the door open. We all pulled him up, took him across the road, moved him to somewhere it was safe.”
Martin thinks he and Tim, as well as another Good Samaritan, managed to get the man out of the car just “one minute” before it went up in flames.
The rescue was a team effort, Martin added.
He and a lady at the scene sat with the shaken man.
“I put a blanket around him and kept talking to him,” Martin said.
“I just kept asking him how old he was, what his name was, to keep him talking.”
A post by the driving school Martin is learning with, 2 Start Training, later hailed him and his instructor Tim as "true heroes" after they discovered how they helped the man.
The post reads: "Well done to Tim and also to Tim's student, Martin. We are very proud of you both at 2 Start.
"Incidents like this show that having basic first aid skills can be invaluable, and could possibly save lives."
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said they were alerted to a "road traffic collision" 1.32pm.
Crews from Romsey and Redbridge attended the car fire which was 100 per cent damaged by the blaze and the stop message came in at 2.36pm.
Hampshire police and South Central Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--Fawley Refinery plans redundancies as ExxonMobil cuts jobs

ANOTHER of Hampshire ’ s major employers is shedding jobs .
Oil giant ExxonMobil is to lay off staff at its giant Fawley refinery site , which employs around 2,300 people .
The company has not said how many jobs will go but local sources suggested consultations are under way with around 100 staff .
ExxonMobil says around 400 jobs will go across the UK by the end of next year .
New Forest East MP Julian Lewis said : `` Job losses such as these are a heavy blow to the individuals and communities affected .
`` Let us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year , may mean that an economic recovery enables at least some of these posts to be saved . ''
A statement from ExxonMobil said : “ As part of an extensive global review outlined during ExxonMobil ’ s second quarter earnings call , the company plans to reduce staffing levels across its UK business .
“ Proposed changes are subject to local information and consultation processes , and result from insight gained through reorganisations and work-process changes made over the past several years to improve efficiency and reduce costs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ExxonMobil ’ s products has increased the urgency of the ongoing efficiency work .
It is anticipated that approximately 400 positions will be impacted in the UK by the end of 2021.
” The giant Fawley site is home to the UK ’ s biggest oil refinery , accounting for 20 per cent of the UK ’ s refinery capacity .
The site also contains a plant producing 750,000 tonnes of chemical products a year .
ExxonMobil 's statement said : “ The proposed changes , which primarily focus on office-based positions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our operations .
“ We remain committed to the very highest health , safety and environmental standards .
“ The UK remains an important market for ExxonMobil , and we will continue to have a strong presence in the country including refining and fuels marketing , lubes , petrochemicals and sales of natural gas .
We operate the UK ’ s largest refinery , and continue to serve our customers daily through a network of around 1,200 Esso-branded service stations.
” The blow comes days after another big Hampshire employer announced plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lens manufacturer CooperVision said the cuts at its Hamble and Chandlers Ford sites were because of advances in manufacturing rather than Covid-19 .

Oil giant ExxonMobil is to lay off staff at its giant Fawley refinery site, which employs around 2,300 people.
The company has not said how many jobs will go but local sources suggested consultations are under way with around 100 staff.
ExxonMobil says around 400 jobs will go across the UK by the end of next year.
New Forest East MP Julian Lewis said: "Job losses such as these are a heavy blow to the individuals and communities affected.
"Let us hope that the slow implementation plan, next year, may mean that an economic recovery enables at least some of these posts to be saved."
A statement from ExxonMobil said: “As part of an extensive global review outlined during ExxonMobil’s second quarter earnings call, the company plans to reduce staffing levels across its UK business.
“Proposed changes are subject to local information and consultation processes, and result from insight gained through reorganisations and work-process changes made over the past several years to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
“The impact of Covid-19 on the demand for ExxonMobil’s products has increased the urgency of the ongoing efficiency work. It is anticipated that approximately 400 positions will be impacted in the UK by the end of 2021.”
The giant Fawley site is home to the UK’s biggest oil refinery, accounting for 20 per cent of the UK’s refinery capacity. The site also contains a plant producing 750,000 tonnes of chemical products a year.
ExxonMobil's statement said: “The proposed changes, which primarily focus on office-based positions, will not compromise the integrity of our operations.
“We remain committed to the very highest health, safety and environmental standards.
“The UK remains an important market for ExxonMobil, and we will continue to have a strong presence in the country including refining and fuels marketing, lubes, petrochemicals and sales of natural gas. We operate the UK’s largest refinery, and continue to serve our customers daily through a network of around 1,200 Esso-branded service stations.”
The blow comes days after another big Hampshire employer announced plans to shed around 200 staff.
The contact lens manufacturer CooperVision said the cuts at its Hamble and Chandlers Ford sites were because of advances in manufacturing rather than Covid-19.


thedailyecho--2020-10-13--New Covid-19 testing centre open at O2 Guildhall, Southampton

A NEW walk-through coronavirus testing facility has today opened in Southampton city centre .
Located at the O2 Guildhall , the temporary site can only be used by those with symptoms who have booked a visit .
The Government said it chose the music venue as it is situated in a location `` easily accessible without a car '' .
It adds that those with either a high temperature , a new continuous cough , or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119 .
Those being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health measures , including social distancing , not travelling by taxi or public transport , practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face-covering throughout , including while travelling to and from the testing centre .
Health Minister Lord Bethell said : '' We continue to expand testing to make sure that everyone with symptoms can get a test , with our new walk-in sites making it even easier no matter where you live .
`` This new site forms part of our national testing network , which has the capacity to test more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is growing all the time .
`` If you have symptoms of coronavirus , I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted to protect others around you and stop the spread of the virus . ''
The testing centre is being operated by Mitie and will offer self-administered tests .
As reported , anyone testing positive for the virus in England will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace to help them track their contacts .
This will help people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in close contact with , protecting others from further transmission .
Close contacts of those testing positive will also hear from NHS Test and Trace , asking them to stay at home for 14 days to prevent them from unknowingly spreading the virus .
They will be advised to also book a test if they develop symptoms .

Located at the O2 Guildhall, the temporary site can only be used by those with symptoms who have booked a visit.
The Government said it chose the music venue as it is situated in a location "easily accessible without a car".
It adds that those with either a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures, including social distancing, not travelling by taxi or public transport, practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face-covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre.
Health Minister Lord Bethell said:"We continue to expand testing to make sure that everyone with symptoms can get a test, with our new walk-in sites making it even easier no matter where you live.
"This new site forms part of our national testing network, which has the capacity to test more than a million people a week and is growing all the time.
"If you have symptoms of coronavirus, I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted to protect others around you and stop the spread of the virus."
The testing centre is being operated by Mitie and will offer self-administered tests.
As reported, anyone testing positive for the virus in England will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace to help them track their contacts. This will help people to identify who they may have been in close contact with, protecting others from further transmission.
Close contacts of those testing positive will also hear from NHS Test and Trace, asking them to stay at home for 14 days to prevent them from unknowingly spreading the virus. They will be advised to also book a test if they develop symptoms.