thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Southampton City Council asked to save NST theatres

A PETITION to save two Southampton theatres has been presented to civic chiefs .
City councillors have been asked to do everything they can to save the future of Nuffield Southampton Theatres ’ two venues – the NST City in the cultural quarter and the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton .
The news comes as Nuffield Southampton Theatres ( NST ) went into administration in May after the coronavirus crisis wiped out its income .
But at the start of this month administrators said they had no choice but to make all 86 staff redundant .
As reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Powell launched a petition asking Southampton City Council to save the future of the theatres in the city .
The petition was signed by more than 12,000 people .
Ms Powell presented it to councillors at this week 's full council meeting .
She said : “ I am here to ask you that you do everything in your power to support the transition to a new operator and if no operator can be found that the council reinstates the trust and provides that funding that was promised.
” The 36-year-old from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play in the city .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for culture at the city council , said the NST had been struggling financially for some time and the pandemic was “ the final nail in the coffin ” .
But she added : “ We have always funded NST .
Our funding has not gone any where .
We are working closely with Arts Council England .
It is important that we work with stakeholders and partners .
Ensuring that we do work together to ensure that we do have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is what we are trying to do here .
I would like to reassure you , the people who have signed this petition and members that we are working towards that .
To ensure that in order for whoever we work with moving forward is a success we need to work with somebody that can deliver a long term solution for us and that is what we are working towards.
” Cllr Kaur had previously pledged to support the administrators and work with partners to find a way forward with the £1.9m funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The news comes as civic chiefs are to bid for Southampton to become City of Culture 2025 .

City councillors have been asked to do everything they can to save the future of Nuffield Southampton Theatres’ two venues – the NST City in the cultural quarter and the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton.
The news comes as Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) went into administration in May after the coronavirus crisis wiped out its income.
But at the start of this month administrators said they had no choice but to make all 86 staff redundant.
As reported, last month Southampton casting director Annelie Powell launched a petition asking Southampton City Council to save the future of the theatres in the city. The petition was signed by more than 12,000 people.
Ms Powell presented it to councillors at this week's full council meeting. She said: “I am here to ask you that you do everything in your power to support the transition to a new operator and if no operator can be found that the council reinstates the trust and provides that funding that was promised.”
The 36-year-old from Southampton also stressed the important role the theatres play in the city.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for culture at the city council, said the NST had been struggling financially for some time and the pandemic was “the final nail in the coffin”.
But she added: “We have always funded NST. Our funding has not gone any where. We are working closely with Arts Council England. It is important that we work with stakeholders and partners. Ensuring that we do work together to ensure that we do have a viable, credible, operator, that is what we are trying to do here. I would like to reassure you, the people who have signed this petition and members that we are working towards that. To ensure that in order for whoever we work with moving forward is a success we need to work with somebody that can deliver a long term solution for us and that is what we are working towards.”
Cllr Kaur had previously pledged to support the administrators and work with partners to find a way forward with the £1.9m funding ring fenced by Arts Council England.
The news comes as civic chiefs are to bid for Southampton to become City of Culture 2025.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Southampton Airport bosses say expansion plans are now about survival - but will they be approved?

RESIDENTS have time until next month to have their say on revised plans to expand Southampton Airport ’ s runway @ @ @ @ @ the airport ’ s runway by 164 meters have now been submitted to Eastleigh Borough @ @ @ @ @ on July 14 will be live for 30 days .
As reported , the plans @ @ @ @ @ and campaigners raising concerns over the impact of the proposals on pollution , climate change @ @ @ @ @ and Winchester councils objected to the plans last year .
But airport bosses said the @ @ @ @ @ about growth but about survival .
They said 2,000 jobs would be at risk and @ @ @ @ @ would not be guaranteed if the plans are refused .
A final decision will be @ @ @ @ @ To have your say visit Eastleigh Borough Council ’ s planning portal .

New plans to extend the airport’s runway by 164 meters have now been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.
The consultation launched on July 14 will be live for 30 days.
As reported, the plans have sparked criticisms with residents and campaigners raising concerns over the impact of the proposals on pollution, climate change and the environment.
Southampton and Winchester councils objected to the plans last year.
But airport bosses said the revised plans are no longer about growth but about survival.
They said 2,000 jobs would be at risk and the future of the airport would not be guaranteed if the plans are refused.
A final decision will be made by Eastleigh councillors.
To have your say visit Eastleigh Borough Council’s planning portal.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Kuti's Brasserie to reopen

Kuti's Brasserie to reopen

CURRY-lovers can look forward to the one of the city 's most popular restaurants reopening on Tuesday .
Kuti 's @ @ @ @ @ Park , is set to reopen for its full dine-in restaurant service from 6pm onwards @ @ @ @ @ to secure their table by booking online , as there will be limited tables due @ @ @ @ @ Kuti Miah said : “ I ’ m really happy that we ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ lucky to have lots of space inside the Royal Pier so diners on different tables @ @ @ @ @ we also have lots of outdoor areas where customers can sit if they feel more @ @ @ @ @ to reopen the restaurant when the time was right , not as soon as we @ @ @ @ @ when it would still be an experience for anyone eating with us.
” Tables are @ @ @ @ @ kutis.co.uk or by calling 023 8022 1585 .

Kuti's Brasserie, next to Mayflower Park, is set to reopen for its full dine-in restaurant service from 6pm onwards.
Customers will be able to secure their table by booking online, as there will be limited tables due to social distancing.
Owner Kuti Miah said: “I’m really happy that we’ll be reopening. We’re lucky to have lots of space inside the Royal Pier so diners on different tables will be spread out, we also have lots of outdoor areas where customers can sit if they feel more comfortable.
"I wanted to reopen the restaurant when the time was right, not as soon as we were able to and also when it would still be an experience for anyone eating with us.”
Tables are available to book online at kutis.co.uk or by calling 023 8022 1585.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--PHOTOS: Colourful procession under grey skies at Winchester Carnival

THE skies overhead may have been grey but the streets of Winchester were filled with colour , bright smiles , @ @ @ @ @ carnival wound its way through the streets to the sound of drums and bugles .
@ @ @ @ @ , 1980 , was led by baton-twirling majorettes and a perpetually waving carnival queen Beverley @ @ @ @ @ the day , 19-year-old Beverley was crowned in the pedestrian precinct by the former year @ @ @ @ @ .
More than 20 floats provided colour , humour and imagination to the procession .
@ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh scouts and Montgomery of Alamein School and at least five majorette troupes .
Other @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Morris Men , the Rotaract tug of war , Punch and Judy , the @ @ @ @ @ carnival disco in the Guildhall .
The carnival proceeds were given to multiple sclerosis and @ @ @ @ @ helping to buy cardiac teaching apparatus for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital .

The procession on July 13, 1980, was led by baton-twirling majorettes and a perpetually waving carnival queen Beverley Anne Clark.
Earlier in the day, 19-year-old Beverley was crowned in the pedestrian precinct by the former year’s holder Jackie Phillips.
More than 20 floats provided colour, humour and imagination to the procession. There were two bands, Eastleigh scouts and Montgomery of Alamein School and at least five majorette troupes.
Other acts and events included the Winchester Morris Men, the Rotaract tug of war, Punch and Judy, the Close Harmony Singers and the carnival disco in the Guildhall.
The carnival proceeds were given to multiple sclerosis and leukaemia charities as well as helping to buy cardiac teaching apparatus for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--These are the cheapest and most expensive supermarkets

The cheapest and most expensive supermarkets for your big shop have been revealed .
The weekly food shop can set you back a fair amount , so knowing which stores offer the best value for money can help to save those extra few pennies .
While we all might have our preference when it comes to supermarkets , new analysis from Which ?
has revealed one store will see your money go the furthest .
Which supermarket is the cheapest ?
Consumer watchdog Which ?
analysed the prices of 78 essential items at the UK ’ s biggest supermarkets to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month of June .
The report factored in the costs of staple shopping items , including both branded and non-branded lines .
Own brand products including pasta , olive oil , milk and salad tomatoes , were among those that were price checked , as well as branded items such as Hovis wholemeal bread .
Findings revealed that Lidl offered the best value for money , costing the average customer £72.02 for all 78 goods .
The supermarket - which uses the tagline “ Big on quality , Lidl on price ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for customers to shop for groceries and household items throughout June .
Aldi came in at a close second , with the shop costing just 21p more , at a total of £72.23 .
This was followed by Asda , where shopping would set customers back £80.15 .
Which supermarket is the most expensive ?
On the other end of the scale , Waitrose was found to cost customers almost £40 more .
The same 78 products cost the average customer £11.77 at Waitrose , making it the most expensive of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the supermarkets rank ?
Here ’ s how the six major UK supermarkets ranked in terms of price for a 78 item shop , listed from the cheapest to the most expensive : As well as a price comparison on a small shop , Which ?
also assessed which supermarket offered the best value for money on larger shops of 175 items .
The analysis included the original 78 items from the first shop , plus an additional 97 that were made up of a greater selection of branded items .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Flash cleaning spray , that are not typically available all year round in some discount supermarkets .
Both Aldi and Lidl were excluded from the larger trolley analysis as the full list of products were unavailable .
For larger shops , Asda came out on top as the UK ’ s cheapest , costing customers £299.78 for all 175 items .
The supermarket was a huge £103.04 cheaper than online-only retailer , Ocado , which proved to be by far the most expensive .

The weekly food shop can set you back a fair amount, so knowing which stores offer the best value for money can help to save those extra few pennies.
While we all might have our preference when it comes to supermarkets, new analysis from Which? has revealed one store will see your money go the furthest.
Which supermarket is the cheapest?
Consumer watchdog Which? analysed the prices of 78 essential items at the UK’s biggest supermarkets to determine which offered the best value in the month of June.
The report factored in the costs of staple shopping items, including both branded and non-branded lines.
Own brand products including pasta, olive oil, milk and salad tomatoes, were among those that were price checked, as well as branded items such as Hovis wholemeal bread.
Findings revealed that Lidl offered the best value for money, costing the average customer £72.02 for all 78 goods.
The supermarket - which uses the tagline “Big on quality, Lidl on price” - proved to be the cheapest place for customers to shop for groceries and household items throughout June.
Aldi came in at a close second, with the shop costing just 21p more, at a total of £72.23.
This was followed by Asda, where shopping would set customers back £80.15.
Which supermarket is the most expensive?
On the other end of the scale, Waitrose was found to cost customers almost £40 more.
The same 78 products cost the average customer £11.77 at Waitrose, making it the most expensive of the UK’s main supermarkets.
How did all the supermarkets rank?
Here’s how the six major UK supermarkets ranked in terms of price for a 78 item shop, listed from the cheapest to the most expensive:
Lidl - £72.02
Aldi - £72.23
Asda - £80.15
Tesco - £88.28
Morrisons - £90.27
Sainsbury’s - £93.93
Ocado - £109.61
Waitrose - £111.77
What about bigger shopping lists?
As well as a price comparison on a small shop, Which? also assessed which supermarket offered the best value for money on larger shops of 175 items.
The analysis included the original 78 items from the first shop, plus an additional 97 that were made up of a greater selection of branded items.
These included products such as Branston baked beans and Flash cleaning spray, that are not typically available all year round in some discount supermarkets. Both Aldi and Lidl were excluded from the larger trolley analysis as the full list of products were unavailable.
For larger shops, Asda came out on top as the UK’s cheapest, costing customers £299.78 for all 175 items.
The supermarket was a huge £103.04 cheaper than online-only retailer, Ocado, which proved to be by far the most expensive.
Here’s how the supermarkets ranked:


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Restoration experts excited to work with Echo clock

“ IT ’ S a piece of the city and it should be saved.
” Those are the words of a team of experts tasked with restoring the old Echo clock , which was once a Southampton landmark .
Mark Holman , who is refurbishing the iconic timepiece , said it is part of Southampton ’ s ‘ amazing history ’ and that the city should show more pride in its past .
The old Echo clock which hung outside the Southern Daily Echo Offices in Above Bar Street was once a popular meeting spot .
This clock is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made of metal but it is thought to date from the late 1940s .
The clock , which moved with the Daily Echo when it set up new offices in Redbridge , is now set to get a new lease of life .
Joint efforts are underway to fix the clock by the Daily Echo , restoration expert , Mark Holman , who owns Fork Handle Revival , and several Southampton businesses .
Mark , 50 , says he decided he wanted to do his bit to preserve city heritage .
Father of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My view is it ’ s a piece of the city that could be saved .
“ Where possible I like to see things brought back to life .
“ We have some amazing history [ in Southampton ] that people do not know about and that we lost during the war.
” He added : “ We have used local businesses who have given their time for free to help restore the clock .
“ The shell is made out of fibre glass , we think it may have some cracks inside.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be painted glass black and have a white back light .
It is now on display at Robin ’ s Nest Emporium in Oakley Road .

Those are the words of a team of experts tasked with restoring the old Echo clock, which was once a Southampton landmark.
Mark Holman, who is refurbishing the iconic timepiece, said it is part of Southampton’s ‘amazing history’ and that the city should show more pride in its past.
The old Echo clock which hung outside the Southern Daily Echo Offices in Above Bar Street was once a popular meeting spot.
This clock is not the original master clock, which was made of metal but it is thought to date from the late 1940s.
The clock, which moved with the Daily Echo when it set up new offices in Redbridge, is now set to get a new lease of life.
Joint efforts are underway to fix the clock by the Daily Echo, restoration expert, Mark Holman, who owns Fork Handle Revival, and several Southampton businesses.
Mark, 50, says he decided he wanted to do his bit to preserve city heritage.
Father of daughter Ruby, Mark said: “My view is it’s a piece of the city that could be saved.
“Where possible I like to see things brought back to life.
“We have some amazing history [in Southampton] that people do not know about and that we lost during the war.”
He added: “We have used local businesses who have given their time for free to help restore the clock.
“The shell is made out of fibre glass, we think it may have some cracks inside.”
He explained that the clock will be painted glass black and have a white back light.
It is now on display at Robin’s Nest Emporium in Oakley Road.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Can you get Covid-19 twice? Here's what experts say

Hopes are dimming that 'herd immunity ' can help stamp out the tenacious global pandemic amid growing concerns that people can be reinfected with COVID-19 .
Experts agree that claims of recurring infections require more study since we are only months into the health crisis and evidence has been anecdotal .
But if it 's proven that recovered patients can 'catch ' the virus a second time , it would affect their own immunity while also complicating efforts to obtain the Holy Grail of current medical research - effective vaccines .
Recovery from the disease provides antibodies to fight off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those antibodies , however , may be insufficient to protect a patient for very long or promote long-term immunity across populations .
What have doctors said ?
`` The possibility of reinfection is certainly real , '' Dr. Robert Glatter , an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City , told our sister title , USA TODAY .
`` And one that I am seeing repeatedly on the front lines . ''
Glatter says he has cared for a `` number of patients '' who suffer only mild initial infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the virus before experiencing a recurrence of symptoms .
The intensity can be worse the second time , he says .
`` These patients develop difficulty breathing , leading to hypoxia , aches , chest pain , with recurrent and unrelenting fevers and chills , '' he said , adding that they then test positive again .
What have experts said ?
Experts caution that it 's been only a few months since the first surge of cases in China and around the world .
The frequency and severity of reinfections wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the areas where there were a significant number of infections last winter , said Dr. Daniel Griffin , chief of infectious diseases at ProHEALTH Care in New York .
`` We are months away from knowing for certain if reinfections are possible or a significant issue , '' Griffin told USA TODAY .
Physicians do n't know for sure whether people who appear ill a second time are suffering from a resurgence of their first infection , Griffin said .
But he tells the story of a man he treated for COVID-19 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , he was sick again , this time hospitalized with fevers and chills .
He tested positive , the high level of antibodies he had displayed after his illness barely detectable .
Griffin noted that work on other coronaviruses demonstrated people were just as likely to be reinfected a year later as people who were never infected .
Studies show COVID-19 antibodies declining in all patients after two months and becoming negative in a high percentage of patients , he said .
`` It 's concerning for those of us who hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our patients , '' Griffin said .
'We have not seen a single convincing case of reinfection' Dr. Monica Gandhi , professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at the University of California , San Francisco , is n't so sure .
“ We have not seen a single convincing case of reinfection , '' she said .
`` That ’ s the proof in the pudding that being infected confers immunity . ''
What have researchers in London found ?
In London , King ’ s College researchers have found that antibodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of symptoms before declining .
The study of 90 patients and health care workers was published in in a preprint paper in medRxiv and has not yet been the subject of scrupulous peer review .
But the research supports the possibility that COVID-19 could reinfect people repeatedly .
Blood tests revealed that while 60 per cent of people presented a “ potent ” antibody response while battling the virus , only 17 per cent obtained that potency three months later .
All of which could prove the death knell for the hope of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community spread of the virus .
What have other studies found ?
Melissa Nolan , an infectious disease expert and professor at the University of South Carolina , says other studies indicate that people who were infected but presented no symptoms likely never had sufficient viral loads in their pulmonary tract to generate a sufficient antibody response .
In contrast , people with severe symptoms likely had a higher volume of virus deep in their lungs that `` sparked an immunologic chain reaction '' resulting in the generation of antibodies .
Still , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptomatic cases had lost immunity and were susceptible to reinfection at two months post-infection .
`` My clinical interpretation from these new studies is that until we have a vaccine that is widely available , societies will not naturally develop their own herd immunity , '' Nolan said .
`` These new findings suggest that persons might get reinfected . ''
Ogbonnaya Omenka , a public health expert and assistant professor at Butler University , emphasizes that more research is required .
Natural individual immunity has been shown to be a key factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so the absence of protection after recovering from COVID-19 could make the vaccine process more complicated .
Achieving herd immunity would require nearly 75 per cent of the population to be either infected or vaccinated – a goal that may prove to be elusive in light of inconsistent antibody responses and waning levels , Glatter said .
`` This raises important issues going forward when we begin vaccinating the population , '' he said .
`` It ’ s likely we will need a booster shot to bolster immunity .
We certainly need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this finding . ''
Omenka said it remains unclear whether the reinfections represent a common public health phenomenon or they are `` outliers '' – possibly even victims of inaccurate testing , he said .
• The original version of this article appeared on our sister website , USA TODAY .

Experts agree that claims of recurring infections require more study since we are only months into the health crisis and evidence has been anecdotal.
But if it's proven that recovered patients can 'catch' the virus a second time, it would affect their own immunity while also complicating efforts to obtain the Holy Grail of current medical research - effective vaccines.
Recovery from the disease provides antibodies to fight off the infection. The shelf life of those antibodies, however, may be insufficient to protect a patient for very long or promote long-term immunity across populations.
What have doctors said?
"The possibility of reinfection is certainly real," Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, told our sister title, USA TODAY. "And one that I am seeing repeatedly on the front lines."
Glatter says he has cared for a "number of patients" who suffer only mild initial infections, get better and actually test negative for the virus before experiencing a recurrence of symptoms. The intensity can be worse the second time, he says.
"These patients develop difficulty breathing, leading to hypoxia, aches, chest pain, with recurrent and unrelenting fevers and chills," he said, adding that they then test positive again.
What have experts said?
Experts caution that it's been only a few months since the first surge of cases in China and around the world.
The frequency and severity of reinfections won't be known until cases rise in the areas where there were a significant number of infections last winter, said Dr. Daniel Griffin, chief of infectious diseases at ProHEALTH Care in New York.
"We are months away from knowing for certain if reinfections are possible or a significant issue," Griffin told USA TODAY.
Physicians don't know for sure whether people who appear ill a second time are suffering from a resurgence of their first infection, Griffin said.
But he tells the story of a man he treated for COVID-19 as an outpatient in March.
Four months later, he was sick again, this time hospitalized with fevers and chills. He tested positive, the high level of antibodies he had displayed after his illness barely detectable.
Griffin noted that work on other coronaviruses demonstrated people were just as likely to be reinfected a year later as people who were never infected. Studies show COVID-19 antibodies declining in all patients after two months and becoming negative in a high percentage of patients, he said.
"It's concerning for those of us who hope this virus is just a one-and-done for our patients," Griffin said.
'We have not seen a single convincing case of reinfection'
Dr. Monica Gandhi, professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at the University of California, San Francisco, isn't so sure.
“We have not seen a single convincing case of reinfection," she said. "That’s the proof in the pudding that being infected confers immunity."
What have researchers in London found?
In London, King’s College researchers have found that antibodies peaked up to three weeks after onset of symptoms before declining.
The study of 90 patients and health care workers was published in in a preprint paper in medRxiv and has not yet been the subject of scrupulous peer review.
But the research supports the possibility that COVID-19 could reinfect people repeatedly. Blood tests revealed that while 60 per cent of people presented a “potent” antibody response while battling the virus, only 17 per cent obtained that potency three months later.
All of which could prove the death knell for the hope of herd immunity through a one-shot vaccine or community spread of the virus.
What have other studies found?
Melissa Nolan, an infectious disease expert and professor at the University of South Carolina, says other studies indicate that people who were infected but presented no symptoms likely never had sufficient viral loads in their pulmonary tract to generate a sufficient antibody response.
In contrast, people with severe symptoms likely had a higher volume of virus deep in their lungs that "sparked an immunologic chain reaction" resulting in the generation of antibodies. Still, one study showed 13 per cent of symptomatic cases had lost immunity and were susceptible to reinfection at two months post-infection.
"My clinical interpretation from these new studies is that until we have a vaccine that is widely available, societies will not naturally develop their own herd immunity," Nolan said. "These new findings suggest that persons might get reinfected."
Ogbonnaya Omenka, a public health expert and assistant professor at Butler University, emphasizes that more research is required.
Natural individual immunity has been shown to be a key factor of vaccine development, he says, so the absence of protection after recovering from COVID-19 could make the vaccine process more complicated.
Achieving herd immunity would require nearly 75 per cent of the population to be either infected or vaccinated – a goal that may prove to be elusive in light of inconsistent antibody responses and waning levels, Glatter said.
"This raises important issues going forward when we begin vaccinating the population," he said. "It’s likely we will need a booster shot to bolster immunity. We certainly need more data and larger studies to confirm this finding."
Omenka said it remains unclear whether the reinfections represent a common public health phenomenon or they are "outliers" – possibly even victims of inaccurate testing, he said.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Southampton musician releases charity single about lockdown in bid to raise funds for Diabetes UK

A SOUTHAMPTON musician has released a charity single about his time during lockdown , in a bid to raise funds for Diabetes UK .
Singer and Songwriter , Jonny Moody , who was diagnosed with type one diabetes more than 20 years ago , used lockdown as an inspiration to write his new single `` Circle '' , which released on Wednesday July 15 .
Diabetes is a serious and growing problem throughout the UK , and there are currently more than 13,000 people in Southampton diagnosed with the condition , which is why all proceeds from the song will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the song , Jonny said : `` As a jobbing musician , lockdown has been beyond hard with gigs cancelled all at once .
I haven ’ t earned anything since March so the only thing I ’ ve been able to do during lockdown is write and record .
‘ Circle ’ is a song close to my heart .
It ’ s inspired by the pandemic and the importance of bringing people together to achieve a better future which I think is a pretty good message for these strange times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you never get a day off from diabetes .
But I ’ m managing my diabetes quite well thanks to my new glucose monitoring device .
It can read my blood sugar levels without the constant need for finger pricks .
It ’ s been a life-changer .
`` Diabetes UK have done a lot for me – I used to read their monthly magazine growing up which really helped me understand the condition and come to terms with it .
It answered my life ’ s questions in the early days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I always turn to the Diabetes UK website .
This single is my way of thanking the charity for always being there for me.
” The 33-year-old also got some of his friends to help with the track ’ s backing vocals and one of those friends is Kim Purkis , a local teacher who lives in the New Forest who was diagnosed with Intestinal Failure in 2015 .
Kim , 31 , said : `` I was excited when Jonny asked if I could add some backing vocals to his single .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve done before , but I love his music and he ’ s a very talented musician , so I couldn ’ t say no !
Diabetes UK has been a useful resource for me to turn to recently , so it ’ s been great to be part of something which will support the work they do !
” Jill Steaton , Regional Head in the South East for Diabetes UK , said : “ Jonny is a true star – the single sounds amazing and we ’ re so grateful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic that has affected us all in different ways .
These fundraising efforts will help raise funds for Diabetes UK ’ s research into pioneering treatments which help save lives.
” The single is now available to stream on Spotify and all other major streaming platforms , and the music video can be viewed here : www.youtube.com/watch ?
v=9Ycfpn7DXYk & feature=youtu.be

Singer and Songwriter, Jonny Moody, who was diagnosed with type one diabetes more than 20 years ago, used lockdown as an inspiration to write his new single "Circle", which released on Wednesday July 15.
Diabetes is a serious and growing problem throughout the UK, and there are currently more than 13,000 people in Southampton diagnosed with the condition, which is why all proceeds from the song will be donated to Diabetes UK.
Talking about the song, Jonny said: "As a jobbing musician, lockdown has been beyond hard with gigs cancelled all at once. I haven’t earned anything since March so the only thing I’ve been able to do during lockdown is write and record. ‘Circle’ is a song close to my heart. It’s inspired by the pandemic and the importance of bringing people together to achieve a better future which I think is a pretty good message for these strange times.
“Lockdown or no lockdown, you never get a day off from diabetes. But I’m managing my diabetes quite well thanks to my new glucose monitoring device. It can read my blood sugar levels without the constant need for finger pricks. It’s been a life-changer.
"Diabetes UK have done a lot for me – I used to read their monthly magazine growing up which really helped me understand the condition and come to terms with it. It answered my life’s questions in the early days. Now, whenever I need advice, I always turn to the Diabetes UK website. This single is my way of thanking the charity for always being there for me.”
The 33-year-old also got some of his friends to help with the track’s backing vocals and one of those friends is Kim Purkis, a local teacher who lives in the New Forest who was diagnosed with Intestinal Failure in 2015.
Kim, 31, said: "I was excited when Jonny asked if I could add some backing vocals to his single. It’s not something I’ve done before, but I love his music and he’s a very talented musician, so I couldn’t say no! Diabetes UK has been a useful resource for me to turn to recently, so it’s been great to be part of something which will support the work they do!”
Jill Steaton, Regional Head in the South East for Diabetes UK, said: “Jonny is a true star – the single sounds amazing and we’re so grateful to him for penning this song about a pandemic that has affected us all in different ways. These fundraising efforts will help raise funds for Diabetes UK’s research into pioneering treatments which help save lives.”
The single is now available to stream on Spotify and all other major streaming platforms, and the music video can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ycfpn7DXYk&feature=youtu.be


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--More than 25% of city jobs furloughed

More than 25% of city jobs furloughed

More than a quarter of eligible jobs in Southampton have been covered by the Government furlough scheme , new figures show .
The Trades Union Congress has called on leaders to provide more support for businesses to “ stem the tide of redundancies ” when the scheme ends in October .
Figures from HM Revenue and Customs show around 31,400 claims to furlough jobs were made in Southampton by the end of June .
That was 5,600 more than at the end of May , and means 26 % of eligible jobs had been furloughed .
Under the job retention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in March , the Government pays 80 % of employees ’ wages , up to a maximum of £2,500 per month per employee .
Jobs at firms which are unable to operate or have no work for their employees because of coronavirus are eligible for furlough .
Across the South East , 29 % of eligible jobs were furloughed by the end of June , while the rate was 31 % across the The figures show 9.4 million employments across the UK had been placed on furlough by the end of June , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £26.5 The scheme will be scaled back in August , when firms start making contributions to the costs , and will close in October .
Mr Sunak recently announced that employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is still employed by January 31 next year .
However , the TUC warned it “ falls short ” of what is needed to prevent job losses .
General secretary Frances O ’ Grady said : “ Mass unemployment is the biggest threat facing the UK .
“ Struggling businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonus to survive in the long run .
“ The more people we have in decent work , the faster we can move out of recession.
” The Institute of Directors , representing business leaders in the UK , said broader measures are needed to help companies which have “ fallen through the gaps ” of support throughout the pandemic .
A report from the Office for Budget Responsibility , the UK ’ s spending watchdog , predicts that 1.3 million furloughed workers may lose their jobs once the scheme ends .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grant will remain open until October 19 , making it “ among the most generous schemes in the world ” .
“ Many self-employed people will benefit from the jobs created through the Plan for Jobs , ” he added .

The Trades Union Congress has called on leaders to provide more support for businesses to “stem the tide of redundancies” when the scheme ends in October.
Figures from HM Revenue and Customs show around 31,400 claims to furlough jobs were made in Southampton by the end of June.
That was 5,600 more than at the end of May, and means 26% of eligible jobs had been furloughed.
Under the job retention scheme, launched by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in March, the Government pays 80% of employees’ wages, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month per employee.
Jobs at firms which are unable to operate or have no work for their employees because of coronavirus are eligible for furlough.
Across the South East, 29% of eligible jobs were furloughed by the end of June, while the rate was 31% across the
UK.
The figures show 9.4 million employments across the UK had been placed on furlough by the end of June, at a cost to the Treasury of £26.5
billion.
The scheme will be scaled back in August, when firms start making contributions to the costs, and will close in October.
Mr Sunak recently announced that employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is still employed by January 31 next year.
However, the TUC warned it “falls short” of what is needed to prevent job losses.
General secretary Frances O’Grady said: “Mass unemployment is the biggest threat facing the UK.
“Struggling businesses need more than a one-off job retention bonus to survive in the long run.
“The more people we have in decent work, the faster we can move out of recession.”
The Institute of Directors, representing business leaders in the UK, said broader measures are needed to help companies which have “fallen through the gaps” of support throughout the pandemic.
A report from the Office for Budget Responsibility, the UK’s spending watchdog, predicts that 1.3 million furloughed workers may lose their jobs once the scheme ends.
A Treasury spokesman said applications for the final grant will remain open until October 19, making it “among the most generous schemes in the world”.
“Many self-employed people will benefit from the jobs created through the Plan for Jobs,” he added.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--LETTER - Footpath in Hedge End used as a high speed cycle path

I am aware of the need to promote cycling and cyclist protection whilst they are on the road .
But what about us pedestrians .
There is a small minority of cyclists that obey the Highway Code .
But the rest seem to think that all pavements , footpaths , pedestrian precincts etc.
, are there for their sole use .
You walk along a footpath for pedestrians only , you have to move out of the way of cyclists coming towards you .
They come up from behind with no warning just barge their way through .
No matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance of encountering a cyclist , moving at speed , only thinking of themselves .
You as a pedestrian , take your life in your own hands whilst out walking on your designated pedestrian only areas .
I wonder how many cyclists do realise that it is an offence to cycle on pavements etc .
It would be nice to see the Police start policing this .
I wonder how many cyclists would have second thoughts about using these pedestrian areas , if they were to start receiving on the spot fines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a short length of footpath connecting Upper Northam Road to Upper Northam Close .
You are at great risk on that footpath .
It is used as a high speed cycle path .

But what about us pedestrians.
There is a small minority of cyclists that obey the Highway Code.
But the rest seem to think that all pavements, footpaths, pedestrian precincts etc., are there for their sole use.
You walk along a footpath for pedestrians only, you have to move out of the way of cyclists coming towards you.
They come up from behind with no warning just barge their way through.
No matter where you are walking you stand the chance of encountering a cyclist, moving at speed, only thinking of themselves.
You as a pedestrian, take your life in your own hands whilst out walking on your designated pedestrian only areas.
I wonder how many cyclists do realise that it is an offence to cycle on pavements etc.
It would be nice to see the Police start policing this. I wonder how many cyclists would have second thoughts about using these pedestrian areas, if they were to start receiving on the spot fines.
Where I live in Hedge End there is a short length of footpath connecting Upper Northam Road to Upper Northam Close.
You are at great risk on that footpath.
It is used as a high speed cycle path.
Pedestrians beware no prisoners taken.
Colin Falla
email


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--LETTER - The people of Southampton don’t want polluting car fumes

In response to the letter from C Dunn from Winchester , where he asserts that the new cycle lanes in @ @ @ @ @ I comment that he does not even live in Southampton .
It seems for some @ @ @ @ @ into Southampton , leave his car fumes here for everyone else to breathe and then @ @ @ @ @ any way .
This thinking sums up what is wrong with Britain today .
It @ @ @ @ @ thinking that has caused us to end up with a buffoon running the country .
@ @ @ @ @ a climate emergency that threatens humanity ?
We have to take exceptional measures to support @ @ @ @ @ , in particular cycling and walking .
The people of Southampton don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ want clean air to breathe and want to encourage people to be more active in @ @ @ @ @ we end up with a healthier country and less strain on our underfunded health service @ @ @ @ @ our small bit towards a healthier future .

It seems for some reason he wants to drive into Southampton, leave his car fumes here for everyone else to breathe and then depart without being inconvenienced in any way.
This thinking sums up what is wrong with Britain today.
It’s this sort of thinking that has caused us to end up with a buffoon running the country.
Does he forget we have a climate emergency that threatens humanity?
We have to take exceptional measures to support alternatives to cars in cities, in particular cycling and walking.
The people of Southampton don’t want polluting car fumes, we want clean air to breathe and want to encourage people to be more active in their travel.
This way we end up with a healthier country and less strain on our underfunded health service.
Let's all do our small bit towards a healthier future.
Ron Meldrum
Green Party


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--LETTER - Not a lot to fear about Southampton Airport runway extension

With Eastleigh declaring a 'climate emergency ' and worrying about an extra few metres of runway , in the world @ @ @ @ @ a lot to fear about it 's emissions .
The Civil Aviation Administration of China @ @ @ @ @ airports by 2035 to meet growing demands for air travel .
China had a total @ @ @ @ @ the end of October , and this number is likely to hit 450 by 2035 @ @ @ @ @ for passenger air transportation in China will surpass the US by 2035 , representing almost @ @ @ @ @ total flights .
Airports in China managed 552 million travellers last year , which is @ @ @ @ @ million by 2035 .

The Civil Aviation Administration of China aims to construct 216 new airports by 2035 to meet growing demands for air travel.
China had a total of 234 civil airports at the end of October, and this number is likely to hit 450 by 2035.
Data shows that demand for passenger air transportation in China will surpass the US by 2035, representing almost one-quarter of the world's total flights.
Airports in China managed 552 million travellers last year, which is expected to grow to 720 million by 2035.
Dave Christian
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--LETTER - Saints and their fans are the embodiment of the true resilient spirit of Southampton

With the football season nearly over I can confidently predict that the Saints will finish in a respectable mid table @ @ @ @ @ thought this after the 9-0 televised home defeat to Leicester on that rain-sodden Friday October @ @ @ @ @ - right to the bitter end .
But things got even worse with subsequent home @ @ @ @ @ lowly Everton and West Ham .
The pain and anguish written all over Ralph Hasenhuttl @ @ @ @ @ a last minute equaliser at the Emirates spoke volumes .
And yet he and the @ @ @ @ @ turn things around over Christmas .
If ever we wanted to see an embodiment of @ @ @ @ @ Southampton - as witnessed after the Titanic tragedy or during the war time blitz - @ @ @ @ @ want to pay a massive tribute to the Saints players , their manager , their @ @ @ @ @ their loyal fans for sticking to the task at hand .

Who would have thought this after the 9-0 televised home defeat to Leicester on that rain-sodden Friday October night?
I was there - right to the bitter end.
But things got even worse with subsequent home defeats at the hands of lowly Everton and West Ham.
The pain and anguish written all over Ralph Hasenhuttl's face when Arsenal snatched a last minute equaliser at the Emirates spoke volumes.
And yet he and the team persisted and started to turn things around over Christmas.
If ever we wanted to see an embodiment of the true resilient spirit of Southampton - as witnessed after the Titanic tragedy or during the war time blitz - this was it.
I want to pay a massive tribute to the Saints players, their manager, their staff and - naturally - their loyal fans for sticking to the task at hand.
I've never felt so proud.
Dave Shields
Through the website


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Stop and search powers Southampton after East Park stabbing

OFFICERS will have the power to stop and search anyone in central Southampton today .
An extension of the Section @ @ @ @ @ to stop and search anyone in the city centre and surrounding areas has been granted @ @ @ @ @ in place from 5pm this afternoon ( July 18 ) until 7am tomorrow morning .
@ @ @ @ @ following a serious assault that took place in East Park on July 16 , where @ @ @ @ @ single stab wound .
He was taken to hospital , where he remains in a @ @ @ @ @ on Friday evening ( July 17 ) and 7am this morning , officers carried out @ @ @

An extension of the Section 60 power, allowing officers to stop and search anyone in the city centre and surrounding areas has been granted.
This extension will be in place from 5pm this afternoon (July 18) until 7am tomorrow morning.
The power has been implemented following a serious assault that took place in East Park on July 16, where a 27-year-old man suffered a single stab wound.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
Between 5pm on Friday evening (July 17) and 7am this morning, officers carried out 61 stops.
No arrests were made.


thedailyecho--2020-07-18--Coronavirus deaths at 605 in Hampshire

Coronavirus deaths at 605 in Hampshire

THE number of coronavirus deaths in Hampshire remains at 605 , following one death on July 6 .
The most @ @ @ @ @ was at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust ( UHS ) on July 6 .
There @ @ @ @ @ in almost two weeks .
At UHS , a total of 196 people with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , the death toll is 161 .
While 229 people have @ @ @ @ @ Trust .
At Solent NHS Trust , the death toll remains at two , and @ @ @ @ @ Trust , 17 have died .
NHS England officials said today that a further 13 @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in @ @ @ @ @ were aged between 49 and 96 years old and all had known , underlying health @ @

The most recent death relating to coronavirus was at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust (UHS) on July 6.
There have been no coronavirus-related deaths in almost two weeks.
At UHS, a total of 196 people with coronavirus have died, while at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the death toll is 161.
While 229 people have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At Solent NHS Trust, the death toll remains at two, and at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, 17 have died.
NHS England officials said today that a further 13 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,173.
Patients were aged between 49 and 96 years old and all had known, underlying health conditions.


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--Massive £1bn plan to transform Fawley power station site set to be approved

A MASSIVE £1bn plan to transform one of Hampshire 's biggest industrial sites is set to be given the go-ahead .
District councillors and members of the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) are being urged to approve outline applications by the owners of the former Fawley power station .
Councillors are being asked to support plans to build 1,380 homes , a 2,100-space car park and a large amount of commercial , civic and employment space .
A council report says the scheme - expected to create 2,000 jobs - will create `` considerable '' social and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The environmental benefits of redeveloping a site that detracts significantly from the special qualities of the New Forest National Park with a sustainable new community that is expected to be of the highest design quality would also be considerable . ''
The district council is due to make its decision on July 27 .
The following day members of the NPA 's planning permission are meeting to debate proposals to build 120 homes and a primary school , plus flood defences and a sea wall , on land surrounding the main power station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 objections to the proposals , including from the New Forest Verderers .
They say : `` This is a very significant planning application which , if granted , has the potential to have a seriously detrimental impact on the New Forest .
`` All housing developments in and around the New Forest increase recreational pressure and thus have an adverse impact on the forest and its highly designated landscape . ''
Historic England says the proposed development will harm heritage assets in the area , including Calshot Castle and neighbouring hangars built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two parish councils , Fawley and Hythe and Dibden , say the application should be approved - subject to major improvements to the A326 and the B3053 .
A report to NPA members says the proposed development will result in the removal of visually intrusive man-made structures .
It adds : `` The proposal will have positive public benefits in relation to the landscape and setting of the national park .
`` The scheme will generate an increase in traffic .
However , appropriate mitigation has been put forward in agreement with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through a legal agreement .
`` The proposed development will cause less-than-substantial harm to designated heritage assets .
`` This harm has been weighed against the public benefits of the proposals and it is considered that the public benefits outweigh the harm . ''
But planning permission will be implemented only if both organisations support the proposals put forward by Fawley Waterside .

District councillors and members of the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) are being urged to approve outline applications by the owners of the former Fawley power station.
Councillors are being asked to support plans to build 1,380 homes, a 2,100-space car park and a large amount of commercial, civic and employment space.
A council report says the scheme - expected to create 2,000 jobs - will create "considerable" social and economic benefits.
It adds: "The environmental benefits of redeveloping a site that detracts significantly from the special qualities of the New Forest National Park with a sustainable new community that is expected to be of the highest design quality would also be considerable."
The district council is due to make its decision on July 27.
The following day members of the NPA's planning permission are meeting to debate proposals to build 120 homes and a primary school, plus flood defences and a sea wall, on land surrounding the main power station site.
The NPA has received almost 100 objections to the proposals, including from the New Forest Verderers.
They say: "This is a very significant planning application which, if granted, has the potential to have a seriously detrimental impact on the New Forest.
"All housing developments in and around the New Forest increase recreational pressure and thus have an adverse impact on the forest and its highly designated landscape."
Historic England says the proposed development will harm heritage assets in the area, including Calshot Castle and neighbouring hangars built during the First World War.
But two parish councils, Fawley and Hythe and Dibden, say the application should be approved - subject to major improvements to the A326 and the B3053.
A report to NPA members says the proposed development will result in the removal of visually intrusive man-made structures.
It adds: "The proposal will have positive public benefits in relation to the landscape and setting of the national park.
"The scheme will generate an increase in traffic. However, appropriate mitigation has been put forward in agreement with the Highway Authority, which will be secured through a legal agreement.
"The proposed development will cause less-than-substantial harm to designated heritage assets.
"This harm has been weighed against the public benefits of the proposals and it is considered that the public benefits outweigh the harm."
But planning permission will be implemented only if both organisations support the proposals put forward by Fawley Waterside.


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--Post office branch is set to be closed

Post office branch is set to be closed

RINGWOOD is set to lose one of its post office branches which is closing next month .
The Post Office branch , which is located in the McColls store on Southampton Road , is scheduled to close from 6pm on August 26 .
A Post Office spokesperson , said : “ The operator for Ringwood Post Office has resigned and the premises that we do not own , will be withdrawn for Post Office on 26 August at 6pm .
The shop where the Post Office is based is also closing in August .
“ We understand how important a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are committed to providing a post office in the area .
We are looking at ways to provide post office services .
Any retailer interested in incorporating a post office in their premises should email ND.enquiries @ postoffice.co.uk or 0333 345 5560 , then select option 2 .
The vacancy is advertised on runapostoffice.co.uk Parsonage Barn Lane Post Office is located at 43-45 Parsonage Barn Lane , Ringwood and the post office in Poulner is in Butlers Lane .
The McColls store will stop trading on September 11 .
A McColl ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all options , regretfully we have taken the difficult decision not to renew the lease at the McColl ’ s store on Southampton Road in Ringwood .
The store ’ s last day of trading will be 11th of September 2020 .
“ We are saddened to no longer be operating the store and our priority has been to support all affected colleagues .
”

The Post Office branch, which is located in the McColls store on Southampton Road, is scheduled to close from 6pm on August 26.
A Post Office spokesperson, said: “The operator for Ringwood Post Office has resigned and the premises that we do not own, will be withdrawn for Post Office on 26 August at 6pm. The shop where the Post Office is based is also closing in August.
“We understand how important a post office is to a community and we are committed to providing a post office in the area. We are looking at ways to provide post office services. Any retailer interested in incorporating a post office in their premises should email ND.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk or 0333 345 5560, then select option 2. The vacancy is advertised on runapostoffice.co.uk
“In the interim alternative branches include Parsonage Barn Lane and Poulner.”
Parsonage Barn Lane Post Office is located at 43-45 Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood and the post office in Poulner is in Butlers Lane.
The McColls store will stop trading on September 11.
A McColl’s spokesperson said: “Having explored all options, regretfully we have taken the difficult decision not to renew the lease at the McColl’s store on Southampton Road in Ringwood. The store’s last day of trading will be 11th of September 2020.
“We are saddened to no longer be operating the store and our priority has been to support all affected colleagues.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--Zoopla's most viewed houses in Southampton this month

Since the housing market reopened lots of people have been heading online to check out their best property options and to see what ’ s available .
With the Chancellor , Rishi Sunak ’ s recent announcement on the stamp duty tax break on properties up to £500,000 houses below this amount have been the most viewed so far this month .
Rightmove have said that people enquiring about properties under £500,000 makes up 84 per cent of all buyer enquiries in England .
Here ’ s a look inside the most viewed properties : This property is described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family home in the residential location of Millbrook '' .
The property offers a newly fitted modern kitchen diner benefiting from inter grated appliances which include a dishwasher , double oven , microwave and an induction hob .
The family bathroom has also been newly fitted offering a low level WC , wash hand basing and a bath with a shower over .
This property is particularly popular and has had 1142 views in the last 30 days , see more images here .
This four bed house is described as in need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renovation project for a family .
The property has three receptions rooms and off road parking .
This two double bedroom newly refurbished duplex maisonette is in the heart of the city centre .
The property is described as offering attractive views of Southampton waters and is only a stones throw away from Southampton Central train station .
This flat has been viewed 1038 times in the last 30 days , you can register your interest here .
This three bed family home is located in a popular suburb , nestled in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large garden to the back of the property as well as driveway parking and a garage .
The property has had 957 page views in the last 30 days , for more information visit Zoopla .
Described as a superb first time buy or investment , this property is situated in the Ocean Village Marina Development .
This fourth floor flat has an open plan living area , Juliet balcony and is a walking distance to the town centre .
You can request a viewing here .

With the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s recent announcement on the stamp duty tax break on properties up to £500,000 houses below this amount have been the most viewed so far this month.
Rightmove have said that people enquiring about properties under £500,000 makes up 84 per cent of all buyer enquiries in England.
Here’s a look inside the most viewed properties:
Four bed terrace - Whernside Close
Price: £255,000
This property is described as being an "immaculately presented four bedroom family home in the residential location of Millbrook".
The property offers a newly fitted modern kitchen diner benefiting from inter grated appliances which include a dishwasher, double oven, microwave and an induction hob.
The family bathroom has also been newly fitted offering a low level WC, wash hand basing and a bath with a shower over.
This property is particularly popular and has had 1142 views in the last 30 days, see more images here.
Four bed semi-detached house - Morris Road
Price: £239,950
This four bed house is described as in need of modernisation and would be a great renovation project for a family.
The property has three receptions rooms and off road parking.
For more details visit Zoopla.
Two bed flat - Commercial Road
Price: £130,000
This two double bedroom newly refurbished duplex maisonette is in the heart of the city centre.
The property is described as offering attractive views of Southampton waters and is only a stones throw away from Southampton Central train station.
This flat has been viewed 1038 times in the last 30 days, you can register your interest here.
Three bed semi-detached house - Woodland Close
Price: £300,000
This three bed family home is located in a popular suburb, nestled in a quiety leafy cul-de-sac.
There is a large garden to the back of the property as well as driveway parking and a garage.
The property has had 957 page views in the last 30 days, for more information visit Zoopla.
One bed flat - Endeavour Court, Channel Way
Price: £150,000
Described as a superb first time buy or investment, this property is situated in the Ocean Village Marina Development.
This fourth floor flat has an open plan living area, Juliet balcony and is a walking distance to the town centre.
You can request a viewing here.


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--IN THE COURTS: 14 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ' Court were ... AHMED HILMY , 50 , of Carey Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to damaging a door and two counts of resisting a police officer .
Ordered to pay compensation of £100 and fines of £107 .
LOUIS JUSTIN ROSER , 28 , of Bryanston Road , Southampton .
Admitted breach of supervision requirements .
New supervision order made including electronically monitored curfew until August , 9 this year .
Ordered to pay costs of £250 .
LINDSAY HELEN SAUNDERS , 39 , of Tangmere Drive , Southampton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ order made to include 120 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
Disqualified from driving for three years .
MATEUSZ JERZY STANIOS , 33 , of Minstead Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Community order made for one year including 20 days of rehabilitation activity .
Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MELANIE ANNE BAILEY , 35 , of Holmsley Road , Wootton .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Community order made for one year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ordered to pay £200 compensation and £650 court costs .
LEWIS COOPER , 18 , of Efford Way , Lymington .
Pleaded guilty to attempting to produce one cannabis plant .
Conditional discharge for two years .
Ordered to pay £20 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JOSEPH CHARLES GEARY , of Carpathia Drive , Southampton .
Found guilty of assault .
Community order made until January 9 , 2022 .
Ordered to carry out 80 hours unpaid work and participate in an accredited programme for 22 days .
Must pay £200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JAMIE POLLINGTON , 30 , of Clydesdale Way , Totton .
Found guilty of drink driving , driving uninsured and while disqualified .
Also , one count of obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty .
Committed to prison for 16 weeks .
Fined £500 and ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge .
DAVID SHAUN CLOTHIER , 40 , of Coxford Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to stealing sandwiches and confectionary worth £9 from Poundland .
Community order made for one year including an exclusion requirement not to enter any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay £85 victim surcharge and £40 court costs .
RAYMOND JOHN CUMMINGS , 39 , of Arthur Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault and illegally transferring £2,950 into his bank account .
Committed to prison for 16 weeks , suspended for 12 months .
Subject to 12 month supervision period during which he must have treatment for alcohol dependency for six months .
Ordered to pay compensation of £1,000 and £200 court costs .
NATALIE HOPKINS , 34 , of Laburnum Crescent , Hythe .
Found guilty of assault and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
Community order made for one year including 15 days of rehabilitation activity .
Fined £100 , ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £200 court costs .
ROBERT LEWIS MICHAEL MARSH , 26 , of Landguard Road , Southampton .
Admitted breach of supervision requirements .
Committed to prison for 14 days .
JADE GEMMA LYONS , 31 , of High View Way , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and failing to provide a roadside specimen of breath .
Driving record endorsed with 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
TOM NOBLE , 34 , of Frost Lane , Hythe .
Pleaded guilty to harassment .
Community order made including rehabilitation activity of 30 days .
Must carry out 80 hours of unpaid work .
Restraining order made for three years .
Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

AHMED HILMY, 50, of Carey Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to damaging a door and two counts of resisting a police officer. Ordered to pay compensation of £100 and fines of £107.
LOUIS JUSTIN ROSER, 28, of Bryanston Road, Southampton. Admitted breach of supervision requirements. New supervision order made including electronically monitored curfew until August, 9 this year. Ordered to pay costs of £250.
LINDSAY HELEN SAUNDERS, 39, of Tangmere Drive, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Community order made to include 120 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Disqualified from driving for three years.
MATEUSZ JERZY STANIOS, 33, of Minstead Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Community order made for one year including 20 days of rehabilitation activity. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MELANIE ANNE BAILEY, 35, of Holmsley Road, Wootton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made for one year including 15 days of rehabilitation activity. Ordered to pay £200 compensation and £650 court costs.
LEWIS COOPER, 18, of Efford Way, Lymington. Pleaded guilty to attempting to produce one cannabis plant. Conditional discharge for two years. Ordered to pay £20 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JOSEPH CHARLES GEARY, of Carpathia Drive, Southampton. Found guilty of assault. Community order made until January 9, 2022. Ordered to carry out 80 hours unpaid work and participate in an accredited programme for 22 days. Must pay £200 in compensation and £400 court costs.
JAMIE POLLINGTON, 30, of Clydesdale Way, Totton. Found guilty of drink driving, driving uninsured and while disqualified. Also, one count of obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty. Committed to prison for 16 weeks. Fined £500 and ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge.
DAVID SHAUN CLOTHIER, 40, of Coxford Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to stealing sandwiches and confectionary worth £9 from Poundland. Community order made for one year including an exclusion requirement not to enter any branch of Poundland for 12-months. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £40 court costs.
RAYMOND JOHN CUMMINGS, 39, of Arthur Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault and illegally transferring £2,950 into his bank account. Committed to prison for 16 weeks, suspended for 12 months. Subject to 12 month supervision period during which he must have treatment for alcohol dependency for six months. Ordered to pay compensation of £1,000 and £200 court costs.
NATALIE HOPKINS, 34, of Laburnum Crescent, Hythe. Found guilty of assault and threatened to burn down her victim's house. Community order made for one year including 15 days of rehabilitation activity. Fined £100, ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £200 court costs.
ROBERT LEWIS MICHAEL MARSH, 26, of Landguard Road, Southampton. Admitted breach of supervision requirements. Committed to prison for 14 days.
JADE GEMMA LYONS, 31, of High View Way, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and failing to provide a roadside specimen of breath. Driving record endorsed with 10 points. Fined £250. Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
TOM NOBLE, 34, of Frost Lane, Hythe. Pleaded guilty to harassment. Community order made including rehabilitation activity of 30 days. Must carry out 80 hours of unpaid work. Restraining order made for three years. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--Planning chiefs reject proposal to build house near Marchwood pub

PLANS to build a house beside an existing property have been thrown out .
New Forest District Council has rejected @ @ @ @ @ three-bedroom property next to Elmleigh in Main Road , Marchwood .
Elmleigh is near the @ @ @ @ @ Grade II-listed building .
A council report described the proposed development as an `` awkward-shaped @ @ @ @ @ crammed into a narrow plot .
The report added : `` It would fail to @ @ @ @ @ that contributes positively towards the character and appearance of the street scene .
It would @ @ @ @ @ of the nearby listed building . ''
The applicant could lodge an appeal or submit @ @ @ @

New Forest District Council has rejected an application to construct a three-bedroom property next to Elmleigh in Main Road, Marchwood.
Elmleigh is near the White Horse pub, a Grade II-listed building.
A council report described the proposed development as an "awkward-shaped" house that would be crammed into a narrow plot.
The report added: "It would fail to create a high quality design that contributes positively towards the character and appearance of the street scene. It would cause harm to the setting of the nearby listed building."
The applicant could lodge an appeal or submit a revised scheme.


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--LETTER - Do we want a runway extension when travel industry is on its knees?

Southampton Airport is struggling , no one is debating that fact .
But I do think their recent campaign that eludes to the fact the airport would shut without the extension is just a guilt tactic to try and get people on board .
I ’ d like to point out a few facts , The airport just made over 40 people redundant with no support .
• Southampton Airport bosses say expansion plans are now about survival - but will they be approved ?
 Asking for support towards investment is a bitter pill to swallow for lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told that many new airlines will still not be able to come to the airport with the extension due to other obstacles .
This is purely a media message to encourage people to support .
The environmental impact of the airport is huge and just because the protestors are not out to be seen during a lockdown does not make this go away .
The airport releasing messages from its new MD to advise people that the airport will not survive without the extension is not correct .
They have plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have aspirations for more than a national network .
Let ’ s all be realistic about our local airport , we will support it as a regional connection provider but do we want to approve an investment to make it bigger when the travel industry is on its knees ?

But I do think their recent campaign that eludes to the fact the airport would shut without the extension is just a guilt tactic to try and get people on board.
I’d like to point out a few facts,
The airport just made over 40 people redundant with no support.
Asking for support towards investment is a bitter pill to swallow for lots of the local people.
The airport has been told that many new airlines will still not be able to come to the airport with the extension due to other obstacles.
This is purely a media message to encourage people to support.
The environmental impact of the airport is huge and just because the protestors are not out to be seen during a lockdown does not make this go away.
The airport releasing messages from its new MD to advise people that the airport will not survive without the extension is not correct.
They have plenty of airlines keen to work with them but have aspirations for more than a national network.
Let’s all be realistic about our local airport, we will support it as a regional connection provider but do we want to approve an investment to make it bigger when the travel industry is on its knees?
Certainly not!
George Harris
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--LETTER - Once people get cycling they don't want to stop

I AM really encouraged by the cycle lanes on Bassett Avenue to aid active travel along that route .
Thank @ @ @ @ @ thinking about encouraging walking , cycling and running along here and helping to make social @ @ @ @ @ realise some cyclists will need to use the pavement if they are approaching from the @ @ @ @ @ but many , such as myself will be able to make good use of it @ @ @ @ @ 's just so convenient and perhaps will encourage more people during this summer to purchase @ @ @ @ @ old one in their shed serviced so they can swap many of their car trips @ @ @ @ @ hope any particular problems locals are having with it can be reported and worked through @ @ @ @ @ big deal .
Frequently people find , once they get cycling they do n't want @ @ @ @ @ having so much fun !

Thank you Southampton City Council for thinking about encouraging walking, cycling and running along here and helping to make social distancing easier too.
I realise some cyclists will need to use the pavement if they are approaching from the opposite side of the road but many, such as myself will be able to make good use of it in both directions.
It's just so convenient and perhaps will encourage more people during this summer to purchase a bicycle or get an old one in their shed serviced so they can swap many of their car trips for bicycle trips.
I hope any particular problems locals are having with it can be reported and worked through and then not seem a big deal.
Frequently people find, once they get cycling they don't want to stop as they are having so much fun!
It's liberating!
Alison Baker
Shirley


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--MP Caroline Dinenage welcomes reopening of gyms

A HAMPSHIRE member of parliament has welcomed the easing of lockdown restrictions .
Gosport MP , Caroline Dinenage , has @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures following a Government announcement on July 9 .
Caroline has corresponded with many @ @ @ @ @ local gyms and gym-goers , and raised their concerns direct with Ministers on in recent @ @ @ @ @ welcome news for many fantastic businesses in the Gosport Constituency , including Fitness24 Gym who @ @ @ @ @ date to open .
Caroline said : “ This is such welcome news for many @ @ @ @ @ Constituency .
`` I have spoken to many salon owners , tattooists , gyms and @ @ @ @ @ who were so eager to see a date for reopening announced and I raised these @ @ @ @ @ Today ’ s announcement will be hugely welcome , not only for the owners and @ @ @ @ @ businesses , but for the health and well-being of many across the Gosport Constituency !
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Gosport MP, Caroline Dinenage, has welcomed the further easing of lockdown measures following a Government announcement on July 9.
Caroline has corresponded with many local salon-owners, tattooists and local gyms and gym-goers, and raised their concerns direct with Ministers on in recent weeks.
This will be welcome news for many fantastic businesses in the Gosport Constituency, including Fitness24 Gym who ran a campaign for a date to open.
Caroline said: “This is such welcome news for many business owners across the Gosport Constituency.
"I have spoken to many salon owners, tattooists, gyms and their customers in recent weeks who were so eager to see a date for reopening announced and I raised these concerns with Ministers.
"Today’s announcement will be hugely welcome, not only for the owners and staff of our fantastic local businesses, but for the health and well-being of many across the Gosport Constituency!”


thedailyecho--2020-07-19--Easyjet release flight schedule for up to September 2021: Destination list

Easyjet has just released the schedule for the remainder of its summer flights up until September 2021 .
A range of bargain deals to destinations across Europe are now on sale , with cheap flights starting from just £28.99 per person .
Where can I fly to next year ?
Flights to Europe are now available to book until September 2021 , with routes to a number of popular holiday destinations available .
Flights to the sunny shores of Spain , Italy and Greece are among the deals available , with prices starting from a mere £28.99 per passenger .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also on offer , starting from £32.99 per person , while even bigger bargains can be found on routes to Dusseldorf and Hamburg , with flights available for less than £30 .
Alternatively , if Croatia , Greece and France are on your dream holiday list , you could bag great value flights at less than £40 per person .
As for package holidays , customers can take advantage of a new offer which will knock £100 off the price of your trip .
The offer is valid until July 21 for holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the code ‘ SAVE100 ’ when you book to claim it .
What about flights this summer ?
As well as its summer 2021 schedule , Easyjet is also resuming more flights from next month , with routes to France , Italy , Greece , Spain , Turkey , Montenegro , Croatia , the Balearics and the Canary Islands all available to book .
The airline is also restarting its package holidays from August 1 , following the lifting of the ban on foreign travel to a select list of countries and territories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk to UK tourists .
Easyjet will increase its operations to about 75 per cent in August , offering around 60 routes to destinations across its European network , including Paris , Barcelona and Berlin .
As for passengers who have a holiday booked this year and need to move it , the airline has waived the change fee for flights and holidays for all bookings to allow customers to move their dates free of charge .
You can amend your booking online , via the airline ’ s Manage Bookings section .

A range of bargain deals to destinations across Europe are now on sale, with cheap flights starting from just £28.99 per person.
Where can I fly to next year?
Flights to Europe are now available to book until September 2021, with routes to a number of popular holiday destinations available.
Flights to the sunny shores of Spain, Italy and Greece are among the deals available, with prices starting from a mere £28.99 per passenger.
Cheap deals to Ibiza and Majorca are also on offer, starting from £32.99 per person, while even bigger bargains can be found on routes to Dusseldorf and Hamburg, with flights available for less than £30.
Alternatively, if Croatia, Greece and France are on your dream holiday list, you could bag great value flights at less than £40 per person.
As for package holidays, customers can take advantage of a new offer which will knock £100 off the price of your trip.
The offer is valid until July 21 for holidays up to October 2021. Simply enter the code ‘SAVE100’ when you book to claim it.
What about flights this summer?
As well as its summer 2021 schedule, Easyjet is also resuming more flights from next month, with routes to France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Montenegro, Croatia, the Balearics and the Canary Islands all available to book.
The airline is also restarting its package holidays from August 1, following the lifting of the ban on foreign travel to a select list of countries and territories that are no longer considered a high risk to UK tourists.
Easyjet will increase its operations to about 75 per cent in August, offering around 60 routes to destinations across its European network, including Paris, Barcelona and Berlin.
As for passengers who have a holiday booked this year and need to move it, the airline has waived the change fee for flights and holidays for all bookings to allow customers to move their dates free of charge.
You can amend your booking online, via the airline’s Manage Bookings section.