thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Southampton parents say schools are not dealing with bullying properly

ALMOST four in ten parents whose child was bullied in Southampton say their school did not deal with it well , a new survey suggests .
With figures showing tens of thousands of parents nationwide expressing similar fears , anti-bullying charities have warned bullying can `` devastate lives '' and seriously affect a child 's well-being .
Ofsted asked 770 parents in Southampton if they agreed that their school had dealt with bullying quickly and effectively , between the start of the 2019-20 school year and this April .
Of them , 330 said the question applied to them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly disagreed that the school had acted in this way .
This means the area 's schools had one of the worst records for dealing with bullying in England .
Almost half ( 48 per cent ) agreed with the statement , while the remaining 15 per cent said they did not know .
In Southampton , 12 per cent of parents also said their child was not happy at their school , and 10 per cent said their child did not feel safe .
Anti-bullying charity Bullies Out said no school can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It estimates it affects half of all young people , but said that schools can help by dealing with incidents quickly and effectively .
More than 200,000 parents across England completed the survey , and 37 per cent said the question applied to them .
Of them , 28 per cent said that their children 's school had not quickly or effectively dealt with bullying .
Linda James , the founder of Bullies Out , said : `` Bullying is an issue of strategic , as well as operational , importance .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or ‘ part of growing up ’ .
`` It can devastate lives and seriously affect a person ’ s academic , social , emotional and physical well-being .
`` For a school to reduce bullying , the emphasis must be placed on creating a culture of acceptance , tolerance and respect . ''
She added that bullying can cause feelings of self-doubt , depression and even suicide , making it vital children and parents have confidence in schools to deal with the problem .
The proportion of parents who felt schools had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across England , from just 14 per cent in Leicester to 44 per cent in Tameside , Greater Manchester .
Kidscape , an organisation that helps children cope with bullying , said this `` extremely varied '' response is a result of an increasingly independent school system , with parents struggling to hold schools to account for not taking action .
Chief executive Lauren Seager-Smith said : `` As an anti-bullying charity that supports children and families impacted by bullying , we are regularly in contact with children who do not feel safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrated by the lack of school action to address bullying . ''
A Department for Education spokeswoman said : “ Schools should be safe places where children are taught to respect each other and staff .
“ The Government has sent a clear message to schools that bullying , whether it is in the playground or online , is unacceptable .
It can have a devastating effect on individuals , harm their education and have serious and lasting consequences for their mental health .
“ All schools are legally required to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forms of bullying , and have the freedom to develop their own anti-bullying strategies and monitoring approaches to best suit their environment .
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With figures showing tens of thousands of parents nationwide expressing similar fears, anti-bullying charities have warned bullying can "devastate lives" and seriously affect a child's well-being.
Ofsted asked 770 parents in Southampton if they agreed that their school had dealt with bullying quickly and effectively, between the start of the 2019-20 school year and this April.
Of them, 330 said the question applied to them, of whom 37 per cent disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school had acted in this way.
This means the area's schools had one of the worst records for dealing with bullying in England. Almost half (48 per cent) agreed with the statement, while the remaining 15 per cent said they did not know.
In Southampton, 12 per cent of parents also said their child was not happy at their school, and 10 per cent said their child did not feel safe.
Anti-bullying charity Bullies Out said no school can claim not to have any bullying.
It estimates it affects half of all young people, but said that schools can help by dealing with incidents quickly and effectively.
More than 200,000 parents across England completed the survey, and 37 per cent said the question applied to them. Of them, 28 per cent said that their children's school had not quickly or effectively dealt with bullying.
Linda James, the founder of Bullies Out, said: "Bullying is an issue of strategic, as well as operational, importance. It is not ‘kids being kids’ or ‘part of growing up’.
"It can devastate lives and seriously affect a person’s academic, social, emotional and physical well-being.
"For a school to reduce bullying, the emphasis must be placed on creating a culture of acceptance, tolerance and respect."
She added that bullying can cause feelings of self-doubt, depression and even suicide, making it vital children and parents have confidence in schools to deal with the problem.
The proportion of parents who felt schools had not dealt well with bullying varies greatly across England, from just 14 per cent in Leicester to 44 per cent in Tameside, Greater Manchester.
Kidscape, an organisation that helps children cope with bullying, said this "extremely varied" response is a result of an increasingly independent school system, with parents struggling to hold schools to account for not taking action.
Chief executive Lauren Seager-Smith said: "As an anti-bullying charity that supports children and families impacted by bullying, we are regularly in contact with children who do not feel safe in school, and parents who are frustrated by the lack of school action to address bullying."
A Department for Education spokeswoman said: “Schools should be safe places where children are taught to respect each other and staff.
“The Government has sent a clear message to schools that bullying, whether it is in the playground or online, is unacceptable. It can have a devastating effect on individuals, harm their education and have serious and lasting consequences for their mental health.
“All schools are legally required to have a behaviour policy with measures to prevent all forms of bullying, and have the freedom to develop their own anti-bullying strategies and monitoring approaches to best suit their environment.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Heir hunters reveal history of Southampton-born Isle of Man TT champion

A ROUTINE search for next of kin of a man born in Southampton has revealed a dramatic and exciting life that was lived in the fast lane .
When Tony Godfrey , 88 , died in a Bournemouth care home last December , he had no known relatives and had not made a will .
BCP Council contacted professional probate genealogist firm , Finders International – stars of BBC ’ s Heir Hunters , to trace any potential heirs to his estate , which included two classic cars .
The research revealed Tony was in fact a British and US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions and won the Isle of Man TT , known as the biggest motorsport event in the world , and he also won the US Grand Prix .
Tony never married nor had any children .
He was an only child of Elsie Mabel Wright and Gerard Malyn Godfrey , who were married in 1921 and both died in 1975 .
Tony ’ s father was a trench digger in the First World War , The only other relatives were on Tony ’ s father ’ s side of the family .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who died in the First World War and is buried in France and an aunt , Susanna Helen Godfrey who had one daughter , Joan Elizabeth Wilson , a cousin of Tony ’ s .
It is Joan ’ s daughter , Elisabeth , Tony ’ s cousin once removed , who is the sole beneficiary of the estate valued in region of £30k and has two classic cars .
Elisabeth , from Bath , said : “ I got the letter from Finders International just before lockdown and I was gobsmacked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it for me and he was happy to confirm that it wasn ’ t a hoax .
“ I never knew or met Tony .
I had done some family research into my grandmother ’ s family but I didn ’ t find out very much about Tony ’ s father .
It ’ s very sad to think Tony died and we never knew each other .
I am really not sure what I ’ ll do with the inheritance but I ’ ll most probably share it with my family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first man to be airlifted to hospital from Isle of Man when he crashed , then aged 32 , in the Isle of Man TT 250cc race .
He was taken to Ramsey Cottage Hospital where he remained unconscious for 10 days , cared for by Matron Myra Kelly .
The pair kept in touch over the years and in 2007 Tony flew back to the island , aged 76 , for the first time since the accident , for a reunion with his carer .
Friend and mechanic , Chris Oliver , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one mile away from each other in Southampton .
We were both into motorcycling and both served our apprenticeships at aircraft companies .
When Tony started racing he asked me to his mechanic .
It was a hugely exciting time in my life .
“ In 1959 Tony was the British Champion beating Mike Harwood by one point .
Then in 1962 both Tony and Mike were invited to the US to compete in the Grand Prix at Daytona Beach , and Tony won it !
It was marvellous .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident in the Isle of Man and I was delighted to fly back to the island to bring him home when he was better .
“ Despite his near fatal accident on the Isle of Man , my understanding it that Tony still managed to outlive most of his contemporary competitors .
Tony was greatly respected by the racing community and it would be lovely to commemorate him in some way.
” Daniel Curran , of Finders International , said : “ We were delighted to help the local council in this case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ensuring their estate goes to the rightful relatives is always a privilege .
“ People are generally really interested to find out further details of their family tree , and this case has been no different .
Tony ’ s life on the track and reports from his fellow motorbike racers and enthusiasts all paint a picture of a true champion .
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When Tony Godfrey, 88, died in a Bournemouth care home last December, he had no known relatives and had not made a will.
BCP Council contacted professional probate genealogist firm, Finders International – stars of BBC’s Heir Hunters, to trace any potential heirs to his estate, which included two classic cars.
The research revealed Tony was in fact a British and US racing champion. He competed on several occasions in the Isle of Man TT, known as the biggest motorsport event in the world, and he also won the US Grand Prix.
Tony never married nor had any children. He was an only child of Elsie Mabel Wright and Gerard Malyn Godfrey, who were married in 1921 and both died in 1975. Tony’s father was a trench digger in the First World War, The only other relatives were on Tony’s father’s side of the family. He had an uncle, Arthur Frederick, who died in the First World War and is buried in France and an aunt, Susanna Helen Godfrey who had one daughter, Joan Elizabeth Wilson, a cousin of Tony’s.
It is Joan’s daughter, Elisabeth, Tony’s cousin once removed, who is the sole beneficiary of the estate valued in region of £30k and has two classic cars.
Elisabeth, from Bath, said: “I got the letter from Finders International just before lockdown and I was gobsmacked. I asked my son to look into it for me and he was happy to confirm that it wasn’t a hoax.
“I never knew or met Tony. I had done some family research into my grandmother’s family but I didn’t find out very much about Tony’s father. It’s very sad to think Tony died and we never knew each other. I am really not sure what I’ll do with the inheritance but I’ll most probably share it with my family,”
In 1963, Tony became the first man to be airlifted to hospital from Isle of Man when he crashed, then aged 32, in the Isle of Man TT 250cc race. He was taken to Ramsey Cottage Hospital where he remained unconscious for 10 days, cared for by Matron Myra Kelly.
The pair kept in touch over the years and in 2007 Tony flew back to the island, aged 76, for the first time since the accident, for a reunion with his carer.
Friend and mechanic, Chris Oliver, said: “Tony and I lived one mile away from each other in Southampton. We were both into motorcycling and both served our apprenticeships at aircraft companies. When Tony started racing he asked me to his mechanic. It was a hugely exciting time in my life.
“In 1959 Tony was the British Champion beating Mike Harwood by one point. Then in 1962 both Tony and Mike were invited to the US to compete in the Grand Prix at Daytona Beach, and Tony won it! It was marvellous. It was a miracle that Tony’s survived his accident in the Isle of Man and I was delighted to fly back to the island to bring him home when he was better.
“Despite his near fatal accident on the Isle of Man, my understanding it that Tony still managed to outlive most of his contemporary competitors. Tony was greatly respected by the racing community and it would be lovely to commemorate him in some way.”
Daniel Curran, of Finders International, said: “We were delighted to help the local council in this case. Successfully tracing relatives of a deceased and ensuring their estate goes to the rightful relatives is always a privilege.
“People are generally really interested to find out further details of their family tree, and this case has been no different. Tony’s life on the track and reports from his fellow motorbike racers and enthusiasts all paint a picture of a true champion.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Poundstretcher could close 250 shops putting 2,000 jobs at risk

POUNDSTRETCHER could close more than 250 shops putting 2,000 jobs at risk .
The discount store chain is asking landlords @ @ @ @ @ a creditors voluntary arrangement ( CVA ) which would see it slash rents on 84 @ @ @ @ @ per cent .
The retailer said it could close 253 stores if an agreement to @ @ @ @ @ ’ t met .
Poundstretcher has stores in Bitterne , Totton , Eastleigh , Fareham @ @ @ @ @ .
It employs 5,500 people across 450 shops , its warehouse and head office .

The discount store chain is asking landlords and other creditors to back a creditors voluntary arrangement (CVA) which would see it slash rents on 84 stores by more than 30 per cent.
The retailer said it could close 253 stores if an agreement to rent cuts or holidays isn’t met.
Poundstretcher has stores in Bitterne, Totton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport and New Milton.
It employs 5,500 people across 450 shops, its warehouse and head office.
Poundstretcher also owns the Bargain Buys chain.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Millbrook's amazing transformation from rural retreat to urban sprawl

IT was the out of town retreat with idyllic charm and a slow-paced way of life – Millbrook was far different to the buzzing streets and urban corridor we know today .
In October 1899 a great many local councillors and business people gathered at Millbrook Lodge in Millbrook Road the home of Alderman James Appleford for his funeral .
Appleford had died the previous week .
Just before two o ’ clock the bearers raised his coffin onto their shoulders and followed by the mourners slowly walked the two hundred yards east along Millbrook Road to the bottom of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road to the old parish church of St Nicholas .
After the funeral service the coffin was carried across the road once more and interred in the nearby graveyard .
Today it would not be possible to repeat such a feat for the road is a busy six lane carriageway with a relentless stream of traffic heading for the docks , the industrial estate or west out of the city .
In 1899 however Millbrook was a rural retreat with Millbrook Road a quiet country lane with several grand houses .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no longer there .
Its location meant that it suffered with damp and regular flooding but it was popular and despite its replacement , Holy Trinity church , having been completed in 1874 it remained in use right up until 1920 .
The last service was held there on December 27 that year .
A few days later part of the building collapsed and eventually the church was completely demolished .
Many locals and drivers are unaware that the Church ’ s graveyard still exists as a grassed area enclosed by its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner of the junction of Regents Park Road and Millbrook Road .
Opposite St Nicholas ’ s church was Blighmont House built by Admiral Sir Richard Rodney Bligh for his son George Miller Bligh who served as a Lieutenant with Nelson aboard the Victory and was shot in the chest at the battle of Trafalgar .
He was taken below deck and was present at the death of Nelson and attended his state funeral as a mourner .
George died at Blighmont in April 1821 after which the house had several owners including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandson .
The house was used as a hospital during the First World War and later as a nursing home .
The property was bought by British American Tobacco in 1963 and subsequently demolished .
Travelling west the Millbrook Road crossed Tanner ’ s Bridge over the Holybrook rivulet and then passed Holy Trinity Church with its 150 ft high spire and attractive Lych Gate which survives today .
Opposite the church was the Manor House the site of which is today buried beneath the eastern approach to the Millbrook flyover and recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Third Avenue .
A few hundred yards further along was the nucleus of the original parish of Millbrook located just beyond where Wimpson Lane and Tebourba Way meet today .
This was the most picturesque corner of the village .
Clustered around a pond was the Swan Inn , a blacksmiths , a post office , a school and Village Hall plus the Royal Oak Inn as well as Pondside Farm .
A road to the west went towards Redbridge while the road to the north went to Wimpson .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rapidly expanding population following the success of the docks and in January , 1895 a Local Government Enquiry decided that Freemantle , Shirley , and part of Millbrook be included in the Borough of Southampton .
Many of the large houses were sold off with their land being divided into building allotments and purchased by members of the Hants Freehold Land Society .
Land Societies came into existence in the 1840s to effect Parliamentary reform by encouraging home ownership and hence voting qualification .
Large areas of Shirley and Freemantle were developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network of modern cottages and villas and served by the tram network .
At the end of the Second World War Southampton Corporation was able to compulsory purchase large tracts of land in Millbrook for social housing for the many families that had lost their homes in the bombing and as a consequence Millbrook ’ s rural idyll was lost forever .

In October 1899 a great many local councillors and business people gathered at Millbrook Lodge in Millbrook Road the home of Alderman James Appleford for his funeral. Appleford had died the previous week.
Just before two o’clock the bearers raised his coffin onto their shoulders and followed by the mourners slowly walked the two hundred yards east along Millbrook Road to the bottom of Regent’s Park Road and across the road to the old parish church of St Nicholas.
After the funeral service the coffin was carried across the road once more and interred in the nearby graveyard.
Today it would not be possible to repeat such a feat for the road is a busy six lane carriageway with a relentless stream of traffic heading for the docks, the industrial estate or west out of the city.
In 1899 however Millbrook was a rural retreat with Millbrook Road a quiet country lane with several grand houses.
The 13th Century parish church of St Nicholas is no longer there.
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Its location meant that it suffered with damp and regular flooding but it was popular and despite its replacement, Holy Trinity church, having been completed in 1874 it remained in use right up until 1920.
The last service was held there on December 27 that year.
A few days later part of the building collapsed and eventually the church was completely demolished.
Many locals and drivers are unaware that the Church’s graveyard still exists as a grassed area enclosed by its original walls and located on the west corner of the junction of Regents Park Road and Millbrook Road.
Opposite St Nicholas’s church was Blighmont House built by Admiral Sir Richard Rodney Bligh for his son George Miller Bligh who served as a Lieutenant with Nelson aboard the Victory and was shot in the chest at the battle of Trafalgar.
He was taken below deck and was present at the death of Nelson and attended his state funeral as a mourner.
George died at Blighmont in April 1821 after which the house had several owners including at one time Lord Nelson’s grandson.
The house was used as a hospital during the First World War and later as a nursing home.
The property was bought by British American Tobacco in 1963 and subsequently demolished.
Travelling west the Millbrook Road crossed Tanner’s Bridge over the Holybrook rivulet and then passed Holy Trinity Church with its 150 ft high spire and attractive Lych Gate which survives today.
Opposite the church was the Manor House the site of which is today buried beneath the eastern approach to the Millbrook flyover and recalled in the name of Manor House Avenue off Third Avenue.
A few hundred yards further along was the nucleus of the original parish of Millbrook located just beyond where Wimpson Lane and Tebourba Way meet today. This was the most picturesque corner of the village.
Clustered around a pond was the Swan Inn, a blacksmiths, a post office, a school and Village Hall plus the Royal Oak Inn as well as Pondside Farm.
A road to the west went towards Redbridge while the road to the north went to Wimpson.
All of this was to change for Southampton had a rapidly expanding population following the success of the docks and in January, 1895 a Local Government Enquiry decided that Freemantle, Shirley, and part of Millbrook be included in the Borough of Southampton.
Many of the large houses were sold off with their land being divided into building allotments and purchased by members of the Hants Freehold Land Society.
Land Societies came into existence in the 1840s to effect Parliamentary reform by encouraging home ownership and hence voting qualification.
Large areas of Shirley and Freemantle were developed and became united with Southampton by a network of modern cottages and villas and served by the tram network.
At the end of the Second World War Southampton Corporation was able to compulsory purchase large tracts of land in Millbrook for social housing for the many families that had lost their homes in the bombing and as a consequence Millbrook’s rural idyll was lost forever.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Paulton's Park reopens in July with tickets on sale now

ROLLERCOASTERS can soon be enjoyed again at a Hampshire amusement park that is reopening its doors next month .
Paulton 's Park , based in Romsey , has announced it will open on July 4 after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Park bosses have advised customers that they are acting in line with government guidelines , and a limited amount of day tickets are now available online .
All visits to the park , which is also the home of Peppa Pig World , will need to be pre-booked .
A spokesperson for Paulton 's Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open on 4th July in line with current Government guidelines .
`` We are pleased to confirm that our day tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the 16th June .
All visits to the Park will need to be pre-booked and there will be a limited amount of tickets available each day .
`` We are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our staff and guests , further information regarding the measures we have put in place can be found here paultonspark.co.uk/covid-info .
`` Season Ticket holders will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more details coming soon .
`` We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Park soon . ''

Paulton's Park, based in Romsey, has announced it will open on July 4 after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Park bosses have advised customers that they are acting in line with government guidelines, and a limited amount of day tickets are now available online.
All visits to the park, which is also the home of Peppa Pig World, will need to be pre-booked.
A spokesperson for Paulton's Park said: "Paultons Park is planning to open on 4th July in line with current Government guidelines.
"We are pleased to confirm that our day tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the 16th June. All visits to the Park will need to be pre-booked and there will be a limited amount of tickets available each day.
"We are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our staff and guests, further information regarding the measures we have put in place can be found here paultonspark.co.uk/covid-info.
"Season Ticket holders will be able reserve dates via the website, more details coming soon.
"We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Park soon."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Almost £1 million of funding donated to arts and culture organisations across Hampshire

ALMOST £1 million has been donated to arts and culture organisations across Hampshire , to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic .
The Arts Council have donated more than £8.5 million to organisations across the South West , with a total of £983,700 being granted across Hampshire , as part of its emergency response package that was set up in March to help support the arts and culture sector during the Covid-19 crisis .
Four cultural organisations from Southampton have benefited from the scheme - Cultural Media Enterprise Limited , In Focus LTD , SoCo Music Project and The Kala @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grant of more than £130,000 .
Phil Gibby , Area Director of Arts Council England for the South West , has said that the arts industry has `` never faced a challenge of this scale '' before , which is why the Arts Council is `` so proud '' to be able to help .
He said : “ We ’ re proud to have turned this emergency funding programme around in such a short space of time , with the help from our partners in Government and from our team members working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been able to award these grants at a critical time , to so many brilliant artists , creative practitioners and cultural organisations who suddenly found themselves in a difficult position due to Covid-19 .
“ The creative and cultural sector helps to generate the local economy , provides jobs , improves people ’ s wellbeing and helps us to make sense of the world .
And like so many other sectors , it has never faced a challenge of this scale which is why we are pleased to make this funding announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding will not just keep the lights on but will also connect many people at this challenging time.
” The funding given out on Tuesday June 16 was awarded to a total of 873 individuals and 302 independent organisations across the South West , with the aim to help alleviate immediate pressures faced by artists , creative practitioners , arts organisations , museums and libraries in the wake of the coronavirus , by supporting them as they continue to serve their communities during the crisis and affording them time to plan for the @ @

The Arts Council have donated more than £8.5 million to organisations across the South West, with a total of £983,700 being granted across Hampshire, as part of its emergency response package that was set up in March to help support the arts and culture sector during the Covid-19 crisis.
Four cultural organisations from Southampton have benefited from the scheme - Cultural Media Enterprise Limited, In Focus LTD, SoCo Music Project and The Kala Chethena Kathakali Troupe - with a combined grant of more than £130,000.
Phil Gibby, Area Director of Arts Council England for the South West, has said that the arts industry has "never faced a challenge of this scale" before, which is why the Arts Council is "so proud" to be able to help.
He said: “We’re proud to have turned this emergency funding programme around in such a short space of time, with the help from our partners in Government and from our team members working in their home offices. Arts Council has been able to award these grants at a critical time, to so many brilliant artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations who suddenly found themselves in a difficult position due to Covid-19.
“The creative and cultural sector helps to generate the local economy, provides jobs, improves people’s wellbeing and helps us to make sense of the world. And like so many other sectors, it has never faced a challenge of this scale which is why we are pleased to make this funding announcement today, in the knowledge that this funding will not just keep the lights on but will also connect many people at this challenging time.”
The funding given out on Tuesday June 16 was awarded to a total of 873 individuals and 302 independent organisations across the South West, with the aim to help alleviate immediate pressures faced by artists, creative practitioners, arts organisations, museums and libraries in the wake of the coronavirus, by supporting them as they continue to serve their communities during the crisis and affording them time to plan for the future.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Specsavers are offering routine appointments from today

SPECSAVERS stores in England will reopen for routine testing from today following approval from NHS England , having operated an @ @ @ @ @ service throughout the COVID-19 restrictions .
The full breadth of optical and audiology services , @ @ @ @ @ tests , contact lens consultations , frame repairs and the sale of glasses , contact @ @ @ @ @ other products , are now available .
`` With lockdown measures easing , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ in line with the latest government and NHS guidelines .
This means that , for @ @ @ @ @ , customers are able to book routine eye and hearing tests '' said Specsavers Clinical @ @ @ @ @ To help manage social distancing , stores are currently unable to offer a walk-in service @ @ @ @ @ appointment in advance by phone or online via specsavers.co.uk .
New hygiene and personal protection @ @ @ @ @ number of customers allowed in store at any one time , strict social distancing rules @ @ @ @ @ card instead of cash payments .

The full breadth of optical and audiology services, including routine eye and hearing tests, contact lens consultations, frame repairs and the sale of glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and other products, are now available.
"With lockdown measures easing, we’ve now extended our services in line with the latest government and NHS guidelines. This means that, for the first time since lockdown, customers are able to book routine eye and hearing tests" said Specsavers Clinical Services Director Giles Edmonds.
To help manage social distancing, stores are currently unable to offer a walk-in service. Customers should book an appointment in advance by phone or online via specsavers.co.uk.
New hygiene and personal protection measures include restrictions on the number of customers allowed in store at any one time, strict social distancing rules and, where possible, card instead of cash payments.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--College in Eastleigh shortlisted for "College of the Year" award

A COLLEGE in Eastleigh could be dubbed the `` College of the Year '' after being shortlisted for the national award .
Barton Peveril College has been recognised for its digital learning capabilities and success in delivering teaching support remotely , by being shortlisted for the FE `` College of the Year '' award at the National Edufuturists Awards taking place next month .
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic , Barton Peveril have used technology to successfully enable all timetabled lessons - for each of its 3,600 students - to continue online , delivering lessons through Google Meets with work set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Classrooms for each individual class .
Digital technologies are also used by the College to support students and enable learners of all abilities to thrive in their studies , such as speech recognition software , access to Chromebooks during lessons , and a dedicated Learning Support Google Site .
Barton Peveril IT Manager , Peter Horner , said : `` I 'm delighted that we have been shortlisted for the EduFuturist FE College of the Year Award .
This nomination is a testimony to the work of all teachers and support staff across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five years , we launched a new digital strategy and heavily invested in technology to enhance the quality of students ' learning experience .
Cloud-based technologies such as Google Classroom have empowered learners , supported independent learning , and meant we could smoothly transition to distance learning.
” The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place virtually on Friday July 10 .

Barton Peveril College has been recognised for its digital learning capabilities and success in delivering teaching support remotely, by being shortlisted for the FE "College of the Year" award at the National Edufuturists Awards taking place next month.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Barton Peveril have used technology to successfully enable all timetabled lessons - for each of its 3,600 students - to continue online, delivering lessons through Google Meets with work set, marked, and discussed through Google Classrooms for each individual class.
Digital technologies are also used by the College to support students and enable learners of all abilities to thrive in their studies, such as speech recognition software, access to Chromebooks during lessons, and a dedicated Learning Support Google Site.
Barton Peveril IT Manager, Peter Horner, said: "I'm delighted that we have been shortlisted for the EduFuturist FE College of the Year Award. This nomination is a testimony to the work of all teachers and support staff across the college.
"Over the last five years, we launched a new digital strategy and heavily invested in technology to enhance the quality of students' learning experience. Cloud-based technologies such as Google Classroom have empowered learners, supported independent learning, and meant we could smoothly transition to distance learning.”
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place virtually on Friday July 10.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Tributes paid to former Hampshire County Councillor Philip Merridale CBE

TRIBUTES have been paid to a councillor who served Hampshire for 16 years .
Former Hampshire County Councillor Philip Merridale CBE , who represented the Baddesley Division of Hampshire County Council between 1973 and 1989 , has passed away .
On retirement he was appointed an Hon Alderman of the County and awarded the CBE for his services in particular to Education .
He served as Chairman of the Hampshire Education Committee and at a time when comprehensive education was being introduced he was influential in moving Hampshire towards the model of sixth form colleges .
As well as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an antiques dealer with a shop in Stockbridge handling antique furniture .
In latter years he has lived in retirement in Bristol with his wife Anne .
Roy Perry , county councillor for the Romsey Rural Division , described Philip as the `` strength and reputation of Hampshire '' and added that he `` helped guide the county '' during the 70s and 80s .
He said : `` I also acknowledge the encouragement he gave me in the early days of my own local government service when I was first elected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his commitment to 6th Form Colleges has given education in Hampshire the quality and national reputation it has .
`` Philip recognised that age 11 was too young to select children by academic ability by an 11plus exam but at 16 those who want to go on to pursue academic A Levels can do so based on O level or GCSE results by choosing the sixth Form Colleges of which Hampshire is so proud .
`` Colleges like Peter Symonds and Barton Peveril that serve this part of Hampshire send more students to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools .
`` We should not forget the part Philip Merridale had in setting them off on their successful paths and the young people who were fortunate to benefit from their sixth Form College education . ''

Former Hampshire County Councillor Philip Merridale CBE, who represented the Baddesley Division of Hampshire County Council between 1973 and 1989, has passed away.
On retirement he was appointed an Hon Alderman of the County and awarded the CBE for his services in particular to Education.
He served as Chairman of the Hampshire Education Committee and at a time when comprehensive education was being introduced he was influential in moving Hampshire towards the model of sixth form colleges.
As well as being involved in local government, Philip was an antiques dealer with a shop in Stockbridge handling antique furniture.
In latter years he has lived in retirement in Bristol with his wife Anne.
Roy Perry, county councillor for the Romsey Rural Division, described Philip as the "strength and reputation of Hampshire" and added that he "helped guide the county" during the 70s and 80s.
He said: " I also acknowledge the encouragement he gave me in the early days of my own local government service when I was first elected to Test Valley BC.
"In particular his commitment to 6th Form Colleges has given education in Hampshire the quality and national reputation it has.
"Philip recognised that age 11 was too young to select children by academic ability by an 11plus exam but at 16 those who want to go on to pursue academic A Levels can do so based on O level or GCSE results by choosing the sixth Form Colleges of which Hampshire is so proud.
"Colleges like Peter Symonds and Barton Peveril that serve this part of Hampshire send more students to Oxbridge colleges than almost any other state schools.
"We should not forget the part Philip Merridale had in setting them off on their successful paths and the young people who were fortunate to benefit from their sixth Form College education."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--D-Day veteran from Gosport gets over 100 cards for birthday

A BLIND D-Day veteran from Hampshire is paying thanks to the public after receiving 128 cards for his birthday .
Ron Cross MBE , who celebrated his 100th birthday during isolation on June 8 , was inundated with cards for his special day after military charity Blind Veterans UK backed a public appeal to send him greetings .
• City photographer will capture NHS workers 'behind their masks ' for nationwide project The now 100-year-old , from Gosport , served in the 79th Armoured Division , a specialist unit created to form the first line of attack as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place two days after the 76th anniversary of the D-Day landings , when allied forces launched the strike against the Nazis in France .
The appeal was launched by his granddaughter Amy Cross , who said : “ Thank you to everyone who sent my wonderful grandad a birthday card .
We couldn ’ t have the 100th birthday party that we ’ d imagined but he was thrilled with all the cards .
“ It made his day very special .
Also a special thank you to Blind Veterans UK for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they do for him.
” Ron and his fellow engineers were responsible for landing tanks and clearing minefields set by the Germans .
• Firefighters take time out to help 97-year-old woman who never has visitors He was discharged as a Corporal in 1946 , and returned to Gosport to work at Haslar Hospital as an Occupational Therapist for 37 years .
He developed the Occupational Therapy Department over a long career and received an MBE for his work .
Ron ’ s vision started to deteriorate in 2009 and he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : “ Once my sight started to get worse I thought that I should stop driving and went to my optometrist who said that I would have to stop .
My sight has got worse steadily since then .
“ Blind Veterans UK are marvellous .
Three years ago I couldn ’ t write a letter anymore because my sight had got so bad .
But I went on a Blind Veterans UK IT course and they have given me all the training and equipment I need to carry on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ magnifies what I write .
I can now send emails which is so important for keeping in touch with people like my grandchildren .
”

Ron Cross MBE, who celebrated his 100th birthday during isolation on June 8, was inundated with cards for his special day after military charity Blind Veterans UK backed a public appeal to send him greetings.
The now 100-year-old, from Gosport, served in the 79th Armoured Division, a specialist unit created to form the first line of attack as part of the Allied invasion force.
His birthday took place two days after the 76th anniversary of the D-Day landings, when allied forces launched the strike against the Nazis in France.
The appeal was launched by his granddaughter Amy Cross, who said: “Thank you to everyone who sent my wonderful grandad a birthday card. We couldn’t have the 100th birthday party that we’d imagined but he was thrilled with all the cards.
“It made his day very special. Also a special thank you to Blind Veterans UK for helping with the appeal and for everything that they do for him.”
Ron and his fellow engineers were responsible for landing tanks and clearing minefields set by the Germans.
He was discharged as a Corporal in 1946, and returned to Gosport to work at Haslar Hospital as an Occupational Therapist for 37 years.
He developed the Occupational Therapy Department over a long career and received an MBE for his work.
Ron’s vision started to deteriorate in 2009 and he was later diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration.
He said: “Once my sight started to get worse I thought that I should stop driving and went to my optometrist who said that I would have to stop. My sight has got worse steadily since then.
“Blind Veterans UK are marvellous. Three years ago I couldn’t write a letter anymore because my sight had got so bad. But I went on a Blind Veterans UK IT course and they have given me all the training and equipment I need to carry on.
"I have a special screen that magnifies what I write. I can now send emails which is so important for keeping in touch with people like my grandchildren.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Southampton man fined after dropping cigarette butt in Aldershot

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been fined after he dropped a cigarette butt .
Owen Marcus Webb , of Queens View @ @ @ @ @ cigarette at North Close , Aldershot , a court heard .
Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court @ @ @ @ @ Webb , a £32 victim surcharge and £168.75 in court costs .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Franny and Kenzie Benali announced as ambassadors for The Saints Foundation

THE Saints Foundation has officially announced Southampton legend Franny Benali and TV broadcaster Kenzie Benali as ambassadors for the charity .
Franny , who made more than 300 appearances for Southampton FC , has been one of the foundation ’ s biggest supporters , raising more than £8,000 for the cause back in April when he ran a marathon in his own back garden on a treadmill as part of the 2.6 Challenge campaign .
While , Kenzie has been a life-long Saints fan , helping support the Foundation by visiting projects as well as hosting their charity dinner and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Two Halves , the charity ’ s annual live gameshow .
They have both joined James Ward-Prowse and Maya Yoshida as Saints Foundation ’ s ambassadors with more scheduled to be released in the near future .
Franny believes that becoming a club ambassador felt like the `` only right next step '' after being associated with the club for so long .
He said : “ Having been associated with this club for so long , and being a club ambassador , I felt it was only right that I take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Ambassador .
“ The support I received back in April for the marathon from the community was fantastic , and I am excited to get out and see how the money has made a difference once that is possible.
” Kenzie added : “ I am so excited to become an ambassador for a charity that is close to my heart and that does so much good for the city .
“ I have already been out and seen projects before , like Senior Saints , and I know the incredible work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am looking forward to assisting in any way that I can.
” Greg Baker , Head of Saints Foundation , was thrilled to welcome them both onboard .
He said : `` We are delighted to bring Franny and Kenzie into our Ambassador Programme .
Throughout the years , they have been incredibly supportive of our work , helping out whenever they can , and I am excited to see what else they can offer going forward . ''

Franny, who made more than 300 appearances for Southampton FC, has been one of the foundation’s biggest supporters, raising more than £8,000 for the cause back in April when he ran a marathon in his own back garden on a treadmill as part of the 2.6 Challenge campaign.
While, Kenzie has been a life-long Saints fan, helping support the Foundation by visiting projects as well as hosting their charity dinner and fundraising events, such as A Game Of Two Halves, the charity’s annual live gameshow.
They have both joined James Ward-Prowse and Maya Yoshida as Saints Foundation’s ambassadors with more scheduled to be released in the near future.
Franny believes that becoming a club ambassador felt like the "only right next step" after being associated with the club for so long.
He said: “Having been associated with this club for so long, and being a club ambassador, I felt it was only right that I take the next step and become a Saints Foundation Ambassador.
“The support I received back in April for the marathon from the community was fantastic, and I am excited to get out and see how the money has made a difference once that is possible.”
Kenzie added: “I am so excited to become an ambassador for a charity that is close to my heart and that does so much good for the city.
“I have already been out and seen projects before, like Senior Saints, and I know the incredible work the staff do to support every generation. I am looking forward to assisting in any way that I can.”
Greg Baker, Head of Saints Foundation, was thrilled to welcome them both onboard.
He said: "We are delighted to bring Franny and Kenzie into our Ambassador Programme. Throughout the years, they have been incredibly supportive of our work, helping out whenever they can, and I am excited to see what else they can offer going forward."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Frank Turner joins concert line-up for Wessex Cancer Trust

HAMPSHIRE ’ S own Frank Turner will be joining other famous faces to support a local cancer charity .
Wessex Cancer Trust will host its first virtual concert on Saturday , June 20 , with the likes of Level 42 star Mark King and Feeder 's Grant Nicholas among the line-up .
A long list of stars and community groups have recorded a song for the fundraising event which will premiere live on the Wessex Cancer Trust Facebook page from 8pm .
Also on the line up are Bang Bang Romeo , South African rocker Arno Carstens , the Isle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infectious Love Soul Choir .
Community Engagement Manager , Lorraine White , said : `` The Covid-19 pandemic has massively affected our fundraising efforts , with all our major events being cancelled , so we 've had to be a bit creative with our ideas - and Wessex Aid is the result .
It 's been incredibly fun to put together , and the artists have really got behind the cause to help us create what we hope will be a truly memorable night of music .
To have the likes of Level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill is something we never thought possible at the outset .
Join us on Saturday night and if you are able to donate , please do .
Every penny raised will help us continue to support local people living with cancer , and this is a time when they really need us most . ''
Singer songwriter , Frank Turner , said : `` I 'm really proud and happy to be part of Wessex Aid , raising funds and awareness for Wessex Cancer Trust .
Obviously with the lockdown and pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need organisations like this to survive and keep doing the vital work they do . ''
Level 42 's Mark King added : `` Thank you so much for supporting Wessex Cancer Trust .
Like everybody they 're really struggling at the moment and having to come up with new ways of trying to raise money so if you can spare a quid , or two , a fiver , please do donate to them .
It 's a fantastic trust , I 'm so glad those guys are there . ''
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concert , produced in association with the Isle of Wight 's Nosy Marketing , by tuning into www.facebook.com/WessexCancer .
To donate , text WESSEXAID and the amount to 70085 ( i.e .
to donate £5 text WESSEXAID 5 to 70085 ) or go to justgiving.com/campaign/WessexAid .

Wessex Cancer Trust will host its first virtual concert on Saturday, June 20, with the likes of Level 42 star Mark King and Feeder's Grant Nicholas among the line-up.
A long list of stars and community groups have recorded a song for the fundraising event which will premiere live on the Wessex Cancer Trust Facebook page from 8pm.
Also on the line up are Bang Bang Romeo, South African rocker Arno Carstens, the Isle of Wight's Lauran Hibberd and the infectious Love Soul Choir.
Community Engagement Manager, Lorraine White, said: "The Covid-19 pandemic has massively affected our fundraising efforts, with all our major events being cancelled, so we've had to be a bit creative with our ideas - and Wessex Aid is the result. It's been incredibly fun to put together, and the artists have really got behind the cause to help us create what we hope will be a truly memorable night of music. To have the likes of Level 42, Feeder and Frank Turner on the bill is something we never thought possible at the outset. Join us on Saturday night and if you are able to donate, please do. Every penny raised will help us continue to support local people living with cancer, and this is a time when they really need us most."
Singer songwriter, Frank Turner, said: "I'm really proud and happy to be part of Wessex Aid, raising funds and awareness for Wessex Cancer Trust. Obviously with the lockdown and pandemic everybody is suffering right now but we need organisations like this to survive and keep doing the vital work they do."
Level 42's Mark King added: "Thank you so much for supporting Wessex Cancer Trust. Like everybody they're really struggling at the moment and having to come up with new ways of trying to raise money so if you can spare a quid, or two, a fiver, please do donate to them. It's a fantastic trust, I'm so glad those guys are there."
You will be able to donate and watch the concert, produced in association with the Isle of Wight's Nosy Marketing, by tuning into www.facebook.com/WessexCancer.
To donate, text WESSEXAID and the amount to 70085 (i.e. to donate £5 text WESSEXAID 5 to 70085) or go to justgiving.com/campaign/WessexAid.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Hampshire Business Show to go ahead, with reserve date lined up

THE organisers of a major business exhibition say they are adapting to make sure it goes ahead as businesses look to bounce back from the Covid-19 slump .
The UK economy shrank by 20.4 per cent in April – the largest economic contraction on record – while the number of people on Universal Credit rose by a record one million .
But the organisers of the Hampshire Business Show , due to take place in October at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton , say they plan to go ahead despite the impact the pandemic has had on the events industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year and is being adapted to ensure it meets all government guidance which will be in place on the scheduled date of Thursday , October 15 .
Josh Mitchell , who is organising the event with colleague Chris Stones , said : “ The Hampshire Business Show was created to bring the business leaders of our city and region together to network , connect and up-skill to facilitate transactions and collaborations .
“ We know this event is an important date on many calendars for businesses , which is why we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure we deliver the show on the planned date despite the impact this crisis has had on the events industry.
” Finland-based tech company Leadoo has joined the 2020 show as a sponsor after successful expansion into the UK .
Mr Mitchell added : “ We have a contingency date in place for Thursday , February 25 should we need to postpone .
Our priority is the welfare and safety of everyone involved followed closely by the experience we aim to deliver .
“ If we can not ensure the health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver an event we want our visitors , exhibitors and sponsors to experience then we will bring the contingency date into effect.
” A report by the industry body Business Visits and Events Partnership ( BVEP ) in early May said the UK events sector was estimated to be worth £70billion in direct spending , accounting for more than half the visitor economy .
Business events made up more than £31bn of that figure .
The organisers have introduced a Book With Confidence scheme which allows businesses to book their stands with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not due until 30 days prior to the show .

The UK economy shrank by 20.4 per cent in April – the largest economic contraction on record – while the number of people on Universal Credit rose by a record one million.
But the organisers of the Hampshire Business Show, due to take place in October at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, say they plan to go ahead despite the impact the pandemic has had on the events industry.
The event attracted almost 1,000 businesses last year and is being adapted to ensure it meets all government guidance which will be in place on the scheduled date of Thursday, October 15.
Josh Mitchell, who is organising the event with colleague Chris Stones, said: “The Hampshire Business Show was created to bring the business leaders of our city and region together to network, connect and up-skill to facilitate transactions and collaborations.
“We know this event is an important date on many calendars for businesses, which is why we are working hard to do everything we can to ensure we deliver the show on the planned date despite the impact this crisis has had on the events industry.”
Finland-based tech company Leadoo has joined the 2020 show as a sponsor after successful expansion into the UK.
Mr Mitchell added: “We have a contingency date in place for Thursday, February 25 should we need to postpone. Our priority is the welfare and safety of everyone involved followed closely by the experience we aim to deliver.
“If we cannot ensure the health and safety, adhere to government guidance or deliver an event we want our visitors, exhibitors and sponsors to experience then we will bring the contingency date into effect.”
A report by the industry body Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) in early May said the UK events sector was estimated to be worth £70billion in direct spending, accounting for more than half the visitor economy. Business events made up more than £31bn of that figure.
The organisers have introduced a Book With Confidence scheme which allows businesses to book their stands with a 20 per cent deposit, with rest not due until 30 days prior to the show.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--LETTER - The new lanes in Avenue in Southampton aren't perfect but are pretty impressive

OVER the last week I have used the Avenue as a pedestrian , a driver and a cyclist and must say that whether in the car , on foot or on the bike the changes are an improvement .
As a pedestrian I like that I am no longer sharing a narrow footpath with cyclists .
As a cyclist I like that I no longer have the dilemma of having to squeeze past pedestrians on the pavement , with far less than the suggested 2m , or take my chances with cars trying to squeeze past me on a road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lane running , but that used to be marked as such .
The new lanes are n't perfect , but for something installed so quickly they really are pretty impressive .
As a driver , the 30mph limit feels far more appropriate than 40 ever did , and I prefer having one ample lane to two crowed ones .
I 'm sure that once drivers get used to it the smoother flow in one lane compared to the turbulent flow in 2 will keep the traffic flowing just fine .
Overall I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a welcome improvement and I look forward to the council doing similar things on as many of Southampton 's roads as possible .

As a pedestrian I like that I am no longer sharing a narrow footpath with cyclists.
As a cyclist I like that I no longer have the dilemma of having to squeeze past pedestrians on the pavement, with far less than the suggested 2m, or take my chances with cars trying to squeeze past me on a road that is really too narrow for two lane running, but that used to be marked as such.
The new lanes aren't perfect, but for something installed so quickly they really are pretty impressive.
As a driver, the 30mph limit feels far more appropriate than 40 ever did, and I prefer having one ample lane to two crowed ones.
I'm sure that once drivers get used to it the smoother flow in one lane compared to the turbulent flow in 2 will keep the traffic flowing just fine.
Overall I think that the changes to the Avenue are a welcome improvement and I look forward to the council doing similar things on as many of Southampton's roads as possible.
Alistair Chaplin
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thedailyecho--2020-06-17--LETTER: Is it not time deer numbers were controlled

I have been a resident of Whitenap for nearly 30 years and a longstanding gardener .
For the last two @ @ @ @ @ in my garden ; this season the destruction of plants & vegetables being especially obvious @ @ @ @ @ is relatively open plan and not amenable to enclosure .
I 'd be interested to @ @ @ @ @ encountered a similar problem .
They present a more serious problem on our local roads @ @ @ @ @ experience of this too , albeit in Dorset ) .
Is it not about time @ @ @ @ @ this problem and deer numbers were controlled ?

For the last two years I have seen deer in my garden; this season the destruction of plants & vegetables being especially obvious and severe.
The garden is relatively open plan and not amenable to enclosure.
I'd be interested to know if other residents have encountered a similar problem.
They present a more serious problem on our local roads (unfortunately I have personal experience of this too, albeit in Dorset).
Is it not about time that landowners took responsibility for this problem and deer numbers were controlled?
Name and address supplied


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--SCAS Bishop's Waltam First Responders get Queen's Award for Voluntary Services

IT IS the highest award a voluntary group can be given .
Volunteers at Bishop ’ s Waltham Community First Responder Scheme have been granted a hint of royalty from the Queen .
• Firefighters take time out to help 97-year-old woman who never has visitors South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ( SCAS ) revealed the winner of the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary Services as the area ’ s responders .
Community First Responders ( CFRs ) are trained by SCAS to respond to emergencies in their local communities .
They are trained and equipped to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergencies , such as cardiac arrest , stroke , breathing difficulties and heart attack .
Scheme Co-ordinator Andrew Brown said : “ It is a fantastic honour to receive such a high level award and know that what we do is recognised and appreciated.
” Between April 2019 and March 2020 , Bishop ’ s Waltham CFRs were sent to 672 emergencies , arriving before the first ambulance on 594 occasions .
• Six-year-old Madison puts washing up gloves on to raise money for cancer charity Eight of these were cardiac arrests and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the CFRs which made a critical difference to the patient .
They also support the vulnerable and elderly , such as concerns for welfare incidents and cases where patients are uninjured after a fall , but can not get up .
Nic Dunbar , Head of Operations for Community Engagement and Training at SCAS , said : “ This is the fourth of our community first responder schemes to achieve this prestigious award and we are extremely proud and delighted for the Bishop ’ s Waltham CFR Team .
“ All our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SCAS and we would like to thank them for everything they do .
”

Volunteers at Bishop’s Waltham Community First Responder Scheme have been granted a hint of royalty from the Queen.
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) revealed the winner of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services as the area’s responders.
Community First Responders (CFRs) are trained by SCAS to respond to emergencies in their local communities.
They are trained and equipped to respond to some of the most time-critical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, stroke, breathing difficulties and heart attack.
Scheme Co-ordinator Andrew Brown said: “It is a fantastic honour to receive such a high level award and know that what we do is recognised and appreciated.”
Between April 2019 and March 2020, Bishop’s Waltham CFRs were sent to 672 emergencies, arriving before the first ambulance on 594 occasions.
Eight of these were cardiac arrests and many others involved early emergency medical treatment by the CFRs which made a critical difference to the patient.
They also support the vulnerable and elderly, such as concerns for welfare incidents and cases where patients are uninjured after a fall, but cannot get up.
Nic Dunbar, Head of Operations for Community Engagement and Training at SCAS, said: “This is the fourth of our community first responder schemes to achieve this prestigious award and we are extremely proud and delighted for the Bishop’s Waltham CFR Team.
“All our volunteers are incredibly important to us at SCAS and we would like to thank them for everything they do.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Communicare for Loneliness Awareness Week

NEIGHBOURS are being encouraged to shout hello to each other at lunch times for Loneliness Awareness Week .
It is @ @ @ @ @ charity Communicare , which aims to reduce isolation across the city .
• Coronavirus : @ @ @ @ @ amid fears of UK lockdown With national Loneliness Awareness Week taking place until Friday , @ @ @ @ @ to raise awareness of people of all ages who were already isolated before the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ inside their homes .
Communicare manager Annie Clewlow said : “ Many people are struggling @ @ @ @ @ on the socialisation they would normally have whether through exercise groups or work .
” @ @ @ @ @ ’ t see them , we hope enough people will continue to do this at @ @ @ @ @ , to help those who are housebound realise they are not alone . ''

It is a scheme run by Southampton charity Communicare, which aims to reduce isolation across the city.
With national Loneliness Awareness Week taking place until Friday, charity bosses say they want to raise awareness of people of all ages who were already isolated before the pandemic and are now permanently staying inside their homes.
Communicare manager Annie Clewlow said: “Many people are struggling as they are missing out on the socialisation they would normally have whether through exercise groups or work. ”
“Even if they can’t see them, we hope enough people will continue to do this at 12noon nationwide, every day, to help those who are housebound realise they are not alone."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Southampton man gets conditional discharge after harassment

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught harassing someone has been given a conditional discharge .
Craig Alan McWilliams , of International Way @ @ @ @ @ another person in Southampton which caused them distress , a court heard .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ live link , the 48-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of harassment .
He was @ @ @ @ @ two years , and ordered to pay a £22 victim surcharge .
McWilliams was also @ @ @ @ @ court costs .

Craig Alan McWilliams, of International Way, used abusive words towards another person in Southampton which caused them distress, a court heard.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court through live link, the 48-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of harassment.
He was given a conditional discharge of two years, and ordered to pay a £22 victim surcharge.
McWilliams was also ordered to pay £85 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Teenager from Eastleigh charged with plotting a terror attack

A 14-year-old boy from Eastleigh has been charged with plotting a terror attack , police said .
Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said the boy was charged on Wednesday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5 ( 1 ) ( a ) of the Terrorism Act 2006 connected to Islamist terrorism .
CTPSE said the boy , who has not been named , was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday and later further arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act , by counter-terrorism detectives .
He is due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
A CTPSE statement said : “ We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news , however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated , and with no known wider risk to the community .
“ If you think you have seen something suspicious that may be linked to terrorist activity , have the confidence to share those concerns .
It may be unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a particular time of day – don ’ t rely on others .
”

Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said the boy was charged yesterday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006 connected to Islamist terrorism.
CTPSE said the boy, who has not been named, was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday.
He was later further arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act, by counter-terrorism detectives.
He is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.
A CTPSE statement said: “We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news, however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.
“If you think you have seen something suspicious that may be linked to terrorist activity, have the confidence to share those concerns.
"It may be unusual behaviour in a particular place or at a particular time of day – don’t rely on others.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Portswood Road in Southampton closed due to fire

A BUSY Southampton road has been closed in both directions due to a fire .
Portswood Road was shut from @ @ @ @ @ due to a fire , however the closure has now been reduced and is in @ @ @ @ @ Tennyson Road .
Witnesses at the scene have reported seeing three fire engines as well @ @ @ @ @ one critical care team .
It is believed that the fire is located behind 7 @ @ @ @ @ the road , and Gordon Avenue .
Emergency services are currently at the scene and @ @ @ @ @ find alternative routes .

Portswood Road was shut from the junction of Portswood Avenue due to a fire, however the closure has now been reduced and is in place between Gordon Avenue and Tennyson Road.
Witnesses at the scene have reported seeing three fire engines as well as three police cars and one critical care team.
It is believed that the fire is located behind 7 Bone, a restaurant on the road, and Gordon Avenue.
Emergency services are currently at the scene and motorists are being urged to find alternative routes.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--A "larger than average" fly-tip has been dumped on a road in New Forest

A `` larger than average '' fly-tip of rubble and debris was dumped on a road in the New Forest , blocking residents from leaving their homes .
Forestry England were called to a small forest track in Bartley on the edge of the New Forest , after a huge pile of rubble and debris was left dumped in the middle of the road , stopping frustrated residents from leaving their homes .
The fly-tip took place around midday on Saturday June 13 , and included lots of large bricks , wires , metal sheets and bags of items .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than average '' , residents were prevented from leaving their homes as the access track to Shepherds Road was blocked , meaning a specialist vehicle was needed to help clear the waste away .
Forestry England have now thanked local residents for helping find evidence at the scene of the fly-tip , to assist Hampshire Police and New Forest District Council 's investigation into the incident .
A spokesperson said : `` Our local team works closely with the New Forest District Council and Hampshire Police to tackle fly-tipping and keep the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we have praised local residents in Bartley for finding evidence at the scene of the recent flytip and passing on valuable information to the local authorities so that those responsible can be prosecuted .
`` We continue to urge all businesses and householders to check that the company or individual who is offering to take their waste has a waste carriers licence .
This can be checked on the Environment Agency ’ s website .
If they do not have a licence , do not use them . ''
Residents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receipt or transfer note from waste collectors , outlining a description of the waste and where it is being taken , while they can also note down the make , colour and registration number of the vehicle that 's collecting their waste , which can be handed to authorities if fly-tipping does occur .

Forestry England were called to a small forest track in Bartley on the edge of the New Forest, after a huge pile of rubble and debris was left dumped in the middle of the road, stopping frustrated residents from leaving their homes.
The fly-tip took place around midday on Saturday June 13, and included lots of large bricks, wires, metal sheets and bags of items.
Due to the mess being "larger than average", residents were prevented from leaving their homes as the access track to Shepherds Road was blocked, meaning a specialist vehicle was needed to help clear the waste away.
Forestry England have now thanked local residents for helping find evidence at the scene of the fly-tip, to assist Hampshire Police and New Forest District Council's investigation into the incident.
A spokesperson said: "Our local team works closely with the New Forest District Council and Hampshire Police to tackle fly-tipping and keep the New Forest’s precious landscape litter free, and we have praised local residents in Bartley for finding evidence at the scene of the recent flytip and passing on valuable information to the local authorities so that those responsible can be prosecuted.
"We continue to urge all businesses and householders to check that the company or individual who is offering to take their waste has a waste carriers licence. This can be checked on the Environment Agency’s website. If they do not have a licence, do not use them."
Residents have been also urged to get a written receipt or transfer note from waste collectors, outlining a description of the waste and where it is being taken, while they can also note down the make, colour and registration number of the vehicle that's collecting their waste, which can be handed to authorities if fly-tipping does occur.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--'We are very hurt and upset': Vandals break into Little Gems Preschool

CHILDREN have been left `` upset '' after vandals broke into their nursery school and damaged equipment .
Vandals broke into a shed at Little Gems Preschool in Hedge End last night .
They damaged children 's displays and left toys strewn around the outside play area in Moorgreen Road .
The school for children between two and five-years-old was closed this morning so staff could do a deep-clean in light of coronavirus virus fears and to `` remove broken play equipment '' .
Acting manager , Lorena Boyes said : `` I came straight into the garden and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a memorial bench and left rubbish .
`` We have had to delay reopening .
We had to wash the outdoor area .
`` It is a safe place for children .
We are just very hurt and upset .
They have had lots of changes [ because of coronavirus ] and it 's quite difficult for them to understand .
It 's upsetting for them .
We have worked really hard to reopen in this current situation .
Some of the parents are key workers . ''
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club in Moorgreen Road , has been broken into and damage caused .
`` The incident occurred between 10pm on June 16 and 8am on June 17 .
Displays and padding have been damaged and the shed containing outdoor toys has been broken into .
`` It does not appear that anything has been stolen but damage has been caused and items thrown around the garden . ''
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200218935 .
As previously reported West End Preschool was `` completely ransacked '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was scheduled to reopen .
Staff were `` extremely disappointed '' to find that the front door of their building had been kicked through on Saturday , June 6 .
Children 's play equipment was `` substantially damaged '' and beer was splattered up walls .
The school was forced to push back its reopening by a week for the mess to be cleared away and a deep clean to take place .
At the time , preschool manager , Lesley Hicks described being `` heartbroken '' .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
We were told on Sunday morning that the door was left wide open and when we looked inside , the place was completely ransacked and vandalised .
The door and the play equipment were damaged , there was beer splattered everywhere .
Everything was such a mess .
`` It was a mindless , thoughtless act and I 'm so disappointed .
While the world is suffering so much at the moment , how can people still do something like this ?
This is supposed to be a safe and secure @ @ @ @ @

Vandals broke into a shed at Little Gems Preschool in Hedge End last night.
They damaged children's displays and left toys strewn around the outside play area in Moorgreen Road.
The school for children between two and five-years-old was closed this morning so staff could do a deep-clean in light of coronavirus virus fears and to "remove broken play equipment".
Acting manager, Lorena Boyes said: "I came straight into the garden and it had been vandalised. They had removed a memorial bench and left rubbish.
"We have had to delay reopening. We had to wash the outdoor area.
"It is a safe place for children. We are just very hurt and upset. They have had lots of changes [because of coronavirus] and it's quite difficult for them to understand. It's upsetting for them. We have worked really hard to reopen in this current situation. Some of the parents are key workers."
A police spokesperson said: "The pre-school garden at Moorgreen Youth Club in Moorgreen Road, has been broken into and damage caused.
"The incident occurred between 10pm on June 16 and 8am on June 17. Displays and padding have been damaged and the shed containing outdoor toys has been broken into.
"It does not appear that anything has been stolen but damage has been caused and items thrown around the garden."
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200218935.
As previously reported West End Preschool was "completely ransacked" by vandals, just three days before it was scheduled to reopen.
Staff were "extremely disappointed" to find that the front door of their building had been kicked through on Saturday, June 6.
Children's play equipment was "substantially damaged" and beer was splattered up walls.
The school was forced to push back its reopening by a week for the mess to be cleared away and a deep clean to take place.
At the time, preschool manager, Lesley Hicks described being "heartbroken".
She said: "This is so upsetting for all of us. We were told on Sunday morning that the door was left wide open and when we looked inside, the place was completely ransacked and vandalised. The door and the play equipment were damaged, there was beer splattered everywhere. Everything was such a mess.
"It was a mindless, thoughtless act and I'm so disappointed. While the world is suffering so much at the moment, how can people still do something like this? This is supposed to be a safe and secure environment for children."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Coronavirus: Death toll in Hampshire reaches 599

A TOTAL of 599 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire .
During the last three days @ @ @ @ @ died in Hampshire bringing the total number of deaths up to 599 .
The figures @ @ @ @ @ cover University of Southampton NHS Trust , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , Portsmouth Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ and Southern Heath NHS Foundation Trust .
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 192 @ @ @ @ @ rise of one death in three days .
While the number of those who have @ @ @ @ @ Trust has remained at 229 deaths .
A total of 159 people who had the @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with no rise in deaths for three days .
Solent @ @ @ @ @ recorded deaths and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has had 17 , both of which @ @ @ @ @ deaths

During the last three days, one more patient has died in Hampshire bringing the total number of deaths up to 599.
The figures released by the NHS today cover University of Southampton NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust and Southern Heath NHS Foundation Trust.
University of Southampton NHS Trust has seen 192 deaths in total, a rise of one death in three days.
While the number of those who have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has remained at 229 deaths.
A total of 159 people who had the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with no rise in deaths for three days.
Solent NHS Trust has had two recorded deaths and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has had 17, both of which have had no rise in deaths


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Southampton man charged after assault on Ryde Pier

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been charged after a man was stabbed with a pair of scissors .
Police were called @ @ @ @ @ reports of a serious assault , after a man was stabbed with scissors on Ryde @ @ @ @ @ .
He was taken to St Mary ’ s Hospital for treatment .
Ryan Peter @ @ @ @ @ from Westridge Road Southampton , has been charged and remanded with one count of wounding @ @ @ @ @ possession of an offensive weapon .
Ward was due to appear at Isle of Wight @ @ @ @ @ 17 June ) .

Police were called at 12.59pm on Tuesday to reports of a serious assault, after a man was stabbed with scissors on Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight.
On arrival, officers located a 31-year-old man with a stab wound.
He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
Ryan Peter Michael Ward, 30, from Westridge Road Southampton, has been charged and remanded with one count of wounding with intent, and for possession of an offensive weapon.
Ward was due to appear at Isle of Wight remand court this morning (17 June).


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Heir hunters reveal history of Southampton-born Isle of Man TT racer

A ROUTINE search for next of kin of a man born in Southampton has revealed a dramatic and exciting life that was lived in the fast lane .
When Tony Godfrey , 88 , died in a Bournemouth care home last December , he had no known relatives and had not made a will .
BCP Council contacted professional probate genealogist firm , Finders International – stars of BBC ’ s Heir Hunters , to trace any potential heirs to his estate , which included two classic cars .
The research revealed Tony was in fact a British and US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions in the Isle of Man TT , known as the biggest motorsport event in the world , and he also won the US Grand Prix .
Tony never married nor had any children .
He was an only child of Elsie Mabel Wright and Gerard Malyn Godfrey , who were married in 1921 and both died in 1975 .
Tony ’ s father was a trench digger in the First World War , The only other relatives were on Tony ’ s father ’ s side of the family .
He had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died in the First World War and is buried in France and an aunt , Susanna Helen Godfrey who had one daughter , Joan Elizabeth Wilson , a cousin of Tony ’ s .
It is Joan ’ s daughter , Elisabeth , Tony ’ s cousin once removed , who is the sole beneficiary of the estate valued in region of £30k and has two classic cars .
Elisabeth , from Bath , said : “ I got the letter from Finders International just before lockdown and I was gobsmacked .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me and he was happy to confirm that it wasn ’ t a hoax .
“ I never knew or met Tony .
I had done some family research into my grandmother ’ s family but I didn ’ t find out very much about Tony ’ s father .
It ’ s very sad to think Tony died and we never knew each other .
I am really not sure what I ’ ll do with the inheritance but I ’ ll most probably share it with my family , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man to be airlifted to hospital from Isle of Man when he crashed , then aged 32 , in the Isle of Man TT 250cc race .
He was taken to Ramsey Cottage Hospital where he remained unconscious for 10 days , cared for by Matron Myra Kelly .
The pair kept in touch over the years and in 2007 Tony flew back to the island , aged 76 , for the first time since the accident , for a reunion with his carer .
Friend and mechanic , Chris Oliver , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mile away from each other in Southampton .
We were both into motorcycling and both served our apprenticeships at aircraft companies .
When Tony started racing he asked me to his mechanic .
It was a hugely exciting time in my life .
“ In 1959 Tony was the British Champion beating Mike Harwood by one point .
Then in 1962 both Tony and Mike were invited to the US to compete in the Grand Prix at Daytona Beach , and Tony won it !
It was marvellous .
It was a miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Isle of Man and I was delighted to fly back to the island to bring him home when he was better .
“ Despite his near fatal accident on the Isle of Man , my understanding it that Tony still managed to outlive most of his contemporary competitors .
Tony was greatly respected by the racing community and it would be lovely to commemorate him in some way.
” Daniel Curran , of Finders International , said : “ We were delighted to help the local council in this case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring their estate goes to the rightful relatives is always a privilege .
“ People are generally really interested to find out further details of their family tree , and this case has been no different .
Tony ’ s life on the track and reports from his fellow motorbike racers and enthusiasts all paint a picture of a true champion .
”

When Tony Godfrey, 88, died in a Bournemouth care home last December, he had no known relatives and had not made a will.
BCP Council contacted professional probate genealogist firm, Finders International – stars of BBC’s Heir Hunters, to trace any potential heirs to his estate, which included two classic cars.
The research revealed Tony was in fact a British and US racing champion. He competed on several occasions in the Isle of Man TT, known as the biggest motorsport event in the world, and he also won the US Grand Prix.
Tony never married nor had any children. He was an only child of Elsie Mabel Wright and Gerard Malyn Godfrey, who were married in 1921 and both died in 1975. Tony’s father was a trench digger in the First World War, The only other relatives were on Tony’s father’s side of the family. He had an uncle, Arthur Frederick, who died in the First World War and is buried in France and an aunt, Susanna Helen Godfrey who had one daughter, Joan Elizabeth Wilson, a cousin of Tony’s.
It is Joan’s daughter, Elisabeth, Tony’s cousin once removed, who is the sole beneficiary of the estate valued in region of £30k and has two classic cars.
Elisabeth, from Bath, said: “I got the letter from Finders International just before lockdown and I was gobsmacked. I asked my son to look into it for me and he was happy to confirm that it wasn’t a hoax.
“I never knew or met Tony. I had done some family research into my grandmother’s family but I didn’t find out very much about Tony’s father. It’s very sad to think Tony died and we never knew each other. I am really not sure what I’ll do with the inheritance but I’ll most probably share it with my family,”
In 1963, Tony became the first man to be airlifted to hospital from Isle of Man when he crashed, then aged 32, in the Isle of Man TT 250cc race. He was taken to Ramsey Cottage Hospital where he remained unconscious for 10 days, cared for by Matron Myra Kelly.
The pair kept in touch over the years and in 2007 Tony flew back to the island, aged 76, for the first time since the accident, for a reunion with his carer.
Friend and mechanic, Chris Oliver, said: “Tony and I lived one mile away from each other in Southampton. We were both into motorcycling and both served our apprenticeships at aircraft companies. When Tony started racing he asked me to his mechanic. It was a hugely exciting time in my life.
“In 1959 Tony was the British Champion beating Mike Harwood by one point. Then in 1962 both Tony and Mike were invited to the US to compete in the Grand Prix at Daytona Beach, and Tony won it! It was marvellous. It was a miracle that Tony’s survived his accident in the Isle of Man and I was delighted to fly back to the island to bring him home when he was better.
“Despite his near fatal accident on the Isle of Man, my understanding it that Tony still managed to outlive most of his contemporary competitors. Tony was greatly respected by the racing community and it would be lovely to commemorate him in some way.”
Daniel Curran, of Finders International, said: “We were delighted to help the local council in this case. Successfully tracing relatives of a deceased and ensuring their estate goes to the rightful relatives is always a privilege.
“People are generally really interested to find out further details of their family tree, and this case has been no different. Tony’s life on the track and reports from his fellow motorbike racers and enthusiasts all paint a picture of a true champion.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Southampton teenager jailed for affray and possession knife

A KNIFE-WIELDING teen has been jailed after an ordeal which left his neighbours “ scared and concerned for their safety ” .
Andre Thomas has been described as “ very erratic ” and is known by his neighbours on Adelaide Road , Southampton , to “ walk up and down shouting his head off ” .
Appearing via video link before Southampton Crown Court the 18-year-old faced charges of affray and possession of a bladed article .
A father and his teenage son were loading up their vehicle on April 8 this year when Thomas approached them accusing them of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the court heard .
Thomas went into his house to return brandishing a kitchen knife shouting “ Come on .
Come on ” .
The father and son went into their house as they “ did not want to be stabbed ” .
But when they went back outside Thomas threatened them again saying : “ Come on I want to kill you now.
” Thomas went back and forth into his house three times in total at one point holding a knife towards the sky .
Neighbours eventually came outside with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement said : “ I was scared for myself and also my neighbours .
I felt so threatened.
” On witness said how Thomas regularly shouts at people in the street for no reason He added how on April 9 he was at home with his wife and children when he saw Thomas carrying a nine-inch knife and another blade between five and six inches .
In a police statement , he said he was concerned for the safety of people in the road .
And , that Thomas is very erratic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouting his head off .
When the teen was arrested police seized a number of knives from his home including a large machete .
Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in police custody since April 9 .
He is currently at HM Prison Lewes .
Judge Peter Henry sentenced him to 12 months in a young offenders institution .

Andre Thomas has been described as “very erratic” and is known by his neighbours on Adelaide Road, Southampton, to “walk up and down shouting his head off”.
Appearing via video link before Southampton Crown Court the 18-year-old faced charges of affray and possession of a bladed article.
A father and his teenage son were loading up their vehicle on April 8 this year when Thomas approached them accusing them of staring at him - which they denied, the court heard.
Thomas went into his house to return brandishing a kitchen knife shouting “Come on. Come on”.
The father and son went into their house as they “did not want to be stabbed”.
But when they went back outside Thomas threatened them again saying: “Come on I want to kill you now.”
Thomas went back and forth into his house three times in total at one point holding a knife towards the sky. Neighbours eventually came outside with one calling the police.
A victim statement said: “I was scared for myself and also my neighbours. I felt so threatened.”
On witness said how Thomas regularly shouts at people in the street for no reason
He added how on April 9 he was at home with his wife and children when he saw Thomas carrying a nine-inch knife and another blade between five and six inches.
In a police statement, he said he was concerned for the safety of people in the road. And, that Thomas is very erratic and often walks up and down the street shouting his head off.
When the teen was arrested police seized a number of knives from his home including a large machete.
Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges against him and has been in police custody since April 9. He is currently at HM Prison Lewes.
Judge Peter Henry sentenced him to 12 months in a young offenders institution.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Mayflower Theatre to remain closed until December

Chief executive Michael Ockwell has had to make the difficult decision to keep the venue closed for ten months amid the Covid-19 crisis .
He is also set to close the popular pre and post-theatre restaurant Ovation .
Mr Ockwell told the Daily Echo : `` The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the theatre industry .
The safety of customers and our staff remains my top priority and I do not believe we will be in a position to safely open the theatre before this date .
`` I am working with producers to reschedule as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it is inevitable that some tours will not be able to survive the break .
`` We are also making some very tough decisions with our own operation and it is unlikely that we will be able to offer Ovation , our restaurant service , when we return .
`` On behalf of all the staff here at the theatre , we wanted to say a big thank you for all your good wishes and support whilst we have been closed .
It is sad and heart-breaking for us all to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the messages we have been receiving have genuinely brightened our days .
Many customers have donated the cost of their ticket and we are truly grateful , so thank you once again .
`` You are all greatly missed at the theatre and we look forward to welcoming you back . ''
Mayflower Theatre is a charitable organisation which receives no direct Government funding , but contributes £75 million to the local economy annually .
It was due to host a five week return of Disney 's smash hit musical Lion King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the stage in autumn 2022 .
Other shows due to run in 2020 included murder mystery classic The Mousetrap and Irving Berlin 's White Christmas the musical .
All customers with tickets for shows before December 10 or bookings for Ovation will be contacted .

Chief executive Michael Ockwell has had to make the difficult decision to keep the venue closed for ten months amid the Covid-19 crisis.
He is also set to close the popular pre and post-theatre restaurant Ovation.
Mr Ockwell told the Daily Echo: "The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the theatre industry. The safety of customers and our staff remains my top priority and I do not believe we will be in a position to safely open the theatre before this date.
"I am working with producers to reschedule as many shows as possible into future dates. However, it is inevitable that some tours will not be able to survive the break.
"We are also making some very tough decisions with our own operation and it is unlikely that we will be able to offer Ovation, our restaurant service, when we return.
"On behalf of all the staff here at the theatre, we wanted to say a big thank you for all your good wishes and support whilst we have been closed. It is sad and heart-breaking for us all to have to cancel or reschedule shows, and the messages we have been receiving have genuinely brightened our days. Many customers have donated the cost of their ticket and we are truly grateful, so thank you once again.
"You are all greatly missed at the theatre and we look forward to welcoming you back."
Mayflower Theatre is a charitable organisation which receives no direct Government funding, but contributes £75 million to the local economy annually.
It was due to host a five week return of Disney's smash hit musical Lion King this autumn, which will now take to the stage in autumn 2022.
Other shows due to run in 2020 included murder mystery classic The Mousetrap and Irving Berlin's White Christmas the musical.
All customers with tickets for shows before December 10 or bookings for Ovation will be contacted.


thedailyecho--2020-06-18--Eastleigh police reassure community after teenager charged with planning a terror attack

EASTLEIGH police have moved to reassure the public after a 14-year-old boy from the town was charged with planning a terror attack .
Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said the teenager of Eastleigh , in Hampshire , was charged on Wednesday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 ( 1 ) ( a ) of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism .
The boy , who can not be named for legal reasons , will appear at Westminster Magistrates ’ Court on Thursday .
He was arrested by officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act by CTPSE detectives .
Eastleigh Police said following the arrest that there is no known risk to the wider public .
A CTPSE statement said : “ We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news , however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated , and with no known wider risk to the community.
” Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculate on social media about the case .
He tweeted : “ I was briefed on this issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release .
As they ’ ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful .
Thank you to our police forces for their hard work .
”

Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said the teenager of Eastleigh, in Hampshire, was charged on Wednesday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
He was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday and was later held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act by CTPSE detectives.
Eastleigh Police said following the arrest that there is no known risk to the wider public.
(3/4) We know that you might be concerned about this news, however we have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing SE on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, with no known wider risk to public. — Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) June 17, 2020
(4/4) As this is a live investigation, please do not speculate on social media. This post is to keep you informed about what is happening in your area. https://t.co/wPnWZCDKEX — Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) June 17, 2020
A CTPSE statement said: “We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news, however Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation and we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.”
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes warned people not to speculate on social media about the case.
He tweeted: “I was briefed on this issue this afternoon and thank the police for their informative release. As they’ve said they believe this to be an isolated incident and speculation on social media is not helpful. Thank you to our police forces for their hard work.”