thedailyecho--2020-06-28--Portugal's new World Of Wine attraction

Portugal's new World Of Wine attraction

An ambitious new project is set to boost Porto ’ s wow factor Portugal is gearing up to welcome travellers this summer , and the new World Of Wine attraction is a good reason to visit , says Sarah Marshall .
If you ’ re ever offered port in a 2,000-year-old Roman cup , the trick is to hold it firmly , advises Adrian Bridge .
The CEO of long-established family business Taylor ’ s Port admits he ’ s killed the mood of many dinner parties by whipping out the antique drinking vessels from his private collection .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not quite sure how to pick it up , ” he sighs .
Fortunately , the historic receptacles have now found a safe home behind glass in The Bridge Collection , which opens on July 31 as part of an ambitious €106 million museum , bar and restaurant development in Porto ’ s historic Vila Nova de Gaia district .
Using chalices , jars and antique stemware to tell the story of humanity through the ages , it ’ s the only museum of its kind in the world .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open a tourist attraction in the aftermath of a pandemic .
Although it could also be considered a clever move .
With Portugal touted as one of the likely candidates to form an air bridge with the UK and Ireland , the popular city and beach break destination country could be a viable option for a summer holiday .
It ’ s also been celebrated as one of the ‘ safest ’ countries in Europe , with far fewer deaths from Covid-19 than elsewhere .
Bridge , who is also CEO of The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started with the port business and have since extended their interests to the tourism industry , originally came up with the idea for WOW – World Of Wine – seven years ago .
Their five-star wine hotel , The Yeatman , and its Michelin-starred restaurant had already proved there was an appetite for food and wine tourism in Portugal ’ s northern Unesco-credited city .
Housed in converted port cellars on the southern bank of the Douro river , below the Dom Luís I Bridge , six interactive museum experiences ( including The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wine school , temporary exhibition space and nine restaurants , bars and cafes .
Some structural changes , such as the inclusion of more automatic doors , have been made to comply with new social distancing guidelines .
But the concept remains the same .
In the Wine Experience , visitors can gain a greater understanding of wine production around the world ; while Planet Cork tracks Portugal ’ s role in the cork industry right back to its oak tree roots , and looks at how the material popularised by wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aerospace industry and onto catwalks .
But wine is just the starting point ; there ’ s also a museum dedicated to the history of chocolate , and another space focused on Portuguese fabrics and fashion .
Across all attractions , there ’ s one common theme : to teach people something interesting and new .
“ You can ’ t teach the world everything , but we certainly hope that all of our experiences do give people a ‘ wow ’ moment , ” says Bridge .
“ If visitors can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit , then I hope it will be beneficial to them.
” The history of colour , for example , forms a fascinating section in the Porto Fashion & Fabric Museum .
From the Egyptians , who created shades of blue for their tombs by making glass and reducing it to powder , to Roman emperors , whose purple cloaks were dyed with pigment from 200,000 sea snails , there ’ s pub quiz trivia galore .
Far from trivial , however , is the reality of coronavirus .
As international travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt for remote beauty spots , rather than busy cities .
But Bridge is unperturbed .
“ Portugal has had a good crisis , if you can call it that !
Our healthcare system didn ’ t struggle .
Our people have been extremely compliant.
” He hopes others will see the opening of WOW as a display of confidence , putting Porto “ on the map on a greater global scale ” .
“ Travel has an important role to play ; it ’ s good for people to explore and understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be a slow down .
But we ’ re a 328-year-old business ; we understand long term .
For now , let ’ s do our best.
” How to plan your trip Prices for two nights at The Yeatman ( the-yeatman-hotel.com ) start from €235 ( £213 ) per room , per night ( up to two people sharing ) , including breakfast .

Portugal is gearing up to welcome travellers this summer, and the new World Of Wine attraction is a good reason to visit, says Sarah Marshall.
If you’re ever offered port in a 2,000-year-old Roman cup, the trick is to hold it firmly, advises Adrian Bridge.
The CEO of long-established family business Taylor’s Port admits he’s killed the mood of many dinner parties by whipping out the antique drinking vessels from his private collection.
“Everyone goes all terribly serious and they’re not quite sure how to pick it up,” he sighs.
Fortunately, the historic receptacles have now found a safe home behind glass in The Bridge Collection, which opens on July 31 as part of an ambitious €106 million museum, bar and restaurant development in Porto’s historic Vila Nova de Gaia district.
Using chalices, jars and antique stemware to tell the story of humanity through the ages, it’s the only museum of its kind in the world.
But even more remarkable is the pluck to open a tourist attraction in the aftermath of a pandemic. Although it could also be considered a clever move.
With Portugal touted as one of the likely candidates to form an air bridge with the UK and Ireland, the popular city and beach break destination country could be a viable option for a summer holiday. It’s also been celebrated as one of the ‘safest’ countries in Europe, with far fewer deaths from Covid-19 than elsewhere.
Bridge, who is also CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, the holding company who started with the port business and have since extended their interests to the tourism industry, originally came up with the idea for WOW – World Of Wine – seven years ago. Their five-star wine hotel, The Yeatman, and its Michelin-starred restaurant had already proved there was an appetite for food and wine tourism in Portugal’s northern Unesco-credited city.
Housed in converted port cellars on the southern bank of the Douro river, below the Dom Luís I Bridge, six interactive museum experiences (including The Bridge Collection) will be accompanied by a wine school, temporary exhibition space and nine restaurants, bars and cafes.
Some structural changes, such as the inclusion of more automatic doors, have been made to comply with new social distancing guidelines. But the concept remains the same.
In the Wine Experience, visitors can gain a greater understanding of wine production around the world; while Planet Cork tracks Portugal’s role in the cork industry right back to its oak tree roots, and looks at how the material popularised by wine stoppers has also made its way into the aerospace industry and onto catwalks.
But wine is just the starting point; there’s also a museum dedicated to the history of chocolate, and another space focused on Portuguese fabrics and fashion.
Across all attractions, there’s one common theme: to teach people something interesting and new.
“You can’t teach the world everything, but we certainly hope that all of our experiences do give people a ‘wow’ moment,” says Bridge. “If visitors can go away with their eyes opened a little bit, then I hope it will be beneficial to them.”
The history of colour, for example, forms a fascinating section in the Porto Fashion & Fabric Museum.
From the Egyptians, who created shades of blue for their tombs by making glass and reducing it to powder, to Roman emperors, whose purple cloaks were dyed with pigment from 200,000 sea snails, there’s pub quiz trivia galore.
Far from trivial, however, is the reality of coronavirus. As international travel slowly returns, people are likely to opt for remote beauty spots, rather than busy cities. But Bridge is unperturbed.
“Portugal has had a good crisis, if you can call it that! Our healthcare system didn’t struggle. Our people have been extremely compliant.”
He hopes others will see the opening of WOW as a display of confidence, putting Porto “on the map on a greater global scale”.
“Travel has an important role to play; it’s good for people to explore and understand other cultures.
“Maybe there’ll be a slow down. But we’re a 328-year-old business; we understand long term. For now, let’s do our best.”
How to plan your trip
Prices for two nights at The Yeatman (the-yeatman-hotel.com) start from €235 (£213) per room, per night (up to two people sharing), including breakfast.


thedailyecho--2020-06-28--Pubs reopening - which beer garden do you want to visit most?

IN celebration of pubs beginning to reopen their doors on July 4 , the Daily Echo takes a look at @ @ @ @ @ gardens in Southampton For many there 's no better way to soak up the sun @ @ @ @ @ garden - especially one attached to a pub .
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful @ @ @ @ @ sporting an array of vivid colours , while others are modern beer terraces with wooden @ @ @ @ @ .
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they @ @ @ @ @ visit once again .
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote @ @ @ @ @ the more votes it gets , the higher it climbs up the list

For many there's no better way to soak up the sun than being outside in a garden - especially one attached to a pub.
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful green grass and flower beds sporting an array of vivid colours, while others are modern beer terraces with wooden decking and comfy outdoor seating.
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top five from a previous poll.
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they're most looking forward to visit once again.
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote icon of your favourite - the more votes it gets, the higher it climbs up the list


thedailyecho--2020-06-28--Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after incident at Longbridge Lake, near Romsey

THREE men and a teenager were arrested on suspicion of murder after a man got into difficulties in a Hampshire fishing lake and died .
The four , including a 48-year-old from Southampton , were detained following an incident at the three-acre Longbridge Lake , near Romsey .
But the man 's death is no longer being treated as suspicious and all four were later released with no further action .
However , one of the men is being investigated in connection with an assault which allegedly took place during the incident .
A police spokesperson said the dead man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` We were called at 2.31am on June 26 following reports of a 30-year-old man in difficulty in the water at Longbridge Lake , near Romsey .
He later died at Southampton General Hospital .
`` The four arrested on suspicion of murder were a 40-year-old man from Devizes , a 48-year-old man from Southampton , a 34-year-old man from Salisbury , and a 16-year-old boy from Salisbury .
`` All four have been released from custody with no further action .
`` However the 34-year-old remains under investigation for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The death is no longer being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner . ''

The four, including a 48-year-old from Southampton, were detained following an incident at the three-acre Longbridge Lake, near Romsey.
But the man's death is no longer being treated as suspicious and all four were later released with no further action.
However, one of the men is being investigated in connection with an assault which allegedly took place during the incident.
A police spokesperson said the dead man came from Trowbridge in Wiltshire.
They added: "We were called at 2.31am on June 26 following reports of a 30-year-old man in difficulty in the water at Longbridge Lake, near Romsey. He later died at Southampton General Hospital.
"The four arrested on suspicion of murder were a 40-year-old man from Devizes, a 48-year-old man from Southampton, a 34-year-old man from Salisbury, and a 16-year-old boy from Salisbury.
"All four have been released from custody with no further action.
"However the 34-year-old remains under investigation for an assault in connection with the incident.
"The death is no longer being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Ringwood School is closed to pupils

Ringwood School is closed to pupils

PUPILS have been told to stay at home after `` a large number of the travelling community '' blocked an access road to Ringwood School .
School leaders asked pupils to work remotely `` to ensure student safety and safeguarding '' following the arrival of travellers yesterday .
The group are said to be on the site of Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre and the access road to the Parsonage Barn Lane secondary school .
In a letter to parents , head teacher Leanne Symonds said : `` On Sunday 28th June a large unauthorised encampment accessed the car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the access road into Ringwood School .
`` Upon school staff attendance with Hampshire Constabulary and New Forest District Council , access to the school was compromised .
It is now possible to access the school however operational difficulties and the potential impact on students and staff arriving at school were considered and the school have made the decision to close on Monday 29th June 2020 .
`` The school continues to work alongside Hampshire Constabulary and New Forest District Council to resolve this matter as promptly as possible to ensure our students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and planned Face to Face sessions for Year 10 and Year 12 on Tuesday 30th June .
`` We understand the impact this will have on our local community and appreciate your understanding . ''
The school also published a statement on Facebook which says : `` To ensure student safety and safeguarding the police have advised that we shut the school on Monday 29th June .
Therefore if your child was due in school , please stay at home where they can work remotely instead . ''

School leaders asked pupils to work remotely "to ensure student safety and safeguarding" following the arrival of travellers yesterday.
The group are said to be on the site of Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre and the access road to the Parsonage Barn Lane secondary school.
Picture: Roger Arbon/ Solent News & Photo Agency
In a letter to parents, head teacher Leanne Symonds said: "On Sunday 28th June a large unauthorised encampment accessed the car park of Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre and the access road into Ringwood School.
"Upon school staff attendance with Hampshire Constabulary and New Forest District Council, access to the school was compromised. It is now possible to access the school however operational difficulties and the potential impact on students and staff arriving at school were considered and the school have made the decision to close on Monday 29th June 2020.
"The school continues to work alongside Hampshire Constabulary and New Forest District Council to resolve this matter as promptly as possible to ensure our students can return to the emergency school provision and planned Face to Face sessions for Year 10 and Year 12 on Tuesday 30th June.
"We understand the impact this will have on our local community and appreciate your understanding."
Picture: Roger Arbon/ Solent News & Photo Agency
The school also published a statement on Facebook which says: "To ensure student safety and safeguarding the police have advised that we shut the school on Monday 29th June. Therefore if your child was due in school, please stay at home where they can work remotely instead."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Southampton woman pulled over for drink driving 'lashed out' at police

A SOUTHAMPTON woman lashed out at a police officer after being pulled over for drink-driving .
Jodi McLaughlin was more than double the drink-drive limit when she was stopped on Bursledon Road in Southampton on April 14 .
The full-time mother of four had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35 .
McLaughlin , 26 , appeared at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Friday where she pleaded guilty to drink-driving , driving without insurance , driving without a valid license and assaulting an officer .
The court heard how officer Kayleigh Richardson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught her eye near the junction of Bursledon Road and Kathleen Road .
She recognised the driver as McLaughlin and seeing the car “ swerve ” in the road “ activated her blue lights ” .
When asked to provide details she claimed to be a “ Miss Smith ” - she was driving uninsured and without a valid license .
McLaughlin “ smelled of alcohol ” and her “ speech was slurred ” .
She kept asking to go home and to go to the toilet but was put in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she climbed over the centre console and ran down Kathleen Road .
Richardson gave chase but Mclaughlin “ kicked out at her ” multiple times .
The police officer was left with bruising on her arms .
An impact statement said how McLaughlin had shown no respect for the police and put multiple lives at risk .
The officer was worried she had been “ potentially infected ” with coronavirus and would put the lives of her own family in danger .
In mitigation , it was said McLaughlin is not supported financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her children and that she struggles .
She was given a 16-week curfew and must stay at home between 7pm and 6am every day .
She was ordered to pay £200 in compensation and £85 in court costs and will be disqualified from driving until February 25 , 2022 .

Jodi McLaughlin was more than double the drink-drive limit when she was stopped on Bursledon Road in Southampton on April 14.
The full-time mother of four had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35.
McLaughlin, 26, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday where she pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance, driving without a valid license and assaulting an officer.
The court heard how officer Kayleigh Richardson was on patrol when a silver Citroen caught her eye near the junction of Bursledon Road and Kathleen Road.
She recognised the driver as McLaughlin and seeing the car “swerve” in the road “activated her blue lights”.
When asked to provide details she claimed to be a “Miss Smith” - she was driving uninsured and without a valid license.
McLaughlin “smelled of alcohol” and her “speech was slurred”.
She kept asking to go home and to go to the toilet but was put in the back of the patrol car.
However, she climbed over the centre console and ran down Kathleen Road.
Richardson gave chase but Mclaughlin “kicked out at her” multiple times.
The police officer was left with bruising on her arms.
An impact statement said how McLaughlin had shown no respect for the police and put multiple lives at risk.
The officer was worried she had been “potentially infected” with coronavirus and would put the lives of her own family in danger.
In mitigation, it was said McLaughlin is not supported financially by her former partner to look after her children and that she struggles.
She was given a 16-week curfew and must stay at home between 7pm and 6am every day.
She was ordered to pay £200 in compensation and £85 in court costs and will be disqualified from driving until February 25, 2022.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Puppy saved by Southampton vets after swallowing large stick

A nine-month old puppy has been saved after it swallowed a stick that was half the length of its body .
The owner of Rocky took the crossbreed puppy to the Southampton PDSA Pet Hospital after it suffered severe sickness .
Owner Joanna , 36 , said : “ Rocky was being sick repeatedly and couldn ’ t keep any food down .
I was so worried and I had no idea what was wrong .
I called PDSA and they told me to bring him straight in.
” The dog was admitted as an emergency and the vets removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rocky needed close monitoring in the hospital overnight to ensure no internal bleeding occurred .
PDSA vet Zofia Bauman said : “ We knew Rocky was very likely to have eaten something he shouldn ’ t have to cause his sudden illness and suspected he had a foreign body in his stomach , but we couldn ’ t believe our eyes when we discovered the stick during surgery .
“ Given its length , and his size , it ’ s a wonder it hadn ’ t punctured his vital organs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never seen anything like it.
” Joanna added : “ We couldn ’ t believe he ’ d managed to swallow a stick that was half the length of his body .
“ We didn ’ t see it happen and think he must have got hold of it in the garden .
“ Thankfully , he ’ s on the mend and feeling better already , and that ’ s all thanks to PDSA .
“ They are wonderful and I would like to thank the vet team who helped save our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best charity in the world.
” A PDSA spokeswoman said the charity recommends that owners should not give sticks as toys to their pets and added : “ Chewing or playing with sticks can cause wounds in the mouth and throat , choking or intestinal blockages as well as the risk of sticks getting lodged in the mouth.
” For information about PDSA and how to support it , visit pdsa.org.uk/appeal

The owner of Rocky took the crossbreed puppy to the Southampton PDSA Pet Hospital after it suffered severe sickness.
Owner Joanna, 36, said: “Rocky was being sick repeatedly and couldn’t keep any food down. I was so worried and I had no idea what was wrong. I called PDSA and they told me to bring him straight in.”
The dog was admitted as an emergency and the vets removed the 10-inch stick following an hour-long operation.
Rocky needed close monitoring in the hospital overnight to ensure no internal bleeding occurred.
PDSA vet Zofia Bauman said: “We knew Rocky was very likely to have eaten something he shouldn’t have to cause his sudden illness and suspected he had a foreign body in his stomach, but we couldn’t believe our eyes when we discovered the stick during surgery.
“Given its length, and his size, it’s a wonder it hadn’t punctured his vital organs and caused fatal injuries. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Joanna added: “We couldn’t believe he’d managed to swallow a stick that was half the length of his body.
“We didn’t see it happen and think he must have got hold of it in the garden.
“Thankfully, he’s on the mend and feeling better already, and that’s all thanks to PDSA.
“They are wonderful and I would like to thank the vet team who helped save our little treasure. I think PDSA are the best charity in the world.”
A PDSA spokeswoman said the charity recommends that owners should not give sticks as toys to their pets and added: “Chewing or playing with sticks can cause wounds in the mouth and throat, choking or intestinal blockages as well as the risk of sticks getting lodged in the mouth.”
For information about PDSA and how to support it, visit pdsa.org.uk/appeal


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Rare chicks die as a result of illegal island visit

THEY broke the law by visiting a wildlife haven on the Hampshire coast - and two rare chicks died as a result .
The tiny birds perished after trespassers held a barbecue on Gull Island , a spit at the mouth of the Beaulieu River which forms part of the North Solent Nature Reserve .
Now Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is urging people to comply with a sanctuary order imposed by Natural England to protect ground-nesting birds .
He said : `` The order is recognised in law and anyone found breaching it is liable to prosecution .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disposable barbecues were found discarded on the spit .
Nearby were the bodies of two very rare chicks which had recently perished , due probably to dehydration in the hot weather .
`` This occurred without doubt because the parent birds , having been disturbed by the trespassers , were unable to tend to their young .
`` It is almost certain that the perpetrators came by paddleboard or kayak as there have been many reports of illegal landings on the spit in recent weeks . ''
Lord Montagu said the dead chicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` The parents did not realise what had happened and very sadly continued to keep bringing food back to the nest . ''
`` The estate office has also received numerous reports about misuse of the Beaulieu River and the land adjacent to it by people who are either ignorant of the rules or are deliberately flouting them .
`` This has included swimming , fishing without a permit and the launching of paddle craft from unauthorised locations .
`` A viewing hide overlooking the river close to the marina has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convenience . ''
Lord Montagu said a riverside walk was closed last winter to give the ground a chance to recover from years of soil compaction .
He added : `` A recent survey by an independent ecologist has revealed that while there are some signs of improvement the condition of this area remains far from satisfactory .
`` We therefore decided to extend the closure until the wood , which is part of a designated National Nature Reserve , a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people are set on ignoring the signs and continue to walk in this wood , their actions simply compounding the damage already done .
`` We are appealing to everyone to respect this fragile environment and help its recovery by staying on the main footpath . ''

The tiny birds perished after trespassers held a barbecue on Gull Island, a spit at the mouth of the Beaulieu River which forms part of the North Solent Nature Reserve.
Now Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is urging people to comply with a sanctuary order imposed by Natural England to protect ground-nesting birds.
He said: "The order is recognised in law and anyone found breaching it is liable to prosecution.
"It was therefore with great regret that some disposable barbecues were found discarded on the spit. Nearby were the bodies of two very rare chicks which had recently perished, due probably to dehydration in the hot weather.
"This occurred without doubt because the parent birds, having been disturbed by the trespassers, were unable to tend to their young.
"It is almost certain that the perpetrators came by paddleboard or kayak as there have been many reports of illegal landings on the spit in recent weeks."
Lord Montagu said the dead chicks were found by a warden.
He added: "The parents did not realise what had happened and very sadly continued to keep bringing food back to the nest."
"The estate office has also received numerous reports about misuse of the Beaulieu River and the land adjacent to it by people who are either ignorant of the rules or are deliberately flouting them.
"This has included swimming, fishing without a permit and the launching of paddle craft from unauthorised locations.
"A viewing hide overlooking the river close to the marina has been vandalised and used as a public convenience."
Lord Montagu said a riverside walk was closed last winter to give the ground a chance to recover from years of soil compaction.
He added: "A recent survey by an independent ecologist has revealed that while there are some signs of improvement the condition of this area remains far from satisfactory.
"We therefore decided to extend the closure until the wood, which is part of a designated National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, has properly recovered.
"Unfortunately, some people are set on ignoring the signs and continue to walk in this wood, their actions simply compounding the damage already done.
"We are appealing to everyone to respect this fragile environment and help its recovery by staying on the main footpath."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after incident at Longbridge Lake, near Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Body found off Isle of Wight confirmed as missing man

A BODY found off the Isle of Wight earlier this month has been confirmed as that of missing man Matthew Doyle .
Police have informed Mr Doyle 's family after his body was found off The Needles on Saturday , June 20 .
Officers were assisted by Yarmouth RNLI and HM Coastguard with the recovery of the body .
Mr Doyle 's family were informed of the find , although formal identification had not taken place at that point .
Mr Doyle , 40 , was last seen on Monday , May 25 , and was last spoken to by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search was launched for him after a bag of his belongings were found on Yarmouth Pier .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` We can confirm that the body found just off The Needles last Saturday ( 20 June ) is that of Matthew Doyle .
`` His family have been informed and are being supported .
`` The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the Coroner . ''
A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police added : `` We would like to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ searches for missing Matthew , and who has shared the appeals and supported our investigation . ''

Police have informed Mr Doyle's family after his body was found off The Needles on Saturday, June 20.
Officers were assisted by Yarmouth RNLI and HM Coastguard with the recovery of the body.
Mr Doyle's family were informed of the find, although formal identification had not taken place at that point.
Mr Doyle, 40, was last seen on Monday, May 25, and was last spoken to by telephone later that evening.
A widespread search was launched for him after a bag of his belongings were found on Yarmouth Pier.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We can confirm that the body found just off The Needles last Saturday (20 June) is that of Matthew Doyle.
"His family have been informed and are being supported.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the Coroner."
A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police added: "We would like to thank everyone who has offered to help with searches for missing Matthew, and who has shared the appeals and supported our investigation."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Calls to remove temporary bus lanes in Southampton

OPPOSITION bosses in Southampton are urging civic chiefs to remove a temporary bus lane .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council , is calling on the authority to remove the temporary bus lane along the A3024 Bitterne Road West as soon as possible .
It comes as part of the carriageway between Union Road and Maybray King Way has been turned into a temporary lane for buses , cyclists , taxis and private hire vehicles .
Civic chiefs stressed the measure is temporary and aimed at tackling pollution .
But Cllr Fitzhenry said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The new temporary bus lane from Bitterne to Northam is a mistake .
This will cause more pollution , inconvenience to motorists and is causing more people to reconsider coming into the city just when local businesses need them the most.
” The news comes as Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith also raised concerns over the scheme saying about 200 local residents complained with him in less than 24 hours .
He called for a review of the plans .
The council said the temporary bus and cycle lane is part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recovery Plan .
The city council said the scheme will be reviewed weekly .
Cllr Christopher Hammond , council leader , said : “ These are bold schemes , but ultimately , they are trials .
Over the next few months , we ’ ll be using traffic data , journey times ( for all users ) and feedback received during the consultation period , before any final decisions are made .
All these trials can be removed , altered or made permanent , easily .
Politicians should hear from the range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than react , to transport schemes in our city.
” Residents can have their say on the changes by writing to traffic.orders.legal @ southampton.gov.uk As previously reported , other temporary cycle lanes have been implemented in other parts of the city including Portswood Road , Hill Lane and Bassett Avenue .

Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council, is calling on the authority to remove the temporary bus lane along the A3024 Bitterne Road West as soon as possible.
It comes as part of the carriageway between Union Road and Maybray King Way has been turned into a temporary lane for buses, cyclists, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Civic chiefs stressed the measure is temporary and aimed at tackling pollution.
But Cllr Fitzhenry said it will cause more pollution.
He added: “The new temporary bus lane from Bitterne to Northam is a mistake. This will cause more pollution, inconvenience to motorists and is causing more people to reconsider coming into the city just when local businesses need them the most.”
The news comes as Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith also raised concerns over the scheme saying about 200 local residents complained with him in less than 24 hours.
He called for a review of the plans.
The council said the temporary bus and cycle lane is part of the authority’s Green Transport Recovery Plan.
The city council said the scheme will be reviewed weekly.
Cllr Christopher Hammond, council leader, said: “These are bold schemes, but ultimately, they are trials. Over the next few months, we’ll be using traffic data, journey times (for all users) and feedback received during the consultation period, before any final decisions are made. All these trials can be removed, altered or made permanent, easily. Politicians should hear from the range of perspectives about these schemes and reflect, rather than react, to transport schemes in our city.”
Residents can have their say on the changes by writing to traffic.orders.legal@southampton.gov.uk
As previously reported, other temporary cycle lanes have been implemented in other parts of the city including Portswood Road, Hill Lane and Bassett Avenue.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Coronavirus lockdown rules: send us your pictures

What are you looking forward to opening the most on Saturday ?
These places as well as restaurants and cafes , cinemas , museums , art galleries , bingo halls , community centres , work canteens , outdoor playgrounds and outdoor gyms will be able to welcome customers again from this weekend .
If you 're a business , or attraction able to open this weekend , we 'd love to see and hear from you about what new measures you 've installed to make your business safe for visitors and customers again .
We will feature as many as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Places of worship will be able to hold services once again , with weddings back on but numbers capped at 30 .
These come after non-essential shops , zoos and safari parks were allowed to open with social distancing measures from June 15 .
The two-metre rule will also be reduced to one metre plus from the same date .
People from different households will now only have to keep one metre apart , including in newly opened businesses , as long as people are taking other precautions such as wearing a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side-by-side rather than face-to-face .
Two households meeting for dinner can sit at the same table but still must not touch and should attempt to uphold the “ one metre-plus ” rules .

Bars, pubs, hairdressers?
These places as well as restaurants and cafes, cinemas, museums, art galleries, bingo halls, community centres, work canteens, outdoor playgrounds and outdoor gyms will be able to welcome customers again from this weekend.
If you're a business, or attraction able to open this weekend, we'd love to see and hear from you about what new measures you've installed to make your business safe for visitors and customers again.
We will feature as many as possible in a round-up this week.
Places of worship will be able to hold services once again, with weddings back on but numbers capped at 30.
These come after non-essential shops, zoos and safari parks were allowed to open with social distancing measures from June 15.
The two-metre rule will also be reduced to one metre plus from the same date.
People from different households will now only have to keep one metre apart, including in newly opened businesses, as long as people are taking other precautions such as wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, and sitting side-by-side rather than face-to-face.
Two households meeting for dinner can sit at the same table but still must not touch and should attempt to uphold the “one metre-plus” rules.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Liberal Democrat peer and former group leader on Southampton City Council Diana Maddock dies aged 75

LIBERAL Democrat peer and former group leader on Southampton City Council Diana Maddock has died at the age of 75 , the party has confirmed .
She was also a councillor for Portswood for nine years and became MP for Christchurch .
She died at her home in Berwick-upon Tweed , Northumberland , following a short illness .
Baroness Maddock was MP for Christchurch between 1993 and 1997 and also served as Lib Dem president from 1998 to 2000 .
Appointed to the Lords following her election defeat in 1997 , she most recently acted as deputy chief whip for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upper chamber .
She had been treated successfully for breast cancer twice , continuing her work in the House of Lords throughout , but she was informed in the spring that the cancer had returned .
Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said : “ It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Diana Maddock .
“ Diana helped shape the heart of the Liberal Democrat Party .
“ Her warmth , expertise and leadership will be missed by all who knew her .
“ Diana has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration to me over many years and I will miss her terribly .
“ My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
” A former teacher , Baroness Maddock was elected to Southampton City Council in 1984 and became leader of the Liberal group .
Following the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Robert Adley , she successfully contested the seat of Christchurch in Dorset at the by-election in 1993 .
During her time in the House of Commons , she drove through a private member ’ s Bill which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The law placed a duty on councils to submit a report to government on the measures required to improve home energy efficiency by 30 % over a 10-15 year period .
In the Lords , the former Sweden resident was a member of the committee on standards in public life from 2003 to 2009 and also chaired the Lord speaker ’ s advisory panel on works of art .
She is survived by her two daughters from her first marriage , Anna and Becki , along with husband and fellow peer Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berwick-upon-Tweed for more than 40 years .

She was also a councillor for Portswood for nine years and became MP for Christchurch.
She died at her home in Berwick-upon Tweed, Northumberland, following a short illness.
Baroness Maddock was MP for Christchurch between 1993 and 1997 and also served as Lib Dem president from 1998 to 2000.
Appointed to the Lords following her election defeat in 1997, she most recently acted as deputy chief whip for the party’s group in the upper chamber.
She had been treated successfully for breast cancer twice, continuing her work in the House of Lords throughout, but she was informed in the spring that the cancer had returned.
Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said: “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Diana Maddock.
“Diana helped shape the heart of the Liberal Democrat Party.
“Her warmth, expertise and leadership will be missed by all who knew her.
“Diana has been a great friend, support and inspiration to me over many years and I will miss her terribly.
“My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.”
A former teacher, Baroness Maddock was elected to Southampton City Council in 1984 and became leader of the Liberal group.
Following the death of the incumbent Conservative MP Robert Adley, she successfully contested the seat of Christchurch in Dorset at the by-election in 1993.
During her time in the House of Commons, she drove through a private member’s Bill which became the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995.
The law placed a duty on councils to submit a report to government on the measures required to improve home energy efficiency by 30% over a 10-15 year period.
In the Lords, the former Sweden resident was a member of the committee on standards in public life from 2003 to 2009 and also chaired the Lord speaker’s advisory panel on works of art.
She is survived by her two daughters from her first marriage, Anna and Becki, along with husband and fellow peer Lord Alan Beith, formerly the MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed for more than 40 years.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Micro-brewery plans at New Forest pub given green light

PLANS to open a micro-brewery at a popular New Forest pub have been given the go-ahead after sparking a wave of support .
Civic chiefs have approved proposals to build an extension to the Monkey House in Southampton Road , Lymington , which is thought to be at least 200 years old .
The applicant , Monkey Brewhouse Ltd , has also been given consent to carry out repairs to a former tollhouse next door .
One of the letters of support received by New Forest District Council was written by Helen Saunders , of Bramble Walk , Lymington , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watering hole .
She said : `` The proposed changes and additions to a pub I have known for over 30 years are an excellent and innovative way to move this much-loved pub and business forward .
`` Everyone who owns their own business puts their heart and soul into it .
`` I fully support all aspects of this excellent design that will improve and enhance the existing property and utilises a disused , almost derelict building within the grounds . ''
Gary Saunders , also of Bramble Walk , described the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' to the local community .
He added : `` The plans are a creative addition which will enhance this much-loved business and attract more money to the local economy . ''
The Monkey House is run by Will Bradshaw , who comes from a brewing background .
James Dorey , of Cowley Road , Lymington , of also wrote to the council to support what he described a `` fantastic and exciting '' plan to build a micro-brewery behind the pub .
He added : `` Talking with Will you get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a fantastic local beer . ''
Council chiefs said the application to repair to the old tollhouse and build an extension to house the brewery had raised `` no significant issues '' .
The tollhouse , a Grade II-listed building , will contain office and storage facilities .
It will also be used in conjunction with guided tours of the brewery .
The pub , which is thought to be at least 200 years old , has had various titles over the years .
In 1978 it was named the Monkey House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who kept monkeys as pets .
It later became the Tollhouse Inn in a nod to the old turnpike next door but has since reverted to its previous name .

Civic chiefs have approved proposals to build an extension to the Monkey House in Southampton Road, Lymington, which is thought to be at least 200 years old.
The applicant, Monkey Brewhouse Ltd, has also been given consent to carry out repairs to a former tollhouse next door.
One of the letters of support received by New Forest District Council was written by Helen Saunders, of Bramble Walk, Lymington, who used to work at the popular watering hole.
She said: "The proposed changes and additions to a pub I have known for over 30 years are an excellent and innovative way to move this much-loved pub and business forward.
"Everyone who owns their own business puts their heart and soul into it.
"I fully support all aspects of this excellent design that will improve and enhance the existing property and utilises a disused, almost derelict building within the grounds."
Gary Saunders, also of Bramble Walk, described the pub as being of "great importance" to the local community.
He added: "The plans are a creative addition which will enhance this much-loved business and attract more money to the local economy."
The Monkey House is run by Will Bradshaw, who comes from a brewing background.
James Dorey, of Cowley Road, Lymington, of also wrote to the council to support what he described a "fantastic and exciting" plan to build a micro-brewery behind the pub.
He added: "Talking with Will you get the feeling of his hunger and passion for making a fantastic local beer."
Council chiefs said the application to repair to the old tollhouse and build an extension to house the brewery had raised "no significant issues".
The tollhouse, a Grade II-listed building, will contain office and storage facilities. It will also be used in conjunction with guided tours of the brewery.
The pub, which is thought to be at least 200 years old, has had various titles over the years.
In 1978 it was named the Monkey House – a reference to a previous landlord who kept monkeys as pets.
It later became the Tollhouse Inn in a nod to the old turnpike next door but has since reverted to its previous name.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--High speed sailing service between Southampton and West Cowes returns today

THE high-speed sailing service between Southampton and West Cowes has returned today , after a 72-day suspension .
Red Funnel has welcomed back its `` Red Jets '' after the service was suspended following an extreme reduction in demand because of the coronavirus crisis .
Operations resumed this morning on board the Red Jet 6 , with the first sailing departing from Southampton at 5.15am .
In order to support social distancing measures , the Red Jet capacity has been reduced to a maximum of 148 passengers – 54 % of normal capacity - and returning customers can expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist with social distancing and enhanced cleaning and sanitisation .
Fran Collins , CEO of Red Funnel , commented : “ We are absolutely delighted to see our Red Jet fleet back in operation and to share this positive news with passengers .
I ’ d like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding over the past few months while Red Jet has been out of operation .
“ Behind the scenes we have been working hard to meet government guidelines for health and safety and ensure all social distancing measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ ve also been keeping the Jets active with a weekly maintenance routine and we ’ re happy to report that we ’ re ready to safely welcome passengers back onboard .
“ Whilst we ’ re starting with a restricted service , we will be closely monitoring the situation regarding customer demand and will adapt our operations and timetables to ensure we continue to support our customers in line with the latest government guidance.
” The Red Jet service will operate to a revised timetable , which has been determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel times , and this will include an initial three crossings in the morning and three in the evening from each side of the Solent , seven days a week , with hopes to increase crossings soon .
There will be services departing Southampton every morning at 5.15am , 6.45am and 8.15am , while services will depart in the evening at 3.45pm , 5.15pm and 6.45pm .
Then services will depart in the morning from West Cowes at 6am , 7.30am and 9am , and in the evening at 4.30pm , 6pm and @ @

Red Funnel has welcomed back its "Red Jets" after the service was suspended following an extreme reduction in demand because of the coronavirus crisis.
Operations resumed this morning on board the Red Jet 6, with the first sailing departing from Southampton at 5.15am.
In order to support social distancing measures, the Red Jet capacity has been reduced to a maximum of 148 passengers – 54% of normal capacity - and returning customers can expect to find seat markers indicating blocked seats to assist with social distancing and enhanced cleaning and sanitisation.
Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to see our Red Jet fleet back in operation and to share this positive news with passengers. I’d like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding over the past few months while Red Jet has been out of operation.
“Behind the scenes we have been working hard to meet government guidelines for health and safety and ensure all social distancing measures, signage and processes are in place. We’ve also been keeping the Jets active with a weekly maintenance routine and we’re happy to report that we’re ready to safely welcome passengers back onboard.
“Whilst we’re starting with a restricted service, we will be closely monitoring the situation regarding customer demand and will adapt our operations and timetables to ensure we continue to support our customers in line with the latest government guidance.”
The Red Jet service will operate to a revised timetable, which has been determined in line with regular commuter and peak travel times, and this will include an initial three crossings in the morning and three in the evening from each side of the Solent, seven days a week, with hopes to increase crossings soon.
There will be services departing Southampton every morning at 5.15am, 6.45am and 8.15am, while services will depart in the evening at 3.45pm, 5.15pm and 6.45pm.
Then services will depart in the morning from West Cowes at 6am, 7.30am and 9am, and in the evening at 4.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Boris Johnson praises PPE efforts of two Eastleigh schools

THE PRIME Minister has praised the `` excellent work '' of two Eastleigh schools who have made thousands of pieces of PPE for critical care staff .
Staff at Crestwood School and Wildern School in Eastleigh have been busy during the lockdown despite large numbers of students studying from home , as they have manufactured more than 7,500 pieces of personal protective equipment - including visors , masks , tension bands and scrub bags - as part of a national effort to fight the coronavirus .
After recognising this significant contribution , Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes was `` enormously proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Boris Johnson in the hope of drawing his attention to the hard work of the volunteers , and now the Prime Minister has said that he is `` greatly appreciative '' of their efforts .
In a response letter , Boris said : `` I would greatly appreciate you relaying my thanks and best wishes to the staff and volunteers of Wildern and Crestwood ’ s Design & Technology ( D & T ) departments for producing PPE for our NHS and carers .
Their commitment , like so many others across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference to those fighting COVID-19 on the frontline.
” The PPE items made at the two schools have been distributed more than 7,500 items to staff at Southampton General Hospital , Fareham Community Hospital , care homes and other facilities such as Mountbatten Hospice .
Krista Dawkins , Headteacher of Crestwood Community School has said that if the school was needed to make PPE again , they would `` do it in a heartbeat '' .
She said : `` Crestwood has always been a community spirited school and to be given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care providers , during the pandemic , was a privilege .
Alan Haymer , D & T Technician , is always up for a challenge and with the support of Steve White , Alan Hussey and Adrian Hunt managed to produce a staggering 3800 Visors and 3300 tension bands for face masks .
`` I am exceptionally proud of everyone involved and for Paul Holmes to highlight our work to the Prime Minister is such an accolade .
If we were asked to do it again , we would in a heartbeat '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Wildern was extremely pleased to be able to support our colleagues working within care homes and the NHS at this very difficult time ; our Design Technology staff very much wanted to support these people and make the PPE required .
In total the team made 480 face visors and 50 scrub bags . ''

Staff at Crestwood School and Wildern School in Eastleigh have been busy during the lockdown despite large numbers of students studying from home, as they have manufactured more than 7,500 pieces of personal protective equipment - including visors, masks, tension bands and scrub bags - as part of a national effort to fight the coronavirus.
After recognising this significant contribution, Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes was "enormously proud" of the two schools and wrote to Boris Johnson in the hope of drawing his attention to the hard work of the volunteers, and now the Prime Minister has said that he is "greatly appreciative" of their efforts.
In a response letter, Boris said: "I would greatly appreciate you relaying my thanks and best wishes to the staff and volunteers of Wildern and Crestwood’s Design & Technology (D&T) departments for producing PPE for our NHS and carers. Their commitment, like so many others across the country, has made a huge difference to those fighting COVID-19 on the frontline.”
The PPE items made at the two schools have been distributed more than 7,500 items to staff at Southampton General Hospital, Fareham Community Hospital, care homes and other facilities such as Mountbatten Hospice.
Krista Dawkins, Headteacher of Crestwood Community School has said that if the school was needed to make PPE again, they would "do it in a heartbeat".
She said: "Crestwood has always been a community spirited school and to be given the opportunity to support our NHS and other care providers, during the pandemic, was a privilege. Alan Haymer, D&T Technician, is always up for a challenge and with the support of Steve White, Alan Hussey and Adrian Hunt managed to produce a staggering 3800 Visors and 3300 tension bands for face masks.
"I am exceptionally proud of everyone involved and for Paul Holmes to highlight our work to the Prime Minister is such an accolade. If we were asked to do it again, we would in a heartbeat"
Ceri Oakley, Headteacher of Wildern School added: "Wildern was extremely pleased to be able to support our colleagues working within care homes and the NHS at this very difficult time; our Design Technology staff very much wanted to support these people and make the PPE required. In total the team made 480 face visors and 50 scrub bags."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--City residents suffer rude awakening after ship's alarm sounds at 5.30am

PEOPLE living in the Southampton area had a rude awakening after a ship 's alarm began a continuous blast at @ @ @ @ @ sound , which could be heard on both sides of Southampton Water , is said @ @ @ @ @ 20 minutes on Saturday .
The Southampton-based Maritime and Coastguard Agency ( MCA ) said @ @ @ @ @ an electrical problem on board a ship .
According to the MCA an electrical issue @ @ @ @ @ small tanker , triggering its alarm system .
James Brown , one of the people @ @ @ @ @ to complain about the noise , said : `` What joy - 5.40 on a @ @ @ @ @ 're under nuclear attack or one of the ships is sinking in the harbour with @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Brown asked if Associated British Ports or Southampton City Council could provide an @ @ @ @ @ You must be awake by now , everyone else is . ''

The infuriating sound, which could be heard on both sides of Southampton Water, is said to have lasted for about 20 minutes on Saturday.
The Southampton-based Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the noise was caused by an electrical problem on board a ship.
According to the MCA an electrical issue caused a blackout on a small tanker, triggering its alarm system.
James Brown, one of the people who took to social media to complain about the noise, said: "What joy - 5.40 on a Sunday morning and either we're under nuclear attack or one of the ships is sinking in the harbour with their horn stuck on."
Mr Brown asked if Associated British Ports or Southampton City Council could provide an explanation, adding: "You must be awake by now, everyone else is."


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Plans for nine homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey, come under fire from residents

PLANS to build nine homes in Romsey have come under fire from residents over the threat it could pose to the environment .
A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build a mix of two , three and four bedroom homes in Cupernham Lane .
If approved the applicant , Stratland Estates Limited , would create 23 parking spaces as part of the plans .
Now residents have slammed the plans claiming it could harm animals using the Fishlake Meadows site .
A critic of the controversial application also believes it could increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One resident criticised the plans due to the location being `` virtually the last wildlife corridor for those birds and animals using the Fishlake Meadows site '' .
Roger Bunney , who lives Grayling Mead , said : `` The proposed development offers little environmental enhancement in its overdeveloped layout for the site size .
`` The loss of mature trees further degrades the area and the eastern outskirts of the town are resembling planning destruction similar to new development areas of Eastleigh Borough Council . ''
He added : `` Continuous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollution in residential areas and major congestion with Romsey town centre .
`` Many streets are polluted and continuing development will only increase these problems within streets designed and constructed going back into the 19th century . ''
Another resident said : `` If the development goes ahead there will be a continuous 'urban ' barrier between the Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve and the lands east of Cupernham Lane .
`` This has implications for the movement and health of the wildlife in this immediate area . ''
This comes after cllr Dorothy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borough council , criticised the plans claiming the homes could make the area overdeveloped .
She said : `` I always get very suspicious when things come in like that because they could build the 23 spaces and one of those homes could be used to set up a business .
`` It could be a person who was wanted to have a business there and they need to have more spaces , so people can bomb in and out of the area .
`` With that area , my worry is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is just as active on planning applications as Abbotswood . ''
Stratland Estates Limited has been contacted for comment .
TVBC are due to decide on the plans on Tuesday , July 14 .

A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes in Cupernham Lane.
If approved the applicant, Stratland Estates Limited, would create 23 parking spaces as part of the plans.
Now residents have slammed the plans claiming it could harm animals using the Fishlake Meadows site.
A critic of the controversial application also believes it could increase noise and air pollution in the area.
One resident criticised the plans due to the location being "virtually the last wildlife corridor for those birds and animals using the Fishlake Meadows site".
Roger Bunney, who lives Grayling Mead, said: "The proposed development offers little environmental enhancement in its overdeveloped layout for the site size.
"The loss of mature trees further degrades the area and the eastern outskirts of the town are resembling planning destruction similar to new development areas of Eastleigh Borough Council."
He added: "Continuous development has caused both noise and air pollution in residential areas and major congestion with Romsey town centre.
"Many streets are polluted and continuing development will only increase these problems within streets designed and constructed going back into the 19th century."
Another resident said: "If the development goes ahead there will be a continuous 'urban' barrier between the Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve and the lands east of Cupernham Lane.
"This has implications for the movement and health of the wildlife in this immediate area."
This comes after cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, criticised the plans claiming the homes could make the area overdeveloped.
She said: "I always get very suspicious when things come in like that because they could build the 23 spaces and one of those homes could be used to set up a business.
"It could be a person who was wanted to have a business there and they need to have more spaces, so people can bomb in and out of the area.
"With that area, my worry is Cupernham Lane is now becoming a place that is just as active on planning applications as Abbotswood."
Stratland Estates Limited has been contacted for comment.
TVBC are due to decide on the plans on Tuesday, July 14.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--SOUTHAMPTON: Businesses grants and task group

VITAL cash to support businesses in Southampton is to be released as city bosses also announce a task group will be drawing up recovery plans for the city economy .
Local businesses are now able to apply for a share of a £2.18m government grant as civic chiefs backed plans to release the funding .
The news comes as last week opposition leaders urged Southampton City Council to set up the scheme as soon as possible amid claims the authority was the only one in Hampshire not to have opened the application process .
At an extraordinary full council meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release of the grant with applications set to open today .
Council leader Christopher Hammond also announced that the authority is going to set up a new business task force to prepare a five year economic strategy .
But during the meeting opposition leaders hit out at the council asking why the grant had not been released earlier .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , opposition leader , said : “ We have the money in our account and we still can ’ t give people a date when they will receive the money.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of applications .
Cllr Hammond said due to the grant being discretionary the council will need more information from businesses and it is therefore “ difficult ” to set a specific date for the release of the cash .
“ It is a little bit more complicated but you can rest assured that we want to get the money out the door ” , he added .
Talking about the new task force , which is expected to be set up next month , he said it will oversee the future economic plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This task force will be part of the growth agenda that we ’ ve got in the city .
It is going to help us respond to the economic challenge and it is about working with the industries that need help.
” It comes as last week , a city council report revealed that 23,000 jobs in Southampton are at risk due to the pandemic .
The council said the task group will facilitate engagement with the business community and key city stakeholders and said more details will follow as plans @ @

Local businesses are now able to apply for a share of a £2.18m government grant as civic chiefs backed plans to release the funding.
The news comes as last week opposition leaders urged Southampton City Council to set up the scheme as soon as possible amid claims the authority was the only one in Hampshire not to have opened the application process.
At an extraordinary full council meeting held last night city councillors approved the release of the grant with applications set to open today.
Council leader Christopher Hammond also announced that the authority is going to set up a new business task force to prepare a five year economic strategy.
But during the meeting opposition leaders hit out at the council asking why the grant had not been released earlier.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader, said: “We have the money in our account and we still can’t give people a date when they will receive the money.”
Officers said there will be different rounds of applications.
Cllr Hammond said due to the grant being discretionary the council will need more information from businesses and it is therefore “difficult” to set a specific date for the release of the cash.
“It is a little bit more complicated but you can rest assured that we want to get the money out the door”, he added.
Talking about the new task force, which is expected to be set up next month, he said it will oversee the future economic plan for the city.
Cllr Hammond added: “This task force will be part of the growth agenda that we’ve got in the city. It is going to help us respond to the economic challenge and it is about working with the industries that need help.”
It comes as last week, a city council report revealed that 23,000 jobs in Southampton are at risk due to the pandemic.
The council said the task group will facilitate engagement with the business community and key city stakeholders and said more details will follow as plans progress.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--OBITUARY: George Martin, the Hampshire superintendent with 30 years police service

A HIGHLY regarded serving member of Hampshire Constabulary for more than 30 years , George Martin had reached the rank of superintendent before his retirement from the Force in 1986 .
George , who was known to many family and friends as John , had been involved in policing industrial action for the miners ’ strikes , IRA terrorism and the Jubilee Fleet Air Arm Review , attended by The Queen and Lord Louis Mountbatten .
He was also instrumental in turning the site of Victoria House in Hamble , part of the Royal Victoria Hospital in the Crimean War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of five children , he was brought up in the Bitterne and Woolston areas of Southampton and was evacuated to Poole during the Second World War .
He returned to the city at the age of 12 after his mother was widowed and became the family breadwinner , living at various locations in the city as well as in Bournemouth over the next few years .
Leaving school at the age of 14 , John worked in the aircraft factory , took on a milk round and became a footplate fireman on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he passed his entrance exams for the Southampton City Police Force , which later amalgamated with the Hampshire and Portsmouth forces to become Hampshire Constabulary .
He was much loved by his wife of 60 years Ann , daughter Christine Cummins , son in law Mike and grandchildren Leah and Ben .
The green-fingered grandfather from Locks Heath always had his own allotments , latterly at Sarisbury Green .
He was also a self-taught dinghy sailor and member of Warsash Sailing Club and enjoyed walking holidays and regular rambles with Ann and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His funeral will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday June 30 at 11am .
Due to current restrictions , the service is by invitation only but is also available via webcast .
Donations can be made to local cancer charity Wessex Cancer Trust or Sightsavers , an international charity working to prevent avoidable blindness .
Enquiries should be directed to AH Freemantle Funeral Directors of Titchfield .

George, who was known to many family and friends as John, had been involved in policing industrial action for the miners’ strikes, IRA terrorism and the Jubilee Fleet Air Arm Review, attended by The Queen and Lord Louis Mountbatten.
He was also instrumental in turning the site of Victoria House in Hamble, part of the Royal Victoria Hospital in the Crimean War, into a police training school.
One of five children, he was brought up in the Bitterne and Woolston areas of Southampton and was evacuated to Poole during the Second World War.
He returned to the city at the age of 12 after his mother was widowed and became the family breadwinner, living at various locations in the city as well as in Bournemouth over the next few years. Leaving school at the age of 14, John worked in the aircraft factory, took on a milk round and became a footplate fireman on the railways.
It was in 1955 that he passed his entrance exams for the Southampton City Police Force, which later amalgamated with the Hampshire and Portsmouth forces to become Hampshire Constabulary.
He was much loved by his wife of 60 years Ann, daughter Christine Cummins, son in law Mike and grandchildren Leah and Ben.
The green-fingered grandfather from Locks Heath always had his own allotments, latterly at Sarisbury Green.
He was also a self-taught dinghy sailor and member of Warsash Sailing Club and enjoyed walking holidays and regular rambles with Ann and other members of the Meon Ramblers.
John passed away on June 11, aged 92.
His funeral will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday June 30 at 11am. Due to current restrictions, the service is by invitation only but is also available via webcast.
Donations can be made to local cancer charity Wessex Cancer Trust or Sightsavers, an international charity working to prevent avoidable blindness.
Enquiries should be directed to AH Freemantle Funeral Directors of Titchfield.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Romsey's history in print after 200 years

PHYSICIAN John Latham FRS retired to Romsey in 1795 to be near his son , a brewer with a chain of inns .
For 20 years he immersed himself in the history of the town and its abbey , with a view to publication .
He lived in a substantial house in Middlebridge Street , now replaced by Stephens Court .
Unfortunately , events overtook him .
His son engaged in an ambitious plan of expansion , relying on his father and others to put up the money .
In 1817 it all came to an end , when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was declared bankrupt .
The full story is told by local historian Barbara Burbridge in an issue of Pots and Papers , the journal of the Lower Test Valley Archaeological Study Group ( LTVAS ) .
For Latham , already in his late seventies , it was a disaster .
He had to sell his house in Romsey and move to Winchester to live with his daughter , Ann , and her husband , the surgeon William Nicholas Wickham .
And it got worse : his son committed suicide .
His precious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they never got to print .
They eventually ended up in the British Museum ( now the British Library ) , where they were scarcely ever consulted .
Fifty years ago , local historian Phoebe Merrick found references to them whilst studying at King Alfred ’ s College , Winchester , and decided to give them a look .
On a day trip to London , she had no trouble finding the notes in the catalogue , but when the librarian came to retrieve them they were in a locked cabinet without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find a locksmith , before Phoebe could for the first time lay hands on the papers .
And she was not disappointed .
She said : “ I was immediately charmed by the pictures and fascinated by the huge amount of information there was on Romsey .
It was all completely new to me , as at the time I had done virtually no local history .
But I recognised their value and kept alive the idea that one day they should be published.
” Forty-five years ago the LTVAS – to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – purchased a microfilm of all seven volumes and the late Pat Genge typed up the entire contents , with the exception of the references and long passages in Latin , mainly from the registers of the Bishops of Winchester .
These were later transcribed by Barbara Burbridge from the originals held by the Hampshire Record Office .
Phoebe then edited all the material and prepared it for publication .
A major task was tracing all the sources that Latham used .
He made careful records , but used abbreviations that required help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hartley Library , especially Professor Chris Woolgar .
Now available as a set of four volumes , Latham ’ s notes , with thousands of footnotes , are a unique source of information on Romsey – and other places – collected by an antiquarian in the early years of the nineteenth century .
He was meticulous and recorded everything he saw .
He also made sketches and collected others .
Many items have now disappeared or been defaced .
Latham also faithfully recorded the pews in the abbey and their occupants in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ great and good ” of the town .
He recorded many memorials now lost and collected stories , like that of the eccentric Joseph Fyfield , lord of the manor of Stanbridge Earls , who was so parsimonious that he refused any repairs to his house .
Latham records that he lived “ with the roof ... open to the heavens…with the joists and floors rotting ” .
All this and much , much more is included in the second volume , which deals with “ people and places ” .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The whole work is indexed in fine detail , with an extensive bibliography .
It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in local history , not only of Romsey , but of Hampshire as a whole .
Whilst in Winchester , Latham , who was an internationally recognised ornithologist , tried to recoup his financial losses by publishing a 10-volume work , A General History of Birds .
But that ’ s another story .
Collections for a History of Romsey , Hampshire , 4 volumes , edited by Phoebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ https : //www.ltvas.org.uk/our-publications .
For more information on Hampshire history , visit : www.hampshirearchivestrust.com .

Unfortunately, events overtook him. His son engaged in an ambitious plan of expansion, relying on his father and others to put up the money. In 1817 it all came to an end, when it was discovered that he had committed fraud and was declared bankrupt. The full story is told by local historian Barbara Burbridge in an issue of Pots and Papers, the journal of the Lower Test Valley Archaeological Study Group (LTVAS).
For Latham, already in his late seventies, it was a disaster. He had to sell his house in Romsey and move to Winchester to live with his daughter, Ann, and her husband, the surgeon William Nicholas Wickham. And it got worse: his son committed suicide.
His precious notes on Romsey filled seven volumes, but they never got to print. They eventually ended up in the British Museum (now the British Library), where they were scarcely ever consulted. Fifty years ago, local historian Phoebe Merrick found references to them whilst studying at King Alfred’s College, Winchester, and decided to give them a look.
On a day trip to London, she had no trouble finding the notes in the catalogue, but when the librarian came to retrieve them they were in a locked cabinet without a key! It took several hours to find a locksmith, before Phoebe could for the first time lay hands on the papers. And she was not disappointed.
She said: “I was immediately charmed by the pictures and fascinated by the huge amount of information there was on Romsey. It was all completely new to me, as at the time I had done virtually no local history. But I recognised their value and kept alive the idea that one day they should be published.”
Forty-five years ago the LTVAS – to which the Romsey Local History Society belongs – purchased a microfilm of all seven volumes and the late Pat Genge typed up the entire contents, with the exception of the references and long passages in Latin, mainly from the registers of the Bishops of Winchester. These were later transcribed by Barbara Burbridge from the originals held by the Hampshire Record Office.
Phoebe then edited all the material and prepared it for publication. A major task was tracing all the sources that Latham used. He made careful records, but used abbreviations that required help from the University of Southampton’s Hartley Library, especially Professor Chris Woolgar.
Now available as a set of four volumes, Latham’s notes, with thousands of footnotes, are a unique source of information on Romsey – and other places – collected by an antiquarian in the early years of the nineteenth century. He was meticulous and recorded everything he saw. He also made sketches and collected others. Many items have now disappeared or been defaced. Latham also faithfully recorded the pews in the abbey and their occupants in his day, providing a snapshot of the “great and good” of the town.
He recorded many memorials now lost and collected stories, like that of the eccentric Joseph Fyfield, lord of the manor of Stanbridge Earls, who was so parsimonious that he refused any repairs to his house. Latham records that he lived “with the roof...open to the heavens…with the joists and floors rotting”. All this and much, much more is included in the second volume, which deals with “people and places”. Another volume covers the administration of the town.
The whole work is indexed in fine detail, with an extensive bibliography. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in local history, not only of Romsey, but of Hampshire as a whole. Whilst in Winchester, Latham, who was an internationally recognised ornithologist, tried to recoup his financial losses by publishing a 10-volume work, A General History of Birds. But that’s another story.
Collections for a History of Romsey, Hampshire, 4 volumes, edited by Phoebe Merrick, can be purchased from: https://www.ltvas.org.uk/our-publications.
For more information on Hampshire history, visit: www.hampshirearchivestrust.com.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Clare Bradley crowned as winner of Great British Sewing Bee

A WINCHESTER woman has been crowned the winner of this year ’ s Great British Sewing Bee .
Clare Bradley beat off stiff competition from TV supervisor Matt Gage and jewellery designer Nicole Akong to be awarded the title in the BBC One show .
She impressed judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant across 10 weeks of sewing challenges .
Upon being announced as the winner , she said : `` I feel really surprised .
Crikey .
`` I do hold myself to high standards and because other things I have gone in for are things I have trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was something I did for fun .
`` I signed up just to have some fun and to do interesting things .
Well , I have definitely done that . ''
Hosted by comedian Joe Lycett , the finalists took on a trio of celebration-wear challenges , including constructing and fitting glamorous cut-out evening gowns for their models , with Clare choosing her friend and colleague Alex to wear her final piece .
Speaking after her win , Clare revealed that she had kept her trophy in her fabric cupboard until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Until the showing of the final , I have kept it hidden in my fabric stash cupboard .
`` Now I 'm allowed to show it off , I will put it on the shelf in my sewing room with my hat blocks .
I will also have to take it in to the hospital to show my colleagues , or they wo n't let me hear the last of it . ''
Clare , who is a medical consultant at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and specialises in lung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been recognised at work .
`` I have been recognised at work , both by staff and patients and their families , '' she said .
`` Chatting with patients on the ward about the show has revealed hidden talents among many of my patients - knitting , sewing , quilting - which has been a lovely insight into their personalities and histories .
`` I 've been surprised by who 's watching it - my friend and model Alex tells me she 's got all the intensive care consultants watching the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episode , the contestants ' friends and families , along with past competitors , arrived to celebrate her win .
Following filming Clare has been busy on the frontline during the coronavirus fight , but has still found time to do a little sewing .

Clare Bradley beat off stiff competition from TV supervisor Matt Gage and jewellery designer Nicole Akong to be awarded the title in the BBC One show.
She impressed judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant across 10 weeks of sewing challenges.
Upon being announced as the winner, she said: "I feel really surprised. Crikey.
"I do hold myself to high standards and because other things I have gone in for are things I have trained for like exams and more exams - this was something I did for fun.
"I signed up just to have some fun and to do interesting things. Well, I have definitely done that."
Hosted by comedian Joe Lycett, the finalists took on a trio of celebration-wear challenges, including constructing and fitting glamorous cut-out evening gowns for their models, with Clare choosing her friend and colleague Alex to wear her final piece.
Speaking after her win, Clare revealed that she had kept her trophy in her fabric cupboard until the final aired on TV.
She said: "Until the showing of the final, I have kept it hidden in my fabric stash cupboard.
"Now I'm allowed to show it off, I will put it on the shelf in my sewing room with my hat blocks. I will also have to take it in to the hospital to show my colleagues, or they won't let me hear the last of it."
Clare, who is a medical consultant at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and specialises in lung cancer, also revealed that she had been recognised at work.
"I have been recognised at work, both by staff and patients and their families," she said.
"Chatting with patients on the ward about the show has revealed hidden talents among many of my patients - knitting, sewing, quilting - which has been a lovely insight into their personalities and histories.
"I've been surprised by who's watching it - my friend and model Alex tells me she's got all the intensive care consultants watching the show."
At the end of the episode, the contestants' friends and families, along with past competitors, arrived to celebrate her win.
Following filming Clare has been busy on the frontline during the coronavirus fight, but has still found time to do a little sewing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Obituaries: How to pay tribute to a loved one during the Covid-19 pandemic

THE absence of normal rituals to say goodbye to loved ones can have a profound impact on the grieving process .
The latest funeral guidance aims to balance the needs of the bereaved to mourn while limiting the spread of coronavirus .
At the Daily Echo we understand how hard it is for families to grieve and to share the life of a lost loved one with family and friends while observing social distancing guidelines .
If you lose someone you care about during this time , you may be unable to attend their funeral or have to watch it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remember and celebrate their life in the way you would like to .
Many families are waiting to hold larger gatherings once restrictions have passed .
In the Daily Echo , we are publishing an Obituaries page in paper and online every Monday to give families who have placed an announcement with us the chance to celebrate the life of someone they have lost .
And while it 's not the same as being together , giving a hug or sharing a drink , an obituary will give your lost loved one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider friends and family .
So please , if you would like us to write an obituary for someone you cared about , please follow the link to our obituaries section on our website at dailyecho.co.uk/obituary-tribute Alternatively , call me on 023 8042 4711 or email me at lorelei.reddin @ dailyecho.co.uk

The latest funeral guidance aims to balance the needs of the bereaved to mourn while limiting the spread of coronavirus.
At the Daily Echo we understand how hard it is for families to grieve and to share the life of a lost loved one with family and friends while observing social distancing guidelines.
If you lose someone you care about during this time, you may be unable to attend their funeral or have to watch it via webcast. It is often impossible to remember and celebrate their life in the way you would like to.
Many families are waiting to hold larger gatherings once restrictions have passed.
In the Daily Echo, we are publishing an Obituaries page in paper and online every Monday to give families who have placed an announcement with us the chance to celebrate the life of someone they have lost.
And while it's not the same as being together, giving a hug or sharing a drink, an obituary will give your lost loved one the recognition they deserve and reach your wider friends and family.
So please, if you would like us to write an obituary for someone you cared about, please follow the link to our obituaries section on our website at dailyecho.co.uk/obituary-tribute
Alternatively, call me on 023 8042 4711 or email me at lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--LETTER -The cycle clique do not seem to realise that this is an industrial city

I WAS not surprised when my letter regarding traffic mayhem aroused such a great interest .
I am not against clean air or genuine cyclists .
But this city council have gone over the top , taking advantage of the pandemic and the lack of vehicles at this moment .
They , the cycle clique , do not seem to realise that this is an industrial city with a thriving docks .
Thousands of containers come in full and returned full or empty from other cities .
As I predicted Bassett Avenue will be clogged right back on to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to cross into the cycle lanes .
The cruise lines will recover in the end .
In places like Amsterdam , where everyone rides a sensible bike , cycling is popular .
Visitors and I ’ ve been there twice come in by coach and road , like other great cities .
If we want visitors here you must expect cars , coaches etc .
to keep to timetables .
It is very easy to say citizens can all use bikes .
What about shoppers , actually find a bus that goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cab , never mind the expense .
When the time comes buy an electric car , with all the problems that will bring when we are all electrified .
This city has no time for motorists at all , I see that the city are repairing Lordswood Road , I wrote mentioning this road at least a year ago , and I know others have .
I often read of the great sums of money given to the city I wonder what they spend it on , green paint I expect .

I am not against clean air or genuine cyclists.
But this city council have gone over the top, taking advantage of the pandemic and the lack of vehicles at this moment.
They, the cycle clique, do not seem to realise that this is an industrial city with a thriving docks.
Thousands of containers come in full and returned full or empty from other cities.
As I predicted Bassett Avenue will be clogged right back on to the motorway, vehicles in trouble will be forced to cross into the cycle lanes.
The cruise lines will recover in the end.
In places like Amsterdam, where everyone rides a sensible bike, cycling is popular.
Visitors and I’ve been there twice come in by coach and road, like other great cities.
If we want visitors here you must expect cars, coaches etc. to keep to timetables. It is very easy to say citizens can all use bikes.
What about shoppers, actually find a bus that goes anywhere near your road.
Use a cab, never mind the expense.
When the time comes buy an electric car, with all the problems that will bring when we are all electrified.
This city has no time for motorists at all, I see that the city are repairing Lordswood Road, I wrote mentioning this road at least a year ago, and I know others have.
I often read of the great sums of money given to the city I wonder what they spend it on, green paint I expect.
Alan Blandford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--LETTER - Why do people have to behave like herd animals

WHY do people have to behave like herd animals every time we have a little warm weather ?
They flock to the nearest beaches and riversides in their thousands and seem to forget we are in the middle of a very serious pandemic which has already claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people - and now due to their selfishness , and downright stupidity they could have started a second outbreak of Bournemouth beaches were so overcrowded they would have needed miles of beach area in order to observe the social distancing rules put in place for their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Evidently , Bournemouth council have informed us that 33 tons of excess rubbish were collected from the beach alone - and as all the toilets in the vicinity were closed it does n't bear thinking about what was included in all the rubbish which the poor beach cleaners had to sort out - lets hope not much actually reached the sea area .
There were also 558 illegal parking enforcements handed out according to BCP councils - how many of them will actually get paid ?
The councils have suggested closing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then anyone determined to go on to these beaches would just park out of the town and go into the town centre by bus or catch a train to Bournemouth instead .
Perhaps it is time to take tough measures to prevent people abusing the beaches and revert to protecting them by putting up the barrier fencing along the promenade and just leaving small sections open at this worrying time where a small fee has to be paid to go onto the sandy areas .
It may sound extreme but something has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they ca n't be bothered to do it themselves .

They flock to the nearest beaches and riversides in their thousands and seem to forget we are in the middle of a very serious pandemic which has already claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people - and now due to their selfishness, and downright stupidity they could have started a second outbreak of
the virus.
Bournemouth beaches were so overcrowded they would have needed miles of beach area in order to observe the social distancing rules put in place for their own (and everyone else's ) safety.
Evidently, Bournemouth council have informed us that 33 tons of excess rubbish were collected from the beach alone - and as all the toilets in the vicinity were closed it doesn't bear thinking about what was included in all the rubbish which the poor beach cleaners had to sort out - lets hope not much actually reached the sea area.
There were also 558 illegal parking enforcements handed out according to BCP councils - how many of them will actually get paid?
The councils have suggested closing the car parking areas near to the beaches but then anyone determined to go on to these beaches would just park out of the town and go into the town centre by bus or catch a train to Bournemouth instead.
Perhaps it is time to take tough measures to prevent people abusing the beaches and revert to protecting them by putting up the barrier fencing along the promenade and just leaving small sections open at this worrying time where a small fee has to be paid to go onto the sandy areas.
It may sound extreme but something has to be done to protect these idiots if they can't be bothered to do it themselves.
Heather Lewis
Chandler's Ford


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Mums launch weaning food delivery service Dotty & Roo

TWO Hampshire mums have set up a business delivering freshly prepared meals for babies moving from milk to solids .
Southampton-based Dotty & Roo was named after the two babies who inspired it .
Hayley Murphy and Katherine Bell had recently been through weaning with their babies Dorothy and Rupert when they hit on the idea of delivering nutritionally balanced meals .
They created their range of products with the help of local nutritionist Janine Mcgee , to support mothers at any stage of the weaning journey .
Products are delivered directly to any customers ’ doors with delivery currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postcode area .
Katherine Bell , from Southampton , said : “ ‘ It was just before I went back to work from maternity leave that I was speaking with Hayley about how bad I felt for not preparing all homemade meals for Dorothy , like I had done for my eldest .
“ I was feeling lots of mummy guilt , but there just wasn ’ t enough time in the day or pots in my cupboard .
“ We knew there was a better way and that ’ s when Dotty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to other mums , we knew there was a market there.
” Dotty & Roo products are available in three stages – for four to six months , seven months plus and 10 months plus .
They include a range of purees , dips , soups and risottos .
All the ingredients used are organic and locally sourced and make the most of seasonally available produce .
Hayley Murphy , from Eastleigh , said : “ In the first 1,000 days of a baby ’ s life , nutrition is the most important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy , balanced meals from scratch is the best thing you can do , but as parents ourselves we know juggling work , older children and a multitude of other commitments can mean time is often in short supply .
“ We have turned our passion for good food into a solution for busy parents , by providing freshly-made and nutritionally-balanced meals that are delivered directly to their door .
“ It has taken a lot of hard work and late nights over the last six months to get to this point and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the website live and starting to take orders !
The response and feedback we have already received has been fantastic .
”

Southampton-based Dotty & Roo was named after the two babies who inspired it.
Hayley Murphy and Katherine Bell had recently been through weaning with their babies Dorothy and Rupert when they hit on the idea of delivering nutritionally balanced meals.
They created their range of products with the help of local nutritionist Janine Mcgee, to support mothers at any stage of the weaning journey.
Products are delivered directly to any customers’ doors with delivery currently available to any address in the SO postcode area.
Katherine Bell, from Southampton, said: “‘It was just before I went back to work from maternity leave that I was speaking with Hayley about how bad I felt for not preparing all homemade meals for Dorothy, like I had done for my eldest.
“I was feeling lots of mummy guilt, but there just wasn’t enough time in the day or pots in my cupboard.
“We knew there was a better way and that’s when Dotty and Roo was born. After talking to other mums, we knew there was a market there.”
Dotty & Roo products are available in three stages – for four to six months, seven months plus and 10 months plus. They include a range of purees, dips, soups and risottos.
All the ingredients used are organic and locally sourced and make the most of seasonally available produce.
Items are transported in eco-friendly, temperature-controlled packaging.
Hayley Murphy, from Eastleigh, said: “In the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life, nutrition is the most important factor in their development.
“Creating healthy, balanced meals from scratch is the best thing you can do, but as parents ourselves we know juggling work, older children and a multitude of other commitments can mean time is often in short supply.
“We have turned our passion for good food into a solution for busy parents, by providing freshly-made and nutritionally-balanced meals that are delivered directly to their door.
“It has taken a lot of hard work and late nights over the last six months to get to this point and it is an amazing moment finally getting the website live and starting to take orders! The response and feedback we have already received has been fantastic.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Feature film released by virtual Southampton orchestra

A VIRTUAL Southampton orchestra which went global during the coronavirus pandemic has recorded a feature film .
More than 2,500 youth musicians from 28 countries have now taken part in the Virtual Youth Orchestra , which has completed 16 pieces of music since launching at the end of March .
Now some new musicians from across the world have shared how the project has impacted them , challenged them and affected their wellbeing during lockdown .
They also share why they feel music is important in our campaign to governments across the world to make sure the arts and music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge part in bringing children through this crisis affecting their lives and education .
Alex Pope , the Southampton music teacher and conductor who founded Showcase Music School in the city , is behind the project .
He has promised to keep supporting children aged seven to 18 with this free project until they can get back to rehearsals themselves .
They had their version of the Avengers theme tune retweeted to the 5.4 million followers of the official Avengers channel and have been approached to record tunes for Sky Sports News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain .
They have also released a tribute for International Nurses Day featuring 500 musicians to the backdrop of pictures of nurses in Southampton and worldwide .
The project is an extension of the Showcase Young Players Orchestra who rehearse in the city every week .

More than 2,500 youth musicians from 28 countries have now taken part in the Virtual Youth Orchestra, which has completed 16 pieces of music since launching at the end of March.
Now some new musicians from across the world have shared how the project has impacted them, challenged them and affected their wellbeing during lockdown.
They also share why they feel music is important in our campaign to governments across the world to make sure the arts and music are protected especially as they should play a huge part in bringing children through this crisis affecting their lives and education.
Alex Pope, the Southampton music teacher and conductor who founded Showcase Music School in the city, is behind the project.
He has promised to keep supporting children aged seven to 18 with this free project until they can get back to rehearsals themselves.
They had their version of the Avengers theme tune retweeted to the 5.4 million followers of the official Avengers channel and have been approached to record tunes for Sky Sports News, Channel 4 News and Good Morning Britain.
They have also released a tribute for International Nurses Day featuring 500 musicians to the backdrop of pictures of nurses in Southampton and worldwide.
The project is an extension of the Showcase Young Players Orchestra who rehearse in the city every week.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Thatched cottage in Chapel Lane, Bransgore, at centre of planning row

A HOUSEHOLDER has been refused to consent to keep a boundary fence that was built without planning permission .
An @ @ @ @ @ , which has been installed beside The Old Cottage in Chapel Lane , Bransgore , @ @ @ @ @ Forest District Council .
The council said the height , length and stark appearance of @ @ @ @ @ from the setting of the thatched cottage .
It added : `` The fence is @ @ @ @ @ amid the narrow hedge and wall-lined lanes of the village .
`` The resultant visual @ @ @ @ @ by appropriate landscaping due to the narrow width of the grassed verge between fence and @ @ @ @ @ the applicant , Graham Beehag , has appealed against the council 's decision .

An application to retain the fence, which has been installed beside The Old Cottage in Chapel Lane, Bransgore, has been rejected by New Forest District Council.
The council said the height, length and stark appearance of the unauthorised fence would detract from the setting of the thatched cottage.
It added: "The fence is an alien and inappropriate feature amid the narrow hedge and wall-lined lanes of the village.
"The resultant visual impact cannot be mitigated by appropriate landscaping due to the narrow width of the grassed verge between fence and the road."
But the applicant, Graham Beehag, has appealed against the council's decision.