thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Southampton man attacked sister after she changed tv channel

A MAN watching football on television launched a potentially fatal attack on his sister after she came home and changed channels , a court was told .
Trevor Fyffe grabbed a knife from the kitchen and repeatedly lunged at Vivienne Golding , inflicting arm injuries in what the judge described as a `` sustained '' assault .
Fyffe , who was mentally ill at the time , was handed a suspended prison sentence at Southampton Crown Court yesterday .
Michael Forster , prosecuting , said the defendant was living with his mother and Ms Golding when he committed the offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned from church and found the defendant watching television in the living room Ms Golding changed channels because she did not think her mother would to watch football .
Fyffe came at her with a knife , striking her on her left arm .
She also suffered a deep cut as she tried to defend herself .
`` The defendant left the house with the knife and was arrested long after in the street , '' he said .
Mr Forster said Fyffe was interviewed by police , adding : `` He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done karate for five or ten years and he picked up the knife in case she attacked him . ''
Fyffe , 61 , of Hulse Road , Southampton , pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding .
Charles Gabb , in mitigating , said his client 's mental illness had finally been diagnosed and he was responding positively to treatment .
Judge Christopher Parker QC told him : `` During an argument about something was something that was completely trivial you picked up a knife , lunged at your sister two or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm .
`` Mercifully her injuries were comparatively minor compared to what could have been a terrible and tragic outcome .
You had been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia which had gone untreated for nearly a quarter of a century .
This had led to a history of violent behaviour , particularly towards your sister .
`` The harm you caused was happily not very great but it could have been fatal .
It was a sustained attack and was not the first time you had displayed aggression in the home .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Fyffe was jailed for 15 months , suspended for 12 months .
He was also handed a 12-month mental health treatment order and a restraining order .

Trevor Fyffe grabbed a knife from the kitchen and repeatedly lunged at Vivienne Golding, inflicting arm injuries in what the judge described as a "sustained" assault.
Fyffe, who was mentally ill at the time, was handed a suspended prison sentence at Southampton Crown Court yesterday.
Michael Forster, prosecuting, said the defendant was living with his mother and Ms Golding when he committed the offence in July 2018.
The two women returned from church and found the defendant watching television in the living room Ms Golding changed channels because she did not think her mother would to watch football.
Fyffe came at her with a knife, striking her on her left arm. She also suffered a deep cut as she tried to defend herself.
"The defendant left the house with the knife and was arrested long after in the street," he said.
Mr Forster said Fyffe was interviewed by police, adding: "He said he was frightened because his sister had done karate for five or ten years and he picked up the knife in case she attacked him."
Fyffe, 61, of Hulse Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding.
Charles Gabb, in mitigating, said his client's mental illness had finally been diagnosed and he was responding positively to treatment.
Judge Christopher Parker QC told him: "During an argument about something was something that was completely trivial you picked up a knife, lunged at your sister two or three times and wounded her in the arm.
"Mercifully her injuries were comparatively minor compared to what could have been a terrible and tragic outcome.
You had been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia which had gone untreated for nearly a quarter of a century. This had led to a history of violent behaviour, particularly towards your sister.
"The harm you caused was happily not very great but it could have been fatal. It was a sustained attack and was not the first time you had displayed aggression in the home.
"They need protection. You need help."
Fyffe was jailed for 15 months, suspended for 12 months. He was also handed a 12-month mental health treatment order and a restraining order.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Southampton praised for Covid vaccine effort as trials start

The people of Southampton have been praised for their ‘ amazing ’ response to Covid-19 vaccine trials , as a new research hub opens in the city .
Tests of a new vaccine , developed by pharmaceutical company Janssen , began yesterday .
The city is one of 17 UK sites to have been chosen to test the jab , with researchers aiming to recruit around 6,000 participants .
The Hampshire trials will take place at the new ‘ Hampshire Research Hub ’ , located at the Royal South Hants ( RSH ) Hospital .
Speaking to the Echo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton , said : “ The response from the people of Southampton has been amazing and recognised by Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer , in one of his press briefings .
“ Southampton took part in the Oxford study , Imperial trial and Novavax trials , and this is next in the series of national vaccines .
“ They come to us in Southampton because we ’ ve got experience and expertise in doing vaccine trials.
” Across the UK more than 25,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 vaccine trials with Southampton seeing 1,000 candidates since it began trialling in April .
This new Janssen vaccine has already undergone successful phase one and two trials elsewhere and analysis of the single-dose study suggests tit induces a robust immune response and is generally well-tolerated .
The fresh tests now taking place across the UK will focus on whether second doses of the vaccine increase the immune response and make candidates even less susceptible to the virus .
To sign up , people living local to the testing centres can go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Following this , an email will be sent to them with more information and if they are happy to go further , candidates will be invited to an appointment to meet the team .
Once they receive the vaccine , candidates are given a diary to note any side affects they may experience , and are then free to continue with their lives as normal .
Professor Faust added : “ It would be reasonable to assume that mass vaccination for people under 50 , is likely to happen between July and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s really important we get as many people into the trials as possible to understand more about which vaccines to give people when the time comes .
”

Tests of a new vaccine, developed by pharmaceutical company Janssen, began yesterday.
The city is one of 17 UK sites to have been chosen to test the jab, with researchers aiming to recruit around 6,000 participants.
The Hampshire trials will take place at the new ‘Hampshire Research Hub’, located at the Royal South Hants (RSH) Hospital.
Speaking to the Echo, Saul Faust, professor of paediatric immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Southampton, said: “The response from the people of Southampton has been amazing and recognised by Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, in one of his press briefings.
“Southampton took part in the Oxford study, Imperial trial and Novavax trials, and this is next in the series of national vaccines.
“They come to us in Southampton because we’ve got experience and expertise in doing vaccine trials.”
Across the UK more than 25,000 people are said to have taken part in Covid-19 vaccine trials with Southampton seeing 1,000 candidates since it began trialling in April.
This new Janssen vaccine has already undergone successful phase one and two trials elsewhere and analysis of the single-dose study suggests tit induces a robust immune response and is generally well-tolerated.
The fresh tests now taking place across the UK will focus on whether second doses of the vaccine increase the immune response and make candidates even less susceptible to the virus.
To sign up, people living local to the testing centres can go to the NHS website to register their interest.
Following this, an email will be sent to them with more information and if they are happy to go further,candidates will be invited to an appointment to meet the team.
Once they receive the vaccine, candidates are given a diary to note any side affects they may experience, and are then free to continue with their lives as normal.
Professor Faust added: “It would be reasonable to assume that mass vaccination for people under 50, is likely to happen between July and September next year.
“Until then it’s really important we get as many people into the trials as possible to understand more about which vaccines to give people when the time comes.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Trespassers disrupts trains from Southampton stations

Trains are experiencing disruptions after a tresspassing incident on one of the lines .
The incident is said to have @ @ @ @ @ .
Trains between Southampton Central and Fareham are being deleyed as a result .
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Trains may be delayed or cancelled until approximately 14:15 .
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The incident is said to have happened between Woolston and Sholing.
Trains between Southampton Central and Fareham are being deleyed as a result.
Trains may be delayed or cancelled until 2.15pm


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Hythe Ferry given £45,000 by three local authorities

A HAMPSHIRE ferry operator has been thrown a £45,000 lifeline as it battles to survive the impact of the Covid-19 crisis .
Three local authorities have joined forces to support the Blue Funnel service that operates between Hythe Pier and Town Quay in Southampton .
The ferry was still recovering from the start of the pandemic when England went into lockdown for the second time earlier this month .
Once again passenger numbers have dropped dramatically , starving the service of vital income .
Now New Forest District Council , Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council have each agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lee Rayment said : `` Covid has really taken its toll with minimal tourist trade , and government advice to not use public transport .
`` Our decline in numbers means the ferry is struggling to stay afloat and this finance will assist in its short-term future survival , especially with the second lockdown in place.
” • Hythe Ferry back in action after sailings suspended during lockdown • Hythe Ferry gets £15,000 to help it through pandemic Cllr Edward Heron is the district council 's cabinet member for planning and infrastructure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a valuable service to residents of our district , particularly those who work in Southampton as it provides a quick service whilst also reducing the number of vehicle movements on nearby roads .
`` We are pleased to support the continuation of this service which has been badly affected by the pandemic.
” Cllr Keith Mans , leader of the county council , said the financial package meant the Hythe Ferry `` can continue to provide an important public transport option for those living and working in the area ” .
Cllr Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member for green city and place , expressed similar views .
He said : `` The ferry provides important transport connections across the Southampton Water and forms a key part of the wider public transport services in Southampton and Hampshire .
`` We ’ re delighted to be joining forces with our partners to make funding available that will support these vital services . ''

Three local authorities have joined forces to support the Blue Funnel service that operates between Hythe Pier and Town Quay in Southampton.
The ferry was still recovering from the start of the pandemic when England went into lockdown for the second time earlier this month.
Once again passenger numbers have dropped dramatically, starving the service of vital income.
Now New Forest District Council, Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council have each agreed to give Blue Funnel £15,000.
Director Lee Rayment said: "Covid has really taken its toll with minimal tourist trade, and government advice to not use public transport.
"Our decline in numbers means the ferry is struggling to stay afloat and this finance will assist in its short-term future survival, especially with the second lockdown in place.”
Cllr Edward Heron is the district council's cabinet member for planning and infrastructure.
He said: "The ferry provides a valuable service to residents of our district, particularly those who work in Southampton as it provides a quick service whilst also reducing the number of vehicle movements on nearby roads.
"We are pleased to support the continuation of this service which has been badly affected by the pandemic.”
Cllr Keith Mans, leader of the county council, said the financial package meant the Hythe Ferry "can continue to provide an important public transport option for those living and working in the area”.
Cllr Steve Leggett, the city council's cabinet member for green city and place, expressed similar views.
He said: "The ferry provides important transport connections across the Southampton Water and forms a key part of the wider public transport services in Southampton and Hampshire.
"We’re delighted to be joining forces with our partners to make funding available that will support these vital services."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Totton man lights up home to spread Christmas spirit

A landscaper from Totton has covered his home in Christmas lights to cheer up his neighbours as ' a rubbish year for everyone ’ draws to a close .
Paul Sherwood , 37 , started decorating his house on Copse Close two weeks ago and it is now almost completely covered with lights , reindeer and an inflatable Santa .
The lights are said to have got a `` brilliant reaction '' from neighbours with up to 30 people visiting the house per night .
This is not the first year Paul has decorated his home around the festive season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his biggest effort yet .
`` I put a couple of deer on top of the porch last time , but this year I went a bit mad , '' he said .
`` What can I say ?
I was bored . ''
Speaking about his reasons for putting in so much effort , Paul said : `` To be honest , with all this COVID stuff , it ’ s been a rubbish year for everyone .
`` I just did it for kids to come around and see it really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` not worried '' about people that say November is too early for Christmas lights .
`` I don ’ t care what they think .
`` They can stay indoors and not worry about it , '' he said .
The majority of the decorations were set up over three days , in between Paul 's work as a landscaper .
Most of the light-up decorations are low-wattage , but the decorations still add £80 a month extra on Paul 's electricity bill .
Paul said the cost `` is n't too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to have had a “ brilliant reaction ” from friends and neighbours .
`` Everyone loves it , '' said Paul .
`` I get people visiting my house every night and bringing their kids around . ''
`` Every night we probably get about 20 or 30 people outside . ''
Paul 's decorations have now inspired other residents on Copse Close to brighten up their homes .
“ Our next-door neighbour 's started decorating her garden too .
Not to the degree I have to be fair .
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Paul Sherwood, 37, started decorating his house on Copse Close two weeks ago and it is now almost completely covered with lights, reindeer and an inflatable Santa.
The lights are said to have got a "brilliant reaction" from neighbours with up to 30 people visiting the house per night.
This is not the first year Paul has decorated his home around the festive season, but lockdown boredom has led to his biggest effort yet.
"I put a couple of deer on top of the porch last time, but this year I went a bit mad," he said.
"What can I say? I was bored."
Speaking about his reasons for putting in so much effort, Paul said: "To be honest, with all this COVID stuff, it’s been a rubbish year for everyone.
"I just did it for kids to come around and see it really."
Paul said he’s "not worried" about people that say November is too early for Christmas lights.
"I don’t care what they think.
"They can stay indoors and not worry about it," he said.
The majority of the decorations were set up over three days, in between Paul's work as a landscaper.
Most of the light-up decorations are low-wattage, but the decorations still add £80 a month extra on Paul's electricity bill.
Paul said the cost "isn't too bad."
The festive decorations are said to have had a “brilliant reaction” from friends and neighbours.
"Everyone loves it," said Paul.
"I get people visiting my house every night and bringing their kids around."
"Every night we probably get about 20 or 30 people outside."
Paul's decorations have now inspired other residents on Copse Close to brighten up their homes.
“Our next-door neighbour's started decorating her garden too. Not to the degree I have to be fair.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Royal Down: 5,000 new homes near Winchester and Hursley

PROPOSALS to build a huge new town between Winchester and Hursley have today been revealed .
'Royaldown ' will see the construction of 5,000 new homes – a number which MP Steve Brine said could be seen as an `` April fool '' .
The plans drawn up by Keep Architecture also include a new access road , two primary schools , a secondary school , a park and ride , a health centre and several surrounding solar farms .
Mr Brine said : `` On first reading you could well believe this is an April fool but it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resisted by Winchester City Council .
After Barton Farm on one side of Winchester and Pitt Manor right next door to this , there ’ s only so much our landscape setting can take before it ’ s no longer there .
`` We will not build back greener and protect our environment by concreting over vast swathes of the Hampshire countryside .
“ Working alongside senior colleagues in Parliament , local MPs are doing their bit but city councillors need to join us and back sustainable balanced growth in any local plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it will offer 3,000 more homes than the Barton Farm development on Andover Road .
James Turner , project lead , told the Chronicle : `` This scheme has been put forward as there is an ongoing requirement to deliver new homes within the local plan .
`` Royaldown is a new way of building a community , which has been designed with Climate Change and people 's changing lifestyle needs at its heart - whether this be through the delivery of a 200-acre country park , state-of-the-art education facilities or delivering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We plan on sharing more detailed information in the coming weeks , which will inform people ’ s opinions on Royaldown , and demonstrate that this is a community scheme for the changing way in which people will want to live in the future . ''
Hampshire County Councillor and Hursley resident Jan Warwick said that local residents will be `` shocked when they understand the scale of this proposal '' .
`` The housing need must be demonstrated , and brownfield regeneration should come ahead of carpeting over green fields , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our downlands landscape and the historic village of Hursley .
`` This document makes claims about removing congestion , but this number of houses will impose thousands of additional traffic movements every day on the traffic queues along Badger Farm Road and Poles Lane .
`` I have confidence that our community will pull together and fight these proposals but we will need our city councillors to play their part too . ''
The section of the map outlined in red shows the site boundaries of Royaldown .
`` Hursley parish councillors were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said chairman David Killeen .
`` The community should have been consulted first and allowed to input on the amount and type of development in our parish .
`` We understand how we can best protect our historic heritage and rural landscape whilst permitting some necessary housing .
`` We have just completed a parish plan are now preparing a neighbourhood plan for our area . ''
Eleanor Bell , city councillor for Badger Farm and Oliver 's Battery ward , is also agains the new town .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to these plans .
The proposals are too big , in the wrong place , and will be a disaster for Oliver ’ s Battery and Hursley , and won ’ t work for the Winchester and the District either .
`` The sheer size and scale alone are concerning , but because of its location it is effectively creating an urban sprawl right in the heart of our countryside .
It ’ s crazy to be putting another 5,000 houses on this side of Winchester with no serious plan to manage the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice the number of houses planned for Kings Barton .
`` Adding a new road will make the problem worse , not better .
`` This is not the development our area needs , it is too big and destroys our important green spaces .
We will fight it all the way . ''
Councillor Jackie Porter , city council cabinet member for planning added : `` This site was submitted for the council 's SHELAA which is a register of sites that developers want to build , but it definitely does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developer is starting to promote this site and talk to local people with warm words , but in reality , local people are extremely angry and fearful of building in this location .
`` The Conservative-backed plans for greenfield sites to be 'growth areas ' in their proposals for new style local plans are adding to this worry . ''

'Royaldown' will see the construction of 5,000 new homes – a number which MP Steve Brine said could be seen as an "April fool".
The plans drawn up by Keep Architecture also include a new access road, two primary schools, a secondary school, a park and ride, a health centre and several surrounding solar farms.
Mr Brine said: "On first reading you could well believe this is an April fool but it’s deadly serious and it must be resisted by Winchester City Council. After Barton Farm on one side of Winchester and Pitt Manor right next door to this, there’s only so much our landscape setting can take before it’s no longer there.
"We will not build back greener and protect our environment by concreting over vast swathes of the Hampshire countryside.
“Working alongside senior colleagues in Parliament, local MPs are doing their bit but city councillors need to join us and back sustainable balanced growth in any local plan refresh.”
If Royaldown comes to fruition, it will offer 3,000 more homes than the Barton Farm development on Andover Road.
James Turner, project lead, told the Chronicle: "This scheme has been put forward as there is an ongoing requirement to deliver new homes within the local plan.
"Royaldown is a new way of building a community, which has been designed with Climate Change and people's changing lifestyle needs at its heart - whether this be through the delivery of a 200-acre country park, state-of-the-art education facilities or delivering on Winchester's movement strategy.
"We plan on sharing more detailed information in the coming weeks, which will inform people’s opinions on Royaldown, and demonstrate that this is a community scheme for the changing way in which people will want to live in the future."
Hampshire County Councillor and Hursley resident Jan Warwick said that local residents will be "shocked when they understand the scale of this proposal".
"The housing need must be demonstrated, and brownfield regeneration should come ahead of carpeting over green fields, she said. "These plans will eclipse our downlands landscape and the historic village of Hursley.
"This document makes claims about removing congestion, but this number of houses will impose thousands of additional traffic movements every day on the traffic queues along Badger Farm Road and Poles Lane.
"I have confidence that our community will pull together and fight these proposals but we will need our city councillors to play their part too."
The section of the map outlined in red shows the site boundaries of Royaldown.
"Hursley parish councillors were concerned to hear about these plans," said chairman David Killeen.
"The community should have been consulted first and allowed to input on the amount and type of development in our parish.
"We understand how we can best protect our historic heritage and rural landscape whilst permitting some necessary housing.
"We have just completed a parish plan are now preparing a neighbourhood plan for our area."
Eleanor Bell, city councillor for Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery ward, is also agains the new town.
She said: "My colleagues and I are strongly opposed to these plans. The proposals are too big, in the wrong place, and will be a disaster for Oliver’s Battery and Hursley, and won’t work for the Winchester and the District either.
"The sheer size and scale alone are concerning, but because of its location it is effectively creating an urban sprawl right in the heart of our countryside.
It’s crazy to be putting another 5,000 houses on this side of Winchester with no serious plan to manage the extra traffic. It's more than twice the number of houses planned for Kings Barton.
"Adding a new road will make the problem worse, not better.
"This is not the development our area needs, it is too big and destroys our important green spaces. We will fight it all the way."
Councillor Jackie Porter, city council cabinet member for planning added: "This site was submitted for the council's SHELAA which is a register of sites that developers want to build, but it definitely doesn't mean that permission follows.
"The developer is starting to promote this site and talk to local people with warm words, but in reality, local people are extremely angry and fearful of building in this location.
"The Conservative-backed plans for greenfield sites to be 'growth areas' in their proposals for new style local plans are adding to this worry."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--The Crown filming locations: Winchester Cathedral stars in Netflix series

HIT Netflix series The Crown returned to our screens this weekend and eagle-eyed viewers might notice a familiar location .
Two scenes of the fourth instalment of the award-winning show were filmed at Winchester Cathedral in January this year .
Charles and Diana ’ s wedding and Lord Mountbatten ’ s funeral where both filmed at the cathedral , respectively transformed into St Paul ’ s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey .
During filming Helena Bonham Carter was seen in costume as the grieving Princess Margaret and Olivia Colman , who plays Queen Elizabeth , was spotted in the Cathedral Close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look like Princess Diana , was also pictured walking around the back of the cathedral .
The show last came to Winchester in 2018 , taking over the Guildhall and also shot several scenes of early shows in the Winchester College area around the Wykeham Arms in January 2016 .
This time , crews set up cherry pickers to shine light through the cathedral windows to make it seem like summertime .
Lord Mountbatten 's funeral was held in on a sunny day in September 1979 after he was killed by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland .
Charles and Diana also married on a hot day in July 1981 .

Two scenes of the fourth instalment of the award-winning show were filmed at Winchester Cathedral in January this year.
Charles and Diana’s wedding and Lord Mountbatten’s funeral where both filmed at the cathedral, respectively transformed into St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
During filming Helena Bonham Carter was seen in costume as the grieving Princess Margaret and Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth, was spotted in the Cathedral Close.
Emma Corrin, in full makeup to look like Princess Diana, was also pictured walking around the back of the cathedral.
The show last came to Winchester in 2018, taking over the Guildhall and also shot several scenes of early shows in the Winchester College area around the Wykeham Arms in January 2016.
This time, crews set up cherry pickers to shine light through the cathedral windows to make it seem like summertime.
Lord Mountbatten's funeral was held in on a sunny day in September 1979 after he was killed by a bomb hidden on his fishing boat in Ireland. Charles and Diana also married on a hot day in July 1981.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Views sought over Southampton's Mayflower Quarter plans

HOW would you like a help design a new part of Southampton ?
Well , now is your chance .
Residents are being urged to say what they would like an area of the city to look like in the future .
Locals are asked to help shape plans for future development in the area between Southampton Central railway station and the waterfront .
It comes as a masterplan for the so-called Mayflower Quarter is currently being prepared .
A public consultation on the final plan is expected to be launched next year .
But residents have time until December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they would like to see in the plan .
As reported , homes , shops , offices and leisure attractions could be built at the 84-hectare site .
The plan was first unveiled by Southampton City Council last year .
Civic chiefs are now asking residents to identify what challenges and opportunities the masterplan should address and to tell city leaders what the area should be like by 2040 .
Earlier this year AR Urbanism was appointed to create a masterplan .
Cllr Jacqui Rayment , deputy leader and cabinet member for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This development project will firmly establish Southampton on the global stage .
This is a great opportunity for everyone in Southampton to tell us what they envisage for Mayflower Quarter as AR Urbanism finalise the masterplan before consultation on the Mayflower Quarter masterplan early next year.
” Amanda Reynolds , director of AR Urbanism , said : “ This masterplan seeks to create an active green heart to the city with improved connections to the city centre and waterfront , making Mayflower Quarter a more attractive and usable place for all .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ futureproof masterplan , positively meeting climate change challenges and offering sustainable solutions for the future.
” As previously reported , the development of the Leisure World site , off West Quay Road , is also part of the Mayflower Quarter scheme .
To have your say visit placebuilder.io/mayflowerquarter .

Well, now is your chance.
Residents are being urged to say what they would like an area of the city to look like in the future.
Locals are asked to help shape plans for future development in the area between Southampton Central railway station and the waterfront.
It comes as a masterplan for the so-called Mayflower Quarter is currently being prepared.
A public consultation on the final plan is expected to be launched next year.
But residents have time until December 31 to tell civic chiefs and developers what they would like to see in the plan.
As reported, homes, shops, offices and leisure attractions could be built at the 84-hectare site.
The plan was first unveiled by Southampton City Council last year.
Civic chiefs are now asking residents to identify what challenges and opportunities the masterplan should address and to tell city leaders what the area should be like by 2040.
Earlier this year AR Urbanism was appointed to create a masterplan.
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, deputy leader and cabinet member for customer and organisation, said: “This development project will firmly establish Southampton on the global stage. This is a great opportunity for everyone in Southampton to tell us what they envisage for Mayflower Quarter as AR Urbanism finalise the masterplan before consultation on the Mayflower Quarter masterplan early next year.”
Amanda Reynolds, director of AR Urbanism, said:“This masterplan seeks to create an active green heart to the city with improved connections to the city centre and waterfront, making Mayflower Quarter a more attractive and usable place for all. A key consideration is ensuring we develop a futureproof masterplan, positively meeting climate change challenges and offering sustainable solutions for the future.”
As previously reported, the development of the Leisure World site, off West Quay Road, is also part of the Mayflower Quarter scheme. To have your say visit placebuilder.io/mayflowerquarter.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Inquest into River Itchen death in Easton, near Winchester

AN ELDERLY woman found dead in the River Itchen near Winchester has been named at an inquest .
The body @ @ @ @ @ also known as Longina Boczon , was discovered on August 18 at around 5.30am .
@ @ @ @ @ from River Itchen near Winchester According to a post mortem report by pathologist Dr Belvinda @ @ @ @ @ with alcohol toxicity contributing .
Ms Pearce was identified to police by her friend Chris @ @ @ @ @ Fulling Mill in Easton Lane .
Winchester Coroner 's Court heard that she lived at @ @ @ @ @ road .

The body of 72-year-old Rochienne Pearce, also known as Longina Boczon, was discovered on August 18 at around 5.30am.
According to a post mortem report by pathologist Dr Belvinda Shoker, she drowned, with alcohol toxicity contributing.
Ms Pearce was identified to police by her friend Chris Netherton after being found behind Fulling Mill in Easton Lane.
Winchester Coroner's Court heard that she lived at a property in the same road.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson adjourned the full inquest to July 21.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Covid pandemic 'may have hit lung cancer survival' in Hampshire

Lung cancer survival rates have improved in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , figures show – but experts fear the impact of the coronavirus pandemic may have already reversed years of progress nationally .
The UK Lung Cancer Coalition has warned that patients with the disease are particularly impacted by `` the catastrophe that is Covid-19 '' , due to the similarity of symptoms and increased pressure on respiratory services .
Public Health England data shows between 2014 and 2018 , 39.3 % of patients diagnosed with lung cancer in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight lived another year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 39.4 % , but a vast improvement on 28.5 % in 2006-10 – the period with the earliest available data .
The figures cover patients aged between 15 and 99 within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight sustainability and transformation partnership ( STP ) area – a collaboration between local NHS services and councils aimed at improving health care .
Across England , the one-year survival rate varies considerably , from just 34.3 % in the Black Country and west Birmingham , to 45.7 % in south west London .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UKLCC 's clinical advisory group , said `` fear of engaging with health services , halting the national programme of lung cancer screening pilots , and restricted access to diagnostic tests '' have contributed to a drop in urgent GP referrals in England .
`` Government guidance to stay at home with a cough , a key symptom of lung cancer , has caused further confusion , '' he added .
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK , with low survival rates compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Isle of Wight , the one-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 97.2 % , and 96.7 % for breast cancer .
Dr Jodie Moffat , head of early diagnosis at charity Cancer Research UK , said `` there is still a long way to go '' in improving lung cancer survival rates , despite good progress .
She added : `` We ’ re extremely concerned that Covid-19 will negatively affect cancer outcomes because of delays in diagnosis and treatment . ''
An NHS spokeswoman said an improvement in survival rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard work of NHS staff in detecting more cancers at an earlier stage '' .
“ While some people put off seeking care at the peak of the pandemic , our services are open and safe to use , '' she said .

The UK Lung Cancer Coalition has warned that patients with the disease are particularly impacted by "the catastrophe that is Covid-19", due to the similarity of symptoms and increased pressure on respiratory services.
Public Health England data shows between 2014 and 2018, 39.3% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight lived another year.
That was below the national average of 39.4%, but a vast improvement on 28.5% in 2006-10 – the period with the earliest available data.
The figures cover patients aged between 15 and 99 within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight sustainability and transformation partnership (STP) area – a collaboration between local NHS services and councils aimed at improving health care.
Across England, the one-year survival rate varies considerably, from just 34.3% in the Black Country and west Birmingham, to 45.7% in south west London.
In a report, Professor Mick Peake, chairman of the UKLCC's clinical advisory group, said "fear of engaging with health services, halting the national programme of lung cancer screening pilots, and restricted access to diagnostic tests" have contributed to a drop in urgent GP referrals in England.
"Government guidance to stay at home with a cough, a key symptom of lung cancer, has caused further confusion," he added.
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with low survival rates compared to other cancer types.
In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the one-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 97.2%, and 96.7% for breast cancer.
Dr Jodie Moffat, head of early diagnosis at charity Cancer Research UK, said "there is still a long way to go" in improving lung cancer survival rates, despite good progress.
She added: "We’re extremely concerned that Covid-19 will negatively affect cancer outcomes because of delays in diagnosis and treatment."
An NHS spokeswoman said an improvement in survival rates over the past decade reflected "the hard work of NHS staff in detecting more cancers at an earlier stage".
“While some people put off seeking care at the peak of the pandemic, our services are open and safe to use," she said.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--M271 in Southampton closed in both directions after serious crash

A SOUTHAMPTON motorway has been closed this morning following a serious crash involving a lorry and a number of cars @ @ @ @ @ is shut in both directions following the incident , which happened earlier this morning .
@ @ @ @ @ released but motorists are being told to avoid the area .
Highways England says diversions @ @ @ @ @ .
A statement says : `` Delays are likely on the approach to the closure @ @ @ @ @ also expected on diversion routes .
`` Please allow extra time for your journey if @ @ @ @ @ consider alternative routes . ''
The # M271 in Hampshire is closed southbound between the @ @ @ @ @ A35 at # Redbridge due to a serious collision involving a lorry and several cars @ @ @ @ @ scene working alongside Highways England Traffic Officers .
pic.twitter.com/nmgjgTw4lw — Highways England ( @ HighwaysSEAST @ @ @ @ @

Police say the M271 is shut in both directions following the incident, which happened earlier this morning.
No further details have been released but motorists are being told to avoid the area.
Highways England says diversions will be put in place.
A statement says: "Delays are likely on the approach to the closure, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes.
"Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling in the area or consider alternative routes."
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Supermarine Spitfire worker survived Southampton Blitz

MANY buildings , warehouses and factories spread across Southampton were used as production centres for the building of Spitfires .
The plan was to disperse the production across a wide area in an attempt to cut down on the effects of enemy bombing .
Before the dispersals had begun proper , the bulk of the production was carried out at the Supermarine factory in Woolston .
A number of years ago , Supermarine 's Harry Griffiths told the Echo how he cheated death when the factory was bombed in September 1940 .
`` Tuesday 24th started as a normal working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the anti-aircraft guns around us opened up before any warning had been received .
`` Staff in the office block rushed down the stairs to the mechanical test room which was partly below ground level , while production personnel left the works and started to disperse in all directions .
`` At Itchen works people started to go across the road and through the tunnel under the railway to shelters , but the railway bridge received a direct hit and a group of employees were trapped , as also were some who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the works boundary .
`` The result was appalling with 42 people killed many of them buried and some blown to pieces .
Upwards of 150 people were injured - many seriously .
`` Woolston works was not hit in this raid and only one bomb hit Itchen works .
It has been said that people would have been safer by staying in the factory , than by attempting to reach the shelters .
One thing is certain-the lateness of the warning saved many lives , as earlier evacuation would have enabled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the path of the attack .
`` Given earlier warning , I would have been in the shelter that was hit !
`` Everyone who was still standing started to rescue those trapped and help the injured , but the works-trained ARP organisation would have been overwhelmed without the assistance of the police , fire and rescue services who were quickly on the scene .
`` German reconnaissance would have revealed the lack of success of this raid .
In fact , there was a short warning while rescue work was going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over .
`` Thus it was inevitable that there would be a further attempt and this happened two days later this time there was more warning , but most employees had lost faith in the shelters and made their way in all directions to get as far away as possible .
`` The raid was heavier , with twice the number of aircraft and concentrated mainly on Woolston works , but another shelter was hit in the field beyond the railway .
`` With a small number of others , I was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by stacks of bombs falling we heard and felt the final group coming towards us and the last one fell on the woodmill building which was immediately alongside .
`` It hit a girder at first floor level and exploded , taking away the whole of the canteen floor from over the top of us and demolishing one end of the connecting bridge across the road .
`` Steel doors were blown open and debris came into the treatment area .
The fuel oil tanks at the rear of the building were punctured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was decided to evacuate the girls from the tunnels and , forming them into small groups , we led them to public shelters along the road .
`` My group landed in the cellar of a local pub we could all have done with a drink , but the all clear went so we sent the girls home and went back to the works to see if anything needed doing .
`` In this raid about 35 people were killed and 60 injured the rescue services were again in full control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way home .
I don ’ t think we could have done much else !
Every year , when September comes around , I give thanks for a late warning and a first floor girder which have enabled me to be telling this story . ''

The plan was to disperse the production across a wide area in an attempt to cut down on the effects of enemy bombing.
Before the dispersals had begun proper, the bulk of the production was carried out at the Supermarine factory in Woolston.
A number of years ago, Supermarine's Harry Griffiths told the Echo how he cheated death when the factory was bombed in September 1940.
"Tuesday 24th started as a normal working day, but just after lunch time the anti-aircraft guns around us opened up before any warning had been received.
"Staff in the office block rushed down the stairs to the mechanical test room which was partly below ground level, while production personnel left the works and started to disperse in all directions.
"At Itchen works people started to go across the road and through the tunnel under the railway to shelters, but the railway bridge received a direct hit and a group of employees were trapped, as also were some who had made it to one of the shelters on the works boundary.
"The result was appalling with 42 people killed many of them buried and some blown to pieces. Upwards of 150 people were injured - many seriously.
"Woolston works was not hit in this raid and only one bomb hit Itchen works. It has been said that people would have been safer by staying in the factory, than by attempting to reach the shelters. One thing is certain-the lateness of the warning saved many lives, as earlier evacuation would have enabled many more people to go straight into the path of the attack.
"Given earlier warning, I would have been in the shelter that was hit!
"Everyone who was still standing started to rescue those trapped and help the injured, but the works-trained ARP organisation would have been overwhelmed without the assistance of the police, fire and rescue services who were quickly on the scene.
"German reconnaissance would have revealed the lack of success of this raid. In fact, there was a short warning while rescue work was going on and a high-flying aircraft was observed passing over.
"Thus it was inevitable that there would be a further attempt and this happened two days later this time there was more warning, but most employees had lost faith in the shelters and made their way in all directions to get as far away as possible.
"The raid was heavier, with twice the number of aircraft and concentrated mainly on Woolston works, but another shelter was hit in the field beyond the railway.
"With a small number of others, I was in the control room, which was shaken by stacks of bombs falling we heard and felt the final group coming towards us and the last one fell on the woodmill building which was immediately alongside.
"It hit a girder at first floor level and exploded, taking away the whole of the canteen floor from over the top of us and demolishing one end of the connecting bridge across the road.
"Steel doors were blown open and debris came into the treatment area. The fuel oil tanks at the rear of the building were punctured so, with the risk of fire, it was decided to evacuate the girls from the tunnels and, forming them into small groups, we led them to public shelters along the road.
"My group landed in the cellar of a local pub we could all have done with a drink, but the all clear went so we sent the girls home and went back to the works to see if anything needed doing.
"In this raid about 35 people were killed and 60 injured the rescue services were again in full control and we were told to make our way home. I don’t think we could have done much else!
Every year, when September comes around, I give thanks for a late warning and a first floor girder which have enabled me to be telling this story."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Brendoncare's Octopus Real Estate deal for Winchester home

A CHARITY has struck a deal with a developer for its new 60-bed care home in Hampshire .
The Brendoncare Foundation is set to build the facility in Quarry Road , near St Giles Hill in Winchester .
It will be developed by Octopus Real Estate ’ s in-house healthcare team and is due to open in the spring of 2022 , creating 18 full time jobs .
Marianne Wanstall , chief executive at Brendoncare , said : “ The new home will provide much needed support for older people in Winchester , offering nursing , dementia , residential , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community spaces will be invaluable for us to be able to offer services to local people , helping to prevent social isolation and loneliness .
“ We will also be providing community support services for people who may need extra help to enable them to continue to live independently in their own home.
” The home will be called St Giles View and has been custom designed for Brendoncare , who will lease the building .
All 60 bedrooms will have an en-suite , there will be a café and restaurant , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ed Clough , director of care homes at Octopus Real Estate , commented : “ We ’ re delighted to be developing and funding this new , best-in-class care home for Brendoncare .
It is an exciting project which pulls together the specialist development and investment expertise within Octopus Real Estate and will deliver a high-quality care home for the local community in Winchester .
“ We have worked closely with Brendoncare to make sure the home is designed to a high standard meeting their bespoke requirements .
Brendoncare ’ s knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we hope to work together on future new homes , too .
”

The Brendoncare Foundation is set to build the facility in Quarry Road, near St Giles Hill in Winchester.
It will be developed by Octopus Real Estate’s in-house healthcare team and is due to open in the spring of 2022, creating 18 full time jobs.
Marianne Wanstall, chief executive at Brendoncare, said: “The new home will provide much needed support for older people in Winchester, offering nursing, dementia, residential, respite and end-of-life care.
“The community spaces will be invaluable for us to be able to offer services to local people, helping to prevent social isolation and loneliness.
“We will also be providing community support services for people who may need extra help to enable them to continue to live independently in their own home.”
The home will be called St Giles View and has been custom designed for Brendoncare, who will lease the building.
All 60 bedrooms will have an en-suite, there will be a café and restaurant, a hair and beauty salon and community spaces.
Ed Clough, director of care homes at Octopus Real Estate, commented: “We’re delighted to be developing and funding this new, best-in-class care home for Brendoncare. It is an exciting project which pulls together the specialist development and investment expertise within Octopus Real Estate and will deliver a high-quality care home for the local community in Winchester.
“We have worked closely with Brendoncare to make sure the home is designed to a high standard meeting their bespoke requirements. Brendoncare’s knowledge of the local area has been invaluable and we hope to work together on future new homes, too.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Winchester man attacked men for their sexual orientation

LUKE Joyce has been fined for criminal behaviour motivated by dislike for someone 's sexual orientation .
Joyce , 24 @ @ @ @ @ Abbotts Barton , Winchester , was arrested on July 6 after attacking Timmy Mathewson and @ @ @ @ @ Court heard that Joyce after his arrest then damaged the inside of a police van @ @ @ @ @ take part in a thinking skills programme for up to 19 sessions with a rehabilitation @ @ @ @ @ 20 days .
They also fined him £120 with an order to pay £50 compensation @ @ @ @ @ for a victim surcharge or costs as compensation takes priority .
The court records says @ @ @ @ @ this offence was motivated ( wholly or partly ) by hostility towards persons who are @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Joyce, 24, of Northanger Drive, Abbotts Barton, Winchester, was arrested on July 6 after attacking Timmy Mathewson and PC Raistrick.
Basingstoke Magistrates Court heard that Joyce after his arrest then damaged the inside of a police van.
The court ordered Joyce take part in a thinking skills programme for up to 19 sessions with a rehabilitation activity requirement for up to 20 days.
They also fined him £120 with an order to pay £50 compensation. There was no order for a victim surcharge or costs as compensation takes priority.
The court records says "the court finds that this offence was motivated (wholly or partly) by hostility towards persons who are of a particular sexual orientation."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Man banned from roads for speeding near Winchester

A VILLAGER has been banned from the road for speeding and having no insurance .
Wesley Thomas Norton , 38 @ @ @ @ @ on the southbound A34 at the junction with the A33 near Kings Worthy on January @ @ @ @ @ New Road , Littleton , admitted having no insurance and driving the 04-reg Mini at @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates in Basingstoke disqualified him from driving for 56 days .
For each offence he @ @ @ @ @ ordered to pay a £120 victim surcharge and £85 costs .
He admitted the offences @ @ @ @ @ .

Wesley Thomas Norton, 38, was stopped by officers on the southbound A34 at the junction with the A33 near Kings Worthy on January 24.
Norton, of New Road, Littleton, admitted having no insurance and driving the 04-reg Mini at 78mph in a 50-zone.
Magistrates in Basingstoke disqualified him from driving for 56 days.
For each offence he was fined £598 and also ordered to pay a £120 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
He admitted the offences under the single justice procedure.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--New takeaway planned for Romsey town centre

PLANS for a new takeaway in a Hampshire town could create ten jobs if given the green light by planning @ @ @ @ @ submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to transform the closed Co-operative Funeralcare @ @ @ @ @ into an Indian takeaway .
However , it is not known why the Co-operative Funeralcare @ @ @ @ @ public .
The plans , submitted by Balaka Restaurant , which already has branches in @ @ @ @ @ , would see the takeaway open from 12pm to 10.30pm from Monday to Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ , it would be open for business from 12pm to 10pm .
TVBC is due @ @ @ @ @ by Christmas .

An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to transform the closed Co-operative Funeralcare shop, Winchester Road, into an Indian takeaway.
However, it is not known why the Co-operative Funeralcare shut its doors to the public.
The plans, submitted by Balaka Restaurant, which already has branches in Winchester and Woking, Surrey, would see the takeaway open from 12pm to 10.30pm from Monday to Saturday.
On Sunday and Bank Holidays, it would be open for business from 12pm to 10pm.
TVBC is due to decide on the plans by Christmas.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Adam Woodyatt swapping the Square for the stage in world premiere of Peter James bestseller Looking

Adam Woodyatt swapping the Square for the stage in world premiere of Peter James bestseller Looking Good Dead

EASTENDERS favourite Adam Woodyatt will play the leading role in the world premiere stage production of the Peter James bestselling novel Looking Good Dead in Southampton next summer .
The Ian Beale star will play Tom Bryce at Mayflower Theatre from July 6 to 10 2021 .
Adam Woodyatt is the longest serving cast member in EastEnders , having appeared continuously as Ian Beale since the show began in 1985 .
He was honoured in 2013 with the Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2015 after the EastEnders 30th Anniversary Live episode , Best Actor at the British Soap Awards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to stage in a play for the first time since 1982 as a 13-year-old at the National Theatre in Tom Stoppard ’ s On The Razzle .
In addition to EastEnders Adam has also appeared on many TV programmes including Robot Wars , Dream House , A Question of Sport , presented The National Lottery draw live and last year was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef .
He has also previously appeared in the pantomimes Peter Pan , Snow White , Aladdin , Mother Goose and Cinderella .
Adam Woodyatt told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited to be swapping the square for the road in the world premiere stage production of Peter ’ s fantastic novel Looking Good Dead .
I can ’ t wait to tour the UK and to experience the feeling of performing this thrilling play in front of a live audience every night .
There are not many things that would persuade me to take a break from EastEnders , but this is one of them.
” Peter James added : “ I am thrilled that Adam Woodyatt is going to star in Looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful actor and I can ’ t wait to see him play the multi-layered character of Tom Bryce brilliantly .
I ’ ve been humbled by the incredible reaction to my plays over the last few years and we now look forward to being able to thrill theatre audiences again , with this new play in 2021.
” Looking Good Dead is Peter ’ s fifth novel to be brought to the stage and follows the hugely successful productions of The House on Cold Hill starring Joe McFadden and Rita Simons last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Laura Whitmore in 2017 , The Perfect Murder starring Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace in 2016 and Dead Simple starring Tina Hobley in 2015 .
Hours after picking up a USB memory stick , left behind on a train seat , Tom Bryce inadvertently becomes a witness to a vicious murder .
Reporting the crime to the police has disastrous consequences , placing him and his family in grave danger .
When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace becomes involved , he has his own demons to contend with while he tries to crack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryce family ’ s lives .
Peter James is a number one bestselling author of crime and thriller novels and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace .
He has topped the Sunday Times best seller list seventeen times and has achieved global book sales of over 20 million copies which have been translated into 37 languages .
Tickets are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811 .

The Ian Beale star will play Tom Bryce at Mayflower Theatre from July 6 to 10 2021.
Adam Woodyatt is the longest serving cast member in EastEnders, having appeared continuously as Ian Beale since the show began in 1985. He was honoured in 2013 with the Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2015 after the EastEnders 30th Anniversary Live episode, Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
Looking Good Dead marks Adam’s return to stage in a play for the first time since 1982 as a 13-year-old at the National Theatre in Tom Stoppard’s On The Razzle.
In addition to EastEnders Adam has also appeared on many TV programmes including Robot Wars, Dream House, A Question of Sport, presented The National Lottery draw live and last year was a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef. He has also previously appeared in the pantomimes Peter Pan, Snow White, Aladdin, Mother Goose and Cinderella.
Adam Woodyatt told the Daily Echo: “I am so excited to be swapping the square for the road in the world premiere stage production of Peter’s fantastic novel Looking Good Dead. I can’t wait to tour the UK and to experience the feeling of performing this thrilling play in front of a live audience every night. There are not many things that would persuade me to take a break from EastEnders, but this is one of them.”
Peter James added: “I am thrilled that Adam Woodyatt is going to star in Looking Good Dead. He’s a wonderful actor and I can’t wait to see him play the multi-layered character of Tom Bryce brilliantly. I’ve been humbled by the incredible reaction to my plays over the last few years and we now look forward to being able to thrill theatre audiences again, with this new play in 2021.”
Looking Good Dead is Peter’s fifth novel to be brought to the stage and follows the hugely successful productions of The House on Cold Hill starring Joe McFadden and Rita Simons last year, Not Dead Enough starring Shane Richie and Laura Whitmore in 2017, The Perfect Murder starring Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace in 2016 and Dead Simple starring Tina Hobley in 2015.
Hours after picking up a USB memory stick, left behind on a train seat, Tom Bryce inadvertently becomes a witness to a vicious murder. Reporting the crime to the police has disastrous consequences, placing him and his family in grave danger. When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace becomes involved, he has his own demons to contend with while he tries to crack the case in time to save the Bryce family’s lives.
Peter James is a number one bestselling author of crime and thriller novels and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. He has topped the Sunday Times best seller list seventeen times and has achieved global book sales of over 20 million copies which have been translated into 37 languages.
Tickets are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Massage therapy in the home with range of body balms and oils

A HAMPSHIRE massage therapist has developed her own brand of handmade body balms and oils so her clients can feel fabulous all the time .
Pat Maguire from Chandlers Ford has been delivering sports and remedial massage and aromatherapy for 20 years .
She has a special interest in pain management and three years ago , decided to create a muscle and joint balm to help her clients manage those achy muscles in between treatments .
It worked so well that clients asked for more products and the Pat Maguire Natural Body Balms & Oils range now includes face oils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balms .
Pat told the Daily Echo : `` Following the success of my first muscle body balm , I now have a range of natural body balms and oils made using my own unique recipes .
The products are completely made from scratch using only natural ingredients .
I am involved in the whole process of weighing , measuring , pouring and labelling each product .
`` I am passionate about providing people the opportunity to help reduce the toxicity levels from using products containing synthetic chemicals and use more natural products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest organ of the human body and although waterproof , the skin can absorb small chemicals .
Aromatherapy Essential Oils contain natural chemicals that can be absorbed easily through the skin in a positive way .
My products are gentle , and nourishing with lasting benefits .
`` My products have proven really popular with people - I get lots of feedback to say that they ’ ve helped relieve pain in the joints or muscles .
All products are in recyclable glass jars and bottles and eco friendly packaging .
None @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on animals .
`` Due to the quality of each product only a small amount is needed so , as well as the benefits of the balms and oils to the body , they are also value for money .
`` As well as good for the body , my products which contain essential oils like Chamomile , have a calming effect on the mind too . ''
As a massage therapist , Covid-19 has had a major impact on Pat 's business .
She has not been able to see clients for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the norm has given her the opportunity to rebrand her range of oils and balms .
We 're supporting a different Hampshire business each Tuesday .
To feature as our trader of the week , visit dailyecho.co.uk/trader

Pat Maguire from Chandlers Ford has been delivering sports and remedial massage and aromatherapy for 20 years.
She has a special interest in pain management and three years ago, decided to create a muscle and joint balm to help her clients manage those achy muscles in between treatments.
It worked so well that clients asked for more products and the Pat Maguire Natural Body Balms & Oils range now includes face oils, massage oils, hand and foot balms.
Pat told the Daily Echo: "Following the success of my first muscle body balm, I now have a range of natural body balms and oils made using my own unique recipes. The products are completely made from scratch using only natural ingredients. I am involved in the whole process of weighing, measuring, pouring and labelling each product.
"I am passionate about providing people the opportunity to help reduce the toxicity levels from using products containing synthetic chemicals and use more natural products on the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and although waterproof, the skin can absorb small chemicals. Aromatherapy Essential Oils contain natural chemicals that can be absorbed easily through the skin in a positive way. My products are gentle, and nourishing with lasting benefits.
"My products have proven really popular with people - I get lots of feedback to say that they’ve helped relieve pain in the joints or muscles. All products are in recyclable glass jars and bottles and eco friendly packaging. None of the products or ingredients are tested on animals.
"Due to the quality of each product only a small amount is needed so, as well as the benefits of the balms and oils to the body, they are also value for money.
"As well as good for the body, my products which contain essential oils like Chamomile, have a calming effect on the mind too."
As a massage therapist, Covid-19 has had a major impact on Pat's business. She has not been able to see clients for much of 2020, but the break from the norm has given her the opportunity to rebrand her range of oils and balms.
We're supporting a different Hampshire business each Tuesday.
To feature as our trader of the week, visit dailyecho.co.uk/trader


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Dr Zakariya Waqar-Uddin looks at the importance of free school meals for children's development

THE FURORE over the UK government ’ s initial refusal to provide free school meals for disadvantaged children in England over the school holidays has highlighted two things .
Firstly , the strength of feeling regarding the matter .
An open letter from the Royal College of Paediatrics , signed by over 2,000 members , states : `` Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics…we pay tribute to Marcus Rashford and his powerful campaigning . ''
Secondly , hunger and the inability to access proper nutrition is not a third world problem , it is right here on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four million children in the UK live in poverty , with a third of these dependent on free school meals .
For many , this will be the only square meal they receive with any regularity .
The impact of going hungry isn ’ t just the acute pains of an empty stomach , but a series of outcomes with consequences that affect subsequent generations adversely .
It stands to reason that if you haven ’ t eaten , your ability to concentrate is impaired .
A US study demonstrated that “ holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perform as well after the summer holidays , compared to children who had been fed properly , and had lost up to a month ’ s worth of skills .
Nutrition during the early years is vital to support proper brain development , and hence level of functioning both as a child and adult .
It isn ’ t surprising that malnutrition impacts mental health , with higher levels of anxiety and stress among children affected , but it is heart-breaking when you realise this is linked with greater likelihood of teenage suicide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system is dependent on correct nutrition during the early years .
Malnourishment leads to a greater risk of developing chronic conditions such as asthma , diabetes and heart disease , as well as cancer .
As mentioned above , it is hard to break the cycle .
A recent study from Imperial College London , published in the Lancet , cataloguing 65 million children aged five to 19 over the last 35 years , shows the effects of poor nutrition can lead to a height difference of 20cm between the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 19 , a boy in the shortest nations ( Bangladesh and Guatemala ) would be the same height as a 13-year-old from the Netherlands ( the tallest nation ) , and a 19-year-old girl from Bangladesh or Guatemala would only be the same height as an 11-year-old Dutch girl .
While emerging nations such as China and parts of South East Asia have seen improvements in their rankings in the last 35 years , the UK has actually seen a drop , from 28 to 39 place for boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although average heights have increased modestly within this time .
The study demonstrated that these years are vital to proper childhood development .
And while it may be easy to say it is a parent ’ s responsibility to cater for their child ’ s needs , a study by the Food Foundation charity in 2018 showed that it was difficult , if not impossible , for a family earning £15,860 or less , who would have to spend 42 per cent of their income after housing to provide adequate nutrition for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought issues that have always been there , those of inequality , poverty and the suffering , to a heightened level of public awareness .
In the words of the late Nelson Mandela : `` Our children are our greatest treasure .
They are our future . ''
As well as the truly inspirational Marcus Rashford MBE and all those members of the Royal College of Paediatrics who put their names to the open letter to the UK government , I would also like to highlight anyone and everyone who has given up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide free meals for anyone in need .

Firstly, the strength of feeling regarding the matter.
An open letter from the Royal College of Paediatrics, signed by over 2,000 members, states: "Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics…we pay tribute to Marcus Rashford and his powerful campaigning."
Secondly, hunger and the inability to access proper nutrition is not a third world problem, it is right here on our doorstep.
Figures show more than four million children in the UK live in poverty, with a third of these dependent on free school meals.
For many, this will be the only square meal they receive with any regularity.
The impact of going hungry isn’t just the acute pains of an empty stomach, but a series of outcomes with consequences that affect subsequent generations adversely.
It stands to reason that if you haven’t eaten, your ability to concentrate is impaired.
A US study demonstrated that “holiday hunger” meant disadvantaged children did not perform as well after the summer holidays, compared to children who had been fed properly, and had lost up to a month’s worth of skills.
Nutrition during the early years is vital to support proper brain development, and hence level of functioning both as a child and adult.
It isn’t surprising that malnutrition impacts mental health, with higher levels of anxiety and stress among children affected, but it is heart-breaking when you realise this is linked with greater likelihood of teenage suicide.
The formation of a robust immune system is dependent on correct nutrition during the early years.
Malnourishment leads to a greater risk of developing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease, as well as cancer.
As mentioned above, it is hard to break the cycle.
A recent study from Imperial College London, published in the Lancet, cataloguing 65 million children aged five to 19 over the last 35 years, shows the effects of poor nutrition can lead to a height difference of 20cm between the world’s tallest and shortest nations.
When measured at the age of 19, a boy in the shortest nations (Bangladesh and Guatemala) would be the same height as a 13-year-old from the Netherlands (the tallest nation), and a 19-year-old girl from Bangladesh or Guatemala would only be the same height as an 11-year-old Dutch girl.
While emerging nations such as China and parts of South East Asia have seen improvements in their rankings in the last 35 years, the UK has actually seen a drop, from 28 to 39 place for boys and 42 to 49 place for girls, although average heights have increased modestly within this time.
The study demonstrated that these years are vital to proper childhood development.
And while it may be easy to say it is a parent’s responsibility to cater for their child’s needs, a study by the Food Foundation charity in 2018 showed that it was difficult, if not impossible, for a family earning £15,860 or less, who would have to spend 42 per cent of their income after housing to provide adequate nutrition for their children.
Arguably the pandemic has brought issues that have always been there, those of inequality, poverty and the suffering, to a heightened level of public awareness.
In the words of the late Nelson Mandela: "Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future."
As well as the truly inspirational Marcus Rashford MBE and all those members of the Royal College of Paediatrics who put their names to the open letter to the UK government, I would also like to highlight anyone and everyone who has given up their time, efforts and resources to provide free meals for anyone in need.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--New Forest band release songs recorded throughout pandemic

NEW Forest band Empty Frets have released a 12-track album of original songs which were recorded during the last nine @ @ @ @ @ , band members were able to make and send individual recordings electronically which were then @ @ @ @ @ Empty Frets ’ lead guitarist Steve Adams said that the band had lost a huge @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic but writing and recording the album had helped lessen the disappointment of not @ @ @ @ @ .
The album , called Out Of Our Minds , is a mixture of Country @ @ @ @ @ Rock and some tracks have already been played on local radio stations .
It is @ @ @ @ @ Itunes , Amazon music and Tidal or on CD .

During Covid restrictions, band members were able to make and send individual recordings electronically which were then mixed and mastered centrally.
Struggling Southampton and Winchester venues on 'Red List'
Empty Frets’ lead guitarist Steve Adams said that the band had lost a huge number of gigs because of the pandemic but writing and recording the album had helped lessen the disappointment of not being able to perform live.
The album, called Out Of Our Minds, is a mixture of Country Rock, Blues and Folk Rock and some tracks have already been played on local radio stations.
It is available online on Spotify, Itunes, Amazon music and Tidal or on CD.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--New single for Southampton rock trio

New single for Southampton rock trio

ROCK trio Mystic Peach release their eerie new single Wan na Be My Daddy ?
this week .
It follows on from the Southampton band 's debut track Across The Pond and second single The Eye And The Twitch , which enjoyed support from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1 , Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music and John Kennedy on Radio X. Wan na Be My Daddy ?
is a slice of grunge rock that isn ’ t afraid to tackle the tough questions and confronts vulnerability head on .
Singer Curtis Gale said : “ ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a story of experience about how the comfort in your own sexuality can be threatening to certain people .
Small town mentality , prying eyes and assumptions giving rise to the purest form of irony .
The questions , the staring and unsubstantiated accusations can go unnoticed even in your busy life .
But when people go out of their way to make sure you know , what are you meant to do ?
I guess this shows how I feel .
It 's uncomfortable questions for uncomfortable men . ''
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Snapped Ankles and Black Lips and securing coveted spots at The Great Escape Festival and New Colossus Festival before lockdown , the band have been able to hone their bewitching live show , ready to return when the pandemic subsides .
Wan na Be My Daddy ?
is out now via Honeymooner Records

It follows on from the Southampton band's debut track Across The Pond and second single The Eye And The Twitch, which enjoyed support from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1 , Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music and John Kennedy on Radio X.
Wanna Be My Daddy? is a slice of grunge rock that isn’t afraid to tackle the tough questions and confronts vulnerability head on.
Singer Curtis Gale said: “'Wanna Be My Daddy?' is a story of experience about how the comfort in your own sexuality can be threatening to certain people. Small town mentality, prying eyes and assumptions giving rise to the purest form of irony. The questions, the staring and unsubstantiated accusations can go unnoticed even in your busy life. But when people go out of their way to make sure you know, what are you meant to do? I guess this shows how I feel. It's uncomfortable questions for uncomfortable men."
After sharing stages with the likes of Temples, Snapped Ankles and Black Lips and securing coveted spots at The Great Escape Festival and New Colossus Festival before lockdown, the band have been able to hone their bewitching live show, ready to return when the pandemic subsides.
Wanna Be My Daddy? is out now via Honeymooner Records


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Project run by The Point and Age Concern receives funding

A PROJECT to support the elderly and vulnerable has received almost £10k worth of funding .
The Call and Create project is being run by The Point Eastleigh , in partnership with Age Concern Eastleigh .
The aim is to provide additional help and support for residents in the local community by reaching out to the Borough ’ s older and vulnerable residents over ten weeks .
Arts professionals engaged by The Point will speak to these residents , exploring their lives and interests , culminating in the creation of a poem , story , or song which will then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant cash boost of £9,800 has now been issued to the organisations from the Government ’ s Coronavirus Community Support Fund .
Chairman of Age Concern Eastleigh Devan Kandiah said : “ The grant will enable Age Concern to continue and maintain our telephone befriending service .
`` We believe talking is often the best way to start feeling better and this programme will reduce anxiety and prepare our elderly to love later life . ''
The funding comes just weeks after it was announced that The Point had received an allocation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recovery Fund .
With this financial backing , Call and Create will aim to ease the heightened loneliness and isolation experienced by elderly and vulnerable residents due to COVID-19 .
This will in turn feed into the key aim of owners of The Point , Eastleigh Borough Council to promote healthy communities .
The Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Health , Councillor Tonia Craig , added : “ Loneliness can have a serious impact on the wellbeing of older and more vulnerable people and , for many , the situation has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Age Concern and The Point have done brilliantly to secure this grant and this really imaginative project should help alleviate feelings of anxiety among some of our isolated residents .
”

The Call and Create project is being run by The Point Eastleigh, in partnership with Age Concern Eastleigh.
The aim is to provide additional help and support for residents in the local community by reaching out to the Borough’s older and vulnerable residents over ten weeks.
Arts professionals engaged by The Point will speak to these residents, exploring their lives and interests, culminating in the creation of a poem, story, or song which will then be exhibited in The Point.
A significant cash boost of £9,800 has now been issued to the organisations from the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund.
Chairman of Age Concern Eastleigh Devan Kandiah said: “The grant will enable Age Concern to continue and maintain our telephone befriending service.
"We believe talking is often the best way to start feeling better and this programme will reduce anxiety and prepare our elderly to love later life."
The funding comes just weeks after it was announced that The Point had received an allocation of £193,000 from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
With this financial backing, Call and Create will aim to ease the heightened loneliness and isolation experienced by elderly and vulnerable residents due to COVID-19.
This will in turn feed into the key aim of owners of The Point, Eastleigh Borough Council to promote healthy communities.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Councillor Tonia Craig, added: “Loneliness can have a serious impact on the wellbeing of older and more vulnerable people and, for many, the situation has been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
"Age Concern and The Point have done brilliantly to secure this grant and this really imaginative project should help alleviate feelings of anxiety among some of our isolated residents.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Eastleigh Borough Council ask residents to report flooding

RESIDENTS are being asked to report any flooding to allow cases to be dealt with quicker .
Eastleigh Borough Council @ @ @ @ @ after rain and high winds resulted in heavy leaf fall over the weekend .
Because @ @ @ @ @ certain areas are being blocked , causing floods across the borough .
The council says @ @ @ @ @ out working and if residents report issues as soon as they notice it , the @ @ @ @ @ with quickly .
A council spokesperson said : `` If there is a problem with @ @ @ @ @ area residents are advised to report the issue through the Council ’ s customers services @ @ @ @ @ help to identify any problem areas quicker and enable the council to plan and redirect @ @ @ @ @ deal with any localised flooding problems . ''

Eastleigh Borough Council have put out the request after rain and high winds resulted in heavy leaf fall over the weekend.
Because of this, drains in certain areas are being blocked, causing floods across the borough.
The council says it has all its sweepers out working and if residents report issues as soon as they notice it, the issues can then be dealt with quickly.
A council spokesperson said: "If there is a problem with leaves blocking drains in your area residents are advised to report the issue through the Council’s customers services team.
"This will help to identify any problem areas quicker and enable the council to plan and redirect some of its resources to deal with any localised flooding problems."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Southampton charity supporting young offenders wins funding

A SOUTHAMPTON charity which supports young offenders to re-engage with the community has been awarded £50k funding to continue their work .
No Limits received the funding from The Swire Foundation and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire to continue their 'Next Steps ' support service for young offenders in Southampton .
The one-to-one programme costs £50,000 a year to run and was fully funded by the two contributors .
The 'Next Steps ' project equips young people aged 16-24 with the practical skills , confidence and emotional support needed to re-engage into the community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping to reduce the risk of re-offending .
Young offenders can receive one-to-one support with a trained No Limits Youth Worker who will support them to access work , training or volunteering opportunities , as well as helping to improve their financial situation and access to housing .
Maria Slevin , Service Manager at No Limits , said : “ Young offenders often grow up facing complex challenges in their lives , such as housing , poverty , substance misuse , relationships and mental health struggles , which often continue after their release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they struggle to access opportunities , healthcare and social networks , which is why our service is so essential to helping young offenders to rebuild their lives and achieve a brighter future.
” No Limits aims to teach young people their rights and improve their health and access to opportunities .
Support is available to young people aged under 26 .
The charity is currently providing support virtually via phone , email and Zoom and in the advice centre by appointment only .
To find out more about the 'Next Steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or email enquiries @ nolimitshelp.org.uk .

No Limits received the funding from The Swire Foundation and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire to continue their 'Next Steps' support service for young offenders in Southampton.
The one-to-one programme costs £50,000 a year to run and was fully funded by the two contributors.
The 'Next Steps' project equips young people aged 16-24 with the practical skills, confidence and emotional support needed to re-engage into the community, enabling a smooth transition from custody and helping to reduce the risk of re-offending.
Young offenders can receive one-to-one support with a trained No Limits Youth Worker who will support them to access work, training or volunteering opportunities, as well as helping to improve their financial situation and access to housing.
Maria Slevin, Service Manager at No Limits, said: “Young offenders often grow up facing complex challenges in their lives, such as housing, poverty, substance misuse, relationships and mental health struggles, which often continue after their release.
"Their lives are acutely chaotic, and they struggle to access opportunities, healthcare and social networks, which is why our service is so essential to helping young offenders to rebuild their lives and achieve a brighter future.”
No Limits aims to teach young people their rights and improve their health and access to opportunities.
Support is available to young people aged under 26.
The charity is currently providing support virtually via phone, email and Zoom and in the advice centre by appointment only.
To find out more about the 'Next Steps' service, phone 02380 224 224 or email enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--AGONY ADVICE - Fiona Caine has guidance for a golfing widow this week

I HATE GOING TO MY HUSBAND 'S GOLFING EVENTS My husband is a keen golfer and is very involved with the running of his local club .
He 's been spending a lot of time at the club house lately - much to my disgust , as I really do n't think it 's safe .
He also chooses to get very involved in the many social activities , which , before the pandemic , seemed to take place every other week .
Over the past couple of years , I 've accompanied him to nearly all of these .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that I really do n't like these people and I 've better things to do with my life than socialise with them so often .
I suppose it would n't be so bad if my husband did n't feel obliged to stay right to the bitter end of every single social event !
By this time , I am usually frantic to get away , and this has been the cause of some heated arguments .
Despite this , I still do n't think my husband realises how much I detest his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him playing the game , but why should I have to take part too ?
He wants to organise a special event for December - lockdown restrictions permitting - but I 've told him I really do n't want to go .
We 've had a huge row about it and he 's currently not speaking to me .
We 've got an otherwise very happy marriage , so why ca n't we find a way around this ?
FIONA SAYS : COULD A COMPROMISE BE THE ANSWER ?
I can understand your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question that you should be putting to your husband .
I imagine he is hoping to be elected club president at some point and feels the need for someone ( ideally you ) to support him .
He wants you there to help keep the conversations flowing , but some people are cut out for this role and others are n't .
If you really hate going to the parties and social outings so much , then there really is no point in your being there .
I suspect everyone knows you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guest always stands out .
While the pandemic has been awful for everyone , the lockdown has probably been a good opportunity for you to opt out of these events .
You can avoid the December party by making a strong case for it being unsafe to get people together at this time - even if the official rules have changed by then .
However true that may be though , you need to find a more permanent solution to get him to understand that you 're not prepared to accompany him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most things in relationships , what is needed is compromise .
Perhaps you could agree to go to one or two important events each year with him , if he does n't push you to attend everything he wants to organise .
If he still puts pressure on you to go , though , point out that he would surely have a better time if you were n't constantly trying to drag him away early .
One final thought , I think it would be a mistake to completely stop going out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sociable outlet , this might be the only leisure time you have together .
That 's not healthy and it could be that he 's pouring all his energy into his golfing socials because he 's missing social interactions of other kinds .
Could you consider organising social events you would both enjoy and get him to accompany you to those ?
You might achieve a better balance in your marriage if you could do some things , together , that make you both happy .

I HATE GOING TO MY HUSBAND'S GOLFING EVENTS
My husband is a keen golfer and is very involved with the running of his local club. He's been spending a lot of time at the club house lately - much to my disgust, as I really don't think it's safe. He also chooses to get very involved in the many social activities, which, before the pandemic, seemed to take place every other week.
Over the past couple of years, I've accompanied him to nearly all of these. I've come to realise, though, that I really don't like these people and I've better things to do with my life than socialise with them so often.
I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if my husband didn't feel obliged to stay right to the bitter end of every single social event! By this time, I am usually frantic to get away, and this has been the cause of some heated arguments.
Despite this, I still don't think my husband realises how much I detest his golfing activities.
I don't begrudge him playing the game, but why should I have to take part too? He wants to organise a special event for December - lockdown restrictions permitting - but I've told him I really don't want to go. We've had a huge row about it and he's currently not speaking to me.
We've got an otherwise very happy marriage, so why can't we find a way around this?
FIONA SAYS: COULD A COMPROMISE BE THE ANSWER?
I can understand your frustration, but this really is a question that you should be putting to your husband. I imagine he is hoping to be elected club president at some point and feels the need for someone (ideally you) to support him. He wants you there to help keep the conversations flowing, but some people are cut out for this role and others aren't.
If you really hate going to the parties and social outings so much, then there really is no point in your being there.
I suspect everyone knows you're there reluctantly anyway, as a miserable guest always stands out.
While the pandemic has been awful for everyone, the lockdown has probably been a good opportunity for you to opt out of these events. You can avoid the December party by making a strong case for it being unsafe to get people together at this time - even if the official rules have changed by then. However true that may be though, you need to find a more permanent solution to get him to understand that you're not prepared to accompany him to these events all the time.
Like most things in relationships, what is needed is compromise. Perhaps you could agree to go to one or two important events each year with him, if he doesn't push you to attend everything he wants to organise. If he still puts pressure on you to go, though, point out that he would surely have a better time if you weren't constantly trying to drag him away early.
One final thought, I think it would be a mistake to completely stop going out with him. If golf is his only sociable outlet, this might be the only leisure time you have together. That's not healthy and it could be that he's pouring all his energy into his golfing socials because he's missing social interactions of other kinds. Could you consider organising social events you would both enjoy and get him to accompany you to those? You might achieve a better balance in your marriage if you could do some things, together, that make you both happy.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER - Car drove on Bassett Avenue cycle lane Southampton

TODAY I witnessed the most dangerous road antic I have ever seen .
I was driving along Bassett Avenue from @ @ @ @ @ on my left a car who was following me drove past me on the inside @ @ @ @ @ cycle lane to pass me .
What did he think he was doing ?
Whilst @ @ @ @ @ that this cycle lane is necessary for the amount of cyclists that ride on it @ @ @ @ @ this is a real danger to everyone who travels along this road , and everyone @ @ @ @ @ their actions .
Please put this road back to how it was before these cycle @ @ @ @ @ 30mph limit , which is much safer even with two lanes of traffic .

I was driving along Bassett Avenue from the Winchester Road roundabout when on my left a car who was following me drove past me on the inside of my car along the cycle lane to pass me.
What did he think he was doing?
Whilst I don’t agree that this cycle lane is necessary for the amount of cyclists that ride on it, I also fear that this is a real danger to everyone who travels along this road, and everyone needs to be responsible for their actions.
Please put this road back to how it was before these cycle lanes, but keep the 30mph limit, which is much safer even with two lanes of traffic.
Iris Minard
Bassett


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER - I have been praying for wisdom for Boris Johnson

BORIS JOHNSON can search all he likes for the source that bounced him into a second England lockdown .
I know for a fact who it was .
It was the leading of the Holy Spirit .
Fellow Christians and I have been praying for wisdom and strength for Boris Johnson for weeks on end now .
All the way back to when our Prime Minister himself had coronavirus .
Read all my requests in national papers up and down the land if you don ’ t believe me .
Just as God engineered circumstances to have the prayer requests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people to pray .
As a result , God answered prayer and bounced Boris Johnson to take England back in to lockdown .
Because God is good all the time and to those who trust in Him and take no pride but instead are humble in their steadfast prayer , all the time God is good .
Now all , if they haven ’ t already , is trust in Jesus Christ with all of their heart , soul , strength and mind and just like my fellow Christians and , currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too will be richly blessed .

I know for a fact who it was.
It was the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Fellow Christians and I have been praying for wisdom and strength for Boris Johnson for weeks on end now.
All the way back to when our Prime Minister himself had coronavirus.
Read all my requests in national papers up and down the land if you don’t believe me.
Just as God engineered circumstances to have the prayer requests published, so too God engineered circumstances for people to pray.
As a result, God answered prayer and bounced Boris Johnson to take England back in to lockdown.
Why?
Because God is good all the time and to those who trust in Him and take no pride but instead are humble in their steadfast prayer, all the time God is good.
Now all, if they haven’t already, is trust in Jesus Christ with all of their heart, soul, strength and mind and just like my fellow Christians and, currently, a certain Boris Johnson, they too will be richly blessed.
Geoffrey Brooking
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