thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Owners want same breed despite health issues

Owners of flat-faced dogs like bulldogs and pugs are highly likely to want the same breed again , despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets , research suggests .
According to a study , 93 % of owners of flat-faced dogs would opt for the same kind of pet again , and two-thirds ( 66 % ) would recommend them .
Researchers say the development of loyalty toward these so-called brachycephalic ( flat-faced ) dogs may lead to their continued proliferation and popularity , despite their substantial health risks .
Dogs with flat faces suffer from many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including eye ulcers , breathing problems and heatstroke , relating to their typical body shape – particularly their flattened face .
The experts say that despite the heightened risk of such welfare problems the popularity of flat-faced breeds has increased over the last decade .
The French Bulldog is among the most popular breeds registered with the Kennel Club .
Among the 2,168 owners , the likelihood of reacquisition or recommendation increased by first-time ownership , and increased strength of the dog-owner relationship .
But researchers say the likelihood decreased as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as dog behaviour being worse than expected .
Dr Rowena Packer , lecturer in companion animal behaviour and welfare science at the Royal Veterinary College and the leader of the study , said : “ With a multitude of stakeholders trying to tackle the current brachycephalic boom in the UK , our results are of real concern to these efforts .
“ Understanding how breed loyalty develops towards brachycephalic breeds , and whether it can be changed once established , is key to reducing the popularity of short-muzzled breeds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose these breeds for the rest of their lives , then the current crisis could continue for decades .
“ Although strong focus has been placed upon dissuading new puppy buyers from purchasing brachycephalic breeds , as they are now some of the most popular breeds in the UK , attention should also be turned to current owners .
“ Priority should be given to developing evidence-based strategies to help these owners consider lower-risk , healthier breeds when acquiring future dogs .
“ Our novel findings start this process by highlighting the key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” According to the study published in the PLOS ONE journal , owners recommend their breed because of positive behavioural attributes for a companion dog , breed suitability for a sedentary lifestyle with limited space , and suitability for households with children .
But they recommended against their breed due to the high prevalence of health problems , expense of ownership , ethical and welfare issues associated with breeding brachycephalic dogs , negative effects upon owner lifestyle and negative behavioural attributes .
The authors said : “ Although dog breed popularity often follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results are of real concern as they indicate that this ‘ brachy boom ’ is here to stay .
“ Owners are becoming hooked on the loving personalities of these sweet dogs , but also accepting and normalising their shocking health issues.
” The research was led by the Royal Veterinary College ( RVC ) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and Nottingham Trent University .

According to a study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs would opt for the same kind of pet again, and two-thirds (66%) would recommend them.
Researchers say the development of loyalty toward these so-called brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs may lead to their continued proliferation and popularity, despite their substantial health risks.
Dogs with flat faces suffer from many severe and often lifelong health issues, including eye ulcers, breathing problems and heatstroke, relating to their typical body shape – particularly their flattened face.
The experts say that despite the heightened risk of such welfare problems the popularity of flat-faced breeds has increased over the last decade. The French Bulldog is among the most popular breeds registered with the Kennel Club.
Among the 2,168 owners, the likelihood of reacquisition or recommendation increased by first-time ownership, and increased strength of the dog-owner relationship.
But researchers say the likelihood decreased as a result of an increased number of health problems, as well as dog behaviour being worse than expected.
Dr Rowena Packer, lecturer in companion animal behaviour and welfare science at the Royal Veterinary College and the leader of the study, said: “With a multitude of stakeholders trying to tackle the current brachycephalic boom in the UK, our results are of real concern to these efforts.
“Understanding how breed loyalty develops towards brachycephalic breeds, and whether it can be changed once established, is key to reducing the popularity of short-muzzled breeds.
“If first-time owners of flat-faced dogs choose these breeds for the rest of their lives, then the current crisis could continue for decades.
“Although strong focus has been placed upon dissuading new puppy buyers from purchasing brachycephalic breeds, as they are now some of the most popular breeds in the UK, attention should also be turned to current owners.
“Priority should be given to developing evidence-based strategies to help these owners consider lower-risk, healthier breeds when acquiring future dogs.
“Our novel findings start this process by highlighting the key behavioural characteristics that this owner group value.”
According to the study published in the PLOS ONE journal, owners recommend their breed because of positive behavioural attributes for a companion dog, breed suitability for a sedentary lifestyle with limited space, and suitability for households with children.
But they recommended against their breed due to the high prevalence of health problems, expense of ownership, ethical and welfare issues associated with breeding brachycephalic dogs, negative effects upon owner lifestyle and negative behavioural attributes.
The authors said: “Although dog breed popularity often follows a boom and bust pattern, our results are of real concern as they indicate that this ‘brachy boom’ is here to stay.
“Owners are becoming hooked on the loving personalities of these sweet dogs, but also accepting and normalising their shocking health issues.”
The research was led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and Nottingham Trent University.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--TRADER OF THE WEEK: Town or Country in Southampton

THE doors of a property firm dating back to the 1980s has not let the Covid-19 pandemic defeat their business .
Although Town or Country has had to scale back the number of their properties to 60 due to the pandemic , Victoria Danks , the community engagement manager , prides the company on how they helped guests safely isolate .
`` We were able to open some properties for key workers , nhs staff and offer support to local councils , '' said Victoria , after they were forced to close for several months .
`` We had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our staff , something that we felt was a very difficult thing to have to do .
But we refuse to be broken . ''
The long-standing company , which offers accommodation across Southampton and Ocean Village , were stopped in their tracks as coronavirus hit .
But Victoria , along with director Nina Batley and their team , have worked tirelessly to bring the company back to its former glory , despite the restraints .
`` We are now reopened and perhaps even better than ever .
We are very grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies and neighbours local to our properties during the pandemic and we do feel like we have had tremendous support during these challenging times .
Town or Country , which provide large four or five bedroom town houses for families , has served city residents looking for a home-from-home alternative for over 35 years .
It is also popular for its property stays at South Western House , which housed previous Titanic guests and crew .
Prepared not to let Covid-19 get in their way , they have welcomed the famous Grapes pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their discount card , and have partnered with The Southampton Tourist Guides Association .
Victoria said : `` Something I believe sets us apart from other local companies in the same sector as us is we provide all of our in-house guests a discount card .
`` With the card they can use other local businesses listed by us and receive discounts on food , drink and even historic tours .
We are convinced the discount card will be a massive hit with our tourists so we look forward to sending people their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartments including studios and two beds , enabling those staying to pay on a nightly rate as opposed to traditional monthly lettings .
Specialising in historic buildings , their own head office is also a part of the city 's heritage .
`` We found a copy of an old business card dating back to 1883 when the building was a photography studio , '' added Victoria .

Although Town or Country has had to scale back the number of their properties to 60 due to the pandemic, Victoria Danks, the community engagement manager, prides the company on how they helped guests safely isolate.
"We were able to open some properties for key workers, nhs staff and offer support to local councils," said Victoria, after they were forced to close for several months.
"We had the decision to sadly say goodbye to some of our staff, something that we felt was a very difficult thing to have to do. But we refuse to be broken."
The long-standing company, which offers accommodation across Southampton and Ocean Village, were stopped in their tracks as coronavirus hit.
But Victoria, along with director Nina Batley and their team, have worked tirelessly to bring the company back to its former glory, despite the restraints.
"We are now reopened and perhaps even better than ever. We are very grateful to have worked closely with block management companies and neighbours local to our properties during the pandemic and we do feel like we have had tremendous support during these challenging times.
Town or Country, which provide large four or five bedroom town houses for families, has served city residents looking for a home-from-home alternative for over 35 years.
It is also popular for its property stays at South Western House, which housed previous Titanic guests and crew.
Prepared not to let Covid-19 get in their way, they have welcomed the famous Grapes pub in Oxford Street, Southampton, onto their discount card, and have partnered with The Southampton Tourist Guides Association.
Victoria said: "Something I believe sets us apart from other local companies in the same sector as us is we provide all of our in-house guests a discount card.
"With the card they can use other local businesses listed by us and receive discounts on food, drink and even historic tours. We are convinced the discount card will be a massive hit with our tourists so we look forward to sending people their way."
The company also offers apartments including studios and two beds, enabling those staying to pay on a nightly rate as opposed to traditional monthly lettings.
Specialising in historic buildings, their own head office is also a part of the city's heritage.
"We found a copy of an old business card dating back to 1883 when the building was a photography studio," added Victoria.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Warning issued not to over groom pets

Warning issued not to over groom pets

RESEARCH has identified a surge in demand for dog groomers in the south west .
A month on from the easing of certain lockdown restrictions across the UK , pet care experts are calling for owners to practice caution when it comes to pampering our pets .
Across the south west , lockdown put a pause on groomers appointments , with pets going months without a professional appointment .
Research by leading pet care brand Bob Martin has identified a 350 per cent surge in demand for dog groomers in the south west , in the days following the easing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for caution and warning owners to avoid the dangers of over-grooming pets .
Dogs , and some cat breeds , benefit from regular grooming to remove loose hairs and dead skin cells , to keep their coats free of dirt and external parasites , and to distribute natural skin oils along the hair shafts .
However , Bob Martin is advising pet owners against opting for DIY methods or using inexperienced groomers , if they can ’ t make a booking due to waiting times .
Long-haired dogs should be groomed every six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintenance at home and will keep the coat in good condition and looking stylish .
Any longer than this , coats can start getting matted , fur grows over eyes and nails become overgrown .
Avoid the temptation to cut fur yourself , some dogs have very soft skin and it can easily be nicked or torn .
Also , you should never shave a short-haired dog such as a Labrador or Pug because it can affect thermoregulation or expose the dog ’ s sensitive skin , increasing the risk of sunburn .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Pomeranians or Newfoundlanders coats professionally groomed , bathed and conditioned , to get rid of all the undercoat and make the coat thinner and breathable .
Never pull matted fur out with a comb .
You should always brush your dog first ( preferably with a dematting/conditioning spray ) and then comb afterwards .
Brushing your pet regularly will really help to maintain its coat and also allows you to inspect them for any issues such as lesions , fleas and ticks .
Aurelie Gayraud , Senior Brand Manager at Bob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grooming could cause issues for us and our pets .
Aurelie said : “ We understand grooming appointments are necessary for pets after lockdown , however over-grooming and cleaning your dog too regularly can lead to some itchy consequences .
“ Fur protects our pet ’ s skin , its largest organ , and helps regulate their body temperatures throughout the year , keeping them cool in summer and warm in winter .
It also shields them from certain biting insects , diseases and helps to avoid cuts or abrasions whilst out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off and interfere with the effectiveness of flea , tick and worm treatments , which could leave your pet and your home infested with nasty critters .
As a rule of thumb , it ’ s best to leave a couple of days after applying treatment before washing your dog , which you should only do once a month , however this might need to be more regular , depending on how muddy your walks are !
”

A month on from the easing of certain lockdown restrictions across the UK, pet care experts are calling for owners to practice caution when it comes to pampering our pets.
Across the south west, lockdown put a pause on groomers appointments, with pets going months without a professional appointment.
Research by leading pet care brand Bob Martin has identified a 350 per cent surge in demand for dog groomers in the south west, in the days following the easing of restrictions, and is now calling for caution and warning owners to avoid the dangers of over-grooming pets.
Dogs, and some cat breeds, benefit from regular grooming to remove loose hairs and dead skin cells, to keep their coats free of dirt and external parasites, and to distribute natural skin oils along the hair shafts.
However, Bob Martin is advising pet owners against opting for DIY methods or using inexperienced groomers, if they can’t make a booking due to waiting times.
Long-haired dogs should be groomed every six to eight weeks. This means minimal maintenance at home and will keep the coat in good condition and looking stylish. Any longer than this, coats can start getting matted, fur grows over eyes and nails become overgrown.
Avoid the temptation to cut fur yourself, some dogs have very soft skin and it can easily be nicked or torn. Also, you should never shave a short-haired dog such as a Labrador or Pug because it can affect thermoregulation or expose the dog’s sensitive skin, increasing the risk of sunburn.
It is much better to have breeds such as Pomeranians or Newfoundlanders coats professionally groomed, bathed and conditioned, to get rid of all the undercoat and make the coat thinner and breathable.
Never pull matted fur out with a comb. You should always brush your dog first (preferably with a dematting/conditioning spray) and then comb afterwards. Brushing your pet regularly will really help to maintain its coat and also allows you to inspect them for any issues such as lesions, fleas and ticks.
Aurelie Gayraud, Senior Brand Manager at Bob Martin, says the increased demand for grooming could cause issues for us and our pets.
Aurelie said: “We understand grooming appointments are necessary for pets after lockdown, however over-grooming and cleaning your dog too regularly can lead to some itchy consequences.
“Fur protects our pet’s skin, its largest organ, and helps regulate their body temperatures throughout the year, keeping them cool in summer and warm in winter. It also shields them from certain biting insects, diseases and helps to avoid cuts or abrasions whilst out on adventurous walks.
“Over-cleaning can wash off and interfere with the effectiveness of flea, tick and worm treatments, which could leave your pet and your home infested with nasty critters. As a rule of thumb, it’s best to leave a couple of days after applying treatment before washing your dog, which you should only do once a month, however this might need to be more regular, depending on how muddy your walks are!”


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--LETTER - Strategy isn't in best interests of Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON 'S Labour council 's political project of trying to force people from their cars by reducing road capacity into our city on the main arterials routes is a dangerous strategy deployed because they ( the local Labour Party ) saw an opportunity to do it .
There has been no evidence that the Bassett Avenue cycle lane , Bitterne bus lane or Hill Lane cycle lane changes were `` required '' because of covid19 .
Infact , at scrutiny meeting a member of the Labour Cabinet said that the covid situation allowed them ( the Labour council ) to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering .
And of course , this pandemic has given them the money from government to do so , in the form of hundreds of thousands of pounds .
But these changes are clearly political and officer lead changes to our city with the single intention of pushing people out of their cars .
At a council meeting in July , the Cabinet member Cllr Steve Leggett specifically said they would not back our plans for a temporary scrapping of city centre parking charges `` because it would encourage cars into the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councillors and our members of parliament , we believe the Labour councils approach to trying to force people onto alternative transport , without providing any alternative , is a strategy that is n't in the best interests of our city .
We need a long term plan for our city , incorporating mass transit , park and ride , water taxis , walking , cycling/ buses , but also the car .
We are an amazing city , with such a spirit of energy and capability , we have been and are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seek to control everything and as a result achieve nothing but higher taxes , poorer services and a city that feels its being poorly looked after by its political leaders .
We have a vision of our city , to ignite the energy , belief and opportunity of our great city , its time to remove this Labour council from office in next May 's local election and # getsouthamptonmoving again .

There has been no evidence that the Bassett Avenue cycle lane, Bitterne bus lane or Hill Lane cycle lane changes were "required" because of covid19.
Infact, at scrutiny meeting a member of the Labour Cabinet said that the covid situation allowed them (the Labour council) to bring forward plans they had already been considering.
And of course, this pandemic has given them the money from government to do so, in the form of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
But these changes are clearly political and officer lead changes to our city with the single intention of pushing people out of their cars.
At a council meeting in July, the Cabinet member Cllr Steve Leggett specifically said they would not back our plans for a temporary scrapping of city centre parking charges "because it would encourage cars into the city centre.
As a conservative team of councillors and our members of parliament, we believe the Labour councils approach to trying to force people onto alternative transport, without providing any alternative, is a strategy that isn't in the best interests of our city.
We need a long term plan for our city, incorporating mass transit, park and ride, water taxis, walking, cycling/ buses, but also the car.
We are an amazing city, with such a spirit of energy and capability, we have been and are being let down by this Labour council who seek to control everything and as a result achieve nothing but higher taxes, poorer services and a city that feels its being poorly looked after by its political leaders.
We have a vision of our city, to ignite the energy, belief and opportunity of our great city, its time to remove this Labour council from office in next May's local election and #getsouthamptonmoving again.
Councillor Daniel Fitzhenry
Leader of the Conservative Group, Southampton City Council


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--LETTER - Council should care about Northam and St Mary's

IT IS fantastic news that the cycle lane on the Avenue has been withdrawn .
It has caused so much @ @ @ @ @ it really isn ’ t being used by cyclists .
However , it is sad @ @ @ @ @ remain .
I know that nobody cares about the east of our city .
But @ @ @ @ @ Road West is still there , despite it having caused so much congestion , danger @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s being used by far less cyclists than are seen on the Avenue @ @ @ @ @ of Bassett have been saved from single lane fumes and congestion , but working class @ @ @ @ @ , St Mary ’ s , and Bitterne still have to endure their single lanes @ @ @ @ @ society cares more about the rich than the poor .
But let 's hope that @ @ @ @ @ lanes soon .
Our city should care as much about the health of residents in @ @ @ @ @ it does about those living in Bassett and Highfield .

It has caused so much congestion and pollution, and it really isn’t being used by cyclists.
However, it is sad that the other single lanes remain. I know that nobody cares about the east of our city.
But the single lane on Bitterne Road West is still there, despite it having caused so much congestion, danger, and pollution.
And it’s being used by far less cyclists than are seen on the Avenue.
The middle class residents of Bassett have been saved from single lane fumes and congestion, but working class and poorer communities in Northam, St Mary’s, and Bitterne still have to endure their single lanes.
We all know that society cares more about the rich than the poor.
But let's hope that Southampton removes the other single lanes soon.
Our city should care as much about the health of residents in St Mary’s as it does about those living in Bassett and Highfield.
Jon Walters
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--LETTER - Why is Hampshire Council County hiding behind the virus?

This afternoon I phoned Hampshire County Council highways department to report a drainage issue in our road .
I received @ @ @ @ @ because of the Coronavirus they could no longer provide a telephone answering service - why @ @ @ @ @ late August yet our county council deem it acceptable to hide behind the virus to @ @ @ @ @ themselves to answer telephone enquiries .
It sums up so much that is now wrong @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Supermarkets can still provide food and essentials but our local authority that is @ @ @ @ @ even organise themselves to answer phones months after the worst of the virus has passed @ @ @ @ @ livelihoods were dependent on providing a service they would actually provide a service , but @ @ @ @ @ the taxpayer providing a service is the last thing they seem to want to do @

I received a recorded message saying that because of the Coronavirus they could no longer provide a telephone answering service - why?.
It is now late August yet our county council deem it acceptable to hide behind the virus to claim they cannot organise themselves to answer telephone enquiries.
It sums up so much that is now wrong and being blamed on the virus.
Supermarkets can still provide food and essentials but our local authority that is funded by taxpayers cannot even organise themselves to answer phones months after the worst of the virus has passed.
I suspect if their livelihoods were dependent on providing a service they would actually provide a service, but since they get paid by the taxpayer providing a service is the last thing they seem to want to do.
Gerald Ingram
Locks Heath


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Fast-growing Solent businesses could be key to coronavirus recovery

SOUTHAMPTON and the Solent have 815 fast-growing companies that can help the economic recovery from Covid-19 , research has suggested .
Such businesses employ 57,749 people and generate £7.7billion in turnover .
The figures come form analysis by the ScaleUp Institute , the not-for-profit business which exists to promote the scaling-up of businesses .
A scaleup business is defined as one that has grown its turnover or employment by 20 per cent a year over a three-year period .
But the ScaleUp Institute has warned that such businesses need support to remove a range of barriers that could challenge their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irene Graham , said : “ Scaleups have remained resilient in the face of the Covid-19 emergency and continue to be critical to local economies with many still planning to grow .
“ But this is no time for complacency , with scaleups citing challenges on accessing markets and appropriate finance dialling up , as they face into the uncertainties that Covid and Brexit create , ” she added .
“ We must double down on efforts to create a supportive environment or risk losing the benefit of their enterprise and productivity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss as scaleups are 54 per cent more productive than other businesses , twice as likely to offer apprenticeships , are more than twice as innovative , and , significantly , they create high quality jobs .
“ Now is the time to also bring on those firms that are in the ‘ pipeline ’ – whose performance puts them just outside the definition of a scaleup – of which there are 385 in Solent .
“ In Solent , scaleup leaders particularly highlight access to UK markets , access to international markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key issues .
“ We recognise that Solent offers a number of services for scaleups , which we will continue to monitor in how they are addressing their concerns , ” she said .
The ScaleUp Institute also carried out research with Arup to understand what factors most influenced the local growth of scaleups .
It found the three key factors were access to equity finance , access to skills and the existence of “ clusters ” in the same sector .

Such businesses employ 57,749 people and generate £7.7billion in turnover.
The figures come form analysis by the ScaleUp Institute, the not-for-profit business which exists to promote the scaling-up of businesses.
A scaleup business is defined as one that has grown its turnover or employment by 20 per cent a year over a three-year period.
But the ScaleUp Institute has warned that such businesses need support to remove a range of barriers that could challenge their long-term growth.
Its chief executive, Irene Graham, said: “Scaleups have remained resilient in the face of the Covid-19 emergency and continue to be critical to local economies with many still planning to grow.
“But this is no time for complacency, with scaleups citing challenges on accessing markets and appropriate finance dialling up, as they face into the uncertainties that Covid and Brexit create,” she added.
“We must double down on efforts to create a supportive environment or risk losing the benefit of their enterprise and productivity.
“And that would be a huge loss as scaleups are 54 per cent more productive than other businesses, twice as likely to offer apprenticeships, are more than twice as innovative, and, significantly, they create high quality jobs.
“Now is the time to also bring on those firms that are in the ‘pipeline’ – whose performance puts them just outside the definition of a scaleup – of which there are 385 in Solent.
“In Solent, scaleup leaders particularly highlight access to UK markets, access to international markets and access to infrastructure/premises and broadband as key issues.
“We recognise that Solent offers a number of services for scaleups, which we will continue to monitor in how they are addressing their concerns,” she said.
The ScaleUp Institute also carried out research with Arup to understand what factors most influenced the local growth of scaleups.
It found the three key factors were access to equity finance, access to skills and the existence of “clusters” in the same sector.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--LETTER - Going back to school can be anxious time

GOING back to school can be scary for children whatever their age and it can be an anxious time for parents too .
School closures during the pandemic had meant that some children have not had the opportunity to visit their new schools and classes .
Children may have questions and worries about going back to school during coronavirus and we ’ ve got advice to help .
With younger children , have conversations about what going to school might be like .
You might walk a different way or start at a different time ; the school might look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differently .
Ask your children about what they ’ re looking forward to most about going back to school and then manage some of their expectations .
You can also try to re-adjust their bed times a week before starting school to get into a healthy routine .
For older children , encourage them to talk to a trusted adult about their feelings – this doesn ’ t have to be face-to-face , they may find it easier writing their thoughts down .
Rolling news and social media can cause a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and explain what false or sensationalised information is .
It ’ s important that they don ’ t take their mobile , tablets of other devices to bed as this may stop them sleeping .
There ’ s lots more advice and support available online too , at www.nspcc.org.uk or for children at www.childline.org.uk , so remember , we ’ re still here on the frontline for children , but we ’ re here to help you too .

School closures during the pandemic had meant that some children have not had the opportunity to visit their new schools and classes.
Children may have questions and worries about going back to school during coronavirus and we’ve got advice to help.
With younger children, have conversations about what going to school might be like.
You might walk a different way or start at a different time; the school might look different or the adults may be dressed differently.
Ask your children about what they’re looking forward to most about going back to school and then manage some of their expectations.
You can also try to re-adjust their bed times a week before starting school to get into a healthy routine.
For older children, encourage them to talk to a trusted adult about their feelings – this doesn’t have to be face-to-face, they may find it easier writing their thoughts down.
Rolling news and social media can cause a lot of anxiety; remind them of the facts and explain what false or sensationalised information is.
It’s important that they don’t take their mobile, tablets of other devices to bed as this may stop them sleeping.
There’s lots more advice and support available online too, at www.nspcc.org.uk or for children at www.childline.org.uk, so remember, we’re still here on the frontline for children, but we’re here to help you too.
Helen Westerman
NSPCC head of local campaigns.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Cows on A27 Titchfield Gyratory

Cows on A27 Titchfield Gyratory

ALMOST half a dozen cows were seen `` running around '' on a busy Hampshire road during the rush hour @ @ @ @ @ the cows ' owners rushed to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory , in Titchfield just before @ @ @ @ @ .
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel spotted the cows while riding to work @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for the fire service said : `` We received a stop at 6.32pm after @ @ @ @ @ pastures new with our assistance , police and owners . ''

Firefighters, police and the cows' owners rushed to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory, in Titchfield just before 5.30pm today (Tuesday).
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel spotted the cows while riding to work on his bike.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We received a stop at 6.32pm after five cows were led to pastures new with our assistance, police and owners."


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Arrest after serious sexual offence at Fort Victoria Country Park

OFFICERS have arrested a man in his 60s following a serious sexual offence involving a young child on the Isle of Wight .
The incident happened shortly after 3pm on Monday August 31 , in a wooded area of Fort Victoria Country Park , Yarmouth .
Officers investigating the incident now want to hear from members of the public who were in the area on this day .
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Davies said : “ This was a very serious incident and there will be an increased police presence in the area whilst we examine a number of lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 3-year-old girl , and their family are receiving specialist support while we seek to establish the full circumstances of what happened .
“ We know there were two dog walkers in the vicinity at this time – a man and a woman – who we believe may have witnessed something significant and discussed this with the child ’ s mother .
It is vital that we identify them .
“ If this is you , please contact us immediately .
In addition , we would like to hear from anyone who used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or previously and who may have seen someone acting suspiciously , or anything out of the ordinary which could assist our investigation .
“ You may not believe that you have anything significant to tell us , but even the smallest piece of information could be vital , so please get in touch.
” Superintendent Sarah Jackson said : “ Incidents of this nature are extremely rare , and we work very hard on the Isle of Wight to tackle sexual offences in partnership with organisations that support victims .
“ All allegations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and dedicated officers will be working tirelessly to investigate this incident .
“ Officers remain at the scene in Fort Victoria Country Park , and there are additional officers in the area conducting patrols , so if you have any information or concerns please do not hesitate to approach them.
” A man in his 60s from the Isle of Wight has been arrested in relation to this incident and remains in custody at this time .
Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are in the very early stages , and officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting Operation July .
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org .

The incident happened shortly after 3pm on Monday August 31, in a wooded area of Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth.
Officers investigating the incident now want to hear from members of the public who were in the area on this day.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Davies said: “This was a very serious incident and there will be an increased police presence in the area whilst we examine a number of lines of enquiry.
“The child, a 3-year-old girl, and their family are receiving specialist support while we seek to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
“We know there were two dog walkers in the vicinity at this time – a man and a woman – who we believe may have witnessed something significant and discussed this with the child’s mother. It is vital that we identify them.
“If this is you, please contact us immediately. In addition, we would like to hear from anyone who used Fort Victoria Country Park either that day or previously and who may have seen someone acting suspiciously, or anything out of the ordinary which could assist our investigation.
“You may not believe that you have anything significant to tell us, but even the smallest piece of information could be vital, so please get in touch.”
Superintendent Sarah Jackson said: “Incidents of this nature are extremely rare, and we work very hard on the Isle of Wight to tackle sexual offences in partnership with organisations that support victims.
“All allegations of this nature are taken very seriously, and dedicated officers will be working tirelessly to investigate this incident.
“Officers remain at the scene in Fort Victoria Country Park, and there are additional officers in the area conducting patrols, so if you have any information or concerns please do not hesitate to approach them.”
A man in his 60s from the Isle of Wight has been arrested in relation to this incident and remains in custody at this time.
Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are in the very early stages, and officers have asked people not to speculate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting Operation July.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Car smashes into lamp post on Shirley High Street, Southampton

A CAR has crashed into a lamp post on a busy Southampton road .
A Vauxhall Corsa ploughed into a @ @ @ @ @ Street this afternoon .
The situation is ongoing with emergency services on the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ one has been reported as injured .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ of a single vehicle collision on High Street , Shirley .
A Vauxhall Astra was @ @ @ @ @ .
No injuries have been reported .
This is an ongoing incident . ''

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thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Philomena Trawlers Ltd and D&G Seafoods Ltd guilty of breaching fishing vessel law

THE company owners of two fishing vessels which went to sea without the correct certification have been found guilty and fined thousands .
The court heard how scalloping trawlers Camm Courageous and the Sea Lady , owned by companies Philomena Trawlers Ltd and D & G Seafoods Ltd went to sea with invalid or expired International Fishing Vessel Certificates on July 14 .
Philomena Trawlers Ltd and D & G Seafoods Ltd pleaded guilty to charges of offences of breaching Fishing Vessels Codes of Practice Regulations 2017 .
While Philomena Trawlers Ltd was fined £1,000 , D & G Seafoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were both ordered to pay costs of £8,380 .
Two days later , the Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued detention notices to the companies .
However , both vessels continued fishing and on July 18 , they came into the Port of Shoreham with a joint catch worth around £25,000 .
The MCA ’ s Regulatory and Compliance Investigations team applied for and were granted court summonses , which were served on July 20 to the representative for both vessels , Mr Christopher Nicholson .
On passing sentence , the magistrates said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no apparent criminal intent .
Certificates are there for a purpose and those vessels which did not go out fishing without a valid certificate need to know it is the right course of action.
” Paul Atkins , Financial Investigations Manager at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency , said : “ We will always investigate those who disregard the regulations and legislation under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 .
The regulations are there to ensure the safety of those at sea .
“ Many events involving casualties on fishing vessels are a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disregard for the law .
This is completely unacceptable and those who put lives at risk will be investigated and prosecuted where necessary .
“ We are committed to ensuring that all breaches of these vital regulations are fairly and robustly investigated.
” The Sea Lady has now been released from detention after rectifying their deficiencies and paying a £30,000 bond .
The Camm Courageous remains under detention .

The court heard how scalloping trawlers Camm Courageous and the Sea Lady, owned by companies Philomena Trawlers Ltd and D&G Seafoods Ltd went to sea with invalid or expired International Fishing Vessel Certificates on July 14.
Philomena Trawlers Ltd and D&G Seafoods Ltd pleaded guilty to charges of offences of breaching Fishing Vessels Codes of Practice Regulations 2017.
While Philomena Trawlers Ltd was fined £1,000, D&G Seafoods Ltd was fined £3,000. They also were both ordered to pay costs of £8,380.
Two days later, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued detention notices to the companies. However, both vessels continued fishing and on July 18, they came into the Port of Shoreham with a joint catch worth around £25,000.
The MCA’s Regulatory and Compliance Investigations team applied for and were granted court summonses, which were served on July 20 to the representative for both vessels, Mr Christopher Nicholson.
On passing sentence, the magistrates said: “This was a technical breach with no apparent criminal intent. Certificates are there for a purpose and those vessels which did not go out fishing without a valid certificate need to know it is the right course of action.”
Paul Atkins, Financial Investigations Manager at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, said: “We will always investigate those who disregard the regulations and legislation under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. The regulations are there to ensure the safety of those at sea.
“Many events involving casualties on fishing vessels are a result of compliance failure, neglect and flagrant disregard for the law. This is completely unacceptable and those who put lives at risk will be investigated and prosecuted where necessary.
“We are committed to ensuring that all breaches of these vital regulations are fairly and robustly investigated.”
The Sea Lady has now been released from detention after rectifying their deficiencies and paying a £30,000 bond. The Camm Courageous remains under detention.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Longhouse Green Burglary: Masked men storm house and steal iPhone

A GANG of masked men broke into a Winchester home and threatened two teenagers .
Three men entered a house @ @ @ @ @ 10pm on Thursday August 27 .
They threatened two people inside - a 17-year-old boy @ @ @ @ @ before leaving the house with an iPhone .
The iPhone has since been recovered .
@ @ @ @ @ as wearing balaclavas , gloves and dark clothing .
A police spokesperson said the boy @ @ @ @ @ receive any injuries .
Officers would like to hear from anyone who was in the @ @ @ @ @ 10pm on Thursday August 27 and saw anything suspicious .
Anyone with information should call @ @ @ @ @ number 44200330576 .
Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where @ @ @ @ @ .

Three men entered a house in Longhouse Green at around 10pm on Thursday August 27.
They threatened two people inside - a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl - before leaving the house with an iPhone. The iPhone has since been recovered.
All three men were described as wearing balaclavas, gloves and dark clothing.
A police spokesperson said the boy and the girl did not receive any injuries.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who was in the Longhouse Green area at around 10pm on Thursday August 27 and saw anything suspicious.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference number 44200330576.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-09-01--Survivor of Super Puma crash committed suicide

A helicopter which crashed into the North Sea killing four passengers , including a Hampshire man , claimed another victim after one of the survivors took his own life , a fatal accident inquiry heard .
The inquiry heard Samuel Bull , one of the 18 people on the Super Puma L2 when it ditched on its approach to Sumburgh Airport , Shetland , at 18.17pm on August 23 2013 , died in East Dulwich , London , on December 10 2017 .
Agreed evidence states an inquest held later that month in London said the offshore fuel analyst “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the crash and had been receiving regular psychiatric treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder .
The inquest ruled his death was suicide .
Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle , who is hearing the inquiry , said he had spoken to Mr Bull ’ s father and stressed the importance of there being “ another victim apart from the four that died on the day and his death was plainly directly caused by the accident ” .
Sarah Darnley , 45 , from Elgin , Moray ; Gary McCrossan , 59 , from Inverness ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Auckland , County Durham , and George Allison , 57 , from Winchester , Hampshire , died in the crash .
The two crew members and 12 remaining passengers survived the crash , which happened as the helicopter returned from the Borgsten Dolphin support vessel .
The inquiry also heard from Mr Bull ’ s colleague at the time of the crash , Matthew Bower , who he teamed up with to give CPR to Mr McCrossan who had a heart attack on their life raft after he escaped the downed helicopter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in dealing with the crash , Mr Bower , 31 , said : “ It saved my life on that day , yeah.
” The chemist had only flown offshore up to six times before the crash and was asleep until seconds before the aircraft hit the sea .
Giving evidence at the virtual hearing on the second day of the inquiry , he said he woke up around 10 or 15 seconds before the ditching and believed he was experiencing turbulence because he could see Ms Darnley looking panicked .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I remember seeing the sea was significantly closer than expected .
I hadn ’ t heard anything about coming into land at that point , ” he said .
“ Then it was quite clear that we were falling… I remember falling and I remember seeing sea coming towards us too quickly .
“ We ’ ve hit the water and immediately it went over.
” He said the helicopter filled up “ immediately ” with water , his training kicked in and removed the window and got to the surface .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebreather as it was “ convoluted ” but this was not a conscious decision as there was no time .
Once at the surface he deployed his life jacket , saying this was under a minute from him waking up .
He saw people in the water , got on to the upturned helicopter and then a life raft where he tried to save Mr McCrossan ’ s life .
Mr Bower said Mr McCrossan was wheezing and then lost consciousness and he and Mr Bull spent more than half an hour doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescued .
Agreed written evidence states Mr McCrossan died from a heart attack triggered by the stress of the crash .
Mr Bower has since returned to working offshore and has completed training including simulated ditching , believing the previous ditching training helped save his life .
“ We were flipping lucky , ” he said .
“ If you fall from the sky at any other point it ( training ) really doesn ’ t matter because you ’ re going to die on impact.
” Survivor Paul Sharp , 55 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was going to die inside the downed helicopter before punching a window out to escape .
He said his life jacket only partially inflated and had to be topped up manually , the light and personal locator beacon did not work and criticised the emergency rebreather for being “ hard to get to ” .
Asked if he used it , he said he “ couldn ’ t find it ” .
An offshore scaffolder at the time , he said he returned offshore once but collapsed after the flight and vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He suffers from nightmares , anxiety and depression .

The inquiry heard Samuel Bull, one of the 18 people on the Super Puma L2 when it ditched on its approach to Sumburgh Airport, Shetland, at 18.17pm on August 23 2013, died in East Dulwich, London, on December 10 2017.
Agreed evidence states an inquest held later that month in London said the offshore fuel analyst “bravely attempted to resuscitate another passenger” following the crash and had been receiving regular psychiatric treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
The inquest ruled his death was suicide.
Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle, who is hearing the inquiry, said he had spoken to Mr Bull’s father and stressed the importance of there being “another victim apart from the four that died on the day and his death was plainly directly caused by the accident”.
Sarah Darnley, 45, from Elgin, Moray; Gary McCrossan, 59, from Inverness; Duncan Munro, 46, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, and George Allison, 57, from Winchester, Hampshire, died in the crash.
The two crew members and 12 remaining passengers survived the crash, which happened as the helicopter returned from the Borgsten Dolphin support vessel.
The inquiry also heard from Mr Bull’s colleague at the time of the crash, Matthew Bower, who he teamed up with to give CPR to Mr McCrossan who had a heart attack on their life raft after he escaped the downed helicopter.
Asked if his offshore training was helpful in dealing with the crash, Mr Bower, 31, said: “It saved my life on that day, yeah.”
The chemist had only flown offshore up to six times before the crash and was asleep until seconds before the aircraft hit the sea.
Giving evidence at the virtual hearing on the second day of the inquiry, he said he woke up around 10 or 15 seconds before the ditching and believed he was experiencing turbulence because he could see Ms Darnley looking panicked.
“We seemed to drop out of the cloud and I remember seeing the sea was significantly closer than expected. I hadn’t heard anything about coming into land at that point,” he said.
“Then it was quite clear that we were falling… I remember falling and I remember seeing sea coming towards us too quickly.
“We’ve hit the water and immediately it went over.”
He said the helicopter filled up “immediately” with water, his training kicked in and removed the window and got to the surface.
He said he did not use his rebreather as it was “convoluted” but this was not a conscious decision as there was no time.
Once at the surface he deployed his life jacket, saying this was under a minute from him waking up.
He saw people in the water, got on to the upturned helicopter and then a life raft where he tried to save Mr McCrossan’s life.
Mr Bower said Mr McCrossan was wheezing and then lost consciousness and he and Mr Bull spent more than half an hour doing CPR to no response before they were rescued.
Agreed written evidence states Mr McCrossan died from a heart attack triggered by the stress of the crash.
Mr Bower has since returned to working offshore and has completed training including simulated ditching, believing the previous ditching training helped save his life.
“We were flipping lucky,” he said.
“If you fall from the sky at any other point it (training) really doesn’t matter because you’re going to die on impact.”
Survivor Paul Sharp, 55, also gave evidence, saying he believed he was going to die inside the downed helicopter before punching a window out to escape.
He said his life jacket only partially inflated and had to be topped up manually, the light and personal locator beacon did not work and criticised the emergency rebreather for being “hard to get to”.
Asked if he used it, he said he “couldn’t find it”.
An offshore scaffolder at the time, he said he returned offshore once but collapsed after the flight and vowed never to go back on a helicopter.
He suffers from nightmares, anxiety and depression.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--New Forest pub: The Compass Inn bans children

A LANDLADY has come under fire for her decision to ban children .
The Compass Inn in the New Forest is now “ predominately an adult-only premise ” .
Mop Draper - landlady for 25 years - says it ’ s because parents do not discipline their children .
Pondering the move for some time , the 66-year-old adds that because of coronavirus rules , everyone in the pub has to be seated .
However , she adds : “ When children are running around they are breaking the law.
” The pub in Winsor Road , Winsor serves 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in policy which came into place yesterday means youngsters under 12-year-old can only dine on Sundays .
Only those aged 12 and above can eat any other day of the week .
• EVERY dog has its day – but for one Hampshire pub it ’ s a dog day every day According to Mop , locals have been complaining about the noise children have been making .
Furthermore , the problem has been getting “ worse over the past year ” .
Critics have slammed the move saying it discriminates against children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t eat gluten .
Mop says that people travel from as far as London to enjoy the gluten-free menu on offer .
• SEVEN lost pubs part 2 – did you visit them all ?
And that she feels , desperately sorry for the children who have been good .
She adds : “ We are doing two sittings on a Sunday so hopefully some of those people [ who have been affected ] can come in then.
” One person commented on The Compass Inn Facebook page : “ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make this decision .
“ Not even a u-turn on your decision would make me want to return now.
” Another added : “ Shocking , discriminating behaviour .
I was planning to visit next time I was in the area with my very well behaved , polite five-year-old but no chance of that now .
You should be disgusted with yourselves .
“ I will be telling people to avoid you like the plague.
” Despite criticism the pub boasts a four out of five-star rating on review website TripAdvisor .

The Compass Inn in the New Forest is now “predominately an adult-only premise”.
Mop Draper - landlady for 25 years - says it’s because parents do not discipline their children.
Pondering the move for some time, the 66-year-old adds that because of coronavirus rules, everyone in the pub has to be seated.
However, she adds: “When children are running around they are breaking the law.”
The pub in Winsor Road, Winsor serves 100 per cent gluten-free meals but the shift in policy which came into place yesterday means youngsters under 12-year-old can only dine on Sundays.
Only those aged 12 and above can eat any other day of the week.
According to Mop, locals have been complaining about the noise children have been making.
Furthermore, the problem has been getting “worse over the past year”.
Critics have slammed the move saying it discriminates against children with coeliac disease and who can’t eat gluten.
Mop says that people travel from as far as London to enjoy the gluten-free menu on offer.
And that she feels, desperately sorry for the children who have been good.
She adds: “We are doing two sittings on a Sunday so hopefully some of those people [who have been affected] can come in then.”
One person commented on The Compass Inn Facebook page: “I’m completely shocked at your stuffy arrogance to make this decision.
“Not even a u-turn on your decision would make me want to return now.”
Another added: “Shocking, discriminating behaviour. I was planning to visit next time I was in the area with my very well behaved, polite five-year-old but no chance of that now. You should be disgusted with yourselves.
“I will be telling people to avoid you like the plague.”
Despite criticism the pub boasts a four out of five-star rating on review website TripAdvisor.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Phillip Atkinson sentenced at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN who stamped on his victim ’ s head and kicked him repeatedly during a drunken night out has been spared jail .
Phillip Atkinson left his victim - his friend - with a broken lower jaw , black eyes and abrasions to the face , a court heard .
• Man risked lives and caused chaos at sea by hijacking airwaves at Southampton Port His words during the attack were “ If you go down you stay down ” .
The two were “ well-known to each other ” and “ had been drinking ” in New Milton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Atkinson ’ s victim “ recalls being hit in the face and nothing else ” .
A witness saw the 47-year-old “ kick his victim in the abdomen ” .
He is said to have walked back and “ kicked him again and then stamped on his head ” .
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court on Monday , Atkinson of Christchurch Road in Bournemouth faced a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
Prosecution barrister , Roderick Blain told how Atkinson has a number of previous offences which include GBH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage .
Defending barrister , Jamie Gammon said his client has not been able to comment on his behaviour but is ashamed and argued he has not had a drink since the night of the attack .
Judge Gary Burrell QC jailed him for 15-months , suspended for two years .
He will have a nine-month alcohol treatment requirement and need to complete 25 rehabilitation days .
Atkinson must pay £500 in compensation .

Phillip Atkinson left his victim - his friend - with a broken lower jaw, black eyes and abrasions to the face, a court heard.
His words during the attack were “If you go down you stay down”.
The two were “well-known to each other” and “had been drinking” in New Milton on the night of July 21 last year.
Atkinson’s victim “recalls being hit in the face and nothing else”.
A witness saw the 47-year-old “kick his victim in the abdomen”.
He is said to have walked back and “kicked him again and then stamped on his head”.
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court on Monday, Atkinson of Christchurch Road in Bournemouth faced a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He previously pleaded guilty.
Prosecution barrister, Roderick Blain told how Atkinson has a number of previous offences which include GBH, battery, sexual offences and criminal damage.
Defending barrister, Jamie Gammon said his client has not been able to comment on his behaviour but is ashamed and argued he has not had a drink since the night of the attack.
Judge Gary Burrell QC jailed him for 15-months, suspended for two years.
He will have a nine-month alcohol treatment requirement and need to complete 25 rehabilitation days. Atkinson must pay £500 in compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--National Police Air Service helicopter launched over Southampton

A POLICE helicopter swooped over Southampton as part of a police chase .
Officers rushed to a home in Burgoyne @ @ @ @ @ domestic incident at around 1.30pm on Tuesday .
But on arrival , a man made @ @ @ @ @ A National Police Air Service helicopter was launched over the city to track him down @ @ @ @ @ assault .
Residents reported it hovering above Sholing for much of the afternoon .
However @ @ @ @ @ near Botany Bay Road after being located by officers on the ground at around 2.30pm @ @ @ @

Officers rushed to a home in Burgoyne Road following reports of a domestic incident at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.
But on arrival, a man made off in a car.
A National Police Air Service helicopter was launched over the city to track him down in connection with a common assault.
Residents reported it hovering above Sholing for much of the afternoon.
However, the man was arrested near Botany Bay Road after being located by officers on the ground at around 2.30pm the same afternoon.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Southampton motorists face months of diversions on M271

A VITAL route into Southampton will be closed overnight for the next four months .
Essential work to upgrade the M271 will get underway in the coming weeks .
• WATCH VIDEO : Bridge goes up over M271 Starting on September 14 closures will be in place from 9pm to 6am each day , according to Highways England .
However , the work which includes resurfacing , painting new markings and junction upgrades will be done in different phases .
This means traffic will be diverted by using Brownhill Way , the A33 , A35 and A305 , and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M271 is closed .
Expected to end in December , the project will see the closure of the northbound M271 between Redbridge Roundabout and junction 1 , both sides of the motorway between M27 junction 3 and Romsey Road Roundabout , the southbound route of the M271 between M27 junction 3 and Redbridge Roundabout ; the roads leading to and from the southbound carriageway of the M271 at junction 1 , and the roads leading from the northbound carriageway on the M271 at junction 1 .
The news comes ahead of a closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see motorists diverted through Fareham .
MP for Southampton Test , Alan Whitehead said the surface of the M271 has been noticeably bad and how heavy trucks use the route to get to the port - so it has “ suffered as a result ” .
The Labour politician said the upgrade is welcome as the carriageway is “ certainly not in a good condition ” .
However , he criticised the closures saying they sound to be a bit early in the evening .
• New footbridge to be installed this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Following the recent traffic management switch from the central reservation to the verge area , we will now be installing gantries between junction 4 and junction 11 .
“ There will be a requirement for closures throughout this time , with clear diversion routes in place .
Each gantry should be installed within one shift , allowing our operatives to regularly move throughout the scheme installing gantries as they go .
”

Essential work to upgrade the M271 will get underway in the coming weeks.
Starting on September 14 closures will be in place from 9pm to 6am each day, according to Highways England.
However, the work which includes resurfacing, painting new markings and junction upgrades will be done in different phases.
This means traffic will be diverted by using Brownhill Way, the A33, A35 and A305, and would vary depending on which part of the M271 is closed.
Expected to end in December, the project will see the closure of the northbound M271 between Redbridge Roundabout and junction 1, both sides of the motorway between M27 junction 3 and Romsey Road Roundabout, the southbound route of the M271 between M27 junction 3 and Redbridge Roundabout; the roads leading to and from the southbound carriageway of the M271 at junction 1, and the roads leading from the northbound carriageway on the M271 at junction 1.
The news comes ahead of a closure of the M27 this weekend, which will see motorists diverted through Fareham.
MP for Southampton Test, Alan Whitehead said the surface of the M271 has been noticeably bad and how heavy trucks use the route to get to the port - so it has “suffered as a result”.
The Labour politician said the upgrade is welcome as the carriageway is “certainly not in a good condition”.
However, he criticised the closures saying they sound to be a bit early in the evening.
A spokesperson from Highways England said: “Following the recent traffic management switch from the central reservation to the verge area, we will now be installing gantries between junction 4 and junction 11.
“There will be a requirement for closures throughout this time, with clear diversion routes in place. Each gantry should be installed within one shift, allowing our operatives to regularly move throughout the scheme installing gantries as they go.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Arrest after serious sexual offence at Fort Victoria Country Park


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Police crackdown on E-Scooters

Police crackdown on E-Scooters

POLICE have threatened to seize electric scooters causing problems in parts of Eastleigh .
Officers are launching a crackdown after reports of e-scooters being driven in-between cars , crossing roads at high speed , and riding on pavements .
Police have received several reports from Fair Oak and Bishopstoke and are now threatening to seize the vehicles from drivers if not used safely .
PCSO Sue Heywood said : “ We received a number of complaints of driving in-between cars and crossing roads at high speeds , along with riding on pavements in and around Sandy Lane in Fair Oak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with those individuals using the scooters for anti-social activity and we may use our powers to seize the vehicle.
” The scooters are considered a motor vehicle and therefore riders require a licence and insurance to ride them .
If riders can not provide evidence of this to police than they are at risk of losing the property even if they are seen to be riding in a law-abiding manner .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : “ Our officers continue to engage with those individuals that they see riding them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they come to notice , about the fact that they are considered a motor vehicle and require a licence and insurance .
“ If we believe that riders do not have a licence or valid insurance , we may use our powers to seize the property.
” A spokesperson said : “ We fully support the Police in their efforts to deal with this anti-social behaviour happening in Bishopstoke and Fair Oak.
” Councillor for Fair Oak and Horton Heath , Nicholas Couldrey said : “ This sort of thing is terribly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore does have to be dealt with .
“ I have a lot of sympathy for the residents affected as it can be quite scary if they ’ re coming down a pavement at you .
”

Officers are launching a crackdown after reports of e-scooters being driven in-between cars, crossing roads at high speed, and riding on pavements.
Police have received several reports from Fair Oak and Bishopstoke and are now threatening to seize the vehicles from drivers if not used safely.
PCSO Sue Heywood said: “We received a number of complaints of driving in-between cars and crossing roads at high speeds, along with riding on pavements in and around Sandy Lane in Fair Oak.
“Our officers continue to engage with those individuals using the scooters for anti-social activity and we may use our powers to seize the vehicle.”
The scooters are considered a motor vehicle and therefore riders require a licence and insurance to ride them.
If riders cannot provide evidence of this to police than they are at risk of losing the property even if they are seen to be riding in a law-abiding manner.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: “Our officers continue to engage with those individuals that they see riding them, and are proactively seeking to educate them if they come to notice, about the fact that they are considered a motor vehicle and require a licence and insurance.
“If we believe that riders do not have a licence or valid insurance, we may use our powers to seize the property.”
Eastleigh Borough Council is backing the police action.
A spokesperson said: “We fully support the Police in their efforts to deal with this anti-social behaviour happening in Bishopstoke and Fair Oak.”
Councillor for Fair Oak and Horton Heath, Nicholas Couldrey said: “This sort of thing is terribly irritating and can be dangerous to residents and therefore does have to be dealt with.
“I have a lot of sympathy for the residents affected as it can be quite scary if they’re coming down a pavement at you.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--SOUTHAMPTON: Calls for data on cycle lanes

CITY bosses have been urged to release data and feedback over controversial transport measures in Southampton .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council , is calling on the authority to publish information over the temporary cycle and bus lanes that have been implemented across the city .
• Work to remove cycle lane set to begin – but a full road closure will be in place • LETTER - Cycles lanes in Bassett Avenue are economic and social disaster The news comes as some of the measures have proved controversial .
The city council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council ’ s website while the feedback received from residents can not be published as consultations are still ongoing .
Earlier this week Cllr Fitzhenry called for the pop-up bus lane on Bitterne Road West to be removed .
It comes as the temporary cycle lane on Bassett Avenue will be removed next week following “ a steady increase in traffic ” .
Directing his message to the council , Cllr Fitzhenry said : “ Publish the data and publish the details of these schemes to justify what you are doing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending on the proposals that you have made.
” He added : “ They are making decisions that they say are good for the city .
If they have data that people support them then publish the data .
Residents have the right to know how these schemes are performing as it is hundreds of thousands of public money.
” The authority said feedback received during a consultation will only be published at the end of the consultation period and not before .
“ This is in line with legal requirements ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammond added : “ We ’ ve been clear and transparent about how we ’ re monitoring all of the schemes in our Green Transport Recovery plan .
We review the data and evidence before making any adjustments , rather than being guided by baseless speculation and knee-jerk reactions .
We use a range of different and in-depth data sources to look at how these schemes are performing .
These include traffic flows , journey times , bus frequency , traffic speeds and cycling numbers .
This data is regularly published online and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest traffic data for the Bitterne Road West scheme as well as other citywide data updates relating to the Green Transport Recovery Plan ( GTRP ) can be found under the GTRP FAQ pages on the council ’ s transport website .

Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council, is calling on the authority to publish information over the temporary cycle and bus lanes that have been implemented across the city.
The news comes as some of the measures have proved controversial.
The city council said that data is publically available on the council’s website while the feedback received from residents cannot be published as consultations are still ongoing.
Earlier this week Cllr Fitzhenry called for the pop-up bus lane on Bitterne Road West to be removed.
It comes as the temporary cycle lane on Bassett Avenue will be removed next week following “a steady increase in traffic”.
Directing his message to the council, Cllr Fitzhenry said: “Publish the data and publish the details of these schemes to justify what you are doing and the hundreds of thousands that you are spending on the proposals that you have made.”
He added: “They are making decisions that they say are good for the city. If they have data that people support them then publish the data. Residents have the right to know how these schemes are performing as it is hundreds of thousands of public money.”
The authority said feedback received during a consultation will only be published at the end of the consultation period and not before.
“This is in line with legal requirements”, the council said.
Council leader Christopher Hammond added: “We’ve been clear and transparent about how we’re monitoring all of the schemes in our Green Transport Recovery plan. We review the data and evidence before making any adjustments, rather than being guided by baseless speculation and knee-jerk reactions. We use a range of different and in-depth data sources to look at how these schemes are performing. These include traffic flows, journey times, bus frequency, traffic speeds and cycling numbers. This data is regularly published online and communicated out.”
The council said the latest traffic data for the Bitterne Road West scheme as well as other citywide data updates relating to the Green Transport Recovery Plan (GTRP) can be found under the GTRP FAQ pages on the council’s transport website.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--DoubleTree Southampton and Macdonald Hotels among safest in UK

THREE hotels in Hampshire have provided comfort as some of the safest hotels in the UK .
Doubletree Southampton , Macdonald Hotels Botley Park Hotel and Spa , both in Southampton , and Macdonald Hotels Elmers Court Hotel and Resort , in Lymington , have made the Safe to Trade Scheme Approved list to take their place among the safest 175 hotels in the UK .
• Planners give their verdict on £4m proposal to transform 'iconic ' hotel As the number of August bank holiday overnight stays at UK hotels reportedly went down from 8.6m last year to 4.8m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully Covid-compliant UK hotels was released by the hospitality industry ’ s Safe to Trade Scheme .
The newly-launched Safe to Trade Scheme helps holidaymakers identify which hotels , bars , restaurants and cinemas are going the extra mile to ensure the safety of their staff and guests .
Mark Flanagan , who chairs the Safe to Trade Scheme governance board , said : “ We are delighted to announce the first 175 UK hotels to meet our stringent standards and be deemed as Safe to Trade .
`` For those customers looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s left of the summer with a UK staycation but who want to do so as safely as possible , the Safe to Trade Scheme provides peace of mind .
“ Customers who consult our register of approved venues at safetotrade.org.uk can search for a hotel by name or location and be confident that every approved hotel that features on the list complies fully with the law.
” The three hotels in Hampshire featured in the Top 175 Approved Safe to Trade Hotels in the UK had to pass a strict approval process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and safety guidance .
The hotels will now work with experts on an ongoing basis , who will audit their safety practices .

Doubletree Southampton, Macdonald Hotels Botley Park Hotel and Spa, both in Southampton, and Macdonald Hotels Elmers Court Hotel and Resort, in Lymington, have made the Safe to Trade Scheme Approved list to take their place among the safest 175 hotels in the UK.
As the number of August bank holiday overnight stays at UK hotels reportedly went down from 8.6m last year to 4.8m this year, a list of 175 fully Covid-compliant UK hotels was released by the hospitality industry’s Safe to Trade Scheme.
The newly-launched Safe to Trade Scheme helps holidaymakers identify which hotels, bars, restaurants and cinemas are going the extra mile to ensure the safety of their staff and guests.
Mark Flanagan, who chairs the Safe to Trade Scheme governance board, said: “We are delighted to announce the first 175 UK hotels to meet our stringent standards and be deemed as Safe to Trade.
"For those customers looking to make the most of what’s left of the summer with a UK staycation but who want to do so as safely as possible, the Safe to Trade Scheme provides peace of mind.
“Customers who consult our register of approved venues at safetotrade.org.uk can search for a hotel by name or location and be confident that every approved hotel that features on the list complies fully with the law.”
The three hotels in Hampshire featured in the Top 175 Approved Safe to Trade Hotels in the UK had to pass a strict approval process, as well as adhere to stringent health and safety guidance.
The hotels will now work with experts on an ongoing basis, who will audit their safety practices.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Improvement of children’s services in Southampton to come under scrutiny

PLANS to improve children ’ s services in Southampton are to come under regular scrutiny over the coming months .
Members of the Children and Families Scrutiny Panel at Southampton City Council are set to scrutinise progress on the council ’ s plan aimed at improving the children ’ s service department .
• LETTER - Our action plan will achieve lasting change in children ’ s services in Southampton The news comes as members of the panel quizzed civic chiefs for more than three hours on Thursday night as they discussed the outcome of an investigation into children ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent inspector found “ failings ” within the services as well as a “ culture of fear ” and “ unrealistic caseloads ” .
The findings were revealed after a whistleblowing complaint .
At the special scrutiny meeting , panel members were presented with a number of actions set to be taken .
City bosses renewed their apologies over the “ failings ” found by the inspector and stressed that a number of changes have already been put in place .
Members of the panel quizzed civic chiefs over the findings , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the further development and implementation of an action plan .
Both Cllr Lisa Mitchell and Cllr Mark Chaloner stressed the need to ensure that the panel will receive all the information available .
Cllr James Baillie also asked Cllr Darren Paffey , the cabinet member for children and learning , whether he was aware of the issues within the department .
Panel member Cllr Sharon Mintoff asked reassurance over the budget that will be available for the service in the future and repeatedly asked for the action plan to become a fixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Civic chiefs told members that work on the action plan is in progress and it aims to be co-produced with input not just from the directorate but also from managers and staff .
Members have been reassured that the caseload is reviewed daily .
John Harrison , director of finance , said : “ There ’ s no way that there will be a budget put forward that leaves children with an unsafe system.
” Sandy Hopkins , the council ’ s chief executive , stressed the authority ’ s commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reassured councillors that they will be given all the information needed in the future and that a more detailed action plan continues to emerge as managers and the chief executive meet regularly .
“ The biggest concern will continue to be caseload and that is something that the current management team and director are very very keen to focus on .
That has to be our absolute priority , ” she added .
Cllr Darren Paffey said he was made aware of the whistleblowing complaint when it was appropriate for him to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take responsibility for the political steer , for ensuring that there ’ s sufficient budget and I am clear that that is the responsibility that I carry .
We are sorry for what happened and for what the report has found .
We accepted the findings and have taken on board the recommendations .
”

Members of the Children and Families Scrutiny Panel at Southampton City Council are set to scrutinise progress on the council’s plan aimed at improving the children’s service department.
The news comes as members of the panel quizzed civic chiefs for more than three hours on Thursday night as they discussed the outcome of an investigation into children’s services.
As reported, an independent inspector found “failings”within the services as well as a “culture of fear” and “unrealistic caseloads”.
The findings were revealed after a whistleblowing complaint.
At the special scrutiny meeting, panel members were presented with a number of actions set to be taken.
City bosses renewed their apologies over the “failings” found by the inspector and stressed that a number of changes have already been put in place.
Members of the panel quizzed civic chiefs over the findings, the current caseload and future budget as well as the further development and implementation of an action plan.
Both Cllr Lisa Mitchell and Cllr Mark Chaloner stressed the need to ensure that the panel will receive all the information available.
Cllr James Baillie also asked Cllr Darren Paffey, the cabinet member for children and learning, whether he was aware of the issues within the department.
Panel member Cllr Sharon Mintoff asked reassurance over the budget that will be available for the service in the future and repeatedly asked for the action plan to become a fixed item on the panel’s agenda.
Civic chiefs told members that work on the action plan is in progress and it aims to be co-produced with input not just from the directorate but also from managers and staff.
Members have been reassured that the caseload is reviewed daily.
John Harrison, director of finance, said: “There’s no way that there will be a budget put forward that leaves children with an unsafe system.”
Sandy Hopkins, the council’s chief executive, stressed the authority’s commitment to improve children’s services.
She reassured councillors that they will be given all the information needed in the future and that a more detailed action plan continues to emerge as managers and the chief executive meet regularly.
“The biggest concern will continue to be caseload and that is something that the current management team and director are very very keen to focus on. That has to be our absolute priority,”she added.
Cllr Darren Paffey said he was made aware of the whistleblowing complaint when it was appropriate for him to be informed.
He added: “I take responsibility for the political steer, for ensuring that there’s sufficient budget and I am clear that that is the responsibility that I carry. We are sorry for what happened and for what the report has found. We accepted the findings and have taken on board the recommendations.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Nightclubs in St Mary Street in 1980

THIS picture of St Mary Street shows the busy road prior to a clean-up operation .
In the picture is @ @ @ @ @ included Zoots Discotheque and Rio Grande Country and Western Night Club .
Do you remember @ @ @ @ @ have any more information about this picture you 'd like to share .
• DO @ @ @ @ @ our new group on Facebook > > > Graham Essery emailed and said : `` @ @ @ @ @ also Tangiers and Upstairs Downstairs clubs in the late 70 's early 80 's .
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In the picture is a row of nightclubs that included Zoots Discotheque and Rio Grande Country and Western Night Club.
Do you remember these nightclubs? Do you have any more information about this picture you'd like to share.
If so, email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk .
Graham Essery emailed and said: "At the same location was also Tangiers and Upstairs Downstairs clubs in the late 70's early 80's."


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Matchgirls had links to Southampton

Matchgirls had links to Southampton

The Matchgirls ' Strike is regarded as a hugely significant event in labour history and two key players are known to have local links .
The female sewing machinists strike of 1968 at the Ford Dagenham plant resulted in the Equal Pay Act 1970 .
Their story was told in the 2010 film Made in Dagenham .
In London ’ s East End the female workers at the Bryant & May match factory had a successful strike in 1888 that was equally significant .
Two members of the eight woman Strike Committee , Sarah Chapman and Kate Sclater , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the East End , was one of the main strike organisers and later lived in Southampton .
Kate Sclater is thought to be one of the two women standing behind the seated woman bottom right in the strike committee photograph ( below ) .
Samantha Johnson , her great granddaughter , lives in Highfield with her husband Graham .
They only found her unmarked grave in 2017 .
It is now under threat of 'mounding ' which involves the removal of old graves , the addition of more soil on top , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petition with almost 9,000 supporters has been launched by the family and can be found at change.org/p/minister-of-justice-save-sarah-chapman-s-grave-a-leader-of-the-1888-matchgirls-strike-trade-union-heroine .
Graham Johnson said : “ We are promoting memorials in the East End to all the Matchgirls , and hope we can get a plaque to Kate Sclater in Southampton.
” • DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new group on Facebook > > > Kate was born in Southampton and her surname has the unusual addition of the letter ‘ C ’ .
Kate ’ s father , William Sclater from Exeter married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By 1861 they were living with Ellen ’ s widowed mother at 29 Houndwell Gardens , St Mary ’ s .
Kate Sclater was born in 1863 and by 1871 they were at 26 Dock Street , Southampton .
Her family moved to London around 1873 .
There are two other local connections - Jane Addams , the Chicago social reformer and Nobel Peace Prizewinner , visited the East End in 1888 and went to Matchgirl meetings .
She sailed to and from Southampton .
William Stead , who as editor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Strike , went down with the Titanic which left Southampton on April 10 , 1912 .
At the junction of Sclater Street with Brick Lane a plaque reads ‘ Sclater Street 1798 ’ .
This was London ’ s foremost bird market .
It is thought that French Huguenots , some of whom had settled in Southampton , introduced the custom of keeping canaries .
Bryant & May was formed in 1843 by two Quakers , William Bryant and Francis May .
In the 1880s they employed nearly 5,000 people most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenagers .
At one time 250 million matches were used in Britain each day .
The white phosphorus used to make the matches caused yellowing of the skin , hair loss and phossy jaw , a form of bone cancer , caused by inhalation of phosphorus vapour .
The whole side of the face turned green and then black , discharging pus .
If a worker complained of toothache , they were told to have the tooth removed immediately or be sacked .
Death occurred in around 20 percent of cases .
Annie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rights activist and brilliant public speaker .
In 1887 Annie joined forces with William Stead to establish the campaigning newspaper , The Link .
Annie discovered that the Matchgirls worked fourteen hours a day for a wage of less than five shillings a week .
There was a system of fines , ranging up to one shilling .
Offences included going to the toilet without permission .
On June 23 , 1888 , Besant wrote an exposé article in The Link entitled White Slavery in London .
She called the Bow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bryant and May threatened to sue Annie Besant for libel and attempted to force their workers to sign a statement that they were happy with their working conditions .
Some refused and 1,400 of the workers , some as young as 13 , went on strike on July 5 , 1888 .
An eight woman Strike Committee was formed including Sarah Chapman and Kate Sclater .
By July 17 , 1888 the Bryant & May Directors had agreed to all the demands .
In 1901 Bryant & May , announced it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1908 Parliament passed an Act prohibiting its use in matches .

The female sewing machinists strike of 1968 at the Ford Dagenham plant resulted in the Equal Pay Act 1970. Their story was told in the 2010 film Made in Dagenham.
In London’s East End the female workers at the Bryant & May match factory had a successful strike in 1888 that was equally significant.
Two members of the eight woman Strike Committee, Sarah Chapman and Kate Sclater, have local links. Sarah, born in the East End, was one of the main strike organisers. Kate Sclater is thought to be one of the two women standing behind the seated woman bottom right in the strike committee photograph (below).
Samantha Johnson, her great granddaughter, lives in Highfield with her husband Graham. They only found her unmarked grave in 2017. It is now under threat of 'mounding' which involves the removal of old graves, the addition of more soil on top, and the digging of new ones.
A petition with almost 9,000 supporters has been launched by the family and can be found at change.org/p/minister-of-justice-save-sarah-chapman-s-grave-a-leader-of-the-1888-matchgirls-strike-trade-union-heroine.
Graham Johnson said: “We are promoting memorials in the East End to all the Matchgirls, and hope we can get a plaque to Kate Sclater in Southampton.”
Kate was born in Southampton and her surname has the unusual addition of the letter ‘C’. Kate’s father, William Sclater from Exeter married Ellen Jane Blake from Southampton in 1859. By 1861 they were living with Ellen’s widowed mother at 29 Houndwell Gardens, St Mary’s. Kate Sclater was born in 1863 and by 1871 they were at 26 Dock Street, Southampton. Her family moved to London around 1873.
There are two other local connections - Jane Addams, the Chicago social reformer and Nobel Peace Prizewinner, visited the East End in 1888 and went to Matchgirl meetings. She sailed to and from Southampton.
William Stead, who as editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, gave support to the Strike, went down with the Titanic which left Southampton on April 10, 1912.
At the junction of Sclater Street with Brick Lane a plaque reads ‘Sclater Street 1798’. This was London’s foremost bird market. It is thought that French Huguenots, some of whom had settled in Southampton, introduced the custom of keeping canaries.
Bryant & May was formed in 1843 by two Quakers, William Bryant and Francis May. In the 1880s they employed nearly 5,000 people most of them female, many of them teenagers. At one time 250 million matches were used in Britain each day.
The white phosphorus used to make the matches caused yellowing of the skin, hair loss and phossy jaw, a form of bone cancer, caused by inhalation of phosphorus vapour. The whole side of the face turned green and then black, discharging pus. If a worker complained of toothache, they were told to have the tooth removed immediately or be sacked. Death occurred in around 20 percent of cases.
Annie Besant (1847-1933) was a women’s rights activist and brilliant public speaker. In 1887 Annie joined forces with William Stead to establish the campaigning newspaper, The Link.
Annie discovered that the Matchgirls worked fourteen hours a day for a wage of less than five shillings a week. There was a system of fines, ranging up to one shilling. Offences included going to the toilet without permission.
On June 23, 1888, Besant wrote an exposé article in The Link entitled White Slavery in London. She called the Bow Street factory a “prison house”. Bryant and May threatened to sue Annie Besant for libel and attempted to force their workers to sign a statement that they were happy with their working conditions. Some refused and 1,400 of the workers, some as young as 13, went on strike on July 5, 1888.
An eight woman Strike Committee was formed including Sarah Chapman and Kate Sclater.
By July 17, 1888 the Bryant & May Directors had agreed to all the demands.
In 1901 Bryant & May, announced it had stopped using dangerous white phosphorus. In 1908 Parliament passed an Act prohibiting its use in matches.
For more information visit www.matchgirls1888.org
Martin Brisland is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Work starts on new Eastleigh Health Hub

Work starts on new Eastleigh Health Hub

Work has started to create a modern health hub in the heart of Eastleigh .
The central space under the Vue Cinema at the Swan Centre used to be a Chinese restaurant , but is now being transformed into a high street health hub .
Following completion , the new hub will house a children ’ s therapy service and a sexual health clinic , allowing patients to access both services quickly and easily .
Contractors working for Solent NHS Trust , which provides community and mental health services , have already stripped out the former restaurant premises , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shell .
Now a refurbishment scheme is underway to turn the premises into a modern multi-purpose health facility expected to open its doors to patients in January 2021 .
The children ’ s therapies centre will boast four counselling rooms and a group area , while the sexual health clinic will have four consulting rooms , an interview room and a laboratory .
Although entirely separate clinical areas , each with their own entrance , the two services will share backroom functions such as IT , staff changing rooms , storage and housekeeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more accessible treatment for patients as well as an improved working environment for staff .
Currently , children needing speech and language therapy , physiotherapy or occupational therapy receive treatment either at home or in venues often not designed with young patients in mind .
Meanwhile , sexual health patients sometimes face travelling to Andover or Basingstoke for certain appointments which can not currently be offered in Eastleigh .
The new combined centre will give both services much-needed clinical and admin space , allowing them to offer an improved service to local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust chief executive , said : `` The Eastleigh health hub will bring important health services right into the heart of the town , making them more accessible than ever for our local population .
`` We expect to see more of these high street health hubs appearing across the country in the future and are delighted that Solent is one of the first trusts to offer this modern , multi-purpose approach . ''
Work on the Eastleigh combined centre is expected to continue until the end of this year and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 before opening to patients .

The central space under the Vue Cinema at the Swan Centre used to be a Chinese restaurant, but is now being transformed into a high street health hub.
Following completion, the new hub will house a children’s therapy service and a sexual health clinic, allowing patients to access both services quickly and easily.
Contractors working for Solent NHS Trust, which provides community and mental health services, have already stripped out the former restaurant premises, leaving the two units as one big empty shell.
Now a refurbishment scheme is underway to turn the premises into a modern multi-purpose health facility expected to open its doors to patients in January 2021.
The children’s therapies centre will boast four counselling rooms and a group area, while the sexual health clinic will have four consulting rooms, an interview room and a laboratory.
Although entirely separate clinical areas, each with their own entrance, the two services will share backroom functions such as IT, staff changing rooms, storage and housekeeping.
The scheme should result in better, more accessible treatment for patients as well as an improved working environment for staff.
Currently, children needing speech and language therapy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy receive treatment either at home or in venues often not designed with young patients in mind.
Meanwhile, sexual health patients sometimes face travelling to Andover or Basingstoke for certain appointments which cannot currently be offered in Eastleigh.
The new combined centre will give both services much-needed clinical and admin space, allowing them to offer an improved service to local people.
Sue Harriman, Solent NHS Trust chief executive, said: "The Eastleigh health hub will bring important health services right into the heart of the town, making them more accessible than ever for our local population.
"We expect to see more of these high street health hubs appearing across the country in the future and are delighted that Solent is one of the first trusts to offer this modern, multi-purpose approach."
Work on the Eastleigh combined centre is expected to continue until the end of this year and it is hoped staff can move in early in 2021 before opening to patients.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Shirley High Street has cycle lanes - the pavements

DO N'T believe the Bassett Avenue U turn is the end of the matter .
I understand there are still @ @ @ @ @ lanes .
Still , it wo n't be Shirley High Street , they are already @ @ @ @ @ pavements and sooner or later someone is going to get seriously injured .

I understand there are still more plans for other cycle lanes.
Still, it won't be Shirley High Street, they are already there.
They are called pavements and sooner or later someone is going to get seriously injured.
Phil Woodward
Millbrook


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Southampton is facing a jobs crisis

WITH Southampton ’ s job market heavily dependent on retail , hospitality and offices , our city is facing a jobs crisis .
The coronavirus has hit our local economy hard and whilst the Government has done all it can to protect businesses and jobs , this Labour council has done exactly the opposite .
It has actively gone out of its way to make things tougher for businesses in our city , whilst receiving millions of pounds from the Government in additional support .
They have ignored calls to provide free parking to encourage people to return to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic flows into the city centre at precisely the point we need people to travel in .
With the end of the Chancellor ’ s Eat Out to Help Out scheme , furlough tailing off and winter rapidly approaching , our city ’ s shops , bars , restaurants and other small businesses desperately need our help .
They need our council to step up and show our city is open for business .
Over the coming weeks and months thousands of jobs in our city are going to be at risk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course to support businesses , those jobs will disappear .

The coronavirus has hit our local economy hard and whilst the Government has done all it can to protect businesses and jobs, this Labour council has done exactly the opposite.
It has actively gone out of its way to make things tougher for businesses in our city, whilst receiving millions of pounds from the Government in additional support.
They have ignored calls to provide free parking to encourage people to return to the city after lockdown, whilst simultaneously restricting traffic flows into the city centre at precisely the point we need people to travel in.
With the end of the Chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, furlough tailing off and winter rapidly approaching, our city’s shops, bars, restaurants and other small businesses desperately need our help.
They need our council to step up and show our city is open for business.
Over the coming weeks and months thousands of jobs in our city are going to be at risk, and unless the Labour council changes its course to support businesses, those jobs will disappear.
Cllr David Fuller
Conservative Councillor for Bitterne Park