thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Tougher coronavirus restrictions put in place across areas of the south - but not Southampton

LARGE swathes of southern England will be placed under Tier 3 restrictions from Saturday due to rising coronavirus levels .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock set out the findings of the first full review of England 's tier allocations , with very little good news for areas already under tough restrictions .
Instead he was forced to place more areas under the toughest measures , closing pubs , restaurants and cinemas .
Mr Hancock said areas moving into Tier 3 are : Bedfordshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Peterborough , the whole of Hertfordshire , Surrey with the exception of Waverley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border of East Sussex , and Portsmouth , Gosport and Havant in Hampshire .
Southampton is not expected to change tier .
But Bristol and North Somerset will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 , while Herefordshire will move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 .
Mr Hancock said the UK has `` come so far '' and `` must n't blow it now '' .
Making a statement in the Commons , he told MPs : `` As we enter the coldest months we must be vigilant and keep this virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes amid mounting concern about the prospect of a surge in cases following the easing of restrictions over the Christmas period .
Explaining the tougher measures Mr Hancock said case rates in the South East of England are up 46 % in the last week while hospital admissions are up by more than a third .
In the East of England cases are up two-thirds and hospital admissions up by nearly half in the last week .
The latest Tier 3 areas come after London and parts of Hertfordshire and Essex were placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Mr Hancock said : `` I know that Tier 3 measures are tough .
But the best way for everyone to get out of them is to pull together , not just to follow the rules but do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of the virus . ''
It was `` vital that everyone sticks at it and does the right thing , especially over this Christmas period '' .
Mr Hancock said that because a third of people with coronavirus had no symptoms it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , therefore , has a personal responsibility to play their part in keeping this pandemic under control '' .
Meanwhile , the latest figures from NHS Test and Trace showed : - A total of 109,167 people tested positive for Covid-19 in England at least once in the week to December 9 , up 12 % on the previous week but below the peak of 168,535 recorded in the seven days to November 11 .
- Of the 96,631 people transferred to the Test and Trace system in the week to December 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide details of recent close contacts .
- Some 92.7 % of close contacts were reached , although due to changes in methodology those figures can not be compared with rates from earlier in the pandemic .
- Just 59.8 % of people who received an in-person test received their result within 24 hours , down from 64.9 % in the previous week and far short of the Prime Minister 's promise to get all results back within that timeframe .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock set out the findings of the first full review of England's tier allocations, with very little good news for areas already under tough restrictions.
Instead he was forced to place more areas under the toughest measures, closing pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
Mr Hancock said areas moving into Tier 3 are: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Peterborough, the whole of Hertfordshire, Surrey with the exception of Waverley, Hastings and Rother on the Kent border of East Sussex, and Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant in Hampshire.
Southampton is not expected to change tier.
But Bristol and North Somerset will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2, while Herefordshire will move from Tier 2 to Tier 1.
Mr Hancock said the UK has "come so far" and "mustn't blow it now".
Making a statement in the Commons, he told MPs: "As we enter the coldest months we must be vigilant and keep this virus under control."
The cautious approach comes amid mounting concern about the prospect of a surge in cases following the easing of restrictions over the Christmas period.
Explaining the tougher measures Mr Hancock said case rates in the South East of England are up 46% in the last week while hospital admissions are up by more than a third.
In the East of England cases are up two-thirds and hospital admissions up by nearly half in the last week.
The latest Tier 3 areas come after London and parts of Hertfordshire and Essex were placed under the top level of restrictions earlier this week.
Mr Hancock said: "I know that Tier 3 measures are tough. But the best way for everyone to get out of them is to pull together, not just to follow the rules but do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of the virus."
It was "vital that everyone sticks at it and does the right thing, especially over this Christmas period".
Mr Hancock said that because a third of people with coronavirus had no symptoms it was a "silent disease" and "everyone, therefore, has a personal responsibility to play their part in keeping this pandemic under control".
Meanwhile, the latest figures from NHS Test and Trace showed:
- A total of 109,167 people tested positive for Covid-19 in England at least once in the week to December 9, up 12% on the previous week but below the peak of 168,535 recorded in the seven days to November 11.
- Of the 96,631 people transferred to the Test and Trace system in the week to December 9, 86.7% were reached and asked to provide details of recent close contacts.
- Some 92.7% of close contacts were reached, although due to changes in methodology those figures cannot be compared with rates from earlier in the pandemic.
- Just 59.8% of people who received an in-person test received their result within 24 hours, down from 64.9% in the previous week and far short of the Prime Minister's promise to get all results back within that timeframe.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Crash near Southampton causing M3 delays

MOTORISTS are being warned of delays of 25 minutes following a crash on a Hampshire motorway .
One lane of @ @ @ @ @ due to a traffic incident near Eastleigh at J13 this morning .
Delays are building @ @ @ @ @ the M27 in both directions .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more @ @

One lane of the northbound M3 is blocked due to a traffic incident near Eastleigh at J13 this morning.
Delays are building on approach heading back towards the M27 in both directions.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Fire breaks out at Southampton flat

Fire breaks out at Southampton flat

THREE PEOPLE and a dog have been saved from a flat fire this morning .
Firefighters raced to Forster Road @ @ @ @ @ of Southampton shortly before 5am .
A man , woman and dog were all rescued @ @ @ @ @ , another man was led to safety with paramedics treating the occupants for smoke inhalation @ @ @ @ @ 's , Redbridge , Eastleigh and Hightown Fire Stations were all called in to help @ @ @ @ @ scene dampening down and the cause of the fire is being investigated , according to @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information .

Firefighters raced to Forster Road in the Bevois Valley district of Southampton shortly before 5am.
A man, woman and dog were all rescued from a flat.
Meanwhile, another man was led to safety with paramedics treating the occupants for smoke inhalation.
Crews from St Mary's, Redbridge, Eastleigh and Hightown Fire Stations were all called in to help.
Firefighters remain on the scene dampening down and the cause of the fire is being investigated, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton man died after jumping from Itchen Bridge

A SOUTHAMPTON man died after jumping from the Itchen Bridge , an inquest opening heard .
Aled Roberts was recovered @ @ @ @ @ December 8 , this year , and taken to Southampton General Hospital .
Winchester Coroner @ @ @ @ @ the Tunstall Road resident was treated but he pronounced dead the same day .
Opening @ @ @ @ @ Jason Pegg said that the 44-year-old was witnessed jumping from the Itchen Bridge .
A @ @ @ @ @ Sanjay Jogai found that Mr Roberts died of cardiac arrest following the fall from height @ @ @ @ @ hearing and full inquest will take place on September 2 , 2021 .

Aled Roberts was recovered from the River Itchen on December 8, this year, and taken to Southampton General Hospital.
Winchester Coroner’s Court heard that the Tunstall Road resident was treated but he pronounced dead the same day.
Opening the inquest, area coroner Jason Pegg said that the 44-year-old was witnessed jumping from the Itchen Bridge.
A post mortem conducted pathologist Dr Sanjay Jogai found that Mr Roberts died of cardiac arrest following the fall from height.
Mr Pegg adjourned the hearing and full inquest will take place on September 2, 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Tier system review outcome to be announced

COVID restrictions across the country are being reviewed and the outcome will be announced today .
Ministers and public health experts are reviewing the Tier system .
But the outcome of the review is expected to be announced today .
The news has been confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
During a press conference held yesterday he said : `` We are already seeing worrying rises in some parts of the country .
Tomorrow ( Dec 17 ) the health secretary will announce the outcome of the latest tiering review.
`` Hampshire and Southampton are currently in Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that indoors meetings are banned but up to six people can meet outdoors .
Pub and bars can open but only if they operate as a restaurant .
Last month directors of public health in Hampshire and Southampton said the county might remain in Tier 2 after the review in a bid to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas .
In a statement a spokesperson for the department of Health and Social Care said : “ Tiering decisions are based on a range of factors including how quickly case rates are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 60s , pressure on the NHS and local circumstances.Decisions are made by ministers , informed by leading epidemiologists , public health experts , and clinicians.
” Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council , said the rate of infection across the county is still `` concerning '' .

Ministers and public health experts are reviewing the Tier system.
But the outcome of the review is expected to be announced today.
The news has been confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
During a press conference held yesterday he said: "We are already seeing worrying rises in some parts of the country. Tomorrow (Dec 17) the health secretary will announce the outcome of the latest tiering review. "
Hampshire and Southampton are currently in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions.
This means that indoors meetings are banned but up to six people can meet outdoors.
Pub and bars can open but only if they operate as a restaurant.
Last month directors of public health in Hampshire and Southampton said the county might remain in Tier 2 after the review in a bid to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas.
In a statement a spokesperson for the department of Health and Social Care said: “Tiering decisions are based on a range of factors including how quickly case rates are going up or down, cases in the over 60s, pressure on the NHS and local circumstances.Decisions are made by ministers, informed by leading epidemiologists, public health experts, and clinicians.” Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council, said the rate of infection across the county is still "concerning".


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Covid Christmas rules remain in place

Covid Christmas rules remain in place

PEOPLE will be allowed to see their loved ones at Christmas but they have been urged to be cautious .
The Christmas rules that will allow three households to meet indoors from December 23 to 27 will remain in place .
But the Prime Minister said `` these are maximums not targets to aim for '' .
It comes as he urged residents to minimise the number of people they meet up with .
In a press conference held yesterday afternoon Boris Johnson said it would be `` inhuman '' to cancel Christmas .
But he added : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in detail about the days ahead and whether you can do more to protect yourself and others .
We are keeping the laws the same but a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas . ''
He asked residents to reduce the number of people they are meeting over the coming days and ahead of the relaxation of the rules across Christmas .
He added : `` We do n't want to cancel Christmas , we do n't want to criminalise people for plans they already made but we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please think carefully about avoiding crowds on Boxing Day sales and no-one should gather in large groups for the new year . ''
The Prime Minister 's announcement comes as earlier this week two leading medical journals said the plan to ease Covid rules over Christmas is a `` rash decision '' that will `` cost many lives '' .
Talking about Christmas celebrations , England 's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty asked residents to `` keep it small , short , local '' and to think about the most vulnerable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents to follow the rules as he said `` there is a long way to go yet '' .
He added : `` It will be a great relief to all those planning on spending Christmas with their loved ones , but we must n't lose sight of the fact that mixing indoors is the quickest way to spread the virus .
While we are enjoying Christmas together remember to wash your hands , wipe down surfaces and ventilate if you can .
There is a long way to go yet and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to bring the virus under control . ''
Earlier this week Cllr Keith Mans , leader of Hampshire County Council , also warned residents ahead of next week and urged them to be careful of the impact of `` mixing different generations particularly indoors . ''
It comes as Hampshire is in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions .

The Christmas rules that will allow three households to meet indoors from December 23 to 27 will remain in place.
But the Prime Minister said "these are maximums not targets to aim for".
It comes as he urged residents to minimise the number of people they meet up with.
In a press conference held yesterday afternoon Boris Johnson said it would be "inhuman" to cancel Christmas.
But he added: "We are collectively asking you to think hard and in detail about the days ahead and whether you can do more to protect yourself and others. We are keeping the laws the same but a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas."
He asked residents to reduce the number of people they are meeting over the coming days and ahead of the relaxation of the rules across Christmas.
He added: "We don't want to cancel Christmas, we don't want to criminalise people for plans they already made but we do urge anyone to follow the guidance. Please think carefully about avoiding crowds on Boxing Day sales and no-one should gather in large groups for the new year."
The Prime Minister's announcement comes as earlier this week two leading medical journals said the plan to ease Covid rules over Christmas is a "rash decision" that will "cost many lives".
Talking about Christmas celebrations, England's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty asked residents to "keep it small, short, local" and to think about the most vulnerable.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith also urged residents to follow the rules as he said "there is a long way to go yet".
He added: "It will be a great relief to all those planning on spending Christmas with their loved ones, but we mustn't lose sight of the fact that mixing indoors is the quickest way to spread the virus. While we are enjoying Christmas together remember to wash your hands, wipe down surfaces and ventilate if you can. There is a long way to go yet and the quickest way to get back to normal is to bring the virus under control."
Earlier this week Cllr Keith Mans, leader of Hampshire County Council, also warned residents ahead of next week and urged them to be careful of the impact of "mixing different generations particularly indoors."
It comes as Hampshire is in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Burglar jailed at Southampton Crown Court for New Milton burglary

A BURGLAR “ ransacked ” a woman ’ s home stealing more than £20,000 worth of possessions .
Michael Terence Sadler stole jewellery , a laptop , alcohol and items of “ high sentimental value which were absolutely irreplaceable ” .
• `` Professional '' burglar who broke through supermarket roof is jailed The 27-year-old and others who he refused to name due to “ fear of reprisals ” forced their way into the property in Lake Grove Road , New Milton .
They removed a window from its frame and left personal belongings strewn across the floor , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there had been to visit her daughter in London on February 15 this year but when she returned the next day “ felt something was not right ” .
She found doors and windows wide open and that her home was dirty and covered in mud .
• Burglar jailed for four-and-a-half years for break-in which left victims 'devastated' Prosecution barrister , Lucie Taylor , told how the woman ’ s total loss was estimated to be around £20,150 .
Some of this included irreplaceable jewellery passed down to her from her parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who preyed on businesses during lockdown revealed However , police were able to trace Sadler of Ringwood Road , Walkford using DNA left at the scene .
He gave a no comment interview and was later charged with burglary to which he pleaded guilty .
A victim impact statement read out in court told how his victim felt terrified , scared and traumatised following the event .
Defending , Keeley Harvey , said that her client wanted to apologise to his victim directly for his actions which he is said to be extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convictions spat at and bit workers at supermarket Ms Harvey argued that Sadler - a father of two who is expecting another child with his partner - had been dragged along .
Furthermore , his amount of the haul amassed to only about £500 in total .
Judge Peter Henry said : “ When she returned she found her house had been ransacked ” .
He jailed him for 21 months .

Michael Terence Sadler stole jewellery, a laptop, alcohol and items of “high sentimental value which were absolutely irreplaceable”.
The 27-year-old and others who he refused to name due to “fear of reprisals” forced their way into the property in Lake Grove Road, New Milton.
They removed a window from its frame and left personal belongings strewn across the floor, a court heard.
The woman who lived there had been to visit her daughter in London on February 15 this year but when she returned the next day “felt something was not right”.
She found doors and windows wide open and that her home was dirty and covered in mud.
Michael Sadler
Prosecution barrister, Lucie Taylor, told how the woman’s total loss was estimated to be around £20,150.
Some of this included irreplaceable jewellery passed down to her from her parents.
However, police were able to trace Sadler of Ringwood Road, Walkford using DNA left at the scene.
He gave a no comment interview and was later charged with burglary to which he pleaded guilty.
Lake Grove Road, New Milton
A victim impact statement read out in court told how his victim felt terrified, scared and traumatised following the event.
Defending, Keeley Harvey, said that her client wanted to apologise to his victim directly for his actions which he is said to be extremely ashamed of.
Ms Harvey argued that Sadler - a father of two who is expecting another child with his partner - had been dragged along. Furthermore, his amount of the haul amassed to only about £500 in total.
Judge Peter Henry said: “When she returned she found her house had been ransacked”.
He jailed him for 21 months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton man arrested on suspicion of drug offences

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Hedge End after police found Class As , @ @ @ @ @ a car .
Officers responding to reports of two men acting suspiciously at around 3.25am @ @ @ @ @ ) in Hedge End have arrested a man .
The two men were searched , @ @ @ @ @ were occupying , with a quantity of Class A drugs , a quantity of cash @ @ @ @ @ to people other than the occupants of the vehicle .
A 24-year-old man from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ possession with the intent to supply of a Class A drug .
He remains in @ @ @ @ @

Officers responding to reports of two men acting suspiciously at around 3.25am this morning (17 Dec) in Hedge End have arrested a man.
The two men were searched, along with the vehicle they were occupying, with a quantity of Class A drugs, a quantity of cash and multiple ID documents relating to people other than the occupants of the vehicle.
A 24-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with the intent to supply of a Class A drug.
He remains in custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Mission Impossible - before Tom Cruise's Covid-19 dressing-down of crew

TOM Cruise has recently made the headlines for dressing-down his crew after observing that some may not have been adhering to social distancing regulations .
The Hollywood superstar and his crew are currently shooting scenes in the UK for the upcoming Mission : Impossible 7 movie .
The Daily Echo looks back to when Mission : Impossible - Rogue Nation was filmed at Fawley Power Station .
It was November 2014 when some of the high-octane scenes for the movie were shot at the power station , which towered over the entrance to Southampton Water .
The power station was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting for a tense thriller .
It included a vast turbine hall big enough to house two ships the size of the QE2 and a circular control room that resembled a flying saucer .
The possibility of encountering Tom Cruise caused a buzz of excitement in Fawley , especially among the actor ’ s female fans .
Cruise plays Ethan Hunt , a special agent in charge of an elite taskforce that targets threats to international security No-one in the village knew when the actor arrived on set .
However , a nearby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enable scenes to be shot .
Vehicles owned by a company that provides facilities for film crews was seen parked outside the power station , which closed in 2013 .
Demolition of the old power station is in progress and plans to build more than 1,500 homes on the site are in the works .

The Hollywood superstar and his crew are currently shooting scenes in the UK for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 7 movie.
The Daily Echo looks back to when Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation was filmed at Fawley Power Station.
It was November 2014 when some of the high-octane scenes for the movie were shot at the power station, which towered over the entrance to Southampton Water.
The power station was a landmark building that provided the perfect setting for a tense thriller.
It included a vast turbine hall big enough to house two ships the size of the QE2 and a circular control room that resembled a flying saucer.
The possibility of encountering Tom Cruise caused a buzz of excitement in Fawley, especially among the actor’s female fans.
Cruise plays Ethan Hunt, a special agent in charge of an elite taskforce that targets threats to international security
No-one in the village knew when the actor arrived on set. However, a nearby footpath was closed for a six-day period to enable scenes to be shot.
Vehicles owned by a company that provides facilities for film crews was seen parked outside the power station, which closed in 2013.
Demolition of the old power station is in progress and plans to build more than 1,500 homes on the site are in the works.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Assaults, thefts and drink drivers: Some of the cases heard at a Southampton court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ' Court were ... SEAN PATRICK CANNEY , 25 , of Vokes Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide his details following an accident .
Driving record endorsed with five points and fined £300 .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .
MARC ANDREW PALMER , 39 , of Southampton Street , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to the theft of razor blades and 23 vape products worth £193.37 and admitted breach of suspended sentence .
Committed to prison of eight weeks and ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 25 , of Chiltern Green , Millbrook .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £440 .
Ordered to pay court costs of £85 and victim surcharge of £44 .
ASHLEY JAMES BETTERIDGE , 26 , of Underwood Road , Bishopstoke .
Pleaded guilty to resisting police constables in execution of their duty .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .
MATEUSZ KRAWCZYK , 24 , of Denzil Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £40 court costs .
LEE JOHN WELLS , 38 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker .
Discharged conditionally for 18 months and fined £50 compensation .
Ordered to pay court costs of £40 .
PATRICK MUNYARADZI BVUNZAWABAYA , 36 , of Broadlands Road , Portswood .
Pleaded guilty to one count of damaging a TV and one count of damaging a door belonging to Hyde Group .
Discharged conditionally for 18 months and ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of Padwell Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance .
Driving record endorsed with six points .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
GEORGE IONUT CIOROIU , 25 , of Devonshire Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to speeding .
Driving record endorsed with three points .
Fined £100 and ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge .
HEIDI LOUISE JONES , 32 , of Conduct Gardens , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to speeding .
Driving record endorsed with three points .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim surcharge .
BETH THORNE , 51 , of Harney Hayes Lane , Cadnam .
Pleaded guilty to speeding .
Driving record endorsed with three points .
Fined £68 points and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge .
JOSEPH MURPHY , 40 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating .
Fined £500 .
Ordered to pay £500 compensation and £85 court costs .
PHILIP DAVID MCKEON , 42 , of Coxford Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay £45 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

SEAN PATRICK CANNEY, 25, of Vokes Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide his details following an accident. Driving record endorsed with five points and fined £300. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.
MARC ANDREW PALMER, 39, of Southampton Street, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to the theft of razor blades and 23 vape products worth £193.37 and admitted breach of suspended sentence. Committed to prison of eight weeks and ordered to pay £25 compensation.
PATRYK PIOTR PIETROWSKI, 25, of Chiltern Green, Millbrook. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £440. Ordered to pay court costs of £85 and victim surcharge of £44.
ASHLEY JAMES BETTERIDGE, 26, of Underwood Road, Bishopstoke. Pleaded guilty to resisting police constables in execution of their duty. Fined £40. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.
MATEUSZ KRAWCZYK, 24, of Denzil Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to theft. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £40 court costs.
LEE JOHN WELLS, 38, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Discharged conditionally for 18 months and fined £50 compensation. Ordered to pay court costs of £40.
PATRICK MUNYARADZI BVUNZAWABAYA, 36, of Broadlands Road, Portswood. Pleaded guilty to one count of damaging a TV and one count of damaging a door belonging to Hyde Group. Discharged conditionally for 18 months and ordered to pay £200 compensation.
FARAG FATAHE, 42, of Padwell Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Driving record endorsed with six points. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
GEORGE IONUT CIOROIU, 25, of Devonshire Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to speeding. Driving record endorsed with three points. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge.
HEIDI LOUISE JONES, 32, of Conduct Gardens, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to speeding. Driving record endorsed with three points. Fined £68 and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge.
BETH THORNE, 51, of Harney Hayes Lane, Cadnam. Pleaded guilty to speeding. Driving record endorsed with three points. Fined £68 points and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge.
JOSEPH MURPHY, 40, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating. Fined £500. Ordered to pay £500 compensation and £85 court costs.
PHILIP DAVID MCKEON, 42, of Coxford Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 24 months. Fined £450. Ordered to pay £45 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--University Hospital Southampton marks opening of new ward

MORE patients will be able to receive potentially life-saving treatments following the opening of a new £7.3m cancer care ward .
The 27-bed unit at University Hospital Southampton opened at the weekend after it was built in just six months .
Contractors are said to have worked with the Trust estates team and clinicians to ensure the project was delivered ahead of time , despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic .
• Celebrate our NHS : Hunt is on to find Southampton 's hospital superheroes Matron Jennifer Milner said : “ This new build is absolutely the result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly by the estates team and contractors who have worked through a really difficult time and still managed to deliver the project in around six months .
“ This new ward gives our patients who are going through some really tough treatments , the sort of space and environment that makes that experience a bit easier to cope with.
” The ward accommodates 27 inpatients , with 11 single-bed side rooms with enhanced ventilation for those who are immuno-suppressed , which means more patients can undergo bone marrow transplant treatments that require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also give oncology and haematology patients “ comfortable and spacious surroundings ” to be cared for whilst undergoing treatment .
Along with providing a ” modern and spacious ” environment , the new £7.3m building , funded as a result of Trust ’ s capital programme , also includes a quiet room for families and patients to have space to come to terms with difficult news , and rest areas for staff have breaks .
Consultant haematologist Matthew Jenner added : “ The opening of C2 will make a huge difference especially for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , myeloma , lymphoma and sickle cell disease .
“ The number of patients we have with these conditions increases year on year and having more inpatient beds will enable patients to be treated promptly , within specialist facilities and cared for by a skilled team of highly trained doctors and nurses .
”

The 27-bed unit at University Hospital Southampton opened at the weekend after it was built in just six months.
Contractors are said to have worked with the Trust estates team and clinicians to ensure the project was delivered ahead of time, despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Matron Jennifer Milner said: “This new build is absolutely the result of fantastic team work across the Trust, particularly by the estates team and contractors who have worked through a really difficult time and still managed to deliver the project in around six months.
“This new ward gives our patients who are going through some really tough treatments, the sort of space and environment that makes that experience a bit easier to cope with.”
The ward accommodates 27 inpatients, with 11 single-bed side rooms with enhanced ventilation for those who are immuno-suppressed, which means more patients can undergo bone marrow transplant treatments that require isolating for several weeks.
It will also give oncology and haematology patients “comfortable and spacious surroundings” to be cared for whilst undergoing treatment.
Along with providing a” modern and spacious” environment, the new £7.3m building, funded as a result of Trust’s capital programme, also includes a quiet room for families and patients to have space to come to terms with difficult news, and rest areas for staff have breaks.
Consultant haematologist Matthew Jenner added: “The opening of C2 will make a huge difference especially for patients with haematological conditions such as leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma and sickle cell disease.
“The number of patients we have with these conditions increases year on year and having more inpatient beds will enable patients to be treated promptly, within specialist facilities and cared for by a skilled team of highly trained doctors and nurses.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton universities pledge to support UK City of Culture 2025 bid

TWO Southampton universities have pledged their support for Southampton bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 .
University of Southampton and Solent University have today announced they are to support the UK City of Culture 2025 bid by signing up to become official partners .
A virtual signing to cement the partnerships took place today and both universities will work to make bidding to bring UK City of Culture 2025 to Southampton a part of their ambitions in the coming year .
• City of Culture 2025 bid : This is a huge moment for Southampton President and Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor Mark E. Smith said : “ The University of Southampton is proud to pledge our support for the bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 , we already support arts in the city through our concert hall and art gallery , our outreach programmes and of course hundreds of thousands of pounds a year .
`` As the lead organisation in the Southampton Cultural Education Partnership we are engaged in research into the city ’ s arts and cultural impact , this bid will allow us to further put our world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit of the city . ''
Both of the universities have already played a part in the bid , with students from Solent University creating the Southampton 2025 launch video and University of Southampton leading on the research and evaluation of the consultation phase of the bid .
• 'Show the world who we are ' - Firms urged to back City of Culture bid The universities will also use the efforts to win UK City of Culture 2025 as a way to engage students in the city ’ s heritage and as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of Southampton .
The bid will help link the cultural aspirations of the city with two of the largest institutions who promote the city around the world .
The formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025 was in early October .
Solent University ’ s Vice-Chancellor , Professor Karen Stanton said : “ As a civic university , Solent has strong links with the community , and our pool of creative talent is already helping to enrich resident and visitor experience .
`` The UK City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to come together , inspire wider learning in the community , and increase access to education , while promoting Southampton ’ s profile as the powerhouse of the central south region . ''

University of Southampton and Solent University have today announced they are to support the UK City of Culture 2025 bid by signing up to become official partners.
A virtual signing to cement the partnerships took place today and both universities will work to make bidding to bring UK City of Culture 2025 to Southampton a part of their ambitions in the coming year.
President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Southampton, Professor Mark E. Smith said: “The University of Southampton is proud to pledge our support for the bid to become UK City of Culture 2025, we already support arts in the city through our concert hall and art gallery, our outreach programmes and of course hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.
"As the lead organisation in the Southampton Cultural Education Partnership we are engaged in research into the city’s arts and cultural impact, this bid will allow us to further put our world leading research expertise to work for the benefit of the city."
Both of the universities have already played a part in the bid, with students from Solent University creating the Southampton 2025 launch video and University of Southampton leading on the research and evaluation of the consultation phase of the bid.
The universities will also use the efforts to win UK City of Culture 2025 as a way to engage students in the city’s heritage and as a catalyst for greater engagement with the people of Southampton.
The bid will help link the cultural aspirations of the city with two of the largest institutions who promote the city around the world.
The formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025 was in early October.
Solent University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen Stanton said: “As a civic university, Solent has strong links with the community, and our pool of creative talent is already helping to enrich resident and visitor experience.
"The UK City of Culture bid is an opportunity for us to come together, inspire wider learning in the community, and increase access to education, while promoting Southampton’s profile as the powerhouse of the central south region."


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--One in five coronavirus sufferers will develop 'long covid'

Around one in five people with coronavirus may go on to suffer long Covid , new data suggests .
Long covid is the term used to describe effects suffered beyond the initial illness of Covid-19 .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) has published figures examining long Covid , finding that a fifth of people have symptoms for five weeks or more while around one in 10 are affected for 12 weeks or more .
Overall , around 186,000 people in private households in England in the week beginning November 22 were living with Covid-19 symptoms that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the ONS said .
When looking at symptoms among people five weeks after testing positive for Covid-19 , the ONS estimated that 11.5 % of respondents were still experiencing fatigue , 11.4 % had a cough and 10.1 % had a headache .
Some 8.2 % were still experiencing a loss of taste while 7.9 % still had a loss of smell .
All estimates are based on responses collected as part of the ONS Covid-19 infection survey , which tests thousands of people for coronavirus whether or not they have symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying in hospitals , care homes or other institutions .
Sarah MacFadyen head of policy at Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation , said : “ While it ’ s still early days , these welcome insights helps us to build a better picture of the impact of long Covid .
“ What we need to see now is further research into this so we can better support people .
“ Shortness of breath is listed as a common symptom and we ’ re hearing from many people via our Post-Covid Hub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve heard from many people enduring a long recovery from Covid and some are in a frustrating endless loop of symptoms – feeling better one day and worse the next .
“ Long Covid clinics are due to open in England .
These need to be rolled out urgently and across the UK so that people can access help and support wherever they live.
” The ONS is also investigating Covid-19 complications by looking at GP records , hospital data , deaths and testing figures .
To date , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital with Covid-19 until the end of August .
It has compared their complication rate to the end of September with people in hospital but not with Covid-19 .
The results suggest that patients in hospital with coronavirus have higher rates of metabolic , cardiovascular , kidney and liver disease compared to those without .
Higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease were particularly notable , the ONS said .
It added : “ While these results do not confirm the presence of a causal relationship between Covid-19 hospitalisation and subsequent adverse health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistical association that warrants further investigation.
” A small study published in October from the National Institute for Health Research , which is largely funded by the Department of Health and Social Care , suggested that long Covid may in fact be four different syndromes .
These are permanent organ damage to the lungs and heart , post-intensive-care syndrome , post-viral fatigue syndrome and continuing Covid-19 symptoms .
Dr David Strain , clinical senior lecturer and honorary consultant from the University of Exeter Medical School , said of the ONS findings : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting that 10 % of people who have experienced Covid are left with residual symptoms after three months – more than twice the rate than we previously thought.
” He said the data offered insight into the range of complications occurring , with the risk of a heart attack , stroke or heart failure being nearly 12 times higher in inpatients with coronavirus than in those without .
“ These confirm what we have seen working on the Covid wards , that this virus is more than a simple respiratory infection , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
“ In some ways , however , people affected by these complications are less unfortunate , as there is a pre-existing clear knowledge base and there are effective treatment strategies for these conditions .
“ Of greater concern , are those with the non-specific fatigue , myalgia ( muscle pains ) and fevers that we have no real understanding of the causes , the risk factors or how to treat it.
” He said long Covid was “ happening to younger people , more women than men – basically the population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerability from the initial disease , and therefore have been taking roles with higher hazard of coming into contact with the virus ” .
He added : “ The long-term consequences for these individuals , and for the population as a whole , could be potentially devastating in terms of physical manifestations for the individuals but also the economic impact of these individuals being unable to work .
”

Long covid is the term used to describe effects suffered beyond the initial illness of Covid-19.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published figures examining long Covid, finding that a fifth of people have symptoms for five weeks or more while around one in 10 are affected for 12 weeks or more.
Overall, around 186,000 people in private households in England in the week beginning November 22 were living with Covid-19 symptoms that had persisted for between five and 12 weeks, the ONS said.
When looking at symptoms among people five weeks after testing positive for Covid-19, the ONS estimated that 11.5% of respondents were still experiencing fatigue, 11.4% had a cough and 10.1% had a headache.
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Some 8.2% were still experiencing a loss of taste while 7.9% still had a loss of smell.
All estimates are based on responses collected as part of the ONS Covid-19 infection survey, which tests thousands of people for coronavirus whether or not they have symptoms.
This data does not include people staying in hospitals, care homes or other institutions.
Sarah MacFadyen head of policy at Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, said: “While it’s still early days, these welcome insights helps us to build a better picture of the impact of long Covid.
“What we need to see now is further research into this so we can better support people.
“Shortness of breath is listed as a common symptom and we’re hearing from many people via our Post-Covid Hub who are struggling with breathlessness.
“We’ve heard from many people enduring a long recovery from Covid and some are in a frustrating endless loop of symptoms – feeling better one day and worse the next.
For the first time, we’ve published new experimental estimates on “long COVID”, looking at the prevalence of, and risk factors for, symptoms and complications following #COVID19 infection. This analysis will be refined and developed over time https://t.co/oGvi0dlJJv — Office for National Statistics (ONS) (@ONS) December 16, 2020
“Long Covid clinics are due to open in England. These need to be rolled out urgently and across the UK so that people can access help and support wherever they live.”
The ONS is also investigating Covid-19 complications by looking at GP records, hospital data, deaths and testing figures.
To date, it has analysed the healthcare records of patients in hospital with Covid-19 until the end of August.
It has compared their complication rate to the end of September with people in hospital but not with Covid-19.
The results suggest that patients in hospital with coronavirus have higher rates of metabolic, cardiovascular, kidney and liver disease compared to those without.
Higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease were particularly notable, the ONS said.
It added: “While these results do not confirm the presence of a causal relationship between Covid-19 hospitalisation and subsequent adverse health events, they are suggestive of a statistical association that warrants further investigation.”
A small study published in October from the National Institute for Health Research, which is largely funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, suggested that long Covid may in fact be four different syndromes.
These are permanent organ damage to the lungs and heart, post-intensive-care syndrome, post-viral fatigue syndrome and continuing Covid-19 symptoms.
Dr David Strain, clinical senior lecturer and honorary consultant from the University of Exeter Medical School, said of the ONS findings: “These preliminary data are very concerning, suggesting that 10% of people who have experienced Covid are left with residual symptoms after three months – more than twice the rate than we previously thought.”
He said the data offered insight into the range of complications occurring, with the risk of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure being nearly 12 times higher in inpatients with coronavirus than in those without.
“These confirm what we have seen working on the Covid wards, that this virus is more than a simple respiratory infection, but is a multi-system disease,” he added.
“In some ways, however, people affected by these complications are less unfortunate, as there is a pre-existing clear knowledge base and there are effective treatment strategies for these conditions.
“Of greater concern, are those with the non-specific fatigue, myalgia (muscle pains) and fevers that we have no real understanding of the causes, the risk factors or how to treat it.”
He said long Covid was “happening to younger people, more women than men – basically the population that were suggested to be at lower vulnerability from the initial disease, and therefore have been taking roles with higher hazard of coming into contact with the virus”.
He added: “The long-term consequences for these individuals, and for the population as a whole, could be potentially devastating in terms of physical manifestations for the individuals but also the economic impact of these individuals being unable to work.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Drink driver stopped on Southampton Road, Titchfield

A MAN has been banned from the roads after being caught more than twice the drink driving limit .
Daniel @ @ @ @ @ driving a BMW 5 series on Southampton Road in Titchfield .
The 44-year-old was found @ @ @ @ @ alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35 microgrammes .
Wilson @ @ @ @ @ in West Sussex pleaded guilty to the offence which happened on September 28 this year @ @ @ @ @ ' Court last Thursday he was disqualified for 17 months and fined £400 .
He @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 court costs .

Daniel George James Wilson was stopped driving a BMW 5 series on Southampton Road in Titchfield.
The 44-year-old was found to have 79 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Wilson of Durfold Wood, Plaistow in West Sussex pleaded guilty to the offence which happened on September 28 this year.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court last Thursday he was disqualified for 17 months and fined £400.
He must pay a £40 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Eastleigh rail death investigated by British Transport Police

AN INVESTIGATION into the death of an Eastleigh railway worker continues .
Kevin Mauger , 53 , from Eastleigh died @ @ @ @ @ Railway Depot off Dutton Lane .
Paramedics raced to the depot on November 30 following @ @ @ @ @ had become injured while using a piece of machinery .
However , he was sadly @ @ @ @ @ .
British Transport Police say they are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of Kevin @ @ @ @ @ alongside the Health and Safety Executive .
A man in his forties was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ later released under investigation Anyone with information they think could help the investigation is urged @ @ @ @

Kevin Mauger, 53, from Eastleigh died following an incident at Eastleigh Railway Depot off Dutton Lane.
Paramedics raced to the depot on November 30 following reports that a railway worker had become injured while using a piece of machinery.
However, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
British Transport Police say they are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of Kevin's death and are working alongside the Health and Safety Executive.
A man in his forties was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter but was later released under investigation
Anyone with information they think could help the investigation is urged to call 0800405040.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Vacant land left untouched for 8 years could become new flat block

A SPACE of vacant land could be transformed into nine new homes should planning permission be granted by civic chiefs .
Plans to turn a space of disused land on Shirley Road into a three-story flat block have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
The land was previously a space for residential properties but has been vacant since 2012 .
The proposals , submitted by applicant B and H Khaira Properties Limited , detail plans for a three-storey flat block to create nine new apartments .
There would be three two-bed flats and six one-bed flats along with associated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The vacant land is already surrounded by traditional two storey semi-detached dwellings and three to four storey blocks of purpose built flat .
There would be shared vehicular and pedestrian access provided to avoid need for the circulation route to the south side of the building .
Six carpark spaces will be provided at the back of the property as well as storage for bicycles .
The plans state there will also be an enclosed frontage with trees and boundary wall in order to `` heal the generally poor landscape frontage conditions '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a fusion of Victorian architecture with elements of contemporary design including the use of red brick , bay windows , stonework , sash type windows and slate roof tiles .
A decision on the plans is yet to be made by the City Council .

Plans to turn a space of disused land on Shirley Road into a three-story flat block have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The land was previously a space for residential properties but has been vacant since 2012.
The proposals, submitted by applicant B and H Khaira Properties Limited, detail plans for a three-storey flat block to create nine new apartments.
There would be three two-bed flats and six one-bed flats along with associated parking and cycle and refuge storage.
The vacant land is already surrounded by traditional two storey semi-detached dwellings and three to four storey blocks of purpose built flat.
There would be shared vehicular and pedestrian access provided to avoid need for the circulation route to the south side of the building.
Six carpark spaces will be provided at the back of the property as well as storage for bicycles.
The plans state there will also be an enclosed frontage with trees and boundary wall in order to "heal the generally poor landscape frontage conditions" found along Shirley Road.
The block will be a fusion of Victorian architecture with elements of contemporary design including the use of red brick, bay windows, stonework, sash type windows and slate roof tiles.
A decision on the plans is yet to be made by the City Council.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Hedge End pool reopens after year long refurbishment work

Wildern Swimming Pool in Hedge End reopened last week following the works that began on November 25 , 2019 .
The refurbishment included the replacement of the existing roof with an entirely new structure , new poolside seating space with around 60 seats , and a viewing area as well as installing translucent coloured panels to filter light and block direct views from outside the Wildern Leisure Centre building .
The 40-year-old building was originally planned to reopen in the summer but was slightly delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions .
Despite this though , refurbishments continued , and on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cynthia Garton , Keith House and Ian Corben were all present for the reopening .
Chair of Hedge End , West End & Botley Local Area Committee , Councillor Cynthia Garton said : “ I ’ m absolutely thrilled .
This is really great news that will provide a bit of cheer for local people after such a difficult year .
`` I ’ m really looking forward to seeing this great new community facility safely welcoming our customers back . ''
The project was supported by Eastleigh Borough Council , in partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Hedge End , West End & Botley Local Area Committee last year .
Whilst the pool was closed this year , Wildern Academy Trust also took the opportunity to invest in a project to refurbish the changing rooms that ran alongside the major scheme .
Wildern Academy Trust Executive Headteacher Marie-Lou Litton said : “ The School and the Trust Board are so grateful for the support and financial support we ’ ve had for this exciting project .
`` It ’ s a fantastic facility that will benefit not just our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Wildern Swimming Pool in Hedge End reopened last week following the works that began on November 25, 2019.
The refurbishment included the replacement of the existing roof with an entirely new structure, new poolside seating space with around 60 seats, and a viewing area as well as installing translucent coloured panels to filter light and block direct views from outside the Wildern Leisure Centre building.
The 40-year-old building was originally planned to reopen in the summer but was slightly delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Despite this though, refurbishments continued, and on Monday December 7, Councillors Derek Pretty, Cynthia Garton, Keith House and Ian Corben were all present for the reopening.
Chair of Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee, Councillor Cynthia Garton said: “I’m absolutely thrilled. This is really great news that will provide a bit of cheer for local people after such a difficult year.
"I’m really looking forward to seeing this great new community facility safely welcoming our customers back."
The project was supported by Eastleigh Borough Council, in partnership with the Wildern Academy Trust following approval by Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee last year.
Whilst the pool was closed this year, Wildern Academy Trust also took the opportunity to invest in a project to refurbish the changing rooms that ran alongside the major scheme.
Wildern Academy Trust Executive Headteacher Marie-Lou Litton said: “The School and the Trust Board are so grateful for the support and financial support we’ve had for this exciting project.
"It’s a fantastic facility that will benefit not just our children but the wider community too.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Why you should be wary of 'delivery companies' this Christmas

Scammers have spotted an opportunity to target online shoppers this Christmas as they await their deliveries .
Shoppers are being warned of scams in which criminals pretend to be from parcel delivery companies in the run-up to the festive season .
Online shopping has boomed this year due to various coronavirus restrictions , and many households will now be receiving parcels .
Unfortunately , some criminals have seen an opportunity in the increased demand , and finance industry trade association , UK Finance , is now warning shoppers to be wary of phishing emails and calls attempting to steal private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Finance has said that the malicious emails will often involve the sender pretending to be from well known delivery companies , saying that they have been unable to deliver parcels to the recipient 's address .
These messages may then ask the receiver to pay a fee or provide further details to rearrange delivery .
These details will then be used to attempt to steal money from you .
Similar calls or texts may also be used by scammers .
Fake delivery notes could even be posted through your letter box .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment or further information which could later be used to defraud you .
These details include personal and financial information such as bank details , address or date of birth .
Katy Worobec , managing director of economic crime at UK Finance , told The Mirror , `` Unscrupulous criminals will stop at nothing to commit fraud and that includes exploiting the festive season to target their victims .
`` With more of us than ever expecting to send and receive gifts by post this Christmas , criminals are looking to cash in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imitating parcel delivery companies .
`` Often these scams will claim a parcel has n't been delivered as a way to trick people into giving away their personal and financial details , which are then used to commit fraud .
`` We are urging people not to give a gift to fraudsters this Christmas and to follow the advice of the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign .
Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with your information or money and avoid clicking on links in an email or text @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
You should think carefully about whether an email or message seems genuine before you take any action - real delivery companies will not ask you for bank details or advance payments .
You can read the five steps for preventing fraud in the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign here .

Shoppers are being warned of scams in which criminals pretend to be from parcel delivery companies in the run-up to the festive season.
Online shopping has boomed this year due to various coronavirus restrictions, and many households will now be receiving parcels.
Unfortunately, some criminals have seen an opportunity in the increased demand, and finance industry trade association, UK Finance, is now warning shoppers to be wary of phishing emails and calls attempting to steal private details.
What to watch out for
UK Finance has said that the malicious emails will often involve the sender pretending to be from well known delivery companies, saying that they have been unable to deliver parcels to the recipient's address.
These messages may then ask the receiver to pay a fee or provide further details to rearrange delivery. These details will then be used to attempt to steal money from you.
Similar calls or texts may also be used by scammers. Fake delivery notes could even be posted through your letter box.
Again, these messages will ask for payment or further information which could later be used to defraud you. These details include personal and financial information such as bank details, address or date of birth.
Think carefully before acting
Katy Worobec, managing director of economic crime at UK Finance, told The Mirror, "Unscrupulous criminals will stop at nothing to commit fraud and that includes exploiting the festive season to target their victims.
"With more of us than ever expecting to send and receive gifts by post this Christmas, criminals are looking to cash in by sending scam emails and text messages imitating parcel delivery companies.
"Often these scams will claim a parcel hasn't been delivered as a way to trick people into giving away their personal and financial details, which are then used to commit fraud.
"We are urging people not to give a gift to fraudsters this Christmas and to follow the advice of the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign. Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with your information or money and avoid clicking on links in an email or text message in case it's a scam."
You should think carefully about whether an email or message seems genuine before you take any action - real delivery companies will not ask you for bank details or advance payments.
You can read the five steps for preventing fraud in the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign here.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Eastleigh residents consulted on creation of parish council

RESIDENTS are being consulted on a proposal that could bring more locally focused decision making to a town centre .
A public consultation , known as a Community Governance Review , is currently being conducted by Eastleigh Borough Council .
If approved , one or more new parish or town councils could be created in Eastleigh 's town centre , the last 'unparished ' area in the borough .
The change would give residents a greater say in how the budget for local services , such as the maintenance of open spaces and play areas , and the management of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Householders in Eastleigh town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods are now being urged to take part in an online survey on the proposal .
The Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council , Councillor Keith House , said : “ With the threat of much larger ‘ unitary councils ’ being created , covering a far greater area than existing borough councils and over half a million people , it ’ s important we keep local decision-making to give residents effective and accountable local representation .
`` We hope as many residents as possible in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey and have their say on how their town should be run.
” In a ‘ parished ’ town centre , householders would be represented by elected councillors , responsible for more tightly drawn local areas than the much larger Borough Council wards .
Eastleigh Borough Council says elections to a new council or councils would take place in 2022 .
The area covered by the CGR is bordered by Allbrook parish in the north , the M27/Test Valley/ Southampton City border to the south , the M3 to the west , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and West End parish areas to the east .
Residents in the area will receive a letter over the next fortnight with a link to the survey .

A public consultation, known as a Community Governance Review, is currently being conducted by Eastleigh Borough Council.
If approved, one or more new parish or town councils could be created in Eastleigh's town centre, the last 'unparished' area in the borough.
The change would give residents a greater say in how the budget for local services, such as the maintenance of open spaces and play areas, and the management of community buildings and cemeteries, is spent.
Householders in Eastleigh town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods are now being urged to take part in an online survey on the proposal.
The Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Councillor Keith House, said: “With the threat of much larger ‘unitary councils’ being created, covering a far greater area than existing borough councils and over half a million people, it’s important we keep local decision-making to give residents effective and accountable local representation.
"We hope as many residents as possible in the town centre area fill in the survey and have their say on how their town should be run.”
In a ‘parished’ town centre, householders would be represented by elected councillors, responsible for more tightly drawn local areas than the much larger Borough Council wards.
Eastleigh Borough Council says elections to a new council or councils would take place in 2022.
The area covered by the CGR is bordered by Allbrook parish in the north, the M27/Test Valley/ Southampton City border to the south, the M3 to the west, and the River Itchen boundary with the Bishopstoke and West End parish areas to the east.
Residents in the area will receive a letter over the next fortnight with a link to the survey.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Dave Grohl, Gazza, Peter Andre and the Queen of the Castle - your celebrity pictures

MUSICIANS Dave Grohl and Peter Andre , footballers Gazza and Danny Ings and the Queen of the Castle Giovanna Fletcher @ @ @ @ @ column this week .
They all made these Hampshire residents famous for five minutes back @ @ @ @ @ were allowed to pose for a picture with their fans .
• Anton du Beke @ @ @ @ @ our readers Foo Fighters frontman and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was described as a legend @ @ @ @ @ while ex England star Paul Gascoigne was said to be a 'great man ' .
@ @ @ @ @ ahead of her I 'm A Celebrity win .
To send us a picture of @ @ @ @ @ , click here

They all made these Hampshire residents famous for five minutes back in the days when stars were allowed to pose for a picture with their fans.
Foo Fighters frontman and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was described as a legend by one adoring fan, while ex England star Paul Gascoigne was said to be a 'great man'. Giovanna Fletcher was in Westquay ahead of her I'm A Celebrity win.
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thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Hampshire's newest residents were all born in lockdown

THESE five tiny tots have brought joy and hope to new parents as the coronavirus pandemic continues to blight 2020 .
They were all born during one of the two national lockdowns at Hampshire hospitals Princess Anne in Southampton , Winchester ’ s Royal Hampshire County Hospital or Queen Alexandra in Cosham , or at home .
They ’ re all happy and healthy at home , oblivious to current affairs .
To share your baby news , fill out our simple Q and A form here • LITTLE Arthur Charlie Lloyd Hughes was keen to make an appearance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 12 , weighing 6lbs 11oz .
He ’ s a first born son for Zoe and Bradley from Hedge End .
• OSCAR Alexander Whitaker arrived seven weeks early in Southampton on November 11 .
The 5lbs 11oz tot joins Clair , Martin and Daniel in Rownhams .
• LOCKDOWN baby Brodie Owen Atkinson was born at QA Hospital on May 1 .
The 6lbs 4oz boy is a son for Vicky Cumming and Lucas Atkinson .
• MYLAH-Rose Valerie Page joins Kara , Mark , Scarlett , Layton , Kyran and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl was born on December 2 .
• SIENNA Donna-May was born at home in Southampton on November 21 .
The 6lbs 4oz girl is a first born for Summer Williams and Reece Brown .

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thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Jobs saved as His&Kids given new lease of life

MORE than 120 jobs have been saved after a closing hair salon brand has been given a new lease of life .
His & Kids , a hair salon based in the south that specialises in cuts for children , went into liquidation in September following the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
The salon announced it would be closing in premises Festival Place in Basingstoke `` from immediate effect '' .
The company , which has also branches in Chandlers Ford , Fareham and Romsey , said : “ Due to the significant impact of Covid-19 on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited appointed liquidators on Friday 11 September 2020 .
`` As a direct result the Basingstoke salon has ceased trading from Saturday 12 September.
” But now , the salons have been given a new lease of life .
TOCA Salon Group has announced that the His & Kids Festival Place branch has been saved .
the three remaining sites having been acquired by the TOCA Salon Group , with ambitions to add another 36 salons across the south coast in 2021 .
TOCA Salon Group Director , Darren Jacobs , said this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Kids into the TOCA Salon Group was about much more than buying a business , His & Kids is a concept that like many in the area , we completely bought into .
`` I remember taking my two boys for their first cut at His & Kids , so the chance to bring the brand into the group was one we could n't turn down . ''
His & Kids joins TOCA Salon Group at an `` exciting '' time , having acquired an astounding 18 salons across the South Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that time the group has retained more than 120 jobs and created 30 more .

His & Kids, a hair salon based in the south that specialises in cuts for children, went into liquidation in September following the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The salon announced it would be closing in premises Festival Place in Basingstoke "from immediate effect".
The company, which has also branches in Chandlers Ford, Fareham and Romsey, said: “Due to the significant impact of Covid-19 on the business and ongoing future uncertainty, HJK limited appointed liquidators on Friday 11 September 2020.
"As a direct result the Basingstoke salon has ceased trading from Saturday 12 September.”
But now, the salons have been given a new lease of life.
TOCA Salon Group has announced that the His & Kids Festival Place branch has been saved.
the three remaining sites having been acquired by the TOCA Salon Group, with ambitions to add another 36 salons across the south coast in 2021.
TOCA Salon Group Director, Darren Jacobs, said this: "The decision to bring His & Kids into the TOCA Salon Group was about much more than buying a business, His & Kids is a concept that like many in the area, we completely bought into.
"I remember taking my two boys for their first cut at His&Kids, so the chance to bring the brand into the group was one we couldn't turn down."
His&Kids joins TOCA Salon Group at an "exciting" time, having acquired an astounding 18 salons across the South Coast, in just six months.
In that time the group has retained more than 120 jobs and created 30 more.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Creation of £9m Stoneham Lane Football Complex now complete

A PROJECT to create one of the 'biggest football hubs in the country ' is now complete .
Grass Football Pitches have now been opened at Stoneham Lane Football Complex , completing the project worth £9m .
The complex was created thanks to grant funding from the Football Foundation , Sport England and the Premier League , together with funding from Eastleigh Borough Council .
It is now said to be one of the 'biggest football hubs in the country , providing high quality facilities for local clubs and residents to enjoy ' .
The first games have now taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plateau which provides a number of natural turf pitches that have been constructed to Sport England performance quality criteria .
The plateau 's drainage system , combined with an ongoing maintenance programme , are aimed at helping the pitches withstand the wet winters and reduce the number of games cancelled due to waterlogged pitches .
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said : “ I am pleased that the opening of the new grass pitches completes this fantastic complex that is being enjoyed by thousands of local footballers each week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and adults of all ages and abilities to play football , become more active and enjoy high quality facilities . ''
The site currently has a full size adult 11v11 pitch a junior 11v11 pitch together with two junior 9v9 pitches complementing the other three full size 3G pitches at the complex .
Chief Executive of Hampshire FA , Neil Cassar said : “ We are delighted with the quality of the new grass pitches at Stoneham Lane Football Complex and we are now able to offer a complete football experience to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are fortunate and grateful to have access to one of the leading football hub sites in the country for generations to come . ''

Grass Football Pitches have now been opened at Stoneham Lane Football Complex, completing the project worth £9m.
The complex was created thanks to grant funding from the Football Foundation, Sport England and the Premier League, together with funding from Eastleigh Borough Council.
It is now said to be one of the 'biggest football hubs in the country, providing high quality facilities for local clubs and residents to enjoy'.
The first games have now taken place on the new large grass football plateau which provides a number of natural turf pitches that have been constructed to Sport England performance quality criteria.
The plateau's drainage system, combined with an ongoing maintenance programme, are aimed at helping the pitches withstand the wet winters and reduce the number of games cancelled due to waterlogged pitches.
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said: “I am pleased that the opening of the new grass pitches completes this fantastic complex that is being enjoyed by thousands of local footballers each week.
"It provides the opportunity for children and adults of all ages and abilities to play football, become more active and enjoy high quality facilities."
The site currently has a full size adult 11v11 pitch a junior 11v11 pitch together with two junior 9v9 pitches complementing the other three full size 3G pitches at the complex.
Chief Executive of Hampshire FA, Neil Cassar said: “We are delighted with the quality of the new grass pitches at Stoneham Lane Football Complex and we are now able to offer a complete football experience to our valued users and participants.
"We are fortunate and grateful to have access to one of the leading football hub sites in the country for generations to come."


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Man saved from being hit by train just in the nick of time

IT was without mounting concern that he watched the stranger get up from the railway bridge where he had sat for some ten minutes before squeezing through the wire fence to get onto the railway track near the New Forest station .
Discarding boards he had been carrying by laying them on the bank , the trespasser walked a further five yards and then placed his head on the rail .
The shocked railway employee Bill Holyland knew he had little time to prevent a tragedy .
He dashed down the track and grabbed the man who refused to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he pleaded .
`` I am better dead than alive and I want the train to go over me .
It is nothing to do with you what I do . ''
James Avery , who had been waiting for the service on the platform , ran to the scene and the two men desperately tried to prise his hands from the rail but the stranger tenaciously clung on until he was finally pulled clear and dragged in tears to the station master 's office .
The drama at Holmsley brought Burley-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing the three men 's accounts , Whiting told the man he was being arrested for attempting to commit suicide .
The man remained unmoved and he was taken to Ringwood for questioning .
It was only then that the man admitted to being Daniel Gladstone , a penniless street artist .
`` I wished they had let me do it , '' he began by way of explanation but then adopting a more conciliatory tone revealed : `` I am very sorry for having attempted to carry into operation such a terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not have attempted to do so but for the circumstances I was placed in .
`` I was debarred from ill-health to earn an honest living at my own profession .
I could not seem to have the courage to face the hardships of the road without means of subsistence . ''
The thin , half-starved Gladstone was a pitiful figure as he was placed before magistrates sitting at Ringwood Town Hall the following day , April 17 , 1909 , when he was committed for trial in custody .
But Gladstone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frame of mind when he appeared in front of Mr Justice Channell on July 3 .
Pleading guilty , he heard Dr Richards , who was based at Winchester Prison , tell the court how he had put on nearly a stone and a half in weight in the interim .
`` He has also improved in his mental condition , '' said the doctor , handing the judge a letter that revealed he had recently lost his livelihood and was in trouble at the time he tried to kill himself .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have been at the time , '' he commented of the contents .
The judge took note , jailing Gladstone for just one day which meant his release as soon as the court had finished .
Holmsley was a halt of the once Southampton-Dorchester line which opened in 1848 , sweeping from Lymington Junction , Brockenhurst , inland through Holmsley - known as Christchurch Road until 1888 - through Ringwood , West Moors , Wimborne and Broadstone before turning back towards the coast to take in Wareham and finally Dorchester .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturdays to convey holiday passengers to the seaside but otherwise traffic was always light and the station 's closure had come under heavy scrutiny before the Beeching Report 's recommendation .
It was finally axed for passenger traffic in May , 1964 , though good trains still used the line to Ringwood from Broadstone until August 1967 after which the route was reduced to West Moors for occasional military trains serving a fuel depot until 1974 .
It was consigned to history in 1977 .
Holmsley 's platform still exists with the station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ideal stopping off place for walkers who use the track .

Discarding boards he had been carrying by laying them on the bank, the trespasser walked a further five yards and then placed his head on the rail.
The shocked railway employee Bill Holyland knew he had little time to prevent a tragedy.
A train was imminent.
He dashed down the track and grabbed the man who refused to move.
"Do let me bide," he pleaded. "I am better dead than alive and I want the train to go over me. It is nothing to do with you what I do."
James Avery, who had been waiting for the service on the platform, ran to the scene and the two men desperately tried to prise his hands from the rail but the stranger tenaciously clung on until he was finally pulled clear and dragged in tears to the station master's office.
The drama at Holmsley brought Burley-based Pc Whiting to the station.
After hearing the three men's accounts, Whiting told the man he was being arrested for attempting to commit suicide.
The man remained unmoved and he was taken to Ringwood for questioning. It was only then that the man admitted to being Daniel Gladstone, a penniless street artist.
"I wished they had let me do it," he began by way of explanation but then adopting a more conciliatory tone revealed: "I am very sorry for having attempted to carry into operation such a terrible act. I can assure you I should not have attempted to do so but for the circumstances I was placed in.
"I was debarred from ill-health to earn an honest living at my own profession. I could not seem to have the courage to face the hardships of the road without means of subsistence."
The thin, half-starved Gladstone was a pitiful figure as he was placed before magistrates sitting at Ringwood Town Hall the following day, April 17, 1909, when he was committed for trial in custody.
But Gladstone, 31, was in far better frame of mind when he appeared in front of Mr Justice Channell on July 3.
Pleading guilty, he heard Dr Richards, who was based at Winchester Prison, tell the court how he had put on nearly a stone and a half in weight in the interim.
"He has also improved in his mental condition," said the doctor, handing the judge a letter that revealed he had recently lost his livelihood and was in trouble at the time he tried to kill himself.
"Possibly his character was not all it might have been at the time," he commented of the contents.
The judge took note, jailing Gladstone for just one day which meant his release as soon as the court had finished.
Holmsley was a halt of the once Southampton-Dorchester line which opened in 1848, sweeping from Lymington Junction, Brockenhurst, inland through Holmsley - known as Christchurch Road until 1888 - through Ringwood, West Moors, Wimborne and Broadstone before turning back towards the coast to take in Wareham and finally Dorchester.
During the summer it was extensively used on Saturdays to convey holiday passengers to the seaside but otherwise traffic was always light and the station's closure had come under heavy scrutiny before the Beeching Report's recommendation.
It was finally axed for passenger traffic in May, 1964, though good trains still used the line to Ringwood from Broadstone until August 1967 after which the route was reduced to West Moors for occasional military trains serving a fuel depot until 1974.
It was consigned to history in 1977.
Holmsley's platform still exists with the station building converted into a tea shop, an ideal stopping off place for walkers who use the track.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Virtual nativities are the way forward in 2020

SCHOOLS across Hampshire are attempting to keep the Christmas spirit alive by performing virtual Christmas productions , videos and songs @ @ @ @ @ even live streamed nativities to families .
The children had been rehearsing very hard for @ @ @ @ @ whilst they were very disappointed not to be able to perform to their families , @ @ @ @ @ in front of the cameras .
The Early Years children gave a wonderful performance entitled @ @ @ @ @ me ’ , whilst Key Stage 1 opted for telling the traditional story .
An @ @ @ @ @ filmed the two events , which are also available on DVDs for families to buy @ @ @ @ @ other family members for Christmas .
Pupils have also decorated trees , hung wreaths and @ @ @

Stroud School in Romsey even live streamed nativities to families.
The children had been rehearsing very hard for their Christmas performance, and whilst they were very disappointed not to be able to perform to their families, were very excited to act in front of the cameras.
The Early Years children gave a wonderful performance entitled ‘A little bird told me’, whilst Key Stage 1 opted for telling the traditional story.
An external company, schoolvideo.co.uk, filmed the two events, which are also available on DVDs for families to buy to give to grandparents and other family members for Christmas.
Pupils have also decorated trees, hung wreaths and enjoyed parties.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Two were charged with manslaughter in Winchester on the same day

HE was just 15 when he saw his father killed .
It was late summer and farmer William Troke rode into a field to check on the harvesting .
But Troke , who was unwell , was not pleased with what he saw and complained to labourer Anthony Harris , who was having his breakfast , the oats had not been cut .
`` I do n't think the field is that large , '' Harris protested .
Troke , unimpressed , directed him to drive away some birds but the two men began arguing , Harris denouncing his employer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you mean by that ? ''
the boss demanded .
The labourer stormed off , throwing down his tools and grabbing a scythe with which he had been mowing , swung it viciously .
Troke , armed with a stick , parried the first blow but then his horse suddenly reared as the second came in and he fell heavily to the ground .
His windpipe had been severed , his collar bone broken and his neck slashed with a seven inch long cut .
Harris immediately realised the enormity of the injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told his son , Benjamin , to get dairyman Thomas Martin as quickly as possible .
The teenager ran off and shortly returned with him - but there was nothing that could be done .
Troke was dead .
`` How did it happen ? ''
Martin asked .
`` I do n't know , '' Harris replied .
`` We were both in a passion . ''
With that , he tried to run off but Martin forcefully grabbed him by the arm and detained him .
The following day , August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a verdict of wilful murder and Harris was remanded to Winchester 's County jail on a coroner 's warrant for trial , finally appearing at Hampshire Assizes on March 4 , 1822 .
Pleading not guilty , he told jurors : `` An altercation took place between us and I desired Mr Troke who was fencing at me with a stick to keep his distance . ''
It was enough to convince them he had been reckless and convicted him of the lesser count of manslaughter , for which he was jailed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was followed into the dock by Isle of Wight husband and wife Benjamin and Margaret Davies , accused of killing their apprentice chimney-sweep Valentine Gray who according to witnesses had been barbaricly treated with a series of beatings .
Gray , who had been under the care of the Visitor and Guardians of Alverstoke , collapsed when working in Newport and when seen by a surgeon was found with several sores about his body and an inflammation to his brain .
What treatment the doctor prescribed was not recorded but two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealing internal concussions of the skull , as though inflicted by blows , but no external marks of violence .
Mr Justice Burrough in his summing up deemed the couple had been guilty of `` incautious immoderate chastisement rather than anything alluding to murder .
But that is for your consideration and if you entertain any doubt upon the matter , you should give them the benefit of it . ''
Following a lengthy retirement , jurors convicted Davies of manslaughter for which he received a year 's imprisonment but acquitted his wife @

It was late summer and farmer William Troke rode into a field to check on the harvesting.
But Troke, who was unwell, was not pleased with what he saw and complained to labourer Anthony Harris, who was having his breakfast, the oats had not been cut.
"I don't think the field is that large," Harris protested.
Troke, unimpressed, directed him to drive away some birds but the two men began arguing, Harris denouncing his employer as a rogue.
"What do you mean by that?" the boss demanded.
The labourer stormed off, throwing down his tools and grabbing a scythe with which he had been mowing, swung it viciously. Troke, armed with a stick, parried the first blow but then his horse suddenly reared as the second came in and he fell heavily to the ground.
His windpipe had been severed, his collar bone broken and his neck slashed with a seven inch long cut.
Harris immediately realised the enormity of the injuries and helping him to his feet, told his son, Benjamin, to get dairyman Thomas Martin as quickly as possible.
The teenager ran off and shortly returned with him - but there was nothing that could be done. Troke was dead.
"How did it happen?" Martin asked.
"I don't know," Harris replied. "We were both in a passion."
With that, he tried to run off but Martin forcefully grabbed him by the arm and detained him.
The following day, August 21, 1821, a jury returned a verdict of wilful murder and Harris was remanded to Winchester's County jail on a coroner's warrant for trial, finally appearing at Hampshire Assizes on March 4, 1822.
Pleading not guilty, he told jurors: "An altercation took place between us and I desired Mr Troke who was fencing at me with a stick to keep his distance."
It was enough to convince them he had been reckless and convicted him of the lesser count of manslaughter, for which he was jailed for 12 months and bizarrely fined 1s.
He was followed into the dock by Isle of Wight husband and wife Benjamin and Margaret Davies, accused of killing their apprentice chimney-sweep Valentine Gray who according to witnesses had been barbaricly treated with a series of beatings.
Gray, who had been under the care of the Visitor and Guardians of Alverstoke, collapsed when working in Newport and when seen by a surgeon was found with several sores about his body and an inflammation to his brain.
What treatment the doctor prescribed was not recorded but two days later Gray was dead, the post-mortem revealing internal concussions of the skull, as though inflicted by blows, but no external marks of violence.
Mr Justice Burrough in his summing up deemed the couple had been guilty of "incautious immoderate chastisement rather than anything alluding to murder.
But that is for your consideration and if you entertain any doubt upon the matter, you should give them the benefit of it."
Following a lengthy retirement, jurors convicted Davies of manslaughter for which he received a year's imprisonment but acquitted his wife.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Hampshire Fire and Rescue launch 'Christmas Cheer' campaign

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to help prevent fires over the Christmas period .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service ’ s ( HFRS ) “ Christmas Cheer ” campaign is aiming to make sure people remain vigilant to fire risks and ensure they have the knowledge to celebrate safely .
With the campaign message of ‘ hope we don ’ t see you this Christmas ’ , fire safety messages and advice are being shared across HFRS social media channels and their website in the run up to Christmas .
• When should you put your Christmas tree up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to be using more Christmas lights and decorations than ever before this year to lift spirits , so HFRS are advising people to follow their safety tips .
These include : checking Christmas lights conform to the British Standard and always switch off and unplug these before leaving the house/going to bed , keep trees well-watered regularly to stop it drying out and keeping decorations and Christmas cards away from lights , heaters and candles .
Group Manager for Community Safety at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service , John Amos , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our community , we know most people are looking forward to the Christmas break and we want to make sure everyone has the knowledge to celebrate safely .
“ As well as adhering to the latest Government guidelines throughout the festive period , we ’ re asking people to consider and remain alert to fire risks .
“ Our Christmas Cheer campaign is packed with lots of useful advice to help ensure it ’ s Christmas cheer , not fire that ’ s spread this year.
” A video and advise on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view on the HFRS website .

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (HFRS) “Christmas Cheer” campaign is aiming to make sure people remain vigilant to fire risks and ensure they have the knowledge to celebrate safely.
With the campaign message of ‘hope we don’t see you this Christmas’, fire safety messages and advice are being shared across HFRS social media channels and their website in the run up to Christmas.
Many people are said to be using more Christmas lights and decorations than ever before this year to lift spirits, so HFRS are advising people to follow their safety tips.
These include: checking Christmas lights conform to the British Standard and always switch off and unplug these before leaving the house/going to bed, keep trees well-watered regularly to stop it drying out and keeping decorations and Christmas cards away from lights, heaters and candles.
Group Manager for Community Safety at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, John Amos, said: “After such a challenging year for our community, we know most people are looking forward to the Christmas break and we want to make sure everyone has the knowledge to celebrate safely.
“As well as adhering to the latest Government guidelines throughout the festive period, we’re asking people to consider and remain alert to fire risks.
“Our Christmas Cheer campaign is packed with lots of useful advice to help ensure it’s Christmas cheer, not fire that’s spread this year.”
A video and advise on keeping safe over Christmas is available to view on the HFRS website.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--LETTER - Thanks to to all those who made Saints game safe

MY NIECE , her husband and myself were lucky enough to receive tickets in the ballot for the first match @ @ @ @ @ fans were allowed to watch a live football match .
This was Saints versus Sheffield @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
Not unlucky 13 for us .
I wish to convey our heartfelt thanks @ @ @ @ @ the scenes who worked so hard to make it safe for us to attend .
@ @ @ @ @ we were properly segregated and had a health check and everything ran extremely smoothly .
@ @ @ @ @ have been a logistical nightmare to organise .
Being the first of hopefully many matches @ @ @ @ @ cheer them on , we thought they did a fantastic job .
The team ’ @ @ @ @ @ we were , for a while third in the best league in the world , @ @ @ @ @ and the team saluting us after the match ended with a three-nil victory .
The @ @ @ @ @ the tickets were free .

This was Saints versus Sheffield United on Sunday 13th December 2020.
Not unlucky 13 for us.
I wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to all the team behind the scenes who worked so hard to make it safe for us to attend.
They thought of everything and we were properly segregated and had a health check and everything ran extremely smoothly.
The planning and execution must have been a logistical nightmare to organise.
Being the first of hopefully many matches for fans to watch and cheer them on, we thought they did a fantastic job.
The team’s performance was brilliant and we were, for a while third in the best league in the world, and we so enjoyed Ralph and the team saluting us after the match ended with a three-nil victory.
The final thank you is that the tickets were free.
Patricia Newman,
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--LETTER - Please can you repair the pot holes in Romsey

When are Hampshire County Council going to take responsibility and repair the pot holes on Winchester Road between the two @ @ @ @ @ The road is an utter disgrace , sunken drains and man hole covers and more @ @ @ @ @ shake a stick at .
The really dangerous one is by the Sun Arch , @ @ @ @ @ can see an accident waiting to happen .
I have reported this three times in @ @ @ @ @ County Council and by the look of the map on their website so have lots @ @ @ @ @ can this be repaired as soon as possible ?

The road is an utter disgrace, sunken drains and man hole covers and more pot holes than you can shake a stick at.
The really dangerous one is by the Sun Arch, it's massive and I can see an accident waiting to happen.
I have reported this three times in as many months to Hampshire County Council and by the look of the map on their website so have lots of other people.
Please can this be repaired as soon as possible?
Jan Gray
Romsey