thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Fawley refinery pumps money into Transfer to Transform scheme

OWNERS of Fawley refinery have pledged their support for young people and small enterprises across the Solent area by backing the Transfer to Transform scheme .
ExxonMobil runs the 59-year-old petro-chemical complex , which is the largest refinery in the UK and one of the most complex in Europe .
Transfer to Transform allows major employers to use unspent money from the apprenticeship levy to help small to medium-sized enterprises , known as SMEs .
The cash helps SMEs cover the cost of apprenticeship training , enabling them to take on and train new staff .
Having backed the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ExxonMobil has agreed to give £85,000 of its apprenticeship levy funding to the scheme .
Transfer to Transform aims to create much-needed investment in young people and skills .
ExxonMobil ’ s involvement brings the total amount pledged to the scheme to £850,000 , which will be used to boost apprenticeship activity across the region .
Beth Varndell , ExxonMobil ’ s Fawley training manager said : “ The apprenticeship programme is very important to providing our young people with the skills they need .
“ ExxonMobil Fawley is thrilled to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We very much hope our pledge will help put people on the ladder to a successful career by offering them the opportunity to begin a brand-new apprenticeship .
“ In addition , we are delighted that Transfer to Transform will give much-needed support to local businesses and educational providers.
” Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and learning , said : “ Through Transfer to Transform we expect to see a much-needed boost to apprenticeship provision across the region , helping to strengthen and support the local economy in @ @ @ @ @

ExxonMobil runs the 59-year-old petro-chemical complex, which is the largest refinery in the UK and one of the most complex in Europe.
Transfer to Transform allows major employers to use unspent money from the apprenticeship levy to help small to medium-sized enterprises, known as SMEs.
The cash helps SMEs cover the cost of apprenticeship training, enabling them to take on and train new staff.
Having backed the government’s apprenticeship programme for decades, ExxonMobil has agreed to give £85,000 of its apprenticeship levy funding to the scheme.
Transfer to Transform aims to create much-needed investment in young people and skills.
ExxonMobil’s involvement brings the total amount pledged to the scheme to £850,000, which will be used to boost apprenticeship activity across the region.
Beth Varndell, ExxonMobil’s Fawley training manager said: “The apprenticeship programme is very important to providing our young people with the skills they need.
“ExxonMobil Fawley is thrilled to be able to support the Transfer to Transform scheme.
“We very much hope our pledge will help put people on the ladder to a successful career by offering them the opportunity to begin a brand-new apprenticeship.
“In addition, we are delighted that Transfer to Transform will give much-needed support to local businesses and educational providers.”
Organisations involved in the scheme include Southampton City Council.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for children and learning, said: “Through Transfer to Transform we expect to see a much-needed boost to apprenticeship provision across the region, helping to strengthen and support the local economy in these turbulent times.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Grant to help those hit by Covid pandemic in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON residents hit by the pandemic are to be supported following a share of a multi-million pound grant .
City Life Church , Above Bar Church and Saint Mary ’ s Church in Southampton will receive a share of a £85m grant from the government to tackle poverty .
The exact amount of money set to be received by the three city churches is yet to be revealed .
But it has been confirmed that the grant is aimed at supporting the provision of food , debt advice and help for people to find employment .
Further details are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news comes as since the start of the pandemic the three city churches , in partnership with Love Southampton , have delivered £125,000 worth of food to local residents .
Paul Woodman , from City Life Church , said : “ We are extremely grateful to have been awarded this grant .
We are very aware of the hardship caused in Southampton and these funds will provide a vital lifeline to many in the city.
” The grants were confirmed on Saturday ( Sept 26 ) and are part of a £750m package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ The funds released from the government are intended to work alongside some of the country ’ s specialist funders and philanthropists to double the money reaching incredibly worthy causes , benefiting as many people as possible .
It is vital that we continue to do all we can to support our communities in the months ahead.
” It comes as over the past months church leaders , volunteers and civic chiefs have joined forces to support vulnerable people across Southampton during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member for culture and homes at Southampton City Council , said : “ Our poorest and most vulnerable have felt the brunt of this pandemic , and it ’ s incredible to see community and faith groups , volunteers and others come together to support one another when it is needed most .
”

City Life Church, Above Bar Church and Saint Mary’s Church in Southampton will receive a share of a £85m grant from the government to tackle poverty.
The exact amount of money set to be received by the three city churches is yet to be revealed.
But it has been confirmed that the grant is aimed at supporting the provision of food, debt advice and help for people to find employment.
Further details are expected to be released next month.
The news comes as since the start of the pandemic the three city churches, in partnership with Love Southampton, have delivered £125,000 worth of food to local residents.
Paul Woodman, from City Life Church, said: “We are extremely grateful to have been awarded this grant. We are very aware of the hardship caused in Southampton and these funds will provide a vital lifeline to many in the city.”
The grants were confirmed on Saturday (Sept 26) and are part of a £750m package of support announced by the Chancellor.
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “The funds released from the government are intended to work alongside some of the country’s specialist funders and philanthropists to double the money reaching incredibly worthy causes, benefiting as many people as possible. It is vital that we continue to do all we can to support our communities in the months ahead.”
It comes as over the past months church leaders, volunteers and civic chiefs have joined forces to support vulnerable people across Southampton during the pandemic.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for culture and homes at Southampton City Council, said: “Our poorest and most vulnerable have felt the brunt of this pandemic, and it’s incredible to see community and faith groups, volunteers and others come together to support one another when it is needed most.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Solent University graduate creates mental health documentary

Harrison Read , who studied BA ( Hons ) Sports Journalism at Solent University , wants to raise awareness of his documentary , ‘ Braking the Cycle ’ which explores how cycling can improve men ’ s mental health .
Harrison decided in lockdown that he needed to fill his free time with something , and ended up getting a bike which he says helped him a lot .
He has since met a number of other men who shared their own stories of how cycling has made a difference to them .
He said : “ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last eight years and I experienced a really tough time at the start of the year before Coronavirus , which only added to the difficulties.
” “ The standout moment for me was seeing my best friend get onto a handcycle for the first time ever .
“ He was sadly involved in a life-changing car crash in November 2018 and has worked tirelessly to get into a position where he ’ s able to walk again .
“ The Handbike was perfect for him as he would struggle to ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues he has since his injuries.
” A local independent cinema are interested in premiering the film and Harrison has gained 500 Instagram followers since he started posting about mental health .
He added : “ I ’ m just really glad that people have seen what I ’ m doing and are looking to support me any way they can.
” “ The Cycle is by far the biggest project I ’ ve ever produced .
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Harrison Read, who studied BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at Solent University, wants to raise awareness of his documentary, ‘Braking the Cycle’ which explores how cycling can improve men’s mental health.
Harrison decided in lockdown that he needed to fill his free time with something, and ended up getting a bike which he says helped him a lot.
He has since met a number of other men who shared their own stories of how cycling has made a difference to them.
He said: “I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety a lot over the last eight years and I experienced a really tough time at the start of the year before Coronavirus, which only added to the difficulties.”
“The standout moment for me was seeing my best friend get onto a handcycle for the first time ever.
“He was sadly involved in a life-changing car crash in November 2018 and has worked tirelessly to get into a position where he’s able to walk again.
“The Handbike was perfect for him as he would struggle to ride a normal bike due to the balance issues he has since his injuries.”
A local independent cinema are interested in premiering the film and Harrison has gained 500 Instagram followers since he started posting about mental health.
He added: “I’m just really glad that people have seen what I’m doing and are looking to support me any way they can.”
“The Cycle is by far the biggest project I’ve ever produced.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-01--Alresford's annual fun fair is cancelled because of Covid fears

THE annual funfair in Alresford has been cancelled after civic chiefs said they could not support the event because of the risk to public health .
The fair is held every October in Broad Street , closing the road to through traffic for a day .
It was due to be held on Thursday October 15 .
But its operator organisers , New Alresford Town Trust , has been told by the city council that it can not go ahead in the light of the increase in coronavirus cases .
In an email to the fun fair operator John Searle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chronicle , Abigail Toms , city council environmental protection manager , said the risk was too great .
Ms Toms wrote : `` As you will have noted from the Government broadcasts at the beginning of the week , the spread of the Covid-19 virus appears to be again on the increase and the direction of travel is generally not favourable towards events right now .
`` The advice of our colleagues at Hampshire County Council Public Health is that all funfairs in Hampshire should cease operating and that funfairs due to commence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is because ( this is lifted directly from their correspondence with us ) : 1 .
The incidence of Covid19 in the community has continued to increase Nationally and in Hampshire .
2 .
The Chief Medical Officer announced that the National Alert Level has been raised to Level 4 , which means that transmission of Covid19 in the community is `` high or rising exponentially : enforced social distancing '' .
3 .
HM Government has issued , and continues to issue , new guidelines on social gatherings with the objective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection .
This includes the ‘ rule of 6 ’ , which can not be practically enforced at a fun-fair .
4 .
Given that a family unit ( persons , both young and old ) will attend such settings this adds a further dimension to the opportunity and consequence of onward infection .
`` The decision has been taken in order to control onward infection to those in ( and beyond ) Hampshire .
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news and recognise that this will come as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county ’ s advice is that funfairs should not be operating right now because the risk of transmission is too great .
The city council can not therefore support your event . ''
The event is organised every years by New Alresford Town Trust who have been approached for comment , as have the fun fair operator .

The fair is held every October in Broad Street, closing the road to through traffic for a day. It was due to be held on Thursday October 15.
But its operator organisers, New Alresford Town Trust, has been told by the city council that it cannot go ahead in the light of the increase in coronavirus cases.
In an email to the fun fair operator John Searle Fun Fairs, and seen by the Chronicle, Abigail Toms, city council environmental protection manager, said the risk was too great.
Ms Toms wrote: "As you will have noted from the Government broadcasts at the beginning of the week, the spread of the Covid-19 virus appears to be again on the increase and the direction of travel is generally not favourable towards events right now.
"The advice of our colleagues at Hampshire County Council Public Health is that all funfairs in Hampshire should cease operating and that funfairs due to commence operation should not go ahead.
"This is because (this is lifted directly from their correspondence with us):
1. The incidence of Covid19 in the community has continued to increase Nationally and in Hampshire.
2. The Chief Medical Officer announced that the National Alert Level has been raised to Level 4, which means that transmission of Covid19 in the community is "high or rising exponentially: enforced social distancing".
3. HM Government has issued, and continues to issue, new guidelines on social gatherings with the objective of reducing exposure and onward spread of infection. This includes the ‘rule of 6’, which cannot be practically enforced at a fun-fair.
4. Given that a family unit (persons, both young and old) will attend such settings this adds a further dimension to the opportunity and consequence of onward infection.
"The decision has been taken in order to control onward infection to those in (and beyond) Hampshire. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news and recognise that this will come as a huge disappointment to you, but the county’s advice is that funfairs should not be operating right now because the risk of transmission is too great. The city council can not therefore support your event."
The event is organised every years by New Alresford Town Trust who have been approached for comment, as have the fun fair operator.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Storm Alex hits Southampton: live updates

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thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Southampton roads flood as Storm Alex batters coast

Millbrook Road West has flooded with two lanes of the outbound carriageway reported as closed .
Motorists are being urged @ @ @ @ @ find alternative routes .
• READ MORE : Follow our live blog here > > @ @ @ @ @ Road and Glen Eyre Road has also been inundated with water , with motorists again @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , residents have reported flooding in Marston Road in the Thornhill area of @ @ @ @ @ Echo has contacted the city council for comment .

Millbrook Road West has flooded with two lanes of the outbound carriageway reported as closed.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Millbrook Rd west outbound just after the Paynes Rd on-slip, Road flooded. Lane one and two closed . Please use alternative route if possible. — Southampton Travel (@scchighways) October 2, 2020
The junction of Burgess Road and Glen Eyre Road has also been inundated with water, with motorists again urged to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, residents have reported flooding in Marston Road in the Thornhill area of the city.
Flooding in Marston Road, Southampton
The Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--PHOTOS: Storm Alex batters Southampton and Hampshire - in pictures

STORM Alex has brought flooding and travel distruption to Southampton and Hampshire .
Torrential rain hit the city this morning @ @ @ @ @ warning is in place until this evening .
• READ MORE : Click here to @ @ @ @ @ blog > > > Scroll through the gallery above to see pictures .


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--‘Pack’ of shoplifters appear at Southampton Crown Court

A “ PACK ” of shoplifters raided a Southampton store stealing more than £2,000 worth of stock .
Among them was Eric Engmann - an “ accounting and finance student at Southampton University ” .
Engmann , Youssef Elbatal , Walter Moanza-Garcia and Nathan Hollingsworth walked out of JD Sports in the city centre with items totalling £2,673 “ draped over their arms ” .
As they fled the scene on November 5 last year Hollingsworth made threats to stab a shop assistant , a court heard .
The police were called and the four were stopped in a taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hollingsworth was found in possession of a pair of wire cutters .
Engmann , 27 , of Moorland Road , Brixton , Elbatal , 27 , of no fixed address and Moanza-Garcia , 28 , of Clifford Drive , Brixton , appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday charged with shoplifting .
Moanza-Garcia pleaded guilty on Monday - the day he had been due to stand trial .
The other two men previously pleaded guilty .
Prosecution barrister , Richard Martin told the court how Hollingsworth had tried on a pair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop .
The thieves “ spent about half an hour ” in JD Sports and were seen picking up various items of clothing .
CCTV footage is said to have shown them entering the premises in two groups and at one point going into the changing rooms .
Mr Martin said : “ They spend around half an hour in the shop going from place to place , picking things up.
” “ If you like they are going in as a pack of shoplifters ” , he added .
Elbatal and Moanza-Garcia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theft .
In mitigation it was said Engmann , who has no previous convictions , was finding it hard living off his student loan .
Furthermore it was “ difficult managing work and doing his studies at the same time ” .
He was slapped with a 12 month community order and ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work .
Moanza-Garcia was given a three month sentence .
Elbatal was jailed for three-months , suspended for two-years .
He must complete 15 days of rehabilitation , nine months of alcohol treatment and @ @ @ @ @ @

Among them was Eric Engmann - an “accounting and finance student at Southampton University”.
Engmann,Youssef Elbatal, Walter Moanza-Garcia and Nathan Hollingsworth walked out of JD Sports in the city centre with items totalling £2,673 “draped over their arms” .
As they fled the scene on November 5 last year Hollingsworth made threats to stab a shop assistant, a court heard.
The police were called and the four were stopped in a taxi off The Avenue.
Following a search, Hollingsworth was found in possession of a pair of wire cutters.
Engmann, 27, of Moorland Road, Brixton, Elbatal, 27, of no fixed address and Moanza-Garcia, 28, of Clifford Drive, Brixton, appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday charged with shoplifting.
Moanza-Garcia pleaded guilty on Monday - the day he had been due to stand trial.
The other two men previously pleaded guilty.
Prosecution barrister, Richard Martin told the court how Hollingsworth had tried on a pair of trainers and simply walked out of the shop.
The thieves “spent about half an hour” in JD Sports and were seen picking up various items of clothing.
CCTV footage is said to have shown them entering the premises in two groups and at one point going into the changing rooms.
Mr Martin said: “They spend around half an hour in the shop going from place to place, picking things up.”
“If you like they are going in as a pack of shoplifters”, he added.
Elbatal and Moanza-Garcia have previous convictions for going equipped for theft.
In mitigation it was said Engmann, who has no previous convictions, was finding it hard living off his student loan. Furthermore it was “difficult managing work and doing his studies at the same time”.
He was slapped with a 12 month community order and ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work.
Moanza-Garcia was given a three month sentence.
Elbatal was jailed for three-months, suspended for two-years.
He must complete 15 days of rehabilitation, nine months of alcohol treatment and 120 ours of unpaid work.
Hollingsworth was previously given a suspended sentence.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Marchwood doctors surgery responds to rumours of closure

A DOCTORS surgery has responded to rumours that claim the practice is closing .
Forestside Medical Practice in Marchwood has written to inform parishioners that it is not closing , after rumours began to circulate in the area .
Since the start of the pandemic , the practice has had to make changes to the way it operates to ensure it can continue to run safely .
As well as the rumours of the closure there have also been reports of members of staff being verbally abused .
Marchwood Parish Councillor Richard Young , said : `` It was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us were publicly demonstrating our appreciation for those in the NHS and other key workers , so it is very saddening to learn of alleged verbal abuse directed towards those simply trying to keep themselves and our community safe . ''
The practice has minimised face to face consultations and is using the Marchwood surgery to see its most high risk and vulnerable patients .
County Councillor David Harrison said : `` I think some people have got quite upset about not being able to be seen in the normal way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that they 're more likely to talk to the doctor over the telephone , some people get a bit abusive because of it .
`` We all have to accept that doctors surgeries are not operating as they normally would . ''
Councillor Harrison said he has has received several emails and messages over the past two months from residents , asking him what is going on with the surgery and he wants to expel any rumours going around .
In the letter to parishioners , the surgery says : `` Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Marchwood has changed and will continue to evolve , please be assured that Marchwood Surgery is NOT closing .
`` Marchwood Surgery is currently open and seeing selected patients on Mondays , Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Fridays . ''

Forestside Medical Practice in Marchwood has written to inform the community that it is not closing, after rumours began to circulate in the area.
Since the start of the pandemic, the practice has had to make changes to the way it operates to ensure it can continue to run safely.
As well as the rumours of the closure there have also been reports of members of staff being verbally abused.
Marchwood Parish Councillor Richard Young, said: "It was not long ago at all that many of us were publicly demonstrating our appreciation for those in the NHS and other key workers, so it is very saddening to learn of alleged verbal abuse directed towards those simply trying to keep themselves and our community safe."
The practice has minimised face to face consultations and is using the Marchwood surgery to see its most high risk and vulnerable patients.
County Councillor David Harrison said: "I think some people have got quite upset about not being able to be seen in the normal way.
"When it's been explained to them, that they're more likely to talk to the doctor over the telephone, some people get a bit abusive because of it.
"We all have to accept that doctors surgeries are not operating as they normally would."
Councillor Harrison said he has has received several emails and messages over the past two months from residents, asking him what is going on with the surgery and he wants to expel any rumours going around.
In the letter, the surgery said: "Although the scope of the service we provide at Marchwood has changed and will continue to evolve, please be assured that Marchwood Surgery is NOT closing.
"Marchwood Surgery is currently open and seeing selected patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Girl approached by man in Chandler's Ford

POLICE have launched an appeal after a young girl was approached by a 'suspicious ' man yesterday .
A five-year-old girl was approached by the man - who was not known to her - as he drove alongside her and asked her to get into the car on Ashdown Road , Chandler ’ s Ford at around 6pm yesterday evening .
Police would like to speak to the man in connection with the incident .
He is described as being aged 35 to 45 , white hair , wearing a black coat and was seen driving a black vehicle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Did you see what happened ?
Did you see a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the incident ?
Or perhaps you have CCTV or a video doorbell footage which may prove useful in our investigation .
`` Anyone with information is asked to call 101 , quoting 44200381441 .
Alternatively , you can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
`` We would also remind parents to remain vigilant at all times , especially those with young children , with the darker evening drawing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report any suspicious behaviour to us by calling 101 or using our online reporting tool via the Hampshire Constabulary website . ''

A five-year-old girl was approached by the man - who was not known to her - as he drove alongside her and asked her to get into the car on Ashdown Road, Chandler’s Ford at around 6pm yesterday evening.
Police would like to speak to the man in connection with the incident.
He is described as being aged 35 to 45, white hair, wearing a black coat and was seen driving a black vehicle.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Did you see what happened? Did you see a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the incident? Or perhaps you have CCTV or a video doorbell footage which may prove useful in our investigation.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44200381441. Alternatively, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
"We would also remind parents to remain vigilant at all times, especially those with young children, with the darker evening drawing in.
"Please do continue to report any suspicious behaviour to us by calling 101 or using our online reporting tool via the Hampshire Constabulary website."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Pictures of fans from Saints v Wimbledon in 2000

SCENES like this are becoming increasingly difficult to remember in our minds - it 's been a long while since @ @ @ @ @ fans to watch a football match , cheer on our team , and maybe even @ @ @ @ @ half time .
With this in mind the Daily Echo takes a look at some @ @ @ @ @ the past .
It was 20 years ago when Glenn Hoddle ’ s Southampton team @ @ @ @ @ 2-0 win against Wimbledon .
Two superb goals through Wayne Bridge and Marian Pahars ensured @ @ @ @ @ 14 years in the top ﬂight .
Saints ﬁnished 15th in the Premier League on @ @ @ @ @ which took place on May 14 , 2000 .
Then-club secretary Brian Truscott said : @ @ @ @ @ were magniﬁcent .
“ They gave the side tremendous backing through the season .
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With this in mind the Daily Echo takes a look at some pictures of Saints fans from the past.
It was 20 years ago when Glenn Hoddle’s Southampton team ﬁnished their season with a 2-0 win against Wimbledon.
Two superb goals through Wayne Bridge and Marian Pahars ensured relegation for The Dons after 14 years in the top ﬂight.
Saints ﬁnished 15th in the Premier League on 44 points after the victory which took place on May 14, 2000.
Then-club secretary Brian Truscott said: “As usual our supporters were magniﬁcent. “They gave the side tremendous backing through the season.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Chelsea Cuthbertson denies murdering one-month-old son

Chelsea Cuthbertson , 27 , of Knightwood Road , Hythe , Hampshire , pleaded not guilty to the murder of @ @ @ @ @ called to her flat on February 2 last year and found Malakai unresponsive in his @ @ @ @ @ to Southampton General Hospital , where he was pronounced dead four days later .
Cuthbertson @ @ @ @ @ is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on June 7 next year .
Her @ @ @ @ @ up to four weeks .
In July police said a 42-year-old arrested in connection with @ @ @ @ @ released without charge .

Chelsea Cuthbertson, 27, of Knightwood Road, Hythe, Hampshire, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Malakai Watts.
Paramedics were called to her flat on February 2 last year and found Malakai unresponsive in his cot.
He was taken to Southampton General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead four days later.
Cuthbertson was released on bail and is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on June 7 next year.
Her trial is expected to last up to four weeks.
In July police said a 42-year-old arrested in connection with Malakai's death had been released without charge.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Multi-vehicle accident has closed A326 near Rushington roundabout

THE emergency services have been called to a multi-vehicle accident that has blocked a busy Hampshire road .
The incident has occurred on the A326 just south of the Rushington roundabout , causing long tailbacks on nearby roads .
Police said one person suffered minor injuries in the three-vehicle crash .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said a woman was cut free from the wreckage and placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service .
The travel service ROMANSE tweeted : `` A326 both directions closed between Jacobs Gutter Lane and A35 Totton Bypass due to multi-vehicle RTI .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Several people living in the area have taken to social media following the accident .
One person posted : `` It 's bad - they are cutting people out by what I can see and hear .
Hope they are OK. '' Another social media user added : `` The bypass is now shut towards Jacobs Gutter Lane crossroads .
Police and services everywhere . ''
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said a car was in collision with an HGV .
She added : `` Firefighters from Redbridge , St Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8.21am to the Marchwood Bypass .
`` A female was extricated by firefighters via roof removal and handed into the care of South Central Ambulance Service ( SCAS ) .
`` The stop message came in at 9.14am . ''
A Hampshire police spokesman added : `` We were called out at 8.22am to reports of a three-vehicle collision .
`` A Volvo , a Seat and a Mercedes-Benz van were involved in a collision along the Bypass .
One person received minor injuries .
`` Hampshire Constabulary , Hampshire Fire and Rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all on-scene at the moment . ''

The incident has occurred on the A326 just south of the Rushington roundabout, causing long tailbacks on nearby roads.
Police said one person suffered minor injuries in the three-vehicle crash.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said a woman was cut free from the wreckage and placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
The travel service ROMANSE tweeted: "A326 both directions closed between Jacobs Gutter Lane and A35 Totton Bypass due to multi-vehicle RTI. Heavy delays on all approaches."
Several people living in the area have taken to social media following the accident.
One person posted: "It's bad - they are cutting people out by what I can see and hear. Hope they are OK."
Another social media user added: "The bypass is now shut towards Jacobs Gutter Lane crossroads. Police and services everywhere."
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said a car was in collision with an HGV.
She added: "Firefighters from Redbridge, St Mary’s and Eastleigh were mobilised at 8.21am to the Marchwood Bypass.
"A female was extricated by firefighters via roof removal and handed into the care of South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
"The stop message came in at 9.14am."
A Hampshire police spokesman added: "We were called out at 8.22am to reports of a three-vehicle collision.
"A Volvo, a Seat and a Mercedes-Benz van were involved in a collision along the Bypass. One person received minor injuries.
"Hampshire Constabulary, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service are all on-scene at the moment."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Golden Grove residents claim disabled drivers' concerns ignored

DISABLED residents on a Southampton street have revealed their anger after their parking permits were revoked .
The decision was made less than a week before the introduction of a parking scheme for having access to garages which residents say they are unable to use .
Residents on Coleman Street in the Golden Grove area said they feel that their concerns have been ignored and they believe a lack of communication between Southampton City Council Roads and parking department and the local housing office is the source of the issue .
Jackie Starrett , 55 , suffers from autoimmune disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes pain and fatigue .
She received a letter from the council in July 2019 detailing proposals for the parking permit scheme that will allow permit holders to park in a nearby car park .
She said since then she has received no further correspondence until Monday , September 28 , when she was informed her £100 permit would be revoked and refunded .
She told the Daily Echo : “ We were meant to have a meeting to discuss any problems .
We have never had a letter since then , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised her concerns with the local housing office , they were dismissed .
She believes that the garage available to her is too small for her to exit her car , and pay and display bays are two streets away which she considers too far for a disabled driver to be expected to walk .
She said : “ Right now I am so depressed .
I want to cry all the time because I can ’ t live like that .
Their duty of care has been disgusting.
” A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council apologises for the permits issued in error .
“ There is limited off-street parking available in the Golden Grove area and the Council undertook a detailed consultation process on the Permit Parking Scheme proposal .
“ As part of this process , residents were advised by letter as to whether they would be entitled to a parking permit .
”

The decision was made less than a week before the introduction of a parking scheme for having access to garages which residents say they are unable to use.
Residents on Coleman Street in the Golden Grove area said they feel that their concerns have been ignored and they believe a lack of communication between Southampton City Council Roads and parking department and the local housing office is the source of the issue.
Jackie Starrett, 55, suffers from autoimmune disease Lupus and fibromyalgia, a condition that causes pain and fatigue.
She received a letter from the council in July 2019 detailing proposals for the parking permit scheme that will allow permit holders to park in a nearby car park.
She said since then she has received no further correspondence until Monday, September 28, when she was informed her £100 permit would be revoked and refunded.
She told the Daily Echo: “We were meant to have a meeting to discuss any problems. We have never had a letter since then,” she said.
Jackie said when she raised her concerns with the local housing office, they were dismissed.
She believes that the garage available to her is too small for her to exit her car, and pay and display bays are two streets away which she considers too far for a disabled driver to be expected to walk.
She said: “Right now I am so depressed. I want to cry all the time because I can’t live like that. Their duty of care has been disgusting.”
A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: “The Council apologises for the permits issued in error.
“There is limited off-street parking available in the Golden Grove area and the Council undertook a detailed consultation process on the Permit Parking Scheme proposal.
“As part of this process, residents were advised by letter as to whether they would be entitled to a parking permit.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Southampton council employers officers to target flytippers

Southampton City Council has appointed two new Environmental Protection Officers in a bid to target persistent fly-tippers .
The move has been welcomed by a local councillor who said it will save tax-payer money .
Fly-tipping clear-ups have cost Southampton tax-payers more than £2m over the past 8 years .
A spokesperson from Southampton City Council said an increase in fly-tipping in Southampton was part of a national trend , with “ parks and opens spaces ” seeing the most cases .
The statement added : “ The decision to employ the officers was made to increase the council ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pursue enforcement activity when appropriate ; deter offenders and encourage residents and businesses to dispose of waste responsibly.
” The effort will be supported by a campaign reminding residents of the penalties they could face if caught fly-tipping ( a fine of up to £50,000 or prison sentence ) as well as the responsibility they have in making sure that the waste disposal agents they use are licensed .
Steven Galton , Millbrook Conservative councillor and Shadow Cabinet Member for Environment , Transport & Planning welcomed the crack down , adding “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotspots ; such as charity bin sites and provide additional measures such as CCTV to help stop the theft and fly-tipping that happens.
” Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities , Councillor Dave Shields acknowledged the cost to the taxpayer of clearing rubbish left by fly-tippers .
However , he described prosecutions for fly tipping as “ the worst possible outcome for everyone ” instead urging people to “ [ do ] the right thing ” by disposing of rubbish through “ the proper channels ” such as taking waste to local recycling centres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or using a licensed waste carrier .
He said : “ The issue of fly tipping is a problem that is on the increase nationally - I want our city to fight against that trend .
”

The move has been welcomed by a local councillor who said it will save tax-payer money.
Fly-tipping clear-ups have cost Southampton tax-payers more than £2m over the past 8 years.
A spokesperson from Southampton City Council said an increase in fly-tipping in Southampton was part of a national trend, with “parks and opens spaces” seeing the most cases.
The statement added: “The decision to employ the officers was made to increase the council’s ability to investigate fly tipping incidents, pursue enforcement activity when appropriate; deter offenders and encourage residents and businesses to dispose of waste responsibly.”
The effort will be supported by a campaign reminding residents of the penalties they could face if caught fly-tipping (a fine of up to £50,000 or prison sentence) as well as the responsibility they have in making sure that the waste disposal agents they use are licensed.
Steven Galton, Millbrook Conservative councillor and Shadow Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport & Planning welcomed the crack down, adding “Labour should also act around our known hotspots; such as charity bin sites and provide additional measures such as CCTV to help stop the theft and fly-tipping that happens.”
Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Councillor Dave Shields acknowledged the cost to the taxpayer of clearing rubbish left by fly-tippers.
However, he described prosecutions for fly tipping as “the worst possible outcome for everyone” instead urging people to “[do] the right thing” by disposing of rubbish through “the proper channels” such as taking waste to local recycling centres, booking a council bulky waste collection or using a licensed waste carrier.
He said: “The issue of fly tipping is a problem that is on the increase nationally - I want our city to fight against that trend.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--St Monica Primary School 'partly closed' after confirmed case of Covid-19

A SOUTHAMPTON school has partly closed following a confirmed case of coronavirus .
The partial closure of St Monica 's @ @ @ @ @ , Sholing , has been announced on social media .
Southampton Schools tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ Primary School - partial closure on 02/10/2020 due to confirmed case of Covid-19 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ released .
It is not known if the person who tested positive is a pupil @ @ @ @ @ .

More than 200 pupils at St Monica Primary School in Bay Road, Sholing have been sent home and told to self-solated for two weeks.
Lin Marshall, executive principal, said: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a single confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.
"We have taken prompt action to put in place measures needed to minimise the spread of the virus.
"Following advice from Public Health England and our own risk assessment, we have informed the parents and carers of 207 pupils in three year groups that their child must be kept home and to isolate for two weeks as a precautionary measure as they are deemed to have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
"We will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with Public Health England and the council, and will keep our school community updated.
"We would like to reassure the school community that all guidance is being followed and pupils in other classes should continue to attend school, unless they have symptoms of coronavirus in which case parents and carers should organise for their child to be tested via the NHS online portal or by calling 119."
The partial closure of the school was announced on social media.
Southampton Schools tweeted: "Closure Notice: St Monica Primary School - partial closure on 02/10/2020 due to confirmed case of Covid-19."
No further details have been released. It is not known if the person who tested positive is a pupil or a member of staff.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Southampton school forced to close after electrical issues

A CITY school has been forced to close due to electrical issues .
St Mark 's C of E Primary @ @ @ @ @ parents to collect their children .
All pupils are said to be safe but for @ @ @ @ @ they are unable to stay open .
The phones at the school have also gone @ @ @ @ @ issues .
A statement to parents on Facebook by Headteacher , Stephanie Bryant , said @ @ @ @ @ issues we having to close the school with immediate effect .
`` Please rest assured @ @ @ @ @ however we need to close for health and safety reasons .
`` Please collect your @ @ @ @ @ front gates , but be mindful of social distancing . ''

St Mark's C of E Primary School in Southampton has asked parents to collect their children.
All pupils are said to be safe but for health and safety reasons, they are unable to stay open.
The phones at the school have also gone off in relation to the issues.
A statement to parents on Facebook by Headteacher, Stephanie Bryant, said: "Due to electrical issues we having to close the school with immediate effect.
"Please rest assured all pupils are safe, however we need to close for health and safety reasons.
"Please collect your children by coming through the front gates, but be mindful of social distancing."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Fire crews called to train fire at a station in Portchester

FIREFIGHTERS were called yesterday evening to a fire on board a train .
Crews from Portchester , Cosham and Fareham @ @ @ @ @ last night to a train station in Portchester .
There was a small fire on @ @ @ @ @ out by the time the fire crews were on the scene .
The scene was @ @ @ @ @ to Network Rail with crews stepping down at about 6.30pm .

Crews from Portchester, Cosham and Fareham were mobilised just before 6pm last night to a train station in Portchester.
There was a small fire on board a train which was out by the time the fire crews were on the scene.
The scene was deemed safe and handed over to Network Rail with crews stepping down at about 6.30pm.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Teen jailed at Southampton Crown Court

Teen jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A TEENAGER who left a trail of destruction during two rampages has been jailed .
Bradley Mottram has been described as a danger to society .
The 19-year-old embarked on terrifying and `` deliberate rampages '' leaving his victims feeling scared to be in their own homes .
Mottram torched a Honda CR-V on the forecourt of Crystal Cars on Bitterne Road West during an arson attack on the night of March 14 , a court heard .
The teen of Vernon Avenue , Hamble had doused it in petrol before fleeing the scene and making his way to Bullar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way into a property .
At another home he rang the doorbell and demanded to be let in but when the owner refused Mottram became abusive .
He then kicked at the door `` multiple times '' , smashing a glass panel and threatening that he had petrol .
Shortly before midnight in Garfield Road , he demanded entry at a family home .
Prosecution barrister , William Goss told how Mottram smashed a window and the front door with a glass bottle and forced his way in where he demanded keys .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her Citroën C1 which Mottram later crashed into two parked cars .
After one of his front wheels came off he kept driving leaving `` gouges in the road '' until he crashed into a tree .
He attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by police .
Just months later on July 30 and while released on bail he was involved in a dangerous police chase .
Using a `` crowbar '' he stole a Ford Focus from a night-worker who had been `` having a snack '' in Spitfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M27 towards Fareham pursued by police .
At one point he drove on the wrong side of a dual carriageway and then wrong way around a roundabout .
Over the legal drink driving limit at the time , he was finally arrested hiding amongst parked cars .
Mottram appeared before Southampton Crown Court today to be sentenced for 13 offences .
According to the Crown Prosecution Service , Mottram poses a serious risk or significant risk to members of the public .
Defence barrister , Nicholas Robinson , said his client was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues with drugs and alcohol .
Furthermore , he had been impacted by the death of a close friend last year .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Mottram 's behaviour was extraordinary for someone who has never committed an offence before .
However , added , there must be a lengthy sentence .
Mottram was jailed for six years and disqualified from driving for seven years .

Bradley Mottram has been described as a danger to society.
The 19-year-old embarked on terrifying and "deliberate rampages" leaving his victims feeling scared to be in their own homes.
Bradley Mottram
Mottram torched a Honda CR-V on the forecourt of Crystal Cars on Bitterne Road West during an arson attack on the night of March 14, a court heard.
The teen of Vernon Avenue, Hamble had doused it in petrol before fleeing the scene and making his way to Bullar Road where he tried to kick his way into a property.
At another home he rang the doorbell and demanded to be let in but when the owner refused Mottram became abusive.
Mottram poured petrol on a Honda CR-V
He then kicked at the door "multiple times", smashing a glass panel and threatening that he had petrol.
His victim was left feeling "traumatised".
Shortly before midnight in Garfield Road, he demanded entry at a family home.
Prosecution barrister, William Goss told how Mottram smashed a window and the front door with a glass bottle and forced his way in where he demanded keys.
The female occupier handed over the keys to her Citroën C1 which Mottram later crashed into two parked cars.
After one of his front wheels came off he kept driving leaving "gouges in the road" until he crashed into a tree.
He attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by police.
Just months later on July 30 and while released on bail he was involved in a dangerous police chase.
Using a "crowbar" he stole a Ford Focus from a night-worker who had been "having a snack" in Spitfire Way, Hamble.
He sped down the M27 towards Fareham pursued by police.
At one point he drove on the wrong side of a dual carriageway and then wrong way around a roundabout.
Over the legal drink driving limit at the time, he was finally arrested hiding amongst parked cars.
Mottram appeared before Southampton Crown Court today to be sentenced for 13 offences.
These include robbery, aggravated vehicle taking, attempted burglary, dangerous driving, drink driving, arson and handling stolen goods.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Mottram poses a serious risk or significant risk to members of the public.
Defence barrister, Nicholas Robinson, said his client was deeply remorseful and that he has battled issues with drugs and alcohol.
Furthermore, he had been impacted by the death of a close friend last year.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Mottram's behaviour was extraordinary for someone who has never committed an offence before.
However, added, there must be a lengthy sentence.
Mottram was jailed for six years and disqualified from driving for seven years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--FLOOD RISK: Storm Alex set to lash Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE will be lashed by heavy rain and high winds as Storm Alex brings a stretch of bad weather over the weekend .
Southern parts of the county could see winds of up to 65mph and others could be at risk of flooding before the end of Sunday , as the French storm will be followed by another band of cold and blowy conditions .
The autumnal spell will begin when the weather front named by Meteo-France arrives from the continent overnight into Friday .
A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of flooding and travel delays stretching from Cornwall to the Kent coast .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services has warned residents to `` be careful '' in light of `` lots of '' fallen tree branches .
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office , Steve Ramsdale described the forecast as a `` miserable end to the working week '' and warned of gales between 60 and 65mph along sea fronts before another band of wet weather arrives for larger swathes of the country .
Mr Ramsdale added : `` As the strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear away from Britain later on Friday , another low-pressure system moves towards the UK from the east bringing further very heavy rain and strong winds to many over the weekend . ''
A second yellow weather warning for rain covers Wales , most of central and southern England , and eastern coasts into Scotland from 3am on Saturday all the way through to 6pm on Sunday evening .
During this period parts of Wales , southwest England and eastern Scotland could see over 100mm of rain , which the Met Office say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and landslides as well as very difficult driving conditions .
Their concerns were echoed by the Environment Agency who said : `` Heavy rain will bring the potential for surface water flooding and perhaps some river flooding across the south of England on Friday .
`` More widespread and persistent heavy rain across much of England will bring the potential for further river and surface water flooding over the weekend .
`` We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive though flood water , it is often deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flowing water is enough to float your car . ''

Southern parts of the county could see winds of up to 65mph and others could be at risk of flooding before the end of Sunday, as the French storm will be followed by another band of cold and blowy conditions.
The autumnal spell will begin when the weather front named by Meteo-France arrives from the continent overnight into Friday.
A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern England for the day, with the risk of flooding and travel delays stretching from Cornwall to the Kent coast.
It has been relatively steady in incidents since about 0300am with lots of trees brances down etc. Be careful out there! — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) October 2, 2020
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services has warned residents to "be careful" in light of "lots of" fallen tree branches.
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Steve Ramsdale described the forecast as a "miserable end to the working week" and warned of gales between 60 and 65mph along sea fronts before another band of wet weather arrives for larger swathes of the country.
Mr Ramsdale added: "As the strong winds and rain associated with Storm Alex clear away from Britain later on Friday, another low-pressure system moves towards the UK from the east bringing further very heavy rain and strong winds to many over the weekend."
A second yellow weather warning for rain covers Wales, most of central and southern England, and eastern coasts into Scotland from 3am on Saturday all the way through to 6pm on Sunday evening.
During this period parts of Wales, southwest England and eastern Scotland could see over 100mm of rain, which the Met Office say could lead to the risk of flooding and landslides as well as very difficult driving conditions.
Their concerns were echoed by the Environment Agency who said: "Heavy rain will bring the potential for surface water flooding and perhaps some river flooding across the south of England on Friday.
"More widespread and persistent heavy rain across much of England will bring the potential for further river and surface water flooding over the weekend.
"We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive though flood water, it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Pedestrian suffers head injury in accident at Charlotte Place, Southampton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was injured in an accident .
The collision , which involved a @ @ @ @ @ place at around 8pm yesterday at a roundabout on Charlotte Place , Southampton .
The @ @ @ @ @ man , was treated by paramedics for an injury to his shoulder and head .
@ @ @ @ @ `` Officers investigating the collision are keen to speak with anyone who might be able @ @ @ @ @ `` Were you in the area at the time ?
Or perhaps you have dash @ @ @ @ @ leading up to the collision ? ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on @ @ @ @ @ 44200381430 .

The collision, which involved a grey Mitsubishi Outlander, took place at around 8pm yesterday at a roundabout on Charlotte Place, Southampton.
The pedestrian, a 50-year-old Southampton man, was treated by paramedics for an injury to his shoulder and head.
A police spokesman said: "Officers investigating the collision are keen to speak with anyone who might be able to assist their enquiries.
"Were you in the area at the time? Or perhaps you have dash cam footage showing the moments leading up to the collision?"
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting incident number 44200381430.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--US President Donald Trump and wife Melania test positive for coronavirus

US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania have tested positive for coronavirus and are in quarantine .
Mr Trump announced his diagnosis in a tweet in the early hours of Friday , following a positive test from one of his closest aides .
Hope Hicks returned a positive test on Thursday , with Mr Trump later tweeting : “ @ FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19 .
We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately .
We will get through this TOGETHER !
” His Covid-19 diagnosis is the latest among world leaders , with Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracting the disease and the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier also falling ill .
Meanwhile in the UK , new local lockdowns will be imposed in the north of England as travellers arriving from Turkey and Poland are to be told to enter quarantine to combat a resurgence in coronavirus .
More than a third of the UK will be under heightened restrictions when Liverpool , Warrington , Hartlepool and Middlesbrough enter local lockdowns on Saturday .
Holidaymakers began cancelling their plans after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the quarantine exemption list .
Those returning from Turkey , Poland and the Caribbean islands of Bonaire , St Eustatius and Saba will have to isolate for 14 days if they arrive after 4am on Saturday .
The developments came as SNP MP Margaret Ferrier admitted breaking self-isolation rules by travelling to Parliament after experiencing symptoms and then taking a train to Scotland having tested positive .
Her party swiftly suspended her after the disclosure but leaders Nicola Sturgeon and Ian Blackford were facing questions over what they knew and when amid anger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier in the day , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were “ early signs ” that new restrictions imposed in the past month were beginning to have an impact .
But he announced new restrictions on north-west England , similar to those imposed in the North East earlier this week .
He told MPs that action was needed with there being 268 cases per 100,000 people in Liverpool .
It will be illegal for households to mix indoors there , as well as in Warrington , Hartlepool and Middlesbrough , from Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Preston said : “ As things stand we defy the Government and we do not accept these measures.
” But it was later clarified that he will urge people and businesses to comply with the regulations .
Local lockdowns came into force in Denbighshire , Flintshire , Conwy and Wrexham in North Wales from 6pm on Thursday .
In Northern Ireland , Londonderry and the nearby town of Strabane will face new restrictions next week , with hospitality businesses reduced to takeaway , delivery and outdoor dining .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the local lockdown strategy and urged the Government to consider whether the 10pm curfew should remain .
Proposals being considered in Whitehall could see a simpler , three-tiered approach to local restrictions , but these have yet to be finalised .

Mr Trump announced his diagnosis in a tweet in the early hours of Friday, following a positive test from one of his closest aides.
Hope Hicks returned a positive test on Thursday, with Mr Trump later tweeting: “@FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
His Covid-19 diagnosis is the latest among world leaders, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care after contracting the disease and the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier also falling ill.
Meanwhile in the UK, new local lockdowns will be imposed in the north of England as travellers arriving from Turkey and Poland are to be told to enter quarantine to combat a resurgence in coronavirus.
More than a third of the UK will be under heightened restrictions when Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough enter local lockdowns on Saturday.
Holidaymakers began cancelling their plans after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday that more countries will be removed from the quarantine exemption list.
Those returning from Turkey, Poland and the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba will have to isolate for 14 days if they arrive after 4am on Saturday.
The developments came as SNP MP Margaret Ferrier admitted breaking self-isolation rules by travelling to Parliament after experiencing symptoms and then taking a train to Scotland having tested positive.
Her party swiftly suspended her after the disclosure but leaders Nicola Sturgeon and Ian Blackford were facing questions over what they knew and when amid anger at the MP’s actions.
Earlier in the day, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were “early signs” that new restrictions imposed in the past month were beginning to have an impact.
But he announced new restrictions on north-west England, similar to those imposed in the North East earlier this week.
He told MPs that action was needed with there being 268 cases per 100,000 people in Liverpool.
It will be illegal for households to mix indoors there, as well as in Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, from Saturday.
In Middlesbrough, independent mayor Andy Preston said: “As things stand we defy the Government and we do not accept these measures.”
But it was later clarified that he will urge people and businesses to comply with the regulations.
Local lockdowns came into force in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Wrexham in North Wales from 6pm on Thursday.
In Northern Ireland, Londonderry and the nearby town of Strabane will face new restrictions next week, with hospitality businesses reduced to takeaway, delivery and outdoor dining.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for a “rapid review” of the local lockdown strategy and urged the Government to consider whether the 10pm curfew should remain.
Proposals being considered in Whitehall could see a simpler, three-tiered approach to local restrictions, but these have yet to be finalised.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Motorists warned of 'heavy delays' on M3 near J4

MOTORISTS are being warned of heaving delays following a motorway crash .
A traffic accident has been reported near to @ @ @ @ @ .
One lane of the A34 northbound carriageway is blocked between M3 J9 and the @ @ @ @ @ Heavy delays are said to be building .
Meanwhile , one lane of the northbound @ @ @ @ @ blocked on the slip road for J4 near Farnborough .

A traffic accident has been reported near to the Winnall Roundabout, Winchester.
One lane of the A34 northbound carriageway is blocked between M3 J9 and the A33 at Kings Worthy.
Heavy delays are said to be building.
Meanwhile, one lane of the northbound carriageway of the M3 is blocked on the slip road for J4 near Farnborough.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Special powers granted to crack down on anti-social behaviour in city centre

POLICE will be using special powers to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Winchester .
Officers have set @ @ @ @ @ combat anti-social behaviour and groups of people congregating in the city centre .
The order @ @ @ @ @ includes the High Street , Orams Arbour , Jewry Street , River Park Leisure Centre @ @ @ @ @ Cathedral Grounds .
It will be in place between 5pm today and 5pm on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ will have the power to break up groups of people involved in anti-social behaviour and @ @ @ @ @ city centre .
They will also be able to seize items from trouble-makers .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ be working with venues and local partners alongside the dispersal order .
Inspector John Stribley @ @ @ @ @ that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the area @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people should call 101 or report it to us @ @ @ @

Officers have set up a dispersal order to combat anti-social behaviour and groups of people congregating in the city centre.
The order will cover an area that includes the High Street, Orams Arbour, Jewry Street, River Park Leisure Centre, Water Lane and the Cathedral Grounds.
It will be in place between 5pm today and 5pm on Sunday, October 4.
Police will have the power to break up groups of people involved in anti-social behaviour and order them to leave the city centre.
They will also be able to seize items from trouble-makers.
Meanwhile, a licensing team will be working with venues and local partners alongside the dispersal order.
Inspector John Stribley said: “We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the area.
“Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people should call 101 or report it to us online at www.hampshire.police.uk.
“If a crime is in progress, call 999.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Fans mob former Spandau Ballet singer during podcast visit to Southampton

SOMETHING of a stir was created when famous singer Tony Hadley arrived in Southampton to record an episode of his new podcast “ Stars Cars Guitars ” .
The former Spandau Ballet frontman , best known for hits like “ True ” and “ Gold , ” has teamed up with city-based broadcaster Alex Dyke and legendary guitarist Jim Cregan to make the podcast .
So far , the trio have entertained audiences with stories about their first cars , topping the charts and in Hadley ’ s case an all day drinking session with Freddie Mercury .
And although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been pressing his podcast co-stars to include more material about food in their regular broadcasts .
So , it was agreed the team would visit the Blue Jasmine restaurant at Southampton ’ s Ocean Village to record an episode .
But while walking to the restaurant from Dyke ’ s nearby apartment it quickly became clear that many of the singer ’ s fans were keen to say hello .
Hadley said : “ For weeks I ’ ve been pushing the boys to include more content about food and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reaction he received he said : “ It was lovely to stop and chat to people .
I ’ ve never been one to refuse an autograph and it was great fun .
“ I ’ ve visited Southampton a few times over the years but not for a while and I was really impressed with how the city looks now and the warm welcome I got.
” Already available on all the major platforms including Apple Music and Spotify , the idea for “ Stars Cars Guitars ” podcast was dreamt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cregan , who lives in Christchurch , and is probably best known for the more than 20 years he spent in the Rod Stewart band which he joined in 1976 .
Cregan became the superstar ’ s musical director and co-wrote some of Stewart ’ s biggest hits including “ Passion ” and “ Forever Young.
” There are plans for the team to visit an impressive list of guests including Rod Stewart who is well known for his love of cars .

The former Spandau Ballet frontman, best known for hits like “True” and “Gold,” has teamed up with city-based broadcaster Alex Dyke and legendary guitarist Jim Cregan to make the podcast.
So far, the trio have entertained audiences with stories about their first cars, topping the charts and in Hadley’s case an all day drinking session with Freddie Mercury.
And although Hadley admits to “loving” cars he had been pressing his podcast co-stars to include more material about food in their regular broadcasts.
So, it was agreed the team would visit the Blue Jasmine restaurant at Southampton’s Ocean Village to record an episode.
But while walking to the restaurant from Dyke’s nearby apartment it quickly became clear that many of the singer’s fans were keen to say hello.
Hadley said: “For weeks I’ve been pushing the boys to include more content about food and they finally gave in!”
Speaking about the reaction he received he said: “It was lovely to stop and chat to people. I’ve never been one to refuse an autograph and it was great fun.
“I’ve visited Southampton a few times over the years but not for a while and I was really impressed with how the city looks now and the warm welcome I got.”
Already available on all the major platforms including Apple Music and Spotify, the idea for “Stars Cars Guitars” podcast was dreamt up by Dyke.
He first recruited Cregan, who lives in Christchurch, and is probably best known for the more than 20 years he spent in the Rod Stewart band which he joined in 1976.
Cregan became the superstar’s musical director and co-wrote some of Stewart’s biggest hits including “Passion” and “Forever Young.”
There are plans for the team to visit an impressive list of guests including Rod Stewart who is well known for his love of cars.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Rewards totalling almost £10,000 paid to witnesses who helped convict hit-and-run drivers

REWARDS totalling almost £10,000 have been paid to people who helped convict hit-and-run drivers who left animals to die on New Forest roads .
Payments of up to £5,000 are available to witnesses whose evidence secures the conviction of motorists who fail to report accidents involving free-roaming animals .
Some animals are killed instantly but others endure hours of agony before they are found and put out of their misery .
The reward scheme is run by the New Forest Verderers in partnership with the Commoners ' Defence Association and the New Forest Pony and Cattle Breeding Society .
Details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Official Verderer , Lord Manners .
Speaking at a recent meeting of the Verderers Court he said a driver who failed to stop after hitting a pony had been banned from the roads for six months .
The motorist was convicted of failing to stop after the collision on the B3078 Roger Penny Way , which links Brook and Godshill .
The pony was so badly injured it had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters employed by the Verderers .
Describing the hit-and-run as “ an appalling act of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also fined £1,000 and told to pay costs of £410 .
He added : `` This conviction was made possible by information provided by another motorist .
`` In this instance , we will be paying the full amount of £5,000 to the witness , who provided the information that led to the conviction of the driver responsible.
” In February a reward of £4,000 was paid to a witness following another hit-and-run accident involving an animal .
Lord Manners said : “ I would like to take this opportunity to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pony Society as this scheme would not be possible without their support.
” One of the most recent hit-and-run accidents involved a piglet that was hit by a vehicle at Emery Down .
As reported in the Daily Echo the accident happened shortly after the start of the annual pannage season , when pigs are turned out to eat acorns that are poisonous to ponies and cattle .

Payments of up to £5,000 are available to witnesses whose evidence secures the conviction of motorists who fail to report accidents involving free-roaming animals.
Some animals are killed instantly but others endure hours of agony before they are found and put out of their misery.
The reward scheme is run by the New Forest Verderers in partnership with the Commoners' Defence Association and the New Forest Pony and Cattle Breeding Society.
Details of the latest pay-outs were announced by the Official Verderer, Lord Manners.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the Verderers Court he said a driver who failed to stop after hitting a pony had been banned from the roads for six months.
The motorist was convicted of failing to stop after the collision on the B3078 Roger Penny Way, which links Brook and Godshill.
The pony was so badly injured it had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters employed by the Verderers.
Describing the hit-and-run as “an appalling act of cruelty” Lord Manners said the driver was also fined £1,000 and told to pay costs of £410.
He added: "This conviction was made possible by information provided by another motorist.
"In this instance, we will be paying the full amount of £5,000 to the witness, who provided the information that led to the conviction of the driver responsible.”
In February a reward of £4,000 was paid to a witness following another hit-and-run accident involving an animal.
Lord Manners said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Commoners' Defence Association and the Pony Society as this scheme would not be possible without their support.”
One of the most recent hit-and-run accidents involved a piglet that was hit by a vehicle at Emery Down.
As reported in the Daily Echo the accident happened shortly after the start of the annual pannage season, when pigs are turned out to eat acorns that are poisonous to ponies and cattle.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Met Office weather warning in place as Southampton gets set for more torrential rain

SOUTHAMPTON is set to be lashed with heavy rain and high winds this weekend as Storm Alex heralded the arrival of bad weather .
A weather warning is currently in place until 8pm today ( Friday , October 2 ) and the Met Office has forecast heavy rain between 9pm and 6am on Saturday morning .
Southern coastal areas of England could see gusts of up to 65mph and others could be at risk of flooding before the end of Sunday , as the French storm will be followed by another band of cold and blowy conditions .
The autumnal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named by Meteo-France arrives from the continent overnight into Friday .
A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern England for the day , with the risk of flooding and travel delays stretching from Cornwall to the Kent coast .
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office , Steve Ramsdale described the forecast as a “ miserable end to the working week ” and warned of gales between 60 and 65mph along sea fronts before another band of wet weather arrives for larger swathes of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strong winds and rain associated with Storm Alex clear away from Britain later on Friday , another low-pressure system moves towards the UK from the east bringing further very heavy rain and strong winds to many over the weekend.
” A second yellow weather warning for rain covers Wales , most of central and southern England , and eastern coasts into Scotland from 3am on Saturday all the way through to 6pm on Sunday evening .
During this period parts of Wales , southwest England and eastern Scotland could see over 100mm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say could lead to the risk of flooding and landslides as well as very difficult driving conditions .
Their concerns were echoed by the Environment Agency who said : “ Heavy rain will bring the potential for surface water flooding and perhaps some river flooding across the south of England on Friday .
“ More widespread and persistent heavy rain across much of England will bring the potential for further river and surface water flooding over the weekend .
“ We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car .
”

A weather warning is currently in place until 8pm today (Friday, October 2) and the Met Office has forecast heavy rain between 9pm and 6am on Saturday morning.
Southern coastal areas of England could see gusts of up to 65mph and others could be at risk of flooding before the end of Sunday, as the French storm will be followed by another band of cold and blowy conditions.
The autumnal spell will begin when the weather front named by Meteo-France arrives from the continent overnight into Friday.
A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern England for the day, with the risk of flooding and travel delays stretching from Cornwall to the Kent coast.
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Steve Ramsdale described the forecast as a “miserable end to the working week” and warned of gales between 60 and 65mph along sea fronts before another band of wet weather arrives for larger swathes of the country.
Mr Ramsdale added: “As the strong winds and rain associated with Storm Alex clear away from Britain later on Friday, another low-pressure system moves towards the UK from the east bringing further very heavy rain and strong winds to many over the weekend.”
A second yellow weather warning for rain covers Wales, most of central and southern England, and eastern coasts into Scotland from 3am on Saturday all the way through to 6pm on Sunday evening.
During this period parts of Wales, southwest England and eastern Scotland could see over 100mm of rain, which the Met Office say could lead to the risk of flooding and landslides as well as very difficult driving conditions.
Their concerns were echoed by the Environment Agency who said: “Heavy rain will bring the potential for surface water flooding and perhaps some river flooding across the south of England on Friday.
“More widespread and persistent heavy rain across much of England will bring the potential for further river and surface water flooding over the weekend.
“We urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive though flood water, it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Over 100 fewer trials at Southampton Crown Court during lockdown

Over 100 fewer criminal cases were dealt with at Southampton Crown Court during lockdown compared with the first three months of the year , new figures show .
Legal industry bodies say victims , witnesses and defendants alike are being failed by an underfunded criminal justice system , even prior to the coronavirus pandemic .
Ministry of Justice figures show 125 cases were concluded at Southampton Crown Court between April and June following a trial or sentencing hearing .
That was a fall of 58 % on the 298 cases dealt with between January and March .
Between April and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Across England and Wales , the number of crown court cases concluded almost halved between April and June – 12,338 , compared to 23,323 between January and March .
The number of outstanding cases swelled to 42,707 at the end of June , up 5 % compared to March and 25 % higher than the same point last year .
The Law Society of England and Wales , which represents solicitors , said the Covid-19 pandemic had merely exacerbated a significant existing backlog , caused by `` years of underfunding and cuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for victims , witnesses and defendants , who have proceedings hanging over them for months , if not years , with some trials now being listed for 2022 , '' said President Simon Davis .
At magistrates courts – where all cases start out before the most serious are sent to be heard by judges and juries at crown courts – the backlog soared by almost 100,000 cases during lockdown , reaching a record high 422,000 at the of June .
Amanda Pinto QC , chair of the Bar Council , which represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` already in severe difficulty '' before the pandemic .
She said : `` We ’ ve seen what lack of funding for law and order achieves – rising crime , low detection rates , long delays to cases with many collapsing before they get anywhere near a court , victims of crime denied justice , and all because government after government has failed to invest in justice .
`` The need for long term , significant investment is crucial across the entire justice system if it is to serve its purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their rights in a timely and meaningful way.
” The MoJ and courts service should ensure maximum use of existing court buildings , provide further space such as through emergency Nightingale Courts , and allocate more staff to keep courts running , she added .
A Nightingale Court , to help with the backlog , is set to open in Winchester this month .

Legal industry bodies say victims, witnesses and defendants alike are being failed by an underfunded criminal justice system, even prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ministry of Justice figures show 125 cases were concluded at Southampton Crown Court between April and June following a trial or sentencing hearing.
That was a fall of 58% on the 298 cases dealt with between January and March.
Between April and June 2019, 228 cases were concluded.
Across England and Wales, the number of crown court cases concluded almost halved between April and June – 12,338, compared to 23,323 between January and March.
The number of outstanding cases swelled to 42,707 at the end of June, up 5% compared to March and 25% higher than the same point last year.
The Law Society of England and Wales, which represents solicitors, said the Covid-19 pandemic had merely exacerbated a significant existing backlog, caused by "years of underfunding and cuts".
“Justice is being delayed for victims, witnesses and defendants, who have proceedings hanging over them for months, if not years, with some trials now being listed for 2022," said President Simon Davis.
At magistrates courts – where all cases start out before the most serious are sent to be heard by judges and juries at crown courts – the backlog soared by almost 100,000 cases during lockdown, reaching a record high 422,000 at the of June.
Amanda Pinto QC, chair of the Bar Council, which represents barristers, agreed the criminal justice system was "already in severe difficulty" before the pandemic.
She said: "We’ve seen what lack of funding for law and order achieves – rising crime, low detection rates, long delays to cases with many collapsing before they get anywhere near a court, victims of crime denied justice, and all because government after government has failed to invest in justice.
"The need for long term, significant investment is crucial across the entire justice system if it is to serve its purpose which is to enable people to exercise their rights in a timely and meaningful way.”
The MoJ and courts service should ensure maximum use of existing court buildings, provide further space such as through emergency Nightingale Courts, and allocate more staff to keep courts running, she added.
A Nightingale Court, to help with the backlog, is set to open in Winchester this month.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Man caught with indecent images of children given community order

A MAN who was caught with pornographic images and videos of children , some aged between 13 and 15 , has avoided jail .
Thomas Prankerd , aged 39 , was found to have the photographs on a computer and hard drive between 2011 and 2018 .
Of the 130 images that were found , 23 of them were described as category A , said to be the worst type of indecent images , Winchester Crown Court heard .
Prankerd , formerly of Battery Hill , Winchester , was also found to have used the internet to search for illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images and one offence of possession of an extreme pornographic image .
On Tuesday he was given a two-year community order and told to complete 30 rehabilitation days .
Tim Moores , prosecuting , said that a referral was made by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command ( CEOP ) to police regarding activity on the social networking site Tumblr .
An email address was traced to Prankerd and officers attended his address in November 2018 .
He was later interviewed .
Mr Moores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pornography and when it got full , he would swap them onto the hard drive ” , most of which was legal pornography .
He told the court that the defendant had used Tumbler around 10 years ago and had been using it to “ describe sexual fantasies ” .
In mitigation , Prankerd ’ s barrister Nicholas Tucker said : “ As a result of these offences the defendant ’ s life is in ruins .
He has lost his job.
” He has also been forced to move in with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left the family home .
Mr Tucker told His Honour Judge Keith Cutler that Prankerd has engaged in counselling and with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation , which aims to prevent child sex abuse .
He added : “ This is a man who is never going to find himself in front of the courts again .
It has been a harrowing experience.
” In sentencing , Judge Cutler ordered Prankered to sign the sex offenders ’ register for five years and he will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day where you start working hard .
This is your only chance , please do not mess it up otherwise if you come back to the courts it will be immediate custody.
” To which Prankerd replied : “ Thank you sir , I won ’ t let you down .
”

Thomas Prankerd, aged 39, was found to have the photographs on a computer and hard drive between 2011 and 2018.
Of the 130 images that were found, 23 of them were described as category A, said to be the worst type of indecent images, Winchester Crown Court heard.
Prankerd, formerly of Battery Hill, Winchester, was also found to have used the internet to search for illegal images.
At an earlier hearing he pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images and one offence of possession of an extreme pornographic image.
On Tuesday he was given a two-year community order and told to complete 30 rehabilitation days.
Tim Moores, prosecuting, said that a referral was made by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (CEOP) to police regarding activity on the social networking site Tumblr.
An email address was traced to Prankerd and officers attended his address in November 2018. He was later interviewed.
Mr Moores said Prankerd “used to bulk download pornography and when it got full, he would swap them onto the hard drive”, most of which was legal pornography.
He told the court that the defendant had used Tumbler around 10 years ago and had been using it to “describe sexual fantasies”.
In mitigation, Prankerd’s barrister Nicholas Tucker said: “As a result of these offences the defendant’s life is in ruins. He has lost his job.”
He has also been forced to move in with his parents in Swansea, Wales, having left the family home.
Mr Tucker told His Honour Judge Keith Cutler that Prankerd has engaged in counselling and with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, which aims to prevent child sex abuse.
He added: “This is a man who is never going to find himself in front of the courts again. It has been a harrowing experience.”
In sentencing, Judge Cutler ordered Prankered to sign the sex offenders’ register for five years and he will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order, adding: “I want this to be the day where you start working hard. This is your only chance, please do not mess it up otherwise if you come back to the courts it will be immediate custody.”
To which Prankerd replied: “Thank you sir, I won’t let you down.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Drug driver banned from roads at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A MAN who took a cocktail of drugs has been banned from the roads .
Oliver James Newton had traces @ @ @ @ @ in his blood when he was pulled over on Warsash Road , Fareham on January @ @ @ @ @ 18-year-old of Burgundy Close , Locks Heath had 31 ug/l of ketamine , 252 ug/l @ @ @ @ @ product of cocaine , and 12ug/l of cocaine in his blood .
The legal limit @ @ @ @ @ 10ug/l respectively .
He pleaded guilty at Southampton Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday where he @ @ @ @ @ for 16 months .
Newton was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs @ @ @ @ @

Oliver James Newton had traces of both ketamine and cocaine in his blood when he was pulled over on Warsash Road, Fareham on January 25 this year.
The 18-year-old of Burgundy Close, Locks Heath had 31 ug/l of ketamine, 252 ug/l of Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine, and 12ug/l of cocaine in his blood.
The legal limit is 20ug/l, 50ug/l and 10ug/l respectively.
He pleaded guilty at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday where he was also disqualified from driving for 16 months.
Newton was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--'Best brunch in Southampton' claim XOXO bosses

BAR bosses here believe their brunch is the city 's best .
The team behind XOXO have turned the Bedford Place venue into a top brunch spot since opening 18 months ago .
And when your brunch business is thriving , you do n't have to worry quite as much about the Government imposed 10pm curfew currently in force .
Customers flock to the brunch destination come cocktail bar for their pancakes , breakfasts , bacon and eggs and avocado toast , all using locally sourced ingredients .
The vegan options are also particularly popular .
Bottomless brunches , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frozen margaritas , Frosés , bottled beers and Proseccos as you can manage in two hours , have been going down a storm , particularly now clients have to make sure they drink up by 10pm in line with current coronavirus restrictions .
The secret of XOXO 's success seems to be its mass appeal .
Their other big seller is the two for the price of one cocktail hour , which runs from 4pm to 9pm on weekdays .
Director Tom Dyer told the Daily Echo : `` Our brunch is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going from strength to strength .
`` The all day thing works well .
We 're busy at 9am and we 're busy all the way through .
We cross over from coffee shop to cocktail bar .
They 're very different markets , but we try to do each of those things really well .
There are some people who use it as a pub and come in for a pint and others who enjoy the breakfast menu .
We 're aiming to do lots of things really well .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay in and we have a really strong team . ''
Their enforced coronavirus closure was a chance to take stock for the directors of the business and they 're now keen to expand .
A new venue , on Brighton 's bustling Prince Albert Street , is set to open in November and will be the first of three or four expected XOXO launches in the next year .
The Southampton site , which is in the characterful building on the corner of Carlton Place previously occupied by bars like Yuzu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take full advantage of the pedestrianisation of Bedford Place by expanding its outdoor seating offering to seating for around 100 next summer .
To nominate your local for our Pub of the Week slot , visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week , email lorelei.reddin @ dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711 .

The team behind XOXO have turned the Bedford Place venue into a top brunch spot since opening 18 months ago.
And when your brunch business is thriving, you don't have to worry quite as much about the Government imposed 10pm curfew currently in force.
Customers flock to the brunch destination come cocktail bar for their pancakes, breakfasts, bacon and eggs and avocado toast, all using locally sourced ingredients. The vegan options are also particularly popular.
Bottomless brunches, which involve a brunch dish and as many frozen margaritas, Frosés, bottled beers and Proseccos as you can manage in two hours, have been going down a storm, particularly now clients have to make sure they drink up by 10pm in line with current coronavirus restrictions.
The secret of XOXO's success seems to be its mass appeal. Their other big seller is the two for the price of one cocktail hour, which runs from 4pm to 9pm on weekdays.
Director Tom Dyer told the Daily Echo: "Our brunch is the best there is and it really is going from strength to strength.
"The all day thing works well. We're busy at 9am and we're busy all the way through. We cross over from coffee shop to cocktail bar. They're very different markets, but we try to do each of those things really well. There are some people who use it as a pub and come in for a pint and others who enjoy the breakfast menu. We're aiming to do lots of things really well.
"We try to create an environment people want to stay in and we have a really strong team."
Their enforced coronavirus closure was a chance to take stock for the directors of the business and they're now keen to expand.
A new venue, on Brighton's bustling Prince Albert Street, is set to open in November and will be the first of three or four expected XOXO launches in the next year.
The Southampton site, which is in the characterful building on the corner of Carlton Place previously occupied by bars like Yuzu Lounge and The Green House, will take full advantage of the pedestrianisation of Bedford Place by expanding its outdoor seating offering to seating for around 100 next summer.
To nominate your local for our Pub of the Week slot, visit dailyecho.co.uk/pub-of-the-week, email lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4711.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--My VW MK 7 Golf R drives like a dream

My VW MK 7 Golf R drives like a dream

THIS stunning white VW MK7 Golf R is the pride and joy of Mike Adamou from Southampton .
He decided to buy the hot hatch as he 's a big fan of Golfs and he likes the affordable modifications available on the car .
The motor , pictured here in a rather dramatic thunder storm and with the harbour and a cruise ship as a sizeable back drop , drives like a dream all around England and has also motored through the Eurotunnel from Dover to Calais for some driving on the French routes .
Luckily Mike 's favourite car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is only a short journey away along the South Coast near Chichester .
This year 's Covid cancelled event has been replaced by SpeedWeek , a new , one-time-only interactive entertainment experience , taking place from October 16 to 18 .
But in future years , the VW MK7 Golf R will be able to return to Mike 's favourite South Coast roads and the Festival , which brings more than a century of world-class motorsport and motoring together to celebrate the past , present and future of mobility .
Petrolhead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his motoring decisions as long as they make him happy and are sensible , has enjoyed being behind the wheel of a few other performance cars in his time .
He 's owned a couple of Golfs and a Ford Focus ST , but his favourite is definitely the Stage 2 Golf R. He 's on the look out for a BMW M3 or M5 for his next motor but his dream car is the Ferrari Laferrari , the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer 's most ambitious project , which boasts the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production car .
Mike told the Daily Echo : `` It ’ s a stunning looking car with an unbelievable technology , which combines an electric motor and V12 engine . ''
He would n't rule out a move to electric .
`` Electric is definitely growing on me after test driving the new Tesla , '' Mike added .
If you 'd like your car to feature in the Daily Echo 's new section for petrolheads Me and My Motor , just visit dailyecho.co.uk/meandmymotor

He decided to buy the hot hatch as he's a big fan of Golfs and he likes the affordable modifications available on the car.
The motor, pictured here in a rather dramatic thunder storm and with the harbour and a cruise ship as a sizeable back drop, drives like a dream all around England and has also motored through the Eurotunnel from Dover to Calais for some driving on the French routes.
Luckily Mike's favourite car show is Goodwood's Festival of Speed, which is only a short journey away along the South Coast near Chichester.
This year's Covid cancelled event has been replaced by SpeedWeek, a new, one-time-only interactive entertainment experience, taking place from October 16 to 18.
But in future years, the VW MK7 Golf R will be able to return to Mike's favourite South Coast roads and the Festival, which brings more than a century of world-class motorsport and motoring together to celebrate the past, present and future of mobility.
Petrolhead Mike, who says his family support his motoring decisions as long as they make him happy and are sensible, has enjoyed being behind the wheel of a few other performance cars in his time. He's owned a couple of Golfs and a Ford Focus ST, but his favourite is definitely the Stage 2 Golf R.
He's on the look out for a BMW M3 or M5 for his next motor but his dream car is the Ferrari Laferrari, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer's most ambitious project, which boasts the most extreme performance ever achieved by a Ferrari production car.
Mike told the Daily Echo: "It’s a stunning looking car with an unbelievable technology, which combines an electric motor and V12 engine."
He wouldn't rule out a move to electric.
"Electric is definitely growing on me after test driving the new Tesla," Mike added.
If you'd like your car to feature in the Daily Echo's new section for petrolheads Me and My Motor, just visit dailyecho.co.uk/meandmymotor


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Calshot Spit photograph from 1989

Calshot Spit photograph from 1989

MANY of us remember Calshot Spit from her time at Ocean Village yet her history dates back so much further @ @ @ @ @ the 170-tonne lightship was known as Light Vessel 78 and was put to use to @ @ @ @ @ and other ships off Calshot Spit .
After retirement , the red ship was placed @ @ @ @ @ Ocean Village development as a decoration .
She was later moved to Southampton Docks for @ @ @ @ @ but the plans were pulled in 2012 .
The riveted iron-plated ship was transported from @ @ @ @ @ Sky Museum in December 2019 .
This lovely image from 1989 shows the vessel before @ @ @ @ @ .

Built in 1914, the 170-tonne lightship was known as Light Vessel 78 and was put to use to guide in the great liners and other ships off Calshot Spit.
After retirement, the red ship was placed at the entrance to the Ocean Village development as a decoration.
She was later moved to Southampton Docks for a proposed transport museum, but the plans were pulled in 2012.
The riveted iron-plated ship was transported from Dock Gate 4 to Solent Sky Museum in December 2019.
This lovely image from 1989 shows the vessel before her stint in Ocean Village.