thedailyecho--2020-07-15--LETTER - Have your say on Southampton cycle lanes

According to today 's Echo , civic chiefs have encouraged residents to have their say on the introduction of cycle @ @ @ @ @ I saw could be paraphrased as : 'Do you : a ) really love the @ @ @ @ @ ) really , really love the cycle lanes '

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thedailyecho--2020-07-15--LETTER - What the council is doing is complete madness

I have been watching with interest the article ’ s and letters which refer to the creation of bus lanes and cycle lanes in Southampton .
I am generally not against bus/cycles lanes in cities .
But what I do object to is the council creating bus and cycle lanes on roads which are not fit for purpose just to appease the Green lobby .
I live in Southampton and travel through Southampton daily .
What the council is doing is complete madness especially on the Bassett Avenue and on the A3024 over Northam Bridge and through Bitterne .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton All the council is doing is : 1 .
Creating congestion on these roads and when the traffic gets back to normal gridlock which will lead to unacceptable pollution .
2 .
Hacking off all regular road users and visitors within the city due to have the congestion .
3 .
Making the roads which bus lane and cycle lanes are created dangerous to drive on .
4 .
Create another knife in the heart of the Southampton economy who is trying to recover from the pandemic .
Work carried on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lanes on the payments is admirable .
The council has put a lot thought into these cycle lanes on this section road and I would give the council a lot of credit .
The council seems to have abandoned any creditable plan and embarked on a ill thought out scheme which is designed to hack residents off to just for a handful of cyclists .
What the council should be doing is a plan to in cooperate park and ride schemes like most nearby cities like Winchester .

I am generally not against bus/cycles lanes in cities. But what I do object to is the council creating bus and cycle lanes on roads which are not fit for purpose just to appease the Green lobby.
I live in Southampton and travel through Southampton daily.
What the council is doing is complete madness especially on the Bassett Avenue and on the A3024 over Northam Bridge and through Bitterne.
All the council is doing is:
1. Creating congestion on these roads and when the traffic gets back to normal gridlock which will lead to unacceptable pollution.
2. Hacking off all regular road users and visitors within the city due to have the congestion.
3. Making the roads which bus lane and cycle lanes are created dangerous to drive on.
4. Create another knife in the heart of the Southampton economy who is trying to recover from the pandemic.
Work carried on the A3024 through Thornhill to create bicycle lanes on the payments is admirable. The council has put a lot thought into these cycle lanes on this section road and I would give the council a lot of credit.
The council seems to have abandoned any creditable plan and embarked on a ill thought out scheme which is designed to hack residents off to just for a handful of cyclists.
What the council should be doing is a plan to in cooperate park and ride schemes like most nearby cities like Winchester.
C Dunn
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Chelsea Louise Cuthbertson, 27, of Knightwood Road, Hythe, charged with murder

A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of a one-month-old baby .
Chelsea Louise Cuthbertson , 27 @ @ @ @ @ Hythe , is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court this morning .
It @ @ @ @ @ flat in Knightwood Road on February 2 last year .
South Central Ambulance Service was @ @ @ @ @ treat Malakai Watts .
An inquest into Malakai 's death was opened and adjourned at @ @ @ @ @ May last year but no details about his illness were disclosed .
A police spokesman @ @ @ @ @ ambulance service reported they were dealing with a seriously unwell baby .
The baby was @ @ @ @ @ but was subsequently pronounced dead on Wednesday , 6 February .
`` Yesterday two people @ @ @ @ @ this investigation .
Detectives have now charged one woman with murder .
`` A 42-year-old @ @ @ @ @ charge with no further action . ''

Chelsea Louise Cuthbertson, 27, of Knightwood Road, Hythe, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning.
It follows an incident at a flat in Knightwood Road on February 2 last year.
South Central Ambulance Service was called to the property to treat Malakai Watts.
An inquest into Malakai's death was opened and adjourned at Winchester Coroner's Court in May last year but no details about his illness were disclosed.
A police spokesman said today: "The ambulance service reported they were dealing with a seriously unwell baby. The baby was taken to Southampton General Hospital but was subsequently pronounced dead on Wednesday, 6 February.
"Yesterday two people were re-arrested as part of this investigation. Detectives have now charged one woman with murder.
"A 42-year-old man has been released without charge with no further action."


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Shelina Permalloo's Lakaz Maman restaurant is burgled

A CITY restaurant owned by the Masterchef 2012 winner was targeted in a burglary as a thief smashed through its entrance last night .
Lakaz Maman , on Bedford Place , was broken into just after 11.30pm , when an intruder smashed the front glass door and made off with multiple laptops and iPads .
• 'Disturbing ' : Vehicle thefts in Hampshire more than double in the last four years It came the night before the official first re-opening day for the Mauritian restaurant 's takeaway and delivery service since the lockdown .
Owner Shelina Permalloo said it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a break-in .
She said : `` Today was our first opening day after 125 days of closure .
The manager Sharon only ever calls in an emergency and so when I saw her ringing while I was at home , I quickly picked up the phone .
`` She told me the glass was smashed and asked if I was inside .
I told her not to go in .
Then we later found out things were stolen , including the work laptop , iPad and two of our delivery tablets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is also known for being the author of cookery books such as The Sunshine Diet and Sunshine on a Plate , said the Masterchef 2012 winning trophy was not stolen - which she was `` so happy '' about .
She added that the break-in has not just had a physical effect , but that it has hit the four-year-long business financially and emotionally too .
`` Everyone has been on furlough and hospitality has been hit so hard , we are in fear of 1.5 million businesses being lost as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Whatever we have in the bank is how we earn money , we 're not a big chain .
The impact of what they have taken is that they have all of our recipes and risk assessments .
It 's the labour to get all of the work back . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We are investigating a burglary which took place at Lakaz Maman in the early hours of this morning ( 16 July ) .
`` A laptop , two Huawei tablets and an iPad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting 44200263528 . ''
Lalaz Maman is back open tomorrow for delivery and reopens for dining on August 1 .

Lakaz Maman, on Bedford Place, was broken into just after 11.30pm, when an intruder smashed the front glass door and made off with multiple laptops and iPads.
It came the night before the official first re-opening day for the Mauritian restaurant's takeaway and delivery service since the lockdown.
Owner Shelina Permalloo said it is the first time they have ever had a break-in.
She said: "Today was our first opening day after 125 days of closure. The manager Sharon only ever calls in an emergency and so when I saw her ringing while I was at home, I quickly picked up the phone.
"She told me the glass was smashed and asked if I was inside. I told her not to go in. Then we later found out things were stolen, including the work laptop, iPad and two of our delivery tablets, which has stopped trading."
Shelina, who is also known for being the author of cookery books such as The Sunshine Diet and Sunshine on a Plate, said the Masterchef 2012 winning trophy was not stolen - which she was "so happy" about.
She added that the break-in has not just had a physical effect, but that it has hit the four-year-long business financially and emotionally too.
"Everyone has been on furlough and hospitality has been hit so hard, we are in fear of 1.5 million businesses being lost as it is," she added.
"Whatever we have in the bank is how we earn money, we're not a big chain. The impact of what they have taken is that they have all of our recipes and risk assessments. It's the labour to get all of the work back."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are investigating a burglary which took place at Lakaz Maman in the early hours of this morning (16 July).
"A laptop, two Huawei tablets and an iPad were stolen from inside.
"Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200263528."
Lalaz Maman is back open tomorrow for delivery and reopens for dining on August 1.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--India Cottage in Ringwood caught breaking coronavirus lockdown laws

A HAMPSHIRE restaurant has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence - despite breaking lockdown laws by selling beer to takeaway customers .
District councillors were told that India Cottage in Christchurch Road , Ringwood , would close with the loss of several jobs if they sided with Hampshire police and revoked its drinks licence .
Members of the licensing sub-committee issued the restaurant with a formal warning but decided to take no further action .
A report to the committee said the business , run by Shad Mannan , was visited by police a month into the lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ entered the premises they witnessed two male customers with glasses of beer in front of them .
Mr Mannan confirmed the customers were waiting in the outside seating area for a takeaway meal and had asked for a drink whilst waiting , which he had provided . ''
The report said regulations which came into force in March required all restaurants and bars to stop selling food and drink for consumption on the premises .
It added : `` During this pandemic and emergency situation , the legislation and current licence prevents India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or off the premises . ''
PC Brian Swallow , one of the two officers who visited the restaurant , said he was `` amazed '' at what he saw .
But solicitor Philip Day , representing Mr Mannan , said the restaurant would cease to be a viable business if its alcohol licence was taken away .
He added : `` Staff will certainly be at risk of losing their jobs and , with the greatest of respect , that will be a disproportionate response ( from the council ) .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or permanent ban on the sale of alcohol but were `` mindful '' of the restaurant 's previous good history and the fact that no breaches took place after it was served with a prohibition notice .
After the hearing a restaurant spokesperson said Mr Mannan acknowledged he had made a serious mistake .
They added : `` He has heeded the warnings that he has been given and can give a categorical assurance nothing of a similar nature will happen again . ''

District councillors were told that India Cottage in Christchurch Road, Ringwood, would close with the loss of several jobs if they sided with Hampshire police and revoked its drinks licence.
Members of the licensing sub-committee issued the restaurant with a formal warning but decided to take no further action.
A report to the committee said the business, run by Shad Mannan, was visited by police a month into the lockdown.
It added: "As the officers entered the premises they witnessed two male customers with glasses of beer in front of them. Mr Mannan confirmed the customers were waiting in the outside seating area for a takeaway meal and had asked for a drink whilst waiting, which he had provided."
The report said regulations which came into force in March required all restaurants and bars to stop selling food and drink for consumption on the premises.
It added: "During this pandemic and emergency situation, the legislation and current licence prevents India Cottage from selling alcohol for consumption on or off the premises."
PC Brian Swallow, one of the two officers who visited the restaurant, said he was "amazed" at what he saw.
But solicitor Philip Day, representing Mr Mannan, said the restaurant would cease to be a viable business if its alcohol licence was taken away.
He added: "Staff will certainly be at risk of losing their jobs and, with the greatest of respect, that will be a disproportionate response (from the council).”
Councillors said they considered imposing a temporary or permanent ban on the sale of alcohol but were "mindful" of the restaurant's previous good history and the fact that no breaches took place after it was served with a prohibition notice.
After the hearing a restaurant spokesperson said Mr Mannan acknowledged he had made a serious mistake.
They added: "He has heeded the warnings that he has been given and can give a categorical assurance nothing of a similar nature will happen again."


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Fire at Franco Manca at Westquay

Fire at Franco Manca at Westquay

EMERGENCY services rushed to a Southampton restaurant after clouds of smoke were seen pouring from ducting .
Fire crews from St Mary ’ s , Hightown , Redbridge and Eastleigh were called to Harbour Parade after smoke was seen coming from Franco Manca on Westquay Esplanade at 11.49am .
A small fire was started in a pizza over ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet .
Officials closed Portland Terrace in both directions but it is now reopened .
One witness told the Daily Echo at the scene : `` I just saw quite a bit of smoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the restaurant . ''
While another said she was inside Westquay and had to leave the building .
She said : `` I saw a lot of smoke as they had just put it out .
I was upstairs in Westquay when the alarm started going off and got in a panic .
`` It went off for ages before anybody started leaving , and then I saw all the smoke down there . ''
One person who works at Westquay said : `` I think the oven just burned out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` Crews from St Mary ’ s , Redbridge , Hightown , Eastleigh , HQ and Winchester were mobilised at 11:49 to a restaurant on Harbour Parade .
`` There was a small fire in a pizza oven ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet .
`` An investigation was carried out and no further signs of fire were found .
`` The stop message came in at 13:36 . ''
A Westquay spokesperson said : “ The safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our number one priority .
`` We are liaising closely with the local fire service and as a precaution , we have been advised to temporarily evacuate the unit in question and Portland Terrace mall .
`` We will be sure to keep local people updated and reopen as soon as possible .
”

Fire crews from St Mary’s, Hightown, Redbridge and Eastleigh were called to Harbour Parade after smoke was seen coming from Franco Manca on Westquay Esplanade at 11.49am.
A small fire was started in a pizza over ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet.
Officials closed Portland Terrace in both directions but it is now reopened.
Portland Terrace has currently been closed by emergency services, in both directions. Please avoid the area if possible. — Southampton Travel (@scchighways) July 16, 2020
One witness told the Daily Echo at the scene: "I just saw quite a bit of smoke coming out as there was a fire in the restaurant."
While another said she was inside Westquay and had to leave the building.
She said: "I saw a lot of smoke as they had just put it out. I was upstairs in Westquay when the alarm started going off and got in a panic.
"It went off for ages before anybody started leaving, and then I saw all the smoke down there."
One person who works at Westquay said: "I think the oven just burned out and the extractor fan, someone told us."
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from St Mary’s, Redbridge, Hightown, Eastleigh, HQ and Winchester were mobilised at 11:49 to a restaurant on Harbour Parade.
"There was a small fire in a pizza oven ducting which was extinguished using a hose reel jet.
"An investigation was carried out and no further signs of fire were found.
"The stop message came in at 13:36."
A Westquay spokesperson said: “The safety of our customers, colleagues and retailers is our number one priority.
"We are liaising closely with the local fire service and as a precaution, we have been advised to temporarily evacuate the unit in question and Portland Terrace mall.
"We will be sure to keep local people updated and reopen as soon as possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Vehicle thefts in Hampshire more than double in the last four years

THEFTS of vehicles in Hampshire have more than doubled in the las four years , new research has revealed .
Between 2018 and 2019 , Hampshire Police dealt with a total of 1,504 stolen vehicle reports according to figures obtained by RAC Insurance .
This is an increase of 112 per cent when compared to the 711 cases the Force dealt with in 2014 to 2015 .
It was among the biggest increases recorded by the 41 police forces that responded to the Freedom of Information request .
The figures have been described as `` disturbing '' by insurance bosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018-19 - a rise of 56 per cent when compared to the figures in 2014-15 .
All but three police forces in the UK recorded an increase of thefts during this period .
RAC Insurance spokesman Simon Williams said : “ These figures paint a rather disturbing picture .
Vehicle thefts are on the rise almost everywhere , and in some parts of the country numbers are rocketing .
“ It ’ s also not the case that the rises in crime are confined to a few larger urban areas , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also seeing big increases .
“ While vehicle crime is at far lower levels today than it was in the early 1990s thanks to improvements in vehicle security , and the number of vehicles licensed to be driven on the UK ’ s roads is higher than at any point in the past , it ’ s still concerning that so many more vehicles are being stolen than just a few years ago.
” MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said : “ I am aware of the increase in car theft and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and so on .
“ This is an issue that is regularly raised by residents , both to me and local councillors who are in regular contact with the police .
“ Unfortunately crime across the board has been on the rise over the last few years and I have raised the issue of cuts to policing capacity in parliament a number of times .
`` Locally I will keep raising this issue with the police and nationally I will keep raising the issue of police cuts.
” Royston Smith , MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of car theft is indeed shocking and it is evident from these figures that thieves have become more accomplished .
`` Of course the police have a role to play but that is only after the event .
`` I would advise people where possible to use anti theft devices and park their vehicles in well lit areas or in a garage.
” The Daily Echo contacted Hampshire Police for a comment on the rise in figures but they did not respond .

Between 2018 and 2019, Hampshire Police dealt with a total of 1,504 stolen vehicle reports according to figures obtained by RAC Insurance.
This is an increase of 112 per cent when compared to the 711 cases the Force dealt with in 2014 to 2015.
It was among the biggest increases recorded by the 41 police forces that responded to the Freedom of Information request.
The figures have been described as "disturbing" by insurance bosses.
Nationally, 152,541 vehicles were stolen in 2018-19 - a rise of 56 per cent when compared to the figures in 2014-15.
All but three police forces in the UK recorded an increase of thefts during this period.
RAC Insurance spokesman Simon Williams said: “These figures paint a rather disturbing picture. Vehicle thefts are on the rise almost everywhere, and in some parts of the country numbers are rocketing.
“It’s also not the case that the rises in crime are confined to a few larger urban areas, with many police forces covering more rural areas also seeing big increases.
“While vehicle crime is at far lower levels today than it was in the early 1990s thanks to improvements in vehicle security, and the number of vehicles licensed to be driven on the UK’s roads is higher than at any point in the past, it’s still concerning that so many more vehicles are being stolen than just a few years ago.”
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said: “I am aware of the increase in car theft and indeed car related theft, break ins and so on.
“This is an issue that is regularly raised by residents, both to me and local councillors who are in regular contact with the police.
“Unfortunately crime across the board has been on the rise over the last few years and I have raised the issue of cuts to policing capacity in parliament a number of times.
"Locally I will keep raising this issue with the police and nationally I will keep raising the issue of police cuts.”
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen added: "The amount of car theft is indeed shocking and it is evident from these figures that thieves have become more accomplished.
"Of course the police have a role to play but that is only after the event.
"I would advise people where possible to use anti theft devices and park their vehicles in well lit areas or in a garage.”
The Daily Echo contacted Hampshire Police for a comment on the rise in figures but they did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--LETTER - This cycling thing is a crazy idea. A crazy good one

I just came home from a drive to Dorset , where we spent hours wandering along the coast , when I read Lisa 's letter about cycle lanes and disasters from July 13 .
The Department for Transport 's National Travel Survey discovered 56 % of all car journeys are under five miles .
For comparison , five miles is when you go from Totton to the old High Street for a night out .
Or from Bursledon to IKEA for some meatballs .
Or if you live in Woolston and have an appointment at the general , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Old Netley and want to picnic in the Common ?
That 's also five miles for you .
Cycling five miles takes less than half an hour .
The Avenue being a mere 1.7 miles long , Lisa can cycle to everyone in her family in under 10 minutes .
With 25 % of Britons not in possession of a driving license , cycles are the only vehicles they can use .
Children no longer need to bother their parents to drive them to school or to practice .
Commuters can cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic jams are a thing for motor traffic .
For those who are less stable , or just really do n't want to fall off a bicycle , there are tricycles .
Or , if you need to travel further or find those hills a bit troublesome , consider an e-bike .
City bikes fit an adult and two small children , as well as a week 's worth of groceries for your family .
Young children do grow big so quickly , but luckily they 'll still fit in a cargo bike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shopping spree at B & Q .
With the environment becoming increasingly polluted , and temperatures rising rapidly , cycling is the only way forward to stay mobile around our towns and cities .
In fact , you 'll be at the pub or your favourite shops much more quickly than when driving .
The Netherlands , Germany , Denmark , and more recently the city of Paris have proven cycling culture works .
And if Britain 's marvellous history in cycling inventions is not enough to convince you of the will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into improving itself , I hope that a look at London , Manchester , and Birmingham will be evidence that Britain is indeed ready to elevate cycling to one of the primary means of transportation , for everyone .
Lisa was right about one thing , though .

Here's why she's wrong.
The Department for Transport's National Travel Survey discovered 56% of all car journeys are under five miles.
For comparison, five miles is when you go from Totton to the old High Street for a night out.
Or from Bursledon to IKEA for some meatballs.
Or if you live in Woolston and have an appointment at the general, it's even less at 4.8 miles.
Live near Old Netley and want to picnic in the Common? That's also five miles for you.
Cycling five miles takes less than half an hour.
The Avenue being a mere 1.7 miles long, Lisa can cycle to everyone in her family in under 10 minutes.
With 25% of Britons not in possession of a driving license, cycles are the only vehicles they can use.
Children no longer need to bother their parents to drive them to school or to practice.
Commuters can cycle to work quickly and reliably, because traffic jams are a thing for motor traffic.
For those who are less stable, or just really don't want to fall off a bicycle, there are tricycles.
Or, if you need to travel further or find those hills a bit troublesome, consider an e-bike.
City bikes fit an adult and two small children, as well as a week's worth of groceries for your family.
Young children do grow big so quickly, but luckily they'll still fit in a cargo bike, which also comes in handy for a shopping spree at B&Q.
With the environment becoming increasingly polluted, and temperatures rising rapidly, cycling is the only way forward to stay mobile around our towns and cities.
In fact, you'll be at the pub or your favourite shops much more quickly than when driving.
The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and more recently the city of Paris have proven cycling culture works.
And if Britain's marvellous history in cycling inventions is not enough to convince you of the will and the talent this country is pouring into improving itself, I hope that a look at London, Manchester, and Birmingham will be evidence that Britain is indeed ready to elevate cycling to one of the primary means of transportation, for everyone.
Lisa was right about one thing, though.
This cycling thing is a crazy idea.
A crazy good one.
Bart Feenstra
Through Website


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Southampton shopkeeper retires today after 38 years

A SOUTHAMPTON shopkeeper who `` will be missed by so many '' is retiring today after 38 years of running his shop , day in day out .
Roy Kharbanda has been a well-respected member of the Southampton community for decades , ever since taking over Testwood Stores in Shirley in 1982 .
But today will be the 62-year-old 's final shift , as he bids farewell and hands the reins to one of his staff members so he can enjoy his retirement .
The father of three loved working in the shop and has found it `` very hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I took over ownership of the shop in 1982 and it was very rundown , it took my three years or so to turn it around and get it going again , and I have loved it ever since .
`` I have loved looking after the local people , I 've lived in Shirley all my life and I 've met so many people , so many of them have been coming in to say goodbye !
`` It 's so very hard to leave this place and say goodbye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line , and today is mine .
But I will miss it very much . ''
Roy has appointed a young man as the new owner of the shop , and to celebrate his retirement , his staff have organised a surprise for him later this evening .
Hundreds of residents have come together to with Roy a happy retirement , many of which on the Shirley and Freemantle Community Watch Facebook page .
One commenter said : `` The neighbourhood wo n't be the same without you .
Very sad day for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day for you as you start your well-earned retirement knowing how much you are loved .
All the best to one of the nicest families I have had the pleasure to know . ''
While another commented : `` Enjoy your well-earned retirement mate .
You always had a knack for making your customers feel important and welcome . ''
Residents who grew up in the area are planning on give Roy a socially-distanced applause as he locks the doors for the final time tonight at 8pm .

Roy Kharbanda has been a well-respected member of the Southampton community for decades, ever since taking over Testwood Stores in Shirley in 1982.
But today will be the 62-year-old's final shift, as he bids farewell and hands the reins to one of his staff members so he can enjoy his retirement.
The father of three loved working in the shop and has found it "very hard" to say goodbye.
He said: "I took over ownership of the shop in 1982 and it was very rundown, it took my three years or so to turn it around and get it going again, and I have loved it ever since.
"I have loved looking after the local people, I've lived in Shirley all my life and I've met so many people, so many of them have been coming in to say goodbye!
"It's so very hard to leave this place and say goodbye but everyone has their end of the line, and today is mine. But I will miss it very much."
Roy has appointed a young man as the new owner of the shop, and to celebrate his retirement, his staff have organised a surprise for him later this evening.
Hundreds of residents have come together to with Roy a happy retirement, many of which on the Shirley and Freemantle Community Watch Facebook page.
One commenter said: "The neighbourhood won't be the same without you. Very sad day for us, but hopefully a very happy day for you as you start your well-earned retirement knowing how much you are loved. All the best to one of the nicest families I have had the pleasure to know."
While another commented: "Enjoy your well-earned retirement mate. You always had a knack for making your customers feel important and welcome."
Residents who grew up in the area are planning on give Roy a socially-distanced applause as he locks the doors for the final time tonight at 8pm.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Police hunt for man after woman assaulted Fratton churchyard

POLICE are hunting for a man they would like to speak to after a woman was assaulted in Hampshire .
It was reported that a woman was assaulted unprovoked by a man she did not know in St Mary ’ s Churchyard in Fratton at around 3am on Tuesday , July 14 .
The woman , in her 50s , sustained some facial injuries as a result but these did not require hospital treatment .
The man was described as white , very slim , aged in his late 20s or early 30s , with dark curly hair at ear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark eyes and a round child-like face .
He was described as wearing a light-coloured top , round ‘ Harry Potter ’ style glasses and he had a rucksack on his back .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We would like to identify the person pictured in the E-fit as part of our enquiries .
`` Do you know who he is ?
Have you seen him in the area ?
`` Officers have been carrying out patrols and speaking with people in this area .
`` We believe there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the churchyard immediately prior to the attack , and would ask this person to come forward in case they saw something significant , or saw the person responsible for the assault in the area around this time .
`` Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting 44200260042 .
`` Alternatively , you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org . ''

It was reported that a woman was assaulted unprovoked by a man she did not know in St Mary’s Churchyard in Fratton at around 3am on Tuesday, July 14.
The woman, in her 50s, sustained some facial injuries as a result but these did not require hospital treatment.
The man was described as white, very slim, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, with dark curly hair at ear length, a pale complexion, wide dark eyes and a round child-like face.
He was described as wearing a light-coloured top, round ‘Harry Potter’ style glasses and he had a rucksack on his back.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We would like to identify the person pictured in the E-fit as part of our enquiries.
"Do you know who he is? Have you seen him in the area?
"Officers have been carrying out patrols and speaking with people in this area.
"We believe there may have been another man walking through the churchyard immediately prior to the attack, and would ask this person to come forward in case they saw something significant, or saw the person responsible for the assault in the area around this time.
"Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting 44200260042.
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org."


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Man from Cornwall denies muder at Havant

A 25-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a man who was stabbed to death and wounding a woman who is alleged to have got in the way during an incident in Hampshire .
Kevin Batchelor , of Camborne , Cornwall , appeared at Winchester Crown Court in connection with the death of 21-year-old George Allison who died at a property in Tichborne Grove , Havant , on May 23 .
The defendant denied the murder of Mr Allison and entered a not guilty plea to wounding Chellby Ferrol with the intent of causing GBH to Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wounding Ms Ferrol without intent .
Judge Keith Cutler set a date for the trial , expected to last two weeks , starting November 9 and remanded Batchelor in custody until then .
He told the defendant : “ We are still on course for your trial on November 9.
” A 33-year-old woman , from Havant , who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender , has been questioned by police and released under investigation .
A 31-year-old man , from Hayling Island , remains under investigation for assisting an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding the alleged murder .

Kevin Batchelor, of Camborne, Cornwall, appeared at Winchester Crown Court in connection with the death of 21-year-old George Allison who died at a property in Tichborne Grove, Havant, on May 23.
The defendant denied the murder of Mr Allison and entered a not guilty plea to wounding Chellby Ferrol with the intent of causing GBH to Mr Allison.
He also pleaded not guilty to wounding Ms Ferrol without intent.
Judge Keith Cutler set a date for the trial, expected to last two weeks, starting November 9 and remanded Batchelor in custody until then.
He told the defendant: “We are still on course for your trial on November 9.”
A 33-year-old woman, from Havant, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been questioned by police and released under investigation.
A 31-year-old man, from Hayling Island, remains under investigation for assisting an offender but will face no further action regarding the alleged murder.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--700 new homes, and 1,000 new jobs in Southampton

PLANS to build more than 700 homes across Southampton have been given the green light .
City councillors have approved plans for 726 affordable homes in the city as part of a £144m investment .
The council said it will deliver 100 % affordable homes in a combination of social , affordable and shared ownership schemes .
Potential sites for the homes have been identified and will be disclosed as planning and design stages develop , civic chiefs said .
An artist 's impression of plans for new homes in Townhill Park The proposals were approved in a behind-closed-doors full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton City Council last night .
• 600 new homes to be build in Townhill Park City council leader Christopher Hammond , pictured below , has described the move as a `` the boldest council home building programme in a generation '' .
The investment is set to create 1,089 jobs and it is part of the 1,000 council homes programme pledged by Labour councillors in 2018 .
So far 274 homes have either been delivered or are under construction .
These include homes at Townhill Park , Potters Court and the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pictrued below , in Lordshill .
The remaining 726 are expected to be delivered by 2025 .
• 100 homes to be build on former Oaklands Community School site Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the Conservatives , below , said he welcomes new homes for the city .
`` But these homes should have been started eight years ago by Labour .
We have seen our city 's estates like Townhill Park left half demolished for years now , '' he said .
But Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton 's Labour Council has already started to deliver on its commitment to deliver much needed homes , with families already moved into places like Townhill Park .
• Take a look at £26m Potter 's Court housing scheme '' Disappointed the local Conservatives chose not to support Labour 's ambitious plans . ''
She said the scheme will deliver the next generation of council housing `` with a real focus on affordability , design and energy efficiency '' .
Each of the individual schemes is now set to be developed in detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other organisations close to the sites will have the opportunity to comment on the proposals .
Kim Ayling , chair of residents group SO18 Big Local - which is collaborating with the council to help regenerate Townhill Park - said : “ This bold commitment and investment from Southampton City Council is very welcome .
`` Here in Townhill Park we have already seen some homes being delivered , and we ’ re excited to be working closely with the council to ensure the delivery of more much-needed , quality council homes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enrich our communities and way of life.
” The projects will be funded through a mix of funding streams including borrowing , income from the Right to Buy scheme and shared ownership properties , plus grants .

City councillors have approved plans for 726 affordable homes in the city as part of a £144m investment.
The council said it will deliver 100% affordable homes in a combination of social, affordable and shared ownership schemes.
Potential sites for the homes have been identified and will be disclosed as planning and design stages develop, civic chiefs said.
An artist's impression of plans for new homes in Townhill Park
The proposals were approved in a behind-closed-doors full council meeting held by civic chiefs at Southampton City Council last night.
City council leader Christopher Hammond, pictured below, has described the move as a "the boldest council home building programme in a generation".
The investment is set to create 1,089 jobs and it is part of the 1,000 council homes programme pledged by Labour councillors in 2018.
So far 274 homes have either been delivered or are under construction.
These include homes at Townhill Park, Potters Court and the former Oakland’s Community School site, pictrued below, in Lordshill.
The remaining 726 are expected to be delivered by 2025.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the Conservatives, below, said he welcomes new homes for the city.
"But these homes should have been started eight years ago by Labour. We have seen our city's estates like Townhill Park left half demolished for years now," he said.
But Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes, hit back and said: "Southampton's Labour Council has already started to deliver on its commitment to deliver much needed homes, with families already moved into places like Townhill Park.
"Disappointed the local Conservatives chose not to support Labour's ambitious plans."
She said the scheme will deliver the next generation of council housing "with a real focus on affordability, design and energy efficiency".
Each of the individual schemes is now set to be developed in detail.
The Potter's Court development in Southampton
Civic chiefs said local communities and other organisations close to the sites will have the opportunity to comment on the proposals.
Kim Ayling, chair of residents group SO18 Big Local - which is collaborating with the council to help regenerate Townhill Park - said: “This bold commitment and investment from Southampton City Council is very welcome.
"Here in Townhill Park we have already seen some homes being delivered, and we’re excited to be working closely with the council to ensure the delivery of more much-needed, quality council homes in the area, that we hope will enrich our communities and way of life.”
The projects will be funded through a mix of funding streams including borrowing, income from the Right to Buy scheme and shared ownership properties, plus grants.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Driver arrested after car crash on A338 at Fordingbridge

POLICE have arrested a driver after a crash on the A338 at Fordingbridge .
Officers were reportedly called to the @ @ @ @ @ after midnight .
The driver claimed not to know how a car came to leave @ @ @ @ @ police .
In a statement on social media , Hants Roads Policing said : `` @ @ @ @ @ drug and alcohol readings contributed . ''
The driver was then arrested .
Officers also @ @ @ @ @ it is not worth the risk '' .
The car had been recovered and moved @ @ @ @ @ today .

Officers were reportedly called to the scene of the collision just after midnight.
The driver claimed not to know how a car came to leave the road, according to police.
In a statement on social media, Hants Roads Policing said: "Our guess is the positive drug and alcohol readings contributed."
The driver was then arrested.
First deployment of the night to a single vehicle RTC on the A338 near #Fordingbridge. Driver claimed not to know how the car came to leave the road. Our guess is the positive drug and alcohol readings contributed. Driver arrested. #ItsNotWorthTheRisk #SoDangerous 26004 / 25620 pic.twitter.com/4HgGeOCAcC — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) July 15, 2020
Officers also urged other motorists that "it is not worth the risk".
The car had been recovered and moved off the scene by 1.13am today.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Restructure of probation service sees 'profound effect' on work quality from staff

A COST-CUTTING restructure of a Hampshire probation service has had a `` profound effect '' on the quality of work from staff .
HM Inspectorate of Probation conducted a part-inspection of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Rehabilitation Company ( CRC ) in March .
The CRC supervises nearly 3,000 low and medium-risk offenders ; some are serving community sentences while others have left or are preparing to leave prison .
Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said : “ In 2018-2019 , Hampshire & Isle of Wight was the only one out of 21 CRCs to be rated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return , it was disappointing to find a sharp decline in the quality of work with individuals under probation supervision .
`` We have concluded this is directly related to a shortfall in sufficiently trained and experienced probation staff.
” Owned by Purple Features , a consortium of private and third-sector businesses , senior leaders at CRC said that they went ahead with the restructure as the consortium had reduced income and needed to cut costs .
Senior leaders had failed to take sufficient account of the need for skilled staff and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case managers .
Inspectors found there had been a 38 per cent reduction in the number of senior case managers since the previous inspection .
While the number of lower-grade case managers had risen significantly , 45 per cent were new to the service .
Inspectors found that new staff members had been assigned `` complex cases '' that were `` beyond their experience '' , and that more established staff had `` high workloads '' .
This was reported to `` compromise their quality of work '' .
Management oversight was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to potential risks of harm .
Mr Russell added : “ After the last inspection , we warned that substantial changes to the workforce would put the quality of work at risk .
“ It takes time for new probation staff to develop the knowledge , skills and experience to handle complex cases .
The negative impact of the restructure on the service has been profound.
” Inspectors found a much-improved Through the Gate service for individuals preparing to leave prison and resettle in the community .
The CRC received additional funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work was rated ‘ Outstanding ’ .
The delivery of unpaid work schemes continued to be rated ‘ Good ’ .
Melanie Pearce , Director of Operations at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Rehabilitation Company , said : “ We welcome the report and are pleased HM Inspectorate of Probation ( HMIP ) recognise the excellent support we provide to people leaving prison and the good standard of our Community Payback delivery .
“ The report correctly identifies well-documented resourcing pressures resulting from the Ministry of Justice ’ s original contracts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CRCs .
These funding issues meant we had to reduce costs .
“ We launched a robust action plan in early 2019 and believe the training measures we already have in place have gone a long way to addressing the issues highlighted by the HMIP Report .
Protecting the public is our priority and we are proud of the services we deliver .
”

HM Inspectorate of Probation conducted a part-inspection of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) in March.
The CRC supervises nearly 3,000 low and medium-risk offenders; some are serving community sentences while others have left or are preparing to leave prison.
Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “In 2018-2019, Hampshire & Isle of Wight was the only one out of 21 CRCs to be rated ‘Good’.
“On our return, it was disappointing to find a sharp decline in the quality of work with individuals under probation supervision.
"We have concluded this is directly related to a shortfall in sufficiently trained and experienced probation staff.”
Owned by Purple Features, a consortium of private and third-sector businesses, senior leaders at CRC said that they went ahead with the restructure as the consortium had reduced income and needed to cut costs.
Senior leaders had failed to take sufficient account of the need for skilled staff and the time required to recruit and train new case managers.
Inspectors found there had been a 38 per cent reduction in the number of senior case managers since the previous inspection.
While the number of lower-grade case managers had risen significantly, 45 per cent were new to the service.
Inspectors found that new staff members had been assigned "complex cases" that were "beyond their experience", and that more established staff had "high workloads".
This was reported to "compromise their quality of work".
Management oversight was "stretched" and did not pay enough attention to potential risks of harm.
Mr Russell added: “After the last inspection, we warned that substantial changes to the workforce would put the quality of work at risk.
“It takes time for new probation staff to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to handle complex cases. The negative impact of the restructure on the service has been profound.”
Inspectors found a much-improved Through the Gate service for individuals preparing to leave prison and resettle in the community.
The CRC received additional funding from central government and this area of work was rated ‘Outstanding’.
The delivery of unpaid work schemes continued to be rated ‘Good’.
Melanie Pearce, Director of Operations at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Rehabilitation Company, said: “We welcome the report and are pleased HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) recognise the excellent support we provide to people leaving prison and the good standard of our Community Payback delivery.
“The report correctly identifies well-documented resourcing pressures resulting from the Ministry of Justice’s original contracts with all of the UK’s CRCs. These funding issues meant we had to reduce costs.
“We launched a robust action plan in early 2019 and believe the training measures we already have in place have gone a long way to addressing the issues highlighted by the HMIP Report. Protecting the public is our priority and we are proud of the services we deliver.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--KLM to resume daily flights from Southampton to Amsterdam

ONE of Europe 's leading airlines is launching a daily service between Southampton and Amsterdam at the end of next month .
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that the flights will be operated by KLM Cityhopper using an Embraer 175 aircraft from August 31 .
Southampton Airport was still reeling from the collapse of Flybe when the start of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in all flights being grounded .
The airport is also embroiled in a long-running controversy over whether its runway should be extended to allow larger planes to use the site .
But bosses have at last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a service that was suspended 16 months ago .
A spokesperson said : `` Southampton Airport welcomes the return of the Netherlands flag carrier following the suspension of the service in March 2019 .
`` The new route connects the South of England with KLM ’ s extensive global network via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and is a significant boost for both tourism and business travel in the region .
`` Despite the major impact of the corona crisis on European aviation , regional connectivity is key to KLM ’ s strategy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to its pre-Covid network by 3rd August .
`` The addition of the Southampton route will further strengthen KLM ’ s position with the airline now offering worldwide connectivity from 17 airports across the UK . ''
Benedicte Duval , general manager for Air France KLM in the UK & Ireland said : “ After what has been a particularly challenging period , we ’ re delighted to be in a position to relaunch our KLM service from Southampton . ''

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that the flights will be operated by KLM Cityhopper using an Embraer 175 aircraft from August 31.
Southampton Airport was still reeling from the collapse of Flybe when the start of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in all flights being grounded.
The airport is also embroiled in a long-running controversy over whether its runway should be extended to allow larger planes to use the site.
But bosses have at last received some good news - the resumption of a service that was suspended 16 months ago.
A spokesperson said: "Southampton Airport welcomes the return of the Netherlands flag carrier following the suspension of the service in March 2019.
"The new route connects the South of England with KLM’s extensive global network via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and is a significant boost for both tourism and business travel in the region.
"Despite the major impact of the corona crisis on European aviation, regional connectivity is key to KLM’s strategy in the UK and the airline expects to return to its pre-Covid network by 3rd August.
"The addition of the Southampton route will further strengthen KLM’s position with the airline now offering worldwide connectivity from 17 airports across the UK."
Benedicte Duval, general manager for Air France KLM in the UK & Ireland said: “After what has been a particularly challenging period, we’re delighted to be in a position to relaunch our KLM service from Southampton."


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--The Stable in Southampton to close permanently

A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant is to permanently close following difficulties brought about the the coronavirus pandemic .
The Stable , on Above Bar Street , has announced it will not be reopening following months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis .
The restaurant is part of the city 's cultural quarter launched by Southampton City Council in a bid to become City of Culture 2025 .
The restaurant announced the closure on its Facebook page today .
The statement said : `` We are sorry to say that The Southampton Stable will not be reopening .
We would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valued business over the years , your support is greatly appreciated .
`` Your nearest Stable will be The Bournemouth Stable .
We hope to see you there in the near future . ''
It comes after the announcement that Southampton ’ s Nuffield theatres is to close for good with the loss of 86 jobs .
• Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close with loss of 86 jobs Nuffield Southampton Theatres ( NST ) went into administration in May after the coronavirus crisis wiped out its income .
News of the administration had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that other leading venues could go the same way .
It had also raised concerns about the future of Southampton ’ s bid to become City of Culture 2025 .
A petition urging Southampton City Council to save the theatres , launched by casting director Annelie Powell , has attracted more than 12,400 signatures .

The Stable, on Above Bar Street, has announced it will not be reopening following months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis.
The restaurant is part of the city's cultural quarter launched by Southampton City Council in a bid to become City of Culture 2025.
The restaurant announced the closure on its Facebook page today.
The statement said: "We are sorry to say that The Southampton Stable will not be reopening. We would like to thank all our loyal customers for your valued business over the years, your support is greatly appreciated.
"Your nearest Stable will be The Bournemouth Stable. We hope to see you there in the near future."
It comes after the announcement that Southampton’s Nuffield theatres is to close for good with the loss of 86 jobs.
Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) went into administration in May after the coronavirus crisis wiped out its income.
News of the administration had shocked the theatrical world, with fears that other leading venues could go the same way.
It had also raised concerns about the future of Southampton’s bid to become City of Culture 2025.
A petition urging Southampton City Council to save the theatres, launched by casting director Annelie Powell, has attracted more than 12,400 signatures.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Two bikes stolen in Eastleigh - and police have released CCTV images

TWO bikes have been stolen from an address in Eastleigh , and now officers have released CCTV of two people they want to speak to in connection with the incident .
At around 3pm on Monday July 13 , a man and a woman were seen by a member of public stealing two bikes from a garage on Leigh Road .
The suspects stole a red Carrerra Kraken mountain bike and a black Focus Raider mountain bike and were then seen cycling away towards Eastleigh town centre .
The female is described as being white with brightly coloured dyed hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ male is described as being white , approximately 5ft 10 ” and wearing a white t-shirt and shorts .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Can you help us ?
We are appealing for witnesses after two bikes were stolen from a residential property in Eastleigh earlier this week .
`` The incident took place at approximately 3pm on Monday 13 July , where a man and a woman were seen by a member of the public stealing two bikes from a garage on Leigh Road .
`` We have today released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak with in connection with the incident .
Do you recognise them ?
Were you in the area at the time ?
Do you have any dash cam footage ? ''
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting the reference 44200259200 , or alternatively , call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

At around 3pm on Monday July 13, a man and a woman were seen by a member of public stealing two bikes from a garage on Leigh Road.
The suspects stole a red Carrerra Kraken mountain bike and a black Focus Raider mountain bike and were then seen cycling away towards Eastleigh town centre.
The female is described as being white with brightly coloured dyed hair and wearing jean shorts, while the male is described as being white, approximately 5ft 10” and wearing a white t-shirt and shorts.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Can you help us? We are appealing for witnesses after two bikes were stolen from a residential property in Eastleigh earlier this week.
"The incident took place at approximately 3pm on Monday 13 July, where a man and a woman were seen by a member of the public stealing two bikes from a garage on Leigh Road.
"We have today released images of two people we want to speak with in connection with the incident. Do you recognise them? Were you in the area at the time? Do you have any dash cam footage?"
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting the reference 44200259200, or alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Future of Southampton City Airport is not guaranteed

THE future of Southampton Airport is not guaranteed if plans to extend the runway are refused , airport bosses warned .
Steve Szalay , the director of Southampton Airport , is urging residents to have their say on plans to expand the runway by 164 metres .
The news comes as a second consultation on the proposals has now been launched .
As reported , last year the plans were met with criticisms as residents said to be concerned about the impact the runway extension would have on pollution and the environment .
But Mr Szalay warned that due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FlyBe the plans are no longer about growth but about survival .
He said the plans would create about 600 new jobs and would bring tens of thousands of pounds into the local economy .
He stressed that the environment remains a priority for the airport .
He added : “ There ’ s no guarantee we will be here if we don ’ t get that extension .
Last year the plan was all about more choice , more routes , more profits now with the loss of FlyBe is about survival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to attract these customers we need the expansion .
“ Mr Szalay stressed that data revealed that there is a demand for the extension and he said to be confident that airlines will come forward if plans are approved .
“ As a business we would not invest millions in the runway if we would not believe there was a great future , ” he added .
He said the expansion of the runway could provide more flights to European destinations .
When asked about the impact the extension would have on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become carbon neutral and the mitigations that will be provided as part of the new plans are “ enough ” to protect the environment .
Mr Szalay also said in the future electric planes could be trialled from Southampton .
But he added : “ The electric aircraft will be five to ten years in the future but we have to survive to have a future .
We absolutely need the extension.
” He had previously warned that if the plans are refused 2,000 jobs could be at risk .
Now he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the revised proposals .
Residents can leave a comment on the the planning application which has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council .
As reported , in the new plans the number of parking spaces that could be added to the long stay carpark has been reduced from 600 to 470 .
Mitigation measures will include noise insulation for buildings including schools , hospitals and households .

Steve Szalay, the director of Southampton Airport, is urging residents to have their say on plans to expand the runway by 164 metres.
The news comes as a second consultation on the proposals has now been launched.
As reported, last year the plans were met with criticisms as residents said to be concerned about the impact the runway extension would have on pollution and the environment.
But Mr Szalay warned that due to the coronavirus crisis and the collapse of FlyBe the plans are no longer about growth but about survival.
He said the plans would create about 600 new jobs and would bring tens of thousands of pounds into the local economy.
He stressed that the environment remains a priority for the airport.
He added: “There’s no guarantee we will be here if we don’t get that extension. Last year the plan was all about more choice, more routes, more profits now with the loss of FlyBe is about survival. No business can survive without customers and to attract these customers we need the expansion. “
Mr Szalay stressed that data revealed that there is a demand for the extension and he said to be confident that airlines will come forward if plans are approved.
“As a business we would not invest millions in the runway if we would not believe there was a great future,” he added.
He said the expansion of the runway could provide more flights to European destinations.
When asked about the impact the extension would have on the environment he highlighted that the airport has become carbon neutral and the mitigations that will be provided as part of the new plans are “enough” to protect the environment.
Mr Szalay also said in the future electric planes could be trialled from Southampton.
But he added: “The electric aircraft will be five to ten years in the future but we have to survive to have a future. We absolutely need the extension.”
He had previously warned that if the plans are refused 2,000 jobs could be at risk.
Now he is urging residents to have their say on the revised proposals.
Residents can leave a comment on the the planning application which has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.
As reported, in the new plans the number of parking spaces that could be added to the long stay carpark has been reduced from 600 to 470.
Mitigation measures will include noise insulation for buildings including schools, hospitals and households.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Police investigate Winchester City Councillor Judith Clementson

POLICE have confirmed they are investigating tweets allegedly posted by a Winchester city councillor .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said officers are looking into the account @ Clem205 .
One tweet says : “ Islam will not stop until it rules the world because “ paradise awaits ” a martyr .
Hell is full of them ” .
The police spokesperson said : `` We can confirm that we have received a report in relation to tweets posted by a Winchester councillor .
`` This was reported to us on June 23 and the allegation is being investigated .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 101 , quoting the reference 44200227899 . ''
The Denmead ward representative is also being investigated by the national Conservative Party , and is currently listed as an independent councillor on the city council website .
At a full council meeting on July 8 Winchester City Council officially distanced itself from her opinions .
She said : `` Would the leader agree that the anti-Islamic tweets allegedly made by a sitting councillor are abhorrent and in no way reflect the views of Winchester City Council ?
” In response , Cllr Thompson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to supporting all our local communities , people of all colour and faith are equally valued members of our district .
`` Any sentiment that expresses opinions that are not in line with our commitment to inclusivity , tolerance and equality do not reflect this .
I would like to state now that these are not the opinions of this cabinet or this organisation .
`` In order to demonstrate our position on racial equality , the Guildhall clock was recently illuminated purple as a mark of respect to George Floyd following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death in the USA .
`` The overwhelmingly positive response from members of public reassures me that we are communicating our views well , and we will continue to do so .
”

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said officers are looking into the account @Clem205.
One tweet says: “Islam will not stop until it rules the world because “paradise awaits” a martyr. Hell is full of them”.
The police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have received a report in relation to tweets posted by a Winchester councillor.
"This was reported to us on June 23 and the allegation is being investigated. We ask that anyone with information contacts us on 101, quoting the reference 44200227899."
The Denmead ward representative is also being investigated by the national Conservative Party, and is currently listed as an independent councillor on the city council website.
At a full council meeting on July 8 Winchester City Council officially distanced itself from her opinions.
Cllr Kathleen Becker questioned the council leader, Cllr Lucille Thompson.
She said: "Would the leader agree that the anti-Islamic tweets allegedly made by a sitting councillor are abhorrent and in no way reflect the views of Winchester City Council?”
In response, Cllr Thompson said: "The city council is committed to supporting all our local communities, people of all colour and faith are equally valued members of our district.
"Any sentiment that expresses opinions that are not in line with our commitment to inclusivity, tolerance and equality do not reflect this. I would like to state now that these are not the opinions of this cabinet or this organisation.
"In order to demonstrate our position on racial equality, the Guildhall clock was recently illuminated purple as a mark of respect to George Floyd following the distressing incident that led to his death in the USA.
"The overwhelmingly positive response from members of public reassures me that we are communicating our views well, and we will continue to do so.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Coronavirus survivors wanted to donate plasma in Southampton

AN URGENT appeal has been launched to seek more coronavirus survivors in a bid to treat patients in Southampton .
NHS Blood and Transplant has issued the public appeal to help make sure there is enough plasma to enable a trial and treat patients who are suffering with COVID-19 in Southampton .
Plasma is from the blood of people who have recovered from the virus and it could save the lives of people who are still unwell .
More than 600 donations of COVID-19 convalescent plasma have already been taken at Southampton donor centre .
But NHS Blood and Transplant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure appointments are filled .
There is a particular need for male donors and also female donors who have had a positive test .
Professor Dave Roberts , Associate Director for Blood Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant , said : “ Every new offer to donate is incredibly valuable .
We particularly need men to come forwards as they generally have higher antibody levels .
“ We need to collect convalescent plasma now , to make sure plasma is readily available for the trial to treat people currently in hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure convalescent plasma is readily available , should there be a rise in infections in the coming weeks .
“ Please , help the NHS fight COVID-19 by donating at Southampton donor centre .
You could save lives.
” Offer to donate by calling 0300 123 23 23 completing the webform at www.nhsbt.nhs.uk .

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued the public appeal to help make sure there is enough plasma to enable a trial and treat patients who are suffering with COVID-19 in Southampton.
Plasma is from the blood of people who have recovered from the virus and it could save the lives of people who are still unwell.
More than 600 donations of COVID-19 convalescent plasma have already been taken at Southampton donor centre.
But NHS Blood and Transplant needs people to come forward to help make sure appointments are filled.
There is a particular need for male donors and also female donors who have had a positive test.
Professor Dave Roberts, Associate Director for Blood Donation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “Every new offer to donate is incredibly valuable. We particularly need men to come forwards as they generally have higher antibody levels.
“We need to collect convalescent plasma now, to make sure plasma is readily available for the trial to treat people currently in hospital.
“Donations can also be frozen to ensure convalescent plasma is readily available, should there be a rise in infections in the coming weeks.
“Please, help the NHS fight COVID-19 by donating at Southampton donor centre. You could save lives.”
Offer to donate by calling 0300 123 23 23 completing the webform at www.nhsbt.nhs.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Timothy Long, 15, sets off today on 1,600-mile voyage

HE IS the 15-year-old schoolboy who is aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain .
Timothy Long is due to set off from Hamble Point Marina today at the start of a 1,600-mile voyage which is expected to take about two months .
Timothy , a member of Hythe Sailing Club , will spend the rest of the summer circumnavigating the country in a 28ft yacht .
He aims to beat the record set in 2011 , when 17-year-old Tom Webb successfully completed a similar voyage .
He had his first taste of sailing at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contend with thunder , lightning and a supposedly stable dinghy which tipped him into the freezing waters of a reservoir .
But he became hooked on the sport after spending a season aboard the family 's 35ft yacht .
In 2017 he acquired his own boat and went on to become the youngest skipper in the Round the Island Race .
Now he is about to embark on his biggest challenge yet - Round Britain 2020 .
During his long and arduous voyage he will have to navigate the busiest shipping lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - as well as contending with huge tidal ranges in the Severn Estuary .
`` I have n't really had much time to think about it because I 've been so busy getting the boat ready , '' he said .
`` Of course I 'm nervous but equally I 'm looking forward to getting out on the water and getting on with it . ''
Timothy aims to complete between 45 and 100 miles a day , with overnight stops in ports and marinas .
`` Everything depends on the weather but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of my GCSE year in September , '' he said .
Timothy , who already has plenty of experience of solo sailing , knows one of his biggest challenges will be the tiredness that comes with having to do everything aboard the boat himself .
He said : `` I have found that fatigue takes a huge toll .
When you are fatigued you do not perform well and can make the wrong decisions .
`` Alone you have to rely on your own judgement .
Therefore it is crucial to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to raise at least £2,500 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust , which helps young people rebuild their lives after recovering from the disease .

Timothy Long is due to set off from Hamble Point Marina today at the start of a 1,600-mile voyage which is expected to take about two months.
Timothy, a member of Hythe Sailing Club, will spend the rest of the summer circumnavigating the country in a 28ft yacht.
He aims to beat the record set in 2011, when 17-year-old Tom Webb successfully completed a similar voyage.
He had his first taste of sailing at the age of nine, when he had to contend with thunder, lightning and a supposedly stable dinghy which tipped him into the freezing waters of a reservoir.
But he became hooked on the sport after spending a season aboard the family's 35ft yacht.
In 2017 he acquired his own boat and went on to become the youngest skipper in the Round the Island Race.
Now he is about to embark on his biggest challenge yet - Round Britain 2020.
During his long and arduous voyage he will have to navigate the busiest shipping lane in the world - the Dover Straits - as well as contending with huge tidal ranges in the Severn Estuary.
"I haven't really had much time to think about it because I've been so busy getting the boat ready," he said.
"Of course I'm nervous but equally I'm looking forward to getting out on the water and getting on with it."
Timothy aims to complete between 45 and 100 miles a day, with overnight stops in ports and marinas.
"Everything depends on the weather but I hope to be back for the start of my GCSE year in September," he said.
Timothy, who already has plenty of experience of solo sailing, knows one of his biggest challenges will be the tiredness that comes with having to do everything aboard the boat himself.
He said: "I have found that fatigue takes a huge toll. When you are fatigued you do not perform well and can make the wrong decisions.
"Alone you have to rely on your own judgement. Therefore it is crucial to make the right decisions."
Timothy aims to raise at least £2,500 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, which helps young people rebuild their lives after recovering from the disease.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK to pursue appeal, court rules

Shamima Begum – one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group ( IS ) – should be allowed to return to the UK to challenge the deprivation of her British citizenship , senior judges have ruled .
Ms Begum , now 20 , travelled to Syria in February 2015 and lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found , nine months pregnant , in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year .
Then-home secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action against the Home Office , claiming the decision was unlawful because it rendered her stateless and exposed her to a real risk of death or inhuman and degrading treatment .
In February , the Special Immigration Appeals Commission ( SIAC ) – a specialist tribunal which hears challenges to decisions to remove someone ’ s British citizenship on national security grounds – ruled the decision was lawful as Ms Begum was “ a citizen of Bangladesh by descent ” at the time of the decision .
The tribunal also found that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her appeal and that , to that extent , the appeal will not be fair and effective ” , but ruled that “ it does not follow that her appeal succeeds ” .
Ms Begum ’ s challenge to the Home Office ’ s decision to refuse to allow her to enter the UK to effectively pursue her appeal was also rejected .
On Thursday , the Court of Appeal ruled that “ the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal ” .
Lord Justice Flaux – sitting with Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Singh – said : “ Fairness and justice must , on the facts of this case , outweigh the national security concerns , so that the leave to enter appeals should be allowed.
” The judge found that “ the national security concerns about her could be addressed and managed if she returns to the United Kingdom ” .
In its ruling , the court said : “ If the Security Service and the Director of Public Prosecutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests for a prosecution for terrorist offences are met , she could be arrested and charged upon her arrival in the United Kingdom and remanded in custody pending trial.
” Lord Justice Flaux also said : “ With due respect to SIAC , it is unthinkable that , having concluded that Ms Begum could not take any meaningful part in her appeal so that it could not be fair and effective , she should have to continue with her appeal nonetheless.
” He added : “ It is difficult to conceive of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said we can not hold a fair trial , but we are going to go on anyway.
” Ms Begum was one of three schoolgirls from Bethnal Green Academy who left their homes and families to join IS , shortly after Sharmeena Begum – who is no relation – travelled to Syria in December 2014 .
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase , then 16 and 15 respectively , and Ms Begum boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul , Turkey , on February 17 2015 , before making their way to Raqqa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory , with all three of her school friends also reportedly marrying foreign IS fighters .
She told The Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children , a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy , had both since died .
Her third child died shortly after he was born .

Ms Begum, now 20, travelled to Syria in February 2015 and lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year.
Then-home secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds later that month.
Ms Begum took legal action against the Home Office, claiming the decision was unlawful because it rendered her stateless and exposed her to a real risk of death or inhuman and degrading treatment.
In February, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) – a specialist tribunal which hears challenges to decisions to remove someone’s British citizenship on national security grounds – ruled the decision was lawful as Ms Begum was “a citizen of Bangladesh by descent” at the time of the decision.
The tribunal also found that she “cannot play any meaningful part in her appeal and that, to that extent, the appeal will not be fair and effective”, but ruled that “it does not follow that her appeal succeeds”.
Ms Begum’s challenge to the Home Office’s decision to refuse to allow her to enter the UK to effectively pursue her appeal was also rejected.
On Thursday, the Court of Appeal ruled that “the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal”.
Lord Justice Flaux – sitting with Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Singh – said: “Fairness and justice must, on the facts of this case, outweigh the national security concerns, so that the leave to enter appeals should be allowed.”
The judge found that “the national security concerns about her could be addressed and managed if she returns to the United Kingdom”.
In its ruling, the court said: “If the Security Service and the Director of Public Prosecutions consider that the evidence and public interest tests for a prosecution for terrorist offences are met, she could be arrested and charged upon her arrival in the United Kingdom and remanded in custody pending trial.”
Lord Justice Flaux also said: “With due respect to SIAC, it is unthinkable that, having concluded that Ms Begum could not take any meaningful part in her appeal so that it could not be fair and effective, she should have to continue with her appeal nonetheless.”
He added: “It is difficult to conceive of any case where a court or tribunal has said we cannot hold a fair trial, but we are going to go on anyway.”
Ms Begum was one of three schoolgirls from Bethnal Green Academy who left their homes and families to join IS, shortly after Sharmeena Begum – who is no relation – travelled to Syria in December 2014.
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase, then 16 and 15 respectively, and Ms Begum boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, Turkey, on February 17 2015, before making their way to Raqqa in Syria.
Ms Begum claims she married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory, with all three of her school friends also reportedly marrying foreign IS fighters.
She told The Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children, a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy, had both since died.
Her third child died shortly after he was born.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Dr Julian Lewis loses Tory whip after beating Chris Grayling

A Tory MP who beat ex-Cabinet minister Chris Grayling to the chairmanship of Parliament ’ s intelligence watchdog has had the Tory whip dramatically removed .
New Forest East MP Dr Julian Lewis secured the role despite widespread expectation that Mr Grayling would receive the backing of the Conservative-dominated Intelligence and Security Committee .
In a move that caught Westminster by surprise , the Tory leadership then took disciplinary action against Dr Lewis as sources said the MP had “ acted with the opposition for his own advantage ” .
After the Tory whip was removed from Dr Lewis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the whip was because the MP was “ working with Labour and other opposition MPs for his own advantage ” .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was widely believed to want former transport secretary Mr Grayling to become the chairman of the body which oversees the work of MI5 , MI6 and GCHQ .
But the committee members voted instead for former defence select committee chairman Dr Lewis .
With the Conservatives enjoying a majority – with five out of nine places on the committee – there had been concern at Westminster that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to support Mr Grayling despite concerns about his expertise .
Former national security adviser Lord Ricketts warned that Mr Grayling – who earned the nickname “ Failing Grayling ” during a chequered ministerial career – does not “ match up ” to the authority and reputation of former chairs .
Following Dr Lewis ’ s success , Lord Ricketts said the body was now in the “ hands of someone with much wider experience of defence and security ” .
As well as Mr Grayling and Dr Lewis , the members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sir John Hayes and Mark Pritchard , Labour MPs Dame Diana Johnson and Kevan Jones , the Labour peer Admiral Lord West and the SNP MP Stewart Hosie .
Mr Johnson has faced criticism over the delay in appointing the committee which has not met since the last parliament was dissolved in November last year .
The committee has yet to publish its long-awaited report into Russian interference in UK politics after Mr Johnson refused to clear it for release before last year ’ s general election .
A committee source told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a secret ballot but clearly for him ( Mr Grayling ) to lose , some Tories decided not to vote for him.
” She tweeted : “ Julian Lewis MP has the Tory Whip removed after being elected as Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Select Committee , after beating hapless Chris Grayling .
I wonder who in No10 ordered that the long serving Tory MP had the whip removed ?
What a grubby shower they are !
” Labour former frontbencher Chris Bryant said : “ It ’ s a momentous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months to handpick Intelligence and Security Committee members so as to deliver the Chair he wants and they refuse to do his bidding .
To then chuck the new chairman out of the party is to lose control/the plot.
” SNP defence spokesman Stewart McDonald MP said : “ This is another total shambles from the Tory government , which has failed to put in place a functioning Intelligence and Security Committee for more than six months since the election .
“ With his abysmal record of failure as a Tory minister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could lose a rigged election but it is right the committee has elected a chair and it should now get on with the crucial job of ensuring scrutiny and oversight of security matters , after months of delay.
” Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Alistair Carmichael said Mr Johnson had appointed “ yes men ” to the ISC but “ true to form , however , failing Grayling has been undone in his bid to be chair ” .
“ I hope we now have a committee with real teeth that can hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
“ That starts by publishing the report into Russian interference of our democracy before the summer recess so MPs can scrutinise it fully .
”

New Forest East MP Dr Julian Lewis secured the role despite widespread expectation that Mr Grayling would receive the backing of the Conservative-dominated Intelligence and Security Committee.
In a move that caught Westminster by surprise, the Tory leadership then took disciplinary action against Dr Lewis as sources said the MP had “acted with the opposition for his own advantage”.
After the Tory whip was removed from Dr Lewis, a senior Government source said the removal of the whip was because the MP was “working with Labour and other opposition MPs for his own advantage”.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was widely believed to want former transport secretary Mr Grayling to become the chairman of the body which oversees the work of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ.
But the committee members voted instead for former defence select committee chairman Dr Lewis.
With the Conservatives enjoying a majority – with five out of nine places on the committee – there had been concern at Westminster that the Tory members would be “whipped” to support Mr Grayling despite concerns about his expertise.
Former national security adviser Lord Ricketts warned that Mr Grayling – who earned the nickname “Failing Grayling” during a chequered ministerial career – does not “match up” to the authority and reputation of former chairs.
Following Dr Lewis’s success, Lord Ricketts said the body was now in the “hands of someone with much wider experience of defence and security”.
As well as Mr Grayling and Dr Lewis, the members of the ISC are Tory MPs Theresa Villiers, Sir John Hayes and Mark Pritchard, Labour MPs Dame Diana Johnson and Kevan Jones, the Labour peer Admiral Lord West and the SNP MP Stewart Hosie.
Mr Johnson has faced criticism over the delay in appointing the committee which has not met since the last parliament was dissolved in November last year.
The committee has yet to publish its long-awaited report into Russian interference in UK politics after Mr Johnson refused to clear it for release before last year’s general election.
A committee source told the PA news agency: “This was a secret ballot but clearly for him (Mr Grayling) to lose, some Tories decided not to vote for him.”
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner branded the move against Dr Lewis “grubby”.
She tweeted: “Julian Lewis MP has the Tory Whip removed after being elected as Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Select Committee, after beating hapless Chris Grayling. I wonder who in No10 ordered that the long serving Tory MP had the whip removed? What a grubby shower they are!”
Labour former frontbencher Chris Bryant said: “It’s a momentous failure of intelligence when a PM takes months to handpick Intelligence and Security Committee members so as to deliver the Chair he wants and they refuse to do his bidding. To then chuck the new chairman out of the party is to lose control/the plot.”
SNP defence spokesman Stewart McDonald MP said: “This is another total shambles from the Tory government, which has failed to put in place a functioning Intelligence and Security Committee for more than six months since the election.
“With his abysmal record of failure as a Tory minister, Chris Grayling is the only man who could lose a rigged election but it is right the committee has elected a chair and it should now get on with the crucial job of ensuring scrutiny and oversight of security matters, after months of delay.”
Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Alistair Carmichael said Mr Johnson had appointed “yes men” to the ISC but “true to form, however, failing Grayling has been undone in his bid to be chair”.
“I hope we now have a committee with real teeth that can hold this Government to account,” he added.
“That starts by publishing the report into Russian interference of our democracy before the summer recess so MPs can scrutinise it fully.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--They were exposed to dangerous chemicals – can you help preserve the memories of the Matchgirls?

THE Southampton family of a women 's rights pioneer are fighting to prevent a cemetery building extra plots on her grave and are searching for local descendants of another .
The Matchgirls Strike is regarded as a hugely significant event in labour history .
The Bryant and May Factory was opened in Bow in East London in 1861 , where a dangerous white phosphorus was responsible for causing the industrial disease phossy jaw .
Many of the workers in the match factory - mostly young women - developed large abscesses in their mouths that often led to facial disfigurement and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then known as Sarah Chapman , was one of the main organisers of a strike in which 1,400 workers walked out on July 2 , 1888 .
The action helped raise awareness of the disease and highlighted the poor working conditions the women faced each and every day .
Mrs Dearman became a key member of the Matchmakers Union , formed in the wake of the strike .
She died in 1945 , aged 83 , and was buried in an unmarked public grave .
Members of her family , Graham and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grave in 2017 and find it now under threat 'mounding ' .
This process involves the removal of all old graves , the addition of more soil on top , and the digging of new graves .
A petition with almost 9,000 supporters has been launched by the family and can be found at change.org/p/minister-of-justice-save-sarah-chapman-s-grave-a-leader-of-the-1888-matchgirls-strike-trade-union-heroine .
Graham and Samantha are part of the charity The Matchgirls Memorial which promotes the history of the strike and helps secure memorials .
The organisation is eager to trace descendants of another one of the strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton .
Graham Johnson , trustee at The Matchgirls Memorial said : “ We are keen to find descendants of Kate Sclater .
“ We are promoting memorials in the East End to all the Matchgirls , and hope we can get a plaque to Kate Sclater in Southampton.
” If you have any information to share , email the charity at matchgirls1888statue @ gmail.com or visit their website www.matchgirls1888.org .

The Matchgirls Strike is regarded as a hugely significant event in labour history.
The Bryant and May Factory was opened in Bow in East London in 1861, where a dangerous white phosphorus was responsible for causing the industrial disease phossy jaw.
Many of the workers in the match factory - mostly young women - developed large abscesses in their mouths that often led to facial disfigurement and sometimes fatal brain damage.
Sarah Dearman, then known as Sarah Chapman, was one of the main organisers of a strike in which 1,400 workers walked out on July 2, 1888.
The action helped raise awareness of the disease and highlighted the poor working conditions the women faced each and every day.
Mrs Dearman became a key member of the Matchmakers Union, formed in the wake of the strike.
She died in 1945, aged 83, and was buried in an unmarked public grave. Members of her family, Graham and Samantha Johnson from Highfield, only found the grave in 2017 and find it now under threat of 'mounding'.
This process involves the removal of all old graves, the addition of more soil on top, and the digging of new graves.
A petition with almost 9,000 supporters has been launched by the family and can be found at change.org/p/minister-of-justice-save-sarah-chapman-s-grave-a-leader-of-the-1888-matchgirls-strike-trade-union-heroine.
Graham and Samantha are part of the charity The Matchgirls Memorial which promotes the history of the strike and helps secure memorials.
The organisation is eager to trace descendants of another one of the strike leaders, Kate Sclater who came from Southampton.
Graham Johnson, trustee at The Matchgirls Memorial said: “We are keen to find descendants of Kate Sclater.
“We are promoting memorials in the East End to all the Matchgirls, and hope we can get a plaque to Kate Sclater in Southampton.”
If you have any information to share, email the charity at matchgirls1888statue@gmail.com or visit their website www.matchgirls1888.org.


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--Twelve Hair Design opens in Chandler's Ford after lockdown

A HAIR salon that was due to open as the lockdown hit has finally welcomed new customers for the first time .
Twelve Hair Design , in Chandler 's Ford , launched its grand opening on Saturday , almost four months later than planned .
• ‘ Covid risk is like embers of a fire ’ : Shoppers urged to wear face masks And it is the first time that owner Laraine Rose has been able to call it her own salon - which has always been her dream .
Despite the lockdown meaning she had to pause her initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her new venture has now begun .
• City salon calls for hairdressers to highlight their talent as it reopens Although it has only just opened for business , more than 200 customers had already made bookings prior to its launch .
Mum-of-two Laraine , 40 , said : `` I 'm already booked solid until the middle of August .
Everyone is desperate for a cut and colour .
`` I 'm really looking forward to finally opening for business as it has always been a dream to have my own salon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer than planned .
Now my clients can not wait and neither can I . ''
Maintaining social distancing and PPE , customers can expect one-on-one appointments following safety guidelines from the government and The Hairdressing Council , to ensure everyone stays safe during the pandemic .
`` It 's been a massive change for all hairdressers but my clients can be guaranteed that I am taking every precaution possible to keep everyone safe , '' said Laraine .
`` Cleaning and sterilising everything between clients will take up several hours a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done.
” To mark National Hair Sunday last weekend , the hairdresser gave free haircuts to frontline NHS workers , following in the footsteps of stylists across the UK .
She is also a member of the Green Salon Collective , which recycles hair to raise money for charity , and regularly cuts hair for residents at Winchester Churches Night Shelter .
`` Being able to boost someone 's morale and confidence with a skill I can offer them for free is what makes my job really worthwhile , '' said Laraine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who embraced their roots and did n't home-colour their hair during lockdown , which has helped to support their hair stylists now . ''

Twelve Hair Design, in Chandler's Ford, launched its grand opening on Saturday, almost four months later than planned.
And it is the first time that owner Laraine Rose has been able to call it her own salon - which has always been her dream.
Despite the lockdown meaning she had to pause her initial plans to open on March 18, her new venture has now begun.
Although it has only just opened for business, more than 200 customers had already made bookings prior to its launch.
Mum-of-two Laraine, 40, said: "I'm already booked solid until the middle of August. Everyone is desperate for a cut and colour.
"I'm really looking forward to finally opening for business as it has always been a dream to have my own salon - it just took a few months longer than planned. Now my clients cannot wait and neither can I."
Maintaining social distancing and PPE, customers can expect one-on-one appointments following safety guidelines from the government and The Hairdressing Council, to ensure everyone stays safe during the pandemic.
"It's been a massive change for all hairdressers but my clients can be guaranteed that I am taking every precaution possible to keep everyone safe," said Laraine.
"Cleaning and sterilising everything between clients will take up several hours a day in total but it has to be done.”
To mark National Hair Sunday last weekend, the hairdresser gave free haircuts to frontline NHS workers, following in the footsteps of stylists across the UK.
She is also a member of the Green Salon Collective, which recycles hair to raise money for charity, and regularly cuts hair for residents at Winchester Churches Night Shelter.
"Being able to boost someone's morale and confidence with a skill I can offer them for free is what makes my job really worthwhile," said Laraine.
"I would like to thank everyone who embraced their roots and didn't home-colour their hair during lockdown, which has helped to support their hair stylists now."


thedailyecho--2020-07-16--More Hampshire babies bringing joy during lockdown

SAY hello to some of Hampshire ’ s newest faces .
We ’ ve got some real little bundles of joy to bring you this week , pictured just hours after being born or in the first weeks of their lives under lockdown .
They ’ ve all made their big entrance into the world in the midst of a global pandemic .
Hundreds of proud parents across Southampton , the New Forest , Winchester , Eastleigh and Fareham have been welcoming their brand new babies into the world .
Mums across the region have spoken of their joy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best of times but especially so during the coronavirus crisis .
From a first time father who had to watch his son come into the world via FaceTime as he was considered vulnerable to a very special Daily Echo baby , each newborn story is bringing a ray of hope amid the battle with Covid 19 .
And it seems you just can ’ t get enough of seeing the newest faces in Southampton and the county beyond .
Pictures of your beautiful babies are still pouring in , and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week in the Daily Echo , both in print and online .
Every Thursday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world .
To share your happy news , fill in the very short form at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals , add a picture , and we ’ ll take care of the rest .
• LUNA Mills is bringing light into the lives of nurse mum Tonia Anderson-Mills , dad Steven Mills and sibling Nova .
The 8lbs 5oz Hampshire tot was born at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simpson-Adams is a 6lbs 4oz bundle of joy for first time parents Melanie Adams and Gordon Simpson from Hedge End , who met while both working at the Daily Echo .
He was born at Princess Anne Hospital on June 24 .
• LOCKDOWN baby Indie Bessant was welcomed into the world at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on March 21 , weighing 7lbs 10oz .
She ’ s a first born little girl for parents Luci and Jack , who live in the city .
• PROUD big sister Imogen Wilton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benjamin , born at Princess Anne Hospital on Easter Sunday April 12 .
The 8bs 8oz boy is a son for Rachael and Jon from Marchwood .
• THE country went into lockdown five days before the safe arrival of Kai John Plested at Princess Anne Hospital on March 28 .
The 8lbs 11oz boy has been enjoying lots of time at home in Southampton with new parents Lauren Painter and Billy Plested .
• OLLY Lewis had to watch Laura Johnson give birth to his 8lbs 11oz son Eric James Lewis-Johnson over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is categorised as vulnerable .
They ’ re now making up for lost time at home in Bassett .
• MAISIE Maddocks is the first born daughter of Jessie Mouland and Jake Maddocks from Southampton .
She came into the world at the city ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on May 16 , weighing 6lbs 7oz .
• FREDDIE Darren Swartz-Mabey is at home in Marchwood after coming into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on May 17 .
Son of Lauren Andrews and Matthew Swartz-Mabey , he weighed in at 8lbs 14.5oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well at home after being born eight weeks early at Princess Anne Hospital on May 22 , weighing 4lbs and spending four weeks in neonatal .
Jessica and Andrew from Hythe are his proud parents .

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