thedailyecho--2020-06-21--LETTER: Why can't Fire Service use Botley Road instead of Butts Road

WE 'VE had another alert at the multi storey blocks in Weston and again all the emergency vehicles came thundering @ @ @ @ @ is built up with cars parked both sides of the road .
Why ca n't @ @ @ @ @ Road , which is dead straight with parking on only one side ?
Butts Road @ @ @ @ @ top end and a bend half way down .
It 's a matter of time @ @ @ @ @ accident involving an emergency vehicle .

Why can't the fire brigade use Botley Road, which is dead straight with parking on only one side?
Butts Road has a chicane at the top end and a bend half way down.
It's a matter of time before we have a major accident involving an emergency vehicle.
C Vaughan
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Man climbs from Ford Fiesta after crash in Ipers Bridge, Holbury

A MAN has climbed from his car after crashing into an electrical pole .
Crews from Beaulieu and Hardley Fire @ @ @ @ @ in Holbury following reports of an accident .
A black Ford Fiesta had swerved off @ @ @ @ @ electrical pole at around 7.30pm on Saturday .
The driver climbed out of the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ and Rescue Services .
Firefighters were on the scene to `` make the vehicle safe @ @ @ @ @ coming in at 7.56pm .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .

Crews from Beaulieu and Hardley Fire Stations rushed to Ipers Bridge in Holbury following reports of an accident.
A black Ford Fiesta had swerved off the road ploughing into an electrical pole at around 7.30pm on Saturday.
The driver climbed out of the vehicle, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
Firefighters were on the scene to "make the vehicle safe" with the stop message coming in at 7.56pm.
Police also attended the incident.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Action Fraud warns shoppers to 'stay vigilant and take extra care'

HAMPSHIRE shoppers are being warned of online fraudsters .
Retail and non-essential shops are re-opening across the UK , but many people continue to shop online .
Fraud and cybercrime experts are warning the public to remain vigilant and take extra care .
Figures published by Action Fraud say online shoppers lost of over £16 million to scammers during the coronavirus lockdown .
It is reported that 16,352 people fell victim to online shopping and auction fraud since March .
To prevent falling victim to online fraud , shoppers are urged to do the following : • If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or seller you don ’ t know and trust , carry out research first and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase .
• Use a strong , separate password for your email account .
Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts , such as those you use for online shopping .
• Some of the emails or texts you receive about `` amazing '' offers may contain links to fake websites .
Not all links are bad , but , if you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and type the website directly into your browser instead .
Anyone who has been a victim of fraud is urged to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

Retail and non-essential shops are re-opening across the UK, but many people continue to shop online.
Fraud and cybercrime experts are warning the public to remain vigilant and take extra care.
Figures published by Action Fraud say online shoppers lost of over £16 million to scammers during the coronavirus lockdown.
It is reported that 16,352 people fell victim to online shopping and auction fraud since March.
To prevent falling victim to online fraud, shoppers are urged to do the following:
Where to shop
• If you’re making a purchase from a company or seller you don’t know and trust, carry out research first and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase.
Email accounts
• Use a strong, separate password for your email account. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping.
Phishing
• Some of the emails or texts you receive about "amazing" offers may contain links to fake websites. Not all links are bad, but, if you’re unsure, don't use the link and type the website directly into your browser instead.
Anyone who has been a victim of fraud is urged to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Travellers set up camp on Southampton recreation ground

A LARGE group of travellers have set up camp at a Southampton recreation ground .
Around 20 caravans have been @ @ @ @ @ .
According to residents , they arrived on Thursday night .
A police spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ of an unauthorised encampment on Millbrook recreation ground .
This is a matter for the @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Man dies following crash on A338 Salisbury Road

An 82-year-old man from Fordingbridge died after a two-vehicle crash at around 2.20pm on Friday .
He was rushed to @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
He had been driving a white Toyota Aygo when he collided with a @ @ @ @ @ A338 Salisbury Road , between Breamore and Downton .
The driver of the Vauxhall , @ @ @ @ @ not suffer any injuries .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers investigating the collision @ @ @ @ @ anyone who was in the Salisbury Road area of Fordingbridge yesterday afternoon who may have @ @ @ @ @ anyone who was driving in the area who may have captured dashcam footage . ''
@ @ @ @ @ urged to call 101 and quote Operation Client , or 44200222443 .

An 82-year-old man from Fordingbridge died after a two-vehicle crash at around 2.20pm on Friday.
He was rushed to hospital however succumbed to his injuries.
He had been driving a white Toyota Aygo when he collided with a red Vauxhall Astra on the A338 Salisbury Road, between Breamore and Downton.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a 30-year-old man, did not suffer any injuries.
Police have now launched a witness appeal.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating the collision would like to hear from anyone who was in the Salisbury Road area of Fordingbridge yesterday afternoon who may have seen this collision, specifically anyone who was driving in the area who may have captured dashcam footage."
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 and quote Operation Client, or 44200222443.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--The dog breeds at higher risk of heatstroke - and how to prevent it

As temperatures begin to warm up , it might be tempting to take your dog for a long walk or run to soak up the weather while it lasts .
But it ’ s important to exercise caution , as dogs can easily develop heatstroke in hot temperatures .
However , some dogs are at greater risk of heatstroke compared to others .
Our latest research has identified which dog breeds are most likely to suffer from heatstroke .
We found that nine breeds , in particular , had a significantly higher risk of heatstroke compared to labrador retrievers : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to suffer from heatstroke ) Purebred dogs had twice the risk compared to crossbreeds .
The labrador retriever ( traditionally the UK ’ s most popular breed ) had a similar risk to crossbreeds , so we used it as the model breed for comparisons .
Most of the breeds at higher risk of heatstroke are brachycephalic ( flat-faced ) .
In fact , brachycephalic dogs had twice the odds of suffering heatstroke than dogs with an average muzzle ( like labradors ) .
Brachycephalic dogs are more likely to overheat because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even at rest .
Effective panting is essential for cooling , as dogs can not sweat like humans .
Over a third of brachycephalic dog owners have previously reported their pet struggled with “ heat regulation ” .
The growing popularity of flat-faced breeds , coupled with rising global temperatures , could see heatstroke become a major welfare risk to these dogs in the future unless action is taken to prevent them from overheating – or reducing their popularity altogether .
The chow chows and golden retrievers also had increased risk of heatstroke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
A thick coat acts as insulation , trapping hot air and limiting heat loss if the dog overheats .
It would be like having to wear a thermal jacket during a heatwave .
Heavy dogs also showed an increased risk of heatstroke .
Importantly , this group includes both obese dogs and dogs that are large or muscular .
Large dogs , in general , were more likely to develop heatstroke than dogs under 10kg , with giant breed dogs ( weighing over 50kg ) three times more likely to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old were also at greater risk , with elderly dogs ( over 12 years ) most likely to develop heatstroke .
This is because younger dogs may be more active , while older dogs with reduced cardiovascular and respiratory function and may struggle to lose excess heat as efficiently .
The study included over 900,000 UK dogs and used historical , anonymised veterinary records , so included roughly 10 % of the estimated UK dog population .
In 2016 , the fatality rate for heatstroke cases in the UK was 14 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died from their condition .
The number of dogs experiencing heatstroke was relatively low , just 0.04 % of the population ( or one in every 2,500 dogs ) .
However , this study used data from 2016 , and temperature records have since been broken .
The intensity and frequency of heatwaves is predicted to increase in the future .
Any dog can develop heatstroke if left or exercised in a hot environment .
For any dog , it ’ s far safer to skip walks altogether during hot weather and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your dog cool , such as paddling pools , fans and grooming .
However , owners of the breeds highlighted by this study should be particularly cautious in hot weather .
If your dog is on the larger side , you need to be careful regardless of their breed , especially if they are a large or giant breed .
If your dog is overweight , they are not only at increased risk of heatstroke but also other potentially fatal conditions such as joint disease and cancer .
Helping your dog shed excess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hot weather and will reduce their risk of heatstroke .
If you have an older dog , you should also be cautious exercising them in the heat .
Dogs with underlying health problems affecting their heart or breathing are particularly at risk and may need help keeping cool during warm weather .
Despite annual campaigns , owners still continue to put their pets at risk by leaving dogs unattended in car parks .
Dog ’ s don ’ t just overheat in hot cars .
Exercising in hot weather can be just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Owners of dogs identified as being at particular risk of heatstroke should be especially cautious and should avoid any situation that could put the dog in danger from overheating .
Knowing the signs of overheating is key to stop the conditions progressing .
They typically include : • dark , blue or red gums and tongue – the tongue may appear much longer than usual • confusion , unsteady on their legs , lying down more or even collapsing • diarrhoea , vomiting or going off food If you ’ re worried that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veterinary advice immediately and start cooling your dog straight away .
Some quick ways of cooling dogs include getting them into the shade , using cool water and using cool air .
Avoid covering your dog with wet towels as it may trap heat and don ’ t let them drink water too quickly .
As temperatures continue to rise , more dogs will become at risk of heatstroke .
Protecting your dog from hot environments and preventing them from overheating is the best way to keep them safe .
• This article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Creative Commons license .

As temperatures begin to warm up, it might be tempting to take your dog for a long walk or run to soak up the weather while it lasts.
But it’s important to exercise caution, as dogs can easily develop heatstroke in hot temperatures.
However, some dogs are at greater risk of heatstroke compared to others. Our latest research has identified which dog breeds are most likely to suffer from heatstroke.
We found that nine breeds, in particular, had a significantly higher risk of heatstroke compared to labrador retrievers:
Chow chow (17 times more likely to suffer from heatstroke) Bulldog (14 times more likely) French bulldog (six times) French mastiff (five times) Greyhound (four times) Cavalier King Charles spaniel (three times) Pug (three times) English springer spaniel (three times) Golden retriever (three times)
Purebred dogs had twice the risk compared to crossbreeds. The labrador retriever (traditionally the UK’s most popular breed) had a similar risk to crossbreeds, so we used it as the model breed for comparisons.
Most of the breeds at higher risk of heatstroke are brachycephalic (flat-faced). In fact, brachycephalic dogs had twice the odds of suffering heatstroke than dogs with an average muzzle (like labradors).
Brachycephalic dogs are more likely to overheat because they often already struggle to breathe, even at rest. Effective panting is essential for cooling, as dogs cannot sweat like humans.
Over a third of brachycephalic dog owners have previously reported their pet struggled with “heat regulation”.
The growing popularity of flat-faced breeds, coupled with rising global temperatures, could see heatstroke become a major welfare risk to these dogs in the future unless action is taken to prevent them from overheating – or reducing their popularity altogether.
The chow chows and golden retrievers also had increased risk of heatstroke because of their thick “double coats”.
A thick coat acts as insulation, trapping hot air and limiting heat loss if the dog overheats. It would be like having to wear a thermal jacket during a heatwave.
Heavy dogs also showed an increased risk of heatstroke. Importantly, this group includes both obese dogs and dogs that are large or muscular.
Large dogs, in general, were more likely to develop heatstroke than dogs under 10kg, with giant breed dogs (weighing over 50kg) three times more likely to develop heatstroke.
Dogs aged over two years old were also at greater risk, with elderly dogs (over 12 years) most likely to develop heatstroke.
This is because younger dogs may be more active, while older dogs with reduced cardiovascular and respiratory function and may struggle to lose excess heat as efficiently.
The study included over 900,000 UK dogs and used historical, anonymised veterinary records, so included roughly 10% of the estimated UK dog population.
In 2016, the fatality rate for heatstroke cases in the UK was 14%, meaning one in seven dogs with heatstroke died from their condition.
The number of dogs experiencing heatstroke was relatively low, just 0.04% of the population (or one in every 2,500 dogs).
However, this study used data from 2016, and temperature records have since been broken. The intensity and frequency of heatwaves is predicted to increase in the future.
How to prevent heatstroke
Any dog can develop heatstroke if left or exercised in a hot environment. For any dog, it’s far safer to skip walks altogether during hot weather and you may need to find ways to keep your dog cool, such as paddling pools, fans and grooming.
However, owners of the breeds highlighted by this study should be particularly cautious in hot weather.
If your dog is on the larger side, you need to be careful regardless of their breed, especially if they are a large or giant breed.
If your dog is overweight, they are not only at increased risk of heatstroke but also other potentially fatal conditions such as joint disease and cancer.
Helping your dog shed excess weight will help them feel more comfortable in hot weather and will reduce their risk of heatstroke.
If you have an older dog, you should also be cautious exercising them in the heat. Dogs with underlying health problems affecting their heart or breathing are particularly at risk and may need help keeping cool during warm weather.
Despite annual campaigns, owners still continue to put their pets at risk by leaving dogs unattended in car parks. Dog’s don’t just overheat in hot cars.
Exercising in hot weather can be just as dangerous and can prove fatal. Owners of dogs identified as being at particular risk of heatstroke should be especially cautious and should avoid any situation that could put the dog in danger from overheating.
Knowing the signs of overheating is key to stop the conditions progressing. They typically include:
panting constantly and noisily
looking distressed
dark, blue or red gums and tongue – the tongue may appear much longer than usual
confusion, unsteady on their legs, lying down more or even collapsing
diarrhoea, vomiting or going off food
acting strangely or having a fit
If you’re worried that your dog is too hot, seek veterinary advice immediately and start cooling your dog straight away.
Some quick ways of cooling dogs include getting them into the shade, using cool water and using cool air. Avoid covering your dog with wet towels as it may trap heat and don’t let them drink water too quickly.
As temperatures continue to rise, more dogs will become at risk of heatstroke. Protecting your dog from hot environments and preventing them from overheating is the best way to keep them safe.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Domino's pizza thieves in Southampton are fined

TWO MEN have been slapped with hefty fines after stealing pizzas from a delivery driver .
Jason Quarendon and Albert James-Stone ordered Domino 's pizza worth £22.96 to an address in Canute Road , Southampton .
When delivery driver Amir Dehghan arrived the duo snatched their feast and ran off without paying just before 5am on January 25 last year .
Both men appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday faced with charges of robbery however the prosecution offered no evidence on that allegation .
The incident was reported to police and officers were able to trace the number used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartment in Ocean Village .
They found Quarendon and James-Stone along with pizza boxes marked with the original Canute Road address .
Prosecutor Christopher told how text messages sent by James-Stone mentioned not being able to afford to buy food .
And , how officers found search history on Quarendon 's phone relating to “ robbery ” indicating there was some degree of planning .
They were arrested and interviewed the same day .
Quarendon , 32 , denied taking part and claimed to have been in bed at his home in Morseby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had earnings of £295,000 the previous year and “ money everywhere ” so could buy his own pizza .
Meanwhile , James-Stone , 24 , admitted his part in the offence during interview .
An impact statement read out in court said how Amir Dehghan was left feeling distressed and was thinking about giving up his job .
The court heard how Quarendon has previous offences including possession of a class A drug , drink driving and battery .
James-Stone of Hound Road , Netley Abbey has previous offences including battery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B drug .
Judge Rowland ordered both men to pay costs of £130 .
Quarendon was fined £400 and James-Stone £300 - which they have three months to pay .

Jason Quarendon and Albert James-Stone ordered Domino's pizza worth £22.96 to an address in Canute Road, Southampton.
When delivery driver Amir Dehghan arrived the duo snatched their feast and ran off without paying just before 5am on January 25 last year.
Both men appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday faced with charges of robbery however the prosecution offered no evidence on that allegation.
The incident was reported to police and officers were able to trace the number used to make the order to Quarendon's apartment in Ocean Village.
They found Quarendon and James-Stone along with pizza boxes marked with the original Canute Road address.
Police seized their phones.
Prosecutor Christopher told how text messages sent by James-Stone mentioned not being able to afford to buy food.
And, how officers found search history on Quarendon's phone relating to “robbery” indicating there was some degree of planning.
They were arrested and interviewed the same day.
Quarendon, 32, denied taking part and claimed to have been in bed at his home in Morseby Tower at the time.
He said he had earnings of £295,000 the previous year and “money everywhere” so could buy his own pizza.
Meanwhile, James-Stone, 24, admitted his part in the offence during interview.
Both made guilty pleas.
An impact statement read out in court said how Amir Dehghan was left feeling distressed and was thinking about giving up his job.
The court heard how Quarendon has previous offences including possession of a class A drug, drink driving and battery.
James-Stone of Hound Road, Netley Abbey has previous offences including battery, public disorder and possession of a class B drug.
Judge Rowland ordered both men to pay costs of £130. Quarendon was fined £400 and James-Stone £300 - which they have three months to pay.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Winchester public consultation branded 'gimmicky'

A NEW public consultation over the public 's thoughts on the future of Winchester has been branded `` gimmicky '' by a local civic activist .
The city council has launched the # onegreatwin initiative to ask people about the future of the city .
But Patrick Davies , a senior member of the City of Winchester Trust and a former Labour city councillor , criticised how it was being done .
He told the town forum : `` I remain very concerned about the way it is being handled .
I appreciate the very unusual circumstances in which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consultants at the last town forum has never appeared on the council website , '' adding that what was online was hidden away .
Mr Davies added : `` I 'm far from convinced that this is an appropriate expenditure of £75,000 of council tax payers ' money .
It is a very gimmicky website .
They want a gallery of selfies documenting the city during isolation .
It does n't seem an appropriate way of driving this Winchester vision , or a way of doing sensible planning . ''
The exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such but aims to help guide planning decisions over the next 10-15 years .
Town forum chairman Kathleen Becker said the public consultation had been affected by coronavirus so the meetings and face to face consultation had not yet happened .
But the consultants have contacted 60 people since the last town forum on March 19 .
Cllr Becker added : `` We have been in extraordinary times and officers have been diverted , working from home and it has n't been business as usual .
We have been focussed on offering key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established in September and the consultants would be out and about meeting people as the lockdown rules are relaxed .

The city council has launched the #onegreatwin initiative to ask people about the future of the city.
But Patrick Davies, a senior member of the City of Winchester Trust and a former Labour city councillor, criticised how it was being done.
He told the town forum: "I remain very concerned about the way it is being handled. I appreciate the very unusual circumstances in which we find ourselves but the presentation given by the consultants at the last town forum has never appeared on the council website," adding that what was online was hidden away.
Mr Davies added: "I'm far from convinced that this is an appropriate expenditure of £75,000 of council tax payers' money. It is a very gimmicky website. They want a gallery of selfies documenting the city during isolation. It doesn't seem an appropriate way of driving this Winchester vision, or a way of doing sensible planning."
The exercise will not draw up a plan as such but aims to help guide planning decisions over the next 10-15 years.
Town forum chairman Kathleen Becker said the public consultation had been affected by coronavirus so the meetings and face to face consultation had not yet happened. But the consultants have contacted 60 people since the last town forum on March 19.
Cllr Becker added: "We have been in extraordinary times and officers have been diverted, working from home and it hasn't been business as usual. We have been focussed on offering key services."
Working groups would be established in September and the consultants would be out and about meeting people as the lockdown rules are relaxed.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Numbers claiming in Hampshire more than double in two months

TENS of thousands more residents are claiming unemployment benefits across Hampshire compared to two months ago , new figures reveal .
The Labour Party and charities are calling for more support to stop people being pulled into poverty by the Covid-19 pandemic , after the number of claims more than doubled since the UK went into lockdown .
Office for National Statistics data shows 12,075 people were claiming out-of-work benefits in Southampton as of May 14 , compared to just 5,625 in early March .
It means the share of the population signing on rose from 3.3 per cent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Council area there were 36,880 people claiming compared with 13,445 in March.The share signing on rose from 1.6 per cent to 4.5 per cent .
Across the UK , the claimant count more than doubled to 2.7 million on May 14 , with separate ONS figures showing the figure stood at 2.8 million for the whole month – the highest since 1993 .
The ONS cautioned that changes to Universal Credit in response to the virus mean more people could get unemployment-related benefits while still being employed , which could affect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for an urgent `` back to work budget '' to support jobs through the economic crisis brought about by the coronavirus .
She said : “ The Government was too slow to recognise the scale of the health crisis from coronavirus and we are already paying the economic price .
“ The window is closing to protect existing jobs and encourage firms to invest in creating new ones . ''
The ONS figures show the increase in the share of the population seeking help varied significantly around the country .
In Haringey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent to 10.1 per cent .
At the other end of the spectrum , the Shetland Islands saw its claimant count rise by just 1.4 per cent .
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the Government should particularly focus on creating jobs in places that have seen the biggest increases in unemployment , and give people opportunities to gain new skills .
Dave Innes , head of economics at the foundation , said : `` Alongside this , the Government should also boost benefits so that people are not pulled into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Asked on Sky News about possible measures in an emergency budget , Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the priority was to drive the recovery by getting businesses open and people back to work .
He added : `` We 've got to look forward and we set out an ambitious agenda at budget as well about investing in our regions , making sure we drive growth and productivity through infrastructure investment . ''

The Labour Party and charities are calling for more support to stop people being pulled into poverty by the Covid-19 pandemic, after the number of claims more than doubled since the UK went into lockdown.
Office for National Statistics data shows 12,075 people were claiming out-of-work benefits in Southampton as of May 14, compared to just 5,625 in early March.
It means the share of the population signing on rose from 3.3 per cent to seven per cent.
In the Hampshire County Council area there were 36,880 people claiming compared with 13,445 in March.The share signing on rose from 1.6 per cent to 4.5 per cent.
Across the UK, the claimant count more than doubled to 2.7 million on May 14, with separate ONS figures showing the figure stood at 2.8 million for the whole month – the highest since 1993.
The ONS cautioned that changes to Universal Credit in response to the virus mean more people could get unemployment-related benefits while still being employed, which could affect the figures.
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds is calling for an urgent "back to work budget" to support jobs through the economic crisis brought about by the coronavirus.
She said: “The Government was too slow to recognise the scale of the health crisis from coronavirus and we are already paying the economic price.
“The window is closing to protect existing jobs and encourage firms to invest in creating new ones."
The ONS figures show the increase in the share of the population seeking help varied significantly around the country.
In Haringey, the figure shot up from 3.8 per cent to 10.1 per cent. At the other end of the spectrum, the Shetland Islands saw its claimant count rise by just 1.4 per cent.
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the Government should particularly focus on creating jobs in places that have seen the biggest increases in unemployment, and give people opportunities to gain new skills.
Dave Innes, head of economics at the foundation, said: "Alongside this, the Government should also boost benefits so that people are not pulled into poverty if they lose their jobs."
Asked on Sky News about possible measures in an emergency budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the priority was to drive the recovery by getting businesses open and people back to work.
He added: "We've got to look forward and we set out an ambitious agenda at budget as well about investing in our regions, making sure we drive growth and productivity through infrastructure investment."


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Everything you need to know about new BBC drama The Luminaries

It took Eleanor Catton five years to write The Luminaries , and another seven to adapt the novel for the screen .
Set in 19th century New Zealand , the 832-page hit tells the story of a prospector who travels to the West Coast settlement of Hokitika to try to make his fortune on nearby goldfields .
And billed as 'an intricately woven , suspenseful tale of love , murder , magic , and revenge ' , the epic adventure mystery - Catton 's second text to date - certainly has the trappings of a primetime BBC drama .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming .
`` As a novelist I tend to write only one draft , constantly circling back to the beginning , and refining as I go , '' begins the New Zealander , who in 2013 , thanks to The Luminaries , became the youngest ever author to win the coveted Man Booker prize .
`` Once I reach the end , the book is done - [ whereas ] screenwriting could n't be more different ! ''
compares the now-34-year-old .
`` By the time we started shooting in late 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first episode alone , and throughout the shoot , the scripts continued to change in order to fit the budget and the schedule , both of which got tighter by the day . ''
As for being true to form : `` People often asked me on set , 'Is it like what you imagined , when you wrote the book ? '
'' recalls Catton , who filmed on location in New Zealand .
`` The answer - very happily - was not in the slightest .
`` So many different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the making of a television series , and every frame of the finished product shows the talent and efforts of hundreds of people in hundreds of ways .
It 's far greater than anything any one person 's imagination could contain . ''
Intriguing .
So just what do we need to know before we delve in ?
Set at the height of the 1860s Gold Rush , the six-part drama follows defiant young adventurer Anna Wetherell , who has sailed from Britain to New Zealand to begin a new life .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staines , an encounter that triggers a strange kind of magic that neither can explain - but which likely has something to do with scheming fortune-teller Lydia Wells .
As the duo fall in love , driven together and apart by fateful coincidence , these star-crossed lovers begin to wonder : do we make our fortunes , or do our fortunes make us ?
While Casino Royale 's Eva Green stars as American fortune parlour manager Wells ; Robin Hood 's Eve Hewson and former EastEnders ' star Himesh Patel take on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wetherell and Staines .
`` Anna Wetherell is a mysterious character , '' muses Hewson , 28 .
`` You do n't really know anything about her , and you never really find out her history or why she chose to travel to New Zealand or what she 's possibly running from .
She meets Emery , gets off the ship and then all hell breaks loose ! ''
`` And by the time [ Emery ] gets to New Zealand he 's somewhat of an adventurer ! ''
Patel , 29 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on [ his ] optimism and radiance is challenged , but he has a purpose which carries him through and takes him on some really interesting journeys .
`` Claire McCarthy , our director , described him to me as having a poet 's soul , which is something I 've taken and carried with me . ''
Meanwhile `` Lydia is fun to play because she 's always game ; she 's a gambler , she 's adventurous but she 's also a survivor , '' states Parisian actor Green , 39 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American accent before shooting began .
`` Like many survivors , there are no rules - she feels she 's above the law .
She can have whatever she desires no matter the cost , so she 's quite naughty and she 's completely blinded by greed .
She is a baddie . ''
The trio is joined by an ensemble of talent , including Ewen Leslie as Crosbie Wells ; Marton Csokas as Wells ' co-conspirator Francis Carver ; Erik Thomson ; Benedict Hardie ; Yoson An ; and newcomer , Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elaborate sets : The Luminaries serves its genre well - but it 's far from your run-of-the-mill period drama , say its cast .
`` It is a period drama but with more magic and adventure than you 'd expect , '' Hewson reasons .
`` It has a touch of Game of Thrones or something in it as it 's more heightened than a regular period drama .
`` The amazing thing about books is that they can stretch your imagination and bend genres , '' she adds .
`` Eleanor clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold back in terms of how she wanted to tell the story . ''
`` I think we 've honoured that with the series .
I would n't know how to describe it and put it into a package because it lives on its own and that 's why people will like it .
It 's not what you 're used to seeing ; it 's got this extra touch of magic . ''
`` We 've never seen a period drama about the gold rush in New Zealand but I think people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story ; it 's the story that really matters , '' says Green .
`` They want to have love in the story and have an adventure .
I think if it 's a period or not it has to speak to us - it has to be human . ''
On that note , just what do they hope audiences will take from it ?
`` I hope that they enjoy it .
I hope that they fall in love with the characters , get invested in the story and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that they keep watching , '' Hewson goes first .
`` I 'm confident they will because the writing is so brilliant , and it looks really beautiful .
I 'm really proud of it . ''
`` I truly hope that the audience will be swept away by this epic adventure and that they 're going to feel as if they are living in the 1860 's , '' Green mirrors .
`` They 're going to identify with those characters and live this wild adventure . ''
As for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we 've been telling stories about for millennia , but especially now , in today 's political climate , '' concludes Patel .
`` Stories of greed and moral tales of greed maybe will ring true , perhaps more true than they would any other time because it is a story of capitalism gone wrong in some way ! ''
The Luminaries starts on BBC One on Sunday , June 21 .

Set in 19th century New Zealand, the 832-page hit tells the story of a prospector who travels to the West Coast settlement of Hokitika to try to make his fortune on nearby goldfields.
And billed as 'an intricately woven, suspenseful tale of love, murder, magic, and revenge', the epic adventure mystery - Catton's second text to date - certainly has the trappings of a primetime BBC drama.
Even if it has been a long time coming.
"As a novelist I tend to write only one draft, constantly circling back to the beginning, and refining as I go," begins the New Zealander, who in 2013, thanks to The Luminaries, became the youngest ever author to win the coveted Man Booker prize.
"Once I reach the end, the book is done - [whereas] screenwriting couldn't be more different!" compares the now-34-year-old.
"By the time we started shooting in late 2018, I had written perhaps 200 drafts of the first episode alone, and throughout the shoot, the scripts continued to change in order to fit the budget and the schedule, both of which got tighter by the day."
As for being true to form: "People often asked me on set, 'Is it like what you imagined, when you wrote the book?'" recalls Catton, who filmed on location in New Zealand. "The answer - very happily - was not in the slightest.
"So many different kinds of artistry and expertise go into the making of a television series, and every frame of the finished product shows the talent and efforts of hundreds of people in hundreds of ways. It's far greater than anything any one person's imagination could contain."
Intriguing. So just what do we need to know before we delve in?
THE PREMISE
Set at the height of the 1860s Gold Rush, the six-part drama follows defiant young adventurer Anna Wetherell, who has sailed from Britain to New Zealand to begin a new life.
It's there she meets the radiant Emery Staines, an encounter that triggers a strange kind of magic that neither can explain - but which likely has something to do with scheming fortune-teller Lydia Wells.
As the duo fall in love, driven together and apart by fateful coincidence, these star-crossed lovers begin to wonder: do we make our fortunes, or do our fortunes make us?
WHO'S WHO?
While Casino Royale's Eva Green stars as American fortune parlour manager Wells; Robin Hood's Eve Hewson and former EastEnders' star Himesh Patel take on the parts of the hopeful British arrivals in Wetherell and Staines.
"Anna Wetherell is a mysterious character," muses Hewson, 28. "You don't really know anything about her, and you never really find out her history or why she chose to travel to New Zealand or what she's possibly running from. She meets Emery, gets off the ship and then all hell breaks loose!"
"And by the time [Emery] gets to New Zealand he's somewhat of an adventurer!" Patel, 29, states.
"As the story goes on [his] optimism and radiance is challenged, but he has a purpose which carries him through and takes him on some really interesting journeys.
"Claire McCarthy, our director, described him to me as having a poet's soul, which is something I've taken and carried with me."
Meanwhile "Lydia is fun to play because she's always game; she's a gambler, she's adventurous but she's also a survivor," states Parisian actor Green, 39, who spent a month perfecting her American accent before shooting began.
"Like many survivors, there are no rules - she feels she's above the law. She can have whatever she desires no matter the cost, so she's quite naughty and she's completely blinded by greed. She is a baddie."
The trio is joined by an ensemble of talent, including Ewen Leslie as Crosbie Wells; Marton Csokas as Wells' co-conspirator Francis Carver; Erik Thomson; Benedict Hardie; Yoson An; and newcomer, Richard Te Are.
PERIOD DRAMA TROPES
Corsets, crinoline, elaborate sets:The Luminaries serves its genre well - but it's far from your run-of-the-mill period drama, say its cast.
"It is a period drama but with more magic and adventure than you'd expect," Hewson reasons. "It has a touch of Game of Thrones or something in it as it's more heightened than a regular period drama.
"The amazing thing about books is that they can stretch your imagination and bend genres," she adds. "Eleanor clearly has this vast imagination and didn't hold back in terms of how she wanted to tell the story."
"I think we've honoured that with the series. I wouldn't know how to describe it and put it into a package because it lives on its own and that's why people will like it. It's not what you're used to seeing; it's got this extra touch of magic."
"We've never seen a period drama about the gold rush in New Zealand but I think people just want to be swept away by the story; it's the story that really matters," says Green.
"They want to have love in the story and have an adventure. I think if it's a period or not it has to speak to us - it has to be human."
RELATABLE THEMES
On that note, just what do they hope audiences will take from it?
"I hope that they enjoy it. I hope that they fall in love with the characters, get invested in the story and they want to take the journey with us and that they keep watching," Hewson goes first.
"I'm confident they will because the writing is so brilliant, and it looks really beautiful. I'm really proud of it."
"I truly hope that the audience will be swept away by this epic adventure and that they're going to feel as if they are living in the 1860's," Green mirrors. "They're going to identify with those characters and live this wild adventure."
As for the prominent themes: "These are themes that we've been telling stories about for millennia, but especially now, in today's political climate," concludes Patel.
"Stories of greed and moral tales of greed maybe will ring true, perhaps more true than they would any other time because it is a story of capitalism gone wrong in some way!"
The Luminaries starts on BBC One on Sunday, June 21.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Father's Day: send us your pictures or pay tribute to your dad

It may be slightly different to previous years due to obvious reasons , but we can still celebrate dads near @ @ @ @ @ all of us will be with our dads , we ’ re inviting readers to @ @ @ @ @ dad so special or remember their father by paying tribute to him .
If you @ @ @ @ @ , then we ’ d love to see your pictures .
Alternatively , you can @ @ @ @ @ photos of you and your dad and leave a tribute by clicking the button below @ @ @ @ @ uploading pictures to a gallery as the day goes on .

It may be slightly different to previous years due to obvious reasons, but we can still celebrate dads near and far.
While not all of us will be with our dads, we’re inviting readers to tell us what makes their dad so special or remember their father by paying tribute to him.
If you are seeing your dad today, then we’d love to see your pictures.
Alternatively, you can share one of your favourite photos of you and your dad and leave a tribute by clicking the button below.
We’ll be uploading pictures to a gallery as the day goes on.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Martin Lewis: Take my direct debit challenge - can you save £100s in just 5 minutes?

Today , I ’ m laying down the gauntlet .
I want to find out how many of you are wasting cash - letting money drip from your bank accounts without knowing , for regular payments to services and companies you no longer use or need .
It shouldn ’ t take long and it can be extremely lucrative .
To enthuse you before we begin , here ’ s a couple of the hundreds of tweets I got after talking about it on This Morning a few days ago… Louise tweeted “ Literally a 5 minute check on my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was paying for a phone I don ’ t own anymore and a subscription that I don ’ t even think I receive any more !
Just been able to cut out about £100 a month !
Thank you , Martin !
” and Rob “ CV maker software £14.99 a month ?
I did one edit to a cv and haven ’ t been back on the site since .
That was 6 months ago .
They never even told me they were charging me ” Equally if you follow this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by tweeting @ martinslewis .
There are three types of regular payments Most of you will be familiar with two of them , but the third type is the tricky one .
Direct debits .
Typical use : Energy & utilities .
You give a firm your bank details and permission to debit your account when necessary , and it decides what to take and when , yet you 've a right to ask the bank to stop it - but do check you ’ re out of contract first .
Standing orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
Here you set up an automated instruction to pay a firm or person a fixed amount , and you set the frequency .
Cancelling is easy via your bank .
Recurring payments .
Typical use : Subscriptions , payday loans , or pornography sites .
These used to be known as continuous payment authorities - where you give a debit or credit card number and the firm can take payment when it feels fit .
Yet they look just like single transactions so they 're tougher to spot .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , but sometimes they play hardball - since 2009 you 've had a right to cancel with the bank , though some staff wrongly say you ca n't .
Both standing orders and direct debits are easy to locate .
If you bank online there 's usually a page that lists them , so it 's easy to check ( best to do it that way so it includes currently paused subscriptions as well ) .
If not , you can request it .
Recurring payments are primarily just about going through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apps like smart-bill.co.uk and yolt.com which can help via the open banking tool .
If you find firms you 've not heard of , try Google or your bank .
Don ’ t be suckered in to keep payments you don ’ t actually want I ’ ve written before about my Money Mantras for shopping – for the skint , `` Do I need it ?
Can I afford it ?
Have I checked if it ’ s cheaper elsewhere ? ''
or the not skint , `` Will I use it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I checked if it ’ s cheaper elsewhere ? ''
Answer `` no '' and you should n't buy .
Yet we need to apply similar logic to regular payments too .
Yet often we just leave the money flowing out of our accounts unconsidered .
Even then , many people may find it hard to decide which payment to keep and which to cut .
And especially with subscription services , they know there ’ s a powerful psychology here .
Companies use what I call the 'inertia dividend ' .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful .
We , humans , are naturally pre-disposed to not liking to lose something that we have .
Many people wouldn ’ t sign up for a movie service that they don ’ t really need if they had to pay for it , but would for a free month ’ s trial .
They go in with a view to cancelling it when it ends , but at that point they become accustomed to it and now getting rid of it means a loss – and we don ’ t like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t bounce back like elastic .
We tend to feel the loss of a service far more potently than the joy at its gain in the first place .
So , be brutal with yourself , especially at a time like now .
Deciding what to keep and what to lose It ’ s often a fight between logic and instinct .
Here ’ s a few points to help : 1 .
The obvious ditch - where you ’ re paying for something pointless .
A cameraman on one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I found I pay £1,000s in council tax on my OLD home '' .
Others find they pay insurance for old long forgotten mobiles .
If this happens always try and see if you can get the money back ( you don ’ t always have a right to it though ) .
2 .
Things you don ’ t need but do want , ask is it worth it ?
There are some things you want , but don ’ t need , then the question is , is the gain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in annual cost , £8/mth is £100/yr – so if it 's a TV subscription you only use a few times , is it worth it ?
If not , cancel or try and find something cheaper .
As Jo said : `` Sorted my bills in Jan & cancelled the gym ( went twice in 2019 ) , saving £300/yr . ''
3 .
Things you definitely need – can you do it cheaper and get the same .
Check if it 's a good price online or via comparison sites and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not good value use it as a spur to switch whether it ’ s energy bills , broadband , water bills or more look , at what you can do to save .
Full help for all of those at www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneymakeover Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com .
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email , go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

To enthuse you before we begin, here’s a couple of the hundreds of tweets I got after talking about it on This Morning a few days ago… Louise tweeted “Literally a 5 minute check on my online banking and found a phone bill I was paying for a phone I don’t own anymore and a subscription that I don’t even think I receive any more! Just been able to cut out about £100 a month! Thank you, Martin!” and Rob “CV maker software £14.99 a month? I did one edit to a cv and haven’t been back on the site since. That was 6 months ago. They never even told me they were charging me”
Equally if you follow this and save, do let me know by tweeting @martinslewis.
There are three types of regular payments
Most of you will be familiar with two of them, but the third type is the tricky one.
Direct debits. Typical use: Energy & utilities. You give a firm your bank details and permission to debit your account when necessary, and it decides what to take and when, yet you've a right to ask the bank to stop it - but do check you’re out of contract first.
Standing orders. Typical use: Regular payments to people. Here you set up an automated instruction to pay a firm or person a fixed amount, and you set the frequency. Cancelling is easy via your bank.
Recurring payments. Typical use: Subscriptions, payday loans, or pornography sites. These used to be known as continuous payment authorities - where you give a debit or credit card number and the firm can take payment when it feels fit. Yet they look just like single transactions so they're tougher to spot.
It's generally easier to cancel these via firms themselves, but sometimes they play hardball - since 2009 you've had a right to cancel with the bank, though some staff wrongly say you can't.
How to find regular payments
Both standing orders and direct debits are easy to locate. If you bank online there's usually a page that lists them, so it's easy to check (best to do it that way so it includes currently paused subscriptions as well). If not, you can request it.
Recurring payments are primarily just about going through statements to check. There are some apps like smart-bill.co.uk and yolt.com which can help via the open banking tool. If you find firms you've not heard of, try Google or your bank.
Don’t be suckered in to keep payments you don’t actually want
I’ve written before about my Money Mantras for shopping – for the skint, "Do I need it? Can I afford it? Have I checked if it’s cheaper elsewhere?" or the not skint, "Will I use it? Is it worth it? Have I checked if it’s cheaper elsewhere?" Answer "no" and you shouldn't buy. Yet we need to apply similar logic to regular payments too. Yet often we just leave the money flowing out of our accounts unconsidered.
Even then, many people may find it hard to decide which payment to keep and which to cut. And especially with subscription services, they know there’s a powerful psychology here.
Companies use what I call the 'inertia dividend'. It's no coincidence many subscription firms are successful. We, humans, are naturally pre-disposed to not liking to lose something that we have. Many people wouldn’t sign up for a movie service that they don’t really need if they had to pay for it, but would for a free month’s trial. They go in with a view to cancelling it when it ends, but at that point they become accustomed to it and now getting rid of it means a loss – and we don’t like loss.
The lust for such things doesn’t bounce back like elastic. We tend to feel the loss of a service far more potently than the joy at its gain in the first place. So, be brutal with yourself, especially at a time like now.
Deciding what to keep and what to lose
It’s often a fight between logic and instinct. Here’s a few points to help:
1. The obvious ditch - where you’re paying for something pointless. A cameraman on one of my shows once admitted to me: "I found I pay £1,000s in council tax on my OLD home". Others find they pay insurance for old long forgotten mobiles. If this happens always try and see if you can get the money back (you don’t always have a right to it though).
2. Things you don’t need but do want, ask is it worth it? There are some things you want, but don’t need, then the question is, is the gain you get worth the money? Think in annual cost, £8/mth is £100/yr – so if it's a TV subscription you only use a few times, is it worth it? If not, cancel or try and find something cheaper. As Jo said: "Sorted my bills in Jan & cancelled the gym (went twice in 2019), saving £300/yr."
3. Things you definitely need – can you do it cheaper and get the same. Check if it's a good price online or via comparison sites and consider haggling. If it’s not good value use it as a spur to switch whether it’s energy bills, broadband, water bills or more look, at what you can do to save.
Full help for all of those at www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneymakeover Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--LETTER - Boris has let you and the country down again

Yet again this Boris led Government has had to do another U Turn !
This time with the Tracking App @ @ @ @ @ tell Paddy Maxwell about this U TURN , as it was only last week that @ @ @ @ @ should all get the app !
Sorry Paddy , Boris has let you and the @ @ @ @ @ words of praise for Marcus Rashford for forcing the Government to change their minds ( @ @ @ @ @ Free school meals issue .
Matt Hancock please note the Christian name is Marcus !
@ @ @ @ @ on Sky News Watch this space for more :

This time with the Tracking App!!
Could someone please tell Paddy Maxwell about this U TURN, as it was only last week that he told us that we should all get the app!
Sorry Paddy, Boris has let you and the country down again.
Many words of praise for Marcus Rashford for forcing the Government to change their minds ( yet again) over the Free school meals issue.
Matt Hancock please note the Christian name is Marcus! Not Daniel as he said on Sky News
Watch this space for more:
U Turns
David Player
Redbridge


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--'It's mad and intimidating': Bomb disposal unit called in following Southampton raid

THE PRESENCE of bomb disposal unit has left Southampton residents feeling `` scared and intimidated '' .
With a `` large police presence '' the road was blocked for much of Saturday afternoon .
The explosives specialists arrived at around 5pm - with one officer donning a protective suit and helmet .
Police officers had raided a house in the Bitterne Park area of the city as part of a firearms and drugs sting the night before .
However , police remained on the scene carrying out investigations on Saturday .
According to police , two homes were evacuated as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clench told the Daily Echo at the scene : `` The police were walking up and down the street [ on Friday ] then all of a sudden about eight officers ran up the hill to the house [ which was raided ] .
`` They had a dog with them . ''
The 56-year-old retired nurse added : `` It 's scary to have a bomb disposal unit in the neighbourhood . ''
`` It 's mad .
It 's intimidating .
I am a bit nervous . ''
One resident who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Friday night there were two police vans , five cars , and an unmarked police car .
`` There was a sniffer dog which would not stop barking then my dog would not stop barking .
`` It 's just not normal .
It 's a quiet residential area . ''
Another resident told how at least 14 officers some armed with tasers lined up outside the house which was raided .
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manufacturing firearms and ammunition .
Meanwhile , a 40-year-old man has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to supply cocaine , as well as firearms charges .
Both men are from Southampton and remain in police custody .
• Bomb squad called as police raid home in firearms and drugs sting A police spokesperson said at the time : We would like to inform that we are currently at a home on Bond Road conducting an investigation into firearms and drugs supply .
We remain at the address today ( Saturday ) carrying out a number of enquiries .
As part of the investigation , we have carried out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This afternoon we have called out the explosive ordinance disposal team to assist us and we have evacuated two properties as a precaution . ''
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 and quote 44200222943 or approach officers patrolling the area .

Bomb disposal experts stood huddled in Bond Road, Southampton.
With a "large police presence" the road was blocked for much of Saturday afternoon.
The explosives specialists arrived at around 5pm - with one officer donning a protective suit and helmet.
Police officers had raided a house in the Bitterne Park area of the city as part of a firearms and drugs sting the night before.
A bomb disposal expert has just walked out of a property in Bond Road, Southampton @dailyecho pic.twitter.com/w6T8JcIvpt — Tom_DailyEcho (@TDailyecho) June 20, 2020
However, police remained on the scene carrying out investigations on Saturday.
According to police, two homes were evacuated as a precaution.
Bond Road resident Andrea Clench told the Daily Echo at the scene: "The police were walking up and down the street [on Friday] then all of a sudden about eight officers ran up the hill to the house [which was raided].
"They had a dog with them."
The 56-year-old retired nurse added: "It's scary to have a bomb disposal unit in the neighbourhood."
"It's mad. It's intimidating. I am a bit nervous."
One resident who wished to remain unnamed said: "On Friday night there were two police vans, five cars, and an unmarked police car.
"There was a sniffer dog which would not stop barking then my dog would not stop barking.
"It's just not normal. It's a quiet residential area."
Another resident told how at least 14 officers some armed with tasers lined up outside the house which was raided.
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manufacturing firearms and ammunition.
Meanwhile, a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine, as well as firearms charges.
Both men are from Southampton and remain in police custody.
A police spokesperson said at the time: We would like to inform that we are currently at a home on Bond Road conducting an investigation into firearms and drugs supply.
We remain at the address today (Saturday) carrying out a number of enquiries. As part of the investigation, we have carried out a thorough search of the property.
"This afternoon we have called out the explosive ordinance disposal team to assist us and we have evacuated two properties as a precaution."
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 and quote 44200222943 or approach officers patrolling the area.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Southampton motorcyclist injured in traffic accident

A MOTORCYCLIST was injured following a crash on a major Southampton road .
A Southampton man in his 50s suffered @ @ @ @ @ a car .
The incident happened on the Redbridge Road at its junction with the @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
Emergency services rushed to the scene and two lanes of the southbound M271 @ @ @ @ @ were warned of 20-minute delays .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a collision on Redbridge Road at the junction of the A33 @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The motorcyclist , a man in his 50s from Southampton , suffered minor @ @ @ @ @ witnessed the incident or has any dashcam footage is urge to call police on 101 @ @ @ @ @

A Southampton man in his 50s suffered minor injuries after crashing with a car.
The incident happened on the Redbridge Road at its junction with the A33 at around 1.30pm on Saturday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and two lanes of the southbound M271 were blocked.
Meanwhile motorists were warned of 20-minute delays.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 1.39pm on June 20 to a report of a collision on Redbridge Road at the junction of the A33 involving a car and motorcycle.
"The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Southampton, suffered minor injuries."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dashcam footage is urge to call police on 101 quoting reference number 44200223759.


thedailyecho--2020-06-21--Southampton Airport's plans to fell trees in Marlhill Copse to be discussed

CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe trees in ancient woodland in Southampton are to be discussed in public .
Proposals to fell four trees at Marlhill Copse will be discussed by the planning committee at Southampton City Council on June 23 .
The news comes as the initial decision to allow the treeworks has been quashed after a row between civic chiefs and campaigners .
The council said the decision had to be taken by officers rather than the planning committee due to the risk the trees posed to the public .
But as reported , the issue was then taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Airport , which owns the land , will be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel in a virtual public meeting at 4pm on Tuesday .
Since June , the plans have attracted more than 180 comments , of which 90 are in favour of the plans and 97 are against it .
Many residents said they support the application to ensure the safety of the public .
In a letter to the city council Susan Lickley , chair of the Townhill Park Residents Association Committee ( TPRA ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports incidences where these species have uprooted/shed large limbs for no identifiable reason despite regular assessments .
The risk of failure in these ancient trees given their location to nearby homes and within the woodland must therefore be the pre-dominant risk factor to ensuring people 's safety . ''
But other residents objected to the works and called for an independent report .
Resident Ben Scott-Hawkins , said : `` The decision should not be made until a thorough independent report giving objective evidence can be provided .
I ask that the committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thorough independent expert assessment . ''
Campaigner Gareth Narbed claimed Southampton Airport refused to allow independent experts to the site to carry out an independent report .
A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said : `` We received a request to allow access for three further consultants to assess the trees which are the subject of the our application for consent to fell , which we refused .
We have already appointed suitably qualified experts to assess the condition of the trees .
We have engaged with the Council ’ s qualified tree officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the evidence available , which , in any case , is a matter for the Council to determine . ''
As reported , work on the trees stopped a few days after it started in May .
But according to the council report set to be discussed next week , `` on 11 June certain works were carried out in order to remove an immediate risk of serious harm '' .

Proposals to fell four trees at Marlhill Copse will be discussed by the planning committee at Southampton City Council on June 23.
The news comes as the initial decision to allow the treeworks has been quashed after a row between civic chiefs and campaigners.
The council said the decision had to be taken by officers rather than the planning committee due to the risk the trees posed to the public.
But as reported, the issue was then taken to court.
The proposals put forward by Southampton Airport, which owns the land, will be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel in a virtual public meeting at 4pm on Tuesday.
Since June, the plans have attracted more than 180 comments, of which 90 are in favour of the plans and 97 are against it.
Many residents said they support the application to ensure the safety of the public.
In a letter to the city council Susan Lickley, chair of the Townhill Park Residents Association Committee (TPRA), said: "There have been within reports incidences where these species have uprooted/shed large limbs for no identifiable reason despite regular assessments. The risk of failure in these ancient trees given their location to nearby homes and within the woodland must therefore be the pre-dominant risk factor to ensuring people's safety."
But other residents objected to the works and called for an independent report.
Resident Ben Scott-Hawkins, said: "The decision should not be made until a thorough independent report giving objective evidence can be provided.
I ask that the committee defer a decision pending a full, thorough independent expert assessment."
Campaigner Gareth Narbed claimed Southampton Airport refused to allow independent experts to the site to carry out an independent report.
A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said: "We received a request to allow access for three further consultants to assess the trees which are the subject of the our application for consent to fell, which we refused. We have already appointed suitably qualified experts to assess the condition of the trees. We have engaged with the Council’s qualified tree officers in the preparation of the application. No concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the evidence available, which, in any case, is a matter for the Council to determine."
As reported, work on the trees stopped a few days after it started in May.
But according to the council report set to be discussed next week, "on 11 June certain works were carried out in order to remove an immediate risk of serious harm".


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Adam Piggott jailed for 13-months at Southampton Crown Court

A SOUTHAMPTON paedophile has been jailed for 13-months .
Adam Piggott appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday faced with charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and attempting to meet a child for sexual activity .
Using social media , the 31-year-old messaged a 13-year-old-girl called Molly between October 28 and November 7 , 2019 .
He started the conversation by sending her a message from a profile with the name of Martin – his middle name .
Piggot , of Mansfield Park Street , asked what she was `` into '' and what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molly sent a photo – which he deemed `` cute '' – and then sent an image of himself back .
His messages eventually turned more explicit and more sexual .
Little did he know , Molly was not a real girl .
An online police unit tasked with catching paedophiles had created a fictional profile .
Prosecutor , Dawn Hyland told how Piggott asked if `` Molly '' had been with an older man .
He offered to meet her and they made arrangements for when his girlfriend was at work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They agreed to meet at McDonald 's in Shirley High Street on November 7 .
Piggott drove in and out of the restaurant 's car park searching for Molly in vain .
After pulling up in a cul-de-sac opposite he was snared by officers .
During a police interview , he admitted he knew she was 13-years-old and he wanted to meet for sex .
He said it had dawned on him she was not real and he could not give a specific reason why he sent messages .
Defence barrister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piggott ] is a man of good character and has no previous convictions . ''
And , that he had taken steps to address his offending behaviour – including hypnotherapy .
Gammon argued that Piggott is `` clearly a man with mental health problems '' and furthermore he had pleaded guilty .
For his `` serious crimes '' , Judge Henry sentenced him to 13-months in prison and gave him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order .

Adam Piggott appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday faced with charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and attempting to meet a child for sexual activity.
Using social media, the 31-year-old messaged a 13-year-old-girl called Molly between October 28 and November 7, 2019.
He started the conversation by sending her a message from a profile with the name of Martin – his middle name.
Piggot, of Mansfield Park Street, asked what she was "into" and what she looked like, the court heard.
Molly sent a photo – which he deemed "cute" – and then sent an image of himself back.
His messages eventually turned more explicit and more sexual.
Little did he know, Molly was not a real girl.
An online police unit tasked with catching paedophiles had created a fictional profile.
Prosecutor, Dawn Hyland told how Piggott asked if "Molly" had been with an older man.
He offered to meet her and they made arrangements for when his girlfriend was at work.
Piggott asked Molly not to tell anybody.
They agreed to meet at McDonald's in Shirley High Street on November 7.
Piggott drove in and out of the restaurant's car park searching for Molly in vain.
After pulling up in a cul-de-sac opposite he was snared by officers.
During a police interview, he admitted he knew she was 13-years-old and he wanted to meet for sex.
He said it had dawned on him she was not real and he could not give a specific reason why he sent messages.
Transcripts of their exchanges totalled 81 pages.
Defence barrister, Jamie Gammon said: "He [Piggott] is a man of good character and has no previous convictions."
And, that he had taken steps to address his offending behaviour – including hypnotherapy.
Gammon argued that Piggott is "clearly a man with mental health problems" and furthermore he had pleaded guilty.
For his "serious crimes", Judge Henry sentenced him to 13-months in prison and gave him a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Hundreds of youths flock to Royal Victoria Country Park leaving mounds of rubbish, pills and laughin

Hundreds of youths flock to Royal Victoria Country Park leaving mounds of rubbish, pills and laughing gas canisters

HEAPS of rubbish and hundreds of laughing gas canisters have been found at a popular Hampshire beauty spot following reports of mass gatherings .
College-age youths have been flocking to Royal Victoria Country Park throwing mass parties according to police .
Groups of up to 100 youngsters have strewn the park with rubbish and piles of empty laughing gas canisters .
Meanwhile , thousands of pounds worth of damage has been done to benches in the area .
Police have also collected plastic bags containing pills with residents reporting gatherings up to five nights a week .
The anti-social behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past couple of weeks .
Police are warning parents that their children are putting themselves at risk of coronavirus .
A post on the Hedge End Cops Facebook page says : `` We have had issues the past couple of weeks with up to 100 youths of college-age having a mass party/gathering at Royal Victoria Country Park .
`` Having spoken to local residents they say it is happening about four or five nights a week .
`` The Country Park has incurred £1000 ’ s of damage to benches in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rubbish to clean up .
`` Amongst the rubbish are 100 ’ s of Gas Canister ’ s which would have once contained Nitrous Oxide .
You can talk to Frank about the substance here ; '' Also amongst it are clear plastic ‘ deal ’ bags , mostly empty but some containing a pill which I have so far been unable to identify .
`` I obviously have access to systems which ordinarily tell me exactly what something is by the shape , colour , size and markings .
`` It concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it is , and if I don ’ t know , then your child certainly doesn ’ t .
`` If your college-age child was out last night , have a check of their social media to see if they were at RVCP and how many people they were with .
Statistically , some of you or your loved ones will be at higher risk from COVID 19 and your child is putting not only themselves at risk by taking who knows what , but by exposing themselves to a deadly pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you . ''
Anyone with any information about the gatherings is urged to call police on 101 .

College-age youths have been flocking to Royal Victoria Country Park throwing mass parties according to police.
Groups of up to 100 youngsters have strewn the park with rubbish and piles of empty laughing gas canisters.
Meanwhile, thousands of pounds worth of damage has been done to benches in the area.
Police have also collected plastic bags containing pills with residents reporting gatherings up to five nights a week.
The anti-social behaviour is said to have been happening over the past couple of weeks.
Police are warning parents that their children are putting themselves at risk of coronavirus.
A post on the Hedge End Cops Facebook page says: "We have had issues the past couple of weeks with up to 100 youths of college-age having a mass party/gathering at Royal Victoria Country Park.
"Having spoken to local residents they say it is happening about four or five nights a week.
"The Country Park has incurred £1000’s of damage to benches in the area as well as a mountain of rubbish to clean up.
"Amongst the rubbish are 100’s of Gas Canister’s which would have once contained Nitrous Oxide. You can talk to Frank about the substance here;
"Also amongst it are clear plastic ‘deal’ bags, mostly empty but some containing a pill which I have so far been unable to identify.
"I obviously have access to systems which ordinarily tell me exactly what something is by the shape, colour, size and markings.
"It concerns me that I don’t know what it is, and if I don’t know, then your child certainly doesn’t.
"If your college-age child was out last night, have a check of their social media to see if they were at RVCP and how many people they were with. Statistically, some of you or your loved ones will be at higher risk from COVID 19 and your child is putting not only themselves at risk by taking who knows what, but by exposing themselves to a deadly pandemic which they could be bringing back to you."
Anyone with any information about the gatherings is urged to call police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Fire tears through commercial garage in Bramshaw, New Forest

A WOMAN has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire tore through a commercial garage this morning .
Firefighters @ @ @ @ @ in Brook Hill Road , Bramshaw after receiving an emergency call at 2am .
An @ @ @ @ @ have crashed into the 10m by 30m structure .
Despite the efforts of crews from @ @ @ @ @ per cent '' of the garage was destroyed '' .
A woman was treated for @ @ @ @ @ by paramedics , according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
Police also attended and @ @ @ @ @ is being investigated .
The stop message came in at 5.28am .
A Hampshire Fire @ @ @ @ @ `` Crews from Lyndhurst , Eastleigh , Redbridge , Totton , Romsey and St Mary @ @ @ @ @ on fire in Bramshaw .
90 per cent of the building was destroyed , an @ @ @ @ @ building but made safe .
One main jet , One cafs jet , two hosereel @ @ @ @ @ used . ''

Firefighters rushed to the wooden building in Brook Hill Road, Bramshaw after receiving an emergency call at 2am.
An electrical pole is reported to have crashed into the 10m by 30m structure.
Despite the efforts of crews from six fire stations "90 per cent" of the garage was destroyed".
A woman was treated for smoke inhalation on the scene by paramedics, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
Police also attended and the cause of the blaze is being investigated.
The stop message came in at 5.28am.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Crews from Lyndhurst, Eastleigh, Redbridge, Totton, Romsey and St Mary's dealing with a garage on fire in Bramshaw. 90 per cent of the building was destroyed, an electric pole fell into the building but made safe. One main jet, One cafs jet, two hosereel jets and six breathing apparatus used."


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Cafe plan for Southampton's Royal Mail House

AN ICONIC Southampton building that has played a part in the city 's history since 1907 could be transformed into a new cafe .
Plans have been submitted to Southampton City Council to transform part of Royal Mail House - a Grade II listed building - on Terminus Terrace into a cafe .
A listed building means that the building means that they are of special historical or architectural interest .
The proposals details plans for a cafe with French doors , external canopies , outside seating , replaced windows and reinstated roof lights .
The plans also state that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 11pm .
The building has played a fundamental part in the history of Southampton .
During the 1840s , the two leading mail steamship companies - Peninsular and Oriental , which became P & O , and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company - chose Southampton to be their main mail packet station .
The two companies being attracted to Southampton 's port is reported to be largely responsible for the success of the docks .
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company was originally based near the dock gates on Canute Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building on the corner of Terminus Terrace and Queen 's Terrace which had previously been Radley 's Hotel .
The plans were submitted by Mr David Hurlock of Landance Ltd , which is already based on Queen 's Terrace , Southampton .
The rooms that would be transformed into the cafe were previously known as the Britannia Suite and were most recently let as offices .
The Suite is located on the ground floor of the building in the south east corner .
The Royal Mail House is already currently occupied on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and two commercial units being a shop and offices .
The two French doors that have been proposed will be in place of two existing fixed windows to the sound of the building , along with altercations to the railings , new external canopies and outside seating .

Plans have been submitted to Southampton City Council to transform part of Royal Mail House - a Grade II listed building - on Terminus Terrace into a cafe.
A listed building means that the building means that they are of special historical or architectural interest.
The proposals details plans for a cafe with French doors, external canopies, outside seating, replaced windows and reinstated roof lights.
The plans also state that the cafe would be open from 6.30am to 11pm.
The building has played a fundamental part in the history of Southampton.
During the 1840s, the two leading mail steamship companies - Peninsular and Oriental, which became P&O, and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company - chose Southampton to be their main mail packet station.
The two companies being attracted to Southampton's port is reported to be largely responsible for the success of the docks.
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company was originally based near the dock gates on Canute Road but in 1907 it moved to the the building on the corner of Terminus Terrace and Queen's Terrace which had previously been Radley's Hotel.
The plans were submitted by Mr David Hurlock of Landance Ltd, which is already based on Queen's Terrace, Southampton.
The rooms that would be transformed into the cafe were previously known as the Britannia Suite and were most recently let as offices.
The Suite is located on the ground floor of the building in the south east corner.
The Royal Mail House is already currently occupied on the ground floor by a bar restaurant, and two commercial units being a shop and offices.
The two French doors that have been proposed will be in place of two existing fixed windows to the sound of the building, along with alterations to the railings, new external canopies and outside seating.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Temperatures set to soar as 25C heat forecast in Southampton this week

TEMPERATURES are set to reach 25C in Southampton this week as a heatwave hits the UK .
After a mild start on Monday , Britain is set to bask in Mediterranean temperatures , with the capital reaching around 30C ( 86F ) , which is two degrees hotter than the forecast for Ibiza .
In Southampton a Met Office forecast says temperatures could reach up to 25C on Wednesday and Thursday .
This would also set a new record for the year .
May 20 was the hottest day of 2020 so far , when the mercury reached 28.2C ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This beat the previous record set just the day before when St James ’ s Park in London recorded a high of 26.2C ( 79.2F ) .
The Met Office has forecast a north-south split from Monday , with temperatures reaching the mid-20s in the South of England and mid-teens in Scotland .
Daytime showers are also forecast for northern Scotland and Ireland , but these should die out by Monday evening .
Met Office meteorologist Emma Salter said temperatures will “ build day on day ” across the country and by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30C ( 86F ) .
With dry and sunny weather expected and the Government ’ s Covid-19 alert level lowered to three , emergency services across the country are urging people to continue to respect the two-metre social distancing restriction .
The National Fire Chiefs Council ( NFCC ) has also warned against starting campfires which can easily get out of control , and to call 999 immediately if you spot a fire .
The NFCC said : “ The weather is forecast to improve and , although we ’ ve had our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of wildfires remains .
“ These fires are often preventable , so if you are enjoying the countryside please be wildfire-aware and look out for our advice.
” However , there could be a change later in the week as meteorologists are unsure how long the heatwave will last , with the potential for thunderstorms on Friday .

After a mild start on Monday, Britain is set to bask in Mediterranean temperatures, with the capital reaching around 30C (86F), which is two degrees hotter than the forecast for Ibiza.
In Southampton a Met Office forecast says temperatures could reach up to 25C on Wednesday and Thursday.
This would also set a new record for the year. May 20 was the hottest day of 2020 so far, when the mercury reached 28.2C (82.8F) at Santon Downham in Suffolk.
This beat the previous record set just the day before when St James’s Park in London recorded a high of 26.2C (79.2F).
The Met Office has forecast a north-south split from Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s in the South of England and mid-teens in Scotland.
Daytime showers are also forecast for northern Scotland and Ireland, but these should die out by Monday evening.
Met Office meteorologist Emma Salter said temperatures will “build day on day” across the country and by Wednesday the mercury is set to hit 30C (86F).
With dry and sunny weather expected and the Government’s Covid-19 alert level lowered to three, emergency services across the country are urging people to continue to respect the two-metre social distancing restriction.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has also warned against starting campfires which can easily get out of control, and to call 999 immediately if you spot a fire.
The NFCC said: “The weather is forecast to improve and, although we’ve had our fair share of rain recently, the risk of wildfires remains.
“These fires are often preventable, so if you are enjoying the countryside please be wildfire-aware and look out for our advice.”
However, there could be a change later in the week as meteorologists are unsure how long the heatwave will last, with the potential for thunderstorms on Friday.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Teenage Eastleigh terrorism suspect 'due to face trial in September'

A 14-year-old boy , thought to be one of the youngest people charged with terror offences in the UK , is due to go on trial later this year .
The child , who can not be identified because of his age , is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot .
The teenager , who converted to Islam this year , is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month .
He was arrested by Hampshire Police on Friday June 12 and charged with preparation of terrorist acts contrary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing South East ( CTPSE ) said .
The boy , from Eastleigh in Hampshire , wore a grey top as he appeared via video-link from a youth detention centre in the Midlands during an 11-minute hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday morning .
He spoke to confirm his name , date of birth , and his British nationality , and to say he understood what happened during the proceedings .
Mr Justice Sweeney said the case would return to court for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trial listed to start on September 28 , at a location to be confirmed .
No pleas were entered during Monday ’ s hearing .

The child, who cannot be identified because of his age, is accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel in an Islamic terror plot.
The teenager, who converted to Islam this year, is alleged to have developed an extremist jihadist mindset in the past month.
He was arrested by Hampshire Police on Friday June 12 and charged with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 in connection with Islamist terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said.
The boy, from Eastleigh in Hampshire, wore a grey top as he appeared via video-link from a youth detention centre in the Midlands during an 11-minute hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday morning.
He spoke to confirm his name, date of birth, and his British nationality, and to say he understood what happened during the proceedings.
Mr Justice Sweeney said the case would return to court for a preparatory hearing on September 2, with a trial listed to start on September 28, at a location to be confirmed.
No pleas were entered during Monday’s hearing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Saints star James Ward-Prowse submits Winchester plans

SOUTHAMPTON ’ S new captain is looking to build a new gym at his Hampshire home .
Saints star James Ward-Prowse , who starred as the club faced Norwich in the Premier League on Friday night , has submitted plans for his home near Winchester to the city council .
If the plans are approved by Winchester City Council , he will erect a single-storey side extension to to the home in Shawford .
All material used will match the rest of the house .
The walls will be Michelmersh red brick , and the roof covered with hand-crafted clay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also feature four bi-folding doors .
A decision on the application has not yet been made by local authority planners .
The 25-year-old joined Saints from the age of just eight and made his Saints debut in 2011 .
He has gone on to make more than 200 appearances .
The midfielder has represented England at a number of levels and has been capped by the senior team .
He has just been named as Southampton ’ s new captain , taking the armband from Pierre Emile Højbjerg .
Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be the captain .
I spoke to him , we have an agreement .
“ He wanted to receive clearly what I think about it , and I said if you do not extend your contract you can not captain anymore this team .
“ It ’ s a special situation for such a player who is very professional , absolutely a difficult thing to handle and he shows immediately that it ’ s absolutely ok for him , yeah .
“ Our new captain will be Prowsey in the future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ game that he was the captain from now , and it ’ s important we make this decision last week so everybody knows what it is about and everyone can concentrate on his job and that ’ s what I ask .
”

Saints star James Ward-Prowse, who starred as the club faced Norwich in the Premier League on Friday night, has submitted plans for his home near Winchester to the city council.
If the plans are approved by Winchester City Council, he will erect a single-storey side extension to to the home in Shawford.
All material used will match the rest of the house.
The walls will be Michelmersh red brick, and the roof covered with hand-crafted clay tiles and bonnet tiles.
It will also feature four bi-folding doors.
A decision on the application has not yet been made by local authority planners.
The 25-year-old joined Saints from the age of just eight and made his Saints debut in 2011. He has gone on to make more than 200 appearances.
The midfielder has represented England at a number of levels and has been capped by the senior team.
He has just been named as Southampton’s new captain, taking the armband from Pierre Emile Højbjerg.
Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: “He [Hojbjerg] will not be the captain. I spoke to him, we have an agreement.
“He wanted to receive clearly what I think about it, and I said if you do not extend your contract you cannot captain anymore this team.
“It’s a special situation for such a player who is very professional, absolutely a difficult thing to handle and he shows immediately that it’s absolutely ok for him, yeah.
“Our new captain will be Prowsey in the future.
"I told him in the friendly game that he was the captain from now, and it’s important we make this decision last week so everybody knows what it is about and everyone can concentrate on his job and that’s what I ask.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--Southampton dog named after Dexamethasone used to treat coronavirus

WHEN most new dog owners pick a name for their four-legged friends , they chose something short that best fits their personality .
But Sarah Hamilton from Southampton decided to name her rescue dog something more unusual - and now his name is more relevant than ever .
Sarah is a nurse on the children 's neurosurgery ward at Southampton General Hospital .
Three years ago she adopted a German Pointer from Cyprus and decided to call him something closely related to her work - Dexamethasone or Dex for short .
Dexamethasone is a steroid that Sarah described as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her care .
Last week , it was revealed that the drug reduces a coronavirus patient 's risk of death .
Sarah said : `` I decided to name him Dex , short for Dexamethasone .
`` This week there has been a breakthrough in the treatment for COVID 19 when it was discovered that Dexamethasone is helping people recover .
`` I have received lots of messages from friends laughing and pointing out that Dex truly has a wonderful name .
`` I deal with a lot of incredibly sick children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traumatic brain injuries and severe brain infections to devastating brain tumours- it can be a lot to deal with .
`` Walking with Dex allows me space to process those things and he has been such a God-send to me . ''
Dexamethasone works to reduce inflammation and was hailed by the Prime Minister as the `` biggest breakthrough yet '' in coronavirus treatment .
At the University of Oxford , trials into the use of dexamethasone have been underway since March .
A team there recruited 2,104 patients to receive the drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outcome was compared to further 4,321 patients .
The death rate for those with coronavirus who are on a ventilator is at 40 per cent , however with the use of this drug the mortality rate was cut by a third .

But Sarah Hamilton from Southampton decided to name her rescue dog something more unusual - and now his name is more relevant than ever.
Sarah is a nurse on the children's neurosurgery ward at Southampton General Hospital.
Three years ago she adopted a German Pointer from Cyprus and decided to call him something closely related to her work - Dexamethasone or Dex for short.
Dexamethasone is a steroid that Sarah described as a "lifesaver" for many sick children in her care.
Last week, it was revealed that the drug reduces a coronavirus patient's risk of death.
Sarah said: "I decided to name him Dex, short for Dexamethasone.
"This week there has been a breakthrough in the treatment for COVID 19 when it was discovered that Dexamethasone is helping people recover.
"I have received lots of messages from friends laughing and pointing out that Dex truly has a wonderful name.
"I deal with a lot of incredibly sick children in my line of work; from traumatic brain injuries and severe brain infections to devastating brain tumours- it can be a lot to deal with.
"Walking with Dex allows me space to process those things and he has been such a God-send to me."
Dexamethasone works to reduce inflammation and was hailed by the Prime Minister as the "biggest breakthrough yet" in coronavirus treatment.
At the University of Oxford, trials into the use of dexamethasone have been underway since March.
A team there recruited 2,104 patients to receive the drug once a day for ten days and the outcome was compared to further 4,321 patients.
The death rate for those with coronavirus who are on a ventilator is at 40 per cent, however with the use of this drug the mortality rate was cut by a third.


thedailyecho--2020-06-22--LETTER -It was the 'do-nothing' spirit, behind Boris Johnson’s "take it on the chin" approach

I regularly read the letter pages with interest and enjoy the range of healthy and passionate alternative political views displayed .
At the present time , the main focus is on the pandemic and calls for an inquiry to establish what went wrong and what lessons can be learned .
At the outset , the government were always going to be in difficulty .
In 2018 , it formed Supply Chain Coordination Limited , controlled by the health secretary .
The key objective was to save £2.4bn a year by “ providing strong commercial capability , relentlessly create value , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procurement partner of choice for the NHS ’ ’ .
This is a part of the conservatism ideology to ‘ do nothing ’ and allow the market and society to regulate itself .
The ideology or more specifically the anti-state conservatism , based on Friedman , Oakshott and Hayak was rekindled by the Thatcherite right in the 1970s and subsequently learned at Oxbridge by politicians such as Dominic Raab , Rishi Sunak and Matt Hancock .
At the early stages of pandemic , the ideology was apparent , it was the 'do-nothing ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` take it on the chin '' approach , the initial direction of the “ herd immunity ” , the decision to allow events such as Cheltenham and at Liverpool FC to go ahead , and ridiculously holding a competition to see who can come up with the most suitable ventilatory technology .
In order to respond to the impact of the pandemic , the government had to put the ‘ do-nothing ’ ideology on hold , allocated £350 billion for business and covered 80 % of worker ’ s wages to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs and cabinet ministers are thinking along the lines of a renewed austerity once the presumed “ V-shaped recovery ” happens .
The prolonged nature of the crisis , on a global scale means a return to normality is impossible .
Other European countries like Germany and France , intend pouring trillions of Euros into their industries , while the UK has earmarked 80 billion Euros ( £71 billion ) .
We are on the threshold of the biggest depression for three hundred years and the obvious solution would be a programme containing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the medical-supply sector , the monetisation of debt by central banks , and the creation of a comprehensive , universal welfare state , providing everything from health and social care to food and housing .
The problem is modern day conservatives will find this prospect unthinkable and not in keeping with the cherished conservatism ideology .
The response will probably take the form of attacking diversity targets , decarbonisation policies and other “ onerous ” regulations .
If the Brexit transition period is extended , the target will become Europe and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inquiry achieve anything for the better ?
They very rarely do and by the time findings are revealed , the world and the people responsible will have moved on and the focus will be the pending economic catastrophe starting gather momentum..

At the present time, the main focus is on the pandemic and calls for an inquiry to establish what went wrong and what lessons can be learned.
At the outset, the government were always going to be in difficulty. In 2018, it formed Supply Chain Coordination Limited, controlled by the health secretary.
The key objective was to save £2.4bn a year by “providing strong commercial capability, relentlessly create value, gain competitive advantage and become the strategic procurement partner of choice for the NHS’’.
This is a part of the conservatism ideology to ‘do nothing’ and allow the market and society to regulate itself.
The ideology or more specifically the anti-state conservatism, based on Friedman, Oakshott and Hayak was rekindled by the Thatcherite right in the 1970s and subsequently learned at Oxbridge by politicians such as Dominic Raab, Rishi Sunak and Matt Hancock.
At the early stages of pandemic, the ideology was apparent, it was the 'do-nothing' spirit, behind Boris Johnson’s "take it on the chin" approach, the initial direction of the “herd immunity”, the decision to allow events such as Cheltenham and at Liverpool FC to go ahead, and ridiculously holding a competition to see who can come up with the most suitable ventilatory technology.
In order to respond to the impact of the pandemic, the government had to put the ‘do-nothing’ ideology on hold, allocated £350 billion for business and covered 80% of worker’s wages to prevent the collapse of capitalism.
Many Tory MPs and cabinet ministers are thinking along the lines of a renewed austerity once the presumed “V-shaped recovery” happens.
The prolonged nature of the crisis, on a global scale means a return to normality is impossible.
Other European countries like Germany and France, intend pouring trillions of Euros into their industries, while the UK has earmarked 80 billion Euros (£71 billion).
We are on the threshold of the biggest depression for three hundred years and the obvious solution would be a programme containing massive borrowing and spending, state control of the medical-supply sector, the monetisation of debt by central banks, and the creation of a comprehensive, universal welfare state, providing everything from health and social care to food and housing.
The problem is modern day conservatives will find this prospect unthinkable and not in keeping with the cherished conservatism ideology.
The response will probably take the form of attacking diversity targets, decarbonisation policies and other “onerous” regulations.
If the Brexit transition period is extended, the target will become Europe and the pro-European, cosmopolitan urban classes.
Will an inquiry achieve anything for the better?
They very rarely do and by the time findings are revealed, the world and the people responsible will have moved on and the focus will be the pending economic catastrophe starting gather momentum..
W.B. Moore
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