thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Community leader frustrated by rubbish left by travellers in Romsey

A ROMSEY community leader has claimed dozens of bags of rubbish have been filled after a group of travellers fled a rugby pitch this week .
The unauthorised encampment was spotted on the Romsey Rugby Club 's training pitch on Monday evening .
It is believed there may have been 15 vehicles on the pitch by Southampton Road , which gained access to the site through the back of the Romsey Rapids Sports Complex .
Now , Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) , has claimed `` 40 bags worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the travellers left on Tuesday night .
However , a spokesperson from TVBC said there were `` at least 30 '' bags and most of them were `` packed already by the travellers '' .
They added there were `` eight tyres left on the site '' .
Ms Baverstock said : `` I have been told about 40 bags of rubbish were cleared up by workmen , along with other things that was discarded .
`` Clearing up this rubbish all comes out of Test Valley residents ' tax bills , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our wonderful areas .
`` If they had their own designated areas they could live in then it would be their responsibility to maintain it , instead of coming to Romsey and dumping their rubbish . ''
When asked if Ms Baverstock was surprised at the amount of rubbish left on the pitch she said : `` No it does n't , because I remember the piles of rubbish left in the Alma Road Car Park by Waitrose in 2018 . ''
Romsey town centre manager , Mark Edgerley , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action and [ the ] clean up is covered by Test Valley Council tax payers '' , adding it is an `` an unacceptable burden on local residents '' .
However , he highlighted the incident was `` well-handled by borough council staff '' .
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , the Romsey Rugby Club were forced to cancel both of their senior fitness training sessions this week , as they did not think the group would `` go so quickly '' .
Now the president of the club , Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to resume their training from Tuesday , July 7 , after it was cancelled this week due to the travellers on the land .
He said : `` Obviously we are delighted they either decided to move on they were encouraged to leave by the authorities .
`` We are pleased the training area will be available again and hopefully they wo n't return . ''
He added : `` We would have started doing socially distanced fitness training on Tuesday and Thursday night , but we cancelled both sessions this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would go so quickly .
`` We will now resume our training from Tuesday , July 7 , on the pitch behind the Rapids . ''
Deputy leader of TVBC , cllr Nick Adams-King , also told the Advertiser there were believed to be `` 10 to 15 vehicles that gained access to the pitch by going around the back of the sports centre '' .

The unauthorised encampment was spotted on the Romsey Rugby Club's training pitch on Monday evening.
It is believed there may have been 15 vehicles on the pitch by Southampton Road, which gained access to the site through the back of the Romsey Rapids Sports Complex.
Now, Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC), has claimed "40 bags worth of rubbish" were cleared up after the travellers left on Tuesday night.
However, a spokesperson from TVBC said there were "at least 30" bags and most of them were "packed already by the travellers".
They added there were "eight tyres left on the site".
Ms Baverstock said: "I have been told about 40 bags of rubbish were cleared up by workmen, along with other things that was discarded.
"Clearing up this rubbish all comes out of Test Valley residents' tax bills, because of these people who come and trespass on our wonderful areas.
"If they had their own designated areas they could live in then it would be their responsibility to maintain it, instead of coming to Romsey and dumping their rubbish."
When asked if Ms Baverstock was surprised at the amount of rubbish left on the pitch she said: "No it doesn't, because I remember the piles of rubbish left in the Alma Road Car Park by Waitrose in 2018."
Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, said: "Sadly, the cost of legal action and [the] clean up is covered by Test Valley Council tax payers", adding it is an "an unacceptable burden on local residents".
However, he highlighted the incident was "well-handled by borough council staff".
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, the Romsey Rugby Club were forced to cancel both of their senior fitness training sessions this week, as they did not think the group would "go so quickly".
Now the president of the club, Eric Bailey, has announced they will be able to resume their training from Tuesday, July 7, after it was cancelled this week due to the travellers on the land.
He said: "Obviously we are delighted they either decided to move on they were encouraged to leave by the authorities.
"We are pleased the training area will be available again and hopefully they won't return."
He added: "We would have started doing socially distanced fitness training on Tuesday and Thursday night, but we cancelled both sessions this week, because we did not know they would go so quickly.
"We will now resume our training from Tuesday, July 7, on the pitch behind the Rapids."
Deputy leader of TVBC, cllr Nick Adams-King, also told the Advertiser there were believed to be "10 to 15 vehicles that gained access to the pitch by going around the back of the sports centre".


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Plans for 240 new homes at Station Road near Fordingbridge

PLANS to build 240 new homes near Fordingbridge have already sparked objections and concerns among residents over the impact on traffic , infrastructure and amenities .
An application seeking outline planning permission for the development on land to the north of Station Road has been submitted to New Forest District Council by Infinite Homes Ltd .
The plans also include a new access off Station Road to the site as well as 10.7 hectares of open space , off-street car parking and access roads .
The site lies between Fordingbridge and Ashford .
So far there have been 40 objections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the traffic impact on Station Road and the town centre and the impact on doctors , dentists and schools as well as the safety of the Station Road access .
A planning statement submitted with the plans states that of the 240 homes , 40 per cent would be affordable housing - including ten dwellings for assisted living .
The breakdown says there would be 12 one-bed properties , 95 two-bed , 113 three-bed homes , 16 four-bed dwellings and four five-bed properties .
These would be made up of a mix of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties .
All the properties will have front and rear gardens .
As well as land for open space there would be 5km of new footpath , cycleway and bridleway routes .
The planning statement said : “ The new public open spaces will be criss-crossed by a network of joined up footpath , cycleways and bridleways .
There will be an important new footpath/cycleway link along the Station Road frontage of the site to provide pedestrians and cyclists with the option of avoiding the need to use Station Road . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ashford towards Fordingbridge by approximately 250 metres to 300 metres , which the planning statement said would result in an “ overall reduction in the gap between the settlements ” .
But it added : “ The impact of the perception of coalescence would be limited due to the lack of inter-visibility between Fordingbridge and the site , the retention and enhancement of the valley corridor and the design of the proposed development which seeks to create more informal , looser development parcels on the valley edge , helping achieve a transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The proposed development has the potential to improve the visual appearance of the existing settlement edge of Ashford , which is currently defined by the back gardens along Ashford Close , creating a new residential edge that overlooks the valley landscape and is characterised by retained mature trees and open space.
” The statement said the site was “ well located for no-car access ” to a range of amenities in the town centre and the development proposals are “ unlikely to result in any adverse traffic impacts ” on the local highway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is considered that there is no reason why the scheme should be resisted on transport grounds.
” The planning statement also said that “ on balance ” it was a “ well-designed and sensitive ” development , which would “ significantly assist the delivery of much needed new housing in a district that is largely constrained by the National Park and other designations of National Importance ” .
To view the application and submit comments go to https : //planning.newforest.gov.uk/online-applications ( Reference 20/10522 ) .

An application seeking outline planning permission for the development on land to the north of Station Road has been submitted to New Forest District Council by Infinite Homes Ltd.
The plans also include a new access off Station Road to the site as well as 10.7 hectares of open space, off-street car parking and access roads. The site lies between Fordingbridge and Ashford.
So far there have been 40 objections online to the proposal with concerns including the traffic impact on Station Road and the town centre and the impact on doctors, dentists and schools as well as the safety of the Station Road access.
A planning statement submitted with the plans states that of the 240 homes, 40 per cent would be affordable housing - including ten dwellings for assisted living.
The breakdown says there would be 12 one-bed properties, 95 two-bed, 113 three-bed homes, 16 four-bed dwellings and four five-bed properties. These would be made up of a mix of flats and terraced and semi-detached and detached properties. All the properties will have front and rear gardens.
As well as land for open space there would be 5km of new footpath, cycleway and bridleway routes.
The planning statement said: “The new public open spaces will be criss-crossed by a network of joined up footpath, cycleways and bridleways. There will be an important new footpath/cycleway link along the Station Road frontage of the site to provide pedestrians and cyclists with the option of avoiding the need to use Station Road."
The proposed development would extend the settlement edge of Ashford towards Fordingbridge by approximately 250 metres to 300 metres, which the planning statement said would result in an “overall reduction in the gap between the settlements”. But it added: “The impact of the perception of coalescence would be limited due to the lack of inter-visibility between Fordingbridge and the site, the retention and enhancement of the valley corridor and the design of the proposed development which seeks to create more informal, looser development parcels on the valley edge, helping achieve a transition between Ashford and the surrounding landscape. The proposed development has the potential to improve the visual appearance of the existing settlement edge of Ashford, which is currently defined by the back gardens along Ashford Close, creating a new residential edge that overlooks the valley landscape and is characterised by retained mature trees and open space.”
The statement said the site was “well located for no-car access” to a range of amenities in the town centre and the development proposals are “unlikely to result in any adverse traffic impacts” on the local highway network, adding: “Therefore, it is considered that there is no reason why the scheme should be resisted on transport grounds.”
The planning statement also said that “on balance” it was a “well-designed and sensitive” development, which would “significantly assist the delivery of much needed new housing in a district that is largely constrained by the National Park and other designations of National Importance”.
To view the application and submit comments go to https://planning.newforest.gov.uk/online-applications (Reference 20/10522).


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Teddy bear lockdown Mind

Teddy bear lockdown Mind

A FLUFFY friend has been delivering the post , shopping for groceries and putting a smile on the faces of passers-by during lockdown .
Mr T the teddy bear was brought to life with the help of 27-year-old Natalie Harris , who was inspired to dress him up during the pandemic .
• Meet the new additions to 12 Hampshire families during lockdown After seeing rainbows in neighbour ’ s windows to support the NHS , Natalie and her family decided to dress up the large bear in their front garden in North Baddesley .
They saw several residents drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mr T , so he started to lend a paw to help with the shopping and even dressed up as the postman one time .
Natalie , who is also a ride operator at Paulton ’ s Park , said she has been raising money for charity with the help of Mr T. She said : “ We saw a lot of people fundraising for the NHS .
I think Mind [ mental health charity ] is one of those smaller charities that people may have overlooked – that still need the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people I know said it is a really good charity as they feel they need to speak to someone , and they haven ’ t been allowed out.
” Since April 4 , Mr T has been showcasing a different activity on Natalie ’ s front garden for more than 80 days , from celebrating VE Day to going for a driving lesson .
Today will be his last appearance as Natalie is returning to work and will no longer have time to dress him up .
“ It will be sad as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
People admitted that they drive by when it rains , ” said Natalie .
“ To be honest , I started it just to see how people would take to it , ” said Natalie .
“ They have said it makes their day , it ’ s just the little things .
Their worries disappear for a few minutes .
“ Some have been saving photos of Mr T and sending them to families across the world.
” Natalie has raised at least £450 for Mind despite having an initial @ @ @ @

Mr T the teddy bear was brought to life with the help of 27-year-old Natalie Harris, who was inspired to dress him up during the pandemic.
After seeing rainbows in neighbour’s windows to support the NHS, Natalie and her family decided to dress up the large bear in their front garden in North Baddesley.
They saw several residents drive to their house to get a glimpse of Mr T, so he started to lend a paw to help with the shopping and even dressed up as the postman one time.
Natalie, who is also a ride operator at Paulton’s Park, said she has been raising money for charity with the help of Mr T.
She said: “We saw a lot of people fundraising for the NHS. I think Mind [mental health charity] is one of those smaller charities that people may have overlooked – that still need the help.
“A lot of elderly people I know said it is a really good charity as they feel they need to speak to someone, and they haven’t been allowed out.”
Since April 4, Mr T has been showcasing a different activity on Natalie’s front garden for more than 80 days, from celebrating VE Day to going for a driving lesson.
Today will be his last appearance as Natalie is returning to work and will no longer have time to dress him up.
“It will be sad as we have seen regulars walk past every day. People admitted that they drive by when it rains,” said Natalie.
“To be honest, I started it just to see how people would take to it,” said Natalie.
“They have said it makes their day, it’s just the little things. Their worries disappear for a few minutes.
“Some have been saving photos of Mr T and sending them to families across the world.”
Natalie has raised at least £450 for Mind despite having an initial goal of £150.
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/natalie-harris31.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Longdown Activity Farm targeted by thieves who struck in the early hours

SUPPORTERS of Longdown Activity Farm have spoken of their shock and disgust after its dog kennels were stolen .
Thieves targeted the popular attraction in Deerleap Lane , Ashurst , and made off with the three steel kennels , which were used by dog owners visiting the site .
The theft is another blow to the farm , which has been closed to visitors since the start of the lockdown .
Writing on social media one person posted : `` We know how much you have been suffering over the last few months .
Now this . ''
Owner Bryan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their concrete base after removing the roof and leaving it on the ground .
He added : `` People visiting the farm could use the kennels instead of leaving their dogs in the car .
They were greatly appreciated by our visitors as more holidaymakers like to bring their dogs with them .
`` As we 're already struggling with the impact of Covid-19 we 're are not in a position to replace the kennels immediately . ''
The theft occurred in the early hours of yesterday .
Mr Pass urged anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact him so he could inform the police .
In a message to the local community he added : `` Please be aware that this type of criminal activity is currently taking place and be extra vigilant to protect your own property and home . ''
The incident has sparked outrage on social media , with several people describing the theft of dog kennels as `` unbelievable '' .
One woman posted : `` This is our favourite farm - we love Longdown .
`` We have a pooch and live over 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s part of a holiday , dog included .
It will now not be possible to visit you in future as we can ’ t leave our dog in a hot caravan . ''
Another woman posted : `` I can not believe the amount of thieving that 's going on - and to steal dog kennels . ''

Thieves targeted the popular attraction in Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, and made off with the three steel kennels, which were used by dog owners visiting the site.
The theft is another blow to the farm, which has been closed to visitors since the start of the lockdown.
Writing on social media one person posted: "We know how much you have been suffering over the last few months. Now this."
Owner Bryan Pass said the intruders unbolted the kennels from their concrete base after removing the roof and leaving it on the ground.
He added: "People visiting the farm could use the kennels instead of leaving their dogs in the car. They were greatly appreciated by our visitors as more holidaymakers like to bring their dogs with them.
"As we're already struggling with the impact of Covid-19 we're are not in a position to replace the kennels immediately."
The theft occurred in the early hours of yesterday. Mr Pass urged anyone who saw activity in the area to contact him so he could inform the police.
In a message to the local community he added: "Please be aware that this type of criminal activity is currently taking place and be extra vigilant to protect your own property and home."
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with several people describing the theft of dog kennels as "unbelievable".
One woman posted: "This is our favourite farm - we love Longdown.
"We have a pooch and live over 200 miles away so when we visit it’s part of a holiday, dog included. It will now not be possible to visit you in future as we can’t leave our dog in a hot caravan."
Another woman posted: "I cannot believe the amount of thieving that's going on - and to steal dog kennels."


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Post lockdown haircut pictures

Post lockdown haircut pictures

It 's the day many of us have been waiting for since March .
The first haircut after lockdown will be a moment of genuine joy as it 's another step forward in our new normal .
You may not have been brave enough to take the scissors to your own locks , and subsequently seen unwanted and unprecedented hair growth over the past few weeks .
Therefore , we want to see your before and after pictures .
From caveman to groomed God , from woman of the wild to hair Goddess .
We will feature as many as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful and eyecatching .
Here 's what you can expect when you enter the salon from Saturday What can I expect when I enter the hair salon ?
Markings on the floor will show where people should sit , and customers will be encouraged to turn up to their appointment exactly on time rather than congregating in waiting areas .
If there is a queue , this should be outside with social distancing in place , and people should aim to attend appointments on their own .
Customers can expect to be seated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least one metre ( and preferably two ) between themselves and other clients .
Till points will have perspex screens between customers and cashiers , and doors and windows will be kept open to increase ventilation .
Using screens to create a physical barrier between workstations , where this is practical , is also recommended .
Hairdressers must wear a protective visor that extends below their chin , but do not need to wear an additional face mask .
Customers can choose to wear a face covering if they wish to but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get my usual coffee and magazine ?
Do not expect a coffee .
Customers will be encouraged to bring their own drinks , otherwise disposable cups may be used in the salon .
Magazines have been ditched due to the risk of transferring Covid-19 via surfaces .
Music must also be turned down low so that people do not end up shouting to one another , which increases the risk of transmitting the virus .
Having a blow dry is not banned under the guidance .

The first haircut after lockdown will be a moment of genuine joy as it's another step forward in our new normal.
You may not have been brave enough to take the scissors to your own locks, and subsequently seen unwanted and unprecedented hair growth over the past few weeks.
Therefore, we want to see your before and after pictures. From caveman to groomed God, from woman of the wild to hair Goddess.
We will feature as many as possible - we want the weird, wonderful and eyecatching.
Here's what you can expect when you enter the salon from Saturday
What can I expect when I enter the hair salon?
Markings on the floor will show where people should sit, and customers will be encouraged to turn up to their appointment exactly on time rather than congregating in waiting areas.
If there is a queue, this should be outside with social distancing in place, and people should aim to attend appointments on their own.
Customers can expect to be seated away from others and side-to-side, with at least one metre (and preferably two) between themselves and other clients.
Till points will have perspex screens between customers and cashiers, and doors and windows will be kept open to increase ventilation.
Using screens to create a physical barrier between workstations, where this is practical, is also recommended.
What about face coverings?
Hairdressers must wear a protective visor that extends below their chin, but do not need to wear an additional face mask.
Customers can choose to wear a face covering if they wish to but this is not mandatory.
Will I get my usual coffee and magazine?
Do not expect a coffee. Customers will be encouraged to bring their own drinks, otherwise disposable cups may be used in the salon.
Magazines have been ditched due to the risk of transferring Covid-19 via surfaces.
Music must also be turned down low so that people do not end up shouting to one another, which increases the risk of transmitting the virus.
Having a blow dry is not banned under the guidance.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Southampton boy distributed indecent images of a child

A SOUTHAMPTON boy distributed a number of indecent images of a child over the course of a week .
A @ @ @ @ @ who can not be named for legal reasons , distributed five indecent category C photographs @ @ @ @ @ 1 and 7 last year .
Appearing before a youth court hearing sitting at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to the distribution of indecent images of a child .
The boy was @ @ @ @ @ panel for the duration of six months .
His parent or guardian was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ of £20 and court costs of £40 .

A 14-year-old boy from Southampton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, distributed five indecent category C photographs of a child between May 1 and 7 last year.
Appearing before a youth court hearing sitting at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to the distribution of indecent images of a child.
The boy was referred to a youth offender panel for the duration of six months.
His parent or guardian was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and court costs of £40.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Top regional barrister questions talk of axing court juries

ONE of the region ’ s most senior barristers has spoken out after the Justice Secretary raised the prospect of court cases being decided by a judge and two magistrates – and not a jury .
MP Robert Buckland told MPs on the House of Commons ’ justice select committee that the government was in serious discussions over axing jury trials in either-way cases , such as theft or GBH .
Judge-led trials would be a “ last resort ” , he said , in order to shift the backlog of cases before the crown courts , adding : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary and not be the basis for a permanent change.
” The lockdown has exacerbated the problem , with jury trials temporarily halted as many courts lack the space to accommodate 12 jurors and comply with social distancing rules .
At Southampton Crown Court trials have not resumed and although Winchester Crown Court has begun hearing jury trials it is at a hugely reduced capacity , with only one trial court rather than five or six , and there is no capacity yet for trials involving more than one defendant .
Mr Buckland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate Brunner QC , leader of the Western Circuit , which represents barristers in the region , who said : “ The suggestion by the government that we need to get rid of juries for some cases because there 's a huge backlog of trials is alarming .
“ The public have a right to choose jury trials in many cases and often do so because it 's seen as fairer to be tried by other members of the public .
What 's being suggested now is removing that right and instead being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Governments have been trying to limit the right to trial for decades because it 's an expensive process : although we do n't pay juries the trials take longer and cost more.
`` She claimed : `` This government is trying to use Covid-19 as an excuse to get rid of the right to a jury . ''
Ms Brunner called on the government to set up a network of temporary courts , similar to the Nightingale hospitals , to host jury trials .
A new report has warned that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 10 years to clear .
Her Majesty 's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate ( HMCPSI ) carried out an inspection to look at the Crown Prosecution Service ’ s ( CPS ) handling of the pandemic after lockdown measures were imposed in March .
In a report published on Tuesday , it warned there were challenges to come with the backlog of cases which are increasing daily , with some estimates indicating that it could take up to a decade to clear .
By the end of May , the increase in backlogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' courts and 53 per cent in the crown court .

MP Robert Buckland told MPs on the House of Commons’ justice select committee that the government was in serious discussions over axing jury trials in either-way cases, such as theft or GBH.
Judge-led trials would be a “last resort”, he said, in order to shift the backlog of cases before the crown courts, adding: "If it is done it would be temporary and not be the basis for a permanent change.”
The lockdown has exacerbated the problem, with jury trials temporarily halted as many courts lack the space to accommodate 12 jurors and comply with social distancing rules.
At Southampton Crown Court trials have not resumed and although Winchester Crown Court has begun hearing jury trials it is at a hugely reduced capacity, with only one trial court rather than five or six, and there is no capacity yet for trials involving more than one defendant.
Mr Buckland’s comments have drawn criticism from Kate Brunner QC, leader of the Western Circuit, which represents barristers in the region, who said: “The suggestion by the government that we need to get rid of juries for some cases because there's a huge backlog of trials is alarming.
“The public have a right to choose jury trials in many cases and often do so because it's seen as fairer to be tried by other members of the public. What's being suggested now is removing that right and instead being tried by a judge with 2 magistrates.
“Governments have been trying to limit the right to trial for decades because it's an expensive process: although we don't pay juries the trials take longer and cost more. "
She claimed: "This government is trying to use Covid-19 as an excuse to get rid of the right to a jury."
Ms Brunner called on the government to set up a network of temporary courts, similar to the Nightingale hospitals, to host jury trials.
A new report has warned that the backlog of court cases could take up to 10 years to clear.
Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) carried out an inspection to look at the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) handling of the pandemic after lockdown measures were imposed in March.
In a report published on Tuesday, it warned there were challenges to come with the backlog of cases which are increasing daily, with some estimates indicating that it could take up to a decade to clear.
By the end of May, the increase in backlogs was 41 per cent in the magistrates' courts and 53 per cent in the crown court.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Brockenhurst residents say too many people are flocking to Brock Beach

ACTION is being taken to combat the problems being caused by hordes of people converging on a New Forest beauty spot in hot weather .
Forestry England has joined forces with other organisations , including the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) , following complaints about overcrowding at a popular riverside site known locally as Brock Beach .
It overlooks a narrow stretch of the Lymington River near Brockenhurst and is favourite destination for families who want to picnic and paddle .
Numbers have risen sharply following the recent easing of the lockdown , resulting in complaints about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the unauthorised sale of ice cream .
Hot sunshine often results in hundreds of people visiting Brock Beach to either sunbathe on the shingle or cool off in the shallow water .
Some youngsters have been spotted jumping off a neighbouring bridge which carries the A337 over the river .
The issue was raised at a meeting of the local parish council , with critics complaining that people turning up at the site were ignoring social distancing regulations .
One speaker also complained that rubbish including dog mess , dirty nappies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors .
Parish councillors were told that villagers had launched a WhatsApp , with dozens of members sharing concerns about the number of families flocking to the site .
A Forestry England spokesperson said : `` We are working closely with local councils , the police , and other agencies to help manage popular locations across the New Forest .
`` At this location it has recently included joint work to address parking and swimming concerns , and the area is regularly patrolled by several agencies .
`` Ice cream sales are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen attempting to do so will be required to leave.
” Steve Avery , the NPA 's executive director of strategy and planning , added : ‘ We are in contact with Brockenhurst Parish Council and understand its concerns .
`` We ’ re holding a meeting with the relevant Forest organisations and parishes to put a plan in place for the coming weeks . ''

Forestry England has joined forces with other organisations, including the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA), following complaints about overcrowding at a popular riverside site known locally as Brock Beach.
It overlooks a narrow stretch of the Lymington River near Brockenhurst and is favourite destination for families who want to picnic and paddle.
Numbers have risen sharply following the recent easing of the lockdown, resulting in complaints about traffic congestion, erosion of the riverbank and the unauthorised sale of ice cream.
Hot sunshine often results in hundreds of people visiting Brock Beach to either sunbathe on the shingle or cool off in the shallow water.
Some youngsters have been spotted jumping off a neighbouring bridge which carries the A337 over the river.
The issue was raised at a meeting of the local parish council, with critics complaining that people turning up at the site were ignoring social distancing regulations.
One speaker also complained that rubbish including dog mess, dirty nappies and rotting food had been left behind by visitors.
Parish councillors were told that villagers had launched a WhatsApp, with dozens of members sharing concerns about the number of families flocking to the site.
A Forestry England spokesperson said: "We are working closely with local councils, the police, and other agencies to help manage popular locations across the New Forest.
"At this location it has recently included joint work to address parking and swimming concerns, and the area is regularly patrolled by several agencies.
"Ice cream sales are not permitted at this site and any vendors seen attempting to do so will be required to leave.”
Steve Avery, the NPA's executive director of strategy and planning, added: ‘We are in contact with Brockenhurst Parish Council and understand its concerns.
"We’re holding a meeting with the relevant Forest organisations and parishes to put a plan in place for the coming weeks."


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Teenage girl fined after assaulting two people

A TEENAGE girl , who caused actual bodily harm to two people , has been fined £80 .
The 16-year-old @ @ @ @ @ youth court after she assaulted two people and used unlawful violence towards two more .
@ @ @ @ @ , the girl assaulted two people causing actual bodily harm to both victims as well @ @ @ @ @ two other victims and causing them to fear for their personal safety .
She pleaded @ @ @ @ @ causing actual bodily harm by assault and one count of using unlawful violence at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ girl , who can not be named for legal reasons , was referred to a @ @ @ @ @ nine-month period and was ordered to pay compensation totalling £80 .

The 16-year-old girl from Southampton appeared before youth court after she assaulted two people and used unlawful violence towards two more.
On August 28 last year, the girl assaulted two people causing actual bodily harm to both victims as well as using unlawful violence towards two other victims and causing them to fear for their personal safety.
She pleaded guilty to two counts of causing actual bodily harm by assault and one count of using unlawful violence at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was referred to a youth offender panel for a nine-month period and was ordered to pay compensation totalling £80.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--LETTER - We need to replace false image of Isaac Watts

I 've no wish to topple Richard Cockle Lucas 's statue of Isaac Watts .
What does need replacing is @ @ @ @ @ of Watts as only an elderly hymn-writer .
But they have exactly the qualities ascribed @ @ @ @ @ biographer : '' He planned his work in the ardour of youth - in its @ @ @ @ @ its preference of radical remedies over compromise . ''
Lucas 's statue ignores Isaac 's @ @ @ @ @ life with Thomas Gunston ; his homo-erotic epic poem `` The Dacian Battle '' ( @ @ @ @ @ ; and his admiration for Charles Wesley 's very carnal hymn 'Wrestling Jacob ' .
@ @ @ @ @ question of current beliefs versus `` ages past '' .
Some 17th and 18th century @ @ @ @ @ .
Their voices have been ignored , but they deserve to be heard .

What does need replacing is the false image it conveys of Watts as only an elderly hymn-writer.
Marilyn Madigan (Echo 29 June) calls the BLM generation a cult.
But they have exactly the qualities ascribed to Watts by his American biographer:
"He planned his work in the ardour of youth - in its singleness of conviction, in its preference of radical remedies over compromise."
Lucas's statue ignores Isaac's thwarted wish to share his life with Thomas Gunston; his homo-erotic epic poem "The Dacian Battle" (praised by Samuel Johnson); and his admiration for Charles Wesley's very carnal hymn 'Wrestling Jacob'.
So it's not a question of current beliefs versus "ages past" .
Some 17th and 18th century people thought like persons today. Their voices have been ignored, but they deserve to be heard.
Adrian Risdon
Winchester


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Nature lockdown Hampshire residents #MyWorldNow by the RSPB

THE UK 's largest nature conservation charity is inviting Hampshire residents to share how nature has lifted their spirits during @ @ @ @ @ launched a social media hashtag using # MyWorldNow and encourages people to tell their wildlife @ @ @ @ @ 31 .
It comes after 77 per cent of people in England found that visiting @ @ @ @ @ their general health and happiness .
Adam Murray , Head of Community Empowerment at the @ @ @ @ @ We ’ d love you to share the new things you have noticed and started @ @ @ @ @ world – large and small .
`` Whether it ’ s cleaner air , the @ @ @ @ @ or getting creative in your support of the natural world , we ’ d love @ @ @ @ @ We want to know what you ’ ve started to value during these strange times @ @

The RSPB has launched a social media hashtag using #MyWorldNow and encourages people to tell their wildlife stories between July 1 and 31.
It comes after 77 per cent of people in England found that visiting nature has been important for their general health and happiness.
Adam Murray, Head of Community Empowerment at the RSPB, said: “We’d love you to share the new things you have noticed and started to appreciate more in your world – large and small.
"Whether it’s cleaner air, the wildlife in your local park or getting creative in your support of the natural world, we’d love to hear about it. We want to know what you’ve started to value during these strange times.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--LETTER - Chandler's Ford church members lobby Winchester MP Steve Brine

Last year we made history with “ The Time Is Now ” : the biggest ever mass lobby for climate , nature and people .
Voters from Winchester and Chandlers Ford were among the 12,000 people who travelled to Westminster to talk to their MPs about how the UK needs to tackle climate change and nature ’ s decline .
This year , with Social Distancing in mind , something different was called for .
Church members from Chandlers Ford joined with Winchester constituents to lobby Steve Brine MP for a healthy , green and fair recovery from the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , members of the voting public made it clear that the UK is at a turning point , and the Time is Now for Climate Justice .
Chandlers Ford lobbyists focused on Christian Aid 's message , that the climate crisis and the Covid19 pandemic have laid bare and exacerbated the inequalities and injustices within and between countries globally .
The pandemic gives us a huge opportunity to build a fairer and more sustainable system .
A green , just and resilient recovery must mean justice for those living in extreme poverty around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ write to the Prime Minister to call for the government to : •Champion debt cancellation and increase grants to the world 's poorest communities to enable them to build their resilience to both COVID-19 and climate crises , and •End all public finance for fossil fuels overseas , shifting instead to renewable , efficient energy access for poor communities .
Steve agreed to pass all the concerns on to the Prime Minister and other relevant people .
On a personal note , lobbying from one ’ s home seems a lot easier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of occasion .
Steve Brine was his usual genial self , and listened carefully to the points we put to him .
With the world ’ s future at stake , we can only hope that the lobby , of which we were a small part , will help convince the government of the importance of the subject and the need to act now .

Voters from Winchester and Chandlers Ford were among the 12,000 people who travelled to Westminster to talk to their MPs about how the UK needs to tackle climate change and nature’s decline.
This year, with Social Distancing in mind, something different was called for.
Church members from Chandlers Ford joined with Winchester constituents to lobby Steve Brine MP for a healthy, green and fair recovery from the current health crisis.
Conducted remotely on Zoom, members of the voting public made it clear that the UK is at a turning point, and the Time is Now for Climate Justice.
Chandlers Ford lobbyists focused on Christian Aid's message, that the climate crisis and the Covid19 pandemic have laid bare and exacerbated the inequalities and injustices within and between countries globally.
The pandemic gives us a huge opportunity to build a fairer and more sustainable system.
A green, just and resilient recovery must mean justice for those living in extreme poverty around the world.
They asked Steve to write to the Prime Minister to call for the government to:
•Champion debt cancellation and increase grants to the world's poorest communities to enable them to build their resilience to both COVID-19 and climate crises, and
•End all public finance for fossil fuels overseas, shifting instead to renewable, efficient energy access for poor communities.
Steve agreed to pass all the concerns on to the Prime Minister and other relevant people.
On a personal note, lobbying from one’s home seems a lot easier, although with much less of a sense of occasion.
Steve Brine was his usual genial self, and listened carefully to the points we put to him.
With the world’s future at stake, we can only hope that the lobby, of which we were a small part, will help convince the government of the importance of the subject and the need to act now.
Brian Ridsdale
Chandlers Ford


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--LETTER - the RMT shouldn`t be used to police the face coverings rule on public transport

In response to Janice Evans letter ( 30 June ) , I feel there are a few things to clarify @ @ @ @ @ to point out that the RMT union wrote an open letter to the transport minister @ @ @ @ @ ` s members aren ` t police and shouldn ` t be used to police @ @ @ @ @ public transport .
Secondly those who are exempt from wearing a face covering can download @ @ @ @ @ companies website .
Thirdly what about all the key workers who have had to travel @ @ @ @ @ the three months between lockdown and the mandatory rules being imposed ?
Perhaps Janice feels @ @ @ @ @ they are and before anyone says it ` s because more people are using public @ @ @ @ @ out that with seventy five percent of seats removed to enable social distancing very few @ @ @ @ @ anyway .

Firstly I would like to point out that the RMT union wrote an open letter to the transport minister to point out that it`s members aren`t police and shouldn`t be used to police the face coverings rule on public transport.
Secondly those who are exempt from wearing a face covering can download a card from the bus companies website.
Thirdly what about all the key workers who have had to travel by bus and train in the three months between lockdown and the mandatory rules being imposed?
Perhaps Janice feels she is more important than they are and before anyone says it`s because more people are using public transport now I would point out that with seventy five percent of seats removed to enable social distancing very few people can use them now anyway.
Clive Shutler
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-04--England reopening: What can and can't reopen from July 4

A full list of businesses which can and ca n't reopen across England from July 4 has been published by the government .
The so-called 'Super Saturday ' is set to see many around the country flock back to cafes , hotels , restaurants and pubs - plus a variety of other businesses - all with social distancing measures in place .
Those that reopen this weekend will be asked to assist in the NHS Test and Trace Service - with contact details taken for each customer in case of an outbreak of the virus .
We 've put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ca n't reopen across England .
These are the businesses that CAN open from July 4 : • All indoor and outdoor hospitality that are self-contained and can be accessed from the outside - this includes , restaurants , cafes , bars , pubs and workplace canteens .
• Cinemas , theatres and concert halls - but the government says live performances including drama , comedy and music will not be allowed to take place in front of a live audience .
• Community centres - but the government strongly advises against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport activity .
• Hotels , hostels , bed and breakfast accommodation , holiday apartments or homes , cottages or bungalows , campsites , caravan parks or boarding houses .
• Indoor and outdoor areas of visitor attractions including , gardens , heritage sites , film studios and landmarks .
• Indoor attractions at aquariums , zoos , safari parks , farms , wildlife centres and any place where animals are exhibited to the public as an attraction .
• Other shared facilities ( including shared showers and kitchens , but not toilets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campsites ( and only in accordance with government guidelines for cleaning and usage ) .
• The government strongly advises that shared sleeping spaces ( i.e .
dormitory rooms ) .
should not open to any groups , except those travelling within the current government guidance on social mixing outside of household groups .
• These businesses must not provide services which remain prohibited in regulations including nail , beauty and tanning services .
These are the businesses that CA N'T reopen across England on July 4 : • Exhibition or conference centres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exhibitions or conferences , other than for those who work for the business or organisation who run the venue .

The so-called 'Super Saturday' is set to see many around the country flock back to cafes, hotels, restaurants and pubs - plus a variety of other businesses - all with social distancing measures in place.
Those that reopen this weekend will be asked to assist in the NHS Test and Trace Service - with contact details taken for each customer in case of an outbreak of the virus.
We've put together a list of those businesses that can and can't reopen across England.
These are the businesses that CAN open from July 4:
All indoor and outdoor hospitality that are self-contained and can be accessed from the outside - this includes, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and workplace canteens.
Amusement arcades and other entertainment centres
Bingo halls
Cinemas, theatres and concert halls - but the government says live performances including drama, comedy and music will not be allowed to take place in front of a live audience.
Community centres - but the government strongly advises against community centres opening for indoor fitness and sport activity.
Funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities
Hair salons and barbers, including mobile businesses
Hotels, hostels, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday apartments or homes, cottages or bungalows, campsites, caravan parks or boarding houses.
Indoor and outdoor areas of visitor attractions including, gardens, heritage sites, film studios and landmarks.
Indoor attractions at aquariums, zoos, safari parks, farms, wildlife centres and any place where animals are exhibited to the public as an attraction.
Libraries
Model villages
Museums and galleries
Other shared facilities (including shared showers and kitchens, but not toilets) should not open, except on campsites (and only in accordance with government guidelines for cleaning and usage).
Outdoor gyms and playgrounds
Outdoor skating rinks
Places of worship
Social clubs
The government strongly advises that shared sleeping spaces (i.e. dormitory rooms). should not open to any groups, except those travelling within the current government guidance on social mixing outside of household groups.
These businesses must not provide services which remain prohibited in regulations including nail, beauty and tanning services.
These are the businesses that CAN'T reopen across England on July 4:


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Sharp increase in declared Hampshire coronavirus case figures

MORE than 6,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire since the start of the pandemic , according to new figures published for the first time .
The total number of positive Covid-19 cases across Hampshire has reached 4,990 while a further 915 cases were confirmed in Southampton and 492 in Portsmouth .
The data – which were published on July 2 – is the culmination of tests done throughout the pandemic to date .
Th figures are higher than those released on July 1 , when the overall number of cases of Covid-19 was confirmed as 4,330 in Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portsmouth .
But the increase comes as on July 2 the government released for the first time new figures including data referring to testings in wider settings .
Up until July 1 , only ‘ Pillar 1 ’ testing , positive Covid-19 tests at hospitals and in laboratories , were released .
But following calls to release more comprehensive figures , on July 2 for the first time the government included data from ‘ Pillar 2 ’ testing – mass swab testing for the wider population including key workers in the NHS , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for health and adult care at Southampton City Council , said : “ Southampton ( as a local authority area ) has a current weekly COVID-19 positive testing rate of 0.4 per 100,000 population .
`` To put this in context that means about one positive test result per day in Southampton at the moment .
`` For comparison , Leicester currently shows a rate of 143.3 per 100,000 population .
Since the beginning of March , there have been just over 900 positive COVID-19 test results in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steady overall decline in the number of positive test results over time in our city , even with the addition of the NHS test and trace programme ( Pillar 2 ) at the end of May .
So , we are in a low risk situation at the moment in Southampton.
” But Cllr Fielker stressed that the city can not afford to be complacent .
She added : “ With this in mind , we have published our Outbreak Control plan .
This details how we intend to both reduce risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local outbreaks .
It ’ s so important that we all continue to observe social distancing guidance , wash our hands frequently and , should we get symptoms , isolate immediately and contact the NHS Track & Trace programme or call 111 for advice.
” As reported , earlier this week Hampshire County Council also published its Outbreak Control Plan .
Some of the measures set to be implemented as part of the plan could include delivering tests to isolated people , establishing local pop-up sites or hosting mobile testing units at ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following the release of new figures on July 2 , Hampshire County Council has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press .

The total number of positive Covid-19 cases across Hampshire has reached 4,990 while a further 915 cases were confirmed in Southampton and 492 in Portsmouth.
The data – which were published on July 2 – is the culmination of tests done throughout the pandemic to date.
Th figures are higher than those released on July 1, when the overall number of cases of Covid-19 was confirmed as 4,330 in Hampshire, 613 in Southampton and 325 in Portsmouth.
But the increase comes as on July 2 the government released for the first time new figures including data referring to testings in wider settings.
Up until July 1, only ‘Pillar 1’ testing, positive Covid-19 tests at hospitals and in laboratories, were released.
But following calls to release more comprehensive figures, on July 2 for the first time the government included data from ‘Pillar 2’ testing – mass swab testing for the wider population including key workers in the NHS, care homes and other sectors.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for health and adult care at Southampton City Council, said: “Southampton (as a local authority area) has a current weekly COVID-19 positive testing rate of 0.4 per 100,000 population.
"To put this in context that means about one positive test result per day in Southampton at the moment.
"For comparison, Leicester currently shows a rate of 143.3 per 100,000 population. Since the beginning of March, there have been just over 900 positive COVID-19 test results in Southampton.
"We have seen a steady overall decline in the number of positive test results over time in our city, even with the addition of the NHS test and trace programme (Pillar 2) at the end of May. So, we are in a low risk situation at the moment in Southampton.”
But Cllr Fielker stressed that the city cannot afford to be complacent.
She added: “With this in mind, we have published our Outbreak Control plan. This details how we intend to both reduce risk of infection and how we will respond to local outbreaks. It’s so important that we all continue to observe social distancing guidance, wash our hands frequently and, should we get symptoms, isolate immediately and contact the NHS Track & Trace programme or call 111 for advice.”
As reported, earlier this week Hampshire County Council also published its Outbreak Control Plan.
Some of the measures set to be implemented as part of the plan could include delivering tests to isolated people, establishing local pop-up sites or hosting mobile testing units at ‘high-risk’ locations such as factories.
Following the release of new figures on July 2, Hampshire County Council has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Fire breaks out in Canberra Towers flat in Weston

A LARGE number of fire crews are currently dealing with a blaze at a residential tower block in Southampton .
@ @ @ @ @ has been called to a kitchen fire in a flat at Canberra Towers in Kingsclere @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for fire control said a large amount of appliances are in attendance .
Residents @ @ @ @ @ access roads to the scene free .
@ hfrs_control have mobilised resources to a kitchen @ @ @ @ @ Canberra Tower in Southampton , we have a large amount of appliances in attendance , @ @ @ @ @ .
— Hants Fire Control ( @ hfrs_control ) July 3 , 2020 A Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Fire crews were mobilised at 3.22pm to Canberra Towers .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ in one of the flats . ''

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called to a kitchen fire in a flat at Canberra Towers in Kingsclere Avenue, Weston.
A spokesperson for fire control said a large amount of appliances are in attendance.
Residents are being urged to keep access roads to the scene free.
@hfrs_control have mobilised resources to a kitchen fire in a flat at Canberra Tower in Southampton, we have a large amount of appliances in attendance, please keep our access free. — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) July 3, 2020
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "Fire crews were mobilised at 3.22pm to Canberra Towers.
"Stations included are Redbridge, St Mary’s, Hightown, Hamble and Eastleigh.
"There is a suspected kitchen fire in one of the flats."
More follows.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--‘Distressed’ Jeremy Kyle guest from Hampshire died of morphine overdose

Jeremy Kyle guest Steve Dymond was “ extremely distressed ” by his experience filming for the ITV show , according to documents released by his family ’ s lawyers .
A pre-inquest review has heard that the 63-year-old died of a morphine overdose and a heart problem at his home in Portsmouth , Hampshire , seven days after he had filmed for the daytime show .
He had undergone a lie detector test for the programme to show whether he had cheated on his ex-fiancee Jane Callaghan , from Gosport .
In submissions from Mr Dymond ’ s family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The lie detector test ‘ result ’ indicated that he was lying when he said he was faithful to his girlfriend , despite him being adamant that he had been faithful .
“ Mr Dymond was extremely distressed by his experience at The Jeremy Kyle Show , a programme which has been described by a judge ( when sentencing a former contestant ) as ‘ human bear-baiting ’ .
” The family also raise the role of Guy Heseltine and his firm UK Lie Test – contracted by ITV – for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states : “ In addition , without a detailed understanding of the arrangements made by The Jeremy Kyle Show and individuals working for , or with , the programme to protect the interests of vulnerable guests , it is unclear the extent to which certain aspects of Mr Dymond ’ s experience were aberrations , or the result of established policies or practices.
” She continues : “ From the documents and information that have so far been disclosed to the family , it appears that Mr Heseltine may be subjected to criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mr Dymond ’ s death.
” Ms Gallagher also questions whether the video footage disclosed by ITV has been “ polished ” and states : “ The family has concerns that the footage is polished and edited , and does not represent the totality of the footage that would have been recorded on all cameras on the day.
” The legal submissions also state that Mr Dymond suffered suicidal thoughts in the seven weeks prior to his death and state there are concerns over his care by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ urgent ” .
Ms Gallager states : “ Mr Dymond was clearly seeking help and , had there been ‘ adequate diligence ’ in responding to him , there were plainly reasonable measures which could have been taken which may have altered the tragic outcome in May 2019.
” Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg told Friday ’ s pre-inquest review hearing that the cause of Mr Dymond ’ s death was a morphine overdose and left ventricular hypertrophy which is when the left chamber of the heart is not pumping properly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case via videolink , was forced to abandon the hearing because of technical difficulties which left Ms Callaghan and Mr Dymond ’ s cousin Gerald Brierley , and members of the media unable to hear proceedings .
Mr Pegg said : “ It ’ s inappropriate to continue , it is necessary for the pre-inquest review to be heard in public and when people dialling in can not hear proceedings in full , it ’ s not a public hearing.
” It had been expected that the hearing would organise a date and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case was adjourned for a further review hearing on October 29 or 30 .
The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed amid growing scrutiny of the duty of care that reality TV shows have to participants following the death of Mr Dymond and former Love Island contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis .
Media watchdog Ofcom is currently revising and expanding a proposed set of rules to protect the welfare of participants on TV and radio shows .

A pre-inquest review has heard that the 63-year-old died of a morphine overdose and a heart problem at his home in Portsmouth, Hampshire, seven days after he had filmed for the daytime show.
He had undergone a lie detector test for the programme to show whether he had cheated on his ex-fiancee Jane Callaghan, from Gosport.
In submissions from Mr Dymond’s family, their counsel Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC states: “The lie detector test ‘result’ indicated that he was lying when he said he was faithful to his girlfriend, despite him being adamant that he had been faithful.
“Mr Dymond was extremely distressed by his experience at The Jeremy Kyle Show, a programme which has been described by a judge (when sentencing a former contestant) as ‘human bear-baiting’.”
The family also raise the role of Guy Heseltine and his firm UK Lie Test – contracted by ITV – for his role in the filming.
Ms Gallagher states: “In addition, without a detailed understanding of the arrangements made by The Jeremy Kyle Show and individuals working for, or with, the programme to protect the interests of vulnerable guests, it is unclear the extent to which certain aspects of Mr Dymond’s experience were aberrations, or the result of established policies or practices.”
She continues: “From the documents and information that have so far been disclosed to the family, it appears that Mr Heseltine may be subjected to criticism for his actions in the period prior to Mr Dymond’s death.”
Ms Gallagher also questions whether the video footage disclosed by ITV has been “polished” and states: “The family has concerns that the footage is polished and edited, and does not represent the totality of the footage that would have been recorded on all cameras on the day.”
The legal submissions also state that Mr Dymond suffered suicidal thoughts in the seven weeks prior to his death and state there are concerns over his care by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust after his GP had stated his case was “urgent”.
Ms Gallager states: “Mr Dymond was clearly seeking help and, had there been ‘adequate diligence’ in responding to him, there were plainly reasonable measures which could have been taken which may have altered the tragic outcome in May 2019.”
Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg told Friday’s pre-inquest review hearing that the cause of Mr Dymond’s death was a morphine overdose and left ventricular hypertrophy which is when the left chamber of the heart is not pumping properly.
But Mr Pegg, who held the case via videolink, was forced to abandon the hearing because of technical difficulties which left Ms Callaghan and Mr Dymond’s cousin Gerald Brierley, and members of the media unable to hear proceedings.
Mr Pegg said: “It’s inappropriate to continue, it is necessary for the pre-inquest review to be heard in public and when people dialling in cannot hear proceedings in full, it’s not a public hearing.”
It had been expected that the hearing would organise a date and scope for the full inquest but instead the case was adjourned for a further review hearing on October 29 or 30.
The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed amid growing scrutiny of the duty of care that reality TV shows have to participants following the death of Mr Dymond and former Love Island contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis.
Media watchdog Ofcom is currently revising and expanding a proposed set of rules to protect the welfare of participants on TV and radio shows.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Alex Dyke's Radio Solent Wall of Sound show axed

LISTENERS across Southampton are in uproar after a city radio presenter announced his show has been axed .
Alex Dyke , who presents the daily afternoon Wall of Sound show on Radio Solent , will no longer be aired .
It comes after the BBC revealed it will be making over 400 job cuts across England , putting its Southampton employees at potential risk .
The BBC Southampton complex in Havelock Road is home of news programme South Today and local station BBC Radio Solent .
Alex , 58 , who first joined the city radio station in early 1984 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` afraid it [ the show ] is not coming back '' .
He posted on social media : `` I ’ m sure by now you may of heard the news about the BBC Local Radio cuts & the search for a new younger audience .
I ’ m a young 58 .
`` For the last three months I ’ ve been getting loads of emails and messages asking when the Afternoon Wall Of Sound is back .
Well I ’ m afraid it ’ s not coming back .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months I was getting a truck load of emails asking why I wasn ’ t playing any 1960s music in the week .
Well now you know . ''
The broadcaster made controversial comments in August 2015 , when he shared on BBC Radio of his dislike of breastfeeding in public , calling it `` unnatural '' and that it `` must be stopped '' .
It caused controversy and he was suspended from his job , but was reinstated with his job several days later .
• Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the daytime show has been axed , he said he hopes to continue on weekends - which is when he runs the Bubblegum and Cheese show on Saturdays .
Hundreds of fans have shared their sadness , telling him he is the `` best thing on Solent '' and that they will `` miss him '' .
He added : `` I did my very best to present a happy glass half full programme with great guests and fabulous music and I ’ m delighted that the shows have been so popular .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been axed from the daytime schedule .
`` Still nothing is forever and I ’ ve had a very good run , 34 years of consistently being on the radio in the South during the week .
How come you 're not fed up with me ?
`` If I ’ ve connected with you in anyway then I ’ m absolutely thrilled and thanks for listening .
To me it ’ s always been a two way street and you guys are not just listeners but also friends .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekends .
I would like to thank the BBC for the opportunity of being able to present 10 plus very happy years of weekdays - it ’ s been a blast . ''

Alex Dyke, who presents the daily afternoon Wall of Sound show on Radio Solent, will no longer be aired.
It comes after the BBC revealed it will be making over 400 job cuts across England, putting its Southampton employees at potential risk.
The BBC Southampton complex in Havelock Road is home of news programme South Today and local station BBC Radio Solent.
Alex, 58, who first joined the city radio station in early 1984, told fans today that he is "afraid it [the show] is not coming back".
He posted on social media: "I’m sure by now you may of heard the news about the BBC Local Radio cuts & the search for a new younger audience. I’m a young 58.
"For the last three months I’ve been getting loads of emails and messages asking when the Afternoon Wall Of Sound is back. Well I’m afraid it’s not coming back.
"Also for the last seven to eight months I was getting a truck load of emails asking why I wasn’t playing any 1960s music in the week. Well now you know."
The broadcaster made controversial comments in August 2015, when he shared on BBC Radio of his dislike of breastfeeding in public, calling it "unnatural" and that it "must be stopped".
It caused controversy and he was suspended from his job, but was reinstated with his job several days later.
Although the daytime show has been axed, he said he hopes to continue on weekends - which is when he runs the Bubblegum and Cheese show on Saturdays.
Hundreds of fans have shared their sadness, telling him he is the "best thing on Solent" and that they will "miss him".
He added: "I did my very best to present a happy glass half full programme with great guests and fabulous music and I’m delighted that the shows have been so popular. I’m also absolutely gutted to have been axed from the daytime schedule.
"Still nothing is forever and I’ve had a very good run, 34 years of consistently being on the radio in the South during the week. How come you're not fed up with me?
"If I’ve connected with you in anyway then I’m absolutely thrilled and thanks for listening. To me it’s always been a two way street and you guys are not just listeners but also friends.
"I’m hopeful I can continue on weekends. I would like to thank the BBC for the opportunity of being able to present 10 plus very happy years of weekdays - it’s been a blast."


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Play areas will reopen in Fareham

Play areas will reopen in Fareham

PLAY areas in a Hampshire town can be enjoyed by families again from tomorrow , after months of closure .
Parks across Fareham will reopen on Saturday following the latest changes to the lockdown rules .
• City pubs prepare to fling open their doors again All 43 of the town 's play areas have been closed since March due to coronavirus .
Each play area has undergone a safety inspection and regular routine play area inspections will continue .
Families are asked to social distance , maintain cleanliness by bringing hand sanitiser and wipes , not to eat or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash hands thoroughly when returning home .
Visitors are also being asked to dispose their litter in the bins provided , particularly any face coverings , gloves and cleansing wipes .
• Meet Mr T : The teddy bear that lended a paw and smile to neighbours during lockdown Outdoor gyms will also reopen across Fareham from Saturday onwards , followed by multi-use games areas next week .
Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council , Cllr Simon Martin , said : “ I ’ m sure families have missed being able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I ’ m delighted that we will be able to welcome children back to them once again .
Our grounds maintenance team have been busy getting them all really .
“ I ’ m also pleased that we can reopen our outdoor gyms – having space to get active outside is great for our wellbeing .
While this is good news , it ’ s really important that residents follow the guidance for each site relating to hygiene and social distancing .
By following these steps , we can have fun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Parks across Fareham will reopen on Saturday following the latest changes to the lockdown rules.
All 43 of the town's play areas have been closed since March due to coronavirus.
Each play area has undergone a safety inspection and regular routine play area inspections will continue.
Families are asked to social distance, maintain cleanliness by bringing hand sanitiser and wipes, not to eat or drink in the play areas and to wash hands thoroughly when returning home.
Visitors are also being asked to dispose their litter in the bins provided, particularly any face coverings, gloves and cleansing wipes.
Outdoor gyms will also reopen across Fareham from Saturday onwards, followed by multi-use games areas next week.
Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, said: “I’m sure families have missed being able to use their local play areas – so I’m delighted that we will be able to welcome children back to them once again. Our grounds maintenance team have been busy getting them all really.
“I’m also pleased that we can reopen our outdoor gyms – having space to get active outside is great for our wellbeing.
While this is good news, it’s really important that residents follow the guidance for each site relating to hygiene and social distancing. By following these steps, we can have fun and take exercise in a safe way.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Historic and quirky pubs in Hampshire opening this weekend

Some of our most loved and charming pubs are opening their doors again this weekend after months of being closed due to lockdown .
Whether you ’ re tired of the same old supermarket gin and tonic or missing the refreshing quench of a real draught pint , a lot of us have really missed our pubs .
If you ’ re looking to soak in some history and charm then look no further than our top five oldest and quirkiest pubs in Hampshire which will be opening their doors again .
This 500 year old country pub situated just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 12-6pm and Sunday from 12-8pm .
Set in the heart of the Test Valley , The George Inn boasts wonderful walking and cycling routes - perfect for a weekend amble .
Owner , Reece Garner said he was “ apprehensive and excited ” about reopening this weekend .
Mr Garner added : “ I ’ m not sure how it will go , I ’ m just glad we aren ’ t in any of the big towns or cities ” .
Covid-19 guidelines have been followed in the pub to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff .
See more here The Ship Inn , Old Redbridge Road in Southampton originally dates back to 1654 and has a history to be proud of including regular visits from royalty enjoying the salmon fishing on the nearby River Test , to smuggling .
Restored but retaining the original oak beams , Inglenook fires and a ‘ Smoke Room ’ , changes have been made as a result of coronavirus .
Bookings will be needed .
This classic country pub is situated just outside of Winchester in the picturesque village of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementing a strict one way system , social distancing and additional hygiene protocols in line with government advice .
There is a historic pub walk you can undertake from the pub , which helpfully ends up back at the pub afterwards as well .
In 2005 a walking trail was established around the battlefield where the Battle of Cheriton took place to the east of Winchester on 29th March 1644 , at the height of the Civil War .
The Royalists fought Parliamentarians - but today you can just work up an appetite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from midday on Saturday .
This eye-catching pub in the heart of Southampton is back open from midday on Saturday , 4 July .
The Platform Tavern is a vibrant pub inside and out , painted a bright pink so you ’ re sure not to miss it !
In 1912 , the tavern would have looked directly out across the brand new city docks , with a clear view of the Titanic .
It even featured in the James Cameron movie , Titanic .
The pub ’ s history dates back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is built against the old town wall built around 1350 .
Following government covid-19 guidelines The Platform Tavern is limiting the number of customers inside the pub and recommends booking in advance via their website .
The Shoe Inn is a stunning quintessentially British pub with a beautiful beer garden , perfect for a socially distanced Sunday lunch .
It is claimed the original thatched inn is believed to date from 1420 and was extended around 1640 to become a posting station for the mail coaches .
Set in the picturesque village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the heart of the Meon Valley .
Offering hearty real ale and scrumptious food The Shoe Inn is a perfect place to chill out this weekend .
They will be opening their doors from noon on Saturday , July 4 .

Whether you’re tired of the same old supermarket gin and tonic or missing the refreshing quench of a real draught pint, a lot of us have really missed our pubs.
If you’re looking to soak in some history and charm then look no further than our top five oldest and quirkiest pubs in Hampshire which will be opening their doors again.
The George Inn, Vernham Dean
This 500 year old country pub situated just outside of Andover is opening on Saturday from 12-6pm and Sunday from 12-8pm.
Set in the heart of the Test Valley, The George Inn boasts wonderful walking and cycling routes - perfect for a weekend amble.
Owner, Reece Garner said he was “apprehensive and excited” about reopening this weekend.
Mr Garner added: “I’m not sure how it will go, I’m just glad we aren’t in any of the big towns or cities”.
Covid-19 guidelines have been followed in the pub to ensure the safety and comfort of all customers and staff.
See more here
The Ship Inn, Southampton
The Ship Inn, Old Redbridge Road in Southampton originally dates back to 1654 and has a history to be proud of including regular visits from royalty enjoying the salmon fishing on the nearby River Test, to smuggling.
Restored but retaining the original oak beams, Inglenook fires and a ‘Smoke Room’, changes have been made as a result of coronavirus. Bookings will be needed.
The Hinton Arms, Hinton Ampner
This classic country pub is situated just outside of Winchester in the picturesque village of Hinton Ampner.
The Hinton Arms is implementing a strict one way system, social distancing and additional hygiene protocols in line with government advice.
There is a historic pub walk you can undertake from the pub, which helpfully ends up back at the pub afterwards as well.
In 2005 a walking trail was established around the battlefield where the Battle of Cheriton took place to the east of Winchester on 29th March 1644, at the height of the Civil War.
The Royalists fought Parliamentarians - but today you can just work up an appetite for lunch.
They will be open from midday on Saturday.
The Platform Tavern, Southampton
This eye-catching pub in the heart of Southampton is back open from midday on Saturday, 4 July.
The Platform Tavern is a vibrant pub inside and out, painted a bright pink so you’re sure not to miss it!
In 1912, the tavern would have looked directly out across the brand new city docks, with a clear view of the Titanic.
It even featured in the James Cameron movie, Titanic.
The pub’s history dates back to 1873 and is of historical interest as it is built against the old town wall built around 1350.
Following government covid-19 guidelines The Platform Tavern is limiting the number of customers inside the pub and recommends booking in advance via their website.
The Shoe Inn, Exton
The Shoe Inn is a stunning quintessentially British pub with a beautiful beer garden, perfect for a socially distanced Sunday lunch.
It is claimed the original thatched inn is believed to date from 1420 and was extended around 1640 to become a posting station for the mail coaches.
Set in the picturesque village of Exton on the South Downs Way, in the heart of the Meon Valley.
Offering hearty real ale and scrumptious food The Shoe Inn is a perfect place to chill out this weekend.
They will be opening their doors from noon on Saturday, July 4.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Eastleigh Health Centre forced to close after flood (but it should reopen on Monday)

A HEALTH Centre was forced to close today after a flood on the first floor spread throughout the surgery .
@ @ @ @ @ Road was forced to close this morning after a water cooler on the first floor @ @ @ @ @ floor .
Health bosses say the service can still be accessed online or by telephone @ @ @ @ @ reopen the Health Centre on Monday July 6 .
Rachael King , Director of Commissioning @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group , said : “ Eastleigh Health Centre is closed today ( @ @ @ @ @ to flooding on the first floor which spread to the ground floor .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ closure of the building .
Patients registered with Archers and Parkside Practices located in the @ @ @ @ @ access services in the normal way , either by telephone or online .
The aim @ @ @ @ @ Centre on Monday 6 July . ''

Eastleigh Health Centre on Newtown Road was forced to close this morning after a water cooler on the first floor leaked and flooded the ground floor.
Health bosses say the service can still be accessed online or by telephone and the aim is to reopen the Health Centre on Monday July 6.
Rachael King, Director of Commissioning South West, NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Eastleigh Health Centre is closed today (Friday 3 July) due to flooding on the first floor which spread to the ground floor.
"This has resulted in the temporary closure of the building. Patients registered with Archers and Parkside Practices located in the Health Centre should continue to access services in the normal way, either by telephone or online. The aim is to reopen Eastleigh Health Centre on Monday 6 July."


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Quarantine-free holidays abroad: Full list of countries you can go to

The full list of countries where quarantine will not apply to people arriving back in England has been published .
@ @ @ @ @ the list of 59 countries and territories that will form travel corridors with England .
@ @ @ @ @ - those arriving in England from the following 59 countries by train , ferry , @ @ @ @ @ other route will not have to self-quarantine for 14 days .
However - if people @ @ @ @ @ in a country that is not on the 'travel corridor list ' - then they @ @ @ @ @ 14 days have passed since they left that country .
The 59 places on the @ @ @ @ @ Also , the 14 British Overseas Territories will be exempt .

The UK government has published the list of 59 countries and territories that will form travel corridors with England.
From Friday, July 10 - those arriving in England from the following 59 countries by train, ferry, coach, air or any other route will not have to self-quarantine for 14 days.
However - if people have been to or stopped in a country that is not on the 'travel corridor list' - then they will have to self-isolate until 14 days have passed since they left that country.
The 59 places on the list are as follows:
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Réunion
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
South Korea
Spain
St Barthélemy
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Vatican City
Vietnam
Also, the 14 British Overseas Territories will be exempt.


thedailyecho--2020-07-03--Teddy bear gives neighbours a smile in lockdown

A FLUFFY friend has been delivering the post , shopping for groceries and putting a smile on the faces of passers-by during lockdown .
Mr T the teddy bear was brought to life with the help of 27-year-old Natalie Harris , who was inspired to dress him up during the pandemic .
• Meet the new additions to 12 Hampshire families during lockdown After seeing rainbows in neighbour ’ s windows to support the NHS , Natalie and her family decided to dress up the large bear in their front garden in North Baddesley .
They saw several residents drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mr T , so he started to lend a paw to help with the shopping and even dressed up as the postman one time .
Natalie , who is also a ride operator at Paulton ’ s Park , said she has been raising money for charity with the help of Mr T. She said : “ We saw a lot of people fundraising for the NHS .
I think Mind [ mental health charity ] is one of those smaller charities that people may have overlooked – that still need the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people I know said it is a really good charity as they feel they need to speak to someone , and they haven ’ t been allowed out.
” Since April 4 , Mr T has been showcasing a different activity on Natalie ’ s front garden for more than 80 days , from celebrating VE Day to going for a driving lesson .
Today will be his last appearance as Natalie is returning to work and will no longer have time to dress him up .
“ It will be sad as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
People admitted that they drive by when it rains , ” said Natalie .
“ To be honest , I started it just to see how people would take to it , ” said Natalie .
“ They have said it makes their day , it ’ s just the little things .
Their worries disappear for a few minutes .
“ Some have been saving photos of Mr T and sending them to families across the world.
” Natalie has raised at least £450 for Mind despite having an initial @ @ @ @

Mr T the teddy bear was brought to life with the help of 27-year-old Natalie Harris, who was inspired to dress him up during the pandemic.
After seeing rainbows in neighbour’s windows to support the NHS, Natalie and her family decided to dress up the large bear in their front garden in North Baddesley.
They saw several residents drive to their house to get a glimpse of Mr T, so he started to lend a paw to help with the shopping and even dressed up as the postman one time.
Natalie, who is also a ride operator at Paulton’s Park, said she has been raising money for charity with the help of Mr T.
She said: “We saw a lot of people fundraising for the NHS. I think Mind [mental health charity] is one of those smaller charities that people may have overlooked – that still need the help.
“A lot of elderly people I know said it is a really good charity as they feel they need to speak to someone, and they haven’t been allowed out.”
Since April 4, Mr T has been showcasing a different activity on Natalie’s front garden for more than 80 days, from celebrating VE Day to going for a driving lesson.
Today will be his last appearance as Natalie is returning to work and will no longer have time to dress him up.
“It will be sad as we have seen regulars walk past every day. People admitted that they drive by when it rains,” said Natalie.
“To be honest, I started it just to see how people would take to it,” said Natalie.
“They have said it makes their day, it’s just the little things. Their worries disappear for a few minutes.
“Some have been saving photos of Mr T and sending them to families across the world.”
Natalie has raised at least £450 for Mind despite having an initial goal of £150.
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/natalie-harris31.


thedailyecho--2020-07-04--Agricultural building leaves couple with no view from their lounge

A COUPLE have been left facing “ great turmoil ” after a large agricultural building was built just metres from their home .
The view from Dave and Di Jesinger ’ s lounge window at their house in Canada Road , West Wellow , had looked out on an open field .
However , this has now completely changed with the erection of the metal barn-like structure , which they said they did not know about until foundations were placed .
And the retired couple are warning that changes in planning regulations several years ago mean others could suffer a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 77 and a retired scientific mathematician , said neighbouring residents to the field were called by the land owner the night before construction started to say workers would be in the field but with no details .
Over the days that followed foundations were placed and the building was put up metres from their property .
“ Everyone is up in arms and amazed by it , ” said Mr Jesinger .
“ They don ’ t know how people could do this .
We are totally devastated .
We have lived here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 years when we sailed around the world .
“ We have owned the house since 1971 and we thought we were going to live here for the rest of our days .
Now we are faced with the great turmoil of this thing right outside our house.
” Fellow Canada Road resident Andy Hewitt added : “ You look at the field and the only one place you really would not want this put is where it is now .
“ If it was 20 metres to the side , people would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green wall.
” The prior notification application for the building was submitted as general permitted development to New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) last year and signed off by an officer with no consultation of residents or the parish council .
Mr Jesinger said residents had no idea the application had been submitted and had no chance to comment .
This type of scheme can be brought following changes to the Town and Country Planning Act in 2015 , which introduced a number of new planning rights if applicants met certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a holding of at least five hectares for the permitted development .
While the field is only just more than one hectare in size , a planning report by the NPA says it is part of an 8.41-hectare holding .
Mr Jesinger warned that anyone who lives near designated agricultural land could face the same experience as the residents of Canada Road .
He added : “ You could go away on holiday for two weeks and return to the trauma of a new , unsightly structure close beside your home.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We understand the concerns of residents but planning legislation allows landowners to erect farm buildings without planning permission ( known as permitted development rights ) subject to them following a prior notification procedure .
`` A ‘ prior notification ’ application is very different to a normal planning application and does not require public consultation .
Providing qualifying criteria are met in terms of size and other matters the Authority has no basis for objecting to or preventing buildings that are ‘ permitted development ’ .
That is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only limit for a new agricultural building in proximity to people ’ s homes applies when the building is intended to house livestock , in which case it can not be sited within 400m of a residential property .
It is nonetheless very unfortunate that the land owner chose to site this building so close to someone ’ s home.
” The land owner , who did not submit the application , did not comment when contacted by the Daily Echo .

The view from Dave and Di Jesinger’s lounge window at their house in Canada Road, West Wellow, had looked out on an open field.
However, this has now completely changed with the erection of the metal barn-like structure, which they said they did not know about until foundations were placed.
And the retired couple are warning that changes in planning regulations several years ago mean others could suffer a similar fate.
Mr Jesinger, aged 77 and a retired scientific mathematician, said neighbouring residents to the field were called by the land owner the night before construction started to say workers would be in the field but with no details.
Over the days that followed foundations were placed and the building was put up metres from their property.
“Everyone is up in arms and amazed by it,” said Mr Jesinger. “They don’t know how people could do this. We are totally devastated. We have lived here for almost 50 years, other than 15 years when we sailed around the world.
“We have owned the house since 1971 and we thought we were going to live here for the rest of our days. Now we are faced with the great turmoil of this thing right outside our house.”
Dave and Di Jesinger
Fellow Canada Road resident Andy Hewitt added: “You look at the field and the only one place you really would not want this put is where it is now.
“If it was 20 metres to the side, people would not be left looking at a dark green wall.”
The prior notification application for the building was submitted as general permitted development to New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) last year and signed off by an officer with no consultation of residents or the parish council. Mr Jesinger said residents had no idea the application had been submitted and had no chance to comment.
This type of scheme can be brought following changes to the Town and Country Planning Act in 2015, which introduced a number of new planning rights if applicants met certain criteria. In this case this involved having a holding of at least five hectares for the permitted development. While the field is only just more than one hectare in size, a planning report by the NPA says it is part of an 8.41-hectare holding.
Mr Jesinger warned that anyone who lives near designated agricultural land could face the same experience as the residents of Canada Road. He added: “You could go away on holiday for two weeks and return to the trauma of a new, unsightly structure close beside your home.”
Steve Avery, NPA planning executive director, said: “We understand the concerns of residents but planning legislation allows landowners to erect farm buildings without planning permission (known as permitted development rights) subject to them following a prior notification procedure.
"A ‘prior notification’ application is very different to a normal planning application and does not require public consultation. Providing qualifying criteria are met in terms of size and other matters the Authority has no basis for objecting to or preventing buildings that are ‘permitted development’. That is what happened in this case.
"The only limit for a new agricultural building in proximity to people’s homes applies when the building is intended to house livestock, in which case it cannot be sited within 400m of a residential property. It is nonetheless very unfortunate that the land owner chose to site this building so close to someone’s home.”
The land owner, who did not submit the application, did not comment when contacted by the Daily Echo.


thedailyecho--2020-07-04--COVID ZERO campaign by UHS backed by hospitals in Hampshire

HOSPITALS across Hampshire have thrown their weight behind a new campaign to wipe out transmission of Covid-19 in hospitals and protect patients and staff .
Called COVID ZERO , the campaign was launched by University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) this week as it strives to bring back services and healthcare support at full strength and clear the backlog of patients needing treatment and operations .
In Southampton , the 11,500 staff at UHS and the community are being asked to keep washing hands , follow government guidance on walking apart and wear a mask when they can not keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result in a second wave of coronavirus cases that could overwhelm the NHS in the region , warned Derek Sandeman , chief medical officer at UHS .
Now hospitals across the county as well as nursing leaders and clinical commissioning groups who run GP services and provide community health services , have signed up to the campaign .
They have added their names to an open letter - written to the people of Hampshire by Derek and published on Friday - urging people to be responsible and play their part in protecting their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he warns : “ The pandemic is still here , the virus is still in our community .
It remains infectious and dangerous .
“ It kills the young , the old , the healthy , the fit , those with ill-health and those in their prime .
It takes decades of life from those who die , it can easily and rapidly return , threatening to overwhelm us.
” He added : “ Let ’ s not lose our regained freedoms .
People ’ s mental , financial and physical health will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
General practices and hospitals need urgently to get back to normal care.
” At the peak of the pandemic in Southampton , over 180 patients with coronavirus were being treated in the city ’ s hospital .
Now there are less than 20 patients needing care .
Mr Sandeman added : “ We are in a good position .
We must not confuse this with a mistaken view that this is over .
A huge risk remains .
“ Protecting our hospitals , our patients and our staff it is the responsibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United we are stronger and by all working together with our communities we will be protecting our hospitals , enabling us to bring back services and healthcare support and ensuring patients can access treatment safely .
”

Called COVID ZERO, the campaign was launched by University Hospital Southampton (UHS) this week as it strives to bring back services and healthcare support at full strength and clear the backlog of patients needing treatment and operations.
In Southampton, the 11,500 staff at UHS and the community are being asked to keep washing hands, follow government guidance on walking apart and wear a mask when they cannot keep distance.
Failure to do so could result in a second wave of coronavirus cases that could overwhelm the NHS in the region, warned Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer at UHS.
Now hospitals across the county as well as nursing leaders and clinical commissioning groups who run GP services and provide community health services, have signed up to the campaign.
They have added their names to an open letter - written to the people of Hampshire by Derek and published on Friday - urging people to be responsible and play their part in protecting their hospital and each other.
In it he warns: “The pandemic is still here, the virus is still in our community. It remains infectious and dangerous.
“It kills the young, the old, the healthy, the fit, those with ill-health and those in their prime. It takes decades of life from those who die, it can easily and rapidly return, threatening to overwhelm us.”
He added: “Let’s not lose our regained freedoms. People’s mental, financial and physical health will not cope with a return to lockdown. General practices and hospitals need urgently to get back to normal care.”
At the peak of the pandemic in Southampton, over 180 patients with coronavirus were being treated in the city’s hospital. Now there are less than 20 patients needing care.
Mr Sandeman added: “We are in a good position. We must not confuse this with a mistaken view that this is over. A huge risk remains.
“Protecting our hospitals, our patients and our staff it is the responsibility of all, not a few.”United we are stronger and by all working together with our communities we will be protecting our hospitals, enabling us to bring back services and healthcare support and ensuring patients can access treatment safely.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-04--Broken down tractor blocks West Quay Road and Harbour Parade, Southampton

Motorists are being urged to approach the junction of West Quay Road and Harbour Parade with caution .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ blocking the filter lane into Harbour Parade .

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thedailyecho--2020-07-04--Travellers set up camp in Greta Park, Hedge End

TRAVELLERS have set up camp in a Hampshire park .
Around 15 caravans have parked at Greta Park in Hedge @ @ @ @ @ believed to have arrived on Friday .
According to police they are aware of the @ @ @ @ @ Echo has contacted Eastleigh Borough Council for comment .