thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Lorry crashes on A27 from Chichester to Emsworth

A LORRY has rolled onto its side during a crash , forcing police to close a busy road .
The @ @ @ @ @ collision this morning on the A27 when it flipped onto its side and slid down @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have closed the road from Chichester to Emsworth .
Officers expect that the @ @ @ @ @ a number of hours , if not most of the day .
Motorists are being @ @ @ @ @ to avoid the area .

The HGV was involved in a collision this morning on the A27 when it flipped onto its side and slid down the road blocking both carriageways.
Photo via Sussex Police
Police have closed the road from Chichester to Emsworth.
HGV collision A27 both directions from Chichester to Emsworth. Road closed and will be for a number of hours. Possibly most of the day. Please plan ahead. #JOUCVU pic.twitter.com/pkH9myVmIt — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) October 9, 2020
Officers expect that the road will be closed for a number of hours, if not most of the day.
Motorists are being urged to plan their journey to avoid the area.
Traffic delays are expected.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Double-decker bus bursts into flames on M27

A DOUBLE-DECKER bus burst into flames on the M27 .
A fire has ripped through a bus between J12 near @ @ @ @ @ .
The blaze yesterday afternoon caused delays of over an hour on the M27 .
@ @ @ @ @ on the M27 Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion @ @ @ @ @ .
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations have been on the scene .
Emergency @ @ @ @ @ still heavy congestion in the area .

A fire has ripped through a bus between J12 near Paulsgrove and J11 near Fareham.
The blaze yesterday afternoon caused delays of over an hour on the M27.
Fire tears through a bus on the M27
Motorists were warned of around four and a half miles of congestion leading back onto the A27.
Crews from Cosham and Southsea Fire Stations have been on the scene.
Emergency services have warned there is still heavy congestion in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Olly Murs to play outdoor date at the Chewton Glen hotel

OLLY Murs will play Hampshire 's luxury Chewton Glen hotel as part of a 25 date tour of stunning outdoor venues around the UK next summer .
Tickets for the show , on Tuesday July 13 2021 , go on sale today .
With much of 2020 coming to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic , the hitmaker said next year ’ s shows aim to put a smile back on the face of the country .
Olly will perform his biggest hits , including tracks from his recently certified triple platinum album Never Been Better .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m so excited to get back on the road .
It ’ s been a tough year for everyone , so it ’ s nice to have something to look forward to for next summer .
I ’ m very aware that not only am I looking forward to it as playing live is the best part of my job , but also for all the people I employ to put on the shows – from my band , crew , sound , lighting , producers , riggers – so many people that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living .
To go around the UK playing at loads of amazing outdoor venues is going to be pretty special .
`` I ’ ve missed seeing my fans and having that connection with them when I ’ m on stage .
There ’ s nothing better than being on the road and actually being able to see your fans singing and dancing to your music .
I feed off people ’ s energy , so going back on the road all around the country , to places I don ’ t often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Also playing live with my band , and having them all on stage with me bringing my music to life is the best feeling . ''
It ’ s still been a busy year for Olly , who recently captained England in this year 's Soccer Aid , and is looking to retain his crown as winning judge on his third series of The Voice .
He is also working on new music to be shared next year .
Tickets are available from ollymurs.com

Tickets for the show, on Tuesday July 13 2021, go on sale today.
With much of 2020 coming to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hitmaker said next year’s shows aim to put a smile back on the face of the country.
Olly will perform his biggest hits, including tracks from his recently certified triple platinum album Never Been Better.
He told the Daily Echo: "I’m so excited to get back on the road. It’s been a tough year for everyone, so it’s nice to have something to look forward to for next summer. I’m very aware that not only am I looking forward to it as playing live is the best part of my job, but also for all the people I employ to put on the shows – from my band, crew, sound, lighting, producers, riggers – so many people that rely on live music to make a living. To go around the UK playing at loads of amazing outdoor venues is going to be pretty special.
"I’ve missed seeing my fans and having that connection with them when I’m on stage. There’s nothing better than being on the road and actually being able to see your fans singing and dancing to your music. I feed off people’s energy, so going back on the road all around the country, to places I don’t often get to go will be amazing. Also playing live with my band, and having them all on stage with me bringing my music to life is the best feeling."
It’s still been a busy year for Olly, who recently captained England in this year's Soccer Aid, and is looking to retain his crown as winning judge on his third series of The Voice.
He is also working on new music to be shared next year.
Tickets are available from ollymurs.com


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--St James’ Primary School confirms coronavirus cases

POSITIVE cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a Hampshire primary school .
Several members of the St James ’ @ @ @ @ @ have reportedly tested positive for covid-19 .
• Parents of pupils at Southampton school issued @ @ @ @ @ The school is said to be following Public Health England and will meanwhile remain open @ @ @ @ @ to notify the school if their child or anyone in their family receives a positive @ @ @

Several members of the St James’ Primary School in West End have reportedly tested positive for covid-19.
The school is said to be following Public Health England and will meanwhile remain open.
Parents are being urged to notify the school if their child or anyone in their family receives a positive coronavirus test.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Southampton

SENIOR Labour figures have backed civic chiefs in Southampton in their effort to build more homes for city residents .
Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow housing secretary Thangham Debbonaire have thrown their support behind city councillors ’ s plans to build 1,000 affordable homes in Southampton by 2025 .
They described the plans as `` impressive and fantastic '' .
It comes as this afternoon the new Labour leader and the MP for Britstol West met party colleagues at the the former Oakland ’ s Community School site in Fairisle Road in Lordshill .
As reported , the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site as part of its multi-million pound plan to build 1,000 homes in the city over the next five years .
But they also acknowledged the need for more houses in the city .
It comes as there are more than 8,000 people on a housing waiting list in Southampton .
Sir Keir Starmer said : “ That ’ s why Southampton council would say to the government support us , invest in local housing and give us the power to do even more than this .
There needs to be an absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to do that is to put your power and your resources with your local council because schemes like this show just what can be done.
” He also stressed the importance of providing good infrastructure along with new housing developments .
He added : “ It all needs to be integrated and that can be done if it is locally led.
” The Labour leader stressed that the government will have to honour its promise and continue to financially support the city council during the pandemic but also come up with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the work done by the city council is “ impressive ” .
But she said the government needs to do more especially to support first time buyers .
City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council will continue to build affordable homes if they are given the money and the resources to do so .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes at the city council , added : “ There needs to be recognition that houses need government subsidies .
We need so much more to ensure we can deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment we are not intending to build on any green land .
At the moment all the land allocated is council-owned and it ’ s brownfield .
”

Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow housing secretary Thangham Debbonaire have thrown their support behind city councillors’s plans to build 1,000 affordable homes in Southampton by 2025.
They described the plans as "impressive and fantastic".
It comes as this afternoon the new Labour leader and the MP for Britstol West met party colleagues at the the former Oakland’s Community School site in Fairisle Road in Lordshill.
As reported, the council is building 103 affordable homes at the site as part of its multi-million pound plan to build 1,000 homes in the city over the next five years.
At the special visit, Labour leaders praised Southampton City Council’s scheme.
But they also acknowledged the need for more houses in the city.
It comes as there are more than 8,000 people on a housing waiting list in Southampton.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “That’s why Southampton council would say to the government support us, invest in local housing and give us the power to do even more than this. There needs to be an absolute focus on affordable houses and the best way to do that is to put your power and your resources with your local council because schemes like this show just what can be done.”
He also stressed the importance of providing good infrastructure along with new housing developments.
He added: “It all needs to be integrated and that can be done if it is locally led.”
The Labour leader stressed that the government will have to honour its promise and continue to financially support the city council during the pandemic but also come up with a strategy to support businesses.
Ms Debbonaire said the work done by the city council is “impressive”.
But she said the government needs to do more especially to support first time buyers.
City Council leader Christopher Hammond said the council will continue to build affordable homes if they are given the money and the resources to do so.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes at the city council, added: “There needs to be recognition that houses need government subsidies. We need so much more to ensure we can deliver the homes that people need. At the moment we are not intending to build on any green land. At the moment all the land allocated is council-owned and it’s brownfield.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--King Rufus pub at Eling Hill, Eling, could reopen soon

CAMPAIGNERS have received a boost in their bid to secure the long-term future of a Hampshire pub that closed earlier this year .
Supporters of the King Rufus at Eling Hill , Eling , have successfully applied to have the popular watering hole re-registered as an Asset of Community Value ( ACV ) .
The King Rufus , which closed in March and had recently been sold , was first listed as an ACV in 2015 .
New Forest District Council has now approved a request from the King Rufus Eling Supporters group to renew the pub ’ s ACV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely to remain a pub - and less likely to be converted into a house .
The application to re-list it an ACV was supported by ward councillors David Harrison and Caroline Rackham .
Cllr Harrison said : “ Pubs are disappearing at an alarming rate up and down the country .
Over the years a few have been lost in Totton , including the White Swan , the Red Lion and the Village Bells , which was located directly opposite the King Rufus .
“ Pubs are an essential part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a tragedy if the King Rufus closed and was allowed to become another residential property.
” Cllr Rackham described the King Rufus as an excellent venue for small-scale community events such as quiz nights and group meals .
She said it would be “ very detrimental ” to the area if a new use were found for the building .
• Eco-friendly homes could replace The Players pub in Totton However the pub ’ s immediate future appears to be secure .
A statement on the What Pub website says : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple with previous pub-running experience so we hope it will reopen soon.
” The Victorian pub dates from the 1850s .
It was being run by Ray and Philippa Goold when it closed earlier this year along with every other watering hole in the country .
The couple later retired and said the pub would remain shut until a new owner was found .
Other pubs are also still closed , including the Sir John Barleycorn at Cadnam .

Supporters of the King Rufus at Eling Hill, Eling, have successfully applied to have the popular watering hole re-registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).
The King Rufus, which closed in March and had recently been sold, was first listed as an ACV in 2015.
New Forest District Council has now approved a request from the King Rufus Eling Supporters group to renew the pub’s ACV status.
It means the building is more likely to remain a pub - and less likely to be converted into a house.
The application to re-list it an ACV was supported by ward councillors David Harrison and Caroline Rackham.
Cllr Harrison said: “Pubs are disappearing at an alarming rate up and down the country. Over the years a few have been lost in Totton, including the White Swan, the Red Lion and the Village Bells, which was located directly opposite the King Rufus.
“Pubs are an essential part of what helps bind communities. It would be a tragedy if the King Rufus closed and was allowed to become another residential property.”
Cllr Rackham described the King Rufus as an excellent venue for small-scale community events such as quiz nights and group meals.
She said it would be “very detrimental” to the area if a new use were found for the building.
However the pub’s immediate future appears to be secure.
A statement on the What Pub website says: “The pub has apparently been sold to a couple with previous pub-running experience so we hope it will reopen soon.”
The Victorian pub dates from the 1850s.
It was being run by Ray and Philippa Goold when it closed earlier this year along with every other watering hole in the country. The couple later retired and said the pub would remain shut until a new owner was found.
Other pubs are also still closed, including the Sir John Barleycorn at Cadnam.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--The Honda Hornet CBR600f “Streetfighter” features in this week's Me and My Motor

THIS show-stopping motorbike is the subject of this week ’ s Me and My Motor .
Lee Gilbert ’ s pride and joy is his customised Honda Hornet CBR600f “ Streetfighter ” which has a custom Banditt XXR ‘ Predator ’ lid .
But he promises he ’ s not a ‘ speed freak ’ despite appearances to the contrary .
Lee told the Daily Echo : “ I ’ m sure people see my bike and think the rider is a ‘ wheelie king speed freak ’ .
Unfortunately the opposite is true , I just love the ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was my first big bike after passing my test .
I knew it was reliable and upgradable and I was thinking I ’ d keep it for a couple of years then upgrade .
Fourteen years later it ’ s now the show-stopping bike it is.
” Lee has also owned lots of second bikes , which he uses for work .
His favourite is the Honda Dominator 600 which he built himself and then modified .
“ It was an absolute behemoth of a motorcycle , ” he said .
Lee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles in just one day simply to enjoy a ride out and he ’ s a regular at the Motorcycle Live show , which is normally in Birmingham but has gone online this year and will take place in November .
The Honda Hornet CBR600f “ Streetfighter ” goes like a dream on roads like the A272 , which follows an approximate east-west route from near Heathfield , East Sussex to the city of Winchester , Hampshire .
Lee loves to drive “ roads similar to the A272 , twisty , straight and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not sure about the possibility of going electric in future .
“ Maybe , ” he says .
“ But I ’ d miss the sound of a bike.
” His next motor could well be an Aprilia RSV4 Tuono , but not just yet .
Lee says his parents always had bikes so they understand his passion , but his wife just puts up with it !
The Honda Hornet is a cult bike that earned a massive following worldwide , mostly because it ’ s such a jack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone .
It blends a comfy riding position , a good pillion seat and classic good looks with a useable 83bhp detuned CBR600F engine to provide do-it-all hassle-free biking to the masses .

Lee Gilbert’s pride and joy is his customised Honda Hornet CBR600f “Streetfighter” which has a custom Banditt XXR ‘Predator’ lid.
But he promises he’s not a ‘speed freak’ despite appearances to the contrary.
Lee told the Daily Echo: “I’m sure people see my bike and think the rider is a ‘wheelie king speed freak’. Unfortunately the opposite is true, I just love the ride and the attention it gets.
“This was my first big bike after passing my test. I knew it was reliable and upgradable and I was thinking I’d keep it for a couple of years then upgrade. Fourteen years later it’s now the show-stopping bike it is.”
Lee has also owned lots of second bikes, which he uses for work. His favourite is the Honda Dominator 600 which he built himself and then modified.
“It was an absolute behemoth of a motorcycle,” he said.
Lee has been known to drive around 250 miles in just one day simply to enjoy a ride out and he’s a regular at the Motorcycle Live show, which is normally in Birmingham but has gone online this year and will take place in November.
The Honda Hornet CBR600f “Streetfighter” goes like a dream on roads like the A272, which follows an approximate east-west route from near Heathfield, East Sussex to the city of Winchester, Hampshire.
Lee loves to drive “roads similar to the A272, twisty, straight and wide - but sensibly!”
He’s not sure about the possibility of going electric in future. “Maybe,” he says. “But I’d miss the sound of a bike.”
His next motor could well be an Aprilia RSV4 Tuono, but not just yet.
Lee says his parents always had bikes so they understand his passion, but his wife just puts up with it!
The Honda Hornet is a cult bike that earned a massive following worldwide, mostly because it’s such a jack of all trades, used and loved by everyone.
It blends a comfy riding position, a good pillion seat and classic good looks with a useable 83bhp detuned CBR600F engine to provide do-it-all hassle-free biking to the masses.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--New parish council in Eastleigh to give locals more control

A PARISH council could be created to cover the centre of Eastleigh .
A new council in the Eastleigh town area could mean local people would be more involved in decision making previously .
The unparished area of the borough is currently bounded by Chandler ’ s Ford , Southampton , Bishopstoke , West End and Allbrook and most decisions here are made by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee .
• New parking charges in Eastleigh to help lockdown recovery But it has now been recommended that Eastleigh Borough Council undertakes a community governance review .
This review would mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new parish council should be created .
On February 20 , the council said : “ Eastleigh Borough Council has an excellent record of working in partnership with its town and parish councils to produce high quality facilities and services .
“ The town and parish councils ensure that these are tailor made for each parished area and that accountability is brought as close to residents as possible.
” The role of the new parish would be to control assets like open spaces and play areas , cemeteries , community buildings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a review like this took place in 2008 , parish councils in both Chandler ’ s Ford and Allbrook were created as a result .
A council report stated that there was “ not sufficient support for creating a new parish ” at the time of the last review , but following changes to population , it is now up for discussion again .
Following approval , the council will have to prove that there has been a public consultation and that it has taken all views and opinions into account .
Options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review include the creation of a single parish for the area , the creation of multiple parishes , or enlarging one or more neighbouring parish to cover the location .
The recommendation is to be discussed at an administration committee virtual meeting on Monday , October 12 .

A new council in the Eastleigh town area could mean local people would be more involved in decision making previously.
The unparished area of the borough is currently bounded by Chandler’s Ford, Southampton, Bishopstoke, West End and Allbrook and most decisions here are made by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee.
But it has now been recommended that Eastleigh Borough Council undertakes a community governance review.
This review would mean consulting residents and local stakeholders on whether a new parish council should be created.
On February 20, the council said: “Eastleigh Borough Council has an excellent record of working in partnership with its town and parish councils to produce high quality facilities and services.
“The town and parish councils ensure that these are tailor made for each parished area and that accountability is brought as close to residents as possible.”
The role of the new parish would be to control assets like open spaces and play areas, cemeteries, community buildings and off-street car parking.
The last time a review like this took place in 2008, parish councils in both Chandler’s Ford and Allbrook were created as a result.
A council report stated that there was “not sufficient support for creating a new parish” at the time of the last review, but following changes to population, it is now up for discussion again.
Following approval, the council will have to prove that there has been a public consultation and that it has taken all views and opinions into account.
Options to be considered as part of the review include the creation of a single parish for the area, the creation of multiple parishes, or enlarging one or more neighbouring parish to cover the location.
The recommendation is to be discussed at an administration committee virtual meeting on Monday, October 12.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Airline-themed bar to open in Southampton

An airline-themed bar will open in Southampton city centre this month .
The venue , named Mile High , will have real aircraft seats , cabin crew and overhead lockers and claims to offer the “ UK ’ s First Airline Bar Experience.
” Decorated in the style of retro airliners such as PanAm , the bar hopes to recreate “ The Golden Age of Flight.
” Mile High will open October 16 on a permanent basis in the city centre ’ s Bedford Place .
It is hoped the bar will offer customers “ more of an experience than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a passport on arrival , which will be stamped with every drink purchase .
The passport acts as a menu for a selection of destination themed cocktails and will invite guests to travel around the world by tasting “ a variety of exotic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ” inspired by each destination .
Deputy manager Reiss Stanford said the bar ’ s original launch was cancelled when business ground to a halt due to trading restrictions aiming to curb the spread of coronavirus .
He said : “ We originally launched [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID then shut us down .
“ We thought we ’ d wait until the right time to re-launch , obviously with the government guidelines going through . ''
He said he hopes the timing of the bar ’ s re-launch will be a welcome experience for people that may have had holiday plans cancelled as a result of the pandemic .
“ Right now we ’ re hoping to give people the opportunity to “ fly ” to places that they can ’ t go to ” he said .

The venue, named Mile High, will have real aircraft seats, cabin crew and overhead lockers and claims to offer the “UK’s First Airline Bar Experience.”
Decorated in the style of retro airliners such as PanAm, the bar hopes to recreate “The Golden Age of Flight.”
Mile High will open October 16 on a permanent basis in the city centre’s Bedford Place.
It is hoped the bar will offer customers “more of an experience than a cocktail bar.”
Guests will be given a passport on arrival, which will be stamped with every drink purchase. The passport acts as a menu for a selection of destination themed cocktails and will invite guests to travel around the world by tasting “a variety of exotic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks” inspired by each destination.
Deputy manager Reiss Stanford said the bar’s original launch was cancelled when business ground to a halt due to trading restrictions aiming to curb the spread of coronavirus.
He said: “We originally launched [the bar] in February. Obviously COVID then shut us down.
“We thought we’d wait until the right time to re-launch, obviously with the government guidelines going through."
He said he hopes the timing of the bar’s re-launch will be a welcome experience for people that may have had holiday plans cancelled as a result of the pandemic.
“Right now we’re hoping to give people the opportunity to “fly” to places that they can’t go to” he said.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Lymington police station to close next week

A HAMPSHIRE police station is closing next week after serving the local community for almost 70 years .
Police will vacate their offices at Southampton Road , Lymington , and transfer to a new base at the town hall in nearby Avenue Road .
Facilities will include a front counter that will open `` when coronavirus restrictions allow '' .
The existing police station , opened in 1952 , is said to be out-dated and no longer fit for purpose .
The site is likely to be sold for housing .
Hampshire 's Police and Crime Commissioner , Michael Lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficient bases for the officers and staff that serve our communities has always been one of my priorities , and our service must respond to changing demands .
`` This move sees the police even closer to the centre of Lymington , where they will continue to keep residents safer.
” Police Inspector Mike Minnock added : `` This move provides our officers with an up-to-date environment allowing us to cope with the challenges of modern-day policing .
`` Our officers will continue to deliver high-visibility patrols in Lymington and surrounding areas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to report any crime or anti-social behaviour to us as our front desk will be staffed full-time , Monday to Friday , when it opens .
`` It will also allow for us to further embed our already positive relationship with our stakeholders such as the New Forest District Council . ''
The front counter at the existing police station has closed because of coronavirus restrictions .
A spokesperson for Mr Lane said the counter at the new facility would open `` as soon as those restrictions allow '' .
They added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents contacting the police do so via telephone , via online and other methods . ''
Lymington police station is the latest to close .
Hythe police station has already shut , with officers transferring to Hardley fire station .
A developer has applied for planning permission to build flats on the site .

Police will vacate their offices at Southampton Road, Lymington, and transfer to a new base at the town hall in nearby Avenue Road.
Facilities will include a front counter that will open "when coronavirus restrictions allow".
The existing police station, opened in 1952, is said to be out-dated and no longer fit for purpose. The site is likely to be sold for housing.
Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, said: "Providing effective and efficient bases for the officers and staff that serve our communities has always been one of my priorities, and our service must respond to changing demands.
"This move sees the police even closer to the centre of Lymington, where they will continue to keep residents safer.”
Police Inspector Mike Minnock added: "This move provides our officers with an up-to-date environment allowing us to cope with the challenges of modern-day policing.
"Our officers will continue to deliver high-visibility patrols in Lymington and surrounding areas, while members of the public will be able to report any crime or anti-social behaviour to us as our front desk will be staffed full-time, Monday to Friday, when it opens.
"It will also allow for us to further embed our already positive relationship with our stakeholders such as the New Forest District Council."
The front counter at the existing police station has closed because of coronavirus restrictions.
A spokesperson for Mr Lane said the counter at the new facility would open "as soon as those restrictions allow". They added: "Today the vast majority of residents contacting the police do so via telephone, via online and other methods."
Lymington police station is the latest to close.
Hythe police station has already shut, with officers transferring to Hardley fire station. A developer has applied for planning permission to build flats on the site.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Award-winning pub The London Tavern in Poulner features this week

WHEN I rang the landlord of The London Tavern in Poulner Phil Hoyle on Wednesday to tell him he had won Pub of the Week , he was anxiously awaiting Boris Johnson 's coronavirus announcement planned for 5pm .
Like most people in the hospitality industry , Phil has had a tough time over the course of the pandemic , first with lockdown followed swiftly by the changing regulations .
`` I am lucky , '' said Phil , who is landlord along with his fiancé Sarah Williams .
`` We are a food-based pub in the heart of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
However , with a doctor for a sister , who worked at The Nightingale Hospital in Liverpool , Phil is avidly aware of the importance of upholding rules to keep people safe .
And during lockdown , supporting NHS spurred him on to cook free roast dinners to NHS staff and launch a delivery and take-away service for his customer 's .
`` Having a doctor for a sister means I know how important it is to adhere to government guidelines , which can be tough as many people believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perspex at the bar , we wear masks and make sure people respect the six people rule and distance .
We have halved our capacity and created more outside space and placed a marquee in the car park to give people safe space for eating and drinking .
`` It has been tough but I think we all know the importance of observing the rules , although sometimes I think I have gone from landlord to headmaster ! ''
Phil and Sarah took over the London Tavern , a traditional and pretty pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a little over two years ago .
And since then , the couple have secured a very long and very secure following .
`` When people come here for the first time , they come again , and again .
We have an excellent head chef Dan Robinson who cooks good quality , delicious food at affordable prices .
We want people to be able to call in for something to eat . ''
Sunday roasts are a huge hit on the menu of The London Tavern but this pub is full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , with people tucking into traditional favourites and relishing its warm welcome and ambient atmosphere .

Like most people in the hospitality industry, Phil has had a tough time over the course of the pandemic, first with lockdown followed swiftly by the changing regulations.
"I am lucky," said Phil, who is landlord along with his fiancé Sarah Williams.
"We are a food-based pub in the heart of a thriving community and we will get through it."
However, with a doctor for a sister, who worked at The Nightingale Hospital in Liverpool, Phil is avidly aware of the importance of upholding rules to keep people safe.
And during lockdown, supporting NHS spurred him on to cook free roast dinners to NHS staff and launch a delivery and take-away service for his customer's.
"Having a doctor for a sister means I know how important it is to adhere to government guidelines, which can be tough as many people believe they are nonsense.
"We have perspex at the bar, we wear masks and make sure people respect the six people rule and distance. We have halved our capacity and created more outside space and placed a marquee in the car park to give people safe space for eating and drinking.
"It has been tough but I think we all know the importance of observing the rules, although sometimes I think I have gone from landlord to headmaster!"
Phil and Sarah took over the London Tavern, a traditional and pretty pub close to the New Forest in Poulner, a little over two years ago.
And since then, the couple have secured a very long and very secure following.
"When people come here for the first time, they come again, and again. We have an excellent head chef Dan Robinson who cooks good quality, delicious food at affordable prices. We want people to be able to call in for something to eat."
Sunday roasts are a huge hit on the menu of The London Tavern but this pub is full of good cheer every day of the week, with people tucking into traditional favourites and relishing its warm welcome and ambient atmosphere.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Restaurant at Eastleigh College reopened by students

A RESTAURANT at a college has now reopened thanks to the efforts of its students .
East Avenue is a fully licensed restaurant and bar , run by the catering and hospitality students of Eastleigh College .
While eateries across the region reopened over the summer , East Avenue remained closed .
With the new academic year , it has reopened as of Thursday , October 8 , with the college inviting diners to come and enjoy the range of meals on offer .
Curriculum Manager at Eastleigh College , Sue Lyons , explained : `` It has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked admirably from home .
`` Now returning and new learners have had a couple of weeks back at college , we ’ re delighted to be reopening the East Avenue ’ s doors . ''
Regular diners have already started booking well into the autumn term , supporting the young chefs and front of house students .
Level 3 hospitality student , Brandon Middlebrook , is in his third year at the college and spends two days a week working at East Avenue where numerous measures have been taken to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
Brandon said : `` We were involved in a dedicated planning day before putting a plan in place to adapt to all the new rules and regulations .
`` East Avenue restaurant isn ’ t just a simulation , it is a business in its own right , so we ’ ve experimented and tweaked our new way of working ready for reopening .
“ The hands-on learning and industry insight at Eastleigh College already really helped prepare us for working in hospitality . ''

East Avenue is a fully licensed restaurant and bar, run by the catering and hospitality students of Eastleigh College.
While eateries across the region reopened over the summer, East Avenue remained closed.
With the new academic year, it has reopened as of Thursday, October 8, with the college inviting diners to come and enjoy the range of meals on offer.
Curriculum Manager at Eastleigh College, Sue Lyons, explained: "It has been a challenging time for our learners, who have worked admirably from home.
"Now returning and new learners have had a couple of weeks back at college, we’re delighted to be reopening the East Avenue’s doors."
Regular diners have already started booking well into the autumn term, supporting the young chefs and front of house students.
Level 3 hospitality student, Brandon Middlebrook, is in his third year at the college and spends two days a week working at East Avenue where numerous measures have been taken to ensure diners, learners and staff are kept safe.
Brandon said: "We were involved in a dedicated planning day before putting a plan in place to adapt to all the new rules and regulations.
"East Avenue restaurant isn’t just a simulation, it is a business in its own right, so we’ve experimented and tweaked our new way of working ready for reopening.
“The hands-on learning and industry insight at Eastleigh College already really helped prepare us for working in hospitality."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Southampton one of easiest cities to park in UK

Southampton is one of the easiest cities to find a parking spaces , a study has shown .
Research carried @ @ @ @ @ ranked 30 of the UK ’ s biggest cities based on how difficult it was @ @ @ @ @ .
The study compared how many registered cars there are in a city with how @ @ @ @ @ to the public .
Out of the thirty cities surveyed , Southampton was found to @ @ @ @ @ to park , behind Norwich and Reading , with 9.1 cars per space .
Norwich @ @ @ @ @ easiest city to find a parking space , with 6.2 registered cars per space .
@ @ @ @ @ 7.5 .
The second most difficult city to park was Edinburgh with a figure of @ @ @ @ @ long shot the most difficult city to find a parking space was Birmingham , with @ @ @ @ @ space .

Research carried out by All Car Leasing ranked 30 of the UK’s biggest cities based on how difficult it was to find a parking space.
The study compared how many registered cars there are in a city with how many parking spaces are available to the public.
Out of the thirty cities surveyed, Southampton was found to be the third easiest city to park, behind Norwich and Reading, with 9.1 cars per space.
Norwich was found to be the easiest city to find a parking space, with 6.2 registered cars per space.
The figure for Reading was 7.5.
The second most difficult city to park was Edinburgh with a figure of 39.8.
But by a long shot the most difficult city to find a parking space was Birmingham, with a whopping 51.1 cars per space.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Hampshire firms urged to apply for Kickstart scheme

BUSINESSES are being urged to seize financial incentives to hire jobless youngsters .
The £2billion Kickstart scheme , announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier this year , offers support for businesses that offer jobs to people aged 16-24 who are on universal credit .
Solent Apprenticeship Hub is hosting a webinar for business to find out more on Wednesday , October 20 .
The scheme will give funding to employers to create six-month job placements for young people at risk of long-term unemployment .
Funding will cover the National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week , the associated National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributions and £1,500 per placement for set-up costs , support and training .
Employers can pay for additional weekly hours or to pay more than the minimum wage .
Solent Apprenticeship Hub said the scheme could benefit young people and also employers of all sizes .
Jodi Fair , Solent Apprenticeship Hub manager , said : “ At a time when there is increased volatility in the economy , businesses have a crucial role to play in supporting our future workforce ; whether through skills development , encouraging active citizenship or improving pathways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kickstart scheme will offer exceptional financial rewards to businesses that offer these placements as the government are paying the wages , up to 25 hours a week , of any young person who is employed through this scheme.
” The apprenticeship hub is led by Southampton City Council , with partners including Hampshire and Portsmouth councils , Solent University , the University of Portsmouth , Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Solent Local Enterprise Partnership .
Cllr Lorna Fielker , Southampton council ’ s cabinet member for health and adult care , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is having on youth employment , now is the time for businesses to engage and lead from the front with Kickstart , to create new long term foundations for both themselves and our local young workforce .
“ We ’ re encouraging as many businesses as possible in the region to ready themselves for Kickstart as we all look to tackle the national challenge of rising youth unemployment .
Southampton City Council will be offering at least 30 of these placements , offering huge benefits to both the council and the young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gaining invaluable experience.
” For details of the webinar , email hello @ solentapprenticeshiphub.com or visit eventbrite.co.uk

The £2billion Kickstart scheme, announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier this year, offers support for businesses that offer jobs to people aged 16-24 who are on universal credit.
Solent Apprenticeship Hub is hosting a webinar for business to find out more on Wednesday, October 20.
The scheme will give funding to employers to create six-month job placements for young people at risk of long-term unemployment.
Funding will cover the National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, the associated National Insurance Contributions, employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions and £1,500 per placement for set-up costs, support and training.
Employers can pay for additional weekly hours or to pay more than the minimum wage.
Solent Apprenticeship Hub said the scheme could benefit young people and also employers of all sizes.
Jodi Fair, Solent Apprenticeship Hub manager, said: “At a time when there is increased volatility in the economy, businesses have a crucial role to play in supporting our future workforce; whether through skills development, encouraging active citizenship or improving pathways to good quality jobs.
“The Kickstart scheme will offer exceptional financial rewards to businesses that offer these placements as the government are paying the wages, up to 25 hours a week, of any young person who is employed through this scheme.”
The apprenticeship hub is led by Southampton City Council, with partners including Hampshire and Portsmouth councils, Solent University, the University of Portsmouth, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Solent Local Enterprise Partnership.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, Southampton council’s cabinet member for health and adult care, said: “Given the exceptional impact that Covid-19 is having on youth employment, now is the time for businesses to engage and lead from the front with Kickstart, to create new long term foundations for both themselves and our local young workforce.
“We’re encouraging as many businesses as possible in the region to ready themselves for Kickstart as we all look to tackle the national challenge of rising youth unemployment. Southampton City Council will be offering at least 30 of these placements, offering huge benefits to both the council and the young people who will benefit from securing the employment and gaining invaluable experience.”
For details of the webinar, email hello@solentapprenticeshiphub.com or visit eventbrite.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--LETTER - Problem of Millbrook Road flooding been going on for 40 years

Yet again the Echo is reporting on floods on Millbrook Road .
I have lived near Southampton for 45 years @ @ @ @ @ same problem happening when I was travelling along that road in 1980 .
Yet here @ @ @ @ @ and the problem not solved .
I remember an Echo article ( last year I @ @ @ @ @ drainage problems were a combination of issues that no-one wanted to take responsibility for - @ @ @ @ @ Water or the council .
We really look pathetic that we can not solve this @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese who we like to criticise , would have solved this in no time @ @ @ @ @ the change needed to solve the problem .
Instead our council leaders allow all the @ @ @ @ @ away with it and then try and blame climate change - it was happening in @ @ @ @ @ really talking about climate change .
This demonstrates how useless our local council are at @ @ @ @ @ to solve the problem .

I have lived near Southampton for 45 years and can still remember the same problem happening when I was travelling along that road in 1980.
Yet here we are 40 years later and the problem not solved.
I remember an Echo article (last year I think) explaining that the drainage problems were a combination of issues that no-one wanted to take responsibility for - not the docks, Southern Water or the council.
We really look pathetic that we cannot solve this problem after 40 years - the Chinese who we like to criticise, would have solved this in no time at all by driving through the change needed to solve the problem.
Instead our council leaders allow all the parties to continue to get away with it and then try and blame climate change - it was happening in 1980 long before people were really talking about climate change.
This demonstrates how useless our local council are at driving through the changes needed to solve the problem.
Yours in despair.
Gerald Ingram
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thedailyecho--2020-10-09--LETTER - After 1976 heatwave we were heading for ice age

BEFORE the heatwave of 1976 experts said we were heading for the new ice-age , after 1976 it was global warming .
Every year following we have 10 years to save the planet from disaster , no Arctic ice , sea level rises drowning millions and crop failures .
Even HRH Prince Charles told us in 2009 we only had 96 months to save the earth .
Last month he was still giving out the same message .
Put your ' X ' in the wrong box and the UK will crumble and fall .
Pull out of signing Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again .
Look around the world at the Compertz curve for Covid infection rates .
Every country has the same curve up and down , and are now flat lining with hardly any deaths .
At the start experts said masks were fairly useless , now they are a must for all .
The country was not locked down when 43,000 children contracted poliomyelitis in the 1950s .
As well as this , we of a certain age have lived through diphtheria , measles , mumps , chicken pox , German measles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several strains of influenza , swine fever , bird flue and London smogs .
Have we become a tick-box society , somebody must take the blame , and will I be sued .
Do n't dare think for yourself or use common sense .
Stay as safe as you can .

Every year following we have 10 years to save the planet from disaster, no Arctic ice, sea level rises drowning millions and crop failures.
Even HRH Prince Charles told us in 2009 we only had 96 months to save the earth.
Last month he was still giving out the same message.
Put your 'X' in the wrong box and the UK will crumble and fall.
Pull out of signing Brexit before it's too late say experts once again.
Look around the world at the Compertz curve for Covid infection rates.
Every country has the same curve up and down, and are now flat lining with hardly any deaths.
At the start experts said masks were fairly useless, now they are a must for all.
The country was not locked down when 43,000 children contracted poliomyelitis in the 1950s.
As well as this, we of a certain age have lived through diphtheria, measles, mumps, chicken pox, German measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough, several strains of influenza, swine fever, bird flue and London smogs.
Have we become a tick-box society, somebody must take the blame, and will I be sued.
Don't dare think for yourself or use common sense.
Sweden has escaped lightly without Dreconian measures.
Stay as safe as you can.
Dave Christian
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Letter: People should pay TV licence fee or boycott BBC

I hope people who won ’ t pay [ the TV licence fee ] do the decent thing and boycott @ @ @ @ @ be hypocritical to watch and not pay .
Do readers realise that if the licence @ @ @ @ @ , then similar to cable , a subscription and 15 minutes of adverts would appear @ @ @ @ @ etc ) I pay £50 per month ( including sport ) and it is possible @ @ @ @ @ packages to pay £100 per month .
So be careful what you wish for .
@ @ @ @ @ expensive if freed to market forces .

I hope people who won’t pay [the TV licence fee] do the decent thing and boycott BBC programmes.
It would be hypocritical to watch and not pay.
Do readers realise that if the licence fee were to be abolished, then similar to cable, a subscription and 15 minutes of adverts would appear?
For cable (Sky etc) I pay £50 per month (including sport) and it is possible if you have all their packages to pay £100 per month.
So be careful what you wish for.
BBC will only be more expensive if freed to market forces.
P.B, Bitterne.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--LETTER - Irish border is means to challenge leave decision

Mr Leckey asserts that the EU referendum was won with ' a very significant majority to leave ' .
In fact , the vote was 51.9 % against 48.1 % , a majority of 2.8 % in a 72 % turn-out .
If that 's what he calls ' a very significant majority ' , I doubt many people would trust his judgment on anything else .
He quotes hostile remarks by Jean-Paul Juncker and Donald Tusk .
As their terms of office expired at the end of the last parliament they have been replaced .
What does it matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's no longer there .
Michel Barnier saw the question of the Irish Border as a means of challenging Britain 's proposals to leave .
So did the rest of us Remainers .
Because of the Good Friday Agreement it is not possible to re-erect a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic , leaving as the only solution a customs barrier down the middle of the Irish Sea .
Is that practical , while still trying to claim that Northern Ireland is just as much an integral part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ?
I leave it to readers ' judgment as to which of us knows more about the subject .

In fact, the vote was 51.9% against 48.1%, a majority of 2.8% in a 72% turn-out.
If that's what he calls 'a very significant majority', I doubt many people would trust his judgment on anything else.
He quotes hostile remarks by Jean-Paul Juncker and Donald Tusk.
As their terms of office expired at the end of the last parliament they have been replaced.
What does it matter if some previous office-holder was hostile? He's no longer there.
Michel Barnier saw the question of the Irish Border as a means of challenging Britain's proposals to leave. So did the rest of us Remainers.
Because of the Good Friday Agreement it is not possible to re-erect a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, leaving as the only solution a customs barrier down the middle of the Irish Sea.
Is that practical, while still trying to claim that Northern Ireland is just as much an integral part of the United Kingdom as Wales, Scotland and England?
I leave it to readers' judgment as to which of us knows more about the subject.
Martin Kyrle
Chandler's Ford


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Southampton attack leaves woman injured and man in hospital

A MOPED gang attack has left a woman injured and man in hospital .
A group of up to six people with mopeds surrounded a 31-year-old man and 22-year-old woman who were walking on Tangmere Drive , Southampton last night .
The man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed .
Meanwhile , the woman who had her phone stolen was also injured during the attack shortly before 11pm .
According to police , the incident is being treated as racially aggravated as the gang is said to have verbally abused the man before attacking him .
A police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 6 people with mopeds were reported to have approached a 31-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman who were walking on Tangmere Drive and stabbed the man .
`` The woman also received injuries and reportedly had her mobile phone stolen .
`` Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information as to who may have been involved should call us on 101 quoting 44200391172 .
Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B drugs .
He remains in police custody at this time .

A group of up to six people with mopeds surrounded a 31-year-old man and 22-year-old woman who were walking on Tangmere Drive, Southampton on Thursday night.
The man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed.
Meanwhile, the woman who had her phone stolen was also injured during the attack shortly before 11pm.
According to police, the incident is being treated as racially aggravated as the gang is said to have verbally abused the man before attacking him.
A police spokesperson said: "A group of 5 or 6 people with mopeds were reported to have approached a 31-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman who were walking on Tangmere Drive and stabbed the man.
"The woman also received injuries and reportedly had her mobile phone stolen.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information as to who may have been involved should call us on 101 quoting 44200391172. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, GBH and possession of Class B drugs.
He remains in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Hamble man jailed for burglaries at Hampshire Tesco stores

A sledgehammer-wielding burglar has been jailed for 32 months for break-ins at three Tesco Express stores .
Aaron Paul Morgan , 29 , of Sydney Avenue , Hamble-Le-Rice , was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court yesterday ( October 8 ) .
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of attempted burglary after he targeted three Tesco Express stores .
The stores were targeted overnight in Andover , Cosham , and Brockenhurst on August 17 and October 1 last year .
A court heard how Morgan acted as part of a group and targeted these stores in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sledgehammer , that he bought from B & Q Hedge End just hours before , to smash through security systems in attempts to steal cash .
CCTV footage showed Morgan and three other unknown men gaining entry to the Tesco Express in Charlton , Andover .
It is believed Morgan made off with around £1000 and caused considerable damage to the store in the process .
Officers established that a Ford Fiesta had been used in the burglary and on August 18 , spotted the vehicle in Hamble .
They signalled for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop and after a short pursuit , the occupants ran off , leaving the car .
It was discovered the vehicle had a tracker which showed where the car had been , specifically between Morgan ’ s home address , B & Q and the Tesco Express .
Once arrested for the burglary , Morgan admitted to police that he was also responsible for an attempted burglary at the Tesco Express in Farlington , Portsmouth .
The CCTV from the store showed three men trying to gain entry but without success .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a burglary at Tesco Express in Brockenhurst .
Detective Constable Paul Beasley from the Operation Hawk Team based at Southampton Central said : `` Morgan did all he could to avoid us .
He used hire cars or vans which he purchased and then did not register with the DVLA , and used cloned number plates to disguise .
`` He then used tools he purchased especially for these offences and as well as gloves and face coverings to prevent him from being identified by CCTV . ''

Aaron Paul Morgan, 29, of Sydney Avenue, Hamble-Le-Rice, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court yesterday (October 8).
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of attempted burglary after he targeted three Tesco Express stores.
The stores were targeted overnight in Andover, Cosham, and Brockenhurst on August 17 and October 1 last year.
A court heard how Morgan acted as part of a group and targeted these stores in the hours of darkness.
He used a sledgehammer, that he bought from B&Q Hedge End just hours before, to smash through security systems in attempts to steal cash.
CCTV footage showed Morgan and three other unknown men gaining entry to the Tesco Express in Charlton, Andover.
It is believed Morgan made off with around £1000 and caused considerable damage to the store in the process.
Officers established that a Ford Fiesta had been used in the burglary and on August 18, spotted the vehicle in Hamble.
They signalled for it to pull over but the vehicle failed to stop and after a short pursuit, the occupants ran off, leaving the car.
It was discovered the vehicle had a tracker which showed where the car had been, specifically between Morgan’s home address, B&Q and the Tesco Express.
Once arrested for the burglary, Morgan admitted to police that he was also responsible for an attempted burglary at the Tesco Express in Farlington, Portsmouth.
The CCTV from the store showed three men trying to gain entry but without success.
Morgan also admitted to being involved in a burglary at Tesco Express in Brockenhurst.
Detective Constable Paul Beasley from the Operation Hawk Team based at Southampton Central said: "Morgan did all he could to avoid us. He used hire cars or vans which he purchased and then did not register with the DVLA, and used cloned number plates to disguise.
"He then used tools he purchased especially for these offences and as well as gloves and face coverings to prevent him from being identified by CCTV."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Dispersal order in Knightwood after anti-social behaviour

A dispersal order has been put in place by police in Knightwood after reports from residents .
The section 35 @ @ @ @ @ as of 2pm today ( October 9 ) after reports of anti-social behaviour in the @ @ @ @ @ 48 hours and is due to end at 1.59pm on Sunday , October 11 .
@ @ @ @ @ that was put in place last weekend in the same area with a councillor claiming @ @ @ @ @ vandalising and littering on the site .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ a dispersal order in place for the Knightwood area of Valley Park .
`` Our @ @ @ @ @ this area as part of their routine patrols during this time .
Any individual not @ @ @ @ @ may be ordered to leave the area by officers .
`` Please note the order @ @ @ @ @ time , without delay , on the authority of an Inspector if it is deemed @ @ @ @ @

The section 35 order was put in place as of 2pm today (October 9) after reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
It will last 48 hours and is due to end at 1.59pm on Sunday, October 11.
This follows another dispersal order that was put in place last weekend in the same area with a councillor claiming youths were taking drugs, vandalising and littering on the site.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We can confirm that there is a dispersal order in place for the Knightwood area of Valley Park.
"Our officers will continue to monitor this area as part of their routine patrols during this time. Any individual not adhering to the dispersal order may be ordered to leave the area by officers.
"Please note the order can be reinstated at any time, without delay, on the authority of an Inspector if it is deemed necessary and justified."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Jay Shah has fought racism in Southampton for 50 years

FOR half a century he has devoted his spare time to fighting racism in Southampton and other parts of the country .
Now Nairobi-born Jayantilal Shah , known as Jay , has been awarded an MBE in the Queen ’ s Birthday Honours List for striving to improve race relations .
Jay is a director of Positive Message Ltd and also been a leading figure in the success of Black History Month .
He has seen the openly racist attitudes evident in the 1970s replaced by a more subtle but no less damaging form of discrimination , with too many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either in the street or in the workplace .
He said : `` I do n't think we have made very much progress .
`` Until we learn not to stereo-type people racism will exist .
Everyone can claim to be non-racist but that 's not enough . ''
• New ideas and new organisers for Black History Month Jay enrolled at Southampton University in 1968 , graduating three years later with a degree in engineering .
Over the next three decades he held prominent positions with the Southampton Race Equality Council and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city 's race sub-committee .
He set up Positive Message about 15 years ago and witnessed the success of its tireless efforts to promote Black History Month .
Jay was part of the team which that transformed it into a significant event in Southampton before clearing the way for others to take over in 2015 .
More recently he has witnessed the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement , which sprang up following alleged murder of George Floyd , who died after being arrested outside a shop in Minneapolis , Minnesota .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jay has lived in the same Southampton house since 1978 .
Looking back on his voluntary work over the past 50 years he said : `` I have just done what is the right thing to do .
`` Anti-racism is about acting to eliminate racism .
Everyone can claim to be non-racist but that is not enough . ''
`` Anti-racism is not about reading books on anti-racism other cultures .
It 's about challenging our own view and acting on it . ''
Asked about Black Lives Matter he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel they do n't belong , and that they 've got nothing to lose , they 're are going to take action . ''

Now Nairobi-born Jayantilal Shah, known as Jay, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for striving to improve race relations.
Jay is a director of Positive Message Ltd and also been a leading figure in the success of Black History Month.
He has seen the openly racist attitudes evident in the 1970s replaced by a more subtle but no less damaging form of discrimination, with too many victims continuing to suffer in silence - either in the street or in the workplace.
He said: "I don't think we have made very much progress.
"Until we learn not to stereo-type people racism will exist. Everyone can claim to be non-racist but that's not enough."
Jay enrolled at Southampton University in 1968, graduating three years later with a degree in engineering.
Over the next three decades he held prominent positions with the Southampton Race Equality Council and also contributed to the work of the city's race sub-committee.
He set up Positive Message about 15 years ago and witnessed the success of its tireless efforts to promote Black History Month.
Jay was part of the team which that transformed it into a significant event in Southampton before clearing the way for others to take over in 2015.
More recently he has witnessed the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement, which sprang up following alleged murder of George Floyd, who died after being arrested outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Married with a son and two daughters, Jay has lived in the same Southampton house since 1978.
Looking back on his voluntary work over the past 50 years he said: "I have just done what is the right thing to do.
"Anti-racism is about acting to eliminate racism. Everyone can claim to be non-racist but that is not enough."
"Anti-racism is not about reading books on anti-racism other cultures. It's about challenging our own view and acting on it."
Asked about Black Lives Matter he said: "When people are made to feel they don't belong, and that they've got nothing to lose, they're are going to take action."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Prof Stephen Holgate recognised in Queens Birthday Honours

EXPERTS who have played a key role in the fight against Covid-19 are among the people who have been recognised in the Queen 's Birthday Honours .
They have guided the government during the development of its coronavirus policies while making tireless efforts to create a vaccine against the deadly virus .
The compilation of the honours list was deferred pending the nomination of people who played crucial roles during the first months of the Covid-19 effort .
Prof Stephen Holgate , Medical Research Council clinical professor of immunopharmacology at the University of Southampton , is knighted for his services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pharmaceutical company Synairgen , which has developed an inhaled coronavirus treatment , with early trials showing 79 % of hospital patients who took the drug had a lower risk of developing severe disease .
Prof Holgate said : `` This award is a great surprise to me .
`` After lacking the limelight for so long , it is wonderful that the dedication , imagination and courage of so many colleagues is now being recognised in positioning lung disease as a top medical priority . ''
Prof Holgate is one of three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prof Paul Elkington , Professor of Respiratory Medicine , is honoured for services to medicine , particularly during Covid-19 .
And Prof Jackline Wahba .
Professor of Economics , is honoured for services to economic policy .
Earlier this year she was elected a member of the Royal Economic Society .
Prof Ed Hill , chief executive of the National Oceanography Centre , receives a CBE for services to ocean and environmental sciences .
He said , “ I am delighted and honoured to receive this award , which I feel is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Oceanography Centre has been taking as a force for good all over the world . ''
• New mayor of Romsey appointed at annual ceremony Southampton resident Nicole Geraghty , maintenance scheduler at Briggs Marine in Fife , Scotland , is honoured for services to the community during Covid-19 .
Dorothy Baverstock , a member of Test Valley Borough Council and a former mayor of Romsey , is honoured for services to the community in Romsey .
She was elected mayor in 2018 , when she succeeded Ian Hibberd .
Brockenhurst resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Comic Relief , for services to voluntary and charitable services .
Jane White , adviser to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee at the House of Lords , for services to Parliament .
Vera Margaret Collings , for services to the community in Winchester.. Roger Henry Tym , for services to the community in Stockbridge .
Ronald David Williamson , for services to the community in Bishop 's Waltham.. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said : `` This year 's honours recipients are a testament to the sort of country we are - caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a global pandemic .
`` The hard work and dedication of these local , often unsung heroes has helped carry us through .
I congratulate them all . ''

They have guided the government during the development of its coronavirus policies while making tireless efforts to create a vaccine against the deadly virus.
The compilation of the honours list was deferred pending the nomination of people who played crucial roles during the first months of the Covid-19 effort.
Prof Stephen Holgate, Medical Research Council clinical professor of immunopharmacology at the University of Southampton, is knighted for his services to medical research.
He is co-founder of pharmaceutical company Synairgen, which has developed an inhaled coronavirus treatment, with early trials showing 79% of hospital patients who took the drug had a lower risk of developing severe disease.
Prof Holgate said: "This award is a great surprise to me.
"After lacking the limelight for so long, it is wonderful that the dedication, imagination and courage of so many colleagues is now being recognised in positioning lung disease as a top medical priority."
Prof Holgate is one of three people at the university to be honoured.
Prof Paul Elkington, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, is honoured for services to medicine, particularly during Covid-19.
And Prof Jackline Wahba. Professor of Economics, is honoured for services to economic policy. Earlier this year she was elected a member of the Royal Economic Society.
Prof Ed Hill, chief executive of the National Oceanography Centre, receives a CBE for services to ocean and environmental sciences.
He said, “I am delighted and honoured to receive this award, which I feel is also recognition of the tremendous journey the National Oceanography Centre has been taking as a force for good all over the world."
New mayor of Romsey appointed at annual ceremony
Southampton resident Nicole Geraghty, maintenance scheduler at Briggs Marine in Fife, Scotland, is honoured for services to the community during Covid-19.
Dorothy Baverstock, a member of Test Valley Borough Council and a former mayor of Romsey, is honoured for services to the community in Romsey. She was elected mayor in 2018, when she succeeded Ian Hibberd.
Other recipients are:
Brockenhurst resident Michael Ross Harris, trustee and treasurer of Comic Relief, for services to voluntary and charitable services.
Jane White, adviser to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee at the House of Lords, for services to Parliament.
Vera Margaret Collings, for services to the community in Winchester..
Roger Henry Tym, for services to the community in Stockbridge.
Ronald David Williamson, for services to the community in Bishop's Waltham..
Sgt Deborah Jane Ashthorpe, of Hampshire Constabulary.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "This year's honours recipients are a testament to the sort of country we are - caring, compassionate and resolute in the face of a global pandemic.
"The hard work and dedication of these local, often unsung heroes has helped carry us through. I congratulate them all."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Seven men jailed for violent disorder at Saints v Pompey match

SEVEN men have been jailed for violent disorder at a Portsmouth v Southampton football match .
Seven men who were involved in large scale disorder after the Saints vs Portsmouth FC Carabao Cup football match last year have been jailed for a combined total of 12 years .
Following the match on September last year at Fratton Park police tackled groups of fans acting aggressively , and hurling missiles at officers and other fans .
The following people pleaded guilty to violent disorder on Thursday and were today sentenced as follows at Portsmouth Crown Court : • Cameron Blackman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Portchester , was jailed for 16 months .
• Michael Foy , aged 34 years , of Station Road in Drayton was jailed for two years .
• Jack Halstead , aged 24 years , of Buckland Road in Waterlooville was jailed for 16 months .
• Lewis Harbour , aged 23 years , of Beach Road in Southsea was jailed for two years .
• Daniel Marsh , aged 40 years , of Binsteed Road in Fratton was jailed for 27 months .
• Jamie Robb , aged 22 years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 20 months .
• Jamie Steeves , aged 19 years , of Stubbington Avenue in Portsmouth was jailed for 18 months .
Each defendant has also been slapped with a six-year football banning order .
Detective Chief Inspector John McGonigle , who led the investigation , said : “ The majority of fans on the day turned up at Fratton Park to enjoy the match .
“ As a police Force , we were very well prepared for the potential that a minority would try and ruin it and put other spectators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by police on the day demonstrates exactly what officers had to contend with , and the level of violence and aggression displayed by the minority is just simply unacceptable .
“ The seven men who appeared in court today were identified as being heavily involved in the disorder that took place that day , and I welcome their guilty pleas and the sentences that have followed .
“ I am grateful to those that behaved responsibly on the day , and to those who supported us throughout this investigation .
”

Seven men who were involved in large scale disorder after the Saints vs Portsmouth FC Carabao Cup football match last year have been jailed for a combined total of 12 years.
Following the match on September last year at Fratton Park police tackled groups of fans acting aggressively, and hurling missiles at officers and other fans.
The following people pleaded guilty to violent disorder on Thursday and were today sentenced as follows at Portsmouth Crown Court:
Cameron Blackman, aged 26 years, from Castle Street in Portchester, was jailed for 16 months.
Michael Foy, aged 34 years, of Station Road in Drayton was jailed for two years.
Jack Halstead, aged 24 years, of Buckland Road in Waterlooville was jailed for 16 months.
Lewis Harbour, aged 23 years, of Beach Road in Southsea was jailed for two years.
Daniel Marsh, aged 40 years, of Binsteed Road in Fratton was jailed for 27 months.
Jamie Robb, aged 22 years, of Bemisters Lane in Gosport was jailed for 20 months.
Jamie Steeves, aged 19 years, of Stubbington Avenue in Portsmouth was jailed for 18 months.
Each defendant has also been slapped with a six-year football banning order.
Detective Chief Inspector John McGonigle, who led the investigation, said: “The majority of fans on the day turned up at Fratton Park to enjoy the match.
“As a police Force, we were very well prepared for the potential that a minority would try and ruin it and put other spectators at risk.
“The footage captured by police on the day demonstrates exactly what officers had to contend with, and the level of violence and aggression displayed by the minority is just simply unacceptable.
“The seven men who appeared in court today were identified as being heavily involved in the disorder that took place that day, and I welcome their guilty pleas and the sentences that have followed.
“I am grateful to those that behaved responsibly on the day, and to those who supported us throughout this investigation.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Delays at Southampton Central station

Delays at Southampton Central station

All southbound lines from Southampton Central are blocked .
Train services running through the station may be delayed with disruption @ @ @ @ @ 3 and 4 have been impacted and until further notice trains will use platforms 1 @ @ @ @ @ directions .
According to South Western Railway , the cause is `` an operational incident @ @

All southbound lines from Southampton Central are blocked.
Train services running through the station may be delayed with disruption expected until 7pm.
Platforms 3 and 4 have been impacted and until further notice trains will use platforms 1 and 2 only in both directions.
According to South Western Railway, the cause is "an operational incident".
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Corhampton murder: Four deny killing of man found dead in layby

FOUR men have denied the alleged murder of a man who was found shot dead in a Meon Valley layby .
The body of Gurinderjit Rai , a 41-year-old father-of-two from Eastleigh , was found in a car that was parked in Shepherds Farm Lane , Corhampton on July 13 , 2019 .
He died as a result of shotgun wounds .
Today ( Friday ) Corin Barlow , 40 , Aston Hannis , 29 , Charlie Statham , 30 , and Paul White , 26 , appeared at Winchester Crown Court to enter pleas .
The four , flanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to the murder of Mr Rai .
Barlow also denied being in possession of a firearm to enable Mr Hannis to endanger life .
A fifth defendant Philip Hodan , of Longwood Dean Lane , Owslebury , pleaded not guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group , involving his fellow defendants , by allowing his address to be used as an operational base to supply class A drugs and murder of Mr Rai or/and a false alibi .
Mr Justice Garnham has set a date for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to begin at the same court on January 7 , 2021 .
Barlow , of Lumley Road , Horley , Surrey ; Hannis , of Leah Gardens , Eastleigh ; Statham , of Crescent Close , Winchester ; and White , of Dyson Drive , Winchester , are remanded in custody until the trial .
Hodan was released on bail with conditions not to contact his co-defendants , report at Southampton Central Police Station weekly and not to apply for travel documents .
Following his death , Mr Rai ’ s family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a devoted father to his two young children and a loving fiancé to his partner .
He adored his parents .
“ He had an infectious sense of humour and would always find the best of any situation .
“ He was a principled man and would always be the first to offer help to those that needed it .
He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends .
”

The body of Gurinderjit Rai, a 41-year-old father-of-two from Eastleigh, was found in a car that was parked in Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton on July 13, 2019. He died as a result of shotgun wounds.
Today (Friday) Corin Barlow, 40, Aston Hannis, 29, Charlie Statham, 30, and Paul White, 26, appeared at Winchester Crown Court to enter pleas.
The four, flanked by security staff, all pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Rai.
Barlow also denied being in possession of a firearm to enable Mr Hannis to endanger life.
A fifth defendant Philip Hodan, of Longwood Dean Lane, Owslebury, pleaded not guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, involving his fellow defendants, by allowing his address to be used as an operational base to supply class A drugs and murder of Mr Rai or/and a false alibi.
Mr Justice Garnham has set a date for the trial, expected to last six weeks, to begin at the same court on January 7, 2021.
Barlow, of Lumley Road, Horley, Surrey; Hannis, of Leah Gardens, Eastleigh; Statham, of Crescent Close, Winchester; and White, of Dyson Drive, Winchester, are remanded in custody until the trial.
Hodan was released on bail with conditions not to contact his co-defendants, report at Southampton Central Police Station weekly and not to apply for travel documents.
Following his death, Mr Rai’s family paid tribute, saying: “Gurinderjit was a devoted father to his two young children and a loving fiancé to his partner. He adored his parents.
“He had an infectious sense of humour and would always find the best of any situation.
“He was a principled man and would always be the first to offer help to those that needed it. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Southampton crime crack down following 'serious violence'

POLICE have been given special powers to crack down on crime following an incident of `` serious violence '' .
Officers in Southampton will be able to stop and search anyone in the Mansel Park , Green Park , St James Park , Shirley High Street , Warren Avenue , Coxford Road , Olive Road , Regents Park , Lords Hill District Centre and surrounding areas tonight .
This emergency power is being used after a gang of up to six people on mopeds `` stabbed a 31-year-old man '' .
A 22-year-old woman was also injured during the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31-year-old man was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with serious yet not life-threatening injuries .
Police are treating the incident as racially aggravated as it was reported the group verbally abused the man before attacking him .
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery , GBH and possession of Class B drugs .
He remains in police custody at this time .
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information as to who may have been involved is urged to call police on 101 quoting 44200391172 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ground have been authorised to use Section 60 powers .
Section 60 can be used in areas where either serious violence has occurred or police believe serious violence is about to occur and gives officers the power to stop and search anyone in a designated location , without the restrictions of normal stop and search .
Officers `` will be looking to apprehend those looking to cause serious violence and carrying offensive weapons or bladed articles '' .
Police will be able to stop and search anyone in the area between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 ) .
The power can be reviewed at that time and extended if appropriate .
Police Sergeant Rob Morant said “ Section 60 is an emergency tactic .
We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to weapon-related crime , however , following the serious assault that took place last night and concerns raised by the community , this is our response .
“ We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch offenders , however it is important communities are informed we are taking action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident of serious violence occurring .
Tackling offenders is important to us , but we want them to prevent them from offending to begin with .
“ We are also telling you because it is a national Best Use of Stop and Search guidance to inform you as to why you may see an increased police presence and that we are using enhanced powers .
”

Officers in Southampton will be able to stop and search anyone in the Mansel Park, Green Park, St James Park, Shirley High Street, Warren Avenue, Coxford Road, Olive Road, Regents Park, Lords Hill District Centre and surrounding areas tonight.
This emergency power is being used after a gang of up to six people on mopeds "stabbed a 31-year-old man".
A 22-year-old woman was also injured during the attack on Tangmere Drive last night.
The 31-year-old man was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with serious yet not life-threatening injuries.
Police are treating the incident as racially aggravated as it was reported the group verbally abused the man before attacking him.
A 16-year-old boy from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, GBH and possession of Class B drugs. He remains in police custody at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information as to who may have been involved is urged to call police on 101 quoting 44200391172.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
While the investigation is ongoing, officers on the ground have been authorised to use Section 60 powers.
Section 60 can be used in areas where either serious violence has occurred or police believe serious violence is about to occur and gives officers the power to stop and search anyone in a designated location, without the restrictions of normal stop and search.
Officers "will be looking to apprehend those looking to cause serious violence and carrying offensive weapons or bladed articles".
Police will be able to stop and search anyone in the area between 6pm tonight and 5.59pm tomorrow (October 10).
The power can be reviewed at that time and extended if appropriate.
Police Sergeant Rob Morant said “Section 60 is an emergency tactic. We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to weapon-related crime, however, following the serious assault that took place last night and concerns raised by the community, this is our response.
“We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch offenders, however it is important communities are informed we are taking action. It is also helps prevent another incident of serious violence occurring. Tackling offenders is important to us, but we want them to prevent them from offending to begin with.
“We are also telling you because it is a national Best Use of Stop and Search guidance to inform you as to why you may see an increased police presence and that we are using enhanced powers.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Hunt launched following indecent exposure incident

A HUNT has been launched for a flasher .
Police are hunting for a man who is reported to have @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
The man is described as being white , between 5ft 5ins and @ @ @ @ @ chubby build , with blonde hair .
He was wearing a black hooded top , @ @ @ @ @ glasses .
The incident is reported to have happened at around 1.30pm , on Purbrook @ @ @ @ @ Stakes Hill Road in Waterlooville .
According to police , as the woman was approaching @ @ @ @ @ saw the man exposing and touching himself .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Waterlooville .
`` If you have any @ @ @ @ @ you recognise the description of the suspect , please get in touch by calling 101 @ @ @ @ @ Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police are hunting for a man who is reported to have exposed himself to a woman on Wednesday.
The man is described as being white, between 5ft 5ins and 6ft tall, average to chubby build, with blonde hair.
He was wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, and glasses.
The incident is reported to have happened at around 1.30pm, on Purbrook Way at the roundabout with Stakes Hill Road in Waterlooville.
According to police, as the woman was approaching railings by the subway she saw the man exposing and touching himself.
A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses after reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Waterlooville.
"If you have any information about this incident or you recognise the description of the suspect, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200388935.
"Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Mystery surrounds death of teenager accused of mother's murder

THE death of a teenager who was due to stand trial for murdering his own mother has resulted in a “ double tragedy ” .
Rowan Thompson was due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of killing Joanna Thompson at their home in Hambledon .
But this week it was revealed the 18-year-old had died on Saturday while being detained at a secure mental health facility .
Today ( Friday ) a short hearing at Winchester Crown Court heard that the private school pupil ’ s death is currently “ unascertained ” .
Prosecutor Kerry Maylin said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trial had been due to start on Wednesday of this week but , of course , this will now not proceed .
`` This is a double tragedy with Mrs Thompson having died on July 1 2019 at the hands of Rowan , which was accepted by him by way of his guilty plea to manslaughter . ''
Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsiblity of Mrs Thompson , but denied murder .
Detective Sergeant Gary Cable , of Hampshire Police , told the hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the secure unit and staff noticed he had not moved in his bed , at 12.30pm on October 3 , and attempted CPR .
He was taken to North Manchester General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2.20pm , Mr Cable said .
He added that the results of the toxicology tests were expected in 21 days and an inquest would be opened into Thompson 's death .
The judge , Mr Justice Garnham , ordered for the file be closed on the murder charge .
A post-mortem examination showed Mrs Thompson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of neck injuries , according to police .
Thompson was initially detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act following his mother 's death .

Rowan Thompson was due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of killing Joanna Thompson at their home in Hambledon.
But this week it was revealed the 18-year-old had died on Saturday while being detained at a secure mental health facility.
Today (Friday) a short hearing at Winchester Crown Court heard that the private school pupil’s death is currently “unascertained”.
Prosecutor Kerry Maylin said: "Rowan died unfortunately on October 3, the trial had been due to start on Wednesday of this week but, of course, this will now not proceed.
"This is a double tragedy with Mrs Thompson having died on July 1 2019 at the hands of Rowan, which was accepted by him by way of his guilty plea to manslaughter."
Thompson had previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsiblity of Mrs Thompson, but denied murder.
Detective Sergeant Gary Cable, of Hampshire Police, told the hearing that Thompson was under 15-minute observations at the secure unit and staff noticed he had not moved in his bed, at 12.30pm on October 3, and attempted CPR.
He was taken to North Manchester General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2.20pm, Mr Cable said.
He added that the results of the toxicology tests were expected in 21 days and an inquest would be opened into Thompson's death.
The judge, Mr Justice Garnham, ordered for the file be closed on the murder charge.
A post-mortem examination showed Mrs Thompson, 50, died as a result of neck injuries, according to police.
Thompson was initially detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act following his mother's death.


thedailyecho--2020-10-09--Tourists leave ridiculous reviews for Hampshire beauty spots

Whether it be about the cost of parking or traffic on the roads tourists can often hard to please .
We know Hampshire is home to some of the most picturesque and historic beauty spots that that attract thousands of tourists each year .
Yet apparently some TripAdvisor users were so incredibly underwhelmed by Hampshire ’ s tourist attractions that they had to give them a terrible rating online .
We scoured through TripAdivsor to find all the hilarious reviews from people who went to amazing places and had a terrible time .
Known for its beautiful heathland and forest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deer roam free .
But it did n't impress one visitor who rated it with just one star on TripAdvisor and wrote : “ AVOID !
Sat in a traffic jam for a hours to get through Lyndhurst .
Finally got to Brockenhurst to go to the river .
Overcrowded couldn ’ t park .
`` Went to Hatchett Pond instead .
Also overcrowded .
Very hot , smelled like something had died near the water .
Son got a leech on him .
Other son got a tick .
`` Cows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Poo everywhere and lots of rubbish .
Got yelled at for feeding the animals too by a ranger who threatened to fine us , not going to return .
Do NOT recommend as a fun day out.
” A sanctuary of natural beauty , Sir Harold Hillier Gardens offers visitors the perfect escape from all the stresses of the outside world .
Here you can experience nature at its finest whilst exploring the 180 acres of gardens , wildlife and play areas for children .
Run as a charity its aim is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world-renowned Gardens and plant collection .
But it was n't enough to please one visitor who disliked the amount of children .
They wrote : “ Yes , we knew it was the school holidays and a Halloween event was being held , but there were far too many undisciplined children shouting , screaming and causing havoc around the gardens .
`` Parents did n't seem to have the desire or ability to keep their offspring under control and there was no respect shown to older visitors .
`` One girl was constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , if anything , her mother seemed to encourage this.
” They thought the gift shop was overpriced which ‘ added further insult to injury ’ and branded the experience as ‘ terrible ’ .
A dramatic 220ft climb up St Catherine ’ s Hill ’ s wooden stairs reveals showstopping views of Winchester city , as well as the Itchen Valley floodplains and the downland it nestles in .
At the summit are the earthworks of an Iron Age fort , buried ruins of the Norman chapel that gives the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beech trees .
Apparently the beauty spot was uninspiring for one TripAdvisor reviewer who added : “ I enjoyed the middle part but the first section was something of a slog and the experience soon went downhill after that .
“ It 's reasonably green .
From the top , town can be seen.
” This 327-acre wide-open green space in the heart of Southampton is a designated `` Site of Special Scientific Interest '' and an excellent venue for picnicking , walking and watching wildlife .
But for one reviewer finds this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It has been overtaken by parkrun , joggers and cyclists .
Sadly there is little space for walkers .
“ However that is true of Southampton everywhere .
The common was a wonderful resource .
“ Parkrun is terrifying for pedestrians .
They park everywhere in the surrounding area , The noise of thudding feet is terrible .
“ It is incredibly sad as its original aim was for local people and dogs to enjoy a walk in the peace of a beautiful natural area of common.
” Eastrop Park is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the town centre and Basing View .
It has a boating lake , extensive play area , trim trail , and in summer a paddling pool which is extremely popular with families .
Despite this one reviewer is asking people to ‘ stay away from this park ’ and stated that if the Tripadvisor had the option , they would have been ‘ delighted ’ to give the ‘ dump ’ a zero star review .
They said : “ We walked through this park on our way to festival place , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with disgusting , yobby behaviour from groups of teens .
They were shouting and causing disruption to passers by , who were simply trying to get on with their day and probably looking forward to leaving this dump of a park .
“ The children 's splash pool honestly begs belief .
It is completely green , with much litter , broken glass and what looks like plants growing inside .
I 'm surprised they do n't offer a complimentary skip the hospital queue card with each visit !
” A stone ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winnall Moors nature reserve is a picturesque patchwork of wildflower-rich meadow , pasture and woodland , with a beautiful , clear chalk stream running through its heart .
Whilst the nature reserve is home to all sorts of wildlife one visitor was less than please with the amount of insects .
They left a 1 star ‘ terrible ’ rating and said : “ There are so many Mosquitos that stole my blood that all the prettiness was overshadowed by me scratching myself as if I had fleas for the whole time I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bitten less if I was in an all you can eat cannibal competition.
” Other ridiculous reviews included a one star terrible review for Lepe Country Park being ‘ dusty ’ and Queen Elizabeth Country Park being ‘ very muddy ’ .

We know Hampshire is home to some of the most picturesque and historic beauty spots that that attract thousands of visitors each year.
Yet according to TripAdvisor, some reviewers so underwhelmed by our county's beauty spots that they left them the worst possible rating.
Here are some of the most frank reviews from people who went to amazing places but sadly appeared to have a terrible time.
New Forest National Park
Google Street View
Known for its beautiful heathland and forest trails where ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer roam free.
But it didn't impress one visitor who rated it with just one star on TripAdvisor and wrote:
“AVOID! Sat in a traffic jam for a hours to get through Lyndhurst. Finally got to Brockenhurst to go to the river. Overcrowded couldn’t park.
"Went to Hatchett Pond instead. Also overcrowded. Very hot, smelled like something had died near the water. Son got a leech on him. Other son got a tick.
"Cows disturbed our picnic and chased our dog. Poo everywhere and lots of rubbish. Got yelled at for feeding the animals too by a ranger who threatened to fine us, not going to return. Do NOT recommend as a fun day out.”
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey
Google Street View
A sanctuary of natural beauty, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens offers visitors the perfect escape from all the stresses of the outside world.
Here you can experience nature at its finest whilst exploring the 180 acres of gardens, wildlife and play areas for children. Run as a charity its aim is to conserve, develop and exhibit these world-renowned Gardens and plant collection.
But it wasn't enough to please one visitor who disliked the amount of children.
They wrote: “Yes, we knew it was the school holidays and a Halloween event was being held, but there were far too many undisciplined children shouting, screaming and causing havoc around the gardens.
"Parents didn't seem to have the desire or ability to keep their offspring under control and there was no respect shown to older visitors.
"One girl was constantly blowing a whistle which was particularly annoying and, if anything, her mother seemed to encourage this.”
They thought the gift shop was overpriced which ‘added further insult to injury’ and branded the experience as ‘terrible’.
St Catherine’s Hill, Winchester
Google Street View
A dramatic 220ft climb up St Catherine’s Hill’s wooden stairs reveals showstopping views of Winchester city, as well as the Itchen Valley floodplains and the downland it nestles in. At the summit are the earthworks of an Iron Age fort, buried ruins of the Norman chapel that gives the site its name, and a copse of beech trees.
Apparently the beauty spot was uninspiring for one TripAdvisor reviewer who added: “I enjoyed the middle part but the first section was something of a slog and the experience soon went downhill after that.
“It's a mound. It's round.
“It's reasonably green. From the top, town can be seen.”
The Common, Southampton
Google Street View
This 327-acre wide-open green space in the heart of Southampton is a designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest" and an excellent venue for picnicking, walking and watching wildlife.
But for one reviewer finds this park a ‘terrifying’ place: “It has been overtaken by parkrun, joggers and cyclists. Sadly there is little space for walkers.
“However that is true of Southampton everywhere. The common was a wonderful resource.
“Parkrun is terrifying for pedestrians. They park everywhere in the surrounding area, The noise of thudding feet is terrible.
“It is incredibly sad as its original aim was for local people and dogs to enjoy a walk in the peace of a beautiful natural area of common.”
Eastrop park, Basingstoke
Google Street View
Eastrop Park is a peaceful haven, a few minutes walk from the town centre and Basing View. It has a boating lake, extensive play area, trim trail, and in summer a paddling pool which is extremely popular with families.
Despite this one reviewer is asking people to ‘stay away from this park’ and stated that if the Tripadvisor had the option, they would have been ‘delighted’ to give the ‘dump’ a zero star review.
They said: “We walked through this park on our way to festival place, and as expected, we were met with disgusting, yobby behaviour from groups of teens. They were shouting and causing disruption to passers by, who were simply trying to get on with their day and probably looking forward to leaving this dump of a park.
“The children's splash pool honestly begs belief. It is completely green, with much litter, broken glass and what looks like plants growing inside. I'm surprised they don't offer a complimentary skip the hospital queue card with each visit!”
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, Winchester
Google Street View
A stone’s throw from Winchester city centre, Winnall Moors nature reserve is a picturesque patchwork of wildflower-rich meadow, pasture and woodland, with a beautiful, clear chalk stream running through its heart.
Whilst the nature reserve is home to all sorts of wildlife one visitor was less than please with the amount of insects.
They left a 1 star ‘terrible’ rating and said: “There are so many Mosquitos that stole my blood that all the prettiness was overshadowed by me scratching myself as if I had fleas for the whole time I was there. I'd have been bitten less if I was in an all you can eat cannibal competition.”
Other ridiculous reviews included a one star terrible review for Lepe Country Park being ‘dusty’ and Queen Elizabeth Country Park being ‘very muddy’.