thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER - We need to give direction rather than negative comments over obesity

I feel so sorry for the youth today - they have lost their fun freedom and in some cases future careers .
Not only the youth but our tiny tots as they grow into young adults they will find life has changed from their parents experience as young adults .
Many moan at their lack of responsibility but if you look at past teaching lessons included domestic science , ( cooking ) , technology , carpentry , parent skills , banking and economics .
All these were valuable to their future lives but now axed in the school curriculum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut down you may ask ?
Well in shutdown they could use the skill of cooking and nutrition ; research has shown Vitamin C and diet is a good defence against any illness .
We do not have the right to criticise when Consecutive governments have not taught the above skills in our schools and colleges and also not taken the right course to protect them from this with out education lifestyles .
The young adults are accused of obesity then the parents are not giving their children correct nutrition.They need direction rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting more money into the system but if they are not been given the right education in the first place the money will be wasted .
Show them how to economise with good nutritious recipes and I know there are some great basic simple economic cook books that could be distributed to young families .
Scientists have recommended vitamin C and D helps to fight illness so that you can gain from healthy food and good nutrition .
It is up to us a nation to correct this problem the senior citizens should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and listen to each other .
The people from the 20th century need to realise how good we did have it especially in the 60 's , so now we should support and sympathise with those who will be living to old age in the 21st century .
Another problem is our young adults being blamed and responsible for spreading the virus but from what I have seen there have been many older people acting irresponsibly .
In fact on speaking to the young I have been very impressed with their attitude .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out of lockdown due to contact with another student and would not even go out for a solitary walk , now that is responsible .
My grandson said : `` Nan it is not fair we being blamed for others irresponsible behaviour and do you know what ? ''

Not only the youth but our tiny tots as they grow into young adults they will find life has changed from their parents experience as young adults.
Many moan at their lack of responsibility but if you look at past teaching lessons included domestic science, (cooking ), technology, carpentry, parent skills, banking and economics.
All these were valuable to their future lives but now axed in the school curriculum.
What has this to do with covid shut down you may ask?
Well in shutdown they could use the skill of cooking and nutrition; research has shown Vitamin C and diet is a good defence against any illness.
We do not have the right to criticise when Consecutive governments have not taught the above skills in our schools and colleges and also not taken the right course to protect them from this with out education lifestyles.
The young adults are accused of obesity then the parents are not giving their children correct nutrition.They need direction rather than negative comments.
It is okay putting more money into the system but if they are not been given the right education in the first place the money will be wasted.
Show them how to economise with good nutritious recipes and I know there are some great basic simple economic cook books that could be distributed to young families.
Scientists have recommended vitamin C and D helps to fight illness so that you can gain from healthy food and good nutrition.
It is up to us a nation to correct this problem the senior citizens should support the middle age and young adults and listen to each other.
The people from the 20th century need to realise how good we did have it especially in the 60's, so now we should support and sympathise with those who will be living to old age in the 21st century.
Another problem is our young adults being blamed and responsible for spreading the virus but from what I have seen there have been many older people acting irresponsibly.
In fact on speaking to the young I have been very impressed with their attitude.
One young lady said she had just come out of lockdown due to contact with another student and would not even go out for a solitary walk, now that is responsible.
My grandson said: "Nan it is not fair we being blamed for others irresponsible behaviour and do you know what?"
I concur.
Christine Cassell
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER - There's nothing mediocre about Jeremy Corbyn

`` In Sir Keir we trust ! ''
says Jon Walters ( Letters 13 Nov ) .
Considering how Mr @ @ @ @ @ other right-wingers in the Labour Party spent five years conniving , plotting and weaponising antisemitism @ @ @ @ @ - the most decent , anti-racist campaigner there is - I would n't trust them @ @ @ @ @ And there 's nothing 'mediocre ' about Jeremy Corbyn .
He 's been on the @ @ @ @ @ and in Parliament campaigning and fighting against racism his whole life .
These others sit @ @ @ @ @ the local press about him .
Seems rather treacherous to me .

Considering how Mr Walters, Sir Keir and other right-wingers in the Labour Party spent five years conniving, plotting and weaponising antisemitism to bring down Jeremy Corbyn - the most decent, anti-racist campaigner there is - I wouldn't trust them very far at all.
And there's nothing 'mediocre' about Jeremy Corbyn.
He's been on the streets, in the courts and in Parliament campaigning and fighting against racism his whole life.
These others sit and gloat, writing to the local press about him.
Seems rather treacherous to me.
Glyn Oliver
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--NatWest entrepreneurship head on support for businesses

THE “ growth mindset ” of new and expanding businesses will help Hampshire through the recession , a top boss at NatWest says .
Businesses born in the Covid crisis are set to join those that are already adapting and thriving , according to Gordon Merrylees , managing director of entrepreneurship for NatWest and RBS .
The bank ’ s Entrepreneur Accelerator scheme has helped more than 3,000 businesses since it was taken on under the NatWest brand in 2018 .
This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and Mr Merrylees said he was working with a number of “ serial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new opportunities .
“ There are certain customers and businesses that we come across that are thriving during this pandemic and during lockdown , ” he said .
“ I deal with entrepreneurs and they always find a way of being relevant , looking at the business model , pivoting , understanding new markets , entering new markets and always seem to find this opportunity and find that innovation .
“ I ’ m mindful that I ’ m dealing with a breed of people that have got a growth mindset like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try a different strategy and approach and have got no issue getting out of their comfort zone .
“ It ’ s not about perfection for them – it ’ s about learning and iterating and developing .
They take the view that mistakes happen , problems happen – in this case , pandemics happen .
“ The economy has bounced back 18 per cent in the last few months .
We ’ re all expecting a surge of start-ups.
” He said the bank had been “ really supportive ” with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the government-backed Bounce Bank Loans on the first day of applications last week .
The bank runs business support across the country , with 12 “ accelerator hubs ” that offer co-working spaces one-to-one coaching , networking and workshops .
Much of the activity has moved online , with 900 digital events attracting 39,749 guests .
The bank is supporting many people setting up their first business , often using redundancy money from their most recent job , said Mr Merrylees .
Its Business Builders advice sessions have attracted 11,482 people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ come from the recent economy .
They ’ ve had 8-9 months at home and have got the benefits that brings .
They ’ ve had a side hustle and think ‘ I can take that forward .
I ’ m going to take the money now ’ , ” he added .
He said the bank was able to offer businesses support through access to community networks and through useful content .
His own team of 27 staff had provided 7,000 hours of advice during the pandemic .
Other initiatives include a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbon negative businesses , which currently has 282 business .
There is also an invitation-only network for businesses with high growth potential .
The bank is running a programme to develop transferable entrepreneurial skills among 16-18 year-olds in state schools .
It was endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute last year and is hoping to receive the same endorsement this year .
“ This isn ’ t about us .
It ’ s about our customers .
If you ’ re customer-led and you ’ ve got a purpose around why you exist and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help those businesses communities , family businesses , thrive and the ecosystem , then it ’ s right to be absolutely focused on the customer , ” he added .

Businesses born in the Covid crisis are set to join those that are already adapting and thriving, according to Gordon Merrylees, managing director of entrepreneurship for NatWest and RBS.
The bank’s Entrepreneur Accelerator scheme has helped more than 3,000 businesses since it was taken on under the NatWest brand in 2018.
This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and Mr Merrylees said he was working with a number of “serial entrepreneurs” who were adapting and finding new opportunities.
“There are certain customers and businesses that we come across that are thriving during this pandemic and during lockdown,” he said.
“I deal with entrepreneurs and they always find a way of being relevant, looking at the business model, pivoting, understanding new markets, entering new markets and always seem to find this opportunity and find that innovation.
“I’m mindful that I’m dealing with a breed of people that have got a growth mindset like that. They’re always looking forward to try a different strategy and approach and have got no issue getting out of their comfort zone.
“It’s not about perfection for them – it’s about learning and iterating and developing. They take the view that mistakes happen, problems happen – in this case, pandemics happen.
“The economy has bounced back 18 per cent in the last few months. We’re all expecting a surge of start-ups.”
He said the bank had been “really supportive” with lending, handling 6,500 calls about top-ups to the government-backed Bounce Bank Loans on the first day of applications last week.
The bank runs business support across the country, with 12 “accelerator hubs” that offer co-working spaces one-to-one coaching, networking and workshops.
Much of the activity has moved online, with 900 digital events attracting 39,749 guests.
The bank is supporting many people setting up their first business, often using redundancy money from their most recent job, said Mr Merrylees. Its Business Builders advice sessions have attracted 11,482 people.
“A lot of those start-ups will come from the recent economy. They’ve had 8-9 months at home and have got the benefits that brings. They’ve had a side hustle and think ‘I can take that forward. I’m going to take the money now’,” he added.
He said the bank was able to offer businesses support through access to community networks and through useful content.
His own team of 27 staff had provided 7,000 hours of advice during the pandemic.
Other initiatives include a Climate Accelerator programme for carbon neutral and carbon negative businesses, which currently has 282 business. There is also an invitation-only network for businesses with high growth potential.
The bank is running a programme to develop transferable entrepreneurial skills among 16-18 year-olds in state schools.
It was endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute last year and is hoping to receive the same endorsement this year.
“This isn’t about us. It’s about our customers. If you’re customer-led and you’ve got a purpose around why you exist and you exist completely to support those customers and help those businesses communities, family businesses, thrive and the ecosystem, then it’s right to be absolutely focused on the customer,” he added.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER -  Highway officers should do more to help M27 congestion

As reported in yesterday ’ s Echo , on-line , the M27 , J3 was completely shut due to severe @ @ @ @ @ heading westbound had to come off at the slip road , up and over the @ @ @ @ @ .
Whilst I understand the reason for the closure I can not understand why the @ @ @ @ @ do more to help the congestion .
I was caught in the tailback at about @ @ @ @ @ past Rownhams services .
When I eventually came off at the slip road it was @ @ @ @ @ the traffic lights was hindering the flow .
Surely the highway officers , there were @ @ @ @ @ just watching the queue get longer , could have got out of their lovely warm @ @ @ @ @ traffic past the traffic lights to increase the flow , therefore reducing the tailback , @ @ @ @ @ for quite a bit of the time letting just a handful of cars by , @ @ @ @ @ .
A bit of thought wouldn ’ t have gone amiss .

Whilst I understand the reason for the closure I cannot understand why the highway officers didn’t do more to help the congestion.
I was caught in the tailback at about 1pm, and started queuing past Rownhams services.
When I eventually came off at the slip road it was evident that the phasing of the traffic lights was hindering the flow.
Surely the highway officers, there were at least two of them just watching the queue get longer, could have got out of their lovely warm vehicle and maybe directed the traffic past the traffic lights to increase the flow, therefore reducing the tailback, as the lights were red for quite a bit of the time letting just a handful of cars by, coming from the M271N direction.
A bit of thought wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Richard Kingdon
Dibden Purlieu


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--LETTER - I feel sorry for residents that Croydon council is facing bankruptcy

I read with sadness that Labour run Croydon council is facing bankruptcy .
My sadness is for its residents and @ @ @ @ @ so badly let down by its councillors .
We are fortunate in that Hampshire County @ @ @ @ @ of local Liberal Democrat councillors , who thankfully are a minority in the council , @ @ @ @ @ speculative investments just like Croydon .
Fortunately Hampshire County Council has maintained a healthy reserve @ @ @ @ @ through the current Covid-19 crisis .

My sadness is for its residents and loyal employees who have been so badly let down by its councillors.
We are fortunate in that Hampshire County Council has ignored the calls of local Liberal Democrat councillors, who thankfully are a minority in the council, to take risks by making speculative investments just like Croydon.
Fortunately Hampshire County Council has maintained a healthy reserve which will help see it through the current Covid-19 crisis.
Alan Higginson
Valley Park


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Southampton primary school confirms two COVID cases

A Southampton primary school has confirmed two students have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Shamblehurst Primary School in Hedge End @ @ @ @ @ and carers on Monday informing them that `` some members of the school community '' @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Today Headteacher Anna Jones confirmed there had been one confirmed case in Year @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
Ms Jones said : `` I am pleased to confirm that the school @ @ @ @ @ who are self-isolating will continue their education at home , via remote learning . ''
@ @ @ @ @ been `` in close contact '' with a student who has tested positive have been @ @ @ @ @ stay at home for 14 days .
The letter to parents stated that the school @ @ @ @ @ situation and is working closely with Public Health England .

Shamblehurst Primary School in Hedge End sent a letter to parents and carers on Monday informing them that "some members of the school community" had tested positive for the virus.
Today Headteacher Anna Jones confirmed there had been one confirmed case in Year 3 and one in Year 6.
Ms Jones said: "I am pleased to confirm that the school remains open and any pupils who are self-isolating will continue their education at home, via remote learning."
Parents of children who have been "in close contact" with a student who has tested positive have been informed that their child must stay at home for 14 days.
The letter to parents stated that the school is continuing to monitor the situation and is working closely with Public Health England.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Havant murder: Vulnerable 16-year-old killed by her aunt’s husband

A “ vulnerable ” 16-year-old girl was killed in a “ cruel and brutal murder ” with a “ sexual motive ” by her aunt ’ s husband , a court has heard .
Shane Mays , of Havant , is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise Smith , who disappeared on VE Day .
Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket .
The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager , who had been living with him and his wife , Chazlynn Jayne Mays , known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cousin of Louise ’ s mother as well as the victim ’ s aunt .
James Newton-Price QC , prosecuting , told the court that Louise had been living with the couple in their one-bedroom flat after “ quarrelling ” in April with her mother , Rebecca Cooper , because she wanted to spend more time with her boyfriend .
He said that she disappeared on May 8 and Ms Mays reported her missing later that afternoon .
The defendant told police that he had walked with Louise to a skatepark in Emsworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitting to causing her death at Havant Thicket , he said .
Mr Newton-Price said : “ The prosecution submits this was a cruel and brutal murder.
” He continued : “ Her body was found in Havant Thicket at 11.45am on May 21 following an extensive search by Hampshire Police .
“ Louise had been missing for 13 days by then , a determined attempt had been made to destroy her body .
“ It was so badly burned and damaged by fire as to be unrecognisable .
“ Her body had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included repeated and heavy blows to her head .
“ The bones and the structure of her face had been shattered , her jaw bone was completely detached from the skull .
“ Her body had also been penetrated in a terrible way that I will have to describe .
“ There are grounds to believe that part of the motivation for her murder was sexual.
” He said that Mays threw away Louise ’ s mobile phone after killing her , before he walked to his mother ’ s home and told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Emsworth skatepark .
Describing Louise , Mr Newton-Price said : “ Louise Smith was a vulnerable child , she took anti-depressants and occasionally self-harmed and had a social worker .
“ She lacked confidence and she suffered from anxiety issues that do affect some teenagers.
” He said that Louise first moved in with another aunt before moving to the Mays ’ household in late April , which started happily .
Mr Newton-Price said Louise sent a message to Ms Mays saying : “ I want to start calling you guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to make Shane uncomfortable.
” He said the arrangement deteriorated after Ms Mays imposed a curfew after she became unhappy with Louise smoking cannabis , bringing her boyfriend home and arriving late .
Louise later sent a message to a friend saying : “ I can ’ t live here any more , ” and adding : “ Long story , they are just vile.
” Mr Newton-Price said on the day before she disappeared , Louise argued with her aunt and the defendant but returned to their home after appearing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Louise got drunk that evening but by the early hours she had contacted an online mental health helpline .
She wrote : “ I suffer from anxiety and depression , it sucks but I make it through every day somehow but I can ’ t cope as much.
” Later , she wrote : “ I can ’ t wait for this lockdown to be over so I can get some help with my mental health.
” Mr Newton-Price said Louise ’ s boyfriend told police she had accused the defendant of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown a short Snapchat video of Mays tickling her .
The prosecutor said Mays lied when he was interviewed by police , adding : “ He knew he had killed her , he knew where the body was but he plainly didn ’ t want to admit that or tell the police where the body was , he told a series of lies which were intended to deflect blame.
” Mr Newton-Price said that Louise ’ s badly burned body was found “ damaged and defiled ” in the woodland by two police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs spread apart with a long stick shoved 35cm inside her body , he said .
Mr Newton-Price said : “ If done when she was alive , and one hopes that was not the case , this would have torn the vagina , part of the bowel , the liver and the diaphragm causing severe bleeding and overwhelming pain.
” He added that her central facial skeleton was “ shattered ” caused by “ repeated blows from a heavy object ” , possibly a large branch .
He said that pathologist Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her injuries caused her death because of the damage caused by the fire and a post mortem concluded that the cause of death was unascertained .
He added : “ It ’ s absolutely clear that Louise Smith suffered a violent and unlawful death and her body had been burned and violated.
” Mr Newton-Price said it was possible that Mays had returned to the scene to burn the body .
Mays denies murder and the trial was adjourned until Wednesday .

Shane Mays, of Havant, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise Smith, who disappeared on VE Day.
Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket.
The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager, who had been living with him and his wife, Chazlynn Jayne Mays, known as CJ Mays, who was the cousin of Louise’s mother as well as the victim’s aunt.
James Newton-Price QC, prosecuting, told the court that Louise had been living with the couple in their one-bedroom flat after “quarrelling” in April with her mother, Rebecca Cooper, because she wanted to spend more time with her boyfriend.
He said that she disappeared on May 8 and Ms Mays reported her missing later that afternoon.
The defendant told police that he had walked with Louise to a skatepark in Emsworth, but later changed his version by admitting to causing her death at Havant Thicket, he said.
Mr Newton-Price said: “The prosecution submits this was a cruel and brutal murder.”
He continued: “Her body was found in Havant Thicket at 11.45am on May 21 following an extensive search by Hampshire Police.
“Louise had been missing for 13 days by then, a determined attempt had been made to destroy her body.
“It was so badly burned and damaged by fire as to be unrecognisable.
“Her body had been subjected to extreme violence, this included repeated and heavy blows to her head.
“The bones and the structure of her face had been shattered, her jaw bone was completely detached from the skull.
“Her body had also been penetrated in a terrible way that I will have to describe.
“There are grounds to believe that part of the motivation for her murder was sexual.”
He said that Mays threw away Louise’s mobile phone after killing her, before he walked to his mother’s home and told her that he had walked the teenager to the Emsworth skatepark.
Describing Louise, Mr Newton-Price said: “Louise Smith was a vulnerable child, she took anti-depressants and occasionally self-harmed and had a social worker.
“She lacked confidence and she suffered from anxiety issues that do affect some teenagers.”
He said that Louise first moved in with another aunt before moving to the Mays’ household in late April, which started happily.
Mr Newton-Price said Louise sent a message to Ms Mays saying: “I want to start calling you guys mum and dad but I do not want to make Shane uncomfortable.”
He said the arrangement deteriorated after Ms Mays imposed a curfew after she became unhappy with Louise smoking cannabis, bringing her boyfriend home and arriving late.
Louise later sent a message to a friend saying: “I can’t live here any more,” and adding: “Long story, they are just vile.”
Mr Newton-Price said on the day before she disappeared, Louise argued with her aunt and the defendant but returned to their home after appearing to have made up with them.
He said Louise got drunk that evening but by the early hours she had contacted an online mental health helpline.
She wrote: “I suffer from anxiety and depression, it sucks but I make it through every day somehow but I can’t cope as much.”
Later, she wrote: “I can’t wait for this lockdown to be over so I can get some help with my mental health.”
Mr Newton-Price said Louise’s boyfriend told police she had accused the defendant of flirting with her and the jury was shown a short Snapchat video of Mays tickling her.
The prosecutor said Mays lied when he was interviewed by police, adding: “He knew he had killed her, he knew where the body was but he plainly didn’t want to admit that or tell the police where the body was, he told a series of lies which were intended to deflect blame.”
Mr Newton-Price said that Louise’s badly burned body was found “damaged and defiled” in the woodland by two police officers.
She was found with her legs spread apart with a long stick shoved 35cm inside her body, he said.
Mr Newton-Price said: “If done when she was alive, and one hopes that was not the case, this would have torn the vagina, part of the bowel, the liver and the diaphragm causing severe bleeding and overwhelming pain.”
He added that her central facial skeleton was “shattered” caused by “repeated blows from a heavy object”, possibly a large branch.
He said that pathologist Dr Basil Purdue was unable to determine which of her injuries caused her death because of the damage caused by the fire and a post mortem concluded that the cause of death was unascertained.
He added: “It’s absolutely clear that Louise Smith suffered a violent and unlawful death and her body had been burned and violated.”
Mr Newton-Price said it was possible that Mays had returned to the scene to burn the body.
Mays denies murder and the trial was adjourned until Wednesday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Coronavirus saliva test being trialled in Southampton to be rolled out across south

CORONAVIRUS testing capacity across the south is set to be increased as a saliva test currently trialled in Southampton will be expanded .
The saliva testing scheme aimed at increasing asymptomatic testing in the community is going to be expanded next year , it has been revealed .
The programme has so far been rolled out in some Southampton schools and at the University of Southampton .
But a report revealed that it is set be expanded across a wider area , with testing capacity expected to be increased `` significantly '' .
Details of what would be the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalised .
But a document published by Southampton City Council revealed that it will target `` health and social care staff and education settings , with other settings to be agreed '' .
As previously reported , the saliva test requires the individual to spit into a sample pot to be tested for current Covid-19 infection .
The city council document says the third phase of the scheme will build upon the lessons learnt by the initial two phases `` but in a substantially larger geography and scale of testing '' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilitated a testing capacity of 2,000 tests per day , this phase seeks to deliver significantly more capacity . ''
The scheme will be led by University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) .
A UHS spokesperson confirmed the news and said : `` University Hospital Southampton has begun preparatory work for phase three of the COVID 19 saliva testing programme , which aims to increase asymptomatic testing in the community in a range of health and social care settings .
We are working closely with partner organisations and a communications campaign and public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraging participation will begin in due course . ''
According to the report , the project has recently received further funding from the government .
But the exact amount is yet to be revealed as further details have not been disclosed .
Dr Debbie Chase , Director of Public Health at Southampton City Council , said : “ Funding for a wider scale roll out of the Southampton saliva testing programme is great news for the city and indeed the wider region .
We are now working closely with University Hospital Southampton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scope , scale and timings of the next phase .
”

The saliva testing scheme aimed at increasing asymptomatic testing in the community is going to be expanded next year, it has been revealed.
The programme has so far been rolled out in some Southampton schools and at the University of Southampton.
But a report revealed that it is set be expanded across a wider area, with testing capacity expected to be increased "significantly".
Details of what would be the third phase of the programme are still being finalised.
But a document published by Southampton City Council revealed that it will target "health and social care staff and education settings, with other settings to be agreed".
As previously reported, the saliva test requires the individual to spit into a sample pot to be tested for current Covid-19 infection.
The city council document says the third phase of the scheme will build upon the lessons learnt by the initial two phases "but in a substantially larger geography and scale of testing".
The report reads: "Phase two has facilitated a testing capacity of 2,000 tests per day, this phase seeks to deliver significantly more capacity."
The scheme will be led by University Hospital Southampton (UHS).
A UHS spokesperson confirmed the news and said: "University Hospital Southampton has begun preparatory work for phase three of the COVID 19 saliva testing programme, which aims to increase asymptomatic testing in the community in a range of health and social care settings. We are working closely with partner organisations and a communications campaign and public engagement programme aimed at raising awareness and encouraging participation will begin in due course."
According to the report, the project has recently received further funding from the government.
But the exact amount is yet to be revealed as further details have not been disclosed.
Dr Debbie Chase, Director of Public Health at Southampton City Council, said: “Funding for a wider scale roll out of the Southampton saliva testing programme is great news for the city and indeed the wider region. We are now working closely with University Hospital Southampton and University of Southampton partners to identify the scope, scale and timings of the next phase.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Coronavirus November 17: More than 246 new cases in Hampshire

A FURTHER 246 positive coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ that , as of 7.44pm today ( November 17 ) , 246 more people have @ @ @ @ @ the last 24 hours .
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – @ @ @ @ @ partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories @ @ @ @ @ first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
Below are the confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to 4pm on November 17 : Basingstoke and Deane : 47 ( ( @ @ @ @ @ start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website - show that, as of 7.44pm today (November 17), 246 more people have tested positive for covid in the last 24 hours.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours to 4pm on November 17:
Basingstoke and Deane: 47 ((2,095) in total since start of pandemic)
East Hampshire: 23 (1,287)
Eastleigh: 17 (1,473)
Fareham: 24 (1.158)
Gosport: 13 (820)
Hart: 14 (852)
Havant: 29 (1,382)
New Forest: 19 (1,639)
Portsmouth: 50 (3,749)
Rushmoor: 20 (1,408)
Southampton: 56 (3,447)
Test Valley: 14 (1,338)
Winchester: 26 (1,492)


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Total coronavirus deaths in Hampshire hospitals reaches 694

A FURTHER 14 coronavirus deaths have been registered in Hampshire Hospitals bringing the total to 694 .
Figures released this @ @ @ @ @ a total of 223 deaths in Southampton , 262 in Portsmouth and 188 in the @ @ @ @ @ total of 18 deaths have been registered at the Southern NHS Trust and three at @ @ @ @ @ Across England a further 330 deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 have been @ @ @ @ @ hours .
This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England @ @ @ @ @ aged between 27 and 99 years old .
All except 11 ( aged 30 to @ @ @ @ @ known underlying health conditions .
The highest number of deaths in England was in the @ @ @ @ @ followed by the Midlands with 86 deaths , 63 in the North East and Yorkshire @ @ @ @ @ of England , 24 in London , 22 in the South East and 19 in @ @ @ @

Figures released this afternoon by NHS England reveal a total of 223 deaths in Southampton, 262 in Portsmouth and 188 in the Hampshire Hospitals Trust.
A total of 18 deaths have been registered at the Southern NHS Trust and three at the Solent NHS Trust.
Across England a further 330 deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 have been registered in the last 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 36,842.
Patients were aged between 27 and 99 years old. All except 11 (aged 30 to 93 years old) had known underlying health conditions.
The highest number of deaths in England was in the North West at 87, followed by the Midlands with 86 deaths, 63 in the North East and Yorkshire, 29 in the East of England, 24 in London, 22 in the South East and 19 in the South West.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Woman attacked in hallway of Southampton flats

A WOMAN has been assaulted in the hallway of a block of flats in Southampton .
Officers were called after @ @ @ @ @ a communal hallway at the property between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on Saturday .
A 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
He has since been released from @ @ @ @ @ .
Police are now keen to speak to anyone who may have information to help @ @ @ @ @ say they are particularly keen to hear from a delivery driver who they believe was @ @ @ @ @ time of the assault .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Were you @ @ @ @ @ hallway between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on 14 November ?
`` Anyone with information is asked @ @ @ @ @ 44200442052 .
Alternatively , you can phone Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 @ @

The incident happened at Summers Court, St Mary's Street.
Officers were called after a woman was assaulted in a communal hallway at the property between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on Saturday.
A 28-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He has since been released from custody but remains under investigation.
Police are now keen to speak to anyone who may have information to help with their enquiries.
They say they are particularly keen to hear from a delivery driver who they believe was outside the property at the time of the assault.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Were you in or near the communal hallway between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on 14 November?
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44200442052. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--MISSING: Appeal to find New Forest man

MISSING: Appeal to find New Forest man

AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing man .
The 80-year-old who suffers from vascular dementia was last @ @ @ @ @ area at around 4.30pm today .
He is described as around five feet tall , @ @ @ @ @ last seen wearing brown trousers and a grey leather jacket .
Anyone who has any @ @ @ @ @ urged to call 999

Raymond Parkinson has been reported missing.
The 80-year-old who suffers from vascular dementia was last seen in the New Milton area at around 4.30pm today.
He is described as around five feet tall, of large build and was last seen wearing brown trousers and a grey leather jacket.
Anyone who has any information about his whereabouts is urged to call 999


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Tributes to 'loving great grandma' who died following Southampton traffic accident

TRIBUTES have been paid to a loving mother , Grandma and Great Grandma .
Paula White will forever be in @ @ @ @ @ .
The 92-year-old died following a traffic accident in Bassett Green Road , Southampton .
@ @ @ @ @ scene , however , Paula , of Bassett Green Court later died at hospital following @ @ @ @ @ on November 6 .
Paying tribute to her today , her family said : `` @ @ @ @ @ , taken from us suddenly .
A loving mother , Grandma and Great Grandma , @ @ @ @ @ '' Officers continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to @ @ @ @ @ assist their enquiries .
They particularly wish to speak with the driver of a white @ @ @ @ @ driving along Bassett Green Road at the time , as they may have important information @ @ @ @ @ with information or who may have dashcam footage is urged to call police on 101 @ @ @ @

Paula White will forever be in the hearts of her family.
The 92-year-old died following a traffic accident in Bassett Green Road, Southampton.
Emergency services raced to the scene, however, Paula, of Bassett Green Court later died at hospital following the incident at around 7.30am on November 6.
Paying tribute to her today, her family said: "Paula White, aged 92, taken from us suddenly. A loving mother, grandma and great grandma, forever in our hearts."
Officers continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak with anyone who can assist their enquiries.
They particularly wish to speak with the driver of a white Volkswagen Tiguan which had been driving along Bassett Green Road at the time, as they may have important information which could assist.
Anyone with information or who may have dashcam footage is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200430388.


thedailyecho--2020-11-17--Major emergency service response to Southampton flat fire

Witnesses have described the major emergency service response that followed a fire in a Southampton tower block which left one person injured .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews from St Mary 's , Redbridge , Hightown and Eastleigh responded at 19:34 last night to reports of the smell of burning and a fire alarm sounding in a flat in Charter House , Canute Road .
One person was rescued from the flat and received `` emergency care '' from firefighters before being transferred to the care of South Central Ambulance Service .
Residents reported seeing a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which continued for `` about an hour . ''
Martin Ball , a resident of nearby Provincial House said : `` I saw five fire engines and about three fire cars as well as ambulances and police cars .
`` I saw they put a crane up with a light .
`` I did n't know what was going on because I could n't smell any smoke . ''
Mike Florit , a resident at the penthouse apartment in Charter House said : `` If there was a fire , we did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear any smoke alarms going off .
We were n't evacuated , no-one came up and asked us to leave the apartment .
`` All the apartments have got smoke alarms in them and if they continue to go off it automatically goes through to the fire brigade , and quite rightly so .
`` My wife , two kids and I stayed up in the apartment because we were quite confident there was not a lot going on . ''
He said the positioning of the crane indicated the fire was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building .
Photos taken this morning show no damage to the upper exterior of the building .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire was extinguished by 20.14pm .
Canute Road was closed in both directions at the junction with Neptune Way for around half an hour while crews attended the scene .

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews from St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown and Eastleigh responded at 19:34 last night to reports of the smell of burning and a fire alarm sounding in a flat in Charter House, Canute Road.
One person was rescued from the flat and received "emergency care" from firefighters before being transferred to the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
Residents reported seeing a large emergency service presence on Neptune Way, which continued for "about an hour."
Martin Ball, a resident of nearby Provincial House said: "I saw five fire engines and about three fire cars as well as ambulances and police cars.
"I saw they put a crane up with a light.
"I didn't know what was going on because I couldn't smell any smoke."
Mike Florit, a resident at the penthouse apartment in Charter House said: "If there was a fire, we didn't see it.
"We didn't hear any smoke alarms going off. We weren't evacuated, no-one came up and asked us to leave the apartment.
"All the apartments have got smoke alarms in them and if they continue to go off it automatically goes through to the fire brigade, and quite rightly so.
"My wife, two kids and I stayed up in the apartment because we were quite confident there was not a lot going on."
He said the positioning of the crane indicated the fire was in one of the upper floors of the building.
Photos taken this morning show no damage to the upper exterior of the building.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire was extinguished by 20.14pm.
Canute Road was closed in both directions at the junction with Neptune Way for around half an hour while crews attended the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Shoplifting Southampton mum drove at ASDA security guard

A SHOPLIFTER drove her car at a security guard after raiding a Southampton supermarket .
Michelle Browne accelerated towards the woman after loading up her car following a “ shoplifting spree ” at ASDA in Portland Terrace .
Her victim , who said she feared for her life , was forced to jump out of the way during the incident on December 31 last year .
Browne had stolen around £160 in goods but been spotted by staff , a court heard .
The 50-year-old of Lavender Close , Southampton was stopped at the car park barrier and forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottle and knife hurled from car during 70mph police chase in Southampton • Man tore through 30mph zone at 70mph and rammed police car However , when one guard stood in front of her car she verged towards her and then accelerated with the remaining stock on her back seat .
The mother of two appeared at Southampton Crown Court yesterday charged with theft , dangerous driving , and failing to stop at the scene of an accident .
She had previously pleaded guilty to the charges .
The court heard how , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim was left with an injured wrist .
Browne has 11 previous offences which include theft and shoplifting .
In 2004 she was convicted of dealing Class A drugs .
Defence barrister Nick Robinson said that his client sincerely apologised for her behaviour and argued that a custodial sentence would impact her daughter ’ s welfare .
During sentencing , Judge Christopher Parker QC slammed her deliberate actions saying how her victim could only think of her two small children and the fact she could have been killed as a result of Browne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Browne ’ s victim had said it was the worst thing that had ever happened to her while working at the shop .
• Woman left with 'life-changing injuries ' after Xmas day hit and run He considered the dangerous driving offence so serious that he had to impose an immediate sentence .
She was jailed for a total of ten months and will eventually be released on licence .
Browne was disqualified from driving for two years starting from when she gets out of prison .

Michelle Browne accelerated towards the woman after loading up her car following a “shoplifting spree” at ASDA in Portland Terrace.
Her victim, who said she feared for her life, was forced to jump out of the way during the incident on December 31 last year.
Browne had stolen around £160 in goods but been spotted by staff, a court heard.
The 50-year-old of Lavender Close, Southampton was stopped at the car park barrier and forced to hand some items back.
However, when one guard stood in front of her car she verged towards her and then accelerated with the remaining stock on her back seat.
The mother of two appeared at Southampton Crown Court yesterday charged with theft, dangerous driving, and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. She had previously pleaded guilty to the charges.
The court heard how, despite not suffering serious injuries, her victim was left with an injured wrist.
Browne has 11 previous offences which include theft and shoplifting. In 2004 she was convicted of dealing Class A drugs.
Defence barrister Nick Robinson said that his client sincerely apologised for her behaviour and argued that a custodial sentence would impact her daughter’s welfare.
During sentencing, Judge Christopher Parker QC slammed her deliberate actions saying how her victim could only think of her two small children and the fact she could have been killed as a result of Browne’s actions.
He noted how Browne’s victim had said it was the worst thing that had ever happened to her while working at the shop.
He considered the dangerous driving offence so serious that he had to impose an immediate sentence.
She was jailed for a total of ten months and will eventually be released on licence.
Browne was disqualified from driving for two years starting from when she gets out of prison.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Four animals involved in accidents on New Forest roads

ANOTHER four animals have been involved in accidents on New Forest roads .
The most serious collision occurred on the @ @ @ @ @ road and resulted in a bay filly having to be humanely destroyed by one of @ @ @ @ @ later the same agister , Andrew Napthine , was called out to an injured pig @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the other animal accidents involved a heifer that was injured in a @ @ @ @ @ Durhill .
Three days later a black and white pig was involved in an accident @ @ @ @ @ , near New Milton , but was not injured .

The most serious collision occurred on the Emery Down to Pikes Hill road and resulted in a bay filly having to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters.
Two days later the same agister, Andrew Napthine, was called out to an injured pig on the B3078 at Roundhill.
One of the other animal accidents involved a heifer that was injured in a collision at Burley Road, Durhill.
Three days later a black and white pig was involved in an accident on the B3058 at Wootton, near New Milton, but was not injured.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine '95% effective and passes safety checks'

The coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer – which is due to arrive in the UK before the end of the year – is 95 % effective and has passed its safety checks , according to further data from the firm .
The pharmaceutical giant and its partner BioNTech published interim results last week showing the jab could prevent more than 90 % of people developing Covid-19 .
That data was based on the first 94 volunteers to develop Covid-19 , but further figures released on Wednesday are based on the first 170 cases of the virus in the clinical trial .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised .
The UK has secured 40 million doses in total of the vaccine , with 10 million due in the country by the end of the year if the jab is approved .
People will need two doses , meaning not enough vaccine has been secured for the entire UK population .
Another jab , from US firm Moderna , was shown this week in early data to be almost 95 % effective .
The UK has ordered five million doses of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine study – which is due to report soon .
Changes to the Human Medicine Regulations announced in October will allow the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) to authorise temporary supply of vaccines , if one becomes available before 2021 .
This means that if a vaccine is found to meet the safety , quality and effectiveness standards by the MHRA then vaccinations can begin without needing to wait for the European Medicines Agency .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to roll out any jab .
The Pfizer vaccine has been shown to produce both an antibody and T-cell response in the body to fight coronavirus .
Pfizer and BioNTech expect to be able to produce up to 50 million vaccine doses globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion in 2021 .
On Tuesday , Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla said the firm is preparing to file for emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration .

The pharmaceutical giant and its partner BioNTech published interim results last week showing the jab could prevent more than 90% of people developing Covid-19.
That data was based on the first 94 volunteers to develop Covid-19, but further figures released on Wednesday are based on the first 170 cases of the virus in the clinical trial.
The vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised.
The UK has secured 40 million doses in total of the vaccine, with 10 million due in the country by the end of the year if the jab is approved.
People will need two doses, meaning not enough vaccine has been secured for the entire UK population.
Another jab, from US firm Moderna, was shown this week in early data to be almost 95% effective.
The UK has ordered five million doses of that jab, and also awaits the results of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine study – which is due to report soon.
Changes to the Human Medicine Regulations announced in October will allow the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to authorise temporary supply of vaccines, if one becomes available before 2021.
This means that if a vaccine is found to meet the safety, quality and effectiveness standards by the MHRA then vaccinations can begin without needing to wait for the European Medicines Agency.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the NHS will be ready by December 1 to roll out any jab.
The Pfizer vaccine has been shown to produce both an antibody and T-cell response in the body to fight coronavirus.
Pfizer and BioNTech expect to be able to produce up to 50 million vaccine doses globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion in 2021.
On Tuesday, Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla said the firm is preparing to file for emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Isle of Wight businessman due in court on child sexual abuse charges

A prominent businessman has been charged as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into child sexual abuse .
Peter @ @ @ @ @ Baring Road , Cowes , Isle of Wight faces 12 counts and will appear in @ @ @ @ @ Crime Agency spokesman said : “ Peter Tomlinson , 63 , of Baring Road , @ @ @ @ @ with 12 counts as part of an NCA investigation .
`` He will appear at @ @ @ @ @ video link this afternoon ( Wednesday 18 November ) to face the following charges .
@ @ @ @ @ the sexual services of a girl under 13 , two counts of causing or inciting @ @ @ @ @ child under 13 , two counts of intentionally encouraging/assisting the commission of an either way @ @ @ @ @ making indecent photographs/pseudo photographs of a child.
” Mr Tomlinson is former president of the @ @ @ @ @ Commerce and former owner of Betapak and children 's play area JR Zone .
He @ @ @ @ @ IW business Education Destination , which arranges bespoke school visits to the IW .

Peter Tomlinson, 63, of Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight faces 12 counts and will appear in court today.
A National Crime Agency spokesman said: “Peter Tomlinson, 63, of Baring Road, Cowes, has been charged with 12 counts as part of an NCA investigation.
"He will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court by video link this afternoon (Wednesday 18 November) to face the following charges.
Five counts of paying for the sexual services of a girl under 13, two counts of causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a child under 13, two counts of intentionally encouraging/assisting the commission of an either way offence and three counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo photographs of a child.”
Mr Tomlinson is former president of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and former owner of Betapak and children's play area JR Zone.
He was also chief executive of IW business Education Destination, which arranges bespoke school visits to the IW.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Shane Mays 'admits killing' Havant teenager Louise Smith

A MAN accused of killing “ vulnerable ” 16-year-old Louise Smith with “ unimaginable cruelty ” has admitted attacking her after “ losing his temper ” but denies her murder , a court has heard .
Shane Mays , of Havant , Hampshire , is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day .
Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket .
The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager who had been living with him and his wife , Chazlynn Jayne Mays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the cousin of Louise ’ s mother as well as the victim ’ s aunt .
Her body , which was set alight , was also “ defiled ” with a long stick pushed inside her .
James Newton-Price QC , prosecuting , told the court that DNA found on the stick was 38 million times more likely to have come from the defendant than someone else .
He added that Louise ’ s blood was also found on Mays ’ trainers .
Mr Newton-Price said : “ You may reasonably conclude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her body and who held and shoved that stick inside Louise ’ s body was the defendant Shane Mays.
” He continued : “ Her killer lured or persuaded her to walk to a remote location where he attacked her .
“ We say you can conclude that this was an attack of unimaginable cruelty towards a vulnerable 16-year-old girl .
“ The shattering of the bones and the structure of her face including the complete detachment of her jaw bone indicated multiple blows to her head .
“ The most intimate part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brutality .
“ There was background evidence that Louise was unhappy in the care of Shane Mays and his wife and she , an adolescent , was drinking heavily on the night before she disappeared .
“ Louise was just 16 , she was anxious , needy , fragile and vulnerable , vulnerable to the attentions of a predatory man who was apparently flirting with her and living in the same small flat .
“ Shane Mays was the last person to see her alive , he was alone with her that afternoon.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said that the defendant admitted causing Louise ’ s death but he had “ attacked ” her after “ losing control of his temper ” .
He told the jury : “ By his plea of manslaughter , Mr Mays accepts that on Friday 8th of May , having walked with Louise to Havant Thicket he attacked her .
“ His case is he did so because of an argument which resulted in his losing control of his temper .
“ He repeatedly punched her and he accepts that his attack on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her subsequent death .
“ But he did not intend to kill her or to cause her really serious injury , he didn ’ t put the stick inside her and he didn ’ t set fire to her .
”

Shane Mays, of Havant, Hampshire, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day.
Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket.
The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager who had been living with him and his wife, Chazlynn Jayne Mays, known as CJ Mays, who was the cousin of Louise’s mother as well as the victim’s aunt.
PICTURED: Louise Smith
Her body, which was set alight, was also “defiled” with a long stick pushed inside her.
James Newton-Price QC, prosecuting, told the court that DNA found on the stick was 38 million times more likely to have come from the defendant than someone else.
He added that Louise’s blood was also found on Mays’ trainers.
Mr Newton-Price said: “You may reasonably conclude that the person who burned and defiled her body and who held and shoved that stick inside Louise’s body was the defendant Shane Mays.”
He continued: “Her killer lured or persuaded her to walk to a remote location where he attacked her.
“We say you can conclude that this was an attack of unimaginable cruelty towards a vulnerable 16-year-old girl.
“The shattering of the bones and the structure of her face including the complete detachment of her jaw bone indicated multiple blows to her head.
“The most intimate part of her body was penetrated with breathtaking brutality.
“There was background evidence that Louise was unhappy in the care of Shane Mays and his wife and she, an adolescent, was drinking heavily on the night before she disappeared.
“Louise was just 16, she was anxious, needy, fragile and vulnerable, vulnerable to the attentions of a predatory man who was apparently flirting with her and living in the same small flat.
“Shane Mays was the last person to see her alive, he was alone with her that afternoon.”
Andrew Langdon QC, representing Mays, said that the defendant admitted causing Louise’s death but he had “attacked” her after “losing control of his temper”.
He told the jury: “By his plea of manslaughter, Mr Mays accepts that on Friday 8th of May, having walked with Louise to Havant Thicket he attacked her.
“His case is he did so because of an argument which resulted in his losing control of his temper.
“He repeatedly punched her and he accepts that his attack on her would have caused or contributed to her subsequent death.
“But he did not intend to kill her or to cause her really serious injury, he didn’t put the stick inside her and he didn’t set fire to her.”
Mays denies murder and the trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Firefighters called to car fire in Staplehurst Close, Weston

POLICE have launched an arson investigation after firefighters were called to a blazing car in Southampton last night .
Revealing @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service said it suspected the fire in Staplehurst Close , Weston , @ @ @ @ @ have now confirmed that the blaze is being treated as arson .
A crew from @ @ @ @ @ the incident , which occurred just after 10.30pm .
Hants Fire Control tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ Close dealt with by Hightown .
Unfortunately cause doubtful . ''
A Hampshire police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ called at 10.39pm last night with reports of a car on fire in Staplehurst Close @ @ @ @ @ about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting incident 2385 of @ @ @ @ @ September a black BMW was destroyed after bursting into flames at Kendal Avenue , Millbrook @ @ @ @ @ parked nearby was also damaged .
Police said the blaze was being treated as suspicious @ @ @ @ @ three vehicles were damaged in a blaze at Roberts Road in Shirley .

Revealing details of the incident Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said it suspected the fire in Staplehurst Close, Weston, was started deliberately.
A damaged Ford Fiesta Zetec in Staplehurst Close, Weston
Police have now confirmed that the blaze is being treated as arson.
A crew from Hightown fire station dealt with the incident, which occurred just after 10.30pm.
Hants Fire Control tweeted: "A car fire in Staplehurst Close dealt with by Hightown. Unfortunately cause doubtful."
A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "We were called at 10.39pm last night with reports of a car on fire in Staplehurst Close.
"The car is a white Ford Fiesta Zetec.
Firefighters in Staplehurst Close, Weston
"Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 2385 of 17 November."
In September a black BMW was destroyed after bursting into flames at Kendal Avenue, Millbrook, and a blue Mini parked nearby was also damaged. Police said the blaze was being treated as suspicious.
A few days later three vehicles were damaged in a blaze at Roberts Road in Shirley.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Police target house in Parham Road, Gosport

POLICE officers from two towns targeted a house suspected of being used to supply drugs .
Officers from Fareham and @ @ @ @ @ `` disruption activity '' at a property in Parham Road , Gosport , yesterday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ `` Fareham & Gosport High Harm Team , joined by both Fareham and Gosport 's @ @ @ @ @ disruption activity at a property .
`` The address is thought to be involved in @ @ @ @

Officers from Fareham and Gosport say they carried out "disruption activity" at a property in Parham Road, Gosport, yesterday afternoon.
Fareham Cops tweeted: "Fareham & Gosport High Harm Team, joined by both Fareham and Gosport's Neighbourhood Policing Teams have conducted disruption activity at a property.
"The address is thought to be involved in drug supply."


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Picture from Southampton in the 1960s

Picture from Southampton in the 1960s

Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1962 , shows a view that @ @ @ @ @ being some big changes .
So where was it taken exactly ?
It 's the @ @ @ @ @ St Mary 's Road , Southampton !
Well done if you guessed correctly .

The image, snapped in 1962, shows a view that is still recognisable despite there being some big changes.
So where was it taken exactly?
It's the corner of Onslow Road and St Mary's Road, Southampton! Well done if you guessed correctly.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Southampton woman dies after collision with car

AN ELDERLY woman from Southampton died after a collision with a car , an inquest opening heard .
Pierelle Josaphine @ @ @ @ @ was taken to Southampton General on November 6 following an incident .
The pensioner , @ @ @ @ @ Court , died in hospital two days later .
No further details about the collision @ @ @ @ @ Coroner 's Court hearing .
According to a post mortem report by Dr Adnan Al-Badri @ @ @ @ @ was multiple injuries .
More details will be heard when the case is concluded in @ @ @ @ @ next year .

Pierelle Josaphine Francine White, 92, was taken to Southampton General on November 6 following an incident.
The pensioner, who lived in Bassett Green Court, died in hospital two days later.
No further details about the collision were given at the Winchester Coroner's Court hearing.
According to a post mortem report by Dr Adnan Al-Badri, the cause of death was multiple injuries.
More details will be heard when the case is concluded in Winchester on July 12 of next year.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Totton man lights up home to spread Christmas spirit

A landscaper from Totton has covered his home in Christmas lights to cheer up his neighbours as ' a rubbish year for everyone ’ draws to a close .
Paul Sherwood , 37 , started decorating his house on Copse Close two weeks ago and it is now almost completely covered with lights , reindeer and an inflatable Santa .
The lights are said to have got a `` brilliant reaction '' from neighbours with up to 30 people visiting the house per night .
This is not the first year Paul has decorated his home around the festive season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his biggest effort yet .
`` I put a couple of deer on top of the porch last time , but this year I went a bit mad , '' he said .
`` What can I say ?
I was bored . ''
Speaking about his reasons for putting in so much effort , Paul said : `` To be honest , with all this COVID stuff , it ’ s been a rubbish year for everyone .
`` I just did it for kids to come around and see it really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` not worried '' about people that say November is too early for Christmas lights .
`` I don ’ t care what they think .
`` They can stay indoors and not worry about it , '' he said .
The majority of the decorations were set up over three days , in between Paul 's work as a landscaper .
Most of the light-up decorations are low-wattage , but the decorations still add £80 a month extra on Paul 's electricity bill .
Paul said the cost `` is n't too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to have had a “ brilliant reaction ” from friends and neighbours .
`` Everyone loves it , '' said Paul .
`` I get people visiting my house every night and bringing their kids around . ''
`` Every night we probably get about 20 or 30 people outside . ''
Paul 's decorations have now inspired other residents on Copse Close to brighten up their homes .
“ Our next-door neighbour 's started decorating her garden too .
Not to the degree I have to be fair .
”

Paul Sherwood, 37, started decorating his house on Copse Close two weeks ago and it is now almost completely covered with lights, reindeer and an inflatable Santa.
The lights are said to have got a "brilliant reaction" from neighbours with up to 30 people visiting the house per night.
This is not the first year Paul has decorated his home around the festive season, but lockdown boredom has led to his biggest effort yet.
"I put a couple of deer on top of the porch last time, but this year I went a bit mad," he said.
"What can I say? I was bored."
Speaking about his reasons for putting in so much effort, Paul said: "To be honest, with all this COVID stuff, it’s been a rubbish year for everyone.
"I just did it for kids to come around and see it really."
Paul said he’s "not worried" about people that say November is too early for Christmas lights.
"I don’t care what they think.
"They can stay indoors and not worry about it," he said.
The majority of the decorations were set up over three days, in between Paul's work as a landscaper.
Most of the light-up decorations are low-wattage, but the decorations still add £80 a month extra on Paul's electricity bill.
Paul said the cost "isn't too bad."
The festive decorations are said to have had a “brilliant reaction” from friends and neighbours.
"Everyone loves it," said Paul.
"I get people visiting my house every night and bringing their kids around."
"Every night we probably get about 20 or 30 people outside."
Paul's decorations have now inspired other residents on Copse Close to brighten up their homes.
“Our next-door neighbour's started decorating her garden too. Not to the degree I have to be fair.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--LETTER - Anger over Leigh Road in Eastleigh

LEIGH ROAD in Eastleigh is fast becoming a death trap .
The junction on the lights where people try and @ @ @ @ @ with oncoming traffic is causing chaos and non stop collisions .
People have died as @ @ @ @ @ and yet the local MP and highways agency and police do nothing .
There is @ @ @ @ @ you come off a motorway to face houses , and there is no proper filter @ @ @ @ @ driver joining the motorway .
Please help and add awareness because I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ safe from school due to accidents blocking access to my house .
And what will @ @ @ @ @ do anything ?

The junction on the lights where people try and turn to join the M3 with oncoming traffic is causing chaos and non stop collisions.
People have died as a result of their injuries and yet the local MP and highways agency and police do nothing.
There is no where in the country you come off a motorway to face houses, and there is no proper filter lane or light to protect driver joining the motorway.
Please help and add awareness because I can’t even get my children home safe from school due to accidents blocking access to my house.
And what will it take for them to do anything?
Samantha Spreadbury
Eastleigh


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Helicopter launched in rural crime crackdown

A POLICE helicopter was launched above Hampshire in a joint force crackdown on rural crime .
Officers from Hampshire and Thames Valley have joined forces to tackle rural crime .
A helicopter was launched over Hartley Wintney as part of a police chase when a driver suspected to be involved in crime failed to stop The car was later found near Sandhurst and will be forensically examined .
Any witnesses or drivers with dash cam who may have seen suspicious activity involving a Toyota Rav 4 in Lower Church Road , Sandhurst at around 10pm on November 13 , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was part of a two day operation last week to combat offending on the Hampshire and Thames Valley boarders .
Officers also arrested a 24-year-old man from Hounslow on suspicion of driving whilst impaired through drink or drugs .
He was later released under investigation to await the results of toxicology tests .
Hart District Neighbourhood Sergeant Martyn Evans said : “ These regular nights of action are run between Hampshire and Thames Valley Police - using an intelligence led approach .
We will use whatever tactics are required to disrupt and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to assure residents and landowners that we take rural crime extremely seriously .
We are conducting patrols in rural areas but we would urge anyone to ensure as far as possible to secure and alarm their buildings and property mark their equipment .
Consider installing CCTV , tracker devices , automatic security lights and intruder alarm systems .
“ Rural crime is a priority for us and we will continue to relentlessly pursue suspects .
The community are our eyes and ears and we encourage you to report all incidents as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 if it ’ s not an emergency .
If it ’ s happening there and then , always call 999 . ''
You can also report suspicious activity online ( if it ’ s not an emergency ) by visiting our website www.hampshire.police.uk or clicking on this link : https : //www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ .
You can also report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

Officers from Hampshire and Thames Valley have joined forces to tackle rural crime.
A helicopter was launched over Hartley Wintney as part of a police chase when a driver suspected to be involved in crime failed to stop
The car was later found near Sandhurst and will be forensically examined.
Any witnesses or drivers with dash cam who may have seen suspicious activity involving a Toyota Rav 4 in Lower Church Road, Sandhurst at around 10pm on November 13, are urged to call police on 101.
It was part of a two day operation last week to combat offending on the Hampshire and Thames Valley boarders.
Officers also arrested a 24-year-old man from Hounslow on suspicion of driving whilst impaired through drink or drugs.
He was later released under investigation to await the results of toxicology tests.
Hart District Neighbourhood Sergeant Martyn Evans said: “These regular nights of action are run between Hampshire and Thames Valley Police - using an intelligence led approach. We will use whatever tactics are required to disrupt and detect their criminality.
“I would like to assure residents and landowners that we take rural crime extremely seriously. We are conducting patrols in rural areas but we would urge anyone to ensure as far as possible to secure and alarm their buildings and property mark their equipment. Consider installing CCTV, tracker devices, automatic security lights and intruder alarm systems.
“Rural crime is a priority for us and we will continue to relentlessly pursue suspects. The community are our eyes and ears and we encourage you to report all incidents as soon as you are able to by calling 101 if it’s not an emergency. If it’s happening there and then, always call 999."
You can also report suspicious activity online (if it’s not an emergency) by visiting our website www.hampshire.police.uk or clicking on this link: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/.
You can also report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not have whip restored

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not restore the whip to his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn because he “ undermined ” work in restoring trust and confidence in the party ’ s ability to tackle anti-Semitism .
Mr Corbyn was reinstated as a party member on Tuesday – three weeks after being suspended in the aftermath of the damning Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) report into anti-Semitism .
But despite the move by the National Executive Committee , Sir Keir has declined to restore the whip to the former opposition leader – meaning he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will not be part of the Parliamentary Labour Party .
Sir Keir said in a statement : “ Since I was elected Labour leader , I have made it my mission to root out anti-Semitism from the Labour Party .
“ I know that I will judged on my actions , not my words .
The disciplinary process does not have the confidence of the Jewish community .
That became clear once again yesterday .
“ It is the task of my leadership to fix what I have inherited .
That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have asked for an independent process to be established as soon as possible .
“ I ’ m the Leader of the Labour Party , but I ’ m also the Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party .
“ Jeremy Corbyn ’ s actions in response to the EHRC report undermined and set back our work in restoring trust and confidence in the Labour Party ’ s ability to tackle anti-Semitism .
“ In those circumstances , I have taken the decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Mr Corbyn was reinstated as a party member on Tuesday – three weeks after being suspended in the aftermath of the damning Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report into anti-Semitism.
But despite the move by the National Executive Committee, Sir Keir has declined to restore the whip to the former opposition leader – meaning he will continue to sit as an independent MP and will not be part of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Sir Keir said in a statement: “Since I was elected Labour leader, I have made it my mission to root out anti-Semitism from the Labour Party.
“I know that I will judged on my actions, not my words. The disciplinary process does not have the confidence of the Jewish community. That became clear once again yesterday.
“It is the task of my leadership to fix what I have inherited. That is what I am resolute in doing and I have asked for an independent process to be established as soon as possible.
“I’m the Leader of the Labour Party, but I’m also the Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
“Jeremy Corbyn’s actions in response to the EHRC report undermined and set back our work in restoring trust and confidence in the Labour Party’s ability to tackle anti-Semitism.
“In those circumstances, I have taken the decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn. I will keep this situation under review.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Christmas lights up early in Southampton and Totton

IT has n't been a fun year for most of us .
But , as reported by the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ taken it upon himself to cheer up his neighbours by putting up his eye-catching Christmas @ @ @ @ @ , 37 , said the display has had a `` brilliant reaction '' from people @ @ @ @ @ Totton man lights up his home with Christmas spirit > > > Now we want @ @ @ @ @ readers have put up their decorations early .

But, as reported by the Daily Echo, one Totton man has taken it upon himself to cheer up his neighbours by putting up his eye-catching Christmas decorations earlier.
Paul Sherwood, 37, said the display has had a "brilliant reaction" from people nearby.
Now we want to see if any other readers have put up their decorations early.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Southampton care home's new Covid safe visits scheme

A care home group has enabled almost 300 residents to be cared for by their family members through an enhanced visiting scheme that launched in August .
Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare care homes identified residents who were deteriorating and invited relatives to become part of their care plan , developing a “ Safe Visits ” protocol to enable meaningful contact .
Selected visitors are tested weekly , trained in using Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) , and agree to a contract setting out what the care home expects of them , such as not exposing themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased risk of catching Covid-19 .
They help care for residents most in need of extra support , such as those showing signs of significant cognitive decline , weight loss , decreased mobility or distressed behaviour and mood disturbance .
The scheme , running across its 46 homes , allows family members to be close to their loved ones – brushing their hair , holding their hands and helping them with daily activities .
The majority of the visits involve touch of some kind and only take place in homes which are Covid-free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting plans in place , and more than 300 relatives have now visited their loved ones in a safe , controlled and managed way over the past two and a half months .
The daughter of one resident , who did not see her mother until July , said the enhanced visits have been “ invaluable ” .
It comes as a Government pilot started this week in 30 care homes across Hampshire , Cornwall and Devon where relatives will be regularly tested .
But it has been criticised as not good or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who have been cut off from their loved ones for more than eight months .
The Government ’ s recent care home visiting guidance , which permits visits under certain stringent circumstances , such as in rooms divided by floor to ceiling screens , has also been criticised .
Charities said it completely misses the point and families will be in despair , with screens hindering communication and outdoor visits over winter not being practical or appropriate , particularly with people with conditions such as dementia .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home visitors in place for all care homes in England “ by Christmas ” .
As well as the obvious comfort Sunrise and Gracewell ’ s scheme has brought to families , it has seen tangible clinical results – the daily fluid intake of one elderly resident doubled after his wife was permitted meaningful visits .
Without visitors , Doreen , a resident of Sunrise of Bassett care home in Southampton , became withdrawn and lacked motivation to walk , which she had always loved , and struggling with her balance .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to walk for around 25 minutes with a stick , but when her daughter Sandy took her to a hospital appointment in August , her first time out of the home since the lockdown , she was “ very unsteady ” and could barely walk 100 yards even with the aid of a walker .
Sandy is now safely visiting her mother , 88 , three times a week and helping her build up her walking .
During a visit filmed from a safe distance by the PA news agency , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mother walk around the care home grounds .
Holding her mother ’ s hand , Sandy said : “ When someone you love reaches out to you and tries to ask you to help them because they might be feeling unhappy or sad or anxious or not feeling very well , to only have a telephone to talk to them , and to say : ‘ No I can ’ t come out today , and I can ’ t come out tomorrow , and I can ’ t come out next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know when I can come out to see you ’ , is just heart-breaking .
“ The feeling of helplessness I ’ ve had has been overwhelming .
My mum ’ s always been there through my life to help me , and at the time I wanted to help her… It ’ s just been so hard.
” Anna Selby , who heads up Sunrise and Gracewell ’ s Covid-19 taskforce , said the Government ’ s approach has been “ completely risk averse ” and that , while recent guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is much more to be done to combat the loneliness of vulnerable residents .
She said they have been effectively running a version of the scheme the Government has just started piloting , adding : “ We ’ re being really careful , we are making sure it is used to address recognised need and vulnerability .
And so far we haven ’ t seen any risk to our communities or any risk of infection as a result.
” The programme ’ s success shows it is possible to protect the mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 entering care homes , she added .
Julia Jones , co-founder of John ’ s Campaign , a charity fighting for extended visiting rights for family carers of people with dementia , said she applauds the scheme ’ s “ sensible and compassionate approach ” .
She said : “ Established schemes like this underline what a waste of time the Government ‘ pilot ’ is .
“ If these examples were highlighted and extended , we could soon be moving to a position where , instead of acting to reverse deterioration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcoming relatives to prevent this happening.
” Judy Downey , chairwoman of the Relatives and Residents Association , said : “ It ’ s heartwarming to know about these examples of excellent practice , with good care planning and risk assessments in place .
“ This will help to ensure happier and healthier residents are in touch with those who matter most to them and enrich their lives ” .

Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare care homes identified residents who were deteriorating and invited relatives to become part of their care plan, developing a “Safe Visits” protocol to enable meaningful contact.
Selected visitors are tested weekly, trained in using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and agree to a contract setting out what the care home expects of them, such as not exposing themselves to situations where they are at an increased risk of catching Covid-19.
They help care for residents most in need of extra support, such as those showing signs of significant cognitive decline, weight loss, decreased mobility or distressed behaviour and mood disturbance.
The scheme, running across its 46 homes, allows family members to be close to their loved ones – brushing their hair, holding their hands and helping them with daily activities.
The majority of the visits involve touch of some kind and only take place in homes which are Covid-free.
The group currently has 198 enhanced visiting plans in place, and more than 300 relatives have now visited their loved ones in a safe, controlled and managed way over the past two and a half months.
The daughter of one resident, who did not see her mother until July, said the enhanced visits have been “invaluable”.
It comes as a Government pilot started this week in 30 care homes across Hampshire, Cornwall and Devon where relatives will be regularly tested.
But it has been criticised as not good or quick enough, coming too late for people who have been cut off from their loved ones for more than eight months.
The Government’s recent care home visiting guidance, which permits visits under certain stringent circumstances, such as in rooms divided by floor to ceiling screens, has also been criticised.
Charities said it completely misses the point and families will be in despair, with screens hindering communication and outdoor visits over winter not being practical or appropriate, particularly with people with conditions such as dementia.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he hopes to have testing for care home visitors in place for all care homes in England “by Christmas”.
As well as the obvious comfort Sunrise and Gracewell’s scheme has brought to families, it has seen tangible clinical results – the daily fluid intake of one elderly resident doubled after his wife was permitted meaningful visits.
Without visitors, Doreen, a resident of Sunrise of Bassett care home in Southampton, became withdrawn and lacked motivation to walk, which she had always loved, and struggling with her balance.
At the beginning of the year she was able to walk for around 25 minutes with a stick, but when her daughter Sandy took her to a hospital appointment in August, her first time out of the home since the lockdown, she was “very unsteady” and could barely walk 100 yards even with the aid of a walker.
Sandy is now safely visiting her mother, 88, three times a week and helping her build up her walking.
During a visit filmed from a safe distance by the PA news agency, the pair laughed and smiled as Sandy helped her mother walk around the care home grounds.
Holding her mother’s hand, Sandy said: “When someone you love reaches out to you and tries to ask you to help them because they might be feeling unhappy or sad or anxious or not feeling very well, to only have a telephone to talk to them, and to say: ‘No I can’t come out today, and I can’t come out tomorrow, and I can’t come out next week, in fact I don’t know when I can come out to see you’, is just heart-breaking.
“The feeling of helplessness I’ve had has been overwhelming. My mum’s always been there through my life to help me, and at the time I wanted to help her… It’s just been so hard.”
Anna Selby, who heads up Sunrise and Gracewell’s Covid-19 taskforce, said the Government’s approach has been “completely risk averse” and that, while recent guidance has brought some national clarity, there is much more to be done to combat the loneliness of vulnerable residents.
She said they have been effectively running a version of the scheme the Government has just started piloting, adding: “We’re being really careful, we are making sure it is used to address recognised need and vulnerability. And so far we haven’t seen any risk to our communities or any risk of infection as a result.”
The programme’s success shows it is possible to protect the mental health of residents while minimising the risk of Covid-19 entering care homes, she added.
Julia Jones, co-founder of John’s Campaign, a charity fighting for extended visiting rights for family carers of people with dementia, said she applauds the scheme’s “sensible and compassionate approach”.
She said: “Established schemes like this underline what a waste of time the Government ‘pilot’ is.
“If these examples were highlighted and extended, we could soon be moving to a position where, instead of acting to reverse deterioration and distress, care homes would be welcoming relatives to prevent this happening.”
Judy Downey, chairwoman of the Relatives and Residents Association, said: “It’s heartwarming to know about these examples of excellent practice, with good care planning and risk assessments in place.
“This will help to ensure happier and healthier residents are in touch with those who matter most to them and enrich their lives”.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Inquest into River Itchen death in Easton, near Winchester

AN ELDERLY woman found dead in the River Itchen near Winchester has been named at an inquest .
The body @ @ @ @ @ also known as Longina Boczon , was discovered on August 18 at around 5.30am .
@ @ @ @ @ from River Itchen near Winchester According to a post mortem report by pathologist Dr Belvinda @ @ @ @ @ with alcohol toxicity contributing .
Ms Pearce was identified to police by her friend Chris @ @ @ @ @ Fulling Mill in Easton Lane .
Winchester Coroner 's Court heard that she lived at @ @ @ @ @ road .

The body of 72-year-old Rochienne Pearce, also known as Longina Boczon, was discovered on August 18 at around 5.30am.
According to a post mortem report by pathologist Dr Belvinda Shoker, she drowned, with alcohol toxicity contributing.
Ms Pearce was identified to police by her friend Chris Netherton after being found behind Fulling Mill in Easton Lane.
Winchester Coroner's Court heard that she lived at a property in the same road.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson adjourned the full inquest to July 21.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Work at St Denys station in Southampton has begun

When complete , the work to refurbish platform canopies at St Denys station is expected to provide a better experience for passengers on South West Railway Services .
The full 38 metre length of the canopies on platforms two , three and four will be renewed in glass reinforced plastic and aluminium .
Network Rail , the company behind the refurbishments , says the work is required because of the age and condition of the timber structure .
It is said to be prone to leaking , not only getting passengers wet , but also creating puddles and causing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the platforms .
Chris Ellis , regional manager south at SWR said : “ This work represents a significant upgrade to St Denys station which will not only help to keep customers dry in wet weather , but also make the station safer to use .
“ Our stations sit at the heart of the communities we serve and they are key to maintaining exceptional customer service .
“ That ’ s why we are committed to enhancing stations across our network through improvements such as this one.
” The improvements will provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling to Southampton , Portsmouth and London Waterloo .
Jonathan Spencer , scheme project manager for Network Rail Wessex , said : “ The new platform canopies will provide a better passenger experience for years to come , as due to the age and condition of them , maintaining them was no longer an option .
“ It ’ s great to be part of a project which will improve passengers journeys , demonstrating Network Rail ’ s commitment to putting passengers first .
“ While the majority of the work is taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep noise to a minimum and apologise for any disruption .
“ Work is expected to be complete by Easter 2021 and the station is planned to stay open throughout the work .
Network rail has however reminded passengers travelling to and from the station to take care whilst on the platforms that their will be scaffolding .

When complete, the work to refurbish platform canopies at St Denys station is expected to provide a better experience for passengers on South West Railway Services.
The full 38 metre length of the canopies on platforms two, three and four will be renewed in glass reinforced plastic and aluminium.
Network Rail, the company behind the refurbishments, says the work is required because of the age and condition of the timber structure.
It is said to be prone to leaking, not only getting passengers wet, but also creating puddles and causing a hazard for people walking up and down the platforms.
Chris Ellis, regional manager south at SWR said: “This work represents a significant upgrade to St Denys station which will not only help to keep customers dry in wet weather, but also make the station safer to use.
“Our stations sit at the heart of the communities we serve and they are key to maintaining exceptional customer service.
“That’s why we are committed to enhancing stations across our network through improvements such as this one.”
The improvements will provide better shelter for passengers waiting for trains travelling to Southampton, Portsmouth and London Waterloo.
Jonathan Spencer, scheme project manager for Network Rail Wessex, said: “The new platform canopies will provide a better passenger experience for years to come, as due to the age and condition of them, maintaining them was no longer an option.
“It’s great to be part of a project which will improve passengers journeys, demonstrating Network Rail’s commitment to putting passengers first.
“While the majority of the work is taking place at night, we will try to keep noise to a minimum and apologise for any disruption. “
Work is expected to be complete by Easter 2021 and the station is planned to stay open throughout the work.
Network rail has however reminded passengers travelling to and from the station to take care whilst on the platforms that their will be scaffolding.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Plans for four homes on site of bungalow in Chandler's Ford

A PLAN to build four new homes and demolish an existing bungalow has received 50 objections .
The application to Eastleigh Borough Council sets out how an existing bungalow would be demolished to allow room for the new properties on Keble Road , Chandler 's Ford .
Landscaping work would then have to take place to allow room for the four buildings that are planned to have four bedrooms and would each include new garages .
• 'Controversial ' plans for block of flats in Chandler 's Ford Access to the homes would be provided in the form of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The application is due to be discussed by the Chandler 's Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee this evening .
It has been recommended for the committee to refuse the application on the grounds that there would be insufficient space for waste collection vehicles to turn .
It is also said that the properties would lead to an unacceptable increase in Nitrates leaving the site which would have an adverse impact on the Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area .
The council has also received 50 objections to the homes from @ @ @

The application to Eastleigh Borough Council sets out how an existing bungalow would be demolished to allow room for the new properties on Keble Road, Chandler's Ford.
Landscaping work would then have to take place to allow room for the four buildings that are planned to have four bedrooms and would each include new garages.
Access to the homes would be provided in the form of an existing driveway that runs from Keble Road.
The application is due to be discussed by the Chandler's Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee this evening.
It has been recommended for the committee to refuse the application on the grounds that there would be insufficient space for waste collection vehicles to turn.
It is also said that the properties would lead to an unacceptable increase in Nitrates leaving the site which would have an adverse impact on the Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area.
The council has also received 50 objections to the homes from local residents.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--TV favourite Davina McCall to host Southampton fundraiser

A HOUSEHOLD favourite is set to host a special online ‘ Night In ’ to support a children ’ s charity .
Davina McCall will host the event to raise funds for Action Medical Research which has seen many fundraising events either postponed or cancelled this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis .
The charity funds vital medical research to help sick babies and children and is now driving forward research to help protect children from Covid-19 .
One of the charities largest annual events , Dine with Davina , is held in Southampton and usually attracts around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the physical event is not possible this year , the charity has now decided to run the virtual ‘ Davina ’ s Night In ’ instead and hopes that those people who normally attend in person , as well as many more , will join in online .
Ruth Dean , organiser of Davina ’ s Night In , says : “ We are so grateful to Davina for hosting this special event and are really looking forward to the evening , which will feature the ex-Mr England , Jordan Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guests .
“ It will be a great way to hear from the amazing Davina from the comfort of your own home , all while helping to raise money for vital medical research.
” As an Action Ambassador , Davina has been supporting the charity for many years , having first been introduced by her late granny ‘ Pippy ’ , who was a local fundraiser .
Davina ’ s Night In is set to live stream from 8pm on November 24 and is said to be an evening of ‘ conversation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chance to win prizes in a ‘ Star Prize Draw ’ are some of the ways that audiences can get involved and raise money for the charity from the comfort of their own home .
A spokesperson for Action Medical Research said : “ With the nights drawing in and most of the UK in lockdown , what better way to spend an evening than in the company of one of the UK ’ s best-loved celebrities while helping to raise funds to help sick babies and children .
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Davina McCall will host the event to raise funds for Action Medical Research which has seen many fundraising events either postponed or cancelled this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
The charity funds vital medical research to help sick babies and children and is now driving forward research to help protect children from Covid-19.
One of the charities largest annual events, Dine with Davina, is held in Southampton and usually attracts around 450 guests and raises more than £50,000.
As the physical event is not possible this year, the charity has now decided to run the virtual ‘Davina’s Night In’ instead and hopes that those people who normally attend in person, as well as many more, will join in online.
Ruth Dean, organiser of Davina’s Night In, says: “We are so grateful to Davina for hosting this special event and are really looking forward to the evening, which will feature the ex-Mr England, Jordan Williams, as well as some other special guests.
“It will be a great way to hear from the amazing Davina from the comfort of your own home, all while helping to raise money for vital medical research.”
As an Action Ambassador, Davina has been supporting the charity for many years, having first been introduced by her late granny ‘Pippy’, who was a local fundraiser.
Davina’s Night In is set to live stream from 8pm on November 24 and is said to be an evening of ‘conversation and entertainment’.
A fundraising auction and the chance to win prizes in a ‘Star Prize Draw’ are some of the ways that audiences can get involved and raise money for the charity from the comfort of their own home.
A spokesperson for Action Medical Research said: “With the nights drawing in and most of the UK in lockdown, what better way to spend an evening than in the company of one of the UK’s best-loved celebrities while helping to raise funds to help sick babies and children.”