thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Woman bitten by dogs at St Catherine's Hill, Winchester

A WOMAN going for a walk was knocked over by two dogs and bitten several times .
Police are on the hunt for witnesses after a woman suffered puncture wounds when she was bitten by dogs in Winchester .
The woman , in her 50s , had been walking near the bench area to the steps of St Catherine ’ s Hill when she was knocked to the ground by two dogs – described as black Rottweilers .
This took place at around 4.10pm on Sunday 26 July .
The dogs bit the woman several times , causing injuries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Hampshire Police said : `` We would like to identify and speak to four people who were at the benches at the time of this incident .
`` They were two men and two woman , described as all being aged in their late 20s to early 30s , and they had a pushchair with them .
They are believed to have left the area with the dogs after the attack .
`` Did you see these people in the area ?
Do you know who they are ? ''
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 , quoting 44200280009 .
Alternatively , you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

Police are on the hunt for witnesses after a woman suffered puncture wounds when she was bitten by dogs in Winchester.
The woman, in her 50s, had been walking near the bench area to the steps of St Catherine’s Hill when she was knocked to the ground by two dogs – described as black Rottweilers.
This took place at around 4.10pm on Sunday 26 July.
The dogs bit the woman several times, causing injuries to her leg and back.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We would like to identify and speak to four people who were at the benches at the time of this incident.
"They were two men and two woman, described as all being aged in their late 20s to early 30s, and they had a pushchair with them. They are believed to have left the area with the dogs after the attack.
"Did you see these people in the area? Do you know who they are?"
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200280009.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Phillip Schofield, carnivals, sports and more were snapped in 2000 – did we take your picture?

JOIN the Daily Echo on another trip down memory lane with pictures from July 2000 .
As well as the @ @ @ @ @ , there were sports tournaments , fundraisers and Ofsted reports .
Television presenter Phillip Schofield @ @ @ @ @ new Linden Homes office where he was met by children from Rose Road .
While @ @ @ @ @ images were taking place locally , this is what was happening nationally : Reality television @ @ @ @ @ aired on Channel 4 .
Craig Phillips went on to be crowned as winner .
@ @ @ @ @ Payne was found in West Sussex .
She had gone missing sixteen days earlier .
@ @ @ @ @ , London , after armed police shot 29-year-old Derek Bennett dead .
27 people were @ @ @ @ @ were injured .

As well as the obligatory summer fetes and carnivals, there were sports tournaments, fundraisers and Ofsted reports.
Television presenter Phillip Schofield visited Totton to open the new Linden Homes office where he was met by children from Rose Road.
While the events captured in these images were taking place locally, this is what was happening nationally:
July 14
Reality television game show Big Brother first aired on Channel 4. Craig Phillips went on to be crowned as winner.
July 17
The body of 6-year-old Sarah Payne was found in West Sussex. She had gone missing sixteen days earlier.
July 20
Rioting broke out in Brixton, London, after armed police shot 29-year-old Derek Bennett dead. 27 people were arrested and three police officers were injured.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Southampton St John's Centre could be demolished to make way for houses

THE DEMOLITION of a Southampton church centre could make way for five new homes should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
St. James ' Church Parochial Church Council have submitted an application to Southampton City Council proposing the demolition of St John 's Centre on St James Road .
The site would then be redeveloped with the erection of five houses with parking and gardens .
It comes as the church plans to update and upgrade the church 's buildings .
The demolition would make room for five three-bed town houses on St James Road in Shirley .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redevelopment of the St. John ’ s Centre forms part of St. James ’ Church strategic reassessment of its accommodation .
`` In that strategic plan , revenue generated from the development of the St. John ’ s Centre site will help fund the refurbishment and enhancement of the main St James ’ Church facilities ( including Shirley Parish Hall on the corner of Colebrook Avenue and St. James Road ) to better suit their regular church and community usage . ''
The houses would be three-storeys high and access would be directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all the houses would be three bedroom dwellings with all of the bedrooms on the second floor and living and kitchen space on the first floor .
A garden room is shown on the ground floor for each dwelling .
The design and access statement submitted to the council sets out the reasons for the proposed redevelopment .
It mentions the inadequacies of the existing building and the building needs of St. James ’ Church and sets the development in the context of current proposals for a comprehensive update and upgrade the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is made of a main building and a three-storey tall bell tower .
Inside there is a large hall that stretches the length and breadth of the building and incorporates a small kitchen area , together with associated lavatories , a small office and an activity room in a semi basement .
The space was previously used for church services and activities associated with St James ' Church but this has now mostly stopped .
The building is still used by another church organisation on an occasional basis .

St. James' Church Parochial Church Council have submitted an application to Southampton City Council proposing the demolition of St John's Centre on St James Road.
The site would then be redeveloped with the erection of five houses with parking and gardens.
It comes as the church plans to update and upgrade the church's buildings.
The demolition would make room for five three-bed town houses on St James Road in Shirley.
A planning statement reads: "The proposed redevelopment of the St. John’s Centre forms part of St. James’ Church strategic reassessment of its accommodation.
"In that strategic plan, revenue generated from the development of the St. John’s Centre site will help fund the refurbishment and enhancement of the main St James’ Church facilities (including Shirley Parish Hall on the corner of Colebrook Avenue and St. James Road) to better suit their regular church and community usage."
The houses would be three-storeys high and access would be directly to St James Road.
Plans state that all the houses would be three bedroom dwellings with all of the bedrooms on the second floor and living and kitchen space on the first floor. A garden room is shown on the ground floor for each dwelling.
The design and access statement submitted to the council sets out the reasons for the proposed redevelopment.
It mentions the inadequacies of the existing building and the building needs of St. James’ Church and sets the development in the context of current proposals for a comprehensive update and upgrade the church’s buildings.
The centre is made of a main building and a three-storey tall bell tower.
Inside there is a large hall that stretches the length and breadth of the building and incorporates a small kitchen area, together with associated lavatories, a small office and an activity room in a semi basement.
The space was previously used for church services and activities associated with St James' Church but this has now mostly stopped. The building is still used by another church organisation on an occasional basis.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--The Romsey floral firm giving a £369,000 boost to the NHS

THEY ’ RE the Romsey floral firm who made an incredible £369,000 donation to NHS charities during the coronavirus crisis .
But , not content with that , they also decided to brighten up their local community hospital with a giant floral display .
Eflorist , a national florist based in the market town , put together the beautiful 1.5m by 1m blooms , which are now proudly displayed in the main reception area of Romsey Hospital for staff and patients to enjoy .
They wanted to thank staff who have been working throughout the pandemic .
Eflorist regional director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we raised £369,000 for the NHS Together Charities so following on from that this floral display is about putting a smile on the faces of the local NHS workers who have been keeping vital services running during this time .
Romsey Hospital is a lifeline for many Hampshire residents and this is our way of saying thank you for all their dedication and hard work.
” As the Covid-19 crisis took hold , Eflorist bosses pledged to donate £1 for every bouquet sold to NHS Charities Together , the organisation which represents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 140 member charities to the tune of £1 million per day .
On placing an order , customers were also offered the chance to nominate an NHS hero to receive a surprise bouquet of flowers .
Business has been booming during lockdown .
Paul puts that down to absence making the heart grow fonder .
He added : “ I believe it is where people can not see their loved ones and flowers are an emotional product and a great way to show people you care .
“ Over Easter , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring them presents , as well as a bouquet , so flowers are a nice way to pick someone up .
“ Flowers are a great way to make someone ’ s day.
” Eflorist delivered their first bouquet of flowers back in 1947 and the firm hasn ’ t slowed down since .
Each bouquet is carefully designed with the lucky recipient in mind and same day or next day delivery is available on the entire range .
Eflorist is also committed to supporting growers in farming communities across the world and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also support the high street , working closely with over 1,500 florist members who craft and hand-deliver their bouquets each day .
There are florists all over the country , ensuring minimal travel for the flowers which then look their very best .
To become trader of the week , visit dailyecho.co.uk/trader

But, not content with that, they also decided to brighten up their local community hospital with a giant floral display.
Eflorist, a national florist based in the market town, put together the beautiful 1.5m by 1m blooms, which are now proudly displayed in the main reception area of Romsey Hospital for staff and patients to enjoy.
They wanted to thank staff who have been working throughout the pandemic.
Eflorist regional director Paul Isaia said: “Last month we raised £369,000 for the NHS Together Charities so following on from that this floral display is about putting a smile on the faces of the local NHS workers who have been keeping vital services running during this time. Romsey Hospital is a lifeline for many Hampshire residents and this is our way of saying thank you for all their dedication and hard work.”
As the Covid-19 crisis took hold, Eflorist bosses pledged to donate £1 for every bouquet sold to NHS Charities Together, the organisation which represents, champions and supports the work of more than 140 member charities to the tune of £1 million per day.
On placing an order, customers were also offered the chance to nominate an NHS hero to receive a surprise bouquet of flowers.
Business has been booming during lockdown. Paul puts that down to absence making the heart grow fonder.
He added: “I believe it is where people cannot see their loved ones and flowers are an emotional product and a great way to show people you care.
“Over Easter, you would go round to your parents and bring them presents, as well as a bouquet, so flowers are a nice way to pick someone up.
“Flowers are a great way to make someone’s day.”
Eflorist delivered their first bouquet of flowers back in 1947 and the firm hasn’t slowed down since.
Each bouquet is carefully designed with the lucky recipient in mind and same day or next day delivery is available on the entire range.
Eflorist is also committed to supporting growers in farming communities across the world and choosing British growers where possible. They also support the high street, working closely with over 1,500 florist members who craft and hand-deliver their bouquets each day. There are florists all over the country, ensuring minimal travel for the flowers which then look their very best.
To become trader of the week, visit dailyecho.co.uk/trader


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Former Saints striker to run 10k with nurses to help raise funds for vital equipment

A FORMER Saints striker is to run 10k with a team of nurses to help raise money for lifesaving equipment .
Karleen Gammie , a nurse at University Hospital Southampton , has organised at 10k run to raise £10,000 for desperately needed equipment .
The acute stroke unit ( ASU ) nurse will be joined by former Southampton FC star James Beattie and will run from AFC Totton Football Club in Calmore to Southampton General Hospital on August 1 .
The run is to raise money for new Dash monitors - machine that monitors vital signs including your pulse rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saturations , respiration alerting if there is any change to the normal parameters .
Karleen said : `` During this Covid-19 pandemic , a lot of patients that would normally come into hospital are reluctant to attend A & E and ASU when they are genuinely ill. '' The response I have had from patient delaying coming into hospital or seeking help range from : ' I don ’ t want to be a bother ' or 'there are sicker people than me ' , ' I thought I would get better soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting corona ' .
`` The delay in getting early treatment mean that our patient are coming in critically unwell and we don ’ t have dash monitor on the department to monitor them closely .
`` Close monitoring can help improve patients care and outcomes . ''
She added : `` I will be running with ex-Saints football player James Beattie , Brett Williams - my friend who ’ s been doing the food bank with me - and another nurse that works on my ward .
`` We will be running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton General Hospital . ''
The ASU team have been raising money for a few years through bake sales , charity runs , plane jumps , and a number of raffles .
So far , they have raised £4,000 but it is not enough to cover the cost of a monitor , which cost £5,000 each .
The team care for all acutely unwell surgical patients that attend A & E or GP referrals .
Karleen explained that the team covers all internal organs including appendix , liver , pancreases , gall bladder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look after patients that need specialist cancer treatments as well .

Karleen Gammie, a nurse at University Hospital Southampton, has organised at 10k run to raise £10,000 for desperately needed equipment.
The acute stroke unit (ASU) nurse will be joined by former Southampton FC star James Beattie and will run from AFC Totton Football Club in Calmore to Southampton General Hospital on August 1.
The run is to raise money for new Dash monitors - machine that monitors vital signs including your pulse rate and rhythm, blood pressure, O2 saturations, respiration alerting if there is any change to the normal parameters.
Karleen said: "During this Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of patients that would normally come into hospital are reluctant to attend A&E and ASU when they are genuinely ill.
"The response I have had from patient delaying coming into hospital or seeking help range from: 'I don’t want to be a bother' or 'there are sicker people than me', 'I thought I would get better soon' and 'I am scared of getting corona'.
"The delay in getting early treatment mean that our patient are coming in critically unwell and we don’t have dash monitor on the department to monitor them closely.
"Close monitoring can help improve patients care and outcomes."
She added: "I will be running with ex-Saints football player James Beattie, Brett Williams - my friend who’s been doing the food bank with me - and another nurse that works on my ward.
"We will be running from AFC totton football club Calmore to Southampton General Hospital."
The ASU team have been raising money for a few years through bake sales, charity runs, plane jumps, and a number of raffles.
So far, they have raised £4,000 but it is not enough to cover the cost of a monitor, which cost £5,000 each.
The team care for all acutely unwell surgical patients that attend A&E or GP referrals.
Karleen explained that the team covers all internal organs including appendix, liver, pancreases, gall bladder, kidneys and skin.
They also look after patients that need specialist cancer treatments as well.
To donate, visit: www.gofundme.com/f/nhs-10k-run.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Hampshire schoolboys announce GWR journeys

THE voices of three Hampshire schoolboys were heard amongst train commuters as they listened to the tannoy .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ those shortlisted for a Train Manager announcement competition .
Instead of hearing the train guard @ @ @ @ @ heard contest entries from three Hampshire boys aged 15 and below .
Finley Lassiter , @ @ @ @ @ announced a journey from his home town to Cardiff , while Daniel Hopkins , 11 @ @ @ @ @ a journey from London Paddington to Plymouth .
Ben Badcock , 11 , from West @ @ @ @ @ journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour .
A shortlist will now be drawn @ @ @ @ @ judges including BBC South West radio presenter David Sheppard , the voice behind some of @ @ @ @ @ messages including ‘ Mind the gap ’ .
Three overall winners will then be chosen @ @ @ @ @ Enter Trainment pack including a set of GWR Top Trumps , a jigsaw and adventure @ @

It comes as Great Western Railway announced those shortlisted for a Train Manager announcement competition.
Instead of hearing the train guard's voice, those travelling heard contest entries from three Hampshire boys aged 15 and below.
Finley Lassiter, 15, from Romsey, announced a journey from his home town to Cardiff, while Daniel Hopkins, 11, from Fleet, announced a journey from London Paddington to Plymouth.
Ben Badcock, 11, from West End, also announced a journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour.
A shortlist will now be drawn up by a panel of judges including BBC South West radio presenter David Sheppard, the voice behind some of GWR’s station safety messages including ‘Mind the gap’.
Three overall winners will then be chosen to receive a special GWR Enter Trainment pack including a set of GWR Top Trumps, a jigsaw and adventure pack.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Fareham College receives funding to improve online learning for students

Fareham College has been awarded Government funding to help improve student online learning .
Fareham College , Highbury College and HSDC have been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Department of Education to improve digital learning for students .
The three colleges will work together to use curriculum specialists , from a variety of subjects , to create a range of learning resources to support Level 3 students with online learning .
Both staff and students are set to benefit as the colleges will join forces to share their knowledge and resources .
The Colleges are also appealing to local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for future employment .
Andrew Kaye , Principal and CEO of Fareham College said : `` Due to the COVID-19 lockdown , we had to work very quickly to realign the content of our courses for remote teaching and learning .
We were hugely impressed by the positive response from both students and staff using the new blended-learning approach and how well it worked .
This money will enable us to maintain a sustainable blended-learning curriculum at Fareham College and embrace new digital technologies to achieve this .
`` Working together with Highbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and engaging blended-learning resources provides us all with the opportunity to develop and enhance how we teach Level 3 courses and achieve good outcomes for all Level 3 students , especially pertinent with the introduction of T Levels from September . ''

Fareham College, Highbury College and HSDC have been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Department of Education to improve digital learning for students.
The three colleges will work together to use curriculum specialists, from a variety of subjects, to create a range of learning resources to support Level 3 students with online learning.
Both staff and students are set to benefit as the colleges will join forces to share their knowledge and resources.
The Colleges are also appealing to local businesses to contribute and help prepare students for future employment.
Andrew Kaye, Principal and CEO of Fareham College said: "Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, we had to work very quickly to realign the content of our courses for remote teaching and learning. We were hugely impressed by the positive response from both students and staff using the new blended-learning approach and how well it worked. This money will enable us to maintain a sustainable blended-learning curriculum at Fareham College and embrace new digital technologies to achieve this.
"Working together with Highbury College and HSDC to implement high quality and engaging blended-learning resources provides us all with the opportunity to develop and enhance how we teach Level 3 courses and achieve good outcomes for all Level 3 students, especially pertinent with the introduction of T Levels from September."


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Say hello to the new Daily Echo reporter Gemma Wardle

MEET Gemma Wardle , the Southern Daily Echo ’ s new Community Reporter who will be focusing on local community stories .
The 23-year-old has just finished her National Council for the Training of Journalists course at Highbury College , in Cosham .
She will be focusing on community-related issues across the south of Hampshire , with a focus on the Fareham area .
Gemma said : “ I am excited to join the team at the Daily Echo .
I was elated to be offered the job and can ’ t wait to get started .
I grew up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas and I believe that feeling part of your community is very important .
“ I was recently award the Bob Norris Achievement award by the National Union of Journalists and that gave me a real confident boost .
“ After graduating in Politics from the University of Portsmouth in 2018 , becoming a qualified journalist was my next goal .
Being a community reporter , I am looking forward to using social media as a way of connecting people online and offline .
“ I am thrilled to start connecting with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people.
” If you have a story for Gemma , you can contact her on gemma.wardle @ dailyecho.co.uk .
You can also contact her on Facebook by searching Gemma Wardle , or find her on Twitter @ gemmacwardle .

The 23-year-old has just finished her National Council for the Training of Journalists course at Highbury College, in Cosham.
She will be focusing on community-related issues across the south of Hampshire, with a focus on the Fareham area.
Gemma said: “I am excited to join the team at the Daily Echo. I was elated to be offered the job and can’t wait to get started. I grew up in the Locks Heath and Park Gate areas and I believe that feeling part of your community is very important.
“I was recently award the Bob Norris Achievement award by the National Union of Journalists and that gave me a real confident boost.
“After graduating in Politics from the University of Portsmouth in 2018, becoming a qualified journalist was my next goal. Being a community reporter, I am looking forward to using social media as a way of connecting people online and offline.
“I am thrilled to start connecting with the community and telling the stories that matter to people.”
If you have a story for Gemma, you can contact her on gemma.wardle@dailyecho.co.uk.
You can also contact her on Facebook by searching Gemma Wardle, or find her on Twitter @gemmacwardle.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--LETTERS - PPE supply to Southampton was 'shambolic'

I HAVEN ’ T wanted to play the local party politics game when it comes to Southampton City Council ’ s response to the Covid-19 pandemic .
Frankly , I think the residents of our city deserve better from their elected representatives in a time of absolute crisis .
But I must speak out and respond to the repeated lie being peddled by Southampton Conservatives that Southampton City Council never had a shortage of PPE during the early stages of the pandemic .
Cllr Steven Galton is responsible for putting this lie on leaflets across the city and was Chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 11th June .
He heard evidence that in the first week of April there were only a few days ’ supply of face masks left for staff .
At this time there was no assurance from Government as to when the next delivery would arrive .
A public call was made to local businesses asking them to donate PPE and the leader of the council and I wrote a letter to all three Southampton MPs asking them to urgently highlight this problem to Ministers .
Was Cllr Galton not paying attention at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shambolic approach to PPE supply , by his Government , has been well documented but Southampton Conservatives would rather cover up problems , and risk lives just to save Boris Johnson ’ s blushes .
Thank god they are not running the council , at a time when we need trust and integrity in political life .
Local Conservatives continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel for cheap political gain .

Frankly, I think the residents of our city deserve better from their elected representatives in a time of absolute crisis.
But I must speak out and respond to the repeated lie being peddled by Southampton Conservatives that Southampton City Council never had a shortage of PPE during the early stages of the pandemic.
Cllr Steven Galton is responsible for putting this lie on leaflets across the city and was Chair of the Overview and Security Committee held on 11th June.
He heard evidence that in the first week of April there were only a few days’ supply of face masks left for staff.
At this time there was no assurance from Government as to when the next delivery would arrive.
A public call was made to local businesses asking them to donate PPE and the leader of the council and I wrote a letter to all three Southampton MPs asking them to urgently highlight this problem to Ministers.
Was Cllr Galton not paying attention at the meeting he was chairing?
The shambolic approach to PPE supply, by his Government, has been well documented but Southampton Conservatives would rather cover up problems, and risk lives just to save Boris Johnson’s blushes.
Thank god they are not running the council, at a time when we need trust and integrity in political life.
Local Conservatives continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel for cheap political gain.
Shame on them.
Cllr Lorna Fielker
Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Southampton City Council


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--2,600 Southampton businesses in 'significant financial distress'

MORE than 2,600 businesses in the Southampton area are now in “ significant ” financial distress , research has suggested .
And there is a warning that the figure could have been much higher if the lockdown had not led to a drop in court activity .
The quarterly Red Flag Alert data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor found there were 2,646 firms in serious distress between April and June .
The figure was up three per cent on the previous quarter and up eight per cent on the same period last year .
Across the UK , there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of 33,000 since the start of the year .
The number of bar and restaurant businesses in Southampton in significant distress rose by nine per cent since the previous quarter , while the number of retailers in that situation grew eight per cent .
Some sectors showed signs of relative stability , including professional services and automotive .
Steve Powell , partner at Begbies Traynor in Southampton , said : “ These are undoubtedly the toughest of times for all businesses .
While the latest figures from our Red Flag Alert show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in the number of ailing companies here in Southampton over the past quarter , the true picture of financial distress may be concealed by inaction on insolvent and distressed businesses in the courts .
This means we are more likely to see the real impact of the pandemic during the second half of 2020 .
“ There have been unprecedented company support measures from the Treasury during the pandemic , with both the furlough scheme and access to government backed funding schemes .
But unfortunately , as the chancellor himself has admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be saved .
While it is likely that this situation will get worse for many businesses before it gets better , those businesses that have the capital and the management ability will be better placed to adapt to the ‘ new normal ’ .
“ Even before the crisis hit , change had been coming , but the pandemic has increased the pace of this change .
We have already seen some businesses make significant alterations to their structures and we ’ ll expect to see more in the coming months .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re in for hard times , but if this is a catalyst for change it could result in a better , more sustainable future .
”

And there is a warning that the figure could have been much higher if the lockdown had not led to a drop in court activity.
The quarterly Red Flag Alert data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor found there were 2,646 firms in serious distress between April and June.
The figure was up three per cent on the previous quarter and up eight per cent on the same period last year.
Across the UK, there were 527,000 companies in significant distress, an increase of 33,000 since the start of the year.
The number of bar and restaurant businesses in Southampton in significant distress rose by nine per cent since the previous quarter, while the number of retailers in that situation grew eight per cent. Some sectors showed signs of relative stability, including professional services and automotive.
Steve Powell, partner at Begbies Traynor in Southampton, said: “These are undoubtedly the toughest of times for all businesses. While the latest figures from our Red Flag Alert show that there has been a relatively small increase in the number of ailing companies here in Southampton over the past quarter, the true picture of financial distress may be concealed by inaction on insolvent and distressed businesses in the courts. This means we are more likely to see the real impact of the pandemic during the second half of 2020.
“There have been unprecedented company support measures from the Treasury during the pandemic, with both the furlough scheme and access to government backed funding schemes. But unfortunately, as the chancellor himself has admitted, not all businesses and jobs can be saved. While it is likely that this situation will get worse for many businesses before it gets better, those businesses that have the capital and the management ability will be better placed to adapt to the ‘new normal’.
“Even before the crisis hit, change had been coming, but the pandemic has increased the pace of this change. We have already seen some businesses make significant alterations to their structures and we’ll expect to see more in the coming months. But a crisis can be an opportunity – we’re in for hard times, but if this is a catalyst for change it could result in a better, more sustainable future.”
CONTACT ME
t: 01202 411297
e: darren.slade@
dailyecho.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--LETTER - Call to develop Romsey brewery site

Your correspondent raised several excellent points on the brewery site in Romey .
The fact that for 33years , yes @ @ @ @ @ remained undeveloped with planning permission for 211 houses ( 13built ) .
Romsey has moved @ @ @ @ @ last century .
Many other substantial developments have taken place within and around Romsey .
@ @ @ @ @ in respect of this site since the original planning permission was granted .
• On @ @ @ @ @ on brewery site The developers in 2019 were concerned as to the viability of the @ @ @ @ @ reason that it remains derelict , it is not economically viable ?
Perhaps the strategic @ @ @ @ @ be rethought and amended to make this a very central site more applicable to Romsey @ @ @ @ @ Council urged to take over brewery site Site for a health centre with car parking @ @ @ @ @ two doctors surgeries and the hospital .
I 'm sure there might be a legal @ @ @ @ @ build some ammunition .

The fact that for 33years, yes 33 years the site has remained undeveloped with planning permission for 211 houses (13built).
Romsey has moved on a lot since the last century.
Many other substantial developments have taken place within and around Romsey.
Romsey needs most have changed in respect of this site since the original planning permission was granted.
The developers in 2019 were concerned as to the viability of the development.
Is that the reason that it remains derelict, it is not economically viable?
Perhaps the strategic plan for this site could be rethought and amended to make this a very central site more applicable to Romsey in this century.
An open space?
Site for a health centre with car parking and bus service incorporating the two doctors surgeries and the hospital.
I'm sure there might be a legal challenge but perhaps crowdfunding might build some ammunition.
Colin Grant
Nursling


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Naomi House & Jacksplace among charities in Persimmon Homes competition

Three Hampshire groups supporting young people could win £100,000 in a charity competition .
Second Chance Children 's Charity wants @ @ @ @ @ facility at its Rural Centre in Hampshire , and Starlight Trampoline and Gymnastics CIC in @ @ @ @ @ new premises .
While Naomi House and Jacksplace is looking to install a sensory garden @ @ @ @ @ Homes South Coast has shortlisted the good causes to represent the region in its Building @ @ @ @ @ give away £1 million nationally this year to projects that benefit under-18s .
Matt Paine @ @ @ @ @ Homes South Coast , said : “ Building Futures aims to create a lasting legacy @ @ @ @ @ groups that support them .
“ We have been overwhelmed by the response and it @ @ @ @ @ lot of very worthy causes supporting the younger generation and a many local people working @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Voting runs until midnight on September 18 .
The winners will be announced @ @ @ @ @ York Racecourse on Tuesday October 6 .

Second Chance Children's Charity wants to build a new residential facility at its Rural Centre in Hampshire, and Starlight Trampoline and Gymnastics CIC in Romsey also wants to build new premises.
While Naomi House and Jacksplace is looking to install a sensory garden linking two hospices.
Persimmon Homes South Coast has shortlisted the good causes to represent the region in its Building Futures scheme, which will give away £1 million nationally this year to projects that benefit under-18s.
Matt Paine, managing director of Persimmon Homes South Coast, said: “Building Futures aims to create a lasting legacy for young people and the groups that support them.
“We have been overwhelmed by the response and it is clear there are a lot of very worthy causes supporting the younger generation and a many local people working exceptionally hard to help them."
Voting runs until midnight on September 18. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at York Racecourse on Tuesday October 6.
To vote, visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Boy arrested after teen robbed in Japanese Gardens in Southsea

A HUNT has been launched after a teenagers was robbed by two youths while walking in a Hampshire garden .
Police are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage after a 15-year-old boy was robbed in Southsea .
The victim had been walking through the Japanese gardens , near the Canoe Lake , when he was assaulted by two youths .
During the incident , the victim had his wallet and an Apple Airpod case stolen .
The youths were described as black , and one was described as wearing a Nike camouflage style padded jacket .
The incident happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 26 .
Since then , a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody .
Police believe that mobile phone footage of the incident may have been captured .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We have information to suggest that mobile phone footage of the incident may have been captured .
`` If you saw this incident take place , or captured any footage of it , please contact us .
`` As part of this investigation , officers have arrested a 14-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He remains in custody at this time .
`` Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44200280151 .
`` Alternatively , you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage after a 15-year-old boy was robbed in Southsea.
The victim had been walking through the Japanese gardens, near the Canoe Lake, when he was assaulted by two youths.
During the incident, the victim had his wallet and an Apple Airpod case stolen.
The youths were described as black, and one was described as wearing a Nike camouflage style padded jacket.
The incident happened between 7pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, July 26.
Since then, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Police believe that mobile phone footage of the incident may have been captured.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We have information to suggest that mobile phone footage of the incident may have been captured.
"If you saw this incident take place, or captured any footage of it, please contact us.
"As part of this investigation, officers have arrested a 14-year-old boy from Southsea on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody at this time.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44200280151.
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Queen Elizabeth joins the party as five cruise ships anchor off Bournemouth beach

Cunard cruise ship the Queen Elizabeth is anchored off Bournemouth .
It joins the Aurora , Arcadia , Empress of @ @ @ @ @ the Seas to bring the total to five .
Cruise ships are currently anchored in @ @ @ @ @ to a lack of port space while all are out of action due to the @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth is a Vista class ship with a capacity of 2,058 passengers and was launched @ @ @ @ @ It is similar in appearance to Cunard 's Queen Victoria , which has been seen @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Aurora and Arcadia are operated by P & O cruises while the Empress @ @ @ @ @ of the Seas form part of the Royal Caribbean fleet .

It joins the Aurora, Arcadia, Empress of the Seas and Allure of the Seas to bring the total to five.
Cruise ships are currently anchored in locations around the world due to a lack of port space while all are out of action due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Queen Elizabeth is a Vista class ship with a capacity of 2,058 passengers and was launched in Southampton in 2010.
It is similar in appearance to Cunard's Queen Victoria, which has been seen off the Dorset coast during lockdown.
Aurora and Arcadia are operated by P&O cruises while the Empress of the Seas and Allure of the Seas form part of the Royal Caribbean fleet.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Police release images of stolen bikes seized from Bullar Road

POLICE want to hear from anyone who has had a bike stolen across Southampton .
It comes after police seized more than 40 bikes from a home on Bullar Road on Sunday .
• Residents 'could n't believe it ' as police seize more than 40 stolen bikes from city home As part of an ongoing police investigation , officers have released individual pictures of each of the 48 bikes that are believed to be stolen .
Many neighbours were concerned that their previously-stolen bikes may have been involved in the incident .
It is also believed that some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online , which police confirm they are looking into .
As reported , a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen property but was later released .
He currently remains under investigation .
Police seized the vehicles that were believed to be stolen and loaded them onto a truck .
Residents `` could not believe '' how many bikes were being seized at around 7pm .
Anyone who believes a bike could be theirs will have to prove they own it .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe they are stolen .
`` If you ’ ve had a bike stolen please view the photos by clicking on the link below .
`` If you think one of them is yours , please phone 101 with reference 44200279540 .
Proof of ownership needed . ''
To view the bikes , scroll through our gallery above .

It comes after police seized more than 40 bikes from a home on Bullar Road on Sunday.
As part of an ongoing police investigation, officers have released individual pictures of each of the 48 bikes that are believed to be stolen.
Many neighbours were concerned that their previously-stolen bikes may have been involved in the incident.
It is also believed that some of these bikes were being advertised for sale online, which police confirm they are looking into.
As reported, a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen property but was later released.
He currently remains under investigation.
Police seized the vehicles that were believed to be stolen and loaded them onto a truck.
Residents "could not believe" how many bikes were being seized at around 7pm.
Anyone who believes a bike could be theirs will have to prove they own it.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We recovered 48 bikes on Sunday, and believe they are stolen.
"If you’ve had a bike stolen please view the photos by clicking on the link below.
"If you think one of them is yours, please phone 101 with reference 44200279540. Proof of ownership needed."
To view the bikes, scroll through our gallery above.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Gosport man murdered by brother, Winchester Crown Court told

A MAN stabbed to death his younger brother in a “ trivial ” argument over missing pillowcases , a court has heard .
Mark Oliver , 56 , is accused of the murder of 53-year-old Andrew Oliver , who was killed at the home the brothers shared with their 87-year-old mother , Jean , in Harwood Road , Gosport , Hampshire , on February 1 .
Andy Houston , prosecuting , told Winchester Crown Court that unarmed Andrew Oliver , a grandfather , had been stabbed following the sibling disagreement , which “ should have been trivial ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from dementia , told police in a video-recorded interview that the brothers had argued over missing sheets , before clarifying it was about pillowcases .
The court heard that she said : “ Mark has got his sheets and Andy has got his things , I know it sounds bloody stupid , but Andy has been missing some sheets .
“ He took them and Mark thought they were his and Andy thought they were his.
” Mr Houston continued : “ Andy had said they were his pillowcases , she said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice bedding .
“ Somehow two of Andy ’ s pillowcases had got lost , she said that Mark was sick and fed up of it , she said it works both ways and Mark picks up some of his things.
” Mr Houston added : “ Mark said he was sick to death with him , Andy , ‘ taking my things ’ .
Mr Houston said the argument happened as both brothers had been separately watching the Wales versus Italy Six Nations Rugby match in their bedrooms .
Mr Houston said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ambulance call-taker that he had stabbed his brother , and when police arrived he handed over a sheath knife to the officers .
Andrew Oliver , described as a father-of-two and a “ proud grandfather ” , was still alive when police arrived .
Paramedics treated Andrew Oliver at the scene for two stab wounds , one to his armpit and the fatal wound to his chest , but they were unable to save him .
Mr Houston said that Mark Oliver denies murder , with the defendant claiming he had acted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Oliver told police that his brother was a former boxer who could “ lash out ” and added that Andrew Oliver had “ hit or bit ” the back of his neck .
Mark Oliver also denied stabbing his brother twice and told police : “ It was only once.
” In a prepared statement given to police , Mark Oliver said : “ My brother and I had an argument , my brother strangled me where I lost consciousness , when I came round I fled his bedroom , my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to attack me , because I tried to get away , he bit me.
” He added : “ It was never my intention to inflict a serious injury , all I tried to do was defend myself .
”

Mark Oliver, 56, is accused of the murder of 53-year-old Andrew Oliver, who was killed at the home the brothers shared with their 87-year-old mother, Jean, in Harwood Road, Gosport, Hampshire, on February 1.
Andy Houston, prosecuting, told Winchester Crown Court that unarmed Andrew Oliver, a grandfather, had been stabbed following the sibling disagreement, which “should have been trivial”.
He said that their mother, who suffers from dementia, told police in a video-recorded interview that the brothers had argued over missing sheets, before clarifying it was about pillowcases.
Andrew Oliver
The court heard that she said: “Mark has got his sheets and Andy has got his things, I know it sounds bloody stupid, but Andy has been missing some sheets.
“He took them and Mark thought they were his and Andy thought they were his.”
Mr Houston continued: “Andy had said they were his pillowcases, she said the pair of them had a thing about nice bedding.
“Somehow two of Andy’s pillowcases had got lost, she said that Mark was sick and fed up of it, she said it works both ways and Mark picks up some of his things.”
Mr Houston added: “Mark said he was sick to death with him, Andy, ‘taking my things’.
Mr Houston said the argument happened as both brothers had been separately watching the Wales versus Italy Six Nations Rugby match in their bedrooms.
Mr Houston said that Mark Oliver called 999 and told the ambulance call-taker that he had stabbed his brother, and when police arrived he handed over a sheath knife to the officers.
Andrew Oliver, described as a father-of-two and a “proud grandfather”, was still alive when police arrived.
Paramedics treated Andrew Oliver at the scene for two stab wounds, one to his armpit and the fatal wound to his chest, but they were unable to save him.
Mr Houston said that Mark Oliver denies murder, with the defendant claiming he had acted out of self-defence.
He said that Mark Oliver told police that his brother was a former boxer who could “lash out” and added that Andrew Oliver had “hit or bit” the back of his neck.
Mark Oliver also denied stabbing his brother twice and told police: “It was only once.”
In a prepared statement given to police, Mark Oliver said: “My brother and I had an argument, my brother strangled me where I lost consciousness, when I came round I fled his bedroom, my brother pursued me into my bedroom where he continued to attack me, because I tried to get away, he bit me.”
He added: “It was never my intention to inflict a serious injury, all I tried to do was defend myself.”
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Little Beaulieu reopens after four months in lockdown

IT 'S the £500,000 fantasy play park that was hit by the national lockdown just days after it opened .
Little Beaulieu , situated in the grounds of the National Motor Museum , was forced to close a week after welcoming its first visitors in March .
Now the eye-catching attraction has reopened - just in time for the summer holidays .
A Beaulieu spokesperson said : `` The team has put in place special safety and cleaning measures to ensure the play area can be enjoyed safely by visitors as part of its Covid-19 visitor safety promise .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum play time during busier periods to avoid any disappointment .
`` The Little Beaulieu kiosk will also be open , and families will be able to enjoy light refreshments in the covered seating area whilst their children play . ''
As reported in the Daily Echo , Little Beaulieu was opened by Lord Montagu on March 14 as figures from the world of entertainment looked on .
The 59-year-old peer addressed a large crowd after dressing up as a circus ringmaster , complete with a scarlet tailcoat and a black top hat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ style which evoked memories of Leonard Sachs announcing acts on the long-running TV show The Good Old Days .
Guests included one of Hampshire 's best-known celebrity couples .
Sarah Parish , star of Atlantis , Broadchurch and Bancroft , was accompanied by her husband , fellow actor James Murray , whose TV credits include 6 Underground and McDonald & Dodds .
TV historian Dan Snow , who lives in the New Forest , was also there .
Little Beaulieu is a small wooden palace which draws on the heritage of Palace House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and the ruins of neighbouring Beaulieu Abbey .
Visitors are able to slide through grand fireplaces , peek out from behind portraits and crawl through a trick bookcase to explore every nook and cranny of the new attraction , which boasts turrets and a clock tower .
Children can tackle the rope maze room , then follow the treetop boardwalk to the observation tower to get a bird ’ s-eye view at the monorail as it rumbles past .

Little Beaulieu, situated in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, was forced to close a week after welcoming its first visitors in March.
Now the eye-catching attraction has reopened - just in time for the summer holidays.
A Beaulieu spokesperson said: "The team has put in place special safety and cleaning measures to ensure the play area can be enjoyed safely by visitors as part of its Covid-19 visitor safety promise.
"Capacity will be managed with a recommended maximum play time during busier periods to avoid any disappointment.
"The Little Beaulieu kiosk will also be open, and families will be able to enjoy light refreshments in the covered seating area whilst their children play."
As reported in the Daily Echo, Little Beaulieu was opened by Lord Montagu on March 14 as figures from the world of entertainment looked on.
The 59-year-old peer addressed a large crowd after dressing up as a circus ringmaster, complete with a scarlet tailcoat and a black top hat.
He delivered his speech in a style which evoked memories of Leonard Sachs announcing acts on the long-running TV show The Good Old Days.
Guests included one of Hampshire's best-known celebrity couples. Sarah Parish, star of Atlantis, Broadchurch and Bancroft, was accompanied by her husband, fellow actor James Murray, whose TV credits include 6 Underground and McDonald & Dodds.
TV historian Dan Snow, who lives in the New Forest, was also there.
Little Beaulieu is a small wooden palace which draws on the heritage of Palace House - Lord Montagu’s ancestral home - and the ruins of neighbouring Beaulieu Abbey.
Visitors are able to slide through grand fireplaces, peek out from behind portraits and crawl through a trick bookcase to explore every nook and cranny of the new attraction, which boasts turrets and a clock tower.
Children can tackle the rope maze room, then follow the treetop boardwalk to the observation tower to get a bird’s-eye view at the monorail as it rumbles past.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--New figures reveal latest Covid-19 infection rates in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON and other parts of Hampshire have seen a drop in Covid-19 cases in the past week .
Infection rates @ @ @ @ @ cases for every 100,000 residents to 1.6 , according to new figures from Public Health @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire have also seen a decrease .
The biggest drop has been recorded in the @ @ @ @ @ seen the infection rate drop from 3.2 to zero .
Eastleigh has gone from 4.6 @ @ @ @ @ Forest remains at 2.2 , but Fareham has seen an increase - from 1.7 to @ @ @ @ @ released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each @ @ @ @ @ carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community .
The rate is expressed @ @ @ @ @ new cases per 100,000 population .

Infection rates have dropped from 5.9 new cases for every 100,000 residents to 1.6, according to new figures from Public Health England.
Other parts of Hampshire have also seen a decrease.
The biggest drop has been recorded in the Test Valley, which has seen the infection rate drop from 3.2 to zero.
Eastleigh has gone from 4.6 to 3.0 and the New Forest remains at 2.2, but Fareham has seen an increase - from 1.7 to 2.6.
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area. The tests are carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community.
The rate is expressed as the new number of new cases per 100,000 population.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Man assaulted three people after he was caught shoplifting in TK Maxx

A MAN has been charged in connection with three assaults in a Hampshire shopping centre .
A man was detained @ @ @ @ @ duty Police Sergeant after shoplifting a number of clothes from TK Maxx in the Swan @ @ @ @ @ on July 24 .
He began to resist arrest and as a result , assaulted @ @ @ @ @ well as a member of the public .
Following the incident , Simon Barnes , @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton , has been charged with shoplifting and subsequently three counts of assault .
@ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Magistrates Court and is due to appear in court on Thursday 30 July .

A man was detained by a PCSO and off duty Police Sergeant after shoplifting a number of clothes from TK Maxx in the Swan Centre in Eastleigh at 10.51am on July 24.
He began to resist arrest and as a result, assaulted two police officers, as well as a member of the public.
Following the incident, Simon Barnes, 33, of Patrick House in Southampton, has been charged with shoplifting and subsequently three counts of assault.
He was remanded at West Hampshire Magistrates Court and is due to appear in court on Thursday 30 July.


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--A look through Oasis Academy Sholing proms of the past

THERE was sadness among students and parents after a `` promised '' leavers prom was cancelled last week .
The year 11 prom for Oasis Academy Sholing students was cancelled , after students were `` promised a prom in 2021 '' .
So we 've taken a look though the Daily Echo prom archives to find Oasis Academy Sholing ( Sholing Technology College ) prom photos throughout the years : Last week , a letter was sent out to parents that stated the school had cancelled the prom following `` advice '' from Southampton City Council and Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a leavers prom '' .
One parent of a year 11 student at the prom told the Daily Echo : `` They were promised they would have the prom even if it is arranged next year in 2021 , but now Oasis Sholing have decided to cancel it . ''
A spokesperson from Oasis Academy Sholing said that they were now planning a `` celebratory event '' , should government guidance allow , next year - but made no further mention of a prom .
Parents are expected to receive letters regarding this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light of the current coronavirus pandemic we unfortunately had to make the difficult decision of postponing this year ’ s Oasis Academy Sholing Prom . ''

The year 11 prom for Oasis Academy Sholing students was cancelled, after students were "promised a prom in 2021".
So we've taken a look though the Daily Echo prom archives to find Oasis Academy Sholing (Sholing Technology College) prom photos throughout the years:
Last week, a letter was sent out to parents that stated the school had cancelled the prom following "advice" from Southampton City Council and Public Health England saying that they "should not hold a leavers prom".
One parent of a year 11 student at the prom told the Daily Echo: "They were promised they would have the prom even if it is arranged next year in 2021, but now Oasis Sholing have decided to cancel it."
A spokesperson from Oasis Academy Sholing said that they were now planning a "celebratory event", should government guidance allow, next year - but made no further mention of a prom. Parents are expected to receive letters regarding this soon.
They said: “In light of the current coronavirus pandemic we unfortunately had to make the difficult decision of postponing this year’s Oasis Academy Sholing Prom."


thedailyecho--2020-07-28--Major road works in Hampshire

Major road works in Hampshire

MAJOR road works are set to take place on the M27 .
Highways England will be carrying out vegetation works along the junction 8 westbound exit slip road .
This will be in a bid to accommodate future activities while they work to convert the M27 to a smart motorway .
The clearance work will take place overnight from 3 August 2020 to 5 August 2020 between the hours of 9pm and 6am the next day .
Highways England are also continuing to undertake overnight work to transfer traffic management from the central reservation over to the verge area throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place overnight from 8pm until 6am the following morning .
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5 M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8 M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5 M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8 M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5 M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8 M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M27 junction 5 M27 junction 5 eastbound to M27 junction 7 M27 junction 8 eastbound to M27 junction 9 M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8 M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5 M27 junction 5 eastbound to M27 junction 7 M27 junction 8 eastbound to M27 junction 9 M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8 M3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4 M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road

Highways England will be carrying out vegetation works along the junction 8 westbound exit slip road.
This will be in a bid to accommodate future activities while they work to convert the M27 to a smart motorway.
The clearance work will take place overnight from 3 August 2020 to 5 August 2020 between the hours of 9pm and 6am the next day.
Highways England are also continuing to undertake overnight work to transfer traffic management from the central reservation over to the verge area throughout the entire scheme.
All works will take place overnight from 8pm until 6am the following morning.
Works include:
3 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
4 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
5 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
6 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5
M27 junction 5 eastbound to M27 junction 7
M27 junction 8 eastbound to M27 junction 9
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
7 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 4 eastbound to M27 junction 5
M27 junction 5 eastbound to M27 junction 7
M27 junction 8 eastbound to M27 junction 9
8 August
M27 junction 9 eastbound to M27 junction 11
9 August
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
10 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road
M27 junction 9 westbound to M27 junction 8
11 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road
12 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road
13 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road
14 August
M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link at junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound to M27 junction 4
M27 junction 5 westbound entry slip road


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Mansbridge Road, Southampton, to be closed for three weeks

A SOUTHAMPTON road is to be closed for three weeks as part of plans to redecorate and waterproof a bridge .
Mansbridge Road is to be closed by Southampton City Council from August 10 to 28 .
The road will be closed 24 hours a day for three weeks for works to take place during the day .
A 20 minute diversion will be in place for motorists and officials have said that delays in the area will be likely .
The work taking place will be waterproofing and decorating the bridge .
Waterproofing the bridge will involve the removing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the road so that essential maintenance and waterproofing improvements can be made to the bottom layer of the bridge deck .
Once waterproofing is complete the carriageway and surrounding footways will be restored and resurfaced .
A spokesperson from Southampton City Council said : `` The closure will be in place continuously 24/7 from the August 10 - changed from August 3 - for three weeks and works will be during the day , subject to progress on site . ''
They added : `` The timescale for this work is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach the bottom bridge layer to carry out the waterproofing as well as the carriageway and footway after waterproofing has taken place . ''
Motorists will have to follow a 20 minute diversion through the area .
They should head south-east on Kilmeston Close A27 towards Mill Gardens and go through one roundabout .
Then turn right onto West End Road and at the roundabout that the second exit onto Mousehole Lane .
Continue on Cobden Avenue and onto St Denys Road A3035 before turning right onto Thomas Lewis Way A335 .
Turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roundabout that the third exit onto A335 .
Turn right towards Wide Lane and continue straight onto Wide Lane .
At the roundabout , take the third exit and stay on Wide Lane before taking the first exit at the next roundabout onto Kilmeston Close A27 .
The destination will be on the right .

Mansbridge Road is to be closed by Southampton City Council from August 10 to 28.
The road will be closed 24 hours a day for three weeks for works to take place during the day.
A 20 minute diversion will be in place for motorists and officials have said that delays in the area will be likely.
The work taking place will be waterproofing and decorating the bridge.
Waterproofing the bridge will involve the removing of the road surface layer and kerbs on the road so that essential maintenance and waterproofing improvements can be made to the bottom layer of the bridge deck.
Once waterproofing is complete the carriageway and surrounding footways will be restored and resurfaced.
A spokesperson from Southampton City Council said: "The closure will be in place continuously 24/7 from the August 10 - changed from August 3 - for three weeks and works will be during the day, subject to progress on site."
They added: "The timescale for this work is due to the depth of excavation needed to reach the bottom bridge layer to carry out the waterproofing as well as the carriageway and footway after waterproofing has taken place."
Motorists will have to follow a 20 minute diversion through the area.
They should head south-east on Kilmeston Close A27 towards Mill Gardens and go through one roundabout.
Then turn right onto West End Road and at the roundabout that the second exit onto Mousehole Lane.
Continue on Cobden Avenue and onto St Denys Road A3035 before turning right onto Thomas Lewis Way A335.
Turn right onto Stoneham Way and at the roundabout that the third exit onto A335.
Turn right towards Wide Lane and continue straight onto Wide Lane.
At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on Wide Lane before taking the first exit at the next roundabout onto Kilmeston Close A27.
The destination will be on the right.


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Southampton areas with highest coronavirus deaths

THE areas of Southampton with the most deaths due to coronavirus have been revealed The highest numbers of deaths linked to coronavirus have happened in the areas of Central Southampton West , and Woolston , new figures show .
With large inequalities seen throughout communities across England , anti-poverty charity Turn2us urged the Government to focus on levelling up neighbourhoods , not just the regions of the UK .
Figures from the Office for National Statistics , which break down the number of deaths involving Covid-19 to areas within local authorities , show 16 people died in both Central Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between March and June .
In these cases , coronavirus was the underlying cause or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor .
• Southampton professor says coronavirus drug trial could help if second wave hits At the other end of the scale , Swaythling had no recorded deaths – the only one of Southampton 's 32 areas to have no deaths .
Deprived areas across England had death rates related to Covid-19 of more than double that of the most affluent parts – 139.6 per 100,000 compared to 63.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants taking part in Government eating out scheme Turn2us said the figures highlight the extreme inequalities that affect so many people .
Sara Willcocks , head of communications at the charity , said : `` We may all be weathering the same storm , but we are certainly not all in the same boat .
For a society that believes in compassion , we must right these wrongs of social injustices .
`` We urge the government to focus on levelling up not just regions of the UK but also our neighbourhoods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ high quality jobs , affordable housing and a strong social security system that gives people the support they need ; when they need it , so local communities can thrive together . ''
In Southampton , 165 people have died since the start of the pandemic with seven deaths linked to coronavirus in June .
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the statistics are another `` grim reminder '' that it is the people living in more deprived areas who are bearing the brunt of this disease .
Peter Matejic , head of evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is utterly wrong that someone ’ s life chances are so deeply impacted by where they live .
“ Already worsening before the pandemic hit , we can not allow our record on tackling poverty and health inequalities to unravel any further .
As we start to rebuild , the government must urgently address the structural problems that have contributed to these tragic deaths .
We can and must do better.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said the disparity in mortality rates highlighted in the report is greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added : “ We are committing to better understanding and reducing the disparity in health outcomes – in the context of coronavirus and more broadly .
This is central to the work being taken forward by the Minister for Equalities , Kemi Badenoch .
• Some of the places to buy face masks in Southampton “ We are continuing to learn as much as we can , as quickly as we can , about this virus - who it affects and how best to protect those who may be more vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

The highest numbers of deaths linked to coronavirus have happened in the areas of Central Southampton West, and Woolston, new figures show.
With large inequalities seen throughout communities across England, anti-poverty charity Turn2us urged the Government to focus on levelling up neighbourhoods, not just the regions of the UK.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics, which break down the number of deaths involving Covid-19 to areas within local authorities, show 16 people died in both Central Southampton West, and Woolston with the virus between March and June.
In these cases, coronavirus was the underlying cause or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor.
At the other end of the scale, Swaythling had no recorded deaths – the only one of Southampton's 32 areas to have no deaths.
Deprived areas across England had death rates related to Covid-19 of more than double that of the most affluent parts – 139.6 per 100,000 compared to 63.4.
Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester restaurants taking part in Government eating out scheme
Turn2us said the figures highlight the extreme inequalities that affect so many people.
Sara Willcocks, head of communications at the charity, said: "We may all be weathering the same storm, but we are certainly not all in the same boat. For a society that believes in compassion, we must right these wrongs of social injustices.
"We urge the government to focus on levelling up not just regions of the UK but also our neighbourhoods.
"Everyone deserves the right to access high quality jobs, affordable housing and a strong social security system that gives people the support they need; when they need it, so local communities can thrive together."
In Southampton, 165 people have died since the start of the pandemic with seven deaths linked to coronavirus in June.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said the statistics are another "grim reminder" that it is the people living in more deprived areas who are bearing the brunt of this disease.
Peter Matejic, head of evidence at the organisation, said: "It is utterly wrong that someone’s life chances are so deeply impacted by where they live.
“Already worsening before the pandemic hit, we cannot allow our record on tackling poverty and health inequalities to unravel any further. As we start to rebuild, the government must urgently address the structural problems that have contributed to these tragic deaths. We can and must do better.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said the disparity in mortality rates highlighted in the report is greater than the inequality seen in previous years.
He added: “We are committing to better understanding and reducing the disparity in health outcomes – in the context of coronavirus and more broadly. This is central to the work being taken forward by the Minister for Equalities, Kemi Badenoch.
“We are continuing to learn as much as we can, as quickly as we can, about this virus - who it affects and how best to protect those who may be more vulnerable than others, while keeping everyone safe.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Travellers set up camp at Weston Shore in Southampton

A LARGE group of travellers has set up camp at a Southampton park .
Around eight caravans have been parked @ @ @ @ @ to residents , they arrived on Tuesday night .
The Daily Echo has contacted the @ @ @ @ @ for comment .

Around eight caravans have been parked at Weston Shore.
According to residents, they arrived on Tuesday night.
The Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment.
A police spokesperson said: "We are aware of a small encampment at Weston Shore, Southampton, and our officers have attended to assess the situation.
"The encampment does not currently meet the criteria for the police to use eviction powers.
"Please bear with us as we balance the rights of all our communities with actions that are proportionate, lawful, appropriate, and necessary."


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Southampton coronavirus trial could help if second wave hits

A SOUTHAMPTON-led trial that could protect against Covid-19 could help patients recover if a second wave hits .
It comes after it was revealed that an inhaled drug helped some patients fully recover from coronavirus .
Drug development company Synairgen announced that positive results were found from a trial , which involved hospitalised coronavirus patients inhaling a drug called interferon beta , otherwise known as SNG001 .
Led by University of Southampton and Synairgen , patients who received SNG001 had a 79 per cent lower risk of developing a severe disease compared to a placebo .
Professor Tom Wilkinson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Southampton and Trial Chief Investigator , said : “ Twice as many in the study made a full recovery and it seems to speed up the rate that people recover .
“ We are talking to organisations around the world to see how to deliver the next trial as rapidly as possible .
“ If there are concerns for a second wave this winter , we will hopefully be at the next stage of development by then .
“ The results confirm our belief that interferon beta , a widely known drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approved for use in a number of other indications , has huge potential as an inhaled drug to be able to restore the lung ’ s immune response , enhancing protection , accelerating recovery and countering the impact of SARS-CoV-2 virus . ''
Both researchers and the 101 patients did not know whether they were receiving SNG001 or a placebo .
Patients receiving SNG001 were more than twice as likely to recover from Covid-19 as those on the placebo drug .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said : “ This is very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug is very positive and could well be a successful treatment to beat Covid-19.
” While MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said : “ The initial results certainly look promising and it ’ s great that Southampton is playing it ’ s part in developing new drugs to help fight Covid-19 . ''

It comes after it was revealed that an inhaled drug helped some patients fully recover from coronavirus.
Drug development company Synairgen announced that positive results were found from a trial, which involved hospitalised coronavirus patients inhaling a drug called interferon beta, otherwise known as SNG001.
Led by University of Southampton and Synairgen, patients who received SNG001 had a 79 per cent lower risk of developing a severe disease compared to a placebo.
Professor Tom Wilkinson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Southampton and Trial Chief Investigator, said: “Twice as many in the study made a full recovery and it seems to speed up the rate that people recover.
“We are talking to organisations around the world to see how to deliver the next trial as rapidly as possible.
“If there are concerns for a second wave this winter, we will hopefully be at the next stage of development by then.
“The results confirm our belief that interferon beta, a widely known drug that, by injection, has been approved for use in a number of other indications, has huge potential as an inhaled drug to be able to restore the lung’s immune response, enhancing protection, accelerating recovery and countering the impact of SARS-CoV-2 virus."
Both researchers and the 101 patients did not know whether they were receiving SNG001 or a placebo.
Patients receiving SNG001 were more than twice as likely to recover from Covid-19 as those on the placebo drug.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: “This is very good news indeed.Early signs are that this new drug is very positive and could well be a successful treatment to beat Covid-19.”
While MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said: “The initial results certainly look promising and it’s great that Southampton is playing it’s part in developing new drugs to help fight Covid-19."


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Paultons Park named the best amusement park in the UK for the fifth year running

PAULTONS Park has been named the best amusement park in the UK - and even one of the top ten in the world .
The site near Romsey , which hosts Peppa Pig World , has earned the best in the UK accolade for the fifth year running .
A park spokesperson said : `` We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has written a lovely review of the park on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months .
`` We are delighted to announce that Paultons has been voted the UK 's best-rated amusement park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the title for an unprecedented fifth year in a row . ''
The park closed due to coronavirus in March but has since reopened to guests .
A review on the TripAdvisor website said : `` The rides and the beauty outshine any other theme park in the UK .
`` Aimed at small children , but some rides will thrill the big kid inside us all . ''
The site was originally named Paultons Park and Bird Gardens and gates were first opened to the public on May 17 , 1983 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take care of the adventure playground , museum , birds and animals .
The site now includes more than 70 rides and attractions including rollercoasters and water rides .
The exclusive Peppa Pig world then opened in 2011 .

The site near Romsey, which hosts Peppa Pig World, has earned the best in the UK accolade for the fifth year running.
A park spokesperson said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has written a lovely review of the park on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months.
"We are delighted to announce that Paultons has been voted the UK's best-rated amusement park in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards winning the title for an unprecedented fifth year in a row."
The park closed due to coronavirus in March but has since reopened to guests.
A review on the TripAdvisor website said: "The rides and the beauty outshine any other theme park in the UK.
"Aimed at small children, but some rides will thrill the big kid inside us all."
The site was originally named Paultons Park and Bird Gardens and gates were first opened to the public on May 17, 1983.
Only four staff were needed to take care of the adventure playground, museum, birds and animals.
The site now includes more than 70 rides and attractions including rollercoasters and water rides.
The exclusive Peppa Pig world then opened in 2011.


thedailyecho--2020-07-29--Body found in Isle of Wight river hours after 'cries for help'

The body of a man aged in his sixties has been found on the banks of a river .
Hampshire Constabulary says it was called to the shoreside of the river Medina on the Isle of Wight at about 7.40am .
Although formal identification is still being carried out , police say the family of a man reported missing from Cowes this morning has been informed .
The force says the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner .
HM Coastguard says it has been assisting Hampshire Police since just before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cowes RNLI lifeboat are among the emergency crews who were called to the banks of the river .
It follows an overnight operation by Bembridge and Ventnor coastguard teams and Cowes lifeboat .
The Isle of Wight County Press has been told that teams were called out after cries for help were heard at around 1:45am , near the Floating Bridge which connects the towns of Cowes and East Cowes .
Isle of Wight police have been on scene on the Cowes side of the river today .
Police are on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday )

Hampshire Constabulary says it was called to the shoreside of the river Medina on the Isle of Wight at about 7.40am.
Although formal identification is still being carried out, police say the family of a man reported missing from Cowes this morning has been informed.
The force says the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
HM Coastguard says it has been assisting Hampshire Police since just before 8am.
The Ventnor Coastguard Rescue team and Cowes RNLI lifeboat are among the emergency crews who were called to the banks of the river.
It follows an overnight operation by Bembridge and Ventnor coastguard teams and Cowes lifeboat.
The Isle of Wight County Press has been told that teams were called out after cries for help were heard at around 1:45am, near the Floating Bridge which connects the towns of Cowes and East Cowes.
Isle of Wight police have been on scene on the Cowes side of the river today.
Police are on the banks of the river this morning (Wednesday)