thedailyecho--2020-10-27--You won't believe how old some of these houses are

HAMPSHIRE has one of the best-dated stock of timber-framed houses in the country .
These delightful buildings are one of the most readily recognisable relics of the county ’ s past and are part of its essential character .
Much of this is due to the funding of costly dating techniques by the HCC and individuals keen to investigate their own property .
Meticulous studies of these buildings have contributed greatly to an understanding of domestic aspects of people ’ s lives , and how their communities developed over the past eight centuries .
Detailed drawings and documentary sources are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1976 , following the European Architectural Heritage Year , the county council set up the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust ( HBPT ) to buy up the houses and other important buildings with public money , repair them with expert hands and put them back onto the market .
A lot more was happening in the 1970s , much of it led by Elizabeth Lewis , then the Curator of the Winchester City Museums and the Hampshire Buildings Survey Group .
Together with King Alfred ’ s College lecturer Edward Roberts , Kenneth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Crook , she pioneered a new interest in old buildings which led to a ground-breaking book , Medieval Hall Houses of the WinchesterArea , published in 1988 .
Ongoing work on Hampshire houses was sparked especially by a growing awareness of the power of dendrochronology to give the exact year in which timbers were felled .
This is a pattern-matching technique using sequences of tree-rings as seasonally driven “ fingerprints ” .
The cat was out the bag for a systematic survey of large numbers of buildings , which was led by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken early retirement .
He and many others have since explored , drawn , dated and decoded hundreds of domestic buildings , as shown in his book Hampshire Houses 1250-1700 , published by HBPT , with contributions by John Crook , Bill Fergie , Linda Hall and Daniel Miles .
Apart from stone-built palaces and the like , very few buildings constructed before the 1300s have survived .
“ Timber was once very cheap and posts were buried in the ground and the house rebuilt when they rotted .
It was only when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed of flints , that houses survived in any numbers – because timber rots from the ends , ” explained Edward .
“ Hampshire has a few houses built before 1200 , and quite a few others later , such as The Stables of Wherwell Priory of 1250 , and the oldest house in Winchester , in Chesil Street [ No .
42 ] , dating from 1283/4 .
The numbers increase in the later periods , but it was only in the 1500s – in a period termed the “ great rebuilding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of houses which are still standing .
“ It was the first time since the Black Death that the population had started to recover , profits went up and bricks started to be widely used .
These were no longer hall-houses , they had two floors and generally a brick chimney and a comfortable sitting room and were essentially like modern houses.
” Houses were originally built with a hall , with smoke rising into the roof .
Later a smoke bay or a timber chimney did the same job , until eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A rare example of a “ transitional ” house has been found at Catherington .
It had a “ chimney ” that funnelled smoke into the roof space to escape through the thatch .
There is no such thing as the “ Hampshire house ” , but there is an intriguing pattern that can not at present be explained , namely , that cruck houses – those with a structure based on two large curved timbers set up to make an arch – are relatively numerous in the county and further west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east , beyond the escarpment typified by the original form of Stoner Hill near Petersfield ( called the Wealden Edge ) .
Most houses were probably built without plans , though broad-brush specifications were given on dimensions , jettying and the like , and town houses were constrained by the width of the frontage ( often 1 , 2 or 3 perches ) .
The Angel Inn , Andover , dating from 1445-53 , is an exception and was built according to strict instructions from the developer Winchester College , where the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite having investigated hundreds of buildings in the county , Edward believes that there are many more houses to be found .
He said : “ An example is Frobury Farmhouse , Kingclere , which only a few years ago was found to date from 1263 .
The really exciting thing is when you get a felling date from dendrochronology and find exactly the same date in the records , such as the Pipe Rolls of the bishops of Winchester.
” Activity is now in the hands of the Historic Buildings Section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chairman Bill Fergie , played a major role in the HBPT and in particular carried out outstanding surveys of buildings in the Basingstoke and Deane area .
He also drew most of the illustrations for Hampshire Houses and collaborated with Edward Roberts in the latest edition .
Copies of the book are available from the Hampshire Record Office , Oxley ’ s Bookshop , Alresford , and the Weald and Downland Living Museum , or via enquiries @ hampshirebuildings.org.uk .
For more on Hampshire , visit : www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk

Meticulous studies of these buildings have contributed greatly to an understanding of domestic aspects of people’s lives, and how their communities developed over the past eight centuries. Detailed drawings and documentary sources are held by the Hampshire Record Office.
In 1976, following the European Architectural Heritage Year, the county council set up the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) to buy up the houses and other important buildings with public money, repair them with expert hands and put them back onto the market.
A lot more was happening in the 1970s, much of it led by Elizabeth Lewis, then the Curator of the Winchester City Museums and the Hampshire Buildings Survey Group. Together with King Alfred’s College lecturer Edward Roberts, Kenneth Roberts (no relation) and Dr John Crook, she pioneered a new interest in old buildings which led to a ground-breaking book, Medieval Hall Houses of the WinchesterArea, published in 1988.
Ongoing work on Hampshire houses was sparked especially by a growing awareness of the power of dendrochronology to give the exact year in which timbers were felled. This is a pattern-matching technique using sequences of tree-rings as seasonally driven “fingerprints”.
The cat was out the bag for a systematic survey of large numbers of buildings, which was led by Edward Roberts, who in 1987 had taken early retirement. He and many others have since explored, drawn, dated and decoded hundreds of domestic buildings, as shown in his book Hampshire Houses 1250-1700, published by HBPT, with contributions by John Crook, Bill Fergie, Linda Hall and Daniel Miles.
Apart from stone-built palaces and the like, very few buildings constructed before the 1300s have survived. “Timber was once very cheap and posts were buried in the ground and the house rebuilt when they rotted. It was only when timber was laid horizontally, on a bed of flints, that houses survived in any numbers – because timber rots from the ends,” explained Edward.
“Hampshire has a few houses built before 1200, and quite a few others later, such as The Stables of Wherwell Priory of 1250, and the oldest house in Winchester, in Chesil Street [No. 42], dating from 1283/4. The numbers increase in the later periods, but it was only in the 1500s – in a period termed the “great rebuilding”– that we find large numbers of houses which are still standing.
“It was the first time since the Black Death that the population had started to recover, profits went up and bricks started to be widely used. These were no longer hall-houses, they had two floors and generally a brick chimney and a comfortable sitting room and were essentially like modern houses.”
Houses were originally built with a hall, with smoke rising into the roof. Later a smoke bay or a timber chimney did the same job, until eventually a conventional brick chimney became the norm. A rare example of a “transitional” house has been found at Catherington. It had a “chimney” that funnelled smoke into the roof space to escape through the thatch.
There is no such thing as the “Hampshire house”, but there is an intriguing pattern that cannot at present be explained, namely, that cruck houses – those with a structure based on two large curved timbers set up to make an arch – are relatively numerous in the county and further west, but are virtually non-existent to the east, beyond the escarpment typified by the original form of Stoner Hill near Petersfield (called the Wealden Edge).
Most houses were probably built without plans, though broad-brush specifications were given on dimensions, jettying and the like, and town houses were constrained by the width of the frontage (often 1, 2 or 3 perches). The Angel Inn, Andover, dating from 1445-53, is an exception and was built according to strict instructions from the developer Winchester College, where the original contract and even detailed building accounts survive.
Despite having investigated hundreds of buildings in the county, Edward believes that there are many more houses to be found. He said: “An example is Frobury Farmhouse, Kingclere, which only a few years ago was found to date from 1263. The really exciting thing is when you get a felling date from dendrochronology and find exactly the same date in the records, such as the Pipe Rolls of the bishops of Winchester.”
Activity is now in the hands of the Historic Buildings Section of the Hampshire Field Club, whose Chairman Bill Fergie, played a major role in the HBPT and in particular carried out outstanding surveys of buildings in the Basingstoke and Deane area. He also drew most of the illustrations for Hampshire Houses and collaborated with Edward Roberts in the latest edition. Copies of the book are available from the Hampshire Record Office, Oxley’s Bookshop, Alresford, and the Weald and Downland Living Museum, or via enquiries@hampshirebuildings.org.uk.
For more on Hampshire, visit: www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Woman stole Pokemon cards from Southampton Sainsbury's

A SOUTHAMPTON woman who stole more than £40 worth of Pokemon cards has been handed a curfew .
Tena Ellen @ @ @ @ @ two tins of Pokemon Triple Power - collectable trading cards based on Nintendo 's Pokémon @ @ @ @ @ anime - worth £42 from Portswood Sainsbury 's on Portswood Road on March 12 .
@ @ @ @ @ Court , she pleaded guilty to one count of theft .
Cole , of Tennyson @ @ @ @ @ handed a 28 day curfew ordering her to be in her home from 5pm to @ @ @ @ @ exclusion order banning her from entering Sainsbury 's in Portswood for one year .
She @ @ @ @ @ a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85 .

Tena Ellen Cole, 45, stole two tins of Pokemon Triple Power - collectable trading cards based on Nintendo's Pokémon franchise of video games and anime - worth £42 from Portswood Sainsbury's on Portswood Road on March 12.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, she pleaded guilty to one count of theft.
Cole, of Tennyson Road, Southampton, was handed a 28 day curfew ordering her to be in her home from 5pm to 5am and was handed an exclusion order banning her from entering Sainsbury's in Portswood for one year.
She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Southampton Indian dance troupe given £50k grant to survive pandemic

A Southampton Indian dance troupe has been awarded a “ lifeline ” £50k grant from the government ’ s Culture Recovery fund to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic .
Projects that will receive the first round of funding ( £257 million in investment ) were announced by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden yesterday ( 22 Oct ) .
These investments are part of the government ’ s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced in July and administered by The Arts Council England .
The Kala Chethena Kathakali Troupe , based in Southampton , is one of 1,385 cultural and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive support , with more funding plans to be announced in the coming weeks .
The troupe brings the art of Kathakali – a dance style native to Kerala , South India to the public and since settling in the city in 1987 has put on 1,750 full company performances , 3,000 solo performances , 4,000 workshops and 23 exhibitions .
They aim to celebrate cultural diversity , allow people from Kerala to share their cultural identity and raise awareness of visual theatre .
Founder Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar said : `` Like many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our work was cancelled this year .
`` This lifeline from the Arts Council of England will enable us to survive and be ready to share and celebrate the arts of south India when the country has recovered from this terrible virus . ''
A spokesperson for the troupe said : `` We are planning a multi-cultural project for Sept 2021 [ including ] performances of Kathakali , folk songs , fire sculptures and storytelling .
`` Living in a world of uncertainty , shielding , restrictions , face masks and social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our imagination take us forward to a time when we can live without fear . ''
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said : `` These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country .
`` This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture , with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly . ''

Projects that will receive the first round of funding (£257 million in investment) were announced by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden yesterday (22 Oct).
These investments are part of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced in July and administered by The Arts Council England.
The Kala Chethena Kathakali Troupe, based in Southampton, is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country that will receive support, with more funding plans to be announced in the coming weeks.
The troupe brings the art of Kathakali – a dance style native to Kerala, South India to the public and since settling in the city in 1987 has put on 1,750 full company performances, 3,000 solo performances, 4,000 workshops and 23 exhibitions.
They aim to celebrate cultural diversity, allow people from Kerala to share their cultural identity and raise awareness of visual theatre.
Founder Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar said: "Like many other people we lost everything when all our work was cancelled this year.
"This lifeline from the Arts Council of England will enable us to survive and be ready to share and celebrate the arts of south India when the country has recovered from this terrible virus."
A spokesperson for the troupe said: "We are planning a multi-cultural project for Sept 2021 [including] performances of Kathakali, folk songs, fire sculptures and storytelling.
"Living in a world of uncertainty, shielding, restrictions, face masks and social distancing it is the perfect time to let our imagination take us forward to a time when we can live without fear."
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country.
"This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Man pleads not guilty after Southampton garden set alight

A MAN has pleaded not guilty after an incident where a front garden of a home was set alight .
@ @ @ @ @ of Andersons Road appeared at Southampton Crown Court last Friday .
This comes after an @ @ @ @ @ the front garden of a home was set on fire .
No one was inside @ @ @ @ @ one was injured as a result of the fire .
He was charged with arson @ @ @ @ @ .
Pankewycz pleaded not guilty and has been remanded in custody .
He will appear @ @ @ @ @ on February 15 , 2021 .

Ashley Pankewycz, 30, of Andersons Road appeared at Southampton Crown Court last Friday.
This comes after an incident on September 11 where the front garden of a home was set on fire.
No one was inside the property, and no one was injured as a result of the fire.
He was charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
Pankewycz pleaded not guilty and has been remanded in custody.
He will appear again at Southampton Crown Court on February 15, 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Fall in male teacher numbers at Southampton's schools

Southampton 's school workforce has become more female dominated over the last decade , data shows .
Analysis from the Education Policy Institute think tank has revealed a drop in the proportion of male teachers across England in the last 10 years , driven by a fall in the number of white men teaching in schools .
Of the 1,770 teachers in Southampton whose gender was listed in the School Workforce Census last year , 455 were male .
That meant men made up 26 % of the workforce , compared with 28 % a decade earlier .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of teaching staff across the area 's secondary schools – 37 % .
The figures exclude teachers employed directly by the local authority , who are not assigned to a particular school .
Analysis by the EPI found that across England , the proportion of men teaching in secondary schools has fallen year-on-year since 2010 , hitting its lowest level in 2019-20 when 36 % of teachers were male .
But despite the workforce becoming more female-dominated , the proportion of male black and minority ethnic male teachers has risen to 17 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representative of the wider population for the first time .
Joshua Fullard , author and senior researcher at the EPI , said : “ While the Covid-19 recession has boosted teacher applications , this has had no effect on the gender diversity of the school workforce , which is still heavily dominated by women .
“ Evidence suggests that when a teacher matches the background of their pupils , this can help to improve pupil outcomes .
“ It ’ s therefore encouraging that despite the overall decline in males , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BME male teachers , which now corresponds with the population as a whole.
” The report suggested that the decline of men in the profession is likely to be caused by the public sector pay freeze , with teachers ' pay to stagnating over the last decade .
A Department for Education spokeswoman said : “ We are working to increase the diversity of the teaching workforce , and have improved pathways into the profession with the aim of a diverse workforce that supports the progression and retention of all teachers , regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay is increasing , bringing the department closer to its aim of having a £30,000 starting salary by 2022 .
`` We moved closer to that this year by introducing the biggest pay rise since 2005 with above-inflation pay rises to the pay ranges for every single teacher in the country , '' she said .

Analysis from the Education Policy Institute think tank has revealed a drop in the proportion of male teachers across England in the last 10 years, driven by a fall in the number of white men teaching in schools.
Of the 1,770 teachers in Southampton whose gender was listed in the School Workforce Census last year, 455 were male.
That meant men made up 26% of the workforce, compared with 28% a decade earlier.
However, men made up a much higher proportion of teaching staff across the area's secondary schools – 37%.
The figures exclude teachers employed directly by the local authority, who are not assigned to a particular school.
Analysis by the EPI found that across England, the proportion of men teaching in secondary schools has fallen year-on-year since 2010, hitting its lowest level in 2019-20 when 36% of teachers were male.
But despite the workforce becoming more female-dominated, the proportion of male black and minority ethnic male teachers has risen to 17% – which the EPI said is broadly representative of the wider population for the first time.
Joshua Fullard, author and senior researcher at the EPI, said: “While the Covid-19 recession has boosted teacher applications, this has had no effect on the gender diversity of the school workforce, which is still heavily dominated by women.
“Evidence suggests that when a teacher matches the background of their pupils, this can help to improve pupil outcomes.
“It’s therefore encouraging that despite the overall decline in males, we have seen a rise in the proportion of BME male teachers, which now corresponds with the population as a whole.”
The report suggested that the decline of men in the profession is likely to be caused by the public sector pay freeze, with teachers' pay to stagnating over the last decade.
A Department for Education spokeswoman said: “We are working to increase the diversity of the teaching workforce, and have improved pathways into the profession with the aim of a diverse workforce that supports the progression and retention of all teachers, regardless of gender.”
She added that teacher pay is increasing, bringing the department closer to its aim of having a £30,000 starting salary by 2022.
"We moved closer to that this year by introducing the biggest pay rise since 2005 with above-inflation pay rises to the pay ranges for every single teacher in the country," she said.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Fire at Uplands Park Hotel, Droxford 'not suspicious'

A FIRE which tore through a former hotel causing it to collapse has been deemed not suspicious .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded its investigations into the blaze that destroyed Uplands Park Hotel on October 17 .
The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in Garrison Hill , Droxford .
A spokeswoman for the service said : `` The cause is deemed not to be suspicious and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service won ’ t be investigating any further . ''
On the day , firefighter crews from Droxford , Wickham , Fareham , Bishops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed to the scene .
The building was fully destroyed in the fire , and part of it collapsed .
Jets were used to prevent escalation due to the unsafe structure .
Upland Park Hotel was previously targeted in 2018 and a fire engulfed the first floor and roof .
Originally built in the 1930s the hotel closed its doors in 2012 and the entire 7.54 acre site was sold to private developer Eider Developments for an undisclosed sum .
Since the sale the site has lain dormant and has become notorious for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and scrawling graffiti on the walls .

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded its investigations into the blaze that destroyed Uplands Park Hotel on October 17.
The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in Garrison Hill, Droxford.
A spokeswoman for the service said: "The cause is deemed not to be suspicious and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service won’t be investigating any further."
On the day, firefighter crews from Droxford, Wickham, Fareham, Bishops Waltham, Botley, Portchester and Cosham rushed to the scene.
The building was fully destroyed in the fire, and part of it collapsed.
Jets were used to prevent escalation due to the unsafe structure.
Upland Park Hotel was previously targeted in 2018 and a fire engulfed the first floor and roof.
Originally built in the 1930s the hotel closed its doors in 2012 and the entire 7.54 acre site was sold to private developer Eider Developments for an undisclosed sum.
Since the sale the site has lain dormant and has become notorious for teen break-ins and vandalism, smashing windows and scrawling graffiti on the walls.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Deal to use Winchester Guildhall as temporary court welcomed

WINCHESTER 'S civic chief has welcomed the deal to use the city Guildhall as a temporary court .
Council leader @ @ @ @ @ One of our highest priorities at the moment is to help our high streets recover @ @ @ @ @ delighted that HM Courts and Tribunals have signed an agreement with the city council to @ @ @ @ @ 'Nightingale Court ' for the next nine months .
`` Not only will this help @ @ @ @ @ by driving up footfall and bringing people back to the centre , but it also @ @ @ @ @ very special buildings is being made use of during these challenging times.
” Use of @ @ @ @ @ reduced since March and 11 or the 13 members of staff have been placed at @ @ @ @ @ in theory still be hired but no staff or catering will be provided .
The @ @ @ @ @ s court whilst the Law Courts were being built in the early 1970s .

Council leader Lucille Thompson said: “One of our highest priorities at the moment is to help our high streets recover, and so I am delighted that HM Courts and Tribunals have signed an agreement with the city council to use the Guildhall as a 'Nightingale Court' for the next nine months.
"Not only will this help our local economy and businesses by driving up footfall and bringing people back to the centre, but it also ensures that one of our very special buildings is being made use of during these challenging times.”
Use of the Guildhall has been drastically reduced since March and 11 or the 13 members of staff have been placed at risk redundancy. It can in theory still be hired but no staff or catering will be provided.
The Guildhall was last used a s court whilst the Law Courts were being built in the early 1970s.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Winchester City Council approves homes in Waltham Chase

A LANDOWNER is set to build three new houses in Waltham Chase – despite the village already being `` full to the brim '' .
Winchester City Council planning committee approved John Huddlestone 's plans to erect the dwellings behind Jubilee Cottage in Winchester Road .
Shedfield parish councillor Margaret Jones , who represents the village , told members that the infrastructure was already struggling to cope .
She said : `` Winchester City Council planned to build 250 new houses in Waltham Chase between 2011 and 2031 .
`` To date , 264 have already been built with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been no increase or improvements to our infrastructure .
`` Lately we have been experiencing power cuts and sewage leaks , and there are no new schools or GP surgeries .
`` Quite frankly , we are full to the brim .
Three more houses is overdoing it . ''
Local resident Margaret Richards also raised concerns over vehicle access to the proposed properties .
She said : '' I have concern regarding interference with my vehicle access to the entrance which is at the end of my rear garden , accessed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Particularly if a pump or other equipment is installed in the driveway for the purpose of drainage and it breaks down , the access way may be blocked for an indefinite period .
`` This would cause my property to be landlocked . ''
Committee members unanimously voted to approve the scheme , as they could not find a valid planning reason to refuse them .
Chairman Cllr Therese Evans said : `` This is a very difficult one .
I 'm surprised the county council Highways team has not raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access .
`` But there is no planning reason we can use to turn this down . ''
Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith added : `` To be honest the current site is a mess and think housing is not the worst choice .
`` But I do feel these plans seem rather crammed in . ''

Winchester City Council planning committee approved John Huddlestone's plans to erect the dwellings behind Jubilee Cottage in Winchester Road.
Shedfield parish councillor Margaret Jones, who represents the village, told members that the infrastructure was already struggling to cope.
She said: "Winchester City Council planned to build 250 new houses in Waltham Chase between 2011 and 2031.
"To date, 264 have already been built with a further 16 approved. But there has been no increase or improvements to our infrastructure.
"Lately we have been experiencing power cuts and sewage leaks, and there are no new schools or GP surgeries.
"Quite frankly, we are full to the brim. Three more houses is overdoing it."
The application received 22 public objections.
Local resident Margaret Richards also raised concerns over vehicle access to the proposed properties.
She said:" I have concern regarding interference with my vehicle access to the entrance which is at the end of my rear garden, accessed from the main road over the single driveway.
"Particularly if a pump or other equipment is installed in the driveway for the purpose of drainage and it breaks down, the access way may be blocked for an indefinite period.
"This would cause my property to be landlocked."
Committee members unanimously voted to approve the scheme, as they could not find a valid planning reason to refuse them.
Chairman Cllr Therese Evans said: "This is a very difficult one. I'm surprised the county council Highways team has not raised any objections over the safety of the access.
"But there is no planning reason we can use to turn this down."
Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith added: "To be honest the current site is a mess and think housing is not the worst choice.
"But I do feel these plans seem rather crammed in."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Royal Mail to hire 33,000 temporary Christmas staff

Royal Mail are looking to take on 33,000 temporary workers to help out during the busy Christmas period - with jobs available in locations across the country .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
The postal service typically employs between 15,000 and 23,000 extra staff between October and January to help sort the additional Christmas volumes of parcels , cards and letters .
However , a high number of workers is needed this year due to a boom in parcel volumes , which comes as more people turn to online shopping as a result of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre sorting posts are available in England , around 1,400 posts in Scotland , 700 posts in Wales and 500 posts in Northern Ireland .
The job involves unloading mail and parcels from vans , and sorting them in the warehouse to ensure they arrive at their destination safely .
Royal Mail is looking for workers who : • Are flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift • Are able to push trolleys ( up to 250kgs ) and lift and move mail bags up to 11kg • Can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous experience is needed for the role , but you must be comfortable working in shifts .
When you apply , you will be able to select the shift patterns that best suit you , with earlies , lates , nights and weekend shifts available at most centres .
If your application is successful , you will be offered a role based on the shift preferences you choose in your application , so be sure to select them carefully .
However , it is not guaranteed that you will be given your preferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a first come first serve basis , with shift times varying depending on the amount of mail going through the centres .
How much will the roles be paid ?
The pay is hourly and ranges from £8.72 to £9.40 per hour for a mail sorting role .
To apply for the role , go to Royal Mail ’ s careers website online to find if jobs are available near you and fill out an application .
If you are registered with Angard for work with Royal Mail , you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can speak to your Angard representative via the website for more information .
If you are under the age of 18 , you are not legally allowed to work night shifts .
Royal Mail also advises that you do not apply for a Christmas role at more than one location , as you may still be considered for other sites close to your local area .
Any multiple applications will be deleted .

We've put together everything you need to know.
'Record number' of seasonal workers wanted
The postal service typically employs between 15,000 and 23,000 extra staff between October and January to help sort the additional Christmas volumes of parcels, cards and letters.
However, a high number of workers is needed this year due to a boom in parcel volumes, which comes as more people turn to online shopping as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
More than 13,000 mail centre sorting posts are available in England, around 1,400 posts in Scotland, 700 posts in Wales and 500 posts in Northern Ireland.
The job involves unloading mail and parcels from vans, and sorting them in the warehouse to ensure they arrive at their destination safely.
Royal Mail is looking for workers who:
Enjoy working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Are proactive and detail focused
Are flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift
Are able to push trolleys (up to 250kgs) and lift and move mail bags up to 11kg
Can stand for long periods of time
No previous experience is needed for the role, but you must be comfortable working in shifts.
When you apply, you will be able to select the shift patterns that best suit you, with earlies, lates, nights and weekend shifts available at most centres. If your application is successful, you will be offered a role based on the shift preferences you choose in your application, so be sure to select them carefully.
However, it is not guaranteed that you will be given your preferred shifts, as these are offered on a first come first serve basis, with shift times varying depending on the amount of mail going through the centres.
How much will the roles be paid?
The pay is hourly and ranges from £8.72 to £9.40 per hour for a mail sorting role.
How to apply
To apply for the role, go to Royal Mail’s careers website online to find if jobs are available near you and fill out an application.
If you are registered with Angard for work with Royal Mail, you don’t need to apply for Christmas Casual work. You can speak to your Angard representative via the website for more information.
If you are under the age of 18, you are not legally allowed to work night shifts.
Royal Mail also advises that you do not apply for a Christmas role at more than one location, as you may still be considered for other sites close to your local area. Any multiple applications will be deleted.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Southampton would not be beaten – new 52-page book commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Blitz

THE official communique was stark in its brevity , but even these few words contained a hint that Southampton would not be bowed by the Blitz .
“ Both raids on Southampton on Saturday and Sunday were heavy , but the number of casualties was not as large as might have been expected , ’ ’ said the official message from the authorities on Tuesday , December 3 , 1940 .
“ It is stated that 370 people were known to have been either killed or seriously injured .
The people of Southampton had borne the attack very well and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ’ Later figures confirmed that 150 people had been killed in the raids , while another 250 had been seriously injured as a result of the attacks .
It was salvage day in stricken Southampton as residents set about taking stock of their homes , personal possessions , place of work and everyday life .
The Daily Echo painted a picture of communities facing up to shocking new realities .
At the same time , people had not lost sight of the fact that there were many others in a far worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily lost their means of livelihood , ’ ’ said the newspaper .
“ Scores of businesses , large and small , and many professional practices have been wiped out .
“ But the spirit of stoical optimism with which they face the future is being exemplified by the cheerful way in which they are retrieving what little remains of their homes and businesses.
’ ’ In the streets , over the wreckage of many homes Union Jacks fluttered defiantly , while outside shops notices announced a determination to “ see it through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the slogan “ Down , but not out !
’ ’ while on a placard , planted in the debris of what was once a pub , were the words : “ You can ’ t win this way , Adolf !
’ ’ Many of the salvage squads had the help of the people whose belongings they were attempting to retrieve .
Sometimes there were shouts of delight as a treasured possession , which had survived the blast of the bomb or the fury of the fire , was discovered amongst the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book , the Daily Echo recalls the courage , tenacity , and sheer doggedness of Southampton and its people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today .
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £4 from select shops across the region , ordered online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or by phone on 0800 731 4900 .

“Both raids on Southampton on Saturday and Sunday were heavy, but the number of casualties was not as large as might have been expected,’’ said the official message from the authorities on Tuesday, December 3, 1940.
“It is stated that 370 people were known to have been either killed or seriously injured. The people of Southampton had borne the attack very well and plans for repairs are already in operation.’’
Later figures confirmed that 150 people had been killed in the raids, while another 250 had been seriously injured as a result of the attacks.
It was salvage day in stricken Southampton as residents set about taking stock of their homes, personal possessions, place of work and everyday life.
The Daily Echo painted a picture of communities facing up to shocking new realities.
At the same time, people had not lost sight of the fact that there were many others in a far worse position.
“A considerable number have temporarily lost their means of livelihood,’’ said the newspaper .
“Scores of businesses,large and small, and many professional practices have been wiped out.
“But the spirit of stoical optimism with which they face the future is being exemplified by the cheerful way in which they are retrieving what little remains of their homes and businesses.’’
In the streets,over the wreckage of many homes Union Jacks fluttered defiantly, while outside shops notices announced a determination to “see it through’’.
Outside a tobacconist was the slogan “Down, but not out!’’ while on a placard, planted in the debris of what was once a pub,were the words: “You can’t win this way, Adolf!’’
Many of the salvage squads had the help of the people whose belongings they were attempting to retrieve.
Sometimes there were shouts of delight as a treasured possession, which had survived the blast of the bomb or the fury of the fire, was discovered amongst the debris.
Through a special 52-page commemorative book, the Daily Echo recalls the courage, tenacity, and sheer doggedness of Southampton and its people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region, ordered for £4, including postal and packaging, online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz or by phone on 0800 731 4900.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Burst sewage pipe closes Hythe carpark as teams work to clear the area

A BURST sewage line has forced a Hampshire car park to close in order to make sure more than 5,000 homes can still use their facilities .
Fire crews and sewage tankers arrived at New Road Car Park yesterday morning following reports of flooding in the area .
As previously reported , a burst rising main near to the library car park has forced the carpark closed and could affect 5,000 homes if not maintained .
Southern Water are dealing with the incident , but said they are unaware of how long the carpark will be closed .
Five sewage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to extract the waste some of the waste .
It is not sure what has caused the issue , but it is known that the pipe has burst in a wooded area .
The carpark has been closed in order to allow tankering to take place in the area .
This will ensure that more that 5,000 homes in Hythe will still be able to use there facilities .
Southern Water has said they are working to locate and repair the fault as quickly as possible .
A spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near to the library car park in Hythe and wish to apologies for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the car park itself , which we are using to allow for tankering to take place in the area .
`` The tankers are crucial to maintaining services for over 5100 properties in Hythe meaning that customers can continue to use their facilities .
`` At this stage we know the burst is in a wooded area that is hard to access therefore pinpointing the exact location is complex and ongoing . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and repair the fault as quickly as we can and thank customers for their patience .

Fire crews and sewage tankers arrived at New Road Car Park yesterday morning following reports of flooding in the area.
As previously reported, a burst rising main near to the library car park has forced the carpark closed and could affect 5,000 homes if not maintained.
Southern Water are dealing with the incident, but said they are unaware of how long the carpark will be closed.
Five sewage tankers were in the area yesterday attempting to extract the waste some of the waste.
It is not sure what has caused the issue, but it is known that the pipe has burst in a wooded area.
The carpark has been closed in order to allow tankering to take place in the area.
This will ensure that more that 5,000 homes in Hythe will still be able to use there facilities.
Southern Water has said they are working to locate and repair the fault as quickly as possible.
A spokesperson said: "We are working on a burst rising main near to the library car park in Hythe and wish to apologies for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the car park itself, which we are using to allow for tankering to take place in the area.
"The tankers are crucial to maintaining services for over 5100 properties in Hythe meaning that customers can continue to use their facilities.
"At this stage we know the burst is in a wooded area that is hard to access therefore pinpointing the exact location is complex and ongoing."
"We are working safely to locate and repair the fault as quickly as we can and thank customers for their patience.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Trader of the Week: The community based gym putting its members first

THEY are the small gym that did n't let lockdown dampen their community spirit .
DMF : Evolve was opened four years ago by Dan Mitchell in Chandler 's Ford , which as grown over the years .
Two years ago , the gym was expanded in order to take on more members due to popular demand .
Dan , a father-of-one , used to work in the IT sector but soon realised that the computer world was not for him and followed his dreams into fitness .
Becky Attwood , a DMF team member , said that fitness has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on both is mental health and his physical health .
Dan focuses on teaching hsi gym members about portion control , having a good `` food environment '' at home and make sure people are as active as possible .
Becky said : `` He urges people against 'fad diets ' such as keto .
`` He teaches he members about portion control , having a good 'food environment ' at home and making sure you move as much as you can - walking , gardening - as well as exercising in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gyms were forced to close , Dan took his sessions online .
He held group training sessions via zoom and lent out his equipment from the gym to members so they could work out at home .
Each member was assigned a personal coach form his team so they could keep checking in and ask any fitness and nutrition questions .
He spent around £20k refurbishing the gym during lockdown so when it was able to reopen members could socially distance at all times .
Dan has no help from the government in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was touch and go whether DMF would survive .
Despite all this , the team were still able to put other first and held a range of challenges to raise money for Southampton Hospital Charity .
The team took part in the Move in May Meps Challenge to help the NHS while keeping themselves fit and healthy during lockdown .
They were able to raise just over £1,600 for the charity .
Becky said : `` DMF : Evolve is n't like a normal gym .
The group sessions make the atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working out to their own ability and towards their own goals , but because we are all together in the gym , people have fun , make jokes and experience a sense of camaraderie .
`` Unlike many PTs in the fitness world , Dan speak plainly about food and nutrition .
`` He does not advise his members to cut carbs or give up drinking .
He believes portion control , a good food environment at home and making sure a person moves as much as possible are the most important things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' yourself in the gym seven days a week .
`` He says training two to three times a week alongside walking as much as you can will get desired results alongside a balanced diet .
above all he is about consistency - if you practice good habits , you will see results . ''

DMF: Evolve was opened four years ago by Dan Mitchell in Chandler's Ford, which as grown over the years.
Two years ago, the gym was expanded in order to take on more members due to popular demand.
Dan, a father-of-one, used to work in the IT sector but soon realised that the computer world was not for him and followed his dreams into fitness.
Becky Attwood, a DMF team member, said that fitness has always been important to Dan, focusing on both is mental health and his physical health.
Dan focuses on teaching hsi gym members about portion control, having a good "food environment" at home and make sure people are as active as possible.
Becky said: "He urges people against 'fad diets' such as keto.
"He teaches he members about portion control, having a good 'food environment' at home and making sure you move as much as you can - walking, gardening - as well as exercising in a gym."
During lockdown when the gyms were forced to close, Dan took his sessions online.
He held group training sessions via zoom and lent out his equipment from the gym to members so they could work out at home.
Each member was assigned a personal coach form his team so they could keep checking in and ask any fitness and nutrition questions.
He spent around £20k refurbishing the gym during lockdown so when it was able to reopen members could socially distance at all times.
Dan has no help from the government in the form of grants or funding and it was touch and go whether DMF would survive.
Despite all this, the team were still able to put other first and held a range of challenges to raise money for Southampton Hospital Charity.
The team took part in the Move in May Meps Challenge to help the NHS while keeping themselves fit and healthy during lockdown.
They were able to raise just over £1,600 for the charity.
Becky said: "DMF: Evolve isn't like a normal gym. The group sessions make the atmosphere more like a team. Everyone is working out to their own ability and towards their own goals, but because we are all together in the gym, people have fun, make jokes and experience a sense of camaraderie.
"Unlike many PTs in the fitness world, Dan speak plainly about food and nutrition.
"He does not advise his members to cut carbs or give up drinking. He believes portion control, a good food environment at home and making sure a person moves as much as possible are the most important things. He does not believe in 'blasting' yourself in the gym seven days a week.
"He says training two to three times a week alongside walking as much as you can will get desired results alongside a balanced diet. above all he is about consistency - if you practice good habits, you will see results."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Covid secure Little Shop of Horrors at The Point Eastleigh

A THEATRE is due to show a socially distanced version of Little Shop of Horrors .
Spot on Productions will @ @ @ @ @ musical to The Point theatre in Eastleigh .
Little Shop of Horrors is the story @ @ @ @ @ unwittingly raises Audrey II , a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood .
@ @ @ @ @ capacity to allow for appropriate social-distancing measures .
The venue has been granted the use @ @ @ @ @ & UK Theatre 's See It Safely mark .
This mark certifies that the theatre @ @ @ @ @ Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines , to ensure the safety of staff and audiences .
@ @ @ @ @ on sale now .
The event which is taking place from November 26-28 .

Spot on Productions will be bringing the horror comedy musical to The Point theatre in Eastleigh.
Little Shop of Horrors is the story of Seymour Krelborn, who unwittingly raises Audrey II, a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood.
The show has a reduced capacity to allow for appropriate social-distancing measures.
The venue has been granted the use of Society Of London Theatre & UK Theatre's See It Safely mark.
This mark certifies that the theatre is complying with the latest Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, to ensure the safety of staff and audiences.
Tickets cost £14.50 and are on sale now.
The event which is taking place from November 26-28.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Plans for dog grooming business near Romsey

PLANS for a dog grooming business close to Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs .
An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build a shed in the applicant 's garden , located in Tottehale Close , North Baddesley , where pooches can be pampered .
If approved , the business is aiming to groom four canines a day and would open at 9am and shut at 7pm from Monday to Saturday .
A document submitted to TVBC by the applicant states the shed will run with one dog groomer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It stresses neighbours should not have to worry about being disturbed by noisy dogs because the shed will be insulated .
The shed will be `` behind the garage block and is at the furthest point from the closest neighbour in Tottehale Close '' , the document states .
It adds : `` A customer will drop off their dog and collect it about two hours later .
Entrance to the grooming shed will be via the rear of the property through the existing gate , located on Sylvan Drive . ''
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to park on Sylvan Drive to drop off their four-legged friends , with the applicant believing `` there will not be any impact to neighbouring properties '' , as clients will not have to enter Tottehale Close .
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on TVBC , feels the plans should focus on limiting any potential noise , so neighbours are not disturbed .
She said : `` I have got nothing against the plans , but there are lots of bits and pieces you have to consider here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` [ The application ] says a dog could be there for two hours , but what happens if the first dog is finished being treated , then another owner brings their dog in and they start barking at each other ? ''
TVBC are due to decide on the plans by Thursday , December 17 .
This comes after proposals for a dog day care centre in Ridge Lane , Ower , were given the green light by planning chiefs .
It is believed the plans , submitted by Country Pooch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nod to transform a barn and stables into a place for furry friends .

An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build a shed in the applicant's garden, located in Tottehale Close, North Baddesley, where pooches can be pampered.
If approved, the business is aiming to groom four canines a day and would open at 9am and shut at 7pm from Monday to Saturday.
A document submitted to TVBC by the applicant states the shed will run with one dog groomer and the animals will be treated individually.
It stresses neighbours should not have to worry about being disturbed by noisy dogs because the shed will be insulated.
The shed will be "behind the garage block and is at the furthest point from the closest neighbour in Tottehale Close", the document states.
It adds: "A customer will drop off their dog and collect it about two hours later. Entrance to the grooming shed will be via the rear of the property through the existing gate, located on Sylvan Drive."
If given the go-ahead, customers should be able to park on Sylvan Drive to drop off their four-legged friends, with the applicant believing "there will not be any impact to neighbouring properties", as clients will not have to enter Tottehale Close.
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on TVBC, feels the plans should focus on limiting any potential noise, so neighbours are not disturbed.
She said: "I have got nothing against the plans, but there are lots of bits and pieces you have to consider here, for example the impact on neighbours.
"[The application] says a dog could be there for two hours, but what happens if the first dog is finished being treated, then another owner brings their dog in and they start barking at each other?"
TVBC are due to decide on the plans by Thursday, December 17.
This comes after proposals for a dog day care centre in Ridge Lane, Ower, were given the green light by planning chiefs.
It is believed the plans, submitted by Country Pooch, created six jobs after TVBC gave the nod to transform a barn and stables into a place for furry friends.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Hampshire fire service releases Halloween tips amid Covid-19

WITH Halloween creeping closer , fire chiefs have issued advice to families in a bid to keep everyone safe amid the coronavirus crisis .
Some of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service 's top tips to staying safe this spooky season include keeping all fancy dress costumes away from naked flames and using LED candles in pumpkins , as they 're less likely to catch anything else on fire .
Other tips include checking the labels on any fancy dress outfits for fire resistance and a registered trademark , adding cheaper products are more likely to be counterfeit and could burn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , clothes do catch fire , fire experts advise residents must stop , drop and roll until the fire is put out .
They stressed in an emergency people should cool any burns with large amounts of water and get urgent medical help .
A statement on Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service 's website says residents should respect people who do n't celebrate Halloween , adding they advise the public to `` look out for elderly neighbours who may be on their own '' .
Anyone who wants to download a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' from Hampshire police should visit https : //bit.ly/3mfot2P .
As reported , Hampshire police urged residents to obey the 'rule of six ' in the run-up to Halloween as coronavirus cases continue to increase .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` The 'rule of six ' is legislation and we expect people to follow it as a crucial measure to protect the public . ''
They emphasised they are working with their partners in public health , who `` continue to monitor and assess risks locally '' , adding advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health partners .
Hampshire County Council also said they want everyone `` to think very carefully '' about how Halloween is celebrated this year , suggesting people can find `` alternative ways to enjoy the event to ensure they stay COVID safe '' , according to a spokesperson from the local authority .
They advised children and adults should avoid door-knocking to protect themselves and their neighbours from touching shared surfaces , such as buckets of treats .

Some of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's top tips to staying safe this spooky season include keeping all fancy dress costumes away from naked flames and using LED candles in pumpkins, as they're less likely to catch anything else on fire.
Other tips include checking the labels on any fancy dress outfits for fire resistance and a registered trademark, adding cheaper products are more likely to be counterfeit and could burn quickly if they catch fire.
If, however, clothes do catch fire, fire experts advise residents must stop, drop and roll until the fire is put out.
They stressed in an emergency people should cool any burns with large amounts of water and get urgent medical help.
A statement on Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's website says residents should respect people who don't celebrate Halloween, adding they advise the public to "look out for elderly neighbours who may be on their own".
Anyone who wants to download a free "no trick or treat poster" from Hampshire police should visit https://bit.ly/3mfot2P.
As reported, Hampshire police urged residents to obey the 'rule of six' in the run-up to Halloween as coronavirus cases continue to increase.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "The 'rule of six' is legislation and we expect people to follow it as a crucial measure to protect the public."
They emphasised they are working with their partners in public health, who "continue to monitor and assess risks locally", adding advice around Halloween will be lead by public health partners.
Hampshire County Council also said they want everyone "to think very carefully" about how Halloween is celebrated this year, suggesting people can find "alternative ways to enjoy the event to ensure they stay COVID safe", according to a spokesperson from the local authority.
They advised children and adults should avoid door-knocking to protect themselves and their neighbours from touching shared surfaces, such as buckets of treats.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Apple reveal secret 'hidden' button on iPhones (and it's very handy)

Apple have revealed more about a secret 'hidden ' button on newer iPhone models - a feature called the back tap .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What is the back tap ?
Back tap is a new feature introduced with the latest iOS 14 update which allows iPhone users to physically tap on the back of their device to trigger certain actions and shortcuts .
The iOS 14 update introduced a whole host of new features , with the back tap tool mostly flying under the radar , so iPhone users have been amazed to discover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back tap feature So to set up the back tap control , you ’ ll need to head to your settings , then select ‘ Accessibility ’ .
From there , select ‘ Touch ’ , then scroll to the bottom , where you will see the ‘ back tap ’ option .
You can choose between a double tap or a triple tap gesture , or you can set up both to do different things .
While many users have discussed how much they enjoy using the back tap to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ double tap or triple tap gesture to do a variety of things , such as : • Turning your volume up or down • Taking you back to the home screen From there , all you need to do is double tap or triple tap on that back of your device to trigger whatever shortcut you ’ ve set .
Which iPhones are compatible with the back tap feature ?
While the back tap feature was introduced with the iOS 14 update , not all iPhones treated to the newest update will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tap is compatible with the following iPhones : Unfortunately users with older iPhone models , such as the iPhone 6S and 7 , won ’ t be able to find the back tap feature in their settings .

Here's everything you need to know.
What is the back tap?
Back tap is a new feature introduced with the latest iOS 14 update which allows iPhone users to physically tap on the back of their device to trigger certain actions and shortcuts.
The iOS 14 update introduced a whole host of new features, with the back tap tool mostly flying under the radar, so iPhone users have been amazed to discover the new feature.
How to use the back tap feature
So to set up the back tap control, you’ll need to head to your settings, then select ‘Accessibility’.
From there, select ‘Touch’, then scroll to the bottom, where you will see the ‘back tap’ option. You can choose between a double tap or a triple tap gesture, or you can set up both to do different things.
While many users have discussed how much they enjoy using the back tap to take screenshots, you can actually set the double tap or triple tap gesture to do a variety of things, such as:
Launching Siri
Turning your volume up or down
Open your notification centre
Muting your phone
Taking you back to the home screen
Locking your phone
Switching between apps
From there, all you need to do is double tap or triple tap on that back of your device to trigger whatever shortcut you’ve set.
Which iPhones are compatible with the back tap feature?
While the back tap feature was introduced with the iOS 14 update, not all iPhones treated to the newest update will be able to access this tool.
Back tap is compatible with the following iPhones:
iPhone 8/8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XS/XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max
Unfortunately users with older iPhone models, such as the iPhone 6S and 7, won’t be able to find the back tap feature in their settings.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Tesco, Boots, Lidl, Next, McDonald's and Domino's Pizza are hiring staff right now

A number of high-profile national companies are currently looking for new staff in various locations across the country .
There are a multitude of jobs on offer ranging from retail to communications , and from logistics to management .
These are the companies hiring right now , and some of the opportunities they are offering .
Boots is hiring for various jobs throughout the UK , from vacancies in the pharmacy to managerial positions .
As of October 27 , the company currently has more than 700 positions available - with roles such as pharmacists , store managers and trainee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has numerous job opportunities available at the moment throughout different parts of the UK , ranging from customer assistant roles to shift manager positions and delivery driver vacancies .
At the time of publication ( October 27 ) , Tesco have more than 2,200 roles they are looking to fill .
To apply , go to : https : //www.tesco-careers.com .
PwC has numerous positions available throughout the UK , including client finance administrator roles , legal associate vacancies and test analyst vacancies .
Next have lots of jobs on offer , whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warehouse or in-store - with roles ranging from sales consultant to office and stock assistant .
As of October 27 , Next has more than 1,900 jobs up for grabs at locations across the country .
The supermarket chain have a variety of roles up for grabs in all corners of the country .
At the time of publication ( October 27 ) , Lidl have more than 200 jobs available nationwide .
To see the full list of jobs and apply , visit : https : //careers.lidl.co.uk/jobsearch .
Deliveroo has a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all ranging from communication roles to logistics coordinator positions .
To apply , go to : https : //deliveroo.co.uk/apply .
Domino ’ s has vacancies for numerous roles , including store manager positions , bike or car delivery roles or instore crew vacancies .
The fast-food chain have dozens of roles available across the UK .
To find a job near you , visit : https : //people.mcdonalds.co.uk/job-search .

There are a multitude of jobs on offer ranging from retail to communications, and from logistics to management.
These are the companies hiring right now, and some of the opportunities they are offering.
Boots
Boots is hiring for various jobs throughout the UK, from vacancies in the pharmacy to managerial positions.
As of October 27, the company currently has more than 700 positions available - with roles such as pharmacists, store managers and trainee roles all up for grabs.
To apply, visit: https://www.boots.jobs.
Tesco
Tesco has numerous job opportunities available at the moment throughout different parts of the UK, ranging from customer assistant roles to shift manager positions and delivery driver vacancies.
At the time of publication (October 27), Tesco have more than 2,200 roles they are looking to fill.
To apply, go to: https://www.tesco-careers.com.
PwC
PwC has numerous positions available throughout the UK, including client finance administrator roles, legal associate vacancies and test analyst vacancies.
To make an application, visit: http://www.experiencedcareers.pwc.co.uk/page/show/job_search.
Next
Next have lots of jobs on offer, whether it be in their head office, warehouse or in-store - with roles ranging from sales consultant to office and stock assistant.
As of October 27, Next has more than 1,900 jobs up for grabs at locations across the country.
To apply, visit: https://careers.next.co.uk/vacancies.
Lidl
The supermarket chain have a variety of roles up for grabs in all corners of the country.
At the time of publication (October 27), Lidl have more than 200 jobs available nationwide.
To see the full list of jobs and apply, visit: https://careers.lidl.co.uk/jobsearch.
Deliveroo
Deliveroo has a range of job opportunities currently available nationwide - all ranging from communication roles to logistics coordinator positions.
To apply, go to: https://deliveroo.co.uk/apply.
Domino’s
Domino’s has vacancies for numerous roles, including store manager positions, bike or car delivery roles or instore crew vacancies.
To search for roles, visit: https://www.dominosrecruitment.co.uk.
McDonald's
The fast-food chain have dozens of roles available across the UK.
To find a job near you, visit: https://people.mcdonalds.co.uk/job-search.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Southampton drink driver caught on M27 banned from roads

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught drink driving on a motorway has been banned from the roads .
Craig Matthew Manship was @ @ @ @ @ M27 near Portsmouth on September 22 .
The 43-year-old was found to have 85 microgrammes @ @ @ @ @ of breath , exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Magistrates ’ Court , he pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Manship , of @ @ @ @ @ was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £400 .
He was also order @ @ @ @ @ of £40 and court costs of £85 .

Craig Matthew Manship was caught drink driving on the M27 near Portsmouth on September 22.
The 43-year-old was found to have 85 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Manship, of Mortimer Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £400.
He was also order to pay a victim surcharge of £40 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Man caught walking down M27 is fined

Man caught walking down M27 is fined

A MAN caught walking down a Hampshire motorway has been slapped with a fine .
Kyle Thomas Johnson was caught @ @ @ @ @ the M27 at junction 7 near Hedge End on September 19 .
The 26-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ the motorway while he was not a class of traffic authorised to use that road @ @ @ @ @ ' Court , he pleaded guilty to walking on a special road on foot while @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs @ @ @

Kyle Thomas Johnson was caught on the westbound carriageway of the M27 at junction 7 near Hedge End on September 19.
The 26-year-old was on foot while walking on the motorway while he was not a class of traffic authorised to use that road.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to walking on a special road on foot while not authorised to do so.
Johnson, of Oakshott Drive, Havant, was fined £100.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Meon Valley MP backs new bill for tougher penalties on drivers

A LOCAL MP has thrown her support behind proposed legislation to increase penalties for drivers who use illegal number plates .
The Vehicle Registration Offences ( Penalty Points ) Bill was presented by Andrew Griffith MP in the House of Commons .
It seeks to add three penalty points to an offender ’ s licence in addition to any £100 fixed penalty notice or court fine up to £1000 .
At the moment , a driver can only be fined and Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond believes this is an insufficient deterrent , especially for motorcyclists who speed on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone keeping or driving a vehicle with an obstructed number plate , or without a number plate , could potentially face the tougher punishment if the bill becomes law .
Those who do so often avoid speeding fines and other road offences because cameras can not identify them .
“ This Ten-Minute Rule Bill would close a loophole that is allowing anti-social motorists to flout the law and , in reality , get away with nothing more than a £100 fine in most cases , ” said Flick .
“ This law would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour by a minority of motorcyclists is a major problem .
“ Penalty points on the driving licences lead to higher insurance premiums and the risk of eventual loss of licence .
This would be a real deterrent against this behaviour and I support the bill.
” A recent Automatic Number Plate Recognition Independent Advisory Group report on the effectiveness of the number plate regime in the UK also backed up the bill ’ s aims .
It found that the current roadside penalty of a £100 fixed penalty notice is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK .
It suggested a more robust penalty regime for number plate offences would enable a simpler prosecution route for non-compliance .

The Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) Bill was presented by Andrew Griffith MP in the House of Commons.
It seeks to add three penalty points to an offender’s licence in addition to any £100 fixed penalty notice or court fine up to £1000.
At the moment, a driver can only be fined and Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond believes this is an insufficient deterrent, especially for motorcyclists who speed on the A272 and A32 in the constituency.
Anyone keeping or driving a vehicle with an obstructed number plate, or without a number plate, could potentially face the tougher punishment if the bill becomes law.
Those who do so often avoid speeding fines and other road offences because cameras cannot identify them.
“This Ten-Minute Rule Bill would close a loophole that is allowing anti-social motorists to flout the law and, in reality, get away with nothing more than a £100 fine in most cases,” said Flick.
“This law would certainly help in Meon Valley where this anti-social behaviour by a minority of motorcyclists is a major problem.
“Penalty points on the driving licences lead to higher insurance premiums and the risk of eventual loss of licence. This would be a real deterrent against this behaviour and I support the bill.”
A recent Automatic Number Plate Recognition Independent Advisory Group report on the effectiveness of the number plate regime in the UK also backed up the bill’s aims.
It found that the current roadside penalty of a £100 fixed penalty notice is not an effective deterrent against non-compliant number plates in the UK.
It suggested a more robust penalty regime for number plate offences would enable a simpler prosecution route for non-compliance.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Ford Farm, Bishop's Waltham, allowed to produce more soft fruits

A MEON Valley business has been given permission to expand its production of soft fruits .
Graham Collett , of Ford Farm , Bishop 's Waltham had submitted a part-retrospective application to set up poly tunnels .
During lockdown , he erected a number of the plastic structures to grow raspberries and strawberries .
He supplied the fruit to shops that were struggling to get produce imported due to the pandemic .
At a Winchester City Council planning committee on October 22 , he was given permission to keep the tunnels , as well as set up a few more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examination by Cllr David McLean .
`` You did not submit an application originally and decided to go ahead and do something without the correct permissions in place , '' he said , `` which I find a little upsetting . ''
`` I also believe you need to camouflage the tunnels – they are white plastic and a visible blot on the landscape .
`` I 'm all for the growth of a local business and I praise the local fruit produce industry .
I just want to be sure we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In his application , Mr Collett states that he will be placing 10 mature trees where his land meets Botley Road to ensure the tunnels are as hidden as possible .
He will also be planting hedgerows to enhance this .
Cllr Angela Clear said : `` I stopped on Botley Road before considering this application and you only get a glimpse of the tunnels from there as it is .
`` I do not think it 's a blot on the landscape and I think we need lovely soft fruits .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Following debate , Cllr McLean said he was happy to support the application being approved .
He added : `` I will be keeping an eye on it .
As long as the landowner keeps to his word , I do n't see any problems . ''
The plans were unanimously voted for approval .
Mr Collett supplies many local shops with his fruit , including Westlands Farm in Pricketts Hill , Shedfield .
Chairman of the committee , Cllr Therese Evans , said the raspberries are `` some of the best @ @ @ @ @ @

Graham Collett, of Ford Farm, Bishop's Waltham had submitted a part-retrospective application to set up poly tunnels.
During lockdown, he erected a number of the plastic structures to grow raspberries and strawberries. He supplied the fruit to shops that were struggling to get produce imported due to the pandemic.
At a Winchester City Council planning committee on October 22, he was given permission to keep the tunnels, as well as set up a few more.
But this was not without rigorous examination by Cllr David McLean.
"You did not submit an application originally and decided to go ahead and do something without the correct permissions in place," he said, "which I find a little upsetting."
"I also believe you need to camouflage the tunnels – they are white plastic and a visible blot on the landscape.
"I'm all for the growth of a local business and I praise the local fruit produce industry. I just want to be sure we are doing the right thing here."
In his application, Mr Collett states that he will be placing 10 mature trees where his land meets Botley Road to ensure the tunnels are as hidden as possible. He will also be planting hedgerows to enhance this.
Cllr Angela Clear said: "I stopped on Botley Road before considering this application and you only get a glimpse of the tunnels from there as it is.
"I do not think it's a blot on the landscape and I think we need lovely soft fruits. This is good for the local economy."
Following debate, Cllr McLean said he was happy to support the application being approved.
He added: "I will be keeping an eye on it. As long as the landowner keeps to his word, I don't see any problems."
The plans were unanimously voted for approval.
Mr Collett supplies many local shops with his fruit, including Westlands Farm in Pricketts Hill, Shedfield.
Chairman of the committee, Cllr Therese Evans, said the raspberries are "some of the best I have ever tasted".


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--NASA confirms there IS water on the moon after new discovery

Nasa have announced there is water on the sunlit surface of the Moon following a major new discovery .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
The discovery suggests water may be distributed across the lunar surface , and not just limited to cold , shadowed areas .
Nasa ’ s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy ( Sofia ) has detected water molecules ( H2O ) in a crater located on the Moon ’ s southern hemisphere .
The crater is so large that it is visible from Earth .
Previous observations of the Moon ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but were unable to distinguish whether it was water or its close chemical relative , hydroxyl ( OH ) .
The researchers found water in concentrations of 100 to 412 parts per million – roughly equivalent to a 12-ounce bottle of water – trapped in a cubic metre of soil spread across the lunar surface .
As a comparison , the Sahara desert has 100 times the amount of water than what Sofia detected in the lunar soil .
What have Nasa said ?
Paul Hertz , director of the astrophysics division in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Washington , said : “ We had indications that H2O – the familiar water we know – might be present on the sunlit side of the Moon .
“ Now we know it is there .
“ This discovery challenges our understanding of the lunar surface and raises intriguing questions about resources relevant for deep space exploration.
” Though it is still unclear how easy to access the water will be .
Nasa says that despite the small amounts , the discovery raises new questions about how water is created and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lunar surface .
Under Nasa ’ s Artemis programme , the agency is eager to learn all it can about the presence of water on the Moon in advance of sending the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024 and establishing a sustainable human presence there by the end of the decade .
Casey Honniball , the lead author who published the results from her graduate thesis work at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu , said : “ Prior to the Sofia observations , we knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But we didn ’ t know how much , if any , was actually water molecules – like we drink every day – or something more like drain cleaner.
” Sofia offered a new means of looking at the Moon .
Flying at altitudes of up to 45,000 feet , Sofia – a modified Boeing 747SP jetliner – was able to train its a 106-inch diameter telescope on the Moon .
Using its Faint Object Infrared Camera for the Sofia Telescope ( Forcast ) , it was able to pick up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 6.1 microns , and discovered a surprising concentration in sunny Clavius Crater .
Dr Honniball added : “ Without a thick atmosphere , water on the sunlit lunar surface should just be lost to space .
“ Yet somehow we ’ re seeing it .
Something is generating the water , and something must be trapping it there.
” The experts say several forces could be at play in the delivery or creation of this water .
Micrometeorites raining down on the lunar surface , carrying small amounts of water , could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon impact .
Another possibility is there could be a two-step process whereby the Sun ’ s solar wind delivers hydrogen to the lunar surface and causes a chemical reaction with oxygen-bearing minerals in the soil to create hydroxyl .
Meanwhile , radiation from the bombardment of micrometeorites could be transforming that hydroxyl into water , Nasa said .
It added that the water could be trapped into tiny bead-like structures in the soil that form out of the high heat created by micrometeorite impacts .
Another possibility is that it could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheltered from the sunlight – potentially making it a bit more accessible than water trapped in bead -like structures .
Libby Jackson , UK Space Agency human exploration programme manager , said : “ The discovery that the Moon harbours water reshaped what we know of our closest celestial neighbour and today ’ s announcement could take our understanding to a new level .
“ Using a small amount of the Moon ’ s natural resources could make it easier for astronauts to explore the Moon and the hope is that these pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rocket fuel on the lunar surface.
” In a separate study published in Nature Astronomy , researchers say hidden pockets of water on the moon could be much more common than previously thought .
Researchers suggest that in some cases , tiny patches of ice might exist in permanent shadows no bigger than a penny .
The authors suggest that approximately 40,000 sq km of the lunar surface has the capacity to trap water .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What have Nasa found?
The discovery suggests water may be distributed across the lunar surface, and not just limited to cold, shadowed areas.
Nasa’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia) has detected water molecules (H2O) in a crater located on the Moon’s southern hemisphere. The crater is so large that it is visible from Earth.
Previous observations of the Moon’s surface detected some form of hydrogen, but were unable to distinguish whether it was water or its close chemical relative, hydroxyl (OH).
The researchers found water in concentrations of 100 to 412 parts per million – roughly equivalent to a 12-ounce bottle of water – trapped in a cubic metre of soil spread across the lunar surface.
As a comparison, the Sahara desert has 100 times the amount of water than what Sofia detected in the lunar soil.
What have Nasa said?
Paul Hertz, director of the astrophysics division in the science mission directorate at Nasa Headquarters in Washington, said: “We had indications that H2O – the familiar water we know – might be present on the sunlit side of the Moon.
“Now we know it is there.
“This discovery challenges our understanding of the lunar surface and raises intriguing questions about resources relevant for deep space exploration.” Though it is still unclear how easy to access the water will be.
Nasa says that despite the small amounts, the discovery raises new questions about how water is created and how it persists on the harsh, airless lunar surface.
Under Nasa’s Artemis programme, the agency is eager to learn all it can about the presence of water on the Moon in advance of sending the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024 and establishing a sustainable human presence there by the end of the decade.
Casey Honniball, the lead author who published the results from her graduate thesis work at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, said: “Prior to the Sofia observations, we knew there was some kind of hydration.
“But we didn’t know how much, if any, was actually water molecules – like we drink every day – or something more like drain cleaner.”
Sofia offered a new means of looking at the Moon.
Flying at altitudes of up to 45,000 feet, Sofia – a modified Boeing 747SP jetliner – was able to train its a 106-inch diameter telescope on the Moon.
Using its Faint Object Infrared Camera for the Sofia Telescope (Forcast), it was able to pick up the specific wavelength unique to water molecules, at 6.1 microns, and discovered a surprising concentration in sunny Clavius Crater.
Dr Honniball added: “Without a thick atmosphere, water on the sunlit lunar surface should just be lost to space.
“Yet somehow we’re seeing it. Something is generating the water, and something must be trapping it there.”
The experts say several forces could be at play in the delivery or creation of this water.
Micrometeorites raining down on the lunar surface, carrying small amounts of water, could deposit the water on the lunar surface upon impact.
Another possibility is there could be a two-step process whereby the Sun’s solar wind delivers hydrogen to the lunar surface and causes a chemical reaction with oxygen-bearing minerals in the soil to create hydroxyl.
Meanwhile, radiation from the bombardment of micrometeorites could be transforming that hydroxyl into water, Nasa said.
It added that the water could be trapped into tiny bead-like structures in the soil that form out of the high heat created by micrometeorite impacts.
Another possibility is that it could be hidden between grains of lunar soil and sheltered from the sunlight – potentially making it a bit more accessible than water trapped in bead -like structures.
Libby Jackson, UK Space Agency human exploration programme manager, said: “The discovery that the Moon harbours water reshaped what we know of our closest celestial neighbour and today’s announcement could take our understanding to a new level.
“Using a small amount of the Moon’s natural resources could make it easier for astronauts to explore the Moon and the hope is that these pockets could be used to create drinking water and rocket fuel on the lunar surface.”
In a separate study published in Nature Astronomy, researchers say hidden pockets of water on the moon could be much more common than previously thought.
Researchers suggest that in some cases, tiny patches of ice might exist in permanent shadows no bigger than a penny.
The authors suggest that approximately 40,000 sq km of the lunar surface has the capacity to trap water.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Drug driver is banned from the roads

Drug driver is banned from the roads

A HAMPSHIRE man caught drug driving has been banned from the roads .
James Henry Walk was caught drug driving @ @ @ @ @ on March 24 .
The 27-year-old was found to have THC – a breakdown product @ @ @ @ @ blood .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court , he pleaded guilty to drug driving @ @ @ @ @ , Fawley , was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £300 .
He @ @ @ @ @ a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85 .

James Henry Walk was caught drug driving on Bullar Road in Southampton on March 24.
The 27-year-old was found to have THC – a breakdown product of cannabis – in his blood.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Walker, Sherringham Close, Fawley, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £300.
He was also ordered to pat a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Hospice picks 12 Hampshire photographers to create fund-raising community calendar

A NEW Forest hospice has picked 12 Hampshire photographers to create a new community calendar .
Oakhaven Hospice , based in Lymington , launched its competition appealing to local photographers to snap a stunning shot for its 2021 community calendar to raise money for the hospice .
Twelve local businesses each sponsored a month in the calendar and were responsible for selecting the winning photograph for their page .
Helen McGinn of The Knackered Mother Wine Club fame choose the overall winner Bill Andrews whose photo is titled `` I can see you '' which pictures a herd of deer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jo Cayla , Oakhavens community & corporate fundraiser said : “ We are thrilled with the calendar ; it is a local collaboration which has been made possible because of the generosity of our sponsors ( Hayward Fox , Travis Perkins , Station Financial , Fairweather ’ s , Richard Griffiths & Co , The Beachcomber Café , The Cliffhouse , Meadens Skoda , Lymington Windows & Conservatories , Priory Wines and Forest Lodge Vets ) and the amazing support we have received from our community .
`` The photography competition really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a fantastic response , the high standard and the variety of the entries has been phenomenal.
” The first copy of the calendar was presented by Tom Sexton Sales Manager of Meadens Skoda Brockenhurst to Bill Andrews whose photo was chosen as overall winner .
He said thank you “ for the honour of having my photo as the 'cover shot ' in your beautiful calendar ” .
The calendar will be available at the Oakhaven Hospice online shop at www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/shop and across our nine shops for £10 ; all profit from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oakhaven to provide its specialist care and support to those in our community who are facing end of life .

Oakhaven Hospice, based in Lymington, launched its competition appealing to local photographers to snap a stunning shot for its 2021 community calendar to raise money for the hospice.
Twelve local businesses each sponsored a month in the calendar and were responsible for selecting the winning photograph for their page.
Helen McGinn of The Knackered Mother Wine Club fame choose the overall winner Bill Andrews whose photo is titled "I can see you" which pictures a herd of deer captured in Black Knoll, New Forest.
Jo Cayla, Oakhavens community & corporate fundraiser said: “We are thrilled with the calendar; it is a local collaboration which has been made possible because of the generosity of our sponsors (Hayward Fox, Travis Perkins, Station Financial, Fairweather’s, Richard Griffiths & Co, The Beachcomber Café, The Cliffhouse, Meadens Skoda, Lymington Windows & Conservatories, Priory Wines and Forest Lodge Vets) and the amazing support we have received from our community.
"The photography competition really captured the imagination over lockdown and we had a fantastic response, the high standard and the variety of the entries has been phenomenal.”
The first copy of the calendar was presented by Tom Sexton Sales Manager of Meadens Skoda Brockenhurst to Bill Andrews whose photo was chosen as overall winner.
He said thank you “for the honour of having my photo as the 'cover shot' in your beautiful calendar”.
The calendar will be available at the Oakhaven Hospice online shop at www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/shop and across our nine shops for £10; all profit from the sales of the calendar will help Oakhaven to provide its specialist care and support to those in our community who are facing end of life.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Hampshire Fare joins with Too Good To Go app to cut food waste

THE body that promotes Hampshire food , drink and crafts has become the first of its kind in the country to partner with an app aimed at reducing waste .
Hampshire Fare is encouraging businesses to register with the Too Good To Go app and offer their food waste for sale at a discount .
Tracy Nash , commercial manager at Hampshire Fare – a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 400 members – said : “ People are increasingly aware that food waste is a massive problem which needs addressing .
This partnership is a decisive step towards helping our members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good To Go has an approach that is fun , functional , and provides an easy-to-use platform for both businesses and consumers .
As the first county food group in the country to partner with Too Good To Go , I view this as a positive for Hampshire as well as Hampshire Fare members .
“ This initiative is a win-win-win .
It allows Hampshire Fare members to cover some food waste costs , the purchaser makes a good value buy , and edible food is not wasted .
In addition , Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by having the first year ’ s admin fee waived.
” Businesses with regular food waste register with Too Good To Go and leave their surplus food in “ magic bags ” – so called because the contents do not have to be listed and come as a surprise to the buyer .
The bags are listed on the Too Good To Go app at a third of the product cost .
Nicola Luscombe , Hampshire lead for Too Good To Go , said : “ We are very excited to be launching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the first between a major food group and Too Good To Go , and we are aiming to pioneer a ground-breaking and impactful partnership .
Our mission is to save tens of thousands of meals from the bin and help to place Hampshire at the forefront of food waste initiatives .
“ The positive is that the app helps to reduce food waste and its impact on the environment .
There are also benefits for businesses .
Too Good To Go helps businesses to meet their sustainability objectives , cover costs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community and build relationships with new customers .
It has been shown that 76 per cent of Magic Bag buyers return as full paying customers .
“ ‘ Rescuing ’ one Magic Bag every day from one store for a year is equivalent to preventing the amount of CO2e emitted from driving a car from Land ’ s End to John O ’ Groats and back.
” Peter Williamson , owner of the Hog Shack cafe and farm shop in Eastleigh , said : “ As a new business start-up we launched with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of raising awareness and gaining new customers .
“ Money raised via Too Good To Go can cover the cost of ingredients and saves good food from going to waste .
We include anything on our menu , such as cake , sausage rolls and salad pots , and the magic bags have been very popular .
”

Hampshire Fare is encouraging businesses to register with the Too Good To Go app and offer their food waste for sale at a discount.
Tracy Nash, commercial manager at Hampshire Fare – a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 400 members – said: “People are increasingly aware that food waste is a massive problem which needs addressing. This partnership is a decisive step towards helping our members tackle food waste issues.
“Too Good To Go has an approach that is fun, functional, and provides an easy-to-use platform for both businesses and consumers. As the first county food group in the country to partner with Too Good To Go, I view this as a positive for Hampshire as well as Hampshire Fare members.
“This initiative is a win-win-win. It allows Hampshire Fare members to cover some food waste costs, the purchaser makes a good value buy, and edible food is not wasted. In addition, Hampshire Fare members who sign up will benefit by having the first year’s admin fee waived.”
Businesses with regular food waste register with Too Good To Go and leave their surplus food in “magic bags” – so called because the contents do not have to be listed and come as a surprise to the buyer. The bags are listed on the Too Good To Go app at a third of the product cost.
Nicola Luscombe, Hampshire lead for Too Good To Go, said: “We are very excited to be launching our partnership with Hampshire Fare. This is the first between a major food group and Too Good To Go, and we are aiming to pioneer a ground-breaking and impactful partnership. Our mission is to save tens of thousands of meals from the bin and help to place Hampshire at the forefront of food waste initiatives.
“The positive is that the app helps to reduce food waste and its impact on the environment. There are also benefits for businesses. Too Good To Go helps businesses to meet their sustainability objectives, cover costs, and provides opportunities to engage with the community and build relationships with new customers. It has been shown that 76 per cent of Magic Bag buyers return as full paying customers.
“‘Rescuing’ one Magic Bag every day from one store for a year is equivalent to preventing the amount of CO2e emitted from driving a car from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back.”
Peter Williamson, owner of the Hog Shack cafe and farm shop in Eastleigh, said: “As a new business start-up we launched with Too Good To Go as a way of raising awareness and gaining new customers.
“Money raised via Too Good To Go can cover the cost of ingredients and saves good food from going to waste. We include anything on our menu, such as cake, sausage rolls and salad pots, and the magic bags have been very popular.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Coronavirus: Five more people die of Covid-19 in Southampton

FIVE new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust in the latest 24-hour period , the latest official figures show .
NHS England figures show 209 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Monday ( October 26 ) .
That was an increase of five compared to Sunday , when there were 204 .
It means there have been eight deaths in the past week , up from one the previous week .
The victims were among 3,699 deaths recorded across the South East .
Daily death counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case backdated to the actual date of death .
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier .
NHS England guidance states : `` Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis , death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure . ''
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded , with deaths in the community excluded , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has contacted the hospital for comment .

NHS England figures show 209 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Monday (October 26).
That was an increase of five compared to Sunday, when there were 204.
It means there have been eight deaths in the past week, up from one the previous week.
The victims were among 3,699 deaths recorded across the South East.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier.
NHS England guidance states: "Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis, death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure."
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded, with deaths in the community excluded, such as those in care homes.
The Daily Echo has contacted the hospital for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Cars seen driving the wrong way on the M3 near Farnborough

CARS have been seen driving the wrong way on a motorway .
Police say they have received several reports of @ @ @ @ @ .
Between 1pm and 1.40pm on Sunday , it was reported that at least 10 @ @ @ @ @ wrong way on the junction 4 slip road to Farnborough .
Officers are investigating and @ @ @ @ @ anyone with information that could help identify the drivers .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ particularly keen to receive any dash-cam footage that may have captured the vehicles driving the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Anyone with information is asked to make contact via 101 , or by @ @ @ @ @ to northeast.road.policing @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk , with the reference 44200415733 . ''

Police say they have received several reports of dangerous driving on the M3.
Between 1pm and 1.40pm on Sunday, it was reported that at least 10 cars were seen driving the wrong way on the junction 4 slip road to Farnborough.
Officers are investigating and are keen to speak with anyone with information that could help identify the drivers.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are particularly keen to receive any dash-cam footage that may have captured the vehicles driving the wrong-way on the slip road.
"Anyone with information is asked to make contact via 101, or by emailing their details and footage to northeast.road.policing@hampshire.pnn.police.uk, with the reference 44200415733."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
The image , snapped in 1965 @ @ @ @ @ with trees and shops beyond a small verge .
So where was it taken exactly @ @ @ @ @ , Ashurst !
Well done if you guessed correctly .
The sign to a BP @ @ @ @ @ seen on the left , this is now the site of a car wash .

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
The image, snapped in 1965, shows a road lined with trees and shops beyond a small verge.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst! Well done if you guessed correctly.
The sign to a BP garage can just about be seen on the left, this is now the site of a car wash.