thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Man arrested after drugs allegedly seized in Chandler's Ford

A MAN has been arrested on drug offences after a routine stop and search of a vehicle .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ Monday in Chandler 's Ford .
Police are said to have noticed `` a strong @ @ @ @ @ driving behind a vehicle on Chestnut Close .
They searched the vehicle and allegedly seized @ @ @ @ @ drugs .
A 21-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving .
He @ @ @ @ @ , pending further police enquiries .
A police spokesperson said : `` Throughout December , @ @ @ @ @ Unit will be carrying out checks for drink and drug drivers as part of Operation @ @ @ @ @ impaired can have tragic consequences and our message is simple ; it 's not worth @ @ @ @

The incident occurred at around 10pm on Monday in Chandler's Ford.
Police are said to have noticed "a strong smell of cannabis" while driving behind a vehicle on Chestnut Close.
They searched the vehicle and allegedly seized a quantity of class B drugs.
A 21-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.
He was later released under investigation, pending further police enquiries.
A police spokesperson said: "Throughout December, officers from our Roads Policing Unit will be carrying out checks for drink and drug drivers as part of Operation Holly.
"Driving while impaired can have tragic consequences and our message is simple; it's not worth the risk."


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Covid: Christmas rules set to go ahead as planned

Plans to allow families and friends to mix over Christmas will go ahead but there will be stronger warnings about the risks of spreading coronavirus .
Talks between the UK Government and leaders of the devolved administration are understood to have backed the planned relaxation of restrictions despite warnings from medical experts about the dangers .
Senior Cabinet minister Michael Gove and leaders from Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland continued talks this morning to agree the approach .
They are understood to be working on a joint statement , indicating that a four-nations approach will continue .
The discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it would be up to people to make a “ personal judgment ” whether they wanted to meet up with vulnerable family members over the holiday period .
He suggested that some people may decide to “ keep it small ” and put off larger gatherings until the spring , saying : “ Easter can be the new Christmas.
” However , the advice from the Welsh Government is that only two households should come together to “ form an exclusive Christmas bubble ” in Wales .
Wales ’ First Minister Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tighter restrictions for household mixing , staying-at-home , holiday accommodation and travel will apply across Wales .
In Wales , all non-essential retail , including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres , will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve .
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day .

Talks between the UK Government and leaders of the devolved administration are understood to have backed the planned relaxation of restrictions despite warnings from medical experts about the dangers.
Senior Cabinet minister Michael Gove and leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland continued talks this morning to agree the approach.
They are understood to be working on a joint statement, indicating that a four-nations approach will continue.
The discussions come after Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said that it would be up to people to make a “personal judgment” whether they wanted to meet up with vulnerable family members over the holiday period.
He suggested that some people may decide to “keep it small” and put off larger gatherings until the spring, saying: “Easter can be the new Christmas.”
However, the advice from the Welsh Government is that only two households should come together to “form an exclusive Christmas bubble” in Wales.
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that on December 28 tighter restrictions for household mixing, staying-at-home, holiday accommodation and travel will apply across Wales.
In Wales, all non-essential retail, including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres, will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve.
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Advent calendar left on hob starts fire in Shirley

FIRE crews rushed to a Southampton home this morning following reports of a fire .
The crews from St Mary @ @ @ @ @ Fire Station arrived at the property in Shirley and were forced to enter the building @ @ @ @ @ occupants were not at home .
Once inside the home , it was revealed that @ @ @ @ @ an advent calendar left on a hob .
In a Tweet , Redbridge Fire Station @ @ @ @ @ mobilised early in the shift to a fire in Shirley with @ StMarys54 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ saved the front door being put in . ''

The crews from St Mary's Fire Station and Redbridge Fire Station arrived at the property in Shirley and were forced to enter the building via a ladder as the occupants were not at home.
Once inside the home, it was revealed that the fire was caused by an advent calendar left on a hob.
In a Tweet, Redbridge Fire Station said: "Green Watch mobilised early in the shift to a fire in Shirley with @StMarys54.
Green Watch mobilised early in the shift to a fire in Shirley with @davegrahamS025 & @StMarys54 . Advent calendar left on hob whilst occupant out. Entry gained by ladder which saved the front door being put in! #onlyputcookingonyourhob pic.twitter.com/4FBnU5bpwB — Redbridge Fire Stn (@Redbridge53) December 16, 2020
"Advent calendar left on hob whilst occupant out.
"Entry gained by ladder which saved the front door being put in."


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--New Forest cocaine and cannabis dealer jailed

A COCAINE and cannabis dealer from the New Forest has been jailed .
Jack William Fry , aged 22 , was arrested on May 22 last year after specialist officers from the New Milton Neighbourhood Team executed a pre-planned warrant at his home address .
Southampton Crown Court heard that Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis were found and seized from an upstairs bedroom which was occupied by Fry at the time during a search by officers .
Items related to drug-dealing paraphernalia and cash were also located and seized as a result .
Having pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug at an earlier hearing , Fry , of Gore Road , New Milton , was sentenced on December 7 .
The defendant received a concurrent sentence , with him being jailed for two years and six months for possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and received nine months imprisonment for possession with intent to supply a Class B drug .
Inspector for the New Forest Mike Minnock said : “ This is a fantastic result following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information provided to us by the local community and intelligence gathered from specialist teams .
“ The local neighbourhood team continue to ensure New Milton is a hostile environment for drug dealers to operate .
WWe are wholeheartedly committed to preventing and reducing the harm committed as a result of drug-related activity and criminality .
`` This protracted investigation involved a number of specialist resources and investigators – culminating in a significant custodial sentence – something which we are pleased about .
“ We will continue to keep up the pressure on those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in drug-related activity .
Anyone who suspects that drug-related activity may be taking place in their local neighbourhood is asked to contact us by using our online reporting portal or calling 101 .
Every call you make helps us to build a strong intelligence picture and enables us to take positive action and bring offenders to justice .
”

Jack William Fry, aged 22, was arrested on May 22 last year after specialist officers from the New Milton Neighbourhood Team executed a pre-planned warrant at his home address.
Southampton Crown Court heard that Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis were found and seized from an upstairs bedroom which was occupied by Fry at the time during a search by officers.
Items related to drug-dealing paraphernalia and cash were also located and seized as a result.
Having pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug at an earlier hearing, Fry, of Gore Road, New Milton, was sentenced on December 7.
The defendant received a concurrent sentence, with him being jailed for two years and six months for possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and received nine months imprisonment for possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.
Inspector for the New Forest Mike Minnock said: “This is a fantastic result following a prolonged operation, which was built around information provided to us by the local community and intelligence gathered from specialist teams.
“The local neighbourhood team continue to ensure New Milton is a hostile environment for drug dealers to operate.
WWe are wholeheartedly committed to preventing and reducing the harm committed as a result of drug-related activity and criminality.
"This protracted investigation involved a number of specialist resources and investigators – culminating in a significant custodial sentence – something which we are pleased about.
“We will continue to keep up the pressure on those known locally to us as being involved in drug-related activity. Anyone who suspects that drug-related activity may be taking place in their local neighbourhood is asked to contact us by using our online reporting portal or calling 101. Every call you make helps us to build a strong intelligence picture and enables us to take positive action and bring offenders to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--E-scooter trial planned for Southampton and Winchester

ELECTRIC scooters are set to be trialled across parts of Hampshire next year , it has been revealed .
Transport bosses are planning to roll out e-scooter trials in Southampton , Winchester and Portsmouth from Spring 2021 .
Further details of the 12-month trials are yet to be revealed .
But to hire e-scooters across the three cities residents will have to be over 16 and must provide a valid UK provisional driving license .
The news comes as the Department for Transport ( DfT ) approved the plans for the trials .
The move aims to improve air quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expected to be able to drive the e-scooters on cycle lanes and will be asked to wear their own bicycle helmet .
The trials will be run by Solent Transport with the support of local councils .
Conrad Haigh , head of Solent Transport said : “ The Solent Transport e-scooter trial is the first step in an exciting journey of change and improvement.
” Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at Southampton City Council , said : `` We are very excited to be part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this innovative approach will provide direct benefits to Southampton residents . ''
People in Southampton , Portsmouth and Winchester will be able to provide feedback to Solent Transport during the trials .
The news has been welcomed by MPs in the city .
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said : `` I have been calling for a pilot for e-scooters and e-cycles for some months and therefore pleased Southampton , albeit belatedly , is now considering trialling them .
We have miles of new cycle lanes , costing millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using them for e-scooters would make sense.
” Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead added : `` I think these trials are the way to go to see whether e-scooters can have a place in reducing reliance on private cars .
These trials should make sure people can try e-scooters safely rather than it being completely unregulated as has been in the past . ''
Civic chefs said the use of private e-scooters remains limited to private land while riding private e-scooters on the highway network is illegal .

Transport bosses are planning to roll out e-scooter trials in Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth from Spring 2021.
Further details of the 12-month trials are yet to be revealed.
But to hire e-scooters across the three cities residents will have to be over 16 and must provide a valid UK provisional driving license.
The news comes as the Department for Transport (DfT) approved the plans for the trials.
The move aims to improve air quality and provide new travel options.
Residents are expected to be able to drive the e-scooters on cycle lanes and will be asked to wear their own bicycle helmet.
The trials will be run by Solent Transport with the support of local councils.
Conrad Haigh, head of Solent Transport said: “The Solent Transport e-scooter trial is the first step in an exciting journey of change and improvement.”
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at Southampton City Council, said: "We are very excited to be part of the trial in Spring 2021. We hope this innovative approach will provide direct benefits to Southampton residents."
People in Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester will be able to provide feedback to Solent Transport during the trials.
The news has been welcomed by MPs in the city.
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said: "I have been calling for a pilot for e-scooters and e-cycles for some months and therefore pleased Southampton, albeit belatedly, is now considering trialling them. We have miles of new cycle lanes, costing millions of pounds, mostly lying unused so using them for e-scooters would make sense.”
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead added: "I think these trials are the way to go to see whether e-scooters can have a place in reducing reliance on private cars. These trials should make sure people can try e-scooters safely rather than it being completely unregulated as has been in the past."
Civic chefs said the use of private e-scooters remains limited to private land while riding private e-scooters on the highway network is illegal.
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thedailyecho--2020-12-16--The whole of Hampshire might remain in Tier 2

THE whole of Hampshire might remain in Tier 2 after today 's review .
Central government is going to review the Tier system today .
It comes as on December 2 , Southampton , Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire were placed in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions .
This means that indoors meeting are banned but people can meet outside following the rule of six .
The outcome of the review of the Tier system is to be revealed today .
But Cllr Keith Mans , leader of Hampshire County Council , said : `` I think generally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to wait a little longer to have that confirmed - the chances are that we will remain in Tier 2 as an entity rather than any splits .
That is the direction of travel but we have not got the final decision on that . ''
It comes as data revealed that the weekly rate of infection for Hampshire is 89.7x100,000 while Southampton has a rate of infection of 79.2x100,000 and Portsmouth has a rate of 174x100,000 .
Cllr Mans said he has been speaking with civic chiefs in Portsmouth and added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can all stay in the same Tier if that is possible from a safety point of view . ''
It comes as during a public meeting held yesterday , civic chiefs stressed that Hampshire districts and cities are interconnected .
The weekly rate of infection for England currently stands at 173x100,000 while the South East has a rate of 197x100,000 and the Isle of Wight has a rate of 11.3x100,000 .

Central government is going to review the Tier system today.
It comes as on December 2, Southampton, Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire were placed in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions.
This means that indoors meeting are banned but people can meet outside following the rule of six.
The outcome of the review of the Tier system is to be revealed today.
But Cllr Keith Mans, leader of Hampshire County Council, said: "I think generally speaking at the moment - although we have to wait a little longer to have that confirmed - the chances are that we will remain in Tier 2 as an entity rather than any splits. That is the direction of travel but we have not got the final decision on that."
It comes as data revealed that the weekly rate of infection for Hampshire is 89.7x100,000 while Southampton has a rate of infection of 79.2x100,000 and Portsmouth has a rate of 174x100,000.
Cllr Mans said he has been speaking with civic chiefs in Portsmouth and added: "We are hoping that we can all stay in the same Tier if that is possible from a safety point of view."
It comes as during a public meeting held yesterday, civic chiefs stressed that Hampshire districts and cities are interconnected.
The weekly rate of infection for England currently stands at 173x100,000 while the South East has a rate of 197x100,000 and the Isle of Wight has a rate of 11.3x100,000.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Teenager repeatedly stabbed in Southampton street attack

A TEENAGER has been rushed to hospital after being repeatedly stabbed during a street attack in Southampton .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ in Cowdray Close , Southampton .
An 18-year-old was approached by two other men who @ @ @ @ @ , arm , and leg , and he was taken to Southampton General Hospital where @ @ @ @ @ serious but not life-threatening injuries .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said : `` Enquiries into @ @ @ @ @ incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed @ @ @ @ @ in the area at the time ?
Did you see anything ?
Perhaps you were @ @ @ @ @ have dashcam footage ?
`` Anyone who has any information , please get in touch @ @ @ @ @ reference 44200482884 .

The incident happened shortly before 11.30am yesterday in Cowdray Close, Southampton.
An 18-year-old was approached by two other men who stabbed him in the chest, arm, and leg, and he was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he is being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything.
"Were you in the area at the time? Did you see anything? Perhaps you were driving in the area and have dashcam footage?
"Anyone who has any information, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200482884.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Could changes to Covid-19 Christmas restrictions still happen?

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions are being kept under review , a government minister has warned Steve Barclay has urged people to “ do the minimum ” when seeing family and friends this festive season , as he refused to rule out changes to the Christmas bubble rules .
Appearing on Sky News , Chief Secretary to the Treasury , Steve Barclay , confirmed that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas are being kept under review .
The comments come as pressure mounts on the Government to rethink the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas with leading medical journals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives ” .
The British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal have written a joint editorial for only the second time in 100 years to call on the Government to rethink their strategy .
They said that the Government “ is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives ” .
“ In your mind is there a possibility that the Government might have to change the advice about the five day break ? ''
Barclay was asked by the BBC .
He replied , “ I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the period ... it 's not that all restrictions are being lifted . ''
A UK Government source reportedly told The Sun on Tuesday ( 15 Dec ) that there were “ no plans ” to change the Christmas rules .
The current easing of the rules over Christmas will allow people in the UK to create a Christmas bubble of up to three households and meet between 23 and 27 December .
Barclay on Sky News said the rules are “ not saying that people must go and see family.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor Chris Whitty , has repeatedly said since the announcement of the Christmas bubble rule that , just because restrictions allow meeting , it does n't mean people should .
The questions to Barclay came after Downing Street announced that the bubbles would go ahead , despite moving areas in England into the Tier 3 .
London , and parts of Essex and Herforshire , have been placed into Tier 3 lockdown restrictions .
Mayor of London , Sadik Khan , called on the Government to review the easing of the rules of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Today Programme , he said , “ We heard from Matt Hancock yesterday that it appears the Government is looking at this again .
I would encourage them to do so if they are . ''
David Nabarro , a special envoy from the World Health Organisation , said the price for a relaxation in the rules “ could well be very high.
” Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned people in the UK to be careful in the run up to Christmas , stressing that people should be “ extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading home for the festive period .

Steve Barclay has urged people to “do the minimum” when seeing family and friends this festive season, as he refused to rule out changes to the Christmas bubble rules.
Appearing on Sky News, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, confirmed that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas are being kept under review.
The comments come as pressure mounts on the Government to rethink the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas with leading medical journals warning the move could “cost many lives”.
The British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal have written a joint editorial for only the second time in 100 years to call on the Government to rethink their strategy.
They said that the Government “is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives”.
‘No plans’ to change Christmas rules
“In your mind is there a possibility that the Government might have to change the advice about the five day break?" Barclay was asked by the BBC.
He replied, “I don't think we should misinterpret that advice over the period... it's not that all restrictions are being lifted."
A UK Government source reportedly told The Sun on Tuesday (15 Dec) that there were “no plans” to change the Christmas rules.
The current easing of the rules over Christmas will allow people in the UK to create a Christmas bubble of up to three households and meet between 23 and 27 December.
Barclay on Sky News said the rules are “not saying that people must go and see family.”
The UK’s Chief Medical Adviser, Professor Chris Whitty, has repeatedly said since the announcement of the Christmas bubble rule that, just because restrictions allow meeting, it doesn't mean people should.
Tougher restrictions before Christmas
The questions to Barclay came after Downing Street announced that the bubbles would go ahead, despite moving areas in England into the Tier 3.
London, and parts of Essex and Herforshire, have been placed into Tier 3 lockdown restrictions.
Mayor of London, Sadik Khan, called on the Government to review the easing of the rules of Christmas. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, he said, “We heard from Matt Hancock yesterday that it appears the Government is looking at this again. I would encourage them to do so if they are."
David Nabarro, a special envoy from the World Health Organisation, said the price for a relaxation in the rules “could well be very high.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned people in the UK to be careful in the run up to Christmas, stressing that people should be “extremely” cautious about who they see before heading home for the festive period.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Queenie's Travelling Teapot now part of Locks Heath centre

A MOBILE tearoom in Hampshire is set to become part of a shopping centre .
‘ Queenie ’ s Travelling Teapot ’ has been approved by Fareham council to trade at Locks Heath Shopping Village .
Owner Carinna Butler-Hoskins who is nicknamed ‘ Queenie ’ said that she is ‘ excited ’ about the good news .
“ It ’ s fantastic !
I ’ m really excited .
It means that we can add another offering there , having the alcohol there will be a special treat for everybody.
” The permit approved by Fareham Borough Council means the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be licensed as a permanent feature of Locks Heath shopping centre .
The 35-year-old from Gosport set up the business in April 2019 after previously working in sales .
The mobile tearoom offers tea and cake delights as well as boozy coffees and tongue-tingling traybakes .
The 1960s caravan named ‘ Orla ’ , usually attends events such as Goodwood Revival but with coronavirus restrictions , Queenie said that she had to think of a change of plan and started trading at the shopping centre in July .
She added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just something I wasn ’ t planning when I set up the business but it is something really positive .
“ What Queenie ’ s does is bring back that old-fashioned community feel .
You can have a real chat with someone that actually cares and it brings the community together .
“ I ’ m very much a people person and I have always believed in being personal .
“ It ’ s real human connection that I have brought to my own business and those old-fashioned values that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little obsessed with all thing vintage and am a bit of a fanatic .
It is now an excuse to be 100 % myself .
I just get to be all the time now .
“ The business is something really unique and the values draws people to Queenie ’ s - somebody to great you and who wants to hear about what ’ s going on in your life.
” Queenie will now be at the clock tower in Centre Way on Saturdays and also runs her travelling teapot at The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is planning to set up at Salterns car park in Hill Head next week .

‘Queenie’s Travelling Teapot’ has been approved by Fareham council to trade at Locks Heath Shopping Village.
Owner Carinna Butler-Hoskins who is nicknamed ‘Queenie’ said that she is ‘excited’ about the good news.
“It’s fantastic! I’m really excited. It means that we can add another offering there, having the alcohol there will be a special treat for everybody.”
The permit approved by Fareham Borough Council means the company will be able to sell alcohol and be licensed as a permanent feature of Locks Heath shopping centre.
The 35-year-old from Gosport set up the business in April 2019 after previously working in sales.
The mobile tearoom offers tea and cake delights as well as boozy coffees and tongue-tingling traybakes.
The 1960s caravan named ‘Orla’, usually attends events such as Goodwood Revival but with coronavirus restrictions, Queenie said that she had to think of a change of plan and started trading at the shopping centre in July.
She added: “It’s really good. It’s just something I wasn’t planning when I set up the business but it is something really positive.
“What Queenie’s does is bring back that old-fashioned community feel. You can have a real chat with someone that actually cares and it brings the community together.
“I’m very much a people person and I have always believed in being personal.
“It’s real human connection that I have brought to my own business and those old-fashioned values that I really believe in.
“I am a little obsessed with all thing vintage and am a bit of a fanatic. It is now an excuse to be 100% myself. I just get to be all the time now.
“The business is something really unique and the values draws people to Queenie’s - somebody to great you and who wants to hear about what’s going on in your life.”
Queenie will now be at the clock tower in Centre Way on Saturdays and also runs her travelling teapot at The Jolly Roger in Gosport on Sundays and is planning to set up at Salterns car park in Hill Head next week.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Alleged bird flu outbreak in Fareham after dead swans found

A BIRD Flu outbreak has allegedly been found in a population of swans after several were discovered dead .
Up to ten dead swans are said to have been discovered by residents at Fareham creek .
Local councillor for Fareham East , Councillor Tom Davies said he was notified of the deaths two weeks ago , and went to the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA ) to report the issue .
The councillor claims that representatives of the agency have visited the area to take swabs from three of the dead birds , and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flu was present .
Councillor Davies said : `` This is obviously shocking news for our town but I think it 's important to note this is a strain with a very low threat to human life .
`` There are now concerns for the other swans present in the creek .
`` There are over 80 swans in the area and we 're waiting to hear from DEFRA what might have to be done .
`` I 'd urge our residents not to go to the area to see what 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the government website , it claims : `` Avian influenza ( bird flu ) mainly affects birds .
It can also affect humans and other mammals . ''
The Echo has approached DEFRA for comment on the alleged outbreak .

Up to ten dead swans are said to have been discovered by residents at Fareham creek.
Local councillor for Fareham East, Councillor Tom Davies said he was notified of the deaths two weeks ago, and went to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to report the issue.
The councillor claims that representatives of the agency have visited the area to take swabs from three of the dead birds, and have since confirmed to him that Avian bird flu was present.
Councillor Davies said: "This is obviously shocking news for our town but I think it's important to note this is a strain with a very low threat to human life.
"There are now concerns for the other swans present in the creek.
"There are over 80 swans in the area and we're waiting to hear from DEFRA what might have to be done.
"I'd urge our residents not to go to the area to see what's going on to reduce any risks."
On the government website, it claims: "Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals."
The Echo has approached DEFRA for comment on the alleged outbreak.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Aldi shares guidance after own brand candle ‘exploded’

Aldi has shared guidance after a candle purchased from the budget supermarket `` exploded '' while burning .
Cathy Lewis-Clugston was left angry after the candle shattered on the evening of 13 December , leaving behind hot wax and shards of glass in her living room .
The candle is currently still on sale in Aldi stores for £3.99 , offering candle lovers a “ whopping 170 hours burn time.
” The supermarket has called on shoppers to follow safety instructions provided when using the scented candle range .
An Aldi spokesperson said : “ We are sorry to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Candles should always be used in accordance with the safety instructions provided , including ensuring the correct distance between multiple candles.
” Ms Lewis-Clugston said she had several candles burning , when all of sudden she heard a loud bang , prompting her cat to run upstairs .
“ I noticed the candle had gone out , ” she said .
But , on closer inspection , Ms Lewis-Clugston realised that the flame hadn ’ t just burned out - the glass jar encasing the candle had shattered .
“ I went over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scattered about on the coffee table , ” she said .
“ I had the candle on a wicker mat , and there was wax all over the place .
I thought , ‘ It ’ s exploded.
’ “ I am somebody who likes to burn scented candles , and I 've burned them for years and years , quite often Yankee ones , but other ones as well .
Never once has this happened .
This is the only time.
” Luckily , Ms Lewis-Clugston wasn ’ t harmed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though the animal was left a little startled by the incident .
‘ House fires are caused by much less ’ Apart from Lizzie the cat , Ms Lewis-Clugston was alone in the house when the explosion happened .
“ It was just lucky I wasn ’ t sitting next to it , or there weren ’ t kids or anyone else around , ” she said .
“ I am a retired police officer .
I can say I ’ ve been to house fires in my job that have been caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ After I realised what it was , I was really quite angry .
It clearly isn ’ t fit for purpose if it can ’ t withstand the heat from the flame , and it should n't be sold.
” After the incident , Ms Lewis-Clugston took to social media to see if other people had experienced similar issues with Aldi candles .
In October this year , Emily Redfearn posted images on Twitter of her Aldi Coconut Noir Candle in pieces after it went up in flames and shattered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hey @ AldiUK , we ’ ve just had one of your candles set fire and explode in our bedroom .
We lit the candle around 4 hours before this .
Thankfully we both noticed it , but how has this passed safety tests ?
The outcome could have been a lot worse than the burn marks on our furniture.
” In December 2019 , a mother said that her son was “ nearly blinded ” when the supermarket candle exploded glass across the room .
Emm Landers told the Liverpool Echo that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bottom of their fireplace before it became “ like a bomb.
” In July this year , Maisie Sutton shared a similar experience with the Aldi Summer Sands candle , warning fellow Twitter users not to buy the candle after it had exploded after being lit for only 10 minutes .

Cathy Lewis-Clugston was left angry after the candle shattered on the evening of 13 December, leaving behind hot wax and shards of glass in her living room.
The candle is currently still on sale in Aldi stores for £3.99, offering candle lovers a “whopping 170 hours burn time.”
The supermarket has called on shoppers to follow safety instructions provided when using the scented candle range.
An Aldi spokesperson said: “We are sorry to hear about Ms Lewis-Clugston’s experience. Candles should always be used in accordance with the safety instructions provided, including ensuring the correct distance between multiple candles.”
‘Large chunks of glass’
Ms Lewis-Clugston said she had several candles burning, when all of sudden she heard a loud bang, prompting her cat to run upstairs.
“I noticed the candle had gone out,” she said. But, on closer inspection, Ms Lewis-Clugston realised that the flame hadn’t just burned out - the glass jar encasing the candle had shattered.
“I went over and there were large chunks of glass scattered about on the coffee table,” she said.
“I had the candle on a wicker mat, and there was wax all over the place. I thought, ‘It’s exploded.’
“I am somebody who likes to burn scented candles, and I've burned them for years and years, quite often Yankee ones, but other ones as well. Never once has this happened. This is the only time.”
Luckily, Ms Lewis-Clugston wasn’t harmed, and neither was her cat, Lizzie, though the animal was left a little startled by the incident.
‘House fires are caused by much less’
Apart from Lizzie the cat, Ms Lewis-Clugston was alone in the house when the explosion happened.
“It was just lucky I wasn’t sitting next to it, or there weren’t kids or anyone else around,” she said.
“I am a retired police officer. I can say I’ve been to house fires in my job that have been caused by far less than things like that.
“After I realised what it was, I was really quite angry. It clearly isn’t fit for purpose if it can’t withstand the heat from the flame, and it shouldn't be sold.”
A spate of similar incidents
After the incident, Ms Lewis-Clugston took to social media to see if other people had experienced similar issues with Aldi candles.
In October this year, Emily Redfearn posted images on Twitter of her Aldi Coconut Noir Candle in pieces after it went up in flames and shattered.
Hey @AldiUK , we’ve just had one of your candles set fire and explode in our bedroom. We lit the candle around 4 hours before this. Thankfully we both noticed it, but how has this passed safety tests? The outcome could have been a lot worse than the burn marks on our furniture. pic.twitter.com/Nf4F5fZlUu — Emily Redfearn (@emilyisred) October 11, 2020
In the tweet she wrote, “Hey @AldiUK , we’ve just had one of your candles set fire and explode in our bedroom. We lit the candle around 4 hours before this. Thankfully we both noticed it, but how has this passed safety tests? The outcome could have been a lot worse than the burn marks on our furniture.”
In December 2019, a mother said that her son was “nearly blinded” when the supermarket candle exploded glass across the room.
Emm Landers told the Liverpool Echo that the Aldi Number 3 candle was placed on the bottom of their fireplace before it became “like a bomb.”
In July this year, Maisie Sutton shared a similar experience with the Aldi Summer Sands candle, warning fellow Twitter users not to buy the candle after it had exploded after being lit for only 10 minutes.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Subway customers targeted by hackers - what to look out for

Subway customers in the UK were targeted by hackers , it has been revelaed .
Malware called TrickBot was found in dangerous links included in phishing emails sent to a number of Subcard loyalty card holders , which customers were encouraged to click .
The emails , which were reported by computer security site , Bleeping Computer , used subject lines like “ Your order is being processed ” and “ We ’ ve received your order.
” The address the malicious messages were sent from was subcard @ UK-IE.subwaysubcard.eu .
The scam emails direct the recipients to click on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order documents are ready and awaiting confirmation .
See also Order Insurance Documents.
” Bleeping Computer explains that “ these links lead to various hacked websites that will bring you to a ‘ FreshBooks ’ phishing page when clicked on.
” “ When installed , TrickBot performs a variety of malicious behaviour , including spreading through a network , stealing saved credentials in browser , steaking Active Directory Services databases , stealing cookies and OpenSSH keys , stealing RDP , VNC , and PuTTY Credentials , and much more , ” explained Bleeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners with ransomware operators , such as Ryuk , to access a compromised network to deploy ransomware.
” On Twitter , the official Subway account replied to a tweet from a customer regarding the email .
The customer said , “ @ SUBWAY @ SubwayUK Got an email from your Subcard address regarding an order and insurance docs to download ?
You might want to look into this as it 's evident other people have had it as well ?
” Subway replied , writing , “ Thanks for bringing this to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disruption to our email systems and understand some of our guests have received an unauthorised email .
“ We apologise for any inconvenience , as a precautionary measure , please delete the email.
” Later , the company issued a statement about the issue , saying , “ Having investigated the matter , we have no evidence that guest accounts have been hacked .
“ However , the system which manages our email campaigns have been compromised , leading to a phishing campaign that involved first name and email .
“ The system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card details .
Crisis protocol was initiated and compromised systems locked down .
“ The safety of our guests and their personal data is our overriding priority and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused .
”

Malware called TrickBot was found in dangerous links included in phishing emails sent to a number of Subcard loyalty card holders, which customers were encouraged to click.
The emails, which were reported by computer security site, Bleeping Computer, used subject lines like “Your order is being processed” and “We’ve received your order.” The address the malicious messages were sent from was subcard@UK-IE.subwaysubcard.eu.
The scam emails direct the recipients to click on links, which say, “Your order documents are ready and awaiting confirmation. See also Order Insurance Documents.”
Bleeping Computer explains that “these links lead to various hacked websites that will bring you to a ‘FreshBooks’ phishing page when clicked on.”
What is TrickBot?
“When installed, TrickBot performs a variety of malicious behaviour, including spreading through a network, stealing saved credentials in browser, steaking Active Directory Services databases, stealing cookies and OpenSSH keys, stealing RDP, VNC, and PuTTY Credentials, and much more,” explained Bleeping Computer.
“Even worse, TrickBot partners with ransomware operators, such as Ryuk, to access a compromised network to deploy ransomware.”
What has Subway said?
On Twitter, the official Subway account replied to a tweet from a customer regarding the email.
The customer said, “@SUBWAY @SubwayUK Got an email from your Subcard address regarding an order and insurance docs to download? You might want to look into this as it's evident other people have had it as well?”
Subway replied, writing, “Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we are aware of some disruption to our email systems and understand some of our guests have received an unauthorised email.
“We apologise for any inconvenience, as a precautionary measure, please delete the email.”
Hi Alex, Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we’re aware of some disruption to our systems and understand you may have received an unauthorised email. We apologise for any inconvenience, as a precautionary measure, please delete the email — Subway® UK (@SubwayUK) December 11, 2020
Later, the company issued a statement about the issue, saying, “Having investigated the matter, we have no evidence that guest accounts have been hacked.
“However, the system which manages our email campaigns have been compromised, leading to a phishing campaign that involved first name and email.
“The system does not hold any bank or credit card details. Crisis protocol was initiated and compromised systems locked down.
“The safety of our guests and their personal data is our overriding priority and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--McDonalds launched Happy Meals and these teams lined up in Hampshire back in 1979

THE average house cost less than £15,000 and inflation was 17 per cent .
Mother Theresa won the Nobel peace @ @ @ @ @ citizens to have no more than one child , and smallpox was eliminated .
Britons @ @ @ @ @ of the Summer Wine on TV and listening to London Calling by The Clash and @ @ @ @ @ album Off The Wall .
We 've delved into the Daily Echo archive to find @ @ @ @ @ teams lining up in 1979 .
They would have taken a keen interest in the @ @ @ @ @ Saints , starring Alan Ball and Chris Nicholl , lose 3-2 to Nottingham Forest .

Sony launched a portable cassette player called a Walkman and McDonalds introduced Happy Meals.
Mother Theresa won the Nobel peace prize, China ordered its citizens to have no more than one child, and smallpox was eliminated.
Britons were watching Dallas and Last of the Summer Wine on TV and listening to London Calling by The Clash and Michael Jackson's breakthrough solo album Off The Wall.
We've delved into the Daily Echo archive to find these pictures of Hampshire sports teams lining up in 1979.
They would have taken a keen interest in the League Cup Final which saw Saints, starring Alan Ball and Chris Nicholl, lose 3-2 to Nottingham Forest.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Driver spared ban because of impact on his children

A DRIVER has avoided a ban because of the impact on his children .
Sean David Giles , 32 , @ @ @ @ @ limit on Maybray King Way in Bitterne on February 2 .
The speed camera clocked @ @ @ @ @ at 41mph in the 30mph zone on February 7 .
Giles , of Chawton Close @ @ @ @ @ court to be found guilty under the single justice procedure .
The offence could have @ @ @ @ @ in Basingstoke did not impose a totting ban accepting there would be an exceptional hardship @ @ @ @ @ old son and four year old daughter .
Giles was fined £80 and ordered to @ @ @ @ @ and £38 costs .
Three points were added to his licence .

Sean David Giles, 32, was caught breaking the speed limit on Maybray King Way in Bitterne on February 2.
The speed camera clocked him driving a 06-reg Peugeot at 41mph in the 30mph zone on February 7.
Giles, of Chawton Close, Harefield, was in court to be found guilty under the single justice procedure.
The offence could have triggered a ban but magistrates in Basingstoke did not impose a totting ban accepting there would be an exceptional hardship on Giles' three year old son and four year old daughter.
Giles was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £38 costs. Three points were added to his licence.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Southampton Airport was the location for the Jingle Bell Rock concert

VETERANS enjoyed a Christmas party with a difference at The Not Forgotten Jingle Bell Rock drive-in concert in the car park of Southampton Airport .
The Not Forgotten , a British Armed Forces charity which supports serving and ex-service men and women took to the stage in Hampshire during their 12-date concert tour which aims to entertain , boost morale and lift lockdown spirits by reaching some 1300 veterans across the UK .
More than 100 Southampton veterans and their guests enjoyed a feast of festivities in their social bubble at the Jingle Bell Rock concert , providing a real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with loneliness and isolation during months of lockdown and ongoing tier restrictions .
The Not Forgotten professional entertainment team performed a varied set including popular classics and festive favourites which saw veterans letting their hair down and enjoying a singalong and a dance after so many weeks in lockdown .
They also got involved with interactive games such as ‘ singo bingo ’ and a numberplate raffle during the memorable afternoon .
To complete the Christmas party feel , a hog roast with all the trimmings was served to guests which was enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars .
The drive-in concert was arranged in strict accordance with Covid guidelines .
Each vehicle was parked at a distance from others , so veterans and those in their ‘ bubble ’ , could get in the swing of things and dance the afternoon away – in safety .
Commenting on the launch , Brigadier James Stopford , CBE , CEO of The Not Forgotten said : “ Sadly , so many events to commemorate VE Day , VJ Day and D Day could not take place properly this year and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas parties for veterans on hold .
But it is a year when we need to do more for those who have really felt the restrictions .
So , we ’ ve improvised , adapted and overcome the obstacles and are bringing some much-needed cheer , fun and entertainment to those that have served our country . ''

The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces charity which supports serving and ex-service men and women took to the stage in Hampshire during their 12-date concert tour which aims to entertain, boost morale and lift lockdown spirits by reaching some 1300 veterans across the UK.
More than 100 Southampton veterans and their guests enjoyed a feast of festivities in their social bubble at the Jingle Bell Rock concert, providing a real boost to those who have been struggling with loneliness and isolation during months of lockdown and ongoing tier restrictions.
The Not Forgotten professional entertainment team performed a varied set including popular classics and festive favourites which saw veterans letting their hair down and enjoying a singalong and a dance after so many weeks in lockdown. They also got involved with interactive games such as ‘singo bingo’ and a numberplate raffle during the memorable afternoon.
To complete the Christmas party feel, a hog roast with all the trimmings was served to guests which was enjoyed from the safety and warmth of their cars.
The drive-in concert was arranged in strict accordance with Covid guidelines. Each vehicle was parked at a distance from others, so veterans and those in their ‘bubble’, could get in the swing of things and dance the afternoon away – in safety.
Commenting on the launch, Brigadier James Stopford, CBE, CEO of The Not Forgotten said: “Sadly, so many events to commemorate VE Day, VJ Day and D Day could not take place properly this year and we’ve had to put our traditional Christmas parties for veterans on hold.
But it is a year when we need to do more for those who have really felt the restrictions. So, we’ve improvised, adapted and overcome the obstacles and are bringing some much-needed cheer, fun and entertainment to those that have served our country."


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--These are the GP surgeries set to roll out Covid-19 vaccine

HAMPSHIRE residents could start to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as early as this afternoon , it has been revealed .
GP practices across the county are getting ready to start vaccinating patients this week .
It comes as NHS bosses said a number of GPs will be taking delivery of the vaccine today .
Some practices could start the rollout of the vaccine as early as this afternoon while others are set to start on Wednesday .
The news comes as in a public meeting last week health bosses said Southampton GPs were gearing up to start the rollout of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses have now revealed that the first GP led sites going live with vaccination clinics this week are St Peters Surgery in Southampton ; Fareham Community Hospital ; Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke ; Festival Hall in Petersfield ; New Milton Health Centre ; Bursledon Surgery ; Colden Common Surgery ; Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester ; Kingston Crescent Surgery in Portsmouth and Carisbrooke Health Centre on the Isle of Wight .
Those aged 80 and over , as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine .
Dr Matt Nisbet , GP and Clinical Lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs , said : “ We would love to be able to vaccinate everyone , immediately , but clearly that is not going to be possible .
I would urge everyone to be patient – GP surgeries across the county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you the vaccine , and we will start with the most vulnerable people first . ''
Dr Nisbet said for those who will receive the vaccine this will be `` a giant stride towards being able to live a more normal life again '' .
But residents have been urged to continue to follow the Covid-19 guidance .
Dr Nisbet added : `` The development of this vaccine , and hopefully others as well , is fantastic news but we must still take care to protect ourselves , and those around us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we can , but there is still the risky winter period ahead , and it is vital that we all keep up our guard.
” It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions .
This means that indoor meetings are banned but people can meet outside in a group of six .
The Tier system is going to be reviewed by central government on Wednesday .

GP practices across the county are getting ready to start vaccinating patients this week.
It comes as NHS bosses said a number of GPs will be taking delivery of the vaccine today.
Some practices could start the rollout of the vaccine as early as this afternoon while others are set to start on Wednesday.
The news comes as in a public meeting last week health bosses said Southampton GPs were gearing up to start the rollout of the Covid vaccine before Christmas.
NHS bosses have now revealed that the first GP led sites going live with vaccination clinics this week are St Peters Surgery in Southampton; Fareham Community Hospital ; Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke; Festival Hall in Petersfield; New Milton Health Centre; Bursledon Surgery; Colden Common Surgery; Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester; Kingston Crescent Surgery in Portsmouth and Carisbrooke Health Centre on the Isle of Wight.
Those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine.
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.
Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and Clinical Lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs, said: “We would love to be able to vaccinate everyone, immediately, but clearly that is not going to be possible. I would urge everyone to be patient – GP surgeries across the county will contact you when we can offer you the vaccine, and we will start with the most vulnerable people first."
Dr Nisbet said for those who will receive the vaccine this will be "a giant stride towards being able to live a more normal life again".
But residents have been urged to continue to follow the Covid-19 guidance.
Dr Nisbet added: "The development of this vaccine, and hopefully others as well, is fantastic news but we must still take care to protect ourselves, and those around us. The NHS will vaccinate people as quickly as we can, but there is still the risky winter period ahead, and it is vital that we all keep up our guard.”
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions.
This means that indoor meetings are banned but people can meet outside in a group of six.
The Tier system is going to be reviewed by central government on Wednesday.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Pictures of Christmas lights in Southampton

IN PREVIOUS years , this was always the time when hundreds of excited families and friends would gather to watch @ @ @ @ @ stars switch on Southampton 's twinkling Christmas lights .
The city 's air would fill @ @ @ @ @ were treated to entertainment , festive stalls and bars for the special night .
To @ @ @ @ @ entertained , musicians would play , actors perform and presenters would provide a warm welcome @ @ @ @ @ often chill nights .
The pictures in the gallery above shows groups of people having @ @ @ @ @ in the city before social distancing was a thing .

The city's air would fill with festive cheer as crowds were treated to entertainment, festive stalls and bars for the special night.
To keep the flocks of families entertained, musicians would play, actors perform and presenters would provide a warm welcome - much needed on the often chill nights.
The pictures in the gallery above shows groups of people having fun at Christmas light switch-ons in the city before social distancing was a thing.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Romsey food bank has benefitted from the cancelled Rotary Club dinners

MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Romsey Test have donated the cost of all their Covid cancelled meals in 2020 , raising more than £10,000 for the town 's food bank .
When lockdown started in March , the group were forced to cancel their regular dinner meetings .
For the past ten months , members have each donated the cost of their meals .
Jo Topley , of Romsey Foodbank , told the Daily Echo : “ We are incredibly grateful for the dinner money donations which now total over £10,000 .
`` During the first lockdown we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help , in particular , a number of people who had been moved into B & B accommodation with only a kettle available to them .
We were able to buy specific food items to make up packages that did not require an oven or a microwave.
” Graham Lee , of the Rotary Club , added : “ It was an easy decision and a very appropriate donation to make .
We could not meet and eat together because of Covid restrictions , and we were able to directly help those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardship.
” The food bank helps families in so many ways and The Rotary Club of Romsey Test donations have helped not only provide food parcels but also other essential household items .
They have also improved their storage facilities to be able to cope with the large increase in demand from families and individuals who are struggling , and who will continue to struggle , because of the impact of the pandemic .
Romsey Foodbank provides emergency food to local people in crisis .
There are two centres in Romsey , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in North Baddesley , which is open on a Friday morning .
A total of 525 three-day emergency food supply packs were given in 2019 to people in and around Romsey who were in crisis , benefitting 1476 people .
The numbers will be significantly higher in 2020 .
Forty volunteers make the work of the foodbank possible .
The Rotary Club of Romsey Test is perhaps best known for organising Walk The Test Way , their highly successful sponsored walk which took place with a difference earlier this year but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Since 2003 it has raised an incredible £950,000 for numerous charities .

When lockdown started in March, the group were forced to cancel their regular dinner meetings. For the past ten months, members have each donated the cost of their meals.
Jo Topley, of Romsey Foodbank, told the Daily Echo: “We are incredibly grateful for the dinner money donations which now total over £10,000.
"During the first lockdown we were able to use some of the donation to help, in particular, a number of people who had been moved into B&B accommodation with only a kettle available to them. We were able to buy specific food items to make up packages that did not require an oven or a microwave.”
Graham Lee, of the Rotary Club, added: “It was an easy decision and a very appropriate donation to make. We could not meet and eat together because of Covid restrictions, and we were able to directly help those who could not eat because of extreme hardship.”
The food bank helps families in so many ways and The Rotary Club of Romsey Test donations have helped not only provide food parcels but also other essential household items. They have also improved their storage facilities to be able to cope with the large increase in demand from families and individuals who are struggling, and who will continue to struggle, because of the impact of the pandemic.
Romsey Foodbank provides emergency food to local people in crisis. There are two centres in Romsey, which is open on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and in North Baddesley, which is open on a Friday morning.
A total of 525 three-day emergency food supply packs were given in 2019 to people in and around Romsey who were in crisis, benefitting 1476 people. The numbers will be significantly higher in 2020. Forty volunteers make the work of the foodbank possible.
The Rotary Club of Romsey Test is perhaps best known for organising Walk The Test Way, their highly successful sponsored walk which took place with a difference earlier this year but should return to its roots in 2021. Since 2003 it has raised an incredible £950,000 for numerous charities.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Man banned from driving after failing to help the police in Southampton

THOMAS Edward Cole failed to help the police over a motoring offence .
He has been banned from driving and @ @ @ @ @ his lack of cooperation .
Cole , 41 , of Beverley Heights , Townhill Park @ @ @ @ @ March 17 to give information to the police about the identity of a driver of @ @ @ @ @ to have committed an offence , magistrates in Basingstoke heard .
He was not present @ @ @ @ @ case proved under the single justice procedure and magistrates impose a £660 fine , £66 @ @ @ @ @ and disqualify him from the road for six months .

He has been banned from driving and fined more than £800 for his lack of cooperation.
Cole, 41, of Beverley Heights, Townhill Park, Southampton, failed on March 17 to give information to the police about the identity of a driver of an 18-reg Renault Trafic believed to have committed an offence, magistrates in Basingstoke heard.
He was not present in court to hear the case proved under the single justice procedure and magistrates impose a £660 fine, £66 victim surcharge and £90 costs and disqualify him from the road for six months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Ten-man Arsenal dig in to deny Saints an Emirates victory

TEN-MAN Arsenal produced a resolute defensive effort to deny Saints all three points at Emirates Stadium .
Ralph Hasenhuttl ’ s men looked well-placed at half-time , leading through a Theo Walcott goal against the club he played almost 400 times for across a 12-year spell .
But the Gunners shot out the traps after the restart to level through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang .
However , the momentum shifted just past the hour mark when defender Gabriel was booked twice inside five minutes to leave the hosts a man light .
From there they looked to shut up shop and proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning it for Saints , striking the crossbar .
Rob Holding also struck the woodwork late on at the other end for the Gunners .
The 1-1 draw extends Saints ’ unbeaten run to three matches .
Looking to mastermind a first league win for Saints away to Arsenal since 1987 , Hasenhuttl named an unchanged side from Sunday ’ s resounding win over Sheffield United .
Arsenal , seeking to avoid a fifth straight home league loss for the first time in the club ’ s history , welcomed Nicolas Pepe back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front to Eddie Nketiah , with former Saints defender Cedric among the substitutes .
With London moving into tier three of coronavirus restrictions this week , the planned attendance of 2,000 supporters for the fixture had to be cancelled , meaning the game was back behind closed doors .
But the supporters would not have had too much to cheer even if they were allowed in during the early exchanges , with the only effort of note from either side in the first 15 minutes coming via Che Adams , who lashed wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Nketiah drove into the box , but his strike was comfortable for Alex McCarthy .
Saints broke the deadlock on 18 minutes .
Jannik Vestergaard picked out a good pass up to the halfway line for Adams , who in turn spun and sent Walcott away .
The winger used his pace to accelerate away from Kieran Tierney , before delicately clipping his shot beyond goalkeeper Bernd Leno .
The visitors continued to control possession , but Arsenal improved as the half wore on with Vestergaard and Jan Bednarek throwing themselves in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after good work from Aubameyang down the left .
Dani Ceballos was then denied a penalty shout after going down under the challenge of Bednarek .
The following attack did test McCarthy , though , as the goalkeeper got down smartly to tip away from his own man after Bednarek deflected a fierce Bukayo Saka cross towards his own goal .
Ceballos then fizzed a pass into Pepe , but the Ivorian ’ s effort was denied by McCarthy .
Saints ended the half strongly with Walcott ’ s shot gathered by Leno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Danny Ings a chance , with the striker firing narrowly over the crossbar .
But the narrow lead was wiped out seven minutes after the restart .
Saka did brilliantly to shrug off the challenge of Walcott whilst driving down the left before picking out Nketiah .
The striker turned the ball through for Aubameyang in the box and the Gabon international calmly tucked into the corner for his first Premier goal from open play since the first day of the season .
Aubameyang found space again down the left not long after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Bednarek , but McCarthy was there to stop .
But the Gunners ’ momentum was halted just past the hour mark when , for the second game in a row , they were reduced to 10 men .
Centre-back Gabriel was the man dismissed this time after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession , the second for dragging back a marauding Walcott .
That proved to be the former Arsenal man ’ s last contribution as Hasenhuttl turned to his bench , introducing both Redmond and Moussa Djenepo in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta also made two switches with David Luiz and Joe Willock replacing Nketiah and Ceballos .
But it was one of Saints ’ arrivals who almost broke the deadlock .
Oriol Romeu glided a delightful ball over the defence for Redmond , who on the stretch turned a shot against the crossbar .
Arsenal were defending deep after the red card and Saints almost picked the lock with 12 minutes to play .
After excellent footwork by Djenepo , the ball was played back to James Ward-Prowse , whose shot was vitally blocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final few minutes with ex-Saints defender Cedric replacing Pepe .
And it was enough to get the job done with Arsenal almost nicking victory as Holding headed against the crossbar in stoppage time .

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men looked well-placed at half-time, leading through a Theo Walcott goal against the club he played almost 400 times for across a 12-year spell.
But the Gunners shot out the traps after the restart to level through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
However, the momentum shifted just past the hour mark when defender Gabriel was booked twice inside five minutes to leave the hosts a man light.
From there they looked to shut up shop and proved successful with Nathan Redmond going closest to winning it for Saints, striking the crossbar. Rob Holding also struck the woodwork late on at the other end for the Gunners.
The 1-1 draw extends Saints’ unbeaten run to three matches.
Looking to mastermind a first league win for Saints away to Arsenal since 1987, Hasenhuttl named an unchanged side from Sunday’s resounding win over Sheffield United.
Arsenal, seeking to avoid a fifth straight home league loss for the first time in the club’s history, welcomed Nicolas Pepe back from suspension and handed a start up front to Eddie Nketiah, with former Saints defender Cedric among the substitutes.
With London moving into tier three of coronavirus restrictions this week, the planned attendance of 2,000 supporters for the fixture had to be cancelled, meaning the game was back behind closed doors.
But the supporters would not have had too much to cheer even if they were allowed in during the early exchanges, with the only effort of note from either side in the first 15 minutes coming via Che Adams, who lashed wide.
The Gunners finally registered an effort when Nketiah drove into the box, but his strike was comfortable for Alex McCarthy.
Saints broke the deadlock on 18 minutes. Jannik Vestergaard picked out a good pass up to the halfway line for Adams, who in turn spun and sent Walcott away. The winger used his pace to accelerate away from Kieran Tierney, before delicately clipping his shot beyond goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
The visitors continued to control possession, but Arsenal improved as the half wore on with Vestergaard and Jan Bednarek throwing themselves in to block Pepe’s low shot after good work from Aubameyang down the left.
Dani Ceballos was then denied a penalty shout after going down under the challenge of Bednarek.
The following attack did test McCarthy, though, as the goalkeeper got down smartly to tip away from his own man after Bednarek deflected a fierce Bukayo Saka cross towards his own goal.
Ceballos then fizzed a pass into Pepe, but the Ivorian’s effort was denied by McCarthy.
Saints ended the half strongly with Walcott’s shot gathered by Leno, before a mistake from Gabriel allowed Danny Ings a chance, with the striker firing narrowly over the crossbar.
But the narrow lead was wiped out seven minutes after the restart. Saka did brilliantly to shrug off the challenge of Walcott whilst driving down the left before picking out Nketiah. The striker turned the ball through for Aubameyang in the box and the Gabon international calmly tucked into the corner for his first Premier goal from open play since the first day of the season.
Aubameyang found space again down the left not long after, with his low cross turned goalwards by Bednarek, but McCarthy was there to stop.
But the Gunners’ momentum was halted just past the hour mark when, for the second game in a row, they were reduced to 10 men. Centre-back Gabriel was the man dismissed this time after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession, the second for dragging back a marauding Walcott.
That proved to be the former Arsenal man’s last contribution as Hasenhuttl turned to his bench, introducing both Redmond and Moussa Djenepo in place of Stuart Armstrong and Walcott.
Mikel Arteta also made two switches with David Luiz and Joe Willock replacing Nketiah and Ceballos.
But it was one of Saints’ arrivals who almost broke the deadlock. Oriol Romeu glided a delightful ball over the defence for Redmond, who on the stretch turned a shot against the crossbar.
Arsenal were defending deep after the red card and Saints almost picked the lock with 12 minutes to play. After excellent footwork by Djenepo, the ball was played back to James Ward-Prowse, whose shot was vitally blocked.
Arteta introduced extra defensive cover for the final few minutes with ex-Saints defender Cedric replacing Pepe.
And it was enough to get the job done with Arsenal almost nicking victory as Holding headed against the crossbar in stoppage time.
Saints: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Romeu, Ward-Prowse; Walcott (Djenepo, 63), Armstrong (Redmond, 63); Adams, Ings.
Unused subs: Stephens, Salisu, Diallo, N’Lundulu, Forster (g/k).
Booked: Bednarek, Bertrand, Ings.
Arsenal: Leno; Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Ceballos (Willock, 69), Saka; Pepe (Cedric, 85), Aubameyang, Nketiah (Luiz, 65).
Unused subs: Mustafi, Willian, Lacazette, Runarsson (g/k).
Booked: Ceballos, Gabriel x2.
Sent off: Gabriel.
Referee: Paul Tierney.
VAR: Craig Pawson.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Fire crews from eight stations respond to Portsmouth fire

FIRE crews from eight different stations have responded to a `` large fire '' in a commercial building .
Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ it got the call to the incident in Burrfields Road , Portsmouth at 7.52pm .
@ @ @ @ @ be at a `` commercial retail unit '' which is believed to be used as @ @ @ @ @ from Cosham , Southsea , Wickham , St Marys , Eastleigh , Havant , Emsworth @ @ @ @ @ The fire is believed to be in the rear of the building , with six @ @ @ @ @ jets and three covering jets , have been used to tackle the blaze .
A @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Service said : `` We have a number of crews on the scene of @ @ @ @ @ Burrfields Road , Portsmouth .
`` Please avoid the area to allow access for emergency @ @ @ @

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service says it got the call to the incident in Burrfields Road, Portsmouth at 7.52pm.
The incident is said to be at a "commercial retail unit" which is believed to be used as a carpaintry store.
Crews from Cosham, Southsea, Wickham, St Marys, Eastleigh, Havant, Emsworth and Redbridge have attended.
The fire is believed to be in the rear of the building, with six breathing aparatus, three hosereel jets and three covering jets, have been used to tackle the blaze.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We have a number of crews on the scene of a commercial unit fire in Burrfields Road, Portsmouth.
"Please avoid the area to allow access for emergency services vehicles."


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Two arrests after power tools stolen from New Forest garage

TWO MEN have been arrested after power tools were stolen from a garage .
The incident took place at around @ @ @ @ @ the Hightown area of the New Forest .
A wide-range of power tools were stolen @ @ @ @ @ a Blue petrol twin seater off-road buggy and an arcade cabinet .
A 24-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of burglary .
A 46-year-old man from Ringwood has also been arrested on @ @ @ @ @ men remain in custody at this time .

The incident took place at around 4pm on December 3 in the Hightown area of the New Forest.
A wide-range of power tools were stolen from the garage along with a Blue petrol twin seater off-road buggy and an arcade cabinet.
A 24-year-old man from Ringwood has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 46-year-old man from Ringwood has also been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Both men remain in custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Can I  see my family at Christmas?

Can I  see my family at Christmas?

CONFUSION has been cast over millions of people ’ s Christmas plans weeks after the whole of the UK was told coronavirus restrictions would be relaxed .
The scheduled relaxation was thrown into jeopardy by rising infection rates and warnings that the freedoms would cause a spiraling death toll and the NHS to be overwhelmed .
The laws to permit people to mix to an extent over Christmas seemed on Wednesday to be staying the same , but rifts in the advice across the four nations were appearing .
What is the law ?
The regulations allow for a five-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when people can form exclusive bubbles of up to three households across the UK .
Boris Johnson told the Commons that there was “ unanimous agreement ” across the four nations “ that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations ” .
What is the new guidance ?
The government have advised the public to keep their Christmas short , small and local .
“ When we say three households can meet on five days I want to stress these are maximums and not targets to aim for '' says Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s always going to be safest to minimise the number of people you meet .
That means if you are visiting others over Christmas we ’ re asking you in the five days beforehand , as early as this Friday , to reduce the number of people you are in contact with to the lowest possible .
“ If possible don ’ t travel from a high prevalence to a lower prevalence area and avoid staying away from home overnight if you can.
” The PM also has advised the public to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ And whatever your plans for Christmas , please think carefully about avoiding crowds in the Boxing Day sales .
“ And no one should be gathering in large groups to see in the New Year.
” He added : “ If you have an elderly relative you might want to delay seeing them until they have been vaccinated.
” People should “ think hard ” before meeting family and friends over the festive period , Boris Johnson said as he urged people to have a “ merry little Christmas ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal Christmas ?
Not at all .
The tiered restrictions largely still do apply .
For example , pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 areas will not be open for business as usual over Christmas and in Tier 2 alcohol can only be served with substantial meals .
What do the experts make of it all ?
Two top medical journals have called for the Government to call off its “ rash ” decision .
In a rare joint editorial , the British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal said the Government “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ error that will cost many lives ” .
They added that the Government had been too slow to introduce restrictions in the spring and again in the autumn , and restrictions were needed over Christmas ahead of a “ likely third wave ” .
What is the advice in England ?
The Prime Minister said that “ we don ’ t want to criminalise people ’ s long-made plans ” but issued a warning for people to be “ extremely cautious ” over their actions .
He said that individuals should “ exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly when considering meeting elderly people .
Is it the same in Wales ?
First Minister Mark Drakeford did not appear to be changing the law for Christmas in Wales but he was changing his advice for the Welsh public .
He said the new position is that “ only two households should come together to form an exclusive Christmas bubble ” over the five-day period .
“ The fewer people we mix with in our homes , the less chance we have of catching or spreading the virus , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ill this Christmas .
And we don ’ t want to give coronavirus to our close family or friends.
” Wales will then go into full lockdown from December 28 to last an initial three weeks .
Nicola Sturgeon said that her “ strong recommendation ” is that people do not mix households over the period in what is “ unequivocally the safest way to spend Christmas ” .
The Scottish First Minister said that meetings should take place outdoors if possible but if it was “ essential ” to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for only one day and to not stay overnight .
Ms Sturgeon urged people against travelling between areas of high and low infection rates and asked people to consider “ postponing ” Christmas .
“ The reality is that this Christmas simply can ’ t be normal .
But we have every reason to hope that next year ’ s will be much more normal , ” she added .
First Minister Arlene Foster said people needed to take “ all and every precaution ” when they come together at Christmas but could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days afterwards .
Health Minister Robin Swann is due to bring proposals for further Covid-19 restrictions to the Stormont executive on Thursday but Mrs Foster said she did not expect a recommendation for new measures to be introduced before the festive break .
Mrs Foster said she noted the more stringent advice on household mixing from her counterpart in Wales but added : “ I am not going to prejudge what the minister is going to bring to us but undoubtedly we will have something to say tomorrow and over the next few @ @ @

The scheduled relaxation was thrown into jeopardy by rising infection rates and warnings that the freedoms would cause a spiraling death toll and the NHS to be overwhelmed.
The laws to permit people to mix to an extent over Christmas seemed on Wednesday to be staying the same, but rifts in the advice across the four nations were appearing.
What is the law?
The regulations allow for a five-day “Christmas window” from December 23-27 when people can form exclusive bubbles of up to three households across the UK.
Boris Johnson told the Commons that there was “unanimous agreement” across the four nations “that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations”.
What is the new guidance?
The government have advised the public to keep their Christmas short, small and local.
“When we say three households can meet on five days I want to stress these are maximums and not targets to aim for" says Boris Johnson.
He continued: “It’s always going to be safest to minimise the number of people you meet. That means if you are visiting others over Christmas we’re asking you in the five days beforehand, as early as this Friday, to reduce the number of people you are in contact with to the lowest possible.
“If possible don’t travel from a high prevalence to a lower prevalence area and avoid staying away from home overnight if you can.”
The PM also has advised the public to avoid crowds in the Boxing Day sales: “And whatever your plans for Christmas, please think carefully about avoiding crowds in the Boxing Day sales.
“And no one should be gathering in large groups to see in the New Year.”
He added: “If you have an elderly relative you might want to delay seeing them until they have been vaccinated.”
People should “think hard” before meeting family and friends over the festive period, Boris Johnson said as he urged people to have a “merry little Christmas”.
Legally speaking, will it be a normal Christmas?
Not at all. The tiered restrictions largely still do apply.
For example, pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 areas will not be open for business as usual over Christmas and in Tier 2 alcohol can only be served with substantial meals.
What do the experts make of it all?
Two top medical journals have called for the Government to call off its “rash” decision.
In a rare joint editorial, the British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal said the Government “is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives”.
They added that the Government had been too slow to introduce restrictions in the spring and again in the autumn, and restrictions were needed over Christmas ahead of a “likely third wave”.
What is the advice in England?
The Prime Minister said that “we don’t want to criminalise people’s long-made plans” but issued a warning for people to be “extremely cautious” over their actions.
He said that individuals should “exercise a high degree of personal responsibility”, particularly when considering meeting elderly people.
Is it the same in Wales?
First Minister Mark Drakeford did not appear to be changing the law for Christmas in Wales but he was changing his advice for the Welsh public.
He said the new position is that “only two households should come together to form an exclusive Christmas bubble” over the five-day period.
“The fewer people we mix with in our homes, the less chance we have of catching or spreading the virus,” he said.
“None of us wants to be ill this Christmas. And we don’t want to give coronavirus to our close family or friends.”
Wales will then go into full lockdown from December 28 to last an initial three weeks.
What about Scotland?
Nicola Sturgeon said that her “strong recommendation” is that people do not mix households over the period in what is “unequivocally the safest way to spend Christmas”.
The Scottish First Minister said that meetings should take place outdoors if possible but if it was “essential” to meet inside then she advised people to meet for only one day and to not stay overnight.
Ms Sturgeon urged people against travelling between areas of high and low infection rates and asked people to consider “postponing” Christmas.
“The reality is that this Christmas simply can’t be normal. But we have every reason to hope that next year’s will be much more normal,” she added.
How about Northern Ireland?
First Minister Arlene Foster said people needed to take “all and every precaution” when they come together at Christmas but could not rule out further restrictions in the days afterwards.
Health Minister Robin Swann is due to bring proposals for further Covid-19 restrictions to the Stormont executive on Thursday but Mrs Foster said she did not expect a recommendation for new measures to be introduced before the festive break.
Mrs Foster said she noted the more stringent advice on household mixing from her counterpart in Wales but added: “I am not going to prejudge what the minister is going to bring to us but undoubtedly we will have something to say tomorrow and over the next few days.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Boris Johnson gives update on Christmas Covid rules

Boris Johnson has advised people to minimise contacts before seeing loved ones at Christmas , and to avoid travelling from high prevalence areas to ones that are not so badly affected .
The Prime Minister addressed the nation in the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday afternoon .
“ We ’ ve decided that the overall situation is alas worse , ” head said .
“ More challenging than we hoped when we first set the rules .
“ While it would not be right to criminalise people who made plans and simply want to spend time with their loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the UK , governments at every level , asking you to think hard and in detail about the days ahead .
“ We ’ re keeping the laws the same but we all want to send the same message : a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas and a shorter Christmas is a safer Christmas .
“ When we say three households can meet on five days I want to stress these are maximums and not targets to aim for .
“ It ’ s always going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you meet .
That means if you are visiting others over Christmas we ’ re asking you in the five days beforehand , as early as this Friday , to reduce the number of people you are in contact with to the lowest possible .
“ If possible don ’ t travel from a high prevalence to a lower prevalence area and avoid staying away from home overnight if you can.
” The Prime Minister went on to say people should avoid crowds as we approach the festive season and New Year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your plans for Christmas , please think carefully about avoiding crowds in the Boxing Day sales .
“ And no one should be gathering in large groups to see in the New Year.
” He added : “ If you have an elderly relative you might want to delay seeing them until they have been vaccinated.
” The Prime Minister predicted a `` normal as usual '' Christmas next year .
“ So , have yourselves a merry little Christmas – and , I ’ m afraid this year I do mean little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the vaccine , and all the other measures we are taking , we do know that things will be better in this country by Easter .
“ And , I ’ m sure that next year Christmas will be as normal as usual for every family in the country.
” The announcement came after talks took place on Tuesday and Wednesday involving the leaders of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove .
Mr Johnson told MPs in the Commons earlier today : “ We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-made plans.
” He added : “ But we do think it ’ s absolutely vital that people should – at this very , very tricky time – exercise a high degree of personal responsibility , especially when they come into contact with elderly people , and avoid contact with elderly people wherever possible .
”

The Prime Minister addressed the nation in the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
“We’ve decided that the overall situation is alas worse,” head said.
“More challenging than we hoped when we first set the rules.
“While it would not be right to criminalise people who made plans and simply want to spend time with their loved ones, we’re collectively, across the UK, governments at every level, asking you to think hard and in detail about the days ahead.
“We’re keeping the laws the same but we all want to send the same message: a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas and a shorter Christmas is a safer Christmas.
“When we say three households can meet on five days I want to stress these are maximums and not targets to aim for.
“It’s always going to be safest to minimise the number of people you meet. That means if you are visiting others over Christmas we’re asking you in the five days beforehand, as early as this Friday, to reduce the number of people you are in contact with to the lowest possible.
“If possible don’t travel from a high prevalence to a lower prevalence area and avoid staying away from home overnight if you can.”
The Prime Minister went on to say people should avoid crowds as we approach the festive season and New Year.
Mr Johnson said: “And whatever your plans for Christmas, please think carefully about avoiding crowds in the Boxing Day sales.
“And no one should be gathering in large groups to see in the New Year.”
He added: “If you have an elderly relative you might want to delay seeing them until they have been vaccinated.”
The Prime Minister predicted a "normal as usual" Christmas next year.
“So, have yourselves a merry little Christmas – and, I’m afraid this year I do mean little," he said.
“But with the vaccine, and all the other measures we are taking, we do know that things will be better in this country by Easter.
“And, I’m sure that next year Christmas will be as normal as usual for every family in the country.”
The announcement came after talks took place on Tuesday and Wednesday involving the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove.
Mr Johnson told MPs in the Commons earlier today: “We don’t want to criminalise people’s long-made plans.”
He added: “But we do think it’s absolutely vital that people should – at this very, very tricky time – exercise a high degree of personal responsibility, especially when they come into contact with elderly people, and avoid contact with elderly people wherever possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Coronavirus: Four more deaths across Hampshire in 48 hours

FOUR more coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire during the last 48 hours .
Figures published by NHS England at @ @ @ @ @ ) reveal that one more person has died with Covid-19 .
Across the whole of @ @ @ @ @ died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ person has died in the last 48 hours bringing the total number of deaths to @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust , three more patients have , in the last 48 hours , been @ @ @ @ @ the virus , bringing the total death toll up to 318 .
No other deaths @ @ @ @ @ 's other Trusts .
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust a total of 229 @ @ @ @ @ the start of the pandemic .
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust .

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today (December 16) reveal that one more person has died with Covid-19.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 801 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust one person has died in the last 48 hours bringing the total number of deaths to 226.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, three more patients have, in the last 48 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 318.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust a total of 229 coronavirus patients have died since the start of the pandemic.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Coronavirus: Tier system announcement not expected today

COVID restrictions across the country are being reviewed but no announcement is expected to be made today , according to government .
Ministers and public health experts will review the Tier system by the end of today .
But it is not yet known when the outcome will be announced .
Earlier this morning the government said health secretary Matt Hancock will confirm the outcome and any changes to tiers `` at the earliest opportunity '' .
But the Department of Health and Social Care has just confirmed that no announcement is expected today .
It is understood the outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced tomorrow instead .
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are currently in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions .
This means that indoors meetings are banned but up to six people can meet outdoors .
Pub and bars can open but only if they operate as a restaurant .
Last month directors of public health in Hampshire and Southampton said the county might remain in Tier 2 after today 's review in a bid to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas .
In a statement a spokesperson for the department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tiering decisions are based on a range of factors including how quickly case rates are going up or down , cases in the over 60s , pressure on the NHS and local circumstances.Decisions are made by ministers , informed by leading epidemiologists , public health experts , and clinicians.
” Yesterday Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council , said the rate of infection across the county is still `` concerning '' .
County council leader Keith Mans said the whole of Hampshire might remain in Tier 2 .

Ministers and public health experts will review the Tier system by the end of today.
But it is not yet known when the outcome will be announced.
Earlier this morning the government said health secretary Matt Hancock will confirm the outcome and any changes to tiers "at the earliest opportunity".
But the Department of Health and Social Care has just confirmed that no announcement is expected today.
It is understood the outcome of the review is expected to be announced tomorrow instead.
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are currently in Tier 2 High Level of restrictions.
This means that indoors meetings are banned but up to six people can meet outdoors.
Pub and bars can open but only if they operate as a restaurant.
Last month directors of public health in Hampshire and Southampton said the county might remain in Tier 2 after today's review in a bid to manage the loosening of restrictions at Christmas.
In a statement a spokesperson for the department of Health and Social Care said: “Tiering decisions are based on a range of factors including how quickly case rates are going up or down, cases in the over 60s, pressure on the NHS and local circumstances.Decisions are made by ministers, informed by leading epidemiologists, public health experts, and clinicians.”
Yesterday Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council, said the rate of infection across the county is still "concerning".
County council leader Keith Mans said the whole of Hampshire might remain in Tier 2.


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thedailyecho--2020-12-16--Interactive map reveals Covid infection rates in Hampshire

THE Government is expected to announce the revised Three Tier system later today .
National lockdown ended two weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ majority of the country , was placed under Tier 2 restrictions .
Today the government @ @ @ @ @ situation in each area .
Whilst the county waits to hear its fate we have @ @ @ @ @ give you a better understanding of how the virus is spreading in Hampshire .
The @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rolling rate , the number of cases over the latest seven day period @ @ @ @ @ are in Hampshire .
Yesterday , December 15 , NHS bosses revealed the first GP @ @ @ @ @ vaccination clinics .
Those aged 80 and over , as well as care home workers @ @ @ @ @ groups will be the first to receive the vaccine .
Residents have been asked not @ @ @ @ @ health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is @ @ @ @ @ vaccine .

National lockdown ended two weeks ago and Hampshire, alongside the majority of the country, was placed under Tier 2 restrictions.
Today the government is to review the developing situation in each area.
Whilst the county waits to hear its fate we have created an interactive map to give you a better understanding of how the virus is spreading in Hampshire.
The map illustrates each council area’s rolling rate, the number of cases over the latest seven day period and where the vaccine centres are in Hampshire.
Yesterday, December 15, NHS bosses revealed the first GP led sites going live with vaccination clinics.
Those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine.
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton set to discover if coronavirus tier will change


thedailyecho--2020-12-17--Southampton man punched wife in stomach and pulled her hair

A MAN repeatedly punched his wife in the stomach before pulling her hair .
Dennis Brandis told his wife he was going to cut her throat , a court heard .
The 34-year-old punched her “ three times to the stomach ” when she asked him to turn down loud music at their home in Warren Avenue , Southampton .
• ‘ When I do sleep I have night terrors ’ : Man held woman by hair and punched her repeatedly He shouted that he “ paid for everything ” and claimed that she owed him money during the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the stomach again before pulling her hair “ to such an extent that strands came out ” .
Prosecution barrister , Ed Warren , told how the woman ’ s 19-year-old daughter then fled the apartment to call the police .
• Man breaks into home and passes out on victim 's bed - while holding two knives However , Brandis , a forklift driver punched the girl in the stomach so she “ could not breathe and causing her to fall to the floor ” .
Mr Warren said how he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s phone and threw it down a set of stairs .
During a police interview , Brandis said he believed his wife had been cheating on him .
• KFC worker unleashes torrent of abuse at ex-partner while holding her by the hair He said he had been drinking in the city centre and had continued drinking at home .
Brandis was charged with two counts of assault and a single count of criminal damage to which he previously pleaded guilty .
Defending , Victoria Hill said her client had already served time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the incident .
• Man pushed over his 'frail and vulnerable ' mum during attack She urged the judge to give Brandis credit for his guilty plea and said that he deeply regrets his behaviour .
During a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday , the court heard that he now lives in his car and showers at a gym .
Judge Nicholas Rowland made him the subject of a 24-month community order .
He will have to complete 20 days of rehabilitation and 100 hours of unpaid work .

Dennis Brandis told his wife he was going to cut her throat, a court heard.
The 34-year-old punched her “three times to the stomach” when she asked him to turn down loud music at their home in Warren Avenue, Southampton.
He shouted that he “paid for everything” and claimed that she owed him money during the attack on October 18.
Brandis punched her to the stomach again before pulling her hair “to such an extent that strands came out”.
Prosecution barrister, Ed Warren, told how the woman’s 19-year-old daughter then fled the apartment to call the police.
However, Brandis, a forklift driver punched the girl in the stomach so she “could not breathe and causing her to fall to the floor”.
Mr Warren said how he went on to seize the teenager’s phone and threw it down a set of stairs.
During a police interview, Brandis said he believed his wife had been cheating on him.
He said he had been drinking in the city centre and had continued drinking at home.
Brandis was charged with two counts of assault and a single count of criminal damage to which he previously pleaded guilty.
Defending, Victoria Hill said her client had already served time in prison having been remanded into custody following the incident.
She urged the judge to give Brandis credit for his guilty plea and said that he deeply regrets his behaviour.
During a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday, the court heard that he now lives in his car and showers at a gym.
Judge Nicholas Rowland made him the subject of a 24-month community order.
He will have to complete 20 days of rehabilitation and 100 hours of unpaid work.