thedailyecho--2020-11-29--Miles of paths could be lost in Southampton

MILES of paths could be lost in Southampton , unless they are registered in time by local authorities , a charity has warned .
Volunteers from Ramblers have searched maps covering England and Wales and found over 49,000 miles of unrecorded rights of way – 21 of them here in Southampton .
The charity says it is important not to lose access to the paths , which were missed off the record of rights of way when local authorities drew it up in the 1950s and 1960s .
Unless they are registered by the Government ’ s deadline of January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected as public rights of way .
Ramblers has set up its Don ’ t Lose Your Way project to identify and record the paths that are most useful to people who live near them – for example , those which help connect communities , or which link circular routes .
Programme manager Jack Cornish said : “ We have a fantastic rights of way network in England and Wales , but we know that in some places it doesn ’ t make complete sense – paths that stop in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded paths .
“ Improving and expanding our network will give more opportunities for people to access .
“ These are rights of way that have been built up over hundreds of years , an important part of our collective heritage , and once they are lost , they are lost forever .
“ By protecting these historic paths , we are safeguarding our landscape and our right to access it for the future.
” If a path is on the Government ’ s definitive map , it is covered by the legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This means that landowners and local authorities are responsible for ensuring that paths are maintained , clear of obstruction and signposted .
The charity said that protecting and improving the current network was key for people to enjoy the outdoors – an aspect which became even more important during the coronavirus pandemic .
Marian Spain , chief executive at Natural England , said : “ Coronavirus has reminded us all of the importance of access to green spaces and footpaths , with more and more people using these precious assets to connect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cope with the restrictions on our home and working lives .
“ The evidence is clear that access to nature is good for our mental and physical health .
“ Natural England is kick-starting the biggest programme for nature recovery in England ’ s history – ensuring the natural world on which we depend is restored at a transformational scale and in a way in which people can access nature .
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Volunteers from Ramblers have searched maps covering England and Wales and found over 49,000 miles of unrecorded rights of way – 21 of them here in Southampton.
The charity says it is important not to lose access to the paths, which were missed off the record of rights of way when local authorities drew it up in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unless they are registered by the Government’s deadline of January 1 2026, they will not be protected as public rights of way.
Ramblers has set up its Don’t Lose Your Way project to identify and record the paths that are most useful to people who live near them – for example, those which help connect communities, or which link circular routes.
Programme manager Jack Cornish said: “We have a fantastic rights of way network in England and Wales, but we know that in some places it doesn’t make complete sense – paths that stop in the middle of nowhere or whole communities with few legally recorded paths.
“Improving and expanding our network will give more opportunities for people to access.
“These are rights of way that have been built up over hundreds of years, an important part of our collective heritage, and once they are lost, they are lost forever.
“By protecting these historic paths, we are safeguarding our landscape and our right to access it for the future.”
If a path is on the Government’s definitive map, it is covered by the legal protection that public rights of way get.
This means that landowners and local authorities are responsible for ensuring that paths are maintained, clear of obstruction and signposted.
The charity said that protecting and improving the current network was key for people to enjoy the outdoors – an aspect which became even more important during the coronavirus pandemic.
Marian Spain, chief executive at Natural England, said: “Coronavirus has reminded us all of the importance of access to green spaces and footpaths, with more and more people using these precious assets to connect with nature as a way of helping cope with the restrictions on our home and working lives.
“The evidence is clear that access to nature is good for our mental and physical health.
“Natural England is kick-starting the biggest programme for nature recovery in England’s history – ensuring the natural world on which we depend is restored at a transformational scale and in a way in which people can access nature.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-29--Two arrests after tractor is stolen

Two arrests after tractor is stolen

POLICE have made two arrests after a tractor was stolen during a burglary at a farm .
Actions by Fareham @ @ @ @ @ Patrol team resulted in two arrests in the Sarisbury area this week .
Posted on @ @ @ @ @ `` We ’ d been called at 6.30pm on Tuesday 24 November with reports that @ @ @ @ @ at a local farm , during which a small red tractor had been stolen .
@ @ @ @ @ vehicle which was at the scene and arrested two people .
During our enquiries , @ @ @ @ @ one of which was suspected to have been stolen from the Burley area of the @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The two men arrested are : a 40-year-old man from Southampton , arrested @ @ @ @ @ a 32-year-old man from Hedge End , arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of @ @ @ @ @ have been bailed with conditions until 22 December .
Any residents who live in rural @ @ @ @ @ the theft of heavy machinery can visit : hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rc/rural-crime/

Actions by Fareham officers in the Response and Patrol team resulted in two arrests in the Sarisbury area this week.
Posted on social media police said: "We’d been called at 6.30pm on Tuesday 24 November with reports that a burglary had taken place at a local farm, during which a small red tractor had been stolen.
Officers attended, seized a vehicle which was at the scene and arrested two people.
During our enquiries, we recovered two motorbikes, one of which was suspected to have been stolen from the Burley area of the New Forest on 9 November."
The two men arrested are: a 40-year-old man from Southampton, arrested on suspicion of burglary and a 32-year-old man from Hedge End, arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
Both have been bailed with conditions until 22 December.
Any residents who live in rural areas and are concerned about the theft of heavy machinery can visit: hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rc/rural-crime/


thedailyecho--2020-11-29--Coronavirus November 29: Further 212 Covid cases in Hampshire

MORE than 200 new positive cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ that , as of 4pm today , 212 more people have tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ period .
The figures come after 214 were reported in the 24 hours to 4pm @ @ @ @ @ health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners @ @ @ @ @ , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first @ @ @ @ @ mass testing programme .
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 @ @ @ @ @ 29 .
• Basingstoke and Deane : 34 ( 2,400 in total since start of @ @

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website - show that, as of 4pm today, 212 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
The figures come after 214 were reported in the 24 hours to 4pm on November 28.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours to 4pm on November 29.


thedailyecho--2020-11-29--Coronavirus: One death confirmed at Portsmouth Hospital

ONE CORONAVIRUS death has been registered at hospitals in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Date released by NHS @ @ @ @ @ the only hospital in Hampshire to report a Covid-19 related death on Saturday November 28 @ @ @ @ @ number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 208 .
Southern Health , @ @ @ @ @ University Hospital Southampton all recorded no coronavirus related deaths during the last day .
Therefore @ @ @ @ @ at these hospitals stand at three , 21 and 207 , 227 respectively .
The @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in Hampshire hospitals since the start of the pandemic is 741 .
Figures released @ @ @ @ @ 40 coronavirus deaths have been registered in hospitals in England , bringing the total since @ @ @ @ @ to 40,405 .
All patients that passed away were aged 60 and over , with @ @ @ @ @ in the south west region .

Date released by NHS England shows Portsmouth Hospital is the only hospital in Hampshire to report a Covid-19 related death on Saturday November 28.
This takes their total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 208.
Southern Health, Solent, Hampshire Hospital and University Hospital Southampton all recorded no coronavirus related deaths during the last day.
Therefore, the number of deaths at these hospitals stand at three, 21 and 207, 227 respectively.
The total number to die with coronavirus in Hampshire hospitals since the start of the pandemic is 741.
Figures released by NHS England today reveal 40 coronavirus deaths have been registered in hospitals in England, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 40,405.
All patients that passed away were aged 60 and over, with four of these deaths occurring in the south west region.


thedailyecho--2020-11-29--Will Southampton see a white Christmas this year?

CHRISTMAS cards show picturesque scenes of snow-covered landscapes , but will Southampton see snow this year ?
Unfortunately waking up on December 25 to this seems unlikely this year .
The Met Office say that the general outlook for December will be persistent rain and showery interludes .
However , the best of the driest and brightest weather will be in the south and east .
Frost and fog patches are likely and the strongest winds will be in the north of the country .
In the beginning of the festive period next month , conditions are predicted to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rain and strong winds .
Early December may bring overnight frosts but will generally be fine conditions .
The rest of the month will probably see persistent rain with frost and fog likely .
AccuWeather say that Christmas is likely to be a wet one but temperatures could reach minus figures on Boxing Day .
As previously reported , weather experts have predicted snow showers on Christmas Eve and Boxing day .
But local forecasters say that it is too early to predict if we would see a white Christmas and the Met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is likely to fall on Christmas Day up to five days in advance .
According to the Met Office , the last widespread white Christmas in the UK was in 2010 although technically , the last white Christmas in the UK was in 2017 .

Unfortunately waking up on December 25 to this seems unlikely this year.
The Met Office say that the general outlook for December will be persistent rain and showery interludes.
However, the best of the driest and brightest weather will be in the south and east.
Frost and fog patches are likely and the strongest winds will be in the north of the country.
In the beginning of the festive period next month, conditions are predicted to be settled across the south with outbreaks of rain and strong winds.
Early December may bring overnight frosts but will generally be fine conditions.
The rest of the month will probably see persistent rain with frost and fog likely.
AccuWeather say that Christmas is likely to be a wet one but temperatures could reach minus figures on Boxing Day.
As previously reported, weather experts have predicted snow showers on Christmas Eve and Boxing day.
But local forecasters say that it is too early to predict if we would see a white Christmas and the Met Office says it can forecast if snow is likely to fall on Christmas Day up to five days in advance.
According to the Met Office, the last widespread white Christmas in the UK was in 2010 although technically, the last white Christmas in the UK was in 2017.


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thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Cyclist safety feared at Southampton bridge roadworks

CAMPAIGNERS say lives have been put at risk by the decision to close a Hampshire cycleway for four months over the winter .
Redbridge Causeway - the main route between Southampton and the New Forest - is at the centre of a multi-million-pound repair project that aims to reverse years of decay .
The cycleway along the southern side of the bridge has been closed until March to enable `` essential '' work to be carried out .
Cyclists say they are having to brave fast-moving traffic or use the official diversion - a narrow footpath on the other side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsafe .
Last night Southampton Cycling Campaign and a member of the city council warned that the cycleway closure could prove fatal .
Cllr Lee Whitbread , who represents Redbridge , said : `` With the darker mornings and evenings upon us we could see a serious accident or even a fatality as cyclists use the road rather than make use of the poor quality diversion put in place by Hampshire County Council . ''
Fellow Redbridge councillor Cathie McEwing added : `` Closing one of the pathways for four months in wintertime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They 've been doing this work for ten months now and could have considered upgrading the path on the north side before they closed the south side . ''
`` A lot of cyclists are riding on the road , which is quite hazardous .
I 've done it a couple of times and it 's really scary .
`` The only other option is to use the path on the other side of the bridge , but that too is hazardous because of the potholes .
It 's also very narrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I 've had a number of cyclists contact me with concerns about the diversion and I 've passed these on to highway bosses .
`` The diversion is n't a very safe one - it narrows right down at pinch points and is really only suitable for pedestrians walking in single file .
`` Unfortunately the obvious option of cycling on the road is probably much more hazardous than the unsatisfactory diversion because you 're sharing the road with fast-moving traffic . ''
Describing the diversion as temporary and necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would provide pedestrians and cyclists with a safer and long-lasting route .
They added : `` This is a very difficult site with no viable alternatives to the diversion . ''

Redbridge Causeway - the main route between Southampton and the New Forest - is at the centre of a multi-million-pound repair project that aims to reverse years of decay.
The cycleway along the southern side of the bridge has been closed until March to enable "essential" work to be carried out.
Cyclists say they are having to brave fast-moving traffic or use the official diversion - a narrow footpath on the other side of the road which critics claim is unsafe.
Last night Southampton Cycling Campaign and a member of the city council warned that the cycleway closure could prove fatal.
Cllr Lee Whitbread, who represents Redbridge, said: "With the darker mornings and evenings upon us we could see a serious accident or even a fatality as cyclists use the road rather than make use of the poor quality diversion put in place by Hampshire County Council."
Fellow Redbridge councillor Cathie McEwing added: "Closing one of the pathways for four months in wintertime is ludicrous."
Other protesters include Jim Probert, of Southampton Cyclist Touring Club.
He said: "They've been doing this work for ten months now and could have considered upgrading the path on the north side before they closed the south side."
"A lot of cyclists are riding on the road, which is quite hazardous. I've done it a couple of times and it's really scary.
"The only other option is to use the path on the other side of the bridge, but that too is hazardous because of the potholes. It's also very narrow."
Totton county councillor David Harrison added: "I've had a number of cyclists contact me with concerns about the diversion and I've passed these on to highway bosses.
"The diversion isn't a very safe one - it narrows right down at pinch points and is really only suitable for pedestrians walking in single file.
"Unfortunately the obvious option of cycling on the road is probably much more hazardous than the unsatisfactory diversion because you're sharing the road with fast-moving traffic."
Describing the diversion as temporary and necessary, a council official said the scheme would provide pedestrians and cyclists with a safer and long-lasting route.
They added: "This is a very difficult site with no viable alternatives to the diversion."


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Man arrested following Hedge End supermarket burglary

A man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a supermarket in Hedge End in which three cash @ @ @ @ @ burglary took place between 11.45pm on Sunday 15 November and 12.15am on Monday 16 November @ @ @ @ @ Luke ’ s Close , Hedge End .
Three men entered the shop and stole @ @ @ @ @ quantity of cash .
A 31-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ incident .
He was also arrested on suspicion of burglary for three other incidents in @ @ @ @ @ previous burglary at St. Luke ’ s Close , and incidents in Whitchurch and Spring @ @ @ @ @ released under investigation in connection with all four burglaries .

The burglary took place between 11.45pm on Sunday 15 November and 12.15am on Monday 16 November at Tesco Express on St. Luke’s Close, Hedge End.
Three men entered the shop and stole three till safes containing a quantity of cash.
A 31-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in connection with this incident.
He was also arrested on suspicion of burglary for three other incidents in the area – including a previous burglary at St. Luke’s Close, and incidents in Whitchurch and Spring Road.
He has been released under investigation in connection with all four burglaries.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Positive COVID cases at Hampshire secondary school

A Hampshire secondary school has sent a letter home to parents confirming positive cases of COVID-19 connected to the school @ @ @ @ @ Applemore College in Hythe , which teaches pupils aged 11-16 , were sent the letter @ @ @ @ @ the letter , headteacher Alan Chipping wrote : `` We have been informed of two @ @ @ @ @ to the school today .
`` One case affected a very small number of students @ @ @ @ @ other case affected no students in the school . ''
Pupils who have been in @ @ @ @ @ has tested positive have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days .
The letter said @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England and encouraged parents to continue to send their child to school .

Parents of pupils at Applemore College in Hythe, which teaches pupils aged 11-16, were sent the letter on November 24th.
In the letter, headteacher Alan Chipping wrote: "We have been informed of two separate but positive cases related to the school today.
"One case affected a very small number of students in year 9, the other case affected no students in the school."
Pupils who have been in contact with an individual who has tested positive have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days.
The letter said the school is working with Public Health England and encouraged parents to continue to send their child to school.
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Another three Covid deaths reported by Hampshire hospitals

ANOTHER three Covid-related deaths have been recorded in Hampshire hospitals as the virus continues to inflict grief on families across the county .
On Saturday it was revealed that a patient being treated by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust , which has sites in Winchester , Basingstoke and Andover , had died after testing positive for the virus .
On the same day a coronavirus-related death was also reported by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital , Cosham .
Yesterday the same trust reported another death linked to the virus .
Over the weekend no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust , the Solent NHS Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust , which means the total number of Covid deaths remain at three , 21 and 227 respectively .
More than 400 new cases have been recorded in the county over the past two days .
Figures released by Public Health England showed that , as of 4pm yesterday 212 more people had tested positive for the virus in a 24-hour period .
It comes after 214 new cases were reported in the 24 hours to 4pm on Saturday .
• Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some areas are close to becoming one Covid is continuing to affect classrooms across Hampshire , with cases confirmed at a further 34 schools over the past week .
People who have been in close contact with the affected staff and students will have been contacted by the schools and told to isolate .
The second national lockdown ends on Wednesday and is due to be replaced by a new system of tiers .
Last week it was announced that the region will be moved from Tier 1 : Medium Alert to Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on bars and restaurants and a ban on households mixing indoors .
Pubs in Tier 2 areas can open only if they serve `` substantial '' meals - and customers must leave once they have finished their food .
Conservative MPs across the south spent the weekend deciding whether to take part in a backbench rebellion when MPs vote on the plans tomorrow .
Yesterday Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tried to persuade Tory rebels to back the tier system , saying England could face a third wave of coronavirus `` if we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister Boris Johnson also sought to head off a Tory revolt .
In a letter to Conservative MPs he said : `` Let 's make 2021 the year we kick Covid out , take back control of our lives and reclaim all the things we love . ''

On Saturday it was revealed that a patient being treated by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which has sites in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover, had died after testing positive for the virus.
On the same day a coronavirus-related death was also reported by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.
Yesterday the same trust reported another death linked to the virus.
Over the weekend no deaths were recorded at the Southern NHS Trust, the Solent NHS Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, which means the total number of Covid deaths remain at three, 21 and 227 respectively.
More than 400 new cases have been recorded in the county over the past two days.
Figures released by Public Health England showed that, as of 4pm yesterday 212 more people had tested positive for the virus in a 24-hour period. It comes after 214 new cases were reported in the 24 hours to 4pm on Saturday.
Covid is continuing to affect classrooms across Hampshire, with cases confirmed at a further 34 schools over the past week.
People who have been in close contact with the affected staff and students will have been contacted by the schools and told to isolate.
The second national lockdown ends on Wednesday and is due to be replaced by a new system of tiers.
Last week it was announced that the region will be moved from Tier 1: Medium Alert to Tier 2: High Alert with tight restrictions on bars and restaurants and a ban on households mixing indoors.
Pubs in Tier 2 areas can open only if they serve "substantial" meals - and customers must leave once they have finished their food.
Conservative MPs across the south spent the weekend deciding whether to take part in a backbench rebellion when MPs vote on the plans tomorrow.
Yesterday Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tried to persuade Tory rebels to back the tier system, saying England could face a third wave of coronavirus "if we don't get the balance right".
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also sought to head off a Tory revolt.
In a letter to Conservative MPs he said: "Let's make 2021 the year we kick Covid out, take back control of our lives and reclaim all the things we love."


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Pauline Cove, 78, due in court over death of Doris Lush, 86

AN ELDERLY Hampshire motorist who killed a pedestrian and seriously injured another is due to be sentenced today .
Pauline Cove has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving - an offence punishable by up to 14 years in jail - after an accident in a supermarket car park .
Her car careered into two women who were standing beside a cash dispenser outside the Totton branch of Morrisons .
Doris Lush , 86 , of Park Road , Chandler 's Ford , was fatally injured in the incident .
Her granddaughter Rebecca , 22 , suffered serious leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , during which she underwent skin grafts and other procedures .
Cove , 78 , of Hounsdown Avenue , Totton , had finished her shopping and had just begun the journey home when the accident happened .
Following a trial at Southampton Crown Court last month she was convicted of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving - charges she denied .
Cove admitted she caused the crash but claimed she fainted moments before the collision and was thus unable to prevent it .
However , CCTV footage showed her sitting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the steering wheel , the jury was told .
Witnesses said her car was `` lurching forward '' accompanied by the sound of heavy revving .
Rosemary Burns , prosecuting , said : `` The crown say the driving was clearly dangerous .
“ It could be described as driving well below that of a competent driver and certainly in this case that the defendant by driving that way caused the death of Doris Lush and serious injuries to Rebecca Lush.
” Mrs Burns said Rebecca was getting money out of the ATM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lush suffered serious spinal injuries in the incident and died shortly after being taken to Southampton General Hospital .
Her granddaughter suffered what police described at the time as life-changing injuries .
In a statement Mrs Lush 's family described her as an `` exceptional woman , a wonderful mother and an amazing grandmother '' .
They added : `` Her death has sent shockwaves through our family .
Words can not express the sense of loss in such a tragic incident.
” Floral tributes were placed at the scene of the tragedy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
As reported in the Daily Echo , a row of bollards were installed in front of the dispensers in a bid to prevent any similar accidents occurring in the future .

Pauline Cove has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving - an offence punishable by up to 14 years in jail - after an accident in a supermarket car park.
Her car careered into two women who were standing beside a cash dispenser outside the Totton branch of Morrisons.
Doris Lush, 86, of Park Road, Chandler's Ford, was fatally injured in the incident.
Her granddaughter Rebecca, 22, suffered serious leg injuries and spent six weeks in hospital, during which she underwent skin grafts and other procedures.
Cove, 78, of Hounsdown Avenue, Totton, had finished her shopping and had just begun the journey home when the accident happened.
Following a trial at Southampton Crown Court last month she was convicted of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving - charges she denied.
Cove admitted she caused the crash but claimed she fainted moments before the collision and was thus unable to prevent it.
However, CCTV footage showed her sitting in an upright position with both hands on the steering wheel, the jury was told. Witnesses said her car was "lurching forward" accompanied by the sound of heavy revving.
Rosemary Burns, prosecuting, said: "The crown say the driving was clearly dangerous.
“It could be described as driving well below that of a competent driver and certainly in this case that the defendant by driving that way caused the death of Doris Lush and serious injuries to Rebecca Lush.”
Mrs Burns said Rebecca was getting money out of the ATM and Doris was standing nearby.
Mrs Lush suffered serious spinal injuries in the incident and died shortly after being taken to Southampton General Hospital. Her granddaughter suffered what police described at the time as life-changing injuries.
In a statement Mrs Lush's family described her as an "exceptional woman, a wonderful mother and an amazing grandmother".
They added: "Her death has sent shockwaves through our family. Words cannot express the sense of loss in such a tragic incident.”
Floral tributes were placed at the scene of the tragedy and all three cashpoints were temporarily boarded up.
As reported in the Daily Echo, a row of bollards were installed in front of the dispensers in a bid to prevent any similar accidents occurring in the future.
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thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Five days of free parking for Christmas across the New Forest

FIVE days of free parking in the run-up to Christmas have been announced by New Forest District Council .
All town and village car parks will be free of charge on December 5 , 12 , 13 , 19 and 20 in a bid to boost business for traders across the area .
Cllr Edward Heron , portfolio holder for planning and infrastructure said : `` By offering five days of free parking we ’ re encouraging our residents to shop local where possible this Small Business Saturday , and in the run up to Christmas .
`` Free Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past few years both with our residents , and local shops and business .
This year , where government restrictions on shopping allow , it ’ s even more important that you support small businesses and please shop local , safely , where you can . ''
The council is also freezing charges for 2021 to help boost the local economy .
Charges have not increased since 2018 .
Parking charges at seafront car parks will be frozen at 2020 prices out of season , with small increases of £1 per tariff applied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from April 1 to September 30 2021 .
Cllr Heron added : `` We ’ re continuing to support local businesses throughout 2021 by once again freezing most parking charges for another year at 2018 rates . ''
Despite the freeze in income and an increase in running costs for the car parks , NFDC continues to invest in its car parks .
This year has seen council investment in new electric charging points , expected to be in use before Christmas , improvement projects at Fordingbridge and Brockenhurst and enhanced maintenance across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and summer charges will remain competitive with other coastal car parks in the region and contribute towards the council ’ s increased running costs and ongoing improvement plans .

All town and village car parks will be free of charge on December 5, 12, 13, 19 and 20 in a bid to boost business for traders across the area.
Cllr Edward Heron, portfolio holder for planning and infrastructure said: "By offering five days of free parking we’re encouraging our residents to shop local where possible this Small Business Saturday, and in the run up to Christmas.
"Free Christmas parking days have proved popular over the past few years both with our residents, and local shops and business. This year, where government restrictions on shopping allow, it’s even more important that you support small businesses and please shop local, safely, where you can."
The council is also freezing charges for 2021 to help boost the local economy. Charges have not increased since 2018.
Parking charges at seafront car parks will be frozen at 2020 prices out of season, with small increases of £1 per tariff applied during the spring and summer visitor season from April 1 to September 30 2021.
Cllr Heron added: "We’re continuing to support local businesses throughout 2021 by once again freezing most parking charges for another year at 2018 rates."
Despite the freeze in income and an increase in running costs for the car parks, NFDC continues to invest in its car parks. This year has seen council investment in new electric charging points, expected to be in use before Christmas, improvement projects at Fordingbridge and Brockenhurst and enhanced maintenance across council managed car parks.
The spring and summer charges will remain competitive with other coastal car parks in the region and contribute towards the council’s increased running costs and ongoing improvement plans.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Southampton resident concerned city council roadworks put cyclists "at risk"

A SOUTHAMPTON resident has vowed to make “ Southampton City Council ’ s lack of awareness of cyclist safety very much apparent ” should there be an accident near to recent roadworks .
Northlands Road resident John Wooler contacted representatives on Thursday in relation to now-completed work done to fill in a pot-hole near to the junction of Northlands Road and Hulse Road in a bid to have the resurfacing extended Mr Wooler said : “ The [ resurfaced ] patch has left an area of severely rutted tarmac immediately adjacent to the pavement boundary where cyclists would normally be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a damaged area cyclists will tend to use a smoother surface , and this will be the newly laid tarmac , closer to the middle of the westbound lane , and into the path of road vehicles.
” • Part of the A326 could be turned into a dual carriageway Mr Wooler described leaving this section as ‘ dangerous ’ to cyclists and ‘ short-sighted ’ in terms of costs - believing further repairs to be ‘ inevitable.
’ • Cycle lane on Bassett Avenue in Southampton to be removed He raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council leader Christopher Hammond and contractors Balfour Beatty when work was ongoing , but he said he was informed by a spokesperson for Balfour Beatty that the additional section did not meet the council ’ s “ intervention criteria.
” In response to enquiries from The Echo , a spokesperson for Southampton City Council said : “ In the case of Northlands Road ... while we did not extend our repairs further due to considerations of cost and specific deterioration , we did in fact repair a wider area than that which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to where the repairs have been carried out , whilst not ideal , is not breaking up or in any such condition that would warrant road users needing to proactively avoid this particular section of road .
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Northlands Road resident John Wooler contacted representatives on Thursday in relation to now-completed work done to fill in a pot-hole near to the junction of Northlands Road and Hulse Road in a bid to have the resurfacing extended
Mr Wooler said: “The [resurfaced] patch has left an area of severely rutted tarmac immediately adjacent to the pavement boundary where cyclists would normally be expected to ride. When faced with such a damaged area cyclists will tend to use a smoother surface, and this will be the newly laid tarmac, closer to the middle of the westbound lane, and into the path of road vehicles.”
Mr Wooler described leaving this section as ‘dangerous’ to cyclists and ‘short-sighted’ in terms of costs - believing further repairs to be ‘inevitable.’
He raised the issue with a representative of Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond and contractors Balfour Beatty when work was ongoing, but he said he was informed by a spokesperson for Balfour Beatty that the additional section did not meet the council’s “intervention criteria.”
In response to enquiries from The Echo, a spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: “In the case of Northlands Road...while we did not extend our repairs further due to considerations of cost and specific deterioration, we did in fact repair a wider area than that which was originally planned. The area next to where the repairs have been carried out, whilst not ideal, is not breaking up or in any such condition that would warrant road users needing to proactively avoid this particular section of road.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--John Eayrs's cause of death 'undetermined', coroner told

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a sex offender who had been transferred from Winchester Prison to a mental health hospital run by Southern Health .
John Eayrs , the sole occupant of a bedroom at Ravenswood House , near Fareham , was found with a paper bag over his head and a ligature around his neck .
But a post-mortem examination carried out by Home Office pathologist Dr Basil Purdue proved inconclusive , a pre-inquest review hearing was told .
Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp also heard evidence that Mr Eayrs was not checked as often as he should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professionals should have been observing him at regular intervals was `` sidetracked '' by the need to serve meals , the hearing was told .
Ravenswood House is a secure unit for adults suffering from mental illness .
Mr Eayrs was admitted on May 13 and a risk assessment was carried out the following day .
He was found dead on his bed on May 23 .
Following the post-mortem the cause of his death was deemed to be `` undetermined '' .
Quoting remarks made by Dr Purdue Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a ligature mark on his neck . ''
She added : `` Everyone was assuming the post-mortem report would say death was caused by the paper bag and the ligature , but there was no physical evidence you would normally find in these circumstances .
`` We are in a slightly odd position . ''
Turning to the issue of who should give evidence at the inquest she said : `` It 's important we have everyone who can help us in terms of what they found at the scene . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be at risk and should have been observed every 15 minutes .
But she added : `` An agency employee who should have kept observation was sidetracked into giving out lunch and because of that she was unable to do the observations .
She assumed someone else would do it because she was giving out lunches .
`` He was n't observed , as he should have been , every 15 minutes . ''
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said the inquest was expected to take five or six days and was unlikely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The inquest was opened at Winchester Coroner 's Court earlier this year .
The hearing was told he had been serving a sentence at Winchester Prison for breaching a sexual harm prevention order .

John Eayrs, the sole occupant of a bedroom at Ravenswood House, near Fareham, was found with a paper bag over his head and a ligature around his neck.
But a post-mortem examination carried out by Home Office pathologist Dr Basil Purdue proved inconclusive, a pre-inquest review hearing was told.
Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp also heard evidence that Mr Eayrs was not checked as often as he should have been.
An agency worker employed by NHS Professionals should have been observing him at regular intervals was "sidetracked" by the need to serve meals, the hearing was told.
Ravenswood House is a secure unit for adults suffering from mental illness.
Mr Eayrs was admitted on May 13 and a risk assessment was carried out the following day. He was found dead on his bed on May 23.
Following the post-mortem the cause of his death was deemed to be "undetermined".
Quoting remarks made by Dr Purdue Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said: "There was not the slightest trace of a ligature mark on his neck."
She added: "Everyone was assuming the post-mortem report would say death was caused by the paper bag and the ligature, but there was no physical evidence you would normally find in these circumstances.
"We are in a slightly odd position."
Turning to the issue of who should give evidence at the inquest she said: "It's important we have everyone who can help us in terms of what they found at the scene."
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said Mr Eayrs was deemed to be at risk and should have been observed every 15 minutes.
But she added: "An agency employee who should have kept observation was sidetracked into giving out lunch and because of that she was unable to do the observations. She assumed someone else would do it because she was giving out lunches.
"He wasn't observed, as he should have been, every 15 minutes."
Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said the inquest was expected to take five or six days and was unlikely to be held until this time next year.
The inquest was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court earlier this year.
The hearing was told he had been serving a sentence at Winchester Prison for breaching a sexual harm prevention order.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Coronavirus cases down 30% in England according to major study

Coronavirus infections are down by 30 per cent , a major study has found .
The country has seen a 30 % drop in cases over a fortnight this month with infection rates halved in the north during lockdown according to an Imperial College London study .
Regionally , research suggest cases fell by half in the North West and North East , with cases also falling in Yorkshire and the Humber .
The study shows infection remains high in the West Midlands and East Midlands .
Director of the programme at Imperial College London , Professor Paul Elliott , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system and the national lockdown has helped bring cases down .
Meanwhile , hospitals in England have been told to prepare for the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine in 10 days ’ time , The Guardian reports .
According to reports , hospitals could receive the initial deliveries of a vaccine between December 7 and December 9 .
On Sunday it was revealed a further 208 patients who had tested positive for the virus had sadly died in England hospitals bringing the total number of confirmed hospital deaths to 40,405 , NHS England @ @ @ @

The country has seen a 30% drop in cases over a fortnight this month with infection rates halved in the north during lockdown according to an Imperial College London study.
Regionally, research suggest cases fell by half in the North West and North East, with cases also falling in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The study shows infection remains high in the West Midlands and East Midlands.
Director of the programme at Imperial College London, Professor Paul Elliott, said the findings suggest the first tier system and the national lockdown has helped bring cases down.
Meanwhile, hospitals in England have been told to prepare for the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine in 10 days’ time, The Guardian reports.
According to reports, hospitals could receive the initial deliveries of a vaccine between December 7 and December 9.
On Sunday it was revealed a further 208 patients who had tested positive for the virus had sadly died in England hospitals bringing the total number of confirmed hospital deaths to 40,405, NHS England said on Sunday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Southampton has missed out of Lottery funding for parks

GREEN spaces in Southampton and other cities have become more important than ever since the country was laid low by the Covid crisis .
They provide people living in overcrowded urban areas with a rare opportunity to exercise , socialise and unwind without breaching coronavirus restrictions .
But the pressure on council budgets have left many communities more reliant on other ways of raising cash to care for these refuges , including lottery funding .
The National Lottery Heritage Fund ( NLHF ) handed out £406m for parks and other similar green spaces across the UK in the decade to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RADAR under the Freedom of Information Act .
However , analysis shows that those in Southampton - and projects directly linked to them – received no money from the fund over that period .
Southampton was among 41 local authorities across the south east to have missed out .
Reacting to the figures Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said : `` Southampton is blessed with its many parks and open spaces .
A significant number of these are looked after by volunteers and we are exceptionally lucky to have them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton losing out on lottery money and I hope the council will work with local groups to ensure this is not a continuing trend.
” Helen Griffiths , chief executive of Fields in Trust , said coronavirus had shone a spotlight on the inequality of access to the great outdoors .
The charity ’ s Green Space Index , released earlier this year , estimates around 900 people in Southampton live more than a ten-minute walk from a green space .
“ They are arguably the most universal of all our public services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from pre-school children through to retired adults .
Yet unlike education or libraries , parks are a discretionary service which councils have no statutory duty to provide , '' she said .
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parks and Green Spaces wants the government to provide £1 billion a year for the next three years for green spaces .
It also wants to see cash targeted in a way that ensures the most deprived communities have access to Green Flag Award parks – a prize which aims to set a benchmark of quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three places have received the accolade .
Ben Cooper is a researcher at think tank the Fabian Society .
He said : `` We ’ ve seen how important parks and green spaces are during the pandemic .
They are respite from work and home , they provide children with vital space to play and learn , and community groups somewhere to meet .
`` They are imperative for the physical and mental health of society , which is why these funding disparities need to be urgently addressed . ''
A NLHF spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view '' of the work the group covered .
He added : `` Where we have not funded a park or designed landscape , it is very likely we will have funded other green projects , such as those on nature reserves , wildlife conservation , tree planting or nature study groups .
`` If we include those , we have funded around 90 % of all UK local authorities for landscape and nature projects over the last ten years .
”

They provide people living in overcrowded urban areas with a rare opportunity to exercise, socialise and unwind without breaching coronavirus restrictions.
But the pressure on council budgets have left many communities more reliant on other ways of raising cash to care for these refuges, including lottery funding.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) handed out £406m for parks and other similar green spaces across the UK in the decade to 2019-20, according to figures obtained by RADAR under the Freedom of Information Act.
However, analysis shows that those in Southampton - and projects directly linked to them – received no money from the fund over that period.
Southampton was among 41 local authorities across the south east to have missed out.
Reacting to the figures Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said: "Southampton is blessed with its many parks and open spaces. A significant number of these are looked after by volunteers and we are exceptionally lucky to have them.
"It is disappointing to see Southampton losing out on lottery money and I hope the council will work with local groups to ensure this is not a continuing trend.”
Helen Griffiths, chief executive of Fields in Trust, said coronavirus had shone a spotlight on the inequality of access to the great outdoors.
The charity’s Green Space Index, released earlier this year, estimates around 900 people in Southampton live more than a ten-minute walk from a green space.
“They are arguably the most universal of all our public services, used by the entire community, from pre-school children through to retired adults. Yet unlike education or libraries, parks are a discretionary service which councils have no statutory duty to provide," she said.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parks and Green Spaces wants the government to provide £1 billion a year for the next three years for green spaces.
It also wants to see cash targeted in a way that ensures the most deprived communities have access to Green Flag Award parks – a prize which aims to set a benchmark of quality for outdoor space. In Southampton, three places have received the accolade.
Ben Cooper is a researcher at think tank the Fabian Society.
He said: "We’ve seen how important parks and green spaces are during the pandemic. They are respite from work and home, they provide children with vital space to play and learn, and community groups somewhere to meet.
"They are imperative for the physical and mental health of society, which is why these funding disparities need to be urgently addressed."
A NLHF spokesman said the figures took a “narrow view" of the work the group covered.
He added: "Where we have not funded a park or designed landscape, it is very likely we will have funded other green projects, such as those on nature reserves, wildlife conservation, tree planting or nature study groups.
"If we include those, we have funded around 90% of all UK local authorities for landscape and nature projects over the last ten years.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Totton drink driver caught under influence behind wheel is banned from roads

A TOTTON driver caught under he influence of alcohol has been banned from the roads .
Ryan Thomas Fisher was @ @ @ @ @ Terrace , Southampton , on October 17 .
The 20-year-old was found to have 86 @ @ @ @ @ millilitres of breath , exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Fisher , @ @ @ @ @ , was disqualified from driving from 20 months and fined £323 .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .

Ryan Thomas Fisher was caught drink driving on Terminus Terrace, Southampton, on October 17.
The 20-year-old was found to have 86 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Fisher, of Oleander Drive, Totton, was disqualified from driving from 20 months and fined £323.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--MDL Marinas investing £60m in sites

MDL Marinas investing £60m in sites

THE owner of some of Hampshire ’ s top marinas has committed to investing £60milion over the next decade to improving customer experience across its sites .
MDL Marinas says it has invested £5m this year despite the Covid crisis laying waste to travel and holiday plans .
The majority of the further £60m will be spent on upgraded facilities , new marina hardware and services to underpin marina operations .
The business owns 18 UK marinas , including those at Ocean Village , Hamble Point and Hythe Marina , as well as one in Spain .
Some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and some on diversifying the business , making it more inclusive and its locations more attractive to boaters and non-boaters alike , the company says .
One fifth of its investment this year has been spent on dredging and upgrading pontoon systems , which are vital for all-tides access and a safe and stable berth .
Quay walls and breakwaters have been tackled to ensure a comfortable stay .
Tim Mayer , MDL ’ s sales and marketing director , said : “ As always , most of the investment we make is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as dredging and pontoon refurbishment , but it would be very noticeable if we didn ’ t complete these major works , and would impact heavily on a customer ’ s experience of our marinas .
“ Our aim is always to provide excellent infrastructure and facilities for our core boating clientele .
Everything else that we do expands on that , enhancing the experience for all.
” Hamble Point , Ocean Village and Cobbs Quay in Poole have had solar panels installed , producing 118,447kWh of electricity .
MDL has 20 charging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Filtabund filtration systems have been installed at some marinas to filter micro particles and oils from wastewater before it drains into the marina and the marine ecosystem .
There is a programme to roll out the systems to other marinas , with Hamble Point to get one soon .
Mr Mayer added : “ MDL has recognised that social trends are transforming leisure boating and marinas need to present a welcoming , relaxed atmosphere for people to enjoy the on-water scene and lifestyle with family and friends .
“ Provision of bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a core part of our marinas ’ infrastructure , but we ’ re planning on taking this a step further , broadening the appeal of our waterside locations for all in the coming months .
”

MDL Marinas says it has invested £5m this year despite the Covid crisis laying waste to travel and holiday plans.
The majority of the further £60m will be spent on upgraded facilities, new marina hardware and services to underpin marina operations.
The business owns 18 UK marinas, including those at Ocean Village, Hamble Point and Hythe Marina, as well as one in Spain.
Some of the £60m will be spent on environmental initiatives and some on diversifying the business, making it more inclusive and its locations more attractive to boaters and non-boaters alike, the company says.
One fifth of its investment this year has been spent on dredging and upgrading pontoon systems, which are vital for all-tides access and a safe and stable berth. Quay walls and breakwaters have been tackled to ensure a comfortable stay.
Tim Mayer, MDL’s sales and marketing director, said: “As always, most of the investment we make is not always the most visible, such as dredging and pontoon refurbishment, but it would be very noticeable if we didn’t complete these major works, and would impact heavily on a customer’s experience of our marinas.
“Our aim is always to provide excellent infrastructure and facilities for our core boating clientele. Everything else that we do expands on that, enhancing the experience for all.”
Hamble Point, Ocean Village and Cobbs Quay in Poole have had solar panels installed, producing 118,447kWh of electricity. MDL has 20 charging points across its sites for electric vehicles.
Filtabund filtration systems have been installed at some marinas to filter micro particles and oils from wastewater before it drains into the marina and the marine ecosystem. There is a programme to roll out the systems to other marinas, with Hamble Point to get one soon.
Mr Mayer added: “MDL has recognised that social trends are transforming leisure boating and marinas need to present a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for people to enjoy the on-water scene and lifestyle with family and friends.
“Provision of bars, restaurants and the very best facilities are a core part of our marinas’ infrastructure, but we’re planning on taking this a step further, broadening the appeal of our waterside locations for all in the coming months.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Pub owners voice fears over tougher tier system

PUB owners across Romsey have voiced their fears over the new tier system as the hospitality sector braces itself for a raft of tougher measures after lockdown ends on December 2 .
On Monday afternoon , Boris Johnson revealed in his Covid winter plan that tightened Tier 2 measures mean venues will only serve alcohol alongside a substantial meal .
Meanwhile , new Tier 3 measures mean pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer takeaway and delivery services , while indoor entertainment , hotels and other accommodation will close .
Details of which areas will be in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Prime Minister confirmed .
Martin Rickman , the husband of the landlady at The Sun Inn , said he is worried the Government will take a county-wide approach to the tier system , which could force Test Valley into a harsher tier and result in beer going down the drain .
He said : `` The scary thing is how will each area be categorised because there is talk we might be put in a county-wide tier .
`` Romsey and Test Valley 's cases are quite low , but then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push us into Tier 2 or 3 .
`` It is a gamble going forward because we have to order our beer on Thursday [ November 26 ] and who is to say when we reopen next week we could be in Tier 1 for five days and then we could get put into Tier 2 ?
`` In the last lockdown we got no credit for the beer we wasted and if we order beer thinking we will be in Tier 1 and we are in Tier 2 then it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` But , we are getting ready to open and hopefully Test Valley will be placed into Tier 1 . ''
The landlord of The Boot Inn in Houghton , Craig Doyle , said he worries about how the new tiered system will be policed in a bid to stop punters from flouting the rules .
He said : `` I am concentrating on what tier we are going to be put into when the Government announces it .
`` What is going through my mind is how do you police it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take bookings or when people are outside the pub , because no households can mix indoors in Tier 2 .
`` I live in a little country village and we see a police officer come every couple of weeks , but that does not mean I will flout the rules . ''
He added : `` Pubs and restaurants are social places and that is what everyone is desperate to do in a responsible way , and we are the perfect environment to do that in - much more than shops with everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

On Monday afternoon, Boris Johnson revealed in his Covid winter plan that tightened Tier 2 measures mean venues will only serve alcohol alongside a substantial meal.
Meanwhile, new Tier 3 measures mean pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer takeaway and delivery services, while indoor entertainment, hotels and other accommodation will close.
Details of which areas will be in which tiers will be set out on Thursday, the Prime Minister confirmed.
Martin Rickman, the husband of the landlady at The Sun Inn, said he is worried the Government will take a county-wide approach to the tier system, which could force Test Valley into a harsher tier and result in beer going down the drain.
He said: "The scary thing is how will each area be categorised because there is talk we might be put in a county-wide tier.
"Romsey and Test Valley's cases are quite low, but then we have Portsmouth and Southampton which could push us into Tier 2 or 3.
"It is a gamble going forward because we have to order our beer on Thursday [November 26] and who is to say when we reopen next week we could be in Tier 1 for five days and then we could get put into Tier 2?
"In the last lockdown we got no credit for the beer we wasted and if we order beer thinking we will be in Tier 1 and we are in Tier 2 then it will be wasted as well."
He added: "But, we are getting ready to open and hopefully Test Valley will be placed into Tier 1."
The landlord of The Boot Inn in Houghton, Craig Doyle, said he worries about how the new tiered system will be policed in a bid to stop punters from flouting the rules.
He said: "I am concentrating on what tier we are going to be put into when the Government announces it.
"What is going through my mind is how do you police it? Do you police it when you take bookings or when people are outside the pub, because no households can mix indoors in Tier 2.
"I live in a little country village and we see a police officer come every couple of weeks, but that does not mean I will flout the rules."
He added: "Pubs and restaurants are social places and that is what everyone is desperate to do in a responsible way, and we are the perfect environment to do that in - much more than shops with everyone breathing and sweating over each other."


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Disqualified driver caught on the roads while banned jumped red light

A DISQUALIFIED driver who jumped a red light while on a ban has been forced to carry out unpaid work @ @ @ @ @ caught driving while disqualified on Leigh Road in Eastleigh on July 2 .
The 27-year-old @ @ @ @ @ Ford Fiesta , jumped a red light at a pedestrian crossing on the road .
@ @ @ @ @ have no insurance .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ disqualified , one count of driving without insurance , and one count of jumping a @ @ @ @ @ of Portal Road , Bishopstoke , was disqualified from driving for a further 12 months @ @ @ @ @ out 80 hours of unpaid work .
He was also ordered to pay a victim @ @ @ @ @ costs of £85 .

Lewis Matthew Butt was caught driving while disqualified on Leigh Road in Eastleigh on July 2.
The 27-year-old, who was driving a Ford Fiesta, jumped a red light at a pedestrian crossing on the road.
He was also found to have no insurance.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of driving while disqualified, one count of driving without insurance, and one count of jumping a red light.
Butt, of Portal Road, Bishopstoke, was disqualified from driving for a further 12 months and was forced to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £95 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Southampton churches work to tackle loneliness and isolation

CITY churches have come together to tackle loneliness and isolation in the older community .
In partnership with the Christian charity Caraway , Highfield , St Mary ’ s , Sholing , St James and Shirley , Lordswood , St Denys , organised a ‘ virtual holiday at home ’ event to mark the 400th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower .
During lockdown , the ‘ virtual voyage ’ is said to have provided older residents with an opportunity to connect with other members of the community .
Over 40 people attended the Zoom event which also included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local band , FolkActive .
A team of volunteers delivered a holiday package which included a detailed history of the Mayflower , crafting activities , and an afternoon tea provided by Waitrose .
Reverend Canon Erica Roberts , city chaplain for Older People and Caraway founder said : `` Loneliness has been called the ’ Silent Epidemic ’ , leading to an increased incidence of both mental and physical health problems .
`` During COVID , when social isolation has become even more acute , Caraway has enabled the local church to connect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of belonging and being valued .
`` Participants of this holiday experience commented on how it made them feel more included and part of something bigger.
” Volunteers made sure that everyone was able to access and use Zoom and took time training those who needed help over the phone .
Right Reverend Debbie Sellin , Bishop of Southampton said : “ This year social isolation has been an increasing challenge for everyone , particularly for those who are older where social networks are already diminished due to bereavement , physical frailty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so often live at a distance . ''
The event was a reimagined version of Caraway ’ s ‘ Holiday at Home ’ initiative where Southampton churches invite guests to a themed event for older residents who are unable travel abroad .

In partnership with the Christian charity Caraway, Highfield, St Mary’s, Sholing, St James and Shirley, Lordswood, St Denys, organised a ‘virtual holiday at home’ event to mark the 400th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower.
During lockdown, the ‘virtual voyage’ is said to have provided older residents with an opportunity to connect with other members of the community.
Over 40 people attended the Zoom event which also included Mayflower Bingo, and sea shanties with local band, FolkActive.
A team of volunteers delivered a holiday package which included a detailed history of the Mayflower, crafting activities, and an afternoon tea provided by Waitrose.
Reverend Canon Erica Roberts, city chaplain for Older People and Caraway founder said: "Loneliness has been called the ’Silent Epidemic’, leading to an increased incidence of both mental and physical health problems.
"During COVID, when social isolation has become even more acute, Caraway has enabled the local church to connect with those living alone, creating a sense of belonging and being valued.
"Participants of this holiday experience commented on how it made them feel more included and part of something bigger.”
Volunteers made sure that everyone was able to access and use Zoom and took time training those who needed help over the phone.
Right Reverend Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Southampton said: “This year social isolation has been an increasing challenge for everyone, particularly for those who are older where social networks are already diminished due to bereavement, physical frailty and a disconnect from families who can so often live at a distance."
The event was a reimagined version of Caraway’s ‘Holiday at Home’ initiative where Southampton churches invite guests to a themed event for older residents who are unable travel abroad.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Council concern over £210million Covid bill

A HAMPSHIRE council facing a £210m coronavirus bill is speeding up saving plans amid concerns over its finances .
Civic chiefs in Hampshire are to start looking at plans to save £80m by 2023 .
As previously reported , the county council was not expected to look at the possibility of further savings until February 2021 .
But documents revealed that as the spending review set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on November 25 covered one year instead of three , the authority has to speed up its plans .
It comes as civic chiefs said the council needs £50m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the next three to four years .
As reported , the council faces a £210m coronavirus bill by 2023 .
The authority said it is “ far too early to speculate ” on the steps that will be required to address these budget pressures or the impact on jobs .
But in a meeting held earlier last week , county council director of corporate resources Carolyn Williamson said the savings will need to be made by April 1 , 2023 “ at the latest ” .
She said the authority has “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any later running of saving delivery ” .
The council stressed the reserves mentioned by Ms Williamson are those used specifically to support the delivery of saving programmes or provide a financial “ buffer ” on the scheduled delivery of savings .
Civic chiefs said the council still has other reserves earmarked for other specific projects .
But an official council report reads : “ With the news of the single year Spending Review it is clear that we need to start this planning now .
Whilst in December , we would expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , given the lack of any certainty after this period , the county council has no choice but to assume that savings required to meet a two year gap of at least £80m will be required by April 2023 as we can not take the risk of delaying the programme until 2024.
” From this month until May 2021 civic chiefs will work on saving plans and a public consultation on the proposals is expected to be run between June and July 2021 .
A final decision is then set to be taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keith Mans said : “ The decision by Government to hold a single year Spending Review is disappointing but understandable , and we now keenly await details of next year ’ s provisional finance settlement for local government in early December , which should give us an indication of the landscape ahead .
However , this does still make medium term financial planning difficult and we will be asking the Government to prioritise a multi-year Spending Review next year , and for this to include a sustainable solution to the social care pressures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House said : “ The Government has badly let Hampshire down .
Hampshire ’ s Conservative MPs must speak up and get results from their own Government.
” The government previously said Hampshire County Council has received £61m in non-ringfenced emergency funding .
The Government was approached for comment .

Civic chiefs in Hampshire are to start looking at plans to save £80m by 2023.
As previously reported, the county council was not expected to look at the possibility of further savings until February 2021.
But documents revealed that as the spending review set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on November 25 covered one year instead of three, the authority has to speed up its plans.
It comes as civic chiefs said the council needs £50m from central government to be financially viable over the next three to four years. As reported, the council faces a £210m coronavirus bill by 2023.
The authority said it is “far too early to speculate” on the steps that will be required to address these budget pressures or the impact on jobs.
But in a meeting held earlier last week, county council director of corporate resources Carolyn Williamson said the savings will need to be made by April 1, 2023 “at the latest”.
She said the authority has “absolutely nothing left in reserves to support any later running of saving delivery”.
The council stressed the reserves mentioned by Ms Williamson are those used specifically to support the delivery of saving programmes or provide a financial “buffer” on the scheduled delivery of savings.
Civic chiefs said the council still has other reserves earmarked for other specific projects. But an official council report reads: “With the news of the single year Spending Review it is clear that we need to start this planning now. Whilst in December, we would expect to receive detailed figures for next year, given the lack of any certainty after this period, the county council has no choice but to assume that savings required to meet a two year gap of at least £80m will be required by April 2023 as we cannot take the risk of delaying the programme until 2024.”
From this month until May 2021 civic chiefs will work on saving plans and a public consultation on the proposals is expected to be run between June and July 2021.
A final decision is then set to be taken by next November.
Council leader Cllr Keith Mans said: “The decision by Government to hold a single year Spending Review is disappointing but understandable, and we now keenly await details of next year’s provisional finance settlement for local government in early December, which should give us an indication of the landscape ahead. However, this does still make medium term financial planning difficult and we will be asking the Government to prioritise a multi-year Spending Review next year, and for this to include a sustainable solution to the social care pressures we face.”
Opposition leader Cllr Keith House said: “The Government has badly let Hampshire down. Hampshire’s Conservative MPs must speak up and get results from their own Government.”
The government previously said Hampshire County Council has received £61m in non-ringfenced emergency funding.
The Government was approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Peter Shilton scored past Campbell Forsyth at The Dell in the 60s

A FORMER Saints and Scotland goalkeeper with a long-held affection for the club he played for in the 60s , Campbell Forsyth has died aged 86 .
Having kept a clean sheet on his international debut at Hampden Park against England , featuring one Terry Paine , the previous year , he signed for Southampton in December 1965 .
The Scottish League winning stopper went straight into the Ted Bates side which was pressing for promotion to the top flight .
• Tribute to former Saints star , village cricketer and city shipbuilder And there he stayed until breaking his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clash with his own defender Denis Hollywood and Ian Callaghan of Liverpool at The Dell .
A popular and highly regarded player , he lost confidence following a famous incident which saw fellow goalkeeper Peter Shilton score past him in a fluke long clearance during a 5-1 home defeat to Leicester in the 67/68 season .
Forsyth , a Kilmarnock legend who earned four Scotland caps , played 51 times for Saints before being forced to retire through injury in 1968 at the age of 34 .
He returned to Scotland and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gerry O ’ Brien and Ally MacLeod to Saints .
Forsyth named his retirement bungalow in Falkirk The Dell and was involved in the fundraising effort for the statue honouring Ted Bates which stands proudly outside St Mary ’ s Stadium .
Two of his grandsons are now footballers .
Cameron , a Scotland Under-19 international , is on Accrington Stanley ’ s books and Blair plays semi-professionally in Perth , Australia .

Having kept a clean sheet on his international debut at Hampden Park against England, featuring one Terry Paine, the previous year, he signed for Southampton in December 1965.
The Scottish League winning stopper went straight into the Ted Bates side which was pressing for promotion to the top flight.
And there he stayed until breaking his leg early in the 66/67 campaign during a clash with his own defender Denis Hollywood and Ian Callaghan of Liverpool at The Dell.
A popular and highly regarded player, he lost confidence following a famous incident which saw fellow goalkeeper Peter Shilton score past him in a fluke long clearance during a 5-1 home defeat to Leicester in the 67/68 season.
Forsyth, a Kilmarnock legend who earned four Scotland caps, played 51 times for Saints before being forced to retire through injury in 1968 at the age of 34.
He returned to Scotland and scouted for Bates, recommending Jim Steele, Gerry O’Brien and Ally MacLeod to Saints.
Forsyth named his retirement bungalow in Falkirk The Dell and was involved in the fundraising effort for the statue honouring Ted Bates which stands proudly outside St Mary’s Stadium.
Two of his grandsons are now footballers. Cameron, a Scotland Under-19 international, is on Accrington Stanley’s books and Blair plays semi-professionally in Perth, Australia.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Cyber Monday 2020: The best UK deals and bargains from Amazon, Apple, Oral-B, and Fitbit

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thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Grants available to firms hit by latest lockdown

GRANTS totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds are available to Hampshire businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions .
Last month the government announced that businesses required to close during the November lockdown could apply for the new Local Restrictions Support Grant , which allowed them to claim for to up to £3,000 for every 28-day period they were shut .
But for businesses that failed to meet the criteria , the government has provided further funding - the Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme .
This will be made available to those in the retail , hospitality , leisure and events sectors that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown but whose turnover has been significantly affected by the closure of their direct customer base .
It also covers businesses that do not pay business rates but have been forced to close , such as market traders or those providing bed and breakfast accommodation .
Grants of up to £3,000 will be paid to businesses affected by the national restrictions in place between November 5 and December 2 .
Businesses in the Test Valley are among those set to benefit .
Cllr Maureen Flood , the borough council 's portfolio holder for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses have been indirectly affected by the lockdown closures and this will hopefully provide them with a valuable lifeline to see them through an incredibly difficult period .
`` Our teams are working hard to ensure that these grants are paid as quickly as possible and we would urge all those eligible to apply .
”

Last month the government announced that businesses required to close during the November lockdown could apply for the new Local Restrictions Support Grant, which allowed them to claim for to up to £3,000 for every 28-day period they were shut.
But for businesses that failed to meet the criteria, the government has provided further funding - the Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme.
This will be made available to those in the retail, hospitality, leisure and events sectors that have not been forced to close during lockdown but whose turnover has been significantly affected by the closure of their direct customer base.
It also covers businesses that do not pay business rates but have been forced to close, such as market traders or those providing bed and breakfast accommodation.
Grants of up to £3,000 will be paid to businesses affected by the national restrictions in place between November 5 and December 2.
Businesses in the Test Valley are among those set to benefit.
Cllr Maureen Flood, the borough council's portfolio holder for finance, said: "So many businesses have been indirectly affected by the lockdown closures and this will hopefully provide them with a valuable lifeline to see them through an incredibly difficult period.
"Our teams are working hard to ensure that these grants are paid as quickly as possible and we would urge all those eligible to apply.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Netley's Revitalise supports under pressure unpaid carers

A CHARITY is helping to support unpaid carers that are said to be under 'intolerable pressure ' .
Revitalise , a charity based in Netley , creates respite holidays for disabled people and their carers , is supporting Carers Rights Day , and say this year the focus on home carers has 'never been more important ' .
It is estimated that since the start of the pandemic , 4.5 million people have become carers , taking the total number of carers in the UK to 13.6 million according to the charity .
The charity has for this reason been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundraiser 'Raise a Million ' , aiming to raise £1 million to support carers and their loved ones to access respite care breaks .
A spokesperson for the charity said : `` In the short time it ’ s been going it has already reached an audience of over 4 million and received celebrity support from the likes of Revitalise Vice President Dame Judi Dench , Rory Kinnear and Alexei Sayle .
`` I am so proud to work for Revitalise as we amplify the voice of carers , and will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Revitalise, a charity based in Netley, creates respite holidays for disabled people and their carers, is supporting Carers Rights Day, and say this year the focus on home carers has 'never been more important'.
It is estimated that since the start of the pandemic, 4.5 million people have become carers, taking the total number of carers in the UK to 13.6 million according to the charity.
The charity has for this reason been running the 'Care For Carers' and fundraiser 'Raise a Million', aiming to raise £1 million to support carers and their loved ones to access respite care breaks.
A spokesperson for the charity said: "In the short time it’s been going it has already reached an audience of over 4 million and received celebrity support from the likes of Revitalise Vice President Dame Judi Dench, Rory Kinnear and Alexei Sayle.
"I am so proud to work for Revitalise as we amplify the voice of carers, and will continue to do so until carers stories are heard."


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Scheme across Hampshire to protect vulnerable and elderly

A NEW Scheme is calling on businesses to raise £10,000 for carbon monoxide detectors to protect vulnerable and elderly people in their homes .
The Bobby Scheme , funded by The Blue Lamp Trust , a non-profit organisation based in Eastleigh , is asking the businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to support the scheme .
Known as the 'silent killer ' , carbon monoxide ( CO ) is a poisonous gas that can not be seen or smelt without a detector , putting lives at risk , especially as fires and boilers which run on gas or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The money will be spent on getting the detectors fitted in people 's homes as the trust says fitting one 'remains the best way to protect family and homes against CO poisoning ' .
Running in conjunction with 'Monoxide Awareness Week ' , the Bobby Scheme plans to raise £10,000 this winter to buy and install up to 800 CO detectors across the region .
Theresa Pratt , General Manager of the Blue Lamp Trust , said : “ We are running this appeal in conjunction with CO Awareness Week and Energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alarmed ” campaign to reduce the number of deaths and injuries that happen every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning .
“ If we can raise enough for 800 detectors , that means we can provide our service throughout the winter when the risk from CO is at its height.
” Supported by the emergency services and local authorities , The Bobby Scheme provides a free service to elderly and vulnerable people , promoting crime prevention , home security and fire safety initiatives .
Qualified Bobby Scheme fitters visit homes to give safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CO detectors free of charge in the most effective places around the home to offer 'the greatest ' protection for residents .

The Bobby Scheme, funded by The Blue Lamp Trust, a non-profit organisation based in Eastleigh, is asking the businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to support the scheme.
Known as the 'silent killer', carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that cannot be seen or smelt without a detector, putting lives at risk, especially as fires and boilers which run on gas or oil are switched on for the winter.
The money will be spent on getting the detectors fitted in people's homes as the trust says fitting one 'remains the best way to protect family and homes against CO poisoning'.
Running in conjunction with 'Monoxide Awareness Week', the Bobby Scheme plans to raise £10,000 this winter to buy and install up to 800 CO detectors across the region.
Theresa Pratt, General Manager of the Blue Lamp Trust, said: “We are running this appeal in conjunction with CO Awareness Week and Energy UK’s “CO – Be Alarmed” campaign to reduce the number of deaths and injuries that happen every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
“If we can raise enough for 800 detectors, that means we can provide our service throughout the winter when the risk from CO is at its height.”
Supported by the emergency services and local authorities, The Bobby Scheme provides a free service to elderly and vulnerable people, promoting crime prevention, home security and fire safety initiatives.
Qualified Bobby Scheme fitters visit homes to give safety advice and, if necessary, fit CO detectors free of charge in the most effective places around the home to offer 'the greatest' protection for residents.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Bursledon pub offering free meals and drinks this Christmas

A PUB is offering thousands of pounds worth of free meals and drinks for locals who promise to spend quality @ @ @ @ @ Christmas .
The Fox & Hounds in Hungerford , Bursledon , has announced the initiative @ @ @ @ @ cent of Brits have put spending quality time with family at the top of this @ @ @ @ @ .
The pub is now encouraging locals to reconnect with loved ones and inspire them @ @ @ @ @ in the local community by giving away thousands of pounds worth of meals and drinks @ @ @ @ @ manager at the Fox & Hounds Chef & Brewer pub , said : “ While @ @ @ @ @ be a bit different to other years , it ’ s a time to remember @ @ @ @ @ to us .
`` That ’ s why we ’ re encouraging people in Hungerford @ @ @ @ @ loved ones and to look out for one another this Christmas . ''

The Fox & Hounds in Hungerford, Bursledon, has announced the initiative after discovering that 74 per cent of Brits have put spending quality time with family at the top of this year’s Christmas list.
The pub is now encouraging locals to reconnect with loved ones and inspire them to do acts of kindness in the local community by giving away thousands of pounds worth of meals and drinks.
Stephen Hammond, general manager at the Fox & Hounds Chef & Brewer pub, said: “While Christmas 2020 is likely to be a bit different to other years, it’s a time to remember what’s really important to us.
"That’s why we’re encouraging people in Hungerford, Bursledon to reconnect with loved ones and to look out for one another this Christmas."


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Beethoven's 250th anniversary celebrated in special virtual concert

TO celebrate Beethoven ’ s 250s anniversary , Turner Sims has invited the distinguished British pianist Joanna MacGregor for an online piano extravaganza , which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home .
In three livestreamed concerts on Sunday December 13 , Joanna MacGregor will present a personal selection of nine of the composer ’ s 32 piano sonatas .
From the bold early Sonata No 3 dedicated to his teacher Haydn , to the ever-popular Moonlight , and concluding with the monumental and technically challenging final sonata , Beethoven Day spans three decades of the composer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , intimacy , and vision .
This music-filled day is Turner Sims ’ most ambitious online project so far since lockdown .
The concert hall has been closed to the public since March but explored new ways of bringing music to its audiences in Southampton and further afield .
Watching the livestream is simple : Turner Sims sell tickets on their website , as for regular events , and the audience gets sent a link to the concert a few hours before it starts .
The concert can then be enjoyed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , either live or within the next 7 days .
Concert Hall Manager Kevin Appleby says : `` It ’ s wonderful to be able to bring a performer of the calibre of Joanna MacGregor back to Turner Sims for this special day .
She is a wonderful communicator who will bring Beethoven ’ s music , whether familiar or new to audiences , to life through the screen .
The perfect way to enjoy high quality classical music from your seat on the sofa . ''

In three livestreamed concerts on Sunday December 13, Joanna MacGregor will present a personal selection of nine of the composer’s 32 piano sonatas. From the bold early Sonata No 3 dedicated to his teacher Haydn, to the ever-popular Moonlight, and concluding with the monumental and technically challenging final sonata, Beethoven Day spans three decades of the composer’s life. Expect music of great power, intimacy, and vision.
This music-filled day is Turner Sims’ most ambitious online project so far since lockdown. The concert hall has been closed to the public since March but explored new ways of bringing music to its audiences in Southampton and further afield. Watching the livestream is simple: Turner Sims sell tickets on their website, as for regular events, and the audience gets sent a link to the concert a few hours before it starts. The concert can then be enjoyed on a laptop, tablet or smart TV, either live or within the next 7 days.
Concert Hall Manager Kevin Appleby says: "It’s wonderful to be able to bring a performer of the calibre of Joanna MacGregor back to Turner Sims for this special day. She is a wonderful communicator who will bring Beethoven’s music, whether familiar or new to audiences, to life through the screen. The perfect way to enjoy high quality classical music from your seat on the sofa."
See turnersims.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Nursery group supporting families impacted by pandemic

A NURSERY group has launched an initiative to support families impacted by redundancy as a result of the pandemic .
Co-op Childcare , which operates the Little Pioneers nurseries in Southampton , says its 'Helping Hands ' redundancy support programme is designed to take pressure off parents who may be facing uncertainty about their employment .
From November until the end of the year , the group is offering qualifying families two free childcare sessions and 50 % off any additional session every week for up to six weeks .
The support is available to families where one , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made redundant between April 1 and December 31 .
Sally Bonnar , chief operating officer of the Childcare Group at The Midcounties Co-operative , said : “ As one of the UK ’ s leading co-operatives , we are focused on supporting our members and communities and doing the right thing by them .
“ We know this is an extremely challenging time for many and hope our Helping Hands initiative will help parents and carers by giving them a bit of breathing space as they look for new opportunities , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ childcare .
“ Ultimately , we ’ re here to provide a safe and happy environment for children and we will keep working to support our communities however we can.
” The nursery group is also providing families with free half-hour virtual consultations with its childcare finance specialist , who can help them understand what other support is available .
Anyone who makes a permanent booking for their child will have their registration fee waived , and will be offered flexible payment terms as well as the first week ’ s childcare for @ @

Co-op Childcare, which operates the Little Pioneers nurseries in Southampton, says its 'Helping Hands' redundancy support programme is designed to take pressure off parents who may be facing uncertainty about their employment.
From November until the end of the year, the group is offering qualifying families two free childcare sessions and 50% off any additional session every week for up to six weeks.
The support is available to families where one, or both, parents or carers have been made redundant between April 1 and December 31.
Sally Bonnar, chief operating officer of the Childcare Group at The Midcounties Co-operative, said: “As one of the UK’s leading co-operatives, we are focused on supporting our members and communities and doing the right thing by them.
“We know this is an extremely challenging time for many and hope our Helping Hands initiative will help parents and carers by giving them a bit of breathing space as they look for new opportunities, as well as offer guidance and advice around their childcare.
“Ultimately, we’re here to provide a safe and happy environment for children and we will keep working to support our communities however we can.”
The nursery group is also providing families with free half-hour virtual consultations with its childcare finance specialist, who can help them understand what other support is available.
Anyone who makes a permanent booking for their child will have their registration fee waived, and will be offered flexible payment terms as well as the first week’s childcare for free.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--CAMERA CLUB: Out with four-legged friends

OUR county is full of the riches of natures and all creatures great and small .
The Daily Echo Camera @ @ @ @ @ across Hampshire capturing some of Hampshire 's four-legged and feathered residents .
From deer and @ @ @ @ @ to a charming crested gecko , our members never fail to photograph the weird and @ @ @ @ @ readers some Monday motivation , we have put together this double-page spread .
We chose @ @ @ @ @ incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread , so our readers can @ @ @ @ @ ahead .
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the paper ?
@ @ @ @ @ to have your photo in the paper , visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub .

The Daily Echo Camera Club members have been out across Hampshire capturing some of Hampshire's four-legged and feathered residents.
From deer and ponies in the New Forest to a charming crested gecko, our members never fail to photograph the weird and wonderful.
To bring our readers some Monday motivation, we have put together this double-page spread.
We chose just a few of the incredible photos taken and placed them into this double-page spread, so our readers can feel motivated for the week ahead.
Would you like the chance to have your picture in the paper?
If you want the chance to have your photo in the paper, visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.
Members can share tips and advice.


thedailyecho--2020-11-30--Business processes being automated by Eastleigh company Documation

BACK office functions in most businesses are absolutely critical to success but they are also labour intensive , time-consuming and costly .
But they don ’ t have to be .
Eastleigh-based Documation is a software company that develops , implements and innovates automated solutions to a wide range of companies and organisations , including universities , local authorities , manufacturers and retailers .
“ Document management improves business processes and removes the paper from the work flow , ” said marketing manager , Julia Stovold .
“ It takes a people process and automates it , making it quicker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But it is about replacing people with software robots ?
Will robots take all the jobs ?
Absolutely not .
It frees up employees to do more creative and interesting things and become more productive.
” There are a number of areas in which this can help , key among them accounts payable , purchasing , expense management , mailroom services , statement reconciliation and remittance delivery .
Julia said solutions can be tailored to each business to mirror existing business processes whilst automating them , helping to make cost savings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers are always looking to do more in terms of making their business more efficient and there is a constant evolution of automation .
Documation was established 27 years ago and founder , owner and chief executive officer John Wallace is still very much hands on .
There ’ s a team of 30 , around half of who have been in the business for more than 15 years , relatively unusual in a software company .
It has been an interesting year to say the least .
Julia said : “ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of paperwork moving around , remote working has been a big challenge , in terms of collecting from offices that have been shut , collating and processes at home , sometimes in a number of locations .
“ In terms of efficiency , our systems have really come into their own in the pandemic.
” Invoicing is just one area in which the system in ‘ scalable ’ - that is having the ability to move with changing circumstances .
For example , in the past year a company may have gone from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even none at all .
In a much anticipated recovery it might go to 10,000 a month .
The flexibility offered by automation means there are not the issues of laying people off and re-hiring as work dramatically falls and rises .
“ Sudden changes in the business can be dealt with much more efficiently and quickly .
“ That is something we have all seen a huge amount of in 2020 , ” said Julia .
While these automated processes may not be about replacing humans , the software robots have at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours and they don ’ t go on holiday .
John Wallace said : “ We have been banking with Natwest since our inception in 1992 .
Over the years we have considered changing banks , but when researching the marketplace we have never found a comparable alternative .
“ Simon Finch , our account manager , is responsive and innovative in his approach to account management .
“ He listens and understands us as a business and connects and introduces us to relevant products and services .
We look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , considerate management .
”

But they don’t have to be.
Eastleigh-based Documation is a software company that develops, implements and innovates automated solutions to a wide range of companies and organisations, including universities, local authorities, manufacturers and retailers.
“Document management improves business processes and removes the paper from the work flow,” said marketing manager, Julia Stovold.
“It takes a people process and automates it, making it quicker, more flexible and more efficient.
“But it is about replacing people with software robots? Will robots take all the jobs? Absolutely not. It frees up employees to do more creative and interesting things and become more productive.”
There are a number of areas in which this can help, key among them accounts payable, purchasing, expense management, mailroom services, statement reconciliation and remittance delivery.
Julia said solutions can be tailored to each business to mirror existing business processes whilst automating them, helping to make cost savings and driving performance and competitiveness.
“Our customers are always looking to do more in terms of making their business more efficient and there is a constant evolution of automation.
Documation was established 27 years ago and founder, owner and chief executive officer John Wallace is still very much hands on.
There’s a team of 30, around half of who have been in the business for more than 15 years, relatively unusual in a software company.
It has been an interesting year to say the least.
Julia said: “For many businesses which still have a lot of paperwork moving around, remote working has been a big challenge, in terms of collecting from offices that have been shut, collating and processes at home, sometimes in a number of locations.
“In terms of efficiency, our systems have really come into their own in the pandemic.”
Invoicing is just one area in which the system in ‘scalable’ - that is having the ability to move with changing circumstances.
For example, in the past year a company may have gone from 5,000 invoices a month to 1,000 or even none at all. In a much anticipated recovery it might go to 10,000 a month.
The flexibility offered by automation means there are not the issues of laying people off and re-hiring as work dramatically falls and rises.
“Sudden changes in the business can be dealt with much more efficiently and quickly.
“That is something we have all seen a huge amount of in 2020,” said Julia.
While these automated processes may not be about replacing humans, the software robots have at least two advantages.
They can work 24 hours and they don’t go on holiday.
John Wallace said: “We have been banking with Natwest since our inception in 1992. Over the years we have considered changing banks, but when researching the marketplace we have never found a comparable alternative.
“Simon Finch, our account manager, is responsive and innovative in his approach to account management.
“He listens and understands us as a business and connects and introduces us to relevant products and services.
We look forward to enjoying many more years under his careful, considerate management.”