thedailyecho--2020-12-10--School Christmas holiday has been extended in England

Kids across England will now enjoy an extra day off school this Christmas so that their teachers can have a well-deserved break .
The decision , announced by the Schools Minister , was made to allow teachers to have a “ proper break ” from working with test and trace to identify Covid cases .
This means most schools in England will break up for Christmas a day earlier than planned , with the added holiday becoming an inset day for teachers .
Here ’ s everything you need to know about the holiday extension , and what date schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the Christmas holidays been extended ?
Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced the holiday extension to MPs on Tuesday 8 December .
He said the extra day is intended for teachers so they can have a “ proper break ” from identifying potential Covid cases among pupils .
Students should be off for a “ clear six days ” before Christmas Eve , Mr Gibb said , so teachers will not have to work with NHS track and trace through their seasonal break .
Instead , he said schools will be permitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December as an inset day for teacher training .
The decision represents a U-turn as , in November , government ministers had told schools in England that they could not close early or change the date of the Christmas holiday .
The news comes as union leaders called for schools to be able to move to remote learning a few days before the Christmas break for increased safety measures .
Speaking to the Commons Education Select Committee , Mr Gibb said : `` We are about to announce that inset days can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if an inset day had not been originally scheduled for that day .
`` We want there to be a clear six days so that , by the time we reach Christmas Eve , staff can have a proper break without having to engage in the track and trace issues . ''
Due to the holiday extension , most schools in England will now break up on Thursday 17 December for pupils , with 18 December being an inset day for teachers .
The official Christmas holidays for both pupils and staff members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last until Friday 1 January .
Many pupils will be required to return to classrooms on Monday 4 January , although some schools will have staff training days in place .
Holidays are set by each school and tend to differ , so for an exact date you should checkyour local council ’ s website where all the term dates , including half term holidays , will be listed for 2020 and 2021 .
You can find your local council by typing in your postcode into the UK Government ’ s council finder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schools and education section of your council ’ s website .
What is an inset day ?
All schools in England have five inset days , or teacher training days , each year after they were introduced for school staff in 1988 by Conservative Education Secretary , Kenneth Baker .
They were brought in as part of many changes to schools , including the introduction of the national curriculum .
Inset stands for “ in-service training ” , with schools typically closing to students on these days to allow for compulsory teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to ensure teachers have the right resources and practices to deal with the day-to-day challenges of the job .
While teachers receive on-the-job training throughout the school year for development and learning , schools say inset days are a good opportunity for extensive training when pupils are at home .
Support staff are also often involved in teacher training days so all staff can complete their jobs to the best of their ability .

The decision, announced by the Schools Minister, was made to allow teachers to have a “proper break” from working with test and trace to identify Covid cases.
This means most schools in England will break up for Christmas a day earlier than planned, with the added holiday becoming an inset day for teachers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the holiday extension, and what date schools now break up for Christmas.
Why have the Christmas holidays been extended?
Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced the holiday extension to MPs on Tuesday 8 December.
He said the extra day is intended for teachers so they can have a “proper break” from identifying potential Covid cases among pupils.
Students should be off for a “clear six days” before Christmas Eve, Mr Gibb said, so teachers will not have to work with NHS track and trace through their seasonal break.
Instead, he said schools will be permitted to use the extra day on Friday 18 December as an inset day for teacher training.
The decision represents a U-turn as, in November, government ministers had told schools in England that they could not close early or change the date of the Christmas holiday.
The news comes as union leaders called for schools to be able to move to remote learning a few days before the Christmas break for increased safety measures.
Speaking to the Commons Education Select Committee, Mr Gibb said: "We are about to announce that inset days can be used on Friday December 18, even if an inset day had not been originally scheduled for that day.
"We want there to be a clear six days so that, by the time we reach Christmas Eve, staff can have a proper break without having to engage in the track and trace issues."
Christmas holiday dates in England
Due to the holiday extension, most schools in England will now break up on Thursday 17 December for pupils, with 18 December being an inset day for teachers.
The official Christmas holidays for both pupils and staff members will begin on Monday 21 December and last until Friday 1 January.
Many pupils will be required to return to classrooms on Monday 4 January, although some schools will have staff training days in place.
Holidays are set by each school and tend to differ, so for an exact date you should checkyour local council’s website where all the term dates, including half term holidays, will be listed for 2020 and 2021.
You can find your local council by typing in your postcode into the UK Government’s council finder.
Then make sure you go to the schools and education section of your council’s website.
What is an inset day?
All schools in England have five inset days, or teacher training days, each year after they were introduced for school staff in 1988 by Conservative Education Secretary, Kenneth Baker.
They were brought in as part of many changes to schools, including the introduction of the national curriculum.
Inset stands for “in-service training”, with schools typically closing to students on these days to allow for compulsory teacher training.
The days were put in place to ensure teachers have the right resources and practices to deal with the day-to-day challenges of the job.
While teachers receive on-the-job training throughout the school year for development and learning, schools say inset days are a good opportunity for extensive training when pupils are at home.
Support staff are also often involved in teacher training days so all staff can complete their jobs to the best of their ability.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Man jailed for stealing meat, cleaning products, pizza and alcohol

A MAN who committed ten thefts over the course of a month has been jailed .
Danny George Gattrell carried @ @ @ @ @ dates of October 23 and November 12 this year at a Co-op store in Gosport @ @ @ @ @ number of items including meat , cleaning products , pizza and alcohol .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he pleaded guilty to ten counts of theft .
Gattrell , of no fixed address @ @ @ @ @ weeks and ordered to pay compensation of £128 .

Danny George Gattrell carried out ten thefts between the dates of October 23 and November 12 this year at a Co-op store in Gosport.
The 33-year-old stole a number of items including meat, cleaning products, pizza and alcohol.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to ten counts of theft.
Gattrell, of no fixed address, was jailed for eight weeks and ordered to pay compensation of £128.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Verdict on plan for site at High Street, Milford on Sea

PLANS to build two homes in a Hampshire village have been thrown out .
New Forest District Council ( NFDC @ @ @ @ @ an application relating to land behind a restaurant at High Street , Milford on Sea @ @ @ @ @ Homes ) Ltd sought consent to build a pair of semi-detached properties .
Milford Parish @ @ @ @ @ to approve the application but the authority received eight letters of objection from locals .
@ @ @ @ @ said the scheme failed to reflect the general pattern of development in the area and @ @ @ @ @ or enhance the character and appearance of the Milford Conservation Area .
The authority criticised @ @ @ @ @ adding that there was little in the way of landscaping .

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has refused to support an application relating to land behind a restaurant at High Street, Milford on Sea.
Solent Projects (New Homes) Ltd sought consent to build a pair of semi-detached properties.
Milford Parish Council recommended the district council to approve the application but the authority received eight letters of objection from locals.
A report to NFDC members said the scheme failed to reflect the general pattern of development in the area and would also fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Milford Conservation Area.
The authority criticised the overly tall building, adding that there was little in the way of landscaping.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--New board of directors for charity that owns former tug

A RAY of hope has emerged in the battle to save a D-Day veteran that has spent years languishing in Southampton docks .
Groups have vowed to work together in a bid to preserve a former tug-tender called Calshot , which is in a poor state of repair .
It comes after the charity that owns the vessel gained a new board of directors for the first time in 23 years .
Kieran Henshall , interim chairman of the TT Calshot Trust , said the new-look board had the knowledge , experience and skills needed to secure the vessel 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look forward to working closely with Southampton City Council , Associated British Ports ( ABP ) and National Historic Ships.
” Satvir Kaur , the council 's cabinet member for homes , communities and culture , added : `` “ I would like to thank former trustees for their contributions for over the years , alongside the dedication and hard work of all the volunteers who continue to help preserve this vessel as part of Southampton ’ s heritage .
`` We look forward to working with the new trustees and supporting them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure a long-term future for Calshot.
” • Proposal to turn former tug into D-Day visitor attraction • Reader letter : What a tragedy it would be to lose Calshot Alastair Welch , director of the Port of Southampton , issued a similar message .
Hannah Cunliffe , director of National Historic Ships UK added : `` Calshot is a significant vessel with strong associations to the port and has been listed on the National Historic Fleet since 2007 .
`` As she enters this new phase in her history , I look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by offering support and guidance on their conservation journey.
” Calshot was launched in 1929 and helped manoeuvre the world ’ s greatest ocean liners as they either entered or left the port .
In 1944 she was one of more than 7,000 vessels which took part in the D-Day landings .
After being renamed HMS Calshot she transported sections of the famous Mulberry harbour across the Channel to France and also served as a “ non-assault HQ ship ” .
But the Southampton-built vessel was declared unseaworthy by the Maritime and Coastguard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Trust warned she was slowly deteriorating and should be moved ashore to preserve her for the nation .
They urged ABP to tow her to Mayflower Park and surround the vessel with dredged material , effectively turning her into a land-based attraction .

Groups have vowed to work together in a bid to preserve a former tug-tender called Calshot, which is in a poor state of repair.
It comes after the charity that owns the vessel gained a new board of directors for the first time in 23 years.
Kieran Henshall, interim chairman of the TT Calshot Trust, said the new-look board had the knowledge, experience and skills needed to secure the vessel's restoration.
He added: "We look forward to working closely with Southampton City Council, Associated British Ports (ABP) and National Historic Ships.”
Satvir Kaur, the council's cabinet member for homes, communities and culture, added: "“I would like to thank former trustees for their contributions for over the years, alongside the dedication and hard work of all the volunteers who continue to help preserve this vessel as part of Southampton’s heritage.
"We look forward to working with the new trustees and supporting them where we can in their endeavours to secure a long-term future for Calshot.”
Alastair Welch, director of the Port of Southampton, issued a similar message.
Hannah Cunliffe, director of National Historic Ships UK added: "Calshot is a significant vessel with strong associations to the port and has been listed on the National Historic Fleet since 2007.
"As she enters this new phase in her history, I look forward to working with the appointed directors by offering support and guidance on their conservation journey.”
Calshot was launched in 1929 and helped manoeuvre the world’s greatest ocean liners as they either entered or left the port.
In 1944 she was one of more than 7,000 vessels which took part in the D-Day landings. After being renamed HMS Calshot she transported sections of the famous Mulberry harbour across the Channel to France and also served as a “non-assault HQ ship”.
But the Southampton-built vessel was declared unseaworthy by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 2017.
Last year members of the Trust warned she was slowly deteriorating and should be moved ashore to preserve her for the nation.
They urged ABP to tow her to Mayflower Park and surround the vessel with dredged material, effectively turning her into a land-based attraction.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--PHOTOS: The babies of lockdown and beyond

THESE five tiny tots have come into the world during 2020 , surely the strangest year on record .
Mostly @ @ @ @ @ during the easing of restrictions , all these newborns have brought joy to their families @ @ @ @ @ for new parents .
• Hampshire 's newest residents are captured in their early days @ @ @ @ @ much of their early life in lockdown Born at Southampton ’ s celebrated Princess Anne @ @ @ @ @ happy and healthy at home awaiting a time when they can be introduced to extended @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ d like us to feature your newborn , click here

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thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Anton du Beke and Liam Gallagher have been photographed by our readers

ONE half of Oasis , a star of Strictly and an Eastender are among your brushes with fame this week @ @ @ @ @ Liam Gallagher came on a pub crawl around Carnaby Street in 2001 .
Anton du @ @ @ @ @ a Hampshire cruiser by taking to the dancefloor with her .
Danny Dyer was on @ @ @ @ @ Zoo .
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This retro picture of Liam Gallagher came on a pub crawl around Carnaby Street in 2001.
Anton du Beke made the holiday of a Hampshire cruiser by taking to the dancefloor with her.
Danny Dyer was on a day out at Whipsnade Zoo.
Presenters Rylan Clark-Neal and Jenny Powell have also been captured with our celebrity loving readers.
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thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Plans for new tattoo studio on High Street, Southampton

A FORMER office space could be transformed into a new tattoo studio should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
Plans to turn an office space on High Street in Southampton have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
The building was a former accountant office and is currently empty .
The plans have been submitted by Archie Cook , an award-winning tattoo artist and owner of Kookie Tattoo in Ringwood .
Mr Cook started tattooing at nine-years-old and was mentored by his father , Matt Cook .
Throughout his teenage years , Mr Cook was recognised by multiple magazines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various awards for his work in different categories across England , and has eve tattooed international footballers .
Mr Cook set up Kookie Tattoo in 2017 , but has now submitted plans for a new shop in the centre of Southampton .
Working along side Mr Cook is resident junior artists Cameron Slaven , permanent guest artist Efthimis Vrettos , permanent guest artist Jun Young Lee , resident piercing artist Beth George and a number of guest artists .
Should the plans be approved , four new jobs will be created in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will join a number or other tattoo parlours in the area including Asgard , Studio 13 , Tattoo Monkey , Rock N Roll Tattoo , Titanic Tattoo and Piercing and many more .
A decision is yet to be made on the plans by Southampton City Council .

Plans to turn an office space on High Street in Southampton have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The building was a former accountant office and is currently empty.
The plans have been submitted by Archie Cook, an award-winning tattoo artist and owner of Kookie Tattoo in Ringwood.
Mr Cook started tattooing at nine-years-old and was mentored by his father, Matt Cook.
Throughout his teenage years, Mr Cook was recognised by multiple magazines for his work.
He has won various awards for his work in different categories across England, and has eve tattooed international footballers.
Mr Cook set up Kookie Tattoo in 2017, but has now submitted plans for a new shop in the centre of Southampton.
Working along side Mr Cook is resident junior artists Cameron Slaven, permanent guest artist Efthimis Vrettos, permanent guest artist Jun Young Lee, resident piercing artist Beth George and a number of guest artists.
Should the plans be approved, four new jobs will be created in the area.
If approved, the shop will join a number or other tattoo parlours in the area including Asgard, Studio 13, Tattoo Monkey, Rock N Roll Tattoo, Titanic Tattoo and Piercing and many more.
A decision is yet to be made on the plans by Southampton City Council.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--This is why Asda will be closing all UK stores on Boxing Day

ASDA has become the latest retailer to announce it will be closing stores on Boxing Day to allow staff extra time off to spend with their families .
In addition , Asda has also confirmed that all eligible hourly-paid colleagues will receive a guaranteed 100 % bonus for their unstinting hard work and commitment during 2020 .
The recognition follows a ‘ Thank You ’ payment made to colleagues in June who had worked throughout lockdown , during which time Asda also shielded thousands of vulnerable colleagues on full pay and did not furlough any colleagues .
The supermarket has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores across the UK , in light of coronavirus guidelines over the Christmas period .
Up to three households will temporarily be able to meet indoors between 23 and 27 December .
The supermarket ’ s decision to close on 26 December - as well as Christmas Day - gives employees an extra day with their loved ones .
Asda follows in the footsteps of Home Bargains , Marks & Spencer , Aldi , Waitrose , John Lewis , Wickes , Homebase , Pets at Home and The Entertainer , which will all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months ’ Asda ’ s chief executive , Roger Burnley , said that workers have “ all done an incredible job ” serving customers and communities in what has been “ a challenging year.
” In his message to colleagues , Mr Burnley said , “ But it ’ s also been challenging from a personal perspective as we have not been able to spend time with our families and friends , which has been hard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the strict guidelines set out by the government will change between 23rd and 27th December and more households will be able to gather together .
This is of course our busiest time of year but it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so , uniquely for this year , we will not reopen our stores until December 27th.
” All Asda stores will close from 7pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December , with customers advised to check their store locator page for details of their local store opening hours over the festive period .
Staff who were contracted to work on Boxing Day will still be paid as usual .
Asda has also confirmed that all eligible hourly paid colleagues are guaranteed to receive 100 per cent of their bonus entitlement for their “ hard work and commitment during 2020 ” .
This will be paid in February 2021 .

In addition, Asda has also confirmed that all eligible hourly-paid colleagues will receive a guaranteed 100% bonus for their unstinting hard work and commitment during 2020.
The recognition follows a ‘Thank You’ payment made to colleagues in June who had worked throughout lockdown, during which time Asda also shielded thousands of vulnerable colleagues on full pay and did not furlough any colleagues.
The supermarket has opted to close all of its 631 stores across the UK, in light of coronavirus guidelines over the Christmas period.
Up to three households will temporarily be able to meet indoors between 23 and 27 December. The supermarket’s decision to close on 26 December - as well as Christmas Day - gives employees an extra day with their loved ones.
Asda follows in the footsteps of Home Bargains, Marks & Spencer, Aldi, Waitrose, John Lewis, Wickes, Homebase, Pets at Home and The Entertainer, which will all remain closed on Boxing Day.
‘Spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months’
Asda’s chief executive, Roger Burnley, said that workers have “all done an incredible job” serving customers and communities in what has been “a challenging year.”
In his message to colleagues, Mr Burnley said, “But it’s also been challenging from a personal perspective as we have not been able to spend time with our families and friends, which has been hard for us all.
“As you know, the strict guidelines set out by the government will change between 23rd and 27th December and more households will be able to gather together. This is of course our busiest time of year but it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so, uniquely for this year, we will not reopen our stores until December 27th.”
All Asda stores will close from 7pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on 27 December, with customers advised to check their store locator page for details of their local store opening hours over the festive period.
Staff who were contracted to work on Boxing Day will still be paid as usual.
Asda has also confirmed that all eligible hourly paid colleagues are guaranteed to receive 100 per cent of their bonus entitlement for their “hard work and commitment during 2020”. This will be paid in February 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Universal Credit payment dates this Christmas

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has announced when people will receive their benefits over the Christmas period .
These dates are different to when claimants would usually be paid as there are multiple bank holidays around the corner .
As well as Christmas Day , 28 December is a bank holiday in 2020 , since Boxing Day falls on a Saturday .
New Year ’ s Day is also a bank holiday .
Here ’ s the Christmas dates when your benefits will be paid .
When is Universal Credit paid at Christmas ?
Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s account on the same date every month .
However , the date you are paid changes if the day is a bank holiday or a Saturday or Sunday .
In this case , you will be paid on the Friday before the original payment date .
This minimises financial distress for claimants by ensuring you are not waiting on payments .
For this Christmas , the Universal Credit payment dates are as follows : If your payment is due between Christmas Eve and 28 December , you will be paid on Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due on 30 December , you will be paid on 29 December .
• If your payment is due on 31 December , you will be paid on that day .
• And if your payment is due on 1 January , you will be paid on 31 December .
What if I don ’ t receive my payment ?
If for any reason you don ’ t receive your payment when you are supposed to , you should call the Universal Credit helpline as soon as possible .
The helpline , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 328 6544 , and lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm .
It is closed on bank holidays , so call as soon as you realise your payment hasn ’ t come through .
When will child benefit be paid over Christmas ?
Child benefit payment dates also change over the Christmas period due to the bank holidays .
It is usually paid on either a Monday or Tuesday every four weeks or weekly if you are a single parent .
In England and Wales , if you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should receive your money on 24 December .
In Scotland , if you are due your child benefit payment on Monday 4 January 2021 you will be paid on Friday 31 December .
If you are due payment on Tuesday 5 January , you will receive the payment the next day on Wednesday 6 January .
And in Northern Ireland people due to be paid on Tuesday 29 December will be paid a day late .
To minimise contact during coronavirus , people are advised to apply for Universal Credit online via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You may be eligible for Universal Credit for the following reasons : • You ’ re on a low income or out of work • You ’ re 18 or over - with some exceptions if you ’ re 16 to 17 • You ’ re under State Pension age - or your partner is • You and your partner have £16,000 or less in savings between you • You live in the UK According to the DWP , if you have an appointment or assessment with a work coach at a Job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone .
You will be told when you will receive a call via your online portal .
If you have already applied for Universal Credit , your claim starts on the same day you submitted your application and it usually takes around 5 weeks to get your first payment .
Your ID will need to be checked before you can be paid , and you might need to take part in a phone interview with a work coach .

These dates are different to when claimants would usually be paid as there are multiple bank holidays around the corner.
As well as Christmas Day, 28 December is a bank holiday in 2020, since Boxing Day falls on a Saturday. New Year’s Day is also a bank holiday.
Here’s the Christmas dates when your benefits will be paid.
When is Universal Credit paid at Christmas?
Universal Credit is usually paid into a claimant’s account on the same date every month.
However, the date you are paid changes if the day is a bank holiday or a Saturday or Sunday.
In this case, you will be paid on the Friday before the original payment date.
This minimises financial distress for claimants by ensuring you are not waiting on payments.
For this Christmas, the Universal Credit payment dates are as follows:
If your payment is due between Christmas Eve and 28 December, you will be paid on Christmas Eve.
If your payment is due on 30 December, you will be paid on 29 December.
If your payment is due on 31 December, you will be paid on that day.
And if your payment is due on 1 January, you will be paid on 31 December.
What if I don’t receive my payment?
If for any reason you don’t receive your payment when you are supposed to, you should call the Universal Credit helpline as soon as possible.
The helpline, which is free, can be reached on 0800 328 6544, and lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
It is closed on bank holidays, so call as soon as you realise your payment hasn’t come through.
When will child benefit be paid over Christmas?
Child benefit payment dates also change over the Christmas period due to the bank holidays.
It is usually paid on either a Monday or Tuesday every four weeks or weekly if you are a single parent.
In England and Wales, if you are due to be paid on 28 December you should receive your money on 24 December.
In Scotland, if you are due your child benefit payment on Monday 4 January 2021 you will be paid on Friday 31 December.
If you are due payment on Tuesday 5 January, you will receive the payment the next day on Wednesday 6 January.
And in Northern Ireland people due to be paid on Tuesday 29 December will be paid a day late.
How can I claim Universal Credit?
To minimise contact during coronavirus, people are advised to apply for Universal Credit online via the UK Government’s website.
You may be eligible for Universal Credit for the following reasons:
You’re on a low income or out of work
You’re 18 or over - with some exceptions if you’re 16 to 17
You’re under State Pension age - or your partner is
You and your partner have £16,000 or less in savings between you
You live in the UK
According to the DWP, if you have an appointment or assessment with a work coach at a Job Centre this will be carried out over the phone.
You will be told when you will receive a call via your online portal.
If you have already applied for Universal Credit, your claim starts on the same day you submitted your application and it usually takes around 5 weeks to get your first payment.
Your ID will need to be checked before you can be paid, and you might need to take part in a phone interview with a work coach.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Driver fined for speeding on the M27

Driver fined for speeding on the M27

MASON Harvey Wood has been fined for speeding in the temporary 50mph zone on the M27 .
Wood , 31 @ @ @ @ @ Totton , was recorded driving a 65-reg Vauxhall at 66mph at Swanwick westbound between junctions @ @ @ @ @ 8 last year .
The speed restrictions are in place for the construction of the @ @ @ @ @ Basingstoke imposed six penalty points on his licence , fined him £230 with a £32 @ @ @ @ @ costs .
Wood was not present in court but the case was proved under the @ @ @ @

Wood, 31, of Stannington Crescent, Totton, was recorded driving a 65-reg Vauxhall at 66mph at Swanwick westbound between junctions 9 and 8 on September 8 last year.
The speed restrictions are in place for the construction of the Smart Motorway.
Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed six penalty points on his licence, fined him £230 with a £32 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.
Wood was not present in court but the case was proved under the single justice procedure.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour impresses judges

A HAMPSHIRE marina at the centre of a £2m improvement plan has narrowly missed out on a top award .
Buckler 's Hard Yacht Harbour has been named runner-up in the marina of the year category at the British Yachting Awards 2020 .
It was one of six UK marinas nominated for the award , which recognises sites that have gone above and beyond in providing excellent service .
Falmouth Marina took the top spot but Buckler ’ s Hard was declared the best-performing independent marina in its category at the awards .
Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was still a great privilege to be nominated and shortlisted for the award by the yachting industry .
`` This was especially so during such a challenging year for the industry and while we are midway through our redevelopment.
” • Yacht harbour celebrates completion of first phase of upgrade • New Forest harbour nominated for Marina of the Year award As reported in the Daily Echo , more than 30 new berths built during the first phase of the redevelopment have already been filled .
The yacht harbour is taking reservations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available by April 2021 - the marina ’ s golden anniversary year .
The facility will continue to provide swinging moorings throughout the winter .
Gosport-based marina consultants Marina Projects are overseeing the redevelopment , with the work being carried out by another Hampshire company , Walcon Marine .
A Beaulieu Estate spokesperson said : `` The Beaulieu River team are committed to undertaking the redevelopment in a sensitive and sustainable way and are collaborating with Natural England and the Environment Agency to ensure the protection of the river ’ s unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the old infrastructure as possible is being refurbished and reused to maintain the unique character of the harbour . ''

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour has been named runner-up in the marina of the year category at the British Yachting Awards 2020.
It was one of six UK marinas nominated for the award, which recognises sites that have gone above and beyond in providing excellent service.
Falmouth Marina took the top spot but Buckler’s Hard was declared the best-performing independent marina in its category at the awards.
Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “Although we didn’t win, it was still a great privilege to be nominated and shortlisted for the award by the yachting industry.
"This was especially so during such a challenging year for the industry and while we are midway through our redevelopment.”
As reported in the Daily Echo, more than 30 new berths built during the first phase of the redevelopment have already been filled. The yacht harbour is taking reservations for a further 35 berths that will be available by April 2021 - the marina’s golden anniversary year.
The facility will continue to provide swinging moorings throughout the winter.
Gosport-based marina consultants Marina Projects are overseeing the redevelopment, with the work being carried out by another Hampshire company, Walcon Marine.
A Beaulieu Estate spokesperson said: "The Beaulieu River team are committed to undertaking the redevelopment in a sensitive and sustainable way and are collaborating with Natural England and the Environment Agency to ensure the protection of the river’s unique habitats and species.
"As much of the old infrastructure as possible is being refurbished and reused to maintain the unique character of the harbour."


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Appeal for 200 new homes in Fareham is set for next year

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build almost 200 news homes in Fareham will be decided in the New Year .
Building firms have lodged appeals over proposals for the houses in Newgate Lane .
A Government appointed planning inspector was due to hold a public inquiry into the scheme this month .
But now that has been postponed and is not due to be held until February 9 next year .
Both Fareham Land LP ’ s plans for up to 75 houses to be developed on Newgate Lane and Bargate Homes ’ plans for up to 115 houses to be developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been appealed by the developers .
It comes after Fareham Borough Council did not make a decision about the plans in time .
There have been more than 122 objections to the schemes .
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has also expressed concerns that if the proposals get the go ahead on an appeal it could close the strategic gap between Gosport and Fareham .
Concerns have been raised over the increased traffic the homes would create .
Newgate Lane resident Steve Whyte said : “ I am strongly opposed to this application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced on Newgate Lane and over development of an area that only has 2 routes in and out .
“ This development would have a negative impact on health , wellbeing for local residents .
Even more congestion for users of the route and close the strategic gap.
” There are also concerns about building on green land .
Another resident from Stubbington added : “ This land is within the Strategic Gap .
Any building on this land can not and must not be considered.
” Newgate Lane resident Wendy Nrant said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boundary of the Strategic Gap is maintained to prevent a continuous urban sprawl over the whole area , especially as it now seems the Stubbington bypass will go ahead and lead to more erosion of green space in this area.
” Gosport Cllr Richard Earle added : “ The loss of this green space would detrimentally impact on not just the local residents but also the wildlife .
This small Strategic Gap should remain underdeveloped in order to prevent further air pollution to this area .
Gosport ’ s local infrastructure , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are breaking point.
” Fareham Land LP and Bargate Homes were approached for comment .

Building firms have lodged appeals over proposals for the houses in Newgate Lane.
A Government appointed planning inspector was due to hold a public inquiry into the scheme this month.
But now that has been postponed and is not due to be held until February 9 next year.
Both Fareham Land LP’s plans for up to 75 houses to be developed on Newgate Lane and Bargate Homes’ plans for up to 115 houses to be developed on the land at Newgate Lane South have been appealed by the developers.
It comes after Fareham Borough Council did not make a decision about the plans in time.
There have been more than 122 objections to the schemes.
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has also expressed concerns that if the proposals get the go ahead on an appeal it could close the strategic gap between Gosport and Fareham.
Concerns have been raised over the increased traffic the homes would create.
Newgate Lane resident Steve Whyte said: “I am strongly opposed to this application due to the huge congestion issues already faced on Newgate Lane and over development of an area that only has 2 routes in and out.
“This development would have a negative impact on health, wellbeing for local residents. Even more congestion for users of the route and close the strategic gap.”
There are also concerns about building on green land.
Another resident from Stubbington added: “This land is within the Strategic Gap. Any building on this land can not and must not be considered.”
Newgate Lane resident Wendy Nrant said: “ It is essential that the boundary of the Strategic Gap is maintained to prevent a continuous urban sprawl over the whole area, especially as it now seems the Stubbington bypass will go ahead and lead to more erosion of green space in this area.”
Gosport Cllr Richard Earle added: “The loss of this green space would detrimentally impact on not just the local residents but also the wildlife. This small Strategic Gap should remain underdeveloped in order to prevent further air pollution to this area. Gosport’s local infrastructure, in particular schools and GP surgeries are already are breaking point.”
Fareham Land LP and Bargate Homes were approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--The Great Fire of London was recreated at one Southampton primary school

THE Great Fire of London may have been extinguished in 1666 , but it was reignited recently at Kanes Hill Primary School .
Year 1 children at the school in Thornhill had a superb afternoon recreating the blaze .
Models of Tudor houses were arranged to recreate a London street in 1666 .
Children watched eagerly as the sparks took hold in the infamous bakery on Pudding Lane .
This fantastic opportunity to witness first-hand how the fire spread so quickly from house to house was made possible by the assistance of Mr Grove , the Trust Facilities Manager , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who set fire to the houses after a thorough risk assessment .
Children explored fire safety and safely watched the fire ripping through the houses like it did back in 1666 .
Executive Principal , Lisa Marshall , and Head of School , Katie O ’ Grady , joined the experience .
The topic has really engaged Kanes Hill learners from the beginning .
Children have enjoyed learning about the historical event and what changes have been made since to stop this tragedy happening again .
The children have had a visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as handling artefacts from the era .
Teachers Rachael Elliott , Frances Hampton and Emma Purdy told the Daily Echo : “ Our little historians were in awe as the flames spread from house to house .
They were very excited to see how quickly the fire engulfed their model street .
Our children have been so fascinated by the topic and have acquired a lot of new knowledge as a result .
They have truly been immersed in the most wonderful hands on experience that have created memories that will hopefully last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gripped the capital in September 1666 .

Year 1 children at the school in Thornhill had a superb afternoon recreating the blaze.
Models of Tudor houses were arranged to recreate a London street in 1666. Children watched eagerly as the sparks took hold in the infamous bakery on Pudding Lane.
This fantastic opportunity to witness first-hand how the fire spread so quickly from house to house was made possible by the assistance of Mr Grove, the Trust Facilities Manager, and Mr Teesdale, the school Caretaker, who set fire to the houses after a thorough risk assessment.
Children explored fire safety and safely watched the fire ripping through the houses like it did back in 1666.
Executive Principal, Lisa Marshall, and Head of School, Katie O’Grady, joined the experience.
The topic has really engaged Kanes Hill learners from the beginning. Children have enjoyed learning about the historical event and what changes have been made since to stop this tragedy happening again. The children have had a visit from ‘Samuel Pepys’ as well as handling artefacts from the era.
Teachers Rachael Elliott, Frances Hampton and Emma Purdy told the Daily Echo: “Our little historians were in awe as the flames spread from house to house. They were very excited to see how quickly the fire engulfed their model street. Our children have been so fascinated by the topic and have acquired a lot of new knowledge as a result. They have truly been immersed in the most wonderful hands on experience that have created memories that will hopefully last forever.”
The Great Fire of London gripped the capital in September 1666.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Covid crisis nearly ended homelessness in Winchester

THE Covid crisis in the spring did result in almost ending homelessness in the city .
City councillors heard that most of the rough sleepers were brought into accommodation in the 'Everyone in ' initiative .
As reported previously , the council took over a former A2 Dominion supported housing project on City Road to provide 10 beds .
The lease has been extended to March after a £46,000 grant was secured from the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government .
It helped take the strain after social distancing rules meant the Nightshelter on Jewry Street had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity from 17 to 10 .
Additional beds were also provided at the Mercure Wessex Hotel .
Charlotte Quinn , housing options manager , said out of 33 homeless people 29 were moved into temporary accommodation whilst some opted to stay rough sleeping and one was back in prison .
They were provided with two meals a day , medicine and support to stay at home such as TV , DVDs , microwave and mobile phones .
Other families were housed because social distancing meant they could not stay in their current households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as a result rent arrears have increased from 1.4 per cent in April to 2 per cent in October .
But housing officers have changed how they work with tenants , increasing personal contact .
So fewer letters are being sent and more emails , texts and phone calls are being made .
In May 1,818 phone calls were made but this had increased to 2,925 in October , the housing and business policy committee heard .

City councillors heard that most of the rough sleepers were brought into accommodation in the 'Everyone in' initiative.
As reported previously, the council took over a former A2 Dominion supported housing project on City Road to provide 10 beds.
The lease has been extended to March after a £46,000 grant was secured from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
It helped take the strain after social distancing rules meant the Nightshelter on Jewry Street had to stop having shared bedrooms, reducing its capacity from 17 to 10. Additional beds were also provided at the Mercure Wessex Hotel.
Charlotte Quinn, housing options manager, said out of 33 homeless people 29 were moved into temporary accommodation whilst some opted to stay rough sleeping and one was back in prison.
They were provided with two meals a day, medicine and support to stay at home such as TV, DVDs, microwave and mobile phones.
Other families were housed because social distancing meant they could not stay in their current households.
The economic shock has increased unemployment and as a result rent arrears have increased from 1.4 per cent in April to 2 per cent in October.
But housing officers have changed how they work with tenants, increasing personal contact. So fewer letters are being sent and more emails, texts and phone calls are being made.
In May 1,818 phone calls were made but this had increased to 2,925 in October, the housing and business policy committee heard.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Cameron Bespolka Trust's cottage renovation

WORK to restore a cottage in memory of a Winchester teenager is well underway .
'Cameron 's Cottage ' in the New Forest will reopen as a residential education centre to continue the legacy of Cameron Bespolka .
The Winchester College pupil was a keen nature lover before his death in 2013 .
He was 16 years old and died in an avalanche .
Once the renovation work by the RSPB is completed , the cottage will be used to educate people on wildlife .
Cameron 's mother Corinne , who also founded the Cameron Bespolka Trust , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member and it is therefore even more special that we are now partnering with RSPB .
`` This partnership has enabled us to work together to create Cameron ’ s Cottage , a place nestled in the middle of RSPB reserve Franchises Lodge , where young people can stay and absorb life-lessons about wildlife and conservation .
“ It ’ s one small way of giving young people opportunities to experience nature first-hand and encourage them to make our planet a better place , instil a life-long love of nature as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings . ''
The cottage is in a secluded woodland reserve near Nomansland in the north of the New Forest .
It is set to become a unique field study centre for schools , colleges , universities and small groups of young people .
Guests will be able to take part in nature-based activities , whilst living off-the-grid for days at a time .
Bats , including some rare species , will reap the benefits of the new woodland residence , with the entire loft and roof of the adjoining classroom , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horseshoe bats , pipistrelles and brown long-eared bats will be able to access the property through specialised bat tiles , as well as holes in the cladding .
Richard Snelling , site manager at Franchises Lodge , said : “ Cameron ’ s Cottage is off the beaten track and within an incredibly special nature reserve which is home to an array of wildlife .
This cottage is unique , not only in its potential to connect young people from all walks of life ’ with nature , but also to create space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited that renovation work is finally underway .
There ’ s no doubt that the people that stay in the cottage will come away with a lifelong love of nature and hopefully they will enjoy sharing the property with some of the creatures on the reserve too . ''

'Cameron's Cottage' in the New Forest will reopen as a residential education centre to continue the legacy of Cameron Bespolka.
The Winchester College pupil was a keen nature lover before his death in 2013. He was 16 years old and died in an avalanche.
Once the renovation work by the RSPB is completed, the cottage will be used to educate people on wildlife.
Cameron's mother Corinne, who also founded the Cameron Bespolka Trust, said: “Cameron was an active young RSPB member and it is therefore even more special that we are now partnering with RSPB.
"This partnership has enabled us to work together to create Cameron’s Cottage, a place nestled in the middle of RSPB reserve Franchises Lodge, where young people can stay and absorb life-lessons about wildlife and conservation.
“It’s one small way of giving young people opportunities to experience nature first-hand and encourage them to make our planet a better place, instil a life-long love of nature as well as reap the huge benefits that being outside brings."
The cottage is in a secluded woodland reserve near Nomansland in the north of the New Forest.
It is set to become a unique field study centre for schools, colleges, universities and small groups of young people.
Guests will be able to take part in nature-based activities, whilst living off-the-grid for days at a time.
Bats, including some rare species, will reap the benefits of the new woodland residence, with the entire loft and roof of the adjoining classroom, being dedicated to them.
Species including greater horseshoe bats, pipistrelles and brown long-eared bats will be able to access the property through specialised bat tiles, as well as holes in the cladding.
Richard Snelling, site manager at Franchises Lodge, said: “Cameron’s Cottage is off the beaten track and within an incredibly special nature reserve which is home to an array of wildlife. This cottage is unique, not only in its potential to connect young people from all walks of life’ with nature, but also to create space for wildlife.
“We’re excited that renovation work is finally underway. There’s no doubt that the people that stay in the cottage will come away with a lifelong love of nature and hopefully they will enjoy sharing the property with some of the creatures on the reserve too."


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--John Lewis recalls baby sleeping bags due to choking hazard

John Lewis is recalling a range of baby sleeping bags after they were found to pose a potential choking Hazard .
The high street retailer is recalling five different products due to a risk relating to the popper fastening on the sleeping bag , which could cause choking .
The products being recalled were sold both in John Lewis stores and on the retailer ’ s website between February and November 2020 .
Which products are being recalled ?
The products being recalled , and their corresponding product codes , are as follows : What should I do if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
If you ’ ve purchased or received one of the above sleeping bags , you are advised to stop using it and return it to your nearest John Lewis shop .
You will be entitled to a full refund .
If you have any queries or require further information , you can call John Lewis ’ customer helpline on 01698 545 160 , between 9am and 6pm , Monday to Friday , 10am to 6pm on Saturday , and 11am to 6pm on Sunday .
John Lewis said , “ We apologise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product recall will cause you .
”

The high street retailer is recalling five different products due to a risk relating to the popper fastening on the sleeping bag, which could cause choking.
The products being recalled were sold both in John Lewis stores and on the retailer’s website between February and November 2020.
Which products are being recalled?
The products being recalled, and their corresponding product codes, are as follows:
John Lewis & Partners Jurassic Garden Dinosaur Stripe Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026530, 33026531, 33026532, 33026469, 33026470, 33026471
John Lewis & Partners Jurassic Garden Dinosaur Print Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026110, 33026111, 33026112, 33026527, 33026528, 33026529, 33026472, 33026473, 33026474
John Lewis & Partners Leckford Bunny Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026107, 33026108, 33026109
John Lewis & Partners Leckford Bunny Baby Sleep Bag, Pack of 2
Product codes: 33026521, 33026522, 33026523, 33026423, 33026452, 33026453
John Lewis & Partners Plain Cotton Muslin Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026479, 33026478, 33026477, 33026465, 33026463, 33026464
What should I do if I’ve purchased one of these products?
If you’ve purchased or received one of the above sleeping bags, you are advised to stop using it and return it to your nearest John Lewis shop. You will be entitled to a full refund.
If you have any queries or require further information, you can call John Lewis’ customer helpline on 01698 545 160, between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm on Saturday, and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
John Lewis said, “We apologise for any concern and inconvenience that this product recall will cause you.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--LETTER - It's callous to buy puppy to see through pandemic

IT BEGGARS belief that still in this day and age despite all the advice given , people have bought a @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic as a commodity of comfort , and are now discarding because they no @ @ @ @ @ it or can care for it properly .
How cruel and callous can they be @ @ @ @ @ that people on a whim buy animals for their own needs without even considering what @ @ @ @ @ look after an animal properly .
Puppies especially are rather like children in that toilet @ @ @ @ @ is required for their upbringing .
Are such people just stupid or ignorant ?
Please @ @ @ @ @ time don ` t buy a puppy or kitten as a gift .
There are @ @ @ @ @ !

How cruel and callous can they be.
It really angers me that people on a whim buy animals for their own needs without even considering what a responsibility it is to look after an animal properly.
Puppies especially are rather like children in that toilet training and proper responsible care is required for their upbringing.
Are such people just stupid or ignorant?
Please, especially at this Christmas time don`t buy a puppy or kitten as a gift.
There are too many unwanted animals already!
Richard A Jacob
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--LETTER - If if wasn't serious it could be a pantomime

I would like to thank the local Conservatives for keeping me so busy and entertained through the year .
I absolutely love the way that they opposed car parking charges in Southampton but are busy introducing them in my home town of Totton .
It 's terrific , the way that Conservatives at New Forest District have refused to support a motion to treat climate change as an emergency , despite Conservatives at Hampshire County Council doing so .
Some Conservatives are supporting a reorganisation of local government that will mean the New Forest becoming part of a greater Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To top it all , after years and years of campaigning in elections telling us that they were the party that opposed the introduction of wheelie bins , that is what they are not set to do .
Even their own back bench councillors have accused them of undertaking a U-turn .
Prior to this year , it was all about ten years of Conservative cuts to public services and we were told there was no magic money tree .
Failure to prepare for an expected pandemic , a divorce from the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an economy on its knees , businesses closing .
If it was n't so serious , you could describe it all as one big pantomime .
In May , they will be asking for people 's votes .

I absolutely love the way that they opposed car parking charges in Southampton but are busy introducing them in my home town of Totton.
It's terrific, the way that Conservatives at New Forest District have refused to support a motion to treat climate change as an emergency, despite Conservatives at Hampshire County Council doing so.
Some Conservatives are supporting a reorganisation of local government that will mean the New Forest becoming part of a greater Southampton, with a mayor in charge.
To top it all, after years and years of campaigning in elections telling us that they were the party that opposed the introduction of wheelie bins, that is what they are not set to do.
Even their own back bench councillors have accused them of undertaking a U-turn.
Prior to this year, it was all about ten years of Conservative cuts to public services and we were told there was no magic money tree.
Failure to prepare for an expected pandemic, a divorce from the EU on terrible terms, massive debts, an economy on its knees, businesses closing.
If it wasn't so serious, you could describe it all as one big pantomime.
In May, they will be asking for people's votes.
Cllr David Harrison
Leader, New Forest District Liberal Democrats


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--20 shocking private number plates banned by the DVLA in 2020

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA ) have revealed the number plates they have had to ban on 2020 for being to rude .
The latest round of number plates banned from the road has been revealed as the new 20 and 70 number plates are introduced - and a warning , this article may include number plates of a sexual nature .
Many people enjoy having personalised plates as it allows the opportunity to express your personality through your car - however , government staff have to ensure that no offensive plates make it to the roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( DVLA ) targets number and letter sequences that appear to reference drugs , swear words , racial slurs , or other offensive terminology .
A DVLA spokesperson said : “ The vast majority of registration numbers are available but the agency holds back any combinations that may cause offence , embarrassment , or are in poor taste .
“ Many people enjoy displaying a personalised registration number and there are over 50 million registrations available on our website , with almost endless possibilities of combinations to suit a person ’ s taste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosts meetings twice a year to specifically identify potentially offensive number plates .
It ’ s not a computer that decides what is and is not acceptable , but instead a team of experts who check over every potential combination of letters and numbers to ensure that nothing slips through the cracks and onto the road .
The number of plates this year isn ’ t quite as extensive as last year , when the easily abused number 69 was launched .
A number of drivers managed to bag plates last year like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WLY .
These are 20 of the most shocking banned vehicle registrations numbers for the new 20 and 70 registration ranges , as released by the DVLA under Freedom of Information : How to get a personalised registration plate If you ’ re interested in getting your hands on a personalised registration plate that hasn ’ t been banned by the DVLA , then you can do so through the DVLA personalised registration website here .
Just type in the word or name you ’ re looking for and the website will sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are most similar to what you ’ ve searched for .

The latest round of number plates banned from the road has been revealed as the new 20 and 70 number plates are introduced - and a warning, this article may include number plates of a sexual nature.
Many people enjoy having personalised plates as it allows the opportunity to express your personality through your car - however, government staff have to ensure that no offensive plates make it to the roads.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) targets number and letter sequences that appear to reference drugs, swear words, racial slurs, or other offensive terminology.
A DVLA spokesperson said: “The vast majority of registration numbers are available but the agency holds back any combinations that may cause offence, embarrassment, or are in poor taste.
“Many people enjoy displaying a personalised registration number and there are over 50 million registrations available on our website, with almost endless possibilities of combinations to suit a person’s taste, interests and budget.”
The DVLA hosts meetings twice a year to specifically identify potentially offensive number plates.
It’s not a computer that decides what is and is not acceptable, but instead a team of experts who check over every potential combination of letters and numbers to ensure that nothing slips through the cracks and onto the road.
The number of plates this year isn’t quite as extensive as last year, when the easily abused number 69 was launched.
A number of drivers managed to bag plates last year like ME69 LOL, ME69 GAG and BG69 WLY.
Banned number plates
These are 20 of the most shocking banned vehicle registrations numbers for the new 20 and 70 registration ranges, as released by the DVLA under Freedom of Information:
*A20 NAL
*A20 RSE
*C20 CK
*F20 OFF
BJ20 BOY
FF20 CKR
PE20 RVT
PR02 ZZY
SL20 AGG
WH20 RES
GA20 NJA
*B70 JOB
VA70 GNA
TT70 WNK
BA70 TRD
BU70 GGR
DR70 UGS
HE70 OIN
HO70 KER
SO70 TUM
How to get a personalised registration plate
If you’re interested in getting your hands on a personalised registration plate that hasn’t been banned by the DVLA, then you can do so through the DVLA personalised registration website here.
Just type in the word or name you’re looking for and the website will sort through the available plates and find ones that are most similar to what you’ve searched for.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--LETTER - Southampton needs a multi us conference centre

EDNA BODEN is totally wasting her time complaining about the demise of the ice rink and the promises that we would have a new one within three years of demolishing the old one as well as demolishing the bowling alley and Top Rank .
These venues were the main heart and enjoyment for our then younger generation .
That was more than 30 years ago and it does not matter how many complaints are made whether in this paper or writing to the council no one from the council gives a damn .
The people of Southampton want to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The council wants Southampton to win the country 's big culture award but it is going to take more than a pile of sand in the Guildhall Square to do that .
The only choice for many of our youngsters seem to have is frequenting the many bars For goodness sake wake up , the city like many others is dying on its feet , it does not need more flats , coffee bars , restaurants or cinemas .
It needs something that will bring in the visitors into the city to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It needs a big multi use conference centre and other venues to give people a choice of entertainment .

These venues were the main heart and enjoyment for our then younger generation.
That was more than 30 years ago and it does not matter how many complaints are made whether in this paper or writing to the council no one from the council gives a damn.
The people of Southampton want to know "why are we still waiting".
The council wants Southampton to win the country's big culture award but it is going to take more than a pile of sand in the Guildhall Square to do that.
The only choice for many of our youngsters seem to have is frequenting the many bars
For goodness sake wake up, the city like many others is dying on its feet, it does not need more flats, coffee bars, restaurants or cinemas.
It needs something that will bring in the visitors into the city to make use of these restaurants etc.
It needs a big multi use conference centre and other venues to give people a choice of entertainment.
A.Semple
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--LETTER - Southampton Airport has history and we're going to throw it all away

AS LIFE goes on life changes in one way or another .
We grow up and at some time or other we may marry .
We may have children , we may build a house .
At some time we wish to change our life , a better job , an appropriate car , changes to the house .
We enjoy going on holiday , some of us partake in travelling through our own country , maybe going to hotels or camp sites others like to see the world travelling to foreign countries .
Depending whereto we may need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last 60 or 70 years , but these aircraft require airports , and airports require extensions to accept certain types of aircraft .
It is always the same , people who fly regularly are the first people who complain about changes .
Look at the changes to Heathrow and Gatwick airports how they have grown over the years .
1910 pioneer pilot Edwin Rowland Moon used the meadows of a farm .
1917 the US Navy arrived and built hangars .
After the war the site became a transit camp .
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it became Southampton Municipal Airport .
Supermarine were using the airport for test flights .
During the 1950 's “ Silver City Airways , Bristol Freighters and Superfreighters ” were using the airport for cross-channel car ferry services .
A lot of commuters use Southampton airport an important connection to Jersey and Guernsey .
Southampton airport is not asking for a second runway or extending their present to more than 2000 meters in length , they are only asking to extend the runway another 165 meters .
This is what they call going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December I read the letter in Soapbox from Gavin Fox and I fully agree with him .
Southampton airport has a lot of history , are we going to throw that all away ?

We grow up and at some time or other we may marry.
We may have children, we may build a house.
At some time we wish to change our life, a better job, an appropriate car, changes to the house.
We enjoy going on holiday, some of us partake in travelling through our own country, maybe going to hotels or camp sites others like to see the world travelling to foreign countries. Depending whereto we may need to fly.
Aircraft have been changing over the last 60 or 70 years, but these aircraft require airports, and airports require extensions to accept certain types of aircraft.
It is always the same, people who fly regularly are the first people who complain about changes.
Look at the changes to Heathrow and Gatwick airports how they have grown over the years.
1910 pioneer pilot Edwin Rowland Moon used the meadows of a farm. 1917 the US Navy arrived and built hangars.
After the war the site became a transit camp.
Southampton Corporation purchased the site in 1932 and it became Southampton Municipal Airport.
Supermarine were using the airport for test flights.
During the 1950's “Silver City Airways, Bristol Freighters and Superfreighters” were using the airport for cross-channel car ferry services.
October 2014 AGS Airports bought Southampton, Glasgow and Aberdeen airports.
A lot of commuters use Southampton airport an important connection to Jersey and Guernsey.
Southampton airport is not asking for a second runway or extending their present to more than 2000 meters in length, they are only asking to extend the runway another 165 meters.
This is what they call going with the times.
Today, 3rd December I read the letter in Soapbox from Gavin Fox and I fully agree with him.
Southampton airport has a lot of history, are we going to throw that all away?
John Cooper
Email


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--LETTER - The Liberal Democrats are an alternative

I thank , Gerald Ingram , for his polite response to my own letter .
Where , I still claimed @ @ @ @ @ more supportive of the Liberal Democrats , as they believe in having a United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ stayed full members of the EU .
Where , we were the second strongest economy @ @ @ @ @ the 28 .
Gerald suggests the Lib/Dems should join the Labour Party as a left @ @ @ @ @ for one , would never support the Labour Party .
That is why I still @ @ @ @ @ an alternative .
Your Prime Minster has now grabbed the Green Party policies over climate @ @ @ @ @ sources .
Something he would have written off as nonsense .
Rather as he did @ @ @ @ @ , of course , our membership of the European Union which the Conservatives were very @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , built on .
It was the Labour Party , who were are not @ @ @

Where, I still claimed that readers ought to be more supportive of the Liberal Democrats, as they believe in having a United Kingdom.
Plus we should have stayed full members of the EU.
Where, we were the second strongest economy and third largest member within the 28.
Gerald suggests the Lib/Dems should join the Labour Party as a left wing opposition.
I, for one, would never support the Labour Party.
I would never vote Conservative.
That is why I still claim the Liberal Democrats are an alternative.
Politics is changing.
Your Prime Minster has now grabbed the Green Party policies over climate change looking for new energy sources.
Something he would have written off as nonsense.
Rather as he did with the coronavirus.
Plus, of course, our membership of the European Union which the Conservatives were very much in favour of. Indeed, built on.
It was the Labour Party, who were are not in favour.
Feels like Trump's America.
Richard Grant
Burley


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Woolworths’ Pic ‘n’ Mix is back - where you can buy it

We all loved a trip to Woolworths , not least becasue of the Pic ' n ' Mix selection .
Filling our cup to the brim , overflowing with strawberry laces and cola bottles .
If you miss the days of the Woolworths Pic ' n ' Mix , then you may be pleased to hear that the beloved sweet selection has returned .
Although the chain closed 11 years ago , its iconic Pic ’ n ’ Mix has made a comeback - it ’ s now being sold online exclusively by Very , which owns the Woolworths brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of the nation ’ s favourite sweets , including Black Jacks , Fruit Salads , liquorice allsorts , cola bottles , dolly mixture , twin cherries , pear drops and jelly snakes .
For the price of £15.99 , you can purchase a jar of the traditional Pic ’ n ’ Mix , or jars solely of jelly snakes , liquorice allsorts or dolly mixture .
For every jar of Pic ’ n ’ Mix sold , 100 per cent of the profits will go to a charity partner , Coram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteers to provide one to one reading support in primary schools .
Jeremy Stevens , Very category director , said , “ So many of us have fond childhood memories of Woolworths ’ amazing selection of sweets .
The launch of this much-loved product is a fun and nostalgic way to support our charity partner , Coram Beanstalk , to help them raise much-needed funds for the great work they do.
’ ” Ginny Lunn , Managing Director of Coram Beanstalk , said , “ Coram Beanstalk is as happy as a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 % of the profits from Very ’ s launch of Woolworths Pic ’ n Mix .
“ The money raised will go towards helping those children who need extra support to catch up after this year of disrupted schooling .
”

Filling our cup to the brim, overflowing with strawberry laces and cola bottles.
If you miss the days of the Woolworths Pic 'n' Mix, then you may be pleased to hear that the beloved sweet selection has returned.
Although the chain closed 11 years ago, its iconic Pic ’n’ Mix has made a comeback - it’s now being sold online exclusively by Very, which owns the Woolworths brand name in the UK.
Proceeds go to charity
Jars include a variety of the nation’s favourite sweets, including Black Jacks, Fruit Salads, liquorice allsorts, cola bottles, dolly mixture, twin cherries, pear drops and jelly snakes.
For the price of £15.99, you can purchase a jar of the traditional Pic ’n’ Mix, or jars solely of jelly snakes, liquorice allsorts or dolly mixture.
For every jar of Pic ’n’ Mix sold, 100 per cent of the profits will go to a charity partner, Coram Beanstalk, which both recruits and trains volunteers to provide one to one reading support in primary schools.
Jeremy Stevens, Very category director, said, “So many of us have fond childhood memories of Woolworths’ amazing selection of sweets. The launch of this much-loved product is a fun and nostalgic way to support our charity partner, Coram Beanstalk, to help them raise much-needed funds for the great work they do.’”
Ginny Lunn, Managing Director of Coram Beanstalk, said, “Coram Beanstalk is as happy as a child in a sweet shop to be receiving 100% of the profits from Very’s launch of Woolworths Pic’n Mix.
“The money raised will go towards helping those children who need extra support to catch up after this year of disrupted schooling.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Owner of Southampton's Oceana seeks rescue deal

THE owner of the Southampton nightclub Oceana is trying to secure a rescue deal to avoid going into administration .
Deltic Group the UK ’ s largest club operator , filed notice of intention to appoint administrators – a legal measure which provides 10 working days of legal protection .
The company , which operates the Oceana and Pryzm chains and employs 1,500 people , hired advisors to secure investment in October after trading was battered by the coronavirus pandemic .
• Remember these ?
Pictures of Oceana punters throughout the years It is understood that Deltic , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-pack administration rescue deal in the coming days .
Scandinavian hospitality giant Rekom , which runs more than 100 nightclubs and bars in Norway , Demark , and Finland , is the frontrunner to save Deltic .
Private equity firm Greybull Capital , which has previously backed high-profile failures such as British Steel , is also in discussions over a deal .
Deltic has already cut around 1,000 jobs this year and repurposed parts of its clubs as bars in a bid to mitigate the impact of the virus .
Last month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the company faced collapse unless a sale was agreed imminently .
Mr Marks , who founded the group in 2011 by purchasing the collapsed Luminar nightclub business with the support of several private investors , has been a vocal critic of government policy on nightclubs which have been unable to fully operate since March .

Deltic Group the UK’s largest club operator, filed notice of intention to appoint administrators – a legal measure which provides 10 working days of legal protection.
The company, which operates the Oceana and Pryzm chains and employs 1,500 people, hired advisors to secure investment in October after trading was battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

It is understood that Deltic, which has 52 venues, hopes to secure a pre-pack administration rescue deal in the coming days.
Scandinavian hospitality giant Rekom, which runs more than 100 nightclubs and bars in Norway, Demark, and Finland, is the frontrunner to save Deltic.
Private equity firm Greybull Capital, which has previously backed high-profile failures such as British Steel, is also in discussions over a deal.
Deltic has already cut around 1,000 jobs this year and repurposed parts of its clubs as bars in a bid to mitigate the impact of the virus.
Last month, its chief executive Peter Marks warned landlords that the company faced collapse unless a sale was agreed imminently.
Mr Marks, who founded the group in 2011 by purchasing the collapsed Luminar nightclub business with the support of several private investors, has been a vocal critic of government policy on nightclubs which have been unable to fully operate since March.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Drug dealer jailed after cocaine, cannabis and cash seized from bedroom

A MAN has been jailed after police seized cocaine , cannabis and cash from his bedroom .
Jack William Fry was arrested on May 22 last year after specialist officers from the New Milton Neighbourhood Team executed a pre-planned warrant at his home address .
The court heard how the 22-year-old was keeping a quantity of cocaine and a quantity of cannabis in an upstairs bedroom at his home address .
Officers seized the drugs as well as 'drug-dealing paraphernalia ' and cash .
Following a trial at Southampton Crown Court , Fry pleaded guilty to possession with intent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intent to supply a Class B drug .
Fry , of Gore Road , New Milton , received a concurrent sentence and was jailed for two years and six months for possession with intent to supply a Class A drug , and received nine months imprisonment for possession with intent to supply a Class B drug .
Mike Minnock , Inspector for The New Forest , said : “ This is a fantastic result following a prolonged operation , which was built around information provided to us by the local community and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The local neighbourhood team continue to ensure New Milton is a hostile environment for drug dealers to operate .
We are wholeheartedly committed to preventing and reducing the harm committed as a result of drug-related activity and criminality .
`` This protracted investigation involved a number of specialist resources and investigators – culminating in a significant custodial sentence – something which we are pleased about .
“ We will continue to keep up the pressure on those known locally to us as being involved in drug-related activity .
`` Anyone who suspects that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their local neighbourhood is asked to contact us by using our online reporting portal or calling 101 .
Every call you make helps us to build a strong intelligence picture and enables us to take positive action and bring offenders to justice .
”

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


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Coronavirus: 269 positive cases recorded across Hampshire

MORE than 260 positive coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ today ( December 10 ) - show that 269 more people have tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ hour period .
It comes as testing increases across the country .
The health body @ @ @ @ @ tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which @ @ @ @ @ PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases by local authority on December 10 : • Basingstoke and Deane : 17 @ @ @ @ @ start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website at 4.32pm today (December 10) - show that 269 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
It comes as testing increases across the country.
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 on December 10:


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Coronavirus: Three more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours

THREE further coronavirus deaths have been recorded across the county in the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS @ @ @ @ @ that three more people have died with coronavirus .
Across the whole of Hampshire , @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March .
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ patient has , in the last 24 hours , been confirmed as having died from @ @ @ @ @ total death toll up to 221 .
Another death was recorded at University Hospital Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Trust 's total up to 228 .
One death was recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ to 300 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
@ @ @ @ @ Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths @ @ @ @ @

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today reveal that three more people have died with coronavirus.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 776 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one more patient has, in the last 24 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 221.
Another death was recorded at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust bringing the Trust's total up to 228.
One death was recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust bringing the total up to 300.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Over 130 jobs at risk as South Western Railway to axe catering contract

More than 130 jobs are at risk as train catering staff are set to be axed .
South Western Railway plans to terminate its on-board catering contract with Elior , the rail union RMT says .
It claims that staff employed by Elior on the SWR contract have been told that the operator ’ s termination of the contract mean they are due to be made redundant on January 17 – more than two months before the Government ’ s Job Retention Scheme draws to a close .
The union believes that this `` reckless decision '' by the train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has no regard for the impact on passengers , who they say have not been consulted on SWR ’ s plans .
Now , the union has written to the Department for Transport to demand that it intervene and reverse the decision .
“ The removal of SWR ’ s on-board catering provision is completely counterproductive at a time when the rail industry should be focusing its efforts on encouraging passengers back to the railway and ensuring that rail , as a sustainable form of transport , is an attractive alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling on you , as a matter of urgency to intervene and reverse this reckless decision .
“ Furthermore , RMT is demanding that the affected staff are brought in-house if SWR is not willing to reinstate the Elior contract , and deployed to other duties until such time as on-board catering can resume .
`` Ultimately , RMT will not allow its members to be made to pay the price of the Coronavirus crisis.
” General Secretary Mick Cash said : “ South Western Railway ’ s decision to axe its on-board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worsen the passenger experience .
Axing this vital service is completely at odds with the need to restore passenger confidence in the railway .
“ There are now over 130 workers who unexpectedly face the prospect of losing their job come January 2021 .
“ SWR ’ s operations are being fully funded by the DfT with public money , and the Government can not sit by and allow it to treat catering workers and passengers with contempt .
“ RMT is demanding that this decision is reversed and all jobs are protected.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ SWR said : “ It is with regret that , following consultation with our passengers and the Department for Transport , we have had to terminate our contract with commercial catering company , Elior , as COVID-19 has made on train catering services unsustainable due to falling passenger numbers .
`` We will work with the company to ensure our vacancy lists are made available to any Elior employees affected by this decision .
”

South Western Railway plans to terminate its on-board catering contract with Elior, the rail union RMT says.
It claims that staff employed by Elior on the SWR contract have been told that the operator’s termination of the contract mean they are due to be made redundant on January 17 – more than two months before the Government’s Job Retention Scheme draws to a close.
The union believes that this "reckless decision" by the train company shows complete disdain for these workers, and has no regard for the impact on passengers, who they say have not been consulted on SWR’s plans.
Now, the union has written to the Department for Transport to demand that it intervene and reverse the decision.
The letter, from RMT General Secretary Mick Cash, reads:
“The removal of SWR’s on-board catering provision is completely counterproductive at a time when the rail industry should be focusing its efforts on encouraging passengers back to the railway and ensuring that rail, as a sustainable form of transport, is an attractive alternative to cars. Therefore, I am calling on you, as a matter of urgency to intervene and reverse this reckless decision.
“Furthermore, RMT is demanding that the affected staff are brought in-house if SWR is not willing to reinstate the Elior contract, and deployed to other duties until such time as on-board catering can resume.
"Ultimately, RMT will not allow its members to be made to pay the price of the Coronavirus crisis.”
General Secretary Mick Cash said: “South Western Railway’s decision to axe its on-board catering provision is short-sighted and will undoubtedly worsen the passenger experience. Axing this vital service is completely at odds with the need to restore passenger confidence in the railway.
“There are now over 130 workers who unexpectedly face the prospect of losing their job come January 2021.
“SWR’s operations are being fully funded by the DfT with public money, and the Government cannot sit by and allow it to treat catering workers and passengers with contempt.
“RMT is demanding that this decision is reversed and all jobs are protected.”
In response, a spokesperson for SWR said: “It is with regret that, following consultation with our passengers and the Department for Transport, we have had to terminate our contract with commercial catering company, Elior, as COVID-19 has made on train catering services unsustainable due to falling passenger numbers.
"We will work with the company to ensure our vacancy lists are made available to any Elior employees affected by this decision.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-10--Former Southampton office block could become three new homes

A FORMER office building could be transformed into three new homes should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
Plans @ @ @ @ @ second floor of an office block into flats on The Avenue in Southampton have been @ @ @ @ @ .
The office space would be transformed into three one-bed flats .
The plans have @ @ @ @ @ of Smart Homes and promise to incorporate windows to give more natural light to the @ @ @ @ @ yet to be made by Southampton City Council on the plans .

Plans to turn the first and second floor of an office block into flats on The Avenue in Southampton have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The office space would be transformed into three one-bed flats.
The plans have been submitted by Mr Singh of Smart Homes and promise to incorporate windows to give more natural light to the rooms.
A decision is yet to be made by Southampton City Council on the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Scores of Southampton traders slapped with food hygiene warnings

MORE than 140 eateries across Southampton were slapped with written warnings about the need to improve food hygiene standards , it has been revealed .
Figures released by the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) show that 136 informal warnings were issued to businesses in the city in 2019-20 .
Inspectors also took formal enforcement action against eight establishments .
Six were served with hygiene improvement notices and two others closed voluntarily to enable action to be taken to resolve hygiene issues .
Southampton City Council says pest activity was detected at Supreme Asia Cuisine in High Street in March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed temporarily .
According to the council , problems relating to temperature control , cross contamination risk , stock rotation and cleaning were identified in November last year .
The FSA figures have sparked a warning from the Royal Society for Public Health .
Dr Lisa Ackerley , chair of the Food Special Interest Group , said : `` While attention this year has rightly been focused on protecting the public against Covid it is also vital that no one takes their eye off the ball when it comes to food safety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because there ’ s a pandemic so it 's reassuring to know that local authorities are still carrying out this vital role.
” Dave Shields is the city council 's cabinet member for stronger communities .
`` The council ’ s environmental health team are working exceptionally hard to continue to carry out the necessary checks to ensure establishments that serve food are safe , healthy and hygienic places for residents to enjoy a meal , '' said Cllr Shields .
`` They work closely with establishments that are not meeting standards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get them to where they need to be . ''
The council says hygiene improvement notices were served on the following businesses : J & S Fresh Fish , William Street ; Golden Pond , Coxford Road ; Gusto Lounge , Commercial Road ; Roosters Piri Piri , Shirley Road ; Taj Mahal , Commercial Road and The Old Farmhouse , Mount Pleasant Road .
As reported in the Daily Echo , the kitchen at The Old Farmhouse was found to be infected with rats in spring last year .
A city council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environmental health service used notices to improve hygiene standards in six premises .
All took the steps required by the notice within the specified time period stipulated . ''
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added : `` We have many excellent food businesses in Southampton who operate to very high standards .
`` While one ( breach ) is too many , I am encouraged that only eight enforcement actions were necessary in the last year .
”

Figures released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) show that 136 informal warnings were issued to businesses in the city in 2019-20.
Inspectors also took formal enforcement action against eight establishments.
Six were served with hygiene improvement notices and two others closed voluntarily to enable action to be taken to resolve hygiene issues.
Southampton City Council says pest activity was detected at Supreme Asia Cuisine in High Street in March.
Naked Coffee in Commercial Road also closed temporarily. According to the council, problems relating to temperature control, cross contamination risk, stock rotation and cleaning were identified in November last year.
The FSA figures have sparked a warning from the Royal Society for Public Health.
Dr Lisa Ackerley, chair of the Food Special Interest Group, said: "While attention this year has rightly been focused on protecting the public against Covid it is also vital that no one takes their eye off the ball when it comes to food safety.
"These hazards don’t disappear because there’s a pandemic so it's reassuring to know that local authorities are still carrying out this vital role.”
Dave Shields is the city council's cabinet member for stronger communities.
"The council’s environmental health team are working exceptionally hard to continue to carry out the necessary checks to ensure establishments that serve food are safe, healthy and hygienic places for residents to enjoy a meal," said Cllr Shields.
"They work closely with establishments that are not meeting standards, providing advice and support to help to get them to where they need to be."
The council says hygiene improvement notices were served on the following businesses:
J & S Fresh Fish, William Street; Golden Pond, Coxford Road; Gusto Lounge, Commercial Road; Roosters Piri Piri, Shirley Road; Taj Mahal, Commercial Road and The Old Farmhouse, Mount Pleasant Road.
As reported in the Daily Echo, the kitchen at The Old Farmhouse was found to be infected with rats in spring last year.
A city council spokesman said: "During 2019-20 the environmental health service used notices to improve hygiene standards in six premises. All took the steps required by the notice within the specified time period stipulated."
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added: "We have many excellent food businesses in Southampton who operate to very high standards.
"While one (breach) is too many, I am encouraged that only eight enforcement actions were necessary in the last year.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--MDMA worth £44 million found stuffed in excavator

Three men have been arrested after £44million worth of MDMA was found hidden in machinery that had been shipped from Southampton to Australia .
The boom of the excavator had been lined with lead in a bid to conceal 450 kilos of the Class A drug .
But the 226 packages were revealed by an X-ray machine on March 15 .
The excavator was shipped from Southampton to the Port of Brisbane but was destined for Sydney .
Danny Brown , 53 , and German national Stefan Baldauf , 60 , were arrested in London by National Crime Agency ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Peter Murray , 57 , was held outside his home in Greenwich on October 1 .
All three have been charged with conspiring to export Class A drugs , while Baldauf was also charged with illegal entry in breach of a deportation order , and the men are due to appear at Kingston Crown Court on January 15 next year .
Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) arrested two men , aged 33 and 42 , in Sydney , who have also been charged .
Investigators believe a London-based crime group were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to Australia in heavy plant machinery .
MDMA , worth £44 million , that was found hidden in an excavator when the machinery was shipped to Australia The alleged plot was uncovered as part of Operation Venetic – the UK investigation into the EncroChat encrypted messaging platform which was shut down by the authorities in June .
Chris Hill , senior investigating officer for the NCA , said : “ This was a global conspiracy to import huge amounts of Class A drugs into the UK , then out to Australia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners and analysis of encrypted messages recovered as part of Op Venetic , we were able to uncover this highly organised conspiracy and prevent the criminals behind it from making millions in illicit profits .
“ In the UK , this amount of MDMA could potentially make close to £18 million .
In Australia , profits would have been even higher – 79 million Australian dollars ( £44m ) if sold on the streets.
” The MDMA , worth £44 million , that was found hidden Canberra-based Mark Bishop , head of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ The AFP are a key partner in this effort and their ongoing support is vital in disrupting those international crime syndicates with links to Australia and the UK .
“ Throughout Operation Venetic alone , we have jointly seized two tonnes of cocaine , MDMA , and methamphetamine headed to , or in , Australia this year.
” Bruce Giles , AFP ’ s assistant commissioner southern command , added : “ Organised crime groups seek to move illicit goods in bulk whenever they can and however they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hiding the drugs in machinery would be innocuous enough to avoid detection by Australian authorities .
”

The boom of the excavator had been lined with lead in a bid to conceal 450 kilos of the Class A drug.
But the 226 packages were revealed by an X-ray machine on March 15.
The excavator was shipped from Southampton to the Port of Brisbane but was destined for Sydney.
Danny Brown, 53, and German national Stefan Baldauf, 60, were arrested in London by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers on June 15, while Peter Murray, 57, was held outside his home in Greenwich on October 1.
All three have been charged with conspiring to export Class A drugs, while Baldauf was also charged with illegal entry in breach of a deportation order, and the men are due to appear at Kingston Crown Court on January 15 next year.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested two men, aged 33 and 42, in Sydney, who have also been charged.
Investigators believe a London-based crime group were importing drugs into the UK before exporting them to Australia in heavy plant machinery.
MDMA, worth £44 million, that was found hidden in an excavator when the machinery was shipped to Australia
The alleged plot was uncovered as part of Operation Venetic – the UK investigation into the EncroChat encrypted messaging platform which was shut down by the authorities in June.
Chris Hill, senior investigating officer for the NCA, said: “This was a global conspiracy to import huge amounts of Class A drugs into the UK, then out to Australia.
“Through close working with our Australian partners and analysis of encrypted messages recovered as part of Op Venetic, we were able to uncover this highly organised conspiracy and prevent the criminals behind it from making millions in illicit profits.
“In the UK, this amount of MDMA could potentially make close to £18 million. In Australia, profits would have been even higher – 79 million Australian dollars (£44m) if sold on the streets.”
The MDMA, worth £44 million, that was found hidden
Canberra-based Mark Bishop, head of the Asia and Pacific region for the NCA, said: “The AFP are a key partner in this effort and their ongoing support is vital in disrupting those international crime syndicates with links to Australia and the UK.
“Throughout Operation Venetic alone, we have jointly seized two tonnes of cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamine headed to, or in, Australia this year.”
Bruce Giles, AFP’s assistant commissioner southern command, added: “Organised crime groups seek to move illicit goods in bulk whenever they can and however they can.
“In this case they thought that hiding the drugs in machinery would be innocuous enough to avoid detection by Australian authorities.”