thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Southampton man broke into home carrying knives

A MAN passed out drunk on his victim ’ s bed with two knives and a pair of batons .
Matthew Soan smashed his way into a woman ’ s house with bricks , a court heard .
The 41-year-old then phoned her and threatened to kill himself .
Having covered her bathroom floor in urine he then fell asleep on her bed with knives and two batons on October 2 this year .
• Man pushed over his 'frail and vulnerable ' mum during attack Prosecution barrister , James Wing told Southampton Crown Court on Thursday how Soan formerly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woman repeatedly leaving about 70 messages left on her phone between August and October .
“ Habitually drunk ” these messages included threats to kill her , other people - he even warned that the police would not stop him .
Mr Wing told how during an incident in July , Soan had got up right into the woman ’ s face and threatened her , again claiming he was going to kill himself .
A victim impact statement read out in court said how the woman now struggles to sleep , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
Furthermore , she had gone to a doctor for sleeping tablets .
• ‘ When I do sleep I have night terrors ’ : Man held woman by hair and punched her repeatedly Soan who has a caution for ABH against the same woman was later charged with criminal damage , and harassment to which he pleaded guilty .
Defending , Keely Harvey , said how at the time of the offences her client felt isolated from his family because of covid and that he had fallen into a depression that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that Soan feels remorse and that he wants to move on with his life .
She argued for a suspended sentence and for a punishment of unpaid work .
However , Judge Peter Henry considered the offences serious and said how the series of incidents had had a considerable impact of the woman .
He described the contents on Soan ’ s messages as extremely unpleasant .
Judge Henry went on to say the woman would not have known if Soan had intended to use the knives or not .
Soan who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since October 5 was jailed for nine months .

Matthew Soan smashed his way into a woman’s house with bricks, a court heard.
The 41-year-old then phoned her and threatened to kill himself.
Having covered her bathroom floor in urine he then fell asleep on her bed with knives and two batons on October 2 this year.
Prosecution barrister, James Wing told Southampton Crown Court on Thursday how Soan formerly of Botley Road, Southampton, called the woman repeatedly leaving about 70 messages left on her phone between August and October.
“Habitually drunk” these messages included threats to kill her, other people - he even warned that the police would not stop him.
Mr Wing told how during an incident in July, Soan had got up right into the woman’s face and threatened her, again claiming he was going to kill himself.
A victim impact statement read out in court said how the woman now struggles to sleep, and how her home does not feel safe.
Furthermore, she had gone to a doctor for sleeping tablets.
Soan who has a caution for ABH against the same woman was later charged with criminal damage, and harassment to which he pleaded guilty.
Defending, Keely Harvey, said how at the time of the offences her client felt isolated from his family because of covid and that he had fallen into a depression that led him into drink.
Ms Keely added that Soan feels remorse and that he wants to move on with his life.
She argued for a suspended sentence and for a punishment of unpaid work.
However, Judge Peter Henry considered the offences serious and said how the series of incidents had had a considerable impact of the woman.
He described the contents on Soan’s messages as extremely unpleasant.
Judge Henry went on to say the woman would not have known if Soan had intended to use the knives or not.
Soan who has been on remand at HMP Winchester since October 5 was jailed for nine months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Residents slam new Southampton 5G mast as an ‘eyesore’

SOUTHAMPTON residents have vented their anger after a towering 20m mast was installed outside their homes .
Dominating the residential skyline , the 5G communications pylon has been slammed as “ hideous ” and an “ eyesore ” by Millbrook locals after it was erected this week .
Set just off Kendal Avenue opposite All Saints ’ Church , many people have complained they were not told the structure would be put up , despite Southampton City Council arguing otherwise .
• Residents `` up in arms '' over plans for new 5G mast One man who lives just next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to be named , said : “ I feel angry .
It ’ s an eyesore .
There was no general consultation .
It ’ s surely going to bring down property prices .
I did not see any notices go up .
I would like for it to be placed away from homes.
” Another local , Peter Wyatt , said : “ They were quiet about it .
I asked them [ the workmen ] what was going down .
and they said they were putting the mast up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ It was done quietly , and sneakily .
I would have liked [ the council ] to ask us first .
To talk to us.
” • Three plan for 20m 5G mast in Southampton But , the council says it did inform neighbours , stating that “ in all planning application instances we write to the closest neighbours and will erect notices in the locality giving 21 days to comment.
” However , a spokesperson added : “ We are only able to consider feedback on the siting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that full planning permission is not required for a mast of this size .
• Concerns over plans for 5G mast at Peartree Green Permission for the structure , owned by Hutchison 3G UK – the parent company of mobile network Three , was granted on July 31 this year .
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City and Place , said : “ Expanding our 5G network across Southampton is really positive for business and socio-economic growth and we will work closely with mobile operators , local businesses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newest installation comes just a week after residents voiced worries over plans for another 5G mast in Woolston .
Branded as a “ disgrace ” and “ an eyesore ” , the 18m 5G mast could be placed on Peartree Green nature reserve , between Sea Road and Peartree Avenue .
This application has also been submitted by Hutchison 3G UK .
So far , dozens of people have objected to the proposals which have been submitted to Southampton City Council .

Dominating the residential skyline, the 5G communications pylon has been slammed as “hideous”and an “eyesore” by Millbrook locals after it was erected this week.
Set just off Kendal Avenue opposite All Saints’ Church, many people have complained they were not told the structure would be put up, despite Southampton City Council arguing otherwise.
One man who lives just next to the new mast, and asked not to be named, said: “I feel angry. It’s an eyesore. There was no general consultation. It’s surely going to bring down property prices. I did not see any notices go up. I would like for it to be placed away from homes.”
Another local, Peter Wyatt, said: “They were quiet about it. I asked them [the workmen] what was going down. and they said they were putting the mast up. We never got told.”
The 63-year-old added: “ It was done quietly, and sneakily. I would have liked [the council] to ask us first. To talk to us.”
But, the council says it did inform neighbours, stating that “in all planning application instances we write to the closest neighbours and will erect notices in the locality giving 21 days to comment.”
However, a spokesperson added: “We are only able to consider feedback on the siting and appearance of masts.”
The council also said that full planning permission is not required for a mast of this size.
Permission for the structure, owned by Hutchison 3G UK – the parent company of mobile network Three, was granted on July 31 this year.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, said: “Expanding our 5G network across Southampton is really positive for business and socio-economic growth and we will work closely with mobile operators, local businesses and communities to welcome these developments.”
This newest installation comes just a week after residents voiced worries over plans for another 5G mast in Woolston.
Branded as a “disgrace” and “an eyesore”, the 18m 5G mast could be placed on Peartree Green nature reserve, between Sea Road and Peartree Avenue.
This application has also been submitted by Hutchison 3G UK.
So far, dozens of people have objected to the proposals which have been submitted to Southampton City Council.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Totton football club to become coronavirus vaccine hub

A HAMPSHIRE football stadium is to become a coronavirus vaccine hub from the second week of the biggest immunisation programme in history .
AFC Totton Football Club based on Salisbury Road is to be used as a vaccination hub stating next week as Totton GPs are set to receive almost 1,000 doses of the jab .
The location in which the vaccines will be taking place is at the Totton Snows Stadium .
In a Facebook post , New Horizons Medical Partnership on Hazel Farm Road announced that they have been selected as a Wave 2 Covid Vaccination site .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the GP practices hope to be carrying out vaccinations next week .
The surgery is set to receive 975 Pfizer vaccines to start with .
The post read : `` The first set of patients to be invited will be patients who are over the age of 80 and health and social care staff .
`` It is likely also to include care home residents ( there are technical issues around the transportation of the vaccine to work through ) .
`` Depending on vaccine supply , we may need to prioritise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all will necessarily get invited at once .
`` There are going to be separate arrangements for housebound patients and this is likely to start in January and be co-ordinated by the district nursing team . ''
They added : `` During this time , please can we ask that you do not call the surgery to arrange an appointment .
`` We still do not know an exact date this vaccine will arrive with us however our admin team will be making provisional contact with the above groups over the next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS began the vaccination programme on December 8 .
People aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first to receive the jab , along with NHS workers who are at higher risk .
Hampshire first local hub is located at Portsmouth University Hospitals Trust - one of the first 50 hubs to be rolled out during the first wave .
Speaking to the Daily Echo , the NHS confirmed that those ages 80 and over , care home workers , and some NHS staff will be the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be contacted by their GP or the NHS via letter which will include all of the information they need such as the address of their local vaccination hub and their NHS number .
They said that although people are eager to receive the vaccine , people should avoid contacting the NHS about when they can have the jab .
This is to avoid a backlog of calls that will put more strain on the NHS and its staff .

AFC Totton Football Club based on Salisbury Road is to be used as a vaccination hub stating next week as Totton GPs are set to receive almost 1,000 doses of the jab.
The location in which the vaccines will be taking place is at the Totton Snows Stadium.
In a Facebook post, New Horizons Medical Partnership on Hazel Farm Road announced that they have been selected as a Wave 2 Covid Vaccination site.
Together with Testvale Surgery on Salisbury Road, the GP practices hope to be carrying out vaccinations next week.
The surgery is set to receive 975 Pfizer vaccines to start with.
The post read: "The first set of patients to be invited will be patients who are over the age of 80 and health and social care staff.
"It is likely also to include care home residents (there are technical issues around the transportation of the vaccine to work through).
"Depending on vaccine supply, we may need to prioritise patients within these groups, so not all will necessarily get invited at once.
"There are going to be separate arrangements for housebound patients and this is likely to start in January and be co-ordinated by the district nursing team."
They added: "During this time, please can we ask that you do not call the surgery to arrange an appointment.
"We still do not know an exact date this vaccine will arrive with us however our admin team will be making provisional contact with the above groups over the next week."
As previously reported, the NHS began the vaccination programme on December 8.
People aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first to receive the jab, along with NHS workers who are at higher risk.
Hampshire first local hub is located at Portsmouth University Hospitals Trust - one of the first 50 hubs to be rolled out during the first wave.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, the NHS confirmed that those ages 80 and over, care home workers, and some NHS staff will be the first to receive the vaccine.
These people will be contacted by their GP or the NHS via letter which will include all of the information they need such as the address of their local vaccination hub and their NHS number.
They said that although people are eager to receive the vaccine, people should avoid contacting the NHS about when they can have the jab.
This is to avoid a backlog of calls that will put more strain on the NHS and its staff.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Flooding causes train disruption at Southampton rail station

FLOODING on the railway between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth has blocked lines at both stations .
As a result , trains @ @ @ @ @ and Lymington Pier , may be delayed , cancelled or revised .
CrossCountry services will @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Central and Bournemouth .
The disruption is expected to last until 12pm .
Usual @ @ @ @ @ main line to London this morning at Sway .
Not as bad as last time @ @ @ @ @ canal but enough to stop the trains from running .
pic.twitter.com/UFzgyloCF5 — Quiz Britain 🇬🇧 @ @ @ @ @ 11 , 2020 Customers may use either CrossCounty or South Western Railway between Basingstoke and @ @ @ @ @ buses are running between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth .

As a result, trains between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth, and Lymington Pier, may be delayed, cancelled or revised.
CrossCountry services will also not be running between Southampton Central and Bournemouth.
The disruption is expected to last until 12pm.
Usual place for flooding on the main line to London this morning at Sway. Not as bad as last time when it looked like a canal but enough to stop the trains from running. pic.twitter.com/UFzgyloCF5 — Quiz Britain 🇬🇧 (@Quizbritain) December 11, 2020
Customers may use either CrossCounty or South Western Railway between Basingstoke and Bournemouth.
Furthermore, replacement buses are running between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Southampton port logjam could mean Christmas toy shortage

Retailers warn that due to a logjam at Southampton 's port , there could be toy shortages this Christmas .
This is due to ships being rerouted to the city from the busy Felixstowe port , placing more pressure locally .
Many firms say , as a result , they are struggling to import items .
White goods , homeware and building supplies are also reportedly being held up by the congestion , while , as reported , carmaker Honda has closed its Swindon plant due to difficulty getting parts .
The British Toy and Hobby Association said it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” retrieving their stock from the ports Southampton and Felixstowe .
Its statement continued : “ Toy manufacturers are facing a drastic price increase on freight due to a shortage of capacity and containers , which has seen prices increase three-fold and as much as four-fold in some cases .
“ Vessels have been diverted to Rotterdam due to congestion at Felixstowe and will now miss the Christmas season .
“ This is troubling for the toy industry who are under pressure to ensure children around the country get to open their exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new year.
” Derek Crookes , of the Toy Retailers Association , advised Christmas shoppers to “ get out there and try and get any products that they want as they may well run out ” .
Some container ships are refusing to collect empty containers or exports after dropping off goods in the UK because they do not want to miss slots at other ports such as Rotterdam , Antwerp or Hamburg .
Eleanor Hadland , ports analyst at maritime consultancy Drewry , told the PA news agency that this “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK sites in a “ downward cycle ” .
She said : “ They ’ re leaving cargo in the yard , so the yard gets even busier , which slows down deliveries at the gate , which slows down the next ship , so that ship cuts and runs and leaves more cargo in the yard .
“ Unless you turn off the tap – so stop ships coming – you can ’ t clear the backlog.
” Ms Hadland said disruption has built up since August due to a combination of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upswing in imports ” following the end of the first coronavirus lockdown due to pent-up demand and stockpiling by importers concerned about the impact of a second wave of the virus .
Other issues include containers filled with PPE ( personal protective equipment ) not being collected from ports , and people stocking up ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
“ It ’ s pretty much the worse it ’ s been in a long while , ” Ms Hadland said .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been in the sector 25 years.
” On Wednesday , the Department for Transport eased restrictions on drivers ’ working hours in a bid to ease the backlog at ports .
Unite national officer for road haulage Adrian Jones said drivers are being “ forced to pay for the mismanagement of others ” .
He went on : “ Relaxing driving hours increases fatigue , which increases the risk of accident for the drivers themselves and all other road users .
”

This is due to ships being rerouted to the city from the busy Felixstowe port, placing more pressure locally.
Many firms say, as a result, they are struggling to import items.
White goods, homeware and building supplies are also reportedly being held up by the congestion, while, as reported, carmaker Honda has closed its Swindon plant due to difficulty getting parts.
The British Toy and Hobby Association said it is aware of companies suffering “serious issues” retrieving their stock from the ports Southampton and Felixstowe .
Its statement continued: “Toy manufacturers are facing a drastic price increase on freight due to a shortage of capacity and containers, which has seen prices increase three-fold and as much as four-fold in some cases.
“Vessels have been diverted to Rotterdam due to congestion at Felixstowe and will now miss the Christmas season.
“This is troubling for the toy industry who are under pressure to ensure children around the country get to open their exciting new toys on Christmas Day and into the new year.”
Derek Crookes, of the Toy Retailers Association, advised Christmas shoppers to “get out there and try and get any products that they want as they may well run out”.
Some container ships are refusing to collect empty containers or exports after dropping off goods in the UK because they do not want to miss slots at other ports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg.
Eleanor Hadland, ports analyst at maritime consultancy Drewry, told the PA news agency that this “cut and run” tactic has put UK sites in a “downward cycle”.
She said: “They’re leaving cargo in the yard, so the yard gets even busier, which slows down deliveries at the gate, which slows down the next ship, so that ship cuts and runs and leaves more cargo in the yard.
“Unless you turn off the tap – so stop ships coming – you can’t clear the backlog.”
Ms Hadland said disruption has built up since August due to a combination of factors.
There was a “massive upswing in imports” following the end of the first coronavirus lockdown due to pent-up demand and stockpiling by importers concerned about the impact of a second wave of the virus.
Other issues include containers filled with PPE (personal protective equipment) not being collected from ports, and people stocking up ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31.
“It’s pretty much the worse it’s been in a long while,” Ms Hadland said.
“I’ve never known it like it. I’ve been in the sector 25 years.”
On Wednesday, the Department for Transport eased restrictions on drivers’ working hours in a bid to ease the backlog at ports.
Unite national officer for road haulage Adrian Jones said drivers are being “forced to pay for the mismanagement of others”.
He went on: “Relaxing driving hours increases fatigue, which increases the risk of accident for the drivers themselves and all other road users.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Christmas lights in Commercial Road, Totton vandalised

TWO youths have been spotted vandalising Christmas lights .
The pair were seen running across Commercial Road in Totton onto @ @ @ @ @ police .
They then kicked a Christmas reindeer light display repeatedly before running towards Totton @ @ @ @ @ left damaged following the incident shortly before 5pm on Saturday , November 28 .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ to trace the youths .
A police spokesperson said : `` Their actions have caused @ @ @ @ @ to not light up correctly .
`` Were you in the area at the time @ @ @ @ @ anything suspicious ?
`` Do you have any Dash Cam footage or CCTV ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ call 101 and quote the reference number 44200468908 . ''

The pair were seen running across Commercial Road in Totton onto the Roundabout, according to police.
They then kicked a Christmas reindeer light display repeatedly before running towards Totton Precinct.
The lights were left damaged following the incident shortly before 5pm on Saturday, November 28.
Officers have now launched an appeal to trace the youths.
A police spokesperson said: "Their actions have caused part of the Reindeer lights to not light up correctly.
"Were you in the area at the time?
"Did you see anything suspicious?
"Do you have any Dash Cam footage or CCTV?
"If you do then please call 101 and quote the reference number 44200468908."


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Dame Barbara Windsor dies at 83: Tributes paid to star of Eastenders and Carry On films

Dame Barbara Windsor - who was best known for her roles in BBC One 's EastEnders and the Carry On films - has died at the age of 83 .
The news was announced by Dame Barbara 's husband , Scott Mitchell , who told the PA news agency .
One of Britain ’ s most beloved entertainment stars , she first found fame in her role as a buxom blonde in the Carry On films and later became a household name playing Peggy Mitchell , the Queen Vic ’ s battle-axe landlady in BBC soap EastEnders .
Dame Barbara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014 and made the news public in 2018 .
She died at 8.35pm on Thursday ( December 10 ) at a London care home , her husband Scott Mitchell told PA .
He said the cherished actress ’ s final weeks were “ typical of how she lived her life ” and “ full of humour , drama and a fighting spirit until the end ” .
Mr Mitchell said : “ Her passing was from Alzheimer ’ s/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family and friends will remember Barbara with love , a smile and affection for the many years of her love , fun , friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career .
“ Barbara ’ s final weeks were typical of how she lived her life .
Full of humour , drama and a fighting spirit until the end .
“ It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Barbara ’ s courage , dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could.
” Mr Mitchell , who alongside his wife campaigned for greater dementia care from the Government , added : “ Dementia/Alzheimer ’ s remains the UKs number one killer .
Although in challenging times , I urge the Prime Minister , his government and other parties to be true to their previous promises and invest more into dementia/Alzheimer ’ s research and care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nurses and carers who are angels at the care home for your kindness and care to Barbara and I throughout her stay with you .
You are my heroes .
“ And my gratitude to our family , friends and everyone in the media and the general public for all the good wishes and warm support that has been shown to Barbara over the last few years during her illness .
Barbara deeply appreciated that.
” At the end of his moving tribute , Mr Mitchell said : “ May you rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve lost my wife , my best friend and soul mate and my heart or life will never feel the same without you .
“ I will be making no further statements and now need the time to grieve this painful , personal loss.
” Dame Barbara made her debut as Peggy in 1994 and soon became one of the small screen ’ s best-loved characters as she yelled at rogue drinkers to “ get outta my pub !
” .
It became the defining role of her career and saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McFadden as her fictional sons Grant and Phil , with the late Mike Reid as her on-screen husband Frank Butcher .
The character left our screens in 2003 when Dame Barbara took a sabbatical for medical reasons after being diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus , but she returned as a series regular in 2005 .
In 2009 , Dame Barbara announced she would be leaving the soap again in order to spend more time with her husband Scott , who she married in 2000 .
She returned for cameo appearances in the soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 she played Peggy for the final time .
Her final scenes aired in May that year as the Walford stalwart took her own life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer .
Before becoming synonymous with Albert Square , Dame Barbara delighted Carry On fans with her portrayals of a “ good time girl , ” appearing in nine films in a series known for its bawdy humour .
She first appeared in Carry On Spying in 1964 , with her final film role coming in 1974 ’ s Carry On Dick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous scenes was in 1969 ’ s Carry On Camping , when her bikini top flew off in the middle of an exercise class .
The actress was made a dame in the 2016 New Year ’ s Honours list for her services to charity and entertainment .
Both Dame Barbara and her husband campaigned to raise awareness of Alzheimer ’ s following her diagnosis .
In August this year Mitchell said his wife had been moved to a care home in London .

The news was announced by Dame Barbara's husband, Scott Mitchell, who told the PA news agency.
One of Britain’s most beloved entertainment stars, she first found fame in her role as a buxom blonde in the Carry On films and later became a household name playing Peggy Mitchell, the Queen Vic’s battle-axe landlady in BBC soap EastEnders.
Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and made the news public in 2018.
She died at 8.35pm on Thursday (December 10) at a London care home, her husband Scott Mitchell told PA.
He said the cherished actress’s final weeks were “typical of how she lived her life” and “full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end”.
Mr Mitchell said: “Her passing was from Alzheimer’s/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side.
“Myself, her family and friends will remember Barbara with love, a smile and affection for the many years of her love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career.
“Barbara’s final weeks were typical of how she lived her life. Full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end.
“It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve. I will always be immensely proud of Barbara’s courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could.”
Mr Mitchell, who alongside his wife campaigned for greater dementia care from the Government, added: “Dementia/Alzheimer’s remains the UKs number one killer. Although in challenging times, I urge the Prime Minister, his government and other parties to be true to their previous promises and invest more into dementia/Alzheimer’s research and care.
“Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and carers who are angels at the care home for your kindness and care to Barbara and I throughout her stay with you. You are my heroes.
“And my gratitude to our family, friends and everyone in the media and the general public for all the good wishes and warm support that has been shown to Barbara over the last few years during her illness. Barbara deeply appreciated that.”
At the end of his moving tribute, Mr Mitchell said: “May you rest in peace now my precious Bar. I’ve lost my wife, my best friend and soul mate and my heart or life will never feel the same without you.
“I will be making no further statements and now need the time to grieve this painful, personal loss.”
Dame Barbara made her debut as Peggy in 1994 and soon became one of the small screen’s best-loved characters as she yelled at rogue drinkers to “get outta my pub!”.
It became the defining role of her career and saw her star alongside Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden as her fictional sons Grant and Phil, with the late Mike Reid as her on-screen husband Frank Butcher.
The character left our screens in 2003 when Dame Barbara took a sabbatical for medical reasons after being diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus, but she returned as a series regular in 2005.
In 2009, Dame Barbara announced she would be leaving the soap again in order to spend more time with her husband Scott, who she married in 2000.
She returned for cameo appearances in the soap over the next few years but in 2016 she played Peggy for the final time.
Her final scenes aired in May that year as the Walford stalwart took her own life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Before becoming synonymous with Albert Square, Dame Barbara delighted Carry On fans with her portrayals of a “good time girl,” appearing in nine films in a series known for its bawdy humour.
She first appeared in Carry On Spying in 1964, with her final film role coming in 1974’s Carry On Dick.
One of Dame Barbara’s most famous scenes was in 1969’s Carry On Camping, when her bikini top flew off in the middle of an exercise class.
The actress was made a dame in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list for her services to charity and entertainment.
Both Dame Barbara and her husband campaigned to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s following her diagnosis.
In August this year Mitchell said his wife had been moved to a care home in London.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Hampshire fire and rescue attend crash on B3046 near Tichborne

A MAN suffered serious injuries after a Mercedes overturned on a country road last night .
A man in his 30s was cut free following a collision on the B3046 near Tichborne last night .
Meanwhile , a woman in her 40s suffered minor injuries .
Both were rushed to hospital following the incident at around 11.45pm .
The man described as severely trapped was cut free using `` heavy rescue '' tools and a roadblock was put in place .
No other vehicles were involved and the route has since reopened .
Firefighters from Redbridge , Winchester and Alresford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving an emergency call from paramedics .
Police also attended with the stop message coming in shortly after 1am .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 11.45pm last night ( Thursday 10 December ) following a collision on the B3046 at Tichborne .
`` A Mercedes had overturned .
No other vehicles were involved .
`` Both occupants were taken to Southampton General Hospital .
One of them , a woman in her 40s , sustained minor injuries and the other , a man in his 30s , sustained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place on the road , and these were lifted by 4.10am this morning ( December 11 ) .

A man in his 30s was cut free following a collision on the B3046 near Tichborne last night.
Meanwhile, a woman in her 40s suffered minor injuries.
Both were rushed to hospital following the incident at around 11.45pm.
The man described as severely trapped was cut free using "heavy rescue" tools and a roadblock was put in place.
No other vehicles were involved and the route has since reopened.
Firefighters from Redbridge, Winchester and Alresford Fire Stations were on the scene after receiving an emergency call from paramedics.
Police also attended with the stop message coming in shortly after 1am.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.45pm last night (Thursday 10 December) following a collision on the B3046 at Tichborne.
"A Mercedes had overturned. No other vehicles were involved.
"Both occupants were taken to Southampton General Hospital. One of them, a woman in her 40s, sustained minor injuries and the other, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries.
"Closures were put in place on the road, and these were lifted by 4.10am this morning (December 11).


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Christmas Jumper Day! Send in your pictures

IT 'S Christmas Jumper Day and hundreds of people across Hampshire have pulled on their woolly wonders for charity .
@ @ @ @ @ knitwear to raise money for the Text Santa appeal which will provide funds for Macmillan @ @ @ @ @ Save the Children .
Save The Children asks those taking part to donate £2 , @ @ @ @ @ £25million since launching in 2012 .
But we want to see your pictures !
Send @ @ @ @ @ and we may feature them in a special gallery .

People are wearing their festive knitwear to raise money for the Text Santa appeal which will provide funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish® and Save the Children.
Save The Children asks those taking part to donate £2, and has raised more than £25million since launching in 2012.
But we want to see your pictures!
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thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Starbucks is giving free coffee to NHS workers and rail staff

Starbucks will be offering free coffe to NHS and rail staff from next week as a gesture of thanks for their hard work throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
The coffee chain will also make the offer available to first responders and care workers ahead of Christmas .
How to claim your free coffee Rail workers and NHS staff will be able to get a free tall filter coffee from the chain on Monday 14 December 2020 .
All transport workers who show a Rail Staff Travel ( RST ) card - which offers discounts and free transport for workers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - will be entitled to the free hot beverage .
NHS staff , first responders and care workers , will also be able to get a free coffee , as long as they show their work identity card .
The free tall filter coffees - which usually cost around £1.60 each depending on the branch - are available from any Starbucks branch in England , Scotland or Wales .
However , you will need to order the free coffee in-store from your nearest Starbucks branch , as the offer is not available on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will only be able to get one free coffee each at the chain .

The coffee chain will also make the offer available to first responders and care workers ahead of Christmas.
How to claim your free coffee
Rail workers and NHS staff will be able to get a free tall filter coffee from the chain on Monday 14 December 2020.
All transport workers who show a Rail Staff Travel (RST) card - which offers discounts and free transport for workers of the rail sector and eligible family members - will be entitled to the free hot beverage.
NHS staff, first responders and care workers, will also be able to get a free coffee, as long as they show their work identity card.
The free tall filter coffees - which usually cost around £1.60 each depending on the branch - are available from any Starbucks branch in England, Scotland or Wales.
However, you will need to order the free coffee in-store from your nearest Starbucks branch, as the offer is not available on mobile orders or deliveries.
Those eligible will only be able to get one free coffee each at the chain.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Angry residents slam plans for new Indian takeaway in Romsey

NINETEEN angry residents have signed a petition objecting to plans for a new takeaway in Romsey , fearing they will have to endure the smell of food blowing around their neighbourhood .
As reported , an application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to transform the closed Co-operative Funeralcare shop , Winchester Road , into an Indian takeaway .
The proposals , submitted by Balaka Restaurant , have already come under fire over concerns the takeaway could cut jobs in rival businesses , due to increased competition .
Petition organiser and owner of Chef Peking in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slammed the plans for not providing enough information explaining how cooking smells would be eliminated using a ventilation system .
She believes because the takeaway would be in a mid-terraced building it could `` require a flue , which would not be possible with the residential units above '' .
`` A flue could also have a negative impact on the character of the area , since the flue would need to be a certain height to ensure cooking fumes are dispersed .
`` There is no detail provided of the extractor outlet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will adversely impact on [ people 's ] health and quality of life , '' she said .
The business owner added the plans could mean neighbours have to put up with more noise emitting from delivery drivers ' vehicles `` waiting outside the takeaway '' .
She stressed another takeaway would result in more traffic parking in the area , worrying the plans `` will exacerbate '' this problem if given the green light by planning chiefs .
However , owner of the Balaka Restaurant , Shafi Hussain , previously told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any smells coming from the proposed takeaway .
He said : `` We are looking to employ eight to ten people if the plans are approved and we will have commercial extractor fans to minimise concerns people may have about anything coming out of the restaurant .
`` We have been doing this for 40 years , so we know what we 're doing .
`` Hopefully we will get the go-ahead from the council and can start serving the community . ''
TVBC is due to decide on the plans by Christmas @

As reported, an application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to transform the closed Co-operative Funeralcare shop, Winchester Road, into an Indian takeaway.
The proposals, submitted by Balaka Restaurant, have already come under fire over concerns the takeaway could cut jobs in rival businesses, due to increased competition.
Petition organiser and owner of Chef Peking in Plaza Parade, Xiu Huan Man, slammed the plans for not providing enough information explaining how cooking smells would be eliminated using a ventilation system.
She believes because the takeaway would be in a mid-terraced building it could "require a flue, which would not be possible with the residential units above".
"A flue could also have a negative impact on the character of the area, since the flue would need to be a certain height to ensure cooking fumes are dispersed.
"There is no detail provided of the extractor outlet and therefore in its absence the proposal will adversely impact on [people's] health and quality of life," she said.
The business owner added the plans could mean neighbours have to put up with more noise emitting from delivery drivers' vehicles "waiting outside the takeaway".
She stressed another takeaway would result in more traffic parking in the area, worrying the plans "will exacerbate" this problem if given the green light by planning chiefs.
However, owner of the Balaka Restaurant, Shafi Hussain, previously told the Advertiser residents should not be concerned about any smells coming from the proposed takeaway.
He said: "We are looking to employ eight to ten people if the plans are approved and we will have commercial extractor fans to minimise concerns people may have about anything coming out of the restaurant.
"We have been doing this for 40 years, so we know what we're doing.
"Hopefully we will get the go-ahead from the council and can start serving the community."
TVBC is due to decide on the plans by Christmas.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Plans for Sir John Moore Barracks after closure revealed

HOUSING , community facilities , employment space and even a park and ride could form part of a major redevelopment of Winchester ’ s Army training camp .
After years of discussions and ideas mooted , a vision for the future of Sir John Moore Barracks has been revealed this week .
In 2016 the Ministry of Defence ( MoD ) announced that the base would close in December 2021 , but it was given a temporary reprieve in 2019 and the site will be vacated on a phased basis between 2022 and 2024 .
Since the announcement , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a science park and calls for a new hospital to be built on the site , along with housing .
Now the Defence Infrastructure Organisation ( DIO ) , part of the MoD , has published its vision for the barracks off of Andover Road .
The project is in the initial stages of the masterplan design process , but it has highlighted that a mixed development is planned .
A variety of housing has been proposed , including apartments and specialist elderly accommodation , along with a neighbourhood centre which could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Part of the site has also been earmarked for employment and commercial use , with the potential for a park and ride also being explored .
The barracks existing chapel and leisure look set to be retained .
The DIO are currently in talks with Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council about the emerging proposals .
Cllr Kelsie Learney , the city council ’ s cabinet member for housing and asset management , said : “ I ’ ll be sorry to see the Army Training Regiment leave Winchester after being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many years .
“ Residents are in the main realistic about brownfield land being developed and want to work with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to ensure any development fits unobtrusively into the local landscape preserving the separation of Littleton from Winchester .
“ Any significant development raises concerns about the pressure on services and transport links and I ’ m pleased the plan emphasises sustainability and low traffic generation .
“ The potential for greater public access to open space and sports facilities is also to be welcomed.
” Site surveys were carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial consultation has been launched before a revision of the concept masterplan is likely to take place next year .
A planning application is then expected to be submitted by summer 2021 , with work beginning in mid to late 2022 , if planning permission is granted .
The first public meeting will take place virtually next Wednesday ( December 16 ) at 7pm where the where the emerging masterplan will be presented .
An MoD spokesperson said : “ The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is delighted to start the initial phase of consultation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Sir John Moore Barracks site .
“ We are really keen to hear what the community feels are the main opportunities for the site and the sites association with the adjacent parishes of Littleton and Harestock .
“ Whilst we would normally run this consultation in a local community centre or village hall , we hope that as many people as possible will be able to access and view the plans , virtually , on the web-based portal and we will be available online to answer any questions or queries as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or to sign up to the virtual consultation event , go to avison-young.foleon.com/john-moore-barracks .

After years of discussions and ideas mooted, a vision for the future of Sir John Moore Barracks has been revealed this week.
In 2016 the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the base would close in December 2021, but it was given a temporary reprieve in 2019 and the site will be vacated on a phased basis between 2022 and 2024.
Since the announcement, there have been hopes that the land could become a science park and calls for a new hospital to be built on the site, along with housing.
Now the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the MoD, has published its vision for the barracks off of Andover Road.
The project is in the initial stages of the masterplan design process, but it has highlighted that a mixed development is planned.
A variety of housing has been proposed, including apartments and specialist elderly accommodation, along with a neighbourhood centre which could include community and sport and leisure facilities.
Part of the site has also been earmarked for employment and commercial use, with the potential for a park and ride also being explored.
The barracks existing chapel and leisure look set to be retained.
The DIO are currently in talks with Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council about the emerging proposals.
Cllr Kelsie Learney, the city council’s cabinet member for housing and asset management, said: “I’ll be sorry to see the Army Training Regiment leave Winchester after being part of our local community for so many years.
“Residents are in the main realistic about brownfield land being developed and want to work with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to ensure any development fits unobtrusively into the local landscape preserving the separation of Littleton from Winchester.
“Any significant development raises concerns about the pressure on services and transport links and I’m pleased the plan emphasises sustainability and low traffic generation.
“The potential for greater public access to open space and sports facilities is also to be welcomed.”
Site surveys were carried out earlier this year and now an initial consultation has been launched before a revision of the concept masterplan is likely to take place next year.
A planning application is then expected to be submitted by summer 2021, with work beginning in mid to late 2022, if planning permission is granted.
The first public meeting will take place virtually next Wednesday (December 16) at 7pm where the where the emerging masterplan will be presented.
An MoD spokesperson said: “The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is delighted to start the initial phase of consultation with local residents on the masterplan vision for the Sir John Moore Barracks site.
“We are really keen to hear what the community feels are the main opportunities for the site and the sites association with the adjacent parishes of Littleton and Harestock.
“Whilst we would normally run this consultation in a local community centre or village hall, we hope that as many people as possible will be able to access and view the plans, virtually, on the web-based portal and we will be available online to answer any questions or queries as they are raised.”
For more information or to sign up to the virtual consultation event, go to avison-young.foleon.com/john-moore-barracks.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Waterside Theatre in Long Lane, Holbury, reduced to rubble

A LANDMARK building on the edge of the New Forest is being demolished - just weeks after plans to transform the site were approved .
The former Waterside Theatre , which has dominated the area for the past 70 years , is rapidly being reduced to a pile of rubble .
Other parts of the old Waterside Sports and Social Club in Long Lane , Holbury , are also being torn down .
Proposals to replace the complex with a sports pavilion and a community garden were approved by New Forest District Council last month .
The club was built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refinery .
Cllr David Harrison , who represents part of the Waterside area , said it was `` a shame '' that Esso 's application to redevelop the site had been approved .
• Waterside Theatre to be replaced by sports pavilion He added : `` I am sure a lot of local people will have fond memories of attending events at this facility over many years .
`` I can recall going to watch a film called the Battle of the Bulge with my Dad .
I have also seen a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singing and dancing - all the better because it was a large theatre with a proper stage . ''
Cllr Harrison said venues where musicians and other artists could perform were being lost in the Forest `` at an alarming rate '' .
`` Luckily we still have places like Forest Forge and Hanger Farm .
However , the people who run these have experienced a very tough year because of the restrictions in place to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus . ''
The theatre closed in 2016 and the application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of support .
But the scheme was opposed by Tom Clarke , representing the Theatres Trust , who told members of the district council 's planning committee that Esso had failed to `` appreciate , assess or investigate '' the building 's potential .
Other objectors included Christine Talbot of the Waterside Musical Society .
In a letter to the council she said : `` After ( the theatre 's ) closure the Waterside Theatre Company closed and the Waterside Musical Society struggled to find a suitable venue for its productions .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could provide a stage area and a large enough seating area for the audience .
`` This was in a local school .
However , due to escalating hire costs it is highly unlikely the society will be able to stage many more shows . ''
But Esso 's representative at the committee meeting , Simon Downing , said : `` We believe the proposal is the most sustainable way forward for the site .
`` It is far more aesthetically pleasing and provides the community with a sports facility for many years @ @ @ @

The former Waterside Theatre, which has dominated the area for the past 70 years, is rapidly being reduced to a pile of rubble.
Other parts of the old Waterside Sports and Social Club in Long Lane, Holbury, are also being torn down.
Proposals to replace the complex with a sports pavilion and a community garden were approved by New Forest District Council last month.
The club was built to serve workers at the neighbouring Fawley refinery.
Cllr David Harrison, who represents part of the Waterside area, said it was "a shame" that Esso's application to redevelop the site had been approved.
He added: "I am sure a lot of local people will have fond memories of attending events at this facility over many years.
"I can recall going to watch a film called the Battle of the Bulge with my Dad. I have also seen a number of live events, including music, singing and dancing - all the better because it was a large theatre with a proper stage."
Cllr Harrison said venues where musicians and other artists could perform were being lost in the Forest "at an alarming rate".
"Luckily we still have places like Forest Forge and Hanger Farm. However, the people who run these have experienced a very tough year because of the restrictions in place to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus."
The theatre closed in 2016 and the application to redevelop the site sparked 118 letters of support.
But the scheme was opposed by Tom Clarke, representing the Theatres Trust, who told members of the district council's planning committee that Esso had failed to "appreciate, assess or investigate" the building's potential.
Other objectors included Christine Talbot of the Waterside Musical Society.
In a letter to the council she said: "After (the theatre's) closure the Waterside Theatre Company closed and the Waterside Musical Society struggled to find a suitable venue for its productions.
"There was only one local venue that could provide a stage area and a large enough seating area for the audience.
"This was in a local school. However, due to escalating hire costs it is highly unlikely the society will be able to stage many more shows."
But Esso's representative at the committee meeting, Simon Downing, said: "We believe the proposal is the most sustainable way forward for the site.
"It is far more aesthetically pleasing and provides the community with a sports facility for many years to come."


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Where to go for Christmas day lunch in Southampton

It 's granted that the festive season will be a little different this year but one thing remains the same - no one wants to be stuck doing the washing up .
Perhaps you can ’ t see your nearest and dearest or maybe you ’ ve got a smaller crowd than usual , it 's time to put the worry to one side and let the professionals handle Christmas dinner .
Here are the places in Southampton that still have space for lunch on the big day : Chef Alex Aitken brings his passion and flair for all things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an exceptional dining experience at The Jetty this Christmas .
With one sitting between 12pm and 6pm this truly fantastic feast is sure to make your day .
Menu favourites include Henricks prawn cocktail , scallops classic roast and all the trimmings , Christmas pud , hot chocolate fondant and a platter of local artisan cheeses .
To find out more visit the website .
Three courses for £66.95 per person The Cowherds have curated an extra-special Christmas day menu this year , with options for your little ones too .
Catering to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyone , from a roasted shallot tarte tatin , to hand-carved turkey and slow cooked pork belly to apricot crème brûleé or traditional Christmas pudding .
To see the full menu visit their website .
Four courses for £85.95 per person .
From classic turkey with all the trimmings and flavourful halibut wrapped in prosciutto , to stunning vegan dishes and show stopping desserts , there is something to treat everyone at The Chilworth Arms .
There are additional menus for children and you can upgrade to the extra-special menu for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £75 per person On arrival you will be greeted with prosecco and selection of canapes .
Menu highlights include chicken liver parfait , artichoke veloute , roast turkey , guinea fowl as well as traditional Christmas pudding and chocolate mousse .
For more information visit the website .
Some favourites on the menu include melon medley and champagne sorbet , smoked salmon and prawns , roast turkey and baked vanilla cheesecake .
To see the full menu visit the website .
Where will you be having Christmas lunch this year ?
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It's granted that the festive season will be a little different this year but one thing remains the same - no one wants to be stuck doing the washing up.
Perhaps you can’t see your nearest and dearest or maybe you’ve got a smaller crowd than usual, it's time to put the worry to one side and let the professionals handle Christmas dinner.
Here are the places in Southampton that still have space for lunch on the big day:
The Jetty, Harbour Hotels
£115 per person
(Image - Unsplash)
Chef Alex Aitken brings his passion and flair for all things fresh, local and seasonal to create an exceptional dining experience at The Jetty this Christmas.
With one sitting between 12pm and 6pm this truly fantastic feast is sure to make your day.
Menu favourites include Henricks prawn cocktail, scallops classic roast and all the trimmings, Christmas pud, hot chocolate fondant and a platter of local artisan cheeses.
To find out more visit the website.
The Cowherds, The Common
Three courses for £66.95 per person
The Cowherds have curated an extra-special Christmas day menu this year, with options for your little ones too.
Catering to all dietary requirements there really is something for everyone, from a roasted shallot tarte tatin, to hand-carved turkey and slow cooked pork belly to apricot crème brûleé or traditional Christmas pudding.
To see the full menu visit their website.
The Chilworth Arms, Chilworth
Four courses for £85.95 per person.
From classic turkey with all the trimmings and flavourful halibut wrapped in prosciutto, to stunning vegan dishes and show stopping desserts, there is something to treat everyone at The Chilworth Arms.
There are additional menus for children and you can upgrade to the extra-special menu for an additional £13.95 each.
To book visit the website.
The Pilgrim Inn, Marchwood
Three courses for £75 per person
Enjoy Christmas day in this quintissentially British thatched pub.
On arrival you will be greeted with prosecco and selection of canapes.
Menu highlights include chicken liver parfait, artichoke veloute, roast turkey, guinea fowl as well as traditional Christmas pudding and chocolate mousse.
For more information visit the website.
The Haywain, Bartley
Three courses for £47.99
Some favourites on the menu include melon medley and champagne sorbet, smoked salmon and prawns, roast turkey and baked vanilla cheesecake.
To see the full menu visit the website.
Where will you be having Christmas lunch this year? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Fundraiser Graeme Staddon aims to complete double marathon

A CHARITY supporter is planning to round off a year-long fundraising campaign by completing a double marathon five days before Christmas .
Graeme Staddon is raising money for two cancer charities and initially set out to complete 12 26-mile runs in as many months .
He has so far raised more than £4,000 and has decided to squeeze in an extra marathon - taking the total to13 .
It will take place on December 20 when he will `` run/walk/crawl '' 52.4 miles from West End in Southampton to Sandbanks in Poole .
His father-in-law , Tony Rest , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of prostate cancer in 2016 aged 73 .
The following year his father , John Staddon , 79 , was diagnosed with breast cancer - a rare condition in men - and had to have an operation .
• Marathon man embarks on quest to run 314 miles for cancer charities Graeme expects to take at least ten hours to complete the double marathon , starting and finishing in the dark .
He is planning to set out from a tree planted in memory of Mr Rest - four days before what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It will be an awesome way finish my 12 or 13 marathons in 12 months .
`` I 'll be going much slower than normal - it 's all about getting to the finish in one piece .
The route takes in many parts of my previous marathons so I should know what to expect . ''
Graeme , 52 , of Thorney Hill , near Bransgore , is raising funds for Breast Cancer Care and Prostate Cancer UK .
He said : `` More than 11,500 men die from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - one every 45 minutes .
`` Around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year - that 's one women every ten minutes and one man every day . ''
Looking back on the past few months he added : `` Fundraising has blown my mind .
`` The current total stands at £3,479.52 , or £4,124.65 with gift aid .
It would be amazing for both charities if the total at the end of the year was more than £4,500 . ''
To donate go online and @ @ @

Graeme Staddon is raising money for two cancer charities and initially set out to complete 12 26-mile runs in as many months.
He has so far raised more than £4,000 and has decided to squeeze in an extra marathon - taking the total to13.
It will take place on December 20 when he will "run/walk/crawl" 52.4 miles from West End in Southampton to Sandbanks in Poole.
His father-in-law, Tony Rest, a chemistry professor at Southampton University, died of prostate cancer in 2016 aged 73. The following year his father, John Staddon, 79, was diagnosed with breast cancer - a rare condition in men - and had to have an operation.
Graeme expects to take at least ten hours to complete the double marathon, starting and finishing in the dark.
He is planning to set out from a tree planted in memory of Mr Rest - four days before what would have been his 78th birthday.
Graeme said: "It will be an awesome way finish my 12 or 13 marathons in 12 months.
"I'll be going much slower than normal - it's all about getting to the finish in one piece. The route takes in many parts of my previous marathons so I should know what to expect."
Graeme, 52, of Thorney Hill, near Bransgore, is raising funds for Breast Cancer Care and Prostate Cancer UK.
He said: "More than 11,500 men die from prostate cancer in the UK each year - one every 45 minutes.
"Around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year - that's one women every ten minutes and one man every day."
Looking back on the past few months he added: "Fundraising has blown my mind.
"The current total stands at £3,479.52, or £4,124.65 with gift aid. It would be amazing for both charities if the total at the end of the year was more than £4,500."
To donate go online and visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GraemeStaddon.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Sainsbury’s is hiring Christmas staff - how to apply

Sainsbury 's will be hiring double the usual amount of Christmas staff this year with the supermarket chain expecting three quarters of a million online orders every week .
A total of 12,000 seasonal roles will be created , which is twice the amount of last year ’ s 6,000 .
Similar to its supermarket rivals , Sainsbury ’ s has doubled its online grocery delivery capacity this year , after orders boomed during the lockdown period in March , through to November .
The supermarket said it expects to receive around 750,000 online orders every week in December , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and collect .
How to apply for seasonal roles at Sainsbury ’ s The temporary seasonal roles will pay £9.30 in store , with slightly higher levels around London .
You can apply for Christmas jobs via the Sainsbury ’ s Christmas Jobs section on their website here .
A Kantar survey revealed that many UK supermarkets have seen sales grow by between seven per cent and 14 per cent in the last few weeks .
Sainsbury ’ s retail and digital director Clo Moriarty said , “ This Christmas will be like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shop for their celebrations has changed completely , “ To help them find everything they need and shop how they want , we ’ re recruiting thousands more Christmas colleagues than in previous years.
” The seasonal staff boost comes after last month 's news that Sainsbury ’ s will be cutting around 3,500 jobs , as it closes its meat , fish and deli counters , as well as some Argos stores .
This is a bid to save around £60 million .
However , by March 2021 the supermarket plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , largely to support its online growth .

A total of 12,000 seasonal roles will be created, which is twice the amount of last year’s 6,000.
Similar to its supermarket rivals, Sainsbury’s has doubled its online grocery delivery capacity this year, after orders boomed during the lockdown period in March, through to November.
The supermarket said it expects to receive around 750,000 online orders every week in December, either through door delivery, or click and collect.
How to apply for seasonal roles at Sainsbury’s
The temporary seasonal roles will pay £9.30 in store, with slightly higher levels around London.
You can apply for Christmas jobs via the Sainsbury’s Christmas Jobs section on their website here.
‘A Christmas like no other’
A Kantar survey revealed that many UK supermarkets have seen sales grow by between seven per cent and 14 per cent in the last few weeks.
Sainsbury’s retail and digital director Clo Moriarty said, “This Christmas will be like no other and the way customers want to shop for their celebrations has changed completely,
“To help them find everything they need and shop how they want, we’re recruiting thousands more Christmas colleagues than in previous years.”
3,500 jobs cuts to save £60 million
The seasonal staff boost comes after last month's news that Sainsbury’s will be cutting around 3,500 jobs, as it closes its meat, fish and deli counters, as well as some Argos stores. This is a bid to save around £60 million.
However, by March 2021 the supermarket plans to have created 6,000 permanent new jobs, largely to support its online growth.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Plans for 63 homes in Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, are approved

PLANS to build 63 homes near Southampton have been approved this week .
A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build the homes in the Old Mansion Site , Stoneham Lane , Eastleigh .
The proposals , submitted by Highwood Homes , will sit behind Stoneham Lakes and offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments - 12 will be affordable .
There will be a number of three and four-bedroom `` luxury homes '' , as well as one five-bedroom house .
The development will boast a new tennis court located in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woodland walk and a waterside terrace after the plans were unanimously approved by TVBC 's Southern Area Planning Committee on Tuesday .
As reported , a chairman of a fishing club hit out at the plans , claiming it would be a `` nightmare '' for fishers .
Chairman of Eastleigh and District Angling Club , David Banks , believed members of the club would see increased traffic congestion in the area , due to more than 100 car parking spaces that could be built .
He feared the `` three-storey block of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , increasing light pollution when fishers are there at night .
He added : `` We were told there was a development of 12 high-quality homes and on this understanding we sold a small bit of land to Highwood ; now they are looking to build blocks of flats and houses . ''
However , a spokesperson from Highwood Homes hit back and said : `` Highwood has worked closely with E & D Angling Club throughout and they have always been aware of the proposals . ''
According to Highwood Homes ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` a superb collection of luxury homes set within a prestigious community '' .
It adds the site is within `` the former grounds of a magnificent mansion that was built and owned by dynastic Fleming family dating back to at least 1638 '' .

A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build the homes in the Old Mansion Site, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh.
The proposals, submitted by Highwood Homes, will sit behind Stoneham Lakes and offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments - 12 will be affordable.
There will be a number of three and four-bedroom "luxury homes", as well as one five-bedroom house.
The development will boast a new tennis court located in the centre of the site, a woodland walk and a waterside terrace after the plans were unanimously approved by TVBC's Southern Area Planning Committee on Tuesday.
As reported, a chairman of a fishing club hit out at the plans, claiming it would be a "nightmare" for fishers.
Chairman of Eastleigh and District Angling Club, David Banks, believed members of the club would see increased traffic congestion in the area, due to more than 100 car parking spaces that could be built.
He feared the "three-storey block of flats" would tower over Stoneham Lakes, increasing light pollution when fishers are there at night.
He added: "We were told there was a development of 12 high-quality homes and on this understanding we sold a small bit of land to Highwood; now they are looking to build blocks of flats and houses."
However, a spokesperson from Highwood Homes hit back and said: "Highwood has worked closely with E & D Angling Club throughout and they have always been aware of the proposals."
According to Highwood Homes' website, the development is described as "a superb collection of luxury homes set within a prestigious community".
It adds the site is within "the former grounds of a magnificent mansion that was built and owned by dynastic Fleming family dating back to at least 1638".


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--'Remain vigilant' message in support bubbles this Christmas

It comes as families are now able to create a support bubble for the festive season .
During the five-day window from December 23 to December 27 , residents can form a 'Christmas Bubble ' .
Leader of Hampshire County Council Cllr Keith Mans , said : “ After a difficult and challenging year , we know that many people will be looking forward to creating a Christmas bubble with loved ones .
Although the introduction of new vaccines is giving us all hope for a brighter 2021 , it is vital that we remain vigilant over the holiday period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to limit the spread of COVID-19 .
“ We must all be responsible and take clear steps to prevent catching and spreading the virus . ''
Hampshire is currently in Tier 2 ( High ) under coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
The support bubble rules means that groups can be form an exclusive 'Christmas Bubble ' of people from no more than three households ; you can only be in on bubble and once formed this can not change ; only meet your bubble at home , in your garden , places of worship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not create a bubble if you are self-isolating .

It comes as families are now able to create a support bubble for the festive season.
During the five-day window from December 23 to December 27, residents can form a 'Christmas Bubble'.
Leader of Hampshire County Council Cllr Keith Mans, said: “After a difficult and challenging year, we know that many people will be looking forward to creating a Christmas bubble with loved ones. Although the introduction of new vaccines is giving us all hope for a brighter 2021, it is vital that we remain vigilant over the holiday period and beyond, so we can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19.
“We must all be responsible and take clear steps to prevent catching and spreading the virus."
Hampshire is currently in Tier 2 (High) under coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The support bubble rules means that groups can be form an exclusive 'Christmas Bubble' of people from no more than three households; you can only be in on bubble and once formed this cannot change; only meet your bubble at home, in your garden, places of worship or public outdoors spaces and you must not create a bubble if you are self-isolating.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--The newlywed Newhams feature in our new weddings platform

THIS love-struck Hampshire couple didn ’ t let a little thing like a global pandemic get in the way of their plans for their big day .
Newlyweds Victoria and Colin Newham have opened their fabulous wedding album for us in the first in our new series of weddings features in the Daily Echo and online each Friday .
Many couples had their nuptials cancelled , either during the height of lockdown or as Covid restrictions continued to severely limit the number of guests .
But Victoria and Colin are one of a handful of couples who carried on regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a party of 30 of their closest family and friends , half the number they had originally planned .
The couple , who live in Netley Common , were married at their local church St Edwards Church in Netley Abbey before heading to Ceno in Portswood for a meal .
They enjoyed a short break afterwards at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl at West End , which overlooks the pitch of the home of Hampshire Cricket and also boasts a luxury spa , a par 69 parkland 18-hole golf course and Beefy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cricket legend Sir Ian Botham .
Here Victoria tells us all about the wedding and the run up to when her and Colin became Mr and Mrs. Q : How and where did you get engaged ?
A : We got engaged on Valentine ’ s Day .
I was taken to Lee-on-the-Solent for breakfast and was proposed to on the beach .
Q : Did Covid have any impact on your wedding plans ?
A : Yes majorly .
With the rules changing every five minutes so did our wedding .
Q @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day ?
A : Having the most beautiful day during a pandemic and spending it with the people we love most !
Saying our vows , the speeches and our first dance .
Q : What was the most stressful part of organising your wedding ?
A : Sticking to our date as planned a year ago and going ahead with it regardless .
Reducing our wedding numbers from 60 to 30 .
Making sure our wedding was COVID-19 secure .
Q : Did you have a first dance ?
A : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in every way !
Q : Do you have anything else you ’ d like to add about your wedding day ?
A : After we got married we decided on going for a sit down meal and celebrating with our wedding party .
Although it was small and intimate the guests said it was the best wedding they had been to !
• Victoria and Colin ’ s lovely pictures were taken by Katie Hatch of KLC Studios Photography and Design • If you ’ d like your big day to be @ @ @ @

Newlyweds Victoria and Colin Newham have opened their fabulous wedding album for us in the first in our new series of weddings features in the Daily Echo and online each Friday.
Many couples had their nuptials cancelled, either during the height of lockdown or as Covid restrictions continued to severely limit the number of guests.
But Victoria and Colin are one of a handful of couples who carried on regardless, joined by three-year-old daughter Felicity in a party of 30 of their closest family and friends, half the number they had originally planned.
The couple, who live in Netley Common, were married at their local church St Edwards Church in Netley Abbey before heading to Ceno in Portswood for a meal.
They enjoyed a short break afterwards at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl at West End, which overlooks the pitch of the home of Hampshire Cricket and also boasts a luxury spa, a par 69 parkland 18-hole golf course and Beefy’s restaurant, inspired by British cricket legend Sir Ian Botham.
Here Victoria tells us all about the wedding and the run up to when her and Colin became Mr and Mrs.
Q: How and where did you get engaged?
A: We got engaged on Valentine’s Day. I was taken to Lee-on-the-Solent for breakfast and was proposed to on the beach.
Q: Did Covid have any impact on your wedding plans?
A: Yes majorly. With the rules changing every five minutes so did our wedding.
Q: What are your best memories of the day?
A: Having the most beautiful day during a pandemic and spending it with the people we love most! Saying our vows, the speeches and our first dance.
Q: What was the most stressful part of organising your wedding?
A: Sticking to our date as planned a year ago and going ahead with it regardless. Reducing our wedding numbers from 60 to 30. Making sure our wedding was COVID-19 secure.
Q: Did you have a first dance?
A: Yes we did and it was perfect in every way!
Q: Do you have anything else you’d like to add about your wedding day?
A: After we got married we decided on going for a sit down meal and celebrating with our wedding party. Although it was small and intimate the guests said it was the best wedding they had been to!


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--The owners of Hampshire country pub The Northbrook Arms have ambitious plans for it

AMBITIOUS plans to breathe new life into a Hampshire village pub are taking shape .
Adam and Kate Shanley have not let Covid restrictions hinder progress refurbishing The Northrbook Arms in East Stratton near Michedever since they picked up the keys last year .
A new outdoor canopy has hosted a number of socially distanced stand-up comedy nights showcasing the likes of Winchester 's own Paul McCaffrey , Sean Walsh , Lloyd Griffith and Sally-Anne Hayward .
Further comedy nights are planned as well as socially-distanced lunch with Santa events and ambitious plans for a Covid compliant New Year 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times for long-standing Southampton publican An official gin has also taken up residence .
Southampton based HMS Spirits Company bring their range of premium gins including Mary Rose , Elizabeth and Dreadnought to the pub .
Passionate about gin and routed in a naval family background , founder Ben Maguire has taken his award-winning start up distillery around the world and now back home .
“ Anyone that has met Ben knows just how incredibly passionate he is about HMS Spirits , the quality of the product but also the way people connect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enthusiasm and drive now more than ever , '' Adam Shanley said .
“ We ’ re looking to create experiences at the pub and ensure we support local providers giving them a platform to engage , entice and entertain our customers . ''
The next plan is for a website celebrating the past , present and future of the village .
And , despite a tricky 2020 , huge progress has been made on redevelopment of the site with the first four bed self-catering cottage set to be ready by February .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is a tough market at the moment with no real signs of certainty or security .
Having said that , we remain optimistic for the future and would like to thank all of our customers , visitors and communities for their overwhelming support .
Without them we are nothing . ''
Kate and Adam purchased the pub in 2019 from Lord Northbrook .
• The Northbrook Arms is our pub of the week .
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Adam and Kate Shanley have not let Covid restrictions hinder progress refurbishing The Northrbook Arms in East Stratton near Michedever since they picked up the keys last year.
A new outdoor canopy has hosted a number of socially distanced stand-up comedy nights showcasing the likes of Winchester's own Paul McCaffrey, Sean Walsh, Lloyd Griffith and Sally-Anne Hayward.
Further comedy nights are planned as well as socially-distanced lunch with Santa events and ambitious plans for a Covid compliant New Year's Eve party.
An official gin has also taken up residence. Southampton based HMS Spirits Company bring their range of premium gins including Mary Rose, Elizabeth and Dreadnought to the pub.
Passionate about gin and routed in a naval family background, founder Ben Maguire has taken his award-winning start up distillery around the world and now back home.
“Anyone that has met Ben knows just how incredibly passionate he is about HMS Spirits, the quality of the product but also the way people connect with it and the industry needs that enthusiasm and drive now more than ever," Adam Shanley said. “We’re looking to create experiences at the pub and ensure we support local providers giving them a platform to engage, entice and entertain our customers."
The next plan is for a website celebrating the past, present and future of the village.
And, despite a tricky 2020, huge progress has been made on redevelopment of the site with the first four bed self-catering cottage set to be ready by February.
Adam added: "Without a doubt it is a tough market at the moment with no real signs of certainty or security. Having said that, we remain optimistic for the future and would like to thank all of our customers, visitors and communities for their overwhelming support. Without them we are nothing."
Kate and Adam purchased the pub in 2019 from Lord Northbrook.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Google warns users that important files could end up deleted

Google have announced changes to its storage policy which could mean some of the 1.5 billion users worldwide could see important files , photos , documents and emails deleted .
In a statement released by Google Workspace Vice President , Jose Pastor , and Google Photos Vice President , Shimrit Ben-Yair , it was revealed that a host of new changes would be coming to Google accounts .
“ These changes will apply to Photos and Drive ( Specifically Google Docs , Sheets , Slides , Drawings , Forms and Jambord Files ) and will enable us to continue investing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the tech giant explained .
It added , “ We ’ re also introducing new policies for consumer Google Accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail , Drive ( including Google Docs , Sheets , Slides , Drawings , Forms and Jambord Files ) and Photos , and to bring our policies more in line with industry standards.
” The storage policy changes from Google won ’ t be implemented until 1 June 2021 .
In an email sent to users , Google said , “ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 , the earliest it would be enforced is 1 June 2023.
” After 1 June 2021 , accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail , Drive and/or Photos could see content being deleted .
If you ’ re inactive in one of more of these services for two years ( 24 months ) , Google may delete the content in the product ( s ) in which you ’ re inactive .
Similarly , if you ’ re over your storage limit for two years , Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drive and Photos .
Google says , “ We will notify you multiple times before we attempt to remove any content so you have ample opportunity to take action .
“ The simplest way to keep your account active is to periodically visit Gmail , Drive or Photos on the web or mobile , while signed in and connected to the internet.
” New content counting towards your storage Starting from 1 June 2021 , any new documents , sheets , slides , drawings , forms or Jamboard files will begin counting towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Similarly , new photos or videos uploaded in high quality in Google Photos after 1 June 2021 will count towards your free 15 GB storage quota , or any additional storage you ’ ve purchased as a Google One member .
Existing files will not count towards your storage , unless they ’ re modified on or after 1 June 2021 .
“ To make this transition easier , we ’ ll exempt all high quality photos and videos you back up before June 1 [ 2021 ] , ” Google explained .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who back up in high quality should have “ years ” before needing to take action , with Google estimating “ that 80 per cent of you should have at least three years before you reach 15 GB .
”

In a statement released by Google Workspace Vice President, Jose Pastor, and Google Photos Vice President, Shimrit Ben-Yair, it was revealed that a host of new changes would be coming to Google accounts.
“These changes will apply to Photos and Drive (Specifically Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Jambord Files) and will enable us to continue investing in these products for the future,” the tech giant explained.
It added, “We’re also introducing new policies for consumer Google Accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail, Drive (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Jambord Files) and Photos, and to bring our policies more in line with industry standards.”
The storage policy changes from Google won’t be implemented until 1 June 2021.
In an email sent to users, Google said, “As this policy goes into effect 1 June 2021, the earliest it would be enforced is 1 June 2023.”
Files could be deleted
After 1 June 2021, accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail, Drive and/or Photos could see content being deleted.
If you’re inactive in one of more of these services for two years (24 months), Google may delete the content in the product(s) in which you’re inactive.
Similarly, if you’re over your storage limit for two years, Google may delete your content across Gmail, Drive and Photos.
Google says, “We will notify you multiple times before we attempt to remove any content so you have ample opportunity to take action.
“The simplest way to keep your account active is to periodically visit Gmail, Drive or Photos on the web or mobile, while signed in and connected to the internet.”
New content counting towards your storage
Starting from 1 June 2021, any new documents, sheets, slides, drawings, forms or Jamboard files will begin counting towards your free 15GB of allotted storage.
Similarly, new photos or videos uploaded in high quality in Google Photos after 1 June 2021 will count towards your free 15 GB storage quota, or any additional storage you’ve purchased as a Google One member.
Existing files will not count towards your storage, unless they’re modified on or after 1 June 2021.
“To make this transition easier, we’ll exempt all high quality photos and videos you back up before June 1 [2021],” Google explained.
The tech firm said that most people who back up in high quality should have “years” before needing to take action, with Google estimating “that 80 per cent of you should have at least three years before you reach 15 GB.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Changes to Fareham council opening over Christmas

FAREHAM council will be changing its opening times over the festive period .
The borough council has confirmed it will @ @ @ @ @ The civic offices will be closed from 4pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open at @ @ @ @ @ 2021 .
The cash office will also be closed from 12pm on December 24 and @ @ @ @ @ January 4 .
If there is an emergency and residents can contact the council over @ @ @ @ @ Other concerns about something that poses a risk or danger to health , buildings or @ @ @ @ @ .
For anything relating to road or footpath obstructions , call 101 .
For non-urgent @ @ @ @ @ recycling , grounds maintenance or street cleansing , call 01329 82434 .

The borough council has confirmed it will be closed over Christmas.
The civic offices will be closed from 4pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open at 8.45am on Monday January 4 2021.
The cash office will also be closed from 12pm on December 24 and will re-open at 8.45am on January 4.
If there is an emergency and residents can contact the council over Christmas on 01329 236100.
Other concerns about something that poses a risk or danger to health, buildings or structures, call 0800 374485.
For anything relating to road or footpath obstructions, call 101.
For non-urgent enquiries relating to refuse and recycling, grounds maintenance or street cleansing, call 01329 82434.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--Delays in civil court claims grow in Southampton

The time taken for civil court claims to go to trial in Southampton rose over the summer , new figures show .
The Law Society of England and Wales said the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing issues nationally , and called on the Government to open additional emergency courts .
The vast majority of civil court cases are small claims where a person is trying to get their money back on a deal or purchase that has gone wrong .
These are currently being heard in regular and Nightingale courts , as well as remotely , and are often used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a faulty product , poor service or personal injury .
Ministry of Justice figures show the average time taken for small claims to go to trial in Southampton County Court was 43 weeks between July and September – an increase on the average of 34 weeks between July and September 2019 , and the 38-week wait between April and June .
Multi and fast track claims , which are used for more complex issues , also took longer to reach trial in the most recent quarter – rising from 52 weeks between April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent period .
Across England and Wales , the average time taken for small claims to go to trial rose to 49 weeks – almost two months longer than the previous period .
The time taken for multi and fast track cases rose slightly to 62 weeks over the same time .
The Law Society said there were already `` significant backlogs '' in the civil justice system after `` years of underfunding and cuts to the courts '' , but this has been made worse by Covid-19 .
President David Greene said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for some cases , but he is not convinced they have delivered any significant additional capacity .
He added : `` The pandemic has worsened delays for several reasons , including remote hearings not being suitable for all cases and parties sometimes not being able to physically attend courts due to safety concerns .
`` To reduce the backlogs in civil courts , we urge the Government to increase court capacity by opening additional Nightingale courts and ensuring the judiciary are well-equipped and encouraged to conduct hearings remotely where needed.
” Between July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton County Court – 10 fewer than during the same period in 2019 .
Across England and Wales , there were 11,000 county court trials over these months , a 37 % drop .
The Ministry of Justice said more than 628 court rooms are open for civil and family cases .

The Law Society of England and Wales said the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing issues nationally, and called on the Government to open additional emergency courts.
The vast majority of civil court cases are small claims where a person is trying to get their money back on a deal or purchase that has gone wrong.
These are currently being heard in regular and Nightingale courts, as well as remotely, and are often used to claim less than £10,000 back for a faulty product, poor service or personal injury.
Ministry of Justice figures show the average time taken for small claims to go to trial in Southampton County Court was 43 weeks between July and September – an increase on the average of 34 weeks between July and September 2019, and the 38-week wait between April and June.
Multi and fast track claims, which are used for more complex issues, also took longer to reach trial in the most recent quarter – rising from 52 weeks between April and June to 67 in the most recent period.
Across England and Wales, the average time taken for small claims to go to trial rose to 49 weeks – almost two months longer than the previous period.
The time taken for multi and fast track cases rose slightly to 62 weeks over the same time.
The Law Society said there were already "significant backlogs" in the civil justice system after "years of underfunding and cuts to the courts", but this has been made worse by Covid-19.
President David Greene said extended Covid operating hours may be suitable for some cases, but he is not convinced they have delivered any significant additional capacity.
He added: "The pandemic has worsened delays for several reasons, including remote hearings not being suitable for all cases and parties sometimes not being able to physically attend courts due to safety concerns.
"To reduce the backlogs in civil courts, we urge the Government to increase court capacity by opening additional Nightingale courts and ensuring the judiciary are well-equipped and encouraged to conduct hearings remotely where needed.”
Between July and September, there were 96 trials at Southampton County Court – 10 fewer than during the same period in 2019.
Across England and Wales, there were 11,000 county court trials over these months, a 37% drop.
The Ministry of Justice said more than 628 court rooms are open for civil and family cases.


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--LETTER - We have duty to protect environment, residents and asylum seekers

WE MUST protect the international rights of asylum seekers and treat them in a humane and compassionate way .
But , we must also protect the interest of our citizens and protect the environment with suitable safety measures .
If the decision is made by the Government to proceed with this location then we should convene the Resilience Forum to co-ordinate a reasoned and coherent plan .
The process must be all party and multi-agency and transparent .
We have a duty to protect our environment , residents ’ interests and the asylum seekers .
“ We understand the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop the plans .
`` This is a populist knee jerk reaction which we can not support .
`` Her opposition is not a responsible action for a former minister with responsibilities in this area .
`` She should be aware of our legal responsibilities and should be supportive of these desperate refugees who have crossed the world escaping from horrific regimes and wars .
`` It may be that the decision is made not to proceed but that will be based upon evidence and solid facts not a populist knee jerk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s at TVBC

But, we must also protect the interest of our citizens and protect the environment with suitable safety measures.
If the decision is made by the Government to proceed with this location then we should convene the Resilience Forum to co-ordinate a reasoned and coherent plan.
The process must be all party and multi-agency and transparent.
We have a duty to protect our environment, residents’ interests and the asylum seekers.
“We understand the local MP is trying to raise a petition to stop the plans.
"This is a populist knee jerk reaction which we cannot support.
"Her opposition is not a responsible action for a former minister with responsibilities in this area.
"She should be aware of our legal responsibilities and should be supportive of these desperate refugees who have crossed the world escaping from horrific regimes and wars.
"It may be that the decision is made not to proceed but that will be based upon evidence and solid facts not a populist knee jerk reaction.”
Cllr Celia Dowden
Leader of the Liberal Democrat’s at TVBC


thedailyecho--2020-12-11--A 1978 Reliant Scimitar SE6a features in Me and My Motor today

IT 'S all about the British drives for Paul Kenny who is showing off his 1978 Reliant Scimitar SE6a in our Me and My Motor feature this week .
The Hampshire classic car enthusiast is not a fan of foreign motors and likes his Reliant so much that he 's on his third incarnation of the same vehicle .
Less than 4,000 SE6As were ever made and that made it the most popular version of all the SE6 shapes .
The nicest car Paul has ever had in his garage was a Series 3 Daimler XJ 6 and he 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morris 1100/1300 next .
• My Aston Martin Vanquish and Lotus Cortina make the ultimate two car garage Paul , who likes nothing more than hitting some of the UK 's incredible B roads in his motor , has driven as far as Rome and Gibraltar for work .
And he has no plans to go electric , unless he comes into some money .
`` I ’ m too old , '' he laughs .
`` By the time I could afford one , I ’ ll be pushing up the daisies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Tesla if I did . ''
Paul is a regular at car shows and particularly likes the classic and racing car shows which usually take place at the NEC in Birmingham and should return next year after a Covid induced break in 2020 .
The Reliant Scimitar name was used for a series of sports car models produced by British car manufacturer Reliant between 1964 and 1986 .
During its 22-year production it developed into a range of versions including a convertible launched in 1980 .
All have a fibreglass body mounted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SE6A displayed a number of changes , including Lockheed brakes and suspension revisions .
An easy way to spot a SE6A from a SE6 is the change to orange from red reflectors on the rear extractor vents , and the three vertical grooves in the front bumper ( in front of the wheel arches ) were removed .
3877 SE6As were made—making it the most popular version of all the SE6 shapes .
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The Hampshire classic car enthusiast is not a fan of foreign motors and likes his Reliant so much that he's on his third incarnation of the same vehicle. Less than 4,000 SE6As were ever made and that made it the most popular version of all the SE6 shapes.
The nicest car Paul has ever had in his garage was a Series 3 Daimler XJ 6 and he'll probably get a Vanden Plas 1300 or Morris 1100/1300 next.
Paul, who likes nothing more than hitting some of the UK's incredible B roads in his motor, has driven as far as Rome and Gibraltar for work.
And he has no plans to go electric, unless he comes into some money.
"I’m too old," he laughs. "By the time I could afford one, I’ll be pushing up the daisies. But it would be a Jaguar or Tesla if I did."
Paul is a regular at car shows and particularly likes the classic and racing car shows which usually take place at the NEC in Birmingham and should return next year after a Covid induced break in 2020.
The Reliant Scimitar name was used for a series of sports car models produced by British car manufacturer Reliant between 1964 and 1986. During its 22-year production it developed into a range of versions including a convertible launched in 1980. All have a fibreglass body mounted on a steel box-section chassis.
The SE6A displayed a number of changes, including Lockheed brakes and suspension revisions. An easy way to spot a SE6A from a SE6 is the change to orange from red reflectors on the rear extractor vents, and the three vertical grooves in the front bumper (in front of the wheel arches) were removed. 3877 SE6As were made—making it the most popular version of all the SE6 shapes.