thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Easing Covid-19 restrictions at Christmas will 'cost many lives'

Pressure is mounting on the Government to rethink the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas with leading medical journals warning the move could “ cost many lives ” .
The British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal have written a joint editorial for only the second time in 100 years to call on the Government to rethink their strategy .
They said that the Government “ is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives ” .
The warning , authored by HSJ editor Alastair McLellan and BMJ editor-in-chief Fiona Godlee said : “ When Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mixing over Christmas it had assumed the Covid-19 demand on the NHS would be decreasing .
“ But it is not , it is rising , and the emergence of a new strain of the virus has introduced further potential jeopardy .
“ Members of the public can and should mitigate the impact of the third wave by being as careful as possible over the next few months .
But many will see the lifting of restrictions over Christmas as permission to drop their guard .
“ The Government was too slow to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the autumn .
“ It should now reverse its rash decision to allow household mixing and instead extend the tiers over the five-day Christmas period in order to bring numbers down in the advance of a likely third wave.
” Member of the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) Sir Mark Walport said people need to be “ extraordinarily careful ” in the run-up to Christmas .
Speaking in a personal capacity , the former chief scientific adviser told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people gather and mix , particularly in indoor environments , that is conducive to the virus moving around .
And it ’ s as simple as that .
“ People should think .
If they are going to be mixing in households which have older people in them , then they really do need to be extraordinarily careful in the week or so before Christmas comes.
” Asked what would happen if people are not careful enough , Sir Mark said : “ I think the consequences are obvious – an increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prolonged social distancing , and Tier 3 measures in parts of the country after Christmas.
” Professor Calum Semple said people would have ignored any ban on Christmas gatherings .
But the Sage member told BBC Breakfast : “ If you do go round and camp in Granny and Grandpa ’ s house for five days , that ’ s going to be dreadful .
“ If they go round for the Christmas meal , then perhaps the family should be doing the cooking and the washing up and treating Granny and Grandpa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But if they do do lots of hugs and kisses , then the virus will spread .
“ So this is about meeting your friends and family , ideally doing the best you can to wash your hands , maintain some social distancing , meeting outside when you can , and trying to stay safe .
“ But clearly lockdowns work because lockdowns reduce social interaction and that reduces the virus .
“ If you stop your lockdown , stop your tiers , have huge amounts of social interaction , there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rules over Christmas looms as Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed over 1,000 people in the UK have tested positive for a “ new variant ” of coronavirus .
Speaking to the Commons , Mr Hancock said : “ Over the last few days , thanks to our world-class genomic capability in the UK , we have identified a new variant of coronavirus which may be associated with the faster spread in the South of England.
” Matt Hancock said the numbers of the new variant of coronavirus “ are increasing rapidly ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Initial analysis suggests that this variant is growing faster than the existing variants .
“ We ’ ve currently identified over 1,000 cases with this variant predominantly in the South of England although cases have been identified in nearly 60 different local authority areas .

The British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal have written a joint editorial for only the second time in 100 years to call on the Government to rethink their strategy.
They said that the Government “is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives”.
The warning, authored by HSJ editor Alastair McLellan and BMJ editor-in-chief Fiona Godlee said: “When Government devised the current plans to allow household mixing over Christmas it had assumed the Covid-19 demand on the NHS would be decreasing.
“But it is not, it is rising, and the emergence of a new strain of the virus has introduced further potential jeopardy.
“Members of the public can and should mitigate the impact of the third wave by being as careful as possible over the next few months. But many will see the lifting of restrictions over Christmas as permission to drop their guard.
“The Government was too slow to introduce restrictions in the spring and again in the autumn.
“It should now reverse its rash decision to allow household mixing and instead extend the tiers over the five-day Christmas period in order to bring numbers down in the advance of a likely third wave.”
BREAKING: Government must stop household mixing this Christmas to protect the NHS: a joint call by @bmj_latest & @HSJnews https://t.co/hpTmhWGfDz — Alastair McLellan (@HSJEditor) December 15, 2020
Member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) Sir Mark Walport said people need to be “extraordinarily careful” in the run-up to Christmas.
Speaking in a personal capacity, the former chief scientific adviser told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The sad fact is that when people gather and mix, particularly in indoor environments, that is conducive to the virus moving around. And it’s as simple as that.
“People should think. If they are going to be mixing in households which have older people in them, then they really do need to be extraordinarily careful in the week or so before Christmas comes.”
Asked what would happen if people are not careful enough, Sir Mark said: “I think the consequences are obvious – an increase in numbers and the need for a more prolonged social distancing, and Tier 3 measures in parts of the country after Christmas.”
Professor Calum Semple said people would have ignored any ban on Christmas gatherings.
But the Sage member told BBC Breakfast: “If you do go round and camp in Granny and Grandpa’s house for five days, that’s going to be dreadful.
“If they go round for the Christmas meal, then perhaps the family should be doing the cooking and the washing up and treating Granny and Grandpa like the king and queen.
“But if they do do lots of hugs and kisses, then the virus will spread.
“So this is about meeting your friends and family, ideally doing the best you can to wash your hands, maintain some social distancing, meeting outside when you can, and trying to stay safe.
“But clearly lockdowns work because lockdowns reduce social interaction and that reduces the virus.
“If you stop your lockdown, stop your tiers, have huge amounts of social interaction, there will be a rise in cases.”
The relaxation of rules over Christmas looms as Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed over 1,000 people in the UK have tested positive for a “new variant” of coronavirus.
Speaking to the Commons, Mr Hancock said: “Over the last few days, thanks to our world-class genomic capability in the UK, we have identified a new variant of coronavirus which may be associated with the faster spread in the South of England.”
Matt Hancock said the numbers of the new variant of coronavirus “are increasing rapidly”.
He told the Commons: “Initial analysis suggests that this variant is growing faster than the existing variants.
“We’ve currently identified over 1,000 cases with this variant predominantly in the South of England although cases have been identified in nearly 60 different local authority areas.
“And numbers are increasing rapidly.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Covid Christmas rules explained

Covid Christmas rules explained

Despite concerns a relaxation of the Covid rules could potentially lead to a third wave of cases , the Government has insisted the rules will be as planned .
Downing Street has said there are no plans to shorten the period over Christmas in which social distancing will be relaxed amid concerns over increasing coronavirus rates .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ No .
We ’ ve set out the details of the Christmas guidelines .
“ There are no plans to review the Christmas guidance .
What we ’ ve said alongside that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cautious .
“ I think the Prime Minister said it ’ s the season to be jolly careful and we would emphasise that we should continue to do that . ''
But what are the rules for between December 23 and 27 ?
Here 's a reminder of the key points • Travel restrictions will be lifted across the UK for five days to enable people from different households to gather .
• Those travelling to and from Northern Ireland will be permitted to travel for an additional day either side .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come together to form a “ Christmas bubble ” during that period .
• Members of a bubble can meet at home , in places of worship and in outdoor public places .
• Bubbles must be fixed for the duration of the period and can not be changed .
• Children under 18 whose parents live apart can be a part of both parents ’ bubbles if they chose to form different groupings .
• In England , students who have returned home for the holidays are treated a part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student household , for the purposes of forming a Christmas bubble .
The rules may vary in other administrations when detailed regulations are published .
• Bubble members will not be required to follow social distancing while they are together – although they are advised to exercise caution if there are vulnerable people involved .
• Members will not be able to get together in pubs or restaurants and restrictions on hospitality will be maintained depending on which tier people are living under .
• People are advised to reduce unnecessary contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two weeks before they join a bubble .
Here is what the advice , from the Environmental and Modelling Group ( EMG ) and the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours ( SPI-B ) dated November 26 , said : Postpone to a later date or opt for the great outdoors .
From the outset , the experts recommend considering whether a physical gathering is really “ essential ” , or whether it could be held at another time in the future , or online instead .
The scientists accept that social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a particular challenge ” , but they reiterate that the virus is much less likely to transmit between people if you are outside .
They suggest meeting for a walk , or for a “ distanced drink ” outside someone ’ s house or in a public place .
Picking up vulnerable relatives by car carries an increased risk of spreading Covid-19 , experts warn .
Scientists said there is “ a small amount of evidence relating to public transport , and growing concern that car-sharing poses a high risk due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear face coverings , open windows , keep journeys as short as possible and avoid unnecessary travel with people outside of your own household .
Scientists recommend limiting the length of interactions , especially if people are mixing indoors .
They said those “ should be restricted as much as possible and reserved for short duration quality time ” .
Experts recommend avoiding overnight visits and limiting people from different households sharing rooms to reduce cross transmission risks .
They say children should share a room with their parents rather than children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 .
Limit the number of people who meet , and choose the largest space possible Scientists suggest spacing people further apart at the dinner table .
Scientists said cutting the number of people who meet can help reduce the risk and recommend gathering “ in the largest space that is feasible ” .
They advise on “ simple actions ” like rearranging furniture and taking turns to cook and wash up in order to avoid crowding and help people keep a safe distance from one another .
Poorly ventilated spaces pose a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they acknowledged the greater likelihood of this happening in cold winter weather when people keep windows closed .
They recommend “ short-term airing ” – by opening windows for between 10 and 15 minutes every hour .
They said extractor fans , especially in kitchens and bathrooms that visitors use , can also help , and again recommend wearing face coverings when people are not eating or drinking “ to reduce risk further ” .
7 .
Ditch the board games in favour of a quiz Board games involving shared objects are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving lots of shared objects , such as board games , are not recommended .
Scientists say these could be substituted for quiz-based games .
If shared objects are involved , make sure there is good hand hygiene and do your best to avoid touching your face during the activities , the experts say .
Festive singalongs indoors are not recommended , with experts saying several studies have shown that singing is associated with a high transmission risk especially if ventilation is poor .
And dancing along to your favourite Christmas tunes is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aerobic activities like high-energy dance fitness have been linked to outbreaks , explaining that this is probably down to higher breathing rates .
They recommend avoiding singing or dancing in indoor spaces , but say that , where this does happen , “ limiting the loudness of singing and the duration of activities ” and ensuring good ventilation and space between people “ are likely to reduce risks ” .
Make sure tissues , wipes , and sanitiser aplenty are all available at any gathering and remember to provide bins to dispose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , consider using signs and stickers , scientists say .
They state that people should wash or sanitise hands before a meal and ensure those cooking or serving food also practise good hygiene .
Scientists advise that people should avoid physical contact “ as far as possible ” , especially anything involving face-face or face-hand contact .
They suggest “ gestures such as elbow bumps or air greetings could be used as alternatives ” .
They add : “ If there is physical contact it is a good idea to keep it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wash hands afterwards.
” The scientists suggest a “ household plan ” could be drawn up to “ include agreements around managing activities and the physical environment ” .
They said it is beneficial to “ explicitly consider vulnerable people and how they may be able to participate safely ” and note particularly events involving children where they might be mixing with people who are vulnerable to serious consequences from infection .
They said the plan is most likely to be successful “ if it is clear and accessible for all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital document or checklist to ensure everyone involved “ is aware of the ‘ rules ’ they have agreed collaboratively ” .

Downing Street has said there are no plans to shorten the period over Christmas in which social distancing will be relaxed amid concerns over increasing coronavirus rates.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “No. We’ve set out the details of the Christmas guidelines.
“There are no plans to review the Christmas guidance. What we’ve said alongside that is that the public should continue to be cautious.
“I think the Prime Minister said it’s the season to be jolly careful and we would emphasise that we should continue to do that."
But what are the rules for between December 23 and 27? Here's a reminder of the key points
Travel restrictions will be lifted across the UK for five days to enable people from different households to gather.
Those travelling to and from Northern Ireland will be permitted to travel for an additional day either side.
Up to three households will be able to come together to form a “Christmas bubble” during that period.
Members of a bubble can meet at home, in places of worship and in outdoor public places.
Bubbles must be fixed for the duration of the period and cannot be changed.
Children under 18 whose parents live apart can be a part of both parents’ bubbles if they chose to form different groupings.
In England, students who have returned home for the holidays are treated a part of their family household, rather than their student household, for the purposes of forming a Christmas bubble. The rules may vary in other administrations when detailed regulations are published.
Bubble members will not be required to follow social distancing while they are together – although they are advised to exercise caution if there are vulnerable people involved.
Members will not be able to get together in pubs or restaurants and restrictions on hospitality will be maintained depending on which tier people are living under.
People are advised to reduce unnecessary contact with those they do not live with in the two weeks before they join a bubble.
Top tips for managing over Christmas
Here is what the advice, from the Environmental and Modelling Group (EMG) and the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) dated November 26, said:
1. Have an online gathering
Postpone to a later date or opt for the great outdoors. From the outset, the experts recommend considering whether a physical gathering is really “essential”, or whether it could be held at another time in the future, or online instead.
2. Have an event outdoors
The scientists accept that social events and celebrations in winter “pose a particular challenge”, but they reiterate that the virus is much less likely to transmit between people if you are outside. They suggest meeting for a walk, or for a “distanced drink” outside someone’s house or in a public place.
3. Travel safely
Picking up vulnerable relatives by car carries an increased risk of spreading Covid-19, experts warn. Scientists said there is “a small amount of evidence relating to public transport, and growing concern that car-sharing poses a high risk due to the confined space”. Their advice is to wear face coverings, open windows, keep journeys as short as possible and avoid unnecessary travel with people outside of your own household.
4. Limit the time spent together
Scientists recommend limiting the length of interactions, especially if people are mixing indoors. They said those “should be restricted as much as possible and reserved for short duration quality time”. Experts recommend avoiding overnight visits and limiting people from different households sharing rooms to reduce cross transmission risks.
They say children should share a room with their parents rather than children from different households if staying over.
5. Limit the number of people who meet, and choose the largest space possible
Scientists suggest spacing people further apart at the dinner table.
Scientists said cutting the number of people who meet can help reduce the risk and recommend gathering “in the largest space that is feasible”.
They advise on “simple actions” like rearranging furniture and taking turns to cook and wash up in order to avoid crowding and help people keep a safe distance from one another.
6. Open windows
Poorly ventilated spaces pose a higher risk, the scientists said, as they acknowledged the greater likelihood of this happening in cold winter weather when people keep windows closed.
They recommend “short-term airing” – by opening windows for between 10 and 15 minutes every hour.
They said extractor fans, especially in kitchens and bathrooms that visitors use, can also help, and again recommend wearing face coverings when people are not eating or drinking “to reduce risk further”.
7. Ditch the board games in favour of a quiz
Board games involving shared objects are not recommended, experts say.
Games involving lots of shared objects, such as board games, are not recommended. Scientists say these could be substituted for quiz-based games.
If shared objects are involved, make sure there is good hand hygiene and do your best to avoid touching your face during the activities, the experts say.
9. Don’t make a song and dance
Festive singalongs indoors are not recommended, with experts saying several studies have shown that singing is associated with a high transmission risk especially if ventilation is poor.
And dancing along to your favourite Christmas tunes is not advised either, with scientists saying aerobic activities like high-energy dance fitness have been linked to outbreaks, explaining that this is probably down to higher breathing rates.
They recommend avoiding singing or dancing in indoor spaces, but say that, where this does happen, “limiting the loudness of singing and the duration of activities” and ensuring good ventilation and space between people “are likely to reduce risks”.
9. Hygiene is key
Hygiene is key at Christmas get-togethers.
Make sure tissues, wipes, and sanitiser aplenty are all available at any gathering and remember to provide bins to dispose of these.
To remind young children especially, consider using signs and stickers, scientists say.
They state that people should wash or sanitise hands before a meal and ensure those cooking or serving food also practise good hygiene.
10. Elbow bumps rather than hugs
Scientists advise that people should avoid physical contact “as far as possible”, especially anything involving face-face or face-hand contact.
They suggest “gestures such as elbow bumps or air greetings could be used as alternatives”.
They add: “If there is physical contact it is a good idea to keep it to the minimum duration, turn faces away and wash hands afterwards.”
11. Plan your gathering
The scientists suggest a “household plan” could be drawn up to “include agreements around managing activities and the physical environment”.
They said it is beneficial to “explicitly consider vulnerable people and how they may be able to participate safely” and note particularly events involving children where they might be mixing with people who are vulnerable to serious consequences from infection.
They said the plan is most likely to be successful “if it is clear and accessible for all those involved”, suggesting a physical or digital document or checklist to ensure everyone involved “is aware of the ‘rules’ they have agreed collaboratively”.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--DVLA issues urgent scam warning to drivers

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA ) has released images of the latest online scams targeting motorists .
The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever as motorists are regularly targeted by criminals trying to steal money or personal details from them by posing as government agencies such as the DVLA .
The latest images show a variety of text and email-based messages concerning vehicle tax and driving licences , often claiming that a car tax payment has failed or a driver ’ s licence information is out of date .
In every instance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into sharing bank details or other sensitive personal details with the fraudsters .
They are being shared as new figures show a six-fold increase in the number of scams reported to the DVLA .
Data from the agency shows a 603 per cent increase in reported fraudulent calls , texts and emails in the three months to September 2020 compared with the previous year .
Phil Morgan , head of fraud policy investigation at DVLA , said : “ These new figures demonstrate that scammers are becoming more persistent in their efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scams may at first seem legitimate , however they are designed to trick motorists into providing their personal details .
We never ask for bank or credit card details via text message or email , so if you receive something like this , it ’ s a scam.
” Anyone who has received a suspicious email is being urged to report to the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ) via their suspicious email service : report @ phishing.gov.uk .
Suspicious texts can also be forwarded free of charge to your network provider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to Action Fraud or police if you think you have fallen victim to such a scam .
As well as forwarding any suspicious emails and texts , DVLA has five top tips for motorists to stay safe online : • Only use GOV.UK when looking for DVLA contact details • Immediately report it to the police via Action Fraud if you think you have been the victim of a scam Sarah Lyons , NCSC 's deputy director for economy and society , said : “ It ’ s important to stay vigilant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminals often imitate legitimate organisations like the DVLA to make their scam seem more convincing .
“ Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you ’ ve received an untrustworthy email or text message , but our latest guidance gives advice on how to spot the signs of a scam .
“ I ’ d also urge the public to continue to forward anything they think doesn ’ t look right to our Suspicious Email Reporting Service , report @ phishing.gov.uk , so we can take action to remove online scams .
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The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever as motorists are regularly targeted by criminals trying to steal money or personal details from them by posing as government agencies such as the DVLA.
The latest images show a variety of text and email-based messages concerning vehicle tax and driving licences, often claiming that a car tax payment has failed or a driver’s licence information is out of date.
In every instance, they are designed to trick unwary drivers into sharing bank details or other sensitive personal details with the fraudsters.
They are being shared as new figures show a six-fold increase in the number of scams reported to the DVLA. Data from the agency shows a 603 per cent increase in reported fraudulent calls, texts and emails in the three months to September 2020 compared with the previous year.
Phil Morgan, head of fraud policy investigation at DVLA, said: “These new figures demonstrate that scammers are becoming more persistent in their efforts to target motorists.
“These more recent scams may at first seem legitimate, however they are designed to trick motorists into providing their personal details. We never ask for bank or credit card details via text message or email, so if you receive something like this, it’s a scam.”
Anyone who has received a suspicious email is being urged to report to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) via their suspicious email service: report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious texts can also be forwarded free of charge to your network provider on 7726. You can also report it to Action Fraud or police if you think you have fallen victim to such a scam.
As well as forwarding any suspicious emails and texts, DVLA has five top tips for motorists to stay safe online:
Never share driving licence images and vehicle documents online
Never share bank details or personal data online
Avoid websites offering to connect to DVLA’s contact centre
Only use GOV.UK when looking for DVLA contact details
Immediately report it to the police via Action Fraud if you think you have been the victim of a scam
Sarah Lyons, NCSC's deputy director for economy and society, said: “It’s important to stay vigilant to suspicious messages as we know that criminals often imitate legitimate organisations like the DVLA to make their scam seem more convincing.
“Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’ve received an untrustworthy email or text message, but our latest guidance gives advice on how to spot the signs of a scam.
“I’d also urge the public to continue to forward anything they think doesn’t look right to our Suspicious Email Reporting Service, report@phishing.gov.uk, so we can take action to remove online scams.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Man died after returning home drunk

Man died after returning home drunk

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Southampton man who was taken to hospital after being found at the bottom of his stairs .
Area coroner Jason Pegg recorded an `` open '' conclusion at an inquest into the death of Modestas Zagurskas , who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries .
The inquest heard that Mr Zagurskas , 42 , was drunk when he returned to shared accommodation at Derby Road , Southampton , on April 5 last year .
Later that evening he was found lying at the bottom of the stairs and was taken to his room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His wife , Inga Zagurskiene , went to the toilet at around 5am and found her husband lying on the bathroom floor .
He was moaning and blood was coming from his mouth .
Mr Pegg said : `` Inga roused her neighbour and the emergency services were called .
`` Mr Zagurskas was admitted to Southampton General Hospital and died soon afterwards .
He had suffered multiple bruises and abrasions to his body .
`` The direct cause of death was a head injury .
`` It seems most likely that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ height , but how it occurred is not clear from the evidence .
`` How he came to have a head injury - and how he came to be at the bottom of the stairs - can not be ascertained . ''
The inquest heard that Mr Zagurskas died after getting drunk during a visit to relatives .
During a post-mortem examination he was found 106 milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood .
The legal drink-driving is 80 milligrams .
In a written statement read by the coroner his wife said she went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lying on his back on the floor .
He was making a gurgling noise and was coughing up blood .
She alerted another resident , Olga Pehtereva .
Mr Pegg said the amount of alcohol drunk by Mr Zagurskas had contributed to his death .

Area coroner Jason Pegg recorded an "open" conclusion at an inquest into the death of Modestas Zagurskas, who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries.
The inquest heard that Mr Zagurskas, 42, was drunk when he returned to shared accommodation at Derby Road, Southampton, on April 5 last year.
Later that evening he was found lying at the bottom of the stairs and was taken to his room by one of the other residents.
His wife, Inga Zagurskiene, went to the toilet at around 5am and found her husband lying on the bathroom floor. He was moaning and blood was coming from his mouth.
Mr Pegg said: "Inga roused her neighbour and the emergency services were called.
"Mr Zagurskas was admitted to Southampton General Hospital and died soon afterwards. He had suffered multiple bruises and abrasions to his body.
"The direct cause of death was a head injury.
"It seems most likely that the cause of death was a fall from height, but how it occurred is not clear from the evidence.
"How he came to have a head injury - and how he came to be at the bottom of the stairs - cannot be ascertained."
The inquest heard that Mr Zagurskas died after getting drunk during a visit to relatives.
During a post-mortem examination he was found 106 milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood. The legal drink-driving is 80 milligrams.
In a written statement read by the coroner his wife said she went to the bathroom and found her husband lying on his back on the floor. He was making a gurgling noise and was coughing up blood. She alerted another resident, Olga Pehtereva.
Mr Pegg said the amount of alcohol drunk by Mr Zagurskas had contributed to his death.
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thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Man caught driving while influenced by cocaine and cannabis is banned rom the roads

A MAN caught driving under the influence of cocaine and cannabis has been banned from the roads .
Scott John @ @ @ @ @ on Pavilion Close in Fair Oak on April 3 this year .
The 27-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ cannabis and Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - in his blood .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ , he pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving .
Humphries , of Suffolk @ @ @ @ @ , was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £300 .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85 .

Scott John Humphries was caught drug driving on Pavilion Close in Fair Oak on April 3 this year.
The 27-year-old was found to have cocaine, cannabis and Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - in his blood.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving.
Humphries, of Suffolk Drive, Chandler's Ford, was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £300.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Drug seizures by Hampshire police rises by quarter

DRUG seizures by police in Hampshire rose by nearly a quarter last year , figures reveal .
The National Police Chiefs ’ Council said officers across England and Wales are taking even more of the highest-harm illegal drugs off the streets and preventing them from bolstering a “ multi-million pound illicit Home Office data shows Hampshire Constabulary made 4,919 drug seizures in 2019-20 , up 24 % compared to 3,962 the previous year .
That equated to a rate of 2,470 seizures per million population – below the national average of 2,808 per Police make 12 arrests during drugs raids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis was the most commonly seized drug , which was involved in 80 % of seizures where the drug type was known in 2019-20 .
This was followed by cocaine ( 6 % ) and crack cocaine ( 2 % ) .
Drugs could not be classified in 15 % of seizures , according to the data .
Across England and Wales , the number of drug seizures increased for the second consecutive year , reversing the steady fall seen since 2011-12 .
This was “ mainly driven by an increase in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , such as herbal cannabis and cannabis resin , according to a Home Office report .
Deputy Chief Constable Jason Harwin , the NPCC ’ s lead for drugs , said forces have also “ substantially increased ” seizure of the highest-harm illegal drugs over the past few years .
He added : “ These drugs feed a multi-million pound illicit market and are a key driver in other serious crimes .
“ Working with the National Crime Agency and other law enforcement agencies , we pursue organised criminals involved in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime including serious violence , human trafficking and modern slavery .
“ We also continue to work with public health bodies to seek to decrease user demand for illegal drugs and reduce harm.
” The Home Office said the Government is “ committed to driving down drugs supply in the UK through tough law enforcement , which is reflected in the increase in drug seizures made by police

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said officers across England and Wales are taking even more of the highest-harm illegal drugs off the streets and preventing them from bolstering a “multi-million pound illicit
market”.
Home Office data shows Hampshire Constabulary made 4,919 drug seizures in 2019-20, up 24% compared to 3,962 the previous year.
That equated to a rate of 2,470 seizures per million population – below the national average of 2,808 per
million.
Police make 12 arrests during drugs raids in Southampton and London
In Hampshire, cannabis was the most commonly seized drug, which was involved in 80% of seizures where the drug type was known in 2019-20. This was followed by cocaine (6%) and crack cocaine (2%).
Drugs could not be classified in 15% of seizures, according to the data.
Across England and Wales, the number of drug seizures increased for the second consecutive year, reversing the steady fall seen since 2011-12.
Police and border forces recorded 183,000 seizures, a 20% rise compared to 2018-19.
This was “mainly driven by an increase in the number of seizures of class B drugs”, such as herbal cannabis and cannabis resin, according to a Home Office report.
Deputy Chief Constable Jason Harwin, the NPCC’s lead for drugs, said forces have also “substantially increased” seizure of the highest-harm illegal drugs over the past few years.
He added: “These drugs feed a multi-million pound illicit market and are a key driver in other serious crimes.
“Working with the National Crime Agency and other law enforcement agencies, we pursue organised criminals involved in the drugs trade who often commit other major crime including serious violence, human trafficking and modern slavery.
“We also continue to work with public health bodies to seek to decrease user demand for illegal drugs and reduce harm.”
The Home Office said the Government is “committed to driving down drugs supply in the UK through tough law enforcement, which is reflected in the increase in drug seizures made by police
forces”.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Celebrate our NHS: Hunt is on to find Southampton's hospital superheroes

THIS year has highlighted the importance of Hampshire 's NHS staff , as well as medical professionals across the UK , during these trying times .
Whether it was standing on your door step to clap for the NHS or putting rainbows in your window to show your support , the county has n't failed to express its gratitude to those who have been working on the coronavirus frontline .
That 's why - now more than ever - it is important to find the Southampton 's unsung hospital hero .
Today , the Daily Echo has launched its annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hero .
Working in partnership with University Hospital Southampton , we are asking you to nominate the person you think deserves the title of a Hospital ( Super ) Hero .
Whether they are a nurse who volunteered to work 12 hours shifts on a Covid-19 ward , a midwife bringing a newborn baby into the unstable 2020 , or a dedicated volunteer putting a smile on patients ' faces everyday – they are all champions in their own right .
The year will mark the 14th annual year in search of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the trust ’ s Hospital Heroes Awards .
The Daily Echo ’ s Reader ’ s Choice Award will be presented to an individuals who our readers feel have gone the the extra mile to provide support to people .
This year will see a number of changes to the awards , including a revamp to recognise the work that has been happening across the whole Trust .
UHS is also planning a virtual awards ceremony with re-recorded citations and presentations .
They hope to premier the film at locations across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity together – social distancing allowing if we are still in that place .
Last year 's winner was Consultant Neonatologist Alok Sharma , who was nominated by Charlie May for supporting her son Cohen while he had an infection before he sadly passed away .
Staff Nurse in Cancer Care Amy Tooley was the runner up for Daily Echo award , nominated by Lisa Huntriss who said Amy has been there for her while battling lymphoma .
More than 350 guests attended the annual event at St Mary 's Stadium in honour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff do throughout the year .
To nominate , please email Daily Echo reporter Emily Liddell at emily.liddell @ dailyecho.co.uk .
Please be sure to include the name of the person you are nominating , their job title , and why you are nominating them , as well as your name , age and where you live .
If you have any relevant photos , please attach them to your submission .

Whether it was standing on your door step to clap for the NHS or putting rainbows in your window to show your support, the county hasn't failed to express its gratitude to those who have been working on the coronavirus frontline.
That's why - now more than ever - it is important to find the Southampton's unsung hospital hero.
Today, the Daily Echo has launched its annual campaign to find Southampton's 2021 hospital hero.
Working in partnership with University Hospital Southampton, we are asking you to nominate the person you think deserves the title of a Hospital (Super)Hero.
Whether they are a nurse who volunteered to work 12 hours shifts on a Covid-19 ward, a midwife bringing a newborn baby into the unstable 2020, or a dedicated volunteer putting a smile on patients' faces everyday – they are all champions in their own right.
The year will mark the 14th annual year in search of a new star to clinch a coveted title in the trust’s Hospital Heroes Awards.
The Daily Echo’s Reader’s Choice Award will be presented to an individuals who our readers feel have gone the the extra mile to provide support to people.
This year will see a number of changes to the awards, including a revamp to recognise the work that has been happening across the whole Trust.
UHS is also planning a virtual awards ceremony with re-recorded citations and presentations.
They hope to premier the film at locations across the hospital so staff can celebrate in some capacity together – social distancing allowing if we are still in that place.
Last year's winner was Consultant Neonatologist Alok Sharma, who was nominated by Charlie May for supporting her son Cohen while he had an infection before he sadly passed away.
Staff Nurse in Cancer Care Amy Tooley was the runner up for Daily Echo award, nominated by Lisa Huntriss who said Amy has been there for her while battling lymphoma.
More than 350 guests attended the annual event at St Mary's Stadium in honour of the work that nurse and hospital staff do throughout the year.
To nominate, please email Daily Echo reporter Emily Liddell at emily.liddell@dailyecho.co.uk.
Please be sure to include the name of the person you are nominating, their job title, and why you are nominating them, as well as your name, age and where you live. If you have any relevant photos, please attach them to your submission.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Readers' pictures: Is this the worst parking in Hampshire? We asked for your photos... and here are

Readers' pictures: Is this the worst parking in Hampshire? We asked for your photos... and here are 19 of the best

WE ASKED for your photos of bad parking in Southampton and beyond ... and you really delivered .
We 've @ @ @ @ @ the worst parking in Hampshire , from a car parked slap-bang over two spaces to @ @ @ @ @ pedestrians .
One white Astra appears to have been simply abandoned in the road , @ @ @ @ @ parking bay seem to be suggestions only for many of the drivers whose cars are @ @ @ @ @ is , there is no national ban against either on-street parking or pavement parking .
@ @ @ @ @ is in London , where you would n't be allowed to leave your vehicle on @ @ @ @ @ it is an offence to drive onto the pavement – with the intention to park @ @ @ @ @ is a criminal offence , as opposed to the vast majority of civil parking offences @ @ @ @ @ the police , not councils .
It 's possible that a ban on pavement parking @ @ @ @ @ future .

We've whittled down these images of the worst parking in Hampshire, from a car parked slap-bang over two spaces to those who block pavements to pedestrians.
One white Astra appears to have been simply abandoned in the road, while the lines of a parking bay seem to be suggestions only for many of the drivers whose cars are pictured here.
As it is, there is no national ban against either on-street parking or pavement parking. The only exception to this is in London, where you wouldn't be allowed to leave your vehicle on a pavement.
However, it is an offence to drive onto the pavement – with the intention to park or not.
Because this is a criminal offence, as opposed to the vast majority of civil parking offences, it is enforceable by the police, not councils.
It's possible that a ban on pavement parking could be introduced in the future.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Teenager who broke victim's teeth in 'unprovoked and prolonged' attack avoids jail

A TEENAGER who broke a man 's teeth in an `` unprovoked and prolonged '' attack has avoided jail time @ @ @ @ @ victim on June 11 last year at Hedge End Railway Station and caused him actual @ @ @ @ @ heard how the 19-year-old carried out an `` unprovoked and prolonged '' attack , which @ @ @ @ @ broken teeth .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to causing @ @ @ @ @ .
Hill , of Roke Lane , Whitely , was handed a 18 weeks suspended @ @ @ @ @ pay £350 compensation .
The teen was also ordered to carry out 80 hours of @ @ @ @ @ 12 months .

Jordan Hill assaulted his victim on June 11 last year at Hedge End Railway Station and caused him actual bodily harm.
The court heard how the 19-year-old carried out an "unprovoked and prolonged" attack, which resulted in the victim suffering broken teeth.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm through assault.
Hill, of Roke Lane, Whitely, was handed a 18 weeks suspended sentence and was ordered to pay £350 compensation.
The teen was also ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--LoveHolidays to hand out £18 million in refunds for cancelled trips

If you are one of 44,000 LoveHolidays customers waiting for refunds , you could be in luck .
The holiday company will be handing out refunds totalling more than £18 million for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic after an investigation by the competition watchdog .
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) said LoveHolidays has agreed to give out-of-pocket customers their money back in full by next March at the latest .
The CMA was forced to intervene after receiving hundreds of complaints from LoveHolidays customers who were left waiting for their money back .
When customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cancelled holiday , they were told they would only get their money back for their flights once the firm had received refunds from airlines , according to the CMA .
LoveHolidays was reportedly locked in a dispute with Ryanair over who is responsible for refund delays , with the firm last month insisting the airline was dragging its heels .
But online travel agents are legally bound to refund customers for package holidays cancelled due to coronavirus , regardless of whether or not the agent has received money back from suppliers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed formal commitments which will ensure that 44,000 affected customers receive full refunds , with £7 million so far refunded to 20,000 customers .
Under the agreement , refunds will be made in two tranches for flights , and hotel accommodation and transfers , with the ultimate cut-off being March 31 .
The CMA said it can take LoveHolidays to court if it fails to repay by the agreed dates .
Chief executive Andrea Coscelli said : “ Travel agents have a legal responsibility to make prompt refunds to customers whose holidays have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our action today means that LoveHolidays customers now have certainty over when they will receive their money back and they will receive this without undue delay.
” LoveHolidays said it has made the equivalent of 10 years ’ worth of refunds in eight months , but admitted it still has “ more to do ” .
It said pressure on package holiday firms had been “ exacerbated by certain airlines refusing to meet their legal obligations with regards to refunds ” and insisted money paid for flights was transferred straight to carriers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We sincerely thank our customers for their continued patience , and apologise that it has taken much longer than normal to process their refunds .
“ Whilst we ’ ve made significant progress , there is clearly more to do , especially on airline refunds , and we urge all parts of the tourism sector to work together to ensure that customers are refunded as quickly as possible.
” But consumer group Which ?
slammed LoveHolidays as being “ one of the worst culprits ” for failing to refund customers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Travel , said : “ While it ’ s right that the regulator has stepped in , customers – who are legally due a refund within 14 days – will be angry that , having already waited months , the CMA is allowing the online travel agent to delay these refunds for several more months .
“ LoveHolidays is one of countless holiday operators that have let customers down on refunds this year , highlighting the need for widespread reforms across the travel industry.
” It marks the latest action taken by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis .
The CMA has already secured refund commitments from Lastminute.com , Virgin Holidays , Tui ’ s UK business , Sykes Cottages and Vacation Rentals .
It has also written to more than 100 package holiday firms to remind them of the consumer protection laws .

The holiday company will be handing out refunds totalling more than £18 million for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic after an investigation by the competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said LoveHolidays has agreed to give out-of-pocket customers their money back in full by next March at the latest.
The CMA was forced to intervene after receiving hundreds of complaints from LoveHolidays customers who were left waiting for their money back.
🏖 Following our action, LoveHolidays has committed to pay customers over £18 million in refunds, after their holidays were cancelled due to #COVID-19. 44,000 customers will now be refunded in full by 31 March 2021. Read more: https://t.co/MmTR9i6TRo pic.twitter.com/8X5btp5v3X — Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) December 15, 2020
When customers contacted LoveHolidays to request a refund for a cancelled holiday, they were told they would only get their money back for their flights once the firm had received refunds from airlines, according to the CMA.
LoveHolidays was reportedly locked in a dispute with Ryanair over who is responsible for refund delays, with the firm last month insisting the airline was dragging its heels.
But online travel agents are legally bound to refund customers for package holidays cancelled due to coronavirus, regardless of whether or not the agent has received money back from suppliers, such as airlines.
LoveHolidays has now signed formal commitments which will ensure that 44,000 affected customers receive full refunds, with £7 million so far refunded to 20,000 customers.
Under the agreement, refunds will be made in two tranches for flights, and hotel accommodation and transfers, with the ultimate cut-off being March 31.
The CMA said it can take LoveHolidays to court if it fails to repay by the agreed dates.
Chief executive Andrea Coscelli said: “Travel agents have a legal responsibility to make prompt refunds to customers whose holidays have been cancelled due to coronavirus.
“Our action today means that LoveHolidays customers now have certainty over when they will receive their money back and they will receive this without undue delay.”
LoveHolidays said it has made the equivalent of 10 years’ worth of refunds in eight months, but admitted it still has “more to do”.
It said pressure on package holiday firms had been “exacerbated by certain airlines refusing to meet their legal obligations with regards to refunds” and insisted money paid for flights was transferred straight to carriers on booking.
A spokesman for LoveHolidays said: “We sincerely thank our customers for their continued patience, and apologise that it has taken much longer than normal to process their refunds.
“Whilst we’ve made significant progress, there is clearly more to do, especially on airline refunds, and we urge all parts of the tourism sector to work together to ensure that customers are refunded as quickly as possible.”
But consumer group Which? slammed LoveHolidays as being “one of the worst culprits” for failing to refund customers.
Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, said: “While it’s right that the regulator has stepped in, customers – who are legally due a refund within 14 days – will be angry that, having already waited months, the CMA is allowing the online travel agent to delay these refunds for several more months.
“LoveHolidays is one of countless holiday operators that have let customers down on refunds this year, highlighting the need for widespread reforms across the travel industry.”
It marks the latest action taken by the CMA against holiday firms over failed refunds for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
The CMA has already secured refund commitments from Lastminute.com, Virgin Holidays, Tui’s UK business, Sykes Cottages and Vacation Rentals.
It has also written to more than 100 package holiday firms to remind them of the consumer protection laws.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Full list of shops to remain closed on Boxing Day 2020

In a year like no other there will be one more change to our lives in 2020 .
The Boxing Day sales will change this year with a number of stores closing their doors on December 26 to allow staff to enjoy a prolonged break over the festive period .
Stores have suffered a huge drop in footfall and trade this year following two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Normally one of the busiest days in retail , shops have decided not to open their stores on Boxing Day with more people expected to do their shopping online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announce it will be closing stores on Boxing Day to allow staff extra time to spend with their families .
Asda ’ s chief executive , Roger Burnley , said that workers have “ all done an incredible job ” serving customers and communities in what has been “ a challenging year.
” In his message to colleagues , Mr Burnley said , “ But it ’ s also been challenging from a personal perspective as we have not been able to spend time with our families and friends , which has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know , the strict guidelines set out by the government will change between 23rd and 27th December and more households will be able to gather together .
“ This is of course our busiest time of year but it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so , uniquely for this year , we will not reopen our stores until December 27th.
” Asda is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year having followed in the footsteps of other high street names including Aldi and Home Bargains .
A full list of retailers that have said they will stay closed this Boxing Day can be found below .
Full list of shops to remain closed on Boxing Day .

The Boxing Day sales will change this year with a number of stores closing their doors on December 26 to allow staff to enjoy a prolonged break over the festive period.
Stores have suffered a huge drop in footfall and trade this year following two national lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Normally one of the busiest days in retail, shops have decided not to open their stores on Boxing Day with more people expected to do their shopping online.
Asda became the latest retailer to announce it will be closing stores on Boxing Day to allow staff extra time to spend with their families.
Asda’s chief executive, Roger Burnley, said that workers have “all done an incredible job” serving customers and communities in what has been “a challenging year.”
In his message to colleagues, Mr Burnley said, “But it’s also been challenging from a personal perspective as we have not been able to spend time with our families and friends, which has been hard for us all.
“As you know, the strict guidelines set out by the government will change between 23rd and 27th December and more households will be able to gather together.
“This is of course our busiest time of year but it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so, uniquely for this year, we will not reopen our stores until December 27th.”
Asda is not the only retailer to be closing stores this year having followed in the footsteps of other high street names including Aldi and Home Bargains.
A full list of retailers that have said they will stay closed this Boxing Day can be found below.
Full list of shops to remain closed on Boxing Day.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Ageing Holmsley bridge will be replaced with new structure

A MULTI-million-pound project to replace a crumbling bridge in the New Forest is due to start next summer .
The 112-year-old bridge forms part of the A35 - the main Lyndhurst to Christchurch route - and is used by thousands of vehicles a day .
Hampshire County Council is forging ahead with plans to replace the structure , which carries the A35 over a former railway line .
• Royal Oak at Fritham , New Forest , is country pub of the year Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment , said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became the county council ’ s responsibility in 2012 .
`` The bridge has now deteriorated to the point where replacement is the only viable option . ''
A new bridge will be built alongside the existing one , which will then be removed .
The county council is also planning to realign a 380-metre stretch of the A35 .
Highway chiefs say the work will be completed by the end of June 2022 to reduce its impact on the tourist season .
Cllr Humby said : `` The new single span integral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the improvements to the A35 will include enhanced drainage in the area and ensure safer travel on this key route through the New Forest . ''
The bridge carries traffic over a former railway line which is now a road .
The old Holmsley station is nearby .
Cllr Humby said the county council was working with other organisations `` to make sure the scheme is carried out sensitively in this unique part of Hampshire '' .
He added : “ Local councillors , nearby residents and local businesses have been contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phases .
I would like to emphasise that the Old Station Tea Rooms will be open for business as usual throughout the works . ''
Preliminary work has been taking place throughout the autumn and will continue until next March .
A county council spokesperson said : `` Temporary road closures and lane closures will be required for some operations although every effort will be made to minimise disruption and signed diversion routes will be in place .
`` The bridge 's general condition has been steadily deteriorating over the years , primarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rivets .
`` The county council has continually assessed the structure to ensure it can continue to support the required traffic loadings , despite its condition . ''

The 112-year-old bridge forms part of the A35 - the main Lyndhurst to Christchurch route - and is used by thousands of vehicles a day.
Hampshire County Council is forging ahead with plans to replace the structure, which carries the A35 over a former railway line.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: "We have been monitoring this bridge since it became the county council’s responsibility in 2012.
"The bridge has now deteriorated to the point where replacement is the only viable option."
A new bridge will be built alongside the existing one, which will then be removed. The county council is also planning to realign a 380-metre stretch of the A35.
Highway chiefs say the work will be completed by the end of June 2022 to reduce its impact on the tourist season.
Cllr Humby said: "The new single span integral concrete bridge will minimise maintenance costs, while the improvements to the A35 will include enhanced drainage in the area and ensure safer travel on this key route through the New Forest."
The bridge carries traffic over a former railway line which is now a road. The old Holmsley station is nearby.
Cllr Humby said the county council was working with other organisations "to make sure the scheme is carried out sensitively in this unique part of Hampshire".
He added: “Local councillors, nearby residents and local businesses have been contacted and this will continue during the construction phases. I would like to emphasise that the Old Station Tea Rooms will be open for business as usual throughout the works."
Preliminary work has been taking place throughout the autumn and will continue until next March.
A county council spokesperson said: "Temporary road closures and lane closures will be required for some operations although every effort will be made to minimise disruption and signed diversion routes will be in place.
"The bridge's general condition has been steadily deteriorating over the years, primarily due to corrosion of the steel plates and rivets.
"The county council has continually assessed the structure to ensure it can continue to support the required traffic loadings, despite its condition."
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thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Southampton drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility could become flats

A SOUTHAMPTON rehabilitation facility could be turned into new homes should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
Plans to turn Southampton Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service on New Road into six flats have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
The NHS centre - 2 The Carronades - is currently a rehabilitation space for individuals dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol .
But the plans could see the space turned into six new homes .
The property was previously occupied as an NHS drug rehabilitation centre and was divided over three-storeys that included offices and various administration rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern for one local resident , who claims that new homes would increase waste .
In a letter to the Council , Roseanna Kyrke-Smith of New Road said : `` Since the conversion of 3 The Carronades into flats was completed , there has been an ongoing problem with refuse collection from The Carronades .
`` The council failed to provide any further bins despite an increased number of people needing to dispose of their waste .
`` They also fail to regularly collect the rubbish - which is often out of control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am concerned about even more flats being approved - with completely insufficient rubbish facilities provided by the council . ''
Three flats would each have one bedroom and the others would be studio apartments .
Plans state there will also be parking and refuse storage .
A decision is yet to be made by the City Council on the plans .

Plans to turn Southampton Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service on New Road into six flats have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The NHS centre - 2 The Carronades - is currently a rehabilitation space for individuals dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol.
But the plans could see the space turned into six new homes.
The property was previously occupied as an NHS drug rehabilitation centre and was divided over three-storeys that included offices and various administration rooms.
The proposal has been met with concern for one local resident, who claims that new homes would increase waste.
In a letter to the Council, Roseanna Kyrke-Smith of New Road said: "Since the conversion of 3 The Carronades into flats was completed, there has been an ongoing problem with refuse collection from The Carronades.
"The council failed to provide any further bins despite an increased number of people needing to dispose of their waste.
"They also fail to regularly collect the rubbish - which is often out of control, piling around the bins.
"I am concerned about even more flats being approved - with completely insufficient rubbish facilities provided by the council."
Three flats would each have one bedroom and the others would be studio apartments.
Plans state there will also be parking and refuse storage.
A decision is yet to be made by the City Council on the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Science teaching pioneered in Hampshire on back of failed dream

THERE can be few of us who do not from time to time want a better world .
Utopian blueprints are regularly written , discussed and then generally forgotten .
One that was actually put into practice in Hampshire in the 1840s led to a massive building programme in open country which can still be traced .
It was the product of an atheist visionary and a budding Roman Catholic architect and its relics survive near Broughton – an impressive walled garden , a fragment of an imposing semi-basement , a couple of fine houses and especially a working farm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Owen , a Welshman who made a fortune in New Lanark on the Clyde , where the legacy of his cotton spinning business and new town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Much later he promoted an extraordinary project in Hampshire –the last of a succession of visionary schemes – in co-operation with architect Joseph Hansom , the man who invented the horse-drawn cab .
The story surfaces in a new book Robert Owen and the Architect Joseph Hansom by Dr Penelope Harris , education officer of the Robert Owen Museum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account of a succession of hare-brained schemes of Owen a “ self-styled prophet and quasi-religious guru , [ with ] a complex personality that defies analysis ” .
Unlike many businessmen , Owen ’ s aim was not merely to make money , but to create communities that exhibited “ a new existence of universal goodness , wisdom and happiness ” .
He tried his hand in the USA with New Harmony , which failed , and then came back to England to pursue other ideas .
After many largely futile projects Owen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he bought Queen Wood Farm and several hundred acres of land in East Tytherley from local landowner Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid , who had previously supported a number of short-lived schemes , including one involving London printers , the Co-operative and Economical Society .
Owen envisaged bringing down hundreds of people from the north of England to work the thin flint-ridden land that Goldsmid must have been glad to yield .
It was variously described as ‘ near Stockbridge ’ ( 9 miles away ) , ‘ near Broughton ’ ( 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romsey-Salisbury line was built ‘ near Dunbridge Rail Station ’ ( 4 miles ) .
Originally the scheme was put into the hands of others , but eventually Owen himself took charge .
At huge cost with the designs of Hansom he constructed an imposing and lavish building in the expectation of creating a community of 800 people .
As most people , predicted , it was a huge failure .
Describing Harmony Hall , Dr Harris writes : “ Every facet of the three-storeyed building , even down to the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality , and included gimmicks such as a conveyor belt for dishes between kitchen and dining room , another engineering feat for Hansom .
“ It could provide sixteen dinners at a time , and was intended to surpass London hotels .
Even the kitchen had ornamental columns .
The dining room and adjacent ballroom…were decorated with richly finished ceilings and wainscoted with mahogany.
” The difficulty of reaching Harmony Hall was treated with some hilarity by George Holyoake , who coined the word ‘ secularism ’ , promoted the co-operative movement and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though he regarded Harmony Hall as “ an unforgivable mistake ” .
In his Sixty Years of an Agitator ’ s Life , 1892 , he describes taking a train from Nine Elms station ( the precursor to Waterloo ) to Winchester in October 1843 in an open carriage and then walking nine miles to Stockbridge , staying the night and then walking on to Broughton .
As it happens , Owen ’ s vision was not entirely wasted .
Although the concept of a band of happy farm workers in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , there were signs that some form of school would do so .
But it was too late for Owen : more than £40,000 had been spent on the scheme and the Universal Community Society of Rational Religionists who had spear-headed the scheme was bankrupt .
Fortunately , there was a happier ending , as in 1847 an enlightened and progressive educator the Quaker , George Edmondson , left a successful establishment in Preston , Lancashire , and took over the building , which for the next half century housed Queenwood College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a difference , as it had a curriculum more like a technical college , in which science and a variety of practical subjects – such as book-keeping , chemistry , surveying and engineering – were to the fore .
In keeping with these aims , it had a purpose-built laboratory , albeit at a safe distance from the main building !
An extraordinary feature of the school was that amongst its science teachers were some who went on to distinguish themselves nationally , including John Tyndall , Edward Frankland and Thomas Archer Hirst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three elected to the Royal Society .
Edmondson made a great success of the school until suddenly in 1863 he died .
His place was taken by Charles Willmore , who came with the endorsement of eight Fellows of the Royal Society .
But he lacked the drive of Edmondson .
Researcher David Bottomley of Curtin University , Perth , Australia , describes him as “ a friendly headmaster with great empathy for his students who would be cheering his boys at a school football match…but not a salesman ” .
Queenwood College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his life Willmore lived on in the building with others who ran a poultry farm .
Everything came to a terrible end on June 9 , 1902 , when the former Harmony Hall was consumed in flames .
Several of the occupants escaped but Willmore was trapped inside and died .
Ironically , a month later George Holyoake unveiled a memorial to the social reformer that might have been , in Newtown , where the Robert Owen Museum continues to showcase his life .
The great tragedy of Queenwood College is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central location , and if Willmore had been more ambitious , British education might have truly embraced science and technology much earlier .
Robert Owen and the Architect Joseph Hansom is published by Brewin Books ( www.brewinbooks.com ) and stocked by P & G Wells , Winchester .
The Hampshire Record Office holds much material on Harmony Hall and Queenwood College and there is much more on Hampshire at : www .
Hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk .

It was the product of an atheist visionary and a budding Roman Catholic architect and its relics survive near Broughton – an impressive walled garden, a fragment of an imposing semi-basement, a couple of fine houses and especially a working farm.
It was the brainchild of Robert Owen, a Welshman who made a fortune in New Lanark on the Clyde, where the legacy of his cotton spinning business and new town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Much later he promoted an extraordinary project in Hampshire –the last of a succession of visionary schemes – in co-operation with architect Joseph Hansom, the man who invented the horse-drawn cab.
The story surfaces in a new book Robert Owen and the Architect Joseph Hansom by Dr Penelope Harris, education officer of the Robert Owen Museum in Powys. It gives a fascinating account of a succession of hare-brained schemes of Owen a “self-styled prophet and quasi-religious guru, [with] a complex personality that defies analysis”.
Unlike many businessmen, Owen’s aim was not merely to make money, but to create communities that exhibited “a new existence of universal goodness, wisdom and happiness”. He tried his hand in the USA with New Harmony, which failed, and then came back to England to pursue other ideas.
After many largely futile projects Owen focused on Harmony Hall, which started when he bought Queen Wood Farm and several hundred acres of land in East Tytherley from local landowner Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, who had previously supported a number of short-lived schemes, including one involving London printers, the Co-operative and Economical Society.
Owen envisaged bringing down hundreds of people from the north of England to work the thin flint-ridden land that Goldsmid must have been glad to yield. It was variously described as ‘near Stockbridge’ (9 miles away), ‘near Broughton’ (2 miles) and later, when the Romsey-Salisbury line was built ‘near Dunbridge Rail Station’ (4 miles).
Originally the scheme was put into the hands of others, but eventually Owen himself took charge. At huge cost with the designs of Hansom he constructed an imposing and lavish building in the expectation of creating a community of 800 people. As most people, predicted, it was a huge failure.
Describing Harmony Hall, Dr Harris writes: “Every facet of the three-storeyed building, even down to the use of hand-made nails, was of the highest quality, and included gimmicks such as a conveyor belt for dishes between kitchen and dining room, another engineering feat for Hansom.
“It could provide sixteen dinners at a time, and was intended to surpass London hotels. Even the kitchen had ornamental columns. The dining room and adjacent ballroom…were decorated with richly finished ceilings and wainscoted with mahogany.”
The difficulty of reaching Harmony Hall was treated with some hilarity by George Holyoake, who coined the word ‘secularism’, promoted the co-operative movement and was in fact an advocate for Owen, though he regarded Harmony Hall as “an unforgivable mistake”.
In his Sixty Years of an Agitator’s Life, 1892, he describes taking a train from Nine Elms station (the precursor to Waterloo) to Winchester in October 1843 in an open carriage and then walking nine miles to Stockbridge, staying the night and then walking on to Broughton.
As it happens, Owen’s vision was not entirely wasted. Although the concept of a band of happy farm workers in a loving community in the countryside did not work, there were signs that some form of school would do so. But it was too late for Owen: more than £40,000 had been spent on the scheme and the Universal Community Society of Rational Religionists who had spear-headed the scheme was bankrupt.
Fortunately, there was a happier ending, as in 1847 an enlightened and progressive educator the Quaker, George Edmondson, left a successful establishment in Preston, Lancashire, and took over the building, which for the next half century housed Queenwood College.
This was a Public School with a difference, as it had a curriculum more like a technical college, in which science and a variety of practical subjects – such as book-keeping, chemistry, surveying and engineering – were to the fore. In keeping with these aims, it had a purpose-built laboratory, albeit at a safe distance from the main building!
An extraordinary feature of the school was that amongst its science teachers were some who went on to distinguish themselves nationally, including John Tyndall, Edward Frankland and Thomas Archer Hirst. Frankland was later knighted and all three elected to the Royal Society. Edmondson made a great success of the school until suddenly in 1863 he died.
His place was taken by Charles Willmore, who came with the endorsement of eight Fellows of the Royal Society. But he lacked the drive of Edmondson. Researcher David Bottomley of Curtin University, Perth, Australia, describes him as “a friendly headmaster with great empathy for his students who would be cheering his boys at a school football match…but not a salesman”.
Queenwood College therefore petered out and at the end of his life Willmore lived on in the building with others who ran a poultry farm. Everything came to a terrible end on June 9, 1902, when the former Harmony Hall was consumed in flames. Several of the occupants escaped but Willmore was trapped inside and died. Ironically, a month later George Holyoake unveiled a memorial to the social reformer that might have been, in Newtown, where the Robert Owen Museum continues to showcase his life.
The great tragedy of Queenwood College is that, if Owen had chosen a more central location, and if Willmore had been more ambitious, British education might have truly embraced science and technology much earlier.
Robert Owen and the Architect Joseph Hansom is published by Brewin Books (www.brewinbooks.com) and stocked by P & G Wells, Winchester. The Hampshire Record Office holds much material on Harmony Hall and Queenwood College and there is much more on Hampshire at: www. Hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.
barryshurlock@gmail.com


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Iconic New Forest hotel The Balmer Lawn adds The Lodge to its offering

IT 'S the new aprés-ski style lodge in the heart of the New Forest which allows fabulous al fresco dining .
The Lodge Kitchen & Bar at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst was officially opened by winter Olympic legend Eddie 'the Eagle ' Edwards last week .
It is kitted out for winter complete with heaters , cosy blankets , festoon lighting and a Gozney Pizza oven for casual dining .
Removable sides ensure views of the stunning New Forest landscape .
The 675 sq ft stretch tent on the front terrace offers an extended indoor/outdoor dining experience for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a year round solution to socially distanced dining .
Balmer Lawn General Manager , Michael Clitheroe , said : “ We know that people still want to get out to enjoy time with friends and family all within a Covid secure environment , and The Lodge Kitchen & Bar provides just that .
“ However , the Lodge is not just for winter , it will be staying to provide a year round solution to social distanced dining , leading the way in the evolving new era of hospitality.
” The menu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled meat flatbreads and sharing platters .
Dishes on offer include The IOW ( tomato confit , garlic , IOW blue cheese & basil ) and for those with a sweet tooth the dessert Calzone is not to be missed .
A contemporary bar will be serving a full bar menu including cocktails , wines and ‘ Henry ’ s Pale Ale ’ which has been designed and brewed on the premises at the Brockenhurst Brewery by Henry Wilson .
The Lodge Kitchen & Bar will be open every evening throughout the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themed evenings .
Tables of up to six people will be able to celebrate with festive street food and party tunes .
Michael adds : “ Christmas is 100 % on at Balmer Lawn Hotel and we want to make sure that each and every one of our guests has an experience to remember .
The new stretch tent has been transformed into an alpine wonderland . ''
Chris and Alison Wilson returned the iconic New Forest hotel to private ownership in October 1997 .
They have spent the past 22 years refurbishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to its former glory .
In the 60 ’ s and 70 ’ s the Balmer Lawn was probably the most prestigious property in the New Forest .
They regained four star status in 2008 .
Special offers are currently running to celebrate reopening .
The Balmer Lawn is our trader of the week this week .
To suggest your local business , click here

The Lodge Kitchen & Bar at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst was officially opened by winter Olympic legend Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards last week.
It is kitted out for winter complete with heaters, cosy blankets, festoon lighting and a Gozney Pizza oven for casual dining. Removable sides ensure views of the stunning New Forest landscape.
The 675 sq ft stretch tent on the front terrace offers an extended indoor/outdoor dining experience for residents and guests. It aims to provide a year round solution to socially distanced dining.
Balmer Lawn General Manager, Michael Clitheroe, said: “We know that people still want to get out to enjoy time with friends and family all within a Covid secure environment, and The Lodge Kitchen & Bar provides just that.
“However, the Lodge is not just for winter, it will be staying to provide a year round solution to social distanced dining, leading the way in the evolving new era of hospitality.”
The menu is a mix of artisan pizzas, pulled meat flatbreads and sharing platters. Dishes on offer include The IOW (tomato confit, garlic, IOW blue cheese & basil) and for those with a sweet tooth the dessert Calzone is not to be missed.
A contemporary bar will be serving a full bar menu including cocktails, wines and ‘Henry’s Pale Ale’ which has been designed and brewed on the premises at the Brockenhurst Brewery by Henry Wilson.
The Lodge Kitchen & Bar will be open every evening throughout the season and at weekends playing host to Christmas-Fest themed evenings. Tables of up to six people will be able to celebrate with festive street food and party tunes.
Michael adds: “Christmas is 100% on at Balmer Lawn Hotel and we want to make sure that each and every one of our guests has an experience to remember. The new stretch tent has been transformed into an alpine wonderland."
Chris and Alison Wilson returned the iconic New Forest hotel to private ownership in October 1997.
They have spent the past 22 years refurbishing the hotel in an attempt to restore it to its former glory. In the 60’s and 70’s the Balmer Lawn was probably the most prestigious property in the New Forest. They regained four star status in 2008. Special offers are currently running to celebrate reopening.
The Balmer Lawn is our trader of the week this week. To suggest your local business, click here


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Woman who harassed two people is banned from leaving home at night

A FAREHAM woman who harassed two people has been banned from leaving her home at night .
Jayne Elizabeth Hodgson @ @ @ @ @ and abuse language towards two people intending to cause harassment and distress in Fareham on @ @ @ @ @ found the incident to have a `` racial element '' .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ guilty to one count of using threatening and abusive words within the hearing or sight @ @ @ @ @ two counts of causing harassment and distress by using threatening and abusive words .
Hodgson @ @ @ @ @ , Fareham , was handed a community order banning her from leaving her house between @ @ @ @ @ 5 next year and was fined a total of £225 .

Jayne Elizabeth Hodgson, 53, used threatening and abuse language towards two people intending to cause harassment and distress in Fareham on April 4.
The court found the incident to have a "racial element".
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, she pleaded guilty to one count of using threatening and abusive words within the hearing or sight of a person, and two counts of causing harassment and distress by using threatening and abusive words.
Hodgson, of St Annes Grove, Fareham, was handed a community order banning her from leaving her house between 8pm and 8am until January 5 next year and was fined a total of £225.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Where did the words 'Soton' and 'Sotonian' come from?

Do you regard yourself as a Sotonian ?
Do you live in Soton ?
Ever wondered where these words come from ?
Perhaps less used today than in the past these words are thought to have been first used by a former Southern Daily Echo editor Clarence Firbank Carr ( 1892-1979 ) .
Echo journalists found Southampton and Southamptonian far too long to fit easily into the newspaper ’ s headlines .
Carr , told local Rotary club members in 1957 : “ These words were produced for convenience in newspaper headlines .
The abbreviations for Southampton and Southamptonian were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago.
’ ’ By all accounts Mr Carr was a formidable individual referred to just as CFC by his staff .
A polymath , he had many interests including gliding , public speaking , beekeeping , poetry , accounting , playwriting and film scripts .
His play about Charles Dickens was put on at the former Grand Theatre near the Civic Centre .
Starting as a cub reporter in Dorchester he had met Thomas Hardy and even wrote a scenario for a silent film of Far From The Madding Crowd .
By 1921 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo and in 1924 the assistant editor of the Southampton Echo becoming editor in 1941 .
Carr was then general manager of Southern Newspapers Ltd from 1948-1957 .
He helped set up the Guild of British Newspaper Editors .
Back in 1926 he modernised the Weymouth , Bournemouth and Southampton versions of the Echo by removing advertisements from the front page and replacing them with eye-catching headlines .
Around this time the Sotonian and Soton abbreviations were introduced .
The abbreviations did not enjoy universal approval as Norman Scholfield , Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed the words as “ literary slovenliness ’ ’ .
Earlier in 1896 , King Edward VI Grammar School launched a school magazine entitled “ Sotoniensis ’ ’ and it is still published .
This Latin name reflects the academic tradition by which Oxford and Cambridge become Oxoniensius and Cantabrigiensis .
It is possible that CF Carr knew of this and it influenced his use of the name Soton , The name of our area has had various forms over its history .
After the Roman invasion in 43CE it was Clausentum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ promontory of the east bank of the River Itchen where inscribed stones , coins and pottery have been found .
Today it is known as the Bitterne Manor area .
Vespasian Road recalls the Roman Emperor at the time the settlement was built .
From around 700 CE the Saxon town was a large settlement of possibly 4,000 people on the west bank of the River Itchen variously known as Hamwic , Hamwick or Hamton .
Historians consider the definition to be “ the settlement on the bend in the river ’ ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadium was built , a Saxon woman ’ s brooch was found during excavations .
The Vikings also left their mark settling in the Woolston area .
A small craft ale bar there since 2016 is called Olaf ’ s Tun .
The name is thought to be derived from King Olaf I of Norway who in 994 CE had a small fort or tun there .
By 1086 the Domesday Book recorded the name as Olvestune and this eventually became Woolston .
The “ South ’ ’ prefix does not appear before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the name was usually spelt Sut , so local people in those days were from Suthamton .
Southampton followed the Saxon Hamtun and was a royal borough before 1086 .
The earliest town charter was given by King Henry II , probably in 1154–55 , but the borough was not incorporated until 1445 .
Henry VI , in 1447 , created Southampton as a county in itself which gave its name to the whole county of Hampshire .
Southampton today is a Unitary Authority separate from Hampshire and responsible for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Southampton became a city 1964 yet most still talk of going into ‘ town ’ rather than into the city !

Ever wondered where these words come from?
Perhaps less used today than in the past these words are thought to have been first used by a former Southern Daily Echo editor Clarence Firbank Carr (1892-1979).
Echo journalists found Southampton and Southamptonian far too long to fit easily into the newspaper’s headlines.
Carr, told local Rotary club members in 1957: “These words were produced for convenience in newspaper headlines. The abbreviations for Southampton and Southamptonian were invented by the Southern Daily Echo years ago.’’
By all accounts Mr Carr was a formidable individual referred to just as CFC by his staff. A polymath, he had many interests including gliding, public speaking, beekeeping, poetry, accounting, playwriting and film scripts.
His play about Charles Dickens was put on at the former Grand Theatre near the Civic Centre.
Starting as a cub reporter in Dorchester he had met Thomas Hardy and even wrote a scenario for a silent film of Far From The Madding Crowd.
By 1921 he was the editor of the Dorset Daily Echo and in 1924 the assistant editor of the Southampton Echo becoming editor in 1941.
Carr was then general manager of Southern Newspapers Ltd from 1948-1957. He helped set up the Guild of British Newspaper Editors.
Back in 1926 he modernised the Weymouth, Bournemouth and Southampton versions of the Echo by removing advertisements from the front page and replacing them with eye-catching headlines.
Around this time the Sotonian and Soton abbreviations were introduced.
The abbreviations did not enjoy universal approval as Norman Scholfield, Southampton’s Town Clerk of many years, dismissed the words as “literary slovenliness’’.
Earlier in 1896, King Edward VI Grammar School launched a school magazine entitled “Sotoniensis’’ and it is still published.
This Latin name reflects the academic tradition by which Oxford and Cambridge become Oxoniensius and Cantabrigiensis.
It is possible that CF Carr knew of this and it influenced his use of the name Soton,
The name of our area has had various forms over its history.
After the Roman invasion in 43CE it was Clausentum.
This was a small town on a promontory of the east bank of the River Itchen where inscribed stones, coins and pottery have been found. Today it is known as the Bitterne Manor area.
Vespasian Road recalls the Roman Emperor at the time the settlement was built.
From around 700 CE the Saxon town was a large settlement of possibly 4,000 people on the west bank of the River Itchen variously known as Hamwic, Hamwick or Hamton.
Historians consider the definition to be “the settlement on the bend in the river’’. When the St. Mary's football stadium was built, a Saxon woman’s brooch was found during excavations.
The Vikings also left their mark settling in the Woolston area.
A small craft ale bar there since 2016 is called Olaf’s Tun.
The name is thought to be derived from King Olaf I of Norway who in 994 CE had a small fort or tun there.
By 1086 the Domesday Book recorded the name as Olvestune and this eventually became Woolston.
The “South’’ prefix does not appear before the late 10th century. The first part of the name was usually spelt Sut, so local people in those days were from Suthamton.
Southampton followed the Saxon Hamtun and was a royal borough before 1086.
The earliest town charter was given by King Henry II, probably in 1154–55, but the borough was not incorporated until 1445.
Henry VI, in 1447, created Southampton as a county in itself which gave its name to the whole county of Hampshire.
Southampton today is a Unitary Authority separate from Hampshire and responsible for all local government services within the city boundary. Southampton became a city 1964 yet most still talk of going into ‘town’ rather than into the city!


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Growing evidence of links between early onset dementia and sports head injuries

THE issue of the correct management of head injuries on the sports field has been brought to the forefront recently with several ex-professional rugby players , many only in their 40s , revealing that they are suffering with early onset dementia , most likely as a result of the repeated concussions during their playing careers .
The group allege these incidents were mismanaged , resulting in long term neurological damage .
Athletes from sports not usually associated with this level of player-to-player contact , for example cycling , have come forward with similar stories , highlighting the need for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache , nausea , vomiting and visual disturbances .
Less than 10 per cent will lose consciousness.The person ’ s cognitive abilities may be affected which is why it is vitally important , as advised by the leading UK charity Headway , “ If in doubt , sit it out ” .
With adrenaline pumping , it is vitally important NOT to play on .
The good news is that after a single episode of concussion , with adequate rest and relaxation , most will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , repeated episodes of concussion , for example during a long career in sport , has been shown to cause significant changes to the structure and function of the brain , a condition known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ( CTE ) .
The onset of disability may be insidious , with mild short term memory loss and minor lapses of judgement progressing to significant disability and the symptoms we recognise as dementia .
At the present time the only known way to prevent CTE is to avoid repetitive head injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reducing the ferocity of the game , with rugby discussing implementing only below the waist tackles , this may not actually reduce the impact of force , or its effect on the individual .
No one can deny the benefits of exercise and sport , particularly team pursuits , on health and wellbeing and I would never seek to discourage anyone from enjoying such activities .
However , it must be recognised that the brain is a beautifully sophisticated yet delicate organ and there is no such thing as a minor head injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs ” approach may come with significant cost down the line .

The group allege these incidents were mismanaged, resulting in long term neurological damage.
Athletes from sports not usually associated with this level of player-to-player contact, for example cycling, have come forward with similar stories, highlighting the need for all sports to have a robust concussion policy.
The immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Less than 10 per cent will lose consciousness.The person’s cognitive abilities may be affected which is why it is vitally important, as advised by the leading UK charity Headway, “If in doubt, sit it out”. With adrenaline pumping, it is vitally important NOT to play on.
The good news is that after a single episode of concussion, with adequate rest and relaxation, most will recover within a few days to weeks.
However, repeated episodes of concussion, for example during a long career in sport, has been shown to cause significant changes to the structure and function of the brain, a condition known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
The onset of disability may be insidious, with mild short term memory loss and minor lapses of judgement progressing to significant disability and the symptoms we recognise as dementia.
At the present time the only known way to prevent CTE is to avoid repetitive head injuries.
Although various sports have suggested ways of reducing the ferocity of the game, with rugby discussing implementing only below the waist tackles, this may not actually reduce the impact of force, or its effect on the individual.
No one can deny the benefits of exercise and sport, particularly team pursuits, on health and wellbeing and I would never seek to discourage anyone from enjoying such activities. However, it must be recognised that the brain is a beautifully sophisticated yet delicate organ and there is no such thing as a minor head injury. Adopting a “win at all costs” approach may come with significant cost down the line.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Two-day Dogstival event to be held at Burley next June

IT 'S the news that is guaranteed to get tails wagging across the south .
Dogstival , a two-day festival for thousands of pet owners and their canine companions , is returning to the New Forest in 2021 following the success of this year 's event .
Billed as the Glastonbury for dogs , Dogstival will be held at Burley Park , Burley , on June 5-6 .
It will feature two days of dog show acts and demonstrations , plus live music and a range of food and drink supplied by local producers .
• PICTURES : When we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show in the 1990s Other attractions will include giant dog-diving splash pools , stand up paddle-boarding and an agility challenge called Barkour .
Dogstival will also feature a specially-designed gundog village , which aims to celebrate the Forest 's origins as a royal hunting ground .
Organisers are teaming up with TV vet Scott Miller , whose Healthy Hound Den will promote canine health and wellbeing .
This year 's Dogstival was due to have been held at Pylewell Park , near Lymington , in May .
However , the Covid crisis resulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park in September .
Organiser Richard Nowell said : `` It was quite special to be one of only a handful of live events to go ahead this year .
`` We welcomed more than 7,000 humans , along with thousands of dogs to Burley Park . ''
The festival will be backing a raft of charities during 2021 including the Dogs Trust , Medical Detection Dogs and Support Dogs .
The charities will be supported through a number of fundraising initiatives both in the lead up to the festival and during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produced a huge rise in dog ownership across the UK .
Insurance provider PetPlan saw searches for dog insurance increase by 15 % between March and June and the Kennel Club has reported a 168 % increase in searches for `` new puppies '' .
Mr Nowell said Dogstival organisers were looking forward to welcoming many puppies to their first festival .
He added : `` We will be publishing tips and advice to ensure your four-legged friend is ready for the best day out they could imagine . ''

Dogstival, a two-day festival for thousands of pet owners and their canine companions, is returning to the New Forest in 2021 following the success of this year's event.
Billed as the Glastonbury for dogs, Dogstival will be held at Burley Park, Burley, on June 5-6.
It will feature two days of dog show acts and demonstrations, plus live music and a range of food and drink supplied by local producers.
Other attractions will include giant dog-diving splash pools, stand up paddle-boarding and an agility challenge called Barkour.
Dogstival will also feature a specially-designed gundog village, which aims to celebrate the Forest's origins as a royal hunting ground.
Organisers are teaming up with TV vet Scott Miller, whose Healthy Hound Den will promote canine health and wellbeing.
This year's Dogstival was due to have been held at Pylewell Park, near Lymington, in May. However, the Covid crisis resulted in the event being switched to Burley Park in September.
Organiser Richard Nowell said: "It was quite special to be one of only a handful of live events to go ahead this year.
"We welcomed more than 7,000 humans, along with thousands of dogs to Burley Park."
The festival will be backing a raft of charities during 2021 including the Dogs Trust, Medical Detection Dogs and Support Dogs.
The charities will be supported through a number of fundraising initiatives both in the lead up to the festival and during the event itself.
The first national lockdown produced a huge rise in dog ownership across the UK.
Insurance provider PetPlan saw searches for dog insurance increase by 15% between March and June and the Kennel Club has reported a 168% increase in searches for "new puppies".
Mr Nowell said Dogstival organisers were looking forward to welcoming many puppies to their first festival.
He added: "We will be publishing tips and advice to ensure your four-legged friend is ready for the best day out they could imagine."
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