thedailyecho--2020-09-18--'Large knife' and Class A drugs seized at Southampton Central Train Station |

DRUGS AND knives have been seized as part of a crackdown on County Lines drug dealers working in Southampton .
Class A and B drugs were seized during 21 searches done at Southampton Train Station yesterday afternoon .
Police Dog Ted helped during the five-hour operation to stop and disrupt organised crime coming through the city .
British Transport Police seized a large knife meanwhile a 44-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court to face charges of stalking and harassment , dangerous driving and drugs offences .
Inspector Clive Marsh , said : “ Southampton is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in which to live , work and visit - but like most towns and cities up and down the country , we have experienced issues with county lines drugs networks and associated activity such as knife crime and violent assaults .
“ Southampton has good transport links with the M3/M27 motorways and a train line into London and the Midlands so it is an attractive place for criminals who are trying to move drugs around .
But we work alongside our partners like British Transport Police in regular operations such as this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them from using our excellent network .
“ Often , drug dealers will take advantage of and exploit vulnerable housing tenants , taking over their home and using it as a base for their criminal operation .
This is known as ‘ cuckooing ’ .
Not only do these gangs exploit vulnerable people , but they also target children and recruit them into their criminal network .
“ We work alongside our partners to issue closure orders on properties that are causing issues of criminality and anti-social behaviour in the community – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government pledged a specific drug-related harm fund to help us tackle this problem - and this is happening right now in Hampshire .
“ We continue to work extremely hard , alongside our partners , to bring criminals to justice and support those vulnerable people who are exploited by criminals.
” Detective Superintendent Gareth Williams , the lead of the BTP County Lines Taskforce , said : “ Our Taskforce operates nationally , targeting County Lines gangs at every opportunity and carrying out operations almost daily .
I ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this operation at Basingstoke Southampton station .
“ Our role is to make the railway increasingly hostile to gangs who use them to transport drugs – this has been very successful with hundreds of arrests and many seizures of drugs and weapons since the start of the year .
“ Sadly , these gangs exploit or intimidate vulnerable children into carrying drugs or cash on the railway , often putting them at great risk .
We use every operation as an opportunity to identify exploited children and make every effort to offer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re working alongside The Children ’ s Society to encourage everyone to Look Closer for any signs of child exploitation and report them to the police .
Key indicators include a teenager travelling long distances , along with a large amount of cash , or avoiding any sort of authority at stations .
These indicators are small but invaluable and help inform where we target next.
” Anyone who has any concerns is urged to call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency .

Class A and B drugs were seized during 21 searches done at Southampton Train Station yesterday afternoon.
Police Dog Ted helped during the five-hour operation to stop and disrupt organised crime coming through the city.
British Transport Police seized a large knife meanwhile a 44-year-old man was arrested for failing to appear at court to face charges of stalking and harassment, dangerous driving and drugs offences.
Inspector Clive Marsh, said: “Southampton is a busy city, and is a safe place in which to live, work and visit - but like most towns and cities up and down the country, we have experienced issues with county lines drugs networks and associated activity such as knife crime and violent assaults.
“Southampton has good transport links with the M3/M27 motorways and a train line into London and the Midlands so it is an attractive place for criminals who are trying to move drugs around. But we work alongside our partners like British Transport Police in regular operations such as this – to robustly target criminals and prevent them from using our excellent network.
“Often, drug dealers will take advantage of and exploit vulnerable housing tenants, taking over their home and using it as a base for their criminal operation. This is known as ‘cuckooing’. Not only do these gangs exploit vulnerable people, but they also target children and recruit them into their criminal network.
“We work alongside our partners to issue closure orders on properties that are causing issues of criminality and anti-social behaviour in the community – and to safeguard those vulnerable people.”
“The Government pledged a specific drug-related harm fund to help us tackle this problem - and this is happening right now in Hampshire.
“We continue to work extremely hard, alongside our partners, to bring criminals to justice and support those vulnerable people who are exploited by criminals.”
Detective Superintendent Gareth Williams, the lead of the BTP County Lines Taskforce, said: “Our Taskforce operates nationally, targeting County Lines gangs at every opportunity and carrying out operations almost daily. I’d like to thank Hampshire Police for their support during this operation at Basingstoke Southampton station.
“Our role is to make the railway increasingly hostile to gangs who use them to transport drugs – this has been very successful with hundreds of arrests and many seizures of drugs and weapons since the start of the year.
“Sadly, these gangs exploit or intimidate vulnerable children into carrying drugs or cash on the railway, often putting them at great risk. We use every operation as an opportunity to identify exploited children and make every effort to offer to safeguard and pull them away from crime.
“We’re working alongside The Children’s Society to encourage everyone to Look Closer for any signs of child exploitation and report them to the police. Key indicators include a teenager travelling long distances, along with a large amount of cash, or avoiding any sort of authority at stations. These indicators are small but invaluable and help inform where we target next.”
Anyone who has any concerns is urged to call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Two arrested in Southampton drugs crackdown

TWO MEN have been arrested as part of a drugs crackdown in Southampton .
Police seized a quantity of suspected @ @ @ @ @ home in Cranbury Avenue this morning .
A 20-year-old man from Southampton and an 18-year-old @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drugs .
Both @ @ @ @ @ and enquiries are ongoing .
Commenting on the raid , police Sergeant Allan Dineley said @ @ @ @ @ like to reassure residents that we are doing all we can to tackle drugs supply @ @ @ @ @ communities safe .
“ You can help by telling us what is happening where you @ @ @ @ @ will help us to build a better intelligence picture and target our resources.
” Anyone @ @ @ @ @ call police on 101 .
Alternatively , they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 @ @

Police seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs from a home in Cranbury Avenue this morning.
A 20-year-old man from Southampton and an 18-year-old man from London were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drugs.
Both are currently in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.
Commenting on the raid, police Sergeant Allan Dineley said: “I’d like to reassure residents that we are doing all we can to tackle drugs supply in Southampton and keep our communities safe.
“You can help by telling us what is happening where you live. Any information received will help us to build a better intelligence picture and target our resources.”
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-09-18--Drive -in pantomime coming to Southampton at Christmas

A drive-in performance of a pantomime is coming to Southampton this Christmas .
The Car Park Panto show will visit an outdoor location in the city later this year .
It is part of a nationwide tour that includes Birmingham , Bristol , Liverpool , Manchester , Edinburgh , Glasgow and Cardiff .
The performance , which is being put on by the Birmingham Stage Company , will be of Horrible Christmas , a pantomime inspired by the series of Horrible Histories children ’ s books by Terry Deary .
The pantomime will tell the story of a young boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explore some of the history behind the festive season .
Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival at the outdoor venue .
Cars will then be parked more than two metres apart and audience members will watch the show from inside their vehicles , picking up sound from the performance via their radios .
Toilet facilities and food and drink will be available on site but social distancing measures will be in place .
Horrible Histories manager Neal Foster said : ” We can ’ t wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and towns that will be crying out for a Christmas show to entertain their families.
” The show will also visit Nottingham , Plymouth , Sheffield , Leeds , Leicester , Southampton , Exeter , Northampton and Chelmsford .
Venues and dates for the performances are yet to be announced .
Tickets for each show are priced at £45 per car .

The Car Park Panto show will visit an outdoor location in the city later this year.
It is part of a nationwide tour that includes Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff.
The performance, which is being put on by the Birmingham Stage Company, will be of Horrible Christmas, a pantomime inspired by the series of Horrible Histories children’s books by Terry Deary.
The pantomime will tell the story of a young boy trying to save Christmas and will also explore some of the history behind the festive season.
Audience members will have their tickets scanned through their car windows upon arrival at the outdoor venue.
Cars will then be parked more than two metres apart and audience members will watch the show from inside their vehicles, picking up sound from the performance via their radios.
Toilet facilities and food and drink will be available on site but social distancing measures will be in place.
Horrible Histories manager Neal Foster said:”We can’t wait to be back on stage in cities and towns that will be crying out for a Christmas show to entertain their families.”
The show will also visit Nottingham, Plymouth, Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, Southampton, Exeter, Northampton and Chelmsford.
Venues and dates for the performances are yet to be announced.
Tickets for each show are priced at £45 per car.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Gordon Early jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A “ MENACING ” thug who robbed a Southampton shop while drunk has been jailed .
The 32-year-old was “ hammered ” shortly after opening time at One Stop in Kendal Avenue , Millbrook on July 5 this year .
“ Unsteady on his feet ” , Early of Pennine Road , Southampton asked a customer to buy him alcohol but was refused , a court heard .
He became abusive and at one point pushed a member of staff .
Early then climbed over the counter towards a female shop worker .
• 'There were glasses flying everywhere ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton bar Despite a plastic counter screen blocking his way he managed to clamber over and “ pick up cigarettes ” .
Early is said to have stumbled outside with cigarettes “ falling all over the place ” .
Instead of fleeing the scene the father of two remained in the area .
When he was arrested he assaulted one of the officers - he gave a no comment police interview .
Early appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing a charge of robbery and assaulting an emergency worker to which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the staff members read out during the hearing said how Early was totally out of control .
The male victim added : “ I do not come to work to be abused , threatened or assaulted .
His behaviour was menacing.
” Prosecution barrister , Nicholas Hall said how Early has 21 previous convictions involving 43 offences - which include harassment and assaults .
Defending , Mark Florida-James said the robbery was unsophisticated and his client was “ completely hammered ” .
• Man tried to gouge teen girl 's eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added how Early has had issues over the years with Class A drugs and had been impacted by his father ’ s diagnosis with a terminal illness .
Judge Christopher Henry jailed him for 22 months .
This included time for twice breaching a restraining order against his ex-wife on September 13 and 20 last year which Early admitted to .

“No man alive will stop me taking beer today”, claimed Gordon Early.
The 32-year-old was “hammered” shortly after opening time at One Stop in Kendal Avenue, Millbrook on July 5 this year.
“Unsteady on his feet”, Early of Pennine Road, Southampton asked a customer to buy him alcohol but was refused, a court heard.
He became abusive and at one point pushed a member of staff.
Early then climbed over the counter towards a female shop worker.
Despite a plastic counter screen blocking his way he managed to clamber over and “pick up cigarettes”.
Early is said to have stumbled outside with cigarettes “falling all over the place”.
Instead of fleeing the scene the father of two remained in the area.
When he was arrested he assaulted one of the officers - he gave a no comment police interview.
Early appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing a charge of robbery and assaulting an emergency worker to which he pleaded guilty.
An impact statement from one of the staff members read out during the hearing said how Early was totally out of control.
The male victim added: “I do not come to work to be abused, threatened or assaulted. His behaviour was menacing.”
Prosecution barrister, Nicholas Hall said how Early has 21 previous convictions involving 43 offences - which include harassment and assaults.
Defending, Mark Florida-James said the robbery was unsophisticated and his client was “completely hammered”.
He added how Early has had issues over the years with Class A drugs and had been impacted by his father’s diagnosis with a terminal illness.
Judge Christopher Henry jailed him for 22 months. This included time for twice breaching a restraining order against his ex-wife on September 13 and 20 last year which Early admitted to.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne clashes with constituent at indoor constituency event

A NEW FOREST MP has apologised to a female constituent after refusing to wear a face mask at an indoor surgery .
Sir Desmond Swayne , Tory MP for New Forest West , is reported to have had an angry exchange with Liz Connors , who has complained to the Conservative Party and Prime Minister ’ s office .
Sir Desmond is alleged to have breached guidelines by not wearing a mask inside a Scout hut at Poulner , near Ringwood .
Earlier this year the famously outspoken MP described having to wear a face mask in shops as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later appeared to have changed his mind , posting a picture on social media showing him covering his face with a blanket before entering a post office in Bransgore .
Mrs Connors accused the MP of becoming “ rude and aggressive ” when they met last Saturday .
She is reported to have said : `` “ Just minutes before , I had been listening to Michael Gove on Radio 4 talking about what a desperate point we were at and everybody had to be careful .
But then as I walked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask .
“ I said , ‘ I ’ m sorry but I ’ m not willing to be in a room without you having a face mask on ’ . ''
Mrs Conners said the pair had a heated exchange before agreeing to talk outside .
She added : “ I came home and I was shaking .
You don ’ t expect when you make an appointment to see your MP to be treated like that .
“ The main bit , really , is that he is refusing to abide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
“ I accept he may have his own individual thoughts but he is an MP who is supposed to be representing constituents.
” Mrs Connors said she had gone to the surgery to lobby him for the 40mph limit on Linford Road in Ringwood to be cut to 30mph .
In an email to her Sir Desmond said : `` I am sorry to have upset you , please accept my apology . ''
Referring to her call for a lower speed limit he added : `` I will make representations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following our meeting.
” Speaking later Sir Desmond said : `` I can not comment on any individual encounter ; that would breach the confidentiality of my surgery .
“ What I can say is that a number of constituents visited my surgery on Saturday .
We occupied a very large hall .
Only three persons were present at any one time : myself , a district councillor , and a constituent .
All proper social distancing was observed .
“ Guidance does not require the wearing of masks , but I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear one .
”

Sir Desmond Swayne, Tory MP for New Forest West, is reported to have had an angry exchange with Liz Connors, who has complained to the Conservative Party and Prime Minister’s office.
Sir Desmond is alleged to have breached guidelines by not wearing a mask inside a Scout hut at Poulner, near Ringwood.
Earlier this year the famously outspoken MP described having to wear a face mask in shops as a "monstrous imposition". But he later appeared to have changed his mind, posting a picture on social media showing him covering his face with a blanket before entering a post office in Bransgore.
Mrs Connors has accused the MP of becoming “rude and aggressive” when they met last Saturday.
She is reported to have said: "“Just minutes before, I had been listening to Michael Gove on Radio 4 talking about what a desperate point we were at and everybody had to be careful. But then as I walked in he wasn’t wearing a face mask.
“I said, ‘I’m sorry but I’m not willing to be in a room without you having a face mask on’."
Mrs Connors and Sir Desmond had a heated exchange before agreeing to talk outside.
She said: “I came home and I was shaking. You don’t expect when you make an appointment to see your MP to be treated like that.
“The main bit, really, is that he is refusing to abide by the rules his own government laid down.
“I accept he may have his own individual thoughts but he is an MP who is supposed to be representing constituents.”
Mrs Connors went to the surgery to lobby for Sir Desmond for the 40mph limit on Linford Road in Ringwood to be cut to 30mph.
In a subsequent email to he told her: "I am sorry to have upset you, please accept my apology."
Referring to her call for a lower speed limit he added: "I will make representations to [Hampshire County Council] highways following our meeting.”
Speaking later Sir Desmond reportedly said: "I cannot comment on any individual encounter; that would breach the confidentiality of my surgery.
“What I can say is that a number of constituents visited my surgery on Saturday. We occupied a very large hall. Only three persons were present at any one time: myself, a district councillor, and a constituent. All proper social distancing was observed.
“Guidance does not require the wearing of masks, but I have no objection to a constituent choosing to wear one.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Southampton Street Space welcomes park and ride plans

LONG-AWAITED plans for a park and ride in Southampton have been welcomed by a group of local residents .
Campaign group Southampton Street Space described the plans for a park and ride by J1 of the M271 as `` exciting news '' .
They also welcomed proposals for new bus lanes between the New Forest and Southampton city centre .
The news comes as earlier this week Southampton City Council announced that work on the schemes is now under way .
All projects are expected to be completed by 2022 .
In a statement Southampton Street Space , which campaigns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This is exciting news for bus users in the west of the city .
More reliable journey times will make the bus a more feasible option for people wanting to leave their car at home for some of their journeys .
This is n't a `` war on the motorist '' it 's about giving people more choice .
This is what we have to do if we want people to use sustainable transport , you have to make sustainable transport more attractive .
You have to make sustainable transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use it . ''
As reported , the Park and Ride site will be part of the health campus being developed by the NHS on Bargain Farm .
A service running to the city centre is expected to be trialled at weekends .
The new bus lane linking Totton and Hythe to Southampton will result in Millbrook Road West and Mountbatten Way being widened .
Plans show this will be on the eastbound carriageway for both roads , with Millbrook Road West seeing 'new road space ' from east of King George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road junction , and Mountbatten Way being widened to extend the existing right hand turn into West Quay Road and create a new lane .
This will see the left hand lane of the A33 become a bus lane , according to the council .
It has also been revealed that a 'Park and Travel ’ scheme is going to be trialled in the east of the city but further details are yet to be disclosed .

Campaign group Southampton Street Space described the plans for a park and ride by J1 of the M271 as "exciting news".
They also welcomed proposals for new bus lanes between the New Forest and Southampton city centre.
The news comes as earlier this week Southampton City Council announced that work on the schemes is now under way.
All projects are expected to be completed by 2022.
In a statement Southampton Street Space, which campaigns for safer streets across the city, said: "This is exciting news for bus users in the west of the city. More reliable journey times will make the bus a more feasible option for people wanting to leave their car at home for some of their journeys. This isn't a "war on the motorist" it's about giving people more choice. This is what we have to do if we want people to use sustainable transport, you have to make sustainable transport more attractive. You have to make sustainable transport more reliable and then people will want to use it."
As reported, the Park and Ride site will be part of the health campus being developed by the NHS on Bargain Farm. A service running to the city centre is expected to be trialled at weekends.
The new bus lane linking Totton and Hythe to Southampton will result in Millbrook Road West and Mountbatten Way being widened.
Plans show this will be on the eastbound carriageway for both roads, with Millbrook Road West seeing 'new road space' from east of King George’s Avenue to the Regents Park Road junction, and Mountbatten Way being widened to extend the existing right hand turn into West Quay Road and create a new lane.
This will see the left hand lane of the A33 become a bus lane, according to the council. It has also been revealed that a 'Park and Travel’ scheme is going to be trialled in the east of the city but further details are yet to be disclosed.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--William Holmes jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A FOURTH man has been jailed for his part in a drunken brawl targetting football fans from a rival club .
William Holmes fought outside the Scholars Arms in Above Bar Street after a day of drinking .
Alongside friends and Saints fans Lewis Dean Austin , Thomas Kelly and Connor Pengelly he swore and hurled abuse at Tottenham Hotspur fans .
He was jailed for affray for seven months at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday having previously pleaded guilty .
The 22-year-old of Michelmarsh Close in Rownhams has been slapped with a six-year football banning order and ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sentencing of Austin , Kelly and Pengelly in August , CCTV footage played to the court showed them after the Saints v Tottenham match on January 25 this year .
A brawl erupted outside the Scholars Arms and they were seen running at Spurs fans , trying to kick and punch them .
Austin , 24 , of Heysham Road was “ so drunk he couldn ’ t even remember watching the match ” , which was a 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup .
Meanwhile , footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road showed him lunging at the visiting fans .
Judge Christopher Parker QC said that although no physical harm was caused the incident was plainly instigated .
Judge Parker jailed Kelly , 29 , of Claremont Road for 12 months , Austin for ten months and Pengelly for eight months .
They were all given a six-year football match ban .

William Holmes fought outside the Scholars Arms in Above Bar Street after a day of drinking.
Alongside friends and Saints fans Lewis Dean Austin, Thomas Kelly and Connor Pengelly he swore and hurled abuse at Tottenham Hotspur fans.
He was jailed for affray for seven months at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday having previously pleaded guilty.
The 22-year-old of Michelmarsh Close in Rownhams has been slapped with a six-year football banning order and ordered to pay a £149 victim surcharge.
During the sentencing of Austin, Kelly and Pengelly in August, CCTV footage played to the court showed them after the Saints v Tottenham match on January 25 this year.
A brawl erupted outside the Scholars Arms and they were seen running at Spurs fans, trying to kick and punch them.
Austin, 24, of Heysham Road was “so drunk he couldn’t even remember watching the match”, which was a 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, footage of Pengelly, 21, of Brunswick Road showed him lunging at the visiting fans.
Judge Christopher Parker QC said that although no physical harm was caused the incident was plainly instigated.
Judge Parker jailed Kelly, 29, of Claremont Road for 12 months, Austin for ten months and Pengelly for eight months.
They were all given a six-year football match ban.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Arun Kumar sentenced at Southampton Crown Court

A SOUTHAMPTON man caught with thousands of images of children has avoided jail .
The 41-year-old was also in possession @ @ @ @ @ nauseating ” images of children - including movies .
He was arrested surrounded by family @ @ @ @ @ Bramley Crescent on August 6 last year .
Kumar appeared at Southampton Crown Court where @ @ @ @ @ month sentence suspended for two years .
He must complete 60 days of rehabilitation and @ @ @ @ @ .
He is the subject of a ten year sexual harm prevention order .

Arun Kumar previously pleaded guilty to possessing 4,549 indecent images of children.
The 41-year-old was also in possession of 191 prohibited and “nauseating” images of children - including movies.
He was arrested surrounded by family members at his home in Bramley Crescent on August 6 last year.
Kumar appeared at Southampton Crown Court where he was given an eight month sentence suspended for two years.
He must complete 60 days of rehabilitation and 200 hours of unpaid work.
He is the subject of a ten year sexual harm prevention order.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--New appeal for witnesses after 86-year-old man killed in Petersfield crash

POLICE have made a fresh appeal for witnesses after a pensioner was killed in an accident on a Hampshire road @ @ @ @ @ fatally injured in a collision between a black Ford Ranger and blue Nissan Micra .
@ @ @ @ @ on the B2070 London Road near to the junction of the A272 just after 4pm @ @ @ @ @ driving the Micra was pronounced dead at the scene .
Today a police spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ to speak with anyone with information about a collision on Thursday .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ for anyone who had followed the blue Nissan Micra as it drove along London Road @ @ @ @ @ , or who may have overtaken it and a second vehicle that it was following @ @ @ @ @ the collision . ''
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting @ @ @ @

An 86-year-old man was fatally injured in a collision between a black Ford Ranger and blue Nissan Micra.
The crash happened in Petersfield on the B2070 London Road near to the junction of the A272 just after 4pm on Thursday.
The man driving the Micra was pronounced dead at the scene.
Today a police spokesman said: "Officers remain keen to speak with anyone with information about a collision on Thursday.
"We are today making a further appeal for anyone who had followed the blue Nissan Micra as it drove along London Road around 4pm on September 17, or who may have overtaken it and a second vehicle that it was following in the moments prior to the collision."
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200360924.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Wetherspoons to cut prices by 7.5 per cent for 1 day - here's when and why

Wetherspoons are to slash food and drink prices by 7.5 per cent for one day only later this month - and pub chain bosses have explained why .
Here 's everything you need to know .
Why are the pub chain cutting prices ?
The move comes as UK pubs aim to highlight the benefit of reduced VAT in the hospitality sector .
They will take part in the scheme on Thursday , September 24 .
The Part of Tax Equality Day , the campaign aims to lower the tax burden on pubs across the UK .
All food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 20 per cent VAT .
The same levy is n't applied to most food items sold in supermarkets .
Wetherspoons has cut its prices to mark Tax Equality Day for the past eight years .
What has Tim Martin said about the price cuts ?
Company founder Tim Martin , said : “ Pubs have been under fantastic pressure for decades due to the tax disadvantages they have with supermarkets .
“ We are urging the Chancellor to create tax equality between pubs and supermarkets by making the current VAT regime for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What will the price cuts get you ?
The price cut will reduce the price of a beer and burger meal at Wetherspoons from £6.29 to £5.82 .
For example , an 11 inch margarita pizza with Pepsi will cost £5.08 .
Where and when will the deal be available ?
The price cut is taking place on Thursday , September 24 , 2020 .
The 7.5 per cent discount applies to all food and drinks sold in Wetherspoons pubs across England , Wales and Northern Ireland .
In Scotland , prices will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hot drinks , but not alcoholic drinks , due to licensing restrictions .
Prices at Wetherspoons vary between locations , and many prices across the pubs have already been slashed by up to 28 per cent , following a VAT holiday announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July .
Unlike the Tax Equality Day discount , the VAT holiday doesn ’ t apply to alcohol , but the pub chain reduced prices of some ales anyway .

Here's everything you need to know.
Why are the pub chain cutting prices?
The move comes as UK pubs aim to highlight the benefit of reduced VAT in the hospitality sector.
What day will Wetherspoons cut prices?
They will take part in the scheme on Thursday, September 24.
The Part of Tax Equality Day, the campaign aims to lower the tax burden on pubs across the UK. All food and drink sold in pubs is usually subject to 20 per cent VAT. The same levy isn't applied to most food items sold in supermarkets.
Wetherspoons has cut its prices to mark Tax Equality Day for the past eight years.
What has Tim Martin said about the price cuts?
Company founder Tim Martin, said: “Pubs have been under fantastic pressure for decades due to the tax disadvantages they have with supermarkets.
“We are urging the Chancellor to create tax equality between pubs and supermarkets by making the current VAT regime for pub food and soft drinks permanent.”
What will the price cuts get you?
The price cut will reduce the price of a beer and burger meal at Wetherspoons from £6.29 to £5.82.
For example, an 11 inch margarita pizza with Pepsi will cost £5.08.
Where and when will the deal be available?
The price cut is taking place on Thursday, September 24, 2020.
The 7.5 per cent discount applies to all food and drinks sold in Wetherspoons pubs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In Scotland, prices will be reduced on all food, non-alcoholic and hot drinks, but not alcoholic drinks, due to licensing restrictions.
Prices at Wetherspoons vary between locations, and many prices across the pubs have already been slashed by up to 28 per cent, following a VAT holiday announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July.
Unlike the Tax Equality Day discount, the VAT holiday doesn’t apply to alcohol, but the pub chain reduced prices of some ales anyway.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Five of Southampton's commercial properties on the market

The Southampton commercial properties on the market right now include restaurants , cafe 's and pubs - to name a few .
As the coronavirus pandemic continues , businesses are really starting to feel the pinch .
Even before covid-19 took hold , the high streets were seeing a decline and there were a record number of empty units .
In 2019 there was a net closure of 9,169 retail premises across the UK , according to the latest statistics .
On a more positive note , now could be the ideal time to make your dream business a reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties for sale in Southampton right now : The busy and fun-loving pub , the Platform Tavern , is sadly up for sale after more than 20 years with the same owner .
Having bought the pub in 1997 from the Southampton City Council , the current owner has developed the pub into a successful business .
However with the pub trade growing ever-tougher the landlord has decided to sell the iconic watering hole .
Part of the building dates back to 1350 and the pub was features in the movie Titanic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 70 covers and benefits from a beer cellar and outside seating .
Arranged over the first and second floors is the owner 's accomodation which comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms .
The annual turnover in 2018 was £559,617 net of VAT .
This large , end-of-terrace restaurant on Oxford Street is close to Ocean Village and the Harbour Hotel .
The restaurant can provide seating for approximately 60 people with a bar and fully fitted trading kitchen .
There is also a basement , cold room and storage facilities .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Shirley is this large highstreet shop and two maisonettes .
The property comprises a ground floor retail shop , with part ground and first floor residential accommodation .
The ground floor retail shop benefits from double pane glass frontage and electric shutters .
Both three-bedroom maisonettes are accessed from the rear and are described as being in need of cosmetic refurbishment .
This city centre property is close to all amenities and has planning permission for 12 residential apartments .
The three story property is of period design but does not fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Carlton Crescent .
There are period sash windows throughout the two buildings which surround an open courtyard .
This bustling and thriving little cafe on Portswood Road has been with the same owner since 2010 .
The property has been operating as a traditional English cafe for more than 38 years and has built up a loyal customer base .
In a prime location in this residential area Jackpot Cafe has an annual turnover of £63,015 and operates with low overheads .
What businesses would you like to see in Southampton ?
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues, businesses are really starting to feel the pinch.
Even before covid-19 took hold, the high streets were seeing a decline and there were a record number of empty units.
In 2019 there was a net closure of 9,169 retail premises across the UK, according to the latest statistics.
On a more positive note, now could be the ideal time to make your dream business a reality.
Here are five of the commercial properties for sale in Southampton right now:
Platform Tavern - SO14
£750,000
The busy and fun-loving pub, the Platform Tavern, is sadly up for sale after more than 20 years with the same owner.
Having bought the pub in 1997 from the Southampton City Council, the current owner has developed the pub into a successful business.
However with the pub trade growing ever-tougher the landlord has decided to sell the iconic watering hole.
Part of the building dates back to 1350 and the pub was features in the movie Titanic.
The substantial mid-terraced property can serve up to 70 covers and benefits from a beer cellar and outside seating.
Arranged over the first and second floors is the owner's accomodation which comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The annual turnover in 2018 was £559,617 net of VAT.
The Oxford Brasserie - SO14
£995,000
This large, end-of-terrace restaurant on Oxford Street is close to Ocean Village and the Harbour Hotel.
The restaurant can provide seating for approximately 60 people with a bar and fully fitted trading kitchen.
There is also a basement, cold room and storage facilities.
For more information visit Rightmove.
161-171 Shirley Road - SO15
£600,000
In the popular and densely populated residential area of Shirley is this large highstreet shop and two maisonettes.
The property comprises a ground floor retail shop, with part ground and first floor residential accommodation.
The ground floor retail shop benefits from double pane glass frontage and electric shutters.
Both three-bedroom maisonettes are accessed from the rear and are described as being in need of cosmetic refurbishment.
The Courtyard - SO15
£1,100,000
This city centre property is close to all amenities and has planning permission for 12 residential apartments.
The three story property is of period design but does not fall into the listed category, like many on Carlton Crescent.
There are period sash windows throughout the two buildings which surround an open courtyard.
For more information visit Rightmove.
Jackpot Cafe - SO17
£31,000
This bustling and thriving little cafe on Portswood Road has been with the same owner since 2010.
The property has been operating as a traditional English cafe for more than 38 years and has built up a loyal customer base.
In a prime location in this residential area Jackpot Cafe has an annual turnover of £63,015 and operates with low overheads.
What businesses would you like to see in Southampton? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--The best things to do in Hampshire as a group of six

Boris Johnson has hit Hampshire for six with the new coronavirus rules this month .
As Covid rules become tighter , we are now limited to meeting in groups of six or less .
Social gatherings of more than six have been made illegal by the government since September 14 , with some exceptions , amid a rise in coronavirus cases .
The law change bans groups of more than six from meeting inside or outdoors and is being enforced through a £100 fine if people fail to comply , doubling on each offence up to a maximum of £3,200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some ideas on what to do in Hampshire without breaking the rules : Go paddle boarding or kayaking in the New Forest What better way to wind down summer and welcome the autumn than spending your weekend in the New Forest ?
The New Forest Paddle Sport Company has a wide range of baords to choose from including inflatable , solid and touring boards - prices for two hours start at £25 .
If your balance really is n't that great or you fancy something a bit more traditional , they also have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at £20 for two hours .
Try and get out of an escape room Do you and your friends have the patience and brain-power to get out of an escape room ?
If you ’ re up for the challenge then give it a go .
The huge Exciting Escapes in Basingstoke has seven escape rooms to choose from varying in styles , theme and difficulty .
The immersive challenges are include ; the cold war , a royal scandal , murder at the movies - to name a few .
For a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms cost £21 per person , the rest of the week the price is £20 .
Dust off the clubs and get a hole in one An easy way to socially distance yourself is through a game of golf .
Non-member tee times at Romsey Golf Club starting at £30 per round .
A great way to spend a day or just an afternoon , golf is the ideal activity for a catch up with your friends or family and get a bit of exercise .
Non-members must book a tee-time on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tenpin bowling and see if your team can get a strike .
Fun for everyone whether you ’ re a novice or a seasoned pro - it ’ s a sure-fire way to have a giggle and let off some steam .
Hollywood Bowl at Gunwharf Quays has a mega 26 lanes , full-sized American pool tables , arcade games and a fully-licensed bar and grill .
It is open from 12-9pm Monday to Thursday , 12pm to 12am Friday and Saturday and 10am to 10pm on Sundays .
Two games of tenpin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are often discounts and offers on the website so check online when booking .
Clay pigeon shooting is on the list of exempted sports , however , if you are visiting a facility to shoot then the rule of six still applies .
There are a number of locations to shoot clay pigeon across Hampshire .
Clay pigeon shooting involves shooting flying clays with a shotgun and is a safe , controlled and challenging sport .
The Big Shoot in Winchester is suitable for all abilities from complete beginners to the experienced shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and following the latest government advice groups of five or less of mixed households , or more with the same household can book - this forms six people including the instructor .
Have you got any recommendations of activities for groups of six or less ?
Let us know in the comments .

As Covid rules become tighter, we are now limited to meeting in groups of six or less.
Social gatherings of more than six have been made illegal by the government since September 14, with some exceptions, amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
The law change bans groups of more than six from meeting inside or outdoors and is being enforced through a £100 fine if people fail to comply, doubling on each offence up to a maximum of £3,200.
We figured we could help with some ideas on what to do in Hampshire without breaking the rules:
Go paddle boarding or kayaking in the New Forest
What better way to wind down summer and welcome the autumn than spending your weekend in the New Forest?
The New Forest Paddle Sport Company has a wide range of baords to choose from including inflatable, solid and touring boards - prices for two hours start at £25.
If your balance really isn't that great or you fancy something a bit more traditional, they also have single and double kayaks for hire starting at £20 for two hours.
Try and get out of an escape room
Do you and your friends have the patience and brain-power to get out of an escape room? If you’re up for the challenge then give it a go.
The huge Exciting Escapes in Basingstoke has seven escape rooms to choose from varying in styles, theme and difficulty.
The immersive challenges are include; the cold war, a royal scandal, murder at the movies - to name a few.
For a team of six on a Saturday the rooms cost £21 per person, the rest of the week the price is £20.
Dust off the clubs and get a hole in one
An easy way to socially distance yourself is through a game of golf. Non-member tee times at Romsey Golf Club starting at £30 per round.
A great way to spend a day or just an afternoon, golf is the ideal activity for a catch up with your friends or family and get a bit of exercise.
Non-members must book a tee-time on the day.
Go bowling
Enjoy the classic pastime of tenpin bowling and see if your team can get a strike.
Fun for everyone whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro - it’s a sure-fire way to have a giggle and let off some steam.
Hollywood Bowl at Gunwharf Quays has a mega 26 lanes, full-sized American pool tables, arcade games and a fully-licensed bar and grill.
It is open from 12-9pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 12am Friday and Saturday and 10am to 10pm on Sundays.
Two games of tenpin bowling costs £15.85 per adult - there are often discounts and offers on the website so check online when booking.
Clay pigeon shooting
Clay pigeon shooting is on the list of exempted sports, however, if you are visiting a facility to shoot then the rule of six still applies.
There are a number of locations to shoot clay pigeon across Hampshire.
Clay pigeon shooting involves shooting flying clays with a shotgun and is a safe, controlled and challenging sport.
The Big Shoot in Winchester is suitable for all abilities from complete beginners to the experienced shot.
Prices start at £51.99 per person and following the latest government advice groups of five or less of mixed households, or more with the same household can book - this forms six people including the instructor.
Have you got any recommendations of activities for groups of six or less? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--PHOTOS: Taking to the slopes of the dry ski slope – were you pictured there?

THE idea of jet setting to the Alps may be a daunting one in the current climate , but that @ @ @ @ @ to miss out on skiing .
Alpine Snowsports Southampton are open at the weekends and @ @ @ @ @ fun on the dry slopes for years .
The Daily Echo looks back at pictures @ @ @ @ @ skiing on the dry mat .
One of the images from January 1979 shows ski @ @ @ @ @ Woodhouse experiencing real snow on the slopes after plenty of the white stuff had fallen @ @ @ @ @ being carried out on the slope - taken the same year it clinched first place @ @ @ @ @ the year competition .
Most of the other images show a snippet of the fun @ @ @ @ @ the venue .

Alpine Snowsports Southampton are open at the weekends and have been helping people have fun on the dry slopes for years.
The Daily Echo looks back at pictures of people enjoying themselves while skiing on the dry mat.
One of the images from January 1979 shows ski instructors Lee Rudman and Keith Woodhouse experiencing real snow on the slopes after plenty of the white stuff had fallen.
Another picture shows improvements being carried out on the slope - taken the same year it clinched first place in the ski slope of the year competition. Most of the other images show a snippet of the fun had throughout the years at the venue.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Probe launched after cars damaged in Southampton fire

A PROBE is underway after three cars were damaged in a severe fire .
One car was completely destroyed during @ @ @ @ @ in Shirley on Wednesday .
A BMW and Honda were also damaged with a crew @ @ @ @ @ Station racing to the scene at around 1030pm .
The cause of the fire is @ @ @ @ @ , according to police no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .

One car was completely destroyed during a blaze in Roberts Road in Shirley on Wednesday.
A BMW and Honda were also damaged with a crew from St Mary's Fire Station racing to the scene at around 1030pm.
The cause of the fire is now being investigated.
However, according to police no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Circuit break lockdown: What are the possibilities?

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in England , reports have emerged that the Government is considering a return to tighter national lockdown measures .
Under a so-called “ circuit break ” , extra restrictions could be imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 as the winter months approach .
Yesterday , Heath Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out the possibility of a second national lockdown for England .
And there was a tightening of the rules in response to “ major increases ” in cases , with Merseyside , Warrington , Halton and Lancashire – excluding Blackpool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of intervention ” .
But what is being proposed and how will it affect the public ?
Here are some answers to a few key questions : What is meant by a circuit break ?
As with an electrical circuit , the terminology suggests a protective measure designed to stop a system being overwhelmed .
The long-term fear of politicians , scientists and health workers is that a surge in coronavirus could over-burden the NHS , particularly if a potential second wave strikes in winter .
The most recent figures point to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same time that the NHS Test and Trace system is struggling to cope with demand for testing .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the latest data showed hospital admissions are now doubling every eight days , amid warnings that deaths will rise in the coming weeks .
What could new measures look like ?
Face covering requirements and the “ rule of six ” limit on social gatherings are examples of existing national rules , so any extra measures will be on top of these .
According to the BBC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some hospitality businesses to close , or limiting the opening hours of pubs and restaurants .
The hospitality sector has already been subject to targeted measures under a local lockdown in areas across the north-east of England , with food and drink restricted to table service only and venues required to close between 10pm in 5am .
Similarly in Bolton , which has the highest number of cases in the country , measures were brought in last week restricting restaurants , cafes , bars and pubs to takeaway only , and requiring all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5am .
When will this happen and how long could it last ?
No decisions are said to have been made , but according to the BBC new measures could last “ a few weeks ” , while the Financial Times ( FT ) reported a “ two-week ” national lockdown is being proposed by scientists .
The FT said the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) have suggested a national lockdown could coincide with schools ’ October half term .
This would help limit any disruption to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been affected by the pandemic .
Could this be a return to full national lockdown ?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to be very reluctant to place the country under the kind of tight restrictions imposed on the country back in March .
Earlier this week , Mr Johnson described the potential impact of a second national lockdown on the economy as “ disastrous ” .
A key consideration for the Government is balancing the health impacts of a potential second wave of Covid-19 and protecting the economy .
But cases are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 9 , a rise of 75 % in positive cases on the previous week .
Earlier this week , Mr Johnson said the disease was spreading from the young to the more vulnerable elderly , with the rate of cases among the over-80s doubling in just days – and warned that would “ lead to mortality ” .
How many people could be affected by any new measures ?
According to the reports , discussions are focusing on “ national ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility of the different nations of the UK – England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland – with each country implementing slightly differing measures .
Many rules , such as compulsory face coverings on transport , already exist across the UK .
Alongside existing national restrictions , some 10 million people in England are already under some form of further local lockdown measures .
What is the Government saying ?
Responding to questions from the media on Friday , Mr Hancock did not rule out a second national lockdown , but indicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local action ” .
He said national measures were the “ last line of defence ” against coronavirus , with the Government “ vigilantly ” monitoring the rising number of cases .
Mr Hancock said it was “ absolutely critical ” people followed existing rules and self-isolate if they test positive .
He added : “ We want to avoid a national lockdown but we ’ re prepared to do it , if we need to .
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Under a so-called “circuit break”, extra restrictions could be imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 as the winter months approach.
Yesterday, Heath Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out the possibility of a second national lockdown for England.
And there was a tightening of the rules in response to “major increases” in cases, with Merseyside, Warrington, Halton and Lancashire – excluding Blackpool and Greater Manchester – escalated to “areas of intervention”.
But what is being proposed and how will it affect the public? Here are some answers to a few key questions:
What is meant by a circuit break?
As with an electrical circuit, the terminology suggests a protective measure designed to stop a system being overwhelmed.
The long-term fear of politicians, scientists and health workers is that a surge in coronavirus could over-burden the NHS, particularly if a potential second wave strikes in winter.
The most recent figures point to a rise in Covid-19 cases in England at the same time that the NHS Test and Trace system is struggling to cope with demand for testing.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the latest data showed hospital admissions are now doubling every eight days, amid warnings that deaths will rise in the coming weeks.
What could new measures look like?
Face covering requirements and the “rule of six” limit on social gatherings are examples of existing national rules, so any extra measures will be on top of these.
According to the BBC, possible new measures being discussed include asking some hospitality businesses to close, or limiting the opening hours of pubs and restaurants.
The hospitality sector has already been subject to targeted measures under a local lockdown in areas across the north-east of England, with food and drink restricted to table service only and venues required to close between 10pm in 5am.
Similarly in Bolton, which has the highest number of cases in the country, measures were brought in last week restricting restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs to takeaway only, and requiring all hospitality venues to close between 10pm and 5am.
When will this happen and how long could it last?
No decisions are said to have been made, but according to the BBC new measures could last “a few weeks”, while the Financial Times (FT) reported a “two-week” national lockdown is being proposed by scientists.
The FT said the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have suggested a national lockdown could coincide with schools’ October half term.
This would help limit any disruption to children’s education which has already been affected by the pandemic.
Could this be a return to full national lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to be very reluctant to place the country under the kind of tight restrictions imposed on the country back in March.
Earlier this week, Mr Johnson described the potential impact of a second national lockdown on the economy as “disastrous”.
A key consideration for the Government is balancing the health impacts of a potential second wave of Covid-19 and protecting the economy.
But cases are growing: a total of 18,371 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 9, a rise of 75% in positive cases on the previous week.
Earlier this week, Mr Johnson said the disease was spreading from the young to the more vulnerable elderly, with the rate of cases among the over-80s doubling in just days – and warned that would “lead to mortality”.
How many people could be affected by any new measures?
According to the reports, discussions are focusing on “national” lockdown measures.
Coronavirus restrictions are the responsibility of the different nations of the UK – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – with each country implementing slightly differing measures.
Many rules, such as compulsory face coverings on transport, already exist across the UK.
Alongside existing national restrictions, some 10 million people in England are already under some form of further local lockdown measures.
What is the Government saying?
Responding to questions from the media on Friday, Mr Hancock did not rule out a second national lockdown, but indicated the Government’s preference for “local action”.
He said national measures were the “last line of defence” against coronavirus, with the Government “vigilantly” monitoring the rising number of cases.
Mr Hancock said it was “absolutely critical” people followed existing rules and self-isolate if they test positive.
He added: “We want to avoid a national lockdown but we’re prepared to do it, if we need to.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Driver caught speeding at 70mph through M27 roadwords

A MOTORIST drove his Mini at more than 70 miles an hour through the smart motorway roadworks on the M27 @ @ @ @ @ clocked at 71 miles an hour eastbound through the temporary 50 miles an hour limit @ @ @ @ @ at Fareham .
The 22-year-old , of Langdown Lawn Close , Hythe , New Forest @ @ @ @ @ admitting speeding when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court .
He was also ordered to @ @ @ @ @ and given four penalty points .

Driver Reuben-Hoon Winter was clocked at 71 miles an hour eastbound through the temporary 50 miles an hour limit between junctions nine and ten at Fareham.
The 22-year-old, of Langdown Lawn Close, Hythe, New Forest, was fined £200 after admitting speeding when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court.
He was also ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and given four penalty points.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Aldi and Lidl middle aisles - what's available from Sunday, September 20?

The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday , September 20 , 2020 have been revealed by the retailers .
We 've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket .
This week , Aldi are holding a DIY event as part of their Special Buys set of deals .
Aldi 's website states that the product features a keyed lock , two lid trays , drawers with mats and aluminium inset side handles .
Elsewhere , Aldi will also sell a Reka Rugged DAB Radio for £59.99 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the 'perfect companion ' to a garage or at-home workshop .
`` Listen anywhere without having to worry about damage or rain , this DAB site radio with Bluetooth connectivity and USB connection has been made to be impact-resistant making it a perfect radio for the DIY enthusiast or gardener who wants something portable and robust .
Water is also not a problem for this tough radio as it is splashproof , so whatever the weather you 'll be able to while away the hours listening to your favourite music and podcasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Workzone Heavy Duty Shelf will also go on sale for £23.99 each .
The full list of products can be found on Aldi.co.uk .
In the middle of Lidl this week , the supermarket chain have a range of outdoor gear , bedroom updates , plus arts and crafts .
These include items such as : A Creabox Acrylic Paint Set will go on sale for £6.99 .
Finally , a Livarno Lux LED Night Light will go on sale for £3.99 each .

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.
Aldi
This week, Aldi are holding a DIY event as part of their Special Buys set of deals.
These include:
A Workzone Red 3 Drawer Tool Chest for £39.99.
Aldi's website states that the product features a keyed lock, two lid trays, drawers with mats and aluminium inset side handles.
Elsewhere, Aldi will also sell a Reka Rugged DAB Radio for £59.99.
The DAB digital radio has been described as the 'perfect companion' to a garage or at-home workshop.
"Listen anywhere without having to worry about damage or rain, this DAB site radio with Bluetooth connectivity and USB connection has been made to be impact-resistant making it a perfect radio for the DIY enthusiast or gardener who wants something portable and robust. Water is also not a problem for this tough radio as it is splashproof, so whatever the weather you'll be able to while away the hours listening to your favourite music and podcasts," Aldi's website states.
A Workzone Heavy Duty Shelf will also go on sale for £23.99 each.
The full list of products can be found on Aldi.co.uk.
Lidl
In the middle of Lidl this week, the supermarket chain have a range of outdoor gear, bedroom updates, plus arts and crafts.
These include items such as:
A Silvercrest Walkie-Talkie for £29.99 each.
A Creabox Acrylic Paint Set will go on sale for £6.99.
Finally, a Livarno Lux LED Night Light will go on sale for £3.99 each.
For more details, visit Lidl.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--PHOTOS: New Forest Marathon - did we take your picture there?

AS the New Forest prepares for the thundering of feet at their annual marathon this weekend , the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ pictures from the event 20 years ago .
These images show athletes of varying calibre @ @ @ @ @ route on September 11 , 2000 .
Some were there to achieve personal goals , @ @ @ @ @ records .
Whatever their aim , almost all of them had fun as the late @ @ @ @ @ them .

These images show athletes of varying calibre as they raced along the route on September 11, 2000.
Some were there to achieve personal goals, others to try and break records.
Whatever their aim, almost all of them had fun as the late summer sun shone down upon them.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Appeal lodged after New Forest council rejects homes plan

AN appeal has been lodged after planning chiefs rejected proposals to replace a cottage with two new houses .
New @ @ @ @ @ support an application relating to Victoria Cottage at Victoria Road in Milford on Sea .
@ @ @ @ @ to demolish the cottage and build new properties on the site .
Outlining its reasons @ @ @ @ @ council said : `` The proposal would represent a cramped and unsympathetic form of development @ @ @ @ @ distinctiveness .
`` The proposals would be out of character with the area by virtue @ @ @ @ @ widths and the scale of the new dwellings . ''
But the applicants are hoping @ @ @ @ @ quash the council 's decision .

New Forest District Council refused to support an application relating to Victoria Cottage at Victoria Road in Milford on Sea.
The applicants had sought consent to demolish the cottage and build new properties on the site.
Outlining its reasons for refusing the application the council said: "The proposal would represent a cramped and unsympathetic form of development which does not enhance local distinctiveness.
"The proposals would be out of character with the area by virtue of their uncharacteristically narrow plot widths and the scale of the new dwellings."
But the applicants are hoping a government-appointed planning inspector will quash the council's decision.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Changes to parking in Eastleigh Town Centre

Changes are to be made to parking in Eastleigh following a meeting on Thursday .
Following an Eastleigh Borough Council @ @ @ @ @ parking in Eastleigh have been agreed including a 'buy one hour get one hour free @ @ @ @ @ and siaplay car parks in the town centre when a ticket is purchsed using RingGO @ @ @ @ @ .
This will initially be for the period until 1 January 2021 .
There will @ @ @ @ @ the 3 hour tariff at Wells Place Car Park to encourage more people parking for @ @ @ @ @ come after recommendations from the Eastleigh Local Area Committee at a meeting on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ these changes come in , more people will be encouraged to visit the town centre @

Following an Eastleigh Borough Council Cabinet meeting, changes to parking in Eastleigh have been agreed including a 'buy one hour get one hour free' offer for all pay and siaplay car parks in the town centre when a ticket is purchsed using RingGO, the contactless payment system.
This will initially be for the period until 1 January 2021.
There will also be a removal of the 3 hour tariff at Wells Place Car Park to encourage more people parking for short stays.
These changes come after recommendations from the Eastleigh Local Area Committee at a meeting on Tuesday.
It is hoped that as these changes come in, more people will be encouraged to visit the town centre.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Your Hampshire pets pictured

Your Hampshire pets pictured

THIS week ’ s host of cuddly companions include guinea pigs Olive and Chestnut who pop up on Instagram where pictures of their hilarious antics are proving a hit .
We also feature mischievious cat Jack and cute Staffordshire bull terrier Pola , who needs a cuddly toy for comort .
Monty the rabbit has reached the impressive age of 16 and Hugo is one affectionate Bichon Frise .
They all live with Hampshire families and make up part of our weekly pets column in paper and online .
To have your pet featured , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets BISCUIT the springer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ races at his owner ’ s side .
He ’ s one of our featured pets this week , alongside Logan the cat , who was given a loving new Hampshire home during lockdown .
Trevor the chihuahua is like a fifth child , loves birthday parties especially his own and his very protective of his mummy .
Despite showing his teeth in this picture , Buddy is a loyal and loving furry friend .
Rocco , meanwhile , is a typical dopey boxer who is a patient and loving member of the @ @ @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Hampshire's Covid-19 testing centre moving to Southampton Airport

THE regional COVID-19 testing centre is to be moved to Southampton Airport by the end of September .
The centre is currently based at Tipner car park in Portsmouth .
An exact date for the move is yet to be confirmed .
People who will want to get tested will have to book an appointment online before attending the site .
The centre at Southampton Airport will serve residents from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
The news was announced by Simon Bryant , director of public health at Hampshire County Council during a meeting of the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After the meeting Mr Bryant said : `` The regional test site for the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight area will be moving from its current location at Tipner in Portsmouth , to Southampton Airport at the end of September .
`` This move has been planned for some time and means that the current site at Tipner can be used for other purposes .
This includes the plan to manage traffic around Portsmouth International Port following the transition period between the UK and EU .
As with Tipner , the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing .
Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can book a test , either online or by calling 119.
” The county council said that the Portsmouth walk-through COVID-19 testing clinic remains in place .
Cllr Lorna Fielker , cabinet member for health at Southampton City Council , said : `` It 's really interesting to hear that there are changes to the places where people can access testing within Hampshire .
I look forward to hear that this would lead to a greater increase in capacity . ''
The news comes as two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in Shirley in Southampton , have been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre .
Southampton Airport has been approached for comment .

The centre is currently based at Tipner car park in Portsmouth.
An exact date for the move is yet to be confirmed.
People who will want to get tested will have to book an appointment online before attending the site.
The centre at Southampton Airport will serve residents from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The news was announced by Simon Bryant, director of public health at Hampshire County Council during a meeting of the Hampshire Local Outbreak Engagement Board this afternoon.
After the meeting Mr Bryant said: "The regional test site for the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight area will be moving from its current location at Tipner in Portsmouth, to Southampton Airport at the end of September.
"This move has been planned for some time and means that the current site at Tipner can be used for other purposes. This includes the plan to manage traffic around Portsmouth International Port following the transition period between the UK and EU. As with Tipner, the site at Southampton Airport will be for appointment-only testing. Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus can book a test, either online or by calling 119.”
The county council said that the Portsmouth walk-through COVID-19 testing clinic remains in place.
Cllr Lorna Fielker, cabinet member for health at Southampton City Council, said: "It's really interesting to hear that there are changes to the places where people can access testing within Hampshire. I look forward to hear that this would lead to a greater increase in capacity."
The news comes as two car parks, one in Woolston and one in Shirley in Southampton, have been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre.
Southampton Airport has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Home Bargains to launch new 'Aldi-inspired' system within its stores

Discount retailer Home Bargains is to introduce a new 'Aldi-inspired ' traffic-light system to help control the number of shoppers in its branches across the UK .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What new system are Home Bargains rolling out ?
The company hopes to use the traffic-light prompting system to ensure that customers socially distance inside all of its 550 stores .
Earlier this year , German-owned supermarket chain Aldi launched a similar system in their branches throughout the UK to keep staff and shoppers safe .
How will the new system work ?
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entrance and exit points of stores to monitor how many people are in the shop .
Customers will be allowed to enter Home Bargains stores when the lights turn green .
Hitachi ’ s 3D LiDAR Motion Sensor system will be used , which can monitor , in real-time , the number of people shopping in-store .
In addition to people counting , the sophisticated sensor will also be able to track a customer ’ s journey around a store by 'directly detecting human shape and movement , identifying where they stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Retail Systems , the technology will monitor shoppers 'without privacy invasion , as unlike CCTV cameras , the sensor does not collect personal information ' .
What have bosses of Home Bargains said about the move ?
Joe Morris , of TJ Morris , the firm behind Home Bargains , said : `` Over the past few months , retail environments have changed , and we ’ ve had to quickly adapt to new ways of operating .
`` New , innovative technologies have played a significant part in us still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasant shopping experience for our customers . ''

Here's everything you need to know.
What new system are Home Bargains rolling out?
The company hopes to use the traffic-light prompting system to ensure that customers socially distance inside all of its 550 stores.
Earlier this year, German-owned supermarket chain Aldi launched a similar system in their branches throughout the UK to keep staff and shoppers safe.
How will the new system work?
The new lights will be sensor-controlled and placed at the entrance and exit points of stores to monitor how many people are in the shop.
Customers will be allowed to enter Home Bargains stores when the lights turn green.
Hitachi’s 3D LiDAR Motion Sensor system will be used, which can monitor, in real-time, the number of people shopping in-store.
In addition to people counting, the sophisticated sensor will also be able to track a customer’s journey around a store by 'directly detecting human shape and movement, identifying where they stopped and who they passed by'.
According to Retail Systems, the technology will monitor shoppers 'without privacy invasion, as unlike CCTV cameras, the sensor does not collect personal information'.
What have bosses of Home Bargains said about the move?
Joe Morris, of TJ Morris, the firm behind Home Bargains, said: "Over the past few months, retail environments have changed, and we’ve had to quickly adapt to new ways of operating.
"New, innovative technologies have played a significant part in us still being able to provide a safe and pleasant shopping experience for our customers."


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Long delays building on M27 near Portsmouth as engineers repair bridge over rail route

LONG tailbacks are building up on a Hampshire motorway following the latest in a series of weekend road closures .
Eastbound traffic on the M27 is being delayed by a Highways England project to repair the Cosham Bridge - the road over the main Portsmouth to London railway line .
The Havant Bypass is closed between junction 12 of the M27 at Hilsea and the A2030 Eastern Road roundabout until 6am on Monday morning .
Drivers have been asked to follow diversion routes through Cosham and Farlington , which has led to heavy traffic in the north of the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M27 , with drivers stuck in tailbacks as they wait to exit the motorway .
• New footbridge installed over M27 near Fareham It follows the recent closure of the M27 , which was shut for an entire weekend to enable engineers to install a new footbridge over the motorway near Fareham .
For motorists heading east the A27 Havant Bypass is a continuation of the M27 .
The Highways England scheme involves replacing the bridge joints , resurfacing the eastbound and westbound carriageways and replacing the central reservation over the bridge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ A27 will be closed between the A2030 Eastern Road roundabout and the Portsbridge roundabout .

Eastbound traffic on the M27 is being delayed by a Highways England project to repair the Cosham Bridge - the road over the main Portsmouth to London railway line.
The Havant Bypass is closed between junction 12 of the M27 at Hilsea and the A2030 Eastern Road roundabout until 6am on Monday morning.
Drivers have been asked to follow diversion routes through Cosham and Farlington, which has led to heavy traffic in the north of the city.
Delays are also occurring on the M27, with drivers stuck in tailbacks as they wait to exit the motorway.
It follows the recent closure of the M27, which was shut for an entire weekend to enable engineers to install a new footbridge over the motorway near Fareham.
For motorists heading east the A27 Havant Bypass is a continuation of the M27.
The Highways England scheme involves replacing the bridge joints, resurfacing the eastbound and westbound carriageways and replacing the central reservation over the bridge.
Next weekend the westbound carriageway of the A27 will be closed between the A2030 Eastern Road roundabout and the Portsbridge roundabout.


thedailyecho--2020-09-19--Shoppers rush to the aid of woman assaulted in Wellington Street, Aldershot

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in a Hampshire town centre .
The woman was in @ @ @ @ @ when the incident happened on Thursday at around 2.15pm .
Police say several people went @ @ @ @ @ assault .
A spokesman said : `` A 33-year-old man from Aldershot was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ criminal damage .
He has been released on bail while officers continue their enquiries .
@ @ @ @ @ for anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact with us .
`` Officers are @ @ @ @ @ who saw the assault or who assisted the woman in the moments afterwards . ''
@ @ @ @ @ police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200360649 .
Alternatively , they can call @ @ @ @ @ .

The woman was in Wellington Street, Aldershot, when the incident happened on Thursday at around 2.15pm.
Police say several people went to her aid following the assault.
A spokesman said: "A 33-year-old man from Aldershot was arrested on suspicion of common assault and criminal damage. He has been released on bail while officers continue their enquiries.
"We are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact with us.
"Officers are keen to speak with anyone who saw the assault or who assisted the woman in the moments afterwards."
Anyone with information can Hampshire police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200360649. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Hunt for two men after woman, 19, is raped in Portsmouth

A police hunt has been launched after a teenager was raped in the early hours of this morning .
Officers have appealed for witnesses as well as any dash cam or CCTV footage after the attack in Portsmouth .
The 19-year-old woman was approached by two men as she walked along Lake Road .
They continued to follow her to Turner Road , where the incident then took place .
Neither of the men was known to the woman , continues to receive support from specialist officers .
Detective Inspector Emma Crute said : `` This has been a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to urge anyone who may be able to assist our enquiries to get in contact with us as soon as possible .
`` We believe the men may have been disturbed by a car driving close by .
`` We urgently want to speak with anyone who may have driven along Turner Road just before 1am this morning .
`` I am also keen to speak with anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously or hanging around in the hour before in Lake Road , or anyone who drove through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 1am and has dash cam footage .
`` Please , if you live in and around Lake Road or Turner Road and have CCTV outside your house , could you also check this as well , as you may have vital footage that could assist us .
`` You will see officers conducting enquiries in the area , if you have any concerns or any information that could help , then please do not hesitate to approach them .
`` Any information , however small you feel it may be , could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information is urged to call 101 , quoting the reference 44200364429 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Officers have appealed for witnesses as well as any dash cam or CCTV footage after the attack in Portsmouth.
The 19-year-old woman was approached by two men as she walked along Lake Road.
They continued to follow her to Turner Road, where the incident then took place.
Neither of the men was known to the woman, continues to receive support from specialist officers.
Detective Inspector Emma Crute said: "This has been a very distressing incident for the victim and I want to urge anyone who may be able to assist our enquiries to get in contact with us as soon as possible.
"We believe the men may have been disturbed by a car driving close by.
"We urgently want to speak with anyone who may have driven along Turner Road just before 1am this morning.
"I am also keen to speak with anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously or hanging around in the hour before in Lake Road, or anyone who drove through this area or Turner Road between midnight and 1am and has dash cam footage.
"Please, if you live in and around Lake Road or Turner Road and have CCTV outside your house, could you also check this as well, as you may have vital footage that could assist us.
"You will see officers conducting enquiries in the area, if you have any concerns or any information that could help, then please do not hesitate to approach them.
"Any information, however small you feel it may be, could be vital to our investigation."
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting the reference 44200364429. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Man needs emergency first aid after being stung by hornet at Beaulieu

EMERGENCY services rushed to the aid of a man who suffered an allergic reaction after being stung by a hornet @ @ @ @ @ Service ( HFRS ) said the casualty was in the New Forest when he was @ @ @ @ @ taken ill. HFRS tweeted : `` One of our ambulance co-responders has just dealt with @ @ @ @ @ suffered an allergic reaction to a hornet sting . ''
No further details have been @ @ @ @ @ known what type of hornet was involved .
An allergic reaction to a hornet sting @ @ @ @ @ symptoms including tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing .
An even worse reaction @ @ @ @ @ can occur within minutes may be life-threatening .
Symptoms can include loss of consciousness and @ @ @ @ @ 's life can be saved by giving them a dose of adrenaline using an auto-injector @

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said the casualty was in the New Forest when he was attacked by the insect and taken ill.
HFRS tweeted: "One of our ambulance co-responders has just dealt with a male in Beaulieu who suffered an allergic reaction to a hornet sting."
No further details have been released. It is not known what type of hornet was involved.
An allergic reaction to a hornet sting can cause a raft of symptoms including tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing.
An even worse reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can occur within minutes may be life-threatening. Symptoms can include loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest.
A victim's life can be saved by giving them a dose of adrenaline using an auto-injector.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Hamble based boat saved from rocks by Cowes RNLI

A CRIPPLED motorboat with three men on board that was being pushed on to rocks was the centre of a late night rescue operation An emergency crew was scrambled to go to the aid of the 19-foot boat , which is based in Hamble .
The drama happened at 11pm after it broke down near East Cowes .
The vessel had apparently carried the men to various locations on both sides of the Solent before they ran into serious engine trouble near Castle Point .
Cowes RNLI lifeboat was launched and found the 33-year-old owner cold and wet from jumping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the powerless boat away from rocks .
After towing the motorboat clear of the hazardous shore the lifeboat carried out an alongside tow to Trinity Landing .
There the owner was quickly provided with a blanket from the lifeboat station .
Also at Trinity Landing were members of the Ventnor coastguard team .
The lifeboat returned to station just after midnight .
Lifeboat helm , Myles Hussey , said , “ We got as close to the East Cowes shore as we could before one of our crew , Mark Crook , jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line across to the motorboat .
“ The men had been unable to start their engine because the key had broken in the ignition , ” said Myles .
“ We also found that the boat had suffered damage to the port bow and propeller .
”

An emergency crew was scrambled to go to the aid of the 19-foot boat, which is based in Hamble.
The drama happened at 11pm after it broke down near East Cowes.
The vessel had apparently carried the men to various locations on both sides of the Solent before they ran into serious engine trouble near Castle Point.
Cowes RNLI lifeboat was launched and found the 33-year-old owner cold and wet from jumping into the sea in an effort push the powerless boat away from rocks.
After towing the motorboat clear of the hazardous shore the lifeboat carried out an alongside tow to Trinity Landing.
There the owner was quickly provided with a blanket from the lifeboat station.
Also at Trinity Landing were members of the Ventnor coastguard team.
The lifeboat returned to station just after midnight.
Lifeboat helm, Myles Hussey, said, “We got as close to the East Cowes shore as we could before one of our crew, Mark Crook, jumped into the water and took a tow line across to the motorboat.
“The men had been unable to start their engine because the key had broken in the ignition,” said Myles.
“We also found that the boat had suffered damage to the port bow and propeller.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--IN THE COURTS: 13 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates Court were : JACOB LEE WOODFORD , 28 , of Benhams Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage , driving without insurance or a licence and failing to provide a specimen .
Discharged conditionally for six months .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £250 compensation and fined £260 .
Must pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
HARRISON KELLY , 22 , of Hysop Close , Whiteley .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months .
Fined £500 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85 court costs .
STEVEN KEVIN PADDOCK , 33 , of Montague Avenue , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Community order made until September 2022 .
Alcohol treatment requirement to participate in an accredited programme for 32 days .
Must carry out 40 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
GARETH LEONARD ASHLEY BEYLEVELD , 38 , of Prestwood Road , Hedge End .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £200 .
Ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs .
CONNOR ALAN RICHARDS , 22 , of Howe Close , New Milton , New Forest .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without insurance .
Disqualified for 12 months .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
IAN JAMES FARMERY , 59 , of Roberts Road , Hythe , New Forest .
Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention .
Fined £338 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
CHARLES WILLIAM HARTUP , 26 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assault and criminal damage .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Must pay £1,100 compensation .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs .
THOMAS ANTHONY STOCKTON , 30 , of Farm Road , Fareham .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for one year .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
CHRISTOPHER BLANDFORD , 29 , of Nightingale Drive , Totton , New Forest .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for one year .
Fined £124 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £32 victim surcharge .
EMILY JADE BRYONIE MURPHY , 19 , of The Street , Sudbury , Suffolk .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for one year .
Fined £40 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .
KAROL JORDAN GASOWSKI , 34 , of Brentwood Crescent , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance .
Disqualified from driving for 21 months .
Fined £392 .
Ordered to pay £39 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MALCOLM WILLIAM WERNER KING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 36 months .
Fined £100 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .

MARC ANDREW PALMER, 39, of Southampton Street, Southampton. Admitted breaching a post imprisonment supervision requirement. Fined £50.
JACOB LEE WOODFORD, 28, of Benhams Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, driving without insurance or a licence and failing to provide a specimen. Discharged conditionally for six months. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Ordered to pay £250 compensation and fined £260. Must pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
HARRISON KELLY, 22, of Hysop Close, Whiteley. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 18 months. Fined £500. Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
STEVEN KEVIN PADDOCK, 33, of Montague Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made until September 2022. Alcohol treatment requirement to participate in an accredited programme for 32 days. Must carry out 40 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
GARETH LEONARD ASHLEY BEYLEVELD, 38, of Prestwood Road, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £200. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CONNOR ALAN RICHARDS, 22, of Howe Close, New Milton, New Forest. Pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without insurance. Disqualified for 12 months. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
IAN JAMES FARMERY, 59, of Roberts Road, Hythe, New Forest. Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. Fined £338. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CHARLES WILLIAM HARTUP, 26, of Commercial Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Must pay £1,100 compensation. Ordered to pay £85 court costs.
THOMAS ANTHONY STOCKTON, 30, of Farm Road, Fareham. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for one year. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CHRISTOPHER BLANDFORD, 29, of Nightingale Drive, Totton, New Forest. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for one year. Fined £124. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
EMILY JADE BRYONIE MURPHY, 19, of The Street, Sudbury, Suffolk. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for one year. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
KAROL JORDAN GASOWSKI, 34, of Brentwood Crescent, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance. Disqualified from driving for 21 months. Fined £392. Ordered to pay £39 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MALCOLM WILLIAM WERNER KING, 68, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 36 months. Fined £100. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Emergency services dealing with multi-vehicle accident at Lymington

THE emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle accident in Lymington .
Reports on social media claim seven vehicles collided @ @ @ @ @ junction of Undershore Road and Bridge Road .
But police say only three vehicles were @ @ @ @ @ reported to be `` totally blocked '' following the crash and the arrival of the @ @ @ @ @ by the incident is said to be causing chaos on surrounding roads , including Marsh @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We were called at 11.16am to a report of a collision on @ @ @ @ @ .
No serious injuries have been reported . ''
Bridge Road - a former toll @ @ @ @ @ the main roads in and out of Lymington .
One end of the street is @ @ @ @ @ Shores housing scheme , which replaced the old Webbs chicken factory .
The Wightlink ferry @ @ @ @ @ the Lymington-Yarmouth route is also nearby .

Reports on social media claim seven vehicles collided in the incident at the junction of Undershore Road and Bridge Road.
But police say only three vehicles were involved.
Bridge Road is reported to be "totally blocked" following the crash and the arrival of the emergency services.
Congestion caused by the incident is said to be causing chaos on surrounding roads, including Marsh Lane.
A police spokesman said: "We were called at 11.16am to a report of a collision on Bridge Road involving three vehicles. No serious injuries have been reported."
Bridge Road - a former toll route - is one of the main roads in and out of Lymington.
One end of the street is dominated by the luxury Lymington Shores housing scheme, which replaced the old Webbs chicken factory.
The Wightlink ferry terminal used by vessels operating the Lymington-Yarmouth route is also nearby.


thedailyecho--2020-09-20--Winchester City Council updates taxi policy

TAXIS in Winchester could look very different in the near future .
The city council is in the process of updating its licensing policy and the draft criteria has been approved .
Changes include updated vehicle liveries , stricter rules on wheelchair accessible cabs and the age of the cars allowed to be used .
By 2023 , all cars will have to be a standard white paint colour , display permanently fixed signs on the front doors and the licence plate will be fixed to the rear of the vehicle .
John Boardman , who runs a fleet of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done for thirty years , said he 'fails to see why ' this is necessary .
`` Do we really need all taxis to match in colour ? ''
he asked the committee on September 15 .
`` I fail to see why we need to do this now . ''
Cllr David McLean said the colour scheme is for safety reasons – if all taxis look the same , residents know exactly which drivers to trust .
But Mr Boardman responded : `` I 've had my vehicle broken into several times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will think there 's more chance of making a profit they will target that vehicle .
`` Also , the permanently fixed signs will damage the vehicles and that will cost money to fix when it is sold or no longer used as a taxi . ''
Another driver , named only as Mr Hussey , suggested taxis could use magnetic signs that can be removed from the car when it is not in use .
Licensing officer Claire Humphreys told the meeting : `` Around 84 per cent of people who answered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signs should be there , and 87 per cent said that taxis should have fixed rear plates .
`` Our main reason and priority for these changes is for the safety of the public . ''
The city council also wants its taxis to be more accessible for disabled residents .
All wheelchair accessible vehicles will have to feature either rear loading or side loading doors .
New drivers will also receive Disability Awareness Training before starting and current drivers will be need to pass this before August 31 2021 .
To help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the council will closely monitor the age of all taxis .
Petrol and diesel vehicles can be licensed as a hackney carriage up to five years old from the date of registration .
The current policy allows vehicles to up to three years old from the date of registration – this is to bring in line with new private hire vehicles and to encourage older , more polluting vehicles to be replaced sooner at a less cost to the driver .
It is also proposed that all licensed vehicles must carry a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that vulnerable adults can still get home without the need for cash , which may otherwise encourage them to walk .
Cllr Derek Green questioned why taxi drivers were expected to pay for these changes in the middle of a pandemic .
David Ingram , service lead for public protection , said : `` The policy needed changing and it is only because of lockdown that we are only just talking about it now .
`` The plan is designed to help drivers .
Vehicles licensed since 2015 will not need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just guiding drivers for when they buy new vehicles . ''
The draft policy was approved , with nine councillors voting for it and one abstaining ( Cllr Green ) .
It is set to go before cabinet soon where it will be tweaked into a final draft and signed off .

The city council is in the process of updating its licensing policy and the draft criteria has been approved.
Changes include updated vehicle liveries, stricter rules on wheelchair accessible cabs and the age of the cars allowed to be used.
By 2023, all cars will have to be a standard white paint colour, display permanently fixed signs on the front doors and the licence plate will be fixed to the rear of the vehicle.
John Boardman, who runs a fleet of taxis licensed by the council and has done for thirty years, said he 'fails to see why' this is necessary.
"Do we really need all taxis to match in colour?" he asked the committee on September 15. "I fail to see why we need to do this now."
Cllr David McLean said the colour scheme is for safety reasons – if all taxis look the same, residents know exactly which drivers to trust.
But Mr Boardman responded: "I've had my vehicle broken into several times. If people see the signs they will think there's more chance of making a profit they will target that vehicle.
"Also, the permanently fixed signs will damage the vehicles and that will cost money to fix when it is sold or no longer used as a taxi."
Another driver, named only as Mr Hussey, suggested taxis could use magnetic signs that can be removed from the car when it is not in use.
Licensing officer Claire Humphreys told the meeting: "Around 84 per cent of people who answered our consultation survey agreed that the door signs should be there, and 87 per cent said that taxis should have fixed rear plates.
"Our main reason and priority for these changes is for the safety of the public."
The city council also wants its taxis to be more accessible for disabled residents.
All wheelchair accessible vehicles will have to feature either rear loading or side loading doors.
New drivers will also receive Disability Awareness Training before starting and current drivers will be need to pass this before August 31 2021.
To help with its drive to become carbon neutral, the council will closely monitor the age of all taxis.
Petrol and diesel vehicles can be licensed as a hackney carriage up to five years old from the date of registration.
The current policy allows vehicles to up to three years old from the date of registration – this is to bring in line with new private hire vehicles and to encourage older, more polluting vehicles to be replaced sooner at a less cost to the driver.
It is also proposed that all licensed vehicles must carry a contactless payment device.
This is to ensure that vulnerable adults can still get home without the need for cash, which may otherwise encourage them to walk.
Cllr Derek Green questioned why taxi drivers were expected to pay for these changes in the middle of a pandemic.
David Ingram, service lead for public protection, said: "The policy needed changing and it is only because of lockdown that we are only just talking about it now.
"The plan is designed to help drivers. Vehicles licensed since 2015 will not need to be changed until 2023. We are just guiding drivers for when they buy new vehicles."
The draft policy was approved, with nine councillors voting for it and one abstaining (Cllr Green).
It is set to go before cabinet soon where it will be tweaked into a final draft and signed off.