thedailyecho--2020-03-17--75th anniversary of VE Day to be marked in Southampton

A NUMBER of events is to be held across Southampton to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
A free street party in Guildhall Square , two minutes silence and a commemorative service are some of the events planned for May 8 to mark the anniversary of the Victory in Europe Day ( VE Day ) - the victory for Europe over Germany during the Second World War .
The news comes as last year city bosses were criticised as up until the day before the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 they could neither confirm nor deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be held in the city .
Now Southampton City Council and Southampton Royal British Legion have joined forces to organise a host of events .
It comes as in September 2019 councillors in Southampton put their political differences aside and pledged to work with local armed forces veterans , residents and charities to mark the anniversary .
Now they have revealed that there will be a VE Day commemorative service at The Cenotaph on May 8 at 2.55pm .
It will start with a bugler performing the Last Post and it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silence at 3pm .
A free traditional street party event will then take place in Guildhall Square from 3.30pm to 8pm .
There will be live music , dancing , military vehicles on display and stalls and activities from veteran associations and local organisations .
Civic chiefs said tables and chairs will be set out in the square replicating a traditional street party .
Residents are encouraged to bring their own picnic or buy food from the stalls available .
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes and culture at the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a unique and valuable role in our world wars which we are extremely proud of , and it is important we come together to remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by so many for our freedoms today .
VE Day marked a new future and I would encourage residents and visitors to join to replicate the community spirit felt in the city in 1945.
” A number of other activities will be held across the city .
These include a street party in Oxford Street on May 7 at 5pm and an exhibition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Archie Parsons , from Southampton Royal British Legion , said : “ It is going to be a wonderful occasion .
We ’ d like people to come along to the Commemorative Service at the Cenotaph so we can remember all those serving men , women and civilians who lost their lives , without them we wouldn ’ t even be talking about a VE Day event . ''
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , opposition leader in Southampton , added : `` It is excellent that we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city to mark this very important anniversary . ''

A free street party in Guildhall Square, two minutes silence and a commemorative service are some of the events planned for May 8 to mark the anniversary of the Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) - the victory for Europe over Germany during the Second World War.
The news comes as last year city bosses were criticised as up until the day before the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 they could neither confirm nor deny whether any commemorative event was going to be held in the city.
Now Southampton City Council and Southampton Royal British Legion have joined forces to organise a host of events.
It comes as in September 2019 councillors in Southampton put their political differences aside and pledged to work with local armed forces veterans, residents and charities to mark the anniversary.
Now they have revealed that there will be a VE Day commemorative service at The Cenotaph on May 8 at 2.55pm.
It will start with a bugler performing the Last Post and it will be followed by observing the national two minutes silence at 3pm.
A free traditional street party event will then take place in Guildhall Square from 3.30pm to 8pm.
There will be live music, dancing, military vehicles on display and stalls and activities from veteran associations and local organisations.
Civic chiefs said tables and chairs will be set out in the square replicating a traditional street party.
Residents are encouraged to bring their own picnic or buy food from the stalls available.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes and culture at the city council, said: “Southampton played a unique and valuable role in our world wars which we are extremely proud of, and it is important we come together to remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by so many for our freedoms today. VE Day marked a new future and I would encourage residents and visitors to join to replicate the community spirit felt in the city in 1945.”
A number of other activities will be held across the city. These include a street party in Oxford Street on May 7 at 5pm and an exhibition in Shirley Parish Hall on May 9.
Archie Parsons, from Southampton Royal British Legion, said: “It is going to be a wonderful occasion. We’d like people to come along to the Commemorative Service at the Cenotaph so we can remember all those serving men, women and civilians who lost their lives, without them we wouldn’t even be talking about a VE Day event."
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader in Southampton, added: "It is excellent that we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day with lots of events across the city to mark this very important anniversary."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Coronavirus: Schools closed across Southampton and Hampshire

A NUMBER of schools are closing across Hampshire amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Some schools in Southampton , Eastleigh and the Test Valley are closing , or are partially closing due to COVID-19 .
Here is the full list of schools which are closed ; • St Anne 's Catholic School , Carlton Road , Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff - the school is closed for year eight and nine students .
• Brookfield Community School , located on Brook Lane , Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff - the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Fareham Academy , in St Anne 's Grove , will be closed to year 9 and 10 students .
While on Thursday it will be closed to yes 8 and 10 students .
• Hounsdown School , located on Jabob 's Gutter Lane , Totton is closed to year eight students due to staff shortages .
• Saint James ' Church Of England Primary School , located on Moorgreen Road , West End , Southampton is a full closure due to a number of staff having to self isolate .
• Test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stockbridge is closed for the rest of the week to year eight and nine students .
• Bitterne Park School , located on Dimond Road , Southampton will be closed on Wednesday to year eight and nine students and on Thursday to year seven and 10 .

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thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Switch Southampton to cease trading due to lack of government funding during coronavirus

A SOUTHAMPTON nightclub has announced it will cease trading and close its doors this weekend as a result of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ on Above Bar Street , released a statement saying they have `` no other option @ @ @ @ @ without the government announcing a financial plan to support independent businesses .
They said their @ @ @ @ @ the government advice which urged the public not to attend bars , restaurants and nightclubs @ @ @ @ @ last dance on Saturday March 21 at 10.30pm .

Switch Southampton, situated on Above Bar Street, released a statement saying they have "no other option" but to close temprorarily without the government announcing a financial plan to support independent businesses.
They said their decision was also based on the government advice which urged the public not to attend bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
It will host one last dance on Saturday March 21 at 10.30pm.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Shops shut across Southampton amid coronavirus fears

Southampton highstreet and shopping centres were deserted this morning after Boris Johnson urged the British public to avoid office , pubs , travel and social contact .
Westquay , the usually bustling shopping centre , was almost empty with only a few shoppers and workers seen walking through - and shops showed no sign of customers .
The Apple Store in the shopping centre was closed with only a notice on the door .
The store is due to reopen on March 27 .
The highstreet was also empty with a sparse amount of commuters seen passing through .
Urban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A letter left on the door explained that the retailer will be closed until `` further notice '' .
The Marlands shopping centre saw a number of closures including the popular Disney store , which had its shutters down .
It is not yet known if anymore stores are due to close in Southampton .
It comes as Boris Johnson has urged the British public to avoid office , pubs , travel and social contact .
The Prime Minister set out the need for `` drastic action '' to tackle the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .

Southampton highstreet and shopping centres were deserted this morning after Boris Johnson urged the British public to avoid office, pubs, travel and social contact.
Westquay, the usually bustling shopping centre, was almost empty with only a few shoppers and workers seen walking through - and shops showed no sign of customers.
The Apple Store in the shopping centre was closed with only a notice on the door.
The store is due to reopen on March 27.
The highstreet was also empty with a sparse amount of commuters seen passing through.
Urban Outfitters on the highstreet was also closed.
A letter left on the door explained that the retailer will be closed until "further notice".
The Marlands shopping centre saw a number of closures including the popular Disney store, which had its shutters down.
It is not yet known if anymore stores are due to close in Southampton.
It comes as Boris Johnson has urged the British public to avoid office, pubs, travel and social contact.
The Prime Minister set out the need for "drastic action" to tackle the "fast growth" of coronavirus across the UK.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Cafe Parfait owner says 'times are very tough but life needs to go on'

SOUTHAMPTON businesses which are struggling to survive due to Coronavirus may have been thrown a vital lifeline .
Rich Gilbert owns three businesses - Cafe Parfait , Switch and the luxury bar , 1932 Southampton .
However , the 36-year-old reports that times are very tough .
He adds it will be a struggle to survive if the global health crisis goes on for a prolonged period .
But , `` out of the blue '' this morning , Rich received a call from his landlord offering a 50 per cent rent reduction for the next three months .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times are very tough and wanted to share the burden .
Originally from Chandler 's Ford , Rich is preparing to `` batten down the hatches '' after Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid gatherings and crowded places , such as pubs , clubs and theatres .
Rich says that last week business was down 40 per cent and described Friday as terrible after DJ act Chase & Status pulled out from playing .
Rich said : `` It 's devastating the prime minister has asked people not to go to clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very tough time for us and a struggle to survive it goes on for any prolonged period .
`` Trade has dropped to nothing .
Nothing compares to this .
It 's unprecedented .
`` Our landlord reducing the rent sets a great example that hopefully more landlords will follow and help our friends within the industry .
`` I think local people helping each other is what we need right now .
`` We are open as normal and welcome people with welcome arms .
`` However we strongly advise anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home and think of others .
`` Life needs to go on .
I want to support my full-time staff and give them all the hours we can .
`` I want to thank my landlord . ''

Rich Gilbert owns three businesses - Cafe Parfait, Switch and the luxury bar, 1932 Southampton.
However, the 36-year-old reports that times are very tough.
He adds it will be a struggle to survive if the global health crisis goes on for a prolonged period.
But, "out of the blue" this morning, Rich received a call from his landlord offering a 50 per cent rent reduction for the next three months.
According to the entrepreneur, his landlord recognises times are very tough and wanted to share the burden.
Originally from Chandler's Ford, Rich is preparing to "batten down the hatches" after Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid gatherings and crowded places, such as pubs, clubs and theatres.
Rich says that last week business was down 40 per cent and described Friday as terrible after DJ act Chase & Status pulled out from playing.
Rich said: "It's devastating the prime minister has asked people not to go to clubs.
"It is going to be a very tough time for us and a struggle to survive it goes on for any prolonged period.
"Trade has dropped to nothing. Nothing compares to this. It's unprecedented.
"Our landlord reducing the rent sets a great example that hopefully more landlords will follow and help our friends within the industry.
"I think local people helping each other is what we need right now.
"We are open as normal and welcome people with welcome arms.
"However we strongly advise anyone who does not feel 100 per cent to stay at home and think of others.
"Life needs to go on. I want to support my full-time staff and give them all the hours we can.
"I want to thank my landlord."


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--ABP Southampton Marathon postponed to Sunday June 21

A POPULAR city marathon has been postponed in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus .
ABP Southampton Marathon was due to take place on Sunday April 26 but is now set to go ahead on Sunday June 21 - following the government 's announcement that they will no longer support mass events for the time being .
Organisers say they have been closely following governmental advice and have had to postpone the event - which brings in thousands of runners every year - `` in the interest of public safety '' .
However , they added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a further date is required .
A spokesperson for ABP Southampton Marathon , run by ReesLeisure , said : `` Following on from the Government ’ s announcement , the ABP Southampton Marathon has had to be postponed ABP Southampton Marathon to Sunday 21st June 2020 , in the interest of public safety and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 ( Coronavirus ) .
`` As the situation has developed over the previous weeks , organisers have been closely following Government advice to ensure our decisions were made with the best information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16th March stated that they will no longer support mass events taking place for the time being .
`` This means it was not advisable for the event to proceed on the 26th of April as course that the health and safety of everyone ( runners , events team , spectators , residents and brilliant volunteers ) is paramount .
`` Organisers have been working on a postponement date and intend to proceed on Sunday 21st of June .
This is a fluid situation and they will keep a close eye on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We do have further contingency plans and postponement dates that we are working on should a further date be required . ''
Runners have been given the option to run their chosen distance during April , and will receive their t-shirt and medal in the post following evidence of their solo virtual race .
Anyone who wishes to run on June 21 is asked not to do anything as they will be automatically transferred to the new date .
However , anyone who wishes to transfer to Winchester Half Marathon 2020 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entry at the Southampton marathon can do so by emailing events @ reesleisure.co.uk .
A further update will be given on May 22 by ReesLeisure .

ABP Southampton Marathon was due to take place on Sunday April 26 but is now set to go ahead on Sunday June 21 - following the government's announcement that they will no longer support mass events for the time being.
Organisers say they have been closely following governmental advice and have had to postpone the event - which brings in thousands of runners every year - "in the interest of public safety".
However, they added that the event could be postponed again if a further date is required.
A spokesperson for ABP Southampton Marathon, run by ReesLeisure, said: "Following on from the Government’s announcement, the ABP Southampton Marathon has had to be postponed ABP Southampton Marathon to Sunday 21st June 2020, in the interest of public safety and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
"As the situation has developed over the previous weeks, organisers have been closely following Government advice to ensure our decisions were made with the best information possible.
"The Government briefing on 16th March stated that they will no longer support mass events taking place for the time being.
"This means it was not advisable for the event to proceed on the 26th of April as course that the health and safety of everyone (runners, events team, spectators, residents and brilliant volunteers) is paramount.
"Organisers have been working on a postponement date and intend to proceed on Sunday 21st of June. This is a fluid situation and they will keep a close eye on the Public Health England and Government updates.
"We do have further contingency plans and postponement dates that we are working on should a further date be required."
Runners have been given the option to run their chosen distance during April, and will receive their t-shirt and medal in the post following evidence of their solo virtual race.
Anyone who wishes to run on June 21 is asked not to do anything as they will be automatically transferred to the new date.
However, anyone who wishes to transfer to Winchester Half Marathon 2020 on September 20 or wants to defer their entry at the Southampton marathon can do so by emailing events@reesleisure.co.uk.
A further update will be given on May 22 by ReesLeisure.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Chancellor unveils loans worth £330 billion among coronavirus measures

Government-backed loans worth a total of £330 billion will be made available to support businesses through the coronavirus crisis - the Chancellor has announced .
Rishi Sunak said the “ unprecedented package ” – equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP – could go further if demand is greater , and vowed to do “ whatever it takes ” to help the economy .
The Chancellor , speaking at a press conference inside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday evening , also said he was extending the business rates holiday to all businesses in the hospitality sector and funding grants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Mr Sunak said that for those in financial difficulty due to coronavirus , mortgage lenders will offer a three-month mortgage holiday .
He unveiled the measures after the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser said around 55,000 people in the UK now have Covid-19 , as the NHS moved to cancel all non-emergency surgery and 71 people are now known to have died .
Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs it is hoped the death toll can be kept to under 20,000 as he told of the huge amount of strain the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Rishi Sunak said the “unprecedented package” – equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP – could go further if demand is greater, and vowed to do “whatever it takes” to help the economy.
The Chancellor, speaking at a press conference inside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday evening, also said he was extending the business rates holiday to all businesses in the hospitality sector and funding grants of up to £25,000 for smaller businesses.
What else was announced?
And Mr Sunak said that for those in financial difficulty due to coronavirus, mortgage lenders will offer a three-month mortgage holiday.
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He unveiled the measures after the Government’s chief scientific adviser said around 55,000 people in the UK now have Covid-19, as the NHS moved to cancel all non-emergency surgery and 71 people are now known to have died.
Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs it is hoped the death toll can be kept to under 20,000 as he told of the huge amount of strain the health service will be under from Covid-19.


thedailyecho--2020-03-17--Hampshire schools close amid coronavirus outbreak

A NUMBER of schools across Hampshire are closing amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Some schools in Southampton , West End and Test Valley are partially closing due to COVID-19 and staff having to self-isolate .
Meanwhile Saint James ’ Church Of England Primary School in Moorgreen Road , West End , is understood to be the first Hampshire school to have decided to close in full until April 20 .
Headteacher Michelle Marsh said it was an “ incredibly difficult ” decision to take but she had no other choice as following yesterday ’ s government announcement many school staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers ’ union is calling for “ clear and definitive ” directions for schools claiming that a lack of clear information is causing “ chaos and confusion ” .
The Department for Education ( DfE ) said it is “ continually ” reviewing how best to support schools .
It comes as yesterday Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a raft of measures to try and control the spread of the virus .
These included avoiding gatherings and crowded places and 12 weeks of self-isolation for people in at-risk groups .
Schools closures were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implemented yet .
However , the new measures have left schools across Hampshire having to face staff shortages .
Ms Marsh , from Saint James ’ Church Of England Primary School , said following the government ’ s announcement 11 of the 19 teachers who work at the West End school were unable to work today meaning the school had to close .
“ We decided that the issue was not that this is a public health issue but rather a health and safety issue and I no longer have enough staff to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She explained that students have been given books and online information to study at home and said she is in talks with food banks to see how to support children on free school meals .
She added : “ I didn ’ t feel comfortable grouping pupils in even bigger groups .
While the children remain in a low risk group other adults who work in schools may not .
I think consideration needs to be given to school staff.
” She praised the work headteachers are doing and said that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church Of England Primary School is the only Hampshire school to have decided a full closure .
“ But I don ’ t think I would be last one .
I fully respect the government decision to try to keep them open as long as possible , ” she added .
Nick Giles , headteacher at Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Weston , Southampton , said his school also had “ a “ significant amount of staff self-isolating ” .
He added : “ That does make running a school more challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together to maintain education for those students that are attending school .
We ’ ve sent a number of students and staff home today in accordance with government guidelines .
Personally I believe schools should be closed for normal business but remain open in some guise for children of parents who are key workers and have no childcare and/ or for children who need free school meals .
We remained fully open today but have decided to close to one year group for the remainder of the week due to staff absence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they wish however and we will provide a meal to free school meal children to take home if parents wish them to.
” Other Southampton schools such as St Anne ’ s Catholic School and Brookfield Community School are partially closed due to a shortage of staff .
Ms Chris Keates , Acting General Secretary of the NASUWT – The teachers ’ union said the Prime Minister failed to give “ the clear and definitive directions necessary to enable individuals , organisations and services to be confident in the decisions they are making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people need at this time ” .
Mr Keates added : “ Schools are struggling with ever diminishing staffing levels and are being driven to make arrangements for changes to staff working conditions which have the potential to compromise the health and safety of staff and pupils .
This situation can not be allowed to continue .
The UK Government must now make a definitive decision about the steps being taken to protect the school workforce and the closure of schools.
” In a statement the DfE said : “ We recognise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of coronavirus , and we are continually reviewing how best to support them.Yesterday , the Education Secretary met with organisations representing school leaders as part of ongoing engagement to ensure the outbreak has the least possible impact on children ’ s education , and assure them that any actions taken will be based on the latest medical and scientific guidance.
” The DfE has set up a dedicated helpline for parents , teaching staff and education leaders .
Both Hampshire and Southampton Councils have been approached for comment .
Here is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; St Anne ’ s Catholic School , Carlton Road , Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff – the school is closed for year eight and nine students .
Brookfield Community School , located on Brook Lane , Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff – the school is closed to year nine students .
Fareham Academy , in St Anne ’ s Grove , will be closed to year 9 and 10 students .
While on Thursday it will be closed to yes 8 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Jabob ’ s Gutter Lane , Totton is closed to year eight students due to staff shortages .
Saint James ’ Church Of England Primary School , located on Moorgreen Road , West End , Southampton is a full closure due to a number of staff having to self isolate .
Test Valley School , located on Roman Road , Stockbridge is closed for the rest of the week to year eight and nine students .
Bitterne Park School , located on Dimond Road , Southampton will be closed on Wednesday to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday to year seven and 10 .

Some schools in Southampton, West End and Test Valley are partially closing due to COVID-19 and staff having to self-isolate.
Meanwhile Saint James’ Church Of England Primary School in Moorgreen Road, West End, is understood to be the first Hampshire school to have decided to close in full until April 20.
Headteacher Michelle Marsh said it was an “incredibly difficult” decision to take but she had no other choice as following yesterday’s government announcement many school staff members have to self-isolate.
NASUWT the teachers’ union is calling for “clear and definitive” directions for schools claiming that a lack of clear information is causing “chaos and confusion”.
The Department for Education (DfE) said it is “continually” reviewing how best to support schools.
It comes as yesterday Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a raft of measures to try and control the spread of the virus.
These included avoiding gatherings and crowded places and 12 weeks of self-isolation for people in at-risk groups.
Schools closures were not ruled out but have not been implemented yet.
However, the new measures have left schools across Hampshire having to face staff shortages.
Ms Marsh, from Saint James’ Church Of England Primary School, said following the government’s announcement 11 of the 19 teachers who work at the West End school were unable to work today meaning the school had to close.
“We decided that the issue was not that this is a public health issue but rather a health and safety issue and I no longer have enough staff to remain operational,” Ms Marsh added.
She explained that students have been given books and online information to study at home and said she is in talks with food banks to see how to support children on free school meals.
She added: “ I didn’t feel comfortable grouping pupils in even bigger groups. While the children remain in a low risk group other adults who work in schools may not. I think consideration needs to be given to school staff.”
She praised the work headteachers are doing and said that as far as she knows Saint James’ Church Of England Primary School is the only Hampshire school to have decided a full closure.
“But I don’t think I would be last one. I fully respect the government decision to try to keep them open as long as possible,” she added.
Nick Giles, headteacher at Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Weston, Southampton, said his school also had “a “significant amount of staff self-isolating”.
He added: “That does make running a school more challenging but our staff are really working hard together to maintain education for those students that are attending school. We’ve sent a number of students and staff home today in accordance with government guidelines. Personally I believe schools should be closed for normal business but remain open in some guise for children of parents who are key workers and have no childcare and/ or for children who need free school meals. We remained fully open today but have decided to close to one year group for the remainder of the week due to staff absence. Parents can send their children in if they wish however and we will provide a meal to free school meal children to take home if parents wish them to.”
Other Southampton schools such as St Anne’s Catholic School and Brookfield Community School are partially closed due to a shortage of staff.
Ms Chris Keates, Acting General Secretary of the NASUWT – The teachers’ union said the Prime Minister failed to give “the clear and definitive directions necessary to enable individuals, organisations and services to be confident in the decisions they are making or to provide the reassurance and assurance that people need at this time”.
Mr Keates added: “Schools are struggling with ever diminishing staffing levels and are being driven to make arrangements for changes to staff working conditions which have the potential to compromise the health and safety of staff and pupils. This situation cannot be allowed to continue. The UK Government must now make a definitive decision about the steps being taken to protect the school workforce and the closure of schools.”
In a statement the DfE said: “We recognise schools are facing numerous challenges as a result of coronavirus, and we are continually reviewing how best to support them.Yesterday, the Education Secretary met with organisations representing school leaders as part of ongoing engagement to ensure the outbreak has the least possible impact on children’s education, and assure them that any actions taken will be based on the latest medical and scientific guidance.”
The DfE has set up a dedicated helpline for parents, teaching staff and education leaders.
Both Hampshire and Southampton Councils have been approached for comment.
Here is the full list of schools which are closed;
St Anne’s Catholic School, Carlton Road, Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff – the school is closed for year eight and nine students.
Brookfield Community School, located on Brook Lane, Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff – the school is closed to year nine students.
Fareham Academy, in St Anne’s Grove, will be closed to year 9 and 10 students. While on Thursday it will be closed to yes 8 and 10 students.
Hounsdown School, located on Jabob’s Gutter Lane, Totton is closed to year eight students due to staff shortages.
Saint James’ Church Of England Primary School, located on Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton is a full closure due to a number of staff having to self isolate.
Test Valley School, located on Roman Road, Stockbridge is closed for the rest of the week to year eight and nine students.
Bitterne Park School, located on Dimond Road, Southampton will be closed on Wednesday to year eight and nine students and on Thursday to year seven and 10.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: latest live updates across Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: 69 people in Hampshire and three in Southampton confirmed to have Covid-19

A TOTAL of 69 people in Hampshire have tested positive for coronavirus .
Public Health England figures show that there are also three confirmed cases in Southampton , as well as three in Portsmouth and two on the Isle of Wight .
Across the UK around 55,000 people have coronavirus , the Government 's chief scientific adviser has said , as the NHS moved to cancel all non-emergency surgery and 71 people are now known to have died .
Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs the hope was to keep the death toll to under 20,000 as he told of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be under from Covid-19 .
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet the coronavirus pandemic is a `` war '' that must be won as he set out plans for a team to tackle the outbreak and economic chaos .
NHS England chief executive , Sir Simon Stevens , also told MPs the NHS would be `` flat out '' helping coronavirus patients for the next four to six months .
He has sent a letter to hospitals telling them to prepare for a big influx of patients requiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery by April 15 at the latest , alongside the discharge of medically fit people to free up beds .
During a hearing of the Health Select Committee , chairman Jeremy Hunt asked Sir Patrick whether the expected death rate was one fatality for every 1,000 cases , which would mean that there are `` potentially 55,000 cases '' at present .
Sir Patrick said : `` We 've tried to get a handle on that in Sage ( Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ) and if you put all the modelling information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of looking at it .
`` It 's not more accurate than that . ''
He said the stringent measures introduced on Monday should `` have a very significant effect on the peak '' and lead to a reduction in cases and deaths after two to three weeks .
Asked whether it was hoped that deaths could potentially get below 20,000 , Sir Patrick said : `` That is the hope that we can get it down to that .
To put that into perspective , every year in seasonal flu the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8,000 .
`` If we can get numbers down to 20,000 and below , that 's a good outcome in terms of where we would hope to get to with this outbreak .
`` But that 's still horrible , it 's still an enormous number of deaths and an enormous pressure on the health service , and having spent 20 years as an NHS consultant as well as an academic , I know what that looks and feels like . ''
He warned that much was still unknown about what would happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer told to undertake social distancing .
Sir Patrick said `` that 's one of the big unknowns in this which we are going to have to think about very carefully '' .
But he refused to be drawn on suggestions that the Government 's measures could have to be kept in place for 18 months to prevent the virus resurging .

Public Health England figures show that there are also three confirmed cases in Southampton, as well as three in Portsmouth and two on the Isle of Wight.
Across the UK around 55,000 people have coronavirus, the Government's chief scientific adviser has said, as the NHS moved to cancel all non-emergency surgery and 71 people are now known to have died.
Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs the hope was to keep the death toll to under 20,000 as he told of the huge amount of strain the health service will be under from Covid-19.
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet the coronavirus pandemic is a "war" that must be won as he set out plans for a team to tackle the outbreak and economic chaos.
NHS England chief executive, Sir Simon Stevens, also told MPs the NHS would be "flat out" helping coronavirus patients for the next four to six months.
He has sent a letter to hospitals telling them to prepare for a big influx of patients requiring ventilation and ordered moves to cancel non-emergency surgery by April 15 at the latest, alongside the discharge of medically fit people to free up beds.
During a hearing of the Health Select Committee, chairman Jeremy Hunt asked Sir Patrick whether the expected death rate was one fatality for every 1,000 cases, which would mean that there are "potentially 55,000 cases" at present.
Sir Patrick said: "We've tried to get a handle on that in Sage (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) and if you put all the modelling information together, that's a reasonable ballpark way of looking at it.
"It's not more accurate than that."
He said the stringent measures introduced on Monday should "have a very significant effect on the peak" and lead to a reduction in cases and deaths after two to three weeks.
Asked whether it was hoped that deaths could potentially get below 20,000, Sir Patrick said: "That is the hope that we can get it down to that. To put that into perspective, every year in seasonal flu the number of deaths is thought to be 8,000.
"If we can get numbers down to 20,000 and below, that's a good outcome in terms of where we would hope to get to with this outbreak.
"But that's still horrible, it's still an enormous number of deaths and an enormous pressure on the health service, and having spent 20 years as an NHS consultant as well as an academic, I know what that looks and feels like."
He warned that much was still unknown about what would happen once people are released from isolation and no longer told to undertake social distancing.
Sir Patrick said "that's one of the big unknowns in this which we are going to have to think about very carefully".
But he refused to be drawn on suggestions that the Government's measures could have to be kept in place for 18 months to prevent the virus resurging.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus school closures: Wednesday, March 18

A NUMBER of schools are closing across Hampshire amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Some schools in Southampton , Eastleigh , Fareham , the New Forest and the Test Valley are closing , or are partially closing due to COVID-19 .
Here is the full list of schools which are closed ; • St Anne 's Catholic School will be closed to years 8 and 9 for the rest of the week .
• Bitterne Park School will only be open to Years 7 , 10 and 11 .
• Brookfield Community School is partially closed due to a shortage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year nine students .
• Cams Hill School in Fareham : Year 10 pupils are being asked to work from home .
• Chamberlayne College for the Arts is closed to Year 9 only .
• Compass School Primary will be closed from today until further notice .
However , the school remains open for all secondary pupils .
• Crestwood Community School in Shakespeare Road is closed for year 9 students only .
• Crofton School in Stubbington : Years 8 and 9 should remain at home .
• Hamble School in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students .
They are advised to follow their normal timetable at home .
• Hounsdown School in Totton is closed to year eight students due to staff shortages .
• Kings ' School , Winchester : Years 8 and 9 should work from home .
• New Forest Academy , Holbury : Year 9 and 10 students should not attend school .
• The Romsey School : Today the school is closed to year 10 only .
• Saint James ' Church Of England Primary School , West End : Closed until further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stockbridge is closed for the rest of the week to year eight and nine students .
• Woodlands Community College is closed for Year 9 pupils until this Friday .


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Thieves steal food from Roast Out Catering in Southampton

THIEVES HAVE stolen fresh food which would have fed hundreds of vulnerable people across Southampton and the surrounding areas .
Paul England who owns Roast Out Catering says it is unbelievable thieves would steal from people who ca n't feed themselves .
The 52-year-old reports that over 30kgs of tomatoes , carrots , onions and swedes were `` grabbed '' from outside the company 's premises in Romsey Road .
Paul and his wife , Luci , run the business which delivers freshly cooked hot lunches to hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people .
However , because of the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Paul has had to visit different supermarkets to replace the stolen food .
According to Paul , because of panic buying , he had to visit five different supermarkets to find ingredients yesterday .
However , despite the theft , Paul reports that business continues as usual and no customers will go hungry .
Paul said : `` I felt sick when I saw the food had been stolen .
`` The people we are feeding ca n't feed themselves .
`` I am so disappointed .
Shame on them for taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' I think it may have been someone caught up in panic buying . ''
Luci added : `` It ’ s an incredibly difficult time and we are working non-stop to source enough food .
Today we had an early delivery of fresh vegetables which have been stolen from outside of our shop .
This is despicable . ''
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the police on 101 or to call the business on 02380326664 .

Paul England who owns Roast Out Catering says it is unbelievable thieves would steal from people who can't feed themselves.
The 52-year-old reports that over 30kgs of tomatoes, carrots, onions and swedes were "grabbed" from outside the company's premises in Romsey Road.
Paul and his wife, Luci, run the business which delivers freshly cooked hot lunches to hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people.
However, because of the "despicable" incident which happened this morning, Paul has had to visit different supermarkets to replace the stolen food.
According to Paul, because of panic buying, he had to visit five different supermarkets to find ingredients yesterday.
However, despite the theft, Paul reports that business continues as usual and no customers will go hungry.
Paul said: "I felt sick when I saw the food had been stolen.
"The people we are feeding can't feed themselves.
"I am so disappointed. Shame on them for taking from the vulnerable. It is indefensible
"I think it may have been someone caught up in panic buying."
Luci added: "It’s an incredibly difficult time and we are working non-stop to source enough food.
Today we had an early delivery of fresh vegetables which have been stolen from outside of our shop. This is despicable."
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the police on 101 or to call the business on 02380326664.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: Loganair announces Southampton Airport flight reductions

A SCOTTISH airline has announced flight reductions to Southampton Airport due to the coronavirus .
Loganair , who has recently picked up flights to Southampton Airport following the collapse of Flybe , has announced a reduced timetable due to the coronavirus .
The changes include a number of flight paths across the country , with two Southampton routes affected .
The first is Glasgow to Southampton which will have a reduced timetable of just two flights per day .
The second is Newscastle to Southampton which will have a reduced timetable of just one or two flights per day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ The coronavirus situation has worsened materially in the last four days , and we have now seen forward bookings fall by around 75 % versus their usual levels .
“ From the end of next week , we will be implementing an emergency timetable , which will reduce our operations from around 214 to 95 scheduled flights each weekday – a cut of 55 % .
We expect this to be a temporary reduction and we are implementing this until the end of May but may have to extend that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Customers booked on flights up to the end of May can change their reservation without a change fee to travel on a future date .
However , if future flights are more expensive , the difference in fare will be payable .
Where services are completely suspended a full refund will be applicable . ''
“ Importantly , we will maintain lifeline services to the island communities we serve but will be forced to do so with reduced frequency .
“ The situation is incredibly serious and alongside the obvious health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the entire aviation industry in jeopardy .
With this in mind , we have joined with other UK carriers to seek emergency measures from the Government to support all airlines in the sector.
” A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said : “ The entire aviation industry is dealing with a crisis of significant proportions as a result of the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic .
The collapse in air travel demand has impacted every aspect of the industry , which is at the forefront of the crisis .
Airlines are rightly responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services and grounding aircraft .
`` We echo the calls from the AOA for government support airports as we navigate our way through this crisis .
It is vital that the government provides support now to allow us to be in a position to respond once the health crisis is over and demand returns to normal .
”

Loganair, who has recently picked up flights to Southampton Airport following the collapse of Flybe, has announced a reduced timetable due to the coronavirus.
The changes include a number of flight paths across the country, with two Southampton routes affected.
The first is Glasgow to Southampton which will have a reduced timetable of just two flights per day.
The second is Newscastle to Southampton which will have a reduced timetable of just one or two flights per day.
Loganair’s Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles said: “The coronavirus situation has worsened materially in the last four days, and we have now seen forward bookings fall by around 75% versus their usual levels.
“From the end of next week, we will be implementing an emergency timetable, which will reduce our operations from around 214 to 95 scheduled flights each weekday – a cut of 55%. We expect this to be a temporary reduction and we are implementing this until the end of May but may have to extend that timescale as the situation continues to develop.
“Customers booked on flights up to the end of May can change their reservation without a change fee to travel on a future date. However, if future flights are more expensive, the difference in fare will be payable. Where services are completely suspended a full refund will be applicable."
“Importantly, we will maintain lifeline services to the island communities we serve but will be forced to do so with reduced frequency.
“The situation is incredibly serious and alongside the obvious health and safety implications, puts the future of the entire aviation industry in jeopardy. With this in mind, we have joined with other UK carriers to seek emergency measures from the Government to support all airlines in the sector.”
A spokesperson for Southampton Airport said: “The entire aviation industry is dealing with a crisis of significant proportions as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The collapse in air travel demand has impacted every aspect of the industry, which is at the forefront of the crisis. Airlines are rightly responding to ever increasing travel restrictions by cancelling services and grounding aircraft.
"We echo the calls from the AOA for government support airports as we navigate our way through this crisis. It is vital that the government provides support now to allow us to be in a position to respond once the health crisis is over and demand returns to normal.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Hampshire Chamber responds to government's £350bn business bailout

A HAMPSHIRE business group has responded to the Chancellor 's announcement of a £350bn business bailout amid the Coronavirus outbreak .
Rishi Sunak said the “ unprecedented package ” – equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP – could go further if demand is greater , and vowed to do “ whatever it takes ” to help the economy .
The Chancellor , speaking at a press conference inside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday evening , also said he was extending the business rates holiday to all businesses in the hospitality sector and funding grants of up to £25,000 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has responded to the £350bn package helping business affected by Coronavirus .
Ross McNally , Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman , said : “ We urge any business concerned about cashflow to investigate what immediate support may be available for them .
“ This may well be the lifeline that sustains them given the scale of disruption already emerging from the pandemic .
“ Government must ensure cash and practical help is prioritised right now for businesses on the front line , including in the worst-affected sectors and supply chains such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential to their local communities and will play a leading role in helping recovery post Covid-19 .
“ The support must be quick and easy to access through business-friendly channels .
Hampshire Chamber is here to help engage and communicate .
“ Further ahead , government must continue to invest in our entrepreneurs and businesses so we can create the job opportunities and growth that will be needed to recover from the impact of the virus .
“ This is an unprecedented challenge and many more government measures will be needed before the @ @ @ @ @

Rishi Sunak said the “unprecedented package” – equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP – could go further if demand is greater, and vowed to do “whatever it takes” to help the economy.
The Chancellor, speaking at a press conference inside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday evening, also said he was extending the business rates holiday to all businesses in the hospitality sector and funding grants of up to £25,000 for smaller businesses.
Now, Hampshire Chamber has responded to the £350bn package helping business affected by Coronavirus.
Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, said: “We urge any business concerned about cashflow to investigate what immediate support may be available for them.
“This may well be the lifeline that sustains them given the scale of disruption already emerging from the pandemic.
“Government must ensure cash and practical help is prioritised right now for businesses on the front line, including in the worst-affected sectors and supply chains such as hospitality.
“These businesses are essential to their local communities and will play a leading role in helping recovery post Covid-19.
“The support must be quick and easy to access through business-friendly channels. Hampshire Chamber is here to help engage and communicate.
“Further ahead, government must continue to invest in our entrepreneurs and businesses so we can create the job opportunities and growth that will be needed to recover from the impact of the virus.
“This is an unprecedented challenge and many more government measures will be needed before the situation can improve.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--New Forest District Council closes leisure centres close due to Coronavirus

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures to save the economy and help businesses.NEW Forest leisure centres have shut their doors due to Coronavirus .
Health and leisure centres managed by the New Forest District Council will not be collecting direct debit membership payments this month .
The council-run centres will be closed until March 31 due to the global health pandemic .
Its centres are in Applemore , Lymington , New Milton , Ringwood and Totton .
A council spokesperson said : `` As a result of government advice to delay the spread of Coronavirus , from 10.30pm tonight ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & leisure centres will close to the public until March 31 .
`` We understand this will be disappointing for our customers and we thank you for your understanding .
`` We shall not be collecting any direct debit membership payments this month .
`` Over the next 48 hours we will be attempting to contact all customers booked onto sessions within our centres , can we kindly ask those customers who are currently booked on classes to kindly remove themselves from their booked sessions via the APP/Connect .
This will assist us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will need to contact by phone .
We thank you for your help in this matter .
`` We are working with the local schools to assist with their requirements and are hopeful to be able to meet their needs whilst maintaining the safety and welfare of our staff and their pupils . ''

Health and leisure centres managed by the New Forest District Council will not be collecting direct debit membership payments this month.
The council-run centres will be closed until March 31 due to the global health pandemic.
Its centres are in Applemore, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood and Totton.
A council spokesperson said: "As a result of government advice to delay the spread of Coronavirus, from 10.30pm tonight (Tuesday, March 17) our health & leisure centres will close to the public until March 31.
"We understand this will be disappointing for our customers and we thank you for your understanding.
"We shall not be collecting any direct debit membership payments this month.
"Over the next 48 hours we will be attempting to contact all customers booked onto sessions within our centres, can we kindly ask those customers who are currently booked on classes to kindly remove themselves from their booked sessions via the APP/Connect. This will assist us in reducing the number of customers we will need to contact by phone. We thank you for your help in this matter.
"We are working with the local schools to assist with their requirements and are hopeful to be able to meet their needs whilst maintaining the safety and welfare of our staff and their pupils."


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Council meetings cancelled amid coronavirus fear

A NUMBER of Hampshire councils have cancelled meetings amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Eastleigh Borough Council is understood to be the first and for now only council to have decided to cancel meetings until May .
Other councils such as New Forest District Council said some meetings have been cancelled but full council , planning and licensing committees meetings remain on the authority ’ s calendar but will be reviewed .
Meanwhile today 's full council meeting at Southampton City Council will go ahead but with a reduced number of councillors attending .
In a statement the city council said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safe and sensible way forward to ensure council business can continue during this national health crisis .
We will be reviewing our operations and processes as and when things change .
At present , we shall continue to hold full council meetings at the legal quorate threshold of 16 councillors .
This arrangement enables us to continue the business of running the authority , while adhering to Public Health England guidelines .
Cabinet meetings will also continue , subject to review .
Following Government advice , planning and licensing meetings shall continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also keep these under review.
” The news comes Prime Minister Borish Johnson has advised people to avoid mass gatherings and crowded places .
Cllr Keith House , council leader at Eastleigh Borough Council , said : “ We are following government advice to put public protection first .
Meetings expose residents to unnecessary risk .
April is already a month without meetings as usually this is taken up with election campaigns so the overall impact will be slight .
Public safety must come first.
” As previously reported , local elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement New Forest District Council said as part of the council ’ s support to the government ’ s approach to delay the spread of coronavirus “ all non-essential member meetings have been cancelled until further notice ” .
Meetings of full council , planning committee and licensing sub-committees are scheduled for the first week of April and “ will be retained in the council diary subject to regular review ” , the council said .
Test Valley Borough Council has confirmed that meetings are going ahead unless there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and borough councils in Hampshire as well as Hampshire County Council have been approached for comment .

Eastleigh Borough Council is understood to be the first and for now only council to have decided to cancel meetings until May.
Other councils such as New Forest District Council said some meetings have been cancelled but full council, planning and licensing committees meetings remain on the authority’s calendar but will be reviewed.
Meanwhile today's full council meeting at Southampton City Council will go ahead but with a reduced number of councillors attending.
In a statement the city council said: “Southampton City Council is planning a safe and sensible way forward to ensure council business can continue during this national health crisis. We will be reviewing our operations and processes as and when things change. At present, we shall continue to hold full council meetings at the legal quorate threshold of 16 councillors. This arrangement enables us to continue the business of running the authority, while adhering to Public Health England guidelines. Cabinet meetings will also continue, subject to review. Following Government advice, planning and licensing meetings shall continue for the time being – though we will also keep these under review.”
The news comes Prime Minister Borish Johnson has advised people to avoid mass gatherings and crowded places.
Cllr Keith House, council leader at Eastleigh Borough Council, said: “We are following government advice to put public protection first. Meetings expose residents to unnecessary risk. April is already a month without meetings as usually this is taken up with election campaigns so the overall impact will be slight. Public safety must come first.”
As previously reported, local elections have been postponed until May 2021.
In a statement New Forest District Council said as part of the council’s support to the government’s approach to delay the spread of coronavirus “all non-essential member meetings have been cancelled until further notice”.
Meetings of full council, planning committee and licensing sub-committees are scheduled for the first week of April and “will be retained in the council diary subject to regular review”, the council said.
Test Valley Borough Council has confirmed that meetings are going ahead unless there will be further changes.
All the other district and borough councils in Hampshire as well as Hampshire County Council have been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Southampton City College students in court over drug dealing

TWO Southampton college students caught dealing cannabis have been ordered to do unpaid work .
Couple Errol Carter-Otway and Teneil McLean were dealing cannabis to friends while they were studying at Southampton 's City College .
After receiving information , police raided McLean 's bedroom , where Carter-Otway would stay , and found more than 100g of skunk cannabis .
They also found more than £500 in cash and drug paraphernalia .
Now both Mclean and Carter-Otway have been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work each after admitting dealing cannabis .
Southampton Crown Court heard how the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 2018 and April 2019 .
Prosecutor Tim Compton said the pair 's activities came to light after they raided McLean 's bedroom in Kent Street , Southampton , on April 23 .
They also raided McLean 's bedroom at another address in Leighton Road , Southampton .
Across the two raids they found £520 in cash , drug paraphernalia , including scales and a grinder , as well as 107g of skunk cannabis .
McLean was arrested on April 23 while at City College and was found to have a small quantity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis .
In mitigation , Dan Sawyer said Carter-Otway was a cannabis user himself and was selling it to fund his own habit .
He said the 20-year-old had reduced his consumption and was aiming to stop completely .
Mitigating for McLean , Richard Onslow said his client had faced difficulties in her teenager years but was `` trying to get her life back on track '' .
He said McLean had began working in a salon as an assistant and was working her way up to cutting hair .
Carter-Otway , 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply .
McLean , 20 , of Kent Street , Southampton , pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and simple possession of a Class B drug and a Class A drug .
Both were sentenced to 12 month sentences , suspended for two years , as well as 100 hours of unpaid work each .
Both were also ordered to complete a three month drug rehabilitation requirement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rehabilitation activity requirement days and McLean was ordered to complete 12 rehabilitation activity requirement days .

Couple Errol Carter-Otway and Teneil McLean were dealing cannabis to friends while they were studying at Southampton's City College.
After receiving information, police raided McLean's bedroom, where Carter-Otway would stay, and found more than 100g of skunk cannabis.
They also found more than £500 in cash and drug paraphernalia.
Now both Mclean and Carter-Otway have been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work each after admitting dealing cannabis.
Southampton Crown Court heard how the pair admitted dealing the Class B drug between November 2018 and April 2019.
Prosecutor Tim Compton said the pair's activities came to light after they raided McLean's bedroom in Kent Street, Southampton, on April 23.
They also raided McLean's bedroom at another address in Leighton Road, Southampton.
Across the two raids they found £520 in cash, drug paraphernalia, including scales and a grinder, as well as 107g of skunk cannabis.
McLean was arrested on April 23 while at City College and was found to have a small quantity of cocaine and a small quantity of cannabis.
In mitigation, Dan Sawyer said Carter-Otway was a cannabis user himself and was selling it to fund his own habit.
He said the 20-year-old had reduced his consumption and was aiming to stop completely.
Mitigating for McLean, Richard Onslow said his client had faced difficulties in her teenager years but was "trying to get her life back on track".
He said McLean had began working in a salon as an assistant and was working her way up to cutting hair.
Carter-Otway, 20, of Cobbett Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.
McLean, 20, of Kent Street, Southampton, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and simple possession of a Class B drug and a Class A drug.
Both were sentenced to 12 month sentences, suspended for two years, as well as 100 hours of unpaid work each.
Both were also ordered to complete a three month drug rehabilitation requirement, while Carter-Otway was ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and McLean was ordered to complete 12 rehabilitation activity requirement days.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Southampton Coronavirus Mutual Aid offers help to those in self-isolation due to coronavirus

THOSE self-isolating in Southampton due to coronavirus no longer need to worry about going out to buy groceries or needing to walk their pets .
A community group has launched in the city , which involves volunteers helping people in isolation with their shopping , necessities or even by taking their dog for a walk .
While a hotline can be called by those in need - which the group say includes those in self-isolation , elderly , disabled and the immunosuppressed - they have said they do not offer medical advice .
The Southampton Coronavirus Mutual Aid ( SMCA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Southampton , who wishes to remain anonymous .
He said : “ There is a big distance between those online and those not online so I wanted to reach out to people who aren ’ t able to get access to the Internet .
“ There are also many immunosuppressed people who just can ’ t leave and I wanted to link them with volunteers so they can get help . ''
Over 700 people joined the online group pledging to help those affected by the virus within three days of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been giving out double-bagged leaflets to spread the word while avoiding contamination , as they are “ working hard not to spread any germs ” .
Administrator of the SMCA Facebook group and PhD student at University of Southampton , Anthony Lindley , said : “ With the COVID-19 pandemic raging globally and becoming more and more serious in the UK , many people are feeling powerless and wondering how they can help .
“ We are trying to do our part to lessen the impact of the coronavirus by banding together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those without other options to get in contact to see how we might be able to help.
” Those who call the number are redirected to Whatsapp groups based across 16 places in Southampton , such as Bargate and Portswood .
The hotline can be called on 07923 353 365 or to offer support , visit www.facebook.com/groups/southampton.covid19.support/ .

A community group has launched in the city, which involves volunteers helping people in isolation with their shopping, necessities or even by taking their dog for a walk.
While a hotline can be called by those in need - which the group say includes those in self-isolation, elderly, disabled and the immunosuppressed - they have said they do not offer medical advice.
The Southampton Coronavirus Mutual Aid (SMCA) group was launched by a 26-year-old from Southampton, who wishes to remain anonymous.
He said: “There is a big distance between those online and those not online so I wanted to reach out to people who aren’t able to get access to the Internet.
“There are also many immunosuppressed people who just can’t leave and I wanted to link them with volunteers so they can get help."
Over 700 people joined the online group pledging to help those affected by the virus within three days of the group being launched.
Some volunteers have also been giving out double-bagged leaflets to spread the word while avoiding contamination, as they are “working hard not to spread any germs”.
Administrator of the SMCA Facebook group and PhD student at University of Southampton, Anthony Lindley, said: “With the COVID-19 pandemic raging globally and becoming more and more serious in the UK, many people are feeling powerless and wondering how they can help.
“We are trying to do our part to lessen the impact of the coronavirus by banding together and helping our communities. We urge those without other options to get in contact to see how we might be able to help.”
Those who call the number are redirected to Whatsapp groups based across 16 places in Southampton, such as Bargate and Portswood.
The hotline can be called on 07923 353 365 or to offer support, visit www.facebook.com/groups/southampton.covid19.support/.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--All schools to shut after coronavirus death toll increases to 104

Schools across the UK are to close to all pupils except those of key workers , as Boris Johnson urged @ @ @ @ @ health advice to help slow the spread of Covid-19 .
Mr Johnson said schools in @ @ @ @ @ on Friday until further notice , but urged parents not to leave children in the @ @ @ @ @ relatives who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus .
He said @ @ @ @ @ provided for pupils who currently receive free school lunches , but said “ exams will @ @ @ @ @ in May and June ” .
The move comes as the Welsh Government said all @ @ @ @ @ early Easter break by Friday at the latest , just minutes before First Minister Nicola @ @ @ @ @ will also close by the end of the week .
Schools in Northern Ireland will @ @ @ @ @ although teachers will attend for a further two days .
To date , 104 people @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus in the UK .

Mr Johnson said schools in England will close their gates on Friday until further notice, but urged parents not to leave children in the care of grandparents or older relatives who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus.
He said meals and vouchers would be provided for pupils who currently receive free school lunches, but said “exams will not take place as planned in May and June”.
The move comes as the Welsh Government said all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest, just minutes before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced schools in Scotland will also close by the end of the week.
Schools in Northern Ireland will close with immediate effect, although teachers will attend for a further two days.
To date, 104 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Flasher exposes himself to girl in Fleming Park, Eastleigh

POLICE want to speak to a man who exposed himself to a girl in an Eastleigh park .
The man @ @ @ @ @ a 16-year-old girl in Fleming Park .
Officers have now released an image of a @ @ @ @ @ to in connection with the incident .
The incident is alleged to have happened between @ @ @ @ @ , January 29 .
A police spokesperson said : `` Can you help is identity @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` We are looking to identify him after it was reported a man matching @ @ @ @ @ to a 16-year-old girl in Fleming Park .
`` The incident happened between 3pm and @ @ @ @ @ 29 .
`` Enquiries to identify the man have been ongoing and we are now @ @ @ @ @ us identify him by releasing this e-fit . ''
Anyone with information is urged to @ @ @ @ @ .

The man is reported to have flashed a 16-year-old girl in Fleming Park.
Officers have now released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
The incident is alleged to have happened between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday, January 29.
A police spokesperson said: "Can you help is identity the man in this e-fit?
"We are looking to identify him after it was reported a man matching this description indecently exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl in Fleming Park.
"The incident happened between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday, January 29.
"Enquiries to identify the man have been ongoing and we are now asking the public to help us identify him by releasing this e-fit."
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 and quote 44200037052.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: University of Southampton students to be taught online for rest of academic year

STUDENTS at University of Southampton will be taught online for the rest of the academic year - in response to @ @ @ @ @ will be no teaching from lecturers at the university for the academic year , meaning @ @ @ @ @ able to attend their classes the usual way .
The term at University of Southampton @ @ @ @ @ .
An email sent to students told them that there will no longer be assessment @ @ @ @ @ be on campus .
Students have been told they hope the information gives them what @ @ @ @ @ to continue studying in Southampton or to `` continue their studies elsewhere though online-enabled distance @ @ @ @ @ '' .
It comes after the university cut term time short by a week early @ @ @ @ @ virus pandemic .
University accommodation and its Hartley Library will remain open until further notice @

There will be no teaching from lecturers at the university for the academic year, meaning students will not physically be able to attend their classes the usual way.
The term at University of Southampton ends on Saturday June 13.
An email sent to students told them that there will no longer be assessment tasks that require them to be on campus.
Students have been told they hope the information gives them what they need to decide whether to continue studying in Southampton or to "continue their studies elsewhere though online-enabled distance learning, support and assessment".
It comes after the university cut term time short by a week early on Friday due to the virus pandemic.
University accommodation and its Hartley Library will remain open until further notice.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--All remaining Beales stores, including Fareham, to close for good

ALL remaining branches of the department store chain Beales , including its Fareham store , are to close tomorrow .
The coronavirus dealt has dealt the final blow to the business , which administrators hoped to keep trading until early April .
The majority of the chain ’ s staff – totalling more than 1,000 – will be made redundant two days after the closures .
The department store chain went into administration in January , with administrators from KPMG initially looking for a buyer for all or part of the business .
But no buyers were found and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a premature halt .
It had been hoped that shops would keep going until the start of April .
The store in Fareham Shopping Centre only opened last November on the site of a former Marks and Spencer .
It was hoped that it could be the model for a more viable size of Beales store .
A statement said : “ The joint administrators of the Beales department store chain , Will Wright and Steve Absolom from KPMG , have confirmed that all remaining Beales stores will close tomorrow , Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is two weeks ahead of the administrators ’ original schedule , the impact of Covid-19 on the retail environment has meant that trading can no longer be supported .
“ Staff will continue to work until close of business on March 21 to help box-up residual stock and assist with various other closure issues .
Regrettably , the majority of employees will then be made redundant , with all salaries paid up to and including the date of their redundancy.
” Will Wright , partner at KPMG and joint administrator , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had to take this decision , especially given the fantastic support that the staff have provided to the business and the administrators since our appointment , the impact of these unprecedented circumstances has left us with no alternative option .
“ We will be working with employees to ensure they have all the necessary information to submit claims to the Redundancy Payments Service , together with details of who to contact for any help and support they may require.
” Beales was founded in 1881 on the site of its current Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 23 Beales stores – in Hexham and Great Yarmouth – have already closed .

The coronavirus dealt has dealt the final blow to the business, which administrators hoped to keep trading until early April.
The majority of the chain’s staff – totalling more than 1,000 – will be made redundant on Saturday.
The department store chain went into administration in January, with administrators from KPMG initially looking for a buyer for all or part of the business.
But no buyers were found and even the closing down sale has been brought to a premature halt. It had been hoped that shops would keep going until the start of April.
The store in Fareham Shopping Centre only opened last November on the site of a former Marks and Spencer. It was hoped that it could be the model for a more viable size of Beales store.
A statement said: “The joint administrators of the Beales department store chain, Will Wright and Steve Absolom from KPMG, have confirmed that all remaining Beales stores will close on Thursday, March 19.
“While this is two weeks ahead of the administrators’ original schedule, the impact of Covid-19 on the retail environment has meant that trading can no longer be supported.
“Staff will continue to work until close of business on March 21 to help box-up residual stock and assist with various other closure issues. Regrettably, the majority of employees will then be made redundant, with all salaries paid up to and including the date of their redundancy.”
Will Wright, partner at KPMG and joint administrator, said: “Whilst it is regrettable that we have had to take this decision, especially given the fantastic support that the staff have provided to the business and the administrators since our appointment, the impact of these unprecedented circumstances has left us with no alternative option.
“We will be working with employees to ensure they have all the necessary information to submit claims to the Redundancy Payments Service, together with details of who to contact for any help and support they may require.”
Beales was founded in 1881 on the site of its current Bournemouth store by John Elmes Beale.
Two of the 23 Beales stores – in Hexham and Great Yarmouth – have already closed.


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Wightlink and Red Funnel relax safety rules on some ferries to protect passengers and staff from vir

Wightlink and Red Funnel relax safety rules on some ferries to protect passengers and staff from virus

PASSENGERS on some cross-Solent ferry services will have to stay in their vehicles during the voyage instead of using the lounges .
Wightlink and Red Funnel have announced a raft of changes which come into force today < THURS > in a bid to protect staff and customers during the pandemic .
Wightlink said it was working hard to provide a `` lifeline '' connection to the Isle of Wight .
In a statement the company said : `` We are also doing our best to protect customers while they travel with us and our colleagues onboard our ships and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passenger lounges are generally large and spacious with room for everyone who wants to travel , some customers have asked if they can remain in their vehicles during their crossings .
This is not usually allowed because of safety regulations .
`` Wightlink has been working actively with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to find a solution .
`` From Thursday some sailings on the Portsmouth–Fishbourne routes will operate on a ‘ remain in vehicle ’ basis for all drivers and their passengers .
No foot passengers will be carried on these services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applies only to the St Clare ferry .
The statement says : `` Passenger lounges will be closed and shops and cafés will not be open .
There will also be no access to onboard toilets from the vehicle deck so customers should use the facilities provided at Portsmouth and Fishbourne terminals before departure .
`` All other services ( both Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth ) will operate in the usual way .
Customers wanting to change their bookings can do free of charge online . ''
A company spokesman said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and passengers must remain in their vehicles .
`` This 'all or nothing ' solution requiring all passengers to remain in vehicles is rooted in ensuring that robust safety , fire control and evacuation procedures can be maintained . '
A number of additional passenger safety and operational controls are also required to allow this exceptional and unprecedented exemption , and instructions will be clearly communicated to passengers prior to boarding .
`` Vehicle space will be restricted on these crossings to due to requirements for larger gaps between vehicles as a means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a need to evacuate .
`` We anticipate being able to extend this exceptional service in coming days and will update our website accordingly . ''

Wightlink and Red Funnel have announced a raft of changes which come into force today in a bid to protect staff and customers during the pandemic.
Wightlink said it was working hard to provide a "lifeline" connection to the Isle of Wight.
In a statement the company said: "We are also doing our best to protect customers while they travel with us and our colleagues onboard our ships and at our ports.
"Although our passenger lounges are generally large and spacious with room for everyone who wants to travel, some customers have asked if they can remain in their vehicles during their crossings. This is not usually allowed because of safety regulations.
"Wightlink has been working actively with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to find a solution.
"From Thursday some sailings on the Portsmouth–Fishbourne routes will operate on a ‘remain in vehicle’ basis for all drivers and their passengers. No foot passengers will be carried on these services."
But the relaxation the rules applies only to the St Clare ferry.
The statement says: "Passenger lounges will be closed and shops and cafés will not be open. There will also be no access to onboard toilets from the vehicle deck so customers should use the facilities provided at Portsmouth and Fishbourne terminals before departure.
"All other services (both Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth) will operate in the usual way. Customers wanting to change their bookings can do free of charge online."
Red Funnel has introduced similar changes.
A company spokesman said: "The main passenger accommodation areas will be closed and passengers must remain in their vehicles.
"This 'all or nothing' solution requiring all passengers to remain in vehicles is rooted in ensuring that robust safety, fire control and evacuation procedures can be maintained.
'A number of additional passenger safety and operational controls are also required to allow this exceptional and unprecedented exemption, and instructions will be clearly communicated to passengers prior to boarding.
"Vehicle space will be restricted on these crossings to due to requirements for larger gaps between vehicles as a means of ensuring adequate pathways should there be a need to evacuate.
"We anticipate being able to extend this exceptional service in coming days and will update our website accordingly."


thedailyecho--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: Hope on the horizon, all the good news stories to come out of the pandemic...

THERE 'S hope on the horizon despite all the coronavirus chaos .
The pandemic is sweeping the globe with lockdowns all over Europe and rising death tolls across the UK and neighbouring countries .
But there are tales of heroic medics and of incredible recoveries .
From trial vaccines to potential treatments and from great neighbours to wonderful community spirit , there seems to be hope for us all .
Amid all the tales of woe , here 's our take on the good news stories to come out of the pandemic : - China has reported just one new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row .
It was in Wuhan where the virus emerged at the end of last year .
Cases in the surrounding Hubei province have been in single digits for at least a week .
Wuhan was quarantined on January 23 with the whole of Hubei locked down a few days later .
The country has closed its final specific coronavirus hospital - because it is no longer needed .
Medics were seen joyfully ripping off their protective gear in scenes of celebration .
- The world 's youngest and the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both doing well .
A newborn baby infected shortly after birth at North Middlesex Hospital in London is said to be out of danger and recovering well .
Meanwhile , a 103-year-old Chinese grandmother has made a full recovery from COVID-19 .
Medics said she was cured in less than a week because she had no underlying health problems .
- Across the UK and abroad , communities are coming together to help their neighbours .
Village shops are delivering to elderly and vulnerable residents and groups are being set up to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
- Arts lovers are donating in their droves to causes close to their hearts .
Southampton 's iconic music venue The Joiners was close to its £5,000 crowd funding target to help it survive coronavirus cancellations after just 24 hours and theatres locally and in the West End are reporting patrons donating the cost of their cancelled tickets back to the venue .
- Researchers have discovered an antibody that can fight off the infection .
The discovery at Rotterdam and Utrecht University could lead to new medication and a way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own home .
- The heavily polluted city of Venice and others across the world are getting a well earned rest .
Following a complete lockdown in Italy , Venetians are sharing incredible stories , pictures and videos which show the city 's canals crystal clear with fish swimming in them .
Pollution is down due to a lack of boat traffic .
- A team of scientists in the Canadian state of Quebec are making progress towards creating a vaccine .
- Teachers , children 's entertainers , exercise instructors and group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dozens are setting up special streaming services to keep the nation fit and healthy , entertained and educated .
- Plasma from newly recovered patients could be used to treat others .
A Japanese pharmaceutical firm is developing a new drug derived from the blood plasma of people who have recovered from Covid-19 .
- Of the nearly 200,000 confirmed contaminated , a total of 83,000 people have successfully recovered from the disease worldwide .

The pandemic is sweeping the globe with lockdowns all over Europe and rising death tolls across the UK and neighbouring countries.
But there are tales of heroic medics and of incredible recoveries.
From trial vaccines to potential treatments and from great neighbours to wonderful community spirit, there seems to be hope for us all.
Amid all the tales of woe, here's our take on the good news stories to come out of the pandemic:
- China has reported just one new domestic coronavirus infection for a second day in a row. It was in Wuhan where the virus emerged at the end of last year. Cases in the surrounding Hubei province have been in single digits for at least a week. Wuhan was quarantined on January 23 with the whole of Hubei locked down a few days later. The country has closed its final specific coronavirus hospital - because it is no longer needed. Medics were seen joyfully ripping off their protective gear in scenes of celebration.
- The world's youngest and the world's oldest victims of the virus are both doing well. A newborn baby infected shortly after birth at North Middlesex Hospital in London is said to be out of danger and recovering well. Meanwhile, a 103-year-old Chinese grandmother has made a full recovery from COVID-19. Medics said she was cured in less than a week because she had no underlying health problems.
- Across the UK and abroad, communities are coming together to help their neighbours. Village shops are delivering to elderly and vulnerable residents and groups are being set up to help those isolating with shopping and medicine drops.
- Arts lovers are donating in their droves to causes close to their hearts. Southampton's iconic music venue The Joiners was close to its £5,000 crowd funding target to help it survive coronavirus cancellations after just 24 hours and theatres locally and in the West End are reporting patrons donating the cost of their cancelled tickets back to the venue.
- Researchers have discovered an antibody that can fight off the infection. The discovery at Rotterdam and Utrecht University could lead to new medication and a way to test yourself in the comfort of your own home.
- The heavily polluted city of Venice and others across the world are getting a well earned rest. Following a complete lockdown in Italy, Venetians are sharing incredible stories, pictures and videos which show the city's canals crystal clear with fish swimming in them. Pollution is down due to a lack of boat traffic.
- A team of scientists in the Canadian state of Quebec are making progress towards creating a vaccine.
- Teachers, children's entertainers, exercise instructors and group leaders are taking their efforts online. Dozens are setting up special streaming services to keep the nation fit and healthy, entertained and educated.
- Plasma from newly recovered patients could be used to treat others. A Japanese pharmaceutical firm is developing a new drug derived from the blood plasma of people who have recovered from Covid-19.
- Of the nearly 200,000 confirmed contaminated, a total of 83,000 people have successfully recovered from the disease worldwide.


thedailyecho--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: Hundreds queue outside supermarkets

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thedailyecho--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: Number of cases rises by ten across Hampshire

Positive cases of coronavirus in Hampshire has risen in numbers again - in the space of 24 hours .
Public @ @ @ @ @ that 87 people have now been infected by coronavirus across the region , a rise @ @ @ @ @ day .
This includes seven in Southampton , which is up by three from 24 @ @ @ @ @ in Portsmouth , one up from the day before .
A total of 2,626 people @ @ @ @ @ the virus , while 103 have died .
A further 29 people who tested positive @ @ @ @ @ in England , NHS England has confirmed .
The latest update from the authorities takes @ @ @ @ @ people with Covid-19 to 128 in England and 137 across the UK .

Public Health England have now confirmed that 87 people have now been infected by coronavirus across the region, a rise of ten from the previous day.
This includes seven in Southampton, which is up by three from 24 hours earlier, and five in Portsmouth, one up from the day before.
A total of 2,626 people have now tested positive for the virus, while 103 have died.
A further 29 people who tested positive for coronavirus have now died in England, NHS England has confirmed.
The latest update from the authorities takes the confirmed reported deaths for people with Covid-19 to 128 in England and 137 across the UK.


thedailyecho--2020-03-19--Chinese university students racially attacked on Vincent's Walk, Southampton over coronavirus

POLICE have launched an investigation after a racial attack on a group of Chinese students wearing medical face masks .
Officers were called to Vincent ’ s Walk , Southampton , at 8pm on March 17 after a group of people were abusive and assaulted a group of four Chinese students who were wearing medical face masks .
It was reported that the incident was racially aggravated and linked to the coronavirus outbreak .
In videos taken by witnesses , a large group of people are seen appearing to shout and spit at the victims , and one person is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards them .
The victims , three men and one woman , were all aged in their early 20s and they did not suffer any last physical injuries .
The incident happened outside the student accommodation on Vincent ’ s Walk , where a group of people were seen outside the main entrance .
Police are now carrying out enquiries to identify the people who targeted them .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said that any crime carried out through prejudice or hate is “ unacceptable ” .
They said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulted and been abusive towards a group of four Chinese people wearing medical face masks .
“ It is reported the incident was racially aggravated and linked to the coronavirus .
“ Enquiries are ongoing today to identify those who targeted them .
“ Anyone who has information to help our investigation into this incident should call 101 quoting 44200101024 .
“ Any crime perpetuated through ignorance , prejudice or hate is unacceptable .
“ We are working with our partners and the local Chinese communities and we would encourage everyone to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or 999 in an emergency .
“ Reports can also be made online on the Hampshire Constabulary website , through True Vision or using the growing network of Third Party Reporting Centres for hate crime .
”

Officers were called to Vincent’s Walk, Southampton, at 8pm on March 17 after a group of people were abusive and assaulted a group of four Chinese students who were wearing medical face masks.
It was reported that the incident was racially aggravated and linked to the coronavirus outbreak.
In videos taken by witnesses, a large group of people are seen appearing to shout and spit at the victims, and one person is seen throwing a large piece of wood towards them.
The victims, three men and one woman, were all aged in their early 20s and they did not suffer any last physical injuries.
The incident happened outside the student accommodation on Vincent’s Walk, where a group of people were seen outside the main entrance.
Police are now carrying out enquiries to identify the people who targeted them.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said that any crime carried out through prejudice or hate is “unacceptable”.
They said: “It was reported a group of people had assaulted and been abusive towards a group of four Chinese people wearing medical face masks.
“It is reported the incident was racially aggravated and linked to the coronavirus.
“Enquiries are ongoing today to identify those who targeted them.
“Anyone who has information to help our investigation into this incident should call 101 quoting 44200101024.
“Any crime perpetuated through ignorance, prejudice or hate is unacceptable.
“We are working with our partners and the local Chinese communities and we would encourage everyone to report incidents to us either by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
“Reports can also be made online on the Hampshire Constabulary website, through True Vision or using the growing network of Third Party Reporting Centres for hate crime.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: Rules relaxed to allow supermarkets to collaborate to feed nation

Competition laws will be temporarily relaxed to allow supermarkets to collaborate in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis .
Retailers will be able to pool staff , share data on stock levels , and share distribution depots and delivery vans as the Government seeks to ease restrictions under the exceptional circumstances .
The temporary relaxation only permits retailers to work together for the sole purpose of feeding the nation as they face a strain from intense demand amid panic buying , ministers said .
The 5p plastic bag charge will also be waived for online purchases to hasten deliveries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxed so more food can be delivered to stores .
Environment Secretary George Eustice listened to the calls of retailers and confirmed elements of the law would be waived during a meeting with chief executives on Thursday .
“ We ’ ve listened to the powerful arguments of our leading supermarkets and will do whatever it takes to help them feed the nation , ” he said .
“ By relaxing elements of competition laws temporarily , our retailers can work together on their contingency plans and share the resources they need with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We welcome the measures supermarkets are already taking to keep shelves stocked and supply chains resilient , and will continue to support them with their response to coronavirus.
” The Government said legislation will shortly be laid in Parliament to amend parts of the Competition Act 1998 , which prevents types of anti-competitive behaviour .

Retailers will be able to pool staff, share data on stock levels, and share distribution depots and delivery vans as the Government seeks to ease restrictions under the exceptional circumstances.
The temporary relaxation only permits retailers to work together for the sole purpose of feeding the nation as they face a strain from intense demand amid panic buying, ministers said.
The 5p plastic bag charge will also be waived for online purchases to hasten deliveries, and drivers’ hours will be relaxed so more food can be delivered to stores.
Environment Secretary George Eustice listened to the calls of retailers and confirmed elements of the law would be waived during a meeting with chief executives on Thursday.
“We’ve listened to the powerful arguments of our leading supermarkets and will do whatever it takes to help them feed the nation,” he said.
“By relaxing elements of competition laws temporarily, our retailers can work together on their contingency plans and share the resources they need with each other during these unprecedented circumstances.
“We welcome the measures supermarkets are already taking to keep shelves stocked and supply chains resilient, and will continue to support them with their response to coronavirus.”
The Government said legislation will shortly be laid in Parliament to amend parts of the Competition Act 1998, which prevents types of anti-competitive behaviour.


thedailyecho--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: 128 people who tested positive in England have died

A FURTHER 29 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in England , NHS England has confirmed .
The @ @ @ @ @ takes the confirmed reported deaths for people with Covid-19 to 128 in England and 137 @ @ @ @ @ statement from NHS England said : `` A further 29 people who tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 128 @ @ @ @ @ between 47 and 96 years old and had underlying health conditions .
Their families have @ @ @ @ @ total number of people to have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK @ @ @ @ @ The 29 further deaths reported by NHS England took place in hospitals run by the @ @ @ @

The latest update from the authorities takes the confirmed reported deaths for people with Covid-19 to 128 in England and 137 across the UK.
A statement from NHS England said: "A further 29 people who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 128.
"Patients were aged between 47 and 96 years old and had underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed."
The total number of people to have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK now stands at 137.
The 29 further deaths reported by NHS England took place in hospitals run by the following NHS Trusts: