thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Plans for Leisure World site in Southampton have been submitted

MULTI-MILLION pound plans to give an area of Southampton a new lease of life have moved a step closer .
Proposals to build 650 homes , two 150-room hotels , 80 serviced hotel apartments as well as a cinema , a casino , a central plaza , new restaurants , shops and 9,795sqm of office space at the Leisure World site , off West Quay Road , have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
A final decision on the £250m scheme is expected to be made in the first quarter of next year .
More than 1,000 jobs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project put forward by Sovereign Centros .
If approved , the scheme will be developed in four phases with work beginning in 2022 .
The project will be part of the redevelopment of the so-called Mayflower Quarter - the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the Mayflower Park .
The news has been welcomed by civic chiefs but it has also sparked some criticism .
John Marsh , director at Sovereign Centros , said : “ There has never been such an important time to bring forward regeneration proposals in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the strongest possible position post the pandemic crisis .
`` Our proposed development will bring significant investment to Southampton and will look to create a vibrant environment alongside the waterfront.
” A total of 1,142 parking spaces - of which about 889 would be in a multi-storey car park - would be created at the site .
There would also be 866 long-stay and 284 short-stay cycle parking spaces .
As previously reported , the first phase of the new scheme would see a cinema , a casino , restaurants and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Quay Road .
The new offices and 325 homes would be built as part of phase two while a further 325 homes and the second 150-room hotel would be built as part of phase three .
• From Jumpin Jaks to nightclubs and a bowling alley - hundreds of pictures of Leisure World through the years Meanwhile , health and wellness facilities would be built as part of the last phase of the scheme , according to the developer .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the project is “ an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitehead , MP for Southampton Test , described it as “ a great statement of faith in the city ” .
But he said he wants to ensure there will be “ proper public space ” and affordable homes .
The plans submitted to the council are an outline planning application which means that more detailed plans would be submitted in the future .
Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said she welcomes the investment and has engaged in the pre-planning consultation .
“ I think it ’ s fair to say there are mixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new realities of our lives since Covid , ” she added .
Opposition leader Cllr Dan Fitzhenry called on the council to bring forward more schemes like this .
It comes as the masterplan for the Mayflower Quarter is currently being prepared .
• How you can help shape the future of Southampton But Giles Semper , the chief executive of Go !
Southampton , said integrating the plans for the Leisure World site with the wider masterplan for the Mayflower Quarter would be a “ win win – for the developer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said there is a risk that the plans just put forward might block other ideas that would come forward in the masterplan .
He added : “ More A-grade office is needed if the city is to bring back the kind of exporting , high-skill , high-wage businesses that will fuel further growth in the city centre , retain graduates and raise aspirations for the city ’ s young people . ''
The Leisure World site - which hosts businesses such as the Odeon cinema , Oceana nightclub and Grosvenor Casino - was @ @ @ @ @

Proposals to build 650 homes, two 150-room hotels, 80 serviced hotel apartments as well as a cinema, a casino, a central plaza, new restaurants, shops and 9,795sqm of office space at the Leisure World site, off West Quay Road, have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
A final decision on the £250m scheme is expected to be made in the first quarter of next year.
More than 1,000 jobs are set to be created as part of the project put forward by Sovereign Centros.
If approved, the scheme will be developed in four phases with work beginning in 2022.
The project will be part of the redevelopment of the so-called Mayflower Quarter - the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the Mayflower Park.
The news has been welcomed by civic chiefs but it has also sparked some criticism.
John Marsh, director at Sovereign Centros, said: “There has never been such an important time to bring forward regeneration proposals in our regional cities to ensure they can emerge in the strongest possible position post the pandemic crisis.
"Our proposed development will bring significant investment to Southampton and will look to create a vibrant environment alongside the waterfront.”
A total of 1,142 parking spaces - of which about 889 would be in a multi-storey car park - would be created at the site.
There would also be 866 long-stay and 284 short-stay cycle parking spaces.
As previously reported, the first phase of the new scheme would see a cinema, a casino, restaurants and one of the two hotels being built along West Quay Road.
The new offices and 325 homes would be built as part of phase two while a further 325 homes and the second 150-room hotel would be built as part of phase three.
Meanwhile, health and wellness facilities would be built as part of the last phase of the scheme, according to the developer.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the project is “an ideal opportunity” to create jobs. Alan Whitehead, MP for Southampton Test, described it as “a great statement of faith in the city”. But he said he wants to ensure there will be “proper public space” and affordable homes.
The plans submitted to the council are an outline planning application which means that more detailed plans would be submitted in the future.
Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said she welcomes the investment and has engaged in the pre-planning consultation.
“I think it’s fair to say there are mixed views from residents particularly in light of the new realities of our lives since Covid,” she added.
Opposition leader Cllr Dan Fitzhenry called on the council to bring forward more schemes like this.
It comes as the masterplan for the Mayflower Quarter is currently being prepared.
But Giles Semper, the chief executive of Go! Southampton, said integrating the plans for the Leisure World site with the wider masterplan for the Mayflower Quarter would be a “win win – for the developer and for the city”.
He said there is a risk that the plans just put forward might block other ideas that would come forward in the masterplan.
He added: “More A-grade office is needed if the city is to bring back the kind of exporting, high-skill, high-wage businesses that will fuel further growth in the city centre, retain graduates and raise aspirations for the city’s young people."
The Leisure World site - which hosts businesses such as the Odeon cinema, Oceana nightclub and Grosvenor Casino - was first opened in 1997.
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thedailyecho--2020-11-23--How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

RESULTS showing the effectiveness of the University of Oxford ’ s coronavirus vaccine are expected to be released in the coming weeks .
In the meantime , phase two trial data released on Thursday suggests the jab produces a strong immune response in older adults .
– How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work ?
The vaccine – called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 – uses a harmless , weakened version of a common virus which causes a cold in chimpanzees .
Researchers have already used this technology to produce vaccines against a number of pathogens including flu , Zika and Middle East respiratory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is genetically modified so it is impossible for it to grow in humans .
• Covid vaccine trialled in Southampton 'at least 70.4 % effective' Scientists have transferred the genetic instructions for coronavirus ’ s specific “ spike protein ” – which it needs to invade cells – to the vaccine .
When the vaccine enters cells inside the body , it uses this genetic code to produce the surface spike protein of the coronavirus .
This induces an immune response , priming the immune system to attack coronavirus if it infects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pfizer and Moderna ’ s vaccines ?
Yes .
The jabs from Pfizer and Moderna are messenger RNA ( mRNA ) vaccines .
Conventional vaccines are produced using weakened forms of the virus , but mRNAs use only the virus ’ s genetic code .
An mRNA vaccine is injected into the body where it enters cells and tells them to create antigens .
These antigens are recognised by the immune system and prepare it to fight coronavirus .
No virus is needed to create an mRNA vaccine .
This means the rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is accelerated .
– What about antibodies and T-cells ?
The Pfizer , AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines have been shown to provoke both an antibody and T-cell response .
Antibodies are proteins that bind to the body ’ s foreign invaders and tell the immune system it needs to take action .
T-cells are a type of white blood cell which hunt down infected cells in the body and destroy them .
Nearly all effective vaccines induce both responses .
The Oxford vaccine induces robust antibody and T-cell responses across people of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can the Oxford vaccine be manufactured to scale ?
Yes .
The UK Government has secured 100 million doses as part of its contract , enough for most of the population .
The head of the UK Vaccine Taskforce , Kate Bingham , has said she is confident it can be produced at scale .
Experts hope the jab could be ready to go and rolled out shortly .
– Can this vaccine help the elderly ?
There have been concerns that a Covid-19 vaccine will not work as well on elderly people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , data from the Oxford-AstraZeneca trial suggests there have been “ similar ” immune responses among younger and older adults .
The results show that the vaccine is better tolerated in older people compared with younger adults , and produces a similar immune response in old and young adults .

In the meantime, phase two trial data released on Thursday suggests the jab produces a strong immune response in older adults.
– How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?
The vaccine – called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 – uses a harmless, weakened version of a common virus which causes a cold in chimpanzees.
Researchers have already used this technology to produce vaccines against a number of pathogens including flu, Zika and Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers).
The virus is genetically modified so it is impossible for it to grow in humans.
Scientists have transferred the genetic instructions for coronavirus’s specific “spike protein” – which it needs to invade cells – to the vaccine.
When the vaccine enters cells inside the body, it uses this genetic code to produce the surface spike protein of the coronavirus.
This induces an immune response, priming the immune system to attack coronavirus if it infects the body.
(PA Graphics)
– Does it differ to Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines?
Yes. The jabs from Pfizer and Moderna are messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines.
Conventional vaccines are produced using weakened forms of the virus, but mRNAs use only the virus’s genetic code.
An mRNA vaccine is injected into the body where it enters cells and tells them to create antigens.
These antigens are recognised by the immune system and prepare it to fight coronavirus.
No virus is needed to create an mRNA vaccine. This means the rate at which the vaccine can be produced is accelerated.
– What about antibodies and T-cells?
The Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines have been shown to provoke both an antibody and T-cell response.
Antibodies are proteins that bind to the body’s foreign invaders and tell the immune system it needs to take action.
T-cells are a type of white blood cell which hunt down infected cells in the body and destroy them.
Nearly all effective vaccines induce both responses.
The Oxford vaccine induces robust antibody and T-cell responses across people of all ages, the data indicates.
An expert at the University of Oxford working on the Covid-19 vaccine (Sean Elias/PA)
– Can the Oxford vaccine be manufactured to scale?
Yes. The UK Government has secured 100 million doses as part of its contract, enough for most of the population.
The head of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, Kate Bingham, has said she is confident it can be produced at scale.
Experts hope the jab could be ready to go and rolled out shortly.
– Can this vaccine help the elderly?
There have been concerns that a Covid-19 vaccine will not work as well on elderly people, much like the annual flu jab.
However, data from the Oxford-AstraZeneca trial suggests there have been “similar” immune responses among younger and older adults.
The results show that the vaccine is better tolerated in older people compared with younger adults, and produces a similar immune response in old and young adults.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Campaign launched to reduce speed limits in Bassett, Southampton

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for the speed limit on a Southampton road to be lowered following long-standing concerns about road safety in the area .
Liberal Democrats campaigner from Bassett , Richard Blackman is urging the city council to reduce the current 40mph limit on Bassett Green Road between the Chilworth roundabout and the junction with Bassett Green Village to 30mph .
It comes after a fatal collision further up the road in which an 92-year-old woman died .
Mr Blackman said : “ With its long steady incline from the motorway exit down to Bassett Green , vehicles pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Monkswood Gardens and Bassett Green Close .
“ Residents have expressed concerns about a number of near misses over the summer and autumn on this stretch of road.
” Following the removal of a “ pop up ” cycle lane in September , the speed limit on nearby Bassett Avenue was kept at 30mph .
Councillor Steve Leggett , city council cabinet member for green city and place , said the move aimed to “ enhance safety ” .
Speaking about Bassett Green Road , Mr Leggett said : “ We review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citywide annual road safety programme undertaking mitigating measures where trends are identified .
• READ : Southampton 's roads among the most dangerous > > > “ Additional reviews of data and road speed limits are also carried out as and when an issue is highlighted to us .
“ In the case of Bassett Green Road , we await the full report of the incident from Hampshire Constabulary prior to any decision making .
”

Liberal Democrats campaigner from Bassett, Richard Blackman is urging the city council to reduce the current 40mph limit on Bassett Green Road between the Chilworth roundabout and the junction with Bassett Green Village to 30mph.
It comes after a fatal collision further up the road in which an 92-year-old woman died.
Mr Blackman said: “With its long steady incline from the motorway exit down to Bassett Green, vehicles pick up speed making junctions dangerous, including those with Monkswood Gardens and Bassett Green Close.
“Residents have expressed concerns about a number of near misses over the summer and autumn on this stretch of road.”
Following the removal of a “pop up” cycle lane in September, the speed limit on nearby Bassett Avenue was kept at 30mph .
Councillor Steve Leggett, city council cabinet member for green city and place, said the move aimed to “enhance safety”.
Speaking about Bassett Green Road, Mr Leggett said: “We review injury accident data as part of a citywide annual road safety programme undertaking mitigating measures where trends are identified.
“Additional reviews of data and road speed limits are also carried out as and when an issue is highlighted to us.
“In the case of Bassett Green Road, we await the full report of the incident from Hampshire Constabulary prior to any decision making.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Black Friday 2020 deals round-up at Argos, Tesco, Debenhams, John Lewis, Currys

Black Friday 2020 is nearly here - however this year many high street chains have already launched their pre-Christmas deals .
Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States , which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November .
The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952 .
However in recent years , countries such as the UK have also cashed in on the event , with a growing number of retailers launching major pre-Christmas sales .
We 've rounded-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have slashed prices on their products - perfect for bargain-hunters getting the presents in early .
The popular high street chain have already launched their Black Friday deals online - which include a range of technology , household applicances , plus health and beauty products .
In England , some Argos stores will remain open for Click & Collect purchases only .
The supermarket chain have begun their Black Friday event online , with deals on a variety of electrical items , toys , gift sets and more .
Debenhams have activated their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent off all fragrance including gift sets .
The company also have up to half price off on womenswear and accessories , homewear , electricals , kidswear and more .
Like many other high street chains , John Lewis have also begun their set of Black Friday offers on their website .
A statement on the site reads : `` We 've hundreds of great offers across Home , Fashion , Electricials and Gifts . ''
This year , Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse have unveiled their 'Black Fri-Yay ' deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hundreds of products as well as up to 60 per cent off across categories such as TV , Computing and Audio .
A spokesperson from the company said : `` Customers can access store colleague expertise through ShopLive , which connects customers to a video chat with one of its tech experts , helping customers work out the right product for them .
`` And customers need not worry if they are shopping in their pyjamas as the video conferencing is one-way only . ''
Asda have cut prices across a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details on their website .
In a statement , Asda said : `` Black Friday is back with better deals than ever .
With huge discounts on the brands you know and love , you won ’ t want to miss out .
So get involved in our Black Friday event for a super-charged Asda Price pocket tap . ''
Boots have already kicked off their discounts with a month of Black Friday deals .
Gift sets , fragrance , electrical beauty , toiletries and more are among the items to have their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailers have published details of the cut-price items on their respective websites .
Another high street fashion chain taking on Black Friday is River Island .
In a statement on their website , River Island told shoppers to 'roll up for a magical week of wonder ' with discounts on items for women , men and children .
The retailer have launched a Black Friday sale with up to 50 per cent off games , accessories and more .

This year Black Friday takes place on Friday, November 27, 2020.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952.
However in recent years, countries such as the UK have also cashed in on the event, with a growing number of retailers launching major pre-Christmas sales.
Which high street chains have Black Friday deals?
We've rounded-up a list covering some of the retailers have slashed prices on their products - perfect for bargain-hunters getting the presents in early.
Argos
The popular high street chain have already launched their Black Friday deals online - which include a range of technology, household applicances, plus health and beauty products.
In England, some Argos stores will remain open for Click & Collect purchases only.
Tesco
The supermarket chain have begun their Black Friday event online, with deals on a variety of electrical items, toys, gift sets and more.
Debenhams
Debenhams have activated their Black Friday sale - which offers 15 per cent off all fragrance including gift sets.
The company also have up to half price off on womenswear and accessories, homewear, electricals, kidswear and more.
John Lewis
Like many other high street chains, John Lewis have also begun their set of Black Friday offers on their website.
A statement on the site reads: "We've hundreds of great offers across Home, Fashion, Electricials and Gifts."
Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse
This year, Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse have unveiled their 'Black Fri-Yay' deals.
The Black Friday prices will apply to hundreds of products as well as up to 60 per cent off across categories such as TV, Computing and Audio.
A spokesperson from the company said: "Customers can access store colleague expertise through ShopLive, which connects customers to a video chat with one of its tech experts, helping customers work out the right product for them.
"And customers need not worry if they are shopping in their pyjamas as the video conferencing is one-way only."
Asda
Asda have cut prices across a range of products for Black Friday - with details on their website.
In a statement, Asda said: "Black Friday is back with better deals than ever. With huge discounts on the brands you know and love, you won’t want to miss out. So get involved in our Black Friday event for a super-charged Asda Price pocket tap."
Boots
Boots have already kicked off their discounts with a month of Black Friday deals.
Gift sets, fragrance, electrical beauty, toiletries and more are among the items to have their prices cut.
Topshop and Topman
The high street fashion retailers have published details of the cut-price items on their respective websites.
River Island
Picture: PA Wire
Another high street fashion chain taking on Black Friday is River Island.
In a statement on their website, River Island told shoppers to 'roll up for a magical week of wonder' with discounts on items for women, men and children.
Game
The retailer have launched a Black Friday sale with up to 50 per cent off games, accessories and more.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Plans to knock down building and construct flats in Chandler's Ford are thrown out

A COUNCIL has rejected controversial plans to knock down a former business building to build a block of flats .
The application , submitted by Pickwick Estates set out how the new flats , plus 16 parking spaces , would be built on a plot of land along Bournemouth Road , Chandler ’ s Ford just off its junction with Leigh Road .
Access would have been available from Bournemouth Road and an existing building , previously used as a dry cleaning business and a hair salon , would have also needed to be demolished to make the plans a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derelict area of town are approved > > > But a number of residents raised a number of concerns over he proposals and objected to council planners .
The plans submitted were referred to the Eastleigh Local Area Committee as they were deemed to be controversial .
The application was discussed at an online meeting of the committee and subsequently rejected as councillors said they had a number of concerns .
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Cllr Tina Campbell said : “ The committee felt that this was not the right scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning permission .
“ Councillors had a number of concerns that included parking and vehicle access , insufficient garden and balcony space , design and layout , together with environmental issues of air quality and noise.
” As well as concerns from councillors , the application also received 48 objections from residents in advance of the meeting .
The concerns raised were regarding access , increased traffic , air-quality , and the impact on neighbours .
If they had been allowed to go ahead , the flats would have been part three-storey and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made up of six two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats .

The application, submitted by Pickwick Estates set out how the new flats, plus 16 parking spaces, would be built on a plot of land along Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford just off its junction with Leigh Road.
Access would have been available from Bournemouth Road and an existing building, previously used as a dry cleaning business and a hair salon, would have also needed to be demolished to make the plans a reality.
READ: Plans to transform derelict area of town are approved >>>
But a number of residents raised a number of concerns over he proposals and objected to council planners.
The plans submitted were referred to the Eastleigh Local Area Committee as they were deemed to be controversial.
The application was discussed at an online meeting of the committee and subsequently rejected as councillors said they had a number of concerns.
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Cllr Tina Campbell said: “The committee felt that this was not the right scheme for this location and voted to refuse planning permission.
“Councillors had a number of concerns that included parking and vehicle access, insufficient garden and balcony space, design and layout, together with environmental issues of air quality and noise.”
As well as concerns from councillors, the application also received 48 objections from residents in advance of the meeting.
The concerns raised were regarding access, increased traffic, air-quality, and the impact on neighbours.
If they had been allowed to go ahead, the flats would have been part three-storey and part two-storey. It would have been made up of six two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Lieutenant Colonel Philip Marsh Crook of the Royal Engineers has passed away

A DECORATED army officer who devoted much of his life to the Catholic Church in Southampton , Lieutenant Colonel Philip Marsh Crook has passed away aged 98 .
He was a Royal Engineer of 33 years with service in Europe and the Far East , a devout Southampton Catenian heavily involved in St Boniface Church in Shirley , a husband and father of five .
Born in Southampton in 1922 and schooled in Salisbury and Downton , Philip joined the Army in 1937 as a 16-year-old cadet .
He joined the Royal Engineers at the outbreak of World War II @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of War and had a daughter Carol and four sons David , John , Philip and Paul .
Philip served in Australia , Singapore , England , Germany and Malaysia before his retirement in 1970 .
He moved back to Southampton and was employed as a property manager .
His wife Jean died in 1976 and he married Pat in 1978 .
Philip was a keen amateur boxer in his youth , wrote two autobiographies and served as the President or Chairman of several Southampton societies .
The Saints fan , keen amateur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Shirley Avenue for 42 years , is survived by his wife Pat , a former Springhill school teacher , five children , grandchildren and great grandchildren , one of them just ten weeks old , as well as an aunt aged 105 .
The Requiem Mass for Philip will take place at his beloved St Boniface on Shirley Road tomorrow at 12 noon , followed by a cremation .
It will be live screened at st-boniface.org.uk/

He was a Royal Engineer of 33 years with service in Europe and the Far East, a devout Southampton Catenian heavily involved in St Boniface Church in Shirley, a husband and father of five.
Born in Southampton in 1922 and schooled in Salisbury and Downton, Philip joined the Army in 1937 as a 16-year-old cadet. He joined the Royal Engineers at the outbreak of World War II.
He married Jean at the outbreak of War and had a daughter Carol and four sons David, John, Philip and Paul.
Philip served in Australia, Singapore, England, Germany and Malaysia before his retirement in 1970. He moved back to Southampton and was employed as a property manager.
His wife Jean died in 1976 and he married Pat in 1978.
Philip was a keen amateur boxer in his youth, wrote two autobiographies and served as the President or Chairman of several Southampton societies.
The Saints fan, keen amateur photographer and computer whizz who had lived on Shirley Avenue for 42 years, is survived by his wife Pat, a former Springhill school teacher, five children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, one of them just ten weeks old, as well as an aunt aged 105.
The Requiem Mass for Philip will take place at his beloved St Boniface on Shirley Road tomorrow at 12 noon, followed by a cremation. It will be live screened at st-boniface.org.uk/


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Nether Wallop road closed in both directions after crash

UPDATE : The incident has now been cleared .
A CRASH has closed a road in both directions .
The @ @ @ @ @ shut near the B3084/Salisbury Road .
There are currently short delays on approach .
A30 @ @ @ @ @ CLOSED due to RTI near B3084 Salisbury Road , short delays on approach .
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thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Halfords to recruit 1,100 temporary festive jobs after surge in demand for bikes

Retail giant Halfords have said they are recruiting 1,100 temporary jobs during the festive season amid a 'surge in demand ' for bikes .
In their latest results , the company reported a 148 per cent increase in online sales , including a 184 oer cent rise in sales of electric bikes .
The temporary vacancies are in addition to the recruitment of a wide range of permanent service-related jobs across Halford ’ s stores , Autocentres and mobile vans .
What have Halfords said ?
Andy McBride , Halfords ’ Group Head of Resourcing , said : “ With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport , this has led to extra demand for bikes and essential motoring services.
” Of the cycling demand , Paul Tomlinson , cycling director at Halfords , said : “ There has been huge interest in cycling this year as the public seek alternatives to public transport and as a way of keeping fit .
“ As a result we ’ ve seen a massive surge in demand and sales of bikes and cycling products .
“ We have had tens of thousands of customers on waiting lists for deliveries and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly for adult bikes as lockdown continues .
“ Kids ’ and junior bikes also appear to be one of the most wanted Christmas presents this year .
“ We ’ ve also seen e-bikes perform particularly well as many discover the benefits of a battery-powered bike ride.
” To search and apply for vacancies , visit : https : //www.halfordscareers.com .

In their latest results, the company reported a 148 per cent increase in online sales, including a 184 oer cent rise in sales of electric bikes.
The temporary vacancies are in addition to the recruitment of a wide range of permanent service-related jobs across Halford’s stores, Autocentres and mobile vans.
What have Halfords said?
Andy McBride, Halfords’ Group Head of Resourcing, said: “With the public turning to alternatives to public transport, this has led to extra demand for bikes and essential motoring services.”
Of the cycling demand, Paul Tomlinson, cycling director at Halfords, said: “There has been huge interest in cycling this year as the public seek alternatives to public transport and as a way of keeping fit.
“As a result we’ve seen a massive surge in demand and sales of bikes and cycling products.
“We have had tens of thousands of customers on waiting lists for deliveries and this has continued beyond the traditional summer peak, particularly for adult bikes as lockdown continues.
“Kids’ and junior bikes also appear to be one of the most wanted Christmas presents this year.
“We’ve also seen e-bikes perform particularly well as many discover the benefits of a battery-powered bike ride.”
How to apply
To search and apply for vacancies, visit: https://www.halfordscareers.com.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Hampshire will not be hit with a hosepipe ban, Southern Water confirms

A WATER company has dropped any plans to implement a hosepipe ban across Hampshire .
Southern Water revealed after weeks of `` significant rainfall '' they have stopped their plans to apply to the Environment Agency ( EA ) for a drought permit .
This comes after bosses at the utility firm looked at this option in August over fears of dropping water levels in the River Test .
According to Southern Water 's website , from October 1 to 6 around 100mm of rain poured into the river - 125 per cent of the month 's long-term average .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month has gone on to receive between 175 per cent and 235 per cent of its long-term average rainfall overall , with some of the higher totals falling in Hampshire . ''
Water resources policy and regulation manager at the utility company , Nigel Hepworth , said : `` We ’ d like to thank all of our customers in Southampton and the surrounding area for being careful with their water use throughout the year .
`` As a result of their considerate water use and recent rainfall , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formally stand-down our preparations for a drought permit , as there is no risk we ’ ll need one this winter .
As always , we will continue to monitor the situation closely .
`` We ’ ll need to check where things are at the end of this winter and keep our customers informed . ''
As reported , bosses at the water company said they were preparing to apply to the EA for a drought permit by August 26 , which could have impacted 160,000 households .
This meant Temporary Use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposed from `` late September '' if a permit was approved .

Southern Water revealed after weeks of "significant rainfall" they have stopped their plans to apply to the Environment Agency (EA) for a drought permit.
This comes after bosses at the utility firm looked at this option in August over fears of dropping water levels in the River Test.
According to Southern Water's website, from October 1 to 6 around 100mm of rain poured into the river - 125 per cent of the month's long-term average.
The announcement added: "Since then the month has gone on to receive between 175 per cent and 235 per cent of its long-term average rainfall overall, with some of the higher totals falling in Hampshire."
Water resources policy and regulation manager at the utility company, Nigel Hepworth, said: "We’d like to thank all of our customers in Southampton and the surrounding area for being careful with their water use throughout the year.
"As a result of their considerate water use and recent rainfall, we’ve now agreed with the Environment Agency to formally stand-down our preparations for a drought permit, as there is no risk we’ll need one this winter. As always, we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
"We’ll need to check where things are at the end of this winter and keep our customers informed."
As reported, bosses at the water company said they were preparing to apply to the EA for a drought permit by August 26, which could have impacted 160,000 households.
This meant Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) could have been imposed from "late September" if a permit was approved.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Magician Stephen Simmons says magic turned his life around

AN AWARD winning magician has shared how his life has been turned around as a result of magic .
Stephen Simmons is a 31-year-old magician based in Eastleigh , who in the past was known as ‘ The Nightclub Magician ’ to residents of Southampton .
This year , he has been forced to adapt his work slightly as a result of lockdown , turning it into more of a digital business whilst restrictions are in place .
Despite this though , over the last two months he still managed to pick up the Most Entertaining Stage and Close up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SME UK enterprise awards and also the Close up Magician of the Year UK at the Corporate Global Awards .
Stephen said : “ They ’ re both really nice awards to have , and especially considering all we ’ ve been through this year .
“ It ’ s nice to be recognised for my hard work , the awards are also proof for me that I ’ ve turned my life around.
” Stephen claims he has loved magic from a young age , but when he was about 16 he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started drinking and taking drugs , and by the age of 23 he was homeless sleeping on sofas .
About seven years ago he was using magic in order to hustle to just earn some money to live off of , but then he realised he could turn it into a career .
He said : “ I have been performing for as long as I can remember really .
“ It ’ s that old cliche of having a magic set when I was a kid , and carrying on and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When I was 16 I was coming off the back of various addiction and alcohol problems and I was going down the wrong route in life , so magic was almost like a saviour for me.
” A lot of the magic Stephen performs is to do with psychology and hypnosis .
He now attends various events from corporate meetings and staff parties , to weddings and anniversaries , locally , as well as across the country and Europe .
The magician says he has a lot of ideas and events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just happy to be recognised for all his hard work .

Stephen Simmons is a 31-year-old magician based in Eastleigh, who in the past was known as ‘The Nightclub Magician’ to residents of Southampton.
This year, he has been forced to adapt his work slightly as a result of lockdown, turning it into more of a digital business whilst restrictions are in place.
Despite this though, over the last two months he still managed to pick up the Most Entertaining Stage and Close up Magician - South East England at the SME UK enterprise awards and also the Close up Magician of the Year UK at the Corporate Global Awards.
Stephen said: “They’re both really nice awards to have, and especially considering all we’ve been through this year.
“It’s nice to be recognised for my hard work, the awards are also proof for me that I’ve turned my life around.”
Stephen claims he has loved magic from a young age, but when he was about 16 he got in with the wrong crowd, started drinking and taking drugs, and by the age of 23 he was homeless sleeping on sofas.
About seven years ago he was using magic in order to hustle to just earn some money to live off of, but then he realised he could turn it into a career.
He said: “I have been performing for as long as I can remember really.
“It’s that old cliche of having a magic set when I was a kid, and carrying on and I ended up falling in love with it.
“When I was 16 I was coming off the back of various addiction and alcohol problems and I was going down the wrong route in life, so magic was almost like a saviour for me.”
A lot of the magic Stephen performs is to do with psychology and hypnosis.
He now attends various events from corporate meetings and staff parties, to weddings and anniversaries, locally, as well as across the country and Europe.
The magician says he has a lot of ideas and events coming up in the future and is just happy to be recognised for all his hard work.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Campaign to help food banks struggling to cope with soaring demand

CARE homes in the New Forest have launched a campaign to help food banks battling to cope with soaring demand .
Colten Care is urging people to deliver non-perishable food to its homes in the area as well as its head office in Wellworthy Way , Ringwood .
The donations will be distributed to food banks struggling to meet a surge in demand from families facing financial hardship and food poverty .
Mark Aitchison , Colten Care ’ s chief executive , said : “ One consequence of Covid-19 and lockdowns has been that many food banks have seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have therefore decided that in the run-up to Christmas our homes will be helping to collect donations on behalf of their local food banks .
“ People can come with food items and put them in a collection box near our reception or front door .
We will take them to the local food bank , who will include them in the parcels they provide to their clients . ''
As well as providing collection boxes Colten Care is donating food directly and inviting its regular suppliers to do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lymington-based New Forest Basics Bank , said : “ We are bowled over and very grateful to Colten Care for their support .
“ They are such a well-known and respected name in and around Lymington and we ’ re thrilled they have joined forces with us .
“ We have a continual need to source food .
We ’ re currently working with around 100 families a week , providing them with enough food to see them through .
“ Food banks in the Forest and elsewhere are seeing a surge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown restrictions , rising unemployment and household financial crises.
” The Trussell Trust , another of the food bank networks supported by Colten Care , recently released a report about the impact of coronavirus on the use of food banks nationally .
It showed families with children had been hardest hit by food poverty since the start of the pandemic .
The Trust forecasts a 61 % increase in demand this winter , with six emergency parcels needing to be given out every minute across the UK .
Donations must be in-date and @ @

Colten Care is urging people to deliver non-perishable food to its homes in the area as well as its head office in Wellworthy Way, Ringwood.
The donations will be distributed to food banks struggling to meet a surge in demand from families facing financial hardship and food poverty.
Mark Aitchison, Colten Care’s chief executive, said: “One consequence of Covid-19 and lockdowns has been that many food banks have seen a drop in donations while need has increased.
“We have therefore decided that in the run-up to Christmas our homes will be helping to collect donations on behalf of their local food banks.
“People can come with food items and put them in a collection box near our reception or front door. We will take them to the local food bank, who will include them in the parcels they provide to their clients."
As well as providing collection boxes Colten Care is donating food directly and inviting its regular suppliers to do the same.
Oliver Stanley, chairman of the Lymington-based New Forest Basics Bank, said: “We are bowled over and very grateful to Colten Care for their support.
“They are such a well-known and respected name in and around Lymington and we’re thrilled they have joined forces with us.
“We have a continual need to source food. We’re currently working with around 100 families a week, providing them with enough food to see them through.
“Food banks in the Forest and elsewhere are seeing a surge in demand due to the impact of lockdown restrictions, rising unemployment and household financial crises.”
The Trussell Trust, another of the food bank networks supported by Colten Care, recently released a report about the impact of coronavirus on the use of food banks nationally.
It showed families with children had been hardest hit by food poverty since the start of the pandemic.
The Trust forecasts a 61% increase in demand this winter, with six emergency parcels needing to be given out every minute across the UK.
Items sought by food banks include tinned fruit, tinned meat, cereal, soup, pasta, washing-up liquid, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and pet food.
Donations must be in-date and non-perishable.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Women earn £9,000 a year less than men in Southampton

WOMEN in Southampton will effectively work almost two months for free this year , figures revealing the area 's gender pay gap show .
Marking Equal Pay Day , the Fawcett Society welcomed a national narrowing between male and female workers ' wages but warned the pandemic could `` turn the clock back for a generation '' of women .
Figures from the Office of National Statistics show women working in Southampton earned an average hourly salary of £14.52 as of April – 16 % less than men , who earned £17.21 .
Across Hampshire the hourly salary for women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh - £12.34 – 22 % less than men , who earned £15.89 .
New Forest - £11.32 – 28 % less than men , who earned £15.63 .
Test Valley -£11.78 – 12 % less than men , who earned £13.40 .
Winchester - £13.81 – 23 % less than men , who earned £18.02 .
Fareham - £12.03 – 7 % less than men , who earned £12.94 .
Over the course of the working year , this means , in effect , women in Southampton will have worked without pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , female workers in Southampton earn more than the median average hourly rate of £12.50 for women across the UK .
The equivalent for UK men is £14.79 , meaning they earn 15.5 % more every hour – down from 17.4 % in 2019 .
Hourly figures are used to remove the effect of overtime , while the median is used , to stop them being skewed by particularly small or large wages .
When hours worked are taken into account , the mean average full-time salary for UK women is £33,259 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Fawcett Society is marking November 20 as Equal Pay Day this year – the day when women , effectively , stop being paid .
The gender equality charity said a fall in the pay gap is positive , but cautioned that a quarter of employers are missing from the ONS data because of disruptions caused by Covid-19 .
Sam Smethers , Fawcett Society chief executive , said coronavirus poses a number of risks to women ’ s pay and employment which could `` turn the clock back for a generation '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year to know how significant this will be .
She added : “ Mothers are more likely to have had their work disrupted due to unequal caring roles and a lack of childcare .
Men are more likely to have worked under furlough , and to have had their pay topped up .
`` The second lockdown looks set to hit women working in hospitality and retail hard while predominantly male-dominated sectors like construction and manufacturing are still at work.
” Pay discrimination is prohibited by law but the charity says it persists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information .
Other factors include women doing more part-time work , often as mothers or carers , an undervaluing of the types of work women do , a lack of women entering some well-paid careers such as engineering , and the failure to promote women within organisations .
The Equality and Human Rights Commission said reporting gender pay gap data is an important tool in combatting unlawful pay discrimination , but `` meaningful action '' is also needed .
A spokeswoman added : “ We have repeatedly called for the Government to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans with specific targets and deadlines alongside their pay gap data .
`` This would mean that employers not only have to gather the data , but also interrogate it and put in place measures which could help create an environment where women can flourish.
” The Equality Hub , which is made up of officials from the Government Equalities Office , Race Disparity Unit and Disability Unit , said a comprehensive support package was in place for sectors that have been particularly impacted by the pandemic .
A spokesman added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recover from the pandemic it is key that companies embrace flexible working initiatives which have a positive impact on recruitment and the productivity of staff . ''

Marking Equal Pay Day, the Fawcett Society welcomed a national narrowing between male and female workers' wages but warned the pandemic could "turn the clock back for a generation" of women.
Figures from the Office of National Statistics show women working in Southampton earned an average hourly salary of £14.52 as of April – 16% less than men, who earned £17.21.
Across Hampshire the hourly salary for women compared to men similar figures were:
Eastleigh - £12.34 – 22% less than men, who earned £15.89.
New Forest - £11.32 – 28% less than men, who earned £15.63.
Test Valley -£11.78 – 12% less than men, who earned £13.40.
Winchester - £13.81 – 23% less than men, who earned £18.02.
Fareham - £12.03 – 7% less than men, who earned £12.94.
Over the course of the working year, this means, in effect, women in Southampton will have worked without pay from November 5 in 2020.
However, female workers in Southampton earn more than the median average hourly rate of £12.50 for women across the UK.
The equivalent for UK men is £14.79, meaning they earn 15.5% more every hour – down from 17.4% in 2019.
Hourly figures are used to remove the effect of overtime, while the median is used, to stop them being skewed by particularly small or large wages.
When hours worked are taken into account, the mean average full-time salary for UK women is £33,259, compared to £42,231 for men.
Therefore, the Fawcett Society is marking November 20 as Equal Pay Day this year – the day when women, effectively, stop being paid.
The gender equality charity said a fall in the pay gap is positive, but cautioned that a quarter of employers are missing from the ONS data because of disruptions caused by Covid-19.
Sam Smethers, Fawcett Society chief executive, said coronavirus poses a number of risks to women’s pay and employment which could "turn the clock back for a generation", though it will take until next year to know how significant this will be.
She added: “Mothers are more likely to have had their work disrupted due to unequal caring roles and a lack of childcare. Men are more likely to have worked under furlough, and to have had their pay topped up.
"The second lockdown looks set to hit women working in hospitality and retail hard while predominantly male-dominated sectors like construction and manufacturing are still at work.”
Pay discrimination is prohibited by law but the charity says it persists because employers can too easily hide salary information.
Other factors include women doing more part-time work, often as mothers or carers, an undervaluing of the types of work women do, a lack of women entering some well-paid careers such as engineering, and the failure to promote women within organisations.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission said reporting gender pay gap data is an important tool in combatting unlawful pay discrimination, but "meaningful action" is also needed.
A spokeswoman added: “We have repeatedly called for the Government to make it mandatory for employers to publish action plans with specific targets and deadlines alongside their pay gap data.
"This would mean that employers not only have to gather the data, but also interrogate it and put in place measures which could help create an environment where women can flourish.”
The Equality Hub, which is made up of officials from the Government Equalities Office, Race Disparity Unit and Disability Unit, said a comprehensive support package was in place for sectors that have been particularly impacted by the pandemic.
A spokesman added: "As we look to unite the country and recover from the pandemic it is key that companies embrace flexible working initiatives which have a positive impact on recruitment and the productivity of staff."


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Winchester driver caught while three time cannabis limit

A YOUNG WINCHESTER woman who took cannabis has been banned from the road for a year .
Isabel Elford , @ @ @ @ @ , was stopped by officers on St Cross Road when she was driving a 55-reg @ @ @ @ @ .
Her cannabis reading was 7.0ug/L when the legal limit is 2µg/L , making her @ @ @ @ @ .
Magistrates in Basingstoke fined her £220 with a £32 victim surcharge and £85 costs @

Isabel Elford, 20, of Queens Road, was stopped by officers on St Cross Road when she was driving a 55-reg Vauxhall Corsa on March 7.
Her cannabis reading was 7.0ug/L when the legal limit is 2µg/L, making her three times the legal limit.
Magistrates in Basingstoke fined her £220 with a £32 victim surcharge and £85 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Five little-known driving offences that carry huge fines and penalties

A surprising number of motorists across the UK could be unknowingly breaking the law , risking hefty fines and points in the process - a new study has revealed .
Over half ( 52 per cent ) of British drivers are unaware that road rage , including swearing and displaying rude or offensive gestures to other drivers , is a crime and can result in potential fines of up to £1,000 .
It ’ s estimated that over two fifths ( 43 per cent ) of drivers have been victims of road rage .
The study2 , conducted by CarParts4Less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 54 per cent ) did not know that playing loud music deemed to be alarming , distressing or annoying can result in a £100 fine , a police caution and even the car being seized if the offences continue .
Over two in five ( 43 per cent ) were unaware that splashing a pedestrian when driving through a puddle could result in three points and a £100 fixed penalty notice , whilst a third ( 32 per cent ) did not know that using your smartphone as a sat nav , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with six points and a £200 fine .
Elsewhere , the study found that older generations were more likely to be aware that swearing at other drivers is an offence than younger generations .
Only 41 per cent of 18-24-year-olds were aware , compared to 56 per cent of over 65s .
These are the road rules British drivers are least aware of : • 54 per cent were unaware that playing music too loud could result in a £100 fine .
You could even have your car seized if you continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drivers were unaware they could be fined up to £1,000 for swearing at other drivers .
• 43 per cent of motorists didn ’ t know that it ’ s illegal to splash a pedestrian .
Doing so intentionally could result in three points and a £100 fine .
• 32 per cent didn ’ t know that using your smartphone as a sat-nav , without hands-free access , could result in a £200 fine and six points .
• 24 per cent of drivers didn ’ t know that driving with dirty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines of up to £1,000 .
What have those who carried out the study said ?
A spokesperson for CarParts4Less said : “ It ’ s not uncommon for drivers to develop bad habits over time and while most people will swear out of frustration or play their music loud , it ’ s important to be aware that this behaviour can land you in trouble if it goes too far .
“ We advise that all motorists stay up to date with the laws of the road to avoid any unnecessary penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure your smartphone is correctly secured if using it as a sat-nav , be careful when driving through puddles and most importantly , be kind and considerate to other road users .
”

Over half (52 per cent) of British drivers are unaware that road rage, including swearing and displaying rude or offensive gestures to other drivers, is a crime and can result in potential fines of up to £1,000.
It’s estimated that over two fifths (43 per cent) of drivers have been victims of road rage.
The study2, conducted by CarParts4Less, also found that a similar number (54 per cent) did not know that playing loud music deemed to be alarming, distressing or annoying can result in a £100 fine, a police caution and even the car being seized if the offences continue.
Over two in five (43 per cent) were unaware that splashing a pedestrian when driving through a puddle could result in three points and a £100 fixed penalty notice, whilst a third (32 per cent) did not know that using your smartphone as a sat nav, without hands-free access, could be punishable with six points and a £200 fine.
Elsewhere, the study found that older generations were more likely to be aware that swearing at other drivers is an offence than younger generations. Only 41 per cent of 18-24-year-olds were aware, compared to 56 per cent of over 65s.
These are the road rules British drivers are least aware of:
54 per cent were unaware that playing music too loud could result in a £100 fine. You could even have your car seized if you continue to offend. 52 per cent of drivers were unaware they could be fined up to £1,000 for swearing at other drivers. 43 per cent of motorists didn’t know that it’s illegal to splash a pedestrian. Doing so intentionally could result in three points and a £100 fine. 32 per cent didn’t know that using your smartphone as a sat-nav, without hands-free access, could result in a £200 fine and six points. 24 per cent of drivers didn’t know that driving with dirty number plates is an offence, with fines of up to £1,000.
What have those who carried out the study said?
A spokesperson for CarParts4Less said: “It’s not uncommon for drivers to develop bad habits over time and while most people will swear out of frustration or play their music loud, it’s important to be aware that this behaviour can land you in trouble if it goes too far.
“We advise that all motorists stay up to date with the laws of the road to avoid any unnecessary penalty points or hefty fines.
"Make sure your smartphone is correctly secured if using it as a sat-nav, be careful when driving through puddles and most importantly, be kind and considerate to other road users.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Plans to build 14 houses in Romsey are approved

PLANS for 14 houses in Romsey have been given the go-ahead this week .
As reported , an application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build a mix of two , three , and four-bed houses in Cupernham Lane .
The proposals , submitted by LandQuest UK ( Southern ) Limited , will now see 50 car parking spaces created for residents after being unanimously approved at TVBC 's Southern Area Planning Committee on Tuesday ( November 17 ) .
Despite there being no objections to the plans , one councillor said she was disheartened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town swamped by housing .
Liberal Democrat Celia Dowden said : `` It 's sad to see this area , which was a rather attractive edge to Romsey , to have been completely taken over by housing because we can not actually put an objection against it because we 're likely to actually use it at appeal .
`` It makes my heart heavy to actually to say there is no reason we should not vote for this , but I do n't do it comfortably and I do n't like what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both sides of Cupernham Lane . ''
Another councillor attempted to defer the plans in a bid to include some affordable housing on the site .
Liberal Democrat Neil Gwynne said : `` For me , it 's the affordable housing issue that is key here and what we are told is a black and white it qualifies or it does n't .
`` Given the importance of affordable housing units and how close a call this one is , I would like to see it deferred until I get more information around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we to be able to force the issue of affordable housing there ? ''
He added : `` It just seems we 're being required to give up on that and it does encourage smaller developments where you could repeat this process . ''
This was quickly seconded by Liberal Democrat Alan Dowden , however the motion was later dropped so the decision on the plans would not be delayed any further .
The meeting comes after angry residents voiced their objections over the houses , claiming the plans will increase congestion along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will suffer at the hands of the development if trees are chopped down to make way for the houses .
However , a spokesperson from LandQuest UK told the Advertiser : `` LandQuest UK have worked closely with the council 's planning and arboricultural officers with the aim to retain the majority of trees on the site .
`` All trees have been professionally surveyed ; those that are of low quality or coming to the end of their safe and useful natural life expectancy will be removed , with their loss mitigated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Trees along the western boundary adjoining Oxlease Meadows are protected by Tree Protection Orders . ''
They added : `` The proposed car parking spaces ( excluding garages ) are in accordance with the council 's minimum parking standards .
`` As is normal practice in planning , a financial contribution in the region of £200,000 towards the improvement of community infrastructure would be provided . ''

As reported, an application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build a mix of two, three, and four-bed houses in Cupernham Lane.
The proposals, submitted by LandQuest UK (Southern) Limited, will now see 50 car parking spaces created for residents after being unanimously approved at TVBC's Southern Area Planning Committee on Tuesday (November 17).
Despite there being no objections to the plans, one councillor said she was disheartened to see this section of the market town swamped by housing.
Liberal Democrat Celia Dowden said: "It's sad to see this area, which was a rather attractive edge to Romsey, to have been completely taken over by housing because we cannot actually put an objection against it because we're likely to actually use it at appeal.
"It makes my heart heavy to actually to say there is no reason we should not vote for this, but I don't do it comfortably and I don't like what I see has happened to that area on both sides of Cupernham Lane."
Another councillor attempted to defer the plans in a bid to include some affordable housing on the site.
Liberal Democrat Neil Gwynne said: "For me, it's the affordable housing issue that is key here and what we are told is a black and white it qualifies or it doesn't.
"Given the importance of affordable housing units and how close a call this one is, I would like to see it deferred until I get more information around that figure.
"How close are we to be able to force the issue of affordable housing there?"
He added: "It just seems we're being required to give up on that and it does encourage smaller developments where you could repeat this process."
This was quickly seconded by Liberal Democrat Alan Dowden, however the motion was later dropped so the decision on the plans would not be delayed any further.
The meeting comes after angry residents voiced their objections over the houses, claiming the plans will increase congestion along the road.
Others worried the environment will suffer at the hands of the development if trees are chopped down to make way for the houses.
However, a spokesperson from LandQuest UK told the Advertiser: "LandQuest UK have worked closely with the council's planning and arboricultural officers with the aim to retain the majority of trees on the site.
"All trees have been professionally surveyed; those that are of low quality or coming to the end of their safe and useful natural life expectancy will be removed, with their loss mitigated with significant new on-site tree planting proposed.
"Trees along the western boundary adjoining Oxlease Meadows are protected by Tree Protection Orders."
They added: "The proposed car parking spaces (excluding garages) are in accordance with the council's minimum parking standards.
"As is normal practice in planning, a financial contribution in the region of £200,000 towards the improvement of community infrastructure would be provided."


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Disney cruise ship among Daily Echo Camera Club photos

THE members of the Daily Echo Camera Club have been out and about in true style capturing the diversity of @ @ @ @ @ images of brightly coloured beach huts to an autumn walk along the river in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Lyndhurst to the 160-year-old HMS Warrior based in Portsmouth , our members never let us @ @ @ @ @ they have even managed to add a Disney cruise ship , docked in Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ above homes .
The Daily Echo Camera Club currently has more than 4,400 members .
@ @ @ @ @ competition - and it ’ s open to all .
Launched earlier this month , @ @ @ @ @ Camera Club group on Facebook will have the chance to win £50 in Castle Cameras @ @ @ @ @ competition .
To enter , simply visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub and post your entry in the comments @ @ @ @ @ be pinned to the top of the page .
Entrants should also include when and @ @ @ @ @ .
The closing date for the competition is midnight on November 30 .

From images of brightly coloured beach huts to an autumn walk along the river in Southampton, and Christmas lights in Lyndhurst to the 160-year-old HMS Warrior based in Portsmouth, our members never let us down.
And this week they have even managed to add a Disney cruise ship, docked in Southampton, and a pink rainbow caught above homes.
The Daily Echo Camera Club currently has more than 4,400 members.
It iss running a special competition - and it’s open to all.
Launched earlier this month, members of the Daily Echo Camera Club group on Facebook will have the chance to win £50 in Castle Cameras vouchers in our new monthly competition.
To enter, simply visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub and post your entry in the comments of the thread which will be pinned to the top of the page.
Entrants should also include when and where their picture was taken.
The closing date for the competition is midnight on November 30.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Barton Peveril student set to compete at BMX Championships

A COLLEGE student is looking to defend her title at this years South Region BMX Championships .
Aimee Bancroft , who is part of the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme at Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh , earned her invitation to the regional Championships after winning an interclub competition held at Bournemouth BMX Track in October .
The championships are scheduled to take place at Hayes Hawkes BMX Course in London later this year where Aimee looks to defend her previous title for the region .
Only the region ’ s best cyclists earn a place in the competition according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am over the moon to have qualified for this competition , which hopefully means that I can attempt to defend my previous south title .
`` This year has been very disappointing with my first ever world championships being cancelled and missing out racing on the world stage in Houston but ultimately this has provided me with more determination for next year .
`` I am confident heading into this competition holding my head high.
” Bancroft was signed by Mongoose Factory BMX Team UK earlier in the year , enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as receiving sponsorship from environmentally friendly sports clothing brand Presca , sports equipment brand Kitbrix Bags , and local physiotherapist Faith Fisher at Hampshire Physiotherapy .

Aimee Bancroft, who is part of the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme at Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh, earned her invitation to the regional Championships after winning an interclub competition held at Bournemouth BMX Track in October.
The championships are scheduled to take place at Hayes Hawkes BMX Course in London later this year where Aimee looks to defend her previous title for the region.
Only the region’s best cyclists earn a place in the competition according to the college.
Aimee Bancroft said: “I am over the moon to have qualified for this competition, which hopefully means that I can attempt to defend my previous south title.
"This year has been very disappointing with my first ever world championships being cancelled and missing out racing on the world stage in Houston but ultimately this has provided me with more determination for next year.
"I am confident heading into this competition holding my head high.”
Bancroft was signed by Mongoose Factory BMX Team UK earlier in the year, enabling her to develop her riding skills, as well as receiving sponsorship from environmentally friendly sports clothing brand Presca, sports equipment brand Kitbrix Bags, and local physiotherapist Faith Fisher at Hampshire Physiotherapy.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--LETTER - Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation study

I WRITE to you on behalf of leading respiratory health charities about the dangers of air pollution around schools in Hampshire .
Recently we commissioned the first national research into levels of fine particulate matter around all British schools and colleges .
Known as PM2.5 , this type is the most worrying form of air pollution to human health .
Our analysis showed more than a quarter of all schools in the country are in areas that are above World Health Organization ( WHO ) guidelines for PM2.5 .
Further analysis of the research has shown the problem to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and in Hampshire , just under half of all schools and colleges ( 41 % ) are in areas with very high levels .
Air pollution is linked with tens of thousands of early deaths each year and impacts certain groups more , including children and people with lung conditions .
It is also linked to long-term illnesses including lung cancer and cardiovascular disease .
It is fundamentally unfair that children are forced to breathe dirty air that could be putting their health and futures at risk .
For the one in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks are far greater , as exposure to air pollution can trigger asthma attacks , which may even leave them hospitalised .
Current legal limits for PM2.5 in the UK are inadequate , they are double those recommended by the WHO .
Over the next few weeks , MPs will be debating the Environment Bill in parliament and government has the opportunity to commit to tougher laws on PM2.5 in line with WHO guidelines .
This commitment could make them world leaders in tackling air pollution .
But we need to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We would like to ask your readers to show their support for stronger targets on air pollution by emailing their MP using the quick and easy tool on our website : https : //www.blf.org.uk/take-action/campaign/clean-air/environment-bill Head of Policy , Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation

Recently we commissioned the first national research into levels of fine particulate matter around all British schools and colleges.
Known as PM2.5, this type is the most worrying form of air pollution to human health.
Our analysis showed more than a quarter of all schools in the country are in areas that are above World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for PM2.5.
Further analysis of the research has shown the problem to be far worse in some parts of the country and in Hampshire, just under half of all schools and colleges (41%) are in areas with very high levels.
Air pollution is linked with tens of thousands of early deaths each year and impacts certain groups more, including children and people with lung conditions.
It is also linked to long-term illnesses including lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.
It is fundamentally unfair that children are forced to breathe dirty air that could be putting their health and futures at risk.
For the one in 11 who already have asthma, the risks are far greater, as exposure to air pollution can trigger asthma attacks, which may even leave them hospitalised.
Current legal limits for PM2.5 in the UK are inadequate, they are double those recommended by the WHO.
Over the next few weeks, MPs will be debating the Environment Bill in parliament and government has the opportunity to commit to tougher laws on PM2.5 in line with WHO guidelines.
This commitment could make them world leaders in tackling air pollution.
But we need to make sure that they know how important this is.
We would like to ask your readers to show their support for stronger targets on air pollution by emailing their MP using the quick and easy tool on our website: https://www.blf.org.uk/take-action/campaign/clean-air/environment-bill
Sarah MacFadyen
Head of Policy, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--LETTER - Morons still letting off fireworks in Southampton

PLEASE tell the morons who are still letting off fireworks stop it now .
Ca n't you find something else @ @ @ @ @ be a minefield that needs attention to , maybe shopping for the elderly , or @ @ @ @ @ question is : Where does their money to buy them come from ?

Can't you find something else to do?
There must be a minefield that needs attention to, maybe shopping for the elderly, or litter needing collecting?
My question is: Where does their money to buy them come from?
I have my er plugs on.
Maggie Rickards
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Planning chiefs throw out homes scheme in Milford on Sea

PLANNING chiefs have rejected a proposal to build two four-bedroom houses beside an existing property .
An application relating to @ @ @ @ @ Milford on Sea , has been turned down by New Forest District Council ( NFDC @ @ @ @ @ Parish Council had urged the authority to refuse the application , describing it as over-development @ @ @ @ @ height of the new houses would have a negative impact on neighbouring homes .
Three @ @ @ @ @ the proposal , claiming the scheme was `` bulkier '' than a previous plan that @ @ @ @ @ The applicant could submit a revised scheme or lodge an appeal against the council 's @ @

An application relating to Fulwood in Park Lane, Milford on Sea, has been turned down by New Forest District Council (NFDC).
Members of Milford Parish Council had urged the authority to refuse the application, describing it as over-development.
They added that the height of the new houses would have a negative impact on neighbouring homes.
Three locals also submitted objections to the proposal, claiming the scheme was "bulkier" than a previous plan that was approved last year.
The applicant could submit a revised scheme or lodge an appeal against the council's decision.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Discounted Fitbit devices to get company staff exercising

THE UK ’ s largest independent provider of business telecoms has teamed up with Fitbit to get Britain ’ s workers moving .
Hampshire-based Onecom will make Fitbit ’ s wearable fitness devices and dashboard software available to businesses at a discount – and employers can choose to further subsidise it for the use of their staff .
Organisations which sign up will receive full support from Fitbit , including the use of dashboard software which enables employers to manage wellness programmes and set team and individual challenges .
Emma Ward , head of partner marketing at Whitely-headquartered Onecom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices and software platforms make it easy for organisations to bring their people together in challenges that are fun and engaging to use and can have a transformative effect on productivity , morale and team ethos .
“ The large businesses that we work with tell us that they are always looking for new ways of engaging with their people and supporting their physical and mental wellbeing .
“ This is especially important at this time when so many are working remotely or splitting their time between home and the office .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health and wellbeing of our own people , we understand the challenges that employers of all sizes face , and how corporate wellness initiatives can make a real difference to the lives of staff and to their productivity and morale .
We want to get Britain ’ s workers moving – and we are very excited to be bringing the benefits of the Fitbit platform to the organisations we work with.
” The partnership follows a recent Virtual Round Table hosted by Onecom in which leaders of organisations with staff numbers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact of Covid-19 , including its impact on health and wellbeing .
Fitness challenges were highlighted as an effective way of supporting , engaging and motivating employees .
Oneom customers can select the Fitbit they want and have it shipped to their homes .
Organisations can partly or fully fund the cost to the employee .
Companies can set their own challenges or follow a 12-month engagement plan provided by Fitbit .
Staff are kept informed and motivated through Fitbit ’ s mobile app .
Fitbit ’ s wellbeing programme is designed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creativity and improve staff retention .
Its research found that 60 per cent of people felt more motivated when employers focused on physical and mental wellbeing , 31 per cent of customers reported an increase in productivity when employees felt happier , and 25 per cent saw a reduction in absenteeism and health-related spending .
Onecom employs 400 people at its headquarters in Whiteley and has regional offices in Shoeburyness , Leeds , Telford and Cardiff .

Hampshire-based Onecom will make Fitbit’s wearable fitness devices and dashboard software available to businesses at a discount – and employers can choose to further subsidise it for the use of their staff.
Organisations which sign up will receive full support from Fitbit, including the use of dashboard software which enables employers to manage wellness programmes and set team and individual challenges.
Emma Ward, head of partner marketing at Whitely-headquartered Onecom, said: “Fitbit’s wearable devices and software platforms make it easy for organisations to bring their people together in challenges that are fun and engaging to use and can have a transformative effect on productivity, morale and team ethos.
“The large businesses that we work with tell us that they are always looking for new ways of engaging with their people and supporting their physical and mental wellbeing.
“This is especially important at this time when so many are working remotely or splitting their time between home and the office.
“As a business that invests heavily in the health and wellbeing of our own people, we understand the challenges that employers of all sizes face, and how corporate wellness initiatives can make a real difference to the lives of staff and to their productivity and morale. We want to get Britain’s workers moving – and we are very excited to be bringing the benefits of the Fitbit platform to the organisations we work with.”
The partnership follows a recent Virtual Round Table hosted by Onecom in which leaders of organisations with staff numbers from 50 up to several thousand discussed the impact of Covid-19, including its impact on health and wellbeing. Fitness challenges were highlighted as an effective way of supporting, engaging and motivating employees.
Oneom customers can select the Fitbit they want and have it shipped to their homes. Organisations can partly or fully fund the cost to the employee.
Companies can set their own challenges or follow a 12-month engagement plan provided by Fitbit. Staff are kept informed and motivated through Fitbit’s mobile app.
Fitbit’s wellbeing programme is designed to lower stress, reduce absenteeism, increase creativity and improve staff retention. Its research found that 60 per cent of people felt more motivated when employers focused on physical and mental wellbeing, 31 per cent of customers reported an increase in productivity when employees felt happier, and 25 per cent saw a reduction in absenteeism and health-related spending.
Onecom employs 400 people at its headquarters in Whiteley and has regional offices in Shoeburyness, Leeds, Telford and Cardiff.
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thedailyecho--2020-11-23--LETTER: Boris Johnson making it up as he goes along

I genuinely hope it is not fake news , in that various pharmaceutical companies make claim to have found a vaccine for Covid 19 .
There have been one or two fictional movies about how a virus was created , spread across the global , and that got out of control , because certain firms , had already made a vaccine , and therefore sold the antidote , for a massive profit .
Lining the pockets of the owners , and shareholders .
In the movies some of the politicians were fully aware .
I accept they were story lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if this might be what is happening now .
The vaccines being trialled seem to have no guarantee , and you may have to have an injection every year , whether , you want it , or not .
Why not in tablet form ?
The flu jab seems nothing more , than any product , you could get from taking any aspirin based medicine .
Have we genuinely found out , how Covid 19 , came about .
Or was it just speculation ?
Your Prime Minister promised you that the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The latest news is , no it wo n't .
Whilst he is again in self isolation Boris Johnson keeps on telling you , he has taken back control and yet we have no deal with the EU , and we are not going to get any special favours with any other countries .
The coronavirus is just another example of him , just making it up as he goes along .
The UK has now lost decades of growth .
We were the second strongest economy within the then EU 28 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ population count .
Here we are , having one of the highest death rates from Covid 19 , which Boris Johnson said would be all over by last Easter .
Plus we have one of the worse national debts in the world .
And yet you the public say 'hey hoe ' , we will get over it .
In the meantime there are still people out there , saying it is God 's will Religion is man made .
Pollution and contamination of our planet , is mainly , man made .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem to want to do is blame anybody but yourselves .
I do n't write this as if I have much of a future .
I write it out of frustration that to this day , so many people can not , or refuse to see , we have made a right mess of our world .
I am sorry to say , I think next year is going to a total disaster for the UK .
But your Boris will continue to tell you , he has it all under control .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The worst President the USA has ever had .
We need an early General Election here , and a campaign to Rejoin the EU .

There have been one or two fictional movies about how a virus was created, spread across the global, and that got out of control, because certain firms, had already made a vaccine, and therefore sold the antidote, for a massive profit.
Lining the pockets of the owners, and shareholders.
In the movies some of the politicians were fully aware.
I accept they were story lines, but it does make you wonder if this might be what is happening now.
The vaccines being trialled seem to have no guarantee, and you may have to have an injection every year,whether, you want it,or not.
Why not in tablet form?
The flu jab seems nothing more, than any product, you could get from taking any aspirin based medicine.
Have we genuinely found out, how Covid 19, came about. Or was it just speculation?
Your Prime Minister promised you that the second lock-down would end on December 2.
The latest news is, no it won't.
Whilst he is again in self isolation Boris Johnson keeps on telling you, he has taken back control and yet we have no deal with the EU, and we are not going to get any special favours with any other countries.
The coronavirus is just another example of him, just making it up as he goes along.
The UK has now lost decades of growth.
We were the second strongest economy within the then EU 28. We were the third largest member through population count.
Here we are, having one of the highest death rates from Covid 19, which Boris Johnson said would be all over by last Easter.
Plus we have one of the worse national debts in the world.
And yet you the public say 'hey hoe', we will get over it.
In the meantime there are still people out there, saying it is God's will
Religion is man made. Pollution and contamination of our planet, is mainly, man made.
Instead of pulling together, you all seem to want to do is blame anybody but yourselves.
I don't write this as if I have much of a future.
I write it out of frustration that to this day, so many people can not, or refuse to see, we have made a right mess of our world.
I am sorry to say, I think next year is going to a total disaster for the UK.
But your Boris will continue to tell you, he has it all under control.
Look what has happened to Trump.
The worst President the USA has ever had.
We need an early General Election here, and a campaign to Rejoin the EU.
Richard Grant
Burley


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--LETTER: Help by visiting Age UK's eBay shop

WITH another national lockdown in place , Age UK has sadly had to close the doors of its 250 charity shops across the country for a second time .
But some good news is there ’ s still a way for locals in the South East to bag themselves a bargain and support older people most in need whilst their nearest Age UK shop is closed .
Age UK ’ s eBay shop sells a wide range of new and good quality items , including Christmas cards and decorations , homeware , toys and gifts , perfect for helping to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Older people need us now more than ever and the money raised through eBay will help to fund the Charity ’ s vital work , including its Information and Advice and Friendship services , which have been a lifeline for older people during the lockdowns and throughout the coronavirus crisis .
We are so grateful for all the support our shops in the South East have received from our customers and local residents throughout this challenging time , and we look forward to welcoming you back to our stores as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can visit Age UK ’ s official eBay page at : www.ebay.co.uk/str/ageukwarrington Our shops are also in need of volunteers for when we reopen again .
To find out how you can help please visit : www.ageuk.org.uk/shops

But some good news is there’s still a way for locals in the South East to bag themselves a bargain and support older people most in need whilst their nearest Age UK shop is closed.
Age UK’s eBay shop sells a wide range of new and good quality items, including Christmas cards and decorations, homeware, toys and gifts, perfect for helping to make the festive season extra special this year.
Older people need us now more than ever and the money raised through eBay will help to fund the Charity’s vital work, including its Information and Advice and Friendship services, which have been a lifeline for older people during the lockdowns and throughout the coronavirus crisis.
We are so grateful for all the support our shops in the South East have received from our customers and local residents throughout this challenging time, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our stores as soon as we are able to.
You can visit Age UK’s official eBay page at: www.ebay.co.uk/str/ageukwarrington
Our shops are also in need of volunteers for when we reopen again. To find out how you can help please visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/shops
Nick Smith
Head of Retail at Age UK


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--LETTER - The tide of CO2 is unstoppable

LETTER - The tide of CO2 is unstoppable

I 'm wondering if we should call on the services of King Canute again .
Boris Johnson is keen to @ @ @ @ @ 2030 along with many other 'green ' initiatives , but the whole of the UK @ @ @ @ @ % of world CO2 emissions .
King Canute 's legacy is needed to demonstrate that @ @ @ @ @ , USA , Russia etc , the tide of CO2 is unstoppable .
Perhaps we @ @ @ @ @ money on sea defences and air conditioning to cope with the climate change .
As @ @ @ @ @ be left with a crippled transport system , expensive electric home heating , an overloaded @ @ @ @ @ GDP .
Still , we would have set an example , would n't we ?

Boris Johnson is keen to prohibit fossil fuelled cars from 2030 along with many other 'green' initiatives, but the whole of the UK is responsible for only 1% of world CO2 emissions.
King Canute's legacy is needed to demonstrate that without the agreement of China, USA, Russia etc, the tide of CO2 is unstoppable.
Perhaps we should spend the 'green' money on sea defences and air conditioning to cope with the climate change.
As it is, we will be left with a crippled transport system, expensive electric home heating, an overloaded National Grid and a shrinking GDP.
Still, we would have set an example, wouldn't we?
Mr AK Roberts
Romsey


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Crime prevention advice is on offer to residents

POLICE have offered their services to give crime prevention advice or answer questions at virtual community meetings .
Dom Smith @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth and Christchurch , said : `` We would normally be attending coffee mornings , @ @ @ @ @ events throughout the county .
`` With the current pandemic a lot of this has @ @ @ @ @ in mind we want to know what community groups are now meeting online using platforms @ @ @ @ @ `` If you are part of a local community group , home watch or youth @ @ @ @ @ your local neighbourhood policing team , to dial in , answer any questions or give @ @ @ @ @ please give us an email with details of who your group are , when they @ @ @ @ @ will try our best to get involved . ''

Dom Smith, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer for Bournemouth and Christchurch, said: "We would normally be attending coffee mornings, completing school talks and other events throughout the county.
"With the current pandemic a lot of this has moved online. With that in mind we want to know what community groups are now meeting online using platforms like Teams or Zoom.
"If you are part of a local community group, home watch or youth group and want us, your local neighbourhood policing team, to dial in, answer any questions or give some crime prevention advice then please give us an email with details of who your group are, when they’re meeting and we will try our best to get involved."
Anyone interested should email NEO@dorset.pnn.police.uk


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Cat Welfare Group raises £1,000 in one day

AN ANIMAL welfare charity based in Fareham raised over £1,000 in one day to help go towards their work finding @ @ @ @ @ The Cat Welfare Group rescues stray and abandoned cats and kittens and ensures the animals @ @ @ @ @ and treatment before finding them loving homes .
Volunteers set up a stall in Locks @ @ @ @ @ Gate , selling donations and charity merchandise .
The event raised a total of £1,011 @ @ @ @ @ charity ’ s rescue work .
The organisation is run entirely by volunteers and relies @ @ @ @ @ can be made via Just Giving on the ‘ Support Us ’ page of the @ @ @ @ @ .

The Cat Welfare Group rescues stray and abandoned cats and kittens and ensures the animals have had proper medial checks and treatment before finding them loving homes.
Volunteers set up a stall in Locks Heath Shopping Centre in Park Gate, selling donations and charity merchandise.
The event raised a total of £1,011 which will go towards the charity’s rescue work.
The organisation is run entirely by volunteers and relies heavily on donations.
Donations can be made via Just Giving on the ‘Support Us’ page of the charity’s website www.thecatwelfaregroup.org.


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--BREAKING: Lockdown restrictions will be lifted on December 2

LOCKDOWN measures will be lifted on December 2 , the Prime Minister has announced today .
Boris Johnson said that the national lockdown measures will expire and will not be renewed after December 2 .
He said that from Wednesday , people will be able to leave their home for any purpose including meeting others outside of their home , and the wider leisure sector would be able to reopen .
But he warned that without `` sensible precautions '' the country could risk the virus `` escalating '' .
• Coronavirus : Two more deaths across Hampshire in 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time will be changed so that last orders can be taken at 10pm with closing at 11pm .
Mr Johnson told MPs : `` From next Wednesday people will be able to leave their home for any purpose and meet others in outdoor public spaces , subject to the rule of six , collective worship , weddings and outdoor sports can resume , and shops , personal care , gyms and the wider leisure sector can reopen .
“ But without sensible precautions , we would risk the virus escalating into a winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incidents of the disease is , alas , still widespread in many areas.
” He added : `` Unlike the previous arrangements , tiers will now be a uniform set of rules… We won ’ t have negotiations on additional measures with each region , it ’ s a uniform set of rules .
We ’ ve learnt from experience that there are some things we can do differently.
” “ So from the 10pm closing time… we ’ re going to change so that it is last orders at 10 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also outlined the tiers .
He said : • Tier 1 - people should work from home wherever possible • Tier 2 - alcohol may only be served in hospitality settings as part of a substantial meal • Tier 3 - indoor entertainment , hotels and other accommodation will have to close , along with all forms of hospitality except for delivery and takeaways

Boris Johnson said that the national lockdown measures will expire and will not be renewed after December 2.
He said that from Wednesday, people will be able to leave their home for any purpose including meeting others outside of their home, and the wider leisure sector would be able to reopen.
But he warned that without "sensible precautions" the country could risk the virus "escalating".
He added that the 10pm closing time will be changed so that last orders can be taken at 10pm with closing at 11pm.
Mr Johnson told MPs: "From next Wednesday people will be able to leave their home for any purpose and meet others in outdoor public spaces, subject to the rule of six, collective worship, weddings and outdoor sports can resume, and shops, personal care, gyms and the wider leisure sector can reopen.
“But without sensible precautions, we would risk the virus escalating into a winter or New Year surge."
“The incidents of the disease is, alas, still widespread in many areas.”
He added: "Unlike the previous arrangements, tiers will now be a uniform set of rules… We won’t have negotiations on additional measures with each region, it’s a uniform set of rules. We’ve learnt from experience that there are some things we can do differently.”
“So from the 10pm closing time… we’re going to change so that it is last orders at 10 with closing at 11."
Boris Johnson also outlined the tiers. He said:


thedailyecho--2020-11-23--Digger used to destroy Chandler's Ford skate park

A DIGGER , 'stolen ' from a nearby construction site , has been used to vandalise a 'popular ' skate park .
The Freespace skate park in Chandler 's Ford is said to have been damaged at around midnight last night .
Eastleigh Borough Council said the vandals stole a digger from the nearby Village Hotel development before causing 'considerable damage and destruction ' .
This comes after a car was dumped and burned at the same skate park in September .
• PHOTOS : Burned out car dumped at Freespace skate park in Eastleigh Police were called to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said : “ This is an appalling and mindless act of vandalism that has ruined this popular skate park that will now have to remain closed for some time .
`` It could also result in a significant repair bill for local taxpayers of between £50,000 to £100,000 .
`` I would strongly urge anyone who witnessed or has any information about this incident to please contact the Police on 101 or contact the Council on 023 8068 8000.
” The Council has now closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed .
Work is now set to start on repairing and restoring the community skate park .
A spokesperson said : `` The digger is suspected to have been stolen from a construction site on Bournemouth Road .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting 44200452971 . ''

The Freespace skate park in Chandler's Ford is said to have been damaged at around midnight on Sunday.
Eastleigh Borough Council said the vandals stole a digger from the nearby Village Hotel development before causing 'considerable damage and destruction'.
This comes after a car was dumped and burned at the same skate park in September.
Police were called to the incident at 10.22am yesterday morning.
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Councillor Tina Campbell said: “This is an appalling and mindless act of vandalism that has ruined this popular skate park that will now have to remain closed for some time.
"It could also result in a significant repair bill for local taxpayers of between £50,000 to £100,000.
"I would strongly urge anyone who witnessed or has any information about this incident to please contact the Police on 101 or contact the Council on 023 8068 8000.”
The Council has now closed the facility and the digger has been removed.
Work is now set to start on repairing and restoring the community skate park.
Police enquiries are currently ongoing.
A spokesperson said: "The digger is suspected to have been stolen from a construction site on Bournemouth Road.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200452971."