thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Waterside Theatre to be replaced by sports pavilion

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

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


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Thousands of concerns raised about social care in Southampton

Thousands of safeguarding concerns were made about vulnerable adults in Southampton last year , new figures show .
Age UK said the figures , which showed the number of concerns raised across England doubling in the last four years , coincided with a period of long-term underfunding from the Government .
NHS Digital figures show 3,895 concerns of abuse were made about adults with care and support needs in Southampton in the year to March – 68 % more than the 2,325 in 2018-19 .
The number of abuse concerns rose to 475,560 across England last year , more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Age UK said this increase was significant , but said it was hard to judge how much of this was due to greater awareness , instead of an increase in abuse .
Charity director Caroline Abrahams added : `` However , it is important to note that the biggest single category of these concerns was that of 'neglect ' , mostly applying to people living in their own homes .
`` We know that both social care and community health services , like district nurses , were under enormous pressure at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weakening the safety net that protects older people living at home , many of them alone .
`` These worrying figures may reflect the struggle of our vital local health and care services to meet the needs of growing numbers of sick older people living at home , with static or decreasing government resources .
`` And sadly , we can only guess at how bad the same figures may turn out to be next year , once the impact of the pandemic is factored in . ''
If councils believe an adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or is at risk of abuse or neglect , they must carry out a Section 42 enquiry , to determine whether they need to take action .
Southampton City Council completed 580 such enquiries last year , with ( 42 % ) involving neglect or acts of omission – the most commonly cited issues .
These were followed by financial or material abuse ( 19 % ) and physical abuse ( 15 % ) .
Of the enquiries concluded last year , safeguarding incidents were found to have occurred most often in adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There were also 150 in care homes and 70 in the community .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said any abuse of people in care is `` abhorrent '' and has no place in society .
He added : “ If an adult with care and support needs appears to be at risk and unable to protect themselves , the local authority has a statutory duty to carry out safeguarding enquiries .
Any kind of abuse should immediately be reported and the police involved if necessary .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care and support they need throughout the Covid-19 pandemic , with £4.6 billion made available so local authorities can address pressures on local services caused by the pandemic , including in adult social care .
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Age UK said the figures, which showed the number of concerns raised across England doubling in the last four years, coincided with a period of long-term underfunding from the Government.
NHS Digital figures show 3,895 concerns of abuse were made about adults with care and support needs in Southampton in the year to March – 68% more than the 2,325 in 2018-19.
The number of abuse concerns rose to 475,560 across England last year, more than double the number there were in 2015-16.
Age UK said this increase was significant, but said it was hard to judge how much of this was due to greater awareness, instead of an increase in abuse.
Charity director Caroline Abrahams added: "However, it is important to note that the biggest single category of these concerns was that of 'neglect', mostly applying to people living in their own homes.
"We know that both social care and community health services, like district nurses, were under enormous pressure at this time due to long term underfunding, weakening the safety net that protects older people living at home, many of them alone.
"These worrying figures may reflect the struggle of our vital local health and care services to meet the needs of growing numbers of sick older people living at home, with static or decreasing government resources.
"And sadly, we can only guess at how bad the same figures may turn out to be next year, once the impact of the pandemic is factored in."
If councils believe an adult with care and support needs is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect, they must carry out a Section 42 enquiry, to determine whether they need to take action.
Southampton City Council completed 580 such enquiries last year, with (42%) involving neglect or acts of omission – the most commonly cited issues.
These were followed by financial or material abuse (19%) and physical abuse (15%).
Of the enquiries concluded last year, safeguarding incidents were found to have occurred most often in adults' own homes, on 270 occasions.
There were also 150 in care homes and 70 in the community.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said any abuse of people in care is "abhorrent" and has no place in society.
He added: “If an adult with care and support needs appears to be at risk and unable to protect themselves, the local authority has a statutory duty to carry out safeguarding enquiries. Any kind of abuse should immediately be reported and the police involved if necessary.
“Our priority is to ensure everyone gets the care and support they need throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, with £4.6 billion made available so local authorities can address pressures on local services caused by the pandemic, including in adult social care.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Man arrested in connection with Southampton motorbike thefts

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a spate of motorbike thefts .
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ three offences of thefts of motorbikes .
Officers recovered three stolen vehicles from an address @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
The 23-year-old man was interviewed and released under investigation while police enquiries @ @ @ @ @ three motorbikes have been returned to their owners .

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of three offences of thefts of motorbikes.
Officers recovered three stolen vehicles from an address in Mortimer Road, Botley on Monday.
The 23-year-old man was interviewed and released under investigation while police enquiries continue.
Meanwhile, the three motorbikes have been returned to their owners.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Boris Johnson to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030

Boris Johnson has confirmed that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by 2030 - as part of his 10-point plan for a 'green industrial revolution ' .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What has been announced ?
The move from the Prime Minister brings the ban on new conventional cars and vans forward by a decade , from a planned date of 2040 , though the sale of some hybrid vehicles will be allowed until 2035 .
It aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles to cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of the 10-point plan to boost jobs and drive the shift towards cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 .
£1.3billion to 'accelerate rollout of chargepoints in homes , streets and on motorways' The Prime Minister outlined new investment of £1.3 billion to accelerate the rollout of chargepoints in homes , streets , and on motorways , to make electric vehicles easier to charge up , and £582 million in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to help reduce the costs .
Nearly £500 million will be spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development and mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries , helping to boost manufacturing bases including in the Midlands and North East , he said .
The Government will also launch a consultation on the phase out of new diesel HGVs to clean up freight transport , though no date has been set .
What else is in the plan ?
Elsewhere in the 10-point plan , there are moves to have the UK ’ s first town entirely heated by hydrogen by the end of the decade , a renewed push on nuclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for walking and cycling .
Mr Johnson , who has already highlighted plans to power every home in the country by offshore wind within 10 years as part of his vision , said the moves would support up to 250,000 jobs .
He will meet with businesses on Wednesday ( November 18 ) to set out planned regulatory changes and discuss their contributions .
The Government also said new investment formed part of £12 billion mobilised for the plan , though Labour said only £4 billion of the funding was new and called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green recovery .
What is the UK 's legal target to cut greenhouse gases ?
The UK has legal a target to cut greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050 , requiring huge cuts to emissions and any remaining pollution from hard-to-treat sectors such as aviation “ offset ” by measures such as planting trees .
There is also pressure on the UK to set out ambitious action to tackle the climate crisis as hosts of the United Nations Cop26 summit which was delayed by the pandemic and is now taking place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trailed move to bring forward the phase out of petrol and diesel cars comes in the wake of guidance from the Government ’ s advisory Committee on Climate Change which said it should be implemented by 2032 at the latest .
The committee has also called for greater action in other areas such as cutting the carbon from heating homes , as the UK is off track to meet its climate-tackling goals .
What has the Prime Minister said ?
Mr Johnson said : “ Although this year has taken a very different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I haven ’ t lost sight of our ambitious plans to level up across the country .
“ My 10-point plan will create , support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs , whilst making strides towards net zero by 2050 .
“ Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East , propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales , so we can look ahead to a more prosperous , greener future.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The areas the 10-point plan focus on are : • Offshore wind : Producing enough offshore wind to power every home by 2030 , supporting up to 60,000 jobs .
• Hydrogen : Creating the capacity to generate low carbon hydrogen for industry , transport , power and homes , and aiming to develop the first town heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade .
• Nuclear : Advancing large scale nuclear plants and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors , which could support 10,000 jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition to electric vehicles , and transforming national infrastructure to better support the technology .
• Public transport , cycling and walking : Making cycling and walking more attractive ways to travel and investing in zero-emission public transport .
• Jet Zero and greener maritime : Research projects for zero-emission planes and ships .
• Homes and public buildings : Making homes , schools and hospitals greener , warmer and more energy efficient , including a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028 .
• Carbon capture : Becoming a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harmful emissions away from the atmosphere , with a target to remove 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030 , equivalent to all emissions of the industrial Humber .
• Nature : Protecting and restoring the natural environment , including planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year .
• Innovation and finance : Developing cutting-edge technologies and making the City of London the global centre of green finance .
As well as investment in electric vehicles , the Government said there is an extra £1 billion next year for energy efficiency and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydrogen production facilities and trial homes using hydrogen .
An extra £200 million of new funding will go towards creating two clusters of carbon capture and storage infrastructure , there is a £525 million boost to nuclear power and £20 million for a competition to develop clean maritime technology .
What has the reaction been to the announcement ?
Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband warned the funding did not “ remotely meet the scale of what ’ s needed to tackle the unemployment emergency and climate emergency we are facing ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the plan was new , adding : “ We don ’ t need rebadged funding pots and reheated pledges , but an ambitious plan that meets the scale of the task we are facing and – crucially – creates jobs now .
“ That ’ s why Labour called for the Government to bring forward £30 billion of capital investment over the next 18 months and invest it in low-carbon sectors now as part of a rapid stimulus package to support 400,000 additional jobs .
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We've put together everything you need to know.
What has been announced?
The move from the Prime Minister brings the ban on new conventional cars and vans forward by a decade, from a planned date of 2040, though the sale of some hybrid vehicles will be allowed until 2035.
It aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles to cut climate emissions and local air pollution, as part of the 10-point plan to boost jobs and drive the shift towards cutting emissions to net zero by 2050.
£1.3billion to 'accelerate rollout of chargepoints in homes, streets and on motorways'
The Prime Minister outlined new investment of £1.3 billion to accelerate the rollout of chargepoints in homes, streets, and on motorways, to make electric vehicles easier to charge up, and £582 million in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to help reduce the costs.
Nearly £500 million will be spent in the next four years for the development and mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries, helping to boost manufacturing bases including in the Midlands and North East, he said.
The Government will also launch a consultation on the phase out of new diesel HGVs to clean up freight transport, though no date has been set.
What else is in the plan?
Elsewhere in the 10-point plan, there are moves to have the UK’s first town entirely heated by hydrogen by the end of the decade, a renewed push on nuclear power and support for restoring nature and for walking and cycling.
Mr Johnson, who has already highlighted plans to power every home in the country by offshore wind within 10 years as part of his vision, said the moves would support up to 250,000 jobs.
He will meet with businesses on Wednesday (November 18) to set out planned regulatory changes and discuss their contributions.
The Government also said new investment formed part of £12 billion mobilised for the plan, though Labour said only £4 billion of the funding was new and called for a much bigger investment in a green recovery.
What is the UK's legal target to cut greenhouse gases?
The UK has legal a target to cut greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050, requiring huge cuts to emissions and any remaining pollution from hard-to-treat sectors such as aviation “offset” by measures such as planting trees.
There is also pressure on the UK to set out ambitious action to tackle the climate crisis as hosts of the United Nations Cop26 summit which was delayed by the pandemic and is now taking place in Glasgow in November 2021.
The widely trailed move to bring forward the phase out of petrol and diesel cars comes in the wake of guidance from the Government’s advisory Committee on Climate Change which said it should be implemented by 2032 at the latest.
The committee has also called for greater action in other areas such as cutting the carbon from heating homes, as the UK is off track to meet its climate-tackling goals.
What has the Prime Minister said?
Mr Johnson said: “Although this year has taken a very different path to the one we expected, I haven’t lost sight of our ambitious plans to level up across the country.
“My 10-point plan will create, support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs, whilst making strides towards net zero by 2050.
“Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East, propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales, so we can look ahead to a more prosperous, greener future.”
What is in the 10-point plan?
The areas the 10-point plan focus on are:
Offshore wind: Producing enough offshore wind to power every home by 2030, supporting up to 60,000 jobs.
Producing enough offshore wind to power every home by 2030, supporting up to 60,000 jobs. Hydrogen: Creating the capacity to generate low carbon hydrogen for industry, transport, power and homes, and aiming to develop the first town heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade.
Creating the capacity to generate low carbon hydrogen for industry, transport, power and homes, and aiming to develop the first town heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade. Nuclear: Advancing large scale nuclear plants and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors, which could support 10,000 jobs.
Advancing large scale nuclear plants and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors, which could support 10,000 jobs. Electric vehicles: Accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming national infrastructure to better support the technology.
Accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming national infrastructure to better support the technology. Public transport, cycling and walking: Making cycling and walking more attractive ways to travel and investing in zero-emission public transport.
Making cycling and walking more attractive ways to travel and investing in zero-emission public transport. Jet Zero and greener maritime: Research projects for zero-emission planes and ships.
Research projects for zero-emission planes and ships. Homes and public buildings: Making homes, schools and hospitals greener, warmer and more energy efficient, including a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028.
Making homes, schools and hospitals greener, warmer and more energy efficient, including a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028. Carbon capture: Becoming a world-leader in technology to capture and store harmful emissions away from the atmosphere, with a target to remove 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, equivalent to all emissions of the industrial Humber.
Becoming a world-leader in technology to capture and store harmful emissions away from the atmosphere, with a target to remove 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, equivalent to all emissions of the industrial Humber. Nature: Protecting and restoring the natural environment, including planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year.
Protecting and restoring the natural environment, including planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year. Innovation and finance: Developing cutting-edge technologies and making the City of London the global centre of green finance.
As well as investment in electric vehicles, the Government said there is an extra £1 billion next year for energy efficiency and up to £500 million to develop new hydrogen production facilities and trial homes using hydrogen.
An extra £200 million of new funding will go towards creating two clusters of carbon capture and storage infrastructure, there is a £525 million boost to nuclear power and £20 million for a competition to develop clean maritime technology.
What has the reaction been to the announcement?
Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband warned the funding did not “remotely meet the scale of what’s needed to tackle the unemployment emergency and climate emergency we are facing”.
He said only a fraction of the funding for the plan was new, adding: “We don’t need rebadged funding pots and reheated pledges, but an ambitious plan that meets the scale of the task we are facing and – crucially – creates jobs now.
“That’s why Labour called for the Government to bring forward £30 billion of capital investment over the next 18 months and invest it in low-carbon sectors now as part of a rapid stimulus package to support 400,000 additional jobs. “


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--British Airways passengers to be tested for Covid-19 in new trial

British Airways ( BA ) passengers are to be tested for Covid-19 in a bid to prove the UK ’ s quarantine policy should be scrapped .
Here 's everything you need to know .
What have British Airways said - and how will it work ?
The airline announced it will trial a voluntary testing regime in partnership with American Airlines which will involve hundreds of travellers on selected routes from the US to Heathrow .
Passengers will be tested 72 hours before departure , as well as on arrival at the west London airport , and three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share the results of the project with the UK and US governments .
It hopes the data will demonstrate that a single test 72 hours before a flight is “ robust ” enough to replace the requirement for international travellers arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days .
Passengers who take part in the pilot will still be required to follow existing quarantine rules , even if they receive negative results for all three tests .
When will the trial begin ?
The pilot begins on November 25 for flights from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Other carriers may join the scheme in the coming weeks .
Customers who test positive for the virus will be able to reschedule their travel free of charge .
What have BA said ?
Sean Doyle , who was appointed chief executive of British Airways last month , said there have been “ very minimal reports ” of transmission of coronavirus on commercial flights , and insisted that air travel is “ safe ” .
He claimed the UK is being “ left behind ” as countries such as Germany adopt testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Transport Secretary said ?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launched a taskforce last month to develop methods of reducing the 14-day self-isolation period with a “ test and release regime ” which would still involve a self-isolation period of at least a week .
Mr Doyle said that would be insufficient for air travel to return to 2019 levels .
“ Without a pre-flight testing regime , we will be locked in a stop-start cycle where consumers are unclear about what the rules of the game are , and won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Changes to the Government ’ s list of destinations exempt from the quarantine requirement are usually announced just 35 hours before the new rules come into force .
Recent “ great news ” about coronavirus vaccines “ shouldn ’ t get in the way of us actually dealing with the issues we need to deal with now ” , Mr Doyle said .
“ We have the availability of testing in a way that doesn ’ t actually take away from the testing capacity of the health providers .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So the solution is staring us in the face .
I just think we need clarity of policy .
“ We can create certainty and we can create a framework within which people can travel and within which the economy can open up.
” How many flights currently take place between London and New York with British Airways and American Airlines ?
Transatlantic flights are key to the success of British Airways .
Prior to the pandemic , British Airways and American Airlines flew up to 111 flights a week from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dropped to just 14 .
British Airways ’ parent company IAG swung to a pre-tax loss of 6.2 billion euros ( £5.6 billion ) for the nine months to the end of September .
This compared with a 2.3 billion euros ( £2.1 billion ) pre-tax profit during the same period a year ago .

Here's everything you need to know.
What have British Airways said - and how will it work?
The airline announced it will trial a voluntary testing regime in partnership with American Airlines which will involve hundreds of travellers on selected routes from the US to Heathrow.
Passengers will be tested 72 hours before departure, as well as on arrival at the west London airport, and three days later.
British Airways said it will share the results of the project with the UK and US governments.
It hopes the data will demonstrate that a single test 72 hours before a flight is “robust” enough to replace the requirement for international travellers arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days.
Passengers who take part in the pilot will still be required to follow existing quarantine rules, even if they receive negative results for all three tests.
When will the trial begin?
The pilot begins on November 25 for flights from New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.
Other carriers may join the scheme in the coming weeks.
Customers who test positive for the virus will be able to reschedule their travel free of charge.
What have BA said?
Sean Doyle, who was appointed chief executive of British Airways last month, said there have been “very minimal reports” of transmission of coronavirus on commercial flights, and insisted that air travel is “safe”.
He claimed the UK is being “left behind” as countries such as Germany adopt testing to replace quarantine requirements.
What has the Transport Secretary said?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launched a taskforce last month to develop methods of reducing the 14-day self-isolation period with a “test and release regime” which would still involve a self-isolation period of at least a week.
Mr Doyle said that would be insufficient for air travel to return to 2019 levels.
“It doesn’t quite cut it,” he told reporters.
“Without a pre-flight testing regime, we will be locked in a stop-start cycle where consumers are unclear about what the rules of the game are, and won’t be in a position to travel with confidence.”
Changes to the Government’s list of destinations exempt from the quarantine requirement are usually announced just 35 hours before the new rules come into force.
Recent “great news” about coronavirus vaccines “shouldn’t get in the way of us actually dealing with the issues we need to deal with now”, Mr Doyle said.
“We have the availability of testing in a way that doesn’t actually take away from the testing capacity of the health providers.
“We’ve got facilities set up at Heathrow.
“So the solution is staring us in the face. I just think we need clarity of policy.
“We can create certainty and we can create a framework within which people can travel and within which the economy can open up.”
How many flights currently take place between London and New York with British Airways and American Airlines?
Transatlantic flights are key to the success of British Airways.
Prior to the pandemic, British Airways and American Airlines flew up to 111 flights a week from London to New York, but this has dropped to just 14.
British Airways’ parent company IAG swung to a pre-tax loss of 6.2 billion euros (£5.6 billion) for the nine months to the end of September.
This compared with a 2.3 billion euros (£2.1 billion) pre-tax profit during the same period a year ago.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Lorries in Portsmouth face new Brexit rules to avoid M275 tailbacks

HAULIERS must be ready to follow new rules for Brexit next year , port bosses have warned , or face being turned away to avoid leaving Portsmouth ‘ overrun.
’ Members of Hampshire ’ s Local Resilience Forum ( LRF ) revealed they are ‘ confident ’ in preparations laid out to prevent tailbacks along the M275 into Portsmouth International Port from January 1 , but say those plans must be adhered to .
To minimise delays at the port if lorries don ’ t have the correct documentation two checkpoints have been established en route .
The first will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Alresford to pick up vehicles travelling from London .
The site will be capable of checking up to 235 lorries and signs along the M25 will ask drivers to travel along the M3 to get there .
A second will be set up in the sliproad of the M275 for vehicles that have not passed through the A31 .
Any vehicles from checkpoint two that need time to organise the correct documents will be directed to the nearby lorry park at Tipner West , which can hold 40 lorries .
Neil Odin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group , said it was in the ‘ best interest ’ of hauliers to stick to the rules .
He said : ‘ If Tipner becomes overrun we will simply turn them away and they will have to drive up to the first checkpoint again .
For many of the larger hauliers it won ’ t be a problem , it ’ s in their interest to get it right .
‘ But the smaller ones less may have less resources to do it this way .
‘ We held a meeting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they understand what rules would be in place .
I am confident they know they have got to be ready.
’ Other changes , such as a reduced speed limit along the M275 to 40 miles per hour will be put in place to mitigate potential issues .
The plans come as part of Operation Transmission – a scheme to avoid congestion at the port post-Brexit .
Port director Mike Sellers , also believed the government ’ s border operating model , which will mean the system for the majority of imports won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid this .
He added : ‘ In regard to exports we are grateful to the local resilience forum for the way they have created this plan.
’ It is planned the checkpoints will be a temporary until companies become used to the new requirements .
The government has pledged £2.5m to Operation Transmission , which will allow it to run for six weeks .
However , the LRF said it will ‘ continue to put pressure ’ on government if it needs to run beyond that – expecting a total of £3.8m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council leader , Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson , commented : ‘ The council can ’ t afford to put money in because of the financial black hole it is facing due to Covid.
’ As is the current system hauliers have to book a slot in advance to transport freight from Portsmouth whereas in Dover lorries can just turn up .

Members of Hampshire’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) revealed they are ‘confident’ in preparations laid out to prevent tailbacks along the M275 into Portsmouth International Port from January 1, but say those plans must be adhered to.
To minimise delays at the port if lorries don’t have the correct documentation two checkpoints have been established en route.
The first will be positioned along the A31 between Winchester and Alresford to pick up vehicles travelling from London. The site will be capable of checking up to 235 lorries and signs along the M25 will ask drivers to travel along the M3 to get there.
A second will be set up in the sliproad of the M275 for vehicles that have not passed through the A31.
Any vehicles from checkpoint two that need time to organise the correct documents will be directed to the nearby lorry park at Tipner West, which can hold 40 lorries.
Neil Odin, chairman of the LRF strategic co-ordinating group, said it was in the ‘best interest’ of hauliers to stick to the rules.
He said: ‘If Tipner becomes overrun we will simply turn them away and they will have to drive up to the first checkpoint again. For many of the larger hauliers it won’t be a problem, it’s in their interest to get it right.
‘But the smaller ones less may have less resources to do it this way.
‘We held a meeting with 50 hauliers last week to make sure they understand what rules would be in place. I am confident they know they have got to be ready.’
Other changes, such as a reduced speed limit along the M275 to 40 miles per hour will be put in place to mitigate potential issues.
The plans come as part of Operation Transmission – a scheme to avoid congestion at the port post-Brexit.
Port director Mike Sellers, also believed the government’s border operating model, which will mean the system for the majority of imports won’t change until July, will aid this.
He added: ‘In regard to exports we are grateful to the local resilience forum for the way they have created this plan.’
It is planned the checkpoints will be a temporary until companies become used to the new requirements.
The government has pledged £2.5m to Operation Transmission, which will allow it to run for six weeks.
However, the LRF said it will ‘continue to put pressure’ on government if it needs to run beyond that – expecting a total of £3.8m if it lasts 12 weeks.
Portsmouth City Council leader, Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, commented: ‘The council can’t afford to put money in because of the financial black hole it is facing due to Covid.’
As is the current system hauliers have to book a slot in advance to transport freight from Portsmouth whereas in Dover lorries can just turn up.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--The remarkable story of Thornycroft and his incredible family

Thornycroft ’ s shipbuilding yard opened in Woolston , Southampton in 1904 and it delivered its first ship for the Royal Navy , HMS Tartar , in 1906 .
Over the years it became known for building destroyers and it provided employment for many Sotonians .
In 1966 , it merged with the Vosper Company in Portsmouth to form Vosper Thornycroft .
Some may remember when a young Princess Anne launched her first ship HMS Amazon at the Woolston yard in 1971 .
Sir John Isaac Thornycroft ( 1843-1928 ) was a pioneer of naval architecture , built the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first torpedo boat for the Royal Navy in 1879 and developed improved hull , propeller and boiler designs .
He was born in Rome , the son of two distinguished sculptors , Thomas Thornycroft and Mary Francis , who were then studying art at the Vatican .
They produced the Boudicca statues on the Embankment by Westminster Bridge in London .
His brother , Hamo Thornycroft was also a sculptor .
A son , Isaac , won two gold sailing medals at the 1908 Olympic Games .
His father also had an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of model engines which interested the young John .
At the time shipbuilding was still seen as a craft industry but larger ships were starting to be built .
His father sent him to Glasgow University to study naval engineering .
He then worked in the drawing office of John Elder & Co in Govan before setting up John Thornycroft & Co in 1886 in Chiswick on the River Thames .
In 1896 , Thornycroft branched out into building coaches , buses and trucks with a steam van using its marine launch boiler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 1907 and the Basingstoke factory supplied nearly 5,000 vehicles used in the First World War .
In 1869 John presented a paper to the Institution of Naval Architects .
He had developed a formula for the resistance of a ship 's hull when moving through water .
This enabled an accurate prediction of the required power .
His dream was to design a fast boat that would skim the water surface and therefore reduce resistance .
His research has led to the hydrofoils of today .
Thornycroft was developing a reputation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ achieving 20 knots .
In 1870 the British Admiralty needed fast launches to take the new Whitehead torpedo to its targets .
Thornycroft built the first torpedo boat , HMS Lightning , for the Royal Navy .
By the First World War his 55 foot coastal boats could achieve 40 knots and were used in attacks on Zeebrugge and Ostend .
It was John ’ s son Edward who acquired the site of the Mordaunt yard in Southampton .
John Thornycroft was made a fellow of the Royal Society in 1893 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1924 , Sir John took out more than 50 patents and not just in the marine field .
The inventor also covered many areas from the extraction of beet sugar to door hinges .
Ill health forced him to retire to a house at Steyne in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight .
He continued to experiment and had an experimental water tank at his home to test hull designs .
He was assisted by his daughter Blanche who became one of the first women to become a member of the Institution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World War , he devised a coastal motor boat for the Admiralty that could safely travel over minefields .
John Thornycroft died on June 28 , 1929 and is buried in Bembridge .
His son and grandson both went on to become chairmen of his company .
The Thornycroft name disappeared from the motoring business by the 1960 ’ s .
The Woolston yard , affectionately known as Thorny ’ s , was closed in 2003 and the area has since been developed as housing .

Over the years it became known for building destroyers and it provided employment for many Sotonians.
In 1966, it merged with the Vosper Company in Portsmouth to form Vosper Thornycroft. Some may remember when a young Princess Anne launched her first ship HMS Amazon at the Woolston yard in 1971.
Sir John Isaac Thornycroft (1843-1928) was a pioneer of naval architecture, built the first recorded high speed boat in 1871, the first torpedo boat for the Royal Navy in 1879 and developed improved hull, propeller and boiler designs.
He was born in Rome, the son of two distinguished sculptors, Thomas Thornycroft and Mary Francis, who were then studying art at the Vatican. They produced the Boudicca statues on the Embankment by Westminster Bridge in London.
His brother, Hamo Thornycroft was also a sculptor.
John’s uncle was war poet Sigfried Sassoon.
A son, Isaac, won two gold sailing medals at the 1908 Olympic Games.
His father also had an interest in engineering and had a collection of model engines which interested the young John.
At the time shipbuilding was still seen as a craft industry but larger ships were starting to be built.
By 17, John had built a fast 36-foot steamboat ‘Nautilus’.
His father sent him to Glasgow University to study naval engineering.
He then worked in the drawing office of John Elder&Co in Govan before setting up John Thornycroft &Co in 1886 in Chiswick on the River Thames.
In 1896, Thornycroft branched out into building coaches, buses and trucks with a steam van using its marine launch boiler.
He used the internal combustion engine from 1907 and the Basingstoke factory supplied nearly 5,000 vehicles used in the First World War.
In 1869 John presented a paper to the Institution of Naval Architects. He had developed a formula for the resistance of a ship's hull when moving through water. This enabled an accurate prediction of the required power.
His dream was to design a fast boat that would skim the water surface and therefore reduce resistance. His research has led to the hydrofoils of today.
Thornycroft was developing a reputation for fast craft with one the ‘Miranda’ achieving 20 knots. In 1870 the British Admiralty needed fast launches to take the new Whitehead torpedo to its targets. Thornycroft built the first torpedo boat, HMS Lightning, for the Royal Navy. By the First World War his 55 foot coastal boats could achieve 40 knots and were used in attacks on Zeebrugge and Ostend.
It was John’s son Edward who acquired the site of the Mordaunt yard in Southampton.
John Thornycroft was made a fellow of the Royal Society in 1893 and was knighted in 1902.
From 1873 to 1924, Sir John took out more than 50 patents and not just in the marine field. The inventor also covered many areas from the extraction of beet sugar to door hinges.
Ill health forced him to retire to a house at Steyne in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight.
He continued to experiment and had an experimental water tank at his home to test hull designs.
He was assisted by his daughter Blanche who became one of the first women to become a member of the Institution of Naval Architects.
During the First World War, he devised a coastal motor boat for the Admiralty that could safely travel over minefields.
John Thornycroft died on June 28, 1929 and is buried in Bembridge.
His son and grandson both went on to become chairmen of his company.
The Thornycroft name disappeared from the motoring business by the 1960’s.
The Woolston yard, affectionately known as Thorny’s, was closed in 2003 and the area has since been developed as housing.
Martin Brisland is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--The Blitz of Southampton Remembered – new book

THIS year marks the 80th anniversary of when Nazi bombers rained fire onto Southampton during terrifying bombing raids .
While @ @ @ @ @ darkest hours the spirit and resolve of its people shone through .
To mark the @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids @ @ @ @ @ the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents .
The @ @ @ @ @ in shops now - also reveals some personal accounts and looks into how the city @ @ @ @ @ from the ashes .
Through 52 pages we recall the courage , tenacity , and @ @ @ @ @ people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the @ @ @ @ @ Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region @ @ @ @ @ £4 , including post and packaging , by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online @ @ @

To mark the anniversary of the attack the Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids on Southampton in 1940, the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered - in shops now - also reveals some personal accounts and looks into how the city, almost destroyed, rose from the ashes.
Through 52 pages we recall the courage, tenacity, and doggedness of Southampton and it people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region from tomorrow, ordered for £4, including post and packaging, by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz
Southampton
Avg Stores Ltd, 198 Foundry Lane.
City News, 8 Park Street, Shirley.
Co-Operative Southampton, Weston Lane.
Co-Operative, 32 Johns Road, Woolston.
Co-Operative, Bassett Green Road, Bassett.
Co-Operative, Foundry Lane, Shirley.
Co-Operative, Nursling Street, Nursling.
Esgro Estat Crocer Ltd, 67 Regents Park Road, Regents Park.
Hampers, Westfield Corner, Wide Lane, Stoneham.
Highfield News, 54 Highfield Lane, Highfield.
Highfirs Newsagent, 300 Bursledon Road, Thornhill.
Newsmaster Ltd, 11 The Broadway, Portswood Road, Portswood.
Obelisk Food and Wine, 127 Obelisk Road, Woolston.
SNA Supermarket, 1 The Braodway, Witts Hill – Midanbury.
Sholing Stores Limited, 38 Station Road, Sholing.
The Co-Operative Hinkler Parade, 318 Hinkler Road, Thornhill
Thompson News & Food, 172/176 Windermere Avenue, Millbrook.
Thompson News & Food, 93 Warren Avenue, Shirley Warren.
Three Diamonds, 127 Cheriton Avenue, Harefield.
Winchester
Meonstoke Post Office & Village Sto, Warnford Road, Corhampton.
PD & VA Mitchell, 6 West Street, Alresford.
Southern Co-Operative Ltd (0211), Unit 1, St. Vigor Way Colden Common.
Southern Co-Operative, High Street, Bishops Waltham.
Twyford Stores Post Office, High Street, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1NH.
Eastleigh
Andersons News, 81-83 Hiltingbury Road, Chandler S Ford.
Co-Op Hedge End, 9 B Lower Northam Road, Hedge End.
Co-Operative, 18-20 Station Road, Netley Abbey.
Hedge End Post Office, 7 St. Johns Centre, Hedge End.
Laxmi News, 23 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford.
Richard & Lisa's Convenience Store, 32-32a Queens View, Netley Abbey.
Sandy News Ltd, 54 Sandy Lane, Fair Oak.
Sholing Stores Ltd, Boyatt Shopping Centre, Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh.
Southern Co-Operative Ltd, 5 Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh.
Whalesmead Post Office & News Agent, 166 Fair Oak Road, Eastleigh.
New Forest
Blackfield News, 163 Hampton Lane, Blackfield.
Co-Operative, 219-221 Salisbury Road, Totton.
Co-Operative, Welcome, 18 Marchwood Village Centre, Marchwood.
Goldsmiths, 41 Rumbridge Street, Totton.
M.L. Convenience Store, Unit 4-5 The Precinct, Holbury Drove, Holbury.
Milford News, 19 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington.
Post Office Stores, East Boldre, Brockenhurst.
Southern Co-Op, 32 High Street, Lyndhurst.
The Village News, 74 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington.
WH Smith Local, 2 Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu.
Bartley P O, New Inn Road, Bartley.
Test Valley
Co-Op Abbotswood, 16 Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey.
Co-Op Romsey, Botley Road, Romsey.
Co-Operative, 118 Botley Road, North Baddesley.
Co-Operative, 50-52 Saxon Way, Romsey.
Fleming Stores Limited, 3-7 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley.
Lower Common Stores, Lower Common Road, West Wellow.
Mercer Way Stores Limited, 14-20 Mercer Way, Romsey.
Nisa Local, Salisbury Road, West Wellow.
Plaistow Broadway Filling Stations, Lockerley Green, Lockerley.
Southern Co-Op, 22-24 The Hundred, Romsey.
Southern Co-Operative Ltd, 1-5 Seymour Lane, North Baddesley.
Southern Co-Operative Ltd, 19-20 Warren Gardens, Romsey, SO51 7TR.
T.M. Stores, 7-9 Viney Avenue, Romsey, SO51 7NR.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Man killed in four-vehicle M271 crash

Man killed in four-vehicle M271 crash

A MAN in his 60s was killed after being involved in a serious crash on the M271 motorway .
Emergency services raced to the scene yesterday morning after a lorry , two vans and a truck collided on the Southbound carriageway at around 8.30am .
Despite the best efforts of paramedics , the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident .
Crews from Redbridge , St Mary ’ s and Eastleigh Fire Stations were called to help .
Meanwhile , both sides of the road were closed with motorists urged to find alternative routes in and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effect on traffic travelling between J2 and J3 of the M27 .
The Northbound carriageway was reopened later in the morning however the Southbound remained closed until around 3pm .
Police have now launched a witness appeal to establish what happened .
A spokesperson said : “ We are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s sadly died in a collision on the M271 this morning .
“ Police were called just after 8.30am yesterday to the collision , involving a heavy goods vehicle , Nissan Navara , Mercedes Vito @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision this morning , particularly anyone who has dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it .
“ Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting the reference 44200444863.
” It is unknown which vehicle the man was driving , however , the Daily Echo has asked Hampshire Police for more information .
In a separate incident over the weekend , two men were seriously hurt in an assault and crash on the M3 .
A 59-year-old man was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taken to hospital with serious injuries .
His alleged attacker a 21-year-old male , was also involved in a crash with a vehicle and taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries where he remains .

Emergency services raced to the scene yesterday morning after a lorry, two vans and a truck collided on the Southbound carriageway at around 8.30am.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
Crews from Redbridge, St Mary’s and Eastleigh Fire Stations were called to help.
Meanwhile, both sides of the road were closed with motorists urged to find alternative routes in and out of the city.
The crash had an effect on traffic travelling between J2 and J3 of the M27.
The Northbound carriageway was reopened later in the morning however the Southbound remained closed until around 3pm.
Police have now launched a witness appeal to establish what happened.
A spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s sadly died in a collision on the M271 this morning.
“Police were called just after 8.30am yesterday to the collision, involving a heavy goods vehicle, Nissan Navara, Mercedes Vito van and Renault Relay van.
“We are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision this morning, particularly anyone who has dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.
“Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200444863.”
It is unknown which vehicle the man was driving, however, the Daily Echo has asked Hampshire Police for more information.
In a separate incident over the weekend, two men were seriously hurt in an assault and crash on the M3.
A 59-year-old man was reportedly assaulted on the carriageway near J11 and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
His alleged attacker a 21-year-old male, was also involved in a crash with a vehicle and taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries where he remains.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Landladies of Southampton pub appealing for gift donations

A pub in Woolston is appealing for donations for gift hampers that will be given to low-income families in Southampton this Christmas .
The Yacht Tavern on Sea Road provided free packed lunches to hungry children during lockdown .
Landladies Jo Chapman and Kirsty Mann – who took over the pub last year , have decided to extend their community work by asking customers and now the wider public to contribute to gift hampers .
• Free school meals for children in need in Southampton Speaking about the intended recipients , she said : “ These are families who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the poverty line that even with the governments school meal voucher scheme still wouldn ’ t get a lunchtime meal .
“ These families will likely struggle at Christmas so the hampers are about giving those kids the extras that their friends in school may have.
” Donations have been pouring in since the appeal was posted on Facebook at the end of October .
“ I ’ ve got a whole bar full of donations already , probably enough for 12 hampers , ” said Jo .
The project ’ s goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any excess planned to be re-distributed to local veterans through Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre in Woolston .
• Pictures of Southampton 's pubs from the past The pub worked with Swaythling Parish Church to distribute school lunches during lockdown and their partnership will continue with the distribution of the hampers .
Sarah Dockree , Community Engagement Volunteer at Swaythling Parish Church confirmed that they will be working with the pub and local schools to “ identify families most in need.
” It is not yet confirmed which schools will be contributing to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at The Yacht Tavern until December 20th .

The Yacht Tavern on Sea Road provided free packed lunches to hungry children during lockdown.
Landladies Jo Chapman and Kirsty Mann – who took over the pub last year, have decided to extend their community work by asking customers and now the wider public to contribute to gift hampers.
Speaking about the intended recipients, she said: “These are families who have been recognised as being that far below the poverty line that even with the governments school meal voucher scheme still wouldn’t get a lunchtime meal.
“These families will likely struggle at Christmas so the hampers are about giving those kids the extras that their friends in school may have.”
Donations have been pouring in since the appeal was posted on Facebook at the end of October.
“I’ve got a whole bar full of donations already, probably enough for 12 hampers,” said Jo.
The project’s goal is to make 50 hampers, with any excess planned to be re-distributed to local veterans through Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre in Woolston.
Suggested donations include; selection boxes, tinned veg and small gifts.
The pub worked with Swaythling Parish Church to distribute school lunches during lockdown and their partnership will continue with the distribution of the hampers.
Sarah Dockree, Community Engagement Volunteer at Swaythling Parish Church confirmed that they will be working with the pub and local schools to “identify families most in need.”
It is not yet confirmed which schools will be contributing to the project.
Donations can be dropped off at The Yacht Tavern until December 20th.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--'Intimate' searches carried out by Hampshire police

HAMPSHIRE police intimately searched more than 15 suspects who were found to be carrying no illegal goods over a 10-year period , new figures reveal .
Intimate searches are made of someone 's bodily orifices when police suspect they are hiding drugs or offensive weapons upon their person .
Drug reform charity Release said the low success rate of such searches nationally raises serious questions about the disproportionate use of such a `` humiliating and degrading '' use of power .
Analysis of Home Office data shows Hampshire police made 20 intimate searches between 2010-11 , the earliest year figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the force was not available in 2009-10 , nor in one other year .
All of these were to look for drugs , but Class A substances were found on just three occasions .
Police forces across England and Wales made 960 searches between 2009-10 and 2019-20 , finding Class A drugs or harmful articles just 14 % of the time .
Release , the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law in the UK , said use of the power is centred around finding small quantities of drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy lead , said : `` Intimate searches are the most invasive power available to police , they go beyond the removal of clothing and involve the internal examination of individuals ’ bodily orifices , which is undoubtedly a humiliating and degrading experience for those subject to such searches .
`` The fact that drugs are only found in roughly one out of ten such searches , raises serious questions about the disproportionate use of a power that allows the internal search of people ’ s bodies for drugs .
`` These recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example of how our current drug policies are not only failing individuals , but causing them harm – and why we need to reform our current drug policies immediately . ''
She suggested that analysis of those actually found in possession of drugs would likely show they were driven by economic desperation , and were carrying small quantities .
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the use of intimate searches helps protect the safety of both detainees and custody staff .
A spokeswoman added : “ Our recommendations in recent years have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance in relation to physical contact during intimate searches and local recommendations that forces are training their custody staff appropriately , keeping records up to date and protecting the dignity of detainees . ''
Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 , intimate searches may only be carried out if there are `` reasonable grounds '' for believing a detainee may have concealed anything which could be used to cause physical injury , or Class A drugs in the case of suspected couriers or dealers .
The Home Office said they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practitioner or nurse , unless a senior officer agrees this is not practicable .
In Hampshire , the figures show all searches since 2010-11 were carried out by qualified staff .
Across England and Wales , 90 % of searches over this period were done by someone suitably qualified – but last year this fell to just 69 % , the lowest figure on record .
A Home Office spokesman said : “ It is an operational decision for individual forces , and we trust the police will use their powers fairly and @ @ @

Intimate searches are made of someone's bodily orifices when police suspect they are hiding drugs or offensive weapons upon their person.
Drug reform charity Release said the low success rate of such searches nationally raises serious questions about the disproportionate use of such a "humiliating and degrading" use of power.
Analysis of Home Office data shows Hampshire police made 20 intimate searches between 2010-11, the earliest year figures are available, and 2019-20. Data for the force was not available in 2009-10, nor in one other year.
All of these were to look for drugs, but Class A substances were found on just three occasions.
Police forces across England and Wales made 960 searches between 2009-10 and 2019-20, finding Class A drugs or harmful articles just 14% of the time.
Release, the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law in the UK, said use of the power is centred around finding small quantities of drugs.
Dr Laura Garius, the charity's policy lead, said: "Intimate searches are the most invasive power available to police, they go beyond the removal of clothing and involve the internal examination of individuals’ bodily orifices, which is undoubtedly a humiliating and degrading experience for those subject to such searches.
"The fact that drugs are only found in roughly one out of ten such searches, raises serious questions about the disproportionate use of a power that allows the internal search of people’s bodies for drugs.
"These recent figures are concerning and are yet another example of how our current drug policies are not only failing individuals, but causing them harm – and why we need to reform our current drug policies immediately."
She suggested that analysis of those actually found in possession of drugs would likely show they were driven by economic desperation, and were carrying small quantities.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the use of intimate searches helps protect the safety of both detainees and custody staff.
A spokeswoman added: “Our recommendations in recent years have included calling for a national review of guidance in relation to physical contact during intimate searches and local recommendations that forces are training their custody staff appropriately, keeping records up to date and protecting the dignity of detainees."
Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, intimate searches may only be carried out if there are "reasonable grounds" for believing a detainee may have concealed anything which could be used to cause physical injury, or Class A drugs in the case of suspected couriers or dealers.
The Home Office said they should be carried out by a registered medical practitioner or nurse, unless a senior officer agrees this is not practicable.
In Hampshire, the figures show all searches since 2010-11 were carried out by qualified staff.
Across England and Wales, 90% of searches over this period were done by someone suitably qualified – but last year this fell to just 69%, the lowest figure on record.
A Home Office spokesman said: “It is an operational decision for individual forces, and we trust the police will use their powers fairly and proportionately.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Plan to upgrade house in Whartons Lane, Ashurst, withdrawn

PLANS to upgrade a house in the New Forest National Park have been withdrawn by the applicant .
The Lymington-based @ @ @ @ @ ) is no longer studying a proposal to build a two-storey extension to a property @ @ @ @ @ .
Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council had urged the NPA to approve the application .
@ @ @ @ @ authority it said : `` The proposals are in keeping with the existing property and @ @ @ @ @ the requirements of ( planning ) policies . ''
But a neighbour lodged an objection @ @ @ @ @ the proposed extension as `` excessive '' .
They added : `` It will be @ @ @ @ @ and overshadow our patio area . ''

The Lymington-based National Park Authority (NPA) is no longer studying a proposal to build a two-storey extension to a property at Whartons Lane in Ashurst.
Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council had urged the NPA to approve the application. In a letter to the authority it said: "The proposals are in keeping with the existing property and surrounding area and comply with the requirements of (planning) policies."
But a neighbour lodged an objection, describing the size of the proposed extension as "excessive".
They added: "It will be massively imposing on our property and overshadow our patio area."


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Southampton University produces some of UK's highest-earning graduates

SOUTHAMPTON University produces some of the highest-earning graduates in the UK , new research reveals .
Using data supplied by the Higher Education Statistics Agency , Raisin UK set out to find the universities that boast the highest-earning graduates .
Southampton is ranked tenth , with graduates earning an average salary of £29,044 .
According to Raisin , which serves 220,000 savings customers across Europe , the university produces 5.2 % of the UK 's highest-earning graduates .
A Raisin spokesman said : `` With the average student in England totting up a whopping £40,800 worth of debt from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take home in your pay packet once you graduate is a big deciding factor when choosing what and where you 're going to study .
`` It 's no surprise that two of the oldest , most famous and wealthiest universities in the UK , Oxford and Cambridge , sit at the top of our list .
`` Graduates of Oxford can expect to be earning an average salary of £34 , 802 within five years of graduating .
Cambridge does n't trail too far behind , with graduates expected to earn an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' • Trials of new coronavirus vaccine to start in Southampton The spokesman said medicine and dentistry were the two courses that produced graduates with the highest earnings .
`` Both fields require many years of self investment incurring university fees alongside intense study and job pressure , but in return yield higher salaries and career progression . ''
People studying creative arts and design , mass communications and agriculture are the ones least likely to earn more than £39,000 .
`` That 's not to say the average earnings of these graduates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the spokesman .
`` In 2020 , the average salary of an art graduate is around £9,609 higher than it was in 2000 , but if this had grown in line with inflation it should be £9,633 . ''
Two months ago it was revealed that Southampton University had risen five places to 15th overall in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 .
Southampton leapt ahead of Edinburgh , Manchester , Birmingham and York in this year ’ s table of 131 UK higher education institutions .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the university is number one for physiotherapy and number two for civil engineering and subjects allied to medicine .
Its new position in the Guide was welcomed by the university 's president and vice-chancellor , Prof Mark Smith .
He said : `` I would like to thank colleagues for all of the hard work , dedication and excellence in our research , enterprise and education endeavours across the university which this result reflects . ''

Using data supplied by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, Raisin UK set out to find the universities that boast the highest-earning graduates.
Southampton is ranked tenth, with graduates earning an average salary of £29,044.
According to Raisin, which serves 220,000 savings customers across Europe, the university produces 5.2% of the UK's highest-earning graduates.
A Raisin spokesman said: "With the average student in England totting up a whopping £40,800 worth of debt from their university degree, how much you could take home in your pay packet once you graduate is a big deciding factor when choosing what and where you're going to study.
"It's no surprise that two of the oldest, most famous and wealthiest universities in the UK, Oxford and Cambridge, sit at the top of our list.
"Graduates of Oxford can expect to be earning an average salary of £34, 802 within five years of graduating. Cambridge doesn't trail too far behind, with graduates expected to earn an average of £34,720 annually after graduating."
The spokesman said medicine and dentistry were the two courses that produced graduates with the highest earnings.
"Both fields require many years of self investment incurring university fees alongside intense study and job pressure, but in return yield higher salaries and career progression."
People studying creative arts and design, mass communications and agriculture are the ones least likely to earn more than £39,000.
"That's not to say the average earnings of these graduates hasn't improved over time," said the spokesman.
"In 2020, the average salary of an art graduate is around £9,609 higher than it was in 2000, but if this had grown in line with inflation it should be £9,633."
Two months ago it was revealed that Southampton University had risen five places to 15th overall in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Southampton leapt ahead of Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and York in this year’s table of 131 UK higher education institutions.
In the Guide’s subject rankings, the university is number one for physiotherapy and number two for civil engineering and subjects allied to medicine.
Its new position in the Guide was welcomed by the university's president and vice-chancellor, Prof Mark Smith.
He said: "I would like to thank colleagues for all of the hard work, dedication and excellence in our research, enterprise and education endeavours across the university which this result reflects."


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Love Southampton stepping up again during second lockdown

LOVE Southampton , a broad network of churches and Christian charities across Southampton , in partnership with the city council , is stepping up once again during the second lockdown .
Since the outbreak of coronavirus , Love Southampton has provided support to thousands of people across the city in a united response to the pandemic .
As a network , they have given away more than £150,000 worth of food to hungry families and individuals , delivering food to 690 self-isolating households , providing seven days a week food drops to hotels , hostels and B & Bs during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They looked particularly to those most in need of help - the hungry , families , older people , those sleeping rough , refugees and asylum seekers , and anyone with mental health needs .
Cookie , who received support from Love Southampton , told the Daily Echo : `` Thanks to the churches ’ love and support , through the food deliveries and so much more , I ’ ve felt so connected and cared for .
I ’ ve struggled in the past with addiction and depression , but I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Timms MP ( Chair , All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society ) said this about the group 's work : “ All over the country during this crisis , churches are playing a remarkable , central role , in partnership with local and central government .
I applaud the work of Love Southampton in supporting people across the city , and am full of admiration for everyone involved.
” Efforts are currently focused around food , debt , and the rising need amongst students .
More delivery drivers for food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help , to volunteer or for more information , visit lovesouthampton.org.uk

Since the outbreak of coronavirus, Love Southampton has provided support to thousands of people across the city in a united response to the pandemic.
As a network, they have given away more than £150,000 worth of food to hungry families and individuals, delivering food to 690 self-isolating households, providing seven days a week food drops to hotels, hostels and B&Bs during the height of the first lockdown.
They looked particularly to those most in need of help - the hungry, families, older people, those sleeping rough, refugees and asylum seekers, and anyone with mental health needs.
Cookie, who received support from Love Southampton, told the Daily Echo: "Thanks to the churches’ love and support, through the food deliveries and so much more, I’ve felt so connected and cared for. I’ve struggled in the past with addiction and depression, but I feel loved and supported.”
The Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP (Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society) said this about the group's work: “All over the country during this crisis, churches are playing a remarkable, central role, in partnership with local and central government. I applaud the work of Love Southampton in supporting people across the city, and am full of admiration for everyone involved.”
Efforts are currently focused around food, debt, and the rising need amongst students.
More delivery drivers for food packages are urgently needed.
To access help, to volunteer or for more information, visit lovesouthampton.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Hampshire autism charity launch raffle to buy mini-bus

A Hampshire charity supporting people with autism has organised a raffle to raise money for a mini-bus for their service users .
Autism Hampshire said the bus is needed as using public transport with service-users is becoming more difficult due to social distancing .
A post on the charity 's website stated : `` Living with the changes and challenges of the current pandemic has been difficult for many people and even more so for the people we support .
`` [ They ] have endured long periods without contact from their families due to lockdown and many of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had ] to stop . ''
Residents at the charity ’ s Southampton-based supported accommodation Bassett House will use the van to access community events .
A link to donate to the raffle can be found here .
After a donation is made , receipts should be forwarded to roisin.smith @ autismhampshire.org.uk to receive a ticket number .
Tickets are £2.00 each and can be bought up to December 4 .
Over 50 prizes are up for grabs including a £50 Cake Voucher , a family ticket Solent Sky Museum and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available to collect from a location in Southampton .

Autism Hampshire said the bus is needed as using public transport with service-users is becoming more difficult due to social distancing.
A post on the charity's website stated: "Living with the changes and challenges of the current pandemic has been difficult for many people and even more so for the people we support.
"[They] have endured long periods without contact from their families due to lockdown and many of their usual activities outside of the home [have had] to stop."
Residents at the charity’s Southampton-based supported accommodation Bassett House will use the van to access community events.
A link to donate to the raffle can be found here.
After a donation is made, receipts should be forwarded to roisin.smith@autismhampshire.org.uk to receive a ticket number.
Tickets are £2.00 each and can be bought up to December 4.
Over 50 prizes are up for grabs including a £50 Cake Voucher, a family ticket Solent Sky Museum and a hand-painted cocktail glass.
Prizes will be available to collect from a location in Southampton.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Southampton Sports Journalism student wins national award

A recent graduate from a Southampton university has scooped first place in a national journalism award .
Sébastien Zany , 21 , a Sports Journalism graduate from Solent University won the award for Best TV Sports Journalism in the Broadcast Journalism Training Council ( BJTC ) Awards on Nov 10th .
His winning documentary 'From Ping-Pong ’ to Table Tennis ' explores the hidden difficulty of professional table tennis and impressed the judges with its `` exceptional technical production . ''
French native Sébastien , who lives in Reading , is already reporting on screen as a freelance journalist covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for French channel Canal+ .
In his role he conducts pre and post-match reporting on camera and interviews players and managers .
Commenting on his win , Sébastien said : `` I am honoured to have won , considering the number of entries for this year ‘ s awards .
Apparently it was the third highest year in terms of entries .
I was very proud to represent Solent at the BJTC awards .
`` In the summer , I saw the awards advertised and I applied .
My documentary had received an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought I might have a chance . ''
Sébastien added : `` [ Producing the documentary ] was a long process which involved many hours of work and was mainly filmed in Germany over two days with a course friend .
It is also a great way for me to end my journey at university and to highlight all the skills I was taught by my lecturers . ''
• Hasenhuttl says Saints ' superb form is 'scary ' - but not surprising Will Cope , Course leader , BA ( Hons ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We ’ re very proud that Sébastien has won this major , national award .
He is a brilliant example of how creative , versatile and hard-working our graduates are , so it ’ s great to see him recognised in this way .
`` I ’ m sure these won ’ t be the only awards Sébastien will be nominated for in the future . ''

Sébastien Zany, 21, a Sports Journalism graduate from Solent University won the award for Best TV Sports Journalism in the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Awards on Nov 10th.
His winning documentary 'From Ping-Pong’ to Table Tennis' explores the hidden difficulty of professional table tennis and impressed the judges with its "exceptional technical production."
French native Sébastien, who lives in Reading, is already reporting on screen as a freelance journalist covering the Premier League as a UK Correspondent for French channel Canal+.
In his role he conducts pre and post-match reporting on camera and interviews players and managers.
Commenting on his win, Sébastien said: "I am honoured to have won, considering the number of entries for this year‘s awards. Apparently it was the third highest year in terms of entries. I was very proud to represent Solent at the BJTC awards.
"In the summer, I saw the awards advertised and I applied. My documentary had received an A1 grade from my lecturers and I thought I might have a chance."
Sébastien added: "[Producing the documentary] was a long process which involved many hours of work and was mainly filmed in Germany over two days with a course friend. It is also a great way for me to end my journey at university and to highlight all the skills I was taught by my lecturers."
Will Cope, Course leader, BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at Solent University said: "We’re very proud that Sébastien has won this major, national award. He is a brilliant example of how creative, versatile and hard-working our graduates are, so it’s great to see him recognised in this way.
"I’m sure these won’t be the only awards Sébastien will be nominated for in the future."


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Hearing planned to discuss development of Mercury Marina

A HEARING is due to take place to discuss the development of Mercury Marina .
In Eastleigh Borough Council ’ s Local Plan , the marina in Hamble-le-Rice was outlined for a mixed marina and leisure development which could include a hotel .
The planning inspector tasked with examining the Local Plan however indicated that she would be prepared to support a residential development instead .
• 'Controversial ' plans for block of flats in Chandler 's Ford The council are said to be against residential buildings at this location and have now requested that the inspector considers further evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now set to take place on January 5 , where the council will put forward evidence against housing at the Marina .
Council Leader Keith House said , “ I am pleased that the Inspector has agreed to a further hearing to consider further evidence regarding Mercury Marina .
`` The Council remains firmly opposed to any housing on the site particularly because of the poor traffic access on Satchell Lane and the complete lack of pedestrian facilities to the nearby Hamble Academy school .
`` Our further evidence sets out the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @

In Eastleigh Borough Council’s Local Plan, the marina in Hamble-le-Rice was outlined for a mixed marina and leisure development which could include a hotel.
The planning inspector tasked with examining the Local Plan however indicated that she would be prepared to support a residential development instead.
The council are said to be against residential buildings at this location and have now requested that the inspector considers further evidence against the housing.
A hearing is now set to take place on January 5, where the council will put forward evidence against housing at the Marina.
Council Leader Keith House said, “I am pleased that the Inspector has agreed to a further hearing to consider further evidence regarding Mercury Marina.
"The Council remains firmly opposed to any housing on the site particularly because of the poor traffic access on Satchell Lane and the complete lack of pedestrian facilities to the nearby Hamble Academy school.
"Our further evidence sets out the case against housing in more detail.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Wessex Heartbeat will benefit from Mark Ind's debut Fifty Days of Lockdown

FIFTY Days of Lockdown is the debut book by Southampton based author Mark Ind and tells the remarkable story of his son 's recovery from major heart surgery .
Each copy sold will boost the coffers of Wessex Heartbeat , a charity which means so much to the Ind family , from Chandler 's Ford .
Some people say lockdown was a time to forget but for the Ind family it was a time to savour .
A year before , they had their own lockdown when Alex , now 22 , was taken very seriously ill and ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fifty Days of Lockdown documents how one family made the best out of possibly one of the most unprecedented times that many of us will ever have to live through .
Based on a daily journal , the book also chronicles the historical events of and leading up to Covid-19 whilst telling Alex ’ s amazing story and his incredible 10K challenge , which he completed on the first day after the lockdown restrictions were eased .
Author Mark Ind said : “ Launching a book about Lockdown 1 in Lockdown 2 seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the fact that I have completed this project in a relatively short timeframe and that it can hopefully help raise funds for a local charity close to our hearts , is both rewarding and hugely satisfying.
” The Ind family are very grateful for all the support Wessex Heartbeat have given them over the years and a contribution from each book sold will be donated to the charity .
John Munro - CEO Wessex Heartbeat added : “ Donations from sales will really help us to continue supporting those with heart disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sneaky peak at the content , you will not only be moved , but you will also laugh , a lot !
”

Each copy sold will boost the coffers of Wessex Heartbeat, a charity which means so much to the Ind family, from Chandler's Ford.
Some people say lockdown was a time to forget but for the Ind family it was a time to savour.
A year before, they had their own lockdown when Alex, now 22, was taken very seriously ill and ended up in hospital for nearly three months.
Fifty Days of Lockdown documents how one family made the best out of possibly one of the most unprecedented times that many of us will ever have to live through.
Based on a daily journal, the book also chronicles the historical events of and leading up to Covid-19 whilst telling Alex’s amazing story and his incredible 10K challenge, which he completed on the first day after the lockdown restrictions were eased.
Author Mark Ind said: “Launching a book about Lockdown 1 in Lockdown 2 seems quite a surreal thing to be doing but the fact that I have completed this project in a relatively short timeframe and that it can hopefully help raise funds for a local charity close to our hearts, is both rewarding and hugely satisfying.”
The Ind family are very grateful for all the support Wessex Heartbeat have given them over the years and a contribution from each book sold will be donated to the charity.
John Munro - CEO Wessex Heartbeat added: “Donations from sales will really help us to continue supporting those with heart disease.
"Having been lucky to get a sneaky peak at the content, you will not only be moved, but you will also laugh, a lot!”


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Ringwood Town FC given permission to install LED lights

A HAMPSHIRE football club has scored an off-the-pitch victory by gaining permission to improve its floodlights .
Ringwood Town FC @ @ @ @ @ given consent to replace six existing lights with LED ones to comply with guidelines laid @ @ @ @ @ .
The scheme has been approved by New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) .
@ @ @ @ @ the authority to support the proposal , saying it would enhance the facility and reduce @ @ @ @ @ environment .
A report to NFDC members said : `` Floodlight pylons within the football @ @ @ @ @ of any dwelling .
`` Other than times of floodlight operation the proposal would have @ @ @ @ @ upon the character and appearance of the area . ''

Ringwood Town FC and Social Club has been given consent to replace six existing lights with LED ones to comply with guidelines laid down by the Football Association.
The scheme has been approved by New Forest District Council (NFDC).
Ringwood Town Council had urged the authority to support the proposal, saying it would enhance the facility and reduce the impact on the local environment.
A report to NFDC members said: "Floodlight pylons within the football ground are not within 280m of any dwelling.
"Other than times of floodlight operation the proposal would have no direct or significant impact upon the character and appearance of the area."


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Sleeping Beauty to take to the Titchfield stage from December 9

CLASSIC fairy tale Sleeping Beauty is set to enchant Titchfield audiences this Christmas .
The story follows the magical journey of Princess Rose , as she faces the curse of the evil fairy godmother Carabosse .
There will be all of the well-loved characters in this wonderful panto … and of course , plenty of dancing and singing , whilst not forgetting our hilarious Dame , Queen Ella , guaranteeing lots of fun for all the family .
Will King Sam and Queen Ella ever be able to save their daughter from the evil fairy ’ s curse ?
Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help break the spell ?
Will we ever be able to get Queen Ella out of her protective rubbers !
?
Sassy Harvey has adapted this production for Titchfield Festival Theatre as well as directing Sleeping Beauty .
Sassy said , “ This is the first play that I have directed and written – and Sleeping Beauty was the perfect choice for me .
It is a timeless classic : the beautiful princess and her handsome prince , the evil fairies… it is a magical piece of pure escapism for all the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our panto is based on the original story ; however , we have added some new characters as well , working with the cast to reflect their humour naturally , bringing out the best of their comedy talents !
All of the cast have worked incredibly hard .
Indeed , it is only nine weeks between when we cast the parts for the panto until the opening night .
“ All of us are really determined to perform a panto this year .
I believe that people are really longing to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the best way of doing this is to come along to our panto to feel the magic , enjoy the singing , the dancing and the laughter .
It will be huge fun !
”

The story follows the magical journey of Princess Rose, as she faces the curse of the evil fairy godmother Carabosse. There will be all of the well-loved characters in this wonderful panto … and of course, plenty of dancing and singing, whilst not forgetting our hilarious Dame, Queen Ella, guaranteeing lots of fun for all the family.
Will King Sam and Queen Ella ever be able to save their daughter from the evil fairy’s curse? Will Princess Rose find her true love to help break the spell? Will we ever be able to get Queen Ella out of her protective rubbers!?
Sassy Harvey has adapted this production for Titchfield Festival Theatre as well as directing Sleeping Beauty. Sassy said, “This is the first play that I have directed and written – and Sleeping Beauty was the perfect choice for me. It is a timeless classic: the beautiful princess and her handsome prince, the evil fairies… it is a magical piece of pure escapism for all the family to enjoy. I love it.
“Our panto is based on the original story; however, we have added some new characters as well, working with the cast to reflect their humour naturally, bringing out the best of their comedy talents! All of the cast have worked incredibly hard. Indeed, it is only nine weeks between when we cast the parts for the panto until the opening night.
“All of us are really determined to perform a panto this year. I believe that people are really longing to enjoy a sense of normality over Christmas; and the best way of doing this is to come along to our panto to feel the magic, enjoy the singing, the dancing and the laughter. It will be huge fun!”
Sleeping Beauty runs from December 9 to 19.
Tickets from titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com or 0333 666 3366.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--£10,000 funding boost to fix Avonway Community Centre roof

A COMMUNITY centre in Fordingbridge has been given a £10,000 grant to help with vital repairs to the roof .
Fordingbridge Town Council ’ s finance committee agreed funding to help Avonway from the Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL ) during an extraordinary meeting held last week .
Avonway trustee Iain Kidson said roof felt was missing and there was evidence of water leaking under the slates which had deteriorated .
He also told the meeting that there had been problems with young people climbing on the roof , which had caused “ significant damage ” .
Th project would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need of rebuilding and “ re-covering ” and felting the roof , which Mr Kidson said would “ abolish the problem of rain blowing in under the slates ” .
Around £40,000 would be needed to do the work .
The meeting had heard the pandemic had had an impact on its finances due to lost income .
Mr Kidson said the centre itself had raised £6,000 and there was “ funding in kind ” to reduce the labour costs by about £1,500 .
And several groups who had pre-paid to use the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - putting an additional £800 in the funding pot .
It would also be seeking grants from other funding bodies .
Councillor Mike Jackson suggested £10,000 and that if there was a shortfall at a later stage Avonway could come back to the town council .
Mr Kidson said this would put Avonway in a “ strong position ” to look at securing other grants and to “ get the job done ” .
He added : “ It is pretty important when there is such pressure on the welfare of residents with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go when things come back so we can support the town.
” Councillor Paul Anstey said the loss of income had “ added to this burden ” for the centre and he supported the proposal from Cllr Jackson , adding : “ The loss of this facility in this town is surely not an option.
” Councillor Malcom Adams said it is an “ organisation that helps the whole town ” .
The proposal was unanimously supported by councillors .
Mr Kidson said : “ We do very much appreciate the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do our best to make good use of it and to continue to support the people of Fordingbridge.
” Thanks to a grant of £17,183.00 from the TH Russell Charitable Trust , Avonway has also been able to have new automatic entrance doors installed , which will make it easier for elderly and disabled users to access the centre .

Fordingbridge Town Council’s finance committee agreed funding to help Avonway from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) during an extraordinary meeting held last week.
Avonway trustee Iain Kidson said roof felt was missing and there was evidence of water leaking under the slates which had deteriorated.
He also told the meeting that there had been problems with young people climbing on the roof, which had caused “significant damage”.
Th project would involve demolishing two chimneys which are in need of rebuilding and “re-covering” and felting the roof, which Mr Kidson said would “abolish the problem of rain blowing in under the slates”. Around £40,000 would be needed to do the work.
The meeting had heard the pandemic had had an impact on its finances due to lost income.
Mr Kidson said the centre itself had raised £6,000 and there was “funding in kind” to reduce the labour costs by about £1,500. And several groups who had pre-paid to use the centre and did not want it back - putting an additional £800 in the funding pot. It would also be seeking grants from other funding bodies.
Councillor Mike Jackson suggested £10,000 and that if there was a shortfall at a later stage Avonway could come back to the town council.
Mr Kidson said this would put Avonway in a “strong position” to look at securing other grants and to “get the job done”. He added: “It is pretty important when there is such pressure on the welfare of residents with Covid that we are there and ready to go when things come back so we can support the town.”
Councillor Paul Anstey said the loss of income had “added to this burden” for the centre and he supported the proposal from Cllr Jackson, adding: “The loss of this facility in this town is surely not an option.”
Councillor Malcom Adams said it is an “organisation that helps the whole town”.
The proposal was unanimously supported by councillors.
Mr Kidson said: “We do very much appreciate the town council’s help. We will do our best to make good use of it and to continue to support the people of Fordingbridge.”
Thanks to a grant of £17,183.00 from the TH Russell Charitable Trust, Avonway has also been able to have new automatic entrance doors installed, which will make it easier for elderly and disabled users to access the centre.


thedailyecho--2020-11-18--Antiques dealers' site sees sales rise nearly 300pc in lockdown

AN ONLINE portal where antiques dealers sell their wares saw sales rise almost 300 per cent in lockdown .
2Covet was set up by a New Forest businessman and a former co-owner of AFC Bournemouth .
Sales through the portal rose by 283 per cent between March and June and the growth has continued , with antiques dealers unable to trade from their normal shops and fairs or visit auctions .
Collectors , interior designer and regular customers were also forced online and flocked to the site , the business says .
Older people who learned to buy from internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trust the method for other higher-end purchases , its founders say .
Dealers pay a monthly fee to feature their antiques or contemporary items on 2Covet and buyers use it as they would Amazon or other shopping sites .
Charles Wallrock , from Lymington , and Steve Sly , from Bournemouth , joined forces to create the platform .
Mr Wallrock , who specialises in maritime and nautical antiques , said : “ We felt there was room for a new marketplace for dealers .
“ We wanted to connect them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , without commission or other extra costs .
“ Dealers have to be of a high standard and the majority are trade affiliated so visitors to the site know there is quality control .
“ Many of those in our world and sector have been reluctant to use the internet – but that has all changed .
“ Importantly , the dealers and clients are connected and that allows them to build relationships which is so important in the industry.
” Steve Sly , a former deputy chairman and co-owner of AFC Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Japanese art , said : “ We were experiencing rapid growth before the first lockdown , but that really accelerated things .
“ The existing trend speeded up when people couldn ’ t buy and sell through shops and fairs .
“ We had 283 per cent growth during the first lockdown and now believe the ball is well and truly rolling , and already we have seen another uptick during the latest lockdown .
“ As well as antiques we are seeing more jewellery dealers coming on board and others with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further unexpected trend is to have international dealers contact us , keen to tap into the market we have created .
“ Those who previously wouldn ’ t have trusted using the internet for these sorts of purchases are now rapidly becoming online shoppers and it is changing the industry.
” The UK arts and antiques market is worth around £10billion – second only to China in terms of sales .

2Covet was set up by a New Forest businessman and a former co-owner of AFC Bournemouth.
Sales through the portal rose by 283 per cent between March and June and the growth has continued, with antiques dealers unable to trade from their normal shops and fairs or visit auctions.
Collectors, interior designer and regular customers were also forced online and flocked to the site, the business says.
Older people who learned to buy from internet sites during the first lockdown have come to trust the method for other higher-end purchases, its founders say.
Dealers pay a monthly fee to feature their antiques or contemporary items on 2Covet and buyers use it as they would Amazon or other shopping sites.
Charles Wallrock, from Lymington, and Steve Sly, from Bournemouth, joined forces to create the platform.
Mr Wallrock, who specialises in maritime and nautical antiques, said: “We felt there was room for a new marketplace for dealers.
“We wanted to connect them with buyers and the platform simply does that, without commission or other extra costs.
“Dealers have to be of a high standard and the majority are trade affiliated so visitors to the site know there is quality control.
“Many of those in our world and sector have been reluctant to use the internet – but that has all changed.
“Importantly, the dealers and clients are connected and that allows them to build relationships which is so important in the industry.”
Steve Sly, a former deputy chairman and co-owner of AFC Bournemouth, as well as a leading expert in Japanese art, said: “We were experiencing rapid growth before the first lockdown, but that really accelerated things.
“The existing trend speeded up when people couldn’t buy and sell through shops and fairs.
“We had 283 per cent growth during the first lockdown and now believe the ball is well and truly rolling, and already we have seen another uptick during the latest lockdown.
“As well as antiques we are seeing more jewellery dealers coming on board and others with specialist and exquisite products.
“A further unexpected trend is to have international dealers contact us, keen to tap into the market we have created.
“Those who previously wouldn’t have trusted using the internet for these sorts of purchases are now rapidly becoming online shoppers and it is changing the industry.”
The UK arts and antiques market is worth around £10billion – second only to China in terms of sales.