thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Tributes to RAF, St John Ambulance and BT stalwart Pauline Sargent

SHE served in the Royal Air Force and was a long-standing member of St John Ambulance as well as enjoying a lengthy career with British Telecom .
Pauline Sargent , nee Sandiford , was born in 1942 while her father Wilfred was working at the air base at Hamble .
She was educated at Wickham House in Fareham and excelled at sports .
Pauline worked at the Post Office in Woolston and signed up for the RAF in the early 60s .
She worked as a telephonist in Wiltshire before being posted to Germany .
She often joked she would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loud speaker in a similar fashion to Ruth Madoc 's character Gladys Pugh in Hi-de-Hi !
Pauline joined St John Ambulance in 1978 , winning a host of medals and cups .
She was regularly on call at Mayflower Theatre over the years .
A resident of Winn Road in Portswood , Pauline worked for British Telecom in Southampton from 1984 to 2000 .
She was a strong , determined and highly respected lady .
Pauline was the much-loved sister of Barbara , aunt to Elizabeth , Victoria and Jonathan , great aunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Godmother to Elizabeth , Victoria , Jonathan and Andi .
She passed away last month , aged 78 , following two bouts of cancer and a stroke .
A funeral service has been held at Test Valley Crematorium and donations made to St John Ambulance in her memory .

Pauline Sargent, nee Sandiford, was born in 1942 while her father Wilfred was working at the air base at Hamble.
She was educated at Wickham House in Fareham and excelled at sports.
Pauline worked at the Post Office in Woolston and signed up for the RAF in the early 60s. She worked as a telephonist in Wiltshire before being posted to Germany. She often joked she would awake members of the camp over the loud speaker in a similar fashion to Ruth Madoc's character Gladys Pugh in Hi-de-Hi!
Pauline joined St John Ambulance in 1978, winning a host of medals and cups. She was regularly on call at Mayflower Theatre over the years.
A resident of Winn Road in Portswood, Pauline worked for British Telecom in Southampton from 1984 to 2000.
She was a strong, determined and highly respected lady.
Pauline was the much-loved sister of Barbara, aunt to Elizabeth, Victoria and Jonathan, great aunt to Jack, Hazel and Oliver and Godmother to Elizabeth, Victoria, Jonathan and Andi.
She passed away last month, aged 78, following two bouts of cancer and a stroke. A funeral service has been held at Test Valley Crematorium and donations made to St John Ambulance in her memory.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Mosaic marks the sailing of Mayflower

Mosaic marks the sailing of Mayflower

A MOSAIC has been unveiled to celebrate Southampton ’ s historical heritage .
Four hundred years ago the Mayflower set sail from Southampton filled with people dreaming of a new start .
It crossed the Atlantic to what would become America .
Artist Will Rosie has created a mosaic to mark this historical event .
His design is made up of a number of significant elements , chosen because of links to the Mayflower and the city .
Its borders have strips of red and white Tudor roses that were adopted by the town of Southampton in the 16th century @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the artist ’ s impression of how the Mayflower might have looked moored up next to Southampton ’ s ancient walls and defensive towers .
Will has previously covered parts of the city in Mr Men , Little Miss and Superhero mosaics The finished mosaic was officially unveiled in the Marlands Shopping Centre , by Cllr .
Alex Houghton in his first public appearance as Sheriff of Southampton .
Cllr Peter Baillie said that the mosaic , on loan from the office of the Mayor of Southampton , is a masterpiece that far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will eventually find a permanent home within the walls of the Old Town .
The art would certainly add to the city ’ s increasingly rich heritage , he added .
Marlands ’ deputy centre manager , Julie Warren said she is “ delighted that the amazing mosaic is being displayed in the Marlands ’ atrium ” and welcomes people to come in and view it .
To see the mosaic on display , visit the Marlands Shopping Centre on Civic Centre Road .

Four hundred years ago the Mayflower set sail from Southampton filled with people dreaming of a new start.
It crossed the Atlantic to what would become America.
Artist Will Rosie has created a mosaic to mark this historical event. His design is made up of a number of significant elements, chosen because of links to the Mayflower and the city.
Its borders have strips of red and white Tudor roses that were adopted by the town of Southampton in the 16th century.
The centre of the design is the artist’s impression of how the Mayflower might have looked moored up next to Southampton’s ancient walls and defensive towers.
Will has previously covered parts of the city in Mr Men, Little Miss and Superhero mosaics
The finished mosaic was officially unveiled in the Marlands Shopping Centre, by Cllr. Alex Houghton in his first public appearance as Sheriff of Southampton.
Cllr Peter Baillie said that the mosaic, on loan from the office of the Mayor of Southampton, is a masterpiece that far exceeded his expectations, and hopes that it will eventually find a permanent home within the walls of the Old Town. The art would certainly add to the city’s increasingly rich heritage, he added.
Marlands’ deputy centre manager, Julie Warren said she is “delighted that the amazing mosaic is being displayed in the Marlands’ atrium” and welcomes people to come in and view it.
To see the mosaic on display, visit the Marlands Shopping Centre on Civic Centre Road.
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thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Family taking on memory walk for Alzheimer's Society

A family are doing a memory walk going via several fish and chip shops .
The walk will be from Mike 's Traditional Fish and Chips shop in Bishopstoke , to J Henry ’ s in Hedge End , with the walkers going via Sonny ’ s in Fair Oak , Best Fry in West End and Codfather in Hedge End .
The journey is about 9 miles and is taking place on Sunday September 20 and money is being donated to the Alzheimers society in memory of a local man , James Beyer who died earlier this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been organising the walk with her family and said : `` We are walking the route via the fish and chip shops because my son Mike owns Mike 's traditional fish and chips , and the company has made a generous donation . ''
`` My dad was a very intelligent man and could turn his hand to almost anything including renovating our family cottage home in Botley . ''
James was diagnosed with Alzheimer 's in February 2019 and passed away in April this year with the funeral taking place in lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Louise added : `` I wanted to do this walk to raise awareness as well as raising money to go towards such an important charity , in the hope that in the future people won ’ t have to suffer as we all did . ''
`` J Henry 's happens to be open on Sunday evenings so round off with fish and chips ! ''
The family have a target of £300 on their just giving page and at the time of the Echo going to press , they have raised @ @ @ @ @

The walk will be from Mike's Traditional Fish and Chips shop in Bishopstoke, to J Henry’s in Hedge End, with the walkers going via Sonny’s in Fair Oak, Best Fry in West End and Codfather in Hedge End.
The journey is about 9 miles and is taking place on Sunday September 20 and money is being donated to the Alzheimers society in memory of a local man, James Beyer who died earlier this year.
Louise Beyer, James' daughter has been organising the walk with her family and said: "We are walking the route via the fish and chip shops because my son Mike owns Mike's traditional fish and chips, and the company has made a generous donation."
"My dad was a very intelligent man and could turn his hand to almost anything including renovating our family cottage home in Botley."
James was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in February 2019 and passed away in April this year with the funeral taking place in lockdown and therefore only ten people could attend.
Louise added: "I wanted to do this walk to raise awareness as well as raising money to go towards such an important charity, in the hope that in the future people won’t have to suffer as we all did."
"J Henry's happens to be open on Sunday evenings so round off with fish and chips!"
The family have a target of £300 on their just giving page and at the time of the Echo going to press, they have raised £175 of this total.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Adrian Chiles speaks to college students

Adrian Chiles has shared his expertise with college students by giving an online lecture .
The national television and radio presenter offered Barton Peveril Sixth Form College students an insight into his career .
He gave the lecture via video call , sharing with new first year students his journey from a student himself , to becoming a well-known presenter .
The lecture took place as part of the College ’ s Aspire Programme which helps the College ’ s students attain their educational goals .
Following the lecture Adrian said : `` I ’ m always keen to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools .
`` If there ’ s anything I can say to help them look forward to tackling the lives ahead of them , I ’ m more than happy to share it .
`` I could tell from the questions they posted for me that they ’ re full of intelligence , curiosity and , most importantly , fun . ''
Chiles has worked across a number of notable television and radio projects from Match of the Day 2 to the One Show and was the first speaker for this year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shoonagh Hubble , said : `` Thanks to presenter Adrian Chiles for delivering the opening talk to Barton Peveril 's new Aspire students .
`` His insights into celebrity , mental health and how you define `` success '' made him the perfect Aspire role model . ''

The national television and radio presenter offered Barton Peveril Sixth Form College students an insight into his career.
He gave the lecture via video call, sharing with new first year students his journey from a student himself, to becoming a well-known presenter.
The lecture took place as part of the College’s Aspire Programme which helps the College’s students attain their educational goals.
Following the lecture Adrian said: "I’m always keen to speak to teenagers, especially those in state schools.
"If there’s anything I can say to help them look forward to tackling the lives ahead of them, I’m more than happy to share it.
"I could tell from the questions they posted for me that they’re full of intelligence, curiosity and, most importantly, fun."
Chiles has worked across a number of notable television and radio projects from Match of the Day 2 to the One Show and was the first speaker for this year’s programme.
Barton Peveril Careers manager, Shoonagh Hubble, said: "Thanks to presenter Adrian Chiles for delivering the opening talk to Barton Peveril's new Aspire students.
"His insights into celebrity, mental health and how you define "success" made him the perfect Aspire role model."


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Winchester street market moves to The Broadway on Sundays for trial period

THE Winchester Street Market moved to The Broadway for the first time on Sunday in a trial move .
There was a mixed reaction from traders , many of whom have seen the affair staged in the Middle Brook Street area and on the open-air car park before it was moved to the High Street a couple of years ago .
Elaine Ehrenfried , of Forage and Find , said : `` I think it is safer but I am in two minds as to how busy it will be .
The vintage market has got quite a reputation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues there is no reason why we should n't pull people down here . ''
Sophie Clarke , whose family 's business sells French antiques , says : `` My parents have done the market for a long time , I think when it was originally in the car park that did n't work so well with signage and footfall .
`` We 've had a good number of people coming today , a little bit less than normal .
I think being connected to the High Street is important for the market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's , said : `` Having the road cut off to traffic is a good thing , it is a nice atmosphere because we spent at least two years in the car park and there was very little promotion and hardly any footfall . ''
Tim Floyd of Pecage Art said : `` I think I would prefer to be in the main High Street , but I would prefer to be down here than in the car park . ''
`` Last time in the car park I sold one pictures but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already than in the car park .
Peter Horne , Barrie Pictures said : “ It is too early to say at the moment , but it looks already that people are coming down to support.
” Peter ’ s normal picture is towards the top of the High Street , he said : “ It is unusual to be right down here rather than up in the High Street but you ’ ve got to make these sacrifices .
“ I would like to go back up though.
” The Broadway was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street market once Silver Hill was developed .
The city council says the trial will test an element of the long-term aspirations around increasing the vibrancy of the Central Winchester Regeneration area .
Organisers are also looking to assess the benefits around improved ease of social distancing in the more spacious area .
There will be a limited number of stalls positioned on the Lower High Street and Middle Brook Street .
The trial will assess the impact on the market and High Street footfall as well as the level of traffic generated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member for housing and asset management , Cllr Kelsie Learney , said : “ The need for social distancing has led us to rethink how we carry on many activities within Winchester .
Moving the market to The Broadway was suggested in the Central Winchester Regeneration Area Supplementary Planning Document and it seems the ideal location for people to enjoy Winchester ’ s fantastic market offering in a spacious , central location .
`` We ’ re looking forward to seeing how the experiment works in practice and taking it from there.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was closed from the bus station entrance to the junction of Market Street and Colebrook Street , with access to the Mercure Wessex Hotel and Market Street routed via Colebrook Street .
Great Minster Street and the Square remained closed to through traffic .

There was a mixed reaction from traders, many of whom have seen the affair staged in the Middle Brook Street area and on the open-air car park before it was moved to the High Street a couple of years ago.
Elaine Ehrenfried, of Forage and Find, said: "I think it is safer but I am in two minds as to how busy it will be. The vintage market has got quite a reputation for attracting people so I think if that continues there is no reason why we shouldn't pull people down here."
Sophie Clarke, whose family's business sells French antiques, says: "My parents have done the market for a long time, I think when it was originally in the car park that didn't work so well with signage and footfall.
"We've had a good number of people coming today, a little bit less than normal. I think being connected to the High Street is important for the market."
Sue Perry, of Perry's, said: "Having the road cut off to traffic is a good thing, it is a nice atmosphere because we spent at least two years in the car park and there was very little promotion and hardly any footfall."
Tim Floyd of Pecage Art said: "I think I would prefer to be in the main High Street, but I would prefer to be down here than in the car park."
"Last time in the car park I sold one pictures but I've sold eight times as much already than in the car park.
Peter Horne, Barrie Pictures said: “It is too early to say at the moment, but it looks already that people are coming down to support.”
Peter’s normal picture is towards the top of the High Street, he said: “It is unusual to be right down here rather than up in the High Street but you’ve got to make these sacrifices.
“I would like to go back up though.”
The Broadway was proposed as the permanent location for the street market once Silver Hill was developed.
The city council says the trial will test an element of the long-term aspirations around increasing the vibrancy of the Central Winchester Regeneration area. Organisers are also looking to assess the benefits around improved ease of social distancing in the more spacious area.
There will be a limited number of stalls positioned on the Lower High Street and Middle Brook Street.
The trial will assess the impact on the market and High Street footfall as well as the level of traffic generated in Colebrook Street.
City council cabinet member for housing and asset management, Cllr Kelsie Learney, said: “The need for social distancing has led us to rethink how we carry on many activities within Winchester. Moving the market to The Broadway was suggested in the Central Winchester Regeneration Area Supplementary Planning Document and it seems the ideal location for people to enjoy Winchester’s fantastic market offering in a spacious, central location.
"We’re looking forward to seeing how the experiment works in practice and taking it from there.”
To accommodate the stalls, The Broadway was closed from the bus station entrance to the junction of Market Street and Colebrook Street, with access to the Mercure Wessex Hotel and Market Street routed via Colebrook Street. Great Minster Street and the Square remained closed to through traffic.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--University recognised in national awards

Solent University has been shortlisted for a national award for it 's approach to mental health .
The Southampton based university was shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students category in The Times Higher Education ( THE ) awards 2020 .
Described as the ‘ Oscars of Higher Education ’ these awards recognise the outstanding work going on in universities throughout the UK .
Solent has been recognised for its introduction of a radical new approach to therapy which has drastically reduced waiting times , empowered students and encouraged therapists to do things differently .
The Therapy and Mental Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interpretation of the radical Single Session Therapy ( SST ) model to extend the breadth of support available to the students , and make it more accessible .
This model ’ s introduction has resulted in a 68 % increase in the number of students accessing the service , alongside a 62 % decrease in waiting times , meaning more students are getting help when they need it most .
`` Recognising the need to continue to develop and extend the breadth of support available to the student body , and make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ researched , identified and introduced this new model to great success .
`` Student support , both academic and well-being , is a priority here at Solent and we will continue to do all we can to help them thrive , succeed and achieve their absolute potential .
`` It ’ s great to see the fantastic work that our Therapy and Mental Health Support Team are doing recognised in this way . ''
Following this success , the team at Solent are helping to produce a Toolkit for colleagues in other institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to share their knowledge and experience with the rest of the sector .
More than 80 institutions make the shortlist for the THE Awards across 20 categories , which celebrate the full range of university activity .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , this year ’ s award winners will be announced during a virtual event on 26 November .

The Southampton based university was shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students category in The Times Higher Education (THE) awards 2020.
Described as the ‘Oscars of Higher Education’ these awards recognise the outstanding work going on in universities throughout the UK.
Solent has been recognised for its introduction of a radical new approach to therapy which has drastically reduced waiting times, empowered students and encouraged therapists to do things differently.
The Therapy and Mental Health Team at the university introduced their own interpretation of the radical Single Session Therapy (SST) model to extend the breadth of support available to the students, and make it more accessible.
This model’s introduction has resulted in a 68% increase in the number of students accessing the service, alongside a 62% decrease in waiting times, meaning more students are getting help when they need it most.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Stanton says: "Student mental health is a sector-wide priority.
"Recognising the need to continue to develop and extend the breadth of support available to the student body, and make it more accessible, the team at Solent researched, identified and introduced this new model to great success.
"Student support, both academic and well-being, is a priority here at Solent and we will continue to do all we can to help them thrive, succeed and achieve their absolute potential.
"It’s great to see the fantastic work that our Therapy and Mental Health Support Team are doing recognised in this way."
Following this success, the team at Solent are helping to produce a Toolkit for colleagues in other institutions wishing to introduce the model, and continue to share their knowledge and experience with the rest of the sector.
More than 80 institutions make the shortlist for the THE Awards across 20 categories, which celebrate the full range of university activity.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s award winners will be announced during a virtual event on 26 November.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Dobbies Garden Centre announces Christmas events

The UK 's leading garden centre retailer has announced it 's Christmas events including it 's Cadnam store .
Dobbies Garden Centre Christmas programme is said to be packed full of seasonal fun for the whole family , with a focus on bringing together communities .
The events planned include Santa 's arrival , breakfast with Santa , and the opportunity for children to explore Winter Wonderland before going to see Santa in his grotto to name just a few .
Social distancing measures will be in place at all events with the company saying that the safety of customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority .
To ensure customers feel safe and have an enjoyable experience , there will be reduced capacity at events so that social distancing is adhered to .
This will be managed with online bookings for all events .
Scheduled cleaning and rigorous hygiene routines will also be carried out between events , with attendees notified when required to wear a face covering .
Graeme Jenkins , CEO at Dobbies , said : `` Our Christmas events programme has something for all ages as we have focused on bringing communities back together over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be following Government guidelines to ensure our events are safe and enjoyable for both customers and team members . ''

Dobbies Garden Centre Christmas programme is said to be packed full of seasonal fun for the whole family, with a focus on bringing together communities.
The events planned include Santa's arrival, breakfast with Santa, and the opportunity for children to explore Winter Wonderland before going to see Santa in his grotto to name just a few.
Social distancing measures will be in place at all events with the company saying that the safety of customers and team members is the number one priority.
To ensure customers feel safe and have an enjoyable experience, there will be reduced capacity at events so that social distancing is adhered to.
This will be managed with online bookings for all events.
Scheduled cleaning and rigorous hygiene routines will also be carried out between events, with attendees notified when required to wear a face covering.
Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies, said: "Our Christmas events programme has something for all ages as we have focused on bringing communities back together over the festive period.
"We will be following Government guidelines to ensure our events are safe and enjoyable for both customers and team members."


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--MP joins apprentices at opening of hanger

APPRENTICES were joined by Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage at the opening of Britten Norman ’ s new hangar on the Daedalus site .
Since her election Caroline has championed local apprentices and apprenticeship providers like HMS Sultan , CETC & CEMAST - who deliver innovative STEM education and high-quality technical apprenticeships .
Caroline spoke at the event and provided this year ’ s apprentices Abby , Sam and Ed with certificates for completing their four-year course at Britten Norman .
She said : “ I was honoured to present this year ’ s fantastic apprentices Abby , Sam and Ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their four-year programme and secured jobs with Britten Norman .
“ Britten Norman ’ s apprenticeship scheme contributes to keeping key industrial skills thriving in our local area and since 2010 it has invested over £23 million into the Gosport peninsular.
” William Hynett , CEO of Britten-Norman added : “ Britten-Norman are a founding member of Solent Airfield , having helped turn it from a government operation into the successful civil space it is today .
The airfield is a thriving hub , home to an exciting and diverse cluster of SMEs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of innovation in Britain ’ s SME aerospace sector .
“ Britten-Norman ’ s new facilities will become a hub for aircraft maintenance and manufacturing .
“ The investment also extends to future generations .
Britten-Norman ’ s apprenticeship scheme has been running for over 15 years and it has been a delight to see our latest class develop .
”

Since her election Caroline has championed local apprentices and apprenticeship providers like HMS Sultan, CETC & CEMAST - who deliver innovative STEM education and high-quality technical apprenticeships.
Caroline spoke at the event and provided this year’s apprentices Abby, Sam and Ed with certificates for completing their four-year course at Britten Norman.
She said: “I was honoured to present this year’s fantastic apprentices Abby, Sam and Ed with their certificates knowing they have completed their four-year programme and secured jobs with Britten Norman.
“Britten Norman’s apprenticeship scheme contributes to keeping key industrial skills thriving in our local area and since 2010 it has invested over £23 million into the Gosport peninsular.”
William Hynett, CEO of Britten-Norman added: “Britten-Norman are a founding member of Solent Airfield, having helped turn it from a government operation into the successful civil space it is today. The airfield is a thriving hub, home to an exciting and diverse cluster of SMEs. Together we are at the forefront of innovation in Britain’s SME aerospace sector.
“Britten-Norman’s new facilities will become a hub for aircraft maintenance and manufacturing.
“The investment also extends to future generations. Britten-Norman’s apprenticeship scheme has been running for over 15 years and it has been a delight to see our latest class develop.”
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thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Southampton motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with van

A MOTORCYCLIST from Southampton sustained serious injuries in a crash with a van in Dorset .
Emergency services were called @ @ @ @ @ on the B3351 Corfe Castle to Studland road shortly after 6pm on Sunday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ man aged in his 60s , was taken to hospital with serious injuries , but @ @ @ @ @ to be life-threatening .
The van driver did not sustain any injuries .
A Dorset @ @ @ @ @ We were called at 6.05pm on Sunday , September 13 , to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ B3351 Corfe Castle to Studland road involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a Mercedes Sprinter van @ @ @ @ @ the motorcycle – a man aged in his 60s and from Southampton – sustained serious @ @ @ @ @ hospital for treatment .
His condition is not thought to be life-threatening .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ uninjured .
`` The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ . ''

Emergency services were called to reports of the collision on the B3351 Corfe Castle to Studland road shortly after 6pm on Sunday evening.
The incident involved a Suzuki motorbike and a Mercedes Sprinter van.
The biker, a Southampton man aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening. The van driver did not sustain any injuries.
A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 6.05pm on Sunday, September 13, to reports of a serious injury collision on the B3351 Corfe Castle to Studland road involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a Mercedes Sprinter van.
"The rider of the motorcycle – a man aged in his 60s and from Southampton – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
"The driver of the van was uninjured.
"The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident. It was reopened at 8.55pm."


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Winchester bus crash: Meeting held into why collision occurred

A MEETING has been held to determine why a bus carrying more than 70 schoolchildren crashed into a railway bridge in Winchester .
Three pupils needed surgery after they were seriously injured in the collision on Wellhouse Lane on Thursday morning last week .
Twelve others suffered minor injuries and two later needed hospital treatment after the top of a double-decker school bus on its way to Henry Beaufort School was ripped off as it hit the bridge .
Winchester ’ s MP Steve Brine organised the meeting between the school , the police , Hampshire County Council and bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened and hear an update on the investigation .
Mr Brine told the Echo : “ I promised last week the urgent search for answers wouldn ’ t hang around and we ’ ve wasted no time .
We all need to know how this happened and what needs to happen now .
“ There is no doubt this bus was on the wrong route , but we need to know why .
The police investigation will find that out .
Furthermore , there are clearly issues with the timetabling of this service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want a speedy resolution of them because my hunch is they ’ re The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an investigation . ''
Speaking previously , Detective Constable Cate Paling , senior investigating officer , said : “ This was a serious collision and our investigation will look to identify the exact circumstances .
“ We have been working closely with the school and Hampshire County Council to provide support to the students and their parents .
We thank everyone for their cooperation.
” Anyone with information about the collision is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Three pupils needed surgery after they were seriously injured in the collision on Wellhouse Lane on Thursday morning last week.
Twelve others suffered minor injuries and two later needed hospital treatment after the top of a double-decker school bus on its way to Henry Beaufort School was ripped off as it hit the bridge.
Winchester’s MP Steve Brine organised the meeting between the school, the police, Hampshire County Council and bus company Stagecoach to try to understand what happened and hear an update on the investigation.
The meeting this morning. Image: Steve Brine
Mr Brine told the Echo: “I promised last week the urgent search for answers wouldn’t hang around and we’ve wasted no time. We all need to know how this happened and what needs to happen now.
“There is no doubt this bus was on the wrong route, but we need to know why. The police investigation will find that out. Furthermore, there are clearly issues with the timetabling of this service out in the Itchen Valley and I want a speedy resolution of them because my hunch is they’re The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an investigation."
Speaking previously, Detective Constable Cate Paling, senior investigating officer, said: “This was a serious collision and our investigation will look to identify the exact circumstances.
“We have been working closely with the school and Hampshire County Council to provide support to the students and their parents. We thank everyone for their cooperation.”
Anyone with information about the collision is being asked to call 101 quoting 44200349165.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Latest Met Office weather: 'Mini heatwave' hits Southampton

A 'mini heatwave ' has Southampton , with temperatures set to peak at 27 degrees on Tuesday , the Met Office have said .
The last blast of summer is due to warm winds from Spain and France .
Some parts of the UK will even see the mercury hit 31C .
When will the heatwave hit ?
Tuesday ( September 15 , 2020 ) is expected to be the hottest day in the south and south east of England .
In Southampton , the Met Office says that highs will be 27C , with 25C expected on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday and Friday , but temperatures will only hit 21C and 22C as the winds change direction .
WATCH : Here 's the latest Met Office weather forecast for the UK What do the Met Office define to be a 'heatwave ' ?
The Met Office defines a heatwave as “ when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.
” The heatwave threshold varies in the UK by country , to reflect the differences in climate across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland , Wales and north and south west of England , the threshold is 25C .
From Lincolnshire , Cheshire and down to Dorset , the threshold rises to 26C .
For parts of the Midlands , East Anglia and many of the home counties , the threshold temperature is 27C , with it rising again to 28C in London .
How to stay cool in a heatwave While many of us will be rejoicing at the thought of warmer weather , there are health risks that come with the heat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are : • Overheating , which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart , or breathing What is the advice from the NHS during a heatwave ?
The NHS recommends the following tips for coping in hot weather : • Keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm , instead sticking to the shade • Avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day • Close the curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler You should also follow all current social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands frequently .

The last blast of summer is due to warm winds from Spain and France.
Some parts of the UK will even see the mercury hit 31C.
When will the heatwave hit?
Tuesday (September 15, 2020) is expected to be the hottest day in the south and south east of England.
In Southampton, the Met Office says that highs will be 27C, with 25C expected on Wednesday.
Bright sunshine will hit the city on Thursday and Friday, but temperatures will only hit 21C and 22C as the winds change direction.
WATCH: Here's the latest Met Office weather forecast for the UK
What do the Met Office define to be a 'heatwave'?
The Met Office defines a heatwave as “when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.”
The heatwave threshold varies in the UK by country, to reflect the differences in climate across the UK.
In parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and north and south west of England, the threshold is 25C.
From Lincolnshire, Cheshire and down to Dorset, the threshold rises to 26C.
For parts of the Midlands, East Anglia and many of the home counties, the threshold temperature is 27C, with it rising again to 28C in London.
How to stay cool in a heatwave
While many of us will be rejoicing at the thought of warmer weather, there are health risks that come with the heat.
The main risks posed by heat waves are:
Dehydrating (not drinking enough water)
Overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart, or breathing
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
What is the advice from the NHS during a heatwave?
The NHS recommends the following tips for coping in hot weather:
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
Keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, instead sticking to the shade
Avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day
Close the curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler
You should also follow all current social distancing guidelines and continue to wash your hands frequently.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Southampton man in court after Millbrook Road West home fire

A man has appeared in court after a fire broke out at a Southampton home last week .
Ashley Pankewycz @ @ @ @ @ Road was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life .
It follows an @ @ @ @ @ before 1am on Friday where the front garden of a home was set alight .
@ @ @ @ @ was inside the property at the time , and no one was injured as a @ @ @ @ @ Mr Pankewycz appeared at Southampton Magistrates ' court this morning , but no plea was @ @ @ @ @ remanded in custody and will now appear at Southampton Crown Court on October 12 .

Ashley Pankewycz, 30, of Andersons Road was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life.
It follows an incident in Millbrook Road just before 1am on Friday where the front garden of a home was set alight.
Hampshire police says no one was inside the property at the time, and no one was injured as a result of the fire.
Mr Pankewycz appeared at Southampton Magistrates' court this morning, but no plea was given.
He has been remanded in custody and will now appear at Southampton Crown Court on October 12.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Coronavirus 'rule of six' law begins in England: What you can and can't do

The number of people that can attend social gatherings has been cut to six in England following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases across the UK .
The new law , which came into effect today ( Monday , September 14 ) , means that gatherings of more than six people will be illegal .
Until Sunday , September 13 , the lawful limit on gatherings across England was 30 people .
Here 's a round-up of what the new rules mean , including what you can and ca n't do .
Why are they being introduced ?
Infection rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical officer Professor Chris Whitty to say the nation is “ not yet in trouble , but heading for trouble ” in these circumstances .
There has been a significant rise in incidences of coronavirus , up from 12.5 to 19.7 per 100,000 in last week , and figures suggest the R number is above 1 .
The cases are most common among the 19-21 age group but there is concern that the rises in younger people may then move quickly through different older age groups .
Other warning signs also include a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can not be put down to more testing taking place .
'Rule of six ' : Where will the rules apply across England ?
The rules will apply across England to all ages and in any setting either indoor and outdoors , at home or a pub .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it is safer to meet outdoors and people should keep their distance from anyone they do not live with , even if they are close friends or family .
He said people “ must not meet socially in groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do , you will be breaking the law.
” 'Rule of six ' : Are there any exemptions ?
The “ limited ” exemptions include allowing a single household or support bubble that is larger than six to still be able to gather .
Covid-secure venues can still hold more than six in total , they include : Mr Johnson warned that “ there must not be individual groups larger than six and groups must not mix socially or form larger groups.
” Are places such as schools and offices affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings are not affected by the new rules .
What about weddings and funerals ?
Weddings and funerals can go ahead up to a limit of 30 people as long as they are held in a Covid-secure way and organised sport will also be able to proceed .
What did the Prime Minister say about the new law ?
The new rules replace the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 people and current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors .
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course throw up difficult cases .
“ For example two whole households will no longer be able to meet if they would exceed the limit of six people .
“ I am sorry about that .
I wish that we did not have to take this step but as your prime minister , I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives.
” Social gathering rules are to be kept under constant review .
What will the punishments be for breaking the rules - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said the new rules will be enforced by the police and anyone breaking them risks being “ dispersed , fined and possibly arrested ” .
Failure to stick to the new rules could mean a £100 fine , which will double with every subsequent offence up to £3,200 .
What are the enforcement measures ?
Venues where people gather will now be “ legally required ” to get and keep the contact details of a member of every group for 21 days in order to provide them to NHS test and trace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The hospitality venue could face a fine if it fails to stick to the Covid-security standards and the government pledged to back local authorities to make “ further and faster use of their powers ” against venues who break the rules .
Venues like pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers , visitors and staff by September 18 .
A name , a contact number , date of visit , arrival time and – if possible – departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be needed .
Fines could be handed out if premises fail to collect contact information or book in groups of more than six .
Further details on the rules are soon to be announced .
Covid-secure marshals are to be introduced to help ensure social distancing in town and city centres .
A register of environmental health officers is also to be set up to help local authorities .
Border force will step up enforcement of quarantine for travellers into the country .
Mr Johnson said there will also be a restriction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local areas ” .
Questions remain on the specifics of the measures , but further guidance is expected to be issued by the Government .

The new law, which came into effect today (Monday, September 14), means that gatherings of more than six people will be illegal.
Until Sunday, September 13, the lawful limit on gatherings across England was 30 people.
Here's a round-up of what the new rules mean, including what you can and can't do.
Why are they being introduced?
Infection rates have gone up quite rapidly prompting chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty to say the nation is “not yet in trouble, but heading for trouble” in these circumstances.
There has been a significant rise in incidences of coronavirus, up from 12.5 to 19.7 per 100,000 in last week, and figures suggest the R number is above 1.
The cases are most common among the 19-21 age group but there is concern that the rises in younger people may then move quickly through different older age groups.
Other warning signs also include a rise in the percentage of positive tests which can not be put down to more testing taking place.
'Rule of six': Where will the rules apply across England?
The rules will apply across England to all ages and in any setting either indoor and outdoors, at home or a pub.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it is safer to meet outdoors and people should keep their distance from anyone they do not live with, even if they are close friends or family.
He said people “must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if you do, you will be breaking the law.”
'Rule of six': Are there any exemptions?
The “limited” exemptions include allowing a single household or support bubble that is larger than six to still be able to gather.
Covid-secure venues can still hold more than six in total, they include:
Places of worship
Gyms
Restaurants
Hospitality settings
Mr Johnson warned that “there must not be individual groups larger than six and groups must not mix socially or form larger groups.”
Are places such as schools and offices affected by the new rules?
Education and work settings are not affected by the new rules.
What about weddings and funerals?
Weddings and funerals can go ahead up to a limit of 30 people as long as they are held in a Covid-secure way and organised sport will also be able to proceed.
What did the Prime Minister say about the new law?
The new rules replace the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 people and current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors.
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference: “This rule of six will of course throw up difficult cases.
“For example two whole households will no longer be able to meet if they would exceed the limit of six people.
“I am sorry about that. I wish that we did not have to take this step but as your prime minister, I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives.”
Social gathering rules are to be kept under constant review.
What will the punishments be for breaking the rules - and how much are the fines?
Mr Johnson said the new rules will be enforced by the police and anyone breaking them risks being “dispersed, fined and possibly arrested”.
Failure to stick to the new rules could mean a £100 fine, which will double with every subsequent offence up to £3,200.
What are the enforcement measures?
Venues where people gather will now be “legally required” to get and keep the contact details of a member of every group for 21 days in order to provide them to NHS test and trace “without delay” if needed.
The hospitality venue could face a fine if it fails to stick to the Covid-security standards and the government pledged to back local authorities to make “further and faster use of their powers” against venues who break the rules.
Venues like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff by September 18.
A name, a contact number, date of visit, arrival time and – if possible – departure time are among the details which will be needed.
Fines could be handed out if premises fail to collect contact information or book in groups of more than six. Further details on the rules are soon to be announced.
Covid-secure marshals are to be introduced to help ensure social distancing in town and city centres. A register of environmental health officers is also to be
set up to help local authorities.
Border force will step up enforcement of quarantine for travellers into the country.
Mr Johnson said there will also be a restriction of opening hours of premises in “some local areas”.
Questions remain on the specifics of the measures, but further guidance is expected to be issued by the Government.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Man seriously injured in crash on M27 near Hedge End

A MAN has been seriously injured after a crash on the M27 .
Police want to speak to witnesses following @ @ @ @ @ a Renault Clio and a Toyota Yaris and happened just after 2pm on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ called to the scene on the M27 westbound between junctions 5 for Eastleigh and 7 @ @ @ @ @ man in his 70s suffered serious back injuries and was taken to hospital .
A @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone @ @ @ @ @ incident .
`` They also want to hear from anyone who may have dash cam @ @ @ @ @ of the moments prior to the collision .
`` Anyone with information or footage should @ @ @ @ @ reference 44200352942 . ''

Police want to speak to witnesses following the incident, which involved a Renault Clio and a Toyota Yaris and happened just after 2pm on Saturday, September 13.
Officers were called to the scene on the M27 westbound between junctions 5 for Eastleigh and 7 for Hedge End.
A man in his 70s suffered serious back injuries and was taken to hospital.
A Hampshire Constabulary statement says: "Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
"They also want to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident or of the moments prior to the collision.
"Anyone with information or footage should call 101, quoting the reference 44200352942."
NOTE: Information from Hampshire Police initially stated that the crash happened on Sunday, September 13. Police have now corrected this and confirmed that the crash happened on Saturday, September 12. The story has been updated to reflect this new information.


thedailyecho--2020-09-14--Venus: Astronomers find signs of life in 'ground-breaking' discovery

Astronomers have revealed that the discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate 'signs of life ' on the planet .
The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus , which suggests the planet could host unknown photochemical or geochemical processes .
On Earth , phosphine – a colourless gas that has the smell of garlic or decaying fish – is produced predominantly by anaerobic biological sources .
Small amounts of the gas occur naturally from the breakdown of organic matter .
While the conditions on the surface of Venus – the second planet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , the environment of its upper cloud deck , around 53–62km ( 33-38 miles ) above the surface , is temperate .
Where was the study published ?
But according to the study , published in Nature Astronomy , the make-up of the clouds is highly acidic , and in such conditions phosphine would be destroyed very quickly .
Jane Greaves , from Cardiff University , and colleagues observed Venus with the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in 2017 and 2019 , respectively .
They detected a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and estimated an abundance of 20 parts-per-billion of phosphine in Venus ’ s clouds .
Researchers looked at different ways the gas may have been produced , including from sources on the surface of the planet , micrometeorites , lightning , or chemical processes happening within the clouds .
But they were unable to determine the source of the trace quantities of phosphine .
However , they argue that the detection of phosphine is not robust evidence for microbial life and only indicates potentially unknown geological or chemical processes occurring on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modelling are needed to explore the origin of the gas in the planet ’ s atmosphere .
Writing in the paper , they say : “ PH3 ( phosphine ) could originate from unknown photochemistry or geochemistry , or , by analogy with biological production of PH3 on Earth , from the presence of life.
” They add : “ If no known chemical process can explain PH3 within the upper atmosphere of Venus , then it must be produced by a process not previously considered plausible for Venusian conditions .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or possibly life.
” The researchers continue : “ Even if confirmed , we emphasise that the detection of PH3 is not robust evidence for life , only for anomalous and unexplained chemistry .
“ There are substantial conceptual problems for the idea of life in Venus ’ s clouds – the environment is extremely dehydrating as well as hyperacidic .
“ However , we have ruled out many chemical routes to PH3 , with the most likely ones falling short by four to eight orders of magnitude .
“ To further discriminate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the source of Venusian PH3 , or to determine whether there is life in the clouds of Venus , substantial modelling and experimentation will be important .
“ Ultimately , a solution could come from revisiting Venus for in situ measurements or aerosol return.
” What have astronomers said about the discovery ?
Associate Professor Alan Duffy , an astronomer from Swinburne University and the lead scientist of The Royal Institution of Australia , said : “ This is one of the most exciting signs of the possible presence of life beyond Earth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the most surprising location I could imagine .
“ Our twin planet Venus is a hellish world .
While the surface is hot enough to melt lead , the temperature drops as you go higher into the clouds , becoming Earth-like in both temperature and pressure by an altitude of 50km , exactly where the phosphine was found .
“ While the temperature is benign the clouds contain sulfuric acid which should break down the phosphine , so something is forming it anew , and as phosphine is associated with life on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be life on Venus .
“ But before we can become more confident about that we have to rule out all possible other non-biological means of producing it .
”

The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus, which suggests the planet could host unknown photochemical or geochemical processes.
On Earth, phosphine – a colourless gas that has the smell of garlic or decaying fish – is produced predominantly by anaerobic biological sources.
Small amounts of the gas occur naturally from the breakdown of organic matter.
While the conditions on the surface of Venus – the second planet from the Sun – are hostile to life, the environment of its upper cloud deck, around 53–62km (33-38 miles) above the surface, is temperate.
Where was the study published?
But according to the study, published in Nature Astronomy, the make-up of the clouds is highly acidic, and in such conditions phosphine would be destroyed very quickly.
Who made the discovery?
Jane Greaves, from Cardiff University, and colleagues observed Venus with the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
They detected a spectral signature that is unique to phosphine, and estimated an abundance of 20 parts-per-billion of phosphine in Venus’s clouds.
Researchers looked at different ways the gas may have been produced, including from sources on the surface of the planet, micrometeorites, lightning, or chemical processes happening within the clouds.
But they were unable to determine the source of the trace quantities of phosphine.
However, they argue that the detection of phosphine is not robust evidence for microbial life and only indicates potentially unknown geological or chemical processes occurring on the planet.
They say further observations and modelling are needed to explore the origin of the gas in the planet’s atmosphere.
Writing in the paper, they say: “PH3 (phosphine) could originate from unknown photochemistry or geochemistry, or, by analogy with biological production of PH3 on Earth, from the presence of life.”
They add: “If no known chemical process can explain PH3 within the upper atmosphere of Venus, then it must be produced by a process not previously considered plausible for Venusian conditions.
“This could be unknown photochemistry or geochemistry, or possibly life.”
The researchers continue: “Even if confirmed, we emphasise that the detection of PH3 is not robust evidence for life, only for anomalous and unexplained chemistry.
“There are substantial conceptual problems for the idea of life in Venus’s clouds – the environment is extremely dehydrating as well as hyperacidic.
“However, we have ruled out many chemical routes to PH3, with the most likely ones falling short by four to eight orders of magnitude.
“To further discriminate between unknown photochemical and/or geological processes as the source of Venusian PH3, or to determine whether there is life in the clouds of Venus, substantial modelling and experimentation will be important.
“Ultimately, a solution could come from revisiting Venus for in situ measurements or aerosol return.”
What have astronomers said about the discovery?
Associate Professor Alan Duffy, an astronomer from Swinburne University and the lead scientist of The Royal Institution of Australia, said: “This is one of the most exciting signs of the possible presence of life beyond Earth I have ever seen, and certainly from the most surprising location I could imagine.
“Our twin planet Venus is a hellish world. While the surface is hot enough to melt lead, the temperature drops as you go higher into the clouds, becoming Earth-like in both temperature and pressure by an altitude of 50km, exactly where the phosphine was found.
“While the temperature is benign the clouds contain sulfuric acid which should break down the phosphine, so something is forming it anew, and as phosphine is associated with life on Earth it is tempting to think it could be life on Venus.
“But before we can become more confident about that we have to rule out all possible other non-biological means of producing it.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Coronavirus rules: Police set to issue fines and urge public to report breaches

POLICE are urging members of the public to report coronavirus rule breaches as part of a crackdown .
Gatherings or more than six people are now prohibited - indoors or outdoors - and officers say they will work with other organisations to help limit the spread of Covid-19 infection .
Residents who witness rule breaches are being asked to contact police and report them , and say fines will be issued if necessary .
• Report neighbours to police if they break rule of six , minister says A Hampshire Constabulary statement says : `` Our approach throughout the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encourage people to comply with the regulations , and this will continue .
`` We will use common sense and discretion to determine what is reasonable .
`` As a last resort , we will enforce , whether it ’ s by directing people to leave an area , or issuing a fine .
We have found that the majority of breaches reported to us can be resolved without having to issue a fine .
`` As you will expect , we have proportionate plans in place with dedicated patrols , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking to people and making sure they understand what is required . ''
To report a coronavirus rule breach to police , click here .

Gatherings of more than six people are now prohibited - indoors or outdoors - and officers say they will work with other organisations to help limit the spread of Covid-19 infection.
Residents who witness rule breaches are being asked to contact police and report them, and say fines will be issued if necessary.
A Hampshire Constabulary statement says: "Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage, explain and encourage people to comply with the regulations, and this will continue.
"We will use common sense and discretion to determine what is reasonable.
"As a last resort, we will enforce, whether it’s by directing people to leave an area, or issuing a fine. We have found that the majority of breaches reported to us can be resolved without having to issue a fine.
"As you will expect, we have proportionate plans in place with dedicated patrols, and we will be out in our communities, speaking to people and making sure they understand what is required."
To report a coronavirus rule breach to police, click here.
In an emergency, call 999.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Masked raiders attacked Southampton woman at home

Masked raiders have attacked a woman in her own home .
A 29-year-old woman was left with a cut to her face after two men broke into her house .
They stole cash during an aggravated burglary in West End Road between 10am and 11am on Friday .
A man wearing a blue surgical mask had called at the woman 's house , claiming to be from the electric board and he was there to read the meter .
When he entered he was followed by another man .
After snatching cash they then fled the scene .
The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 55-years-old , white , approximately 5ft 11ins and fat .
He had grey hair , was wearing dark clothing and had a photo ID lanyard .
He was also carrying a bag .
Meanwhile , the second man is described as over 5ft 11ins , black with a muscular build and bald .
Police are now appealing for witnesses following the aggravated burglary in Southampton .
Detective Constable James Pieri said “ This was a disturbing incident that took place during the day , in a busy area .
“ As part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear from anyone with information on what happened .
“ In particular , we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of West End Road close to the junction of Cutbush Lane between 9am and 11am last Friday , who may remember seeing two men matching the descriptions given ?
“ Perhaps you were driving in the area and may have some dash-cam footage ?
If so , please call us.
” Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information is urged to call police on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ @

A 29-year-old woman was left with a cut to her face after two men broke into her house.
They stole cash during an aggravated burglary in West End Road between 10am and 11am on Friday.
A man wearing a blue surgical mask had called at the woman's house, claiming to be from the electric board and he was there to read the meter.
When he entered he was followed by another man.
Once inside both men donned balaclavas.
After snatching cash they then fled the scene.
The first man is described as between 45 and 55-years-old, white, approximately 5ft 11ins and fat.
He had grey hair, was wearing dark clothing and had a photo ID lanyard.
He was also carrying a bag.
Meanwhile, the second man is described as over 5ft 11ins, black with a muscular build and bald.
Police are now appealing for witnesses following the aggravated burglary in Southampton.
Detective Constable James Pieri said “This was a disturbing incident that took place during the day, in a busy area.
“As part of our investigation, we are keen to hear from anyone with information on what happened.
“In particular, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of West End Road close to the junction of Cutbush Lane between 9am and 11am last Friday, who may remember seeing two men matching the descriptions given?
“Perhaps you were driving in the area and may have some dash-cam footage? If so, please call us.”
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information is urged to call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200351220.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Hundreds of children left homeless in Southampton at the beginning of lockdown

HUNDREDS of children were homeless or in temporary accommodation in Southampton at the start of the coronavirus lockdown , figures show .
Housing charity Shelter said it is `` unbearable '' that tens of thousands of children across England had no permanent home when the pandemic took hold , after the national total hit a 14-year high .
Ministry of housing , communities and local government ( MHCLG ) figures show 311 children from 146 households were housed in temporary accommodation in Southampton at the end of March .
Across England , there were 129,380 children in temporary accommodation on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2006 .
In Southampton , households with children were most commonly in local authority or housing authority stock – 144 families in total .
Overall , 93,000 households were in temporary accommodation across England at the end of March , up by 9 % on last year .
Shelter said the pandemic has compounded a pre-existing housing crisis caused by sky-high private rents , housing benefit cuts and a chronic shortage of affordable social homes .
Chief executive Polly Neate said : “ It ’ s unbearable to think that tens of thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic first took hold .
`` What kind of futures will they have when they are spending formative time squashed into temporary homeless accommodation during a national lockdown ?
“ Life in temporary accommodation is hugely destabilising for children and can disrupt their development . ''
She urged the Government to invest in social homes for local communities to save a generation from homelessness .
MP for Southampton , Alan Whitehead , said : “ After 10 years of Tory government we have a national housing crisis that has been exacerbated by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has resulted in increased levels of homelessness and families being housed in temporary accommodation .
“ This is set to get worse after the end of the eviction ban .
“ Many more children and families may find themselves without a home unless the government takes action.
” A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said : “ While we work hard to find permanent homes for homeless families , we provide temporary accommodation in the city so that wherever possible people can keep their links to family , community , schooling and medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with partner organisations to provide more good-quality accommodation , and for rough sleepers , we implement dedicated support services and more emergency beds .
“ We remain committed to supporting those in need by continuing our outreach work and bidding for extra government funding to expand our services in the future .
”

Housing charity Shelter said it is "unbearable" that tens of thousands of children across England had no permanent home when the pandemic took hold, after the national total hit a 14-year high.
Ministry of housing, communities and local government (MHCLG) figures show 311 children from 146 households were housed in temporary accommodation in Southampton at the end of March.
Across England, there were 129,380 children in temporary accommodation on March 31 – the highest number since 2006.
In Southampton, households with children were most commonly in local authority or housing authority stock – 144 families in total.
Overall, 93,000 households were in temporary accommodation across England at the end of March, up by 9% on last year.
Shelter said the pandemic has compounded a pre-existing housing crisis caused by sky-high private rents, housing benefit cuts and a chronic shortage of affordable social homes.
Chief executive Polly Neate said: “It’s unbearable to think that tens of thousands of children were already homeless when the pandemic first took hold.
"What kind of futures will they have when they are spending formative time squashed into temporary homeless accommodation during a national lockdown?
“Life in temporary accommodation is hugely destabilising for children and can disrupt their development."
She urged the Government to invest in social homes for local communities to save a generation from homelessness.
MP for Southampton, Alan Whitehead, said: “After 10 years of Tory government we have a national housing crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This crisis unfortunately has resulted in increased levels of homelessness and families being housed in temporary accommodation.
“This is set to get worse after the end of the eviction ban.
“Many more children and families may find themselves without a home unless the government takes action.”
A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: “While we work hard to find permanent homes for homeless families, we provide temporary accommodation in the city so that wherever possible people can keep their links to family, community, schooling and medical services.
“For families, we work with partner organisations to provide more good-quality accommodation, and for rough sleepers, we implement dedicated support services and more emergency beds.
“We remain committed to supporting those in need by continuing our outreach work and bidding for extra government funding to expand our services in the future.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Paramedics threatened with knife and 'detained' in Hampshire home

TWO paramedics were threatened with a knife and 'detained ' while responding to a call .
The pair had the @ @ @ @ @ Sunday at a home in Tudor Close , Gosport , and were prevented from leaving @ @ @ @ @ police say .
Officers then responded after being called by South Central Ambulance Service at @ @ @ @ @ and a woman was arrested shortly after we attended Kylie Mancell , 32 of Tudor @ @ @ @ @ charged with common assault of an emergency worker and false imprisonment .
She will appear @ @ @ @ @ .

The pair had the threats made against them on Sunday at a home in Tudor Close, Gosport, and were prevented from leaving for around 20 minutes, police say.
Officers then responded after being called by South Central Ambulance Service at 5.50pm.
No-one was hurt and a woman was arrested shortly after we attended
Kylie Mancell, 32 of Tudor Close, has subsequently been charged with common assault of an emergency worker and false imprisonment.
She will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Covid-19: New cases in Southampton and Hampshire

More than a dozen new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the region .
In the Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ were recorded in the 24 hours from 4pm on Sunday to 4pm yesterday .
In @ @ @ @ @ 12 new cases were recorded in the Hampshire County Council region .
This means that @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , there has been 1,059 cases in the Southampton council area , and 5,627 @ @ @ @ @ .
The current rate of infection for each area is 419.4 per 100,000 in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire .
In the New Forest , three people tested positive taking the district @ @ @ @ @ , with an infection rate of 310.4 .
The ‘ rule of six ’ was @ @ @ @ @ people can only socialise in groups of up to six by law .

In the Southampton City Council area, five more cases were recorded in the 24 hours from 4pm on Sunday to 4pm yesterday.
In the same time period, 12 new cases were recorded in the Hampshire County Council region.
This means that since the start of the pandemic, there has been 1,059 cases in the Southampton council area, and 5,627 in the Hampshire authority area.
The current rate of infection for each area is 419.4 per 100,000 in Southampton, and 407 per 100,000 in Hampshire.
In the New Forest, three people tested positive taking the district's total to 559 case, with an infection rate of 310.4.
The ‘rule of six’ was implemented from yesterday, meaning people can only socialise in groups of up to six by law.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Car bursts into flames in Southampton street

A CAR burst into flames in the early hours of this morning .
A black BMW was `` severely damaged @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
Firefighters from Redbridge Fire Station rushed to Kendal Avenue after receiving an @ @ @ @ @ .
A blue MINI parked next to the BMW in the Millbrook area Southampton was @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire police , the fire is being treated as suspicious and investigated .
A police @ @ @ @ @ were called at 4.14am today , 15 September , to reports of a BMW on @ @ @ @ @ Kendal Avenue .
`` The vehicle was destroyed and damage was caused to a car @ @ @ @ @ The fire is being treated as suspicious and will be investigated . ''
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200356648 .

A black BMW was "severely damaged" after bursting into flames this morning.
Firefighters from Redbridge Fire Station rushed to Kendal Avenue after receiving an emergency call shortly after 4am.
A blue MINI parked next to the BMW in the Millbrook area of Southampton was also damaged.
According to Hampshire police, the fire is being treated as suspicious and investigated.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 4.14am today, 15 September, to reports of a BMW on fire outside an address on Kendal Avenue.
"The vehicle was destroyed and damage was caused to a car parked next to it. The fire is being treated as suspicious and will be investigated."
Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200356648.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Hundreds of criminals jailed for knife crimes across Hampshire

MORE than 500 criminals were sentenced or cautioned for knife and weapon offences in Hampshire in the year to March , new figures Knife crime charity the Ben Kinsella Trust said it was a relief to see the numbers drop slightly across England and Wales , but warned that “ heinous ” knife crime has not gone away .
Ministry of Justice figures show 552 knife and offensive weapon crimes resulted in a caution or sentence in Hampshire in the year to March – though this was a decrease of 1 % on the year This means there were 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , down from 32 the year before .
The figure includes possession of , or threatening with , a knife or other offensive weapon , but do not include all offences , such as murder or assault .
Across England and Wales , an estimated 21,325 knife and offensive weapon crimes resulted in a caution or sentence in the 12 months to This was 4 % fewer than the year before , but was still the third-highest annual figure since current records began in 2010 .
Patrick Green , chief executive of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a welcome relief to see a small decrease in numbers in the last year .
He added : “ But we need to remember that these figures show that knife crime is still 53 % higher than it was in 2014 .
“ So sadly , knife crime has not gone away and we need to maintain the focus in tackling and preventing this heinous crime.
” The figures cover just to the start of the coronavirus lockdown , but the MoJ said any impact on the data from the pandemic was likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 38 % of offenders in England and Wales received an immediate custodial sentence – the average of which rose to 7.9 months in the year to March , compared to 7.7 before .
In Hampshire , 26 % of offenders went straight to prison .
Adults and juveniles cautioned or sentenced are increasingly likely to be repeat offenders , with the proportion of first-time offenders dropping from 80 % in the year ending March 2010 to 71 % in the latest figures .
Justice minister Chris Philp said : “ Knife crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities and this government is determined to do everything it can to make our streets “ We are recruiting 20,000 more police officers , making it easier to use stop and search and ensuring the most violent offenders spend longer behind bars .
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Knife crime charity the Ben Kinsella Trust said it was a relief to see the numbers drop slightly across England and Wales, but warned that “heinous” knife crime has not gone away.
Ministry of Justice figures show 552 knife and offensive weapon crimes resulted in a caution or sentence in Hampshire in the year to March – though this was a decrease of 1% on the year
before.
This means there were 31 offences per 100,000 people in the area, down from 32 the year before.
The figure includes possession of, or threatening with, a knife or other offensive weapon, but do not include all offences, such as murder or assault.
Across England and Wales, an estimated 21,325 knife and offensive weapon crimes resulted in a caution or sentence in the 12 months to
March.
This was 4% fewer than the year before, but was still the third-highest annual figure since current records began in 2010.
Patrick Green, chief executive of the Ben Kinsella Trust, said it is a welcome relief to see a small decrease in numbers in the last year.
He added: “But we need to remember that these figures show that knife crime is still 53% higher than it was in 2014.
“So sadly, knife crime has not gone away and we need to maintain the focus in tackling and preventing this heinous crime.”
The figures cover just to the start of the coronavirus lockdown, but the MoJ said any impact on the data from the pandemic was likely to be small.
The figures show around 38% of offenders in England and Wales received an immediate custodial sentence – the average of which rose to 7.9 months in the year to March, compared to 7.7 before.
In Hampshire, 26% of offenders went straight to prison.
Adults and juveniles cautioned or sentenced are increasingly likely to be repeat offenders, with the proportion of first-time offenders dropping from 80% in the year ending March 2010 to 71% in the latest figures.
Justice minister Chris Philp said: “Knife crime is a devastating blight on too many communities and this government is determined to do everything it can to make our streets
safer.
“We are recruiting 20,000 more police officers, making it easier to use stop and search and ensuring the most violent offenders spend longer behind bars.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Hampshire security guard Dave is a contestant on Great British Bake Off

THE line-up for the new series of The Great British Bake Off has been revealed – and it includes a Hampshire security guard .
A sculptor , a pantomime producer and a university student are among the 12 amateur bakers taking part in this year 's contest .
The series will begin next week after initially being delayed as a result of coronavirus .
Among the hopefuls is Marc , a 51-year-old bronze resin sculptor who lives in Cornwall , who began baking after he lost his leg in a motorbike accident in 2016 .
PICTURED : Hampshire security guard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He started making bread as a form of therapy and later progressed to baking cakes and pastries .
Student Peter , 20 , who was born in Edinburgh , was inspired by Bake Off to start cooking for himself .
The accounting and finance student , who has also represented his country at badminton , has been baking since he was 12 and has seen every series of the programme .
Pantomime producer Lottie , 31 , from West Sussex , has labelled herself a `` perpetually frustrated perfectionist '' and has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Self-taught baker Makbul , 51 , initially began cooking at home as a way of supporting his mother .
The accountant , who lives in Greater Manchester , also does beekeeping in his spare time and produces his own honey , which he uses in his bakes .
Other contestants include Hampshire security guard Dave , accountant Hermine , digital manager Laura and Linda , who is a retirement living team leader .
Diagnostic radiographer Loriea , project manager Mark , music teacher Rowan and pharmacy dispenser Sura are also taking part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin on Channel 4 on September 22 at 8pm .
This year 's contest sees comedian Matt Lucas replace Sandi Toksvig as the programme 's co-host alongside Noel Fielding .
Production of the series was initially delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic .
However , filming of the programme finished near the end of August .
Channel 4 executive Kelly Webb Lamb has previously said the programme will look the same as it normally does .
Speaking during this year 's virtual Edinburgh Television Festival , she said the cast and crew had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble '' and adhering to stringent health and safety measures .
The 2019 series of Bake Off was won by David Atherton .

A sculptor, a pantomime producer and a university student are among the 12 amateur bakers taking part in this year's contest.
The series will begin next week after initially being delayed as a result of coronavirus.
Among the hopefuls is Marc, a 51-year-old bronze resin sculptor who lives in Cornwall, who began baking after he lost his leg in a motorbike accident in 2016.
PICTURED: Hampshire security guard Dave is a contestant in this series
He started making bread as a form of therapy and later progressed to baking cakes and pastries.
Student Peter, 20, who was born in Edinburgh, was inspired by Bake Off to start cooking for himself.
The accounting and finance student, who has also represented his country at badminton, has been baking since he was 12 and has seen every series of the programme.
Pantomime producer Lottie, 31, from West Sussex, has labelled herself a "perpetually frustrated perfectionist" and has had a fascination with cooking since childhood.
Self-taught baker Makbul, 51, initially began cooking at home as a way of supporting his mother.
The accountant, who lives in Greater Manchester, also does beekeeping in his spare time and produces his own honey, which he uses in his bakes.
Other contestants include Hampshire security guard Dave, accountant Hermine, digital manager Laura and Linda, who is a retirement living team leader.
Diagnostic radiographer Loriea, project manager Mark, music teacher Rowan and pharmacy dispenser Sura are also taking part in the competition.
The new series will begin on Channel 4 on September 22 at 8pm.
This year's contest sees comedian Matt Lucas replace Sandi Toksvig as the programme's co-host alongside Noel Fielding.
Production of the series was initially delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, filming of the programme finished near the end of August.
Channel 4 executive Kelly Webb Lamb has previously said the programme will look the same as it normally does.
Speaking during this year's virtual Edinburgh Television Festival, she said the cast and crew had been living and filming "in a bubble" and adhering to stringent health and safety measures.
The 2019 series of Bake Off was won by David Atherton.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--John Bishop announces Southampton Guildhall gig for 2021

COMEDIAN John Bishop will be coming to Southampton as part of his new ‘ Right Here , Right Now ’ World Tour in 2021/2022 .
The Liverpudlian will call in at the Guildhall on November 12 , 2021 .
On announcing the world tour , John said : “ I ’ m excited to announce these new dates for my brand new show Right Here , Right Now , which will kick off in the autumn next year .
`` After the last six months we ’ ve all endured , it feels like a lifetime since I last performed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s nothing like stand-up comedy to put a smile back on your face , so I can ’ t wait to get back out on the road to perform this new show across the UK , Ireland and around the world.
” This will be John 's eighth tour and his first since 2017/2018 , when he performed to more than 400,000 people on his critically acclaimed Winging It tour .
He is also known for his television work , including John Bishop ’ s Australia ( BBC1 ) , John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and John Bishop ’ s Only Joking ( Sky1 ) .
Tickets go on sale at 10am this Friday , September 18 from JohnBishopOnline.com There will be a Ticketmaster pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday , September 16 .

The Liverpudlian will call in at the Guildhall on November 12, 2021.
On announcing the world tour, John said: “I’m excited to announce these new dates for my brand new show Right Here, Right Now, which will kick off in the autumn next year.
"After the last six months we’ve all endured, it feels like a lifetime since I last performed in front of a live audience. There’s nothing like stand-up comedy to put a smile back on your face, so I can’t wait to get back out on the road to perform this new show across the UK, Ireland and around the world.”
This will be John's eighth tour and his first since 2017/2018, when he performed to more than 400,000 people on his critically acclaimed Winging It tour. He is also known for his television work, including John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1).
Tickets go on sale at 10am this Friday, September 18 from JohnBishopOnline.com
There will be a Ticketmaster pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday, September 16.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Alresford The Horse and Groom manager died after fall

A `` CHARMING '' Alresford pub manager died after falling down the stairs , an inquest heard .
Louise Victoria Martin , 45 , had recently started working at The Horse and Groom in Broad Street and had moved into the flat above .
But on October 31 2019 she fell down the stairs linking the two properties and cut her chin .
She told paramedics she did not wish to go to hospital and was discovered deceased by a co-worker the following day .
Her mother Wendy Raw said in a statement : `` I believe Louise suffered from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of temporary jobs before this .
But when she started in September she was genuinely excited , and appeared very popular with the customers .
`` She was a complex character : charming , intelligent and attractive , but anxious and sensitive at the same time .
She would always put herself under great pressure . ''
Pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri conducted a post mortem on the body .
In his report , the cause of death is stated as central nervous system depression , with alcohol toxicity contributing .
Ms Martin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local residents , having worked at Hampshire County Council , The Westgate School in Winchester and The Bell pub in Alresford .
Her mother Ms Raw added : `` She was sincerely loved by all of the family , especially her sister .
The church was packed with everyone who loved her .
`` I remember her telling me that she really loved Alresford and working in a pub there – it 's what she wanted to do . ''
Shane Robb , Ms Martin 's partner , stayed the night with Louise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ambulance turning up '' , he told Winchester Coroner 's Court , `` but not fall itself .
She persisted that she did not want to go to hospital . ''
`` Lou was good fun and I loved her to bits . ''
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson concluded the inquest as an accidental death .

Louise Victoria Martin, 45, had recently started working at The Horse and Groom in Broad Street and had moved into the flat above.
But on October 31 2019 she fell down the stairs linking the two properties and cut her chin.
She told paramedics she did not wish to go to hospital and was discovered deceased by a co-worker the following day.
Her mother Wendy Raw said in a statement: "I believe Louise suffered from depression – she'd had a number of temporary jobs before this. But when she started in September she was genuinely excited, and appeared very popular with the customers.
"She was a complex character: charming, intelligent and attractive, but anxious and sensitive at the same time. She would always put herself under great pressure."
Pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri conducted a post mortem on the body. In his report, the cause of death is stated as central nervous system depression, with alcohol toxicity contributing.
Ms Martin was said to have been popular with many local residents, having worked at Hampshire County Council, The Westgate School in Winchester and The Bell pub in Alresford.
Her mother Ms Raw added: "She was sincerely loved by all of the family, especially her sister. The church was packed with everyone who loved her.
"I remember her telling me that she really loved Alresford and working in a pub there – it's what she wanted to do."
Shane Robb, Ms Martin's partner, stayed the night with Louise after the fall.
"She remembered the ambulance turning up", he told Winchester Coroner's Court, "but not fall itself. She persisted that she did not want to go to hospital."
"Lou was good fun and I loved her to bits."
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson concluded the inquest as an accidental death.


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Eco-friendly homes could replace The Players pub in Totton

PLANNING chiefs are studying a proposal to replace a Hampshire pub with six homes that would boast zero-carbon technology .
The Wellington Pub Company has submitted an application to bulldoze The Players in Water Lane , Totton , and use the land for eco-friendly housing .
The mock-Tudor building closed in the early part of 2017 and attempts to find a new landlord have failed .
Last year a Wellington spokesman said none of the applicants `` had sufficient funds and experience '' .
He added : “ We are only marketing The Players as a pub and have turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car hire firm which was interested.
” Now New Forest District Council is being asked to approve plans to replace the pub with four three-bedroom homes and two two-bedroom properties equipped with what are described as zero-emission boilers .
The application claims that the technology increases a property 's energy efficiency `` above and beyond '' building regulations .
`` It 's this type of solution that will be essential to meeting current and future policies in respect of energy efficiency/carbon reduction and meeting the requirements of the upcoming Future Homes Standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology is much more efficient than gas and electric boilers and has numerous advantages . ''
Turning to other issues the application adds : `` The proposal represents a policy-compliant scheme which would make effective use of an under-utilised land and is an appropriate form of development which would provide much-needed housing . ''
The building occupies a large site at the junction of Water Lane , Northlands Road and Hammonds Green .
The application says : `` Given the evidence of alternative facilities within the same catchment area , the proposed redevelopment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a valued facility and would not reduce the community 's ability to meet its day-to-day needs . ''
• Concern grows over future of The Players Originally called the Coopers Arms the pub is thought to have been renamed in the 1970s .
Speaking shortly after it shut Totton councillor David Harrison said : `` The closure of a local pub like The Players represents a really worrying trend that 's been happening nationally for some years .
`` Pubs are more than just a place to drink alcohol .
They 're community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enjoy a bit of social interaction .
`` It 's hard to quantify what this means in terms of quality of life , but if people have fewer chances to meet up it contributes to loneliness and isolation - and that has significant impacts on people 's health . ''

The Wellington Pub Company has submitted an application to bulldoze The Players in Water Lane, Totton, and use the land for eco-friendly housing.
The mock-Tudor building closed in the early part of 2017 and attempts to find a new landlord have failed.
Last year a Wellington spokesman said none of the applicants "had sufficient funds and experience".
He added: “We are only marketing The Players as a pub and have turned down other alternative offers, such as a car hire firm which was interested.”
Now New Forest District Council is being asked to approve plans to replace the pub with four three-bedroom homes and two two-bedroom properties equipped with what are described as zero-emission boilers.
The application claims that the technology increases a property's energy efficiency "above and beyond" building regulations.
"It's this type of solution that will be essential to meeting current and future policies in respect of energy efficiency/carbon reduction and meeting the requirements of the upcoming Future Homes Standards," it says.
"This technology is much more efficient than gas and electric boilers and has numerous advantages."
Turning to other issues the application adds: "The proposal represents a policy-compliant scheme which would make effective use of an under-utilised land and is an appropriate form of development which would provide much-needed housing."
The building occupies a large site at the junction of Water Lane, Northlands Road and Hammonds Green.
The application says: "Given the evidence of alternative facilities within the same catchment area, the proposed redevelopment would not represent an unnecessary loss of a valued facility and would not reduce the community's ability to meet its day-to-day needs."
Originally called the Coopers Arms the pub is thought to have been renamed in the 1970s.
Speaking shortly after it shut Totton councillor David Harrison said: "The closure of a local pub like The Players represents a really worrying trend that's been happening nationally for some years.
"Pubs are more than just a place to drink alcohol. They're community hubs that allow people to meet up and enjoy a bit of social interaction.
"It's hard to quantify what this means in terms of quality of life, but if people have fewer chances to meet up it contributes to loneliness and isolation - and that has significant impacts on people's health."


thedailyecho--2020-09-15--Andover shooting: 'Two people would be alive if NHS had acted'

The father of a man who fatally shot his neighbour before being killed in a motorcycle crash has said NHS mental health services failed to act on warnings just weeks before the incident .
Alex Sartain shot children ’ s author and parish councillor James Nash outside his home in Upper Enham , near Andover , Hampshire , on August 5 .
The 34-year-old died when he crashed his motorcycle later that day while being pursued by police .
Mr Nash , 42 , died three days later in hospital .
Mr Sartain ’ s father John said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks prior to the incident that his son needed urgent help .
He said that Alex Sartain had been suffering from extreme paranoia and had previously been sectioned twice .
Mr Sartain , who runs a vintage motorcycle repair business , told the PA news agency : “ They told me to phone the doctor but the doctor questioned why they told me to phone them when there was nothing they could do .
“ It ’ s pretty poor , if he had never had a problem before I could understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something more than they did , they were just passing the buck to someone else .
“ If they had acted when I told them , then two people would still be alive.
” A spokesman for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust said : “ We were shocked and saddened to learn about this tragic incident and our thoughts are with family members at such a difficult time .
“ What happened is currently the subject of investigations by the police , the IOPC and will be heard by a coroner at an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust is fully co-operating with these investigations and we are reviewing our own contact with Mr Sartain and his family .
“ It would not be appropriate for us to comment further while these investigations are ongoing.
” Mr Nash served as the vice chairman of Enham Alamein Parish Council , and was described by Phil North , leader of Test Valley Borough Council , “ as a kind-hearted individual and a proactive parish councillor who cared deeply for his community ” .
Inquests into the deaths are set to be held in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) over its involvement in the incident .

Alex Sartain shot children’s author and parish councillor James Nash outside his home in Upper Enham, near Andover, Hampshire, on August 5.
The 34-year-old died when he crashed his motorcycle later that day while being pursued by police.
Mr Nash, 42, died three days later in hospital.
Mr Sartain’s father John said that he had warned Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust two weeks prior to the incident that his son needed urgent help.
He said that Alex Sartain had been suffering from extreme paranoia and had previously been sectioned twice.
Mr Sartain, who runs a vintage motorcycle repair business, told the PA news agency: “They told me to phone the doctor but the doctor questioned why they told me to phone them when there was nothing they could do.
“It’s pretty poor, if he had never had a problem before I could understand it.
“They should have done something more than they did, they were just passing the buck to someone else.
“If they had acted when I told them, then two people would still be alive.”
A spokesman for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust said: “We were shocked and saddened to learn about this tragic incident and our thoughts are with family members at such a difficult time.
“What happened is currently the subject of investigations by the police, the IOPC and will be heard by a coroner at an inquest in due course.
“The trust is fully co-operating with these investigations and we are reviewing our own contact with Mr Sartain and his family.
“It would not be appropriate for us to comment further while these investigations are ongoing.”
Mr Nash served as the vice chairman of Enham Alamein Parish Council, and was described by Phil North, leader of Test Valley Borough Council, “as a kind-hearted individual and a proactive parish councillor who cared deeply for his community”.
Inquests into the deaths are set to be held in April next year.
Hampshire Constabulary made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over its involvement in the incident.