thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Threat to Hospital services in Winchester now clearer

THE threat to hospital services in Winchester has become clearer after health bosses unveiled options for future services .
Six options are now being considered and most involve moving services such as A & E and maternity from the Royal Hampshire County Hospital , to a new hospital yet to be built .
MP Steve Brine expressed criticism , saying it was the “ wrong time to seek major changes if your aim is to do so with a modicum of engagement and consent from the general public.
” Local NHS organisations are revamping services to deal with changing demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They had been examining eight options and have ruled out two : keeping services as they are , and moving all to the new hospital .
Managers have been exploring the possibility of centralising some of the most specialist hospital services for the sickest people on one site , rather than spread across two main sites in Winchester and Basingstoke .
They say consolidating those specialist services in one place would be a better use of senior clinicians , who are currently spread too thinly .
Initially eight options were considered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and evaluated against pre-agreed criteria to decide which should be investigated further .
Five of the six options currently being explored involve the construction of a new hospital .
Four of the six options involve the development of a main satellite hospital and all options have some health care services provided elsewhere .
Work is ongoing to identify proposed locations for these services .
Dr Matt Nisbet , a local GP and a clinical lead at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs , said : “ The six options for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north and mid Hampshire in the future will now be investigated further .
Our evaluation criteria for shortlisting will be further developed , building on what respondents said was important to them during our listening exercise .
The criteria will be refined with further input from clinicians , staff , patients , and other stakeholders .
”

Six options are now being considered and most involve moving services such as A&E and maternity from the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, to a new hospital yet to be built.
MP Steve Brine expressed criticism, saying it was the “wrong time to seek major changes if your aim is to do so with a modicum of engagement and consent from the general public.”
Local NHS organisations are revamping services to deal with changing demands, financial pressures and best practice guidelines.
They had been examining eight options and have ruled out two: keeping services as they are, and moving all to the new hospital.
Managers have been exploring the possibility of centralising some of the most specialist hospital services for the sickest people on one site, rather than spread across two main sites in Winchester and Basingstoke.
They say consolidating those specialist services in one place would be a better use of senior clinicians, who are currently spread too thinly.
Initially eight options were considered by doctors, nurses, and other clinicians and evaluated against pre-agreed criteria to decide which should be investigated further.
Five of the six options currently being explored involve the construction of a new hospital. Four of the six options involve the development of a main satellite hospital and all options have some health care services provided elsewhere. Work is ongoing to identify proposed locations for these services.
Dr Matt Nisbet, a local GP and a clinical lead at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs, said: “The six options for the way we organise clinical services in north and mid Hampshire in the future will now be investigated further. Our evaluation criteria for shortlisting will be further developed, building on what respondents said was important to them during our listening exercise. The criteria will be refined with further input from clinicians, staff, patients, and other stakeholders.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Morrisons supermarket chain sails to the aid of Lepe-based Solent Rescue

ONE OF Britain 's biggest supermarket chains has given £4,000 to a group of Hampshire life-savers .
Money from the Morrisons Foundation has enabled the Lepe-based Solent Rescue to buy new first aid supplies and the latest type of mannequins on which people can practice CPR .
The donation will allow life-saving training to take place despite the huge drop in income suffered by the charity during the coronavirus pandemic .
Fundraising officer Wayne Monks said : `` Solent Rescue Independent Lifeboat are extremely grateful to the Morrisons Foundation for this grant , which has come at a time where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to Covid-19 .
“ This grant will enable us to continue to provide medical aid to members of the public .
`` The training mannequins will enable us to train our crew in CPR using the latest model of dummies which will improve the response we can give . ''
Joe Scargill of the Morrisons Foundation added : “ We were delighted to visit Lepe Country Park and speak to Wayne about the great work Solent Rescue do .
`` As an entirely voluntary service the charity relies on public donations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We ’ re delighted to be supporting them during the time of great need.
” The Foundation was set up by the Morrisons supermarket chain in 2015 and has already donated more than £32m to hundreds of charities in England , Scotland and Wales .
Earlier this year Solent Rescue was giving planning permission to install a larger lookout station at Lepe Country Park .
The Lymington-based National Park Authority ( NPA ) approved an application to replace a metal-clad container with a longer and taller facility .
In a letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solent Rescue is a highly-trained , fast response search and rescue unit with the ability to assist on land and sea .
“ It has been operating entirely with volunteers for nearly 50 years .
It ’ s a not-for-profit organisation and a vital facility on this part of the coastline.
” Cllr McEvoy said the volunteers needed an uninterrupted view of the Solent and described their current location as “ ideal ” .

Money from the Morrisons Foundation has enabled the Lepe-based Solent Rescue to buy new first aid supplies and the latest type of mannequins on which people can practice CPR.
The donation will allow life-saving training to take place despite the huge drop in income suffered by the charity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fundraising officer Wayne Monks said: "Solent Rescue Independent Lifeboat are extremely grateful to the Morrisons Foundation for this grant, which has come at a time where most of our funding activities have stopped due to Covid-19.
“This grant will enable us to continue to provide medical aid to members of the public.
"The training mannequins will enable us to train our crew in CPR using the latest model of dummies which will improve the response we can give."
Joe Scargill of the Morrisons Foundation added: “We were delighted to visit Lepe Country Park and speak to Wayne about the great work Solent Rescue do.
"As an entirely voluntary service the charity relies on public donations to ensure that live-saving missions can be delivered.
"We’re delighted to be supporting them during the time of great need.”
The Foundation was set up by the Morrisons supermarket chain in 2015 and has already donated more than £32m to hundreds of charities in England, Scotland and Wales.
Earlier this year Solent Rescue was giving planning permission to install a larger lookout station at Lepe Country Park.
The Lymington-based National Park Authority (NPA) approved an application to replace a metal-clad container with a longer and taller facility.
Ward councillor Alexis McEvoy supported the application.
In a letter to the NPA she said: “Solent Rescue is a highly-trained, fast response search and rescue unit with the ability to assist on land and sea.
“It has been operating entirely with volunteers for nearly 50 years. It’s a not-for-profit organisation and a vital facility on this part of the coastline.”
Cllr McEvoy said the volunteers needed an uninterrupted view of the Solent and described their current location as “ideal”.


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Firms on Top Track list of companies with biggest sales

THREE Hampshire businesses have figured in a league table of firms with the biggest sales .
They feature in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250 , which ranks mid-market private companies by their revenue .
The top-ranked local business is Ringwood-based homebuilder Churchill Retirement Living , which was not in last year ’ s table but is at number 105 this year .
It achieved sales of £209million , with profits of £60m , and employs 606 people .
Brothers Clinton and Spencer McCarthy each own 39.7 per cent of Churchill , with others owning 20.6 per cent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the list were from pre-Covid times .
Churchill ’ s chairman and chief executive , Spencer McCarthy , said : “ The impact of Covid-19 on the retirement sector has of course been considerable given that our average customer is in their late 70s .
However , we ’ ve seen much lower infection rates among our owners compared to the general population , which underlines the safety of our developments .
“ The loneliness of lockdown has made many people think hard about how suitable their home is for their changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brand new , safe , low maintenance apartment that will help them enjoy a happier , healthier lifestyle in their retirement.
” Southampton painting and maintenance contractor CLC Group is at number 157 on the list , up from 207th last year .
It made sales of £154m and profit of £11m and employs 1,120 people .
It is owned by Hilbre Holdings .
Philip Armitage , director of the firm , based on Northbrook Industrial Estate , said : “ This achievement is only possible thanks to the hard work of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together to provide an outstanding service to our customers .
We recognise that this year will be challenging for everyone , ourselves included .
We are however up for the challenge and we will continue our drive to deliver works to our clients safely , and to exceed their expectations.
” Aldershot-based Segen , which distributes renewable energy equipment , is at number 220 on the list , with sales of £117m and profit of £4m .
It has 119 staff and is owned by Andy Pegg ( 83 pwer cent ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jeremy Hawkey ( five per cent ) , Michelle Roberts ( two per cent ) and Liz Macfarlane ( two per cent ) .
The businesses find themselves alongside nationally known brands such as Barbour , BrewDog and Gymshark , which was valued at more than £1billion in August .
The Top Track 250 is sponsored by PwC and Lloyds Bank , and compiled by Fast Track , the Oxford-based research and networking events firm .
Arif Ahmad , a private business partner at PwC UK , said : “ There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented challenges .
But time and again , we ’ ve seen business leaders rising to that challenge , adapting their plans and taking the opportunity to innovate .
This year , it ’ s more important than ever to recognise and congratulate the companies featured in the Top Track 250 .
They are the backbone of the UK economy and it ’ s our pleasure to work with them , at every stage of their journeys .
”

They feature in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250, which ranks mid-market private companies by their revenue.
The top-ranked local business is Ringwood-based homebuilder Churchill Retirement Living, which was not in last year’s table but is at number 105 this year.
It achieved sales of £209million, with profits of £60m, and employs 606 people.
Brothers Clinton and Spencer McCarthy each own 39.7 per cent of Churchill, with others owning 20.6 per cent.
The sales figures for all the companies on the list were from pre-Covid times.
Churchill’s chairman and chief executive, Spencer McCarthy, said: “The impact of Covid-19 on the retirement sector has of course been considerable given that our average customer is in their late 70s. However, we’ve seen much lower infection rates among our owners compared to the general population, which underlines the safety of our developments.
“The loneliness of lockdown has made many people think hard about how suitable their home is for their changing needs, and consider the benefits of a brand new, safe, low maintenance apartment that will help them enjoy a happier, healthier lifestyle in their retirement.”
Southampton painting and maintenance contractor CLC Group is at number 157 on the list, up from 207th last year. It made sales of £154m and profit of £11m and employs 1,120 people. It is owned by Hilbre Holdings.
Philip Armitage, director of the firm, based on Northbrook Industrial Estate, said: “This achievement is only possible thanks to the hard work of all our teams who continue to work together to provide an outstanding service to our customers. We recognise that this year will be challenging for everyone, ourselves included. We are however up for the challenge and we will continue our drive to deliver works to our clients safely, and to exceed their expectations.”
Aldershot-based Segen, which distributes renewable energy equipment, is at number 220 on the list, with sales of £117m and profit of £4m. It has 119 staff and is owned by Andy Pegg (83 pwer cent), Julian Wiley (seven per cent), Jeremy Hawkey (five per cent), Michelle Roberts (two per cent) and Liz Macfarlane (two per cent).
The businesses find themselves alongside nationally known brands such as Barbour, BrewDog and Gymshark, which was valued at more than £1billion in August.
The Top Track 250 is sponsored by PwC and Lloyds Bank, and compiled by Fast Track, the Oxford-based research and networking events firm.
Arif Ahmad, a private business partner at PwC UK, said: “There’s no doubt that 2020 has posed unprecedented challenges. But time and again, we’ve seen business leaders rising to that challenge, adapting their plans and taking the opportunity to innovate. This year, it’s more important than ever to recognise and congratulate the companies featured in the Top Track 250. They are the backbone of the UK economy and it’s our pleasure to work with them, at every stage of their journeys.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Man seen threatening relative with machete on Romsey Road

A MAN was seen threatening a relative with a 'machete ' in the street .
The incident took place on @ @ @ @ @ .
Shortly afterwards the man is said to have left in a vehicle and was @ @ @ @ @ through Botley .
Police followed the vehicle until it came to a natural stop in @ @ @ @ @ Hedge End .
A 50-year-old man from Cadnam was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous @ @ @ @ @ No weapon was located in the vehicle .
Due to insufficient evidence , the decision @ @ @ @ @ further action .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` We are aware that many @ @ @ @ @ highlighted on social media a significant police at a Co-Operative supermarket car park at 10.15am @ @ @ @ @ `` We would implore local residents to continue to report any suspicious activity or crimes @ @ @ @ @ the first instance via our online reporting tool or by calling 101 .
`` Please @ @ @ @ @ Edge remains a safe place to live and work . ''

The incident took place on Romsey Road on October 1.
Shortly afterwards the man is said to have left in a vehicle and was spotted by police officers travelling through Botley.
Police followed the vehicle until it came to a natural stop in the Co-Operative car park in Hedge End.
A 50-year-old man from Cadnam was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
No weapon was located in the vehicle.
Due to insufficient evidence, the decision was made to take no further action.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We are aware that many of the local community have highlighted on social media a significant police at a Co-Operative supermarket car park at 10.15am on Thursday 1 October.
"We would implore local residents to continue to report any suspicious activity or crimes directly to the police in the first instance via our online reporting tool or by calling 101.
"Please be rest assured that Hedge Edge remains a safe place to live and work."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Crash on Cobden Bridge causes delays in Southampton

POLICE have closed part of a Southampton bridge after a crash between two cars .
Officers were called to Cobden @ @ @ @ @ afternoon following the collision between a Honda civic and black Audi .
The westbound lane @ @ @ @ @ bocked and officers are currently diverting traffic .
No one has been injured , but @ @ @ @ @ in both directions .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ 2 October , to reports of a three vehicle collision on Cobden Bridge , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ reported , and no arrests were made . ''

Officers were called to Cobden Bridge at around 2pm this afternoon following the collision between a Honda civic and black Audi.
The westbound lane of the bridge has been bocked and officers are currently diverting traffic.
No one has been injured, but queues of traffic are building in both directions.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We were called just before 2pm today, 2 October, to reports of a three vehicle collision on Cobden Bridge, Southampton.
"No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made."


thedailyecho--2020-10-02--Instagrammable pumpkin patches in Hampshire this autumn

October is upon us , which means pumpkin season is here .
Anyone can go grab a pumpkin up at a local supermarket by nothing beats a pick your own pumpkin patch .
So why not put on your wellies this weekend , drink a pumpkin spice latte , and head out to one of these amazing pumpkin patches .
Here are some great spots in Hampshire to pick your own .
Sunnyfields Farm has promised wondrous displays , amazing pumpkin varieties and of course the opportunity for you to pick your pumpkin even at night .
Sunnyfields have assured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selection this year with massive ones , mini ones , white ones , stripy ones , warty ones , crazy looking ones .
Tickets will be required to ensure a safe number of people onsite and they will be for a specific day and 30-minute time slot for arrival .
This year will also see the return of the Pumpkin Evenings with arrival slots up to 7:30pm ( closes 9pm ) , where you can pick your pumpkin amongst the atmospheric lights for an extra special experience .
Durleighmarsh Farm is renowned for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside it ’ s a perfect way to enjoy the peaceful surroundings whilst hand picking your own produce .
Hundreds flocked to Steve Harris ' fields this summer to pick their own sunflowers , and get some summery yellow content on their social media feeds .
It will be the same this Autumn with fields filled with orange pumpkins it ’ s the perfect place for a photo shoot .
At Fordingbridge ’ s Halloween spectacular you will find over 25,000 pumpkins in every shape and size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking some great pictures you can let creative talents run wild with crafts and fill up with seasonal food and drink .
There is free entry and free parking on site .
You can turn up any time from 9-pm any day from 16th-31st October to pick your own special orange vegetable .
Booking for their Woodland Spooktacular will open on the website next week for the dates 24th,30th & 31st October 4-8pm .

Anyone can go grab a pumpkin up at a local supermarket by nothing beats a pick your own pumpkin patch.
So why not put on your wellies this weekend, drink a pumpkin spice latte, and head out to one of these amazing pumpkin patches.
Here are some great spots in Hampshire to pick your own.
Sunnyfields Farm
Sunnyfields Farm has promised wondrous displays, amazing pumpkin varieties and of course the opportunity for you to pick your pumpkin even at night.
Sunnyfields have assured there will be an eye watering wow selection this year with massive ones, mini ones, white ones, stripy ones, warty ones, crazy looking ones.
Tickets will be required to ensure a safe number of people onsite and they will be for a specific day and 30-minute time slot for arrival.
This year will also see the return of the Pumpkin Evenings with arrival slots up to 7:30pm (closes 9pm), where you can pick your pumpkin amongst the atmospheric lights for an extra special experience.
Durleighmarsh Farm
Durleighmarsh Farm is renowned for it’s pick your own farm, nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside it’s a perfect way to enjoy the peaceful surroundings whilst hand picking your own produce.
Steve Harris Pick-Your-Own, Titchfield
Hundreds flocked to Steve Harris' fields this summer to pick their own sunflowers, and get some summery yellow content on their social media feeds.
It will be the same this Autumn with fields filled with orange pumpkins it’s the perfect place for a photo shoot.
Pumpkin Picking Patch Fordingbridge
At Fordingbridge’s Halloween spectacular you will find over 25,000 pumpkins in every shape and size. After picking your perfect pumpkin and taking some great pictures you can let creative talents run wild with crafts and fill up with seasonal food and drink.
Opening dates and times at Fordingbridge
Open 9:30am – 4:00pm select days in October:
10th – 11th
17th – 18th
23rd – 31st
There is free entry and free parking on site.
Bourne Valley
You can turn up any time from 9-pm any day from 16th-31st October to pick your own special orange vegetable.
Booking for their Woodland Spooktacular will open on the website next week for the dates 24th,30th & 31st October 4-8pm.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Storm Alex: Latest updates on disruption in Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Southampton residents call for more police officers and the retraining of 101 operators

POLICE are being urged to deploy more officers to Southampton and retrain 101 call handlers .
City residents have urged the police to send `` at least '' one new response vehicle in the western area of the city and additional officers to the local neighbourhood policing team operating near Redbridge Fire Station .
They also called on the force to improve the 101 service after residents said the service `` is falling short of public expectation '' .
The calls follow a spate of thefts in the western area of Southampton over the past two months .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Panel at Hampshire County Council yesterday , some of the Southampton residents affected by the spate of crime raised their concerns .
Claire Anderson told members she had her motor-scooter stolen and reported another incident to 101 but no police officers were sent out to the scene .
She said : `` I heard of the lack of empathy of some 101 handlers .
It is a call handler 's duty of care to provide some support and comprehension .
I heard that some members of the community are resorting to calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 101 .
I feel there 's an urgent need to provide some good quality education and retraining of the 101 operators to regain the confidence of the community they serve . ''
Resident James Cook also told the panel he had his car vandalised and was threatened but a police officer was sent to Mr Cook 's address five days after the incident .
Matt Renyard , councillor for Coxford ward , said : `` It 's clear there 's simply not adequate staffing .
Ten years of cuts and underfunding have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond to this type of criminal activities .
This needs to change . ''
James Payne , chief executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner , said : `` We will take your deputation extremely seriously and I give you assurances on behalf of officers and the commissioner that we will be working to look at your deputation and to make an effective response to you . ''
Southampton residents also asked for `` a fair share '' of extra police officers and launched an online petition .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member for stronger communities at Southampton City Council , said : `` I will be making sure to hold the Commissioner to account for improvement – especially in terms of ensuring a fairer distribution of the additional police numbers now beginning to come on stream . ''
Hampshire Police have been approached for comment .

City residents have urged the police to send "at least" one new response vehicle in the western area of the city and additional officers to the local neighbourhood policing team operating near Redbridge Fire Station.
They also called on the force to improve the 101 service after residents said the service "is falling short of public expectation".
The calls follow a spate of thefts in the western area of Southampton over the past two months.
In a deputation given to the Hampshire Police and Crime Panel at Hampshire County Council yesterday, some of the Southampton residents affected by the spate of crime raised their concerns.
Claire Anderson told members she had her motor-scooter stolen and reported another incident to 101 but no police officers were sent out to the scene.
She said: "I heard of the lack of empathy of some 101 handlers. It is a call handler's duty of care to provide some support and comprehension. I heard that some members of the community are resorting to calling 999 as they have lost confidence in the 101. I feel there's an urgent need to provide some good quality education and retraining of the 101 operators to regain the confidence of the community they serve."
Resident James Cook also told the panel he had his car vandalised and was threatened but a police officer was sent to Mr Cook's address five days after the incident.
Matt Renyard, councillor for Coxford ward, said: "It's clear there's simply not adequate staffing. Ten years of cuts and underfunding have stripped the police of their ability to respond to this type of criminal activities. This needs to change."
James Payne, chief executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "We will take your deputation extremely seriously and I give you assurances on behalf of officers and the commissioner that we will be working to look at your deputation and to make an effective response to you."
Southampton residents also asked for "a fair share" of extra police officers and launched an online petition.
After the meeting, Cllr Dave Shield, cabinet member for stronger communities at Southampton City Council, said: " I will be making sure to hold the Commissioner to account for improvement – especially in terms of ensuring a fairer distribution of the additional police numbers now beginning to come on stream."
Hampshire Police have been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Storm Alex: Lymington lady seconds away from falling tree

A LYMINGTON woman said she was a second away from dying after a tree fell inches in front of her car .
Joanne Page , 58 , was driving back from the hairdressers when a tree “ majestically ” fell on Southampton Road at around 10.30am .
It comes as Storm Alex continues to batter the country .
Ms Page told the Daily Echo : “ A man was driving behind me when it happened .
“ We both got out the car and he asked if I was ok , I said I was fine and he said if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be here .
“ This week I have been unable to delete from my thought process my sense of mortality .
“ I was coming back from the hairdressers and that would have been a waste of money.
” Ms Page said she saw the tree falling in front of her and had to slam her brakes on in order to stop .
“ I could see the wood splitting and it fell so elegantly , it ’ s extraordinary nobody was hurt .
“ It was quite a majestic fall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than anything .
“ I ’ m now going to buy a lottery ticket.
” She added : “ I am just so grateful nobody was hurt .
It ’ s made me think just how vulnerable anyone can be when around big trees .
“ Although it fell in a very majestic and elegant way , it could have been very difficult to get away from .
“ If I had been under it , I would have struggled to get out in time.
” A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
`` The tree was blocking the whole road and it was referred to Highways to deal . ''
The tree has now been cleared .

Joanne Page, 58, was driving back from the hairdressers when a tree “majestically” fell on Southampton Road at around 10.30am.
It comes as Storm Alex continues to batter the country.
Ms Page told the Daily Echo: “A man was driving behind me when it happened.
“We both got out the car and he asked if I was ok, I said I was fine and he said if I was a second faster I would not be here.
“This week I have been unable to delete from my thought process my sense of mortality.
“I was coming back from the hairdressers and that would have been a waste of money.”
Ms Page said she saw the tree falling in front of her and had to slam her brakes on in order to stop.
“I could see the wood splitting and it fell so elegantly, it’s extraordinary nobody was hurt.
“It was quite a majestic fall, I feel privileged to have seen it more than anything.
“I’m now going to buy a lottery ticket.”
She added: “I am just so grateful nobody was hurt. It’s made me think just how vulnerable anyone can be when around big trees.
“Although it fell in a very majestic and elegant way, it could have been very difficult to get away from.
“If I had been under it, I would have struggled to get out in time.”
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "This was reported at 10.37am this morning.
"The tree was blocking the whole road and it was referred to Highways to deal."
The tree has now been cleared.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--University of Southampton confirms 4 COVID cases

THE University of Southampton has confirmed four students have tested positive for Covid-19 .
The university said it is in regular contact with Public Health England and Southampton City Council to limit the spread of the virus and protect their students .
Solent University and The University of Winchester said they currently have no confirmed cases within their staff or student body on their campuses .
In a statement , a representative from the University of Southampton said : “ We know of four confirmed cases of Covid-19 amongst our students .
“ Our student support team is in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who are also isolating , to provide advice and practical help .
“ We are fully prepared for cases of Covid-19 to emerge amongst our university community in line with national trends and we are offering Covid-19 tests to all students .
This testing will help us to identify positive cases more quickly , including those who are asymptomatic , and take appropriate measures to control infection .
The university said that their campuses are open , with students receiving “ a blend of face-to-face and online teaching.
” A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been working very closely with the University of Southampton and Solent University and have inputted on their plans to both reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19 and to manage any outbreaks .

The university said it is in regular contact with Public Health England and Southampton City Council to limit the spread of the virus and protect their students.
Solent University and The University of Winchester said they currently have no confirmed cases within their staff or student body on their campuses.
In a statement, a representative from the University of Southampton said: “We know of four confirmed cases of Covid-19 amongst our students.
“Our student support team is in contact with the individuals and their close contacts, who are also isolating, to provide advice and practical help.
“We are fully prepared for cases of Covid-19 to emerge amongst our university community in line with national trends and we are offering Covid-19 tests to all students. This testing will help us to identify positive cases more quickly, including those who are asymptomatic, and take appropriate measures to control infection.
The university said that their campuses are open, with students receiving “a blend of face-to-face and online teaching.”
A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: “We have been working very closely with the University of Southampton and Solent University and have inputted on their plans to both reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19 and to manage any outbreaks.
“Both universities have measures in place."


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--NHS and Southampton councillors urge smokers to quit

CIVIC chiefs are urging residents to join the annual Stoptober campaign and stop smoking .
Covid-19 and flu are both much worse for smokers , making the addiction more dangerous than ever .
Compared to 2019 the proportion of smokers in England making a quit attempt has increased from 29 % to 35 % and the success rate for quit attempts has risen from 14 % to 23 % .
Smoking prevalence among adults is also at a record low of 13.9 % according to a UCL Smoking Toolkit Study .
A million people are said to have quit smoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council and NHS are now urging people to join that number .
Councillor Lorna Fielker , Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care , Southampton City Council , said : `` We 're pleased to join our local health partners to support Stoptober .
`` I 'd like to encourage all Southampton smokers that now , more than ever , is the time to put your lungs first .
`` Quit smoking and breathe easier by joining the nation ’ s biggest quit attempt from 1 October . ''
The City Council now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of local pharmacies where people can receive support to help them quit .
In Southampton 1 in 6 people are said to be smokers .
Dr Zoe Pond , Respiratory Physician at University Hospitals Southampton and Clinical Lead for Smoking Cessation , said : `` The benefits of stopping smoking begin immediately and increase with time including reducing the risk of heart attacks , strokes , cancer and breathing problems .
`` The best way to quit is with a combination of medication and support available through the NHS . ''
Studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to 28 days smoke-free , they are five times more likely to quit for good .

Covid-19 and flu are both much worse for smokers, making the addiction more dangerous than ever.
Compared to 2019 the proportion of smokers in England making a quit attempt has increased from 29% to 35% and the success rate for quit attempts has risen from 14% to 23%.
Coronavirus: Southampton residents urged to follow Covid-19 rules
Smoking prevalence among adults is also at a record low of 13.9% according to a UCL Smoking Toolkit Study.
A million people are said to have quit smoking during the Coronavirus lockdown and the city council and NHS are now urging people to join that number.
Councillor Lorna Fielker, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care, Southampton City Council, said: "We're pleased to join our local health partners to support Stoptober.
"I'd like to encourage all Southampton smokers that now, more than ever, is the time to put your lungs first.
"Quit smoking and breathe easier by joining the nation’s biggest quit attempt from 1 October."
The City Council now offer a stop smoking webpage with a list of local pharmacies where people can receive support to help them quit.
In Southampton 1 in 6 people are said to be smokers.
Dr Zoe Pond, Respiratory Physician at University Hospitals Southampton and Clinical Lead for Smoking Cessation, said: "The benefits of stopping smoking begin immediately and increase with time including reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, cancer and breathing problems.
"The best way to quit is with a combination of medication and support available through the NHS."
Studies show that once a person has made it to 28 days smoke-free, they are five times more likely to quit for good.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--The most  haunted places in Southampton

The most  haunted places in Southampton

From chambermaids to Tudor ghouls the rich history of our city has harboured more than just stories .
Would you be brave enough to seek out the spirits on your visit ?
Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace Southampton that are sure to send a shiver down your spine : Built on one of the busiest streets in Southampton , beneath the medieval town wall that once defended Southampton against seaborne attack , the Merchant ’ s House served as a residence and place of business .
The property has been restored to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creeping out any ghost hunters .
Legend has it that a woman called Ruth Dill used to work at the Merchant 's House in the 1890s .
To supplement her income and satisfy her passion for jewellery she used to sleep with wealthy sailors staying at the house .
One night she tried to rob a wealthy sailor but was caught in the act .
She turned and struck him with a fire iron .
Realising the man was dead Ruth made her escape , throwing the stolen jewelry down a nearby well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A shadowy woman can often be seen walking the corridors of the house and staring longingly down the well , as if she 's looking for something .
Visitors have also said they 've been pushed from behind and candles in the cellar have blown themselves out .
Dating back to the 15th Century the Tudor House Museum on Bugle Street is one of the most haunted buildings in the city .
At one time the house was a regular stop for local police as there were frequent reports of intruders , seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing by windows .
When the police would arrive they would never find signs of break-ins but lights would be on inside .
Eventually a medium was brought to the property to contact the poltergeist , she found out that it was a bored spirit .
She left a ball for the ghost , which disappeared and the lights now stay off .
More recent investigations using thermal imaging equipment have shown a man sitting in a chair .
Visitors have also reported figures crossing rooms and walking through bricked up doorways and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed .
Rainbow over the chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park - by Patricia Butt One known as the largest military hospital in the world , only the chapel has survived .
Netley Chapel is said to be haunted by the 'Grey Lady ' who is a Victorian nurse that threw herself from the chapel tower .
There are a few stories as to the reason for her death including that she accidentally killed a patient and killed herself out of remorse or that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her love who died at war .
The Grey Lady is said to have appeared at the bedside of the ill moments before their death to offer comfort and solace .
She also used to walk the corridors and wards , a sighting of her meant someone was about to die .
In 1966 a trick was played on Daily Echo reporters by a nurse in the psychiatric hospital who imitated the Grey Lady as a hoax .
Have we missed any terrifying haunts ?
Let us know in the comments .

Would you be brave enough to seek out the spirits on your visit?
Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace Southampton that are sure to send a shiver down your spine:
Medieval Merchants House, Castle Street
Built on one of the busiest streets in Southampton, beneath the medieval town wall that once defended Southampton against seaborne attack, the Merchant’s House served as a residence and place of business.
The property has been restored to its mid-14th Century appearance, which aids in creeping out any ghost hunters.
Legend has it that a woman called Ruth Dill used to work at the Merchant's House in the 1890s.
To supplement her income and satisfy her passion for jewellery she used to sleep with wealthy sailors staying at the house.
One night she tried to rob a wealthy sailor but was caught in the act. She turned and struck him with a fire iron.
Realising the man was dead Ruth made her escape, throwing the stolen jewelry down a nearby well, never to be seen again.
A shadowy woman can often be seen walking the corridors of the house and staring longingly down the well, as if she's looking for something.
Visitors have also said they've been pushed from behind and candles in the cellar have blown themselves out.
Tudor House Museum
Dating back to the 15th Century the Tudor House Museum on Bugle Street is one of the most haunted buildings in the city.
At one time the house was a regular stop for local police as there were frequent reports of intruders, seeing lights on in the building and shadows passing by windows.
When the police would arrive they would never find signs of break-ins but lights would be on inside.
Eventually a medium was brought to the property to contact the poltergeist, she found out that it was a bored spirit. She left a ball for the ghost, which disappeared and the lights now stay off.
More recent investigations using thermal imaging equipment have shown a man sitting in a chair.
Visitors have also reported figures crossing rooms and walking through bricked up doorways and staff say there is one room which dogs refuse to enter and apparitions are regularly witnessed.
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley
Rainbow over the chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park - by Patricia Butt
One known as the largest military hospital in the world, only the chapel has survived.
Netley Chapel is said to be haunted by the 'Grey Lady' who is a Victorian nurse that threw herself from the chapel tower.
There are a few stories as to the reason for her death including that she accidentally killed a patient and killed herself out of remorse or that she was stricken by grief at the loss of her love who died at war.
The Grey Lady is said to have appeared at the bedside of the ill moments before their death to offer comfort and solace.
She also used to walk the corridors and wards, a sighting of her meant someone was about to die.
In 1966 a trick was played on Daily Echo reporters by a nurse in the psychiatric hospital who imitated the Grey Lady as a hoax.
Have we missed any terrifying haunts? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Hampshire's most famous musicians - do you know them?

Do you recognise these talented musicians from Hampshire ?
Perhaps you went to school with one of them or maybe saw them once in Tesco - these famous musicians all once called this brilliant county their home .
Craig David is a singer , songwriter , rapper , DJ and record producer who rose to fame in 1999 , featuring on the single `` Re-Rewind '' by Artful Dodger .
Growing up on the Holyrood estate , David ’ s father was a local carpenter whilst his mother worked at Superdrug .
He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and seven UK Top 40 albums , he 's has also sold over 15,000,000 records worldwide as a solo artist .
Thanks to Craig David Southampton is one of the most sung about places in the world .
Frank Turner is a punk and folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke , near Winchester .
He attended Summer Fields boarding school in Oxford and was later awarded a scholarship to study at Eton College where he met Prince William .
The musician has eight studio albums and sings about his hometown frequently .
His song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the lyrics : `` I come from the land of the Wessex Downs from the Hampshire hills near Winchester town . ''
Jasmine van den Bogaerde , better known by her stage name Birdy , was born in Lymington , grew up in the New Forest and attended Durlston Court School at Barton-on-Sea .
At just 12-years-old she won Open Mic UK and soared to fame winning both the under-18 's category and the grand prize .
She later went to school at Brockenhurst College just outside of Southampton and whilst studying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson at the River Studios in the city .
She has since gone on to be nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards in 2014 and she performed at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony .
She last played in Southampton in 2016 at the Guildhall .
Singer and songwriter Matt Cardle was born in Southampton and rose to fame after winning the seventh series of The X Factor , beating boy band One Direction .
Since then , Cardle has released five studio albums and uncovered a love for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a production of Memprhis in 2015 .
Carl Barât ( left ) is the co-frontman of The Libertines .
( Roger Sargent/Handout ) Best known for being the co-frontman of The Libertines , Carl Barât was also the frontman and lead guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things and in 2010 debuted a solo album .
Born in Basingstoke he spent most of his childhood in nearby Whitchurch before attending Brunel University which he later dropped out of .
At university he became well-acquainted with Pete Doherty 's sister , Amy-Jo , and through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped out of university to form The Libertines which included John Hassell and Gary Powell .
Foxes , aka Louisa Rose Allen , was born and raised in Southampton growing up in the Swaythling and St Denys areas and attended Cantell School .
The singer , songwriter and model has had many chart hits including ‘ Youth ’ , ‘ Let Go For Tonight ’ and ‘ Body Talk ’ .
She shot to stardom in 2012 when her vocals were features on Zedd ’ s single ‘ Clarity ’ which peaked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording .
In 2015 she broke a world record after performing seven gigs in different cities in under 12 hours , kicking the tour off in Southampton .
Have we missed out someone that you think should be on this list ?
Let us know in the comments .

Perhaps you went to school with one of them or maybe saw them once in Tesco - these famous musicians all once called this brilliant county their home.
Craig David
Craig David (Ben Birchall/PA)
Craig David is a singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer who rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single "Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger.
Growing up on the Holyrood estate, David’s father was a local carpenter whilst his mother worked at Superdrug. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College.
With 20 UK Top 40 singles, and seven UK Top 40 albums, he's has also sold over 15,000,000 records worldwide as a solo artist.
Thanks to Craig David Southampton is one of the most sung about places in the world.
Frank Turner
Frank Turner at Reading Festival 2011 (Yui Mok/PA)
Frank Turner is a punk and folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, near Winchester.
He attended Summer Fields boarding school in Oxford and was later awarded a scholarship to study at Eton College where he met Prince William.
The musician has eight studio albums and sings about his hometown frequently.
His song, To Take You Home, opens with the lyrics: "I come from the land of the Wessex Downs from the Hampshire hills near Winchester town."
Birdy
Jasmine van den Bogaerde, better known by her stage name Birdy, was born in Lymington, grew up in the New Forest and attended Durlston Court School at Barton-on-Sea.
At just 12-years-old she won Open Mic UK and soared to fame winning both the under-18's category and the grand prize.
She later went to school at Brockenhurst College just outside of Southampton and whilst studying she recorded her first album with Gareth Henderson at the River Studios in the city.
She has since gone on to be nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards in 2014 and she performed at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony.
She last played in Southampton in 2016 at the Guildhall.
Matt Cardle
Matt Cardle stars in Strictly Ballroom The Musical (Matt Crossick/PA)
Singer and songwriter Matt Cardle was born in Southampton and rose to fame after winning the seventh series of The X Factor, beating boy band One Direction.
Since then, Cardle has released five studio albums and uncovered a love for the theatre, scoring his first acting role in a production of Memprhis in 2015.
Carl Barât
Carl Barât (left) is the co-frontman of The Libertines. (Roger Sargent/Handout)
Best known for being the co-frontman of The Libertines, Carl Barât was also the frontman and lead guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things and in 2010 debuted a solo album.
Born in Basingstoke he spent most of his childhood in nearby Whitchurch before attending Brunel University which he later dropped out of.
At university he became well-acquainted with Pete Doherty's sister, Amy-Jo, and through her Barât met Doherty.
The duo dropped out of university to form The Libertines which included John Hassell and Gary Powell.
Foxes
Foxes, aka Louisa Rose Allen, was born and raised in Southampton growing up in the Swaythling and St Denys areas and attended Cantell School.
The singer, songwriter and model has had many chart hits including ‘Youth’, ‘Let Go For Tonight’ and ‘Body Talk’.
She shot to stardom in 2012 when her vocals were features on Zedd’s single ‘Clarity’ which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
In 2015 she broke a world record after performing seven gigs in different cities in under 12 hours, kicking the tour off in Southampton.
Have we missed out someone that you think should be on this list? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland urgently recall these items

Supermarket chain such as Asda , Co-op , Lidl , Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Iceland , Spar and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded-up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores .
• Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty ’ s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens , which is not accurate as the product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Oats is also not emphasised on the label .
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten free diet , however , it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats .
• Use by : all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020 • Use by : all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020 Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) .
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .
• Best before : All date codes Uncle Roy ’ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : All dates up to and including the end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites .
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley ( gluten ) not being mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
The Co-op said : `` Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund .
`` Alternatively , if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refund .
Contact : 0800 0686 727 customer.careline @ coop.co.uk . ''
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .

We've rounded-up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details:
Name: Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best before/end date: December 2022
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details:
Name: Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats (that are gluten free). Oats is also not emphasised on the label.
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten free diet, however, it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats.
Product details:
Kirsty’s Mini Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 250g
Use by: all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Name: Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 400g
Use by: all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead. Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
Best before: October 6, 2020
Allergens: Nuts (walnut)
Chicken Breast Sizzlers
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: SPAR Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers
Pack size: 330g
Batch codes: 140920026 and 110920016
Use by: 22/23 September 2020
Allergens: Egg
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Product details:
Name: Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
Pack size: All sizes
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Peanuts
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites.
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details:
Name: Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: October 16, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
The Co-op said: "Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund.
"Alternatively, if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund. Contact: 0800 0686 727 customer.careline@coop.co.uk."
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Product details:


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Pictures of HMV in Southampton

Pictures of HMV in Southampton

It had seen almost as many moves as an episode of Strictly Come Dancing .
Originally positioned in the Bargate , HMV first shifted in 1982 when it travelled around the corner to 19 Hanover buildings – a site more than three times larger than its former .
To mark the opening of the new store Boy George of Culture Club and Steve Strange from Visage paid a visit to sign autographs for fans .
Police and security guards were shocked by the number of fans that turned up and for a while the street was blocked off as barricades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young fans were treated for minor injuries .
Only 12 years later and the store was on the move once again , this time to its final Southampton location of 56-58 Above Bar Street .
The move enabled HMV to offer Southampton shoppers something fresh by branching into the rapidly growing video and computer games market .
Bob Geldof performed at the opening in July 1994 , playing songs to a crowd of around 200 fans and music-lovers .
Since then the store has played host to a variety of acts including Feeder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Andre and more .
The store suffered due to competition from supermarkets and digital downloads and the Southampton branch was shut in March 2018 , putting an end to almost four decades of presence in the city .

Originally positioned in the Bargate, HMV first shifted in 1982 when it travelled around the corner to 19 Hanover buildings – a site more than three times larger than its former.
To mark the opening of the new store Boy George of Culture Club and Steve Strange from Visage paid a visit to sign autographs for fans.
Police and security guards were shocked by the number of fans that turned up and for a while the street was blocked off as barricades were put in to place.
Several young fans were treated for minor injuries.
Only 12 years later and the store was on the move once again, this time to its final Southampton location of 56-58 Above Bar Street.
The move enabled HMV to offer Southampton shoppers something fresh by branching into the rapidly growing video and computer games market.
Bob Geldof performed at the opening in July 1994, playing songs to a crowd of around 200 fans and music-lovers.
Since then the store has played host to a variety of acts including Feeder, Gary Numan, Status Quo, Peter Andre and more.
The store suffered due to competition from supermarkets and digital downloads and the Southampton branch was shut in March 2018, putting an end to almost four decades of presence in the city.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Best walks in the New Forest to stay distanced from others

ARE you looking for something to do with your free time whilst staying socially distanced ?
A walk in the New Forest National Park could be the thing for you then .
With over 140 miles of tracks and footpaths , there is more than enough space to keep your distance from others .
According to Visit Hampshire , the below walks are the best on offer in the New Forest .
Sites of some of the biggest trees in the New Forest are available along this route , as well as Roe Deer that are native to the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woodland .
Measuring roughly 1.5 miles in length the path is a flat gravelled surface with several spots along the way to take a rest .
The trail starts new Blackwater car park , go under the oak archway and cross over Rhinefield Ornamental Drive , and the trail starts on your right , just a short distance up the gravel track .
This easy walk is 4.7 miles long and follows the route of the Beaulieu River and finises at Bucklers Hard .
Flat gravel and grass make up the path and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way .
Wildlife is rich on this route which even has a place to eat in the shape of the Montagu Arms Hotel .
A quaint village in the heart of the New Forest , Lyndhurst offers the longest walk on this list , stretching out for 8.4 miles around the parish boundary .
It starts and finishes at the iconic Bolton ’ s Bench where you will be greeted by wild ponies .
The walk will take between three and four hours , depending on if you decide to stop for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pubs or tea shops along the way .
If you have come to the New Forest looking for wildlife then this is the walk for you .
These three short walks at Bolderwood includes a deer viewing platform which overlooks a large meadow where the deer tend to reside .
The Deer Watch Trail , Jubilee Grove Trail and Radnor Trail are all a short walk from the platform with a gravelled surface and benches along the way to sit and admire the view .
Views as far away as the Isle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer on this walk that starts at Keyhaven Green bus stop and runs along a section of the Solent Way .
There is also the opportunity to watch some of the bird life in the area at Kayhaven Marshes , before moving further inland on to an ancient highway behind the reserve .
This walk runs along gravel footpaths and quiet country lanes for 4 miles with Henry VIII 's coastal fort , Hurst Castle close by .

A walk in the New Forest National Park could be the thing for you then.
With over 140 miles of tracks and footpaths, there is more than enough space to keep your distance from others.
According to Visit Hampshire, the below walks are the best on offer in the New Forest.
1. Tall Trees Trail Blackwater
Sites of some of the biggest trees in the New Forest are available along this route, as well as Roe Deer that are native to the area and are often seen in the beech woodland.
Measuring roughly 1.5 miles in length the path is a flat gravelled surface with several spots along the way to take a rest.
The trail starts new Blackwater car park, go under the oak archway and cross over Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, and the trail starts on your right, just a short distance up the gravel track.
2. Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard
This easy walk is 4.7 miles long and follows the route of the Beaulieu River and finises at Bucklers Hard.
Flat gravel and grass make up the path and even includes a boardwalk or two along the way.
Wildlife is rich on this route which even has a place to eat in the shape of the Montagu Arms Hotel.
3. Lyndhurst Parish
A quaint village in the heart of the New Forest, Lyndhurst offers the longest walk on this list, stretching out for 8.4 miles around the parish boundary.
It starts and finishes at the iconic Bolton’s Bench where you will be greeted by wild ponies.
The walk will take between three and four hours, depending on if you decide to stop for tea or a pint at one of the pubs or tea shops along the way.
4. Bolderwood Deer Spotting
If you have come to the New Forest looking for wildlife then this is the walk for you.
These three short walks at Bolderwood includes a deer viewing platform which overlooks a large meadow where the deer tend to reside.
The Deer Watch Trail, Jubilee Grove Trail and Radnor Trail are all a short walk from the platform with a gravelled surface and benches along the way to sit and admire the view.
5. Keyhaven Marshes
Views as far away as the Isle of Wight and the Needles are on offer on this walk that starts at Keyhaven Green bus stop and runs along a section of the Solent Way.
There is also the opportunity to watch some of the bird life in the area at Kayhaven Marshes, before moving further inland on to an ancient highway behind the reserve.
This walk runs along gravel footpaths and quiet country lanes for 4 miles with Henry VIII's coastal fort, Hurst Castle close by.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Eastleigh residents work to keep their area litter free

GROUPS and individuals have been taking a stand against litter in their areas .
Large amounts of rubbish have been gathered by “ local litter heroes ” across the Eastleigh borough , before being collected and disposed of by the council ’ s Street Scene Team .
The clean ups were completed as part of the Great British September Clean , run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy with similar events running all across the country .
• Scouts in Chandlers Ford work to keep local area clean Members of the 3rd Chandler ’ s Ford Scouts Group took on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Ford , while members of the Hamble Valley Rotary Club collected four sack loads during a two-hour pick in Hedge End .
Eastleigh Lions picked around the Poets ’ Roads , Derby Road and Grantham Green area in Eastleigh , and residents and staff at Brendoncare Knightwood Care Home walked their local area .
Hamble Conservation Volunteers took part again after a successful pick during last year ’ s Great British Spring Clean .
Des Mahon , a volunteer with the Scouts , said : “ The Scouts in Chandler ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help our local community and this is just another step towards how we prepare young people with the skills to help other people and have a positive impact on those around them .
“ Working in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council as part of the Great British September Clean has been a pleasure for our young people and adult volunteers and the whole group look forward to working with them again in the future.
” The council provided litter sacks and pickers for the clean-ups across the borough .
The council ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyrle said : “ The efforts made by these groups is truly inspiring .
“ It ’ s fantastic to see people who care about their local area giving up their free time to make it a better place for everyone .
“ It ’ s such a shame littering happens at all .
It ’ s a blight on our environment , harms wildlife and is completely avoidable if people take their litter home with them or put it in a public bin .
”

Large amounts of rubbish have been gathered by “local litter heroes” across the Eastleigh borough, before being collected and disposed of by the council’s Street Scene Team.
The clean ups were completed as part of the Great British September Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy with similar events running all across the country.
Members of the 3rd Chandler’s Ford Scouts Group took on litter in two areas of Chandler’s Ford, while members of the Hamble Valley Rotary Club collected four sack loads during a two-hour pick in Hedge End.
Eastleigh Lions picked around the Poets’ Roads, Derby Road and Grantham Green area in Eastleigh, and residents and staff at Brendoncare Knightwood Care Home walked their local area.
Hamble Conservation Volunteers took part again after a successful pick during last year’s Great British Spring Clean.
Des Mahon, a volunteer with the Scouts, said: “The Scouts in Chandler’s Ford are always looking at ways to help our local community and this is just another step towards how we prepare young people with the skills to help other people and have a positive impact on those around them.
“Working in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council as part of the Great British September Clean has been a pleasure for our young people and adult volunteers and the whole group look forward to working with them again in the future.”
The council provided litter sacks and pickers for the clean-ups across the borough.
The council’s cabinet lead for the environment Cllr Rupert Kyrle said: “The efforts made by these groups is truly inspiring.
“It’s fantastic to see people who care about their local area giving up their free time to make it a better place for everyone.
“It’s such a shame littering happens at all. It’s a blight on our environment, harms wildlife and is completely avoidable if people take their litter home with them or put it in a public bin.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Drivers warned they could face a £5,000 fine for purposely splashing pedestrians

Drivers who deliberately splash pedestrians during the wet weather could be fined up to £5,000 .
The fresh warning has been made as the country is expected to face heavy downpours of rain .
Drivers will need to be on high alert when they are out on the road , in order to ensure they are driving as responsibly as possible in the wet conditions .
They also need to act in a considerate manner towards pedestrians , who may find themselves drenched as they stand or walk by the side of the road .
What does the law say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1988 , a person may be charged with the offence of “ careless and inconsiderate driving ” if they drive “ a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention , or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place ” .
What have insurers said ?
An example of inconsiderate behaviour includes splashing pedestrians on purpose - breakdown cover and car insurance company RAC explained .
“ Anyone unfortunate enough to have suffered a drenching by an inconsiderate motorist splashing them when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sizeable financial penalty for the driver , ” said Pete Williams , road safety spokesman for the RAC .
Williams added that the majority of drivers who commit the offence will likely receive a £100 fine and three penalty points .
“ If , however , they refuse [ the notice ] then they will face a magistrate who could impose a fine up to £5,000 , although the maximum is very unlikely , ” he said .
Citizens Advice explained that splashing a pedestrian is not an offence `` unless it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carelessly or deliberately . ''
`` If it can be proved that the motorist acted deliberately they can be charged with driving without due care and consideration for other road users . ''
Car insurance company ingenie further emphasised the importance of avoiding getting pedestrians wet on the road .
Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events “ Driving through puddles to splash pedestrians is illegal ( and it ’ s just mean ) , ” the company tweeted .
“ It comes under driving without reasonable consideration for others and can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – £5,000 fine if it goes to court .
Remember – pedestrians have feelings too .
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The fresh warning has been made as the country is expected to face heavy downpours of rain.
Drivers will need to be on high alert when they are out on the road, in order to ensure they are driving as responsibly as possible in the wet conditions.
They also need to act in a considerate manner towards pedestrians, who may find themselves drenched as they stand or walk by the side of the road.
What does the law say?
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988, a person may be charged with the offence of “careless and inconsiderate driving” if they drive “a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place”.
What have insurers said?
An example of inconsiderate behaviour includes splashing pedestrians on purpose - breakdown cover and car insurance company RAC explained.
“Anyone unfortunate enough to have suffered a drenching by an inconsiderate motorist splashing them when driving through a puddle would probably welcome a sizeable financial penalty for the driver,” said Pete Williams, road safety spokesman for the RAC.
Williams added that the majority of drivers who commit the offence will likely receive a £100 fine and three penalty points.
“If, however, they refuse [the notice] then they will face a magistrate who could impose a fine up to £5,000, although the maximum is very unlikely,” he said.
Citizens Advice explained that splashing a pedestrian is not an offence "unless it can be proved that the motorist acted carelessly or deliberately."
"If it can be proved that the motorist acted deliberately they can be charged with driving without due care and consideration for other road users."
Car insurance company ingenie also emphasised the importance of avoiding getting pedestrians wet on the road.
The insurer added: “It comes under driving without reasonable consideration for others and can get you three points, plus a £100 – £5,000 fine if it goes to court. Remember – pedestrians have feelings too.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: A sorry sight at Southampton Ice Rink

THIS image shows the sorry state of Southampton Ice rink in 1988 .
Men can be seen clearing away at @ @ @ @ @ move in .
The city 's original ice rink was located on Banister Stadium and @ @ @ @ @ suffering damage during the Blitz of 1940 , the rink was rebuilt on the same @ @ @ @ @ ice rink shut its doors for the last time in 1988 when the building was @ @ @ @ @ the site .
The picture was taken on August 26 , 1988 .

Men can be seen clearing away at the ice before the bulldozers move in.
The city's original ice rink was located on Banister Stadium and opened in 1931.
After suffering damage during the Blitz of 1940, the rink was rebuilt on the same site in 1952.
The ice rink shut its doors for the last time in 1988 when the building was demolished and housing built on the site.
The picture was taken on August 26, 1988.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Pictures of people playing chess in Hampshire through the years

It 's the classic game of cat and mouse played and admired by millions across the globe , one which requires meticulous planning and strategy to stay ahead of the opposition .
This thinking man ’ s game is believed to have originated in India before the 7th century , although the pieces gained their current titles in Spain in the late 1400s .
The rules weren ’ t standardised until the 19th century , and the first recognised World Chess Champion , Wilhelm Steinitz , claimed his title in 1886 .
Hampshire residents have enjoyed playing the game over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King Edward VI school who made the headlines in 1996 after winning the British Times Schools Championship 15 times in 20 years .
Eastleigh Unity Club played host to the county individual championships in 1996 , in which Southampton University secretary Alisdair Alexander won the under 175 grading prize .
Adam Norton form Woolston was just 11 years old when he was featured in The Southern Daily Echo for being one of the brightest prospects in chess .
Norton had represented England for three year in 1998 , and hadn ’ t lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only person at Southampton Chess Club to win the Under 18 championship three years running .

This thinking man’s game is believed to have originated in India before the 7th century, although the pieces gained their current titles in Spain in the late 1400s.
The rules weren’t standardised until the 19th century, and the first recognised World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886.
Hampshire residents have enjoyed playing the game over the years, like the team at King Edward VI school who made the headlines in 1996 after winning the British Times Schools Championship 15 times in 20 years.
Eastleigh Unity Club played host to the county individual championships in 1996, in which Southampton University secretary Alisdair Alexander won the under 175 grading prize.
Adam Norton form Woolston was just 11 years old when he was featured in The Southern Daily Echo for being one of the brightest prospects in chess.
Norton had represented England for three year in 1998, and hadn’t lost a game. He was also the only person at Southampton Chess Club to win the Under 18 championship three years running.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--Drink driver appears at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A SOUTHAMPTON drink driver has been banned from the roads for more than a year .
Jan Moskowicz was caught @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton on May 23 .
The 66-year-old was found to have 67 microgrammes of @ @ @ @ @ breath , exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Moskowicz , of Upper @ @ @ @ @ was disqualified from driving for 15 month and fined £150 .
He was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ of £32 and court costs of £85 .

Jan Moskowicz was caught drink driving on Empress Road in Southampton on May 23.
The 66-year-old was found to have 67 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Moskowicz, of Upper Shaftesbury Avenue, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 15 month and fined £150.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-10-03--TUI cancels multiple cruise holidays for 2021: what to do if you're affected

Travel firm TUI have cancelled several cruise holidays for 2021 - following a decision to retire one of the oldest ships in its fleet .
After a decade of sailing , Marella Cruises is retiring the cruise ship Marella Dream , which will leave the TUI cruise brand with four remaining ships , and multiple cruises planned for 2021 subsequently cancelled .
Which TUI cruises have been cancelled ?
All sailings which were due to take place on the Marella Dream from October 26 , 2021 onwards will now be cancelled , and all affected customers are currently being notified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were booked to travel on the Marella Dream for summer 2021 will have their booking automatically moved to the Marella Discovery ship instead .
The ship will now sail from Palma instead of Port Canaveral , Florida , and cover the Marella Dream ’ s Mediterranean itineraries .
However , this will then in turn impact sailings on the Marella Discovery , and TUI has therefore made the decision to cancel all USA sailings for Marella Discovery in summer 2021 .
This will then impact itineraries including Sunshine and Jazz , Sunshine State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple Adventure , Floridian Adventures and East Coast Adventure .
What should I do if my holiday has been changed or cancelled ?
All impacted customers will be contacted and will have the option to change their holiday for free to any cruise that ’ s currently on sale with a 10 percent booking incentive , or alternatively , cancel and receive a full refund .
What have the travel firm said ?
Chris Hackney , Managing Director of Marella Cruises , said : “ With the ongoing travel restrictions for UK cruise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve taken the difficult decision to reshape our cruise programme for the upcoming seasons .
“ That means an early retirement for Marella Dream after ten years of service and the redeployment of Marella Discovery from the US to Europe.
” Mr William also noted that , due to the continued uncertainty surrounding travel , and in order to give customers added peace of mind , the company is offering customers “ increased flexibility to amend their cruises to any TUI holiday on sale for free.
” “ We know our customers look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe now more so than ever – so this means customers can still plan and get excited about their dream holiday at a later date , ” he said .
The managing director also explained that the company has implemented new health and safety measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic , in order to protect customers and crew while they ’ re sailing .
What if I have a cruise booked for this winter ?
Due to ongoing coronavirus travel restrictions and uncertainty surrounding future cruises , Marella Cruises is also offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bookings for winter 2020 .
Customers who are due to depart between November 16 , 2020 and March 31 , 2021 can now amend for free to any TUI holiday currently on sale , as long as they do this before October 31 , 2020 .
For more information regarding bookings , visit the TUI Cruises website .

After a decade of sailing, Marella Cruises is retiring the cruise ship Marella Dream, which will leave the TUI cruise brand with four remaining ships, and multiple cruises planned for 2021 subsequently cancelled.
Which TUI cruises have been cancelled?
All sailings which were due to take place on the Marella Dream from October 26, 2021 onwards will now be cancelled, and all affected customers are currently being notified.
Alongside this, TUI holidaymakers who were booked to travel on the Marella Dream for summer 2021 will have their booking automatically moved to the Marella Discovery ship instead.
The ship will now sail from Palma instead of Port Canaveral, Florida, and cover the Marella Dream’s Mediterranean itineraries.
However, this will then in turn impact sailings on the Marella Discovery, and TUI has therefore made the decision to cancel all USA sailings for Marella Discovery in summer 2021.
This will then impact itineraries including Sunshine and Jazz, Sunshine State and Sands, American Dream, Big Apple Adventure, Floridian Adventures and East Coast Adventure.
What should I do if my holiday has been changed or cancelled?
All impacted customers will be contacted and will have the option to change their holiday for free to any cruise that’s currently on sale with a 10 percent booking incentive, or alternatively, cancel and receive a full refund.
What have the travel firm said?
Chris Hackney, Managing Director of Marella Cruises, said: “With the ongoing travel restrictions for UK cruise lines still in place, we’ve taken the difficult decision to reshape our cruise programme for the upcoming seasons.
“That means an early retirement for Marella Dream after ten years of service and the redeployment of Marella Discovery from the US to Europe.”
Mr William also noted that, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding travel, and in order to give customers added peace of mind, the company is offering customers “increased flexibility to amend their cruises to any TUI holiday on sale for free.”
“We know our customers look forward to their holidays with us – maybe now more so than ever – so this means customers can still plan and get excited about their dream holiday at a later date,” he said.
The managing director also explained that the company has implemented new health and safety measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, in order to protect customers and crew while they’re sailing.
What if I have a cruise booked for this winter?
Due to ongoing coronavirus travel restrictions and uncertainty surrounding future cruises, Marella Cruises is also offering increased flexibility for customers who have cruise bookings for winter 2020.
Customers who are due to depart between November 16, 2020 and March 31, 2021 can now amend for free to any TUI holiday currently on sale, as long as they do this before October 31, 2020.
For more information regarding bookings, visit the TUI Cruises website.