thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Southampton youngsters took on the Ironman Triathlon to help feed the city's most vulnerable

A GROUP of Southampton children have completed an Ironman Challenge in a bid to help feed vulnerable people in the city .
Children involved in the Big Breakfast scheme at the Above Bar Street Church in Southampton have come together to complete an Ironman Triathlon , while raising more than £2,500 to help provide food to people in need .
The Big Breakfast scheme has been responding to the Covid-19 crisis by working with volunteers and partners , including Fare Share , to receive food donations , prepare and give meals to people in need across Southampton , with 5,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But due to growing demand more funding is needed to support the service , which is why more than 25 children involved in the scheme took the task of swimming 3.8km , cycling 180km and running 42km , to raise money for the cause .
This was split between the children over the course of a week from Saturday June 13 until Sunday June 21 , with some of them braving the cold waters of the River Test to properly complete the swimming portion of the challenge despite swimming pools being closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ironman Challenge has praised the children 's `` enthusiastic '' response to the challenge .
She said : `` We ’ re so encouraged by the amazing work the Big Breakfast team is doing at our church , with volunteers reaching out to give so many meals to people in need in our City .
It ’ s been brilliant to see our children become so enthusiastic about getting behind the cause and throwing themselves in to completing the challenge !
” Eden Clark , 8 , involved in the challenge , added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Challenge .
The best bit was seeing the amount of money raised for people in need keep going up and also seeing us keep adding to the total distance we had covered !
” The fundraising campaign hit the original £1,000 target in the first day of being launched and has been growing ever since .
Motivated by all the generous donations , the children exceeded the full Ironman distance with half a week to spare and continued to swim , cycle and run for the remainder of the week to see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a total of £2,545 being raised .
Sanjay Mall , involved in the Big Breakfast initiative at Above Bar Church , said : “ The Covid-19 crisis means lots of people in our City need help to have enough food to eat , so as a church we just had to respond .
Working with partners and a great volunteer team we ’ ve already given out over 5,000 meals and have received 10,000 ready to give out .
I ’ m so excited by the children supporting us to raise money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the months ahead .
”

Children involved in the Big Breakfast scheme at the Above Bar Street Church in Southampton have come together to complete an Ironman Triathlon, while raising more than £2,500 to help provide food to people in need.
The Big Breakfast scheme has been responding to the Covid-19 crisis by working with volunteers and partners, including Fare Share, to receive food donations, prepare and give meals to people in need across Southampton, with 5,000 frozen meals and lunch boxes already distributed.
But due to growing demand more funding is needed to support the service, which is why more than 25 children involved in the scheme took the task of swimming 3.8km, cycling 180km and running 42km, to raise money for the cause.
This was split between the children over the course of a week from Saturday June 13 until Sunday June 21, with some of them braving the cold waters of the River Test to properly complete the swimming portion of the challenge despite swimming pools being closed.
Helen Clark, who organised The Ironman Challenge has praised the children's "enthusiastic" response to the challenge.
She said: "We’re so encouraged by the amazing work the Big Breakfast team is doing at our church, with volunteers reaching out to give so many meals to people in need in our City. It’s been brilliant to see our children become so enthusiastic about getting behind the cause and throwing themselves in to completing the challenge!”
Eden Clark, 8, involved in the challenge, added: "I loved doing The Ironman Challenge. The best bit was seeing the amount of money raised for people in need keep going up and also seeing us keep adding to the total distance we had covered!”
The fundraising campaign hit the original £1,000 target in the first day of being launched and has been growing ever since.
Motivated by all the generous donations, the children exceeded the full Ironman distance with half a week to spare and continued to swim, cycle and run for the remainder of the week to see how far they can go, which lead to a total of £2,545 being raised.
Sanjay Mall, involved in the Big Breakfast initiative at Above Bar Church, said: “The Covid-19 crisis means lots of people in our City need help to have enough food to eat, so as a church we just had to respond. Working with partners and a great volunteer team we’ve already given out over 5,000 meals and have received 10,000 ready to give out. I’m so excited by the children supporting us to raise money so we can help more people in the months ahead.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Harvest Fine Foods delivers help to people in need

A FOOD wholesaler which rapidly reinvented itself as a home delivery grocer has been feeding people in need .
Harvest Fine Foods normally supplies trade customers such as restaurants , care homes , hospitals and schools , but most of its regular business disappeared overnight because of coronavirus .
Bosses rapidly devised a plan to send its vans out to individual customers in much of Hampshire , Dorset and Salisbury – and rapidly attracted thousands of customers .
The company supports charitable organisations such as Fareshare , which distributes food to good causes , and Westbourne Rotary in Bournemouth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also raised around £5,000 through donations for Fareshare to support coronavirus pop-up projects across the south .
Mandy Holdaway , warehouse manager at Fareshare in Southampton , said “ This is truly amazing and means that a lot of our members are getting stock that they either can ’ t afford or are struggling to get hold of in these difficult times.
” Harvest managing director Richard Strongman was recently invited to meet Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes about a joint project with Crestwood Community School to supply around 700 free school meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attend school .
Totton-based Harvest has also been providing the non-profit school meals provider Southampton City Catering with around 4,000 free school meal and elderly care packages .
The service supports 46 schools across Southampton and has been providing healthy packed lunches for those at school and grocery boxes for pupils at home who are eligible for free school meals .
It has also seen a 75 per cent increase in its care meals service , delivering meals to vulnerable and elderly adults .
Jessica Clasby-Monk , from Southampton City Catering , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school meals service is to provide for those children who would ordinarily enjoy a free school meal with us at lunch time .
To be able to do this , we ’ ve been really grateful for the quick response and support from Harvest , to ensure that we can supply , per week , approximately 800 healthy and essential grocery boxes for families .
“ Each week has presented different and individual needs for schools , so we ’ ve been working flexibly to ensure that we can provide communities with reliable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t do it without the support of everyone at Harvest.
” Harvest has also supported New Forest District Council and Portsmouth City Council with care packages .

Harvest Fine Foods normally supplies trade customers such as restaurants, care homes, hospitals and schools, but most of its regular business disappeared overnight because of coronavirus.
Bosses rapidly devised a plan to send its vans out to individual customers in much of Hampshire, Dorset and Salisbury – and rapidly attracted thousands of customers.
The company supports charitable organisations such as Fareshare, which distributes food to good causes, and Westbourne Rotary in Bournemouth.
Since the end of March, it has also raised around £5,000 through donations for Fareshare to support coronavirus pop-up projects across the south.
Mandy Holdaway, warehouse manager at Fareshare in Southampton, said “This is truly amazing and means that a lot of our members are getting stock that they either can’t afford or are struggling to get hold of in these difficult times.”
Harvest managing director Richard Strongman was recently invited to meet Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes about a joint project with Crestwood Community School to supply around 700 free school meal packages while children have been unable to attend school.
Totton-based Harvest has also been providing the non-profit school meals provider Southampton City Catering with around 4,000 free school meal and elderly care packages.
The service supports 46 schools across Southampton and has been providing healthy packed lunches for those at school and grocery boxes for pupils at home who are eligible for free school meals. It has also seen a 75 per cent increase in its care meals service, delivering meals to vulnerable and elderly adults.
Jessica Clasby-Monk, from Southampton City Catering, said: “One crucial aspect of our school meals service is to provide for those children who would ordinarily enjoy a free school meal with us at lunch time. To be able to do this, we’ve been really grateful for the quick response and support from Harvest, to ensure that we can supply, per week, approximately 800 healthy and essential grocery boxes for families.
“Each week has presented different and individual needs for schools, so we’ve been working flexibly to ensure that we can provide communities with reliable, safe and healthy food. We couldn’t do it without the support of everyone at Harvest.”
Harvest has also supported New Forest District Council and Portsmouth City Council with care packages.


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--The rich and powerful stayed there – South Western Hotel

With Southampton being ‘ the gateway to the world ’ , hotels have long had to cater for the rich and powerful passing through – South Western Hotel was one of them .
The coming of the railway and the opening of the old docks in around 1840 had a major impact on Southampton .
The railway brought passengers to join the ships to take them to France and the Channel Islands .
Routes soon opened to South America , South Africa and Australia and then North America .
The North American route started with the transfer of the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly followed by others , for Southampton had the advantage of its double high tide and the close proximity of London .
Ships leaving Southampton for North America could also take advantage of continental trade by calling at Cherbourg .
Ships sailing from Hamburg and Cherbourg would also stop in Southampton .
Southampton was steadily growing its port business and becoming ‘ the gateway to the world ’ .
READ MORE : Nine things you may not know about South Western House > > > The largest group leaving the port were migrants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Australia .
Passengers arriving and leaving from Southampton included royalty , politicians and the very wealthy as well as people from the banking and business worlds .
Later celebrities from cinema and stage would also arrive and depart from Southampton .
Locally businesses evolved to supply and maintain the ships and dock services and to meet the needs of the passengers .
Many hotels of different grades were opened and foremost amongst these was the South Western Hotel located besides the Terminus Station and close to the main dock gate .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Imperial Hotel but was renamed having been purchased by the London and South Western Railway in around 1882 .
An advertisement from 1882 describes it as a “ Handsome and Commodious Hotel , most conveniently situated , facing the Docks , adjoining the Railway Station ” declaring it the “ most desirable hotel in Southampton ” .
Another advertisement from 1910 described the hotel 's large dining hall , lounges , grill room and restaurant and that uniformed porters in red coats met all the principal trains and boats .
To assist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was wired from Hurst Castle giving notice of a ship ’ s pending arrival in port .
First class liner passengers expected the same very high standard of hotel accommodation and service as that aboard ship .
The Hotel Manager ’ s record book in See Southampton ’ s archives provides an insight into the day to day running of the Hotel and its many guests .
Many first class passengers who sailed on the Titanic stayed in the hotel as did the ships designer Thomas Andrews .
Amongst its Royal guests were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasion Princess Beatrice , Queen Victoria ’ s youngest daughter .
A delegation from Japan which included the Ambassador and Prince Chichibu son of the Emperor of Japan was entertained at the hotel in December , 1926 .
A delegation from the Ford Motor Company was entertained at the hotel .
In 1922 negotiations between the Borough Council and Ford were in an advanced state over the sale of land at Millbrook for a car manufacturing plant which unfortunately fell through when the Council built an isolation hospital on part of the land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s use .
Other business visitors included representatives of the many shipping lines as well as well as business delegations from other port cities and on one occasion a party of International Port Medical Officers .
One of the most famous film stars to stay at the hotel was the American western film star Tom Mix who having arrived on the Aquitania is reputed to have ridden his horse Tony into the hotel lobby and reception area .
During the Second World War the hotel was requisitioned and renamed HMS Shrapnel .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Churchill met in the hotel to discuss preparations for D-Day .
The writer Rozelle Rains was recruited into the WRENs in WW2 and billeted at the hotel .
She was most uncomplimentary about the building and complained about the cockroaches in her room .
After the war the building was renamed South Western House and used for offices by British Railways , Cunard and later the BBC .
For a long time in the 1990s the building remained empty before being purchased by a developer and converted into luxury apartments .

The coming of the railway and the opening of the old docks in around 1840 had a major impact on Southampton.
The railway brought passengers to join the ships to take them to France and the Channel Islands.
Routes soon opened to South America, South Africa and Australia and then North America.
The North American route started with the transfer of the American Line from Liverpool in 1893 to be quickly followed by others, for Southampton had the advantage of its double high tide and the close proximity of London. Ships leaving Southampton for North America could also take advantage of continental trade by calling at Cherbourg.
Ships sailing from Hamburg and Cherbourg would also stop in Southampton.
Southampton was steadily growing its port business and becoming ‘the gateway to the world’.
READ MORE: Nine things you may not know about South Western House >>>
The largest group leaving the port were migrants travelling to North America, South Africa and Australia.
Passengers arriving and leaving from Southampton included royalty, politicians and the very wealthy as well as people from the banking and business worlds.
Later celebrities from cinema and stage would also arrive and depart from Southampton.
Locally businesses evolved to supply and maintain the ships and dock services and to meet the needs of the passengers.
Many hotels of different grades were opened and foremost amongst these was the South Western Hotel located besides the Terminus Station and close to the main dock gate.
This hotel was originally opened in 1872 as the Imperial Hotel but was renamed having been purchased by the London and South Western Railway in around 1882.
An advertisement from 1882 describes it as a “Handsome and Commodious Hotel, most conveniently situated, facing the Docks, adjoining the Railway Station” declaring it the “most desirable hotel in Southampton”.
Another advertisement from 1910 described the hotel's large dining hall, lounges, grill room and restaurant and that uniformed porters in red coats met all the principal trains and boats.
To assist guests waiting to meet friends the hotel was wired from Hurst Castle giving notice of a ship’s pending arrival in port.
First class liner passengers expected the same very high standard of hotel accommodation and service as that aboard ship.
The Hotel Manager’s record book in See Southampton’s archives provides an insight into the day to day running of the Hotel and its many guests.
Many first class passengers who sailed on the Titanic stayed in the hotel as did the ships designer Thomas Andrews.
Amongst its Royal guests were the Maharajah of Bhavnagar and on another occasion Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter.
A delegation from Japan which included the Ambassador and Prince Chichibu son of the Emperor of Japan was entertained at the hotel in December, 1926.
A delegation from the Ford Motor Company was entertained at the hotel. In 1922 negotiations between the Borough Council and Ford were in an advanced state over the sale of land at Millbrook for a car manufacturing plant which unfortunately fell through when the Council built an isolation hospital on part of the land rendering the site unsuitable for Ford’s use.
Other business visitors included representatives of the many shipping lines as well as well as business delegations from other port cities and on one occasion a party of International Port Medical Officers.
One of the most famous film stars to stay at the hotel was the American western film star Tom Mix who having arrived on the Aquitania is reputed to have ridden his horse Tony into the hotel lobby and reception area.
During the Second World War the hotel was requisitioned and renamed HMS Shrapnel.
It is said that President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met in the hotel to discuss preparations for D-Day.
The writer Rozelle Rains was recruited into the WRENs in WW2 and billeted at the hotel. She was most uncomplimentary about the building and complained about the cockroaches in her room.
After the war the building was renamed South Western House and used for offices by British Railways, Cunard and later the BBC.
For a long time in the 1990s the building remained empty before being purchased by a developer and converted into luxury apartments.
Godfrey Collyer is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Barnardo's declares 'state of emergency' over foster care

A CHILDREN 'S charity has declared a `` state of emergency '' as number of children needing foster care in South East has risen dramatically during the pandemic .
The number of children needing foster care has risen by 89 oer cent during the coronavirus pandemic while the number of people looking to become foster parents plummeted by 31 per cent compared to the same period last year , according to Barnardo 's .
From March 1to April 23 , there were 168 referrals to Barnardo ’ s Fostering South East service , a figure which shot up from 89 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile the number of enquiries from people looking to become foster parents for the charity fell from 61 to 42 - a 31 per cent drop .
Barnardo ’ s has announced that the dramatic rise has created a `` state of emergency '' as children who may have experienced abuse and neglect wait for places with foster families .
Without more potential foster carers coming forward , hundreds of children referred to Barnardo ’ s will not be placed with a family .
The children ’ s charity believes that the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable families , with job losses , deepening poverty and worsening mental health all leading to family breakdown .
Children have also been in lockdown in homes where domestic abuse and sexual abuse are taking place .
These pressures will likely impact more families as the crisis continues .
Barnardo ’ s Chief Executive Javed Khan said : “ The Coronavirus pandemic has hit vulnerable families the hardest , with many reaching crisis point .
`` This has created a state of emergency , as more children than ever need a safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are coming forward as potential foster carers . ''
Barnardo ’ s is appealing for people over the age of 21 , who have a spare room , the time , and commitment to support a child , to get in touch and consider fostering a child .
Barnardo ’ s welcomes foster carers from all walks of life , including single people , those from the LGBTQ+ community and Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds .
Foster carers will be supported by Barnardo ’ s , and will also be eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To find out more about fostering with Barnardo ’ s Fostering South East , go to www.barnardos.org.uk/foster or call 01892 510 650 .

The number of children needing foster care has risen by 89 oer cent during the coronavirus pandemic while the number of people looking to become foster parents plummeted by 31 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to Barnardo's.
From March 1to April 23, there were 168 referrals to Barnardo’s Fostering South East service, a figure which shot up from 89 for the same period in 2019.
Meanwhile the number of enquiries from people looking to become foster parents for the charity fell from 61 to 42 - a 31 per cent drop.
Barnardo’s has announced that the dramatic rise has created a "state of emergency" as children who may have experienced abuse and neglect wait for places with foster families.
Without more potential foster carers coming forward, hundreds of children referred to Barnardo’s will not be placed with a family.
The children’s charity believes that the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown has increased pressure on vulnerable families, with job losses, deepening poverty and worsening mental health all leading to family breakdown.
Children have also been in lockdown in homes where domestic abuse and sexual abuse are taking place.
These pressures will likely impact more families as the crisis continues.
Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has hit vulnerable families the hardest, with many reaching crisis point.
"This has created a state of emergency, as more children than ever need a safe and loving foster family, while fewer adults are coming forward as potential foster carers."
Barnardo’s is appealing for people over the age of 21, who have a spare room, the time, and commitment to support a child, to get in touch and consider fostering a child. Barnardo’s welcomes foster carers from all walks of life, including single people, those from the LGBTQ+ community and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Foster carers will be supported by Barnardo’s, and will also be eligible for financial support including carers’ allowance.
To find out more about fostering with Barnardo’s Fostering South East, go to www.barnardos.org.uk/foster or call 01892 510 650.


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Shorefield parks plan socially distanced holidays

A HOLIDAY park company is gearing up to offer socially distanced getaways when the government eases lockdown restrictions on tourism .
New Forest-based Shorefield Holidays says it will be possible to allow “ staycations ” without all the usual facilities .
It is rebranding holidays at its eight sites Hampshire and Dorset sites as “ Shorefield Getaways ” .
Chairman and managing director Simon Pollock said “ For many , having something to look forward to is a haven during the current situation .
“ Of course , the safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff is of utmost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced a range of new procedures such as contactless check-in and PPE for all housekeeping staff .
“ Our cleaning procedures have had a complete overhaul too , with increased sanitation and a new swab test system , which randomly tests four areas within each holiday home to ensure the utmost standards of cleanliness and give our guests added reassurance.
” He said the company ’ s self-contained holiday homes are no less than five metres apart , making them ideal for observing social distancing guidelines .
Contactless check-in reduces the need for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception , allowing them to head straight to their holiday accommodation , where the key will be in a safe location .
Mr Pollock added “ As social distancing requirements are likely to stay in place for the foreseeable near future , we don ’ t anticipate being able to provide all full experience with all the usual facilities our guests have come to love .
However , families can still escape to the scenic south coast to enjoy fresh sea air and open landscapes.
” Leisure facilities at all the parks will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company says it will look to safely reopen facilities such as swimming pools and restaurants as soon as the government says it is safe to do so , with added safety measures .
Headquartered at Milford-on-Sea in the New Forest , Shorefield has its original Shorefield Country Park , Lytton Lawn Touring Park and New Forest Lodge Retreat in Milford .
In Dorset , it has Oakdene Forest Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park at St Leonards , Merley Court Holiday Park and Wilksworth Caravan Park at Wimborne and Swanage Coastal Park @

New Forest-based Shorefield Holidays says it will be possible to allow “staycations” without all the usual facilities.
It is rebranding holidays at its eight sites Hampshire and Dorset sites as “Shorefield Getaways”.
Chairman and managing director Simon Pollock said “For many, having something to look forward to is a haven during the current situation.
“Of course, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff is of utmost importance, which is why we have introduced a range of new procedures such as contactless check-in and PPE for all housekeeping staff.
“Our cleaning procedures have had a complete overhaul too, with increased sanitation and a new swab test system, which randomly tests four areas within each holiday home to ensure the utmost standards of cleanliness and give our guests added reassurance.”
He said the company’s self-contained holiday homes are no less than five metres apart, making them ideal for observing social distancing guidelines. Contactless check-in reduces the need for guests to interact with staff or visit reception, allowing them to head straight to their holiday accommodation, where the key will be in a safe location.
Mr Pollock added “As social distancing requirements are likely to stay in place for the foreseeable near future, we don’t anticipate being able to provide all full experience with all the usual facilities our guests have come to love. However, families can still escape to the scenic south coast to enjoy fresh sea air and open landscapes.”
Leisure facilities at all the parks will remain closed until further notice. But the company says it will look to safely reopen facilities such as swimming pools and restaurants as soon as the government says it is safe to do so, with added safety measures.
Headquartered at Milford-on-Sea in the New Forest, Shorefield has its original Shorefield Country Park, Lytton Lawn Touring Park and New Forest Lodge Retreat in Milford. In Dorset, it has Oakdene Forest Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park at St Leonards, Merley Court Holiday Park and Wilksworth Caravan Park at Wimborne and Swanage Coastal Park.


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--LETTER: Should Aldi be allowed to open opposite Tesco in New Milton?

THERE is the application by Aldi to build a new supermarket opposite Tesco in Caird Avenue .
Should that happen @ @ @ @ @ have a knock on affect to Tesco .
Tesco could then apply to redevelop their @ @ @ @ @ houses and flats claiming their own business was longer profitable .
Then Aldi would want @ @ @ @ @ cope with all the extra customers .
Tesco could bite the bullet , and sell @ @ @ @ @ and move into the former Station Road ( South ) premises formerly , the Co-Op @ @ @ @ @ that Poundstretcher are in trouble .
I also would not be too surprised if Morrison @ @ @ @ @ Milton and Sainsbury 's , move in .

Should that happen, it will without doubt have a knock on affect to Tesco.
Tesco could then apply to redevelop their whole site for more tiny houses and flats claiming their own business was longer profitable. Then Aldi would want to expand their store to cope with all the extra customers.
Tesco could bite the bullet, and sell their existing site to Aldi and move into the former Station Road (South) premises formerly, the Co-Op.
It has been announced that Poundstretcher are in trouble.
I also would not be too surprised if Morrison's pull out of New Milton and Sainsbury's, move in.
Richard F. Grant
Burley


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Winchester cyclists involved in campaign to make sure their needs are heard

WINCHESTER cyclists of all ages joined in a socially-distanced campaign to make sure the needs of cyclists are heard loud and clear at this important time .
In normal circumstances they would have ridden together in a grand procession into and around town - the Winchester Mass Ride .
Earlier this month riders had to make the journey as individuals or in small groups , heading to King Alfred ’ s Statue to take a selfie in front of a ‘ Not The Mass Ride ’ decorated bike .
Selfies were posted on social media often accompanied by a message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safer place for cyclists – like the Hampson family looking forward to “ segregation on North Walls ” .
Those who took part are calling for cycling around Winchester to be made easier as one of the aims of the Winchester Movement Strategy and as a way to tackle the high carbon levels in the city , and say this has now become a critical issue in the light of Covid-19 .
Organiser David Hyde said : “ Many more people are starting to use pushbikes as their preferred means of transport : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily , or permanently , to ensure that cyclists can maintain appropriate social-distancing whilst getting around .
“ Additional space and priority for cycling would especially help new or returning cyclists rightly nervous of venturing onto busy roads.
” In the light of changing rules as we move out of lockdown , Cycle Winchester is already planning further safe and responsible actions that will build on the momentum of ‘ Not the Mass Ride ’ and keep pressure on the council to make Winchester “ better by bike ” .

In normal circumstances they would have ridden together in a grand procession into and around town - the Winchester Mass Ride.
Earlier this month riders had to make the journey as individuals or in small groups, heading to King Alfred’s Statue to take a selfie in front of a ‘Not The Mass Ride’ decorated bike. Selfies were posted on social media often accompanied by a message about the need to make Winchester a safer place for cyclists – like the Hampson family looking forward to “segregation on North Walls”.
Those who took part are calling for cycling around Winchester to be made easier as one of the aims of the Winchester Movement Strategy and as a way to tackle the high carbon levels in the city, and say this has now become a critical issue in the light of Covid-19.
Organiser David Hyde said: “Many more people are starting to use pushbikes as their preferred means of transport: the road network needs to be adapted temporarily, or permanently, to ensure that cyclists can maintain appropriate social-distancing whilst getting around.
“Additional space and priority for cycling would especially help new or returning cyclists rightly nervous of venturing onto busy roads.”
In the light of changing rules as we move out of lockdown, Cycle Winchester is already planning further safe and responsible actions that will build on the momentum of ‘Not the Mass Ride’ and keep pressure on the council to make Winchester “better by bike”.


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Teen arrested after attack at Central Convenience Store in Palmerston Road, Southampton

A TEEN has been arrested after abusing and assaulting a Southampton shop worker .
It comes following an attack at @ @ @ @ @ Road between 7.45pm and 8.05pm on Tuesday , June 23 .
Two men entered the @ @ @ @ @ before one of them attacked him .
An 18-year-old man has since been arrested on @ @ @ @ @ threatening or abusive words and behaviour .
The man from Southampton remains in police custody @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200228722 .
`` Officers continue to patrol the area to engage with the community @ @ @ @ @ If you have any concerns please come and speak to us . ''

It comes following an attack at Central Convenience Store on Palmerston Road between 7.45pm and 8.05pm on Tuesday, June 23.
Two men entered the shop and abused a shop-worker before one of them attacked him.
An 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of assault, using threatening or abusive words and behaviour.
The man from Southampton remains in police custody at this time.
A police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call us on 101, quoting 44200228722.
"Officers continue to patrol the area to engage with the community and keep people safe. If you have any concerns please come and speak to us."


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Dense black smoke billows from Fawley refinery after ExxonMobil activates safety procedure.

FAWLEY refinery has activated a safety procedure known as flaring following what ExxonMobil is describing as `` an interruption in operations '' .
People living near the huge-petro chemical complex on the western shores of Southampton Water say dense black smoke is billowing from the flare stacks .
In an online message to residents ExxonMobil says : `` At present we are flaring due to an interruption in operations .
`` Flaring is a safe , controlled and environmentally-approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes .
`` Our teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume normal operations as soon as we are able .
`` We apologise in advance for any concern and inconvenience that the flaring may cause to our local residents and thank you for your patience and understanding . ''
The flaring process is described in detail on ExxonMobile 's website .
`` A flame burning at the top of one of the plant ’ s highest towers might look alarming , but in fact it is an important part of its operation , '' it says .
`` It is not uncommon for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoke or flames coming from the tower , called the flare stack .
`` However , the flare is a normal and vital part of keeping the plant running safely during unplanned operational interruptions or scheduled maintenance .
`` The flare acts as a safety valve for the plant .
During normal operations , crude oil is refined to produce a variety of products .
However , during an interruption , such as an unplanned loss of power , the system is occasionally unable to continue its processing and excess hydrocarbons are routed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the vapours are combined with steam and burned off ; ensuring maximum combustion of hydrocarbons , while minimising emissions into the air .
`` The Fawley site has four flare stacks .
When used on cloudy nights , light from the flares can reflect off the clouds , which can then be seen in the local communities .
`` Flaring can occasionally lead to a rumbling sound , similar to distant thunder , resonating from the system .
The rumbling is the result of the turbulent mixing of vapours during the flaring @ @ @

People living near the huge-petro chemical complex on the western shores of Southampton Water say dense black smoke is billowing from the flare stacks.
In an online message to residents ExxonMobil says: "At present we are flaring due to an interruption in operations.
"Flaring is a safe, controlled and environmentally-approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes.
"Our teams are working this issue and we will resume normal operations as soon as we are able.
"We apologise in advance for any concern and inconvenience that the flaring may cause to our local residents and thank you for your patience and understanding."
The flaring process is described in detail on ExxonMobile's website.
"A flame burning at the top of one of the plant’s highest towers might look alarming, but in fact it is an important part of its operation," it says.
"It is not uncommon for people to be concerned when they see smoke or flames coming from the tower, called the flare stack.
"However, the flare is a normal and vital part of keeping the plant running safely during unplanned operational interruptions or scheduled maintenance.
"The flare acts as a safety valve for the plant. During normal operations, crude oil is refined to produce a variety of products. However, during an interruption, such as an unplanned loss of power, the system is occasionally unable to continue its processing and excess hydrocarbons are routed through the flare system.
"There, the vapours are combined with steam and burned off; ensuring maximum combustion of hydrocarbons, while minimising emissions into the air.
"The Fawley site has four flare stacks. When used on cloudy nights, light from the flares can reflect off the clouds, which can then be seen in the local communities.
"Flaring can occasionally lead to a rumbling sound, similar to distant thunder, resonating from the system. The rumbling is the result of the turbulent mixing of vapours during the flaring process."


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Shops and garages across New Forest refusing to sell disposable barbecues to cut fire risk

SHOPS and garages across the New Forest are refusing to sell disposable barbecues in a bid to reduce the risk of visitors starting fires .
At least 18 businesses are backing a campaign launched by the New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) , which is anxious to prevent blazes breaking out in the tinder-dry conditions .
The NPA says support for the campaign means the three main villages - Ashurst , Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst - are now `` disposable BBQ-free '' .
An NPA spokesperson said : `` Retailers large and small across the Forest and beyond are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to the dangers of BBQs .
`` The # BBQFreeNewForest campaign , supported by Forestry England and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service , was launched earlier this month following the large number of disposable BBQs being used while the Forest is at extreme risk of fire . ''
The spokesperson said multiple fires had broken out in recent weeks , leaving numerous areas of scorched earth .
NPA chairman Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre added : `` Our woods and lowland heathland are of global environmental importance for wildlife and their peaty soils store carbon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wildfires at this time of year cause immense damage to the ground and the rare flora and fauna .
We must protect them from unintentional fires caused by carelessness . ''
One of the businesses backing the NPA campaign is Castles Home Hardware in Christchurch Company secretary Nicky Watson said : `` We are delighted to support anything that can help stop these awful fires and devastation on the Forest , heathland or coast . ''
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is also concerned about the danger of forest fires and is urging people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
Rebecca Davidson , rural affairs specialist at NFU Mutual , said months of dry sunny weather had increased the risk of fires breaking out and endangering the lives of people , farm animals and wildlife .
She said : “ We ’ re urging people to act considerately when out and about in the countryside . ''
In a message to people thinking of visiting areas such as the New Forest she added : `` Please do n't take disposable barbecues on walks or start campfires , and do n't leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @

At least 18 businesses are backing a campaign launched by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA), which is anxious to prevent blazes breaking out in the tinder-dry conditions.
The NPA says support for the campaign means the three main villages - Ashurst, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst - are now "disposable BBQ-free".
An NPA spokesperson said: "Retailers large and small across the Forest and beyond are backing the ban and are also alerting people to the dangers of BBQs.
"The #BBQFreeNewForest campaign, supported by Forestry England and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, was launched earlier this month following the large number of disposable BBQs being used while the Forest is at extreme risk of fire."
The spokesperson said multiple fires had broken out in recent weeks, leaving numerous areas of scorched earth.
NPA chairman Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre added: "Our woods and lowland heathland are of global environmental importance for wildlife and their peaty soils store carbon and help reduce climate change.
"Wildfires at this time of year cause immense damage to the ground and the rare flora and fauna. We must protect them from unintentional fires caused by carelessness."
One of the businesses backing the NPA campaign is Castles Home Hardware in Christchurch
Company secretary Nicky Watson said: "We are delighted to support anything that can help stop these awful fires and devastation on the Forest, heathland or coast."
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is also concerned about the danger of forest fires and is urging people visiting the countryside to leave barbecues at home.
Rebecca Davidson, rural affairs specialist at NFU Mutual, said months of dry sunny weather had increased the risk of fires breaking out and endangering the lives of people, farm animals and wildlife.
She said: “We’re urging people to act considerately when out and about in the countryside."
In a message to people thinking of visiting areas such as the New Forest she added: "Please don't take disposable barbecues on walks or start campfires, and don't leave litter and rubbish lying around.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Dense black smoke billows from Fawley refinery after ExxonMobil activates safety procedure


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--Police stepping up patrols in Old Portsmouth after outbreak of anti-social behaviour

POLICE patrolling a Hampshire neighbourhood hit by anti-social behaviour have been handed the power to order a person to leave the area for 48 hours .
Hampshire police chiefs have authorised the use of a Section 35 Dispersal Order , which came into force in Old Portsmouth at midday today and will be used until midday on Friday .
Police have also stepped up patrols in the area .
A police spokesperson said : `` A map outlines the area where the dispersal order will be in place , which includes Southsea Common where we have had a reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour .
`` Last night we arrested a 17-year-old boy for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after we deployed to the Common in response to reports of groups of young people fighting .
`` The boy remains in police custody today and enquiries are ongoing .
`` You will know that we have implemented dedicated daily patrols to Southsea Common and seafront in recent weeks .
Today we are adding extra patrols to that plan in order to reduce anti-social behaviour and related crime .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming days and increase our presence in order to deter groups from congregating and prevent further disorder .
`` In addition to this , and in anticipation of the hot weather , we are also going to increase our presence at the Hot Walls .
`` Southsea Common , the Hot Walls and surrounding areas will also be subject to the Dispersal Order .
`` We know these areas are also used by families , local residents and people visiting Portsmouth during the good weather .
It is paramount these areas are kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The groups that have been congregating in these areas are mainly young people and therefore we would ask parents and guardians to consider the whereabouts of their own children and whether they are involved in such anti-social behaviour , either knowingly or unwittingly .
`` Dispersal Orders are made under the Anti-Social Behaviour , Crime and Policing Act 2014 ( Section 34 ) and it means that we have the power to order a person to leave the area for a 48 hour period with no return .
`` Refusal to comply with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Hampshire police chiefs have authorised the use of a Section 35 Dispersal Order, which came into force in Old Portsmouth at midday today and will be used until midday on Friday.
Police have also stepped up patrols in the area.
A police spokesperson said: "A map outlines the area where the dispersal order will be in place, which includes Southsea Common where we have had a reports of groups of young people congregating and causing anti-social behaviour.
"Last night we arrested a 17-year-old boy for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after we deployed to the Common in response to reports of groups of young people fighting.
"The boy remains in police custody today and enquiries are ongoing.
"You will know that we have implemented dedicated daily patrols to Southsea Common and seafront in recent weeks. Today we are adding extra patrols to that plan in order to reduce anti-social behaviour and related crime.
"We are going to continue these patrols over the coming days and increase our presence in order to deter groups from congregating and prevent further disorder.
"In addition to this, and in anticipation of the hot weather, we are also going to increase our presence at the Hot Walls.
"Southsea Common, the Hot Walls and surrounding areas will also be subject to the Dispersal Order.
"We know these areas are also used by families, local residents and people visiting Portsmouth during the good weather. It is paramount these areas are kept safe for people to enjoy.
"The groups that have been congregating in these areas are mainly young people and therefore we would ask parents and guardians to consider the whereabouts of their own children and whether they are involved in such anti-social behaviour, either knowingly or unwittingly.
"Dispersal Orders are made under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Section 34) and it means that we have the power to order a person to leave the area for a 48 hour period with no return.
"Refusal to comply with the order is a criminal offence."


thedailyecho--2020-06-24--A31 between Ringwood and Cadnam to close this evening after car transporter crash

A HAMPSHIRE road will be closed this evening following an incident in which a car transporter left the carriageway and @ @ @ @ @ The eastbound carriageway of the A31 between Ringwood and Cadnam will be shut to enable @ @ @ @ @ .
Police , fire and ambulance were called to the A31 near Stoney Cross at @ @ @ @ @ vehicle left the road .
A Hampshire police spokesman said : `` A lorry left @ @ @ @ @ jack-knifed , resulting in the vehicle being located at the bottom of the bank .
@ @ @ @ @ . ''
The accident resulted in huge tailbacks building up on the A31 and nearby @ @

The eastbound carriageway of the A31 between Ringwood and Cadnam will be shut to enable the transporter to be recovered.
Police, fire and ambulance were called to the A31 near Stoney Cross at around 10.13am today after the vehicle left the road.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: "A lorry left the carriageway after it had jack-knifed, resulting in the vehicle being located at the bottom of the bank. One person received minor injuries."
The accident resulted in huge tailbacks building up on the A31 and nearby roads.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Piles of filth left in city centre park

Piles of filth left in city centre park

PILES of filth and rubbish have begun building up at a popular Southampton beauty spot .
The bins at Southampton Common have begun to overflow with rubbish during lockdown , as the hot weather draws more and more people into the city ’ s green spaces .
Crates of glass bottles , left over food and bags of dog waste have piles up at various places around the Common .
Due to the hot weather , the piles of filth have began to swelter and now emit an foul smell .
Residents are now calling for action to be taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do something about the problem .
Resident shave expressed their concerns for the wildlife that live in the park , stating that animals will “ pick apart ” the bin bags and spread the litter across the grass .
They described the bin as “ inadequate ” and described the scene as “ disgusting and revolting ” .
One resident of Southampton , and frequent visitor at the park , said that the bins at Southampton Common “ overflow during this time of year ” .
He added : “ This is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bins .
“ It ’ s disgusting and revolting to see the scenes during my morning walk .
“ Not only that , the wildlife pick apart the bins and spread the litter everywhere .
“ I have written to the council and my MP about this multiple times .
“ These bins need to be replaced with much bigger industrialised sized bins with coverings to stop birds picking at them .
“ This is also dangerous for dogs , if they start to eat and pick at the left overs and whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities , said : “ Littering across the city is an ongoing issue and as part of our commitment to reducing the amount of rubbish left on our streets and green spaces , we are due to install larger bins at the entrances to the Common .
“ Unfortunately delivery has been delayed as a result of restrictions placed on manufacturers .
“ As lockdown starts to lift , our anti-littering campaign is targeting the small minority of people who do not dispose of their rubbish

The bins at Southampton Common have begun to overflow with rubbish during lockdown, as the hot weather draws more and more people into the city’s green spaces.
Crates of glass bottles, left over food and bags of dog waste have piles up at various places around the Common.
Due to the hot weather, the piles of filth have began to swelter and now emit an foul smell.
Residents are now calling for action to be taken and are asking Southampton City Council to do something about the problem.
Resident shave expressed their concerns for the wildlife that live in the park, stating that animals will “pick apart” the bin bags and spread the litter across the grass.
They described the bin as “inadequate” and described the scene as “disgusting and revolting”.
One resident of Southampton, and frequent visitor at the park, said that the bins at Southampton Common “overflow during this time of year”.
He added: “This is due to the inadequacy and purpose of the bins.
“It’s disgusting and revolting to see the scenes during my morning walk.
“Not only that, the wildlife pick apart the bins and spread the litter everywhere.
“I have written to the council and my MP about this multiple times.
“These bins need to be replaced with much bigger industrialised sized bins with coverings to stop birds picking at them.
“This is also dangerous for dogs, if they start to eat and pick at the left overs and whatever else is in those
bins.”
Councillor Dave Shields, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, said: “Littering across the city is an ongoing issue and as part of our commitment to reducing the amount of rubbish left on our streets and green spaces, we are due to install larger bins at the entrances to the Common.
“Unfortunately delivery has been delayed as a result of restrictions placed on manufacturers.
“As lockdown starts to lift, our anti-littering campaign is targeting the small minority of people who do not dispose of their rubbish
properly. “


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Fareham car crash leaves one dead and one seriously injured

A CAR crash in Fareham has left one dead and one seriously injured , and now police are appealing for the driver of a transit van .
Officers were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of this morning after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway .
A 21-year-old woman from Fareham was pronounced dead at the scene , while the driver , a 22-year-old man from Paulsgrove , was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries .
Police say next of kin have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers .
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision , and will today be making a number of enquiries in the area .
• Woman , 21 , dies in car crash in the early hours They are keen to speak to the driver of a silver Ford Transit van who we believe was on the road at the time , and may have seen the Fiesta prior to the single-vehicle collision .
Inspector Andrew Tester , of the Roads Policing Unit , said : “ We are grateful for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier appeal , but we would like to continue our appeal for witnesses to this tragic incident .
“ From witnesses in the area , we believe a light coloured Ford Transit style van was behind the Fiesta on Downend Road before the collision .
“ I am now making a direct appeal to the driver and any other occupants of that van to please make contact with the police .
“ Whether you saw anything or not , it helps us build a picture of what happened leading up to the collision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or dash-cam footage , to please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200230693 .
”

Officers were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of this morning after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway.
A 21-year-old woman from Fareham was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver, a 22-year-old man from Paulsgrove, was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Police say next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision, and will today be making a number of enquiries in the area.
They are keen to speak to the driver of a silver Ford Transit van who we believe was on the road at the time, and may have seen the Fiesta prior to the single-vehicle collision.
Inspector Andrew Tester, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are grateful for the responses we have already received from our earlier appeal, but we would like to continue our appeal for witnesses to this tragic incident.
“From witnesses in the area, we believe a light coloured Ford Transit style van was behind the Fiesta on Downend Road before the collision.
“I am now making a direct appeal to the driver and any other occupants of that van to please make contact with the police.
“Whether you saw anything or not, it helps us build a picture of what happened leading up to the collision.
“If anyone has any information, or dash-cam footage, to please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200230693.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Southampton port to welcome its "biggest vessel ever" tomorrow morning

SOUTHAMPTON is set to welcome its port 's `` biggest vessel ever '' tomorrow morning .
In the early hours of Friday June 26 , DP World Southampton will welcome The HMM Oslo into the port , a ship that is longer than The Shard in London is tall .
The vessel comes in at a massive 399.9 metres long , and 61.5 metres wide , with a total capasity of 23,820 TEU ( twenty-foot equivalent units ) .
A graphic showing the size of the vessel After departing from South Korea , she has called at ports in China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before making her way to the city .
DP World Southampton will welcome the captain of the HMM Oslo with a maiden call plaque at a small , socially distanced presentation on quayside .
Ernst Schulze , UK Chief Executive Officer , DP World , said : “ With two deep water ports , DP World in the UK can accommodate the world ’ s biggest ships both at DP World Southampton and at DP World London Gateway .
This call at Southampton by HMM Oslo , following closely after the call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this month , is testament to DP World ’ s role as global trade enabler .
We thank HMM for choosing DP World in the UK to berth this class of vessel .
`` The HMM Oslo joins around 200 other container ships that have called at DP World Southampton during the lockdown since March , keeping essential food , fuel and medicines flowing to sustain the country .
“ Our ongoing investment and innovation mean that we are well-placed to support an economic recovery which is not just strong but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depart from the city 's global trade enabler on Saturday Jue 27 , carrying British exports on her return to South Korea , via France , Germany , The Netherlands and Singapore Peter Livey , Managing Director - of Great Britain - for HMM , said : `` The deployment of these Megamax-24 vessels is a major milestone for HMM , and we are delighted that the first of these to call at Southampton , the HMM Oslo , has arrived this week .
“ HMM vessels have used DP World Southampton for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are pleased that the biggest container ships in the world are now calling at DP World facilities in both Southampton , and at DP World London Gateway .
“ Ships of this size give us the capacity and flexibility to get our customers ’ goods to the right place at the right time . ''

In the early hours of Friday June 26, DP World Southampton will welcome The HMM Oslo into the port, a ship that is longer than The Shard in London is tall.
The vessel comes in at a massive 399.9 metres long, and 61.5 metres wide, with a total capasity of 23,820 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units).
A graphic showing the size of the vessel
After departing from South Korea, she has called at ports in China, Singapore and Rotterdam in the Netherlands, before making her way to the city.
DP World Southampton will welcome the captain of the HMM Oslo with a maiden call plaque at a small, socially distanced presentation on quayside.
Ernst Schulze, UK Chief Executive Officer, DP World, said: “With two deep water ports, DP World in the UK can accommodate the world’s biggest ships both at DP World Southampton and at DP World London Gateway. This call at Southampton by HMM Oslo, following closely after the call of the HMM Algeciras at London Gateway earlier this month, is testament to DP World’s role as global trade enabler. We thank HMM for choosing DP World in the UK to berth this class of vessel.
"The HMM Oslo joins around 200 other container ships that have called at DP World Southampton during the lockdown since March, keeping essential food, fuel and medicines flowing to sustain the country.
“Our ongoing investment and innovation mean that we are well-placed to support an economic recovery which is not just strong but also green and sustainable.”
HMM Oslo will depart from the city's global trade enabler on Saturday Jue 27, carrying British exports on her return to South Korea, via France, Germany, The Netherlands and Singapore
Peter Livey, Managing Director - of Great Britain - for HMM, said: "The deployment of these Megamax-24 vessels is a major milestone for HMM, and we are delighted that the first of these to call at Southampton, the HMM Oslo, has arrived this week.
“HMM vessels have used DP World Southampton for a number of years, and we are pleased that the biggest container ships in the world are now calling at DP World facilities in both Southampton, and at DP World London Gateway.
“Ships of this size give us the capacity and flexibility to get our customers’ goods to the right place at the right time."


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Eastleigh residents can get fast food fix with Uber Eats

STARTING today , Eastleigh residents can get their fast food fix , as Uber Eats launches in the borough .
The popular app will allow customers to get their next meal delivered directly to their door at the touch of a button , beginning with KFC on Eastleigh High Steet .
In the coming weeks , local favourites in Eastleigh will be joining the platform , with residents able to enjoy their restaurant meals from the comfort and safety of their home .
Toussaint Wattinne , General Manager of Uber Eats in the UK , said : `` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , firstly with KFC , and a host of local restaurants joining in the coming weeks .
`` As the nation ’ s lockdown slowly beings to lift , we hope to make it even easier for local residents to enjoy a variety of delicious food both comfortably and safely . ''
This means local restaurants can use the Uber Eats app to attract more business with more options for delivery and thousands of potential new customers .
Due to the coronavirus lockdown , Uber Eats has introduced measures to help ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need for free to help keep them safe when they deliver with Uber Eats .
Free sanitising products are provided , along with more than one million masks .
The app is available every day of the week from 8:00am-midnight but restaurant opening times may vary .

The popular app will allow customers to get their next meal delivered directly to their door at the touch of a button, beginning with KFC on Eastleigh High Steet.
In the coming weeks, local favourites in Eastleigh will be joining the platform, with residents able to enjoy their restaurant meals from the comfort and safety of their home.
Toussaint Wattinne, General Manager of Uber Eats in the UK, said: "We are really excited to be launching in Eastleigh, firstly with KFC, and a host of local restaurants joining in the coming weeks.
"As the nation’s lockdown slowly beings to lift, we hope to make it even easier for local residents to enjoy a variety of delicious food both comfortably and safely."
This means local restaurants can use the Uber Eats app to attract more business with more options for delivery and thousands of potential new customers.
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, Uber Eats has introduced measures to help ensure that every courier can access the PPE they need for free to help keep them safe when they deliver with Uber Eats.
Free sanitising products are provided, along with more than one million masks.
The app is available every day of the week from 8:00am-midnight but restaurant opening times may vary.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Premier Inn, Travelodge and Holiday Inn's new rules for guests

Hotel chains such as Premier Inn , Travelodge and Holiday Inn are preparing to reopen their doors to guests in England from July 4 with a series of strict new rules and enhanced cleaning measures .
While Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland are yet to reveal the date for when hotels will reopen - its expected the same rules will also apply nationwide .
Here 's the lowdown on the rules for guests hoping to check-in to a hotel or a B & B soon .
What rules will guests have to follow ?
According to new UK Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England have been told to follow : • Guests will be urged to wear face masks in communal corridors .
• Trays carrying room service orders should be left outside bedroom doors , rather than brought into the room .
• Hotel owners have been urged to create a checklist of commonly-touched areas in bedrooms which housekeeping staff must clean after each guest checks out .
• Lift use from reception should be minimised .
• Swimming pools and saunas should only be opened in line with government advice .
• Reception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning , minimising the length of time guests spend there and potentially installing screens between guests and staff .
What are Premier Inn doing to keep guests safe ?
Premier Inn has stepped up its cleaning regieme , with the following measures in place : • Minimising contact and increasing protection at reception during check-in with Perspex screens .
• More frequent cleaning of high-touch areas , such as check-in kiosks , lift controls , door handles and handrails .
• Cleaning air conditioning and heating controls , TV remotes , door handles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all linen at above 60 degrees , with disinfectant detergent .
• Providing all staff with PPE equipment including gloves , aprons and hand sanitiser - masks remain optional .
What are Travelodge doing to keep guests safe ?
Travelodge are doing the following : • Increased cleaning frequency of high-touch points in public areas and bedrooms .
• Additional post-clean room checks with digital tracking in place to ensure consistently high standards .
• Comprehensive training of every hotel team member on cleaning , hygiene and social distancing .
• Housekeeping teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupied .
What are Holiday Inn doing to keep guests safe ?
The owners of Holiday Inn , IHG , have shared their strict cleaning policy : • Additional deep cleaning of high touch surfaces , social distancing , ‘ last cleaned ’ charts , best practices for pools , fitness centres and lounges .
• Visible verification of sanitised items ( e.g .
glassware , remote control ) , reduction of in-room furnishings/high-touch items , new laundry protocols , use of electrostatic technology .
• New standards and service approach to buffets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Hand sanitiser and disinfecting wipes available in guest rooms and at high-touch points throughout hotels .
What about caravan parks and campsites ?
Meanwhile , caravan parks and campsites are being urged to close indoor shared facilities such as communal kitchens , while shared showers and toilets should have “ clear use and cleaning guidance ” .
The advice states that businesses will need to “ adapt ” the guidance and “ a site by site approach is essential ” .

While Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are yet to reveal the date for when hotels will reopen - its expected the same rules will also apply nationwide.
Here's the lowdown on the rules for guests hoping to check-in to a hotel or a B&B soon.
What rules will guests have to follow?
According to new UK Government advice, these are the rules hotels in England have been told to follow:
Guests will be urged to wear face masks in communal corridors.
Trays carrying room service orders should be left outside bedroom doors, rather than brought into the room.
Hotel owners have been urged to create a checklist of commonly-touched areas in bedrooms which housekeeping staff must clean after each guest checks out.
Lift use from reception should be minimised.
Swimming pools and saunas should only be opened in line with government advice.
Reception areas should be made safer with increased cleaning, minimising the length of time guests spend there and potentially installing screens between guests and staff.
What are Premier Inn doing to keep guests safe?
Premier Inn has stepped up its cleaning regieme, with the following measures in place:
Removing all extra pillows.
Replacing shower curtains after every stay.
Minimising contact and increasing protection at reception during check-in with Perspex screens.
Maintaining social distancing measures.
Hand sanitiser available in public areas.
More frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, such as check-in kiosks, lift controls, door handles and handrails.
Cleaning air conditioning and heating controls, TV remotes, door handles and desks in bedrooms.
Laundering all linen at above 60 degrees, with disinfectant detergent.
Providing all staff with PPE equipment including gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser - masks remain optional.
What are Travelodge doing to keep guests safe?
Travelodge are doing the following:
Contact-free check out.
Hand sanitiser stations in key locations.
Thermally disinfecting all linen and towels.
Contactless payments.
Cleaning using antiviral disinfectant effective against Coronavirus.
Increased cleaning frequency of high-touch points in public areas and bedrooms.
Additional post-clean room checks with digital tracking in place to ensure consistently high standards.
Comprehensive training of every hotel team member on cleaning, hygiene and social distancing.
Social distancing measures in place throughout hotels.
Reception distancing floor signage and protective screens at check-in.
PPE for all hotel team members.
Housekeeping teams will not enter bedrooms while rooms are occupied.
What are Holiday Inn doing to keep guests safe?
The owners of Holiday Inn, IHG, have shared their strict cleaning policy:
Reduced contact at check-in, touchless transactions, front desk screens, sanitiser stations, sanitised key-cards, paperless check-out.
Additional deep cleaning of high touch surfaces, social distancing, ‘last cleaned’ charts, best practices for pools, fitness centres and lounges.
Visible verification of sanitised items (e.g. glassware, remote control), reduction of in-room furnishings/high-touch items, new laundry protocols, use of electrostatic technology.
New standards and service approach to buffets, banquets, room-service and catering.
Availability of individual guest amenity cleaning kits.
Hand sanitiser and disinfecting wipes available in guest rooms and at high-touch points throughout hotels.
What about caravan parks and campsites?
Meanwhile, caravan parks and campsites are being urged to close indoor shared facilities such as communal kitchens, while shared showers and toilets should have “clear use and cleaning guidance”.
The advice states that businesses will need to “adapt” the guidance and “a site by site approach is essential”.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--IN THE COURTS: Six people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court were ... TYLER CARD , 19 , of Parsonage Barn Lane , Ringwood .
Pleaded guilty to failing to stop for police and driving without insurance .
Disqualified until he has passed his test .
Also fined £133 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £34 .
DARRYL RAYMOND CLARKE , 31 , of Copeland Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving , driving with the wrong license and driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Also fined £40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
JACK CALAB FRENCH , 26 , of Cunningham Crescent , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine .
Fined £40 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
WILLIAM BELL , 56 , of Outer Circle , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to harassment and breaching a restraining order .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim .
Also ordered to pay court costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £128 .
RAYMOND MICHAEL DELVES , 48 , of Thormas Crescent , Winchester .
Pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine and to assault by beating .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months .
Also ordered to pay £200 in compensation and court costs of £100 .
KAMIL ANDRZEJCZAK , 31 , of Belmont Road , Southampton , Pleaded guilty to beating and property damage .
Jailed for 22 weeks and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim .
Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £128 @

TYLER CARD, 19, of Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood. Pleaded guilty to failing to stop for police and driving without insurance. Disqualified until he has passed his test. Also fined £133, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £34.
DARRYL RAYMOND CLARKE, 31, of Copeland Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving, driving with the wrong license and driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Also fined £40, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
JACK CALAB FRENCH, 26, of Cunningham Crescent, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. Fined £40, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
WILLIAM BELL, 56, of Outer Circle, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to harassment and breaching a restraining order. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim. Also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £128.
RAYMOND MICHAEL DELVES, 48, of Thormas Crescent, Winchester. Pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine and to assault by beating. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months. Also ordered to pay £200 in compensation and court costs of £100.
KAMIL ANDRZEJCZAK, 31, of Belmont Road, Southampton, Pleaded guilty to beating and property damage. Jailed for 22 weeks and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £128.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Burglar Craig Fisher is jailed for three and a half years at Southampton Crown Court

A PROLIFIC criminal has been jailed for three-and-a-half years following two recent burglaries which left his victims unable to sleep , a court heart .
The 33-year appeared before Southampton Crown Court via video link last Friday facing eight new counts - a mix of burglaries and fraud .
On March 8 the heroin addict and father of four snuck into a staff room at Tesco in Romsey Road , Southampton .
He stole a bag from a locker - in it were car keys , a purse , bank cards and cash .
Later in the day , CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bitterne to buy cigarettes and scratch cards .
A victim statement read out in court said how the owner of the bag was left shaken , traumatised and struggling to sleep .
Furthermore , she was `` really frightened of the man coming back into the store '' .
During another burglary , a mother was helping her son move from his bungalow in Paignton Road on May 18 .
She placed her handbag which contained her bank cards and £190 cash in the kitchen .
Fisher and two other `` drug addicts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While the mother and son were packing and cleaning Fisher walked through an open side door .
He `` remained inside for a short time as he was aware his victim was present '' .
CCTV footage showed him holding a black handbag searching through the purse and removing cash and cards .
He returned the bag to the kitchen .
The elderly victim 's card was used on several occasions including twice at the Wimpson Store in Wimpson Lane .
A victim statement said : `` I felt sick .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started changing my routine .
I have difficulty sleeping because of what happened . ''
Fisher was later arrested and gave a no comment interview .
In mitigation it was said he suffered from ADHD as a child , however , was not labelled until later .
He got into a crowd of other poorly behaved youngsters and `` battled for many years '' a heroin addiction , the court heard .
For his latest crimes , Fisher breached a 12-month sentence suspended for 18-months which he received on February 11 this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended for two years which he received on August 15 2018 - a sentence he received for burglary .
Judge Henry jailed him for 3.5-years .
He will be released under supervision .

Craig Fisher has 55 convictions to 112 offences.
The 33-year appeared before Southampton Crown Court via video link last Friday facing eight new counts - a mix of burglaries and fraud.
On March 8 the heroin addict and father of four snuck into a staff room at Tesco in Romsey Road, Southampton.
He stole a bag from a locker - in it were car keys, a purse, bank cards and cash.
Later in the day, CCTV showed Fisher going into another Tesco in Bitterne to buy cigarettes and scratch cards.
A victim statement read out in court said how the owner of the bag was left shaken, traumatised and struggling to sleep.
Furthermore, she was "really frightened of the man coming back into the store".
During another burglary, a mother was helping her son move from his bungalow in Paignton Road on May 18.
She placed her handbag which contained her bank cards and £190 cash in the kitchen.
Fisher and two other "drug addicts" were walking by at the time.
While the mother and son were packing and cleaning Fisher walked through an open side door.
He "remained inside for a short time as he was aware his victim was present".
CCTV footage showed him holding a black handbag searching through the purse and removing cash and cards.
He returned the bag to the kitchen.
The elderly victim's card was used on several occasions including twice at the Wimpson Store in Wimpson Lane.
A victim statement said: "I felt sick. This really upset me. I have already started changing my routine. I have difficulty sleeping because of what happened."
Fisher was later arrested and gave a no comment interview.
In mitigation it was said he suffered from ADHD as a child, however, was not labelled until later.
He got into a crowd of other poorly behaved youngsters and "battled for many years" a heroin addiction, the court heard.
For his latest crimes, Fisher breached a 12-month sentence suspended for 18-months which he received on February 11 this year.
He also breached a 26-week sentence suspended for two years which he received on August 15 2018 - a sentence he received for burglary.
Judge Henry jailed him for 3.5-years. He will be released under supervision.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Matt Hancock praises Daily Echo readers for backing Support our NHS campaign

THE HEALTH Secretary has paid tribute to Daily Echo readers who helped raise more than £350,000 for the Southampton ’ s NHS during the coronavirus pandemic .
In March , we launched our Support Our NHS campaign in response to the biggest threat facing our nation since the Second World War .
With the country in lockdown and the urgent need for medical supplies , our paper asked you to dig deep to support our heroes on the frontline .
And now we can share the news that in total across Newsquest ’ s network of local papers , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital charities and trusts up and down the country .
Now Matt Hancock , the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care , has issued a special message of thanks to our readers for their gargantuan efforts .
Speaking to this newspaper , he said : “ I am incredibly grateful to all the readers ofthe Daily Echo for their generosity toward the Support Our NHS campaign during the colossal national effort to tackle coronavirus .
“ For nearly 72 years , the NHS has always been there for us , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge yet .
“ Across the whole country , the bonds between our heroic NHS staff and local communities have been further strengthened by the support of your readers.
” Daily Echo Editor of Gordon Sutter said : “ Local newspapers do so much more than delivering news for the communities they serve and this is a text-book example of regional news teams going above and beyond , at a time of crisis .
“ The generosity of our readers up and down the country has been second to none .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s kind-hearted spirit to support our heroes on the frontline .
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In March, we launched our Support Our NHS campaign in response to the biggest threat facing our nation since the Second World War.
With the country in lockdown and the urgent need for medical supplies, our paper asked you to dig deep to support our heroes on the frontline.
And now we can share the news that in total across Newsquest’s network of local papers, our readers have raised more than £503,990 for hospital charities and trusts up and down the country.
Now Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has issued a special message of thanks to our readers for their gargantuan efforts.
Speaking to this newspaper, he said: “I am incredibly grateful to all the readers ofthe Daily Echo for their generosity toward the Support Our NHS campaign during the colossal national effort to tackle coronavirus.
“For nearly 72 years, the NHS has always been there for us, and this global pandemic has been its toughest challenge yet.
“Across the whole country, the bonds between our heroic NHS staff and local communities have been further strengthened by the support of your readers.”
Daily Echo Editor of Gordon Sutter said: “Local newspapers do so much more than delivering news for the communities they serve and this is a text-book example of regional news teams going above and beyond, at a time of crisis.
“The generosity of our readers up and down the country has been second to none.
“It is heartening and captures the nation’s kind-hearted spirit to support our heroes on the frontline.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--PHOTOS: Send us your pictures for Bring Your Dog to Work Day

DOGS are often referred to as `` man 's best friend '' due to the loyalty and love they have @ @ @ @ @ are intelligent , faithful and often goofy companions , which is why they make such @ @ @ @ @ Friday is the seventh annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day , a charity day @ @ @ @ @ their four-legged friend to work with them .
Due to lockdown , many people are @ @ @ @ @ work and are either working from home or have been furloughed .
Due to the @ @ @ @ @ see your dogs in your from-home offices , at your place of work or even @ @ @ @ @ own to mark Bring Your Dog To Work Day .
To send us your pics @ @ @ @ @ .
Be sure to include your pets name , your name , where you live @ @ @ @ @ you 're working from home or back in the field .
All of the pictures @ @ @ @ @ part of an online gallery on Friday .

They are intelligent, faithful and often goofy companions, which is why they make such great family pets.
This Friday is the seventh annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day, a charity day in which owners will take their four-legged friend to work with them.
Due to lockdown, many people are unable to go back into work and are either working from home or have been furloughed.
Due to the restrictions, we want to see your dogs in your from-home offices, at your place of work or even doing some jobs of their own to mark Bring Your Dog To Work Day.
To send us your pics, follow the link above.
Be sure to include your pets name, your name, where you live in Hampshire, and whether you're working from home or back in the field.
All of the pictures sent to us will be part of an online gallery on Friday.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Meet the latest Hampshire bundles of joy born in lockdown

WELCOME to the world little ones !
Say hello to some of the adorable babies born in Hampshire recently .
Launched last week with a 12 page special featuring 100 babies born in lockdown , this is the second edition of our regular new arrivals slot in the Daily Echo .
During lockdown and as the restrictions have been easing slightly , hundreds of parents across Southampton , Winchester , Eastleigh , the New Forest and Fareham have been welcoming their babies into the world at Princess Anne Hospital , Royal Hampshire County Hospital , New Forest Birth Centre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And these bundles of joy are bringing a ray of hope during the pandemic .
While restrictions are now being eased , proud new parents have been unable to show off their babies to family and friends , so we are sharing them on their behalf .
See all their fresh little faces in the gallery above and read their details below .
From twins to miracle babies and from tiny tots to rainbow babies , we want to share them all with our readers .
From now on , we will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo and online .
To tell us about your little one , visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals and fill in the details of how , when and where they were born .
• LOCKDOWN lad Charlie John Geoffrey is the son of Leanne and Mark Wayland from Millbrook .
A little brother for Fraiya and Harrison , he was born at Princess Anne Hospital on April 26 , weighing 6lbs 14oz .
• AS the country went into lockdown , Alfred Alexander Roy Blake-Hausen was coming into the world at Princess Anne Hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Totton , in the early hours of March 25 , the ray of sunshine weighed in at 8lbs 8.5oz .
• SCARLETT Gould has brought joy to the lives of first time parents Lauren Reeve and Ashley Gould .
The Bursledon baby was born on June 12 at Princess Anne Hospital , weighing in at 6lbs 5oz .
• PIPPA Bundy from Romsey has been waiting a long time to cuddle her grandparents , great grandparents and even a great great grandparent .
Daughter of Emma and Nathan and sister of Evie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ashurst .
• MIA Ainley was born two days after lockdown was announced on March 25 in Southampton , weighing 7lbs 15oz .
She ’ s a daughter for Danielle Meffen and Jackson Ainley from Hythe and a sister for Oliver Meffen .
• HALO Sylva is the perfect little addition to the Morris family from West End .
Born at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on June 3 weighing 8lbs 1oz , she is a first child for new parents Karina and Darren .
• PERFECT with her big eyes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first born child of Charlotte Miguel and Tate Watson of New M ilton .
The 7lbs 6oz tot was born at Princess Anne Hospital on April 14 .
• COCO Clarke is a welcome little sister for proud big brothers Cameron and Clay from Southampton .
The 9lbs 4oz little girl was born to parents Kelly King and Darryl Clarke at Princess Anne Hospital on May 18 .
• TWINS Noah James and Zachary William Smith came into the world just before lockdown on March 16 .
Sons of Sophie and Nathan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princess Anne Hospital , weighing 6lbs 5oz and 6lbs 12oz .
• LITTLE Alfred Mark Gabriel Bradley was born early in lockdown on March 24 and had to have surgery just weeks later .
The 7lbs 3oz Southampton bundle of joy is doing well at home with proud first time parents Kirstyn Chalk and Scott Bradley .

See all their fresh little faces in the gallery above and read their details below.
From twins to miracle babies and from tiny tots to rainbow babies, we want to share them all with our readers.
From now on, we will be sharing your newborn babies every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online.
To tell us about your little one, visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals and fill in the details of how, when and where they were born.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Meet the "one in a million" couple who just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

THIS `` one in a million '' Fareham couple have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary .
Arthur and Betty Blacknell , aged 92 and 90 , have denied all odds by celebrating their 70th year of marriage to one another , during a social distanced family garden party on Wednesday June 24 .
The couple have been at home shielding throughout lockdown , so they were very surprised when a few family members , including their daughter Claire Blacknell , arrived at their Stubbington home with a gazebo and takeaway pizza to celebrate the occasion .
Claire has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her parents for reaching the unique milestone , and that they `` deserve a medal '' .
She said : `` This is such a special occasion , I 'm so proud of them .
They have such a good relationship .
I think their secret is that they are so patient with each other .
They 're quite different characters , dad 's quite chirpy and mum 's a quiet person , so it 's important for them to have time to themselves .
`` It 's so nice to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden because they 've been shielding during lockdown , but they 've been coping really well .
I 've been getting their shopping and dropping it round every day , and their grandkids have set them up with Netflix so they 've been watching a lot of old war films together .
`` I found out that as of 2017 , when the Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together , statistics showed that only 60 people in the UK would celebrate this milestone , so my parents really are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The couple have lived in Stubbington ever since moving from London in 1975 , when Arthur took over as manager at Schweppes in Fareham , and during that time , he has battled pneumonia twice , while Betty suffers with rheumatoid arthritis .
Despite this , they continue to live independent lives at home and Claire has described them as being `` old school '' , making all their own dinners and rarely visiting the doctors .

Arthur and Betty Blacknell, aged 92 and 90, have denied all odds by celebrating their 70th year of marriage to one another, during a social distanced family garden party on Wednesday June 24.
The couple have been at home shielding throughout lockdown, so they were very surprised when a few family members, including their daughter Claire Blacknell, arrived at their Stubbington home with a gazebo and takeaway pizza to celebrate the occasion.
Claire has said that she is "very proud" of her parents for reaching the unique milestone, and that they "deserve a medal".
She said: "This is such a special occasion, I'm so proud of them. They have such a good relationship. I think their secret is that they are so patient with each other. They're quite different characters, dad's quite chirpy and mum's a quiet person, so it's important for them to have time to themselves.
"It's so nice to be able to celebrate with them in the garden because they've been shielding during lockdown, but they've been coping really well. I've been getting their shopping and dropping it round every day, and their grandkids have set them up with Netflix so they've been watching a lot of old war films together.
"I found out that as of 2017, when the Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together, statistics showed that only 60 people in the UK would celebrate this milestone, so my parents really are one in a million!".
The couple have lived in Stubbington ever since moving from London in 1975, when Arthur took over as manager at Schweppes in Fareham, and during that time, he has battled pneumonia twice, while Betty suffers with rheumatoid arthritis.
Despite this, they continue to live independent lives at home and Claire has described them as being "old school", making all their own dinners and rarely visiting the doctors.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--THOMAS Okopskyj to appear before Southampton Crown Court faced with rape allegation

THOMAS Okopskyj will appear before Southampton Crown Court facing a rape allegation .
The 24-year-old of Buckingham Walk , New @ @ @ @ @ crown court on July 24 .
It comes following a reported incident on May 25 @ @ @ @ @ has been on bail since then .
The case was heard at Southampton Magistrate 's @ @ @ @ @ 24 and has been sent up for hearing .

The 24-year-old of Buckingham Walk, New Milton will appear at the crown court on July 24.
It comes following a reported incident on May 25 last year for which he has been on bail since then.
The case was heard at Southampton Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, June 24 and has been sent up for hearing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--The Prince of Wales has extended his patronage with a Hampshire-based charity

THE Prince of Wales has renewed his Breast Cancer Haven patronage .
Breast Cancer Haven is a national charity that supports women throughout or after their breast cancer treatment , with five centres across the UK , one of which in Titchfield , Hampshire .
The charity has announced that the Prince of Wales has extended his patronage for yet another year , after first becoming a patron in 2000 , three years after the charity was founded .
Sally Hall , CEO of Breast Cancer Haven , said : `` This is fantastic news during a difficult time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales has chosen to extend his patronage of our charity .
`` It ’ s a real stamp of approval for the vital work we do in supporting everyone affected by breast cancer .
It is also a huge boost for our future plans , as we look to reopen our centres following this current crisis , and ahead , to the opening of our new Kings Cross centre in 2021 .
`` I would like to extend my thanks to His Royal Highness for his continued support , which means so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those who use our services . ''
Members of the Royal Family have been regular supporters of Breast Cancer Haven with HRH Sophie , Countess of Wessex holding the position of trustee from 2001 to 2009 .
More recently , Breast Cancer Haven staff received a personal message of support from The Prince of Wales for their work during the current coronavirus crisis .

Breast Cancer Haven is a national charity that supports women throughout or after their breast cancer treatment, with five centres across the UK, one of which in Titchfield, Hampshire.
The charity has announced that the Prince of Wales has extended his patronage for yet another year, after first becoming a patron in 2000, three years after the charity was founded.
Sally Hall, CEO of Breast Cancer Haven, said: "This is fantastic news during a difficult time. We are honoured that The Prince of Wales has chosen to extend his patronage of our charity.
"It’s a real stamp of approval for the vital work we do in supporting everyone affected by breast cancer. It is also a huge boost for our future plans, as we look to reopen our centres following this current crisis, and ahead, to the opening of our new Kings Cross centre in 2021.
"I would like to extend my thanks to His Royal Highness for his continued support, which means so much to everyone at Breast Cancer Haven and to those who use our services."
Members of the Royal Family have been regular supporters of Breast Cancer Haven with HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex holding the position of trustee from 2001 to 2009.
More recently, Breast Cancer Haven staff received a personal message of support from The Prince of Wales for their work during the current coronavirus crisis.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Hampshire husband and wife duo scoop national fishmonger award

A HUSBAND and wife duo from Hampshire have been awarded a national fishmonger award .
Fresh from the Boat , run by Peter and Chantelle Williams , scooped up the top award for the `` Best Mobile Fish Shop '' in this year 's Master Fishmonger Awards .
The Williams have been supplying local , sustainable seafood to people across Hampshire directly from their boat for the past eight years , and in 2018 , the pair launched their Mobile Fish Shop .
Caught by their own fishing boat , or sourced from other local vessels , the team sells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to delivering the entire sea to plate journey within 12 to 24 hours .
Chantelle has said that she is `` honoured '' to be recognised with the prestigious award .
She said : `` We celebrate every species that is found in the central south coast , from sea bass and dover sole to crab , lemon sole and so much more .
We actively encourage the local community to enjoy all seafood species so that we don ’ t have to target specific types of seafood and cause pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are very proud of our business and the fish we supply , and we ’ re honoured to be recognised with a Master Fishmonger Standard Award .
The Coronavirus crisis has had a big impact on our business and while we have continued to sell our catch locally and given free fish boxes to vulnerable people within our community , we really can ’ t wait to be out travelling with our award-winning mobile fish shop in the near future.
” The Master Fishmonger Standard recognises commitment to sustainability , engagement with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while the award acknowledged that the mobile shop is highly valued within the community .

Fresh from the Boat, run by Peter and Chantelle Williams, scooped up the top award for the "Best Mobile Fish Shop" in this year's Master Fishmonger Awards.
The Williams have been supplying local, sustainable seafood to people across Hampshire directly from their boat for the past eight years, and in 2018, the pair launched their Mobile Fish Shop.
Caught by their own fishing boat, or sourced from other local vessels, the team sells freshly caught fish and shellfish and they are committed to delivering the entire sea to plate journey within 12 to 24 hours.
Chantelle has said that she is "honoured" to be recognised with the prestigious award.
She said: "We celebrate every species that is found in the central south coast, from sea bass and dover sole to crab, lemon sole and so much more. We actively encourage the local community to enjoy all seafood species so that we don’t have to target specific types of seafood and cause pressure on our local stocks.
“We are very proud of our business and the fish we supply, and we’re honoured to be recognised with a Master Fishmonger Standard Award. The Coronavirus crisis has had a big impact on our business and while we have continued to sell our catch locally and given free fish boxes to vulnerable people within our community, we really can’t wait to be out travelling with our award-winning mobile fish shop in the near future.”
The Master Fishmonger Standard recognises commitment to sustainability, engagement with the local fishing fleet and exceptional retail displays, while the award acknowledged that the mobile shop is highly valued within the community.