thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Objections to plans for 92 new homes to be built in Botley

AN APPLICATION to build 92 new houses in Botley is due to be discussed next week .
The application by Bloor Homes was first submitted in March last year and is planned for the land South of Maddoxford Lane and west of Westfield , Boorley Green .
The developer wants to build the houses which will be a mix of 2 storey , semi detached , terraced , maisonette and flatted homes .
Vehicle access would be available from Maddoxford Lane to the homes which would be 35 per cent affordable .
The proposal which is due to be discussed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Botley Local Area Committee on Monday is recommended for refusal .
A statement on the proposal from the council reads : `` The application is recommended for refusal on the grounds of it being development in the countryside for which there is no over-riding need given the Council ’ s Housing Land Supply position .
`` The proposal would result in a visually intrusive development that would have an urbanising impact and result in a poor quality development due to the inappropriate layout , failure to achieve good quality architectural design across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , landscaping , separation distances , garden sizes and private amenity spaces , car and cycle parking . ''
The proposal has also seen objections from residents nearby to the proposed building site with concerns being raised in relation to the overdevelopment of the area .
One resident said : `` The Planning Application will increase the size of an already overdeveloped Boorley Green , and cause further stress on the already busy country roads in the area .
`` This development will only add to the constant traffic noise and air pollution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site and a local gap which the council said they would not build on . ''
The developer Bloor Homes say however that the proposed area for the homes is suitable .
The developer said : `` The site is not within an area where the National Planning Policy Framework ( NPPF ) indicates development should be restricted and it is not excluded from the presumption in favour of sustainable development . ''

The application by Bloor Homes was first submitted in March last year and is planned for the land South of Maddoxford Lane and west of Westfield, Boorley Green.
The developer wants to build the houses which will be a mix of 2 storey, semi detached, terraced, maisonette and flatted homes.
Vehicle access would be available from Maddoxford Lane to the homes which would be 35 per cent affordable.
The proposal which is due to be discussed by the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee on Monday is recommended for refusal.
A statement on the proposal from the council reads: "The application is recommended for refusal on the grounds of it being development in the countryside for which there is no over-riding need given the Council’s Housing Land Supply position.
"The proposal would result in a visually intrusive development that would have an urbanising impact and result in a poor quality development due to the inappropriate layout, failure to achieve good quality architectural design across the site; and insufficient natural surveillance, landscaping, separation distances, garden sizes and private amenity spaces, car and cycle parking."
The proposal has also seen objections from residents nearby to the proposed building site with concerns being raised in relation to the overdevelopment of the area.
One resident said: "The Planning Application will increase the size of an already overdeveloped Boorley Green, and cause further stress on the already busy country roads in the area.
"This development will only add to the constant traffic noise and air pollution.
"It is a designated Greenfield site and a local gap which the council said they would not build on."
The developer Bloor Homes say however that the proposed area for the homes is suitable.
The developer said: "The site is not within an area where the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) indicates development should be restricted and it is not excluded from the presumption in favour of sustainable development."


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Masala Madness bars MP Caroline Nokes over free meals row

A takeaway in Swaythling has barred MP Caroline Nokes from entering its premises and using their service in a bid to show their discontent over the Government ’ s refusal to extend free school meals .
Masala Madness on Burgess Road says the message for the Romsey and Southampton North MP is simple : “ If you ’ re going to say no to our children , we will say no to you.
” Manager Shere M Sattar said : “ We thought [ the Government ’ s vote ] was terrible , it ’ s unacceptable .
Children should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If she comes she won ’ t be welcome .
She probably won ’ t [ come ] but it doesn ’ t matter .
We want to send a message to her and the other MPs who said no to feed the children during the holidays.
” Making the situation worse , Mr Sattal said , is the MP ’ s decision to defend the way she voted .
This week , the Indian takeaway has been offering free food for children .
Mr Sattar reckons the staff must have served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails from families in need .
They will now discuss the possibility of extending the offer until Christmas .
He said : “ Where I live a lot of children get free school meals so when they ’ re at home they struggle , especially at this time when people are losing their jobs and money.
” Responding to the takeaway ’ s action , the MP stood by her vote .
Ms Nokes said : “ I am sorry that anyone feels my view , as explained to every constituent who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a permanent uplift in benefits rather than families being given a voucher , is anything other than a pragmatic solution to the issue .
“ Anyone who dealt with the vouchers over the summer knows they were a bureaucratic way to address the situation - this could and should have been tackled via the benefits system .
“ The Labour motion last week had no legislative intent and would not have delivered a single meal to a single family in time for half term which started 48 hours later .
However , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by borough council funding programmes like the community kitchen in Romsey School , which has provided food and help with cooking skills to families in need this half term .
Timely and practical assistance is far more effective than empty words .
”

Masala Madness on Burgess Road says the message for the Romsey and Southampton North MP is simple: “If you’re going to say no to our children, we will say no to you.”
Manager Shere M Sattar said: “We thought [the Government’s vote] was terrible, it’s unacceptable. Children should not go hungry in any way.
“If she comes she won’t be welcome. She probably won’t [come] but it doesn’t matter. We want to send a message to her and the other MPs who said no to feed the children during the holidays.”
Making the situation worse, Mr Sattal said, is the MP’s decision to defend the way she voted.
This week, the Indian takeaway has been offering free food for children. Mr Sattar reckons the staff must have served around 300 meals after being inundated with emails from families in need.
They will now discuss the possibility of extending the offer until Christmas. He said: “Where I live a lot of children get free school meals so when they’re at home they struggle, especially at this time when people are losing their jobs and money.”
Responding to the takeaway’s action, the MP stood by her vote. Ms Nokes said: “I am sorry that anyone feels my view, as explained to every constituent who has contacted me, that there should be a permanent uplift in benefits rather than families being given a voucher, is anything other than a pragmatic solution to the issue.
“Anyone who dealt with the vouchers over the summer knows they were a bureaucratic way to address the situation - this could and should have been tackled via the benefits system.
“The Labour motion last week had no legislative intent and would not have delivered a single meal to a single family in time for half term which started 48 hours later. However, we have seen great work locally, including by borough council funding programmes like the community kitchen in Romsey School, which has provided food and help with cooking skills to families in need this half term. Timely and practical assistance is far more effective than empty words.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Interactive map reveals Southampton's most haunted places

Have you ever wondered where the scariest paranormal hotspots in Southampton are ?
We already know that some of the medieval buildings in the city are haunted - but these aren ’ t the only places said to have spooky goings-on .
We have created an interactive map documenting some spooky sightings and ghostly apparition that are said to have taken place in Southampton - some of them might have happened on a street near you .
Featured in the map are locations including St Mary 's Stadium , where the famous medium , Cerridwen Dragonoak Connelly , was called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curse .
It is said that after the blessing , Saints went on to their first win at their new home .
The old florists at Bedford Place is also believed to be the home to a ghoul .
In 1998 over a six month period , hundreds of carnation blooms were removed from the plants .
Security was updated several times , and the floor lightly dusted to detect footprints , though none were ever found .
Have you ever experienced any paranormal activity in Southampton ?
Let us know when and @ @ @ @ @ @

We already know that some of the medieval buildings in the city are haunted - but these aren’t the only places said to have spooky goings-on.
We have created an interactive map documenting some spooky sightings and ghostly apparition that are said to have taken place in Southampton - some of them might have happened on a street near you.
Information sourced from Paranormal Databases.
Featured in the map are locations including St Mary's Stadium, where the famous medium, Cerridwen Dragonoak Connelly, was called in to cleanse the location of a curse.
It is said that after the blessing, Saints went on to their first win at their new home.
The old florists at Bedford Place is also believed to be the home to a ghoul.
In 1998 over a six month period, hundreds of carnation blooms were removed from the plants.
Security was updated several times, and the floor lightly dusted to detect footprints, though none were ever found.
Have you ever experienced any paranormal activity in Southampton? Let us know when and where in the comments below.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Drivers facing roadworks on M27 and other major routes

DRIVERS going out and about next week are likely to encounter roadworks in towns and cities across Hampshire .
Ongoing schemes include a multi-million-pound project to convert a 14-mile stretch of the M27 near Southampton , Eastleigh and Hedge End into a smart motorway .
A 50mph speed limit is still in force in the affected area .
Other major schemes include improvements to the Redbridge roundabout , at the southern end of the M271 , and repairs to the Redbridge Causeway .
Elsewhere motorists could encounter road closures or other measures aimed at ensuring people comply with social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been widened , resulting in less room for vehicles .
Alresford and Lee-on-Solent are among the areas affected by Covid-related restrictions .
In Southampton part of Bedford Place has been closed to vehicles in a move aimed at enhancing social distancing as well as improving air quality in the area .
Roadworks are continuing in several parts of the city , including the following routes : West Quay Road : Work to improve access for people walking and cycling along West Quay Road from Herbert Walker Avenue to Harbour Parade .
A334 Thornhill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgrade the traffic signals at A334 Thornhill Park Road/Hinkler Road Park junction .
The project will also deliver new crossing facilities for people walking and cycling across the junction .
Mountbatten Way : Final stages of project to lengthen right-hand turn into West Quay Road and create an extra line .
Traffic management will remain out until November 6 due to inclement weather and engineering issues .
Dale Road : Closed from between its junctions with Winchester Road and Norham Avenue while Southern Gas Network complete mains replacement works , which are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally use Dale Road to reach Southampton General Hospital are being diverted along Lordswood Road and Coxford Road .

Ongoing schemes include a multi-million-pound project to convert a 14-mile stretch of the M27 near Southampton, Eastleigh and Hedge End into a smart motorway.
A 50mph speed limit is still in force in the affected area.
Other major schemes include improvements to the Redbridge roundabout, at the southern end of the M271, and repairs to the Redbridge Causeway.
Elsewhere motorists could encounter road closures or other measures aimed at ensuring people comply with social distancing rules. In some areas pavements have been widened, resulting in less room for vehicles.
Alresford and Lee-on-Solent are among the areas affected by Covid-related restrictions.
In Southampton part of Bedford Place has been closed to vehicles in a move aimed at enhancing social distancing as well as improving air quality in the area.
Roadworks are continuing in several parts of the city, including the following routes:
West Quay Road: Work to improve access for people walking and cycling along West Quay Road from Herbert Walker Avenue to Harbour Parade.
A334 Thornhill Park Road/Hinkler Road Park: Work to upgrade the traffic signals at A334 Thornhill Park Road/Hinkler Road Park junction. The project will also deliver new crossing facilities for people walking and cycling across the junction.
Redbridge roundabout: Ongoing Highways England project
Millbrook footbridge: Ongoing Network Rail project to replace footbridge.
Mountbatten Way: Final stages of project to lengthen right-hand turn into West Quay Road and create an extra line. Traffic management will remain out until November 6 due to inclement weather and engineering issues.
Dale Road: Closed from between its junctions with Winchester Road and Norham Avenue while Southern Gas Network complete mains replacement works, which are expected to take two weeks.
People who normally use Dale Road to reach Southampton General Hospital are being diverted along Lordswood Road and Coxford Road.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Haunted Halloween quiz - could you get them all right?

Could you guess all 15 questions of our big Halloween quiz correctly ?
Whether you 're a spooky film fanatic @ @ @ @ @ facts or novelty ghost baker , this quiz has got something to test even the @ @ @ @ @ season .
Although Halloween may look a little different this year , with no dressing @ @ @ @ @ or big fancy dress parties , it does n't mean we ca n't still spread @ @ @ @ @ .
Test yourself or play against a friend and see who really knows the most @ @ @ @ @ : How many did you get correct ?
Let us know in the comments .

Whether you're a spooky film fanatic, lover of random ghoulish facts or novelty ghost baker, this quiz has got something to test even the biggest of brain-boxes this festive season.
Although Halloween may look a little different this year, with no dressing up and trick or treating or big fancy dress parties, it doesn't mean we can't still spread a bit of spooky cheer.
Test yourself or play against a friend and see who really knows the most about the most terrifying tradition:
How many did you get correct? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose urgently recall items

Supermarket chains including the likes of Aldi , Asda , Co-op , Lidl , Tesco , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Iceland and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Waitrose & Partners have recalled Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk or milk constituents .
• Best before : 31 May 2021 Sainsbury ’ s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury ’ s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch .
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49 % because some products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and/or soya .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salmonella concerns .
• Best before : May 25 , 2022 • Best before : May 25 , 2022 Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
• Name : Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers • Use by : All date codes Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores .
• Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty ’ s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens , which is not accurate as the product contains oats ( that are gluten-free ) .
Oats is also not emphasised on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suitable for someone following a gluten-free diet , however , it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats .
• Use by : all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020 • Use by : all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020 Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead .
Therefore , the product contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) .
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : All dates up to and including the end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
Co-op have recalled their packs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley ( gluten ) not being mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
The Co-op said : `` Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund .
`` Alternatively , if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund .
Contact : 0800 0686 727 customer.careline @ coop.co.uk . ''
Country Products Ltd is recalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .

We've rounded up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Waitrose & Partners have recalled Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best before: 31 May 2021
Allergens: Milk
Cooked Mussels
Sainsbury’s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
Product details:
Name: by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels (frozen)
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: 08 September 2021
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size: 900g
Best before: December 26 2020
Milk Chocolate
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
Batch code: 0259
Best before/end: November 2021
Allergens: Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details:
Name: Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best before/end date: December 2022
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken due to salmonella concerns.
Product details:
Name: Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Name: Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details:
Name: Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats (that are gluten-free). Oats is also not emphasised on the label.
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten-free diet, however, it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats.
Product details:
Kirsty’s Mini Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 250g
Use by: all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Name: Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 400g
Use by: all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead. Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
Best before: October 6, 2020
Allergens: Nuts (walnut)
Chicken Breast Sizzlers
SPAR is recalling Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: SPAR Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers
Pack size: 330g
Batch codes: 140920026 and 110920016
Use by: 22/23 September 2020
Allergens: Egg
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Co-op have recalled their packs of 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites.
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details:
Name: Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: October 16, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
The Co-op said: "Return product to nearest Coop store for a refund.
"Alternatively, if you are currently self-isolating or shielding please contact our Customer Careline to arrange a refund. Contact: 0800 0686 727 customer.careline@coop.co.uk."
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Vandals target doctor’s car on Mountbatten Avenue, Romsey

A Romsey NHS worker who has been working flat out to respond to the coronavirus crisis has been left feeling scared and “ unprotected ” by police after four of her car windows were smashed in while she was asleep .
The Southampton General doctor , who does not wish to be named , had her car vandalised on Mountbatten Avenue in the early hours on Tuesday .
She was alerted to the damage by her neighbours , who were woken up by the noise at around 4.30am .
She said : “ My neighbour woke up because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I heard the noise but I thought I was dreaming , then my neighbour knocked on my door and that ’ s how I found out .
“ I was half asleep , I couldn ’ t really digest the whole thing .
“ Why break four windows ?
They were trying to damage the whole car , that ’ s why I was scared.
” Despite the extensive damage , nothing was taken from the car , the owner said .
However , the earliest appointment available to replace one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which for a NHS worker , is extremely inconvenient - and potentially increases her coronavirus risk .
“ I work for the NHS , I ’ ve been working flat out and I do on calls so I need my car , ” she said .
“ Today I took the train but it ’ s not ideal when I ’ m trying to avoid being around people before going to the hospital.
” Although her neighbours have come forward with CCTV , no suspects have been identified and police say the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further information coming to light that will present us with a viable line of enquiry to pursue ” .
The doctor says she feels “ unprotected ” by police officers who she claims have been provided with footage by a number of residents nearby .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said : “ We received a report at 5.10am on October 27 that the windows of a Nissan had been smashed on Mountbatten Avenue , Romsey .
“ Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 , quoting @ @ @

The Southampton General doctor, who does not wish to be named, had her car vandalised on Mountbatten Avenue in the early hours on Tuesday.
She was alerted to the damage by her neighbours, who were woken up by the noise at around 4.30am.
She said: “My neighbour woke up because of the noise when they were breaking the glass.
“I heard the noise but I thought I was dreaming, then my neighbour knocked on my door and that’s how I found out.
“I was half asleep, I couldn’t really digest the whole thing.
“Why break four windows? They were trying to damage the whole car, that’s why I was scared.”
The damaged car
Despite the extensive damage, nothing was taken from the car, the owner said.
However, the earliest appointment available to replace one of the windows is two weeks away, which for a NHS worker, is extremely inconvenient - and potentially increases her coronavirus risk.
“I work for the NHS, I’ve been working flat out and I do on calls so I need my car,” she said.
“Today I took the train but it’s not ideal when I’m trying to avoid being around people before going to the hospital.”
Although her neighbours have come forward with CCTV, no suspects have been identified and police say the vandalism has been filed “pending any further information coming to light that will present us with a viable line of enquiry to pursue”.
The doctor says she feels “unprotected” by police officers who she claims have been provided with footage by a number of residents nearby.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: “We received a report at 5.10am on October 27 that the windows of a Nissan had been smashed on Mountbatten Avenue, Romsey.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200416797.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Morrisons unveil new discount scheme for teachers and school staff

Morrisons have unveiled a brand new discount scheme for teachers and school staff .
We 've put together what you need to know .
What is the new discount scheme - and when will it launch ?
From Monday ( November 2 ) , all teachers and school staff will be able to claim a 10 per cent discount on their shopping in Morrisons stores nationwide .
Lasting until after Christmas , Morrisons say the special discount is a thank you to half a million teachers and additional school staff who are looking after the nation ’ s children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who can claim the discount ?
Primary , secondary , private and special educational school teachers can all claim the discount , as well as all teaching assistants , catering staff , dinner ladies , caretakers , cleaners and school office staff .
These groups will also be able to participate in a dedicated shopping hour alongside NHS workers from 6am-7am ( Mon-Sat ) before most Morrisons stores open to other customers .
Yes , Morrisons also offers a 10 per cent discount for NHS staff which was introduced in April .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morrisons Chief Executive said : “ Teachers and school staff are facing many challenges and the education of our children has never been more important .
`` This discount is our way of saying thank you as they continue to care for and educate our kids.
” How to claim the discount Teachers and school staff can claim the 10 per cent discount on their groceries by presenting their school photo ID card at the till in any of Morrisons 498 stores from Monday , November 2 .

We've put together what you need to know.
What is the new discount scheme - and when will it launch?
From Monday (November 2), all teachers and school staff will be able to claim a 10 per cent discount on their shopping in Morrisons stores nationwide.
Lasting until after Christmas, Morrisons say the special discount is a thank you to half a million teachers and additional school staff who are looking after the nation’s children and supporting them through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Who can claim the discount?
Primary, secondary, private and special educational school teachers can all claim the discount, as well as all teaching assistants, catering staff, dinner ladies, caretakers, cleaners and school office staff.
These groups will also be able to participate in a dedicated shopping hour alongside NHS workers from 6am-7am (Mon-Sat) before most Morrisons stores open to other customers.
Do Morrisons offer a discount for NHS staff?
Yes, Morrisons also offers a 10 per cent discount for NHS staff which was introduced in April.
What have Morrisons said?
David Potts, Morrisons Chief Executive said: “Teachers and school staff are facing many challenges and the education of our children has never been more important.
"This discount is our way of saying thank you as they continue to care for and educate our kids.”
How to claim the discount
Teachers and school staff can claim the 10 per cent discount on their groceries by presenting their school photo ID card at the till in any of Morrisons 498 stores from Monday, November 2.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--What type of property you can buy in Hampshire for 300k

EVEN with the uncertainty facing the housing market in light of the coronavirus , there are still plenty of properties for up for sale right now .
We have searched through all the properties on sale right now around Hampshire to show you what 300k will buy you in each area .
There was a staggering difference in the type of property you can purchase for 300k in each Hampshire area .
Here is what we found : This refurbished house has a three Bedrooms a large kitchen-diner , sitting room , bathroom and shower room .
The house comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and patio doors that lead to a decked seating area and lawn .
Split over three floors this property boasts a kitchen with dining area , lounge , cloakroom and generous bedrooms including a master with ensuite .
There is a separate family bathroom and a downstairs toilet .
This two-bedroom ground floor apartment offers a large sitting/dining room with bay window , kitchen , two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with shower .
The apartment has double glazed sliding sash windows with custom made shutters , gas fired central heating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and kept communal gardens .
The ground floor provides a traditional layout with a kitchen , spacious lounge , downstairs toilet , and conservatory .
The family bathroom and two of the three bedrooms can be found on the first floor , while the master bedroom and its ensuite occupy the whole of the second floor .
Outside there is a single garage , one additional off road parking place and an additional slab paved working area including a new wooden shed .
Zoopla At the front of the property there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room which leads opening into the conservatory with access into the garden .
Zoopla The first floor has three spacious bedrooms and the family bathroom .
The garden has a lawn and flower borders with rear gated access as well as rear access to the garage and separate storage shed .
The ground floor consists of a ground floor toilet , lounge and an open plan kitchen-diner .
The first floor has four bedrooms and a family bathroom , outside there is a lawned garden with a brick storage shed and off road @ @

We have searched through all the properties on sale right now around Hampshire to show you what 300k will buy you in each area.
There was a staggering difference in the type of property you can purchase for 300k in each Hampshire area.
Here is what we found:
Southampton
3 bed detached house
Zoopla
This refurbished house has a three Bedrooms a large kitchen-diner, sitting room, bathroom and shower room.
Zoopla
The house comes with underfloor heating throughout the downstairs areas and patio doors that lead to a decked seating area and lawn.
Basingstoke
3 bed semi-detached house
Zoopla
Split over three floors this property boasts a kitchen with dining area, lounge, cloakroom and generous bedrooms including a master with ensuite.
There is a separate family bathroom and a downstairs toilet.
Winchester
2 bed flat
Zoopla
This two-bedroom ground floor apartment offers a large sitting/dining room with bay window, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with shower.
The apartment has double glazed sliding sash windows with custom made shutters, gas fired central heating, allocated parking with plenty of visitor spaces and kept communal gardens.
Andover
3 bed town house
Zoopla
The ground floor provides a traditional layout with a kitchen, spacious lounge, downstairs toilet, and conservatory.
The family bathroom and two of the three bedrooms can be found on the first floor, while the master bedroom and its ensuite occupy the whole of the second floor.
Zoopla
Outside there is a single garage, one additional off road parking place and an additional slab paved working area including a new wooden shed.
Romsey
3 bed terraced house
Zoopla
At the front of the property there is a sitting room that flows into the kitchen/dining room which leads opening into the conservatory with access into the garden.
Zoopla
The first floor has three spacious bedrooms and the family bathroom. The garden has a lawn and flower borders with rear gated access as well as rear access to the garage and separate storage shed.
Isle Of Wight
4 bed semi-detached house
Zoopla
The ground floor consists of a ground floor toilet, lounge and an open plan kitchen-diner.
Zoopla
The first floor has four bedrooms and a family bathroom, outside there is a lawned garden with a brick storage shed and off road parking.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Halloween - pictures of pumpkins through the years

ONE vegetable - so many uses !
The winter squash we more than often associate with this time of year @ @ @ @ @ for its edible and spooky qualities .
but also for how large it can grow @ @ @ @ @ a generous helping from Hampshire – love to grow pumpkins and take part in contests @ @ @ @ @ the largest .
These images depict a selection of pumpkin based events taking place in @ @ @ @ @

The winter squash we more than often associate with this time of year isn’t just famous for its edible and spooky qualities. but also for how large it can grow.
Many people – including a generous helping from Hampshire – love to grow pumpkins and take part in contests to see who can cultivate the largest.
These images depict a selection of pumpkin based events taking place in the through the years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Eastleigh Borough Council commits funds to feed families

Ensuring that hungry families are fed over the Christmas holidays is councils 'key priority ' councillors say .
Eastleigh Borough Council 's grant funding is being channelled mostly to the Borough 's three food banks to support low-income families during the holiday .
The Council is also said to be working with other partners , including the voluntary sector , to ensure that support is available .
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council , Councillor Keith House , said : “ The health and wellbeing of all our residents is the Council ’ s number one priority and we are playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Borough will go hungry this Christmas .
`` The Borough ’ s foodbanks and other support organisations do an excellent job and , at this particular time , it is the Council ’ s role to ensure that they have the resources they need to fill the gap in food supply that some families experience during these school holidays .
`` As we head further into the winter months , we are calling on Hampshire County Council and the Government to also pledge real support for all our hard-pressed residents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council is said to have played a key role in coordinating the response of the foodbanks and other support for vulnerable community members during the coronavirus lockdown .
This support is now set to continue and be ramped up to ensure that food supplies reach the people who need them most .
The Borough ’ s foodbanks are located at Hedge End Food Centre , Kings Community Church , Upper Northam Road ; Hound Basics Bank , Queens View , Netley and the Eastleigh Basics Bank in Wells Place in Eastleigh Town Centre @ @ @ @ @

Ensuring that hungry families are fed over the Christmas holidays is councils 'key priority' councillors say.
Eastleigh Borough Council's grant funding is being channelled mostly to the Borough's three food banks to support low-income families during the holiday.
The Council is also said to be working with other partners, including the voluntary sector, to ensure that support is available.
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Councillor Keith House, said: “The health and wellbeing of all our residents is the Council’s number one priority and we are playing our part to ensure that no child in the Borough will go hungry this Christmas.
"The Borough’s foodbanks and other support organisations do an excellent job and, at this particular time, it is the Council’s role to ensure that they have the resources they need to fill the gap in food supply that some families experience during these school holidays.
"As we head further into the winter months, we are calling on Hampshire County Council and the Government to also pledge real support for all our hard-pressed residents."
Working with its partners, the Council is said to have played a key role in coordinating the response of the foodbanks and other support for vulnerable community members during the coronavirus lockdown.
This support is now set to continue and be ramped up to ensure that food supplies reach the people who need them most.
The Borough’s foodbanks are located at Hedge End Food Centre, Kings Community Church, Upper Northam Road; Hound Basics Bank, Queens View, Netley and the Eastleigh Basics Bank in Wells Place in Eastleigh Town Centre and always welcome donations.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Keepers at Marwell Zoo present animals with Halloween treats

KEEPERS at a zoo have been handing out special Halloween treats to the animals .
Animals at Marwell Zoo have @ @ @ @ @ said to have all demonstrated different reactions and behaviours to the gifts .
In the @ @ @ @ @ , bokiboky and Guianan squirrel monkeys spend time searching for and manipulating their food , @ @ @ @ @ the carved pumpkins to encourage foraging behaviours .
• Photographers told to stay away from @ @ @ @ @ Burmese mountain tortoises ate whole pumpkins using their jaws whilst Marwell ’ s inquisitive male @ @ @ @ @ investigated and played with his pumpkin , batting the treat around with his powerful paws @ @ @ @ @ pool .
The zoo has now put together a range of photos and videos to @ @ @ @ @ Animal behaviourist Dani Free , said : “ These photos show how a novel and @ @ @ @ @ can benefit animal welfare by promoting positive emotions and expression in species , such as @ @ @ @ @ .
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Animals at Marwell Zoo have been offered pumpkins and are said to have all demonstrated different reactions and behaviours to the gifts.
In the wild, Asian small-clawed otters, bokiboky and Guianan squirrel monkeys spend time searching for and manipulating their food, so keepers scattered insects inside the carved pumpkins to encourage foraging behaviours.
The Burmese mountain tortoises ate whole pumpkins using their jaws whilst Marwell’s inquisitive male Amur tiger, Bagai, investigated and played with his pumpkin, batting the treat around with his powerful paws before taking it into his pool.
The zoo has now put together a range of photos and videos to show these unique reactions.
Animal behaviourist Dani Free, said: “These photos show how a novel and unexpected item like a pumpkin can benefit animal welfare by promoting positive emotions and expression in species, such as curiosity, interest and contentment.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Halloween fashion shows in 2010 and 2011

IT 'S probably true to say that not many of us will be wearing fancy dress for Halloween this year @ @ @ @ @ be a case of being all dressed up with nowhere to go .
That said @ @ @ @ @ to don their cloak and fangs at home and these pictures may just help them @ @ @ @ @ These photographs were taken in 2010 and 2011 and show The Daily Echo 's Out @ @ @ @ @ to get people in the mood for the scariest night of the year .
Crowds @ @ @ @ @ , in Southampton city centre to watch the local youngsters aged six to eighteen .

That said, some may be planning to don their cloak and fangs at home and these pictures may just help them with a little inspiration.
These photographs were taken in 2010 and 2011 and show The Daily Echo's Out There models in Halloween outfits to get people in the mood for the scariest night of the year.
Crowds gathered at The Mall Marlands, in Southampton city centre to watch the local youngsters aged six to eighteen.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Southampton man given suspended sentence for New Year's Day assault

A SOUTHAMPTON man who assaulted two men in Bournemouth town centre on New Year ’ s Day has avoided an @ @ @ @ @ Michael Burley , aged 22 , admitted assaulting victims Spencer Lewis Gegg and Reef Laurence @ @ @ @ @ bodily harm in an “ unprovoked attack whilst in drink ” in Exeter Road at @ @ @ @ @ Burley , whose address was given as Tennyson Road , Southampton , appeared at Poole @ @ @ @ @ on October 26 having admitted the two charges at an earlier hearing .
The bench @ @ @ @ @ four months but suspended the sentence for 18 months .
The defendant must follow an @ @ @ @ @ and carry out 150 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months .
He @ @ @ @ @ £250 compensation to Mr Gegg and £750 compensation to Mr Laurence.
, a £120 surcharge @ @ @ @

Charles Michael Burley, aged 22, admitted assaulting victims Spencer Lewis Gegg and Reef Laurence, causing them both actual bodily harm in an “unprovoked attack whilst in drink” in Exeter Road at the start of this year
Burley, whose address was given as Tennyson Road, Southampton, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on October 26 having admitted the two charges at an earlier hearing.
The bench committed him to prison for four months but suspended the sentence for 18 months.
The defendant must follow an overnight curfew for three months and carry out 150 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.
He was also ordered to pay £250 compensation to Mr Gegg and £750 compensation to Mr Laurence., a £120 surcharge and £85 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Seven frighteningly haunted hideouts in Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE 'S most haunted places from limping phantom monks to knights on horsebacks .
Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace the county .
Will you be seeking out the spirits this Halloween ?
The sounds of phantom pipers can be heard sometimes ; when David , King of Scotland was held captive here , he was allowed various luxuries , including a minstrel , whose musical prowess can reputedly still be heard to this day .
The minstrel is sometimes seen , wearing a coat of many colours .
Shadowy shapes have also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a phantom guard who maintained watch over David , who has been seen in the area of the castle .
A limping phantom monk has been seen , appearing close to house No.11 in the southern end of the close , and moving to the arch near the South Transept where he vanishes .
A phantom monk is also supposed to walk down the aisle and then up non-existent steps .
In the close , monks and chanting have been experienced , especially under the Cathedral library , where there are breezes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A `` Green Lady '' has been seen in room 20 and the adjoining corridor , but no further details are known .
In the bar and other rooms , `` vague shapes '' have also been reported ; one man described them as being like a semi-transparent man and woman .
In an upstairs corridor , footsteps have been heard and one frightened maid locked herself in a room to avoid them .
In the area of the Conservative Club and the Abbey there has been seen a Roundhead soldier .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when King Charles called on his loyal subjects to quash the Rebellion of Parliamentarian forces - at which point two Roudheads entered the town and were duly hung by a drunken rabble .
The ghost is seen clutching his throat and makes choking and gurling noises .
A phantom knight on horseback accompanied by a retinue of men , marches up the lane and into the churchyard .
Entering the church , they kneel in prayer before the altar before disappearing .
The lead knight is said to be Sir William de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was repelled at King John 's disregard for the law and sought a change in the monarchy .
The rebellion collapsed when John died .
Some versions of this story say that only the lead knight is seen and that he is on horseback .
A ghostly monk , known as Blind Peter and wearing a white habit , roams the ruins of the abbey on Halloween according to some accounts .
The local legend is that he is guarding a `` terrible secret '' hidden in an underground chamber .
One researcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hessian cloth '' from which emerged a bulbous head , oval eyes and skewer-like teeth .
An orange-red light was seen high on the triforium , and a lady in white with a parasol and two `` nebulous '' shapes drifting in the grounds are also resident spectres here .
The rarely seen ghost of Henry Rutley has been seen in the theatre , which he founded in 1856 .
A ghostly soldier is sometimes seen in one of the boxes , and he is associated with a very cold blast of area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who slit his own throat in a dressing room at the end of the 19th century is supposed to haunt that location ; footsteps , whispers , sighs and lights that switch on and off have been reported here .
Check out more haunted places near you on the UK Haunted Locations Database .

Here are the most terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls to grace the county.
Will you be seeking out the spirits this Halloween?
Odiham Castle
Odiham Castle (Image: Del Cerroni Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club)
The sounds of phantom pipers can be heard sometimes; when David, King of Scotland was held captive here, he was allowed various luxuries, including a minstrel, whose musical prowess can reputedly still be heard to this day.
The minstrel is sometimes seen, wearing a coat of many colours. Shadowy shapes have also been seen amongst the ruins. There is also a phantom guard who maintained watch over David, who has been seen in the area of the castle.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral (Image: Marcus Amillian Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club)
A limping phantom monk has been seen, appearing close to house No.11 in the southern end of the close, and moving to the arch near the South Transept where he vanishes.
A phantom monk is also supposed to walk down the aisle and then up non-existent steps.
In the close, monks and chanting have been experienced, especially under the Cathedral library, where there are breezes reported on the calmest of days.
Andover White Hart Hotel
The White Hart (Image: Google Street View)
A "Green Lady" has been seen in room 20 and the adjoining corridor, but no further details are known.
In the bar and other rooms, "vague shapes" have also been reported; one man described them as being like a semi-transparent man and woman. In an upstairs corridor, footsteps have been heard and one frightened maid locked herself in a room to avoid them.
Romsey Market Place
Romsey Abbey (Image: Google street view)
In the area of the Conservative Club and the Abbey there has been seen a Roundhead soldier.
This may be connected to events in 1642, when King Charles called on his loyal subjects to quash the Rebellion of Parliamentarian forces - at which point two Roudheads entered the town and were duly hung by a drunken rabble.
The ghost is seen clutching his throat and makes choking and gurling noises.
St John The Baptist Church, Boldre
St John The Baptist Church (Image: Google street View)
A phantom knight on horseback accompanied by a retinue of men, marches up the lane and into the churchyard.
Entering the church, they kneel in prayer before the altar before disappearing. The lead knight is said to be Sir William de Vernum, a 13th century landowner who was repelled at King John's disregard for the law and sought a change in the monarchy.
The rebellion collapsed when John died. Some versions of this story say that only the lead knight is seen and that he is on horseback.
Netley Abbey
Netley Abbey (Image: Google Street View)
A ghostly monk, known as Blind Peter and wearing a white habit, roams the ruins of the abbey on Halloween according to some accounts.
The local legend is that he is guarding a "terrible secret" hidden in an underground chamber.
One researcher and his team noted a wriggling "hessian cloth" from which emerged a bulbous head, oval eyes and skewer-like teeth. An orange-red light was seen high on the triforium, and a lady in white with a parasol and two "nebulous" shapes drifting in the grounds are also resident spectres here.
New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
New Theatre Royal (Image: Google street view)
The rarely seen ghost of Henry Rutley has been seen in the theatre, which he founded in 1856.
A ghostly soldier is sometimes seen in one of the boxes, and he is associated with a very cold blast of area felt in the area.
An actor who slit his own throat in a dressing room at the end of the 19th century is supposed to haunt that location; footsteps, whispers, sighs and lights that switch on and off have been reported here.
Check out more haunted places near you on the UK Haunted Locations Database.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Old Southampton restaurants we love and miss

We all love a good restaurant to share a plate of food and a laugh .
Since reopening their doors we 've been steadily showing our support by eating out - and saved ourselves some washing up in the process .
We asked our Facebook group , We Grew Up In Southampton , what restaurants from the past they miss the most .
Dozens of food lovers responded , each of them eager to share their memories .
Scroll down to see if your favourite is among them .
This Italian restuarant was originally located in Commercial Road before moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to have been frequented by Saints players as well as stars passing through while performing at The Mayflower Theatre nearby .
Part of the old Ocean Village complex , this restaurant overlooked the water .
Like quite a few on this list , Los Marinos was a popular destination for drinks in the evening .
An old classic that was in East Street for many years .
This place was popular for evening meals as well as lunchtime bites .
Located next to Nick 's ( above ) on East Street , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and english restaurant .
The venue served the community for many years before being closing in recent years .
Buffalo Bills was a popular choice for those who liked meat .
This American style restaurant , located on Commercial Road , was popular for its grill , serving up large plates of ribs , steaks , wings , burgers and more .
Tucked away down an alleyway near Southampton ’ s Bargate was a quaint , cosy little restaurant called Bouzy Rouge .
Although it had a French sounding name the menu boasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This old burger joint with table service was in London Road and another was on the High Street .
The Old Oriental , situated on Queens Terrace , was a pub that also served food .
The venue was also a popular venue for revellers drinking on a night out .

Since reopening their doors we've been steadily showing our support by eating out - and saved ourselves some washing up in the process.
We asked our Facebook group, We Grew Up In Southampton, what restaurants from the past they miss the most.
Dozens of food lovers responded, each of them eager to share their memories.
Scroll down to see if your favourite is among them.
La Margherita
This Italian restuarant was originally located in Commercial Road before moving to Town Quay.
The venue was known to have been frequented by Saints players as well as stars passing through while performing at The Mayflower Theatre nearby.
Los Marinos
Part of the old Ocean Village complex, this restaurant overlooked the water.
Like quite a few on this list, Los Marinos was a popular destination for drinks in the evening.
Nick's
An old classic that was in East Street for many years.
This place was popular for evening meals as well as lunchtime bites.
Christina's
Located next to Nick's (above) on East Street, Christina's was a family run greek and english restaurant.
The venue served the community for many years before being closing in recent years.
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills was a popular choice for those who liked meat.
This American style restaurant, located on Commercial Road, was popular for its grill, serving up large plates of ribs, steaks, wings, burgers and more.
Bouzy Rouge
Tucked away down an alleyway near Southampton’s Bargate was a quaint, cosy little restaurant called Bouzy Rouge.
Although it had a French sounding name the menu boasted an eclectic mix of European influences.
Wimpy
Everyone loves a Wimpy!
This old burger joint with table service was in London Road and another was on the High Street.
The Old Oriental
The Old Oriental, situated on Queens Terrace, was a pub that also served food.
The venue was also a popular venue for revellers drinking on a night out.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Southern Health launch chat forum for Hampshire families

A NURSING service has announced a new partnership allowing them to launch an online chat forum for Hampshire families .
Southern Health NHS Trust has partnered with Channel Mum to bring the new online support network to those who need it .
Channelmum.com are the UK ’ s largest growing parent brand , providing a space for people to open up and discuss parenting and health issues amongst their peers .
Within the ‘ Chat ’ section of the new website , a health visitor is on hand to join conversations as well as moderate the forum .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources which include videos , infographics and free downloadable tools .
Siobhan Freegard OBE , founder of ChannelMum.com said : “ Raising the next generation is the world ’ s most important job , so we ’ re delighted to be working with Southern Health to support and nurture families and give them the best start in life .
`` Many modern families are ‘ digital natives ’ who are used to seeking advice online so ChannelMum.com ’ s involvement will allow the Southern Health team to focus on the families who need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for local parents , carers and children .
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Southern Health NHS Trust has partnered with Channel Mum to bring the new online support network to those who need it.
Channelmum.com are the UK’s largest growing parent brand, providing a space for people to open up and discuss parenting and health issues amongst their peers.
Within the ‘Chat’ section of the new website, a health visitor is on hand to join conversations as well as moderate the forum.
There is also a bank of health visiting approved resources which include videos, infographics and free downloadable tools.
Siobhan Freegard OBE, founder of ChannelMum.com said: “Raising the next generation is the world’s most important job, so we’re delighted to be working with Southern Health to support and nurture families and give them the best start in life.
"Many modern families are ‘digital natives’ who are used to seeking advice online so ChannelMum.com’s involvement will allow the Southern Health team to focus on the families who need additional support, ensuring the best outcome for local parents, carers and children.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--UK lockdown update: Boris Johnson announces month-long lockdown for England

We 've put together a round-up of everything you need to know .
When will the second national lockdown start across England ?
The PM said the national lockdown will start at one second past midnight on Thursday , November 5 , and will last until Wednesday , December 2 .
What did the PM say - and what are the rules ?
In a press conference from Number 10 , Boris Johnson said “ no responsible Prime Minister can ignore ” the rising rates of Covid-19 infections as he announced a new lockdown for England .
He said “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of nature ” , adding that the virus was spreading even faster than the worst case scenario envisaged by scientists .
The national lockdown which will see the following places shut from Thursday , November 5 until Wednesday December 2 : People will be told to stay at home unless they have a specific reason to leave .
They will be allowed to leave for work , if they can not work from home - including those who work in the construction and manufacturing sectors .
The following places will remain open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise and socialise in public spaces outside with their household or one other person , but not indoors or in private gardens , and will be able to travel to work if they can not work from home .
MPs will vote on the new measures before they are introduced at 00.01am on Thursday , and when they lapse on December 2 , the current tier system will be reintroduced .
The hope is that Covid-19 cases will drop low enough to keep on top of outbreaks at a regional level .
Apologising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government will extend furlough payments at 80 per cent for the duration of the new national lockdown measures in England .
The Prime Minister said : “ I ’ m under no illusions about how difficult this will be for businesses which have already had to endure such hardship this year and I ’ m truly , truly sorry for that – and that ’ s why we ’ re going to extend the furlough system through November .
“ The furlough system was a success in the spring , it supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We will not end it , we will extend furlough until December.
” He said the measures would be time-limited from November 5 to December 2 , when restrictions would be eased and regions would go back into the tiered system .
He added : “ Christmas is going to be different this year , perhaps very different .
but it ’ s my sincere hope and belief that by taking tough action now we can allow families across the country to be together.
” Boris Johnson said “ rapid turnaround ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevalence of the virus , and tests of “ whole cities ” and will be rolled out within days .
The Prime Minister told the Downing Street press conference : “ We now have the immediate prospect of using many millions of cheap , reliable and above all rapid turnaround tests.
” He said these will “ drive down the disease ” , the Army has been brought in to assist the logistics and a rollout will begin in a “ matter of days ” .
“ Over next few days , weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expansion in the deployment of these quick turnaround tests , applying them in an ever-growing number of situations from helping women to have their partners with them in labour wards when they ’ re giving birth , to testing whole towns and even whole cities , ” he said .
What did Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance say ?
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty warned that the prevalence of coronavirus has been increasing “ extremely rapidly ” in recent weeks .
Citing Office for National Statistics data , the chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street press conference : “ The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely rapidly over the last few weeks , having been very flat due to the work of everybody in the country over spring and summer .
“ And we now have around 50,000 new cases a day and that is rising.
” Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in NHS beds in England will exceed the peak of the first wave without further measures .
The chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in virtually every part of the country ” , apart from possibly the North East where stricter measures are in place , and cases are not constrained to one age group .
Discussing NHS bed use in England , he said : “ Currently only in the North West is this coming close to the peak that we previously had , but it is increasing in every area .
“ And if we do nothing , the inevitable result is these numbers will go up and they will eventually exceed the peak that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year.
” More people could be admitted to hospital over the next six weeks than was seen over the first wave , Sir Patrick Vallance has said .
Projections suggest this would be seen “ across the country as a whole ” with “ some hospitals earlier than others , some a bit later ” , Sir Patrick warned .
The models suggest “ increasing deaths over the next six weeks ” , with a figure close to the first wave peak by December 8 “ if nothing is done ” .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing , if you allow R to come down then you would flatten this off and then potentially reverse it , ” Sir Patrick said .
“ But on the current trajectory that is what is thought to be the prediction for deaths over the next six weeks and of course that would continue to go up because the hospitalisations already exceeded the first wave peak by this time , deaths would follow .
“ So unfortunately that ’ s a very grim picture in terms of what this looks like in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What has the reaction been to the PM 's announcement ?
British Chambers of Commerce director general Adam Marshall described the new restrictions as “ a devastating blow ” to business communities .
Market confidence has been “ hit hard by the unclear , stop-start approach ” taken by governments across the UK during the pandemic .
He said : “ Many firms are in a much weaker position now than at the start of the pandemic , making it far more challenging to survive extended closures or demand restrictions.
” He called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whether through loss of demand or closure , to be boosted .
He said : “ The Government must not squander the time afforded to them through another lockdown to enable mass testing and fix test and trace systems – which hold the key to a lasting exit strategy for both public health and the economy.
” Paul Charles , chief executive of travel consultancy The PC Agency , said : “ The winter period is always tough for the travel sector but this is set to be ultra-cruel .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges ahead and offers support to the sector .
It ’ s going to need it .
“ Job losses and company casualties are going to be widespread sadly and my fear is that this lockdown will be harder to ease than it is to switch on.
” Anne Longfield , the Children ’ s Commissioner for England , tweeted : “ Suggestions that schools will stay open during a forthcoming lockdown are very welcome .
We ’ ve always said that schools should be the last to shut & first to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children ’ s well-being and education if they were to close .
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We've put together a round-up of everything you need to know.
When will the second national lockdown start across England?
The PM said the national lockdown will start at one second past midnight on Thursday, November 5, and will last until Wednesday, December 2.
What did the PM say - and what are the rules?
In a press conference from Number 10, Boris Johnson said “no responsible Prime Minister can ignore” the rising rates of Covid-19 infections as he announced a new lockdown for England.
He said “we need to be humble in the face of nature”, adding that the virus was spreading even faster than the worst case scenario envisaged by scientists.
The national lockdown which will see the following places shut from Thursday, November 5 until Wednesday December 2:
Pubs
Restaurants
Entertainment venues
Non-essential shops
People will be told to stay at home unless they have a specific reason to leave.
They will be allowed to leave for work, if they cannot work from home - including those who work in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
The following places will remain open:
Colleges
Schools
Nurseries
Universities
People will be allowed outside to exercise and socialise in public spaces outside with their household or one other person, but not indoors or in private gardens, and will be able to travel to work if they cannot work from home.
MPs will vote on the new measures before they are introduced at 00.01am on Thursday, and when they lapse on December 2, the current tier system will be reintroduced.
The hope is that Covid-19 cases will drop low enough to keep on top of outbreaks at a regional level.
Update on Furlough
Apologising to businesses, Boris Johnson has said the Government will extend furlough payments at 80 per cent for the duration of the new national lockdown measures in England.
The Prime Minister said: “I’m under no illusions about how difficult this will be for businesses which have already had to endure such hardship this year and I’m truly, truly sorry for that – and that’s why we’re going to extend the furlough system through November.
“The furlough system was a success in the spring, it supported people in businesses in a critical time. We will not end it, we will extend furlough until December.”
He said the measures would be time-limited from November 5 to December 2, when restrictions would be eased and regions would go back into the tiered system.
He added: “Christmas is going to be different this year, perhaps very different. but it’s my sincere hope and belief that by taking tough action now we can allow families across the country to be together.”
Update on rapid testing
Boris Johnson said “rapid turnaround” tests will be used to reduce the prevalence of the virus, and tests of “whole cities” and will be rolled out within days.
The Prime Minister told the Downing Street press conference: “We now have the immediate prospect of using many millions of cheap, reliable and above all rapid turnaround tests.”
He said these will “drive down the disease”, the Army has been brought in to assist the logistics and a rollout will begin in a “matter of days”.
“Over next few days, weeks, we plan a steady but massive expansion in the deployment of these quick turnaround tests, applying them in an ever-growing number of situations from helping women to have their partners with them in labour wards when they’re giving birth, to testing whole towns and even whole cities,” he said.
What did Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance say?
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty warned that the prevalence of coronavirus has been increasing “extremely rapidly” in recent weeks.
Citing Office for National Statistics data, the chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference: “The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely rapidly over the last few weeks, having been very flat due to the work of everybody in the country over spring and summer.
“And we now have around 50,000 new cases a day and that is rising.”
Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in NHS beds in England will exceed the peak of the first wave without further measures.
The chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference there is an increase in prevalence “in virtually every part of the country”, apart from possibly the North East where stricter measures are in place, and cases are not constrained to one age group.
Discussing NHS bed use in England, he said: “Currently only in the North West is this coming close to the peak that we previously had, but it is increasing in every area.
“And if we do nothing, the inevitable result is these numbers will go up and they will eventually exceed the peak that we saw in the spring of this year.”
More people could be admitted to hospital over the next six weeks than was seen over the first wave, Sir Patrick Vallance has said.
Projections suggest this would be seen “across the country as a whole” with “some hospitals earlier than others, some a bit later”, Sir Patrick warned.
The models suggest “increasing deaths over the next six weeks”, with a figure close to the first wave peak by December 8 “if nothing is done”.
“Clearly if you stop the R from increasing, if you allow R to come down then you would flatten this off and then potentially reverse it,” Sir Patrick said.
“But on the current trajectory that is what is thought to be the prediction for deaths over the next six weeks and of course that would continue to go up because the hospitalisations already exceeded the first wave peak by this time, deaths would follow.
“So unfortunately that’s a very grim picture in terms of what this looks like in the absence of action and continued growth.”
What has the reaction been to the PM's announcement?
British Chambers of Commerce director general Adam Marshall described the new restrictions as “a devastating blow” to business communities.
Market confidence has been “hit hard by the unclear, stop-start approach” taken by governments across the UK during the pandemic.
He said: “Many firms are in a much weaker position now than at the start of the pandemic, making it far more challenging to survive extended closures or demand restrictions.”
He called for Government support for businesses facing hardship, whether through loss of demand or closure, to be boosted.
He said: “The Government must not squander the time afforded to them through another lockdown to enable mass testing and fix test and trace systems – which hold the key to a lasting exit strategy for both public health and the economy.”
Paul Charles, chief executive of travel consultancy The PC Agency, said: “The winter period is always tough for the travel sector but this is set to be ultra-cruel.
“I hope that Rishi Sunak recognises the extreme challenges ahead and offers support to the sector. It’s going to need it.
“Job losses and company casualties are going to be widespread sadly and my fear is that this lockdown will be harder to ease than it is to switch on.”
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, tweeted: “Suggestions that schools will stay open during a forthcoming lockdown are very welcome. We’ve always said that schools should be the last to shut & first to open. It would be a disaster for children’s well-being and education if they were to close.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--New coronavirus cases for the latest 24-hour period

HAMPSHIRE has seen 342 new cases of coronavirus in the latest 24-hour period .
The biggest increases were recorded in @ @ @ @ @ each recorded 76 new cases of Covid-19 , taking the totals to 2,143 and 1,991 @ @ @ @ @ 34 new cases , taking the total to 1,015 .
The New Forest has also @ @ @ @ @ , taking its total to 1,167 .
Winchester has seen 33 new cases ( 1,074 @ @ @ @ @ has recorded a further 23 cases ( 1,053 ) .
Fareham has recorded 22 new @ @ @ @ @ nearby has seen an even smaller increase of 13 , taking its total to 471 @ @ @ @ @ had 26 new cases ( 1,542 ) while the latest figure for Havant is 31 @ @ @ @

The biggest increases were recorded in Southampton and Portsmouth, which each recorded 76 new cases of Covid-19, taking the totals to 2,143 and 1,991 respectively.
Eastleigh has seen 34 new cases, taking the total to 1,015. The New Forest has also recorded an increase of 34, taking its total to 1,167.
Winchester has seen 33 new cases (1,074) and neighbouring Test Valley has recorded a further 23 cases (1,053).
Fareham has recorded 22 new cases (727) and nearby has seen an even smaller increase of 13, taking its total to 471.
Basingstoke and Deane has had 26 new cases (1,542) while the latest figure for Havant is 31 (777).


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Southampton and New Forest MPs react to second lockdown plan

A CITY MP says that a second national lockdown should only be used `` as a last resort '' , with another MP adding he 'is unlikely ' to support the move .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith , and New Forest East MP Julian Lewis , made the comments after reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson could announce a second national lockdown in the coming days .
• LIVE : Updates as PM may bring in second national lockdown Mr Smith told the Echo : `` Let ’ s be clear , the reason we ’ re talking about this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance closely enough .
“ If we are all stricter about hands , face and space we can get the rate of increase down while protecting our most vulnerable and the economy .
“ There are people who believe a full lockdown would help control the virus and they might be right but be under no illusion - people will die of illnesses other than Covid-19 , the economy will collapse and millions will be thrown out of work . ''
Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference at 4pm this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper claimed that the PM would bring in a second national lockdown as Covid-19 deaths continue to rise .
The move could see everything closed except essential shops and educational settings .
• Boris Johnson to hold press conference on new lockdown Mr Smith added : “ We can ’ t lockdown , have furlough , grants and job support schemes without a functioning economy elsewhere .
“ Many of those who have suggested full lockdown to me are not those who worked through last time .
Spare a thought for our healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep our supermarkets open .
Think about the people who drove through the night to keep our shelves stocked and deliver the millions of parcels ordered through Amazon .
“ What about schools and universities which we know have helped to increase the spread of the virus when they returned ?
“ We need to keep our distance , wear our masks and wash our hands and we should not be afraid to ask other people to do likewise .
Full lockdown must be the last resort.
” Julian Lewis , MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am unlikely to support a further national lockdown given the divided opinions amongst experts and the health , welfare and economic costs it would involve for most people . ''
Other Hampshire MPs have also been approached for comment .

Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith, and New Forest East MP Julian Lewis, made the comments after reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson could announce a second national lockdown in the coming days.
Mr Smith told the Echo: "Let’s be clear, the reason we’re talking about this is because people are not following the guidance closely enough.
“If we are all stricter about hands, face and space we can get the rate of increase down while protecting our most vulnerable and the economy.
“There are people who believe a full lockdown would help control the virus and they might be right but be under no illusion - people will die of illnesses other than Covid-19, the economy will collapse and millions will be thrown out of work."
Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference at 4pm this afternoon after a report by The Times newspaper claimed that the PM would bring in a second national lockdown as Covid-19 deaths continue to rise. The move could see everything closed except essential shops and educational settings.
Mr Smith added: “We can’t lockdown, have furlough, grants and job support schemes without a functioning economy elsewhere.
“Many of those who have suggested full lockdown to me are not those who worked through last time. Spare a thought for our healthcare professionals and those who worked so hard to keep our supermarkets open. Think about the people who drove through the night to keep our shelves stocked and deliver the millions of parcels ordered through Amazon.
“What about schools and universities which we know have helped to increase the spread of the virus when they returned?
“We need to keep our distance, wear our masks and wash our hands and we should not be afraid to ask other people to do likewise. Full lockdown must be the last resort.”
Julian Lewis, MP for New Forest East, said: “I am unlikely to support a further national lockdown given the divided opinions amongst experts and the health, welfare and economic costs it would involve for most people."
Other Hampshire MPs have also been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
This image , snapped in 1952 @ @ @ @ @ main road .
A spire in the distance gives a clue as to where it @ @ @ @ @ it taken exactly ?

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
This image, snapped in 1952, shows construction on a main road. A spire in the distance gives a clue as to where it is.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's Millbrook roundabout!


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--When Diamonds are Forever, starring Sir Sean Connery, was filmed in Southampton

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90 , his family has announced .
The Scottish actor was @ @ @ @ @ as James Bond .
He was the first to bring Ian Fleming 's spy to @ @ @ @ @ as Bond six times - and a notable seventh time in the film Never Say @ @ @ @ @ made by the same studio .
His final Bond film with Eon Productions was Diamonds @ @ @ @ @ a film which was partly filmed in Southampton Docks .
The docks proved to be @ @ @ @ @ gallery above shows .

The Scottish actor was best known for his role as James Bond. He was the first to bring Ian Fleming's spy to life.
Sir Sean appeared as Bond six times - and a notable seventh time in the film Never Say Never Again which was not made by the same studio.
His final Bond film with Eon Productions was Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, a film which was partly filmed in Southampton Docks.
The docks proved to be the perfect setting as the gallery above shows.


thedailyecho--2020-10-31--Boris Johnson to hold press conference on new lockdown

UPDATE : The press conference has been pushed back to 6.30pm Boris Johnson will host a press conference with his chief medical and scientific advisers on Saturday afternoon , amid speculation he will impose a national lockdown in England next week .
The Prime Minister is expected to be joined by Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance in Downing Street at 4pm , following a meeting of his Cabinet earlier in the afternoon .
Mr Johnson has so far resisted pressure to introduce nationwide restrictions , opting instead for a localised tier system , but he is reportedly considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings for a month from Wednesday .
• LIVE : Updates as PM may bring in second national lockdown The policy shift comes after new data showed the extent of cases across England .
The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23 .
Members of the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) have backed the introduction of more stringent measures .
Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar said the consequences of sticking with the current “ insufficient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” than going for a second lockdown .
The director of the Wellcome Trust said : “ The sooner we act , the sooner we can start to recover .
It will be a very difficult few weeks now and no one can underestimate the toll that will take on people .
“ But the consequences of sticking with the current insufficient restrictions would have been much worse.
” Sage member Professor Calum Semple told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ For the naysayers that don ’ t believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second wave .
“ And , unlike the first wave , where we had a national lockdown which protected huge swathes of society , this outbreak is now running riot across all age groups.
” Professor John Edmunds said the only way to have a “ relatively safe ” Christmas is to take “ stringent ” action now to bring the incidence of the virus “ right down ” .
It comes after a senior Government scientific adviser said it is “ definitely too late to think that the two-week circuit-breaker on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It would bring it down a bit but it wouldn ’ t be enough to bring ( the R value ) right down .
A two-week circuit-breaker would have an effect but now almost certainly it would need to go on for longer to have a significant effect.
” They said the R needs to be brought below one in many places to “ get it down to levels that don ’ t run the risk of breaching health service capacity ” , while in other regions the growth needs to flatten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer you leave it ” , they warned , “ the more difficult it is to turn this around ” .
The proposed restrictions have led to fresh calls for more financial help for affected businesses , on the day the furlough scheme closes and is replaced by the Chancellor ’ s Job Support Scheme ( JSS ) .
Kate Nicholls , chief executive of UK Hospitality , said a national lockdown would be “ absolutely devastating ” for the industry and called for the sector to receive “ significant additional help in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France and Germany announced national lockdown restrictions earlier this week , while in Northern Ireland pubs and restaurants were closed for four weeks starting on October 16 with the exception of takeaways and deliveries .
Schools were closed for two weeks .
Wales is currently under a “ firebreak ” lockdown , with leisure , hospitality and tourism businesses closed , and in Scotland the majority of people will be under Level 3 of a new five-tier system from Monday .

Boris Johnson will host a press conference with his chief medical and scientific advisers on Saturday afternoon, amid speculation he will impose a national lockdown in England next week.
The Prime Minister is expected to be joined by Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance in Downing Street at 4pm, following a meeting of his Cabinet earlier in the afternoon.
Mr Johnson has so far resisted pressure to introduce nationwide restrictions, opting instead for a localised tier system, but he is reportedly considering closing everything except essential shops and education settings for a month from Wednesday.
The policy shift comes after new data showed the extent of cases across England. The Office for National Statistics estimated that 568,100 people in households were infected with coronavirus in the week ending October 23.
Members of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have backed the introduction of more stringent measures.
Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar said the consequences of sticking with the current “insufficient” restrictions would be “much worse” than going for a second lockdown.
The director of the Wellcome Trust said: “The sooner we act, the sooner we can start to recover. It will be a very difficult few weeks now and no one can underestimate the toll that will take on people.
“But the consequences of sticking with the current insufficient restrictions would have been much worse.”
Sage member Professor Calum Semple told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “For the naysayers that don’t believe in a second wave, there is a second wave.
“And, unlike the first wave, where we had a national lockdown which protected huge swathes of society, this outbreak is now running riot across all age groups.”
Professor John Edmunds said the only way to have a “relatively safe” Christmas is to take “stringent” action now to bring the incidence of the virus “right down”.
It comes after a senior Government scientific adviser said it is “definitely too late to think that the two-week circuit-breaker on its own will sort this out”.
“It would bring it down a bit but it wouldn’t be enough to bring (the R value) right down. A two-week circuit-breaker would have an effect but now almost certainly it would need to go on for longer to have a significant effect.”
They said the R needs to be brought below one in many places to “get it down to levels that don’t run the risk of breaching health service capacity”, while in other regions the growth needs to flatten for that to happen.
The “longer you leave it”, they warned, “the more difficult it is to turn this around”.
The proposed restrictions have led to fresh calls for more financial help for affected businesses, on the day the furlough scheme closes and is replaced by the Chancellor’s Job Support Scheme (JSS).
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, said a national lockdown would be “absolutely devastating” for the industry and called for the sector to receive “significant additional help in order to get through this”.
France and Germany announced national lockdown restrictions earlier this week, while in Northern Ireland pubs and restaurants were closed for four weeks starting on October 16 with the exception of takeaways and deliveries. Schools were closed for two weeks.
Wales is currently under a “firebreak” lockdown, with leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses closed, and in Scotland the majority of people will be under Level 3 of a new five-tier system from Monday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Police called after fireworks let off in Southampton street

POLICE were called after fireworks were let off in a Southampton street - just metres from pedestrians .
Minutes after it was announced that a new national lockdown will start on Thursday , St Mary 's Street echoed to the sound of deafening bangs accompanied by sudden explosions of colour .
It follows the cancellation of organised displays that fell victim to social distancing rules imposed to reduce the spread of Covid-19 .
• LIVE : Another full lockdown to start on Thursday ( and these are the rules ) One woman said people started letting off fireworks from 7pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called none attended probably due to it being a Saturday night and Halloween .
Also due to impending lockdown measures . ''
But police say they visited the area and carried out a search .
Writing on social media yesterday evening Southampton Cops posted : `` My team is on duty and been on high visibility patrol in town .
`` Although our resourcing was low , we were supported by our Special Constable family , street pastors , licensing colleagues and security from all the venues .
`` Most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police and complied with the rules at the venue .
`` Most people went home as quickly as possible through our joint engagement and encouragement .
`` The night continues for us after all the venues were shut .
`` We will spend the rest of evening on patrol to prevent any ASB issue and response to urgent calls .
We hope to keep you safe so you can sleep easy . ''
Today a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson added : `` We received several calls just after 7pm reporting that a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Mary ’ s Street and the Hoglands Park area .
`` We deployed to the area and carried out a search for some time .
No-one was reported as injured . ''

Minutes after it was announced that a new national lockdown will start on Thursday, St Mary's Street echoed to the sound of deafening bangs accompanied by sudden explosions of colour.
It follows the cancellation of organised displays that fell victim to social distancing rules imposed to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
One woman said people started letting off fireworks from 7pm.
She added: "Although police were called none attended probably due to it being a Saturday night and Halloween. Also due to impending lockdown measures."
But police say they visited the area and carried out a search.
Writing on social media yesterday evening Southampton Cops posted: "My team is on duty and been on high visibility patrol in town.
"Although our resourcing was low, we were supported by our Special Constable family, street pastors, licensing colleagues and security from all the venues.
"Most of the partygoers had been very engaging with the police and complied with the rules at the venue.
"Most people went home as quickly as possible through our joint engagement and encouragement.
"The night continues for us after all the venues were shut.
"We will spend the rest of evening on patrol to prevent any ASB issue and response to urgent calls. We hope to keep you safe so you can sleep easy."
Today a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson added: "We received several calls just after 7pm reporting that a group of young people were setting off fireworks in St Mary’s Street and the Hoglands Park area.
"We deployed to the area and carried out a search for some time. No-one was reported as injured."
Videos courtesy of Jojo Kelly


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thedailyecho--2020-11-01--Southampton KFC worker in court after attacking ex-partner

A VIOLENT thug unleashed a torrent of abuse at his ex-partner while holding her by the hair .
Jamie Clarkson started “ headbutting ” his victim ’ s bedroom door and then pushed her over .
The 41-year-old walked into the kitchen “ covered in blood ” and smashed a glass during the domestic violence attack on July 13 last year .
Prosecution barrister , Rob Griffiths told how the KFC worker of Percy Road , Southampton , then grabbed the woman by the throat and pulled her outside her Salisbury home .
She felt a sharp pain in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
The woman said she could see muscle , blood and what she thought was bone .
It is believed she caught her arm on a Yale lock when being pulled through a doorway .
• Man pushed over his 'frail and vulnerable ' mum during attack When police arrived there was “ something of a melee ” with Clarkson threatening the officers .
He tried to headbutt one and struck another in the face with his open hand .
• ‘ When I do sleep I have night terrors ’ : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her repeatedly Hurling racist abuse , he was even fitted with a spit hood .
A victim impact read out in court said how the woman said she would be scarred for life because of his behaviour .
Clarkson appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with GBH , assaulting an emergency worker and racially abusing a police officer - he previously pleaded guilty .
He was previously jailed in February for a vicious attack against the same woman in November during which he headbutted her and threatening to smash her car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clarkson has issues with alcohol and substances .
He argued he had been impacted by his parents ’ alcoholism and “ needs to sort his life out ” .
During sentencing , Judge Nicholas Rowland said there was the prospect of rehabilitation but warned it was a particularly “ close He was jailed for 15-months , suspended for two years .
He must complete six-months of drug rehabilitation and 15 rehabilitation activity days .

Jamie Clarkson started “headbutting” his victim’s bedroom door and then pushed her over.
The 41-year-old walked into the kitchen “covered in blood” and smashed a glass during the domestic violence attack on July 13 last year.
Prosecution barrister, Rob Griffiths told how the KFC worker of Percy Road, Southampton, then grabbed the woman by the throat and pulled her outside her Salisbury home.
She felt a sharp pain in her forearm and saw an “open wound”.
The woman said she could see muscle, blood and what she thought was bone.
It is believed she caught her arm on a Yale lock when being pulled through a doorway.
When police arrived there was “something of a melee” with Clarkson threatening the officers.
He tried to headbutt one and struck another in the face with his open hand.
Hurling racist abuse, he was even fitted with a spit hood.
A victim impact read out in court said how the woman said she would be scarred for life because of his behaviour.
Clarkson appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with GBH, assaulting an emergency worker and racially abusing a police officer - he previously pleaded guilty.
He was previously jailed in February for a vicious attack against the same woman in November during which he headbutted her and threatening to smash her car.
Defending, Tom Evans told how Clarkson has issues with alcohol and substances.
He argued he had been impacted by his parents’ alcoholism and “needs to sort his life out”.
During sentencing, Judge Nicholas Rowland said there was the prospect of rehabilitation but warned it was a particularly “close
shave”.
He was jailed for 15-months, suspended for two years. He must complete six-months of drug rehabilitation and 15 rehabilitation activity days.


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