thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Daytime attack on Southampton factory eighty years ago to the day

Eighty years ago to the very day was one of the darkest for Southampton .
German bombers cast their heinous dark shadows across the land on a daylight mission to cripple aircraft production in the city .
More than 50 hard-working men and women lost their lives when Luftwaffe bombers mercilessly attacked the Cunliffe Owen factory in Swaythling on September 11 , 1940 .
The company was originally formed in 1937 as a subsidiary of the British American Tobacco Company with the objective of building the The Burnelli Flying Wing aircraft .
It was renamed Cunliffe-Owen Aircraft Limited in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the throes of the Second World War , the company turned their efforts to the manufacturing of parts for the Supermarine Spitfire - this made them a high priority target for the Luftwaffe .
Henry Hunt from Thornhill , who worked in the factory at the time , once told the Daily Echo of the harrowing experience when the German Air Force unleashed their deadly cargo .
On that dark day 78 years ago , a large amount of workers were standing outside the hangar in Swaythling .
While Mr Hunt was with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aircraft approached .
They initially took them for British planes coming into the factory for repair - it wasn ’ t unusual for planes to be in the skies nearby .
“ There were quite a number of us waiting around as we were expecting some Blenheims in for quick repairs , ” Mr Hunt told the Daily Echo .
“ There had been an air raid warning for quite a time , but nothing had happened .
The planes looked a bit like Hurricanes and they had their wheels down so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hunt said the attack took everyone by surprise .
“ The bombs fell right through the middle of the new hangar which had only recently been opened .
“ I think it must have been a deliberate target especially as our neighbouring aircraft factory over at Woolston was hit a week later.
” The circumstances of the raid were particularly horrifying as one aircraft section which was in the hangar at the time awaiting repair contained a large amount of high octane fuel .
“ There were quite a few women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
I remember seeing three bodies which were inseparable , they had been so badly burnt in the fire.
” Mr Hunt was convinced that many deaths could have been avoided if they had realised sooner that the approaching aircraft were enemy planes .
“ As we were expecting three or four planes anyway we just didn ’ t take any notice .
No-one was prepared , ” said Mr Hunt .
After the war , the factory was used to design and build prototypes for the the Cunliffe-Owen Concordia , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That same year , owing to the dip in post-war civil aviation contracts , the firm dissolved .
In 1949 the factory was purchased by Briggs Motor Bodies who made vehicle bodies for Ford of Britain .
Ford acquired Briggs in 1953 and changed the factory name to Ford Southampton .
Almost 60 years later , in September 2011 , Ford Southampton shut their doors for the last time .
In 1991 a brief ceremony took place to honour the brave workers whose unrelenting labour was vital to the war effort .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ containing the names of all those who died in the raid , was placed in the Chapel of Remembrance at the South Stoneham Cemetery , within sight of the spot where the workers tragically lost their lives .
Daily Echo reader Helen Corben recently got in contact and wrote : On this day 80 years ago , my father Fred Burnet was killed with 51other work mates , during a tea break .
It was a Wednesday afternoon , around 4.15 ish , when from nowhere , German planes bombed Cunliffe-Owen aircraft factory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been said the planes were thought to be planes coming in for repair , hence no sirens sounding .
It was then , on the site of the former Ford Motor Company .
That tragedy brought untold grief to all of those families , of course including my own , changing our lives for ever .
I was just turned seven , my brother , five , and my sister , 18 months old .
To all surviving relatives , we send thoughts of our loved ones on this very sad occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and thoughts through the past 80 years .
There is a Roll of Honour listing all 52 names of those lost , now at Solent Sky Aviation Museum , Southampton , who are so supportive of this sad occasion , and so kind to anyone visiting the memorial .
My sister and I thank them for now taking care of this very special memorial .
There is a second memorial in the chapel at the back of what used to be Ford 's , at South Stoneham Cemetery .
This one made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wonderful tribute to all 52 men killed that day -both memorials are worth visiting .
Do you or your relatives have recollections of Second World War attacks on Southampton ?
If so , email ian.crump @ dailyecho.co.uk and let us know .

German bombers cast their heinous dark shadows across the land on a daylight mission to cripple aircraft production in the city.
More than 50 hard-working men and women lost their lives when Luftwaffe bombers mercilessly attacked the Cunliffe Owen factory in Swaythling on September 11, 1940.
The company was originally formed in 1937 as a subsidiary of the British American Tobacco Company with the objective of building the The Burnelli Flying Wing aircraft. It was renamed Cunliffe-Owen Aircraft Limited in May 1938 by Hugo Cunliffe-Owen.
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Once in the throes of the Second World War, the company turned their efforts to the manufacturing of parts for the Supermarine Spitfire - this made them a high priority target for the Luftwaffe.
Henry Hunt from Thornhill, who worked in the factory at the time, once told the Daily Echo of the harrowing experience when the German Air Force unleashed their deadly cargo.
On that dark day 78 years ago, a large amount of workers were standing outside the hangar in Swaythling.
While Mr Hunt was with his colleagues, they watched as four aircraft approached. They initially took them for British planes coming into the factory for repair - it wasn’t unusual for planes to be in the skies nearby.
“There were quite a number of us waiting around as we were expecting some Blenheims in for quick repairs,” Mr Hunt told the Daily Echo.
“There had been an air raid warning for quite a time, but nothing had happened. The planes looked a bit like Hurricanes and they had their wheels down so we thought they were going to land.”
Mr Hunt said the attack took everyone by surprise. “The bombs fell right through the middle of the new hangar which had only recently been opened.
“I think it must have been a deliberate target especially as our neighbouring aircraft factory over at Woolston was hit a week later.”
The circumstances of the raid were particularly horrifying as one aircraft section which was in the hangar at the time awaiting repair contained a large amount of high octane fuel.
“There were quite a few women and boys working in the hangar at the time. I remember seeing three bodies which were inseparable, they had been so badly burnt in the fire.”
Mr Hunt was convinced that many deaths could have been avoided if they had realised sooner that the approaching aircraft were enemy planes.
“As we were expecting three or four planes anyway we just didn’t take any notice. No-one was prepared,” said Mr Hunt.
After the war, the factory was used to design and build prototypes for the the Cunliffe-Owen Concordia, a project which was scrapped in 1947.
That same year, owing to the dip in post-war civil aviation contracts, the firm dissolved.
In 1949 the factory was purchased by Briggs Motor Bodies who made vehicle bodies for Ford of Britain. Ford acquired Briggs in 1953 and changed the factory name to Ford Southampton.
Almost 60 years later, in September 2011, Ford Southampton shut their doors for the last time.
In 1991 a brief ceremony took place to honour the brave workers whose unrelenting labour was vital to the war effort. At the event a roll of honour, containing the names of all those who died in the raid, was placed in the Chapel of Remembrance at the South Stoneham Cemetery, within sight of the spot where the workers tragically lost their lives.
Daily Echo reader Helen Corben recently got in contact and wrote:
On this day 80 years ago, my father Fred Burnet was killed with 51other work mates,during a tea break.
It was a Wednesday afternoon, around 4.15 ish, when from nowhere, German planes bombed
Cunliffe-Owen aircraft factory without warning of any kind.
It has been said the planes were thought to be planes coming in for repair, hence no sirens sounding .
It was then, on the site of the former Ford Motor Company.
That tragedy brought untold grief to all of those families, of course including my own, changing our lives for ever. I was just turned seven, my brother, five ,and my sister, 18 months old.
To all surviving relatives, we send thoughts of our loved ones on this very sad occasion.
They are forever in our hearts ,and thoughts through the past 80 years.
There is a Roll of Honour listing all 52 names of those lost, now at Solent Sky Aviation Museum, Southampton, who are so supportive of this sad occasion, and so kind to anyone visiting the memorial.
My sister and I thank them for now taking care of this very special memorial.
There is a second memorial in the chapel at the back of what used to be Ford's, at South Stoneham Cemetery.
This one made by Ford workers,which is also a wonderful tribute to all 52 men killed that day -both memorials are worth visiting.
Do you or your relatives have recollections of Second World War attacks on Southampton?
If so, email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk and let us know.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Concerns over plan to build 350 new homes in Fareham

CONCERNS have been raised over `` ridiculous '' plans to build 350 new homes in Fareham .
The scheme would involve building 350 new homes in Down End Rd .
by Miller Homes If approved , previous buildings on the land to the east of Down End Road could be destroyed to create up to 350 dwellings .
In the plans , vehicle access with footways and cycle paths could be created as wells as a children ’ s play area and public open space .
Residents have raised concerns about noise and traffic .
Anne Anson said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets terribly congested now and has a weight limit .
“ The bridge is very narrow and could not cope with all extra traffic that would ensue.
” The application was previously been turned down April 2019 due to safety concerns about the Richard Gfrerer said : Nothing has changed , the infrastructure is still not there , the roads , schools , doctors etc can not cope with the new builds in this area .
“ Stop just thinking of the money that some people will make and [ start thinking of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in the area.
” A decision on the plan is set to be made by November 16 .
A spokesperson for Miller Homes in the south said : “ We ’ re passionate about enhancing communities and feedback we receive is taken on-board and used to inform our proposals .
“ Careful work has been carried out in conjunction with Fareham Borough Council and Hampshire County Council on a full road safety and traffic impact assessment of the Downend Road site in Fareham .
This has been submitted as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consideration by the local council .
“ The development would also be subject to a Section 106 funding agreement , which would see us making a substantial financial contribution to facilities and infrastructure in the area .
”

The scheme would involve building 350 new homes in Down End Rd. by Miller Homes
Ltd.
If approved, previous buildings on the land to the east of Down End Road could be destroyed to create up to 350 dwellings.
In the plans, vehicle access with footways and cycle paths could be created as wells as a children’s play area and public open space.
Residents have raised concerns about noise and traffic.
Anne Anson said: “This is absolutely ridiculous. Downend road gets terribly congested now and has a weight limit.
“The bridge is very narrow and could not cope with all extra traffic that would ensue.”
The application was previously been turned down April 2019 due to safety concerns about the
site.
Richard Gfrerer said: Nothing has changed, the infrastructure is still not there, the roads, schools,doctors etc cannot cope with the new builds in this area.
“Stop just thinking of the money that some people will make and [start thinking of the] wellbeing of the people that live in the area.”
A decision on the plan is set to be made by November 16.
A spokesperson for Miller Homes in the south said: “We’re passionate about enhancing communities and feedback we receive is taken on-board and used to inform our proposals.
“Careful work has been carried out in conjunction with Fareham Borough Council and Hampshire County Council on a full road safety and traffic impact assessment of the Downend Road site in Fareham. This has been submitted as part of the planning application, which is currently under consideration by the local council.
“The development would also be subject to a Section 106 funding agreement, which would see us making a substantial financial contribution to facilities and infrastructure in the area.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Take a look over the fence of a glorious 'In Bloom' winning garden in Warsash

TODAY we take a look over the fence of Carol and Roy Young 's award-winning garden in Warsash .
The @ @ @ @ @ many years .
They are great supporters of the annual Fareham in Bloom competition , @ @ @ @ @ trophies over the years and raising thousands of pounds for charity .
They have still @ @ @ @ @ at weekends recently and put on plant sales .
Their newly completed half sized gypsy @ @ @ @ @ talking point .
To have your garden featured , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden

The couple have been gardening for many years. They are great supporters of the annual Fareham in Bloom competition, winning many gold medals and trophies over the years and raising thousands of pounds for charity.
They have still managed to open their garden at weekends recently and put on plant sales. Their newly completed half sized gypsy caravan has been a real talking point.
To have your garden featured, visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourgarden


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Places to visit for a free day out in Hampshire this month

Enjoy free activities and days out across Hampshire next week as England ’ s largest history and culture festival returns .
This year ’ s theme is ‘ hidden nature ’ , which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities .
Areas of the countryside , usually inaccessible to the general public , will be opened up as well as gardens , green spaces , parks , orchards , vineyards , farms and forests .
Annie Reilly , Head of Producing at Heritage Open Days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of months , with time outdoors being limited , access to nature has become even more important to many of us .
“ From socially distanced ‘ netwalking ’ and rural rambles , to nature-inspired art collections , scavenger hunts , food and craft events – we ’ re excited to see how the theme of ‘ hidden nature ’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.
” This free exhibition consists of maps , rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , culminating in the Embarkation to France .
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point with the help of expert rangers who help you identify what you find .
There will be microscopes , magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools available to use .
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe 's hidden nature around the conservation area .
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas .
There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with three key activities happening each day .
'Portraying nature ' allows you to bring out your creative side to sketch and paint scenes around the park .
There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone .
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to `` show and tell '' who they are and what they do .
There is also the chance for new `` volunteers '' who can become active in maintaining the city 's heritage .
The last remaining steam driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of bricks and brickmaking .
There is also a play area for the little ones to run around - you must bring hand sanitizer .
Heritage Open Days is coordinated by the National Trust and supported by the People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
All events are free , including access to many sites that usually charge for admission .
Are you planning on attending any of the events taking place ?
Let us know in the comments .

This year’s theme is ‘hidden nature’, which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities.
Areas of the countryside, usually inaccessible to the general public, will be opened up as well as gardens, green spaces, parks, orchards, vineyards, farms and forests.
Annie Reilly, Head of Producing at Heritage Open Days, said: “Over the last couple of months, with time outdoors being limited, access to nature has become even more important to many of us.
“From socially distanced ‘netwalking’ and rural rambles, to nature-inspired art collections, scavenger hunts, food and craft events – we’re excited to see how the theme of ‘hidden nature’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.”
Heritage Open Day events taking place across Southampton:
D-Day Lepe Heritage Group Exhibition
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
12 and 13 September: 10:00 to 16:00
This free exhibition consists of maps, rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe and Stanswood Bay prior to June 1944, culminating in the Embarkation to France.
Discover Hidden Nature at Lepe Point
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
13 September: 10:00 to 14:00
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point with the help of expert rangers who help you identify what you find. There will be microscopes, magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools available to use.
Hidden Nature Trail for Families
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
12 and 13 September: 10:00 to 15:30
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe's hidden nature around the conservation area.
Mayflower Theatre Heritage Open Day
Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GE
12 September: 09:30 to 14:15
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas. There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre.
Royal Victoria Country Park: Discovering Hidden Nature
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5DQ
11 to 20 September: 10:00 to 16:00
An ideal day out for all the family, with three key activities happening each day. 'Portraying nature' allows you to bring out your creative side to sketch and paint scenes around the park. There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone.
Southampton Heritage Fayre
Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GE
12 September: 09:30 to 15:00
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to "show and tell" who they are and what they do. There is also the chance for new "volunteers" who can become active in maintaining the city's heritage.
The Brickworks Museum
The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HB
17 September: 11.00 to 16.00
The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the UK now a museum of bricks and brickmaking. There is also a play area for the little ones to run around - you must bring hand sanitizer.
Heritage Open Days is coordinated by the National Trust and supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery.
All events are free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission.
Are you planning on attending any of the events taking place? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Atherley cinema in the early 1960s

The Atherley first opened its doors on Saturday , September 14 , 1912 , and was the first picture house in the city to show the first full length talking and singing film Lucky Boy , starring George Jessel .
The Shirley cinema not only changed its name to The Atherley Leisure Centre in December 1975 , but also changed what it offered the locals - it became a bingo hall , opened by English stage , screen and radio comedian Tommy Trinder .
The bingo hall received further renovations when in 1979 , the huge canopy at the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scheme to improve the facade .
Just seven years later and the canopy was reintroduced while the name was changed to Leisure Bingo .
READ MORE : More nostalgia and heritage stories > > > The same canopy still protrudes proudly from the front of the building , although the name reads 'New Century Bingo ' .
DO N'T MISS OUT : Join our new group on Facebook > > > After 22 years trading under this name and serving the community as a social club as well as a bingo hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be re-opening after the Coronavirus lockdown .
This picture was taken in the early 1960s when Mein Kampf was being shown .

The Shirley cinema not only changed its name to The Atherley Leisure Centre in December 1975, but also changed what it offered the locals - it became a bingo hall, opened by English stage, screen and radio comedian Tommy Trinder.
The bingo hall received further renovations when in 1979, the huge canopy at the front came under the sledgehammer as part of a scheme to improve the facade.
Just seven years later and the canopy was reintroduced while the name was changed to Leisure Bingo.
READ MORE: More nostalgia and heritage stories >>>
The same canopy still protrudes proudly from the front of the building, although the name reads 'New Century Bingo'.
DON'T MISS OUT: Join our new group on Facebook >>>
After 22 years trading under this name and serving the community as a social club as well as a bingo hall, New Century Bingo announced that they will not be re-opening after the Coronavirus lockdown.
This picture was taken in the early 1960s when Mein Kampf was being shown.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Southampton plumber makes semi-finals

Southampton plumber makes semi-finals

A PLUMBER from Southampton has made the semi-final of a national tradesperson competition .
Hannah Lewis has made the semi-final of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 competition .
Hannah runs a company called Plumbingbird providing a gas , central heating , and general plumbing maintenance service in Winchester , Romsey and other surrounding areas Screwfix say Hannah was selected her sheer passion for the trade , determination to succeed and demonstrating how she goes above and beyond the call of duty for customers .
The annual competition is run by home improvements company , Screwfix , with the winner receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tools , technology , and training .
Hannah said : “ If I were to get through to the final , I would be over the moon and it would demonstrate that all of my hard work has paid off .
“ I have been in the trade for 11 years now and I have several accolades to my name , but there ’ s no feeling quite like seeing the smile on my customer ’ s face when they have been in desperate need .
“ It has been a challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get through to the next stage of the competition.
” The virtual semi-final is taking place from September 11 , with ten tradespeople being selected to take part in a final where trade experts will interview the finalists and select this year ’ s winner .
The judging panel includes representatives from trade bodies and 2019 winner , Darren McGhee .
Danielle Sweet , Screwfix spokesperson , said : “ From over 2500 entries , our semi-finalists have done incredibly well to get this far .
“ Our competition is in its 11th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entries is exceptional .
“ I ’ d like to wish all of our semi-finalists the best of luck !
”

Hannah Lewis has made the semi-final of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 competition.
Hannah runs a company called Plumbingbird providing a gas, central heating, and general plumbing maintenance service in Winchester, Romsey and other surrounding areas
Screwfix say Hannah was selected her sheer passion for the trade, determination to succeed and demonstrating how she goes above and beyond the call of duty for customers.
The annual competition is run by home improvements company, Screwfix, with the winner receiving a trade bundle worth £20,000, consisting of tools, technology, and training.
Hannah said: “If I were to get through to the final, I would be over the moon and it would demonstrate that all of my hard work has paid off.
“I have been in the trade for 11 years now and I have several accolades to my name, but there’s no feeling quite like seeing the smile on my customer’s face when they have been in desperate need.
“It has been a challenging year and I’m delighted to get through to the next stage of the competition.”
The virtual semi-final is taking place from September 11, with ten tradespeople being selected to take part in a final where trade experts will interview the finalists and select this year’s winner.
The judging panel includes representatives from trade bodies and 2019 winner, Darren McGhee.
Danielle Sweet, Screwfix spokesperson, said: “From over 2500 entries, our semi-finalists have done incredibly well to get this far.
“Our competition is in its 11th year and each year the standard of entries is exceptional.
“I’d like to wish all of our semi-finalists the best of luck!”
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thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Southampton Boat Show organisers set to fight council decision to cancel event

BOAT show organisers are to appeal the city council 's decision to cancel the events in Southampton a few hours before their official start .
British Marine , the organiser of Southampton International Boat Show , has confirmed it is appealing to the Secretary of State for Public Health and the Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport about the decision made by Southampton City Council on Thursday night to cancel the show which was due to start this morning .
The organisers said to be seeking further clarification from the city council with regard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of decision '' .
As reported , the authority said the decision was `` regrettable '' but due to the increased spread of COVID-19 nationally it could not allow the events to take plane this month .
British Marine said it will now appeal the council 's decision with a view to understand the options available to recompense British Marine exhibitors and stakeholders .
Lesley Robinson , CEO of British Marine , said : “ British Marine has done everything in its power to stage BOATS2020 and we followed all Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are appealing the decision to seek further insight into the cancellation .
I am disappointed and surprised on behalf of our exhibitors and show stakeholders , especially receiving the news so close to the opening .
`` This not-for-profit boat show was all about supporting the leisure marine industry and the city of Southampton.
” British Marine also said it had been assured by Southampton City Council that BOATS2020 was `` in complete compliance '' with current UK Government guidelines as well as the new rules set to come into effect on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , it is understood that Southampton City Council ’ s last-minute decision to cancel the event was made after taking advice from their Director of Public Health and was due to the perceived risk of an increase in COVID-19 cases '' , said British Marine in a statement .
Last night Debbie Chase , director of public health at the city council , said the decision was taken following a `` concerning '' rise in coronavirus cases across the country and `` after detailed analysis of the public health risks '' .

British Marine, the organiser of Southampton International Boat Show, has confirmed it is appealing to the Secretary of State for Public Health and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport about the decision made by Southampton City Council on Thursday night to cancel the show which was due to start this morning.
The organisers said to be seeking further clarification from the city council with regard to the reasons "for the late notice of decision".
As reported, the authority said the decision was "regrettable" but due to the increased spread of COVID-19 nationally it could not allow the events to take plane this month.
British Marine said it will now appeal the council's decision with a view to understand the options available to recompense British Marine exhibitors and stakeholders.
Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: “British Marine has done everything in its power to stage BOATS2020 and we followed all Southampton City Council’s stringent requirements.
"We are appealing the decision to seek further insight into the cancellation. I am disappointed and surprised on behalf of our exhibitors and show stakeholders, especially receiving the news so close to the opening.
"This not-for-profit boat show was all about supporting the leisure marine industry and the city of Southampton.”
British Marine also said it had been assured by Southampton City Council that BOATS2020 was "in complete compliance" with current UK Government guidelines as well as the new rules set to come into effect on Monday 14 September.
"However, despite this, it is understood that Southampton City Council’s last-minute decision to cancel the event was made after taking advice from their Director of Public Health and was due to the perceived risk of an increase in COVID-19 cases", said British Marine in a statement.
Last night Debbie Chase, director of public health at the city council, said the decision was taken following a "concerning" rise in coronavirus cases across the country and "after detailed analysis of the public health risks".


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Saints reportedly in £200million takeover talks with American Joseph DaGrosa

SAINTS are in talks with American businessman Joseph DaGrosa regarding a potential £200million takeover of the club , according to a report in the Daily Mail .
DaGrosa is formerly the owner of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux and was linked with a bid for Newcastle United last year .
The Mail claim DaGrosa has `` entered into a period of exclusive negotiations '' with Saints owner Gao Jisheng , after reports claimed earlier this year he was open to selling the club , three years after purchasing his 80 per cent stake for £210million from Katharina Liebherr .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` is convinced that Southampton and several other clubs are undervalued due to the market over-correcting amid the pandemic '' , adding `` if the takeover is successful , Southampton would see an influx of new signings '' .
Speaking to BBC Radio Solent earlier this month , Saints CEO Martin Semmens was asked if he thought Gao would be open to selling the club .
He said : `` That 's something that only he knows .
I can only really answer that question in one way , which is I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than it was two years ago .
`` I do n't think the restrictions in China on investment in sport were put in place very quickly after he took control , so we 've been living in that environment for a long time .
`` I think any football club is open to different solutions , investment and plans for the future , but at the moment we have a pretty clear plan that we 're executing and at the moment we feel it 's working I think . ''
Business deals between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the headlines in recent weeks with the Premier League last week terminating its contract , worth around £500million , with Chinese broadcasting service PPTV just days before the start of the new season .
Saints themselves also had to make a last-minute shirt sponsorship change after ceasing their relationship with LD Sports .
Neither are related to Gao , but asked if the current situation between China and the UK could impact Saints , Semmens said : `` I think from day one it 's been quite tricky with the political situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have a really clear strategy at the club of how we 're going to move forward and Mr Gao buys into that completely .
That includes a self-sustainable , non-investment model .
We 've been in that position for a long time .
We have a plan that we think works within that .
`` As we 've said before , would we like to be in a position where we can receive external investment for the team or building from the academy ?
Of course we would , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` So I think the recent events in China are not putting any more pressure on us and I think the only thing I can really say is to reassure everybody that we have control of what we 're doing every day , we can make the right decisions and the things around us do n't affect the performance on the pitch . ''
Speaking to the Financial Times in June 2019 in a rare interview , Gao said : `` I am not treating Southampton as a pig to be fattened and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a child .
But my children must believe they can not depend on the boss .
“ I have said to Southampton : I am now your father , but I am putting you on the right track .
You need to feed yourself . ''

DaGrosa is formerly the owner of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux and was linked with a bid for Newcastle United last year.
The Mail claim DaGrosa has "entered into a period of exclusive negotiations" with Saints owner Gao Jisheng, after reports claimed earlier this year he was open to selling the club, three years after purchasing his 80 per cent stake for £210million from Katharina Liebherr.
The report goes on to say DaGrosa, 57, "is convinced that Southampton and several other clubs are undervalued due to the market over-correcting amid the pandemic", adding "if the takeover is successful, Southampton would see an influx of new signings".
Saints declined to comment.
Speaking to BBC Radio Solent earlier this month, Saints CEO Martin Semmens was asked if he thought Gao would be open to selling the club.
He said: "That's something that only he knows. I can only really answer that question in one way, which is I don't think it's any different than it was two years ago.
"I don't think the restrictions in China on investment in sport were put in place very quickly after he took control, so we've been living in that environment for a long time.
"I think any football club is open to different solutions, investment and plans for the future, but at the moment we have a pretty clear plan that we're executing and at the moment we feel it's working I think."
Business deals between Chinese companies and the UK have been in the headlines in recent weeks with the Premier League last week terminating its contract, worth around £500million, with Chinese broadcasting service PPTV just days before the start of the new season. Saints themselves also had to make a last-minute shirt sponsorship change after ceasing their relationship with LD Sports.
Neither are related to Gao, but asked if the current situation between China and the UK could impact Saints, Semmens said: "I think from day one it's been quite tricky with the political situation, and most specifically the investment structure.
"We have a really clear strategy at the club of how we're going to move forward and Mr Gao buys into that completely. That includes a self-sustainable, non-investment model. We've been in that position for a long time. We have a plan that we think works within that.
"As we've said before, would we like to be in a position where we can receive external investment for the team or building from the academy? Of course we would, but we're not in that position.
"So I think the recent events in China are not putting any more pressure on us and I think the only thing I can really say is to reassure everybody that we have control of what we're doing every day, we can make the right decisions and the things around us don't affect the performance on the pitch."
Speaking to the Financial Times in June 2019 in a rare interview, Gao said: "I am not treating Southampton as a pig to be fattened and sold.
“I am treating it as a child. But my children must believe they cannot depend on the boss.
“I have said to Southampton: I am now your father, but I am putting you on the right track. You need to feed yourself."


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Winchester bus crash: Three children undergo surgery

Three children required surgery for “ potentially life-changing injuries ” after a double-decker school bus crashed into a railway bridge @ @ @ @ @ bus was ripped almost completely off when the vehicle hit the bridge in Wellhouse Lane @ @ @ @ @ .
The bus had been taking children aged 11 to 16 to Henry Beaufort School @ @ @ @ @ the accident occurred .
Another 12 children were treated for minor injuries at the scene @ @ @ @ @ Detective Constable Cate Paling , senior investigating officer , said : “ This was a @ @ @ @ @ will look to identify the exact circumstances .
“ We have been working closely with @ @ @ @ @ Council to provide support to the students and their parents .
We thank everyone for @ @ @ @ @ ask members of the public not to speculate about the incident on social media .
@

The top of the bus was ripped almost completely off when the vehicle hit the bridge in Wellhouse Lane, Winchester, on Thursday.
The bus had been taking children aged 11 to 16 to Henry Beaufort School in the Hampshire city when the accident occurred.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: “Three children received potentially life-changing injuries that required surgery.”
Another 12 children were treated for minor injuries at the scene and 57 were unhurt.
Detective Constable Cate Paling, senior investigating officer, said: “This was a serious collision and our investigation will look to identify the exact circumstances.
“We have been working closely with the school and Hampshire County Council to provide support to the students and their parents. We thank everyone for their co-operation.
“We ask members of the public not to speculate about the incident on social media.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Southampton car park turned into Covid-19 testing centre

A SOUTHAMPTON car park has been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre .
Civic chiefs have closed Marlborough Road Car Park ( South ) in Shirley to turn the area into a new walk-through Covid-19 testing site which has opened today .
Meanwhile , the nearby Marlborough Road North Car Park will remain open .
But the pay and display at the site will be temporarily suspended , according to Southampton City Council .
In a statement the authority said : `` We will monitor how this is working and keep management of the car park under review .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing sites are needed .
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you . ''
Appointments for the local testing site will be available to anyone with coronavirus symptoms seven days a week 8am – 8pm .
The sites are operating on an appointment basis and have detailed operating procedures signed off by Public Health England for health and safety , the council said .
The city council also said it is in `` active discussions '' to secure further walk-through testing sites in locations that serve the east and centre of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Mitie on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care as part of the Government ’ s UK-wide drive to increase testing for coronavirus .
The council said tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119 .
Results should be expected the next day .

Civic chiefs have closed Marlborough Road Car Park (South) in Shirley to turn the area into a new walk-through Covid-19 testing site which has opened today.
Meanwhile, the nearby Marlborough Road North Car Park will remain open.
But the pay and display at the site will be temporarily suspended, according to Southampton City Council.
In a statement the authority said: "We will monitor how this is working and keep management of the car park under review. The car park will remain closed while the testing sites are needed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you."
Appointments for the local testing site will be available to anyone with coronavirus symptoms seven days a week 8am – 8pm.
The sites are operating on an appointment basis and have detailed operating procedures signed off by Public Health England for health and safety, the council said. The city council also said it is in "active discussions" to secure further walk-through testing sites in locations that serve the east and centre of Southampton.
The site is being operated by Mitie on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for coronavirus.
The council said tests should be booked or ordered as soon as symptoms begin at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
Results should be expected the next day.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--NHS Spitfire flyover this weekend

NHS Spitfire flyover this weekend

The NHS Spitfire will be flying over Hampshire this weekend .
On both Saturday and Sunday , the iconic second world war plane will take to the skies with the first flight taking place over Devon and Cornwall .
The plane will , however , be taking off from Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex , meaning that it will travel over parts of Hampshire on it 's journey .
As a result of poor weather conditions , the original plan to head to the Highlands in Scotland has been postponed and a new route has been drawn up over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the plane is not specified , but maps suggest it will be visible from Southampton , Isle of Wight and Winchester .
The plane has been on a range of flights recently , with flights taking place over the whole of Hampshire .
'Thank U NHS ' is written on the wings of the plane and it raises money for the NHS by inviting people to donate so that their names can be written on the plane .
It is due to take-off from Goodwood at 10.30am tomorrow and will most likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 minutes , passing over the southern tip of Southampton .

On both Saturday and Sunday, the iconic second world war plane will take to the skies with the first flight taking place over Devon and Cornwall.
The plane will, however, be taking off from Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex, meaning that it will travel over parts of Hampshire on it's journey.
As a result of poor weather conditions, the original plan to head to the Highlands in Scotland has been postponed and a new route has been drawn up over the South of England.
An exact route for the plane is not specified, but maps suggest it will be visible from Southampton, Isle of Wight and Winchester.
The plane has been on a range of flights recently, with flights taking place over the whole of Hampshire.
'Thank U NHS' is written on the wings of the plane and it raises money for the NHS by inviting people to donate so that their names can be written on the plane.
It is due to take-off from Goodwood at 10.30am tomorrow and will most likely be visible above Hampshire for the following 40 minutes, passing over the southern tip of Southampton.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Criminals hacked teenage girl's Snapchat account and told friends to harm themselves

A TEENAGE girl ’ s Snapchat account was taken over by hackers who encouraged her contacts to harm themselves .
Hampshire Constabulary ’ s cyber crime team has now issued a warning after the 15-year-old ’ s account was hacked .
The criminals encouraged her contacts to harm themselves and demanded money from the victim so she can regain control of her account .
Detective Inspector Paul Masters said : `` Although this particular incident affected someone in the Southampton area , this is just one of a series of reports of this same type of fraud being committed throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In this case , the victim has done the right thing by refusing to pay anything and by contacting all her friends to let them know individually to ignore the messages from her Snapchat .
`` But we need to alert the general public - in particular young people and their parents - to be on their guard and to follow some simple advice . ''
Police have urged people to be wary of unusual messages on any social media accounts , even if the message appears to be from someone you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any requests to send money by someone you don ’ t know and trust .
Protect your online accounts by using a strong separate password and , where available , turn on two-factor authentication .
Be aware that posts are sometimes made from accounts that may have been compromised and the content may not be from the named account holder .
And always be cautious about clicking on links within an email or a social media message .
DI Masters added : `` If you have had something similar happen to one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk .
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk from harm , dial 999 . ''

Hampshire Constabulary’s cyber crime team has now issued a warning after the 15-year-old’s account was hacked.
The criminals encouraged her contacts to harm themselves and demanded money from the victim so she can regain control of her account.
Detective Inspector Paul Masters said: "Although this particular incident affected someone in the Southampton area, this is just one of a series of reports of this same type of fraud being committed throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
"In this case, the victim has done the right thing by refusing to pay anything and by contacting all her friends to let them know individually to ignore the messages from her Snapchat.
"But we need to alert the general public - in particular young people and their parents - to be on their guard and to follow some simple advice."
Police have urged people to be wary of unusual messages on any social media accounts, even if the message appears to be from someone you know and trust.
Never respond to any requests to send money by someone you don’t know and trust.
Protect your online accounts by using a strong separate password and, where available, turn on two-factor authentication.
Be aware that posts are sometimes made from accounts that may have been compromised and the content may not be from the named account holder.
And always be cautious about clicking on links within an email or a social media message.
DI Masters added: "If you have had something similar happen to one of your accounts, you can report it online to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk from harm, dial 999."


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Police and Fire crews called to blaze

Police and Fire crews called to blaze

Police and fire crews have been attending a fire at a domestic property on Millbrook Road West , Southampton since this morning .
Police are treating the fire as a targeted incident .
Officers remain at the scene to determin the cause of the blaze .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers are investigating after Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service reported a suspected arson at a property in Millbrook Road West just before 1am this morning ( Friday , September 11 ) .
`` The front garden was set alight and damage was caused to the front door and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupants inside the address at the time .
`` Officers remain at the scene today , conducting further enquiries .
Anyone with concerns can speak to one of these officers .
`` We ’ re treating this as a targeted incident and want to reassure the public there is no risk to the wider community .
`` If you saw or heard anything suspicious , or you have any CCTV or dash-cam footage , please call 101 , quoting reference 44200350719 . ''
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s and Beaulieu were mobilised at 00:50 this morning to a domestic property on Millbrook Road West .
`` The fire was in a two-storey , semi-detached property , affecting the external fascia and soffits .
`` The stop message came in at 01:38 and fire investigation will be on scene during the day to determine the cause .
`` Police were also in attendance of this incident . ''

Police and fire crews have been attending a fire at a domestic property on Millbrook Road West, Southampton since this morning.
Police are treating the fire as a targeted incident.
Officers remain at the scene to determin the cause of the blaze.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers are investigating after Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service reported a suspected arson at a property in Millbrook Road West just before 1am this morning (Friday, September 11).
"The front garden was set alight and damage was caused to the front door and a window.
"There were no occupants inside the address at the time.
"Officers remain at the scene today, conducting further enquiries. Anyone with concerns can speak to one of these officers.
"We’re treating this as a targeted incident and want to reassure the public there is no risk to the wider community.
"If you saw or heard anything suspicious, or you have any CCTV or dash-cam footage, please call 101, quoting reference 44200350719."
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "Fire crews from Redbridge, St Mary’s and Beaulieu were mobilised at 00:50 this morning to a domestic property on Millbrook Road West.
"The fire was in a two-storey, semi-detached property, affecting the external fascia and soffits.
"The stop message came in at 01:38 and fire investigation will be on scene during the day to determine the cause.
"Police were also in attendance of this incident."


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--R value of coronavirus transmission across the UK rises above 1

The reproduction number , or R value , of coronavirus transmission across the UK has risen above 1 .
Data released on Friday by the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) shows the estimate for R across the UK is between 1.0 and 1.2 .
It comes as the number of newly diagnosed cases continues to rise , with higher incidence seen in young people aged 18 to 24 years .
According to Government advisers , the last time R was above 1 was in early March .
R represents the average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes on to infect .
When the figure is above 1 , an outbreak can grow exponentially .
In England , R is between 1 and 1.2 .
The figure is slightly higher in London and the North West – between 1.1 and 1.3 in both regions .
The estimates for R and growth rate are provided by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling ( SPI-M ) , a subgroup of Sage .
The growth rate of coronavirus transmission , which reflects how quickly the number of infections is changing day by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For the whole of the UK , the latest growth rate is between minus 1 % and plus 3 % per day .
The growth rate means the number of new infections is somewhere between shrinking by 1 % and growing by 3 % every day .
The most likely value is towards the middle of the range , experts advising the Government say .
But they also said R and growth rates are not the only important measures of the epidemic and should be considered alongside other metrics .
These include the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified during a specified time period ( incidence ) , and the proportion of the population with the disease at a given point in time ( prevalence ) .
In the East of England , the R number is 0.9-1.2 , while the growth rate is between minus 1 % and plus 4 % .
The R number in the Midlands is 0.9-1.1 , while the growth rate in the region is between minus 1 % and plus 3 % .
In the North East and Yorkshire , the R value is 1.0-1.2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus 1 % and plus 5 % .
In the South East , the R value in the region is 1.0-1.2 , while the growth rate is between zero and plus 4 % .
The South West has an R value of 0.9-1.2 and a growth rate of between minus 1 % and plus 4 % .
In London , the growth rate is between plus 2 % and plus 4 % while in the North West , the figure is between plus 2 % and plus 5 % .

Data released on Friday by the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) shows the estimate for R across the UK is between 1.0 and 1.2.
It comes as the number of newly diagnosed cases continues to rise, with higher incidence seen in young people aged 18 to 24 years.
According to Government advisers, the last time R was above 1 was in early March.
(PA Graphics)
R represents the average number of people each Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect. When the figure is above 1, an outbreak can grow exponentially.
In England, R is between 1 and 1.2.
The figure is slightly higher in London and the North West – between 1.1 and 1.3 in both regions.
The estimates for R and growth rate are provided by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M), a subgroup of Sage.
The growth rate of coronavirus transmission, which reflects how quickly the number of infections is changing day by day, has also increased slightly.
For the whole of the UK, the latest growth rate is between minus 1% and plus 3% per day.
The growth rate means the number of new infections is somewhere between shrinking by 1% and growing by 3% every day.
The most likely value is towards the middle of the range, experts advising the Government say.
But they also said R and growth rates are not the only important measures of the epidemic and should be considered alongside other metrics.
These include the number of new cases of the disease identified during a specified time period (incidence), and the proportion of the population with the disease at a given point in time (prevalence).
In the East of England, the R number is 0.9-1.2, while the growth rate is between minus 1% and plus 4%.
The R number in the Midlands is 0.9-1.1, while the growth rate in the region is between minus 1% and plus 3%.
In the North East and Yorkshire, the R value is 1.0-1.2, while the growth rate is between plus 1% and plus 5%.
In the South East, the R value in the region is 1.0-1.2, while the growth rate is between zero and plus 4%.
The South West has an R value of 0.9-1.2 and a growth rate of between minus 1% and plus 4%.
In London, the growth rate is between plus 2% and plus 4% while in the North West, the figure is between plus 2% and plus 5%.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Two-car crash in Christchurch Road in Ringwood

A WOMAN was freed from a vehicle after a two-car crash in Ringwood .
Police and firefighters rushed to the @ @ @ @ @ Christchurch Road on Friday morning .
It involved an orange Kia and a grey Ford @ @ @ @ @ woman from one of the vehicles .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : “ @ @ @ @ @ were called out to an incident at 11.02am this morning ( 11 September ) following @ @ @ @ @ , Ringwood .
“ The collision involved two vehicles after an orange Kia , turning @ @ @ @ @ collided with a grey Ford.
” One fire crew from Ringwood attended at 11.10am .
@ @ @ @ @ and the incident was dealt with by 11.50am .

Police and firefighters rushed to the scene of the incident in Christchurch Road on Friday morning.
It involved an orange Kia and a grey Ford vehicle.
Firefighters released the woman from one of the vehicles.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We can confirm that we were called out to an incident at 11.02am this morning (11 September) following a collision on Christchurch Road, Ringwood.
“The collision involved two vehicles after an orange Kia, turning out of Christchurch Road, collided with a grey Ford.”
One fire crew from Ringwood attended at 11.10am.
Firefighters made the scene safe and the incident was dealt with by 11.50am.


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Winchester bus crash: Police seek driver of passing car

THREE children have suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a double-decker school bus collided with a railway bridge .
Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to the driver of a car that passed the school bus shortly beforehand .
Emergency services were called to Wellhouse Lane , in Headbourne Worthy , at 8.10am yesterday ( September 10 ) after the top of the bus sustained significant damage in a collision with a railway bridge .
• Children 'shouting like they were going to die ' in school bus crash Officers believe the car is a blue Ford Focus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rack and cycle carrier .
The driver may have information that could help our investigation .
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is also seeking information from anyone who saw the bus on its journey from Itchen Abbas through Easton and Kings Worthy .
All the students involved are aged between 11 and 16 .
Detective Constable Cate Paling , senior investigating officer , said : “ This was a serious collision and our investigation will look to identify the exact circumstances .
“ We have been working closely with the school and Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students and their parents .
We thank everyone for their cooperation .
“ We ask members of the public not to speculate about the incident on social media .
“ If you have any information about this collision , please call 101 quoting 44200349165 .
”

Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to the driver of a car that passed the school bus shortly beforehand.
Emergency services were called to Wellhouse Lane, in Headbourne Worthy, at 8.10am yesterday (September 10) after the top of the bus sustained significant damage in a collision with a railway bridge.
Officers believe the car is a blue Ford Focus, registration ending HPX, with a roof rack and cycle carrier. The driver may have information that could help our investigation.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is also seeking information from anyone who saw the bus on its journey from Itchen Abbas through Easton and Kings Worthy.
Three children received potentially life-changing injuries that required surgery.
All the students involved are aged between 11 and 16.
Detective Constable Cate Paling, senior investigating officer, said: “This was a serious collision and our investigation will look to identify the exact circumstances.
“We have been working closely with the school and Hampshire County Council to provide support to the students and their parents. We thank everyone for their cooperation.
“We ask members of the public not to speculate about the incident on social media.
“If you have any information about this collision, please call 101 quoting 44200349165.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--McDonald's customers share anger after latest change to menu

Fast-food chain McDonald 's have been met with a backlash from customers following another change to their menu .
Angry diners took to social media to share their frustration after several products were 'temporarily ' removed from sale .
Since the chains branches reopened in June , McDonald 's have operated a limited menu in order to provide a quick and safe service .
What products have been removed by McDonald 's ?
The company have confirmed that their veggie dippers and vegetable deluxe burger have been taken off the menu while McDonald 's investigate an issue - however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problem is .
What is the product made from ?
The veggie dippers are made from red pepper , rice , sundried tomato pesto and split peas , plus light and crispy breadcrumbs .
What have McDonald 's said ?
A McDonald ’ s spokesperson told us : `` Due to an issue resulting in some of our Veggie Dippers having not met the high standards that we expect from our products , we have temporarily removed them from our menu .
`` We are working hard to return our Dippers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and apologise to our customers for any disappointment caused.
” No further information about the reason why the item was removed , nor has date has been confirmed as to when the veggie dippers will return .
What has the reaction been online to the removal of the items from the menu ?
Many took to Twitter this week to share their thoughts on the change .
One posted : `` As if 2020 wasn ’ t bad enough , @ McDonaldsUK have taken the veggie burger off their menu , so unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you had Veggie dippers on Tuesday ...
But suddenly your only Vegan and Veggie options are taken off the menu at three separate stores . ''
`` I ’ m absolutely heartbroken @ McDonaldsUK have removed veggie dippers off the menu , '' another posted .
What items are available on McDonald 's limited menu ?
According to the McDonald 's UK website , the limited menu includes : • The BBQ and Bacon Chicken One - Crispy

Angry diners took to social media to share their frustration after several products were 'temporarily' removed from sale.
Since the chains branches reopened in June, McDonald's have operated a limited menu in order to provide a quick and safe service.
What products have been removed by McDonald's?
The company have confirmed that their veggie dippers and vegetable deluxe burger have been taken off the menu while McDonald's investigate an issue - however, the company have not shared excactly what the problem is.
What is the product made from?
The veggie dippers are made from red pepper, rice, sundried tomato pesto and split peas, plus light and crispy breadcrumbs.
What have McDonald's said?
A McDonald’s spokesperson told us: "Due to an issue resulting in some of our Veggie Dippers having not met the high standards that we expect from our products, we have temporarily removed them from our menu.
"We are working hard to return our Dippers to the menu as quickly as possible, and apologise to our customers for any disappointment caused.”
No further information about the reason why the item was removed, nor has date has been confirmed as to when the veggie dippers will return.
What has the reaction been online to the removal of the items from the menu?
Many took to Twitter this week to share their thoughts on the change.
One posted: "As if 2020 wasn’t bad enough, @McDonaldsUK have taken the veggie burger off their menu, so unfair."
Another said: "Fuming, you had Veggie dippers on Tuesday... But suddenly your only Vegan and Veggie options are taken off the menu at three separate stores."
"I’m absolutely heartbroken @McDonaldsUK have removed veggie dippers off the menu," another posted.
What items are available on McDonald's limited menu?
According to the McDonald's UK website, the limited menu includes:


thedailyecho--2020-09-11--Share your celebrity selfies with the Daily Echo

HAVE you had your photo taken with a famous face ?
In this age of the selfie , many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity - whether it 's a pop star doing a 'Meet and Greet ' or an A-list actor walking down the street .
With so many showbiz legends appearing at Mayflower Theatre over the years , chances are you will have come across a famous face while wandering down Commercial Road .
Alternatively , you might have spied your favourite personality at a glamorous New Forest hotel , outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruise ship in Southampton .
We would love to hear about your encounters with famous people - and see your photos .
Click here to send us your celebrity selfie and tell us your story .
To start us off , here I am backstage at the opening night of The Band having my very own Take That and Party .
I was lucky enough to meet Gary Barlow , Mark Owen and Howard Donald when they made a surprise appearance on stage in the musical about their careers back in October 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet a number of famous names during my time at the Daily Echo and all my teenage dreams came true when Jason Donovan came to town in 2016 .
Whether it 's a music star , a famous actor , comedian , author , TV presenter or someone just famous for being famous , we 'd love to see your photos and hear your stories .
To send them to us , click here and fill out this easy online form .

In this age of the selfie, many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity - whether it's a pop star doing a 'Meet and Greet' or an A-list actor walking down the street.
With so many showbiz legends appearing at Mayflower Theatre over the years, chances are you will have come across a famous face while wandering down Commercial Road.
Alternatively, you might have spied your favourite personality at a glamorous New Forest hotel, outside the Guildhall or getting ready to board a cruise ship in Southampton.
We would love to hear about your encounters with famous people - and see your photos.
Click here to send us your celebrity selfie and tell us your story.
To start us off, here I am backstage at the opening night of The Band having my very own Take That and Party. I was lucky enough to meet Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald when they made a surprise appearance on stage in the musical about their careers back in October 2017.
I've been lucky enough to meet a number of famous names during my time at the Daily Echo and all my teenage dreams came true when Jason Donovan came to town in 2016.
Whether it's a music star, a famous actor, comedian, author, TV presenter or someone just famous for being famous, we'd love to see your photos and hear your stories.
To send them to us, click here and fill out this easy online form.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Southampton schools get CCTV in illegal parking crackdown

CCTV cameras have been installed outside some Southampton schools in a bid to crack down on illegal parking .
Drivers found to be stopping or parking on the ‘ keep clear ’ zig zag lines outside some schools in the city are set to be fined .
The news comes as CCTV cameras will be used to deter illegal parking outside Sholing Junior School , Foundry Lane Primary , Ludlow Infants and Juniors , St Patricks Catholic Primary School , Fairisle Infants and Juniors and St Monica Primary School .
The move has been announced by Southampton City Council which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place at three of the six schools and will be rotated amongst the six schools over the course of the school year .
The authority said the measures will provide “ an increased deterrent ” and “ improve compliance ” at the six locations .
The news has been welcomed by parents and school bosses in the city .
Matt Abbott , headteacher at Sholing Junior School , said : “ Any measures that can be taken to make our children safer would be welcomed .
“ Sean Taylor , headteacher at Foundry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has never been more important to think of ways of making the roads and pavements around our school safer .
We welcome this opportunity to work together closely with the council and our school community for the benefit of our children.
” Lorna Umolu , 32 , a business change manager whose two children attend Foundry Lane Primary , said : “ I am more than happy with the CCTV .
I think it is going to give us a really safe place to cross.
” Southampton IT engineer Sid Rose , 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Foundry Lane Primary , added : “ It will help and it will put off drivers who think they can get away with that sort of behaviour.
” But he said that more could be done such as increasing pedestrian crossings outside the school .
The city council said CCTV cameras will be in addition to the camera car and foot patrols .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , said : “ The yellow zig-zag lines are designed to prevent cars from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as to allow drivers to see when a child might be about to cross the road .
This initiative is about stopping dangerous parking , not about collecting fines and our message is clear - park legally and responsibly and you won ’ t face a fixed penalty notice .
”

Drivers found to be stopping or parking on the ‘keep clear’ zig zag lines outside some schools in the city are set to be fined.
The news comes as CCTV cameras will be used to deter illegal parking outside Sholing Junior School, Foundry Lane Primary, Ludlow Infants and Juniors, St Patricks Catholic Primary School, Fairisle Infants and Juniors and St Monica Primary School.
The move has been announced by Southampton City Council which said the CCTV cameras are already in place at three of the six schools and will be rotated amongst the six schools over the course of the school year.
The authority said the measures will provide “an increased deterrent” and “improve compliance” at the six locations.
The news has been welcomed by parents and school bosses in the city.
Matt Abbott, headteacher at Sholing Junior School, said: “Any measures that can be taken to make our children safer would be welcomed. “
Sean Taylor, headteacher at Foundry Lane Primary, added: “It has never been more important to think of ways of making the roads and pavements around our school safer. We welcome this opportunity to work together closely with the council and our school community for the benefit of our children.”
Lorna Umolu, 32, a business change manager whose two children attend Foundry Lane Primary, said: “I am more than happy with the CCTV. I think it is going to give us a really safe place to cross.”
Southampton IT engineer Sid Rose, 49, whose three children are also pupils at Foundry Lane Primary, added: “It will help and it will put off drivers who think they can get away with that sort of behaviour.”
But he said that more could be done such as increasing pedestrian crossings outside the school.
The city council said CCTV cameras will be in addition to the camera car and foot patrols.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, said: “The yellow zig-zag lines are designed to prevent cars from obscuring the view of oncoming traffic, as well as to allow drivers to see when a child might be about to cross the road. This initiative is about stopping dangerous parking, not about collecting fines and our message is clear - park legally and responsibly and you won’t face a fixed penalty notice.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Traffic accident blocks Hampshire M27

Traffic accident blocks Hampshire M27

A TRAFFIC accident is blocking two lanes of the M27 motorways Lanes one and two of the M27 westbound are @ @ @ @ @ accident involving a lorry and another vehicle .
• WATCH : Car fire on M27 @ @ @ @ @ through vehicle Traffic officers are on the way to the scene at Junction 5 near @ @ @ @ @ warned of delays on approach .

A man and woman have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the M27.
The collision involved a Renault and Toyota and led to the westbound carriageway between J5 and J7 being blocked.
A child and another man were treated by paramedics at the scene following the incident at around 2pm today.
Crews from Hightown, Redbridge and St Mary's fire stations were sent to assist.
Meanwhile, motorists were urged to avoid the area due to long delays.
Both lanes of the motorway have since reopened.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Southampton man released following suspected indecent exposure outside Weston Shore Infant School

A MAN arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident outside a Southampton school has been released under investigation @ @ @ @ @ Southampton was arrested after an incident outside Weston Shore Infant School at 12.29pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident outside school He has been released from custody @ @ @ @ @ under investigation for further enquiries to be carried out .
Parents had been warned of @ @ @ @ @ ” outside the school in Foxcott Close , which forced the school to go into @ @ @ @ @ into 'lockdown ' after 'indecent exposure ' incident The police were called and carried out @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 quoting crime reference number @ @

A 58-year-old man from Southampton was arrested after an incident outside Weston Shore Infant School at 12.29pm on Monday.
He has been released from custody on police bail and remains under investigation for further enquiries to be carried out.
Parents had been warned of a man “acting strangely” outside the school in Foxcott Close, which forced the school to go into lockdown.
The police were called and carried out a search of Westwoods.
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200346434.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Seven plead guilty to violent disorder during  Southampton v Portsmouth match

SEVEN men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following a Southampton v Portsmouth football match .
Seven men involved in @ @ @ @ @ Saints vs Portsmouth FC Carabao Cup football match last year will be sentenced next month @ @ @ @ @ hate mail and faced ban after flare incident at Pompey derby Following the game on @ @ @ @ @ at Fratton Park police had to deal with groups of fans acting aggressively , and @ @ @ @ @ with bottles .
The following people were charged with violent disorder : Marsh and Robb @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , September 10 where they admitted the offence .
• Police make five @ @ @ @ @ v Saints cup clash The other five defendants admitted the offence at previous Magistrates ’ @ @ @ @ @ reappear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 9 October for sentencing .

Seven men involved in large scale disorder after the Saints vs Portsmouth FC Carabao Cup football match last year will be sentenced next month.
Following the game on September 24 at Fratton Park at Fratton Park police had to deal with groups of fans acting aggressively, and pelting officers and other fans with bottles.
The following people were charged with violent disorder:
Cameron Blackman, aged 26 years, from Castle Street in Portchester
Michael Foy, aged 34 years, of Station Road in Drayton
Jack Halstead, aged 24 years, of Buckland Road in Waterlooville
Lewis Harbour, aged 23 years, of Beach Road in Southsea
Daniel Marsh, aged 40 years, of Binsteed Road in Fratton
Jamie Robb, aged 22 years, of Bemisters Lane in Gosport
Jamie Steeves, aged 19 years, of Stubbington Avenue in Portsmouth
Marsh and Robb appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday, September 10 where they admitted the offence.
The other five defendants admitted the offence at previous Magistrates’ Court hearings.
All will reappear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 9 October for sentencing.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Saints reportedly in £200million takeover talks with American Joseph DaGrosa


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Mayflower Theatre to take over Southampton's NST City

A SOUTHAMPTON theatre is set to take over a city playhouse whose operator went into administration earlier this year .
The Mayflower is to become the operator of NST City - the theatre in the Studio 144 building in Guildhall Square .
City councillors are expected to approve the move at a full council meeting on September 16 .
According to official documents published ahead of the meeting , councillors will be asked to back plans for a new 35 year lease with the Mayflower .
The news comes as Nuffield Southampton Theatres ( NST ) – which ran the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton – went into administration in May .
Now the venue in the heart of the city ’ s cultural quarter is expected to be given a new lease of life .
A report published by the city council ahead of next week ’ s meeting reads : “ The Mayflower Theatre Trust was identified as a strong application and the only viable and commercially sustainable option .
This application was based on the creation of a new company – Mayflower Academy Limited ( MAL ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility .
The appointment of MAL as a key cultural partner within the city is important to the diverse cultural offering to Southampton ’ s communities , as well as Southampton ’ s UK City of Culture 2025 bid.
” Civic chiefs will also be asked to award a grant of £511,250 over two financial years ( £221,250 for 2020/21 and £290,000 for 2021/22 ) to Mayflower Academy Limited “ to deliver community based cultural activity ” from the Studio 144 venue .
According to the report , Mayflower Academy Limited would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced leadership team ” within the wider Mayflower Theatre Trust .
City bosses said the group “ recognises the need to balance artistic excellence with running a sound and financially sustainable organisation ” .
It is not known how many new jobs will be created .

The Mayflower is to become the operator of NST City - the theatre in the Studio 144 building in Guildhall Square.
City councillors are expected to approve the move at a full council meeting on September 16.
According to official documents published ahead of the meeting, councillors will be asked to back plans for a new 35 year lease with the Mayflower.
The news comes as Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) – which ran the NST City in the cultural quarter and the Nuffield Theatre at the University of Southampton – went into administration in May.
Now the venue in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter is expected to be given a new lease of life.
A report published by the city council ahead of next week’s meeting reads: “The Mayflower Theatre Trust was identified as a strong application and the only viable and commercially sustainable option. This application was based on the creation of a new company – Mayflower Academy Limited (MAL), to operate the Studio 144 North facility. The appointment of MAL as a key cultural partner within the city is important to the diverse cultural offering to Southampton’s communities, as well as Southampton’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid.”
Civic chiefs will also be asked to award a grant of £511,250 over two financial years (£221,250 for 2020/21 and £290,000 for 2021/22) to Mayflower Academy Limited “to deliver community based cultural activity” from the Studio 144 venue.
According to the report, Mayflower Academy Limited would be supported by and part of “an experienced leadership team” within the wider Mayflower Theatre Trust. City bosses said the group “recognises the need to balance artistic excellence with running a sound and financially sustainable organisation”.
It is not known how many new jobs will be created.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Olivia Burt's parents 'deeply disappointed' by no prosecution

THE parents of a student who died when a barrier collapsed outside a nightclub have said they are `` deeply disappointed '' that no-one will face criminal prosecution .
Olivia Burt , a 20-year-old first-year student at Durham University , died outside the Missoula nightclub in the city in February 2018 .
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that following a lengthy investigation , as well as a review of the decision , no individual or organisation will be prosecuted .
The CPS considered charges of manslaughter by gross negligence against the individual suspects and charges of corporate manslaughter against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's parents Nigel and Paula Burt said : `` Clearly we are deeply disappointed that after such a lengthy investigation , lasting more than two-and-a-half years , this decision has been reached .
`` We hope that there will now be a thorough and independent investigation into whether any health and safety offences have been committed . ''
The CPS said it had considered the evidence provided by the police and judged the legal test for bringing a prosecution had not been met .
A spokesman said : `` Olivia 's family asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under our Victim 's Right to Review scheme .
`` This was carried out by a specialist prosecutor with no previous involvement in the case who re-examined the evidence .
`` This month , they concluded the first decision was correct and the legal test had not been met .
`` We understand how difficult this will be for Olivia 's family and have provided them with a detailed explanation of the decision . ''
Ms Burt was a member of the British sailing team , grew up in Milford-on-Sea , Hampshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School for Girls .
Her parents have set up a charity , Olivia Inspires , in her memory to help disadvantaged children from the New Forest area to reach their potential .
An inquest into her death is yet to be concluded .

Olivia Burt, a 20-year-old first-year student at Durham University, died outside the Missoula nightclub in the city in February 2018.
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that following a lengthy investigation, as well as a review of the decision, no individual or organisation will be prosecuted.
The CPS considered charges of manslaughter by gross negligence against the individual suspects and charges of corporate manslaughter against the business.
The Natural Sciences student's parents Nigel and Paula Burt said: "Clearly we are deeply disappointed that after such a lengthy investigation, lasting more than two-and-a-half years, this decision has been reached.
"We hope that there will now be a thorough and independent investigation into whether any health and safety offences have been committed."
The CPS said it had considered the evidence provided by the police and judged the legal test for bringing a prosecution had not been met.
A spokesman said: "Olivia's family asked for a further review of the evidence under our Victim's Right to Review scheme.
"This was carried out by a specialist prosecutor with no previous involvement in the case who re-examined the evidence.
"This month, they concluded the first decision was correct and the legal test had not been met.
"We understand how difficult this will be for Olivia's family and have provided them with a detailed explanation of the decision."
Ms Burt was a member of the British sailing team, grew up in Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, and had been head girl of Bournemouth School for Girls.
Her parents have set up a charity, Olivia Inspires, in her memory to help disadvantaged children from the New Forest area to reach their potential.
An inquest into her death is yet to be concluded.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Ferry company update after covid rules

Ferry company update after covid rules

A FERRY company has confirmed there will be no changes to services as a result of new Government rules .
@ @ @ @ @ announcement about limiting social contact to groups of no more than six , Red Funnel @ @ @ @ @ that there will be no change to its services as a result .
Red Funnel @ @ @ @ @ operate ferries to and from the Isle of Wight , transporting over 3 million passengers @ @ @ @ @ has reviewed all guidelines and conducted a risk assessment since the announcement and understands that @ @ @ @ @ that groups of more than six are not allowed to meet , enforceable by law @ @ @ @ @ do not specifically pertain to public transportation operators .

Following this week’s announcement about limiting social contact to groups of no more than six, Red Funnel has updated customers to confirm that there will be no change to its services as a result.
Red Funnel is based in Southampton and operate ferries to and from the Isle of Wight, transporting over 3 million passengers per year.
The company has reviewed all guidelines and conducted a risk assessment since the announcement and understands that the new government guidance, that groups of more than six are not allowed to meet, enforceable by law from Monday 14 September, do not specifically pertain to public transportation operators.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Inside Southampton's most expensive homes for sale

Ever wanted to have a look inside the most expensive homes for sale in Southampton ?
Well , we ’ ve compiled a list of the five most expensive properties on Zoopla right now for you to have a nosey around .
With train links to London and arrival times of just over an hour , Southampton is a great hub to commute from .
With the marina , iconic docks and stunning Solent , our city is a water-lovers dream and an ideal place to escape to .
Here are the most expensive homes for sale on Zoopla : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proudly on the shoreline of the Solent and boasts a private slipway .
The are ultra-modern finishes throughout including fingerprint-operated entry and custom built Belgian bi-fold doors from the open plan living and kitchen room out on to the garden .
To view more of this property visit Zoopla .
This four-bed waterfront home has panoramic views and features a 26 metre and 10 metre mooring .
The wooden-clad property has Scandinavian style ceilings throughout and a wrap around hardwood decking terrace .
This is an ideal holiday property for millionaire boat owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marina residency .
Boutique living is epitomised in this property which has been impecably designed throughout both inside and out .
There is a wood-burner in the garden as well as a pergola for year-round al fresco dining and entertaining .
Internally , the property has been carefully designed to ensure the occupants live functionally with a sprinkle of glamour .
The large five-bedroom family home has been well -loved but is in need of modernisation to bring it into the 21st century .
The rooms are all well-proportioned and there are fireplaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quaint garden to the rear of the property as well as a conservatory which is the ideal place to relax in the summer .
This huge 12-bedroom property in Shirley is currently being used as a guesthouse .
The property has six bedroom with en-suites and a further six bedrooms with a kitchen , living room and dining room .
To the rear of the property there is a landscaped garden with a covered deck which is suitable to sit out on in the colder months .
Which property is your favourite ?
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Well, we’ve compiled a list of the five most expensive properties on Zoopla right now for you to have a nosey around.
With train links to London and arrival times of just over an hour, Southampton is a great hub to commute from.
With the marina, iconic docks and stunning Solent, our city is a water-lovers dream and an ideal place to escape to.
Here are the most expensive homes for sale on Zoopla:
£2,000,000
Five-bed detached house
Netley Abbey - SO31
This opulent contemporary five-bed home is sat proudly on the shoreline of the Solent and boasts a private slipway.
The are ultra-modern finishes throughout including fingerprint-operated entry and custom built Belgian bi-fold doors from the open plan living and kitchen room out on to the garden.
To view more of this property visit Zoopla.
£1,395,000
Four-bed detached house
Hythe - SO45
This four-bed waterfront home has panoramic views and features a 26 metre and 10 metre mooring.
The wooden-clad property has Scandinavian style ceilings throughout and a wrap around hardwood decking terrace.
This is an ideal holiday property for millionaire boat owners or water-enthusiasts who dream or a permanent Marina residency.
£795,000
Three-bed terraced house
Oxford Street - SO14
Boutique living is epitomised in this property which has been impecably designed throughout both inside and out.
There is a wood-burner in the garden as well as a pergola for year-round al fresco dining and entertaining.
Internally, the property has been carefully designed to ensure the occupants live functionally with a sprinkle of glamour.
£700,000
Five-bed detached house
Highfield - SO17
The large five-bedroom family home has been well -loved but is in need of modernisation to bring it into the 21st century.
The rooms are all well-proportioned and there are fireplaces throughout the property.
There is a quaint garden to the rear of the property as well as a conservatory which is the ideal place to relax in the summer.
£675,000
12-bed house
Shirley - SO15
This huge 12-bedroom property in Shirley is currently being used as a guesthouse.
The property has six bedroom with en-suites and a further six bedrooms with a kitchen, living room and dining room.
To the rear of the property there is a landscaped garden with a covered deck which is suitable to sit out on in the colder months.
Which property is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--PHOTOS: Ballroom dancing through the years - were you pictured spinning around on the dancefloor?

Millions of people up and down the country have been enjoying ballroom dancing of some description for centuries .
From @ @ @ @ @ to rumba , they love it all .
Whether it ’ s watching Strictly Come @ @ @ @ @ a regular at their local dance hall , people can ’ t seem to get @ @ @ @ @ certainly no exception - as the pictures on these pages clearly show .
Some were @ @ @ @ @ be social , whilst others were choreographed to perfection for competitions .

Whether it’s watching Strictly Come Dancing on television or being a regular at their local dance hall, people can’t seem to get enough.
Hampshire residents are certainly no exception - as the pictures on these pages clearly show.
Some were simply strutting their stuff to be social, whilst others were choreographed to perfection for competitions.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Hampshire's pampered pooches take centre stage

HERE are five of Hampshire 's most beloved four-legged friends .
These pampered pooches are the latest of your pets to feature in our regular slot in the Daily Echo and online .
One spaniel loves finding dummies discarded by babies and is an occasional burglar while an Eastleigh cockapoo is the perfect photographer 's model .
One dog has watched over five children as they grew up and another is as excitable as a puppy despite all his geriatric ailments .
Tinkerbell the terrier 's talent is spotting squirrels !
To have your pet featured , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind ' eight-year-old Cairn terrier .
Her special talent is smelling a squirrel from 100 yards !
• HARLEY is still as excitable as a puppy at the grand old age of 13 , even with his ailments .
The former show dog is loved by Jeanette Walsh and family .
• LOYAL Harley Douche has watched the Pascall family 's four daughters grow up and leave home and now keeps their six-year-old disabled son safe .
• COCKAPOO Fox lives with the Browning-Hampton family in Eastleigh .
He is captured by family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • SOPHIE the Tibetan spaniel has a knack for finding discarded dummies and sometimes lets herself into people 's houses and watches their TV !

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thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Pictures: Milford on Sea Carnival in 2000 - were you pictured there?

A VILLAGE went carnival crazy as revellers showed off the results of a £3,000 grant .
The money enabled Milford-on-Sea to stage a series of workshops at which experts showed the villagers how to make colourful costumes .
Carnival organisers said they feared the worst as they woke to the sight of torrential rain on August 27 , 2000 .
But the weather improved dramatically as the celebrations started up .
By the time the procession headed out , glorious sunshine had burst through .
The Royal British Legion 's Dad 's Army float was among the most eye-catching entries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to illustrate the Household Calvary and a pretend tank to symbolise modern warfare .
A float entered by The Friendly Dog Club included a pirate ship called the Mangy Mutt , while crowds were also treated to plenty of feline fun in the form of children dressed as characters from the musical Cats .
Brownies and Rainbows saluted Winnie the Pooh while members of Milford Evening WI dressed as giant bees , and members of Milford Pre-School performed scenes from the film A Bug 's Life .
The carnival lived up to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the New Forest .
It started with a concert by the Norman Emberson Jazz Band which was sponsored by Milford-on-Sea Social Club and Unicorn Construction .
A mini-funfair on the village green added to the care-free atmosphere .
One of the shops filled its windows with pictures and press cuttings from carnivals through the decades .

The money enabled Milford-on-Sea to stage a series of workshops at which experts showed the villagers how to make colourful costumes.
Carnival organisers said they feared the worst as they woke to the sight of torrential rain on August 27, 2000.
But the weather improved dramatically as the celebrations started up. By the time the procession headed out, glorious sunshine had burst through.
The Royal British Legion's Dad's Army float was among the most eye-catching entries. The ex-servicemen used a rocking horse to illustrate the Household Calvary and a pretend tank to symbolise modern warfare.
A float entered by The Friendly Dog Club included a pirate ship called the Mangy Mutt, while crowds were also treated to plenty of feline fun in the form of children dressed as characters from the musical Cats.
Brownies and Rainbows saluted Winnie the Pooh while members of Milford Evening WI dressed as giant bees, and members of Milford Pre-School performed scenes from the film A Bug's Life.
The carnival lived up to its reputation of being one of the best in the New Forest.
It started with a concert by the Norman Emberson Jazz Band which was sponsored by Milford-on-Sea Social Club and Unicorn Construction.
A mini-funfair on the village green added to the care-free atmosphere.
One of the shops filled its windows with pictures and press cuttings from carnivals through the decades.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Nursing home offers trial for residents

Nursing home offers trial for residents

A nursing home in Winchester is offering free trials for relatives to help residents settle .
Brendoncare in Park Road is offering trials for a relative to move in alongside new residents , so they can help them to settle in to their new surroundings .
Staff at the home recognise that the decision to move an older relative or friend into a care home is one of the hardest decisions people have to make .
With this new trial , residents and their relative will each be given a room so they can isolate together for up to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their fellow residents .
This will also provide the opportunity for them to get to know the staff and work together on their individual needs and preferences .
Erin Langley , Brendoncare Park Road home manager , said : `` We know how hard it can be to be apart from a loved one at this time and we wanted to be able to help in any way possible .
`` We are delighted to be able to offer free rooms for a relative or friend , so they can isolate together @ @

Brendoncare in Park Road is offering trials for a relative to move in alongside new residents, so they can help them to settle in to their new surroundings.
Staff at the home recognise that the decision to move an older relative or friend into a care home is one of the hardest decisions people have to make.
With this new trial, residents and their relative will each be given a room so they can isolate together for up to two weeks, to ensure safety for them and their fellow residents.
This will also provide the opportunity for them to get to know the staff and work together on their individual needs and preferences.
Erin Langley, Brendoncare Park Road home manager, said: "We know how hard it can be to be apart from a loved one at this time and we wanted to be able to help in any way possible.
"We are delighted to be able to offer free rooms for a relative or friend, so they can isolate together."


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Food store donation to nearby school

Food store donation to nearby school

A FOOD store in Eastleigh has donated £250 to a local junior school .
The cheque was presented by staff @ @ @ @ @ on Fair Oak Road to Stoke Park Junior School this week as part of the @ @ @ @ @ Causes local to the store can apply for up to £250 worth of stock or @ @ @ @ @ being on spaces , wellbeing and skills .
Mrs Caroline Grist , acting deputy head @ @ @ @ @ : “ We were delighted with the cheque and in the current climate it is @ @ @ @ @ We are hoping to put it towards some playground equipment .
“ The children who @ @ @ @ @ really enjoyed the presentation too .
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The cheque was presented by staff of the Co-op food store on Fair Oak Road to Stoke Park Junior School this week as part of the stores Community Donation Fund.
Causes local to the store can apply for up to £250 worth of stock or a cheque with the focus being on spaces, wellbeing and skills.
Mrs Caroline Grist, acting deputy head teacher at the school said: “We were delighted with the cheque and in the current climate it is really gratefully received.
“We are hoping to put it towards some playground equipment.
“The children who came to receive the cheque really enjoyed the presentation too.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Coronavirus: 22 confirmed cases in Hampshire over last 24 hours

TWENTY-TWO people have tested positive for coronavirus in Hampshire over the last 24 hours .
Latest figures released by government @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm today ( Saturday ) .
@ @ @ @ @ infection per 100,000 people in Southampton is now 416.6 .
One person tested positive in @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire , while two people returned positive tests in Winchester .
Their rates now stood @ @ @ @ @ 422.1 respectively .
In Eastleigh , two people tested positive , giving a rate of @ @ @ @ @ positive in the New Forest , three in Fareham and two in Portsmouth .

Latest figures released by government shows five people tested positive in Southampton in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm today (Saturday).
It means the rate of infection per 100,000 people over the course of the pandemic in Southampton is now 416.6.
One person tested positive in Gosport and one in East Hampshire, while two people returned positive tests in Winchester.
Their rates now stood at 295.9, 453.8 and 422.1 respectively.
In Eastleigh, two people tested positive, giving a rate of 354.8.
Six people tested positive in the New Forest, three in Fareham and two in Portsmouth.


thedailyecho--2020-09-12--Man and woman rushed to hospital following M27 crash

TWO PEOPLE have been rushed to hospital following an accident on the M27 .
A man and woman have been @ @ @ @ @ two-vehicle crash on the M27 .
The collision involved a Renault and Toyota and led @ @ @ @ @ J5 and J7 being blocked .
A child and another man were treated by paramedics @ @ @ @ @ incident at around 2pm today .
• WATCH : Car fire on M27 blocked road @ @ @ @ @ Crews from Hightown , Redbridge and St Mary 's fire stations were sent to assist @ @ @ @ @ urged to avoid the area due to long delays .
Both lanes of the motorway @ @ @ @