thedailyecho--2020-10-14--Gourmet Burger Kitchen Southampton on list of branches to close

SOUTHAMPTON is to lose another restaurant with the news that its branch of Gourmet Burger Kitchen is to shut despite the chain being saved from administration .
A rescue deal will mean the closure of 26 restaurants in the chain and the loss of 362 jobs .
Gourmet Burger Kitchen ( GBK ) has been bought by Boparan Restaurant Group , which also snapped Carluccio ’ s out of insolvency earlier in the pandemic .
GBK said it had started to see improvements in trading last year after a major restructuring process in 2018 , which saw it shut a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company , which had been owned by South African group Famous Brands , said it slid into administration after the virus affected its liquidity and potential to be sold as a solvent business .
The group has now been sold in a pre-pack administration deal after working with insolvency specialists at Deloitte .
It said the move would save 35 sites and 669 jobs from its original network of 61 restaurants and 1,031 employees .
Gavin Maher , joint administrator at Deloitte , said : “ As with a number of dining businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mortar ’ operators , combined with the effect of the lockdown , resulted in a deterioration in financial performance and a material funding requirement .
“ We have been working closely with the management team under very difficult market conditions to try and find a funding solution and I am glad to be able to announce the rescue of this well-loved brand together with a large proportion of the sites and workforce .
“ However , it ’ s clearly disappointing that a number of sites have had to close resulting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to thank all of those involved in the transaction , including our legal advisers , DLA Piper , and wish the management team , workforce and the new owners , Boparan Restaurant Group , every success in now taking the business forward.
” It is the latest expansion in dining for Boparan , which is owned by “ Chicken King ” Ranjit Boparan and also owns the chains Giraffe and Ed ’ s Easy Diner .
The full list of branches to be closed is :

A rescue deal will mean the closure of 26 restaurants in the chain and the loss of 362 jobs.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has been bought by Boparan Restaurant Group, which also snapped Carluccio’s out of insolvency earlier in the pandemic.
GBK said it had started to see improvements in trading last year after a major restructuring process in 2018, which saw it shut a raft of sites.
However, the company, which had been owned by South African group Famous Brands, said it slid into administration after the virus affected its liquidity and potential to be sold as a solvent business.
The group has now been sold in a pre-pack administration deal after working with insolvency specialists at Deloitte.
It said the move would save 35 sites and 669 jobs from its original network of 61 restaurants and 1,031 employees.
Gavin Maher, joint administrator at Deloitte, said: “As with a number of dining businesses, the broader challenges facing ‘bricks and mortar’ operators, combined with the effect of the lockdown, resulted in a deterioration in financial performance and a material funding requirement.
“We have been working closely with the management team under very difficult market conditions to try and find a funding solution and I am glad to be able to announce the rescue of this well-loved brand together with a large proportion of the sites and workforce.
“However, it’s clearly disappointing that a number of sites have had to close resulting in today’s redundancies.
“We would like to thank all of those involved in the transaction, including our legal advisers, DLA Piper, and wish the management team, workforce and the new owners, Boparan Restaurant Group, every success in now taking the business forward.”
It is the latest expansion in dining for Boparan, which is owned by “Chicken King” Ranjit Boparan and also owns the chains Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner.
The full list of branches to be closed is:
Angel
Aylesbury
Baker Street
Berner Street
Brunswick
Canterbury
Cardiff Library
Chichester
Clink Street
Covent Garden
Edinburgh
Glasgow (closed before administrators were appointed)
Maidstone
Nottingham
Richmond
Sheffield
Southampton
Spitalfields
Tower Bridge
Walton on Thames
Wandsworth
Battersea
Bayswater
Brighton Marina
Watford
Windsor
Worcester


thedailyecho--2020-10-14--Was your baby born in September in Hampshire?

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thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Royal Mail worker jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A POSTMAN who abused a boy in his Royal Mail van left his victim unable to sleep and wanting to kill himself .
Jason Peach abused his 15-year-old victim in a case of “ classic grooming ” , a court heard .
The 36-year-old formerly of Kingston near Ringwood met his victim at a music gig when he was just 14-years-old .
He even befriended and went for beers with the boy ’ s father .
The sexual abuse happened between July 9 and July 24 this year over several weekends .
While spending time together “ delivering parcels ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ extremely vulnerable ” boy .
Prosecution barrister , Matthew Lawson told how the predator claimed he “ loved ” his victim and talked about “ setting up home together ” .
Peach would send naked photos of himself to the child but was caught when his wife found indecent images on his phone .
• Paedophile arranged to meet 13-year-old when his girlfriend was at work But still , the abuse went on .
After the breakdown of his marriage , Peach gave the boy his `` wedding ring saying throw it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made and he suggested they `` spend the night in a hotel room and then kill themselves '' .
• Man with 'low IQ ' surfed web for ‘ very , very young porn' However , police swooped to the victim 's home `` just as he was leaving '' to meet his abuser - they found razor blades in his bag .
In a victim impact statement read out in court , the boy said : `` The abuse has affected me really badly and I find it really hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminded of the abuse every time he sees Royal Mail vans , post boxes and post offices .
Meanwhile , the victim 's father said the postman `` needs help and locking up '' .
Peach appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing six charges including rape and making indecent images of a child .
• Man who sent messages to 12-year-old girl claimed to be 'paedophile hunter' Defending , Keely Harvey called for Peach 's previous lack of convictions to be taken into account during sentencing .
Miss Harvey added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim through any more distress and that there was remorse expressed .
Judge Peter Henry jailed Peach for seven years .
Subject to a sexual harm prevention order he will have to register as a sex offender for life .

Jason Peach abused his 15-year-old victim in a case of “classic grooming”, a court heard.
The 36-year-old formerly of Kingston near Ringwood met his victim at a music gig when he was just 14-years-old.
He even befriended and went for beers with the boy’s father.
The sexual abuse happened between July 9 and July 24 this year over several weekends.
While spending time together “delivering parcels” Peach would “repeatedly kiss” the “extremely vulnerable” boy.
Prosecution barrister, Matthew Lawson told how the predator claimed he “loved” his victim and talked about “setting up home together”.
Peach would send naked photos of himself to the child but was caught when his wife found indecent images on his phone.
But still, the abuse went on.
After the breakdown of his marriage, Peach gave the boy his "wedding ring saying throw it away".
A "suicide-pact" was made and he suggested they "spend the night in a hotel room and then kill themselves".
However, police swooped to the victim's home "just as he was leaving" to meet his abuser - they found razor blades in his bag.
In a victim impact statement read out in court, the boy said: "The abuse has affected me really badly and I find it really hard to sleep.
"I wanted to kill myself".
He is said to be reminded of the abuse every time he sees Royal Mail vans, post boxes and post offices.
Meanwhile, the victim's father said the postman "needs help and locking up".
Peach appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing six charges including rape and making indecent images of a child.
He previously pleaded guilty.
Defending, Keely Harvey called for Peach's previous lack of convictions to be taken into account during sentencing.
Miss Harvey added that he had no intention of putting his victim through any more distress and that there was remorse expressed.
Judge Peter Henry jailed Peach for seven years. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order he will have to register as a sex offender for life.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Daytime works to cause delays on M27 this weekend - Details

WORK is set to be carried out on part of the M27 this weekend , with roads bosses warning drivers to plan for delays .
Here is all you need to know .
What are the closures ?
One lane is set to be shut on both the Westbound and Eastbound carriageways between Junction 8 for Bursledon and Junction 9 for Park Gate .
The closure will impact the stretch of road to the west of the Hamble Bridge between 6am and 8pm on both Saturday and Sunday .
Although a small stretch of road , Highways England has warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lane closures will be taking place ( note image only shows one direction ) Why are the lanes being closed ?
Its roads team says the work is being carried out in preparation for the installation of a new signage gantry posts .
Ca n't they do this at night instead ?
Unfortunately , no - due to noise !
Highways England says teams will be using a piling rig and inserting interlocking sheets into the soil to enable the installation of the gantry sign posts .
This work is known as ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The work was originally planned to take place overnight , but following sheet piling work at a number of other locations , and the impact that this activity can cause to local communities when carried out overnight , the programme has been changed so that this work can take place during the day . ''

Here is all you need to know.
What are the closures?
One lane is set to be shut on both the Westbound and Eastbound carriageways between Junction 8 for Bursledon and Junction 9 for Park Gate.
The closure will impact the stretch of road to the west of the Hamble Bridge between 6am and 8pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Although a small stretch of road, Highways England has warned drivers to expect delays.
Where the lane closures will be taking place (note image only shows one direction)
Why are the lanes being closed?
Its roads team says the work is being carried out in preparation for the installation of a new signage gantry posts.
Can't they do this at night instead?
Unfortunately, no - due to noise!
Highways England says teams will be using a piling rig and inserting interlocking sheets into the soil to enable the installation of the gantry sign posts. This work is known as ‘sheet piling’.
They added: "The work was originally planned to take place overnight, but following sheet piling work at a number of other locations, and the impact that this activity can cause to local communities when carried out overnight, the programme has been changed so that this work can take place during the day."


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Bodycam footage of Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer after killing lover

FOOTAGE of the Dorset Police officer accused of murdering his nurse lover was shown to the jury at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday .
Timothy Brehmer , 41 , of Hordle in the New Forest , is accused of murdering Claire Parry , also 41 and of Bournemouth at the Horns Inn car park on May 9 .
Brehmer denies Murder but admits manslaughter .
• Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer in court for day three of murder trial And the jury in the trial were shown footage from police bodycams as he described the incident to paramedics on the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying “ I ’ m so sorry ” as he is arrested on suspicion of murder .
CCTV footage also shows Brehmer and Mrs Parry arrive separately at the car park , and then Brehmer walking to the entrance of the pub and sitting on the floor .
The defendant claims he “ went too far ” when trying to get Mrs Parry out his car so he could go kill himself after the nurse had just told his wife about the affair , which had been going on for ten years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with knife wounds to Brehmer ’ s arms and an unconscious Mrs Parry hanging “ part-in , part-out ” of a car in the back of the car park .
She was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital where she died the next day of a brain injury due to compression to the neck , Brehmer was then further arrested on suspicion of murder .

Timothy Brehmer, 41, of Hordle in the New Forest, is accused of murdering Claire Parry, also 41 and of Bournemouth at the Horns Inn car park on May 9. Brehmer denies Murder but admits manslaughter.
And the jury in the trial were shown footage from police bodycams as he described the incident to paramedics on the scene.
A sobbing Brehmer can be heard saying “I’m so sorry” as he is arrested on suspicion of murder.
CCTV footage also shows Brehmer and Mrs Parry arrive separately at the car park, and then Brehmer walking to the entrance of the pub and sitting on the floor.
The defendant claims he “went too far” when trying to get Mrs Parry out his car so he could go kill himself after the nurse had just told his wife about the affair, which had been going on for ten years.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to deal with knife wounds to Brehmer’s arms and an unconscious Mrs Parry hanging “part-in, part-out” of a car in the back of the car park.
She was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital where she died the next day of a brain injury due to compression to the neck, Brehmer was then further arrested on suspicion of murder.
Brehmer denies murder, the trial continues today.


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thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Fly-tipper fined for dumping glass in Gosport

A fly-tipper has been fined more than £3500 after dumping glass in Gosport .
Adrian Ward , 55 , from @ @ @ @ @ guilty at Portsmouth magistrates to fly-tipping glass at Wingate Road Industrial Estate .
A Gosport @ @ @ @ @ up Ward dumping the glass from a truck in September last year .
The number @ @ @ @ @ officers tracked him down .
He was fined £2,500 , told to pay costs of @ @ @ @ @ of £181 .
Chairman of the council 's community board , Cllr Philip Raffaelli said @ @ @ @ @ to deter people from committing these crimes and will not hesitate to prosecute any offenders @ @ @ @ @ fine in this case shows the court takes fly tipping as seriously as we do @ @ @ @ @ make others think twice before disposing of waste illegally .
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Adrian Ward, 55, from Cochrane Close in Gosport pleaded guilty at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court to fly-tipping glass at Wingate Road Industrial Estate.
A Gosport Borough Council CCTV camera picked up Ward dumping the glass from a truck in September last year. The number plate was traced and council officers tracked him down.
He was fined £2,500, told to pay costs of £820 and a victim surcharge of £181.
Chairman of the council's community board, Cllr Philip Raffaelli said: “We use CCTV to deter people from committing these crimes and will not hesitate to prosecute any offenders we identify.
“The fine in this case shows the court takes fly tipping as seriously as we do. I hope it will make others think twice before disposing of waste illegally.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth navy base

The Royal Navy ’ s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned to her Hampshire base after forming a carrier strike group for the first time for exercises in the North Sea .
Hundreds of families and well-wishers lined the harbour walls to welcome home the 65,000-tonne warship as it sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base , having taken part in the multinational GroupEx and Joint Warrior exercises .
During the sailing , the £3 billion warship was at the centre of the strike group which was made up of nine ships , 15 fighter jets , 11 helicopters and 3,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Netherlands .
The Royal Navy described the gathering as “ the largest and most powerful European-led maritime force in almost 20 years ” .
It included taking on board both UK and US F35B Lightning jets for the first time .
The ship ’ s departure from Portsmouth for the exercises was delayed after a small number of crew tested positive for Covid-19 , and because of changing weather forecasts .
The Queen Elizabeth is expected to depart for its maiden operational deployment next year .
The carrier strike group included destroyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45s HMS Diamond and HMS Defender and US Navy Arleigh Burke-class USS The Sullivans – as well as frigates HMS Northumberland and HMS Kent from the UK , and the Dutch Navy ’ s HNLMS Evertsen .
They are tasked with protecting the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers from enemy ships , submarines , aircraft and missiles , as well as carrying out a range of support missions , from maritime security to disaster relief .
Two Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships – RFA Tideforce and RFA Fort Victoria – were also involved to supply fuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enable sustained operations at sea .

Hundreds of families and well-wishers lined the harbour walls to welcome home the 65,000-tonne warship as it sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base, having taken part in the multinational GroupEx and Joint Warrior exercises.
During the sailing, the £3 billion warship was at the centre of the strike group which was made up of nine ships, 15 fighter jets, 11 helicopters and 3,000 personnel from the UK, US and the Netherlands.
The Royal Navy described the gathering as “the largest and most powerful European-led maritime force in almost 20 years”.
It included taking on board both UK and US F35B Lightning jets for the first time.
The ship’s departure from Portsmouth for the exercises was delayed after a small number of crew tested positive for Covid-19, and because of changing weather forecasts.
The Queen Elizabeth is expected to depart for its maiden operational deployment next year.
The carrier strike group included destroyers – the Royal Navy’s Type 45s HMS Diamond and HMS Defender and US Navy Arleigh Burke-class USS The Sullivans – as well as frigates HMS Northumberland and HMS Kent from the UK, and the Dutch Navy’s HNLMS Evertsen.
They are tasked with protecting the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers from enemy ships, submarines, aircraft and missiles, as well as carrying out a range of support missions, from maritime security to disaster relief.
Two Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships – RFA Tideforce and RFA Fort Victoria – were also involved to supply fuel, food, spares and ammunition, to enable sustained operations at sea.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Teenagers 'caught with knives' in Riverside Park, Southampton

TWO teenagers were arrested after being stopped and searched by police in a Southampton park .
Officers searched the two @ @ @ @ @ Riverside Park , Southampton , on Wednesday .
A 15-year-old boy from Southampton was arrested @ @ @ @ @ a knife in a public place and possession of cannabis .
Another 15-year-old boy was @ @ @ @ @ of a knife in a public place .
Both have been released under investigation while @ @ @ @ @ was found with cannabis and was given a community resolution order .

Officers searched the two boys following a search in Riverside Park, Southampton, on Wednesday.
A 15-year-old boy from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place and possession of cannabis.
Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place.
Both have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Another boy was found with cannabis and was given a community resolution order.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Rugby player, 20, killed in crash on Hayling Island

TRIBUTES have been paid to a talented young rugby player who was killed in a crash near his Hampshire home .
Police were called to West Lane , Hayling Island , just before 7.30am last Saturday after a black Mazda 2 collided with a tree .
The driver , Cameron Pierre Knouwds , 20 , of St Mary 's Road , Hayling Island , was pronounced dead at the scene .
In a statement his family said : `` Cameron was born in South Africa , leaving for the UK when he was just six months , and settled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Infant and Junior Schools and then Horndean Technology College .
`` A passionate rugby fan , Cam took his Springbok spirit into flying fearlessly down the wing for Havant Rugby Football Club .
`` He was well known and highly regarded at the club , playing as a junior from 2015 then later at the Havant Academy during 2017/18 .
`` Cam loved to visit his family abroad , often journeying to the Netherlands to visit his grandparents , and returned to South Africa a few years ago to meet some of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Cam was about to embark on a new adventure , moving to new accommodation in Somerset where he would have continued his third year at college studying electrical installation .
`` Cam was dearly loved by his family and friends , highly regarded and respected by peers , tutors and people that crossed his path .
`` He will be missed for his deadpan humour and no-nonsense approach to life , a kind soul who loved animals and with never a bad word for anyone . ''
Anyone with information about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , quoting reference number 44200393189 .

Police were called to West Lane, Hayling Island, just before 7.30am last Saturday after a black Mazda 2 collided with a tree.
The driver, Cameron Pierre Knouwds, 20, of St Mary's Road, Hayling Island, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement his family said: "Cameron was born in South Africa, leaving for the UK when he was just six months, and settled in Hayling Island, attending school at Horndean Infant and Junior Schools and then Horndean Technology College.
"A passionate rugby fan, Cam took his Springbok spirit into flying fearlessly down the wing for Havant Rugby Football Club.
"He was well known and highly regarded at the club, playing as a junior from 2015 then later at the Havant Academy during 2017/18.
"Cam loved to visit his family abroad, often journeying to the Netherlands to visit his grandparents, and returned to South Africa a few years ago to meet some of his extended relations for the first time.
"Cam was about to embark on a new adventure, moving to new accommodation in Somerset where he would have continued his third year at college studying electrical installation.
"Cam was dearly loved by his family and friends, highly regarded and respected by peers, tutors and people that crossed his path.
"He will be missed for his deadpan humour and no-nonsense approach to life, a kind soul who loved animals and with never a bad word for anyone."
Anyone with information about the crash can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200393189.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Hedge End Co-op shoplifter jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A PROLIFIC shoplifter hit a woman in the face with a can of Special Brew during a `` tug of war '' .
Jan Hansen made for the doorway of a Co-op store `` without making any attempt to pay '' .
• 'Give me the money and do n't call security ' : Lidl robber jailed The 38-year-old had a `` four-pack of special brew '' in his hand when three members of staff barred his way at the supermarket in Lower Northam Road , Hedge End .
A `` tug of war '' between them and Hansen ensued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 3 this year .
Amid the ruckus he `` struck a female employee to the face with one can of beer '' , a court .
And , when `` she felt fluid from her nose she realised she was bleeding '' .
Hansen is said to have made off with a single can of beer but was arrested a short time later .
During a police interview , he claimed he was trying to leave the store with `` his property '' .
He appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty .
The court heard that a Co-op employee recognised Hansen when he entered as `` somebody who regularly shoplifts '' .
He is said to have asked for special brew and then went to the baby aisle looking for baby formula .
Ms Dardashti told the court how Hansen has 32 convictions for 60 offences - with a `` large amount for shoplifting '' , and a number of public order offences including affray .
• Teenager has e-scooter stolen by knife-wielding robbers in Southampton park Defence barrister Andy Houston said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and drugs .
Despite Hansen being supported by his mother , she wo n't let him live with her .
Furthermore , Mr Houston argued his client did not strike the woman intentionally .

Jan Hansen made for the doorway of a Co-op store "without making any attempt to pay".
The 38-year-old had a "four-pack of special brew" in his hand when three members of staff barred his way at the supermarket in Lower Northam Road, Hedge End.
A "tug of war" between them and Hansen ensued during the incident at around 7.20pm on September 3 this year.
Amid the ruckus he "struck a female employee to the face with one can of beer", a court.
Prosecution barrister Natasha Dardashti told how Hansen's victim immediately felt a lot of pain.
And, when "she felt fluid from her nose she realised she was bleeding".
Hansen is said to have made off with a single can of beer but was arrested a short time later.
During a police interview, he claimed he was trying to leave the store with "his property".
He appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday charged with robbery to which he previously pleaded guilty.
The court heard that a Co-op employee recognised Hansen when he entered as "somebody who regularly shoplifts".
He is said to have asked for special brew and then went to the baby aisle looking for baby formula.
Ms Dardashti told the court how Hansen has 32 convictions for 60 offences - with a "large amount for shoplifting", and a number of public order offences including affray.
Defence barrister Andy Houston said that his client had descended into drink and drugs.
Despite Hansen being supported by his mother, she won't let him live with her.
Furthermore, Mr Houston argued his client did not strike the woman intentionally.
Mr Recorder Don Tait jailed him for 16 months.


thedailyecho--2020-10-14--Theo Walcott: 'Everything has happened at 100 miles an hour'

MORE than a week on from completing his emotional return , Theo Walcott is still unable to hide his excitement at being back at Saints .
The winger could make his first appearance for the club in more than 14 years on Saturday , when Saints head to Chelsea in the Premier League .
Among the players in the line-up when a fresh-faced Walcott last turned out for the club – a 1-0 defeat at QPR in the Championship – were club stalwarts Claus Lundekvam and Matt Oakley .
Having left to join Arsenal a few weeks later in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take on the role as one of the elder statesmen of a young Saints side , aged 31 .
“ It ’ s not hit me properly yet , ” Walcott told the Daily Echo when asked if the move back to Hampshire had started to sink in .
“ I feel like when I put on my shirt and play for the first time , it will probably hit me then .
I can ’ t wait to get going really.
” It ’ s fair to see it has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club for Walcott .
With the news of new team-mate Stuart Armstrong ’ s positive COVID-19 test whilst away on international duty with Scotland , Saints ’ Staplewood training complex was closed down last week for a deep clean .
That meant Walcott , who has not seen his close family since the deadline day switch from Everton , only began training at the club on Monday .
And while it is a training ground he spent time at during his first spell at Saints , the new arrival admits he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
“ There ’ s a couple of faces that were here when I was here but I ’ m genuinely asking where to go , I ’ m getting lost around this place , ” Walcott said .
“ There ’ s a good flow about it , but honestly , I get lost .
I ’ ll be walking into rooms I shouldn ’ t be .
“ But it ’ s great .
It ’ s a great set-up , the pitches are immaculate like they always have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed loads , it really has.
” He added : “ Obviously there was an incident that happened at the training ground which had to be dealt with .
“ We stayed away from the training ground , they sent us a programme to stick to , which was good .
“ So I ’ ve only had two training sessions , but I know quite a lot of the lads here anyway and they ’ ve made me feel very welcome already.
” Walcott ’ s return was one of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broke early in the morning that he was heading down south to make the loan move from Everton , but it took until well into the evening before it was eventually announced just before the 11pm cut-off .
Asked for his take on the last-minute switch , Walcott explained : “ I was waiting on the other end of the phone call up north and waiting to then leave .
“ First of all I ’ m very grateful to Everton , and Carlo ( Ancelotti ) to get the agreement done because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it really does to come back down to Southampton .
It was a long process , which they just are .
“ I was getting peppered by messages , I had to ignore people , it ’ s not a bad thing at times when you get to ignore a few people !
“ A lot of friends and family have been brilliant .
I ’ ve managed to see a couple of people I ’ ve not seen for a long time as well .
So it ’ s really nice to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not here just to stop , I ’ m here to really work as hard as I can and to show that I ’ ve still got a lot more in my legs and in my head as well .
I feel like I ’ ve got a lot to offer .
“ I need to obviously get fit and get training , I ’ ve only trained a couple of times but I ’ m raring to go , I really am.
” As well as trying to learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walcott is also taking some time to settle back in to life in Southampton away from the pitch .
When Walcott was last at Saints he was staying in digs at The Lodge , sharing a room with fellow academy starlet Gareth Bale .
He met his now wife Melanie at Westquay Shopping Centre around a year before leaving Saints , and the pair have stayed together since and have two young children , Finley and Arlo , who are yet to follow their dad to the south coast .
“ Everything has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it really has , ” Walcott said .
“ I ’ ve not been able to breathe really .
I ’ ve not seen Mel and the kids for 10 days now , it ’ s just the way it is at this moment in time .
“ It ’ s half term soon as well so I ’ ll be able to get all the troops down , all the madness , it will be great , I can ’ t wait !
“ But I ’ ve got a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I ’ ve managed to see them and then when Mel and the kids come down they ’ ll be able to get to see them a lot more as well .
So I ’ m dead excited to be back with the family.
” It is tradition at Saints for new signings to sing a song in front of the rest of the squad ahead of their first away trip , which for Walcott is due to come this weekend .
And although he has been at the club in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right note off the pitch before he hopes to impress on the field at Stamford Bridge .
“ I ’ ve been practicing , don ’ t worry , ” Walcott said when asked about his initiation .
“ I ’ ve got three I ’ ve been practicing so I just need to think which one will be the best one .
I won ’ t say anything , but if they just say go and sing , I ’ ll sing .
“ I can ’ t be one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Uncle Kracker , that might be the one.
” He added : “ I did one at Arsenal when I just did a speech to Thierry ( Henry ) and all these players and I didn ’ t stop talking really and they just wanted to get me off .
I was only 16 .
“ So I won ’ t be talking , I ’ d bore the hell out of everyone I think !
”

The winger could make his first appearance for the club in more than 14 years on Saturday, when Saints head to Chelsea in the Premier League.
Among the players in the line-up when a fresh-faced Walcott last turned out for the club – a 1-0 defeat at QPR in the Championship – were club stalwarts Claus Lundekvam and Matt Oakley.
Having left to join Arsenal a few weeks later in January 2006, Walcott is now back but will take on the role as one of the elder statesmen of a young Saints side, aged 31.
“It’s not hit me properly yet,” Walcott told the Daily Echo when asked if the move back to Hampshire had started to sink in.
“I feel like when I put on my shirt and play for the first time, it will probably hit me then. I can’t wait to get going really.”
It’s fair to see it has not been the ideal start to life back at the club for Walcott. With the news of new team-mate Stuart Armstrong’s positive COVID-19 test whilst away on international duty with Scotland, Saints’ Staplewood training complex was closed down last week for a deep clean.
That meant Walcott, who has not seen his close family since the deadline day switch from Everton, only began training at the club on Monday. And while it is a training ground he spent time at during his first spell at Saints, the new arrival admits he has been regularly losing his bearings this week.
“There’s a couple of faces that were here when I was here but I’m genuinely asking where to go, I’m getting lost around this place,” Walcott said.
“There’s a good flow about it, but honestly, I get lost. I’ll be walking into rooms I shouldn’t be.
“But it’s great. It’s a great set-up, the pitches are immaculate like they always have been and the facilities. It’s changed loads, it really has.”
He added: “Obviously there was an incident that happened at the training ground which had to be dealt with.
“We stayed away from the training ground, they sent us a programme to stick to, which was good.
“So I’ve only had two training sessions, but I know quite a lot of the lads here anyway and they’ve made me feel very welcome already.”
Walcott’s return was one of the biggest stories of transfer deadline day. News broke early in the morning that he was heading down south to make the loan move from Everton, but it took until well into the evening before it was eventually announced just before the 11pm cut-off.
Asked for his take on the last-minute switch, Walcott explained: “I was waiting on the other end of the phone call up north and waiting to then leave.
“First of all I’m very grateful to Everton, and Carlo (Ancelotti) to get the agreement done because it means so much to me, it really does to come back down to Southampton. It was a long process, which they just are.
“I was getting peppered by messages, I had to ignore people, it’s not a bad thing at times when you get to ignore a few people!
“A lot of friends and family have been brilliant. I’ve managed to see a couple of people I’ve not seen for a long time as well. So it’s really nice to be back down here.
“But I’m not here just to stop, I’m here to really work as hard as I can and to show that I’ve still got a lot more in my legs and in my head as well. I feel like I’ve got a lot to offer.
“I need to obviously get fit and get training, I’ve only trained a couple of times but I’m raring to go, I really am.”
As well as trying to learn his way around the training ground, Walcott is also taking some time to settle back in to life in Southampton away from the pitch.
When Walcott was last at Saints he was staying in digs at The Lodge, sharing a room with fellow academy starlet Gareth Bale.
He met his now wife Melanie at Westquay Shopping Centre around a year before leaving Saints, and the pair have stayed together since and have two young children, Finley and Arlo, who are yet to follow their dad to the south coast.
“Everything has happened at 100 miles an hour, it really has,” Walcott said.
“I’ve not been able to breathe really. I’ve not seen Mel and the kids for 10 days now, it’s just the way it is at this moment in time.
“It’s half term soon as well so I’ll be able to get all the troops down, all the madness, it will be great, I can’t wait!
“But I’ve got a couple of family and friends that are really close so I’ve managed to see them and then when Mel and the kids come down they’ll be able to get to see them a lot more as well. So I’m dead excited to be back with the family.”
It is tradition at Saints for new signings to sing a song in front of the rest of the squad ahead of their first away trip, which for Walcott is due to come this weekend.
And although he has been at the club in the past, he is prepared to hit the right note off the pitch before he hopes to impress on the field at Stamford Bridge.
“I’ve been practicing, don’t worry,” Walcott said when asked about his initiation.
“I’ve got three I’ve been practicing so I just need to think which one will be the best one. I won’t say anything, but if they just say go and sing, I’ll sing.
“I can’t be one of those that just doesn’t do it. Uncle Kracker, that might be the one.”
He added: “I did one at Arsenal when I just did a speech to Thierry (Henry) and all these players and I didn’t stop talking really and they just wanted to get me off. I was only 16.
“So I won’t be talking, I’d bore the hell out of everyone I think!”


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Violence at family gathering in New Milton

A WOMAN believed her male relative was going to kill her when he strangled her in an assault at a family gathering .
Jamie Munnik threw a glass at the woman , injuring her foot , at his home and then when the situation spilled out into the garden he kicked , punched and choked her .
The woman has received ongoing medical treatment since the assault in November 2018 .
Judge Brian Forster QC said what happened had a `` devastating '' impact on the victim and her experience since was the `` most terrible time '' .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday , October 9 .
This comes 20 months after he was given a separate suspended sentence for assaulting two police officers who were called to the domestic incident at the defendant 's home in Woodvale Gardens , New Milton .
Prosecuting Aleks Lloyd said that during the incident on November 17 , 2018 , the woman suffered tendon injuries in her foot , which required an operation , leading to mobility issues .
She also experienced neck problems as a result of being strangled round the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the fight in the garden Munnik , who is a father , repeatedly kicked and punched the victim .
Other members of the family became involved to break the situation up .
Two statements from the complainant read out in court by Mr Lloyd said the assault `` changed her as a person '' , caused problems within the family and she had experienced flashbacks of what happened .
She said she had suffered physically and mentally as a result .
`` During the attack I genuinely believed he was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Munnik had denied charges of unlawful wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm but changed his plea in August of this year .
Mitigating John Dyer said the defendant had stuck his head in the sand for some time but was now facing up to what happened .
Mr Dyer said Munnik had acted `` completely out of character '' .
The barrister said the defendant had complied with the requirements of his earlier suspended sentence and argued he would be rehabilitated best outside of custody .
In sentencing Munnik to 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , Judge Forster QC told him he was `` completely responsibly in every way for what happened '' and `` you were in drink and in every sense 'lost it ' '' .
`` She [ the complainant ] has had the most terrible time since the incident , '' the judge added .
Judge Forster QC ordered Munnik to pay £2,000 compensation to the victim , to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and to attend 20 rehabilitation days with the probation service .

Jamie Munnik threw a glass at the woman, injuring her foot, at his home and then when the situation spilled out into the garden he kicked, punched and choked her.
The woman has received ongoing medical treatment since the assault in November 2018.
Judge Brian Forster QC said what happened had a "devastating" impact on the victim and her experience since was the "most terrible time".
However, the 27-year-old was given a suspended sentence at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, October 9.
This comes 20 months after he was given a separate suspended sentence for assaulting two police officers who were called to the domestic incident at the defendant's home in Woodvale Gardens, New Milton.
Prosecuting Aleks Lloyd said that during the incident on November 17, 2018, the woman suffered tendon injuries in her foot, which required an operation, leading to mobility issues. She also experienced neck problems as a result of being strangled round the neck by the defendant's hands.
During the fight in the garden Munnik, who is a father, repeatedly kicked and punched the victim. Other members of the family became involved to break the situation up.
Two statements from the complainant read out in court by Mr Lloyd said the assault "changed her as a person", caused problems within the family and she had experienced flashbacks of what happened.
She said she had suffered physically and mentally as a result.
"During the attack I genuinely believed he was going to kill me," the statement said.
Munnik had denied charges of unlawful wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm but changed his plea in August of this year.
Mitigating John Dyer said the defendant had stuck his head in the sand for some time but was now facing up to what happened.
Mr Dyer said Munnik had acted "completely out of character".
The barrister said the defendant had complied with the requirements of his earlier suspended sentence and argued he would be rehabilitated best outside of custody.
In sentencing Munnik to 14 months in prison, suspended for 15 months, Judge Forster QC told him he was "completely responsibly in every way for what happened" and "you were in drink and in every sense 'lost it'".
"She [the complainant] has had the most terrible time since the incident," the judge added.
Judge Forster QC ordered Munnik to pay £2,000 compensation to the victim, to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and to attend 20 rehabilitation days with the probation service.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Coronavirus October 15: 241 new cases in Hampshire

MORE than 240 new positive cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ that , as of 4pm yesterday , 241 more people have tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ period .
This brings the county 's total to 9,398 confirmed cases since the start @ @ @ @ @ figures come as testing increases across the county .
The health body is now including @ @ @ @ @ carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in @ @ @ @ @ which made up the first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
Below @ @ @ @ @ local authority in the 24 hours to 4pm on October 14 .
• Basingstoke and @ @ @ @ @ in total since start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website - show that, as of 4pm yesterday, 241 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period.
This brings the county's total to 9,398 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic.
The figures come as testing increases across the county.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours to 4pm on October 14.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Thieves caught in Southampton

Thieves caught in Southampton

THIEVES have been caught handling stolen goods and stealing a car .
Two people have been arrested following increased police patrols in Regents Park Road and Mill Road .
One was arrested for `` vehicle theft '' and the other for `` handling stolen goods '' .
It comes following reports from `` concerned residents '' .
A stolen moped was also reportedly recovered by police .
Over the weekend an armed response unit and dog support unit were called to patrol Southampton 's streets .
The patrols were part of a crackdown to tackle increased violence in the Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed response unit and police dog unit used special powers to stop anyone or any vehicle suspected to be involved in violent crimes .
They `` seized a catapult , drugs and arrested a driver who gave a positive breath test '' .
Last week a gang of up to six people on mopeds `` stabbed a 31-year-old man '' in Tangmere Drive .
Section 60 powers were used to give officers the power to stop and search anyone in the Mansel Park , Green Park , St James Park , Shirley High @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Olive Road , Regents Park , Lords Hill District Centre and surrounding areas .

Two people have been arrested following increased police patrols in Regents Park Road and Mill Road.
One was arrested for "vehicle theft" and the other for "handling stolen goods".
It comes following reports from "concerned residents".
A stolen moped was also reportedly recovered by police.
Over the weekend an armed response unit and dog support unit were called to patrol Southampton's streets.
The patrols were part of a crackdown to tackle increased violence in the Southampton West area.
Officers supported by an armed response unit and police dog unit used special powers to stop anyone or any vehicle suspected to be involved in violent crimes.
They "seized a catapult, drugs and arrested a driver who gave a positive breath test".
Last week a gang of up to six people on mopeds "stabbed a 31-year-old man" in Tangmere Drive.
Section 60 powers were used to give officers the power to stop and search anyone in the Mansel Park, Green Park, St James Park, Shirley High Street, Warren Avenue, Coxford Road, Olive Road, Regents Park, Lords Hill District Centre and surrounding areas.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Coronavirus: Southampton MP Alan Whitehead calls for more powers to councils

A SOUTHAMPTON MP said the government should hand more powers to local authorities in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .
Alan Whitehead , MP for Southampton Test , said to be `` sceptical '' about the government approach in tackling an increase in coronavirus cases .
The news comes as new restrictions are now in place across the country as the Prime Minister announced a new three-tier system .
The move has been defended by Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith who described the new system as straightforward .
The government said it is providing tests `` at an unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local leaders .
But Dr Whitehead said : `` I think the government needs to urgently look at their test , trace and isolate system and start looking at handing this to local authorities .
I think our public health team in Southampton have done a brilliant job so far and I would have more confidence in the system if they were in charge of it . ''
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond said he welcomes a more localised approach .
But he added : `` This shouldn ’ t be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the national systems needed to combat the virus .
We ’ re hoping the Conservative Government can get off the backfoot and fix their continuing failures on Test and Trace .
It needs an urgent push to improve and to contact more people within a 24 hours period , to give us the best chance of isolating those with Covid-19 . ''
The news comes as the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 1,353 in Southampton and 6,995 in Hampshire .
Mr Smith said the tier system is `` easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We ca n't control the spread of the virus unless people follow the guidelines .
If people aren ’ t concerned about themselves , they ought to be concerned about spreading the virus to others who may become very unwell or worse . ''
Hampshire County Council leader Keith Mans added : `` It is important that any further restrictions deemed necessary by Government at a local level , are fully discussed with public health decision makers before they are implemented , to ensure best use of local knowledge , insight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and Social Care spokesperson said : “ NHS Test and Trace is breaking chains of transmission thanks to local and national teams working hand in glove - almost 700,00 people who may otherwise have unknowingly spread coronavirus have been contacted and told to isolate .
We ’ re working with Directors of Public Health and have more than doubled the size of local health protection teams to increase local contact tracing and stop outbreaks.We are reaching the vast majority of people testing positive and their contacts and are providing tests at an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
”

Alan Whitehead, MP for Southampton Test, said to be "sceptical" about the government approach in tackling an increase in coronavirus cases.
The news comes as new restrictions are now in place across the country as the Prime Minister announced a new three-tier system.
The move has been defended by Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith who described the new system as straightforward.
The government said it is providing tests "at an unprecedented scale" and is working closely with local leaders.
But Dr Whitehead said: "I think the government needs to urgently look at their test, trace and isolate system and start looking at handing this to local authorities. I think our public health team in Southampton have done a brilliant job so far and I would have more confidence in the system if they were in charge of it."
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond said he welcomes a more localised approach.
But he added: "This shouldn’t be an attempt to shift blame or divert responsibility of the national systems needed to combat the virus. We’re hoping the Conservative Government can get off the backfoot and fix their continuing failures on Test and Trace. It needs an urgent push to improve and to contact more people within a 24 hours period, to give us the best chance of isolating those with Covid-19."
The news comes as the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 1,353 in Southampton and 6,995 in Hampshire.
Mr Smith said the tier system is "easy to understand".
But he added: "We can't control the spread of the virus unless people follow the guidelines. If people aren’t concerned about themselves, they ought to be concerned about spreading the virus to others who may become very unwell or worse."
Hampshire County Council leader Keith Mans added: "It is important that any further restrictions deemed necessary by Government at a local level, are fully discussed with public health decision makers before they are implemented, to ensure best use of local knowledge, insight and expertise."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:“NHS Test and Trace is breaking chains of transmission thanks to local and national teams working hand in glove - almost 700,00 people who may otherwise have unknowingly spread coronavirus have been contacted and told to isolate. We’re working with Directors of Public Health and have more than doubled the size of local health protection teams to increase local contact tracing and stop outbreaks.We are reaching the vast majority of people testing positive and their contacts and are providing tests at an unprecedented scale, with capacity being expanding further to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Government to increase Southampton’s rail freight capacity with £17mil cash boost

The government have announced an investment of £17 million into Southampton ’ s freight train infrastructure .
The move aims to boost the national economy by increasing supply capacity and strengthening links into the city ’ s docks .
It is also hoped the cash injection will have environmental benefits .
Rail Minister , Chris Heaton-Harris announced the plans today and said the decision will have `` a profound effect '' on the nation 's economy post COVID .
He said : “ Not only will this lead to a greener and more cost-efficient way to transport freight from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be substantial .
“ Our freight industry has played an integral role through this pandemic , helping keep this country moving , and this investment will ensure it continues to support our economic recovery.
” The government has said it plans to spend the money on developing track and signalling infrastructure to support the lengthening of freight trains , which would allow more freight to be transported between Southampton and the Midlands .
The investment will see the maximum length of freight train to reach 775 metres , 255 metres longer than is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The upgrade would increase supply through Southampton docks , the country ’ s second busiest container port , increasing the volume of goods transported to and from the Midlands .
Mark Killick , Network Rail ’ s Wessex route director , said : “ The railway in Southampton plays a vital role in bringing goods into the country and sending exports overseas .
`` Our upgrades will support up to 14 extra containers for each train , providing a great boost for Britain ’ s freight network and those businesses relying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and materials for industry . ''
MP for Southampton Itchen , Royston Smith said the investment `` shows how serious the Government is about levelling-up and improving our environment . ''
He added : `` It ’ s initiatives such as this and shore power for ships visiting the Port which will improve Southampton ’ s air quality , not harebrained schemes to charge lorries and cars to enter the city.
” Network Rail said the introduction of the longer trains will lead to `` some line closures in January and February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their journeys in advance .

The move aims to boost the national economy by increasing supply capacity and strengthening links into the city’s docks.
It is also hoped the cash injection will have environmental benefits.
Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris announced the plans today and said the decision will have "a profound effect" on the nation's economy post COVID.
He said: “ Not only will this lead to a greener and more cost-efficient way to transport freight from Southampton, but the economic benefits will also be substantial.
“Our freight industry has played an integral role through this pandemic, helping keep this country moving, and this investment will ensure it continues to support our economic recovery.”
The government has said it plans to spend the money on developing track and signalling infrastructure to support the lengthening of freight trains, which would allow more freight to be transported between Southampton and the Midlands.
Longer freight trains offer a greener solution, reducing traffic congestion and cutting air pollution
The investment will see the maximum length of freight train to reach 775 metres, 255 metres longer than is currently allowed, significantly increasing cargo capacity.
The upgrade would increase supply through Southampton docks, the country’s second busiest container port, increasing the volume of goods transported to and from the Midlands.
Mark Killick, Network Rail’s Wessex route director, said: “The railway in Southampton plays a vital role in bringing goods into the country and sending exports overseas.
"Our upgrades will support up to 14 extra containers for each train, providing a great boost for Britain’s freight network and those businesses relying on it to transport goods to stock shops, and materials for industry."
MP for Southampton Itchen, Royston Smith said the investment "shows how serious the Government is about levelling-up and improving our environment."
He added: "It’s initiatives such as this and shore power for ships visiting the Port which will improve Southampton’s air quality, not harebrained schemes to charge lorries and cars to enter the city.”
Network Rail said the introduction of the longer trains will lead to "some line closures in January and February 2021" and advised customers to plan their journeys in advance.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Ringwood pair arrested after thefts in Hampshire and Dorset

TWO men have been arrested after a pet shop and petrol station were burgled in the space of an hour @ @ @ @ @ , a 20-year-old and 25-year-old from Ringwood , have both been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ the spree started yesterday evening , when The Village Pet Shop on Ringwood Road in @ @ @ @ @ around 10.52pm .
A small amount of money was stolen , alongside charity collection tins @ @ @ @ @ was also broken into at 11.40pm and the tills stolen .
They add that the @ @ @ @ @ in a green Mercedes , which was linked to a further burglary in the early @ @ @ @ @ Dorset , but were later detained by officers .
Both men remain in custody while @ @ @ @ @ with any information relating to these incidents is asked to call 101 , quoting 44200399980 @

The pair, a 20-year-old and 25-year-old from Ringwood, have both been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Officer says that the spree started yesterday evening, when The Village Pet Shop on Ringwood Road in Bransgore was broken into at around 10.52pm. A small amount of money was stolen, alongside charity collection tins.
The Fordingbridge service station was also broken into at 11.40pm and the tills stolen.
They add that the suspects fled from both scenes in a green Mercedes, which was linked to a further burglary in the early hours of this morning in Dorset, but were later detained by officers.
Both men remain in custody while police enquiries continue.
Anyone with any information relating to these incidents is asked to call 101, quoting 44200399980.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Marston's plan to cut jobs due to coronavirus

Pub chain Marston ’ s has said it plans to cut 2,150 jobs due to the impact of the Government @ @ @ @ @ across the UK .
The announcement comes just a week after fellow chain Greene King @ @ @ @ @ of pubs with the loss of 800 jobs after being hit by tighter restrictions in @ @ @ @ @ .
And the pub and bar group which owns Harvester and Toby Carvery , has @ @ @ @ @ staff as it struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Mitchells & Butlers @ @ @ @ @ Bar One , said it is facing “ significant difficulties ” after restrictions tightened again @

The announcement comes just a week after fellow chain Greene King said it will shut dozens of pubs with the loss of 800 jobs after being hit by tighter restrictions in the face of the pandemic.
And the pub and bar group which owns Harvester and Toby Carvery, has also started redundancy consultations with staff as it struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mitchells & Butlers, which also owns All Bar One, said it is facing “significant difficulties” after restrictions tightened again.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--New children's play areas open in an Eastleigh park

TWO play areas have opened to the public for children to enjoy .
The facilities are located in Avenue Park at North Stoneham Park , Eastleigh and have been designed to meet the needs of children of all ages offering a “ challenging and adventurous ” experience .
A Natural Play Space has been created for children aged 7-12 with a council spokesperson claiming the park feels part of the local landscape , and compliments the natural features and structure of the area .
• New parish council in Eastleigh to give locals more control A Toddler Play Space has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including equipment for them to enjoy “ spinning , swinging , rocking , climbing and balancing ” .
The play spaces both opened on Thursday , October 8 aimed at becoming focal points for the local community to “ stay , play and meet friends.
” Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Darshan Mann said : “ We are really pleased to invest in these great new play facilities for this area .
“ This new play equipment will , for the first time , provide local children in the area with the chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a safe environment which also encourages them to keep active.
” Both play areas were funded by the developer as part of the community benefits for the region .
They are made of Robinia timber throughout which the council says gives a “ strong , natural structure in keeping with the natural landscape of the development ” As reported , several other play areas have also been constructed nearby , with the Bowlake Gardens , Bishopstoke play area opening on September 25 , and ongoing work taking place on a play area @ @ @ @

The facilities are located in Avenue Park at North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh and have been designed to meet the needs of children of all ages offering a “challenging and adventurous” experience.
A Natural Play Space has been created for children aged 7-12 with a council spokesperson claiming the park feels part of the local landscape, and compliments the natural features and structure of the area.
A Toddler Play Space has also been created for children aged 3-7, including equipment for them to enjoy “spinning, swinging, rocking, climbing and balancing”.
The play spaces both opened on Thursday, October 8 aimed at becoming focal points for the local community to “stay, play and meet friends.”
Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Darshan Mann said: “We are really pleased to invest in these great new play facilities for this area.
“This new play equipment will, for the first time, provide local children in the area with the chance to enjoy a range of play equipment in a safe environment which also encourages them to keep active.”
Both play areas were funded by the developer as part of the community benefits for the region.
They are made of Robinia timber throughout which the council says gives a “strong, natural structure in keeping with the natural landscape of the development”
As reported, several other play areas have also been constructed nearby, with the Bowlake Gardens, Bishopstoke play area opening on September 25, and ongoing work taking place on a play area at Pirelli Park.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Southampton research to develop quick coronavirus testing

UNIVERSITY research has shown that implementing point of care testing in hospitals to diagnose Covid-19 is achievable .
Research by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton has shown that point of care testing can return a result much faster than standard laboratory testing .
Point of care tests are defined as tests on a patient that happen outside the laboratory , normally at or near the site of the patient .
With the standard PCR test , samples are sent to a laboratory , with results not being available for several hours or even days later .
Using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SARS-CoV-2 , researchers tested 500 patients and found that they could return accurate results in an average time of around 100 minutes .
As a result , patients tested this way could be moved on to the right ward for them nearly four times quicker than those tested though laboratory PCR testing .
The trial was led by Dr Tristan Clark , Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton .
He said : “ Our trial has shown that point of care testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reliable .
“ Point of care tests have major benefits over laboratory tests that would help hospitals control infections , allowing them to move patients who test positive to COVID-19 wards much faster.
” The test involves taking nasal and throat swabs which are then mixed with a liquid transport medium to deactivate the virus .
It is then placed into an analyser machine to provide an answer .
“ These testing systems are available now and could be rolled out across NHS trusts in preparation for winter when the second wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur .
”

Research by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton has shown that point of care testing can return a result much faster than standard laboratory testing.
Point of care tests are defined as tests on a patient that happen outside the laboratory, normally at or near the site of the patient.
With the standard PCR test, samples are sent to a laboratory, with results not being available for several hours or even days later.
Using a new panel, the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2, researchers tested 500 patients and found that they could return accurate results in an average time of around 100 minutes.
As a result, patients tested this way could be moved on to the right ward for them nearly four times quicker than those tested though laboratory PCR testing.
The trial was led by Dr Tristan Clark, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton.
He said: “Our trial has shown that point of care testing for COVID-19 is feasible and is accurate and reliable.
“Point of care tests have major benefits over laboratory tests that would help hospitals control infections, allowing them to move patients who test positive to COVID-19 wards much faster.”
The test involves taking nasal and throat swabs which are then mixed with a liquid transport medium to deactivate the virus.
It is then placed into an analyser machine to provide an answer.
“These testing systems are available now and could be rolled out across NHS trusts in preparation for winter when the second wave of the virus is highly likely to occur.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--More than one in three Southampton children were living in poverty last year

MORE than one in three children in Southampton were living in poverty last year , new figures have revealed .
Research from the End Child Poverty coalition has revealed that between 2018 and 2019 there were 16,074 children in Southampton who were living in poverty .
This is 34.7 per cent of children in the city who were growing up in poverty .
The charity has now expressed concerns that figures have increased further due to the coronavirus pandemic .
In 2014 to 2015 33.6 per cent of Southampton children were living in poverty after housing costs compared to 34.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This means Southampton has the third highest child poverty rates in the South with Hastings being the area with the highest child poverty rates in the area .
A child is deemed to be growing up in poverty if they live in a household whose income is 60 per cent below the poverty line - the median income of households throughout the UK as calculated by the Department for Work and Pensions .
For a family of two adults and two children , 60 per cent of the median income in 2018 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test MP Alan Whitehead said : `` To support these children and families out of poverty the government need to make reducing levels of child poverty a priority as was done by the last Labour government .
`` They could start by looking at overhauling the benefit system to make sure that people in and out of work are not at risk of poverty .
`` In the short term they need to provide a better support package for those whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic . ''
Southampton Itchen MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is committed to supporting the poorest in our society .
`` By introducing the National Living Wage we lifted incomes for the poorest while cutting taxes for millions .
`` During the Covid crisis we have injected a further £6.5 billion into the welfare system to support those less well off families . ''
Although the new analysis - which take in housing costs for the first time - shows child poverty rates have been relatively stable across the South as a whole , they also show that there are areas where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing costs are creating levels of child poverty that are as high as the hardest hit parts of the country .
In Eastleigh , there were 5,168 children who were living in poverty in the most recent year .
There were a total of 6,915 children living in poverty in the New Forest , and in Test Valley there were 4,624 children .
Anna Feuchtwang , Chair of End Child Poverty which commissioned the research , said : “ The Government can be in no doubt about the challenge it faces if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disadvantaged parts of the country .
`` This new data reveals the true extent of the hardship experienced by families on low incomes – the overwhelming majority of which were working households before the pandemic .
`` The children affected are on a cliff edge , and the pandemic will only sweep them further into danger .
“ The Prime Minister must urgently admit to the true extent of child poverty in our country rather than resorting to his own inaccurate statistics .
`` An ambitious plan to put this shameful situation right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Research from the End Child Poverty coalition has revealed that between 2018 and 2019 there were 16,074 children in Southampton who were living in poverty.
This is 34.7 per cent of children in the city who were growing up in poverty.
The charity has now expressed concerns that figures have increased further due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2014 to 2015 33.6 per cent of Southampton children were living in poverty after housing costs compared to 34.7 per cent in 2018 to 2019.
This means Southampton has the third highest child poverty rates in the South with Hastings being the area with the highest child poverty rates in the area.
A child is deemed to be growing up in poverty if they live in a household whose income is 60 per cent below the poverty line - the median income of households throughout the UK as calculated by the Department for Work and Pensions.
For a family of two adults and two children, 60 per cent of the median income in 2018 to 2019 was £432 a week.
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead said: "To support these children and families out of poverty the government need to make reducing levels of child poverty a priority as was done by the last Labour government.
"They could start by looking at overhauling the benefit system to make sure that people in and out of work are not at risk of poverty.
"In the short term they need to provide a better support package for those whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic."
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: "The Government is committed to supporting the poorest in our society.
"By introducing the National Living Wage we lifted incomes for the poorest while cutting taxes for millions.
"During the Covid crisis we have injected a further £6.5 billion into the welfare system to support those less well off families."
Although the new analysis - which take in housing costs for the first time - shows child poverty rates have been relatively stable across the South as a whole, they also show that there are areas where the combination of low income and relatively high housing costs are creating levels of child poverty that are as high as the hardest hit parts of the country.
In Eastleigh, there were 5,168 children who were living in poverty in the most recent year.
There were a total of 6,915 children living in poverty in the New Forest, and in Test Valley there were 4,624 children.
Anna Feuchtwang, Chair of End Child Poverty which commissioned the research, said: “The Government can be in no doubt about the challenge it faces if it is serious about ‘levelling up’ disadvantaged parts of the country.
"This new data reveals the true extent of the hardship experienced by families on low incomes – the overwhelming majority of which were working households before the pandemic.
"The children affected are on a cliff edge, and the pandemic will only sweep them further into danger.
“The Prime Minister must urgently admit to the true extent of child poverty in our country rather than resorting to his own inaccurate statistics.
"An ambitious plan to put this shameful situation right would be transformational for millions of children."


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Hampshire new arrivals bringing joy to their families

SAY hello to these 12 bundles of joy who have been born in Hampshire over the past few months .
Every Thursday in the Daily Echo and online we help new parents celebrate the birth of their brand new baby boys and girls .
We would love to feature as many new babies as possible in the coming weeks , so if you have a relative or friend who lives in our area and has given birth do share this page with them .
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Today we say welcome to the world to all these lovely little ones who were born in Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton , Winchester ’ s Royal Hampshire County Hospital , at other hospitals and birth centres or at home in the months since lockdown began and restrictions have slightly eased .
There is a rainbow baby following a loss , a tiny eight weeks premature tot , a surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lovely little ones getting used to their new life with their older brothers and sisters .
• Meet more than 100 babies born in Hampshire during lockdown • Putting your Hampshire newborns in the spotlight Some involved long labours and some couldn ’ t wait to make their entrance into the world , but they are all very much loved and bringing a ray of sunshine to the lives of their parents and extended families during an unsettling time in the world .

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thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Universal Credit: When and why your payments could be cut in 2021

Universal Credit payments are set to be cut in 2021 - prompting charities to warn that millions could lose out on a 'lifeline ' payment .
Charities including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , Barnado 's and the Child Poverty Action Group have implored the government to extend the weekly £20 increase to Universal Credit payments beyond April 2021 or risk plunging millions into poverty .
When and why was an increase introduced ?
The increase , first introduced in April 2020 , was intended to help some of the UK ’ s poorest individuals and families through the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income through loss of work or furlough .
As of April 6 , Universal Credit recipients saw their standard allowance in Working Tax Credit and Universal Credit increased by £20 per week on top of planned annual uprating , representing a monthly raise for a single claimant over 25 from £317.82 to £409.89 .
The £20 increase was only introduced as a year-long measure , however , and is set to be cut back to previous levels in April 2021 .
What will the impact of withdrawing payment be ?
Along with others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling on the chancellor to make the temporary rise permanent .
Some 50 food bank providers , children ’ s charities , benefit and debt advisors , and disability groups have signed a letter imploring the government to extend the £20 increase to avoid plunging the poorest into deeper poverty .
The letter also asks the government to extend the increase to claimants of legacy benefits , who are currently excluded from the raise .
`` Falling incomes and rising costs throughout the pandemic have put families under immense financial pressure , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has enabled many of them to keep their heads above water and has stopped us seeing a marked surge in poverty levels , '' reads one part of the letter .
`` However , if the uplift ends in April 2021 , this good work risks being undermined . ''
Under modelling by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , an estimated 16 million people will face an overnight drop in income next April , representing a loss of around £1,040 a year .
They say the drop will see 700,000 more people pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A further 500,000 in poverty will be plunged into “ deep poverty ” , says the Joseph Rowntree Foundation .
“ Deep poverty ” is defined by those who are over 50 % below the poverty line .
`` We are therefore urging you to make the uplift permanent and stop families being cut adrift whilst they need help to stay afloat , '' the letter adds .
The warning comes just a week after a similar caution from think tank the Resolution Foundation .
The foundation pointed out that a rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardship felt by those losing out on the extra £20 per week .
Will the measure be extended ?
Chancellor Rishi Runak recently outlined his Winter Economy Plan , but no mention of an extension was included .
At the time of writing , there are no signs the increase will be extended beyond April 2021 .

Charities including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Barnado's and the Child Poverty Action Group have implored the government to extend the weekly £20 increase to Universal Credit payments beyond April 2021 or risk plunging millions into poverty.
When and why was an increase introduced?
The increase, first introduced in April 2020, was intended to help some of the UK’s poorest individuals and families through the coronavirus crisis as many took a hit to their income through loss of work or furlough.
As of April 6, Universal Credit recipients saw their standard allowance in Working Tax Credit and Universal Credit increased by £20 per week on top of planned annual uprating, representing a monthly raise for a single claimant over 25 from £317.82 to £409.89.
The £20 increase was only introduced as a year-long measure, however, and is set to be cut back to previous levels in April 2021.
What will the impact of withdrawing payment be?
Along with others, The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is now calling on the chancellor to make the temporary rise permanent.
Some 50 food bank providers, children’s charities, benefit and debt advisors, and disability groups have signed a letter imploring the government to extend the £20 increase to avoid plunging the poorest into deeper poverty.
The letter also asks the government to extend the increase to claimants of legacy benefits, who are currently excluded from the raise.
"Falling incomes and rising costs throughout the pandemic have put families under immense financial pressure, but the £20 uplift has been a lifeline that has enabled many of them to keep their heads above water and has stopped us seeing a marked surge in poverty levels," reads one part of the letter.
"However, if the uplift ends in April 2021, this good work risks being undermined."
Under modelling by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, an estimated 16 million people will face an overnight drop in income next April, representing a loss of around £1,040 a year.
They say the drop will see 700,000 more people pushed into poverty, including some 300,000 children.
A further 500,000 in poverty will be plunged into “deep poverty”, says the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. “Deep poverty” is defined by those who are over 50% below the poverty line.
"We are therefore urging you to make the uplift permanent and stop families being cut adrift whilst they need help to stay afloat," the letter adds.
The warning comes just a week after a similar caution from think tank the Resolution Foundation.
The foundation pointed out that a rise in unemployment next April would add to hardship felt by those losing out on the extra £20 per week.
Will the measure be extended?
Chancellor Rishi Runak recently outlined his Winter Economy Plan, but no mention of an extension was included.
At the time of writing, there are no signs the increase will be extended beyond April 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Pub chef jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A PUB CHEF who caught with indecent images of children has been jailed .
• Man who sent messages to 12-year-old girl claimed to be 'paedophile hunter' The 23-year-old has “ admitted he has a sexual interest in children '' , a court heard .
When police raided his home on July 12 last year they found him in bed .
Kalizewski , of Sullivan Road Southampton , presented his electronic device on request .
Upon examination , officers found indecent images which included one category A , three category B and four category C images .
• Paedophile arranged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at work Prosecution barrister , Edward Warren told how during a police interview that day Kalizewski claimed he “ had no idea ” how the images came to be on his computer .
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court on Monday he faced three counts of possessing indecent photographs of children with the offences taking place between April 15 , 2018 , and July 12 last year .
He had previously pleaded guilty .
Mr Warren told the court how Kalizewski was convicted at a youth court in 2015 for raping a boy under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tom Horder said his client still is relatively young and was caught with a “ small number of images ” which he did not attempt to hide .
Mr Horder added , Kalizewski “ hopes that he can get some help ” .
• Man with 'low IQ ' surfed web for ‘ very , very young porn' Judge Peter Henry slammed the images as particularly unpleasant .
He jailed him for eight months and gave him a ten-year sexual harm prevention order .

Louis Joe Kalizewski has a previous conviction for raping a minor.
The 23-year-old has “admitted he has a sexual interest in children", a court heard.
When police raided his home on July 12 last year they found him in bed.
Kalizewski, of Sullivan Road Southampton, presented his electronic device on request.
Upon examination, officers found indecent images which included one category A, three category B and four category C images.
Prosecution barrister, Edward Warren told how during a police interview that day Kalizewski claimed he “had no idea” how the images came to be on his computer.
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court on Monday he faced three counts of possessing indecent photographs of children with the offences taking place between April 15, 2018, and July 12 last year. He had previously pleaded guilty.
Mr Warren told the court how Kalizewski was convicted at a youth court in 2015 for raping a boy under the age of 13.
Defending, Tom Horder said his client still is relatively young and was caught with a “small number of images” which he did not attempt to hide.
Mr Horder added, Kalizewski “hopes that he can get some help”.
Judge Peter Henry slammed the images as particularly unpleasant.
He jailed him for eight months and gave him a ten-year sexual harm prevention order.
Kalizewski is subject to a ten-year notification requirement.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Most firms more worried about no-deal Brexit than Covid, poll says

BUSINESSES in the central south believe a no-deal Brexit poses a bigger threat to their companies than a second wave of Covid-19 , a poll suggests .
The research came ahead of today ’ s deadline for the conclusion of a free trade deal between the UK and the EU , with Britain ’ s withdrawal from the European Union due to take full effect on January 1 .
The prime minister ’ s spokesman said yesterday that “ some progress ” had been made in talks this weeks but there were still differences , “ with fisheries being the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rethinking the Economy survey , conducted by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO , two thirds of companies nationally see a second wave of Covid-19 as a bigger threat than a no-deal Brexit .
But in the central south – which includes Dorset – the opinion was markedly different , with four out of five firms more concerned about withdrawing without an agreement .
The poll of 500 mid-sized companies revealed that 40 per cent in the region and adapted to the impact of the coronavirus and said they were performing well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region , said : “ The region ’ s companies are bucking a national trend in terms of concerns about a no-deal Brexit , partly because as a home to two major ports it has always been seen as a gateway to Europe .
“ Cross-border trading is extremely important to local businesses and they want to know this will still be practical and feasible when Britain completes its EU withdrawal on December 31 .
“ Furthermore , although Central South companies continue to feel the impacts of the pandemic , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive success and we ’ re not currently facing tighter restrictions here.
” The survey also suggested that 100 per cent of businesses in the region thought the government would make progress in the next three years on its ambitions to “ level up ” the UK ’ s regions .
Mr Chatwal added : “ The research shows companies in Central South are focused on recovery .
Forty-seven per cent are planning to invest more in their businesses in the next six months , while 37 per cent are looking at hiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re seeing similar trends across the UK and it ’ s this prioritisation of investment and future talent that ’ s instilling confidence about the prosperity and levelling-up of regions nationwide .
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The research came ahead of today’s deadline for the conclusion of a free trade deal between the UK and the EU, with Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union due to take full effect on January 1.
The prime minister’s spokesman said yesterday that “some progress” had been made in talks this weeks but there were still differences, “with fisheries being the starkest”.
According to the monthly Rethinking the Economy survey, conducted by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, two thirds of companies nationally see a second wave of Covid-19 as a bigger threat than a no-deal Brexit.
But in the central south – which includes Dorset – the opinion was markedly different, with four out of five firms more concerned about withdrawing without an agreement.
The poll of 500 mid-sized companies revealed that 40 per cent in the region and adapted to the impact of the coronavirus and said they were performing well.
Arbinder Chatwal, partner at BDO in the region, said: “The region’s companies are bucking a national trend in terms of concerns about a no-deal Brexit, partly because as a home to two major ports it has always been seen as a gateway to Europe.
“Cross-border trading is extremely important to local businesses and they want to know this will still be practical and feasible when Britain completes its EU withdrawal on December 31.
“Furthermore, although Central South companies continue to feel the impacts of the pandemic, they have been adapting how they work to drive success and we’re not currently facing tighter restrictions here.”
The survey also suggested that 100 per cent of businesses in the region thought the government would make progress in the next three years on its ambitions to “level up” the UK’s regions.
Mr Chatwal added: “The research shows companies in Central South are focused on recovery. Forty-seven per cent are planning to invest more in their businesses in the next six months, while 37 per cent are looking at hiring apprentices and graduates.
“We’re seeing similar trends across the UK and it’s this prioritisation of investment and future talent that’s instilling confidence about the prosperity and levelling-up of regions nationwide.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Southampton primary school unveils two new imaginative play areas

KANES Hill Primary School in Thornhill has unveiled two new Early Years areas designed to encourage resourceful children with curious @ @ @ @ @ outdoor areas place an onus on imaginative play using natural materials .
A previously overgrown @ @ @ @ @ into the exciting , new outdoor space , which has three play sheds themed as @ @ @ @ @ shed and a role play shed .
This area also houses a playhouse , mud @ @ @ @ @ with wooden crates , planks , baskets and foam bricks to encourage children to build @ @ @ @ @ also dominate indoors where a house/shop with pans , wooden tools , pine cones and @ @ @ @ @ found .
Kanes Hill is part of Inspire Learning Partnership , a multi-academy trust with @ @ @ @ @ .

The indoor and outdoor areas place an onus on imaginative play using natural materials.
A previously overgrown garden area has been transformed into the exciting, new outdoor space, which has three play sheds themed as a nursery, a maths shed and a role play shed. This area also houses a playhouse, mud kitchen and artificial grass lawn with wooden crates, planks, baskets and foam bricks to encourage children to build and create.
Natural resources also dominate indoors where a house/shop with pans, wooden tools, pine cones and stones for counting can be found.
Kanes Hill is part of Inspire Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust with four schools in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Rick Parfitt, Jonathan Ross, Kevin Keegan and a fake Morgan Freeman are among your celebrity snaps t

Rick Parfitt, Jonathan Ross, Kevin Keegan and a fake Morgan Freeman are among your celebrity snaps this week

IT 'S a mixed bag of celebrity spots this week .
While it does seem our readers have been hobnobbing @ @ @ @ @ presenter Jonathan Ross , who did of course present Film Night , we 're pretty @ @ @ @ @ has never been spotted on Shirley High Street !
• Ricky Gervais and Ed Sheeran @ @ @ @ @ well known faces you 've been pictured with include ex Saints and England footballer Kevin @ @ @ @ @ Parfitt of Status Quo fame and Nick Knowles from DIY SOS .
To send us @ @ @ @ @ dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies

While it does seem our readers have been hobnobbing with the likes of TV presenter Jonathan Ross, who did of course present Film Night, we're pretty sure Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman has never been spotted on Shirley High Street!
Other well known faces you've been pictured with include ex Saints and England footballer Kevin Keegan, the late Rick Parfitt of Status Quo fame and Nick Knowles from DIY SOS.
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thedailyecho--2020-10-15--Martin Lewis issues PayPal warning over new charge

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone with a PayPal account .
The money saving expert has urged customers to be aware of a new fee .
What is the new fee ?
Customers could see money taken from their accounts if they do n't log in .
All anyone with a PayPal account has to do is log into their account or make a transaction before December 15 .
From December 16 , PayPal users will be charged the fee if their accounts have been inactive for at least 12 consecutive months .
PayPal defines `` inactive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't sent , received or withdrawn money , or logged into their account .
What did Martin say ?
The financial guru updated his followers on his popular Twitter account .
He wrote : `` Paypal users warning .
It is going to introduce a £12 inactivity fee . ''
However , Martin said if the user does n't have any money in their PayPal account , or the balance is negative , you wo n't be charged a fee , even if you have a credit or debit card linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fee ?
If you have a PayPal account but do n't regularly use it , you can avoid the fee by simply logging into your account on or before 15 December 2020 .
This means you will have been `` active '' in the previous 12 months , so wo n't be charged .
At this point , if you do n't use your PayPal account and do n't want to risk being charged in future , you can simply close the account ( once you 're logged in , go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' at the bottom of the 'Account ' tab - though note you 'll need to do this online as you ca n't close accounts through the app ) .
You can also keep the account open but transfer any money you have there into another account , as you wo n't be charged in future if your PayPal account does n't have a balance .
PayPal says it has no plans to close inactive accounts which do n't have balances .
If you 're an irregular PayPal user but still want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PayPal balance , it could be worth adding a note to your diary on a certain date every year reminding you to log in to your account .
This will ensure you 're not charged the fee in future .
PayPal also says it will warn inactive customers that they could need to pay a fee , by sending them notifications 60 days , 30 days and then seven days before the fee is set to be charged .

The money saving expert has urged customers to be aware of a new fee.
What is the new fee?
Customers could see money taken from their accounts if they don't log in.
All anyone with a PayPal account has to do is log into their account or make a transaction before December 15.
From December 16, PayPal users will be charged the fee if their accounts have been inactive for at least 12 consecutive months.
PayPal defines "inactive" as an account where the user hasn't sent, received or withdrawn money, or logged into their account.
What did Martin say?
The financial guru updated his followers on his popular Twitter account.
He wrote: "Paypal users warning. It is going to introduce a £12 inactivity fee."
However, Martin said if the user doesn't have any money in their PayPal account, or the balance is negative, you won't be charged a fee, even if you have a credit or debit card linked to the account.
How can I avoid the fee?
If you have a PayPal account but don't regularly use it, you can avoid the fee by simply logging into your account on or before 15 December 2020.
This means you will have been "active" in the previous 12 months, so won't be charged.
At this point, if you don't use your PayPal account and don't want to risk being charged in future, you can simply close the account (once you're logged in, go to 'Settings' and select 'Close your account' at the bottom of the 'Account' tab - though note you'll need to do this online as you can't close accounts through the app).
You can also keep the account open but transfer any money you have there into another account, as you won't be charged in future if your PayPal account doesn't have a balance. PayPal says it has no plans to close inactive accounts which don't have balances.
If you're an irregular PayPal user but still want to keep your account open and hold a PayPal balance, it could be worth adding a note to your diary on a certain date every year reminding you to log in to your account. This will ensure you're not charged the fee in future.
PayPal also says it will warn inactive customers that they could need to pay a fee, by sending them notifications 60 days, 30 days and then seven days before the fee is set to be charged.