thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Watercress Line future secured with £600,000 grant

HAMPSHIRE 's celebrated Watercress Line has been awarded £600,000 from the government ’ s Heritage Recovery Fund in a move that will secure its future into 2021 .
The grant , which is in addition to the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to the Mid Hants Railway attraction of £250,000 announced earlier in September , will fund staff costs throughout the winter period when trading revenue is expected to be low because of the impact of coronavirus .
It will also allow various developments to assist the railway to cope with the Covid-19 restrictions such as erecting screens in carriages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signage , introducing an up-to-date ticketing system to maximise revenue and a top up sum towards the new children ’ s playground at Ropley .
With the railway having recently announced its brand new , world-first ‘ Steam Illuminations ’ event running from November 14 to January 3 , 2021 , the grant comes at a crucial time and will help cover the cost of this .
Richard Lacey , Chairman of Mid Hants Railway ‘ Watercress Line ’ , said : “ This is wonderful news for us .
It clearly shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ride out the effects of the pandemic and it will secure the jobs of our paid staff .
We are extremely grateful to the government for the excellent support we have had through the last very worrying six months .
It ’ s very reassuring ; we can now be sure we will be here in 2021 providing services that visitors want and contributing in full measure to the health of the local economy.
” MP for Winchester , Steve Brine added : I hope this grant from the Culture Recovery Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Railway is a unique employer locally , keeping alive many special skills and helping future engineers find their way .
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The grant, which is in addition to the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to the Mid Hants Railway attraction of £250,000 announced earlier in September, will fund staff costs throughout the winter period when trading revenue is expected to be low because of the impact of coronavirus. It will also allow various developments to assist the railway to cope with the Covid-19 restrictions such as erecting screens in carriages, alterations to dining trains, additional signage, introducing an up-to-date ticketing system to maximise revenue and a top up sum towards the new children’s playground at Ropley.
With the railway having recently announced its brand new, world-first ‘Steam Illuminations’ event running from November 14 to January 3, 2021, the grant comes at a crucial time and will help cover the cost of this.
Richard Lacey, Chairman of Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’, said: “This is wonderful news for us. It clearly shows that there is confidence in our ability to ride out the effects of the pandemic and it will secure the jobs of our paid staff. We are extremely grateful to the government for the excellent support we have had through the last very worrying six months. It’s very reassuring; we can now be sure we will be here in 2021 providing services that visitors want and contributing in full measure to the health of the local economy.”
MP for Winchester, Steve Brine added: I hope this grant from the Culture Recovery Fund secures the future. The Mid Hants Railway is a unique employer locally, keeping alive many special skills and helping future engineers find their way.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--M&S launch new feature to help reduce food waste at hundreds of stores

M & S have launched a 'clever ' new feature at hundreds of stores across the country - all aimed at helping to reduce food waste .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What have M & S done ?
M & S Food have extended its initiative to turn unsold fresh bakery loaves into frozen garlic bread to 200 stores as part of its 2030 goal to halve food waste .
The roll-out follows a successful trial in eight stores , with any unsold baguettes and boules—which are baked fresh daily—being prepared and filled with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
The reinvented garlic bread products are then sold as frozen with an extended shelf-life of 30 days—priced at £1 for a garlic baguette or £1.80 for a twin pack , and £2 for the garlic boule .
What else are M & S doing ?
M & S say they are also helping customers to recycle more , with the garlic bread packaging now 100 % widely recycled .
The new packaging , which is made from translucent paper or paper with a small plastic window , is now being used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s in-store bakery as part of its goal to make all of its packaging widely recycled by 2022 .
What have M & S said about the scheme ?
Paul Willgoss , M & S Food Director of Technology , said : “ Our customers love the freshness and quality of our in-store bakery products , but their short shelf-life means it can be a challenging area for waste .
`` Whilst we ’ ve made great progress in better predicting daily bakery demand and accelerating our charity redistribution , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovate our processes to ensure we continually prevent waste .
`` By turning leftover loaves into frozen garlic bread , we ’ re not only creating delicious new products for family mealtimes , but we ’ re also helping to Spark Change together with our customers to significantly reduce waste .
`` What ’ s more , they can now be confident that the packaging they take home from our bakeries will be recycled and given a new purpose too.
” David Moon , Head of Business Collaboration at WRAP , added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food item in the home , with around one million loaves thrown away every day .
`` As a short shelf-life item , bread can also become surplus at the end of trading .
This initiative from M & S is a simple solution to a real problem that turns a surplus item into a brand-new product to be enjoyed anew , and stops food being wasted .
`` We welcome the largescale introduction by M & S , a signatory to Courtauld 2025 , and the clear messaging the retailer is giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made to avoid food going to waste .
`` Freezing bread in the home is an excellent way to add new life to loaves.
” Throughout the trial period , M & S tested the entire process from behind the scenes operations to customer engagement .
Following a positive response from the trial , M & S is featuring shelf-edge signage to engage customers on the food waste reduction concept across all 200 stores .
What else are M & S doing to help reduce food waste ?
Through its food redistribution scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 580 of M & S ’ s stores support 1,500 community causes across the UK with surplus food .
Since 2015 , the retailer has donated the equivalent of over 16m meals to support local causes .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What have M&S done?
M&S Food have extended its initiative to turn unsold fresh bakery loaves into frozen garlic bread to 200 stores as part of its 2030 goal to halve food waste.
The roll-out follows a successful trial in eight stores, with any unsold baguettes and boules—which are baked fresh daily—being prepared and filled with garlic butter at the end of each day.
The reinvented garlic bread products are then sold as frozen with an extended shelf-life of 30 days—priced at £1 for a garlic baguette or £1.80 for a twin pack, and £2 for the garlic boule.
What else are M&S doing?
M&S say they are also helping customers to recycle more, with the garlic bread packaging now 100% widely recycled.
The new packaging, which is made from translucent paper or paper with a small plastic window, is now being used for every item in M&S’s in-store bakery as part of its goal to make all of its packaging widely recycled by 2022.
What have M&S said about the scheme?
Paul Willgoss, M&S Food Director of Technology, said: “Our customers love the freshness and quality of our in-store bakery products, but their short shelf-life means it can be a challenging area for waste.
"Whilst we’ve made great progress in better predicting daily bakery demand and accelerating our charity redistribution, we’ve been looking at how we can innovate our processes to ensure we continually prevent waste.
"By turning leftover loaves into frozen garlic bread, we’re not only creating delicious new products for family mealtimes, but we’re also helping to Spark Change together with our customers to significantly reduce waste.
"What’s more, they can now be confident that the packaging they take home from our bakeries will be recycled and given a new purpose too.”
David Moon, Head of Business Collaboration at WRAP, added: “Bread is the second most wasted food item in the home, with around one million loaves thrown away every day.
"As a short shelf-life item, bread can also become surplus at the end of trading. This initiative from M&S is a simple solution to a real problem that turns a surplus item into a brand-new product to be enjoyed anew, and stops food being wasted.
"We welcome the largescale introduction by M&S, a signatory to Courtauld 2025, and the clear messaging the retailer is giving to shoppers that every effort is being made to avoid food going to waste.
"Freezing bread in the home is an excellent way to add new life to loaves.”
Throughout the trial period, M&S tested the entire process from behind the scenes operations to customer engagement.
Following a positive response from the trial, M&S is featuring shelf-edge signage to engage customers on the food waste reduction concept across all 200 stores.
What else are M&S doing to help reduce food waste?
Through its food redistribution scheme in partnership with Neighbourly, more than 580 of M&S’s stores support 1,500 community causes across the UK with surplus food.
Since 2015, the retailer has donated the equivalent of over 16m meals to support local causes.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - Are Deliveroo riders really heroes?

Over recent years I have become increasingly upset by the over generous use of the compliment `` hero '' .
@ @ @ @ @ the word described someone who went belong the expected and , in particular , risked @ @ @ @ @ and I do not want that belief to be undermined .
Now today I see @ @ @ @ @ Deliveroo Will Shu is quoted in the Daily Echo as saying that his `` riders @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - So many shops empty along Eastleigh High Street

I 've just read your article about Eastleigh becoming a ghost town .
And it indeed is , so many @ @ @ @ @ Street .
Also , Bon Marche , which l believe is part of the same @ @ @ @ @ , Ponden Mill & Peacocks , they also have a closing down sale .
I @ @ @ @ @ l struggle with walking any distance .
Eastleigh is ideal for me for shopping because @ @ @ @ @ Market Street there are seating areas .
There are also normally seating areas in The @ @ @ @ @ some of these have been removed because of Covid19 and distancing .
In which case @ @ @ @ @ the centre a bit more challenging .
I have always and would like to continue @ @ @ @ @ doing the majority of my shopping there .

And it indeed is, so many empty shops particularly along High Street.
Also, Bon Marche, which l believe is part of the same group as Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Ponden Mill & Peacocks, they also have a closing down sale.
I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and l struggle with walking any distance.
Eastleigh is ideal for me for shopping because all along High Street & Market Street there are seating areas.
There are also normally seating areas in The Swan Centre.
I think some of these have been removed because of Covid19 and distancing.
In which case, this makes shopping in the centre a bit more challenging.
I have always and would like to continue supporting Eastleigh Town Centre by doing the majority of my shopping there.
Eileen Brown
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thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - Missed opportunity to protect the lives of pets

FOLLOWING the debate in parliament on Monday 19 October , Blue Cross is incredibly disappointed that the Government has not @ @ @ @ @ to make pet theft a crime in its own right .
We feel this is @ @ @ @ @ protect the lives of pets and reassure their owners that pet theft is taken as @ @ @ @ @ Pets are not simply ‘ property ’ they are sentient beings and much loved family @ @ @ @ @ Support Service has been supporting owners for over 25 years and we know only too @ @ @ @ @ and anxiety caused by the theft of a beloved pet which deserves to be recognised @ @ @ @ @ We are however , encouraged that the Government has stated its willingness to engage in @ @ @ @ @ guidelines and we look forward to being fully involved .

We feel this is a huge missed opportunity to protect the lives of pets and reassure their owners that pet theft is taken as a very serious crime.
Pets are not simply ‘property’ they are sentient beings and much loved family members.
Our Pet Bereavement Support Service has been supporting owners for over 25 years and we know only too well the devastation, stress and anxiety caused by the theft of a beloved pet which deserves to be recognised and thieves punished accordingly.
We are however, encouraged that the Government has stated its willingness to engage in further discussion on the sentencing guidelines and we look forward to being fully involved.
Becky Thwaites
Blue Cross


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--CMe Media's Charisse Smith highlighted as success story in Barclays report

A BUSINESSWOMAN who kept her company afloat during the Covid crisis while caring for a new baby has been highlighted as a success story in a national report .
Fareham-based Charisse Smith has been featured in Resilience and Recovery , published by the Entrepreneurs Network in partnership with Barclays .
The report revealed that female-founded , equity-backed businesses have been worse affected by Covid-19 than their male-run counterparts .
It also highlighted examples of resilience during the crisis .
Ms Smith is founder and managing director of CMe Media , which buys advertising for clients in media and outdoor sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the Covid crisis began .
Her company ’ s revenue took a big hit when the lockdown which made advertising space on public transport and high streets less valuable .
She responded by arranging new payment plans with clients , setting up co-owned satellite branches and applying for £100,000 from the government-backed coronavirus business interruption loan scheme ( CBils ) from Barclays .
She said : “ As Covid-19 restrictions were announced , I immediately focussed on understanding the level of exposure facing CMe Media and how I could best support our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
“ I quickly pivoted the business to identify ways I could bolster our cashflow in the short to mid-term ; this included arranging new payment plans with clients , enacting our break clause on our commercial lease and furloughing staff to ensure we could keep them in employment throughout this period .
“ As a female founder , I also had to navigate the carefully balanced tightrope of keeping my business afloat throughout the pandemic , supporting my amazing staff and dealing with the additional pressure of being a new mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Working night and day from my dining table with my baby next to me , I immediately turned to my Barclays relationship manager for additional support through the government ’ s CBils , and as a high growth business , we agreed on a £100,000 loan to bolster our immediate cashflow concerns and support our growth ambitions in the long-term .
“ This loan has been a significant for our business , allowing us to look to the future with confidence and see us through a particularly challenging period.
” Barclays has pledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run their businesses over the next three years .
It will be offering local events and mentoring via its network of Eagle Labs – one of which is at the Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton -- and Rise hubs .
Aria Babu , the author of Resilience and Recovery , said : “ If we want a complete recovery from this recession , we need to see as many entrepreneurs as possible innovate and create new jobs .
This means we can not afford to keep barriers which prevent female entrepreneurs from realising @ @ @ @ @

Fareham-based Charisse Smith has been featured in Resilience and Recovery, published by the Entrepreneurs Network in partnership with Barclays.
The report revealed that female-founded, equity-backed businesses have been worse affected by Covid-19 than their male-run counterparts. It also highlighted examples of resilience during the crisis.
Ms Smith is founder and managing director of CMe Media, which buys advertising for clients in media and outdoor sites, and she was a new mother when the Covid crisis began.
Her company’s revenue took a big hit when the lockdown which made advertising space on public transport and high streets less valuable.
She responded by arranging new payment plans with clients, setting up co-owned satellite branches and applying for £100,000 from the government-backed coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBils) from Barclays.
She said: “As Covid-19 restrictions were announced, I immediately focussed on understanding the level of exposure facing CMe Media and how I could best support our clients, suppliers and staff throughout this period.
“I quickly pivoted the business to identify ways I could bolster our cashflow in the short to mid-term; this included arranging new payment plans with clients, enacting our break clause on our commercial lease and furloughing staff to ensure we could keep them in employment throughout this period.
“As a female founder, I also had to navigate the carefully balanced tightrope of keeping my business afloat throughout the pandemic, supporting my amazing staff and dealing with the additional pressure of being a new mum again,” she added.
“Working night and day from my dining table with my baby next to me, I immediately turned to my Barclays relationship manager for additional support through the government’s CBils, and as a high growth business, we agreed on a £100,000 loan to bolster our immediate cashflow concerns and support our growth ambitions in the long-term.
“This loan has been a significant for our business, allowing us to look to the future with confidence and see us through a particularly challenging period.”
Barclays has pledged to help 100,000 women start up and run their businesses over the next three years. It will be offering local events and mentoring via its network of Eagle Labs – one of which is at the Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton -- and Rise hubs.
Aria Babu, the author of Resilience and Recovery, said: “If we want a complete recovery from this recession, we need to see as many entrepreneurs as possible innovate and create new jobs. This means we cannot afford to keep barriers which prevent female entrepreneurs from realising their full talents.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - Government floundering through the pandemic

IT SEEMS the government and their so called experts continue to flounder their way through the current pandemic .
Their @ @ @ @ @ along the lines that a lockdown either locally or nationally will in some way eradicate @ @ @ @ @ occur only locally then come that lockdown ending the virus will be reintroduced from other @ @ @ @ @ national one must still eat , sometimes work , take children to school , lorry @ @ @ @ @ require deliveries .
So , lockdown is not total .
Any actions taken will only @ @ @ @ @ .
Surely amongst other actions the powers that be have gone to great expense in @ @ @ @ @ Why are they not now taking the afflicted and leaving our hospitals to deal with @ @ @ @ @ cancer , liver , heart disease et al in the knowledge that the Covid cases @ @ @ @ @

Their current thinking seems to move along the lines that a lockdown either locally or nationally will in some way eradicate the virus.
Should lockdown occur only locally then come that lockdown ending the virus will be reintroduced from other sources.
Should lockdown become national one must still eat, sometimes work, take children to school, lorry drivers require mates, shops require deliveries.
So, lockdown is not total.
Any actions taken will only extend the period of infection.
Surely amongst other actions the powers that be have gone to great expense in building the Nightingale hospitals.
Why are they not now taking the afflicted and leaving our hospitals to deal with the ever increasing backlog of cancer, liver, heart disease et al in the knowledge that the Covid cases are dealt with elsewhere.
Alan Dadswell
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thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - No deal would be disastrous for Southampton

Last week saw the Prime Minister ’ s self-imposed deadline to secure a trade deal with Europe come and go .
We were all promised a comprehensive deal with Europe – I believe there is still time to deliver that promise .
As the second wave of COVID begins , it ’ s never been more crucial to reach a recovery-boosting deal with Europe .
Polling by Best for Britain shows four fifths of people in the South East of England have already noticed job losses and business closures in their community - we have all seen businesses which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Best for Britain shows that countless professions , products and industries will be severely impacted from day one of a no deal exit .
To leave the transition period with no plan and no deal would be disastrous in this climate for Southampton .
Last week also saw the passing of the Agricultural Bill , without the amendments intended to protect our food standards and our farmers .
It was a stark reminder that the best guarantee of our high standards is to trade with an ally who shares them .
Abandoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan in place would compound our already vulnerable position - does anyone really want chlorinated chicken .
This is not an abstract matter of diplomacy and trade – our lives and our livelihoods are on the line in Southampton .
Let ’ s pursue a recovery-boosting deal , which lets us work with Europe to recover from COVID and keep our standards high .

We were all promised a comprehensive deal with Europe – I believe there is still time to deliver that promise.
As the second wave of COVID begins, it’s never been more crucial to reach a recovery-boosting deal with Europe.
Polling by Best for Britain shows four fifths of people in the South East of England have already noticed job losses and business closures in their community - we have all seen businesses which have closed in Southampton.
A recent report by Best for Britain shows that countless professions, products and industries will be severely impacted from day one of a no deal exit.
To leave the transition period with no plan and no deal would be disastrous in this climate for Southampton.
Last week also saw the passing of the Agricultural Bill, without the amendments intended to protect our food standards and our farmers.
It was a stark reminder that the best guarantee of our high standards is to trade with an ally who shares them.
Abandoning trade with our closest neighbour without a plan in place would compound our already vulnerable position - does anyone really want chlorinated chicken.
This is not an abstract matter of diplomacy and trade – our lives and our livelihoods are on the line in Southampton.
Let’s pursue a recovery-boosting deal, which lets us work with Europe to recover from COVID and keep our standards high.
Catherine Brown
Through website


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - We did it in Liverpool, so why not in Southampton?

IT IS NOT David Hackings fault he has not heard of the Socialist Party , the media never mention us @ @ @ @ @ that party who fight all council cuts and support local services .
If we were @ @ @ @ @ Southampton would have a home of their own .
Jobs would be created and the @ @ @ @ @ We did it in Liverpool , so why not here ?

We are that party who fight all council cuts and support local services.
If we were running the council everyone in Southampton would have a home of their own.
Jobs would be created and the roads would be fixed.
Empty promises?
We did it in Liverpool, so why not here?
Mike Marx
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - Rotary is not just for men

LETTER - Rotary is not just for men

MANY people assume that Rotary is for men only .
Nothing could be further from the truth .
A top @ @ @ @ @ and diversifying our membership to make sure we reflect the communities we serve .
This @ @ @ @ @ , equity and inclusion .
Lady members have been welcome at Hythe & Waterside Rotary @ @ @ @ @ although during that time there has been more , currently there are 3 lady members @ @ @ @ @ lady President in 2018 – 2019 .
Rotary celebrates and welcomes the contributions of people @ @ @ @ @ are also different types of membership to accommodate the type of support an individual is @ @ @ @ @ you have the skills or expertise to help us help others ?
If you would @ @ @ @ @ Hythe & Waterside Rotary , how to become a member , a Friend of Rotary @ @ @ @ @ please contact secretary @ hythewatersiderotary.org or telephone 023 8181 8187 .
We would be delighted @ @ @ @ @

Nothing could be further from the truth.
A top priority for Rotary is growing and diversifying our membership to make sure we reflect the communities we serve.
This is why we value diversity, equity and inclusion.
Lady members have been welcome at Hythe & Waterside Rotary for almost 15 years and although during that time there has been more, currently there are 3 lady members.
We elected our first lady President in 2018 – 2019.
Rotary celebrates and welcomes the contributions of people of all backgrounds.
There are also different types of membership to accommodate the type of support an individual is able to give.
Do you have the skills or expertise to help us help others?
If you would like to know more about Hythe & Waterside Rotary, how to become a member, a Friend of Rotary or even a Business Partner please contact secretary@hythewatersiderotary.org or telephone 023 8181 8187.
We would be delighted to hear from you.
Jean Adams
Hythe & Waterside Rotary


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--LETTER - Why we voted to take back control

YET MORE reasons to be glad that we 're leaving the European Union .
Our government will shortly be scrapping @ @ @ @ @ retailers from offering cashback without a purchase .
That 's right : Brussels actually decreed @ @ @ @ @ offer to let you withdraw cash unless you 'd bought something .
While this may @ @ @ @ @ minority of people , whose local ATMs have disappeared , the fact that such a @ @ @ @ @ is bizarre .
I also learned this week that the EU is going to ban @ @ @ @ @ names , i.e .
'sausage ' , 'burger ' and 'cheese alternative ' .
This @ @ @ @ @ Common Agricultural Policy from 2023 .
Such petty tyrannies are excellent examples of why we @ @ @ @ @ !

Our government will shortly be scrapping the EU directive that prevents retailers from offering cashback without a purchase.
That's right: Brussels actually decreed that a shop could not offer to let you withdraw cash unless you'd bought something.
While this may only be relevant to a minority of people, whose local ATMs have disappeared, the fact that such a ruling was imposed at all is bizarre.
I also learned this week that the EU is going to ban veggie food-products from having meat-product names, i.e. 'sausage', 'burger' and 'cheese alternative'.
This will be enshrined in the Common Agricultural Policy from 2023.
Such petty tyrannies are excellent examples of why we voted to TAKE BACK Control!
Colin Hingston
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Winchester's Osborne School to close after Covid-19 outbreak

A Hampshire school will close for three days following a confirmed case of coronavirus .
Osborne School , in Winchester @ @ @ @ @ Council that a member of its school community has tested positive for Covid-19 .
Education @ @ @ @ @ to close the school for three days from today .
The number of cases at @ @ @ @ @ known , but the school has been contacted for a comment .
Test Valley School @ @ @ @ @ ( October 20 ) told the county council , which is in charge of public @ @ @ @ @ is has a confirmed case .

Osborne School, in Winchester, has told Hampshire County Council that a member of its school community has tested positive for Covid-19.
Education chiefs have taken the decision to close the school for three days from yesterday.
The number of cases at the school are not yet known, but the school has been contacted for a comment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--University Hospital Southampton reports coronavirus death

A HOSPITAL has reported its first Covid-19 death in four days .
The latest figures show that the first coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust .
NHS England figures show 202 people had @ @ @ @ @ hospital as of 5pm on Tuesday ( October 20 ) .
An increase of one @ @ @ @ @ had been recorded at the same point on Monday .
The victims were among 3,653 @ @ @ @ @ East .
Daily death counts are revised each day , with each case backdated to @ @ @ @ @ .
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period @ @ @ @ @ days earlier .
NHS England guidance states : `` Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis , death @ @ @ @ @ figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under @ @ @ @ @ Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are @ @ @ @ @ the community excluded , such as those in care homes .

The latest figures show that the first coronavirus death in four days has been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust.
NHS England figures show 202 people had died in hospital at the hospital as of 5pm on Tuesday (October 20).
An increase of one compared to the 201 that had been recorded at the same point on Monday.
The victims were among 3,653 deaths recorded across the South East.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
This means some of the deaths that were first recorded in the latest period may actually have taken place days earlier.
NHS England guidance states: "Confirmation of Covid-19 diagnosis, death notification and reporting in central figures can take up to several days and the hospitals providing the data are under significant operational pressure."
Only deaths that occur in hospitals where the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 are recorded, with deaths in the community excluded, such as those in care homes.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Four car crash on the M27 between Bursledon and Park Gate

UPDATE : All lanes have now been cleared .
THERE are delays on the M27 after a crash involving four @ @ @ @ @ been held on the Eastbound carriageway between Junction 8 for Bursledon and Junction 9 for @ @ @ @ @ building from Junction 7 for Hedge End .
The cars involved are currently blocking one @ @ @ @ @ the carriageway .
Motorists are being advised to approach with caution .

THERE are delays on the M27 after a crash involving four cars.
All lanes have been held on the Eastbound carriageway between Junction 8 for Bursledon and Junction 9 for Park Gate.
Delays are building from Junction 7 for Hedge End.
The cars involved are currently blocking one lane with debris scattered across the carriageway.
Motorists are being advised to approach with caution.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Dorset police officer accused of murdering lover in car park

A MARRIED police officer accused of the murder of his long-term lover has admitted being a “ well-practised liar ” and a “ devious bastard ” .
Timothy Brehmer , a police constable from Hordle , is accused of the murder of Claire Parry in a Dorset car park on May 9 .
The 41-year-old is alleged to have strangled the mother-of-two after she sent a text message on the defendant ’ s phone to his wife revealing he had been having an affair .
The defendant told Salisbury Crown Court he agreed to meet Mrs Parry , a nurse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” sending him messages for the previous two days .
He said Mrs Parry was angry with “ uncontrolled jealousy ” because she had found out he had previously had an affair with another woman , leaving him feeling “ desperate ” .
Sobbing , Brehmer said : “ I had formed the decision that I was going to end my life .
“ I couldn ’ t face the rejection from my family , I felt I didn ’ t have anyone I could talk to.
” He added : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total turmoil , spinning plates and they are all falling on the floor.
” Brehmer said when Mrs Parry drove into the car park she was angry and after she got into his vehicle she asked for his phone so she could look through his social media apps .
He said : “ She was taking the mickey out of me , she was angry , she was being snide , nasty .
“ She was so angry , I do not know if she was jealous of my ‘ perfect life ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at one point he stabbed his arm three times with a penknife but Mrs Parry “ did not care ” .
He said he demanded Mrs Parry get out of his car but she refused so he first of all tried to pull her out before he “ bundled ” into the car to try to push her out and his arm “ must have slipped up in all the melee ” .
Brehmer said he then left the car without realising Mrs Parry was “ poorly ” .
The 41-year-old died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death was a brain injury caused by compression of the neck .
When asked by his counsel , Joanna Martin QC , if he had planned to kill Mrs Parry , he replied : “ Absolutely not.
” He added : “ I didn ’ t intend to hurt her in any shape or form.
” Under cross-examination by Richard Smith QC , prosecuting , Brehmer initially denied being a “ well-practised liar ” but then accepted the term after admitting he lied “ consistently well ” to his wife over their affair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a “ devious bastard ” , Brehmer responded : “ That ’ s how I consider myself now.
” Brehmer , of Hordle , Hampshire , who at the time of the incident was seconded to the National Police Air Service based at Bournemouth Airport , denies murder but has pleaded guilty to manslaughter .

Timothy Brehmer, a police constable from Hordle, is accused of the murder of Claire Parry in a Dorset car park on May 9.
The 41-year-old is alleged to have strangled the mother-of-two after she sent a text message on the defendant’s phone to his wife revealing he had been having an affair.
The defendant told Salisbury Crown Court he agreed to meet Mrs Parry, a nurse, after she had been “relentlessly” sending him messages for the previous two days.
He said Mrs Parry was angry with “uncontrolled jealousy” because she had found out he had previously had an affair with another woman, leaving him feeling “desperate”.
Sobbing, Brehmer said: “I had formed the decision that I was going to end my life.
“I couldn’t face the rejection from my family, I felt I didn’t have anyone I could talk to.”
He added: “It was like hurricanes in your brain, total turmoil, spinning plates and they are all falling on the floor.”
Brehmer said when Mrs Parry drove into the car park she was angry and after she got into his vehicle she asked for his phone so she could look through his social media apps.
He said: “She was taking the mickey out of me, she was angry, she was being snide, nasty.
“She was so angry, I do not know if she was jealous of my ‘perfect life’, as she called it.”
Brehmer said at one point he stabbed his arm three times with a penknife but Mrs Parry “did not care”.
He said he demanded Mrs Parry get out of his car but she refused so he first of all tried to pull her out before he “bundled” into the car to try to push her out and his arm “must have slipped up in all the melee”.
Brehmer said he then left the car without realising Mrs Parry was “poorly”.
The 41-year-old died the following day and the cause of death was a brain injury caused by compression of the neck.
When asked by his counsel, Joanna Martin QC, if he had planned to kill Mrs Parry, he replied: “Absolutely not.”
He added: “I didn’t intend to hurt her in any shape or form.”
Under cross-examination by Richard Smith QC, prosecuting, Brehmer initially denied being a “well-practised liar” but then accepted the term after admitting he lied “consistently well” to his wife over their affair.
When asked if he described himself as a “devious bastard”, Brehmer responded: “That’s how I consider myself now.”
Brehmer, of Hordle, Hampshire, who at the time of the incident was seconded to the National Police Air Service based at Bournemouth Airport, denies murder but has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Can you guess where this old picture was taken?

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ANSWER Can you guess where this picture was taken ?
This location will no doubt be @ @ @ @ @ image , snapped in 1949 , shows a road lined with shops and pubs .
@ @ @ @ @ exactly ?
It 's Shirley High Street at the junction with Park Street !
Well @ @ @ @ @ .
The building that is now the Shirley Hotel can clearly be seen on the @ @ @ @ @ then occupied premises that have been home to clothing store New Look for numerous years @

Can you guess where this picture was taken?
This location will no doubt be familiar to many.
The image, snapped in 1949, shows a road lined with shops and pubs.
So where was it taken exactly?
Find the answer below.
It's Shirley High Street at the junction with Park Street! Well done if you guessed correctly.
The building that is now the Shirley Hotel can clearly be seen on the left.
The chemist Boots then occupied premises that have been home to clothing store New Look for numerous years.


thedailyecho--2020-10-21--Fly-tippers plead guilty to dumping waste near Romsey

TWO fly-tippers have been ordered to pay almost £3,000 after a council investigation .
On Friday , October 16 , two men pleaded guilty to illegally dumping their waste in two separate incidents that took place around Romsey .
Richard Whittaker , of North Baddesley , admitted fly-tipping wood from a guinea pig hutch in a layby along Lee Lane in April , 2019 .
He was also prosecuted for failing to produce his waste carrier licence when asked by the council .
He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court and was fined £750 for the fly-tipping offence and failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as being ordered to pay £961 in costs and a £75 victim surcharge .
Adam Whitcher , of Totton , admitted to fly-tipping after concrete blocks were thrown out of his car window along Toothill Road .
This is said to have happened when he was driving to the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Romsey in August last year .
He was fined £500 , ordered to pay £1,126.70 in costs and £65 in compensation .
During lockdown , officers from the Test Valley Borough Council ’ s environmental service and legal service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had enough evidence to take both defendants to court .
Environmental portfolio holder , councillor Alison Johnston , said : `` What makes these cases even more so , is that everyone was doing their best to during a difficult few months , and for others to feel it ’ s okay to simply throw their rubbish away with no consequences , is horrendous .
`` Fly-tipping will never be acceptable , and in Test Valley , we will search until we have enough evidence to prosecute . ''

On Friday, October 16, two men pleaded guilty to illegally dumping their waste in two separate incidents that took place around Romsey.
Richard Whittaker, of North Baddesley, admitted fly-tipping wood from a guinea pig hutch in a layby along Lee Lane in April, 2019.
He was also prosecuted for failing to produce his waste carrier licence when asked by the council.
He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court and was fined £750 for the fly-tipping offence and failing to produce his carrier licence, as well as being ordered to pay £961 in costs and a £75 victim surcharge.
Adam Whitcher, of Totton, admitted to fly-tipping after concrete blocks were thrown out of his car window along Toothill Road.
This is said to have happened when he was driving to the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Romsey in August last year.
He was fined £500, ordered to pay £1,126.70 in costs and £65 in compensation.
During lockdown, officers from the Test Valley Borough Council’s environmental service and legal service continued to investigate cases of fly-tippers and had enough evidence to take both defendants to court.
Environmental portfolio holder, councillor Alison Johnston, said: "What makes these cases even more so, is that everyone was doing their best to during a difficult few months, and for others to feel it’s okay to simply throw their rubbish away with no consequences, is horrendous.
"Fly-tipping will never be acceptable, and in Test Valley, we will search until we have enough evidence to prosecute."


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Eastleigh College confirms two separate cases of coronavirus

A COLLEGE has confirmed that two learners have tested positive for coronavirus .
Eastleigh College said that staff were made @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases .
The two affected students are now self-isolating and the college has identified @ @ @ @ @ who was in close proximity to them .
Hampshire Protection Team has been working with @ @ @ @ @ that the last date of isolation for the learners is October 24 .
The college @ @ @ @ @ has been able to confirm that the cases are not connected in any way .
@ @ @ @ @ said : `` Through our seating and group plans we have been able to quickly @ @ @ @ @ in proximity to the two affected learners .
`` On Tuesday 20 October the College @ @ @ @ @ identified , and also made contact with the parents , guardians or carers of these @ @ @ @ @ 18 , or under 25 and have an Education Health and Care Plan . ''

Eastleigh College said that staff were made aware on Monday of two confirmed cases.
The two affected students are now self-isolating and the college has identified and made contact with everyone who was in close proximity to them.
Hampshire Protection Team has been working with the college and have confirmed that the last date of isolation for the learners is October 24.
The college, which has says it has been able to confirm that the cases are not connected in any way.
A spokesperson for the college said: "Through our seating and group plans we have been able to quickly identify the learners who were in proximity to the two affected learners.
"On Tuesday 20 October the College made contact with each individual identified, and also made contact with the parents, guardians or carers of these individuals where they are under 18, or under 25 and have an Education Health and Care Plan."


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Lisa Murray sent to secure hospital after assaulting mother

A SOUTHAMPTON woman who flouted a restraining order and repeatedly assaulted her mother in her own home has been sent to a secure hospital .
On one occasion Nawong Murray and a friend were so worried about their own safety that they fled the house and sat outside in a car .
Lisa Murray , who had a key to the property , continued to visit her mother despite being ordered to stay away from her .
Southampton Crown Court heard that the defendant repeatedly ignored a restraining order imposed for earlier offences by arriving at the Bridge Road property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a passage parlour .
On May 30 Murray walked into her mother 's bedroom and started scratching her face , leaving visible marks , he said .
On June 1 she entered the room again and leaned over her mother 's friend , Christopher Smith .
She struck her on the head , causing her to feel dizzy , before assaulting Mr Smith by giving him a backhander that caused his glasses to fall off .
Mr Waller added : `` Mrs Murray feared for her safety .
She and Mr Smith left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get away from the defendant .
`` Mum does not want daughter there but is scared to throw daughter out , '' he said .
Mr Waller told the court that Lisa Murray had a `` very long and persistent '' history of offending , which included convictions for harassment , criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker .
Murray , 26 , of Kent Street , Southampton , admitted three offences of assault and three of breaching a restraining order imposed for earlier offences against her mother .
The judge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studying psychiatric reports .
He told her : `` Your mother has been trying to help you but the sort of help you need must come from the experts .
`` There 's a cycle here that needs to be broken - and that can only be done by imposing a hospital order . ''
Judge Rowland also extended the restraining order by two years , which means it will now remain in force until January 2023 .

On one occasion Nawong Murray and a friend were so worried about their own safety that they fled the house and sat outside in a car.
Lisa Murray, who had a key to the property, continued to visit her mother despite being ordered to stay away from her.
Southampton Crown Court heard that the defendant repeatedly ignored a restraining order imposed for earlier offences by arriving at the Bridge Road property where Mrs Murray lived and also ran a passage parlour.
On May 30 Murray walked into her mother's bedroom and started scratching her face, leaving visible marks, he said.
On June 1 she entered the room again and leaned over her mother's friend, Christopher Smith. She struck her on the head, causing her to feel dizzy, before assaulting Mr Smith by giving him a backhander that caused his glasses to fall off.
Mr Waller added: "Mrs Murray feared for her safety. She and Mr Smith left the house and sat in a car to get away from the defendant.
"Mum does not want daughter there but is scared to throw daughter out," he said.
Mr Waller told the court that Lisa Murray had a "very long and persistent" history of offending, which included convictions for harassment, criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker.
Murray, 26, of Kent Street, Southampton, admitted three offences of assault and three of breaching a restraining order imposed for earlier offences against her mother.
The judge, Nicholas Rowland, sentenced the defendant after studying psychiatric reports.
He told her: "Your mother has been trying to help you but the sort of help you need must come from the experts.
"There's a cycle here that needs to be broken - and that can only be done by imposing a hospital order."
Judge Rowland also extended the restraining order by two years, which means it will now remain in force until January 2023.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl in Bitterne

POLICE are hunting for a man after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted .
The incident happened in Bitterne at around 12.55pm , August 9 .
The girl was said to be waiting at a bus stop on Bitterne Road West .
Police say that a man approached her and touched her `` inappropriately over the top of her clothing '' .
When the No .
18 Blue Star Bus arrived , both the man and the girl got on .
The man is said to have then sat opposite to the girl and tried to communicate with her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the girl 's mother .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We previously appealed for witnesses in this case , and now we have a CCTV image we ’ d like to release .
`` The man has been described as white , aged between 30 and 40-years-old with short black hair and stubble .
`` He was said to be wearing a green short sleeved shirt , jeans & a grey bum bag .
`` Do you recognise this man ?
If so , please contact us on 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The incident happened in Bitterne at around 12.55pm, August 9.
The girl was said to be waiting at a bus stop on Bitterne Road West.
Police say that a man approached her and touched her "inappropriately over the top of her clothing".
When the No. 18 Blue Star Bus arrived, both the man and the girl got on.
The man is said to have then sat opposite to the girl and tried to communicate with her.
The incident was later reported to police by the girl's mother.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We previously appealed for witnesses in this case, and now we have a CCTV image we’d like to release.
"The man has been described as white, aged between 30 and 40-years-old with short black hair and stubble.
"He was said to be wearing a green short sleeved shirt, jeans & a grey bum bag.
"Do you recognise this man? If so, please contact us on 101 number quoting crime ref 44200301639."


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--'Precious keepsakes' stolen from grave of Southampton woman

A HEARTBROKEN Southampton woman has condemned thieves who stole precious keepsakes from her mother 's grave .
Carrie Bailey , 33 , was in the early stages of her pregnancy when she discovered that her mother Jennifer was suffering from cancer .
She helped nurse her during her illness and was devastated when she died before her grand-daughter was born .
Now Carrie is facing fresh heartache after noticing that several objects have been taken from her mother 's grave at the city 's Hollybrook Cemetery .
The stolen items include a bowl of stones , each one of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mother .
She said : `` Discovering that precious things had been taken from her grave absolutely broke my heart - it 's horrible that anyone would do something like that .
`` My mum was such a lovely person .
She does n't deserve what 's happened .
I know she 's deceased but there 's still a soul there in my opinion .
`` The theft is a disgusting act committed by people with no morals .
It 's left me devastated . ''
In January 2009 Carrie discovered she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tears two months later when she learned that her mother , who was in her early fifties , was seriously ill. She said : `` I did the best I could to help extend the life .
I looked after her and made sure she was as comfortable and as happy as she could be .
`` After just three sessions of radiotherapy she rapidly got worse .
`` We all knew this battle was not going to be won .
My mum was not going to see her the birth of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see her nanny .
`` However she will live on in our hearts .
My daughter has been named after my mum and the amazing stories of her will be shared every day and night . ''
The theft comes just months after a huge tree at the cemetery was felled by vandals armed with a chainsaw .
The vandalism angered people with loved ones buried in the cemetery .
One woman posted : `` We have just rushed up to the graves as my partner 's twin is buried in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other way it would have crushed his grave as well as the three next to him and the ones behind . ''
A police spokesman said anyone with information about the theft from Mrs Bailey 's grave could call officers on 101 , quoting 44200407332 .

Carrie Bailey, 33, was in the early stages of her pregnancy when she discovered that her mother Jennifer was suffering from cancer.
She helped nurse her during her illness and was devastated when she died before her grand-daughter was born.
Now Carrie is facing fresh heartache after noticing that several objects have been taken from her mother's grave at the city's Hollybrook Cemetery.
The stolen items include a bowl of stones, each one of which had a special meaning to Carrie and her mother.
She said: "Discovering that precious things had been taken from her grave absolutely broke my heart - it's horrible that anyone would do something like that.
"My mum was such a lovely person. She doesn't deserve what's happened. I know she's deceased but there's still a soul there in my opinion.
"The theft is a disgusting act committed by people with no morals. It's left me devastated."
In January 2009 Carrie discovered she was pregnant but her joy turned to tears two months later when she learned that her mother, who was in her early fifties, was seriously ill.
She said: "I did the best I could to help extend the life. I looked after her and made sure she was as comfortable and as happy as she could be.
"After just three sessions of radiotherapy she rapidly got worse.
"We all knew this battle was not going to be won. My mum was not going to see her the birth of my baby girl and my daughter will never see her nanny.
"However she will live on in our hearts. My daughter has been named after my mum and the amazing stories of her will be shared every day and night."
The theft comes just months after a huge tree at the cemetery was felled by vandals armed with a chainsaw.
The vandalism angered people with loved ones buried in the cemetery.
One woman posted: "We have just rushed up to the graves as my partner's twin is buried in front of the tree. If it had gone the other way it would have crushed his grave as well as the three next to him and the ones behind."
A police spokesman said anyone with information about the theft from Mrs Bailey's grave could call officers on 101, quoting 44200407332.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--M271 closed by police after report of 'concerns for welfare'

A MOTORWAY has been closed by police due to `` concerns for welfare '' .
Police last night closed the @ @ @ @ @ in both directions .
The incident took place just after 7pm .
Officers received a @ @ @ @ @ welfare after a woman was seen on a nearby bridge .
The issue was resolved @ @ @ @ @ into the care of the appropriate services .

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thedailyecho--2020-10-22--MPs vote against Marcus Rashford's free school meals extension

JUST two MPs from across Hampshire voted for Marcus Rashford 's bid to have free school meals for eligible children @ @ @ @ @ .
Labour 's motion , which called for the scheme to be extended over the @ @ @ @ @ , was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – a majority of 61 .
Deputy @ @ @ @ @ the Conservatives had voted to let the more than 1.4 million children eligible for free @ @ @ @ @ the holidays .
“ Tonight I voted to feed our country ’ s vulnerable and @ @ @ @ @ voted to let them go hungry , ” she tweeted .

Labour's motion, which called for the scheme to be extended over the school holidays until Easter 2021, was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – a majority of 61.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said the Conservatives had voted to let the more than 1.4 million children eligible for free school meals go hungry through the holidays.
“Tonight I voted to feed our country’s vulnerable and needy children. The Tories voted to let them go hungry,” she tweeted.
Time we worked together. pic.twitter.com/xFPsgBiPQC
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 21, 2020
How did your MP vote?


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Car flips onto side after crash on A34 at Bullington Cross

A CAR was flipped onto its side after heavy rain caused it to skid off the road .
It happened @ @ @ @ @ Cross , just north of Winchester .
Hampshire police 's roads team said the incident @ @ @ @ @ on the road .
Officers were also on the scene for another crash at Bullington @ @ @ @ @ the A303 Westbound .
Again , the roads team said the vehicle aquaplaned , causing @ @ @ @ @ a road sign .
Drivers in both incidents sustained 'minor injuries ' , the force @

It happened on the A34 at Bullington Cross, just north of Winchester.
Hampshire police's roads team said the incident occurred after the driver aquaplaned on the road.
Officers were also on the scene for another crash at Bullington Cross, this time on the A303 Westbound.
Again, the roads team said the vehicle aquaplaned, causing the car to smash into a road sign.
Drivers in both incidents sustained 'minor injuries', the force confirmed


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--George Stooks, 22, defied doctors after autism diagnosis

HE WAS `` written off '' by doctors after being diagnosed with a severe form of autism at the age of two .
But George Stooks has defied the medics by passing a raft of exams , learning to drive and becoming a qualified coach with Kidz Camp UK .
The 22-year-old Brockenhurst College student has blossomed with the help of his mother , Jane Atkinson , and the Son Rise programme in America .
Jane , of Sway , is now a consultant who helps other families of autistic children learn how to treat the condition through play therapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first 15 months of his life George was a typical toddler .
Then he started screaming all the time , refused to make eye contact and became very withdrawn .
`` He was diagnosed with severe autism and I was advised to put him into care .
I was told he would never talk or gain life skills - he was completely written off .
`` It was devastating - I felt my world had literally been taken away .
`` When something like that happens in your life there are no words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lonely you are . ''
But George has made remarkable progress over the years and now has a bright future ahead of him .
After taking him to America when he was three Jane devised her own therapy for her son and later embarked on a programme of home-schooling .
George was six when he started to talk and was `` fully verbal '' two years later .
He entered mainstream education at the age of nine and passed his GCSEs a few years later .
At the age of 21 he qualified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as gaining a diploma in child health and social care .
It has been a long hard struggle but Jane and her son are reaping the rewards of their dedication .
Jane said : `` I think it 's down to my determination and his willingness to go on the journey with me .
He is an exceptionally sociable young man who will hopefully meet a life partner . ''
Last year Jane launched the Positive Path Foundation ( PPF ) to aid people aged 18 and over who have learning difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity 's main aims is to help its members make friends , widen their social circle and maybe find a partner .
A recent survey found that only 32.1 % of people with autism had a partner and only nine per cent were married .
PPF organises social events that enable members to meet new people and hone their friendship skills .
It also stages workshops that help people gain life skills .
Should friendships turn into something more staff are on hand to chaperone members on dates , helping them to nurture @ @ @ @ @ @ @

But George Stooks has defied the medics by passing a raft of exams, learning to drive and becoming a qualified coach with Kidz Camp UK.
The 22-year-old Brockenhurst College student has blossomed with the help of his mother, Jane Atkinson, and the Son Rise programme in America.
Jane, of Sway, is now a consultant who helps other families of autistic children learn how to treat the condition through play therapy.
She said: "For the first 15 months of his life George was a typical toddler. Then he started screaming all the time, refused to make eye contact and became very withdrawn.
"He was diagnosed with severe autism and I was advised to put him into care. I was told he would never talk or gain life skills - he was completely written off.
"It was devastating - I felt my world had literally been taken away.
"When something like that happens in your life there are no words to describe how you feel and how lonely you are."
But George has made remarkable progress over the years and now has a bright future ahead of him.
After taking him to America when he was three Jane devised her own therapy for her son and later embarked on a programme of home-schooling.
George was six when he started to talk and was "fully verbal" two years later.
He entered mainstream education at the age of nine and passed his GCSEs a few years later. At the age of 21 he qualified as a coach for Kidz Camps as well as gaining a diploma in child health and social care.
It has been a long hard struggle but Jane and her son are reaping the rewards of their dedication.
Jane said: "I think it's down to my determination and his willingness to go on the journey with me. He is an exceptionally sociable young man who will hopefully meet a life partner."
Last year Jane launched the Positive Path Foundation (PPF) to aid people aged 18 and over who have learning difficulties and physical challenges.
One of the charity's main aims is to help its members make friends, widen their social circle and maybe find a partner.
A recent survey found that only 32.1% of people with autism had a partner and only nine per cent were married.
PPF organises social events that enable members to meet new people and hone their friendship skills. It also stages workshops that help people gain life skills.
Should friendships turn into something more staff are on hand to chaperone members on dates, helping them to nurture their relationship in a safe environment.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Amazon linked to new warehouses at Basingstoke Gateway

AMAZON is planning to open a new distribution hub on the outskirts of a major Hampshire town , documents suggest .
The multinational company looks set to take one of four warehouses proposed on Basingstoke 's Oakdown Farm , adjacent to Junction 7 of the M3 .
Ever since plans for the site , known as Basingstoke Gateway , were revealed in June , rumours have been circulating surrounding the eventual occupiers .
It has now been uncovered documents which seem to indicate that online retail giant Amazon is set to take the largest of the warehouses .
The file @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council indicates that Newlands , which is proposing the site , has a folder for ‘ Amazon ARS Basingstoke ’ as one of its 2020 projects .
The name of this file indicates Amazon 's interest .
Newlands said that it can not disclose the identity of the future occupier because of “ legally binding commercial negotiations ” , instead confirming that the application was submitted “ in direct response to occupier interest ” .
Amazon said it doesn ’ t comment on rumours or speculation .
Campaign group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protest against the warehouses , has labelled the latest development “ bad news ” .
Spokesperson Christine Northam said : “ You don ’ t get eight hundred movements in and eight hundred movements out without some emissions . ''
Newlands has history working with Amazon , advertising how its directors , under a different name , developed facilities for the retail giant .
So far , 305 out of 314 comments submitted on the application by members of the public were objections .
An outline application was submitted for the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application then drawn-up for the largest warehouse , which is 630,000 square feet .
The site as a whole contains 1.25 million square feet of distribution space , and would bring £150 million of investment to the borough as well as 1,500 new jobs .
Newlands hopes pending planning permission , development will begin in early 2021 , with occupation by autumn 2022 .

The multinational company looks set to take one of four warehouses proposed on Basingstoke's Oakdown Farm, adjacent to Junction 7 of the M3.
Ever since plans for the site, known as Basingstoke Gateway, were revealed in June, rumours have been circulating surrounding the eventual occupiers.
It has now been uncovered documents which seem to indicate that online retail giant Amazon is set to take the largest of the warehouses.
The file name of a planning document submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council indicates that Newlands, which is proposing the site, has a folder for ‘Amazon ARS Basingstoke’ as one of its 2020 projects.
The name of this file indicates Amazon's interest.
Newlands said that it cannot disclose the identity of the future occupier because of “legally binding commercial negotiations”, instead confirming that the application was submitted “in direct response to occupier interest”. Amazon said it doesn’t comment on rumours or speculation.
Campaign group Clean Air Green Environment, set up to protest against the warehouses, has labelled the latest development “bad news”.
Spokesperson Christine Northam said: “You don’t get eight hundred movements in and eight hundred movements out without some emissions."
Newlands has history working with Amazon, advertising how its directors, under a different name, developed facilities for the retail giant.
So far, 305 out of 314 comments submitted on the application by members of the public were objections.
An outline application was submitted for the site in August, with a full planning application then drawn-up for the largest warehouse, which is 630,000 square feet.
The site as a whole contains 1.25 million square feet of distribution space, and would bring £150 million of investment to the borough as well as 1,500 new jobs.
Newlands hopes pending planning permission, development will begin in early 2021, with occupation by autumn 2022.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Trains cancelled between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier

TRAINS between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier are cancelled this morning .
All lines are currently closed between the two stations @ @ @ @ @ fault ” .
As a result , services running to and from the stations have @ @ @ @ @ Railway said : “ We have been informed of a train fault Brockenhurst and Lymington @ @ @ @ @ currently closed .
”

All lines were closed between the two stations due to a “train fault”.
As a result, services running to and from the stations had to be cancelled.
South Western Railway said: “We have been informed of a train fault Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier. This line is currently closed.”
The disruption was expected to last until 10am, however, services were able to run normally again by around 8.10am.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--More homes planned for Southampton's Ordnance Survey site

PLANS to extend a landmark building in Southampton to make room for almost 50 new flats have been submitted to civic chiefs .
Proposals to add an additional two storeys onto Compass House on Romsey Road have been submitted to Southampton City Council .
The extension would provide room for 48 flats including 32 one-bed flats , 14 two-bed flats and one studio flat .
The four-storey building was the home of Britain 's mapmakers Ordnance Survey for more than 30 years before the company moved to its new purpose-built site , Adanac Park .
The proposal was submitted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes following plans to turn the landmark building into more than 260 flats .
Plans also include new restaurants , shops , offices and a surgery .
In April 2019 , councillors at Southampton City Council backed the plans for an additional floor which will provide 19 new flats – 11 one-bedroom , five three-bedroom and three two-bedroom .
The proposal for Compass House comes after new homes and a Tesco Express were built at the former Ordnance Survey site over the past years .
But the plans have been met with concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is already `` overcrowded '' .
In November last year , a local resident said in a letter addressed to the council : `` This will completely overcrowd the area , the land has already been overcrowded with the development from Taylor Wimpey and also Barratt Homes .
`` There is very minimal parking amongst these two estates let alone another 241 cars if there is only one car per household .
`` These days households usually have two cars , this will then bring nearly 500 cars into such a small amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been submitted for a new hotel in the carpark of Compass House .
Plans for a three-storey building were submitted at the end of last year in the Compass House carpark in Romsey Road .
The hotel would feature 73 bedrooms and 35 car parking spaces .
The scheme was set to be approved in October 2019 but the decision was deferred after civic chiefs asked clarifications on parking spaces .
The hotel is expected to create 19 new jobs but as previously reported the name of the operator is yet to be @ @

Proposals to add an additional two storeys onto Compass House on Romsey Road have been submitted to Southampton City Council.
The extension would provide room for 48 flats including 32 one-bed flats, 14 two-bed flats and one studio flat.
The four-storey building was the home of Britain's mapmakers Ordnance Survey for more than 30 years before the company moved to its new purpose-built site, Adanac Park.
The proposal was submitted by BMR Compass on September 22.
It comes following plans to turn the landmark building into more than 260 flats.
Plans also include new restaurants, shops, offices and a surgery.
In April 2019, councillors at Southampton City Council backed the plans for an additional floor which will provide 19 new flats – 11 one-bedroom, five three-bedroom and three two-bedroom.
The proposal for Compass House comes after new homes and a Tesco Express were built at the former Ordnance Survey site over the past years.
But the plans have been met with concern by local residents who claim the area is already "overcrowded".
In November last year, a local resident said in a letter addressed to the council: "This will completely overcrowd the area, the land has already been overcrowded with the development from Taylor Wimpey and also Barratt Homes.
"There is very minimal parking amongst these two estates let alone another 241 cars if there is only one car per household.
"These days households usually have two cars, this will then bring nearly 500 cars into such a small amount of space."
Proposals have also been submitted for a new hotel in the carpark of Compass House.
Plans for a three-storey building were submitted at the end of last year in the Compass House carpark in Romsey Road.
The hotel would feature 73 bedrooms and 35 car parking spaces.
The scheme was set to be approved in October 2019 but the decision was deferred after civic chiefs asked clarifications on parking spaces.
The hotel is expected to create 19 new jobs but as previously reported the name of the operator is yet to be revealed.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Cruise ship Shieldhall set to return to Solent next summer

CELEBRATIONS are due to take place next year to mark the 200th anniversary of the first steamship voyage from Southampton .
The Prince of Cobourg launched a new era in cross-Solent travel by operating between Southampton and Cowes , beginning with her first trip on July 24 1820 .
But by 1840 her engines had been removed and she was being used as a workshop in Woolston .
Now the operators of another steamship , the Southampton-based Shieldhall , have unveiled plans to stage a cruise next summer to mark the anniversary .
Shieldhall 's 2020 cruise schedule - including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate her 65th birthday - was wrecked by the coronavirus pandemic .
But behind-the-scenes work on the vessel means she is in excellent condition , with volunteers looking forward to a full sailing programme next year .
A spokesman said : `` Special trips held over from 2020 will be staged , including the sailing to the Nab Tower and a cruise to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first steamship to leave Southampton .
`` Also included will be trips to view the Round the Island and Fastnet Races , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be special themed cruises including a Titanic-based cruise and music cruises with tribute bands RU40 , the Soulcatchers and Shieldhall ’ s house band the Stompers .
`` A Government Heritage Emergency Grant awarded during the summer has assisted Shieldhall ’ s volunteers in carrying out essential maintenance work on the ship . ''
• SS Shieldhall given smart new look Lewis Folland , a member of Shieldhall ’ s marketing team , added : `` We have published next year ’ s programme earlier than ever .
`` Many of our guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have offered their support and encouragement by holding tickets over to 2021 , and we can not wait to welcome them and other passengers on board . ''
Shieldhall was built at Renfrew in 1955 and was used by Glasgow Corporation to take sludge to dumping grounds near the Firth of Clyde .
She performed a similar task for Southern Water between 1980-1985 , transporting material from Marchwood , Millbrook and Woolston to an area off the Isle of Wight .
Shieldhall has completed more than 500 voyages since she was bought by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .

The Prince of Cobourg launched a new era in cross-Solent travel by operating between Southampton and Cowes, beginning with her first trip on July 24 1820.
But by 1840 her engines had been removed and she was being used as a workshop in Woolston.
Now the operators of another steamship, the Southampton-based Shieldhall, have unveiled plans to stage a cruise next summer to mark the anniversary.
Shieldhall's 2020 cruise schedule - including a trip to the Nab Tower to celebrate her 65th birthday - was wrecked by the coronavirus pandemic.
But behind-the-scenes work on the vessel means she is in excellent condition, with volunteers looking forward to a full sailing programme next year.
A spokesman said: "Special trips held over from 2020 will be staged, including the sailing to the Nab Tower and a cruise to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first steamship to leave Southampton.
"Also included will be trips to view the Round the Island and Fastnet Races, and the Bournemouth Air Festival.
"There will be special themed cruises including a Titanic-based cruise and music cruises with tribute bands RU40, the Soulcatchers and Shieldhall’s house band the Stompers.
"A Government Heritage Emergency Grant awarded during the summer has assisted Shieldhall’s volunteers in carrying out essential maintenance work on the ship."
Lewis Folland, a member of Shieldhall’s marketing team, added: "We have published next year’s programme earlier than ever.
"Many of our guests unable to sail with us this year have offered their support and encouragement by holding tickets over to 2021, and we cannot wait to welcome them and other passengers on board."
Shieldhall was built at Renfrew in 1955 and was used by Glasgow Corporation to take sludge to dumping grounds near the Firth of Clyde.
She performed a similar task for Southern Water between 1980-1985, transporting material from Marchwood, Millbrook and Woolston to an area off the Isle of Wight.
Shieldhall has completed more than 500 voyages since she was bought by the Solent Steam Packet charity 30 years ago.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Final consultation on Southampton Airport plans

A FINAL consultation on plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport has been launched .
Residents are being urged to have their say on the plans to expand the runway by 164 metres .
It comes as airport bosses submitted more details to Eastleigh Borough Council .
These include the possibility for the authority to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport .
But campaigners said there is no justification for the plans to go ahead .
The news comes as airport managing director Steve Szalay previously said the future of the airport will be hanging in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Action group Airport Expansion Opposition ( AXO ) , said they fear that new government policy could mean that there would be no noise cap in the future .
In a statement campaigners added : “ We feel strongly that there is inadequate mitigation presented in the new documents .
The proposed noise insulation scheme will benefit up to 650 households , yet over 60,000 people will be exposed to increased noise .
Moreover , Noise insulation will offer no benefits should residents wish to sit out in their gardens.Despite claims that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runway , the planning documents offer no evidence of this .
On the contrary they indicate that if Flybe ’ s routes are taken up by other airlines , extending the runway will provide “ neutral ” economic impact and zero new jobs.
” According to the plans residents could also benefit from grants of up to £5,000 to cover the cost of measures such as double glazing and loft insulation .
Mr Szalay said : “ We have offered and provided additional information to the council on the expected maximum noise levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collating this additional insight , we are allowing the council the opportunity to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport .
This is a significant change.
, as our application would provide a positive control over noise that does not currently exist and which is above and beyond industry standards .
This is the final submission we will be making to the council and are hopeful of a decision on our plans before Christmas.
” The consultation will close on November 15 .

Residents are being urged to have their say on the plans to expand the runway by 164 metres.
It comes as airport bosses submitted more details to Eastleigh Borough Council.
These include the possibility for the authority to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport.
Airport managers said the noise mitigation measures exceed industry standards.
But campaigners said there is no justification for the plans to go ahead.
The news comes as airport managing director Steve Szalay previously said the future of the airport will be hanging in the balance if the plans are rejected.
Action group Airport Expansion Opposition (AXO), said they fear that new government policy could mean that there would be no noise cap in the future.
In a statement campaigners added: “We feel strongly that there is inadequate mitigation presented in the new documents. The proposed noise insulation scheme will benefit up to 650 households, yet over 60,000 people will be exposed to increased noise. Moreover, Noise insulation will offer no benefits should residents wish to sit out in their gardens.Despite claims that the airport is not viable without the extended runway, the planning documents offer no evidence of this. On the contrary they indicate that if Flybe’s routes are taken up by other airlines, extending the runway will provide “neutral” economic impact and zero new jobs.”
According to the plans residents could also benefit from grants of up to £5,000 to cover the cost of measures such as double glazing and loft insulation.
Mr Szalay said: “We have offered and provided additional information to the council on the expected maximum noise levels associated with the runway extension. By collating this additional insight, we are allowing the council the opportunity to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport. This is a significant change., as our application would provide a positive control over noise that does not currently exist and which is above and beyond industry standards. This is the final submission we will be making to the council and are hopeful of a decision on our plans before Christmas.”
The consultation will close on November 15.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Covid secure Poppy Appeal launched in South Hampshire

THE POPPY Appeal has launched again in South Hampshire with communities asked to offer their support in a new way .
The annual appeal , run by The Royal British Legion , to raise money for current and ex-service personnel , has been launched in the county today .
With the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic still looming large , the legion are asking the public to support their fundraising in new ways .
Ideas put forward include ordering poppies remotely , printing a poppy and displaying it in a window , or undertaking a virtual Poppy Run .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Appeal has to adapt to the threat of Covid-19 and we are asking the public to support us like never before .
“ Whilst the pandemic has impacted the ways in which we deliver the Poppy Appeal in South Hampshire , our community of staff , volunteers , partners and suppliers have been working together to ensure that the 2020 Poppy Appeal is able to go ahead .
“ Every poppy counts so we are asking people to please support in any way you can.
” Donations are used in ways including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based recovery programmes , specialist dementia care , and advising and supporting with benefits and money issues .
The Legion ’ s Director of Fundraising Claire Rowcliffe said : “ The Covid-19 pandemic has had an overwhelming impact on people ’ s livelihoods .
“ The Legion ’ s work is more vital than ever as we support our community through additional hardships.
” Fundraising ideas are available online on The Royal British Legion website .

The annual appeal, run by The Royal British Legion, to raise money for current and ex-service personnel, has been launched in the county today.
With the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic still looming large, the legion are asking the public to support their fundraising in new ways.
Ideas put forward include ordering poppies remotely, printing a poppy and displaying it in a window, or undertaking a virtual Poppy Run.
A spokesperson for the legion said: “The Appeal has to adapt to the threat of Covid-19 and we are asking the public to support us like never before.
“Whilst the pandemic has impacted the ways in which we deliver the Poppy Appeal in South Hampshire, our community of staff, volunteers, partners and suppliers have been working together to ensure that the 2020 Poppy Appeal is able to go ahead.
“Every poppy counts so we are asking people to please support in any way you can.”
Donations are used in ways including providing crisis grants, sport and art based recovery programmes, specialist dementia care, and advising and supporting with benefits and money issues.
The Legion’s Director of Fundraising Claire Rowcliffe said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has had an overwhelming impact on people’s livelihoods.
“The Legion’s work is more vital than ever as we support our community through additional hardships.”
Fundraising ideas are available online on The Royal British Legion website.


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Plans for two new solar farms in Winchester area

PLANS have been submitted for two solar farms in the Winchester district .
Developers want to build a large solar farm near Three Maids Hill - on a prominent site north of Winchester next to two main roads , and also on farmland north-east of Old Alresford near Armsworth .
The applicant Environoma Asset Management proposes a 45-hectare farm on four fields on arable downland between the A272 and A34 north of the Three Maids Hill interchange .
It would generate up to 25 megawatts ( MW ) , enough to power 8,965 homes .
As well as hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including fencing , substations , storage containers and battery storage so the power generated could be sent to the National Grid at the most efficient times .
In a letter to Winchester City Council the agents Pegasus said of the proposal : “ This aims to address the local and national renewable energy targets and ultimately reduce the reliance on fossil fuel-based sources as a form of energy production.
” For the solar farm near Armsworth , Anesco proposes one capable of generating approximately 10 MW of electricity for 40 years , enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a solar farm next to the A31 near Ropley Dene in the summer was withdrawn after the applicant gauged the strength of local opposition against a farm at that location .
Simon and Lucy James , of Old Alresford , told planners : “ We are not against solar energy , far from it , but strongly believe it should be encouraged on brown field sites or on the roofs of new buildings not on green fields .
The countryside is a very precious commodity in this day and age and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have left .
`` We need to save the planet but not at the expense of important landscapes .
”

Developers want to build a large solar farm near Three Maids Hill - on a prominent site north of Winchester next to two main roads, and also on farmland north-east of Old Alresford near Armsworth.
The applicant Environoma Asset Management proposes a 45-hectare farm on four fields on arable downland between the A272 and A34 north of the Three Maids Hill interchange. It would generate up to 25 megawatts (MW), enough to power 8,965 homes.
As well as hundreds of solar panels there would be associated infrastructure including fencing, substations, storage containers and battery storage so the power generated could be sent to the National Grid at the most efficient times.
In a letter to Winchester City Council the agents Pegasus said of the proposal: “This aims to address the local and national renewable energy targets and ultimately reduce the reliance on fossil fuel-based sources as a form of energy production.”
For the solar farm near Armsworth, Anesco proposes one capable of generating approximately 10 MW of electricity for 40 years, enough to power 3,000 homes.
A proposal for a solar farm next to the A31 near Ropley Dene in the summer was withdrawn after the applicant gauged the strength of local opposition against a farm at that location.
Simon and Lucy James, of Old Alresford, told planners: “We are not against solar energy, far from it, but strongly believe it should be encouraged on brown field sites or on the roofs of new buildings not on green fields. The countryside is a very precious commodity in this day and age and we need to save and conserve what we have left.
"We need to save the planet but not at the expense of important landscapes.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-22--Netflix make changes for those who share the same account

Netflix have reportedly started to crack down on users who share passwords to avoid paying for their own account .
We 've put together what you need to know about the crackdown on password sharing .
What packages does Netflix allow you to share accounts ?
The Netflix model does allow for account sharing to a certain degree , as it allows users to create multiple profiles on one account depending on what plan the account is on : • The basic package for £5.99 per month that can only be viewed on one screen • The standard package for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on two screens at the same time • The premium package for £11.99 that can be viewed on up to four screens at the same time However , these plans are designed for people living in a single household using the same login .
What do Netflix 's terms and conditions say ?
Netflix ’ s terms and conditions state : “ The Netflix service and any content viewed through the service are for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household.
” What have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , Greg Peters , Netflix ’ s chief product officer , was asked how the streaming service plans to address the issue without “ alienating a certain portion of [ the ] userbase ” .
Peters replied that they would “ continue to monitor ” the issue and would be looking at “ consumer friendly ways to push on the edges ” of the problem .
What those “ consumer friendly ways ” to crack down on password sharing might be has not been specified .
There are a few ways that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing , such as monitoring and limiting IP addresses .
'Reports of accounts getting shut down' According to some reports , users are already feeling the effects of the streaming company ’ s efforts to minimise account sharing .
Michael Pachter , an analyst at Wedbush Securities , told The Sun : “ They are policing this [ already ] by blocking the third concurrent screen if two screens are in use at the same time.
” Within the Netflix terms and conditions , it states that they reserve the right to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they find you are violating the terms of use or are engaged in “ illegal or fraudulent use of the service ” .

We've put together what you need to know about the crackdown on password sharing.
What packages does Netflix allow you to share accounts?
The Netflix model does allow for account sharing to a certain degree, as it allows users to create multiple profiles on one account depending on what plan the account is on:
The basic package for £5.99 per month that can only be viewed on one screen
The standard package for £8.99 per month that can be viewed on two screens at the same time
The premium package for £11.99 that can be viewed on up to four screens at the same time
However, these plans are designed for people living in a single household using the same login.
What do Netflix's terms and conditions say?
Netflix’s terms and conditions state: “The Netflix service and any content viewed through the service are for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household.”
What have Netflix said:
During an interview last year, Greg Peters, Netflix’s chief product officer, was asked how the streaming service plans to address the issue without “alienating a certain portion of [the] userbase”.
Peters replied that they would “continue to monitor” the issue and would be looking at “consumer friendly ways to push on the edges” of the problem.
What those “consumer friendly ways” to crack down on password sharing might be has not been specified.
There are a few ways that Netflix could implement ways to limit password sharing, such as monitoring and limiting IP addresses.
'Reports of accounts getting shut down'
According to some reports, users are already feeling the effects of the streaming company’s efforts to minimise account sharing.
Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, told The Sun: “They are policing this [already] by blocking the third concurrent screen if two screens are in use at the same time.”
Within the Netflix terms and conditions, it states that they reserve the right to “terminate or restrict” an account if they find you are violating the terms of use or are engaged in “illegal or fraudulent use of the service”.