thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Eastleigh Band Stand due to be decorated with poppies

A TOWN bandstand is due to be turned red for this years Remembrance day .
Because of Covid , most usual events have been cancelled or changed to allow for social distancing .
This year , Eastleigh Borough Council has teamed up with the Royal British Legion to decorate the location in Eastleigh 's town centre .
• Remembrance changes in Southampton , Winchester and Eastleigh Poppies will be placed on the bandstand in order to 'provide support in a very visual way ' .
Normally , the bandstand hosts the band and the bugler who plays the last post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be the first time the it has been used in this way .
The council is now encouraging local people to help turn the bandstand red with a sea of poppies .
The Council ’ s Armed Forces Champion Councillor Tina Campbell said : “ In these extraordinary times this will be the first time the bandstand has been used in this unique way and we are encouraging local people and organisations to help turn the bandstand red with a sea of poppies .
`` They can abide by social distancing rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Remembrance to tie their homemade or bought poppies around the railings of the bandstand to remember their loved ones .
`` In this way , we hope they can be there in spirit on Remembrance Day and at the same time we can collectively send a strong and positive message that , despite the current restrictions and lack of services , we can show our support in a very visual way to honour the sacrifices that our armed forces and civilians have made .
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Because of Covid, most usual events have been cancelled or changed to allow for social distancing.
This year, Eastleigh Borough Council has teamed up with the Royal British Legion to decorate the location in Eastleigh's town centre.
Remembrance changes in Southampton, Winchester and Eastleigh
Poppies will be placed on the bandstand in order to 'provide support in a very visual way'.
Normally, the bandstand hosts the band and the bugler who plays the last post as part of the ceremony.
This will be the first time the it has been used in this way.
The council is now encouraging local people to help turn the bandstand red with a sea of poppies.
The Council’s Armed Forces Champion Councillor Tina Campbell said: “In these extraordinary times this will be the first time the bandstand has been used in this unique way and we are encouraging local people and organisations to help turn the bandstand red with a sea of poppies.
"They can abide by social distancing rules and go along anytime in the week before Remembrance to tie their homemade or bought poppies around the railings of the bandstand to remember their loved ones.
"In this way, we hope they can be there in spirit on Remembrance Day and at the same time we can collectively send a strong and positive message that, despite the current restrictions and lack of services, we can show our support in a very visual way to honour the sacrifices that our armed forces and civilians have made.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Life of luxury at The Marylebone Hotel in London

CHANCES to get away from it all have been few and far between in recent months .
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic we 've wearily accepted the delay and cancellation of our much-needed holidays .
But with no end in sight to foreign travel restrictions , surely we do n't have to stay at home forever - do we ?
Many of us are working from home , making the desire to break free from our familiar four walls all the more urgent .
But relaxing , fun and luxurious breaks are as close as a train ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five star Marylebone Hotel , managers go out of their way to ensure a safe , Covid-secure environment .
But it takes nothing away from the joy of a wonderful weekend in the capital .
The hotel is a stone 's throw from Oxford Circus and Marble Arch and offers a comprehensive range of rooms and rates to suit most budgets .
Guests can enjoy a la carte breakfast and dinner at the hotel 's 108 Brasserie and also have access to the top-notch Third Space health centre .
From £335 the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a luxuriously appointed bedroom or suite .
The current offer , called Make a Night of It , also includes a la carte breakfast , dinner and a glass of champagne each at 108 Brasserie and upgrade , subject to availability , on arrival .
The hotel 's Cosy and Classic Rooms start at £244 with Deluxe from £294 , Studio Suites from £356 and luxury suites from £900 .
There are Terrace Suites from £1,500 and the spectacular Marylebone Suite from £2,625 per night .
The latter 's price tag is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but for a special occasion , it would be almost impossible to beat .
There can be few hotel rooms in London so luxuriously appointed , but also incredibly comfortable at the same time .
And I doubt there are many where you could sit outside and watch the sun setting over the London skyline .
Patio heaters and a retractable roof make it possible to be used all year round .
The suite is full of modern technology with four televisions , blinds which close themselves when you 've forgotten to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and what must be one of the most comprehensive minibars in the whole of London .
We travelled to London for a two-night weekend break and were greeted by charming staff at the hotel reception .
On our first night we enjoyed dinner at the 108 Brasserie , sitting outside next to cosy patio heaters despite it being late October .
Particular highlights were the Miso blackened cod , Hereford fillet steak and Classic creme brulee .
The following morning saw us head off to Third Space , where we discovered luxuriously appointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep underneath the London pavement .
Then it was back to 108 Brasserie for a high quality breakfast with the full English breakfast and the smashed avocado with chilli flakes gaining our seal of approval .
We also had the chance to enjoy some of London 's famous sights without the usual crowds .
Most places are open and operating in a Covid-safe manner and trips to the Imperial War Museum and the V & A were a delight with plenty of space to move around We even managed a bit of shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business .
The Marylebone Hotel is part of the Doyle Collection , a group of exclusive hotels in London , Ireland , Washington DC and Bristol .
For those who perhaps do n't fancy travelling to London at the moment , there are also a range of rates and offers available The Bristol , with its lively harbourside position in the city .
Rates : Cosy and Classic rooms - from £244 .
Deluxe rooms - from £294 .
Studio suites from £356 .
Luxury Suites from £900 .
Terrace suites from £1,500 @ @ @ @ @ @

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic we've wearily accepted the delay and cancellation of our much-needed holidays.
But with no end in sight to foreign travel restrictions, surely we don't have to stay at home forever - do we?
Many of us are working from home, making the desire to break free from our familiar four walls all the more urgent.
But relaxing, fun and luxurious breaks are as close as a train ride away in central London.
At the five star Marylebone Hotel, managers go out of their way to ensure a safe, Covid-secure environment.
But it takes nothing away from the joy of a wonderful weekend in the capital.
The hotel is a stone's throw from Oxford Circus and Marble Arch and offers a comprehensive range of rooms and rates to suit most budgets.
Guests can enjoy a la carte breakfast and dinner at the hotel's 108 Brasserie and also have access to the top-notch Third Space health centre.
From £335 the hotel offers accommodation for two people, sharing a luxuriously appointed bedroom or suite.
The current offer, called Make a Night of It, also includes a la carte breakfast, dinner and a glass of champagne each at 108 Brasserie and upgrade, subject to availability, on arrival.
The hotel's Cosy and Classic Rooms start at £244 with Deluxe from £294, Studio Suites from £356 and luxury suites from £900.
There are Terrace Suites from £1,500 and the spectacular Marylebone Suite from £2,625 per night.
The latter's price tag is likely to make most people's eyes water but for a special occasion, it would be almost impossible to beat.
There can be few hotel rooms in London so luxuriously appointed, but also incredibly comfortable at the same time.
And I doubt there are many where you could sit outside and watch the sun setting over the London skyline.
Patio heaters and a retractable roof make it possible to be used all year round.
The suite is full of modern technology with four televisions, blinds which close themselves when you've forgotten to do it yourself before you get into bed and what must be one of the most comprehensive minibars in the whole of London.
We travelled to London for a two-night weekend break and were greeted by charming staff at the hotel reception.
On our first night we enjoyed dinner at the 108 Brasserie, sitting outside next to cosy patio heaters despite it being late October.
Particular highlights were the Miso blackened cod, Hereford fillet steak and Classic creme brulee.
The following morning saw us head off to Third Space, where we discovered luxuriously appointed gym areas and a relaxing pool buried deep underneath the London pavement.
Then it was back to 108 Brasserie for a high quality breakfast with the full English breakfast and the smashed avocado with chilli flakes gaining our seal of approval.
We also had the chance to enjoy some of London's famous sights without the usual crowds.
Most places are open and operating in a Covid-safe manner and trips to the Imperial War Museum and the V&A were a delight with plenty of space to move around
We even managed a bit of shopping with central London very much open for business.
The Marylebone Hotel is part of the Doyle Collection, a group of exclusive hotels in London, Ireland, Washington DC and Bristol.
For those who perhaps don't fancy travelling to London at the moment, there are also a range of rates and offers available The Bristol, with its lively harbourside position in the city.
Factfile:
The Marylebone Hotel, 47, Wellbeck Street, London, W1G 8DN.
Telephone: 0207 486 6600
Website: doylecollection.com
Rates: Cosy and Classic rooms - from £244. Deluxe rooms - from £294. Studio suites from £356. Luxury Suites from £900. Terrace suites from £1,500. Marylebone suite from £2,625.
Restaurant: 108 Brasserie
Health club: Third Space


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Barton Peveril graduate heads to university in America

A COLLEGE graduate has begun studying at a world-renowned University in the USA .
Barton Peveril Graduate , Joshua Wells @ @ @ @ @ University in New Jersey after finishing his studies at the college last year .
Joshua @ @ @ @ @ Community School , earned his place after a rigorous application process .
He is currently @ @ @ @ @ the four year Bachelor of Arts Degree , where he intends to major in the @ @ @ @ @ International Affairs .
He said : `` I was astounded when I received the news @ @ @ @ @ .
`` After visiting the University , it became my dream . ''

Barton Peveril Graduate, Joshua Wells, has started at Princeton University in New Jersey after finishing his studies at the college last year.
Joshua, who joined from Brookfield Community School, earned his place after a rigorous application process.
He is currently in his first year on the four year Bachelor of Arts Degree, where he intends to major in the School of Public Policy and International Affairs.
He said: "I was astounded when I received the news that I had an offer.
"After visiting the University, it became my dream."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Bertrand urges education to tackle 'subconscious racism'

SAINTS star Ryan Bertrand has urged both children and parents to be educated in a bid to try and eradicate `` subconscious racism '' in society .
Bertrand , who revealed he first experienced racial abuse as a child in London , gave his support to the Premier League 's No Room For Racism campaign .
And the 31-year-old believes education is the key to trying to tackle the problem .
Bertrand told the Daily Mirror : “ I think I was about seven years old .
I was living in Bermondsey and I think I was walking to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some adults shouted out racist words .
“ It stands out in my mind , a car full of adults racially abusing a seven-year-old kid as it drives by .
At that time I did n't think of it too much to be honest .
I was very confused .
“ But , if you do think of it , it 's a bit mad , that these people are out there .
That 's why I think this togetherness we 're all showing , it will eradicate it and what we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and from the adults down , is necessary .
“ The importance of combatting racism is everything I think , for life .
You know , not just even sports , for life .
It needs to be eradicated .
Will it ever be eradicated , fully ?
Probably not .
“ It 's such a big world , but as long as we can stay proactive about it and keep trying to educate people and to show right from wrong , that 's what needs to be done.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be an overnight fix .
It 's about consistent support programmes .
`` And you know it is n't about fixing the racism that is here now , it 's about fixing the racism of tomorrow .
You only filter that out if you educate the youth .
“ While it 's about educating the youth , it 's the parents , also .
Parents need to be careful with what they say behind closed doors .
When you have kids , they pick up on things that we do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think kids are really smart .
If parents slip into the subconscious bias and the stereotypical slurs that may happen – not in public , but behind closed doors – the kids will pick up on that and repeat it at their level .
“ I think it 's the subconscious racism that you really have to attack .
And that 's where the stereotyping of racial profiles will come from .
“ It 's probably not they 're actually racist within , or at the front of their minds saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , subconsciously they do n't even know they have the racist principles within them .
“ I think just listen .
If someone has a friend who 's experiencing racism , whatever race they are from , I think just listen to them .
Understand them , and understand that you know it 's not right either .
`` If you are willing to go on to be successful or you want to better your life , it 's important to be able to engage with other races , religions , people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to adopt and have empathy for a lot of different people .
You 're going to need to be able to mix with a lot of people from different races and religions .
”

Bertrand, who revealed he first experienced racial abuse as a child in London, gave his support to the Premier League's No Room For Racism campaign.
And the 31-year-old believes education is the key to trying to tackle the problem.
Bertrand told the Daily Mirror: “I think I was about seven years old. I was living in Bermondsey and I think I was walking to a shop. A car drove past and some adults shouted out racist words.
“It stands out in my mind, a car full of adults racially abusing a seven-year-old kid as it drives by. At that time I didn't think of it too much to be honest. I was very confused.
“But, if you do think of it, it's a bit mad, that these people are out there. That's why I think this togetherness we're all showing, it will eradicate it and what we're propagating with the education from the kids up and from the adults down, is necessary.
“The importance of combatting racism is everything I think, for life. You know, not just even sports, for life. It needs to be eradicated. Will it ever be eradicated, fully? Probably not.
“It's such a big world, but as long as we can stay proactive about it and keep trying to educate people and to show right from wrong, that's what needs to be done.”
He added: “I think it's not going to be an overnight fix. It's about consistent support programmes.
"And you know it isn't about fixing the racism that is here now, it's about fixing the racism of tomorrow. You only filter that out if you educate the youth.
“While it's about educating the youth, it's the parents, also. Parents need to be careful with what they say behind closed doors. When you have kids, they pick up on things that we don't think they're picking up on.
“I think kids are really smart. If parents slip into the subconscious bias and the stereotypical slurs that may happen – not in public, but behind closed doors – the kids will pick up on that and repeat it at their level.
“I think it's the subconscious racism that you really have to attack. And that's where the stereotyping of racial profiles will come from.
“It's probably not they're actually racist within, or at the front of their minds saying they're a really racist person. But, subconsciously they don't even know they have the racist principles within them.
“I think just listen. If someone has a friend who's experiencing racism, whatever race they are from, I think just listen to them. Understand them, and understand that you know it's not right either.
"If you are willing to go on to be successful or you want to better your life, it's important to be able to engage with other races, religions, people, egos.
“It's important to be able to adopt and have empathy for a lot of different people. You're going to need to be able to mix with a lot of people from different races and religions.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--You won't believe how old some of these Hampshire houses are

HAMPSHIRE has one of the best-dated stock of timber-framed houses in the country .
These delightful buildings are one of the most readily recognisable relics of the county ’ s past and are part of its essential character .
Much of this is due to the funding of costly dating techniques by the HCC and individuals keen to investigate their own property .
Meticulous studies of these buildings have contributed greatly to an understanding of domestic aspects of people ’ s lives , and how their communities developed over the past eight centuries .
Detailed drawings and documentary sources are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1976 , following the European Architectural Heritage Year , the county council set up the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust ( HBPT ) to buy up the houses and other important buildings with public money , repair them with expert hands and put them back onto the market .
A lot more was happening in the 1970s , much of it led by Elizabeth Lewis , then the Curator of the Winchester City Museums and the Hampshire Buildings Survey Group .
Together with King Alfred ’ s College lecturer Edward Roberts , Kenneth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Crook , she pioneered a new interest in old buildings which led to a ground-breaking book , Medieval Hall Houses of the WinchesterArea , published in 1988 .
Ongoing work on Hampshire houses was sparked especially by a growing awareness of the power of dendrochronology to give the exact year in which timbers were felled .
This is a pattern-matching technique using sequences of tree-rings as seasonally driven “ fingerprints ” .
The cat was out the bag for a systematic survey of large numbers of buildings , which was led by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken early retirement .
He and many others have since explored , drawn , dated and decoded hundreds of domestic buildings , as shown in his book Hampshire Houses 1250-1700 , published by HBPT , with contributions by John Crook , Bill Fergie , Linda Hall and Daniel Miles .
Apart from stone-built palaces and the like , very few buildings constructed before the 1300s have survived .
“ Timber was once very cheap and posts were buried in the ground and the house rebuilt when they rotted .
It was only when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed of flints , that houses survived in any numbers – because timber rots from the ends , ” explained Edward .
“ Hampshire has a few houses built before 1200 , and quite a few others later , such as The Stables of Wherwell Priory of 1250 , and the oldest house in Winchester , in Chesil Street [ No .
42 ] , dating from 1283/4 .
The numbers increase in the later periods , but it was only in the 1500s – in a period termed the “ great rebuilding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of houses which are still standing .
“ It was the first time since the Black Death that the population had started to recover , profits went up and bricks started to be widely used .
These were no longer hall-houses , they had two floors and generally a brick chimney and a comfortable sitting room and were essentially like modern houses.
” Houses were originally built with a hall , with smoke rising into the roof .
Later a smoke bay or a timber chimney did the same job , until eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A rare example of a “ transitional ” house has been found at Catherington .
It had a “ chimney ” that funnelled smoke into the roof space to escape through the thatch .
There is no such thing as the “ Hampshire house ” , but there is an intriguing pattern that can not at present be explained , namely , that cruck houses – those with a structure based on two large curved timbers set up to make an arch – are relatively numerous in the county and further west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east , beyond the escarpment typified by the original form of Stoner Hill near Petersfield ( called the Wealden Edge ) .
Most houses were probably built without plans , though broad-brush specifications were given on dimensions , jettying and the like , and town houses were constrained by the width of the frontage ( often 1 , 2 or 3 perches ) .
The Angel Inn , Andover , dating from 1445-53 , is an exception and was built according to strict instructions from the developer Winchester College , where the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite having investigated hundreds of buildings in the county , Edward believes that there are many more houses to be found .
He said : “ An example is Frobury Farmhouse , Kingclere , which only a few years ago was found to date from 1263 .
The really exciting thing is when you get a felling date from dendrochronology and find exactly the same date in the records , such as the Pipe Rolls of the bishops of Winchester.
” Activity is now in the hands of the Historic Buildings Section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chairman Bill Fergie , played a major role in the HBPT and in particular carried out outstanding surveys of buildings in the Basingstoke and Deane area .
He also drew most of the illustrations for Hampshire Houses and collaborated with Edward Roberts in the latest edition .
Copies of the book are available from the Hampshire Record Office , Oxley ’ s Bookshop , Alresford , and the Weald and Downland Living Museum , or via enquiries @ hampshirebuildings.org.uk .
For more on Hampshire , visit : www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk

Meticulous studies of these buildings have contributed greatly to an understanding of domestic aspects of people’s lives, and how their communities developed over the past eight centuries. Detailed drawings and documentary sources are held by the Hampshire Record Office.
In 1976, following the European Architectural Heritage Year, the county council set up the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) to buy up the houses and other important buildings with public money, repair them with expert hands and put them back onto the market.
A lot more was happening in the 1970s, much of it led by Elizabeth Lewis, then the Curator of the Winchester City Museums and the Hampshire Buildings Survey Group. Together with King Alfred’s College lecturer Edward Roberts, Kenneth Roberts (no relation) and Dr John Crook, she pioneered a new interest in old buildings which led to a ground-breaking book, Medieval Hall Houses of the WinchesterArea, published in 1988.
Ongoing work on Hampshire houses was sparked especially by a growing awareness of the power of dendrochronology to give the exact year in which timbers were felled. This is a pattern-matching technique using sequences of tree-rings as seasonally driven “fingerprints”.
The cat was out the bag for a systematic survey of large numbers of buildings, which was led by Edward Roberts, who in 1987 had taken early retirement. He and many others have since explored, drawn, dated and decoded hundreds of domestic buildings, as shown in his book Hampshire Houses 1250-1700, published by HBPT, with contributions by John Crook, Bill Fergie, Linda Hall and Daniel Miles.
Apart from stone-built palaces and the like, very few buildings constructed before the 1300s have survived. “Timber was once very cheap and posts were buried in the ground and the house rebuilt when they rotted. It was only when timber was laid horizontally, on a bed of flints, that houses survived in any numbers – because timber rots from the ends,” explained Edward.
“Hampshire has a few houses built before 1200, and quite a few others later, such as The Stables of Wherwell Priory of 1250, and the oldest house in Winchester, in Chesil Street [No. 42], dating from 1283/4. The numbers increase in the later periods, but it was only in the 1500s – in a period termed the “great rebuilding”– that we find large numbers of houses which are still standing.
“It was the first time since the Black Death that the population had started to recover, profits went up and bricks started to be widely used. These were no longer hall-houses, they had two floors and generally a brick chimney and a comfortable sitting room and were essentially like modern houses.”
Houses were originally built with a hall, with smoke rising into the roof. Later a smoke bay or a timber chimney did the same job, until eventually a conventional brick chimney became the norm. A rare example of a “transitional” house has been found at Catherington. It had a “chimney” that funnelled smoke into the roof space to escape through the thatch.
There is no such thing as the “Hampshire house”, but there is an intriguing pattern that cannot at present be explained, namely, that cruck houses – those with a structure based on two large curved timbers set up to make an arch – are relatively numerous in the county and further west, but are virtually non-existent to the east, beyond the escarpment typified by the original form of Stoner Hill near Petersfield (called the Wealden Edge).
Most houses were probably built without plans, though broad-brush specifications were given on dimensions, jettying and the like, and town houses were constrained by the width of the frontage (often 1, 2 or 3 perches). The Angel Inn, Andover, dating from 1445-53, is an exception and was built according to strict instructions from the developer Winchester College, where the original contract and even detailed building accounts survive.
Despite having investigated hundreds of buildings in the county, Edward believes that there are many more houses to be found. He said: “An example is Frobury Farmhouse, Kingclere, which only a few years ago was found to date from 1263. The really exciting thing is when you get a felling date from dendrochronology and find exactly the same date in the records, such as the Pipe Rolls of the bishops of Winchester.”
Activity is now in the hands of the Historic Buildings Section of the Hampshire Field Club, whose Chairman Bill Fergie, played a major role in the HBPT and in particular carried out outstanding surveys of buildings in the Basingstoke and Deane area. He also drew most of the illustrations for Hampshire Houses and collaborated with Edward Roberts in the latest edition. Copies of the book are available from the Hampshire Record Office, Oxley’s Bookshop, Alresford, and the Weald and Downland Living Museum, or via enquiries@hampshirebuildings.org.uk.
For more on Hampshire, visit: www.hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--11 stowaways discovered on ship in Southampton docks

ELEVEN Albanian nationals have been detained after being found at a dock in Southampton .
Police were called at 11.25am today after eleven Albanian nationals were located in Dock Gate 4 , Cunard Road , Southampton .
They have now been detained for alleged immigration offences .
One woman has been taken to hospital relating to a pregnancy .
A 17-year-old boy is due to be transferred into the care of children 's services .
A spokesperson for Associated British Ports , the company that runs the dock , said : `` We are aware that the incident involving stowaways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been resolved .
`` ABP continues to support relevant government agencies with their investigations and is working with the shipping company and owners as required.
” It is understood that Salome arrived at Southampton Docks at about 7.30am and it is due to depart the city at 4am tomorrow ( October 29 ) .
The incident comes just days after armed forces boarded a Southampton-bound ship and arrested seven people following a suspected attempted hijacking .
The Nave Andromeda vessel , which had travelled from Lagos , Nigeria , but an exclusion zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coast of Sandown on the Isle of Wight .

Police were called at 11.25am today after eleven Albanian nationals were located in Dock Gate 4, Cunard Road, Southampton.
They have now been detained for alleged immigration offences.
One woman has been taken to hospital relating to a pregnancy.
A 17-year-old boy is due to be transferred into the care of children's services.
A spokesperson for Associated British Ports, the company that runs the dock, said: "We are aware that the incident involving stowaways on the vessel MV Salome has now been resolved.
"ABP continues to support relevant government agencies with their investigations and is working with the shipping company and owners as required.”
Border Force are investigating the incident.
It is understood that Salome arrived at Southampton Docks at about 7.30am and it is due to depart the city at 4am tomorrow (October 29).
The incident comes just days after armed forces boarded a Southampton-bound ship and arrested seven people following a suspected attempted hijacking.
The Nave Andromeda vessel, which had travelled from Lagos, Nigeria, but an exclusion zone was set up around the ship off the coast of Sandown on the Isle of Wight.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Two teenagers arrested after man stabbed in Southampton

TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Southampton .
Police were called by South Central Ambulance Service yesterday following reports of a serious assault at Barnfield Road , Southampton , in the early hours of yesterday .
Police say a 56-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his neck and stomach following an altercation with two people .
He was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment .
His injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening .
• Man stabbed in neck and stomach after 'serious assault ' in city street Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14-year-old boys , both from Southampton , have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder .
Both remain in police custody . ''
Detective Sergeant Will Whale added : `` We are investigating an attempted murder after a serious assault took place on Barnfield Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning .
“ Although this happened in the very early hours of the morning it was in a residential area and therefore we believe someone may have seen what happened .
“ Officers continue to carry out a number of enquiries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
“ We understand this will cause concern in the local community due to the ages of those allegedly involved .
It is really important that we obtain the facts around this case therefore we continue to ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information , that has not yet spoken to us , to get in touch .
“ Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting 44200416726 .
All calls will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence .
”

Police were called by South Central Ambulance Service yesterday following reports of a serious assault at Barnfield Road, Southampton, in the early hours of yesterday.
Police say a 56-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his neck and stomach following an altercation with two people.
He was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
Today a police spokesman said: "Two 14-year-old boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both remain in police custody."
Detective Sergeant Will Whale added: "We are investigating an attempted murder after a serious assault took place on Barnfield Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
“Although this happened in the very early hours of the morning it was in a residential area and therefore we believe someone may have seen what happened.
“Officers continue to carry out a number of enquiries to establish the exact circumstances in the area today.
“We understand this will cause concern in the local community due to the ages of those allegedly involved. It is really important that we obtain the facts around this case therefore we continue to ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information, that has not yet spoken to us, to get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting 44200416726. All calls will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.”
Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 57 more cases diagnosed in Southampton

TWO new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust in the latest 24-hour period , the latest official figures show .
NHS England figures show 211 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Tuesday ( October 27 ) .
That was an increase of two compared to Monday , when there were 209 .
It means there have been nine deaths in the past week , up from two the previous week .
The victims were among 3,710 deaths recorded across the South East .
It comes after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton increased by 57 over the last 24 hours .
Public Health England figures show that 1,950 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Wednesday ( October 28 ) in Southampton , up from 1,893 the same time on Tuesday .
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 .
Daily death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

NHS England figures show 211 people had died in hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as of 5pm on Tuesday (October 27).
That was an increase of two compared to Monday, when there were 209.
It means there have been nine deaths in the past week, up from two the previous week.
The victims were among 3,710 deaths recorded across the South East.
It comes after the number of recorded coronavirus cases in Southampton increased by 57 over the last 24 hours.
Public Health England figures show that 1,950 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Wednesday (October 28) in Southampton, up from 1,893 the same time on Tuesday.
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.
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--2020-10-28--Crash on Redbridge Causeway causes delays

DELAYS are building on a busy Southampton road following a crash .
One lane of Redbridge Causeway is blocked due @ @ @ @ @ The accident is on the eastbound carriageway .
Motorists are being urged to approach with @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Digger abandoned after becoming submerged in River Itchen

A DIGGER has been abandoned after becoming submerged in the River Itchen .
The vehicle belonging to Eagle Plant was believed to have been under the control of the Environment Agency .
No workers were at the Cow Down site in Itchen Abbas when a Chronicle reporter arrived .
• Access to River Itchen that has been enjoyed for decades to be fenced off One passer-by said the digger 's petrol has not leaked into the water .
Currently , the water gushing past is clear in colour .
It is unknown when the vehicle will be extracted .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being carried out by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust .
Diseased ash trees have already been lopped and branches placed in the river .
While the work is carried out the riverbank has been fenced off meaning the locals will be shut out of their only access to the river .
As previously reported this has sparked anger and there is now a movement to register the area as a village green to win it back .
City councillor Jackie Porter told the Chronicle : “ It is really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the land which may result in muddy paths and as a result it is understood that we are all losing access to the river .
“ People have enjoyed the countryside and in particular this spot for decades . ''

The vehicle belonging to Eagle Plant was believed to have been under the control of the Environment Agency.
No workers were at the Cow Down site in Itchen Abbas when a Chronicle reporter arrived.
One passer-by said the digger's petrol has not leaked into the water.
Currently, the water gushing past is clear in colour.
It is unknown when the vehicle will be extracted.
The digger is on site while restoration work is being carried out by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Diseased ash trees have already been lopped and branches placed in the river.
While the work is carried out the riverbank has been fenced off meaning the locals will be shut out of their only access to the river.
As previously reported this has sparked anger and there is now a movement to register the area as a village green to win it back.
City councillor Jackie Porter told the Chronicle: “It is really disappointing that the landowners are fencing off the land which may result in muddy paths and as a result it is understood that we are all losing access to the river.
“People have enjoyed the countryside and in particular this spot for decades."
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Nando's issue important update on restaurant rules for Tiers 1, 2 and 3

Nando 's have issued an important update on the different restaurant rules for those Tiers 1 , 2 and 3 across England .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What have Nando 's said ?
In an email to diners earlier this week , the peri-peri chain unveiled the rules in place for those planning to head to their restaurants .
Nando 's said : `` Things might be a little complicated right now , but we want to make sure getting your Nando 's is as safe and as simple as possible .
After all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't need a treat ?
`` No matter what tier you 're in across the country , you can still get your Nando 's . ''
Rules for those in Tier 1 areas at Nando 's restaurants : • Eat-in is still available for groups of 6 ( these can be from different households ) • Collect – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk .
Rules for those in Tier 2 areas at Nando 's restaurants : • Eat-in is available for groups of 6 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk .
Rules for those in Tier 3 areas at Nando 's restaurants : • Eat-in is available for groups of 6 ( from the same household ) • Collect – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk .
The chain have also made a few changes to make sure both diners and Nando 's staff are kept safe .
A new system is now in place .
Instead of lining up outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the QR code on display when they arrive , and Nando 's will send a text when a table is ready .
Nando 's added : `` Order and pay for your PERi-PERi fix from your table .
Simply scan the QR code using the camera on your phone and get ordering .
You can still earn Chilli Points and redeem rewards on your Nando ’ s Card when you pay.
`` Nando 's have socially distanced tables and are operating at a reduced capacity .
`` With social distancing taking place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited menu right now .
Most of the Nando 's meals you know and love are still there though , '' they added .
We 'll come to you Nando 's say staff will bring everything to the table - including sauces , cutlery and napkins .
There will be sanitiser stations around the restaurant for diners to use .
Anyone with symptons of Covid-19 has been urged to stay at home .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What have Nando's said?
In an email to diners earlier this week, the peri-peri chain unveiled the rules in place for those planning to head to their restaurants.
Nando's said: "Things might be a little complicated right now, but we want to make sure getting your Nando's is as safe and as simple as possible. After all, in times like these who doesn't need a treat?
"No matter what tier you're in across the country, you can still get your Nando's."
Rules for those in Tier 1 areas at Nando's restaurants:
Eat-in is still available for groups of 6 (these can be from different households)
Delivery – just head to nandos.co.uk.
Collect – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk.
Rules for those in Tier 2 areas at Nando's restaurants:
Eat-in is available for groups of 6 (from the same household)
Delivery – just head to nandos.co.uk.
Collect – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk.
Rules for those in Tier 3 areas at Nando's restaurants:
Eat-in is available for groups of 6 (from the same household)
Delivery – just head to nandos.co.uk.
Collect – walk in and order or choose a time that suits you at nandos.co.uk.
The chain have also made a few changes to make sure both diners and Nando's staff are kept safe.
The changes include:
Queuing
A new system is now in place. Instead of lining up outside the restaurant, diners will need to scan the QR code on display when they arrive, and Nando's will send a text when a table is ready.
Cashless
Nando's added: "Order and pay for your PERi-PERi fix from your table. Simply scan the QR code using the camera on your phone and get ordering. You can still earn Chilli Points and redeem rewards on your Nando’s Card when you pay. "
Keeping distance
Nando's have socially distanced tables and are operating at a reduced capacity.
"With social distancing taking place in our kitchens, we've got a limited menu right now. Most of the Nando's meals you know and love are still there though," they added.
We'll come to you
Nando's say staff will bring everything to the table - including sauces, cutlery and napkins.
Keep it clean
There will be sanitiser stations around the restaurant for diners to use.
Anyone with symptons of Covid-19 has been urged to stay at home.


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Shoe Zone: Boss warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

The boss of Shoe Zone has warned he could shut up to 90 stores before April 2022 if the Government does not radically rethink the way it calculates business rates .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
How many shops does Shoe Zone have across the UK ?
Shoe Zone has 460 shops but chief executive Alistair Smith said about a fifth of them are at risk within the next couple of years .
What has the boss of Shoe Zone said ?
Mr Smith , who has warned of closures in the past , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business rates during the Covid-19 crisis provided a “ significant benefit ” to the business and helped save high street stores .
“ However , the Government has announced the reintroduction of the antiquated business rates system in April 2021 and to make matters worse has delayed the revaluation , ” he said .
“ The consequence to Shoe Zone will be the closure of up to 45 stores prior to April 2021 and the potential closure of a further 45 stores in the 12 months following the reintroduction.
” He said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a revaluation of rates by two years cost his business £2.5 million .
The latest delay will be even more costly , Mr Smith said , as rents have fallen significantly but rates are unlikely to have followed suit .
He warned : “ Never has the rating system been more unfair .
Our rates as a proportion of rent have increased from 26.4 % in 2009 to 54.3 % in 2019 and forecast to be close to 60 % in 2021 .
“ This is unsustainable for most high street retailers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes substantial changes.
” The company ended its financial year this month with 460 stores , after closing 40 but opening 10 others over the 12 months .
New openings are now on hold until conditions improve .
Soaring online sales were not enough to plug the gap left by a plunge in in-store sales .
The company said revenues dropped by more than £39 million to £122.6 million in the financial year that ended earlier this month .
Its shops were closed between March 23 , when lockdown started , and June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have only recovered to eight-tenths of their previous levels .
A doubling of online sales have not been enough to make up for that fact , and Shoe Zone now expects to report a pre-tax loss of £10-£12 million for the financial year .
It will not pay a dividend as the company focuses on paying back its debts instead .
Mr Smith added : “ Shoe Zone has ended an incredibly challenging year with a robust plan and sufficient funding in place to ensure the future survival of the business .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrates the flexibility of our operating model , and follows the decision to create an autonomous digital department in 2019 .
”

We've put together everything you need to know.
How many shops does Shoe Zone have across the UK?
Shoe Zone has 460 shops but chief executive Alistair Smith said about a fifth of them are at risk within the next couple of years.
What has the boss of Shoe Zone said?
Mr Smith, who has warned of closures in the past, said the Government’s decision to suspend business rates during the Covid-19 crisis provided a “significant benefit” to the business and helped save high street stores.
“However, the Government has announced the reintroduction of the antiquated business rates system in April 2021 and to make matters worse has delayed the revaluation,” he said.
“The consequence to Shoe Zone will be the closure of up to 45 stores prior to April 2021 and the potential closure of a further 45 stores in the 12 months following the reintroduction.”
He said a 2015 decision by the Government to delay a revaluation of rates by two years cost his business £2.5 million.
The latest delay will be even more costly, Mr Smith said, as rents have fallen significantly but rates are unlikely to have followed suit.
He warned: “Never has the rating system been more unfair. Our rates as a proportion of rent have increased from 26.4% in 2009 to 54.3% in 2019 and forecast to be close to 60% in 2021.
“This is unsustainable for most high street retailers and closures will continue unabated until the Government makes substantial changes.”
The company ended its financial year this month with 460 stores, after closing 40 but opening 10 others over the 12 months. New openings are now on hold until conditions improve.
Soaring online sales were not enough to plug the gap left by a plunge in in-store sales.
The company said revenues dropped by more than £39 million to £122.6 million in the financial year that ended earlier this month.
Its shops were closed between March 23, when lockdown started, and June 15. But even since then sales have only recovered to eight-tenths of their previous levels.
A doubling of online sales have not been enough to make up for that fact, and Shoe Zone now expects to report a pre-tax loss of £10-£12 million for the financial year.
It will not pay a dividend as the company focuses on paying back its debts instead.
Mr Smith added: “Shoe Zone has ended an incredibly challenging year with a robust plan and sufficient funding in place to ensure the future survival of the business.
“The exceptional growth in digital sales since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrates the flexibility of our operating model, and follows the decision to create an autonomous digital department in 2019.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-28--Greggs launches 'enhanced loyalty reward scheme' - with free drinks and treats

Greggs have introduced a new and improved loyalty scheme on Greggs Rewards , their mobile reward app .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
What is Greggs ' rewards scheme - and what 's up for grabs ?
The new rewards scheme no longer just offers free hot drinks , Greggs fans will be able to earn digital stamps and rewards across all of their Greggs favourites .
Ranging from sweet treats and tasty bakes to freshly prepared sandwiches and hot drinks including freshly ground Fairtrade coffee , Greggs fans will be rewarded with the products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , the new and improved scheme allows Greggs fans to earn a freebie when they buy nine products from any one category – meaning the tenth will be awarded to customers for free .
Customers can collect stamps for more than one category at a time , offering more choice and rewards .
Stamps can be collected for all of the following product categories : When will the app roll out across the UK ?
The updated app will be rolled out across iOS and Android and will be available to all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What is Greggs' rewards scheme - and what's up for grabs?
The new rewards scheme no longer just offers free hot drinks, Greggs fans will be able to earn digital stamps and rewards across all of their Greggs favourites.
Ranging from sweet treats and tasty bakes to freshly prepared sandwiches and hot drinks including freshly ground Fairtrade coffee, Greggs fans will be rewarded with the products they enjoy most frequently.
In all cases, the new and improved scheme allows Greggs fans to earn a freebie when they buy nine products from any one category – meaning the tenth will be awarded to customers for free.
Customers can collect stamps for more than one category at a time, offering more choice and rewards.
Stamps can be collected for all of the following product categories:
Drinks (hot, cold and all branded drinks)
Sandwiches and Salads
Breakfast
Savouries, Bakes & Pizza
Sweet Treats
Hot Food
When will the app roll out across the UK?
The updated app will be rolled out across iOS and Android and will be available to all Greggs customers by the first week in November.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Two teenagers charged after stabbing in Southampton

TWO 14-year-old boys have been charged after a man suffered stab wounds in an incident in Southampton .
One of the teenagers has been charged with attempted murder and the other has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place .
They are due to appear at Southampton Youth Court later today .
• Two teenagers arrested after man stabbed in Southampton A police spokesman said : `` We were called at 12.40am on Tuesday by colleagues from the ambulance service to a report of a serious assault on Barnfield Road , Southampton .
`` A 56-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stomach following an altercation .
`` He was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he is being treated for serious , but non-life threatening injuries .
`` Officers have charged a 14-year-old boy from Southampton with attempted murder and another 14-year-old boy , also from Southampton , with possession of a knife in a public place . ''
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses .
The spokesman said : `` We continue to ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information , that has not yet spoken to us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tabloid or 44200416726 .
All calls will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence .

One of the teenagers has been charged with attempted murder and the other has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place.
They are due to appear at Southampton Youth Court later today.
A police spokesman said: "We were called at 12.40am on Tuesday by colleagues from the ambulance service to a report of a serious assault on Barnfield Road, Southampton.
"A 56-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his neck and stomach following an altercation.
"He was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he is being treated for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
"Officers have charged a 14-year-old boy from Southampton with attempted murder and another 14-year-old boy, also from Southampton, with possession of a knife in a public place."
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
The spokesman said: "We continue to ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information, that has not yet spoken to us, to call us on 101 quoting Operation Tabloid or 44200416726. All calls will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Covid alert level change will apply to whole of Hampshire

A CHANGE to the Covid-19 alert status in Hampshire would likely be applied to the whole county , rather than individual areas , the chief executive of the council has confirmed .
In a statement , chief executive of Hampshire County Council , John Coughlan , said that it would be “ preferable for all ” for any change in tier to be implemented across Hampshire , as opposed to individual districts .
Currently , Hampshire is classed as the lowest category of Tier One , which represents a medium alert , with three being the highest .
• Three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast to move into Tier Two ( but 'no decision ' made yet ) • Coronavirus : Two more deaths and 57 more cases diagnosed in Southampton Mr Coughlan said the council is monitoring the situation in Hampshire adding : “ As the public health authority for the county of Hampshire , we are monitoring infection rates across Hampshire on a continuous basis , and are working daily and closely with our partners including district and borough councils.
” He said a recommendation to change the county ’ s alert level would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health indicators and considerations ” including the number of cases , the pattern of infection , the number of people admitted into acute hospital settings and how those settings are coping .
“ The county council must also take into account the overall position of central government in relation to any local decision making , ” he said , adding : “ There is no simple or single indicator that represents an obvious threshold for such a decision .
“ At this stage , the county council ’ s position is clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change in alert status in the county , it would be generally preferable for all , for it to be implemented at a county-wide level , rather than by individual districts .
“ This will support more effective management of the virus through collective enforcement and enable clear and consistent public messaging with regard to restrictions and advice.
” However , he said should any local decisions be made these will be communicated clearly , adding : “ It is therefore conceivable that Southampton could move to a separate level from Romsey if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the meantime , everyone has a part to play to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus .
”

In a statement, chief executive of Hampshire County Council, John Coughlan, said that it would be “preferable for all” for any change in tier to be implemented across Hampshire, as opposed to individual districts.
Currently, Hampshire is classed as the lowest category of Tier One, which represents a medium alert, with three being the highest.
Mr Coughlan said the council is monitoring the situation in Hampshire adding: “As the public health authority for the county of Hampshire, we are monitoring infection rates across Hampshire on a continuous basis, and are working daily and closely with our partners including district and borough councils.”
He said a recommendation to change the county’s alert level would be based on a “range of public health indicators and considerations” including the number of cases, the pattern of infection, the number of people admitted into acute hospital settings and how those settings are coping.
“The county council must also take into account the overall position of central government in relation to any local decision making,” he said, adding: “There is no simple or single indicator that represents an obvious threshold for such a decision.
“At this stage, the county council’s position is clear that should there be a need for a change in alert status in the county, it would be generally preferable for all, for it to be implemented at a county-wide level, rather than by individual districts.
“This will support more effective management of the virus through collective enforcement and enable clear and consistent public messaging with regard to restrictions and advice.”
However, he said should any local decisions be made these will be communicated clearly, adding: “It is therefore conceivable that Southampton could move to a separate level from Romsey if the evidence required such a move.
“In the meantime, everyone has a part to play to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Head-on crash blocks main road through Twyford

A MAIN road near Winchester has been blocked by a head-on collision .
A car and a heavy goods vehicle @ @ @ @ @ , Searles Hill , in Twyford at around 9.15am .
It was unclear whether there @ @ @ @ @ emergency services are currently on the scene and road closures are in place .
The @ @ @ @ @ travelling south when it was in collision with a car .
Police officers and three @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
A police spokesperson said no further details were available .
More when @ @ @ @

A car and a heavy goods vehicle have collided on the B3335, Searles Hill, in Twyford at around 9.15am.
It was unclear whether there had been any injuries but emergency services are currently on the scene and road closures are in place.
The photograph show the lorry was travelling south when it was in collision with a car.
Police officers and three ambulance services vehicles were on the scene.
A police spokesperson said no further details were available.
More when we have it.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Old Southampton restaurants we love and miss

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

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


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Ship carrying 11 stowaways to Southampton came from France

A SHIP which was found to be carrying 11 stowaways , including a pregnant woman , had come to Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Office has confirmed .
A Home Office spokesperson has said the vessel in question , @ @ @ @ @ travelling from Le Havre , France .
This comes after police were called yesterday morning @ @ @ @ @ Cunard Road after 11 Albanian nationals were discovered .
The Albanian 's were detained for @ @ @ @ @ a pregnant woman taken to hospital and a 17-year-old boy transferred into the care of @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for the Home Office said : `` Border Force is working with Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ presented themselves as Albanian nationals , were discovered by port workers at Southampton Docks .
@ @ @ @ @ custody and investigations are ongoing . ''

A Home Office spokesperson has said the vessel in question, the MV Salome, was travelling from Le Havre, France.
This comes after police were called yesterday morning to Dock Gate 4, Cunard Road after 11 Albanian nationals were discovered.
The Albanian's were detained for alleged immigration offences, with a pregnant woman taken to hospital and a 17-year-old boy transferred into the care of children's services.
The spokesperson for the Home Office said: "Border Force is working with Hampshire Police after 11 migrants, who presented themselves as Albanian nationals, were discovered by port workers at Southampton Docks.
"The individuals remain in custody and investigations are ongoing."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Trains between Southampton and Portsmouth could double

THE number of trains between Southampton and Portsmouth could double under plans being debated today .
Proposals drawn up by Network Rail would see a total of four trains per hour running between Portsmouth and Southampton and two trains per hour between Portsmouth and Eastleigh - double the current total on each route .
Portsmouth City Council 's cabinet member for traffic and transportation is set to make a decision later today .
Under the Network Rail Continuous Modular Strategy Plan platform two at Portsmouth Harbour station will be reinstated and the track returned to use .
The document also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It says : “ Just a small percentage of any rail investment secured for Solent , if used for station access improvements , would help to maximise the value and benefit of investment in service improvements .
“ Frequency improvements can help city to city connectivity by providing more opportunities to travel each hour , reducing average wait times .
“ The wider Solent corridor beyond the cities is a key growth area for employment and housing and development in these out-of-city areas will be key in influencing future demand and journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to revitalise one of Portsmouth 's Victorian railway structures .
The Landport Viaduct , which supports two platforms at Portsmouth and Southsea station on the line to the harbour , needs a week ’ s worth of strengthening , without trains running over it .
In addition , a separate project will see new track laid and a bridge rebuilt near Cosham .

Proposals drawn up by Network Rail would see a total of four trains per hour running between Portsmouth and Southampton and two trains per hour between Portsmouth and Eastleigh - double the current total on each route.
Portsmouth City Council's cabinet member for traffic and transportation is set to make a decision later today.
Under the Network Rail Continuous Modular Strategy Plan platform two at Portsmouth Harbour station will be reinstated and the track returned to use.
The document also includes proposals for other destinations across Hampshire.
It says: “Just a small percentage of any rail investment secured for Solent, if used for station access improvements, would help to maximise the value and benefit of investment in service improvements.
“Frequency improvements can help city to city connectivity by providing more opportunities to travel each hour, reducing average wait times.
“The wider Solent corridor beyond the cities is a key growth area for employment and housing and development in these out-of-city areas will be key in influencing future demand and journey patterns.”
Network Rail has also unveiled plans to revitalise one of Portsmouth's Victorian railway structures.
The Landport Viaduct, which supports two platforms at Portsmouth and Southsea station on the line to the harbour, needs a week’s worth of strengthening, without trains running over it.
In addition, a separate project will see new track laid and a bridge rebuilt near Cosham.


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Fawley refinery seeks consent to replace ageing flare stack

OWNERS of Fawley refinery have unveiled plans to replace one of the flare stacks at the huge petro-chemical complex .
ExxonMobil is seeking consent for a multi-million-pound scheme to build a new 73-metre stack near an existing one which has reached the end of its working life .
The refinery 's four flack stacks enable Fawley to burn off excess gas and have been dubbed the refinery 's safety valve .
But the use of its flaring system - especially at night - can cause widespread alarm among residents on both sides of Southampton Water .
In 2013 Hampshire Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who feared the refinery was on fire .
A similar incident occurred two months ago , when the emergency services received hundreds of calls about an ominous orange glow that could be seen in the skies above Southampton and the New Forest .
A statement on ExxonMobil 's website says : `` The flare is a normal and vital part of keeping the plant running safely during unplanned operational interruptions or scheduled maintenance .
`` During normal operations crude oil is refined to produce a variety of products .
`` During an interruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , the system is occasionally unable to continue its processing and excess hydrocarbons are routed through the flare system .
`` There the vapours are combined with steam and burned off , ensuring maximum combustion of hydrocarbons while minimising emissions into the air . ''
• What was the strange glow seen on Southampton 's skyline ?
If plans submitted to New Forest District Council are given the go-ahead a new flare stack will be built in the heart of the refinery .
The planning application says : `` The proposed installation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the refinery 's ongoing commitment to safety and environment .
`` The existing flare to be replaced is no longer viable for repair , having been originally built in the 1960s .
The proposed replacement flare will be located on the same block and will be of similar design .
`` The approximate height of the new Flare will be around 73m , which is very similar to the existing .
`` The flare tip will have the latest technology , reducing smoke generation when operating .
The disinvestment of the existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning application . ''
An ExxonMobil spokesperson said the existing stack `` had reached the end of life '' .
They added : `` Subject to planning permission , the new multi-million pound stack will be erected during 2021 , be the same height and will feature modern flaring technology .
`` The old flare stack will be demolished and removed , subject to planning permission , once the new stack is operational .
`` This investment reaffirms ExxonMobil ’ s commitment to the Fawley site . ''

ExxonMobil is seeking consent for a multi-million-pound scheme to build a new 73-metre stack near an existing one which has reached the end of its working life.
The refinery's four flack stacks enable Fawley to burn off excess gas and have been dubbed the refinery's safety valve.
But the use of its flaring system - especially at night - can cause widespread alarm among residents on both sides of Southampton Water.
In 2013 Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service was contacted by people who feared the refinery was on fire. A similar incident occurred two months ago, when the emergency services received hundreds of calls about an ominous orange glow that could be seen in the skies above Southampton and the New Forest.
A statement on ExxonMobil's website says: "The flare is a normal and vital part of keeping the plant running safely during unplanned operational interruptions or scheduled maintenance.
"During normal operations crude oil is refined to produce a variety of products.
"During an interruption, such as an unplanned loss of power, the system is occasionally unable to continue its processing and excess hydrocarbons are routed through the flare system.
"There the vapours are combined with steam and burned off, ensuring maximum combustion of hydrocarbons while minimising emissions into the air."
If plans submitted to New Forest District Council are given the go-ahead a new flare stack will be built in the heart of the refinery.
The planning application says: "The proposed installation of the replacement Flare 4 is part of the refinery's ongoing commitment to safety and environment.
"The existing flare to be replaced is no longer viable for repair, having been originally built in the 1960s. The proposed replacement flare will be located on the same block and will be of similar design.
"The approximate height of the new Flare will be around 73m, which is very similar to the existing.
"The flare tip will have the latest technology, reducing smoke generation when operating. The disinvestment of the existing flare will form part of a separate planning application."
An ExxonMobil spokesperson said the existing stack "had reached the end of life".
They added: "Subject to planning permission, the new multi-million pound stack will be erected during 2021, be the same height and will feature modern flaring technology.
"The old flare stack will be demolished and removed, subject to planning permission, once the new stack is operational.
"This investment reaffirms ExxonMobil’s commitment to the Fawley site."


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--MPs react after stowaways found at Southampton docks

ELEVEN stowaways including a pregnant woman have been detained after being discovered at Southampton Docks .
Police were called at 11.25am yesterday after eleven Albanian nationals were located in Dock Gate 4 , Cunard Road , and the group were detained at the port for alleged immigration offences .
One pregnant woman was taken to hospital and a 17-year-old boy was being transferred into the care of children ’ s services .
It is understood that Salome arrived at Southampton Docks at about 7.30am yesterday and it is due to depart the city at 4pm today .
Border Force are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incident comes just days after armed forces boarded a Southampton-bound ship and arrested seven people following a suspected attempted hijacking .
The Nave Andromeda vessel , which had travelled from Lagos , Nigeria , but an exclusion zone was set up around the ship off the coast of Sandown on the Isle of Wight .
MP for Southampton Test , Alan Whitehead , said : “ There ’ s an interesting connection here with the seven stowaways that were on the vessel that was taken over the other day .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto ships for quite a long time and this is not a new thing .
“ With Southampton being a port , to which ships come to from all over the world , there is a big issue about security port side at the other end .
“ This is an ongoing issue where port security is concerned and I know it is something that port security take seriously so good for them on this occasion.
” MP for Southampton , Itchen , Royston Smith , said : “ I ’ m pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have to go through the process of why they were here and what they were trying to do .
“ Albanians are not likely to be able to claim political asylum , because they are not coming from a country that is considered dangerous .
“ It would appear , a straightforward economic migrant issue and they will no doubt be dealt with accordingly.
” A spokesperson for Associated British Ports said : “ We are aware that the incident involving stowaways on the vessel MV Salome has now been resolved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies with their investigations and is working with the shipping company and owners as required .
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Police were called at 11.25am yesterday after eleven Albanian nationals were located in Dock Gate 4, Cunard Road, and the group were detained at the port for alleged immigration offences.
One pregnant woman was taken to hospital and a 17-year-old boy was being transferred into the care of children’s services.
It is understood that Salome arrived at Southampton Docks at about 7.30am yesterday and it is due to depart the city at 4pm today.
Border Force are said to be investigating the incident.
The incident comes just days after armed forces boarded a Southampton-bound ship and arrested seven people following a suspected attempted hijacking.
The Nave Andromeda vessel, which had travelled from Lagos, Nigeria, but an exclusion zone was set up around the ship off the coast of Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
MP for Southampton Test, Alan Whitehead, said: “There’s an interesting connection here with the seven stowaways that were on the vessel that was taken over the other day.
“I think this indicates stowaways have been getting onto ships for quite a long time and this is not a new thing.
“With Southampton being a port, to which ships come to from all over the world, there is a big issue about security port side at the other end.
“This is an ongoing issue where port security is concerned and I know it is something that port security take seriously so good for them on this occasion.”
MP for Southampton, Itchen, Royston Smith, said: “I’m pleased they have been detained and they will now have to go through the process of why they were here and what they were trying to do.
“Albanians are not likely to be able to claim political asylum, because they are not coming from a country that is considered dangerous.
“It would appear, a straightforward economic migrant issue and they will no doubt be dealt with accordingly.”
A spokesperson for Associated British Ports said: “We are aware that the incident involving stowaways on the vessel MV Salome has now been resolved.
“ABP continues to support relevant government agencies with their investigations and is working with the shipping company and owners as required.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--How judge passed manslaughter sentence on Timothy Brehmer

FORMER Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of lover Claire Parry on October 28 .
Brehmer , 41 , of Hordle , New Forest , was acquitted for murdering nurse Mrs Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park on May 9 but admitted causing her death .
Following a two-week murder trial , a jury of 11 found him not guilty .
Mr Justice Richard Jacobs then sentenced the “ womaniser ” for manslaughter .
But how did the jury reach their verdict and how did Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s case was that Brehmer took Mrs Parry by the neck with such force as to kill her after she sent a text to his wife revealing the affair , which had been going on for 11 years .
The defence ’ s case was Brehmer accidentally compressed Mrs Parry ’ s neck in a “ kerfuffle ” while trying to get her out the car .
For the jury to return a verdict of guilty , they would have to have been absolutely sure , beyond reasonable doubt , that Brehmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious injury .
If they weren ’ t sure , they would have to return a verdict of not guilty .
If they were sure , however , they would then have to consider the partial defence of ‘ loss of control ’ .
For loss of control to be considered , there has to have been a qualifying trigger , the text to Martha Brehmer revealing the affair in this case , and someone of the same sex and age as the defendant with a normal degree of tolerance would have reacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not known how the jury reached their verdict , but it is up to the judge to decide on what basis to pass sentence , whether it was ‘ unlawful manslaughter ’ , or ‘ loss of control ’ manslaughter .
Judge Jacobs decided on the latter .
Judge Jacobs said : “ The only real basis for you considering that you had been seriously wronged by the sending of the text was that , if the affair were to be revealed , you should have been the person to tell your wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via a text message .
“ I consider that this aspect of the qualifying trigger was only just met , bearing in mind that what your wife was told in the text message was true , you had received fair warning over the previous two days , in calls and text messages , that Claire Parry was going to tell your wife , you had had a full opportunity to tell your wife about the revelation that was coming , but your own cowardice led you not to do so but instead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through on what she had told you that she would do.
” Judge Jacobs said Brehmer ’ s actions were of high culpability because the trigger only just met the criteria .
This gave a sentencing range of 10 to 20 years , with a starting point of 14 years .
Aggravating factors considered by Judge Jacobs were the significant mental and physical suffering caused to Mrs Parry who “ must have appreciated that her life was being taken from her ” . The second factor was the fact Brehmer blamed Mrs Parry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lie he then changed the next day .
Judge Jacobs considered the mitigating factors that Brehmer had no previous convictions and was a “ good policeman ” who served for a number of years .
He said : “ Bearing those aggravating and mitigating factors in mind , I consider that the appropriate sentence in your case , before taking into account your guilty plea , is 12 years six months imprisonment .
“ I will reduce that sentence by just over 15 per cent because you did plead guilty , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that plea was on a basis ( unlawful manslaughter ) that I have not accepted .
“ That reduces the sentence by 24 months ; from 12 years six months to a sentence of 10 years and six months .
”

Brehmer, 41, of Hordle, New Forest, was acquitted for murdering nurse Mrs Parry at the Horns Inn pub car park on May 9 but admitted causing her death.
Following a two-week murder trial, a jury of 11 found him not guilty. Mr Justice Richard Jacobs then sentenced the “womaniser” for manslaughter.
But how did the jury reach their verdict and how did Judge Jacobs decide his sentence?
The prosecution’s case was that Brehmer took Mrs Parry by the neck with such force as to kill her after she sent a text to his wife revealing the affair, which had been going on for 11 years.
The defence’s case was Brehmer accidentally compressed Mrs Parry’s neck in a “kerfuffle” while trying to get her out the car.
For the jury to return a verdict of guilty, they would have to have been absolutely sure, beyond reasonable doubt, that Brehmer intended to kill or cause Mrs Parry serious injury.
If they weren’t sure, they would have to return a verdict of not guilty.
If they were sure, however, they would then have to consider the partial defence of ‘loss of control’.
For loss of control to be considered, there has to have been a qualifying trigger, the text to Martha Brehmer revealing the affair in this case, and someone of the same sex and age as the defendant with a normal degree of tolerance would have reacted in the same way.
It is not known how the jury reached their verdict, but it is up to the judge to decide on what basis to pass sentence, whether it was ‘unlawful manslaughter’, or ‘loss of control’ manslaughter. Judge Jacobs decided on the latter.
Judge Jacobs said: “The only real basis for you considering that you had been seriously wronged by the sending of the text was that, if the affair were to be revealed, you should have been the person to tell your wife; the news should simply not come via a text message.
“I consider that this aspect of the qualifying trigger was only just met, bearing in mind that what your wife was told in the text message was true, you had received fair warning over the previous two days, in calls and text messages, that Claire Parry was going to tell your wife, you had had a full opportunity to tell your wife about the revelation that was coming, but your own cowardice led you not to do so but instead to try to dissuade Claire Parry from carrying through on what she had told you that she would do.”
Judge Jacobs said Brehmer’s actions were of high culpability because the trigger only just met the criteria.
This gave a sentencing range of 10 to 20 years, with a starting point of 14 years.
Aggravating factors considered by Judge Jacobs were the significant mental and physical suffering caused to Mrs Parry who “must have appreciated that her life was being taken from her”.
The second factor was the fact Brehmer blamed Mrs Parry for stabbing him at the scene, a lie he then changed the next day.
Judge Jacobs considered the mitigating factors that Brehmer had no previous convictions and was a “good policeman” who served for a number of years.
He said: “Bearing those aggravating and mitigating factors in mind, I consider that the appropriate sentence in your case, before taking into account your guilty plea, is 12 years six months imprisonment.
“I will reduce that sentence by just over 15 per cent because you did plead guilty, at effectively the first opportunity, albeit that that plea was on a basis (unlawful manslaughter) that I have not accepted.
“That reduces the sentence by 24 months; from 12 years six months to a sentence of 10 years and six months.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Bobby Ball of Cannon & Ball dies at 76 - remembering when he visited Southampton

ONE half of legendary comedy double act Cannon & Ball - Bobby Ball - has died at the age of 76 , his manager has announced .
In a statement issued on Thursday morning ( October 29 ) , it read : “ It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball , and the family , and Tommy Cannon , I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30.
” Cannon and Ball performed at Southampton 's Mayflower Theatre between Frinday December 21 , 1990 and Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wood .
A programme from a 1986 gig in Bournemouth read : “ To describe Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball as stars is , at the very least , an understatement .
To describe them as superstars and a true phenomenon is perhaps more accurate .
Since their debut TV series for London Weekend Television in 1979 they have not only become top TV stars with their own series and specials every year , but are also the biggest box-office attraction in the UK – in 1985 along they played to over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Season in Blackpool , their British tour of March and April and further record-breaking shows in Birmingham .
“ To have outsold not only other comedy acts , but to have outdrawn even rock superstar Bruce Springsteen , is a totally unique achievement which puts them in a cateogry all of their own .
At the Opera House in Blackpool last summer their 10-week run broke all box-office records by playing to over 300,000 people and grossing in excess of £1 million .
Their 1985/6 Christmas panto , Babes in the Wood – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bristol Hippodrome put them into even more record books with takings in excess of £700,000 .
“ This summer is the turn of Bournemouth where Cannon and Ball will present their unique spectacular at the Bournemouth International Centre from July 10 th September 6 – and it ’ s a racing certainty that those record books will have to be re-written all over again .
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In a statement issued on Thursday morning (October 29), it read: “It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball, and the family, and Tommy Cannon, I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30.”
Cannon and Ball performed at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre between Frinday December 21, 1990 and Saturday February 16, 1991 in Babes in the Wood.
They starred alongside actor and TV presenter Christopher Biggins.
A programme from a 1986 gig in Bournemouth read: “To describe Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball as stars is, at the very least, an understatement. To describe them as superstars and a true phenomenon is perhaps more accurate. Since their debut TV series for London Weekend Television in 1979 they have not only become top TV stars with their own series and specials every year, but are also the biggest box-office attraction in the UK – in 1985 along they played to over 600,000 people live through their 10-week Summer Season in Blackpool, their British tour of March and April and further record-breaking shows in Birmingham.
“To have outsold not only other comedy acts, but to have outdrawn even rock superstar Bruce Springsteen, is a totally unique achievement which puts them in a cateogry all of their own. At the Opera House in Blackpool last summer their 10-week run broke all box-office records by playing to over 300,000 people and grossing in excess of £1 million. Their 1985/6 Christmas panto, Babes in the Wood – their first for 5 years – at the Bristol Hippodrome put them into even more record books with takings in excess of £700,000.
“This summer is the turn of Bournemouth where Cannon and Ball will present their unique spectacular at the Bournemouth International Centre from July 10 th September 6 – and it’s a racing certainty that those record books will have to be re-written all over again.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--£20k investment for Southampton student's beer concept

A university student has been offered £20,000 in investment to develop a concept of brewing beer from bread bound for landfill .
Dimitris-Marios Stoidis , 23 , an engineering student from The University of Southampton is the founder of Future Brew , a startup that turns leftover supermarket bread into beer which is sold online and across the city .
He pitched his idea to a panel of millionaire investors at a Dragons ’ Den-style event at the University of Southampton .
The concept attracted the interest of two investors ( Chris Broad , former Apple Director of Sales Contracting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) who offered £20,000 towards the project 's development and valued Future Brew at £200,000 .
Dimitris said : “ This investment will help us upscale our production , access big retailers and supermarkets and increase our impact across Southampton and the UK in the future.
” According to sustainability organisation WRAP , 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK every year and bread alone makes up 900,000 tonnes of this .
Future Brew uses this surplus bread as one of the main ingredients to brew their beer and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CO2 from the atmosphere ( the equivalent of driving 1.5km in a car . )
By cutting CO2 and redistributing excess food to homeless shelters , Dimitris said the beer is effectively “ carbon negative.
” The event was hosted by Future Worlds , an on campus “ start up accelerator ” at The University of Southampton which helps student projects gain funding .
Event director Ben Clark said : “ There are moments when a single encounter can be life-changing .
“ Future Worlds Dragons ’ Den is such a moment for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch in front of four millionaire investors who have offered more than £500,000 investment to student start-ups.
” Dimitris encouraged anyone with a business idea to “ just go for it.
” He said : “ If you don ’ t try or talk to people you will never find just how much your idea could be worth .
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Dimitris-Marios Stoidis, 23, an engineering student from The University of Southampton is the founder of Future Brew, a startup that turns leftover supermarket bread into beer which is sold online and across the city.
He pitched his idea to a panel of millionaire investors at a Dragons’ Den-style event at the University of Southampton.
The concept attracted the interest of two investors (Chris Broad, former Apple Director of Sales Contracting and Andrew Doe, founder of confetti.co.uk) who offered £20,000 towards the project's development and valued Future Brew at £200,000.
Dimitris said: “This investment will help us upscale our production, access big retailers and supermarkets and increase our impact across Southampton and the UK in the future.”
According to sustainability organisation WRAP, 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK every year and bread alone makes up 900,000 tonnes of this.
Future Brew uses this surplus bread as one of the main ingredients to brew their beer and with every pint, they save 160g of CO2 from the atmosphere (the equivalent of driving 1.5km in a car.)
By cutting CO2 and redistributing excess food to homeless shelters, Dimitris said the beer is effectively “carbon negative.”
Investors at the Future Worlds event
The event was hosted by Future Worlds, an on campus “start up accelerator” at The University of Southampton which helps student projects gain funding.
Event director Ben Clark said: “There are moments when a single encounter can be life-changing.
“Future Worlds Dragons’ Den is such a moment for some of the immensely talented founders that pitch in front of four millionaire investors who have offered more than £500,000 investment to student start-ups.”
Dimitris encouraged anyone with a business idea to “just go for it.”
He said: “If you don’t try or talk to people you will never find just how much your idea could be worth.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-29--Orchard Gardens care home confirms 4 positive Covid tests

A CARE home has confirmed that four residents have tested positive for Covid-19 .
Orchard Gardens on Garnier Drive , @ @ @ @ @ whole home repeat testing to help prevent the spread of the virus .
This has @ @ @ @ @ being identified and the individuals are now isolating in line with government guidelines .
Other @ @ @ @ @ updated on the situation and the care home is continuing to follow Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ District Manager , for Orchard Gardens said : “ We take the safety of residents @ @ @ @ @ and are taking all the necessary steps to prevent the spread of the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ residents and colleagues is paramount .
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Orchard Gardens on Garnier Drive, Eastleigh has been carrying out whole home repeat testing to help prevent the spread of the virus.
This has led to the four cases being identified and the individuals are now isolating in line with government guidelines.
Other residents and colleagues have been updated on the situation and the care home is continuing to follow Public Health England guidance.
Brenda Roach, District Manager, for Orchard Gardens said: “We take the safety of residents and our colleagues very seriously and are taking all the necessary steps to prevent the spread of the virus.
"The wellbeing of our residents and colleagues is paramount.”