thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Coronavirus: 25 more patients die in Hampshire

A FURTHER 25 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last day .
New figures from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in Hampshire has gone up from 301 to 326 in 24 hours .
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , a total of 87 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died to date - an increase of eleven since yesterday .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has recorded 145 deaths up by nine from 136 at the same time yesterday .
A total of 86 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of five in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
A total of eight people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , a total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday .
According to the Department of Health , this is an increase of 847 from 13,729 the day before .

New figures from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in Hampshire has gone up from 301 to 326 in 24 hours.
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At UHS, a total of 87 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died to date - an increase of eleven since yesterday.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 145 deaths up by nine from 136 at the same time yesterday.
A total of 86 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of five in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
A total of eight people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, which has not changed in the last 24 hours.
A total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday.
According to the Department of Health, this is an increase of 847 from 13,729 the day before.
Meanwhile, a leading physician has warned that Britain will face “further waves” of Covid-19 and will probably have the highest death rate in Europe because the Government was “too slow” to act.
Professor Anthony Costello, of University College London’s Institute for Global Health, told a committee of MPs that the “harsh reality” is that “we were too slow with a number of things”.
He has warned that the total number of UK deaths could reach 40,000.
Prof Costello said: “If we’re going to suppress the chain of transmission of this virus in the next stage we all hope that the national lockdown and social distancing will bring about a large suppression of the epidemic so far - but we’re going to face further waves. And so we need to make sure that we have a system in place that cannot just do a certain number of tests in the laboratory, but has a system at district and community level.”
Prof Costello, giving evidence to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee, said we “should not have any blame at this stage” but that “we can make sure in the second wave we’re not too slow”.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Coronavirus: 847 more patients die in UK after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 1

Coronavirus: 847 more patients die in UK after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 14,576

A total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm @ @ @ @ @ of Health said , up by 847 from 13,729 the day before .
The new @ @ @ @ @ described the current level of testing as “ frustrating ” , as he announced eligibility @ @ @ @ @ expanded to more non-patients .
Speaking at a virtual session of the Commons Health Committee @ @ @ @ @ said testing figures for the day before were just over 18,000 .
This is up @ @ @ @ @ across England , Scotland and Wales in the 24 hours up to 9am on Wednesday @

The new comes after the Health Secretary described the current level of testing as “frustrating”, as he announced eligibility for tests will soon be expanded to more non-patients.
Speaking at a virtual session of the Commons Health Committee on Friday, Matt Hancock said testing figures for the day before were just over 18,000.
This is up from 15,994 tests carried out across England, Scotland and Wales in the 24 hours up to 9am on Wednesday.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--MISSING: Appeal launched to find missing Joanne Sheen

AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing Southampton woman .
The 44-year-old is 5 feet 1 inch tall @ @ @ @ @ hair and is of slim build Her family is reportedly increasingly concerned for her welfare @ @ @ @ @ character .
A police spokesperson said : `` We have been carrying out extensive enquiries @ @ @ @ @ Joanne , and we now need the public ’ s help .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ whereabouts of a woman from Southampton .
`` Have you seen Joanne , or know @ @ @ @ @ `` If you can help , please call 101 and quote incident reference 44200068330 .
@

Joanne Sheen was reported missing on Saturday, February 22.
The 44-year-old is 5 feet 1 inch tall, has long dark brown hair and is of slim build
Her family is reportedly increasingly concerned for her welfare with her disappearance out of character.
A police spokesperson said: " We have been carrying out extensive enquiries since that time to locate Joanne, and we now need the public’s help.
"We are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a woman from Southampton.
"Have you seen Joanne, or know where she might be?
"If you can help, please call 101 and quote incident reference 44200068330."


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Thieves steal bikes after £4K fundraiser for NHS workers

A SOUTHAMPTON man who rode the distance of Lands End to John o ’ Groats raising more than £4K in aid of NHS workers has had his bikes stolen .
Tom Dickinson wanted to raise money for frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus crisis .
But after completing the gruelling feat he found thieves had broken into his shed and stolen his bikes on Wednesday night .
The 24-year-old says he had a sinking feeling and sat down with his head in his hands when he realised his road bike and winter training bike were gone from his home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Solent University physiology lab had teamed up with two colleagues to ride the distance of Lands End to John o ’ Groats .
Due to the Government lockdown , the trio rode the journey ‘ digitally ’ .
They hooked up their bikes to screens meaning they could ride the 874-mile journey from home and stayed in touch using computers .
Starting on Easter Monday and finishing on Wednesday , they each rode around 97 miles a day .
The sponsored trek was so Tom , Lee Bridgeman and Chris Morphew - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for “ amazing NHS workers and show their appreciation for their efforts ” .
At the time of writing , they have raised £4,110 with an overall target of £4,500 .
Tom said : “ The country is pulling together but there are still people going about stealing bikes .
“ The people that took them should think about their actions and the consequences that they have.
” He added : “ It was a tough ride .
The reaction has been really positive and the money could potentially save lives .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the frontline .
If we can do anything in our power we want to try and help them .
There has been massive support from the university , friends and family.
” Anyone with information about Tom ’ s bikes is urged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200135126 .

Tom Dickinson wanted to raise money for frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus crisis.
But after completing the gruelling feat he found thieves had broken into his shed and stolen his bikes on Wednesday night.
The 24-year-old says he had a sinking feeling and sat down with his head in his hands when he realised his road bike and winter training bike were gone from his home in Bellevue Road.
Tom, who works at Solent University physiology lab had teamed up with two colleagues to ride the distance of Lands End to John o’ Groats.
Due to the Government lockdown, the trio rode the journey ‘digitally’.
They hooked up their bikes to screens meaning they could ride the 874-mile journey from home and stayed in touch using computers.
Starting on Easter Monday and finishing on Wednesday, they each rode around 97 miles a day.
The sponsored trek was so Tom, Lee Bridgeman and Chris Morphew - The Lab Boys - could raise cash for “amazing NHS workers and show their appreciation for their efforts”.
At the time of writing, they have raised £4,110 with an overall target of £4,500.
Tom said: “The country is pulling together but there are still people going about stealing bikes.
“The people that took them should think about their actions and the consequences that they have.”
He added: “It was a tough ride. The reaction has been really positive and the money could potentially save lives.
“NHS workers are putting themselves out there on the frontline. If we can do anything in our power we want to try and help them. There has been massive support from the university, friends and family.”
Anyone with information about Tom’s bikes is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200135126.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Forty firefighters battle bungalow fire in East Wellow

FORTY firefighters battled a blaze which ripped through the roof of a Hampshire bungalow last night .
The blaze broke @ @ @ @ @ Silverwood in Gardeners Lane , East Wellow , at around 10pm .
Fire crews from @ @ @ @ @ Redbridge , Romsey , St Mary 's and Totton rushed to the scene .
Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ the stop message came in at 1am today .
There are no reports of anyone @ @ @ @ @ .

The blaze broke out at a house called Silverwood in Gardeners Lane, East Wellow, at around 10pm.
Fire crews from five stations - Eastleigh, Redbridge, Romsey, St Mary's and Totton rushed to the scene.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the stop message came in at 1am today.
There are no reports of anyone being injured in the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Woman's car won't start after blocking fire station to go shopping for 20 minutes

FIRE chiefs say a woman has “ put lives at risk ” after parking her car in front of a Southampton fire station to go shopping .
After dumping her car in front of St Mary ’ s Fire Station she sauntered off to go shopping for 20 minutes .
But that ’ s not all .
Firefighters at the station received an emergency call at around 6pm on Thursday following reports of an alarm going off in a flat .
However , her silver Honda sat blocking access to an aerial ladder platform .
According to a spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woman did eventually return she was apologetic and embarrassed .
Despite her apologies , her car then wouldn ’ t start so firefighters had to push it out the way of the doors .
The spokesperson adds that firefighters complain this is “ unfortunately a weekly occurrence ” for St Mary ’ s as the station is in the city centre .
Posting on social media a representative for the station said : “ The car was there for just over 20 minutes for shopping .
Long enough that the police were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please consider where you park , especially around emergency service stations .
Also at home .
We need our space.
” Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services previously launched the ‘ I Need My Space ’ campaign .
Fire chiefs say the number of incidents where motorists hinder emergency service vehicles with erratic driving and poor parking is worse than ever before .
They add that these motorists are putting lives at risk by blocking off roads and even stopping on box junctions outside fire stations .
However , it is not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say some drivers don ’ t know what to do when they hear sirens blaring .
Some reportedly slam on their brakes and risk causing an accident while others try to tailgate behind the vehicle which can cause a crash .
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Steve Apter said : “ Motorists blocking the paths of emergency services vehicles is worse than ever before .
“ Some drivers are parking opposite one another making an entire road inaccessible while others are actually stopping by station exits , often in the hatched areas , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our grounds .
These issues are causing delays and when tackling a fire or cutting somebody out of a car this can be the difference between life and death .
”

After dumping her car in front of St Mary’s Fire Station she sauntered off to go shopping for 20 minutes.
But that’s not all.
Firefighters at the station received an emergency call at around 6pm on Thursday following reports of an alarm going off in a flat.
However, her silver Honda sat blocking access to an aerial ladder platform.
According to a spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, when the woman did eventually return she was apologetic and embarrassed.
Despite her apologies, her car then wouldn’t start so firefighters had to push it out the way of the doors.
The spokesperson adds that firefighters complain this is “unfortunately a weekly occurrence” for St Mary’s as the station is in the city centre.
Posting on social media a representative for the station said: “The car was there for just over 20 minutes for shopping. Long enough that the police were able to attend and issue a ticket. Please consider where you park, especially around emergency service stations. Also at home. We need our space.”
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services previously launched the ‘I Need My Space’ campaign.
Fire chiefs say the number of incidents where motorists hinder emergency service vehicles with erratic driving and poor parking is worse than ever before.
They add that these motorists are putting lives at risk by blocking off roads and even stopping on box junctions outside fire stations.
However, it is not just parking that is the problem and firefighters say some drivers don’t know what to do when they hear sirens blaring.
Some reportedly slam on their brakes and risk causing an accident while others try to tailgate behind the vehicle which can cause a crash.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Steve Apter said: “Motorists blocking the paths of emergency services vehicles is worse than ever before.
“Some drivers are parking opposite one another making an entire road inaccessible while others are actually stopping by station exits, often in the hatched areas, and some are even leaving their cars on our grounds.
These issues are causing delays and when tackling a fire or cutting somebody out of a car this can be the difference between life and death.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Tributes paid to Lisa Massey who died on M27

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 40-year-old woman described as a beautiful soul and who died after being hit by @ @ @ @ @ .
Lisa Massey died following a collision on the M27 on Good Friday .
• @ @ @ @ @ by lorry on M27 Originally from Bournemouth , Lisa 's family have now come forward @ @ @ @ @ A statement released today says : `` Lisa was one of a kind and was @ @ @ @ @ her .
She radiated love and life wherever she went and will be greatly missed @ @ @ @ @ daughter , a sister and a friend .
She was a beautiful soul and she @ @ @ @ @ the hearts of all who knew her . ''
The collision happened between junction3 and @ @ @ @ @ carriageway of the M27 .
Lisa was a pedestrian at the time of the collision @ @ @ @

Lisa Massey died following a collision on the M27 on Good Friday.
Originally from Bournemouth, Lisa's family have now come forward to pay their tributes.
A statement released today says: "Lisa was one of a kind and was loved by everyone who knew her. She radiated love and life wherever she went and will be greatly missed as a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend. She was a beautiful soul and she will remain that way in the hearts of all who knew her."
Stock image: M27
The collision happened between junction3 and junction 2 of the westbound carriageway of the M27.
Lisa was a pedestrian at the time of the collision with a lorry.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Martin Lewis: 12 furloughing need-to-knows for employees and small firms

Little more than a month ago , few had heard of the word furlough , now it ’ s on millions of lips , as it has become a crucial lifeline .
This week we see the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme , that allows firms to furlough staff who don ’ t have or can ’ t work .
The aim is to protect economic victims of coronavirus , and leave them ready to return straight to work , to kick start the economy once this is over .
Yet for some employees and small employers , especially those without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This in itself may be stopping some from agreeing to implement this important financial lifetime .
While it is an employer ’ s choice whether to furlough , my hope is this quick briefing , or cheat sheet if you like , will give enough information to hopefully to give employers confidence to furlough staff ( and former staff ) when appropriate .
There ’ s full information and explanations at my www.mse.me/furlough and the www.gov.uk coronavirus guides for employers and employees .
1 .
Furloughing means an employee ’ s job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Retention Scheme allows firms to put employees on furlough ( a bit like a job ‘ standby ’ mode ) , meaning they don ’ t work but get paid by the employer with money provided by the state .
Furloughing can be backdated to 1 March 2020 .
2 .
Any staff on the payroll up to 19 March can be furloughed When the furlough scheme was first announced it only applied to those on their employers payroll on 28 Feb. That left those who ’ d shifted jobs in between times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market , left out , with no support , simply by a misfortune of timing .
Last week the government extended the cut-off date to include anyone employed and on payrolls by 19 March , bringing more into the fold , though still not everyone .
3 .
It is a grant not a loan The money firms receive to cover furloughing does NOT need repaying .
The state will pay for 80 % of a furloughed employee ’ s salary up to a maximum payout of £2,500 a month – plus the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contribution .
The only liability for employers is any holiday entitlement that accrues .
5 .
Employers can top the furlough up to 100 % of salary , but don ’ t need to The scheme allows employers to pay employees just the furlough amount , if its finances mean it can ’ t pay more .
Though employees have to agree to this .
6 .
Not all employees need to be furloughed Some staff can be furloughed , while others keep working .
7 .
Furloughing can be for as little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 weeks to 3 months ( though the scheme could be lengthened ) .
So , if a firm ’ s work is variable , furloughing can be used to help the firm get through tough periods , then go back to work , then furlough staff again if needed .
8 .
Employees who can ’ t work due to school closures can be furloughed The Treasury has confirmed to me , those unable to work as schools are closed and they need to be home to look after children , may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furlough those shielding in line with public health guidelines If people are in the vulnerable category , so have to stay at home , and can ’ t work from home , they can be furloughed .
10 .
Furloughing is better for employees than redundancy or unpaid leave Employers aren ’ t doing wrong by furloughing , they ’ re doing right .
The government ’ s aim is to ‘ protect financial victims of coronavirus ’ and ‘ enable firms and employees to quickly pick up where they were , once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if employees need furloughing , employers should try to furlough them .
To help , www.acas.org.uk has produced templates employers can use to furlough staff .
11 .
Furloughing is better for most staff than cutting hours If only limited work hours are needed then it may be better to furlough some staff , and keep the others on full time , rather than halving everyone ’ s hours .
12 .
If staff left after 28 Feb for redundancy or a new job , they can be rehired and furloughed Employees on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made redundant can be rehired to be furloughed , providing the reason they don ’ t have income now is an economic knock-on effect of coronavirus ( eg their new employer retracted job offer/made them redundant ) .
The furlough grant will come at the end of April – employers with cash flow struggles can talk to their teams .
Firms may struggle with cash flow to cover salaries before the payment is made .
If so , a discussion about not paying the salary in full until the payment arrives may help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firm to furlough rather than make redundant .
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com .
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email , go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

This week we see the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme, that allows firms to furlough staff who don’t have or can’t work. The aim is to protect economic victims of coronavirus, and leave them ready to return straight to work, to kick start the economy once this is over.
Yet for some employees and small employers, especially those without HR functions, furloughing can seem complex. This in itself may be stopping some from agreeing to implement this important financial lifetime.
While it is an employer’s choice whether to furlough, my hope is this quick briefing, or cheat sheet if you like, will give enough information to hopefully to give employers confidence to furlough staff (and former staff) when appropriate. There’s full information and explanations at my www.mse.me/furlough and the www.gov.uk coronavirus guides for employers and employees.
1. Furloughing means an employee’s job is put on standby
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme allows firms to put employees on furlough (a bit like a job ‘standby’ mode), meaning they don’t work but get paid by the employer with money provided by the state. Furloughing can be backdated to 1 March 2020.
2. Any staff on the payroll up to 19 March can be furloughed
When the furlough scheme was first announced it only applied to those on their employers payroll on 28 Feb. That left those who’d shifted jobs in between times, taking advantage of our flexible labour market, left out, with no support, simply by a misfortune of timing. Last week the government extended the cut-off date to include anyone employed and on payrolls by 19 March, bringing more into the fold, though still not everyone.
3. It is a grant not a loan
The money firms receive to cover furloughing does NOT need repaying.
4. All core staff costs are covered
The state will pay for 80% of a furloughed employee’s salary up to a maximum payout of £2,500 a month – plus the employers national insurance contribution and minimum pension contribution. The only liability for employers is any holiday entitlement that accrues.
5. Employers can top the furlough up to 100% of salary, but don’t need to
The scheme allows employers to pay employees just the furlough amount, if its finances mean it can’t pay more. Though employees have to agree to this.
6. Not all employees need to be furloughed
Some staff can be furloughed, while others keep working.
7. Furloughing can be for as little as 3 weeks
Furloughing can be from 3 weeks to 3 months (though the scheme could be lengthened). So, if a firm’s work is variable, furloughing can be used to help the firm get through tough periods, then go back to work, then furlough staff again if needed.
8. Employees who can’t work due to school closures can be furloughed
The Treasury has confirmed to me, those unable to work as schools are closed and they need to be home to look after children, may be furloughed.
9. Firms can furlough those shielding in line with public health guidelines
If people are in the vulnerable category, so have to stay at home, and can’t work from home, they can be furloughed.
10. Furloughing is better for employees than redundancy or unpaid leave
Employers aren’t doing wrong by furloughing, they’re doing right. The government’s aim is to ‘protect financial victims of coronavirus’ and ‘enable firms and employees to quickly pick up where they were, once this all ends’. So, if employees need furloughing, employers should try to furlough them. To help, www.acas.org.uk has produced templates employers can use to furlough staff.
11. Furloughing is better for most staff than cutting hours
If only limited work hours are needed then it may be better to furlough some staff, and keep the others on full time, rather than halving everyone’s hours.
12. If staff left after 28 Feb for redundancy or a new job, they can be rehired and furloughed
Employees on the payroll on 28 Feb who were made redundant can be rehired to be furloughed, providing the reason they don’t have income now is an economic knock-on effect of coronavirus (eg their new employer retracted job offer/made them redundant).
The furlough grant will come at the end of April – employers with cash flow struggles can talk to their teams. Firms may struggle with cash flow to cover salaries before the payment is made. If so, a discussion about not paying the salary in full until the payment arrives may help all parties – if it enables a firm to furlough rather than make redundant.
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com.
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Police raid homes near Southampton in county lines s

POLICE have raided two Hampshire homes as part of a crackdown on county lines drug trafficking .
Officers swooped on @ @ @ @ @ Marchwood and Wilverley Place , Blackfield as part of their operations combating heroin , crack @ @ @ @ @ seized evidence and arrested three people during the raids on Thursday morning .
A 58-year-old @ @ @ @ @ 30-year-old man from Blackfield were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply @ @ @ @ @ production a controlled drug of class B , and permit use of a premises for @ @ @ @ @ a 39-year-old man rom Holbury was arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drug @ @ @ @ @ drug , and supply of a class B drug .
The raids were reportedly part @ @ @ @ @ set up by Hampshire Police to tackle gun and knife crime in Southampton .
All @ @ @ @ @ and released under investigation .

Officers swooped on addresses in Maritime Avenue, Marchwood and Wilverley Place, Blackfield as part of their operations combating heroin, crack and cocaine dealing.
Police seized evidence and arrested three people during the raids on Thursday morning.
A 58-year-old man from Marchwood and a 30-year-old man from Blackfield were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug, production a controlled drug of class B, and permit use of a premises for drug supply.
Meanwhile, a 39-year-old man rom Holbury was arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drug, possession of class A drug, and supply of a class B drug.
The raids were reportedly part of Operation Fortress which was set up by Hampshire Police to tackle gun and knife crime in Southampton.
All three men have been questioned and released under investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Southern Daily Echo backs business through coronavirus crisis by offering free advert

The Daily Echo today launches an initiative which will give businesses in Hampshire a boost as part of its “ We ’ re With You Campaign ” .
In the current extremely challenging and unprecedented time , the publisher of the Daily Echo , Hampshire Chronicle , Romsey Advertiser , Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser is giving businesses the chance to reach their customers with a free advert .
Gordon Sutter , Editor , said : “ Having a voice during lockdown is still important to many businesses and our aim is to help them spread their shop local message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To take advantage of this campaign click here .
Gordon added : “ The Daily Echo has already pledged to do our best to support all those who need our help during these unparalleled times , and we all depend on our businesses for so many things .
`` They are the source of a thriving local economy , our food , our services , and our jobs .
“ Shopping local has never been so important as it is now .
“ It is no secret our local traders are facing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities , Newsquest – the owners of the five titles - wants to help in any way it can .
“ In all of our titles we will be featuring the efforts of local businesses which have been going the extra mile to support their customers .
“ If you have any examples of a business going above and beyond please get in touch.
” The campaign will be officially launched in tomorrow ’ s newspaper with continuous coverage across our print products and websites .
Laura Bielinski , Newsquest Hampshire Advertising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support businesses during these uncertain times , this campaign will provide a marketing message to our significant local audience completely free of charge .
`` As a media brand , we will raise awareness around the need to support the local economy and promote how businesses are diversifying to keep afloat .
“ Any business which wants to be featured in our launch campaign should get in touch and we will be more than happy to provide a free standard sized advert for any business which trades in any area of our Hampshire @ @ @

In the current extremely challenging and unprecedented time, the publisher of the Daily Echo, Hampshire Chronicle, Romsey Advertiser, Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser is giving businesses the chance to reach their customers with a free advert.
Gordon Sutter, Editor, said: “Having a voice during lockdown is still important to many businesses and our aim is to help them spread their shop local message to as many customers as possible.
To take advantage of this campaign click here.
Gordon added: “The Daily Echo has already pledged to do our best to support all those who need our help during these unparalleled times, and we all depend on our businesses for so many things.
"They are the source of a thriving local economy, our food, our services, and our jobs.
“Shopping local has never been so important as it is now.
“It is no secret our local traders are facing a difficult time and as a champion of our communities, Newsquest – the owners of the five titles - wants to help in any way it can.
“In all of our titles we will be featuring the efforts of local businesses which have been going the extra mile to support their customers.
“If you have any examples of a business going above and beyond please get in touch.”
The campaign will be officially launched in tomorrow’s newspaper with continuous coverage across our print products and websites.
Laura Bielinski, Newsquest Hampshire Advertising Director, said: “To help support businesses during these uncertain times, this campaign will provide a marketing message to our significant local audience completely free of charge.
"As a media brand, we will raise awareness around the need to support the local economy and promote how businesses are diversifying to keep afloat.
“Any business which wants to be featured in our launch campaign should get in touch and we will be more than happy to provide a free standard sized advert for any business which trades in any area of our Hampshire titles.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Household chores to do during lockdown

Household chores to do during lockdown

Right now , we ’ re struggling to overcome a pandemic , but our hygiene standards are at an all-time high .
A diligence for hand washing has spilled over into the household , and for once we ’ ve got the time to deal with domestic tasks frequently neglected .
Bored with tidying the living room , scrubbing the bathroom and disinfecting kitchen surfaces ?
Step up to the challenge of ticking off jobs you probably never even imagined needed doing .
Hobs regularly get a rinse down , but how often do we tackle ovens ?
Over time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the walls and shelving , burning and spewing fumes every time the appliance is switched on .
Choose a non-caustic cleaning product to avoid damage to both kitchen surfaces and your health – any stubborn stains can be cleared by soaking them with bicarbonate of soda overnight .
Non-toxic products shouldn ’ t leave lingering odours , but to be safe fill a tray with water and lemon juice and heat to 120C for 20 minutes beforehand .
Whatever the design , radiators are magnets for dust , which often ends up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Allowing it to fester is not only unhygienic but can also impair heating performance , so it ’ s worth making the effort to delve in .
For tight spots impossible to vacuum , collect fluff by dangling a damp cloth , or wrap it around a wire coat hanger for greater control .
Lockdown conveniently coincides with moth season , which traditionally kicks off in April or May .
If you want to rid pantries , carpets and wardrobes of infestations , now is the time to strike before warm weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pouches and cedar blocks are all deterrents , but sticky paper traps and moth bombs are the most effective weapons .
Any clothes with telltale webbed cases should be put in the freezer for 48 hours .
At a time when supermarket trips should be minimised , creating storage space for long-life food is more important than ever .
While most items are stamped with expiry dates , others fall into a grey area .
Can you recall exactly when those burgers went into the freezer ?
And how long have strands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spice jar ?
According to the NHS , it ’ s best to eat frozen meat within three to six months ; after that , taste deteriorates although it ’ s still safe .
Most spices have a shelf life of three to four years .
How irritating is it to wake up and find a drawer full of odd socks ?
Admittedly , Skype , Zoom and Houseparty only require dressing from waist up , but there is a sense of self-respect to be earned from wearing matching smalls .
Empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ball them into pairs .
Think of it as a game of Snap .
Not everything in the world is wireless .
When the back of a TV set starts to resemble electrical spaghetti , it ’ s time to tidy cords and cables neatly away .
Hair scrunchies can be used to create manageable bundles , or thread stray wires through empty toilet rolls to avoid any tangles .
In areas with hard water , limescale deposits quickly form in bathroom taps , turning power showers into pathetic trickles over time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost-effective solution : clean a removable spout by immersing it in a bucket of the acidic liquid ; if the shower is fixed , fill a plastic bag instead and use a rubber band to tie it to the head .
It ’ s a place where we spend a good proportion of our lives , so it ’ s no surprise that beds are a den of dirty hair and dead skin cells .
A vacuum cleaner will remove most of the detritus from a mattress , while baking soda can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deodorise bad smells .
Steam cleaners get the best results and should be used every few months .
At the moment , we ’ re spending a lot of time gazing through windows , and who really wants to connect with the outside world through a veil of pigeon poo ?
It ’ s tempting to choose a sunny day to get glass gleaming , but if cleaner dries too quickly it will form streaks .
While squeegees are a window cleaner ’ s favourite tool , it ’ s easier – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cloth for smaller panes .
If your whites are running grey after cycles emitting foul smells , it ’ s likely the washing machine is due a good clean .
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the detergent drawer , clear the debris filter ( it ’ s usually on the bottom of the machine , behind a hinged cover ) and clean the drum with dishwasher tablets on a hot wash .

Bored with tidying the living room, scrubbing the bathroom and disinfecting kitchen surfaces? Step up to the challenge of ticking off jobs you probably never even imagined needed doing.
1. Blitz oven grime
Hobs regularly get a rinse down, but how often do we tackle ovens? Over time, fat and food debris build up on the walls and shelving, burning and spewing fumes every time the appliance is switched on.
Choose a non-caustic cleaning product to avoid damage to both kitchen surfaces and your health – any stubborn stains can be cleared by soaking them with bicarbonate of soda overnight. Non-toxic products shouldn’t leave lingering odours, but to be safe fill a tray with water and lemon juice and heat to 120C for 20 minutes beforehand.
2. Remove dust from radiators
Whatever the design, radiators are magnets for dust, which often ends up collecting in the hardest to reach places.
Allowing it to fester is not only unhygienic but can also impair heating performance, so it’s worth making the effort to delve in.
For tight spots impossible to vacuum, collect fluff by dangling a damp cloth, or wrap it around a wire coat hanger for greater control.
3. Moth-bomb wardrobes
Lockdown conveniently coincides with moth season, which traditionally kicks off in April or May.
If you want to rid pantries, carpets and wardrobes of infestations, now is the time to strike before warm weather causes dormant eggs to hatch. Lavender pouches and cedar blocks are all deterrents, but sticky paper traps and moth bombs are the most effective weapons.
Any clothes with telltale webbed cases should be put in the freezer for 48 hours.
4. Empty kitchen cupboards
At a time when supermarket trips should be minimised, creating storage space for long-life food is more important than ever. While most items are stamped with expiry dates, others fall into a grey area. Can you recall exactly when those burgers went into the freezer?
And how long have strands of saffron been drifting around the bottom of a spice jar? According to the NHS, it’s best to eat frozen meat within three to six months; after that, taste deteriorates although it’s still safe. Most spices have a shelf life of three to four years.
5. Sort sock drawers
How irritating is it to wake up and find a drawer full of odd socks? Admittedly, Skype, Zoom and Houseparty only require dressing from waist up, but there is a sense of self-respect to be earned from wearing matching smalls. Empty the drawer, lay out each sock and ball them into pairs. Think of it as a game of Snap.
6. Detangle electrical cables
Not everything in the world is wireless. When the back of a TV set starts to resemble electrical spaghetti, it’s time to tidy cords and cables neatly away.
Hair scrunchies can be used to create manageable bundles, or thread stray wires through empty toilet rolls to avoid any tangles.
7. Descale the showerhead
In areas with hard water, limescale deposits quickly form in bathroom taps, turning power showers into pathetic trickles over time.
White vinegar is the simple, cost-effective solution: clean a removable spout by immersing it in a bucket of the acidic liquid; if the shower is fixed, fill a plastic bag instead and use a rubber band to tie it to the head.
8. Steam clean a mattress
It’s a place where we spend a good proportion of our lives, so it’s no surprise that beds are a den of dirty hair and dead skin cells.
A vacuum cleaner will remove most of the detritus from a mattress, while baking soda can be used to help soak up stains and deodorise bad smells. Steam cleaners get the best results and should be used every few months.
9. Clean windows crystal clear
At the moment, we’re spending a lot of time gazing through windows, and who really wants to connect with the outside world through a veil of pigeon poo?
It’s tempting to choose a sunny day to get glass gleaming, but if cleaner dries too quickly it will form streaks.
While squeegees are a window cleaner’s favourite tool, it’s easier – and less messy – to use a microfibre cloth for smaller panes.
10. Deodorise the washing machine
If your whites are running grey after cycles emitting foul smells, it’s likely the washing machine is due a good clean.
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the detergent drawer, clear the debris filter (it’s usually on the bottom of the machine, behind a hinged cover) and clean the drum with dishwasher tablets on a hot wash.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Southampton radio station Sonar nominated for FOUR awards

A SOUTHAMPTON radio station is in the running to win four awards at a prestigious ceremony .
Student-run station Radio Sonar , based at Solent University , could be crowned for Best Audience Initiative , Best Outreach Project , Best Station Culture and Most Improved Station at the I Love Student Radio Awards .
It was announced on a live stream that the station has now been nominated at least 20 times for the awards - which aims to support and act on behalf of the UK student radio community .
Broadcasters at the station will be going up against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after station manager Danny Humby and radio host Oliver Johnson delivered a 24-hour stunt earlier this year to raise money for mental health charity Student Minds .
Danny said : “ We have been nominated for what I believe to be the second highest amount of awards out of all the stations , at about 20 .
“ The nominations we are particularly proud of is best outreach project for our 24-hour broadcast , as well as nominations for most improved station , best station culture and best audience initiative .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is the second most amount of nominations of any station and the most we have had as a station for many many years .
This is something myself , along with the station , is super happy with.
” The awards are one of two national award ceremonies held by the Student Radio Association ( SRA ) and is open for any student radio station part of the SRA to enter .
It was initially set to be held on April 16 at Shock Radio campus in Salford .
But the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announce the nominations - due to the Covid-19 pandemic - which will now be judged by presenters and producers working for the association .
More than 500 entries across 16 categories are judged by over 100 industry professionals to produce a shortlist of six nominees in each category .
Winners will be announced in Spring 2021 .

Student-run station Radio Sonar, based at Solent University, could be crowned for Best Audience Initiative, Best Outreach Project, Best Station Culture and Most Improved Station at the I Love Student Radio Awards.
It was announced on a live stream that the station has now been nominated at least 20 times for the awards - which aims to support and act on behalf of the UK student radio community.
Broadcasters at the station will be going up against universities across the country.
It comes after station manager Danny Humby and radio host Oliver Johnson delivered a 24-hour stunt earlier this year to raise money for mental health charity Student Minds.
Danny said: “We have been nominated for what I believe to be the second highest amount of awards out of all the stations, at about 20.
“The nominations we are particularly proud of is best outreach project for our 24-hour broadcast, as well as nominations for most improved station, best station culture and best audience initiative.
“As far as I’m aware, it is the second most amount of nominations of any station and the most we have had as a station for many many years. This is something myself, along with the station, is super happy with.”
The awards are one of two national award ceremonies held by the Student Radio Association (SRA) and is open for any student radio station part of the SRA to enter.
It was initially set to be held on April 16 at Shock Radio campus in Salford.
But the event instead took place online on Wednesday to announce the nominations - due to the Covid-19 pandemic - which will now be judged by presenters and producers working for the association.
More than 500 entries across 16 categories are judged by over 100 industry professionals to produce a shortlist of six nominees in each category.
Winners will be announced in Spring 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Coronavirus: 25 more patients die in Hampshire

A FURTHER 25 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last day .
New figures from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in Hampshire has gone up from 301 to 326 in 24 hours .
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , a total of 87 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died to date - an increase of eleven since yesterday .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has recorded 145 deaths up by nine from 136 at the same time yesterday .
A total of 86 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of five in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
A total of eight people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday .
According to the Department of Health , this is an increase of 847 from 13,729 the day before .
Meanwhile , a leading physician has warned that Britain will face “ further waves ” of Covid-19 and will probably have the highest death rate in Europe because the Government was “ too slow ” to act .
Professor Anthony Costello , of University College London ’ s Institute for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs that the “ harsh reality ” is that “ we were too slow with a number of things ” .
He has warned that the total number of UK deaths could reach 40,000 .
Prof Costello said : “ If we ’ re going to suppress the chain of transmission of this virus in the next stage we all hope that the national lockdown and social distancing will bring about a large suppression of the epidemic so far - but we ’ re going to face further waves .
And so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a system in place that can not just do a certain number of tests in the laboratory , but has a system at district and community level.
” Prof Costello , giving evidence to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee , said we “ should not have any blame at this stage ” but that “ we can make sure in the second wave we ’ re not too slow ” .


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--New figures show Covid-19 has killed 341 people in Hampshire

A FURTHER 15 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last day .
New figures from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 326 to 341 in 24 hours .
• 784 more people die in hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , a total of 97 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died to date - an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham , has recorded 146 deaths - up by one from the same time yesterday .
• Coronavirus vaccine trials could be finished by mid-August , says expert A total of 89 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of three in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , an increase of one in the last 24 hours .

New figures from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 326 to 341 in 24 hours.
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At UHS, a total of 97 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died to date - an increase of ten since yesterday.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 146 deaths - up by one from the same time yesterday.
A total of 89 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of three in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
A total of nine people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, an increase of one in the last 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--784 more people die in hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19

A FURTHER 784 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in the past 24 hours , NHS England has @ @ @ @ @ of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 13,918 .
Patients were @ @ @ @ @ years old .
Out of the 784 patients , 38 of them – aged between @ @ @ @ @ - had no known underlying health condition .
Their families have been informed .
A @ @ @ @ @ recorded in hospitals in the South West .
London recorded the highest number of deaths @ @ @

The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 13,918.
Patients were aged between 26 and 100 years old.
Out of the 784 patients, 38 of them – aged between 44 and 96 years old - had no known underlying health condition.
Their families have been informed.
A total of 88 deaths were recorded in hospitals in the South West.
London recorded the highest number of deaths with 221.


thedailyecho--2020-04-18--Hythe ferry suspended until lockdown left it carrying only 15 passengers a day

A VITAL transport link will be suspended today following a 90 % drop in business since the start of the lockdown .
The number of people using the Hythe to Southampton passenger ferry has plunged to just 15 a day , resulting a `` drastic '' drop in income .
The service is normally used by commuters , people going shopping in Southampton city centre , and Saints fans attending matches at St Mary 's Stadium .
Other regular passengers include Southampton residents who fancy a day out in the New Forest .
But people have had no reason to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures were introduced to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
Blue Funnel Ferries , which has been operating a restricted service following the coronaravirus outbreak , has now decided to suspend all sailings after 6pm today , when the last boat will leave Town Quay .
The 20 employees will be furloughed under the government 's job retention scheme .
Hythe ferry is normally used by between 150 and 700 people a day , depending on whether Saints are playing at home , but passengers numbers have dropped to only a fraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the service is likely to resume .
Lee Rayment , owner and director of Blue Funnel Ferries , said everything hinged on when the government eased the lockdown and to what extent the restrictions were relaxed .
`` If people ca n't go to work there 's no point running a ferry service , '' he said .
`` I was very reluctant to suspend the service but it was something that had to be done - we could n't run at a loss . ''
In a message to customers Blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer support the service with the drastic drop in passenger numbers .
`` We would love to continue but can not financially maintain the service .
Hopefully these unprecedented times will ease in the near future and we can return to some form of normality . ''
One of the people who took to social media following the announcement said : `` We love the little ferry but for us ( as it was for many ) not an essential journey during this pandemic .
`` Once the restrictions are lifted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

The number of people using the Hythe to Southampton passenger ferry has plunged to just 15 a day, resulting a "drastic" drop in income.
The service is normally used by commuters, people going shopping in Southampton city centre, and Saints fans attending matches at St Mary's Stadium.
Other regular passengers include Southampton residents who fancy a day out in the New Forest.
But people have had no reason to use the ferry since strict social distancing measures were introduced to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Blue Funnel Ferries, which has been operating a restricted service following the coronaravirus outbreak, has now decided to suspend all sailings after 6pm today, when the last boat will leave Town Quay.
The 20 employees will be furloughed under the government's job retention scheme.
Hythe ferry is normally used by between 150 and 700 people a day, depending on whether Saints are playing at home, but passengers numbers have dropped to only a fraction of their usual level.
No-one knows when the service is likely to resume.
Lee Rayment, owner and director of Blue Funnel Ferries, said everything hinged on when the government eased the lockdown and to what extent the restrictions were relaxed.
"If people can't go to work there's no point running a ferry service," he said.
"I was very reluctant to suspend the service but it was something that had to be done - we couldn't run at a loss."
In a message to customers Blue Funnel said: "The company can no longer support the service with the drastic drop in passenger numbers.
"We would love to continue but cannot financially maintain the service. Hopefully these unprecedented times will ease in the near future and we can return to some form of normality."
One of the people who took to social media following the announcement said: "We love the little ferry but for us (as it was for many) not an essential journey during this pandemic.
"Once the restrictions are lifted, we will enjoy using it again."


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Trials for vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 set to begin in Southampton

TRIALS for a vaccine which could protect against Covid-19 are set to begin across Southampton .
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton will soon be trialling the vaccine , which has been made from a weakened version of a common cold virus from chimpanzees .
It is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans .
This has been combined with genes that make proteins from the COVID-19 virus ( SARS-CoV-2 ) called spike glycoprotein which play an essential role in the infection pathway of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After work on the vaccine began in January by clinical teams at University of Oxford 's Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group , the study will involve up to 510 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55 - with around 187 participants to be recruited in Southampton .
“ There are not currently any licensed vaccines or specific treatments for COVID-19 but vaccines are the most effective way of controlling outbreaks and the international community has stepped up efforts towards developing one , ” said Professor Saul Faust , director of the NIHR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This vaccine aims to turn the virus ’ most potent weapon , its spikes , against it – raising antibodies that stick to them allowing the immune system to lock onto and destroy the virus.
” He added : “ We are really pleased to be supporting our colleagues in Oxford by collaborating on this extremely important study , which is one of only four vaccine trials underway worldwide and could pave the way for a vaccine to be delivered later this year .
“ This study will enable us to assess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 with this new vaccine and it will also give us valuable information on its safety and ability to generate good immune responses against the virus.
” According to the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , more than 70 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide but the UK now joins the United States and China in beginning human trials .
The study is taking place in Oxford and Southampton with three further sites likely to be added .
Half of volunteers in the study will receive either the COVID-19 vaccine and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ control ’ vaccine against meningitis and sepsis - the conjugate MenACWY vaccine - as comparison .
Production has already been scaled up pre-trial to prepare as early as possible for larger trials and potential future deployment .
Prof Faust , who is a consultant in immunology and infectious diseases , said : “ By starting vaccine manufacturing scale-up immediately , the team can ensure that enough vaccine doses are available as soon as possible for the next trials which will include older people and children .
“ Those joining the trial will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global search for a vaccine that protects us all , not least frontline NHS workers , the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
” To find out more about the study and how to take part , visit covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/volunteer .

Researchers at University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton will soon be trialling the vaccine, which has been made from a weakened version of a common cold virus from chimpanzees.
It is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans.
This has been combined with genes that make proteins from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) called spike glycoprotein which play an essential role in the infection pathway of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to researchers.
After work on the vaccine began in January by clinical teams at University of Oxford's Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group, the study will involve up to 510 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55 - with around 187 participants to be recruited in Southampton.
“There are not currently any licensed vaccines or specific treatments for COVID-19 but vaccines are the most effective way of controlling outbreaks and the international community has stepped up efforts towards developing one,” said Professor Saul Faust, director of the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility at UHS.
“This vaccine aims to turn the virus’ most potent weapon, its spikes, against it – raising antibodies that stick to them allowing the immune system to lock onto and destroy the virus.”
He added: “We are really pleased to be supporting our colleagues in Oxford by collaborating on this extremely important study, which is one of only four vaccine trials underway worldwide and could pave the way for a vaccine to be delivered later this year.
“This study will enable us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with this new vaccine and it will also give us valuable information on its safety and ability to generate good immune responses against the virus.”
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 70 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide but the UK now joins the United States and China in beginning human trials.
The study is taking place in Oxford and Southampton with three further sites likely to be added.
Half of volunteers in the study will receive either the COVID-19 vaccine and the other half will be given a licensed ‘control’ vaccine against meningitis and sepsis - the conjugate MenACWY vaccine - as comparison.
Production has already been scaled up pre-trial to prepare as early as possible for larger trials and potential future deployment.
Prof Faust, who is a consultant in immunology and infectious diseases, said: “By starting vaccine manufacturing scale-up immediately, the team can ensure that enough vaccine doses are available as soon as possible for the next trials which will include older people and children.
“Those joining the trial will be playing a critical role in the global search for a vaccine that protects us all, not least frontline NHS workers, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.”
To find out more about the study and how to take part, visit covid19vaccinetrial.co.uk/volunteer.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Shock at sudden death of Winchester shop manager and cathedral singer Tim Pride

THE sudden death of a man has shocked the cathedral , Winchester College and city 's music community .
Tim Pride , 55 , was a long-serving member of the cathedral choir and for more than 20 years ran the Kingsgate Wines and Provisions on Kingsgate Street .
He was found dead at home after police entered following worried calls .
The shop has been closed because the cause of death was unclear and may have been Covid-related .
The Dean of Winchester , the Very Rev Catherine Ogle , said in a statement : `` Tim ’ s contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is immeasurable .
Tim sang in the Cathedral Choir from 1985-2020 , in which time he was also the librarian and chorister master .
He was greatly talented and valued by everyone here both as a colleague , and as a friend .
`` Tim was on the Board of the Winchester Festival and a manager of Kingsgate Wines and Provisions , and therefore known to generations of boys from the College as well as the neighbourhood .
Many of the customers were pupils and staff at Winchester College .
A friend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a family friend for over 35 years .
Those whose lives have been closely linked to every day cathedral life are devastated to have lost Tim , especially at such a young age .
`` His singing voice was sublime , a gift which helped magnify the joy of celebratory services and brought such comfort at sad ones .
A note on the shop door said : `` Since we do not know what caused Tim 's death , we can not discount the possibility that Covid-19 had some part to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision to put the shop 'in slumber ' until further notice . ''
Several notes have been left on the door expressing shock and sadness .
One said simply : `` Kind , considerate , gentle , funny , generous , loyal , supportive , warm , equable , dependable .
A rock to many people . ''
Another signed Camilla , Rob , Alfie , Finn , Delilah and Demelza said : `` The shop you managed was always such a happy place to go , I 've never known such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be what I remember most .
`` As a family we are completely heartbroken .
The children adored you , you always treated them as equals , giving them time and sharing with them the same joy you did with everyone . ''

Tim Pride, 55, was a long-serving member of the cathedral choir and for more than 20 years ran the Kingsgate Wines and Provisions on Kingsgate Street.
He was found dead at home after police entered following worried calls.
The shop has been closed because the cause of death was unclear and may have been Covid-related.
The Dean of Winchester, the Very Rev Catherine Ogle, said in a statement: "Tim’s contribution to the life of the Cathedral community is immeasurable. Tim sang in the Cathedral Choir from 1985-2020, in which time he was also the librarian and chorister master. He was greatly talented and valued by everyone here both as a colleague, and as a friend.
"Tim was on the Board of the Winchester Festival and a manager of Kingsgate Wines and Provisions, and therefore known to generations of boys from the College as well as the neighbourhood.
Many of the customers were pupils and staff at Winchester College.
A friend, Ali Rayden, said: "He was a family friend for over 35 years. Those whose lives have been closely linked to every day cathedral life are devastated to have lost Tim, especially at such a young age.
"His singing voice was sublime, a gift which helped magnify the joy of celebratory services and brought such comfort at sad ones.
A note on the shop door said: "Since we do not know what caused Tim's death, we cannot discount the possibility that Covid-19 had some part to play. With this uncertainty we have taken the decision to put the shop 'in slumber' until further notice."
Several notes have been left on the door expressing shock and sadness. One said simply: "Kind, considerate, gentle, funny, generous, loyal, supportive, warm, equable, dependable. A rock to many people."
Another signed Camilla, Rob, Alfie, Finn, Delilah and Demelza said: "The shop you managed was always such a happy place to go, I've never known such a place so special. Your smile will be what I remember most.
"As a family we are completely heartbroken. The children adored you, you always treated them as equals, giving them time and sharing with them the same joy you did with everyone."


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Emergency work at Stubbington bypass site near Fareham

EMERGENCY works are to be carried out in Hampshire next week to remove `` potential unexploded ordnance '' .
Engineers will be at the site of the Stubbington bypass near Fareham on April 20 after a magnetic ground survey identified a number of metallic objects .
Hampshire County Council , which is responsible for the scheme , said given the proximity to long-standing military establishments in Portsmouth and Gosport , the metallic objects may represent unexploded ordnance , such as shells and grenades .
The authority said these still pose a risk of detonation and need to be dealt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out throughout the week .
The council said felled trees and shrubs will also be removed from the site .
Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment at the county council , said : `` This work will be taking place away from the highway and any buildings .
Contractors will be following national guidelines on social distancing , and there is no reason to anticipate any contact at all with members of the public . ''
As reported , last month the authority put all non-essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Work on the £34.5m Stubbington bypass had begun in January 2020 .
The project will see the construction of a new single carriageway road between the B3354 Titchfield Road and Gosport Road passing to the north and east of Stubbington , the widening of Titchfield Road and improvements to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory .

Engineers will be at the site of the Stubbington bypass near Fareham on April 20 after a magnetic ground survey identified a number of metallic objects.
Hampshire County Council, which is responsible for the scheme, said given the proximity to long-standing military establishments in Portsmouth and Gosport, the metallic objects may represent unexploded ordnance, such as shells and grenades.
The authority said these still pose a risk of detonation and need to be dealt with safely.
Essential specialist work will be carried out throughout the week.
The council said felled trees and shrubs will also be removed from the site. Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, said: "This work will be taking place away from the highway and any buildings. Contractors will be following national guidelines on social distancing , and there is no reason to anticipate any contact at all with members of the public."
As reported, last month the authority put all non-essential roadworks on hold due to the pandemic. Work on the £34.5m Stubbington bypass had begun in January 2020. The project will see the construction of a new single carriageway road between the B3354 Titchfield Road and Gosport Road passing to the north and east of Stubbington, the widening of Titchfield Road and improvements to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Changes to bin collections in Southampton

A NUMBER of bin collection services in Southampton is to change due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Glass collection services across the city have been temporarily suspended while the garden waste collection service will resume next week .
Meanwhile , kerbside glass collections and the bulky item collection service remain suspended until further notice .
The news was announced by Southampton City Council .
It comes as on March 31 the authority suspended the garden waste collection as part of the measures taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 .
The city council said subscribers to the garden waste collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal collection day starting from April 20 .
According to the authority , customers will receive a renewal discount for the 2021 service that will reflect the duration of the disruption to this years ’ service .
Residents have now been invited to store mixed glass bottles and jars at home until the service is reinstated .
The council urged people not to put glass in the general waste bin but said it can be deposited at one of the glass bottle recycling banks in Southampton .
`` This should only be done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as visiting a supermarket or convenience store to purchase necessities , '' said the authority in a statement .
Meanwhile , personal waste such as used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths should be stored securely within disposable rubbish bags .
The council is advising residents to place these bags into another bag kept separate from other waste and put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the usual external household waste bin .
Cllr Jacqui Rayment , cabinet member for transport and place , said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the garden waste collection service .
It was a difficult decision to suspend it but one we needed to make to allow us to deal with any staff absences due to sickness and self-isolation issues .
We are keeping other suspended services under close review with a view to bringing them back whenever it is safe and possible to do so . ''
Residents have also been asked to disinfect the handles of wheelie bins after they have put them out for collection .

Glass collection services across the city have been temporarily suspended while the garden waste collection service will resume next week.
Meanwhile, kerbside glass collections and the bulky item collection service remain suspended until further notice.
The news was announced by Southampton City Council.
It comes as on March 31 the authority suspended the garden waste collection as part of the measures taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.
The city council said subscribers to the garden waste collection service will see pickups resume on their normal collection day starting from April 20.
According to the authority, customers will receive a renewal discount for the 2021 service that will reflect the duration of the disruption to this years’ service.
Residents have now been invited to store mixed glass bottles and jars at home until the service is reinstated. The council urged people not to put glass in the general waste bin but said it can be deposited at one of the glass bottle recycling banks in Southampton.
"This should only be done as part of an essential journey, such as visiting a supermarket or convenience store to purchase necessities," said the authority in a statement. Meanwhile, personal waste such as used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths should be stored securely within disposable rubbish bags. The council is advising residents to place these bags into another bag kept separate from other waste and put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the usual external household waste bin.
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for transport and place, said: “We are really pleased to be able to bring back the garden waste collection service. It was a difficult decision to suspend it but one we needed to make to allow us to deal with any staff absences due to sickness and self-isolation issues. We are keeping other suspended services under close review with a view to bringing them back whenever it is safe and possible to do so."
Residents have also been asked to disinfect the handles of wheelie bins after they have put them out for collection.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Nearly 2,000 Southampton parents fined for their children missing school last year

PARENTS in Southampton were slapped with nearly 2,000 fines after their children missed school last year , new figures reveal .
The Association of School and College Leaders says absence is not only disruptive to the pupil concerned but their peers and teachers as well , and has urged parents to follow the rules .
Department for Education data shows that 1,982 penalty notices were issued to Southampton parents for a child ’ s poor attendance in 2018-19 .
Of these , 92 per cent were handed out for an unauthorised family holiday .
Over the same period , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all available half-day school periods missed without permission – rose marginally , from 1.9 per cent to 2 per cent .
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said : “ We want all children in Southampton to get a good education and the first step to achieving this is ensuring excellent school attendance .
Through our School Attendance and Inclusion group , which is co- chaired by heads from primary , secondary and special schools , we ensure a consistent approach to reducing absence across the city .
“ Schools in Southampton are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendance policies and use their discretion when deciding whether or not to authorise absence .
“ Head teachers can request the local authority , subject to meeting criteria in the penalty notice code of conduct , issue a penalty notice to improve attendance .
“ All such requests are treated on a case-by-case basis , with the key consideration as to whether issuing a penalty notice will help to improve the child ’ s attendance .
“ We support head teachers efforts to reduce absence and will use all the parental responsibility measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way that is firm but fair.
” Data has also revealed that 8,946 penalty notices were issued to Hampshire parents for a child ’ s poor attendance in 2018-19 – a three per cent rise on the previous school year .
Of these , 96 per cent were handed out for an unauthorised family holiday , while one per cent were for lateness .
A DfE spokeswoman said : “ Local authorities now have greater clarity on when they can issue fines to parents who take their children out of school without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the increase.
” The DfE said many councils cited the Supreme Court judgment when asked to explain large increases .
Penalty notices are £60 if paid within 21 days of being issued – in Hampshire , 7,616 fines worth £456,960 were paid within this time and in Southampton , 1,182 fines worth £70,920 were paid within this time.The fee rises to £120 if paid between 22 and 28 days .
If the penalty is still outstanding after this , the council must either prosecute for the original offence or withdraw the notice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018-19 ended in prosecution and in Southampton , four fines issued in 2018-19 ended in prosecution .

The Association of School and College Leaders says absence is not only disruptive to the pupil concerned but their peers and teachers as well, and has urged parents to follow the rules.
Department for Education data shows that 1,982 penalty notices were issued to Southampton parents for a child’s poor attendance in 2018-19.
Of these, 92 per cent were handed out for an unauthorised family holiday.
Over the same period, the rate of unauthorised absence – the proportion of all available half-day school periods missed without permission – rose marginally, from 1.9 per cent to 2 per cent.
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said: “We want all children in Southampton to get a good education and the first step to achieving this is ensuring excellent school attendance. Through our School Attendance and Inclusion group, which is co- chaired by heads from primary, secondary and special schools, we ensure a consistent approach to reducing absence across the city.
“Schools in Southampton are responsible for maintaining and implementing their own attendance policies and use their discretion when deciding whether or not to authorise absence.
“Head teachers can request the local authority, subject to meeting criteria in the penalty notice code of conduct, issue a penalty notice to improve attendance.
“All such requests are treated on a case-by-case basis , with the key consideration as to whether issuing a penalty notice will help to improve the child’s attendance.
“We support head teachers efforts to reduce absence and will use all the parental responsibility measures to enforce attendance available to us in a way that is firm but fair.”
Data has also revealed that 8,946 penalty notices were issued to Hampshire parents for a child’s poor attendance in 2018-19 – a three per cent rise on the previous school year.
Of these, 96 per cent were handed out for an unauthorised family holiday, while one per cent were for lateness.
A DfE spokeswoman said: “Local authorities now have greater clarity on when they can issue fines to parents who take their children out of school without good reason – and this is reflected in the increase.”
The DfE said many councils cited the Supreme Court judgment when asked to explain large increases.
Penalty notices are £60 if paid within 21 days of being issued – in Hampshire, 7,616 fines worth £456,960 were paid within this time and in Southampton, 1,182 fines worth £70,920 were paid within this time.The fee rises to £120 if paid between 22 and 28 days.
If the penalty is still outstanding after this, the council must either prosecute for the original offence or withdraw the notice.
In Hampshire, 347 fines issued in 2018-19 ended in prosecution and in Southampton, four fines issued in 2018-19 ended in prosecution.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--New figures show Covid-19 has killed 341 people in Hampshire


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launch nature video series during Covid-19 outbreak

RESIDENTS across Hampshire will now be able to connect with nature while maintaining self-isolation and social distancing rules during the Covid-19 outbreak .
It comes as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launches new initiatives through a new video series .
With contributions from staff across the Trust , it will provide a virtual window to the outdoor world and will show highlights from its nature reserves and beyond .
According to the Trust , a strong connection with nature benefits health and well-being , however new rules around social distancing and self-isolation have made it harder for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reserves .
The Bringing Nature to You video series will showcase the best of the season 's wildlife and explore different habitats and activities people can follow at home .
Communications Manager of the Trust , Abi Webber , said : “ We know that connecting with nature can reduce stress levels and improve our health , and we at the Trust wanted to create more opportunities for people to experience the natural world if they are self isolating or unable to get outside .
`` We hope that the new video series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to embrace nature and brighten these difficult days.
” Alongside the series , new social media hashtags # HampshireWindowWildlife and # IslandWindowWildlife have been created to encourage people to engage with nature at home and share their experiences with others .
Whether it ’ s a species spotted through the window or a small act to help local wildlife , the hashtags can be used to share moments with the community to connect with like-minded people .
The Trust , which aims to create a better future for wildlife and wild places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also running a new weekly e-newsletter that will share wildlife-themed activities that recipients can do from home , as well as simple ways to help and experience local wildlife .
Nature-lovers can also take part in a citizen science campaign run by the Trust , telling others which wildlife they spot , which involves five surveys focused on a different part of wildlife .
This can be accessed at hiwwt.org.uk/how-wild-are-we .
To access the series , visit www.youtube.com/user/HIOWWT , and to sign up to the newsletter , visit hiwwt.org.uk .

It comes as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launches new initiatives through a new video series.
With contributions from staff across the Trust, it will provide a virtual window to the outdoor world and will show highlights from its nature reserves and beyond.
According to the Trust, a strong connection with nature benefits health and well-being, however new rules around social distancing and self-isolation have made it harder for people to access green spaces like nature reserves.
The Bringing Nature to You video series will showcase the best of the season's wildlife and explore different habitats and activities people can follow at home.
Communications Manager of the Trust, Abi Webber, said: “We know that connecting with nature can reduce stress levels and improve our health, and we at the Trust wanted to create more opportunities for people to experience the natural world if they are self isolating or unable to get outside.
"We hope that the new video series, hashtags and newsletter will help inspire people to embrace nature and brighten these difficult days.”
Alongside the series, new social media hashtags #HampshireWindowWildlife and #IslandWindowWildlife have been created to encourage people to engage with nature at home and share their experiences with others.
Whether it’s a species spotted through the window or a small act to help local wildlife, the hashtags can be used to share moments with the community to connect with like-minded people.
The Trust, which aims to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, is also running a new weekly e-newsletter that will share wildlife-themed activities that recipients can do from home, as well as simple ways to help and experience local wildlife.
Nature-lovers can also take part in a citizen science campaign run by the Trust, telling others which wildlife they spot, which involves five surveys focused on a different part of wildlife.
This can be accessed at hiwwt.org.uk/how-wild-are-we.
To access the series, visit www.youtube.com/user/HIOWWT, and to sign up to the newsletter, visit hiwwt.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Southern Daily Echo backs business through coronavirus crisis by offering free advert


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Hythe ferry suspended until lockdown left it carrying only 15 passengers a day


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--LETTER: Boris Johnson will never be an exalted Prime Minister

Whilst I agree wholeheartedly with Paddy Maxwell 's comments about this terrible virus and the unbelievable work being done by @ @ @ @ @ virus and save lives , I can not stand by and let him describe our @ @ @ @ @ '' .
This is the PM that has taken the UK into the eye of @ @ @ @ @ testing program in place .
You only have to see Germany 's death rate against @ @ @ @ @ we failing our loved ones with lack of testing .
Scientific data now shows that @ @ @ @ @ to slow this terrible virus .
All Hancock is promising is pie in the sky @ @ @ @ @ that to pander to the PM 's ego their eye was taken of the oncoming @ @ @ @ @ Brexit done on time ?
Paddy – please keep on writing your harmless nonsense !
@ @ @ @ @ Never .

This is the PM that has taken the UK into the eye of the pandemic with virtually NO testing program in place.
You only have to see Germany's death rate against ours and wonder why are we failing our loved ones with lack of testing.
Scientific data now shows that testing testing is the key to slow this terrible virus.
All Hancock is promising is pie in the sky figures.
Could it be that to pander to the PM's ego their eye was taken of the oncoming pandemic to think about getting Brexit done on time?
History will tell.
Paddy – please keep on writing your harmless nonsense!
But an Exalted PM? Never.
David Player Redbridge


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Forty firefighters tackle bungalow blaze at Gardeners Lane in East Wellow

FIRE crews have released images of a blaze which destroyed the roof of a Hampshire bungalow .
About 40 firefighters @ @ @ @ @ blaze , which broke out at a property in Gardeners Lane , East Wellow , @ @ @ @ @ .
Fire crews from four stations - Eastleigh , Redbridge , Romsey and St Mary @ @ @ @ @ the scene and were there until 1am the next day .
The bungalow is some @ @ @ @ @ the area and residents said they were unaware of the incident at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ station ’ s Facebook page said : “ Both appliances were sent to a house @ @ @ @ @ Joined by our colleagues from Redbridge , St Mary ’ s & Eastleigh .
Crews @ @ @ @ @ above & below the fire .

About 40 firefighters from across Hampshire battled the blaze, which broke out at a property in Gardeners Lane, East Wellow, at around 10pm on Friday.
Fire crews from four stations - Eastleigh, Redbridge, Romsey and St Mary’s - rushed to the scene and were there until 1am the next day.
The bungalow is some distance from other homes in the area and residents said they were unaware of the incident at the time.
A post on Romsey fire station’s Facebook page said: “Both appliances were sent to a house fire in Wellow.
“Joined by our colleagues from Redbridge, St Mary’s & Eastleigh. Crews worked hard for hours attacking above & below the fire.
“No person’s injured too. Great team effort.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Air ambulance called to cyclist hurt in collision with van at Shirley Road, Shirley

A CYCLIST has been rushed to hospital after an accident involving a van in Southampton .
Hampshire and Isle of @ @ @ @ @ a school playing field near the scene of the collision , which occurred in Shirley @ @ @ @ @ photograph taken at the scene shows a stationary bus but Hampshire police confirmed that the @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman said : `` We were called at 9.18am with reports of a collision @ @ @ @ @ cyclist .
Road closures were put in place but the roads have since been re-opened @ @ @ @ @ a man in his 20s , has suffered a head injury and has been taken @ @ @ @ @ treatment . ''
The photograph was taken by Colin Lee , who came across the @ @ @ @ @ taking the one form of daily exercise allowed during the lockdown .
Mr Lee said @ @ @ @ @ what appeared to have been a serious collision at Foyes Corner .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ called and landed in the playing field behind St Mark 's School . ''

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance landed on a school playing field near the scene of the collision, which occurred in Shirley Road, Shirley, on Sunday.
A photograph taken at the scene shows a stationary bus but Hampshire police confirmed that the accident involved a van.
A spokesman said: "We were called at 9.18am with reports of a collision involving a van and a cyclist. Road closures were put in place but the roads have since been re-opened.
"The cyclist, a man in his 20s, has suffered a head injury and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment."
The photograph was taken by Colin Lee, who came across the aftermath of the collision while taking the one form of daily exercise allowed during the lockdown.
Mr Lee said the cyclist was involved in what appeared to have been a serious collision at Foyes Corner.
He added: "An air ambulance was called and landed in the playing field behind St Mark's School."


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--Eight more patients have died from coronavirus in Hampshire - taking the total so far to 349

A FURTHER eight people have died from coronavirus in Hampshire hospitals in the past day - a sharp drop on previous figures .
The latest statistics from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 341 to 349 in a 24-hour period .
• Trials for vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 set to begin in Southampton They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , the figure still stands at 97 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham , has recorded 151 deaths - up by five from the same time yesterday .
• 482 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus A total of 91 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of two in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A total of ten people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , an increase of one in the last 24 hours .

The latest statistics from the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in the county has gone up from 341 to 349 in a 24-hour period.
They cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At UHS, the figure still stands at 97 after no new deaths from Covid-19 were reported.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 151 deaths - up by five from the same time yesterday.
A total of 91 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of two in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
A total of ten people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, an increase of one in the last 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-04-19--482 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus

A FURTHER 482 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19 , NHS England has announced this afternoon .
The @ @ @ @ @ deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 14,400 .
NHS England said the patients @ @ @ @ @ 104-years-old .
Six of the 482 patients - aged between 52 and 92 years old @ @ @ @ @ health condition .
A spokesperson said : “ Their families have been informed.
” In @ @ @ @ @ of 596 people have died in the past 24 hours , taking the total to @ @ @ @ @ Health and Social Care said that as of 9am on Sunday , 482,063 tests have @ @ @ @ @ carried out on Saturday .
372,967 people have been tested of which 120,067 tested positive @

The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 14,400.
NHS England said the patients were aged between 34 and 104-years-old.
Six of the 482 patients - aged between 52 and 92 years old - had no known underlying health condition.
A spokesperson said: “Their families have been informed.”
In the UK, a total of 596 people have died in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 16,060.
The Department for Health and Social Care said that as of 9am on Sunday, 482,063 tests have been concluded with 21,626 tests carried out on Saturday.
372,967 people have been tested of which 120,067 tested positive.


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Manhunt to find Albie Samways

Manhunt to find Albie Samways

POLICE are still hunting for a 20-year-old man in connection with a serious assault in Southampton .
Officers want to @ @ @ @ @ an attack in Millbrook on Saturday , April 4 .
Albie is described as being @ @ @ @ @ medium build and has brown , short shaved hair .
He may be in Millbrook @ @ @ @ @ centre , according to police .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Can @ @ @ @ @ Samways ?
`` If you have seen Albie Samways , or know where he is @ @ @ @ @ him but call 101 , quoting 44200121016 , or 999 in an emergency .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers want to speak to Albie Samways following an attack in Millbrook on Saturday, April 4.
Albie is described as being 6ft 1in tall, of medium build and has brown, short shaved hair.
He may be in Millbrook, Shirley or Southampton city centre, according to police.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Can you help us find Albie Samways?
"If you have seen Albie Samways, or know where he is, please do not approach him but call 101, quoting 44200121016, or 999 in an emergency.
"Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-04-20--Air ambulance called to cyclist hurt in collision with van at Shirley Road, Shirley

A CYCLIST was rushed to hospital after an accident involving a van in Southampton .
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance landed on a school playing field near the scene of the collision , which occurred in Shirley Road , Shirley , on Sunday .
A photograph taken at the scene shows a stationary bus but Hampshire police confirmed that the accident involved a van .
A spokesman said : `` We were called at 9.18am with reports of a collision involving a van and a cyclist .
Road closures were put in place but the roads have since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man in his 20s , has suffered a head injury and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment . ''
The photograph was taken by Colin Lee , who came across the aftermath of the collision while taking the one form of daily exercise allowed during the lockdown .
Mr Lee said the cyclist was involved in what appeared to have been a serious collision at Foyes Corner .
He added : `` An air ambulance was called and landed in the playing field behind St Mark 's School .
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thedailyecho--2020-04-20--McDonald's drive-thru plans for M27 are withdrawn

PLANS for a new McDonald 's drive-through on the M27 have been withdrawn , it has been revealed .
An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build the fast-food restaurant in the Rownhams East Motorway Service Area , which would have created 20 jobs .
Now a Test Valley councillor has announced this move is `` a victory '' as less people will be tempted into an unhealthy lifestyle .
Cllr Celia Dowden , who represents North Baddesley , on the borough council , said : `` I am really pleased it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so let 's take this victory .
`` Arguably , we have to be positive about how coronavirus will bring about change in people 's behaviour , as there will be families who will be cooking together who have not done it before .
`` Hopefully this will be something that will show families preparing meals is a really great activity and there is a real satisfaction in putting together a meal yourself instead of getting a takeaway . ''
She added : `` However , the reason they have withdrawn it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and myself objecting , but it could be a financial thing where they are are in a position to consider it .
`` But , if it makes them rethink the plans then that is a good thing . ''
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , cllr Dowden slammed the plans claiming more litter would be tossed from cars .
She said : `` I can speak from our experience of having a McDonald ’ s placed inside the Asda in Chandler ’ s Ford and there is already a difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen , which is obviously from McDonald ’ s . ''
However , cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , previously backed the plans .
He said : `` Anything that improves employment for people is a good thing ; it makes sense as they already have a drive-through Costa there and when people are driving on the motorway they want convenience . ''
A spokesperson from Roadchef Motorways Limited said : `` We withdrew our application to install a new McDonalds drive-through at our Rownhams motorway service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the design .
`` We hope to progress with the project in the future as we continue to bring investment and jobs to the local community .
”

An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build the drive-through at the Rownhams East Motorway Service Area, which would have created 20 jobs.
Now a Test Valley councillor has announced this move is "a victory" as less people will be tempted into an unhealthy lifestyle.
Cllr Celia Dowden, who represents North Baddesley, on the borough council, said: "I am really pleased it has been withdrawn because it is an unnecessary application, so let's take this victory.
"Arguably, we have to be positive about how coronavirus will bring about change in people's behaviour, as there will be families who will be cooking together who have not done it before.
"Hopefully this will be something that will show families preparing meals is a really great activity and there is a real satisfaction in putting together a meal yourself instead of getting a takeaway."
She added: "However, the reason they have withdrawn it may not be because of the residents and myself objecting, but it could be a financial thing where they are are in a position to consider it.
"But, if it makes them rethink the plans then that is a good thing."
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, cllr Dowden slammed the plans claiming more litter would be tossed from cars.
She said: "I can speak from our experience of having a McDonald’s placed inside the Asda in Chandler’s Ford and there is already a difference in the amount of litter I have seen, which is obviously from McDonald’s."
However, cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, previously backed the plans.
He said: "Anything that improves employment for people is a good thing; it makes sense as they already have a drive-through Costa there and when people are driving on the motorway they want convenience."
A spokesperson from Roadchef Motorways Limited said: "We withdrew our application to install a new McDonalds drive-through at our Rownhams motorway service area in order to make some revisions to the design.
"We hope to progress with the project in the future as we continue to bring investment and jobs to the local community.”