thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Severe flooding closes M27 near Rownhams

The westbound M27 is closed due to severe flooding near the M271 at J3 .
Motorists are being warned of @ @ @ @ @ back to Rownhams Services .
Traffic officers are on the scene .
Police are urging @ @ @ @ @ been `` inundated with aquaplaning collisions '' .

The westbound M27 is closed due to severe flooding near the M271 at J3.
LIVE: updates as M27 closed due to severe flooding
Motorists are being warned of heavy delays with traffic building back to Rownhams Services.
Traffic officers are on the scene.
Police are urging drivers to slow down having been "inundated with aquaplaning collisions".
Once again all three Hampshire Roads Policing bases are being inundated with aquaplaning collisions. Please slow down and drive to the conditions. Excess speed for the conditions & poor vehicle maintenance a common theme #ItsALimitNotATarget #Think #ItsNotWorthTheRisk 26004 — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) November 14, 2020
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thedailyecho--2020-11-14--South Western Railway trains suspended between Brockenhurst and Lymington

A FALLEN tree is blocking railway lines between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier .
Train services running to and from these @ @ @ @ @ Travellers are being warning of disruption until around 1pm .
All services have been suspended @ @ @ @ @ South Western Railway efforts are underway to organise replacement road transport .

Train services running to and from these stations have been suspended.
Travellers are being warning of disruption until around 1pm.
All services have been suspended, however, according to South Western Railway efforts are underway to organise replacement road transport.
More information to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Hampshire emergency services issue lockdown Diwali advice

EMERGENCY services in Hampshire have issued advice on celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali safely in lockdown .
The festival began on Thursday though the main celebrations are due to take place today .
The ‘ Festival of Light ’ lasts five days and usually involves fireworks , candles and the sharing of food .
People in Hampshire have been advised to limit social contact during celebrations and make adaptations to prevent high demand on emergency services during the national lockdown .
A post on the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner website read : “ Diwali is a celebration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of good over evil , and of knowledge over ignorance – something we can all very much appreciate right now.
” The Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner team advised people to only attend prayers in venues for individual worship or with members of their own household .
They said face coverings should be worn and social distancing should be observed .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have advised against holding at home firework displays to reduce demand on their services and protect against house fires .
• More than half of all Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LED candles has been encouraged as has checking that smoke detectors are working .
Virtual Diwali celebrations will be held across the UK in locations including London , Leicester and Edinburgh as councils aim to discourage large gatherings .
These will be streamed online and free to watch .
Leicester ’ s celebrations will include footage of last year ’ s celebrations as well as music and dance performances from the local community .
The Vedic Society Hindu Temple on Radcliffe Road in Southampton will be open to worshippers over the weekend with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over Zoom .
A blog post published on the temple ’ s Facebook page read : “ In line with the government guidelines , during this second lockdown , the Temple will be open on a limited basis for two hours on a Sunday .
We will continue with the Covid safe system in place with temperature measurement , contact tracing , hand sanitising , social distancing and compulsory wearing of face-masks in the Temple.
” The temple is currently appealing for volunteers to help maintain these adaptations .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak lit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mark the festival .

The festival began on Thursday though the main celebrations are due to take place today.
The ‘Festival of Light’ lasts five days and usually involves fireworks, candles and the sharing of food.
People in Hampshire have been advised to limit social contact during celebrations and make adaptations to prevent high demand on emergency services during the national lockdown.
A post on the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner website read: “Diwali is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, and of knowledge over ignorance – something we can all very much appreciate right now.”
The Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner team advised people to only attend prayers in venues for individual worship or with members of their own household.
They said face coverings should be worn and social distancing should be observed.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have advised against holding at home firework displays to reduce demand on their services and protect against house fires.
The use of LED candles has been encouraged as has checking that smoke detectors are working.
Virtual Diwali celebrations will be held across the UK in locations including London, Leicester and Edinburgh as councils aim to discourage large gatherings.
These will be streamed online and free to watch.
Leicester’s celebrations will include footage of last year’s celebrations as well as music and dance performances from the local community.
The Vedic Society Hindu Temple on Radcliffe Road in Southampton will be open to worshippers over the weekend with restrictions. Celebrations will also be held over Zoom.
A blog post published on the temple’s Facebook page read: “In line with the government guidelines, during this second lockdown, the Temple will be open on a limited basis for two hours on a Sunday. We will continue with the Covid safe system in place with temperature measurement, contact tracing, hand sanitising, social distancing and compulsory wearing of face-masks in the Temple.”
The temple is currently appealing for volunteers to help maintain these adaptations.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak lit candles outside 11 Downing Street on Thursday to mark the festival.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Eastleigh Lollipop lady celebrates 30 years in the job

A LOLLIPOP Lady has celebrated 30 years in the job after parents surprised her with balloons and gifts on the day .
Sharron Malcolm has been a Lollipop Lady at Chamberlayne Road , Eastleigh , for more than half her life , since she started the job in 1990 .
After so long , crossing , not only school children at nearby Norwood Primary School , but also local people going to work , Sharron has become well known to Eastleigh residents .
Famed for wearing her high heels whilst working , Sharron is a huge part of the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Thursday , parents and their children came together to congratulate their Lollipop Lady , showering her with gifts and cards .
One of the parents and organisers , Allison Banks , said : “ All of the parents really do appreciate her being stood there in all types of weather .
“ When we realised she was hitting 30 years , we knew it was a spectacular thing and that we needed to recognise it .
“ We were worried that with Covid it might not be recognised in the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refused to let that happen .
“ We put a message out on facebook inviting families to do whatever it is they wanted to do .
“ It was a wonderful way to celebrate a lady that is just a really special community hero.
” Sharron is nearing the end of her tenure as the local Lollipop Lady as she is leaving the job on December 17 .
After 30 years , many of the children she used to help cross the road have grown up and are now taking their own children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I had a wonderful day .
I can ’ t thank them enough .
They really made yesterday such a special day .
“ It ’ s lovely seeing the kids faces and hearing them calling out to you as they come up the road and waving .
“ I am going to miss them but I feel now is the time to finally hang up my hat and my coat.
” Once she leaves the role , Sharron said she is going to enjoy spending the extra time with her recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Sharron Malcolm has been a Lollipop Lady at Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, for more than half her life, since she started the job in 1990.
After so long, crossing, not only school children at nearby Norwood Primary School, but also local people going to work, Sharron has become well known to Eastleigh residents.
Famed for wearing her high heels whilst working, Sharron is a huge part of the local community according to parents at the school.
On Thursday, parents and their children came together to congratulate their Lollipop Lady, showering her with gifts and cards.
One of the parents and organisers, Allison Banks, said: “All of the parents really do appreciate her being stood there in all types of weather.
“When we realised she was hitting 30 years, we knew it was a spectacular thing and that we needed to recognise it.
“We were worried that with Covid it might not be recognised in the way that it should be, but we refused to let that happen.
“We put a message out on facebook inviting families to do whatever it is they wanted to do.
“It was a wonderful way to celebrate a lady that is just a really special community hero.”
Sharron is nearing the end of her tenure as the local Lollipop Lady as she is leaving the job on December 17.
After 30 years, many of the children she used to help cross the road have grown up and are now taking their own children to the school.
Sharron said: “I had a wonderful day. I can’t thank them enough. They really made yesterday such a special day.
“It’s lovely seeing the kids faces and hearing them calling out to you as they come up the road and waving.
“I am going to miss them but I feel now is the time to finally hang up my hat and my coat.”
Once she leaves the role, Sharron said she is going to enjoy spending the extra time with her recently retired husband, and her grandson.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Covid-19 marshals to patrol Southampton streets

SOUTHAMPTON residents have been urged to voluntarily follow the coronavirus guidance as Covid-19 marshals are going to be deployed across the city .
The team will patrol areas such as parks and high streets to encourage residents to follow the Covid-19 guidelines , help businesses manage queues and remind the public to wear a face covering when required .
The news comes as the number of coronavirus cases across the city continues to rise with a total of 2,805 recorded so far .
Civic chiefs , the police and the business community are pulling together to ensure residents follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
But a Southampton MP has also appealed to the public to voluntarily follow the rules .
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said : “ I wish we didn ’ t have a need for Covid marshals .
I understand the challenge the Government has but people are already feeling their civil liberties are under threat .
I would encourage everyone to follow the guidance , voluntarily , to ensure these Covid marshals are not required as soon as quickly possible.
” The news comes as Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £153,929 to fund the marshals .
But Mr Smith added : “ If people followed the guidance we would not need to be spending money on Covid marshals , most people know that there are more important things to spend money on .
I ’ d rather we spend this money on people who need it as opposed to Covid marshals but cases are going up because people are not following the guidance . ''
The marshals will work with Hampshire Constabulary .
Chief Inspector Ricky Dhanda said : “ Whilst our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to comply fully with the regulations , we will be available to enforce where necessary.
” The marshals are expected to remain in place until March 2021 .
Cllr Dave Shields , cabinet member for stronger communities , said : “ We plan to be able to emerge from lockdown in December in a strong position as the city opens up again with hopefully low rates of infection .
The marshals will be one important way in which we can help people and businesses to follow guidance over those crucial winter months.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ backed the move .
He said : `` Once this period of lockdown is lifted I would urge residents to follow the national and local guidance so that we can keep each other safe and healthy in the run up to Christmas . ''
Giles Semper , executive director at GO !
Southampton , said the marshals will help reinforce key information which will be “ crucial ” in ensuring that city businesses are able to continue trading .

The team will patrol areas such as parks and high streets to encourage residents to follow the Covid-19 guidelines, help businesses manage queues and remind the public to wear a face covering when required.
The news comes as the number of coronavirus cases across the city continues to rise with a total of 2,805 recorded so far.
Civic chiefs, the police and the business community are pulling together to ensure residents follow the guidelines and help reduce the spread of the virus.
But a Southampton MP has also appealed to the public to voluntarily follow the rules.
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said: “I wish we didn’t have a need for Covid marshals. I understand the challenge the Government has but people are already feeling their civil liberties are under threat. I would encourage everyone to follow the guidance, voluntarily, to ensure these Covid marshals are not required as soon as quickly possible.”
The news comes as Southampton City Council has been awarded a government grant of £153,929 to fund the marshals.
But Mr Smith added: “If people followed the guidance we would not need to be spending money on Covid marshals, most people know that there are more important things to spend money on. I’d rather we spend this money on people who need it as opposed to Covid marshals but cases are going up because people are not following the guidance."
The marshals will work with Hampshire Constabulary .
Chief Inspector Ricky Dhanda said: “Whilst our overall aim is to continue to encourage people to comply fully with the regulations, we will be available to enforce where necessary.”
The marshals are expected to remain in place until March 2021.
Cllr Dave Shields, cabinet member for stronger communities, said: “We plan to be able to emerge from lockdown in December in a strong position as the city opens up again with hopefully low rates of infection. The marshals will be one important way in which we can help people and businesses to follow guidance over those crucial winter months.”
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead also backed the move. He said: "Once this period of lockdown is lifted I would urge residents to follow the national and local guidance so that we can keep each other safe and healthy in the run up to Christmas."
Giles Semper, executive director at GO! Southampton, said the marshals will help reinforce key information which will be “crucial” in ensuring that city businesses are able to continue trading.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Hair styles in Southampton in the 1980s

Hair styles in Southampton in the 1980s

It 's safe to say that hair fashions change – as is evident from these old pictures .
The 1980s @ @ @ @ @ perms , mullets mohawks and high ponytails .
In 1980 Lisa Turner of Bitterne won @ @ @ @ @ best day style , while Robert Harnet of Swaythling won the Southampton Shield for the @ @ @ @ @ same year a hair fashion show was held at Southampton Guildhall where the top stylists @ @ @ @ @ hairdos .
Roger Moore , a top stylist who started in Southampton , told the @ @ @ @ @ in a total look .
Clothes and hair must be together.
” It was also @ @ @ @ @ raised more than £1,300 for the Wessex Bodyscanner Appeal by having more than 1,000 plaits @ @ @ @ @ 28 hours to put them in , working in two relay teams .

It's safe to say that hair fashions change – as is evident from these old pictures.
The 1980s were a time famous for perms, mullets mohawks and high ponytails.
In 1980 Lisa Turner of Bitterne won the Southampton Cup for the best day style, while Robert Harnet of Swaythling won the Southampton Shield for the best free style.
That same year a hair fashion show was held at Southampton Guildhall where the top stylists demonstrated the world of ever-changing hairdos.
Roger Moore, a top stylist who started in Southampton, told the crowds: “I believe in a total look. Clothes and hair must be together.”
It was also the decade when Sharon Pearce raised more than £1,300 for the Wessex Bodyscanner Appeal by having more than 1,000 plaits. It took thirty hairdressers 28 hours to put them in, working in two relay teams.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Eastleigh and Southampton chippies giving away free chips

CHIPPIES are aiming to lift the spirits of their local communities by giving away free food as part of a new project .
The idea is to get people to do a good deed , with the project focussing on children in its first week which begins today .
Once children have done their good deed , whether that be helping with housework or cleaning up litter , they can then get their parents to post about it on the facebook page 'Deeds Everyday ' to claim their voucher for a free cone of chips .
Six chippies are on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ namely : J Henry 's and The Codfather in Hedge End , fish & Chips @ 27 in Park Gate , Best Fry in West End , Sonny 's Traditional Fish & Chips in Fair Oak and Mike 's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh .
Shane Lee , has owned J Henry 's Fish and Chips in Hedge End since 1988 .
He said : `` I like doing things for the local community and giving something back in these difficult times and hopefully this can make a difference .
`` Hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get them doing something .
`` With what we 've been through this year , something like this can only be good a good thing . ''
One of the organisers , Fareham based marekting firm Leads Everyday 's Jamie Stroulger , hopes that more businesses will get involved with the project in future , that is due to run across different areas of the community up until Christmas .
He said : “ Many people are struggling and we wanted to do something to help .
“ We ’ re asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one good cause and recommend one good friend to do the same .
“ Imagine how much positivity it would create if everyone did just one good deed.
” Next weekend , the staff at the Fareham company will be handing out free Fish and Chips to local retirement homes as part of the next stage of their project .
A GoFundMe page has now been created to fund this and staff from the company have already contributed £400 to get off to a good start .
This week however , the free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chippies , that just wanted to do their bit for the community .

The idea is to get people to do a good deed, with the project focussing on children in its first week which begins today.
Once children have done their good deed, whether that be helping with housework or cleaning up litter, they can then get their parents to post about it on the facebook page 'Deeds Everyday' to claim their voucher for a free cone of chips.
Six chippies are on board with the project so far, namely: J Henry's and The Codfather in Hedge End, fish & Chips@27 in Park Gate, Best Fry in West End, Sonny's Traditional Fish & Chips in Fair Oak and Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh.
Shane Lee, has owned J Henry's Fish and Chips in Hedge End since 1988.
He said: "I like doing things for the local community and giving something back in these difficult times and hopefully this can make a difference.
"Hopefully the chips are a good enough reward to get them doing something.
"With what we've been through this year, something like this can only be good a good thing."
One of the organisers, Fareham based marekting firm Leads Everyday's Jamie Stroulger, hopes that more businesses will get involved with the project in future, that is due to run across different areas of the community up until Christmas.
He said: “Many people are struggling and we wanted to do something to help.
“We’re asking everyone to do one good deed for one good cause and recommend one good friend to do the same.
“Imagine how much positivity it would create if everyone did just one good deed.”
Next weekend, the staff at the Fareham company will be handing out free Fish and Chips to local retirement homes as part of the next stage of their project.
A GoFundMe page has now been created to fund this and staff from the company have already contributed £400 to get off to a good start.
This week however, the free food is completely at the expense of the chippies, that just wanted to do their bit for the community.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Former pub chef gets jailed

Former pub chef gets jailed

A FORMER PUB chef and convicted sex offender has been jailed for not checking in with police for the third @ @ @ @ @ to notify police of his whereabouts three times .
When officers knocked on his door @ @ @ @ @ on October 20 , a court heard .
Whitlock whose last given address is The @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday charged with failing to comply with the notifications of @ @ @ @ @ and breaching a suspended sentence - he previously pleaded guilty .
Defending , Berenice Mulvanny @ @ @ @ @ his order to commit further offences but stuck his head in the sand .
He @ @ @ @ @ months .

A FORMER PUB chef and convicted sex offender has been jailed for not checking in with police for the third time.
Dan Whitlock failed to notify police of his whereabouts three times.
The 36-year-old had originally received a Community Order in November 2010 for two offences of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.
When officers knocked on his door he refused to present himself on October 20, a court heard.
Whitlock whose last given address is The Vine Inn, Romsey appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday charged with failing to comply with the notifications of a sexual harm prevention order and breaching a suspended sentence - he previously pleaded guilty.
Defending, Berenice Mulvanny said did he not breach his order to commit further offences but stuck his head in the sand.
He was jailed for ten months.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--LETTER - Fitting tribute in Southampton cemetery

ON my weekly visit to the South Stoneham Cemetery today I walked through to the Remembrance Garden .
There is @ @ @ @ @ - black metal with the silhouette of soldiers and bright red poppies on the back @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Diwali 2020: How are you celebrating?

Diwali 2020: How are you celebrating?

THOUSANDS of worshippers across Hampshire and Southampton are celebrating Diwali today .
The Festival of Light is an important event @ @ @ @ @ Jains .
Diwali traditions include lighting candles , spending time with relatives , worshipping and @ @ @ @ @ , due to lockdown restrictions this year many families and loved ones will be separated @ @ @ @ @ this year ?
Please send us your photos !

The Festival of Light is an important event for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.
Diwali traditions include lighting candles, spending time with relatives, worshipping and setting off fireworks.
However, due to lockdown restrictions this year many families and loved ones will be separated.
How are you celebrating this year? Please send us your photos!


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Winchester MP Steve Brine calls for Martin Bashir to explain himself over Princess Diana interview

MP STEVE Brine is pressing for Martin Bashir , a former Winchester resident , to publicly explain himself over his TV interview with Princess Diana in 1995 .
Her brother Earl Spencer has accused Mr Bashir of tricking his sister into granting the Panorama interview by the use of fake documents and lies .
The BBC has said it will conduct an inquiry and MPs on the digital , culture , media and sport select committee are reported to be considering launching their own investigation next week into Mr Bashir and whether the BBC covered up the issue in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King Alfred 's College in the 1980s and used to live on Clifton Road , Oram 's Arbour , now lives in London .
He is said to be too unwell to answer questions , having had heart surgery and contracted Covid-19 , but has reportedly been seen going out to get an Indian takeaway .
National newspapers say he is alleged to have used a BBC graphic designer to fabricate bank statements as supposed proof that Royal staff were selling stories about Diana 's private life and claiming to her that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she had been betrayed by close friends and her bodyguard .
Mr Brine , a member of the digital , culture , media and sport committee , called on Mr Bashir to explain himself .
He told a national newspaper : `` I am fully behind Earl Spencer 's call for an inquiry .
I do n't know why the media is reporting Martin Bashir is too unwell to answer questions when he was well enough to have a takeaway at the weekend .
He has questions to answer .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you go out and have a takeaway ?
`` If he has got nothing to hide , then just tell us and that is the end of it .
This is like Donald Trump – if he has evidence of a fraudulent election , he should disclose it . ''
Mr Brine added : `` If I was one of her boys or in the family I would want to get to the bottom of this .
MPs on the committee meet on Tuesday and I will raise it . ''

Her brother Earl Spencer has accused Mr Bashir of tricking his sister into granting the Panorama interview by the use of fake documents and lies.
The BBC has said it will conduct an inquiry and MPs on the digital, culture, media and sport select committee are reported to be considering launching their own investigation next week into Mr Bashir and whether the BBC covered up the issue in the mid-1990s.
Mr Bashir who studied at King Alfred's College in the 1980s and used to live on Clifton Road, Oram's Arbour, now lives in London. He is said to be too unwell to answer questions, having had heart surgery and contracted Covid-19, but has reportedly been seen going out to get an Indian takeaway.
National newspapers say he is alleged to have used a BBC graphic designer to fabricate bank statements as supposed proof that Royal staff were selling stories about Diana's private life and claiming to her that her phone was tapped by MI5, and that she had been betrayed by close friends and her bodyguard.
Mr Brine, a member of the digital, culture, media and sport committee, called on Mr Bashir to explain himself. He told a national newspaper: "I am fully behind Earl Spencer's call for an inquiry. I don't know why the media is reporting Martin Bashir is too unwell to answer questions when he was well enough to have a takeaway at the weekend. He has questions to answer. If you can't speak, then how can you go out and have a takeaway?
"If he has got nothing to hide, then just tell us and that is the end of it. This is like Donald Trump – if he has evidence of a fraudulent election, he should disclose it."
Mr Brine added: "If I was one of her boys or in the family I would want to get to the bottom of this. MPs on the committee meet on Tuesday and I will raise it."


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Porsche driver caught speeding twice in a month

A MOTORIST has been disqualified from driving for six months after he was caught speeding in a Porsche twice in @ @ @ @ @ Adams , 46 , of Hocombe Road , Chandler 's Ford , was clocked on @ @ @ @ @ 82mph on the M3 at Dummer .
On December 10 he was measured doing 43mph @ @ @ @ @ 14-reg Porsche on Hursley Road , Chandler 's Ford .
He pleaded guilty under the @ @ @ @ @ banned for six months `` obligatory because of repeat offending '' , magistrates in Basingstoke @ @ @ @ @ fined £667 and £833 and ordered to pay a £66 victim surcharge and £85 costs @

Mark Peter Adams, 46, of Hocombe Road, Chandler's Ford, was clocked on November 7 last year doing 82mph on the M3 at Dummer.
On December 10 he was measured doing 43mph in a 30zone in the 14-reg Porsche on Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford.
He pleaded guilty under the single justice procedure and was banned for six months "obligatory because of repeat offending", magistrates in Basingstoke heard.
Adams was also fined £667 and £833 and ordered to pay a £66 victim surcharge and £85 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Martin Lewis: 9 tips when Christmas finances are stretched

While everything else has changed this year , one thing is still rock solid and steadfast – 25 December will still be Christmas day .
Yet of course for some it ’ s likely to be a very different Christmas .
Perhaps though , the bronze lining to the hideous spectre of covid throughout the festive season , is that it may just take off some of the cost and pressure that many feel in the run up to the big day .
And while I get frustrated just as much as the next Scrooge about the ever earlier encroachment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should start thinking about Christmas as soon as possible ( arguably doing it now is already on the late side ) .
Many people spend as much on festivities as on a summer holiday .
It ’ s one of the year ’ s big annual expenditures so everything you can do to lighten the load is positive .
Let me run through some key thoughts about keeping Christmas finances under control when things are stretched .
1 .
Let the finances rule , not the festivities Don ’ t sit there and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the best possible Christmas – for most people that just leads to debt or disappointment ( more so likely this year ) .
Instead first work out how much you ’ ve got to spend and ask what ’ s the best Christmas you can have within that budget .
If you ’ re really struggling , and have nothing , then go cold turkey .
Have fun , see family ( within the Govt guidelines ) , watch the telly , but try not to spend money .
Christmas is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a happy , financially stress-free New Year .
Yes , it ’ s the season of goodwill but that doesn ’ t mean you need to turn Christmas into a retail festival , by buying unnecessary , often unwanted and unneeded gifts for friends and family because they bought you a gift .
That just adds to costs , stress and isn ’ t good for the environment .
It ’ s especially true this year when you ’ ll see less people to work out when you ’ re buying and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t see this as a negative , millions have viewed and liked my videos on this , with comments like this from Julia , who tweeted me : `` @ MartinSLewis , finally took your advice and told family I ca n't afford Xmas presents .
What a weight off my mind .
Thank you . ''
See my full www.mse.me/banChristmaspresents blog for more on the theory .
Or if you really feel the need to give , make a donation to charity instead of presents for the same cost .
Charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , so it ’ s never been more important .
And that way you know it ’ ll really be needed .
A few bank accounts pay you to switch to them , even better do it soon and you could get the money in time for Christmas .
Newbies to www.hsbc.co.uk can get a free £125 switching to its Advance account - to qualify , you need to open the account and start a switch , including 2+ direct debits/standing orders , within 30 days , and pay in a min @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary going in ) .
The cash comes 30 days after the switch completes - so in time to help with the Christmas costs .
For full eligibility see www.mse.me/topbankaccounts .
Presents do n't have to equate to big bucks .
Quite often loved ones prefer homemade personal gifts , like homemade jams or sweets , or even just giving your time ( which is completely free ) .
You can go to www.mse.me/ChristmasGiftCheques where you can print out a promise to someone like giving a 'massage ' ( nudge , nudge ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting the kids have a sleepover ( when allowed ) .
So , pledge to do something nice , not spend .
You may feel obliged to buy expensive gifts for your children , and even feel guilty you haven ’ t spent enough .
But remember young children don ’ t value your gift based on price - they are often more interested in playing with the wrapping than the actual gift inside .
Work out now what you want to buy , then if you spot a bargain , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a code , voucher or discount that ’ s cheaper ( ensure you get the weekly email at www.moneysavingexpert.com to tell you ) .
Even better , once you buy a present , bag it , wrap it , and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done .
If you ’ re going to be spending for Christmas you might as well do it on a card that pays you .
The no annual-fee www.americanexpress.com Everyday credit card pays 5 % cashback on your first three months ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 1 % after .
Get it now and this coincides with the high Christmas-period spend ( cashback won ’ t be paid till a year later , and after you spend £3k+ ) .
Ensure you set up a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month to avoid the 22.9 % rep APR .
8 .
Grab end of sale bargains for next Christmas Stores like John Lewis and M & S start to discount their giftwrap , Christmas cards , decorations and trees a week or so before Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for next Christmas , you may as well buy them when it ’ s discounted rather than full price next year .
Plus , Christmas veggies tend to go on sale the week of Christmas , so wait till then and you can get veggies from as little as 20p .
9 .
Raise cash to spend , rather than cash you ’ ve got Some make their children sell their old toys to buy new ones .
It ’ s not a bad attitude .
There are ways to try and raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and see what you ’ ve not used in a year , then ask yourself if you should flog it .
Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert.com .
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email , go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

Yet of course for some it’s likely to be a very different Christmas. Perhaps though, the bronze lining to the hideous spectre of covid throughout the festive season, is that it may just take off some of the cost and pressure that many feel in the run up to the big day.
And while I get frustrated just as much as the next Scrooge about the ever earlier encroachment of Christmas, I still think everyone should start thinking about Christmas as soon as possible (arguably doing it now is already on the late side).
Many people spend as much on festivities as on a summer holiday. It’s one of the year’s big annual expenditures so everything you can do to lighten the load is positive. Let me run through some key thoughts about keeping Christmas finances under control when things are stretched.
1. Let the finances rule, not the festivities
Don’t sit there and design a lust list of how to have the best possible Christmas – for most people that just leads to debt or disappointment (more so likely this year).
Instead first work out how much you’ve got to spend and ask what’s the best Christmas you can have within that budget.
If you’re really struggling, and have nothing, then go cold turkey. Have fun, see family (within the Govt guidelines), watch the telly, but try not to spend money. Christmas is just one day. Far more important is a happy, financially stress-free New Year.
2. Make a no-unnecessary present pact
Yes, it’s the season of goodwill but that doesn’t mean you need to turn Christmas into a retail festival, by buying unnecessary, often unwanted and unneeded gifts for friends and family because they bought you a gift. That just adds to costs, stress and isn’t good for the environment. It’s especially true this year when you’ll see less people to work out when you’re buying and when you’re not.
And don’t see this as a negative, millions have viewed and liked my videos on this, with comments like this from Julia, who tweeted me: "@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can't afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you." See my full www.mse.me/banChristmaspresents blog for more on the theory.
Or if you really feel the need to give, make a donation to charity instead of presents for the same cost. Charities across the UK are really struggling this year, so it’s never been more important. And that way you know it’ll really be needed.
3. Earn free £125 in time for Christmas
A few bank accounts pay you to switch to them, even better do it soon and you could get the money in time for Christmas.
Newbies to www.hsbc.co.uk can get a free £125 switching to its Advance account - to qualify, you need to open the account and start a switch, including 2+ direct debits/standing orders, within 30 days, and pay in a min £1,750/mth (equivalent to a min £25,600/yr salary going in).
The cash comes 30 days after the switch completes - so in time to help with the Christmas costs. For full eligibility see www.mse.me/topbankaccounts.
4. Give time not money
Presents don't have to equate to big bucks. Quite often loved ones prefer homemade personal gifts, like homemade jams or sweets, or even just giving your time (which is completely free).
You can go to www.mse.me/ChristmasGiftCheques where you can print out a promise to someone like giving a 'massage' (nudge, nudge) for your loved one, babysitting or letting the kids have a sleepover (when allowed). So, pledge to do something nice, not spend.
5. Little uns aren’t retails snobs
You may feel obliged to buy expensive gifts for your children, and even feel guilty you haven’t spent enough. But remember young children don’t value your gift based on price - they are often more interested in playing with the wrapping than the actual gift inside.
6. Set up a Christmas cupboard
Work out now what you want to buy, then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that’s cheaper (ensure you get the weekly email at www.moneysavingexpert.com to tell you). Even better, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done.
7. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping
If you’re going to be spending for Christmas you might as well do it on a card that pays you. The no annual-fee www.americanexpress.com Everyday credit card pays 5% cashback on your first three months' spending (max £100), then up to 1% after.
Get it now and this coincides with the high Christmas-period spend (cashback won’t be paid till a year later, and after you spend £3k+). Ensure you set up a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month to avoid the 22.9% rep APR.
8. Grab end of sale bargains for next Christmas
Stores like John Lewis and M&S start to discount their giftwrap, Christmas cards, decorations and trees a week or so before Christmas. So, if you need things for next Christmas, you may as well buy them when it’s discounted rather than full price next year. Plus, Christmas veggies tend to go on sale the week of Christmas, so wait till then and you can get veggies from as little as 20p.
9. Raise cash to spend, rather than cash you’ve got
Some make their children sell their old toys to buy new ones. It’s not a bad attitude. There are ways to try and raise cash. Walk round the house, and see what you’ve not used in a year, then ask yourself if you should flog it.
Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert.com.
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose urgently recall items

Supermarket chains including the likes of Tesco , Aldi , Asda , Co-op , Lidl , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Iceland and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items .
We 've rounded up the latest products to be recalled .
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below , return them to the place of purchase to get a refund .
Diageo Great Britain have recalledGuinness Draught 0.0 % , ( non-alcoholic ) , due to the possible presence of mould in the products .
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of blue plastic .
The presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat .
Lidl GB is recalling What ’ s Cooking ?
Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred .
Some packets labelled as ‘ Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which contains milk not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
• Name : What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach Iceland have recalled Twix Barres Glacées ( Twix Ice-Cream Bars ) because they contain milk , wheat ( gluten ) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label .
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts ( nuts ) and peanuts .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or hazelnuts , nuts , and/or peanuts , and/or soya , and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and milk or milk constituents .
Waitrose & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
• Best before : 31 May 2021 Sainsbury ’ s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury ’ s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch .
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49 % because some products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which are not mentioned on the label .
Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and/or soya .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin ' Chicken due to salmonella concerns .
• Best before : May 25 , 2022 • Best before : May 25 , 2022 Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers • Use by : All date codes Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores .
• Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 JK Foods ( UK ) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .
Uncle Roy ’ s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .
• Best before/end date : All dates up to and including the end of June 2022 Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts .

We've rounded up the latest products to be recalled.
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Non-alcoholic Guinness Draught 0.0%
Diageo Great Britain have recalledGuinness Draught 0.0%, (non-alcoholic), due to the possible presence of mould in the products.
Product details:
Name: Guinness Draught 0.0%
Pack size: 440ml Can 6x4 pk
Best before: 09 August 2021, 17 August 2021, 24 August 2021
Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic. The presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry cereal 7+ months
Pack size: 200g
Best before: 07 July 2021
What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs
Lidl GB is recalling What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred.
Some packets labelled as ‘Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which contains milk not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Name: What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach
Pack size: 550g
Best before: 05 January 2022
Allergens: Milk
Twix Ice-Cream Bars
Iceland have recalled Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars) because they contain milk, wheat (gluten) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label.
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts (nuts) and peanuts. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or hazelnuts, nuts, and/or peanuts, and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Product name: Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars)
Pack size: 18
Best before: June 30, 2021
Allergens: Gluten (wheat), Milk, Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Peanuts, Soya
Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Waitrose & Partners have recalled Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best before: 31 May 2021
Allergens: Milk
Cooked Mussels
Sainsbury’s have recalled their frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
Product details:
Name: by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels (frozen)
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: 08 September 2021
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details:
Name: Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size: 900g
Best before: December 26, 2020
Milk Chocolate
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
Batch code: 0259
Best before/end: November 2021
Allergens: Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details:
Name: Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best before/end date: December 2022
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Aldi have recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken due to salmonella concerns.
Product details:
Name: Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Name: Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Waitrose & Partners Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details:
Name: Stockley’s Fruit Sherbets
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste
JK Foods (UK) is recalling Tiger Tiger Spicy Pad Thai Paste because it contains peanuts which is not correctly emphasised on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Uncle Roy’s recalls Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Uncle Roy’s Ltd is recalling because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Product details:
Name: Rabbie's Super Horseradish
Pack size: 190g/6.7oz
Batch code: 126187, 126621, 127425, 127426, 128255, 128972, 128973, 130324, 130325, 130511, 131592
Best before/end date: All dates up to and including the end of June 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Van der Meulen recalls Melba Thins Original
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details:
Name: Van der Meulen Melba Thins Original
Pack size: 100g
Best before: April 30, 2021
Allergens: Egg
Country Products recalls Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins
Country Products Ltd is recalling Snak Shed Milk Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--The dog days are over as we put your pets in the spotlight

EVERY dog has its day and today we feature ten of your canine best friends on our pets page .
These pampered pooches have a penchant for all sorts of weird and wonderful things .
We have a pedigree pug who loves living it up at festivals , a French bulldog with 7,000 followers on Instagram , a German Shepherd rescued from Spain who just never stops talking and a shitzhu who lunches .
We feature ten much-loved Hampshire pets in paper and online each Saturday .
To feature , visit dailyecho.co.uk/yourpets • FRENCH bulldog Frankie Madwood has 7,000 followers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors , jump like a kangaroo and stare anyone out .
• FIVE-year-old Southampton Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ben is Ryan ’ s shadow and best friend .
He ’ s rather good at eating and sleeping .
• JACK Russell Chester is always looking for a game of fetch or a snuggle on the sofa .
Described as a crazy boy , he loves a paddle and snow .
• FOUR-year-old springer Lily is loving and loyal and never without a tennis ball !
She also catches flies and spiders .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been a lifeline for Helen Young throughout both lockdowns .
Her best friends , Bob came from a breeder in Totton and Rocky was rehomed .
• HAMPSHIRE pedigree pug Minnie Chapman loves a belly rub , a good run and even living it up at festivals .
The two-year-old is very energetic and constantly on the go .
• POPPY the princess loves to go shopping and is a lady who lunches .
The shitzhu likes to climb trees and once had to be rescued by an off duty firefighter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They once ran away , got taken to kennels in Bishops Waltham and felt very sorry for themselves after !
• GERMAN Shepherd Prince is a rescue dog from Spain and likes to talk a lot !
He is very loveable and likes being fussed over .


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Man accused of opening gym to face trial

A MAN accused of refusing to close a Southampton gym in light of covid restrictions faces trial .
Josh Gosling is due to face trial for allegedly opening Spartans Gym during the second coronavirus lockdown .
With a trial date set for January 27 next year , the 28-year-old faces two charges of failing to comply with reasonable instruction given by a relevant person in England .
Appearing before Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Friday he pleaded not guilty to both charges .
Gosling , of Tickner Close , Botley , represented himself during his initial hearing .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to comply with a reasonable instruction given by Southampton City Council on November 7 and November 8 this year .
Gosling has protested his innocence and said he is a passionate gym member and is neither the manager or owner of Spartans in Millbank Street .
Amid a second national lockdown aimed to stop the spread of coronavirus non-essential retail and hospitality venues have closed again .
Gyms are one of a vast number of industries forced to shut down until December .
The latest set of restrictions mean that swimming pools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must close .
However , the national lockdown could ease with a three-tier system returning in December .

Josh Gosling is due to face trial for allegedly opening Spartans Gym during the second coronavirus lockdown.
With a trial date set for January 27 next year, the 28-year-old faces two charges of failing to comply with reasonable instruction given by a relevant person in England.
Appearing before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday he pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Gosling, of Tickner Close, Botley, represented himself during his initial hearing.
He is said to have without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with a reasonable instruction given by Southampton City Council on November 7 and November 8 this year.
Gosling has protested his innocence and said he is a passionate gym member and is neither the manager or owner of Spartans in Millbank Street.
Amid a second national lockdown aimed to stop the spread of coronavirus non-essential retail and hospitality venues have closed again.
Gyms are one of a vast number of industries forced to shut down until December.
The latest set of restrictions mean that swimming pools, golf courses and even dance studios must close.
However, the national lockdown could ease with a three-tier system returning in December.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Former deputy lieutenant of Hampshire died at Alresford home

AN ALRESFORD man who dedicated his retired life to charity died after a fall .
Antony Craven Chambers , of The Soke , had a history of alcohol misuse , an inquest heard .
On November 21 last year , the 76-year-old fell down the stairs at home whilst more than three times over the legal drink drive limit .
He died the same day .
Winchester Coroner 's Court heard that Mr Chambers had been upstairs in the study .
When heading downstairs for lunch , he fell .
According to a post mortem report by consultant pathologist Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a spinal injury , with a fall and alcohol misuse contributing .
Mr Chambers ' son Dr Edmund , A GP , said that it was normal for his father to drink in the morning .
He adopted this culture when serving in the army for five years in his younger life .
`` My dad was an interesting , charismatic , fun , kind and caring person , who was adored by his whole family , '' added Dr Chambers .
`` He was definitely a family man , with five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After serving in the Army , Mr Chambers worked for Robert Fleming Banking , where he became a director .
He also served as a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire He moved to his house in Alresford in 1970 and when retired he spent his time helping charities .
These included Firefly International and the Somer Valley Education Trust .
Mr Chambers also dedicated a large chunk of his time to the Hampshire Scouts .
Area coroner Jason Pegg concluded the inquest as an accidental death .
He said : `` From what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family man through and through .
`` He lived a good and interesting life , but in his later years became frail , as we all do .
His frailty , combined with being intoxicated , caused his fall which ultimately caused his death . ''

Antony Craven Chambers, of The Soke, had a history of alcohol misuse, an inquest heard.
On November 21 last year, the 76-year-old fell down the stairs at home whilst more than three times over the legal drink drive limit. He died the same day.
Winchester Coroner's Court heard that Mr Chambers had been upstairs in the study. When heading downstairs for lunch, he fell.
According to a post mortem report by consultant pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri, the cause of death was a spinal injury, with a fall and alcohol misuse contributing.
Mr Chambers' son Dr Edmund, A GP, said that it was normal for his father to drink in the morning. He adopted this culture when serving in the army for five years in his younger life.
"My dad was an interesting, charismatic, fun, kind and caring person, who was adored by his whole family," added Dr Chambers.
"He was definitely a family man, with five children and subsequently 17 grandchildren."
After serving in the Army, Mr Chambers worked for Robert Fleming Banking, where he became a director.
He also served as a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire
He moved to his house in Alresford in 1970 and when retired he spent his time helping charities.
These included Firefly International and the Somer Valley Education Trust.
Mr Chambers also dedicated a large chunk of his time to the Hampshire Scouts.
Area coroner Jason Pegg concluded the inquest as an accidental death.
He said: "From what I've heard, Mr Chambers was a family man through and through.
"He lived a good and interesting life, but in his later years became frail, as we all do. His frailty, combined with being intoxicated, caused his fall which ultimately caused his death."


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Chandler's Ford Rotary run Zoom calls with Father Christmas

CHILDREN will still get the chance to see Father Christmas this year thanks to online calls being set up by @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic , the usual opportunity to visit Santa 's grotto and receive an @ @ @ @ @ a possibility .
• Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour cancelled for first time in a decade @ @ @ @ @ Chandler 's Ford Rotary , children across Hampshire will still get the experience of meeting @ @ @ @ @ calls via Zoom .
Tickets are now available to book for this experience for a @ @ @ @ @ .
Children will get the chance to chat with Father Christmas on the call , @ @ @ @ @ final message by Christmas Eve All money raised through this service are being donated to @ @ @ @ @ the lives of people living with cancer .

Because of the pandemic, the usual opportunity to visit Santa's grotto and receive an early Christmas gift is not a possibility.
Now however, thanks to Chandler's Ford Rotary, children across Hampshire will still get the experience of meeting the man himself through online calls via Zoom.
Tickets are now available to book for this experience for a minimum of a £10 donation.
Children will get the chance to chat with Father Christmas on the call, and will also receive a final message by Christmas Eve
All money raised through this service are being donated to Wessex Cancer Trust to improve the lives of people living with cancer.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Hermann Goering's smug message to Southampton

It was 80 ago when Nazi bombers entered the skies over Hampshire to deliver a deadly cargo that would bring about death and destruction .
To mark the anniversary of the attacks the Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids on Southampton in 1940 , the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents .
The devastating night times raids on November 23 and 30 marked the apogee in a brutal period of torment at the hands of the Germans .
They had been raining down high explosives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In late September several attacks from the Luftwaffe were orchestrated with the intention to cause maximum disruption to the town and to break the spirits of its residents .
Southampton and its people were stronger than the Germans had anticipated , although the attacks claimed the lives of many of the town ’ s citizens .
More heavy casualties were recorded in early and mid-November 1940 , which were much to the satisfaction of Hermann Goering .
The commander-in- chief of the Luftwaffe had smugly stated that Southampton ’ s Civic Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and he was going to “ cut himself a slice ” .
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region , ordered for £4 , including post and packaging , by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz .

It was 80 ago when Nazi bombers entered the skies over Hampshire to deliver a deadly cargo that would bring about death and destruction.
To mark the anniversary of the attacks the Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids on Southampton in 1940, the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents.
The devastating night times raids on November 23 and 30 marked the apogee in a brutal period of torment at the hands of the Germans. They had been raining down high explosives and incendiaries onto Southampton for several weeks.
In late September several attacks from the Luftwaffe were orchestrated with the intention to cause maximum disruption to the town and to break the spirits of its residents.
Southampton and its people were stronger than the Germans had anticipated, although the attacks claimed the lives of many of the town’s citizens.
More heavy casualties were recorded in early and mid-November 1940, which were much to the satisfaction of Hermann Goering. The commander-in- chief of the Luftwaffe had smugly stated that Southampton’s Civic Centre looked like a cake from the air – and he was going to “cut himself a slice”.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region, ordered for £4, including post and packaging, by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Tesco and Aldi to give staff a 10 per cent Christmas bonus

Supermarket chains Tesco and Aldi have both announced they will give staff a special 10 per cent Christmas bonus as a 'thank you ' for their hard work throughout the year .
Here 's what each company said .
Tesco said their colleagues have 'worked tirelessly to keep food on shelves and to look after customers in the most challenging circumstances ' .
To recognise the incredible hard work of staff , Tesco announced a 10 per cent bonus for permanent colleagues across stores , distribution centres , customer fulfilment centres and our customer engagement centre .
For hourly-paid staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonus on actual hours worked and for front-line managers , this will be a 10 per cent bonus on salary for weeks worked .
Store colleagues will receive the bonus for hours worked between December 13 , 2020 and January 9 , 2021 .
Temporary colleagues will also be eligible , if they joined on or before September 1 , 2020 .
Staff working for Tesco ’ s businesses in Ireland and Central Europe will be similarly rewarded .
Jason Tarry , Tesco UK and ROI CEO , said : “ The hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have shown over the last few months has been remarkable .
`` This year has proven challenging and uncertain for so many of us and this bonus is a way of saying thank you for the incredible response of our colleagues to these challenges .
`` We ’ re also giving colleagues an extended 20 per cent discount on their shopping in the run-up to Christmas , to help bring some extra festive cheer.
” Aldi has announced a Christmas bonus for its 'amazing colleagues ' , as a thank you to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout this challenging year ' .
Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10 per cent bonus for November , which will be paid in December ahead of Christmas .
The announcement recognises the efforts of more than 35,000 staff who have worked to keep the nation fed during an unprecedented year .
Giles Hurley , Chief Executive Officer , Aldi UK and Ireland said : “ This year has been a difficult one for so many and our colleagues have worked tirelessly to ensure the nation continues have access to high quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gesture of our appreciation for our amazing Aldi colleagues who have shown incredible resilience and dedication throughout 2020 .
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Here's what each company said.
What have Tesco announced?
Tesco said their colleagues have 'worked tirelessly to keep food on shelves and to look after customers in the most challenging circumstances'.
To recognise the incredible hard work of staff, Tesco announced a 10 per cent bonus for permanent colleagues across stores, distribution centres, customer fulfilment centres and our customer engagement centre.
For hourly-paid staff this will be a 10 per cent bonus on actual hours worked and for front-line managers, this will be a 10 per cent bonus on salary for weeks worked.
Store colleagues will receive the bonus for hours worked between December 13, 2020 and January 9, 2021.
Temporary colleagues will also be eligible, if they joined on or before September 1, 2020. Staff working for Tesco’s businesses in Ireland and Central Europe will be similarly rewarded.
Jason Tarry, Tesco UK and ROI CEO, said: “The hard work, dedication and resilience that colleagues have shown over the last few months has been remarkable.
"This year has proven challenging and uncertain for so many of us and this bonus is a way of saying thank you for the incredible response of our colleagues to these challenges.
"We’re also giving colleagues an extended 20 per cent discount on their shopping in the run-up to Christmas, to help bring some extra festive cheer.”
What have Aldi announced?
Aldi has announced a Christmas bonus for its 'amazing colleagues', as a thank you to those who have 'worked tirelessly on the frontline throughout this challenging year'.
Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10 per cent bonus for November, which will be paid in December ahead of Christmas.
The announcement recognises the efforts of more than 35,000 staff who have worked to keep the nation fed during an unprecedented year.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, Aldi UK and Ireland said: “This year has been a difficult one for so many and our colleagues have worked tirelessly to ensure the nation continues have access to high quality affordable food.
"This bonus is a gesture of our appreciation for our amazing Aldi colleagues who have shown incredible resilience and dedication throughout 2020.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--LETTER - 9,000 children in Southampton have free school meals

BRAVO Labour Councillor Barry Margetts for the council meeting motion you have tabled calling “ on the government to commit @ @ @ @ @ provision for every child on free school meals in Southampton for the next three years @ @ @ @ @ type of leadership needed to help the over “ 9000 children [ who ] now @ @ @ @ @ ” in Southampton .
Contrast this to the motion tabled by the Tory group leader @ @ @ @ @ “ A successful city needs visible and accountable political leadership , as such this Council @ @ @ @ @ leadership from the current Executive.
” Their own city MP has shown their leadership by @ @ @ @ @ the direct funding of School Meals proposed by the Labour Party last month .
Can @ @ @ @ @ Group to further endorse that leadership by voting against Councillor Margett ’ s motion ?

It demonstrates the type of leadership needed to help the over “9000 children [who] now depend on free school meals” in Southampton.
Contrast this to the motion tabled by the Tory group leader Councillor Fitzhenry, viz: “A successful city needs visible and accountable political leadership, as such this Council regrets the lack of political leadership from the current Executive.”
Their own city MP has shown their leadership by voting in Parliament to reject the direct funding of School Meals proposed by the Labour Party last month.
Can we now expect the Tory Group to further endorse that leadership by voting against Councillor Margett’s motion?
Yours sincerely
David Smith
55 Woodcote Road
Southampton
SO17 3TF


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Coronavirus: 619 new positive cases in 24 hours in Hampshire

A FURTHER 619 new positive cases have been recorded in Hampshire .
Public Health England figures - as recorded on @ @ @ @ @ that , as of 4pm today ( November 14 ) , 619 more people have @ @ @ @ @ the last 24 hours .
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – @ @ @ @ @ partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests , which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories @ @ @ @ @ first stage of the Government 's mass testing programme .
Below are the confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to 4pm on November 14 : Basingstoke and Deane : 47 ( ( @ @ @ @ @ start of pandemic )

Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website - show that, as of 4pm today (November 14), 619 more people have tested positive for covid in the last 24 hours.
The health body is now including Pillar 2 tests – those carried out by commercial partners – alongside Pillar 1 tests, which are analysed in NHS or PHE laboratories and which made up the first stage of the Government's mass testing programme.
Below are the confirmed cases by local authority in the 24 hours to 4pm on November 14:
Basingstoke and Deane: 47 ((2,043) in total since start of pandemic)
East Hampshire: 47 (1,302)
Eastleigh: 62 (1,418)
Fareham: 86 (1092)
Gosport: 60 (774)
Hart: 12 (851)
Havant: 84 (1,274)
New Forest: 86 (1,592)
Portsmouth: 224 (3,102)
Rushmoor: 15 (1,378)
Southampton: 170 (3,140)
Test Valley: 43 (1,306)
Winchester: 75 (1,494)


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--M3 closed for ‘some time’ following incident, police say

POLICE are currently dealing with an incident on the M3 .
The northbound motorway has been closed between junction 11 at Compton near Winchester and Junction 12 at Chandler 's Ford , around four or five miles , and it will remain closed for some time .
Hundreds of motorists have been trapped behind the road closure which drivers say appears to have been caused by an accident .
One driver , who asked not to be named , said : `` We saw the electronic signs saying 'incident ' and the next minute on the M3 we saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuck , not moving an inch for two and three-quarter hours , until about 7.30pm .
`` We saw a lot of blue lights from police cars and ambulances coming and going past us .
Someone said it was fatal crash but we do n't know . ''
Police officers have been organising convoys of vehicles from the tailback back to junction 12 .
But some drivers close to the incident were still motionless at 9pm .
The photo above shows one of the convoys being escorted back southbound to junction 12 from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` Our officers are working hard to try and relieve the traffic stuck on the motorway . ''
According to the AA traffic news the incident was first reported at 4.43pm .
Congestion has been reported to Junction 13 for Eastleigh .
According to Highways England normal traffic conditions are not expected until 2am and 2.15am on tomorrow ( Sunday ) .
Drivers are asked to use alternative routes if possible .
There has been no information on the ROMANSE traffic management website about the incident .

The northbound motorway has been closed between junction 11 at Compton near Winchester and Junction 12 at Chandler's Ford, around four or five miles, and it will remain closed for some time.
Hundreds of motorists have been trapped behind the road closure which drivers say appears to have been caused by an accident.
One driver, who asked not to be named, said: "We saw the electronic signs saying 'incident' and the next minute on the M3 we saw the traffic tailing back ahead. We were stuck, not moving an inch for two and three-quarter hours, until about 7.30pm.
"We saw a lot of blue lights from police cars and ambulances coming and going past us. Someone said it was fatal crash but we don't know."
Police officers have been organising convoys of vehicles from the tailback back to junction 12. But some drivers close to the incident were still motionless at 9pm.
The photo above shows one of the convoys being escorted back southbound to junction 12 from the road closure this evening.
A police spokesperson said: "Our officers are working hard to try and relieve the traffic stuck on the motorway."
According to the AA traffic news the incident was first reported at 4.43pm.
Congestion has been reported to Junction 13 for Eastleigh.
According to Highways England normal traffic conditions are not expected until 2am and 2.15am on tomorrow (Sunday).
Drivers are asked to use alternative routes if possible.
There has been no information on the ROMANSE traffic management website about the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Coronavirus: One person dies in Hampshire in last 24 hours

ONE more person has died with coronavirus in Hampshire over the last 24 hours .
New figures from NHS England show that a single patient has died with covid in the last 24-hours .
The death was registered at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
No other patients have died with coronavirus at any other Hampshire trusts over the last day .
In total , 220 people have died with coronavirus at University Hospital Southampton .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust the figure is 251 , and at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , there have now been 182 recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire have been noted since the start of the pandemic .
Across England , a further 304 people , who tested positive for the coronavirus have died .
This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 36,190 .
All except 9 ( aged 30-96 ) had known underlying health conditions .
Patients were aged between 21 and 100 years old .
Date of death ranges from 10 September to 13 November 2020 .
Their families have been informed .
In the South East , 17 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire .

New figures from NHS England show that a single patient has died with covid in the last 24-hours.
The death was registered at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
No other patients have died with coronavirus at any other Hampshire trusts over the last day.
In total, 220 people have died with coronavirus at University Hospital Southampton.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust the figure is 251, and at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, there have now been 182 recorded deaths.
A total of 674 deaths in Hampshire have been noted since the start of the pandemic.
Across England, a further 304 people, who tested positive for the coronavirus have died.
This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 36,190.
All except 9 (aged 30-96) had known underlying health conditions.
Patients were aged between 21 and 100 years old.
Date of death ranges from 10 September to 13 November 2020.
Their families have been informed.
In the South East, 17 deaths were recorded including the one death in Hampshire.


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Thieves snatch bracelet from H Samuel store in West Quay

THIEVES have snatched a gold bracelet worth more than £2,000 from a Southampton jewellery store .
A man and woman @ @ @ @ @ off with a solid gold men ’ s bracelet – worth around £2,200 .
The @ @ @ @ @ store in West Quay shopping centre .
By distracting a staff member so they were @ @ @ @ @ of jewellery from an open display cabinet during the incident at 1pm on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ suspect is described as having tanned skin , short dark hair and was wearing a @ @ @ @ @ red and white stitching across the front .
Officers have now released an image of @ @ @ @ @ like to speak to in connection with the theft .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` Were you in the area at the time of the incident ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200431525 .

A man and woman are reported to have made off with a solid gold men’s bracelet – worth around £2,200.
The two walked into H Samuel store in West Quay shopping centre.
By distracting a staff member so they were able to steal the piece of jewellery from an open display cabinet during the incident at 1pm on Thursday, October 29.
The male suspect is described as having tanned skin, short dark hair and was wearing a Tommy Hilfiger black jacket with red and white stitching across the front.
Officers have now released an image of a man that they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.
A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise him?
"Were you in the area at the time of the incident?
"If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200431525.
"Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-14--Yellow weather warning as more heavy rain to sweep Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE and the South East will see more heavy rain and likely flooding tomorrow .
Heavy rain is expected tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ some properties flooding , say weather experts .
The Met Office has announced a yellow @ @ @ @ @ Much is expected to fall within a few hours meaning localised flooding can be expected @ @ @ @ @ office , this could make journey times longer and impact bus and train services .
@ @ @ @ @ and much of the South East of the country .
Emergency services have been urging @ @ @ @ @ slow down to avoid aquaplaning .

Heavy rain is expected tomorrow morning resulting in roads and some properties flooding, say weather experts.
The Met Office has announced a yellow weather warning for rain.
Much is expected to fall within a few hours meaning localised flooding can be expected.
According to the met office, this could make journey times longer and impact bus and train services.
The warning applies to Hampshire and much of the South East of the country.
Emergency services have been urging people to drive safely and slow down to avoid aquaplaning.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--M3 incident: men hurt after attack and crash near Winchester

A MAN is fighting for his life following a serious incident on the M3 motorway .
A 21-year-old man from Winchester has been left with potentially life-threatening injuries following a serious incident at around 4pm on Saturday .
He was hit by a vehicle near to the Northbound slip-road at Junction 11 and rushed to hospital .
• M3 reopens following police incident that closed motorway for most of the night According to police , he had attacked a 59-year-old man from Southampton on the carriageway .
His alleged victim was left with serious but not life-threatening injuries and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorway was closed for several hours to allow officers to investigate the circumstances of the incident and was subsequently re-opened at around 11.30pm .
Officers now want to speak to witnesses to help with their investigations .
A police spokesperson said : `` Were you on the M3 at the time ?
Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of the assault or of the vehicle prior to the collision ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 , quoting reference 44200441727 .
`` Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on @ @ @ @

A 21-year-old man from Winchester has been left with potentially life-threatening injuries following a serious incident at around 4pm on Saturday.
He was hit by a vehicle near to the Northbound slip-road at Junction 11 and rushed to hospital.
According to police, he had attacked a 59-year-old man from Southampton on the carriageway.
His alleged victim was left with serious but not life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged from hospital.
The motorway was closed for several hours to allow officers to investigate the circumstances of the incident and was subsequently re-opened at around 11.30pm.
Officers now want to speak to witnesses to help with their investigations.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you on the M3 at the time? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of the assault or of the vehicle prior to the collision?
"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting reference 44200441727.
"Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--FLOOD: Mansbridge Road into Southampton closed

A MAIN road into Southampton is closed due to flooding .
Mansbridge Road is closed in both directions near to @ @ @ @ @ The closure is reported because of multiple motorists ignoring a previous closure and causing a @ @ @ @ @ the route will be reopened when safe to do so and the situation will be @ @

Mansbridge Road is closed in both directions near to The White Swan pub.
The closure is reported because of multiple motorists ignoring a previous closure and causing a safety issue.
However, the route will be reopened when safe to do so and the situation will be monitored.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Five people rescued from car trapped in floodwater

FOUR young children and an adult have been rescued from a car trapped in floodwater .
Emergency services raced to @ @ @ @ @ car stuck in a flooded ford near Moyles Court , Rockford .
Engines from Fareham @ @ @ @ @ Stations were called in to help during the incident at around 5pm last night .
@ @ @ @ @ safety , however , the road was then closed to prevent further incidents .
A @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Please please be careful .
`` If you are not sure how @ @ @ @ @ n't risk it . ''

Emergency services raced to save five people from a car stuck in a flooded ford near Moyles Court, Rockford.
Engines from Fareham, Ringwood and Redbridge Fire Stations were called in to help during the incident at around 5pm last night.
All five were pulled to safety, however, the road was then closed to prevent further incidents.
A statement from Hampshire Fire Control said: "Please please be careful.
"If you are not sure how deep the water is don't risk it."


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Workers bitten and spat at by knifeman

Workers bitten and spat at by knifeman

A VIOLENT thief brandished a knife at two shop workers simply doing their job .
Mark Collinson swore at two men working at Yau Brothers Asian supermarket before pulling a knife from his pocket .
The 42-year-old bit one of the men on the fingers and spat at the other but was “ taken to the floor ” during the incident on September 18 this year .
Collinson had been asked to leave the store in Princes Street , Southampton having been recognised him as a suspected shoplifter , a court heard .
Prosecution barrister , Lucy Conroy told how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police custody later that day .
During his first hearing at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court he jumped over the dock , screamed and ran out of the building after being refused bail .
He was arrested the next day on Shirley High Street .
With 64 convictions to 153 offences , Collision had threatened to stab an employee while shoplifting at a Wilkos store in Southampton on September 9 .
Collison of Mansbridge Road in Eastleigh appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with three counts of assault , possession of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - he previously pleaded guilty .
Defending , Chris Gaiger , said his client has battled drug addiction and had requested bail to attend his father ’ s funeral .
Mr Recorder Barry McElduff jailed him for two years .

Mark Collinson swore at two men working at Yau Brothers Asian supermarket before pulling a knife from his pocket.
The 42-year-old bit one of the men on the fingers and spat at the other but was “taken to the floor” during the incident on September 18 this year.
Collinson had been asked to leave the store in Princes Street, Southampton having been recognised him as a suspected shoplifter, a court heard.
Prosecution barrister, Lucy Conroy told how he then pushed an officer while in police custody later that day.
During his first hearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court he jumped over the dock, screamed and ran out of the building after being refused bail.
He was arrested the next day on Shirley High Street.
With 64 convictions to 153 offences, Collision had threatened to stab an employee while shoplifting at a Wilkos store in Southampton on September 9.
His past crimes include battery, assaulting a police officer and robbery.
Collison of Mansbridge Road in Eastleigh appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Friday charged with three counts of assault, possession of a bladed article and escaping from lawful custody - he previously pleaded guilty. Defending, Chris Gaiger, said his client has battled drug addiction and had requested bail to attend his father’s funeral.
Mr Recorder Barry McElduff jailed him for two years.


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Cycle lane in Hill Lane, Southampton to be removed

PART of a controversial cycle lane in Southampton is set to be removed .
The pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road is expected to be removed once lockdown is eased .
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council which said that parking spaces - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- will be reinstated .
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road will instead remain in place .
The city council said the decision has been taken as data prior to the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common .
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “ was not the right thing to do ” .
The authority said people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue .
Meanwhile , pop-up cycle lanes on Dale Road , The Avenue and Portswood Road , as well as bus lanes on Bitterne Road West will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The measures are all part of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and were launched to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19 .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said : “ Our Green Transport Recovery Plan has worked well to support social distancing and active travel - and will continue to do so .
I am pleased to report that we have had very positive feedback from local residents on our strategy of temporary cycle lanes .
Data we collected during this period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Hill Lane , where detailed information on how people were using it , helped us adjust accordingly.
” He said the schemes are implemented using experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders which allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified , removed or made permanent .
But talking about the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road Cllr Steven Galton , shadow cabinet member for transport , said : “ It ’ s not a scheme that was needed to help cyclists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a demand .
There ’ s alternative routes .
This is money that could have led to lasting improvementsrather than being spent on temporary schemes everyone knew in advance wouldn ’ t work or last very long.
” The news comes as some of the measures proved controversial .

The pop-up cycle lane on the eastern side of Hill Lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road is expected to be removed once lockdown is eased.
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council which said that parking spaces - including extra spaces for people with disabilities- will be reinstated.
The remaining 1.3km of cycle lanes between Bellemoor Road and Archers Road will instead remain in place.
The city council said the decision has been taken as data prior to the second lockdown showed a decline in the number of people cycling and reduced social distancing pressures in The Common.
But opposition councillor Steven Galton said the temporary cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road “was not the right thing to do”.
The authority said people cycling north of Bellemoor Road can continue to take advantage of the alternative routes running alongside Hill Lane in The Common and along The Avenue.
Meanwhile, pop-up cycle lanes on Dale Road, The Avenue and Portswood Road, as well as bus lanes on Bitterne Road West will continue to be trialled and monitored.
The measures are all part of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and were launched to support social distancing and active travel in response to Covid-19.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said: “Our Green Transport Recovery Plan has worked well to support social distancing and active travel - and will continue to do so. I am pleased to report that we have had very positive feedback from local residents on our strategy of temporary cycle lanes. Data we collected during this period showed how effective the schemes were, including Hill Lane, where detailed information on how people were using it, helped us adjust accordingly.”
He said the schemes are implemented using experimental and temporary traffic regulation orders which allow schemes to be trialled before a decision is made on whether or not they are modified, removed or made permanent.
But talking about the cycle lane between Bellemoor Road and Burgess Road Cllr Steven Galton, shadow cabinet member for transport, said: “It’s not a scheme that was needed to help cyclists in any way because there wasn’t a demand. There’s alternative routes. This is money that could have led to lasting improvementsrather than being spent on temporary schemes everyone knew in advance wouldn’t work or last very long.”
The news comes as some of the measures proved controversial .


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Met Office issues 60mph wind warning for Hampshire

WINDS could reach 60mph or even 70mph in Hampshire today the Met Office has warned .
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Southampton and the rest of Hampshire which is in force between 12pm and 8pm on Sunday .
Gales or severe gales are expected in coastal areas with gusts of 50mph to 60mph in many locations with gusts of up to 70mph possible in a few areas .
A Met Office spokesperson said : “ Conditions across the south of England will turn windier this afternoon and early evening .
The windiest conditions will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gales are expected along with gusts of 50 to 60 mph for many and perhaps as high as 60 to 70 mph in a few spots .
“ Parts of southwest England are likely to see the highest winds during early to mid afternoon whilst peak winds over parts of southeast England will probably not be until later this afternoon and early evening .
Meanwhile , these high winds will be accompanied by further showers and spells of rain , heavy at times.
” In terms of what to expect , the Met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , rail , air and ferry transport are likely • Probably some bus and train services affected , with some journeys taking longer • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible • It ’ s likely that some coastal routes , sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Southampton and the rest of Hampshire which is in force between 12pm and 8pm on Sunday.
Gales or severe gales are expected in coastal areas with gusts of 50mph to 60mph in many locations with gusts of up to 70mph possible in a few areas.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Conditions across the south of England will turn windier this afternoon and early evening. The windiest conditions will be in coastal areas where gales or severe gales are expected along with gusts of 50 to 60 mph for many and perhaps as high as 60 to 70 mph in a few spots.
“Parts of southwest England are likely to see the highest winds during early to mid afternoon whilst peak winds over parts of southeast England will probably not be until later this afternoon and early evening. Meanwhile, these high winds will be accompanied by further showers and spells of rain, heavy at times.”
In terms of what to expect, the Met Office says:


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Car flips over after coming off road

Car flips over after coming off road

A CAR has flipped over after careering off a Hampshire road .
A silver Peugeot has flipped on its roof @ @ @ @ @ after coming off the A32 between Fareham and Knowle .
Officers are aware of the @ @ @ @ @ made to remove the car .
A police spokesperson said : `` We can confirm @ @ @ @ @ to an incident at 1.14am this morning ( November 15 ) following reports of a @ @ @ @ @ between Fareham and Knowle .
A silver Peugeot has left the road , entering a @ @ @ @ @ roof .
A man presented to Queen Alexandra Hospital after suffering minor injuries . ''

A silver Peugeot has flipped on its roof narrowly avoiding ploughing into trees after coming off the A32 between Fareham and Knowle.
Officers are aware of the crash and arrangements have been made to remove the car.
A police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we were called out to an incident at 1.14am this morning (November 15) following reports of a single-vehicle collision on the A32 between Fareham and Knowle. A silver Peugeot has left the road, entering a wooded and rolled onto the roof. A man presented to Queen Alexandra Hospital after suffering minor injuries."


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Entertainer Des O’Connor dies at the age of 88

Entertainer Des O ’ Connor has died at the age of 88 , his agent has said .
Des O ’ Connor ’ s agent said in a statement : “ It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O ’ Connor passed away yesterday ( Saturday 14 November ) .
“ He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago , following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire .
He was recovering well and had been in great spirits , visited by his family – in accordance with hospital lockdown regulations – and looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep .
“ Des , who was 88 , was so well loved by absolutely everyone .
He was a joy to work with – he was talented , fun , positive , enthusiastic , kind and a total professional .
He loved life , and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen .
He adored his family – they were everything to him .
He is survived by his wife Jodie , their son Adam and his four daughters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jodie ’ s world is shattered , she and Adam and Des ’ s daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine .
“ Des was the ultimate entertainer .
He loved being on stage – entertaining a live audience .
He always said the sound of laughter was like the sound of heavenly music .
He had a fabulous international TV career , presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years .
On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world .
”

Des O’Connor’s agent said in a statement: “It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O’Connor passed away yesterday (Saturday 14 November).
“He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago, following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. He was recovering well and had been in great spirits, visited by his family – in accordance with hospital lockdown regulations – and looking forward to going home. Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep.
“Des, who was 88, was so well loved by absolutely everyone. He was a joy to work with – he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen. He adored his family – they were everything to him. He is survived by his wife Jodie, their son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina.
Jodie’s world is shattered, she and Adam and Des’s daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine.
“Des was the ultimate entertainer. He loved being on stage – entertaining a live audience. He always said the sound of laughter was like the sound of heavenly music. He had a fabulous international TV career, presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years. On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-15--Pictures of Marlands Shopping Centre with Disney Store

DO you remember when Marlands was the best shopping centre in Southampton ?
Along with Gateway supermarket ( now ASDA @ @ @ @ @ centre was part of a major development scheme in the city .
Marlands was officially @ @ @ @ @ 1991 , providing Southampton shoppers with stores , eateries and more .
The Disney Store @ @ @ @ @ kids and big kids alike .
It 's a place where cartoons came to life @ @ @ @ @ a short time there was Index , the shop that was similar in operations to @ @ @ @ @ , almost every coffee table in Southampton had an Index catalogue on it .
Each @ @ @ @ @ - and they once included the creepy Victorian dummies that moved about in the balconies @

Along with Gateway supermarket (now ASDA) nearby, Marlands shopping centre was part of a major development scheme in the city.
Marlands was officially opened on December 5, 1991, providing Southampton shoppers with stores, eateries and more.
The Disney Store has always been popular among kids and big kids alike. It's a place where cartoons came to life for many youngsters.
For a short time there was Index, the shop that was similar in operations to Argos. For a while, almost every coffee table in Southampton had an Index catalogue on it.
Each Christmas the decorations go up - and they once included the creepy Victorian dummies that moved about in the balconies.