thedailyecho--2020-10-26--The 20 best kid-friendly Halloween movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+

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Halloween fun is all about getting a little bit scared , but no one is having a good time if it means kiddos are losing precious sleep to holiday creeps—and keeping you up all night with them .
Here are some favourite films to get you into the spooky holiday spirit without scaring the daylights out of the little ones .
Curl up with some classics as well as under-the-radar favourites—some are more sweet than scary , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spooky .
1 .
Room on the Broom So good , it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film .
Credit : Magic Light Pictures Studio Age rating : U Best for ages : 2 to 8 Short and sweet , this story is more about magical friendship than anything too spooky .
This half-hour film is based on a children 's book about a kind little witch with a long ginger braid and a great big heart .
She befriends a scrappy group of animals as the film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and friendship .
This movie is so good that it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the author , who also wrote The Gruffalo , names this movie as her favourite adaptation of all her books .
Watch Room on the Broom on BBC iPlayer 2 .
Super Monsters Save Halloween A sweet movie that debunks the creepy mysteries of Halloween for the littlest movie-watchers .
Credit : Arad Animation Age rating : U Best for ages : 3 to 6 This movie is all about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making the holiday more of a treat for kids who scare easily .
The main characters show that the spookiest parts of the holiday , like haunted houses , ghosts , and goblins , are really just pretend .
This movie is a fun way to help the littlest Halloween fans feel like big kids who are in on the silliness of the holiday .
3 .
It 's the Great Pumpkin , Charlie Brown This classic has been enchanting kids since the 60s and still holds up .
Credit : WildBrain Age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 and up No movie captures the anticipation—and sometimes disappointment—of Halloween night like this Peanuts-gang classic .
There ’ s a reason why this movie has been a favourite since the mid-'60s ; it holds up and it enchants kids from preschool to teen .
Linus 's hopefulness , Charlie Brown 's misadventures , and the friendship of the Peanut gang never gets old .
Watch It 's the Great Pumpkin , Charlie Brown on Apple TV+ 4 .
Wallace & Gromit : The Curse of the Were-Rabbit This clever claymation movie is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aardman Animations Age rating : U Best for ages : 7 and up A clever , claymation reimagining of classic horror movies , but with a lot of hilarious visual gags and clever British wordplay , this is both tame and smart all in one , making for a perfect all-ages family flick .
Watch Wallace & Gromit : The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Netflix Watch Wallace & Gromit : The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Now TV 5 .
Toy Story of Terror !
Like all Pixar movies , this one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and feel-good warmth .
Credit : Disney/Pixar Age rating : U Best for ages : 5 and up At 21 minutes , this is a short and sweet slice of Halloween fun that is perfect for a post-candy-consumption sugar high .
When Mr Potato Head goes missing at a roadside motel , Andy and the band of toys must save their friend .
This leads to spooky adventures filled with all of the humour , silly gags , and feel-good warmth of the entire Toy Story cannon .
Watch Toy Story of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
the Extra-Terrestrial There are n't any zombies or ghosts in this , but it 's a great movie for a night of suspense .
Credit : Universal Pictures Age rating : U Best for ages : 8 and up An absolute classic and must-see for any movie lover , E.T .
is more about friendship that transcends the galaxy than anything truly spooky , but it 's filled with suspense and one of the most iconic scenes in the movie happens on Halloween night .
Show this to them and soon enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dress up from one of E.T .
's most memorable moments for Halloween night .
Watch E.T .
the Extra-Terrestrial on Now TV 7 .
Frankenweenie This Tim Burton film is a clever twist on the classic Frankenstein story .
Credit : Walt Disney Picture Age rating : PG Best for ages : 9 and up Like most Tim Burton movies , this one is macabre on the surface but pulls at your heartstrings .
A sweet retelling of the classic story of Frankenstein , this is the story of a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog .
Pets are lost and there is a lot of heartbreak and grief , but overall this is a fun movie that is an excellent intro to the horror genre .
Watch Frankenweenie on Disney+ 8 .
Casper Casper is a friendly ghost , so a lot less scary than some .
Credit : Universal Age rating : PG Best for ages : 9 and up Casper is a sentimental little love story about a friendly ghost who develops a crush on the new girl who moves into the house that he—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us remember the sweet cartoon of Casper the Friendly Ghost , the movie version talks about death quite a bit so , while not really scary , it 's best for slightly older kids .
Watch Casper on Now TV 9 .
Coco A beautiful family movie that will give kids a bit of insight into celebrations around the world that take place during the Halloween holiday .
Credit : Pixar/Disney Age rating : PG Best for ages : 6 and up Dia de los Muertos is part of a celebration that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While Coco isn ’ t technically a Halloween movie , it is a wildly enjoyable film about the season , and it will give kids a bit of insight into celebrations around the world that take place during this time .
With themes focusing on memory , family , death , and tradition this may be one of the most meaningful Halloween-season movies your whole family can settle into .
Watch Coco on Disney+ 10 .
The Addams Family They 're still just as creepy and kooky and a whole lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : PG Best for ages : 6 and up They ’ re creepy and their kooky , and they are also a lot of good-humoured fun .
Kids will be more likely to laugh than scream at the campy misadventures of this tight-knit family that is simply misunderstood in their love of the twisted and macabre .
More slapstick than scary , it 's a good choice for a Halloween laugh .
Watch The Addams Family on Netflix 11 .
Coraline If the vacant button eye visuals do n't creep your kiddo out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Credit : Laika Age rating : PG Best for ages : 9 and up If your child is n't creeped out by the black button eyes of the characters of the alternate world , they will be engrossed and enchanted by the story of Coraline .
This takes a bit more of a mature viewer who wo n't soon become sceptical of their parents as being interlopers , but once kids have their practical thinking skills honed , this may be a favourite family movie long beyond Halloween night .
Watch Coraline on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays R.L .
Stine in this imagining of what would happen if all of the Goosebumps books came alive at once !
Credit : Columbia Pictures Age rating : PG Best for ages : 8 and up The Goosebumps book series , from author R.L .
Stine , has been giving kids the creeps since the '90s and this movie is no different .
When a teenager named Zach moves next door to the author , played by Jack Black , he unleashes all of the horrors from the book series .
Parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of such monsters as Slappy the ventriloquist 's dummy , the Abominable Snowman , and garden gnomes who are woven into a whole new scary story for the film .
13 .
Hocus Pocus The trio of witches in this movie is irresistibly charming and fun for all ages .
Credit : Walt Disney Pictures Age rating : PG Best for ages : 8 and up After moving to Salem , Massachusetts , Max and his sister Dani explore a seemingly abandoned old house .
After dismissing a new friend ’ s superstitious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free the building ’ s former residents : a coven of evil—and very kooky—witches , the hilariously outlandish and campy Bette Midler , Sarah Jessica Parker , and Kathy Najimy .
The kids must steal the witches ' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal .
When a little boy writes a fan letter to Dracula , the iconic vampire pays him a visit and becomes his best friend .
Credit : ARC Entertainment Age rating : PG Best for ages : 6 and up When an introverted boy writes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite a surprise when his hero pays him a visit .
Dracula is down on his luck and his self-esteem has taken a hit .
He needs a buddy to give him a lift and help him get his mojo back .
This 45-minute short is a buddy movie wrapped up in Halloween jokes and is fun for any kid that has an affinity for the silly .
15 .
ParaNorman Norman is happiest around the dead people he talks to but finds he 'll need to break out of his shy shell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laika Age rating : PG Best for ages : 10 and up From the makers of Coraline and Corpse Bride , this beautiful and spooky stop-motion movie follows the story of a shy boy named Norman , who can see and talk to dead people—and rather prefers to .
Learning of a town-wide curse , zombies soon rise from their graves to take over the town .
Norman must summon all his courage and use his paranormal abilities to save his hometown and the people in it that he loves .
16 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this beloved family flick from the 90s .
Credit : Disney Age rating : Not rated Best for ages : 8 and up Starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds , this 1998 made-for-TV Disney movie is filled with cheesy fun .
When Marnie Piper discovers her grandmother is a good witch who lives in a fantasy world called Halloweentown , she gets a supernatural surprise that she has powers of her own that she must put to use immediately to fight evil .
Watch Halloweentown on Disney+ 17 .
The Haunted Mansion Eddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on creeped out hilarity in this movie based on the Disneyland ride .
Credit : Disney Age rating : PG Best for ages : 10 and up Based on the popular Disneyland attraction , Eddie Murphy stars as a work-a-holic realtor who buys a mansion that turns out to be haunted .
Murphy is , as always , hilarious and his charm appeals to all ages .
When his character finds himself in a world of grimacing ghosts that need his help to break a curse , lots and lots of physical comedy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy a house , at first just seems creepy , but it 's actually alive !
Credit : Columbia Pictures Age rating : PG Best for ages : 10 and up Three kids realize that something is not right with the creepy man and the creepy house across the street , discovering that the house is in fact alive—and is actually a living and breathing monster that wants to destroy their town .
The three friends must figure out a way to destroy the house before it wreaks ultimate havoc on Halloween night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 .
The Witches The scariest movie on the list , this movie makes for a truly hair-raising movie night .
Credit : Warner Bros Age rating : PG Best for ages : 10 and up We ’ ll soon see this adapted with a new cast including Anne Hathaway , but the original is too good to miss .
In this Roald Dahl classic , a young boy named Luke accidentally spies on a convention of witches while staying in a hotel with his grandmother and discovers that the witches have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world into mice .
This one can get pretty scary , so it ’ s probably best for older kids , but Angelica Huston is phenomenal , so if your kid can handle the scare this makes for a truly hair-raising movie night for all .
Watch The Witches on Now TV 20 .
The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad An under-the-radar classic with beautiful animation and one of the best musical numbers in the Disney catalogue .
Credit : Disney Age rating : U Best for ages : 6 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two iconic stories : The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , the second of which is a perfectly spooky tale for this time of year .
The hand-drawn classic animation is gorgeous and the musical numbers are maybe some of the most underrated in the Disney catalogue .
The story is at once goofy and suspenseful .
It does have the possibility to spook smaller kids a bit , but they will be so enamoured by Ichabod and his horse 's daffy interactions and silly facial expressions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass right over a little kid 's head .
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Halloween fun is all about getting a little bit scared, but no one is having a good time if it means kiddos are losing precious sleep to holiday creeps—and keeping you up all night with them.
Here are some favourite films to get you into the spooky holiday spirit without scaring the daylights out of the little ones. Curl up with some classics as well as under-the-radar favourites—some are more sweet than scary, while others give just the right amount of spooky.
1. Room on the Broom
So good, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Credit: Magic Light Pictures Studio
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 2 to 8
Short and sweet, this story is more about magical friendship than anything too spooky. This half-hour film is based on a children's book about a kind little witch with a long ginger braid and a great big heart. She befriends a scrappy group of animals as the film tells a story of kindness, loyalty, and friendship. This movie is so good that it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the author, who also wrote The Gruffalo, names this movie as her favourite adaptation of all her books.
Watch Room on the Broom on BBC iPlayer
2. Super Monsters Save Halloween
A sweet movie that debunks the creepy mysteries of Halloween for the littlest movie-watchers. Credit: Arad Animation
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 3 to 6
This movie is all about taking the tricks out of Halloween and making the holiday more of a treat for kids who scare easily. The main characters show that the spookiest parts of the holiday, like haunted houses, ghosts, and goblins, are really just pretend. This movie is a fun way to help the littlest Halloween fans feel like big kids who are in on the silliness of the holiday.
Watch Super Monsters Save Halloween on Netflix
3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
This classic has been enchanting kids since the 60s and still holds up. Credit: WildBrain
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 4 and up
No movie captures the anticipation—and sometimes disappointment—of Halloween night like this Peanuts-gang classic. There’s a reason why this movie has been a favourite since the mid-'60s; it holds up and it enchants kids from preschool to teen. Linus's hopefulness, Charlie Brown's misadventures, and the friendship of the Peanut gang never gets old.
Watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Apple TV+
4. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
This clever claymation movie is more clever than creepy. Credit: Aardman Animations
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 7 and up
A clever, claymation reimagining of classic horror movies, but with a lot of hilarious visual gags and clever British wordplay, this is both tame and smart all in one, making for a perfect all-ages family flick.
Watch Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Netflix
Watch Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit on Now TV
5. Toy Story of Terror!
Like all Pixar movies, this one is filled with humour, silly gags, and feel-good warmth. Credit: Disney/Pixar
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 5 and up
At 21 minutes, this is a short and sweet slice of Halloween fun that is perfect for a post-candy-consumption sugar high. When Mr Potato Head goes missing at a roadside motel, Andy and the band of toys must save their friend. This leads to spooky adventures filled with all of the humour, silly gags, and feel-good warmth of the entire Toy Story cannon.
Watch Toy Story of Terror! on Disney+
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
There aren't any zombies or ghosts in this, but it's a great movie for a night of suspense. Credit: Universal Pictures
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 8 and up
An absolute classic and must-see for any movie lover, E.T. is more about friendship that transcends the galaxy than anything truly spooky, but it's filled with suspense and one of the most iconic scenes in the movie happens on Halloween night. Show this to them and soon enough and you just may have them begging to dress up from one of E.T.'s most memorable moments for Halloween night.
Watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on Now TV
7. Frankenweenie
This Tim Burton film is a clever twist on the classic Frankenstein story. Credit: Walt Disney Picture
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 9 and up
Like most Tim Burton movies, this one is macabre on the surface but pulls at your heartstrings. A sweet retelling of the classic story of Frankenstein, this is the story of a very young Frankenstein who reanimates his beloved pet dog. Pets are lost and there is a lot of heartbreak and grief, but overall this is a fun movie that is an excellent intro to the horror genre.
Watch Frankenweenie on Disney+
8. Casper
Casper is a friendly ghost, so a lot less scary than some. Credit: Universal
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 9 and up
Casper is a sentimental little love story about a friendly ghost who develops a crush on the new girl who moves into the house that he—and his rowdy ghost uncles—haunt. While many of us remember the sweet cartoon of Casper the Friendly Ghost, the movie version talks about death quite a bit so, while not really scary, it's best for slightly older kids.
Watch Casper on Now TV
9. Coco
A beautiful family movie that will give kids a bit of insight into celebrations around the world that take place during the Halloween holiday. Credit: Pixar/Disney
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 6 and up
Dia de los Muertos is part of a celebration that spans from Oct. 31 until Nov. 2. While Coco isn’t technically a Halloween movie, it is a wildly enjoyable film about the season, and it will give kids a bit of insight into celebrations around the world that take place during this time. With themes focusing on memory, family, death, and tradition this may be one of the most meaningful Halloween-season movies your whole family can settle into.
Watch Coco on Disney+
10. The Addams Family
They're still just as creepy and kooky and a whole lot of fun. Credit: MGM
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 6 and up
They’re creepy and their kooky, and they are also a lot of good-humoured fun. Kids will be more likely to laugh than scream at the campy misadventures of this tight-knit family that is simply misunderstood in their love of the twisted and macabre. More slapstick than scary, it's a good choice for a Halloween laugh.
Watch The Addams Family on Netflix
11. Coraline
If the vacant button eye visuals don't creep your kiddo out, this is a wonderful film. Credit: Laika
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 9 and up
If your child isn't creeped out by the black button eyes of the characters of the alternate world, they will be engrossed and enchanted by the story of Coraline. This takes a bit more of a mature viewer who won't soon become sceptical of their parents as being interlopers, but once kids have their practical thinking skills honed, this may be a favourite family movie long beyond Halloween night.
Watch Coraline on Now TV
12. Goosebumps
Jack Black plays R.L. Stine in this imagining of what would happen if all of the Goosebumps books came alive at once! Credit: Columbia Pictures
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 8 and up
The Goosebumps book series, from author R.L. Stine, has been giving kids the creeps since the '90s and this movie is no different. When a teenager named Zach moves next door to the author, played by Jack Black, he unleashes all of the horrors from the book series. Parents will probably have flashbacks of being scared of such monsters as Slappy the ventriloquist's dummy, the Abominable Snowman, and garden gnomes who are woven into a whole new scary story for the film.
Watch Goosebumps on Netflix
13. Hocus Pocus
The trio of witches in this movie is irresistibly charming and fun for all ages. Credit: Walt Disney Pictures
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 8 and up
After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, Max and his sister Dani explore a seemingly abandoned old house. After dismissing a new friend’s superstitious story of the house, they accidentally free the building’s former residents: a coven of evil—and very kooky—witches, the hilariously outlandish and campy Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. The kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.
Watch Hocus Pocus on Disney+
14. Dear Dracula
When a little boy writes a fan letter to Dracula, the iconic vampire pays him a visit and becomes his best friend. Credit: ARC Entertainment
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 6 and up
When an introverted boy writes a fan letter to Dracula, he gets quite a surprise when his hero pays him a visit. Dracula is down on his luck and his self-esteem has taken a hit. He needs a buddy to give him a lift and help him get his mojo back. This 45-minute short is a buddy movie wrapped up in Halloween jokes and is fun for any kid that has an affinity for the silly.
Rent Dear Dracula on Amazon
15. ParaNorman
Norman is happiest around the dead people he talks to but finds he'll need to break out of his shy shell to save his town. Credit: Laika
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 10 and up
From the makers of Coraline and Corpse Bride, this beautiful and spooky stop-motion movie follows the story of a shy boy named Norman, who can see and talk to dead people—and rather prefers to. Learning of a town-wide curse, zombies soon rise from their graves to take over the town. Norman must summon all his courage and use his paranormal abilities to save his hometown and the people in it that he loves.
Rent ParaNorman on Amazon
16. Halloweentown
A teen discovers her hidden power in this beloved family flick from the 90s. Credit: Disney
Age rating: Not rated
Best for ages: 8 and up
Starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds, this 1998 made-for-TV Disney movie is filled with cheesy fun. When Marnie Piper discovers her grandmother is a good witch who lives in a fantasy world called Halloweentown, she gets a supernatural surprise that she has powers of her own that she must put to use immediately to fight evil.
Watch Halloweentown on Disney+
17. The Haunted Mansion
Eddie Murphy is always charming and he turns on creeped out hilarity in this movie based on the Disneyland ride. Credit: Disney
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 10 and up
Based on the popular Disneyland attraction, Eddie Murphy stars as a work-a-holic realtor who buys a mansion that turns out to be haunted. Murphy is, as always, hilarious and his charm appeals to all ages. When his character finds himself in a world of grimacing ghosts that need his help to break a curse, lots and lots of physical comedy and silliness ensues.
Watch The Haunted Mansion on Disney+
18. Monster House
Three kids must destroy a house, at first just seems creepy, but it's actually alive! Credit: Columbia Pictures
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 10 and up
Three kids realize that something is not right with the creepy man and the creepy house across the street, discovering that the house is in fact alive—and is actually a living and breathing monster that wants to destroy their town. The three friends must figure out a way to destroy the house before it wreaks ultimate havoc on Halloween night.
Watch Monster House on Netflix
Watch Monster House on Now TV
19. The Witches
The scariest movie on the list, this movie makes for a truly hair-raising movie night. Credit: Warner Bros
Age rating: PG
Best for ages: 10 and up
We’ll soon see this adapted with a new cast including Anne Hathaway, but the original is too good to miss. In this Roald Dahl classic, a young boy named Luke accidentally spies on a convention of witches while staying in a hotel with his grandmother and discovers that the witches have a plan to turn all the children of the world into mice. This one can get pretty scary, so it’s probably best for older kids, but Angelica Huston is phenomenal, so if your kid can handle the scare this makes for a truly hair-raising movie night for all.
Watch The Witches on Now TV
20. The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad
An under-the-radar classic with beautiful animation and one of the best musical numbers in the Disney catalogue. Credit: Disney
Age rating: U
Best for ages: 6 and up
This under-the-radar Disney classic is actually two iconic stories: The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the second of which is a perfectly spooky tale for this time of year. The hand-drawn classic animation is gorgeous and the musical numbers are maybe some of the most underrated in the Disney catalogue. The story is at once goofy and suspenseful. It does have the possibility to spook smaller kids a bit, but they will be so enamoured by Ichabod and his horse's daffy interactions and silly facial expressions that most of the potentially scary stuff will pass right over a little kid's head.
Watch The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad on Disney+
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thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Organisations asked to help with Eastleigh Christmas event

ORGANISATIONS are being invited to participate in an annual Christmas Festival .
The Community Christmas Tree Festival is run by the charity , One Community , and is due to take place at Eastleigh Museum , November 21 to January 2 .
This is the fourth festival and is free for people to join in .
The Organisers at One Community say they are `` determined to make this the best ever , particularly as many Christmas events and celebrations may not be possible this year '' .
The charity is now asking local voluntary and community organisations to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represent themselves .
The theme for the 2020 festival is the community response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic .
A spokesperson for the charity said : `` It can be big or small , floor standing or table top , traditional in style or as creative an interpretation of a Christmas tree as you like .
`` This can take any form the organisation chooses , to reflect their experience , perceptions , gratitude , hopes , achievements , challenges and blessings of this extraordinary year .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members to really express themselves .
`` The Christmas trees also provide the perfect opportunity for organisations to promote their organisation/service , recruit volunteers or enrol new members . ''
Each tree will have a sign next to it explaining what the organisation does .
Setting up times will be staggered to maintain appropriate social distancing .
The Hampshire Cultural Trust Museum and its activities have also been carefully risk assessed and the premises and protocols adapted to be Covid safe .

The Community Christmas Tree Festival is run by the charity, One Community, and is due to take place at Eastleigh Museum, November 21 to January 2.
This is the fourth festival and is free for people to join in.
The Organisers at One Community say they are "determined to make this the best ever, particularly as many Christmas events and celebrations may not be possible this year".
The charity is now asking local voluntary and community organisations to get involved by contributing a Christmas tree to represent themselves.
The theme for the 2020 festival is the community response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A spokesperson for the charity said: "It can be big or small, floor standing or table top, traditional in style or as creative an interpretation of a Christmas tree as you like.
"This can take any form the organisation chooses, to reflect their experience, perceptions, gratitude, hopes, achievements, challenges and blessings of this extraordinary year.
"It’s a chance for the organisation and its members to really express themselves.
"The Christmas trees also provide the perfect opportunity for organisations to promote their organisation/service, recruit volunteers or enrol new members."
Each tree will have a sign next to it explaining what the organisation does.
Setting up times will be staggered to maintain appropriate social distancing.
The Hampshire Cultural Trust Museum and its activities have also been carefully risk assessed and the premises and protocols adapted to be Covid safe.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Virgin Holidays to refund £203million to holidaymakers after Covid-19 cancellations

Virgin Holidays have committed to refunding all customers whose package holidays were cancelled due to Covid-19 after hundreds of complaints were made over delayed payments .
We 've put together everything you need to know .
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) investigated the travel firm after being alerted that some consumers were waiting “ an unreasonably long time ” to get their money back , with some being told it would take 120 days .
How many refund requests did Virgin Holidays recieve ?
The CMA announced on Thursday ( October 22 ) it has received “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be processed “ without undue delay ” .
When will refunds be issued ?
Holidays cancelled up to the end of August will be repaid by October 30 , while those cancelled last month or this month will be repaid by November 20 .
Trips cancelled from next month will be refunded within 14 days , which is the maximum length of time under consumer law .
What have the CMA said ?
The CMA warned it is “ prepared to take the company to court ” if these timescales are not met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ People whose holidays have been cancelled due to coronavirus deserve a prompt and full refund .
“ Our action means that Virgin Holidays customers should receive all their money back without further delay .
“ We are continuing to investigate package holidays in relation to the coronavirus crisis .
Should we find that any business is not complying with consumer protection law , we won ’ t hesitate to take action.
” What have Virgin Holidays said ?
A Virgin Holidays spokesman said the outbreak of Covid-19 had led to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday businesses .
There were “ significant challenges in the processing of refunds ” at Virgin Holidays due to an “ unprecedented volume ” of requests combining with staffing and system constraints , he said .
He added : “ We have gradually reduced refund timeframes and are now 98 % through the refund queue , with a remaining 1,300 bookings to be processed on Friday 23 October , in line with our plan to do this by the end of October.
” In July , the CMA wrote to more than 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their obligations to comply with consumer law , and received refund commitments from Tui , Sykes Cottages and Vacation Rentals .
Meanwhile , financial protection for consumers who accept a refund credit note ( RCN ) for cancelled package holidays has been extended .
The Civil Aviation Authority said RCNs issued up to the end of the year will be covered by the Atol scheme , meaning customers will get their money back if the relevant travel firm later collapses .
Atol protection was previously only in place for credit notes issued between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow customers to re-book a cancelled holiday or request their money back at a later date .
They have been offered by many travel companies during the pandemic to help their cash flow .

We've put together everything you need to know.
What happened?
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the travel firm after being alerted that some consumers were waiting “an unreasonably long time” to get their money back, with some being told it would take 120 days.
How many refund requests did Virgin Holidays recieve?
Virgin Holidays has received 53,000 refund requests since March 1, 2020, totalling £203 million.
The CMA announced on Thursday (October 22) it has received “formal commitments” that all refunds will be processed “without undue delay”.
When will refunds be issued?
Holidays cancelled up to the end of August will be repaid by October 30, while those cancelled last month or this month will be repaid by November 20.
Trips cancelled from next month will be refunded within 14 days, which is the maximum length of time under consumer law.
What have the CMA said?
The CMA warned it is “prepared to take the company to court” if these timescales are not met.
CMA chief executive Andrea Coscelli said: “People whose holidays have been cancelled due to coronavirus deserve a prompt and full refund.
“Our action means that Virgin Holidays customers should receive all their money back without further delay.
“We are continuing to investigate package holidays in relation to the coronavirus crisis. Should we find that any business is not complying with consumer protection law, we won’t hesitate to take action.”
What have Virgin Holidays said?
A Virgin Holidays spokesman said the outbreak of Covid-19 had led to “extraordinary pressure” being placed on package holiday businesses.
There were “significant challenges in the processing of refunds” at Virgin Holidays due to an “unprecedented volume” of requests combining with staffing and system constraints, he said.
He added: “We have gradually reduced refund timeframes and are now 98% through the refund queue, with a remaining 1,300 bookings to be processed on Friday 23 October, in line with our plan to do this by the end of October.”
In July, the CMA wrote to more than 100 package holiday firms to remind them of their obligations to comply with consumer law, and received refund commitments from Tui, Sykes Cottages and Vacation Rentals.
Meanwhile, financial protection for consumers who accept a refund credit note (RCN) for cancelled package holidays has been extended.
The Civil Aviation Authority said RCNs issued up to the end of the year will be covered by the Atol scheme, meaning customers will get their money back if the relevant travel firm later collapses.
Atol protection was previously only in place for credit notes issued between March 10 and September 30.
RCNs allow customers to re-book a cancelled holiday or request their money back at a later date.
They have been offered by many travel companies during the pandemic to help their cash flow.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Wind turbine firm secures jobs and creates more

A CONTRACTOR to the global wind turbine industry is expanding and hiring .
Tooling and process engineering specialist DFS Composites has moved into a 1,000sqft office at Ocean Village Innovation Centre ( OVIC ) , where it started five years ago .
The 11-strong consultancy has just been awarded a six-figure grant from the innovation agency Innovation UK after guidance from OVIC ’ s in-house business support expert .
The grant will be used for research and development into wind turbine blade tooling , helping create two jobs .
DFS Composites is receiving free accelerator growth advice as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DFS Composites began life at OVIC with a virtual address before moving up into a shared office and other self-contained offices on site .
Director Feras Yosef , who founded the firm in 2015 , said : “ It is an incredibly exciting time for DFS Composites and , as well as safeguarding existing jobs , the grant means we can immediately take on two more engineers whose focus will be to take the company to the next level through dedicated R & D .
“ From R & D , design and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shipping , installation , technical support and writing technical instruction manuals for our integrated tooling , there is never a dull moment.
” He praised the “ fantastic support ” of the in-house team at OVIC , including centre manager Stephen Deller and innovation director Monika Dabrowska .
He said : “ It was Monika who brought the grant award application to our attention and guided us successfully through the process .
Through its bespoke business support package , OVIC has repeatedly identified growth opportunities for us .
“ As well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits have included strategic business planning , fully funded trade missions to South Korea and Saudi Arabia , taking us through the intricacies of UK exporting and providing flexibility on workspace to suit budget .
During the lockdown , OVIC was incredibly supportive too.
” Mr Deller said : “ What Feras and his colleagues – our very own blade runners – have achieved to date , having started out as a virtual customer with us just five years ago , is inspirational .
“ With renowned expertise and determination , DFS Composites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power market which is expected to be worth nearly £76billion by 2025 .
“ We are proud to provide business support to what is now a company straddling the map of the world.
” Through a sister company , DFS Composites outsources the high-quality manufacturing of its designs to a factory in Changzhou , in the south of China .
Products and systems by the company are also used in Latin America , South America , Asia and Western Europe , as well as in China .
OVIC , which has 30,000 sq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms , is run by Oxford Innovation .
Monica Dabrowska , who joined OVIC last year , helps entrepreneurs with one-to-one mentoring , workshops , seminars , programmes and “ knowledge transfers ” with the universities of Southampton , Solent and Portsmouth , through internships .

Tooling and process engineering specialist DFS Composites has moved into a 1,000sqft office at Ocean Village Innovation Centre (OVIC), where it started five years ago.
The 11-strong consultancy has just been awarded a six-figure grant from the innovation agency Innovation UK after guidance from OVIC’s in-house business support expert.
The grant will be used for research and development into wind turbine blade tooling, helping create two jobs.
DFS Composites is receiving free accelerator growth advice as part of OVIC’s service to occupiers.
DFS Composites began life at OVIC with a virtual address before moving up into a shared office and other self-contained offices on site.
Director Feras Yosef, who founded the firm in 2015, said: “It is an incredibly exciting time for DFS Composites and, as well as safeguarding existing jobs, the grant means we can immediately take on two more engineers whose focus will be to take the company to the next level through dedicated R&D.
“From R&D, design and sourcing a quality manufacturing partner abroad, to shipping, installation, technical support and writing technical instruction manuals for our integrated tooling, there is never a dull moment.”
He praised the “fantastic support” of the in-house team at OVIC, including centre manager Stephen Deller and innovation director Monika Dabrowska.
He said: “It was Monika who brought the grant award application to our attention and guided us successfully through the process. Through its bespoke business support package, OVIC has repeatedly identified growth opportunities for us.
“As well as the unlocking of the innovation grant, benefits have included strategic business planning, fully funded trade missions to South Korea and Saudi Arabia, taking us through the intricacies of UK exporting and providing flexibility on workspace to suit budget. During the lockdown, OVIC was incredibly supportive too.”
Mr Deller said: “What Feras and his colleagues – our very own blade runners – have achieved to date, having started out as a virtual customer with us just five years ago, is inspirational.
“With renowned expertise and determination, DFS Composites is making inroads into a global wind power market which is expected to be worth nearly £76billion by 2025.
“We are proud to provide business support to what is now a company straddling the map of the world.”
Through a sister company, DFS Composites outsources the high-quality manufacturing of its designs to a factory in Changzhou, in the south of China.
Products and systems by the company are also used in Latin America, South America, Asia and Western Europe, as well as in China.
OVIC, which has 30,000 sq ft of serviced offices space and meeting rooms, is run by Oxford Innovation.
Monica Dabrowska, who joined OVIC last year, helps entrepreneurs with one-to-one mentoring, workshops, seminars, programmes and “knowledge transfers” with the universities of Southampton, Solent and Portsmouth, through internships.
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thedailyecho--2020-10-26--MP visits Eastleigh school to meet children and staff

AN MP has visited an infant school to meet with parents and children .
At a social distance and wearing @ @ @ @ @ visited the schools classrooms , thresholds and woodland area and observed the preventative measures in @ @ @ @ @ and the the discreet `` bubbles '' of children .
He was also able to @ @ @ @ @ and find out about their current learning and what they liked to do at school @ @ @ @ @ head teacher , Nikki Wilson , about the challenges the school has been facing .
@ @ @ @ @ Shakespeare is a really good school .
The new head is really good and the @ @ @ @ @ `` They have set up the school in a really good way and they 're @ @ @ @ @ `` They 've got a woodland and when I grew up we never had anything @ @ @ @ @ that outdoor space to show them what nature can mean for mental and physical wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Paul Holmes, MP for Eastleigh visited Shakespeare infant school on Friday, October 16.
At a social distance and wearing a facemask, the MP visited the schools classrooms, thresholds and woodland area and observed the preventative measures in place such as sanitiser dispensers and the the discreet "bubbles" of children.
He was also able to talk to some children outside and find out about their current learning and what they liked to do at school as well as talking to head teacher, Nikki Wilson, about the challenges the school has been facing.
Paul Holmes said: "Shakespeare is a really good school. The new head is really good and the facilities there are fantastic.
"They have set up the school in a really good way and they're managing it really well.
"They've got a woodland and when I grew up we never had anything like that.
"Using that outdoor space to show them what nature can mean for mental and physical wellbeing is a really good thing."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Fire at building site near Chandler's Ford Asda

A BUSY road has been closed by police due to a large fire in a construction site .
Bournemouth Road @ @ @ @ @ been closed due to a fire in a construction site .
The fire , next @ @ @ @ @ , started just after 8pm this evening .
It is understood that the fire involves @ @ @ @ @ site is currently under development after Village Hotels unveiled plans for a 153-room hotel along @ @ @ @ @ a Starbucks and a pub and grill in Chandler ’ s Ford .
The road @ @ @ @ @ crews tackle the blaze .
A witness at the scene said the building site went @ @ @ @ @ 8pm .
He added that they saw `` loads of fire engines '' rushing down @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` We turned around and saw this huge orange glow and @ @ @ @ @ fire . ''
Hampshire Fire Control have asked people to `` avoid the area '' @ @ @ @ @ , Hardley and St Mary 's are dealing with the flames .

Bournemouth Road in Chandler's Ford has been closed due to a fire in a construction site.
The fire, next to Asda Chandler's Ford, started just after 8pm this evening.
It is understood that the fire involves a portable container.
The site is currently under development after Village Hotels unveiled plans for a 153-room hotel along with a state-of-the-art gym, a Starbucks and a pub and grill in Chandler’s Ford.
The road has been closed as fire crews tackle the blaze.
A witness at the scene said the building site went up in flames just after 8pm.
He added that they saw "loads of fire engines" rushing down Bournemouth Road past the supermarket.
He said: "We turned around and saw this huge orange glow and realized the site was on fire."
Ongoing incident in Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford. Bournemouth Road may be closed shortly so do try and avoid area. Fire involving a large portable container. @Eastleigh32 @Hardley58 @StMarys54 all working hard to extinguish. — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) October 26, 2020
Hampshire Fire Control have asked people to "avoid the area".
Fire crews from Eastleigh, Hardley and St Mary's are dealing with the flames.
UPDATE:
The fire on Bournemouth Road has been extinguished.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters from Eastleigh, Hardley and St Mary's were mobilised at 19:45 last night to a commercial site on Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford.
"There was a fire involving 16 portacabins across two-storeys.
"The first-floor was 100% by fire and extinguished using four breathing apparatus and four jets."
"The stop message came in at 22:41 and an investigation will take place in the morning."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Seven men arrested on suspicion of seizing control of Nave Andromeda

SEVEN men have been arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship following a suspected 'hijacking ' on an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight .
Hampshire Police have confirmed they are continuing to leas the investigation into the maritime security incident , which took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight yesterday .
Officers have confirmed that seven men have been arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force under Sec 9 ( 1 ) and ( 3 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1990 .
They all remain in custody at police stations across Hampshire .
At around 10.04am yesterday concerns were raised to police regarding the welfare of the 22 crew members onboard the tanker , which was situated six miles off the coast of Bembridge .
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning , having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria .
All 22 crew members are safe and well and the vessel is now alongside in the port of Southampton .
Investigators are speaking to the crew members to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We would like to take this opportunity to thank the partner agencies including the Maritime & Coastguard Agency , the military , the Home Office , and Border Force , which have been helping our investigation and assisted in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion . ''

Hampshire Police have confirmed they are continuing to leas the investigation into the maritime security incident, which took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight yesterday.
Officers have confirmed that seven men have been arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force under Sec 9(1) and (3) of Aviation and Maritime and Security Act 1990.
They all remain in custody at police stations across Hampshire.
At around 10.04am yesterday concerns were raised to police regarding the welfare of the 22 crew members onboard the tanker, which was situated six miles off the coast of Bembridge.
The ship had been due to dock at Southampton Docks that morning, having sailed from Lagos in Nigeria.
All 22 crew members are safe and well and the vessel is now alongside in the port of Southampton. Investigators are speaking to the crew members to establish the exact circumstances of what happened
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the partner agencies including the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, the military, the Home Office, and Border Force, which have been helping our investigation and assisted in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Sewage tankers dealing with flooding incident in Hampshire car park

A BURST sewage line has forced a Hampshire car park to close in order to make sure more than 5,000 homes can still use their facilities .
Fire crews and sewage tankers arrived at New Road Car Park this morning following reports of flooding in the area .
A burst rising main near to the library car park has forced the carpark to be closed , and could affect 5,000 homes if not maintained .
Southern Water are dealing with the incident , but said they are unaware of how long the carpark will be closed .
Five sewage tankers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extract some of the waste .
It is not sure what has caused the issue , but it is known that the pipe has burst in a wooded area .
The carpark has been closed in order to allow tankering to take place in the area .
This will ensure that more that 5,000 homes in Hythe will still be able to use their facilities .
Southern Water has said they are working to locate and repair the fault as quickly as possible .
A spokesperson said : `` We are working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library car park in Hythe and wish to apologies for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the car park itself , which we are using to allow for tankering to take place in the area .
`` The tankers are crucial to maintaining services for over 5,100 properties in Hythe meaning that customers can continue to use their facilities .
`` At this stage we know the burst is in a wooded area that is hard to access therefore pinpointing the exact location is complex and ongoing . ''
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault as quickly as we can and thank customers for their patience . ''

Fire crews and sewage tankers arrived at New Road Car Park this morning following reports of flooding in the area.
A burst rising main near to the library car park has forced the carpark to be closed, and could affect 5,000 homes if not maintained.
Southern Water are dealing with the incident, but said they are unaware of how long the carpark will be closed.
Five sewage tankers were in the area today attempting to extract some of the waste.
It is not sure what has caused the issue, but it is known that the pipe has burst in a wooded area .
The carpark has been closed in order to allow tankering to take place in the area.
This will ensure that more that 5,000 homes in Hythe will still be able to use their facilities.
Southern Water has said they are working to locate and repair the fault as quickly as possible.
A spokesperson said: "We are working on a burst rising main near to the library car park in Hythe and wish to apologies for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the car park itself, which we are using to allow for tankering to take place in the area.
"The tankers are crucial to maintaining services for over 5,100 properties in Hythe meaning that customers can continue to use their facilities.
"At this stage we know the burst is in a wooded area that is hard to access therefore pinpointing the exact location is complex and ongoing."
"We are working safely to locate and repair the fault as quickly as we can and thank customers for their patience."


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Man, 62, admits raping three-year-old girl on Isle of Wight

A 62-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the rape of a three-year-old girl at a country park , according to @ @ @ @ @ August 31 , police were called to Fort Victoria Country Park following reports that a @ @ @ @ @ sexually assaulted in an area of woodland by a man she did not know .
@ @ @ @ @ police officers from across the Isle of Wight and the mainland , Graham Medway , @ @ @ @ @ charged with rape of a child under the age of 13 .
Appearing at Newport @ @ @ @ @ admitted the offence and was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on @ @ @ @ @

On Monday, August 31, police were called to Fort Victoria Country Park following reports that a young girl had been seriously sexually assaulted in an area of woodland by a man she did not know.
Following a thorough investigation involving police officers from across the Isle of Wight and the mainland, Graham Medway, 62, from Freshwater was charged with rape of a child under the age of 13.
Appearing at Newport Crown Court today, he admitted the offence and was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on January 8 for sentencing.


thedailyecho--2020-10-26--Delays on M27 near Nursling after crash blocks lane

Update : It has now been cleared DELAYS are building on the M27 due to a crash .
Lane 3 @ @ @ @ @ the incident at Junction 3 for the M271 Nusling .
There are delays of approximately @ @ @ @ @ for the A36 and Ower .

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thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Man stabbed during assault in Southampton street

A MAN was stabbed following an altercation with two men in the early hours of this morning .
There was a large police presence on Barnfield Road , Weston earlier today following reports of a `` serious assault '' .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We were called at 12.40am this morning ( Tuesday , October 27 ) , by colleagues from the ambulance service , to a report of a serious assault on Barnfield Road , Southampton .
`` A 56-year-old man had suffered stab wounds to his neck and stomach following an altercation with two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton General hospital for treatment .
`` His injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
`` A police tent has been set up on nearby Barnfield Way .
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area to establish the exact circumstances as to what happened .
They are considering the incident to be isolated and said `` there is no risk to the wider public . ''
The spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary added : `` If you have any concerns or issues , please don ’ t hesitate to speak to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you were in the area around the time of the incident and saw or heard anything suspicious , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200416726 . ''

There was a large police presence on Barnfield Road, Weston earlier today following reports of a "serious assault".
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 12.40am this morning (Tuesday, October 27), by colleagues from the ambulance service, to a report of a serious assault on Barnfield Road, Southampton.
"A 56-year-old man had suffered stab wounds to his neck and stomach following an altercation with two men.
"He was taken to Southampton General hospital for treatment.
"His injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening. "
A police tent has been set up on nearby Barnfield Way.
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area to establish the exact circumstances as to what happened.
They are considering the incident to be isolated and said "there is no risk to the wider public."
The spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary added: "If you have any concerns or issues, please don’t hesitate to speak to the one of the officers.
"If you were in the area around the time of the incident and saw or heard anything suspicious, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200416726."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--VIDEO: Fire at building site near Chandler's Ford Asda

A HUGE fire took hold of a construction site last night after more than a dozen portacarbin went up in flames .
Bournemouth Road in Chandler 's Ford had to be closed due to the fire next to the Asda supermarket .
It started just before 8pm .
Three fire crews rushed to tackle the blaze , and was put out at 10.41pm .
It is understood that nobody was hurt in the incident .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` Firefighters from Eastleigh , Hardley and St Mary 's were mobilised at 7.45pm last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Chandler ’ s Ford .
`` There was a fire involving 16 portacabins across two-storeys .
`` The first-floor was 100 % [ destroyed ] by fire and extinguished using four breathing apparatus and four jets .
`` The stop message came in at 10.41pm and an investigation will take place in the morning . ''
The site is currently under development after Village Hotels unveiled plans for a 153-room hotel along with a state-of-the-art gym , a Starbucks and a pub and grill in Chandler ’ s Ford .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Echo that he saw `` loads of fire engines '' rushing down Bournemouth Road past the supermarket .
He said : `` We turned around and saw this huge orange glow and realized the site was on fire . ''

Bournemouth Road in Chandler's Ford had to be closed due to the fire next to the Asda supermarket.
It started just before 8pm.
Three fire crews rushed to tackle the blaze, and was put out at 10.41pm.
It is understood that nobody was hurt in the incident.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters from Eastleigh, Hardley and St Mary's were mobilised at 7.45pm last night to a commercial site on Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford.
"There was a fire involving 16 portacabins across two-storeys.
"The first-floor was 100% [destroyed] by fire and extinguished using four breathing apparatus and four jets.
"The stop message came in at 10.41pm and an investigation will take place in the morning."
The site is currently under development after Village Hotels unveiled plans for a 153-room hotel along with a state-of-the-art gym, a Starbucks and a pub and grill in Chandler’s Ford.
As reported, a witness at he scene told the Echo that he saw "loads of fire engines" rushing down Bournemouth Road past the supermarket.
He said: "We turned around and saw this huge orange glow and realized the site was on fire."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Hundreds in Southampton not told after contact with Covid-19 sufferers

HUNDREDS of close contacts of Southampton residents with coronavirus are not being reached through the test and trace system , new figures show .
Data from the Department for Health and Social care shows 608 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton were transferred to the Test and Trace service between May 28 and October 14 .
Contact tracers ask these patients to give details for anyone they were in close contact with in the 48 hours before their symptoms started .
This led to 1,603 close contacts being identified over the period – also referred to as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dealt with through a call centre or online .
But just 61.2 per cent were reached , meaning 622 people were not contacted or did not respond .
That was slightly down from the 61.5 per cent reached up to October 7 , and below the 63.5 per cent average across the South East as whole .
A Southampton MP has now criticised the Government stating that they `` need to do a great deal better '' .
Caroline Nokes , MP for Romsey and Southampton North said : `` I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual cases constituents have raised with me regarding test and trace .
`` It is clear that a lower than optimum number of contacts are being successfully traced , even when on the face of it there seem to be really easy ways to do so .
`` The worst example I have encountered was that of an elderly gentleman who contracted covid and it took 4 days for his family , with whom he lived , to be officially contacted .
`` Fortunately in the meantime they had taken it upon themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The Government needs to do a great deal better . ''
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said that the system was `` never going to be 100 % accurate '' adding that it is `` improving all the time '' .
He said : `` We live in a country where we ask people to do the right thing .
If anyone has symptoms they should book a test and self isolate .
`` While I acknowledge our Test and Trace system could be improved we are dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those people was never going to be 100 % accurate .
`` The system is improving all the time but we must follow the guidance if we are to get this awful virus under control and prevent further lockdowns.
” Across England , 57.6 per cent of non-complex close contacts were reached and told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace in the latest week to October 14 .
Including complex cases – those linked to settings such as hospitals , schools or prisons – the contact tracing rate was 59.6 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trace began .

Data from the Department for Health and Social care shows 608 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton were transferred to the Test and Trace service between May 28 and October 14.
Contact tracers ask these patients to give details for anyone they were in close contact with in the 48 hours before their symptoms started.
This led to 1,603 close contacts being identified over the period – also referred to as "non-complex" cases, meaning they could be dealt with through a call centre or online.
But just 61.2 per cent were reached, meaning 622 people were not contacted or did not respond.
That was slightly down from the 61.5 per cent reached up to October 7, and below the 63.5 per cent average across the South East as whole.
A Southampton MP has now criticised the Government stating that they "need to do a great deal better".
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North said: "I have been really disappointed with the number of individual cases constituents have raised with me regarding test and trace.
"It is clear that a lower than optimum number of contacts are being successfully traced, even when on the face of it there seem to be really easy ways to do so.
"The worst example I have encountered was that of an elderly gentleman who contracted covid and it took 4 days for his family, with whom he lived, to be officially contacted.
"Fortunately in the meantime they had taken it upon themselves to get tested."
She added: "The Government needs to do a great deal better."
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said that the system was "never going to be 100% accurate" adding that it is "improving all the time".
He said: "We live in a country where we ask people to do the right thing. If anyone has symptoms they should book a test and self isolate.
"While I acknowledge our Test and Trace system could be improved we are dealing with many thousands of people and finding all those people was never going to be 100% accurate.
"The system is improving all the time but we must follow the guidance if we are to get this awful virus under control and prevent further lockdowns.”
Across England, 57.6 per cent of non-complex close contacts were reached and told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace in the latest week to October 14.
Including complex cases – those linked to settings such as hospitals, schools or prisons – the contact tracing rate was 59.6 per cent, the lowest percentage since test and trace began.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer found not guilty of murder

A MARRIED police officer has been found not guilty of murdering his long-term lover .
Killer Timothy Brehmer , 41 @ @ @ @ @ Forest , was accused of strangling nurse Claire Parry to death at the Horns Inn @ @ @ @ @ Parley on May 9 .
Brehmer , a Dorset Police officer , admitted causing the @ @ @ @ @ denied murder .
Following two hours and 50 minutes hours of deliberations , an 11-person @ @ @ @ @ guilty following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court .
Brehmer will be sentenced for manslaughter @ @ @

Killer Timothy Brehmer, 41, of Hordle, New Forest, was accused of strangling nurse Claire Parry to death at the Horns Inn pub car park in West Parley on May 9.
Brehmer, a Dorset Police officer, admitted causing the death of Mrs Parry but denied murder.
Following two hours and 50 minutes hours of deliberations, an 11-person jury found him unanimously not guilty following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court.
Brehmer will be sentenced for manslaughter this afternoon.
More follows.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Services launched to feed children in Hampshire and Southampton

SERVICES to feed children during the half-term week are now up and running as civic chiefs and residents have pulled together .
Pupils across Southampton have now access to free meals from a number of restaurants in the city and to food vouchers from Southampton City Council .
Hampshire County Council has also announced that it will provide funding to food banks and charities to support children and families this week .
• These are the Hampshire firms offering free meals for kids over half term The news comes as the Government voted against footballer Marcus Rashford ’ s bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children extended through the coming holidays .
Civic chiefs in Southampton have now set up a helpline to support families and deliver food vouchers .
A number of restaurants in the city have also started delivering free meals to children .
Masterchef winner Shelina Permalloo , which owns Lakaz Maman in Bedford Place , said her restaurant prepared 100 meals today .
She added : `` There is no way we would ignore the fact that there would be kids in Southampton not having access to a meal during the half term without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basic human right . ''
Southampton City Council has also launched a new website where parents can find all services available as well as a list of the Southampton businesses who have offered to provide free meals this week .
Meanwhile , Hampshire County Council said it will grant some funding to local food banks and charities .
Further details , including the names of the organisation and the amount of money they will receive , are yet to be revealed .
But Cllr Keith Mans , council leader , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce a ‘ voucher scheme ’ ourselves for this half-term , but it is my intention that Hampshire will provide the same level of support for the half term break that would have otherwise been provided through the Government ’ s previous voucher scheme , by targeting support to those families in real need via food banks , charities and other relevant organisations . ''
He said he will write to the Secretary of State and Hampshire MPs to press for a long-term strategy to cover the Christmas and Easter school holidays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged county bosses to provide support to children this week .
Cllr Keith House , leader of the opposition at the county council , said : `` It is good that Hampshire County Council has started to move on this and finally accept some sense of responsibility .
It shouldn ’ t have to take last-minute embarrassed reaction after pressure from Marcus Rashford , local parents and Lib Dem councillors .
There is something desperately wrong in the 21st century in a well-off country that many residents have to rely on food vouchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county councillor for Baddesley , pledged to give a grant to the Romsey and North Baddesley food bank .
For more details about the services in Southampton visit www.southampton.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/schools-education/ .
For the helpline call 023 8083 4800 .
It is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm .

Pupils across Southampton have now access to free meals from a number of restaurants in the city and to food vouchers from Southampton City Council.
Hampshire County Council has also announced that it will provide funding to food banks and charities to support children and families this week.
The news comes as the Government voted against footballer Marcus Rashford’s bid to have free school meals for eligible children extended through the coming holidays.
Civic chiefs in Southampton have now set up a helpline to support families and deliver food vouchers.
A number of restaurants in the city have also started delivering free meals to children.
Masterchef winner Shelina Permalloo, which owns Lakaz Maman in Bedford Place, said her restaurant prepared 100 meals today.
She added: "There is no way we would ignore the fact that there would be kids in Southampton not having access to a meal during the half term without a school meal. It's a basic human right."
Southampton City Council has also launched a new website where parents can find all services available as well as a list of the Southampton businesses who have offered to provide free meals this week.
Meanwhile, Hampshire County Council said it will grant some funding to local food banks and charities.
Further details, including the names of the organisation and the amount of money they will receive, are yet to be revealed.
But Cllr Keith Mans, council leader, said: "It’s obviously not possible to introduce a ‘voucher scheme’ ourselves for this half-term, but it is my intention that Hampshire will provide the same level of support for the half term break that would have otherwise been provided through the Government’s previous voucher scheme, by targeting support to those families in real need via food banks, charities and other relevant organisations."
He said he will write to the Secretary of State and Hampshire MPs to press for a long-term strategy to cover the Christmas and Easter school holidays.
The news comes as Liberal Democrats councillors urged county bosses to provide support to children this week.
Cllr Keith House, leader of the opposition at the county council, said: "It is good that Hampshire County Council has started to move on this and finally accept some sense of responsibility. It shouldn’t have to take last-minute embarrassed reaction after pressure from Marcus Rashford, local parents and Lib Dem councillors. There is something desperately wrong in the 21st century in a well-off country that many residents have to rely on food vouchers and food banks.”
Alan Dowden, county councillor for Baddesley, pledged to give a grant to the Romsey and North Baddesley food bank.
For more details about the services in Southampton visit www.southampton.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/schools-education/.
For the helpline call 023 8083 4800. It is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Plans for tower block in Ocean Village in Southampton are set for refusal

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a tower block in Southampton will come under scrutiny next week .
Proposals for 199 flats in Ocean Way , Ocean Village are set to be discussed by planning bosses on November 3 .
The proposals - which sparked more than 300 objections - are for a 24-storey building with two lower levels either side , one 14-storey and one eight-storey .
Ten parking spaces would also be created at the site .
MDL Developments – which tabled the plans – said the scheme would provide much-needed homes and jobs .
The plans , which were scaled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council in a virtual meeting at 6pm .
MDL Developments said the £36m investment would provide 300 jobs .
But planning bosses at the city council have recommended that the plans are refused for a number of reasons including the size of the development , its impact on the skyline and the loss of trees .
According to official documents , among the concerns raised by local residents there is the loss of light to nearby properties .
The scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ out-of-character and over-bearing ” and its design “ unattractive ” .
Residents also said to be concerned over the impact on traffic and parking as well as the level of development in the area over the past years .
Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said she would like to see “ a properly agreed master plan for the Ocean Village area ” before any new planning application is decided .
In a document published ahead of next week ’ s meeting planning bosses said : “ The application proposal results in a building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbouring development and views of Ocean Village , including strategic views of valued heritage assets in the city .
As such , the proposal is considered to result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area which justifies the refusal of planning permission.
” But Kristi Roger , development director at MDL Developments , said : “ We would be very disappointed if plans were refused .
The project represents some £36m of investment , alongside £365,000 in council taxes per year , £2m in Construction Infrastructure Levies and 300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council will be turning down if the project is refused .
This would be very unfortunate at any time , never mind in the current economic climate .
On this basis , we would not consider a refusal to be a well-balanced decision by Southampton City Council .
”

Proposals for 199 flats in Ocean Way, Ocean Village are set to be discussed by planning bosses on November 3.
The proposals - which sparked more than 300 objections - are for a 24-storey building with two lower levels either side, one 14-storey and one eight-storey.
Ten parking spaces would also be created at the site.
MDL Developments – which tabled the plans – said the scheme would provide much-needed homes and jobs.
But as reported, local residents raised concerns.
The plans, which were scaled down in April this year, will be discussed by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council in a virtual meeting at 6pm.
MDL Developments said the £36m investment would provide 300 jobs.
But planning bosses at the city council have recommended that the plans are refused for a number of reasons including the size of the development, its impact on the skyline and the loss of trees.
According to official documents, among the concerns raised by local residents there is the loss of light to nearby properties.
The scale of the building has been described as “out-of-character and over-bearing” and its design “unattractive”.
Residents also said to be concerned over the impact on traffic and parking as well as the level of development in the area over the past years.
Bargate councillor Sarah Bogle said she would like to see “a properly agreed master plan for the Ocean Village area” before any new planning application is decided.
In a document published ahead of next week’s meeting planning bosses said: “The application proposal results in a building of excess bulk and massing that dominates neighbouring development and views of Ocean Village, including strategic views of valued heritage assets in the city. As such, the proposal is considered to result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area which justifies the refusal of planning permission.”
But Kristi Roger, development director at MDL Developments, said: “We would be very disappointed if plans were refused. The project represents some £36m of investment, alongside £365,000 in council taxes per year, £2m in Construction Infrastructure Levies and 300 construction jobs – all of which the Council will be turning down if the project is refused. This would be very unfortunate at any time, never mind in the current economic climate. On this basis, we would not consider a refusal to be a well-balanced decision by Southampton City Council.”


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Michael Bublé to perform at the Chewton Glen hotel in summer 2021

GRAMMY-award winning singing sensation Michael Bublé will perform at the Chewton Glen hotel next summer as part of a tour of some of the UK ’ s most stunning locations .
The Canadian singer will bring his 13-date tour to the luxury hotel in New Milton on Monday , July 12 , 2021 , where he will treat fans to a special open-air concert .
An Evening with Michael Bublé will kick off at Powderham Castle in Exeter on Friday , July 9 , and will see the Haven ’ t Met You Yet singer play in the grounds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues including Harewood House in Leeds , Cardiff Castle and Warwick Castle .
He will also perform two dates at the iconic The Royal Crescent in Bath on July 16 and 17 .
Other venues the 45-year-old will be calling at include Hatfield House in Hertfordshire , Blickling Estate in Norfolk and The Spitfire Ground at Canterbury .
The tour will end at Emirates Riverside in Durham on Tuesday , July 27 .
Some of Michael ’ s most well-known hits include Home , It ’ s a Beautiful Day and It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas .
Michael won his first career Grammy Award in 2007 for his album Call Me Irresponsible in the best traditional pop vocal album category .
The news of his show at the Chewton Glen comes just weeks after it was announced that popstar Olly Murs will be bringing his 25-date tour to the venue on Tuesday , July 13 , 2021 .
The Troublemaker and Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker will perform his biggest hits , including tracks from his recently certified triple platinum album Never Been Better .
Tickets for An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 9am on Friday , October 30 , and will be available from aegpresents.co.uk .

The Canadian singer will bring his 13-date tour to the luxury hotel in New Milton on Monday, July 12, 2021, where he will treat fans to a special open-air concert.
An Evening with Michael Bublé will kick off at Powderham Castle in Exeter on Friday, July 9, and will see the Haven’t Met You Yet singer play in the grounds of some of the UK's most picturesque venues including Harewood House in Leeds, Cardiff Castle and Warwick Castle.
He will also perform two dates at the iconic The Royal Crescent in Bath on July 16 and 17.
Other venues the 45-year-old will be calling at include Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, Blickling Estate in Norfolk and The Spitfire Ground at Canterbury.
The tour will end at Emirates Riverside in Durham on Tuesday, July 27.
Some of Michael’s most well-known hits include Home, It’s a Beautiful Day and It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.
Michael won his first career Grammy Award in 2007 for his album Call Me Irresponsible in the best traditional pop vocal album category.
The news of his show at the Chewton Glen comes just weeks after it was announced that popstar Olly Murs will be bringing his 25-date tour to the venue on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
The Troublemaker and Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker will perform his biggest hits, including tracks from his recently certified triple platinum album Never Been Better.
Tickets for An Evening With Michael Bublé go on sale at 9am on Friday, October 30, and will be available from aegpresents.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Hampshire police on scene after stabbing in Southampton street

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thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Lymington flat plans thrown out for second time in a year

PLANS to build dozens of retirement apartments in an upmarket Hampshire town have been thrown out for the second time in less than a year .
Civic chiefs have rejected the latest multi-million-pound proposal to bulldoze four homes at Stanford Hill , Lymington , and transform the site .
An application to build 45 retirement apartments for people aged 60 and over was turned down in December last year .
Pegasus Life went back to the drawing board and submitted a revised scheme which aimed to overcome the objections - but the district council has also rejected the new proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal or submit another application .
Spencer Lindsay , development director for the project , said : `` In refusing this scheme we feel the council has missed a great opportunity to help see much-needed specialist later living housing built locally .
`` It 's also a shame that the significant social and economic benefits of developments such as this were not fully recognised .
`` We 'll be considering the council 's decision in more detail with our professional team before we decide on our next step . ''
Stanford Hill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to several historic buildings .
Lymington and Pennington Town Council lodged an objection to the latest scheme , claiming it would have an `` over-dominant '' impact on the area .
It also said the proposed development failed to address the need for affordable housing in the district .
More than 20 members of the public also urged the district council to reject the application .
They said it would create extra traffic problems in the area and claimed Lymington was already `` saturated '' with housing for older residents .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reasons for refusing the earlier application had been overcome .
But it added : `` There are objections based on design , scale , mass and location of the building , together with its impact on dedicated heritage assets and two adjoining properties . ''
Pegasus sought consent to replace four existing homes with a three and four-storey block containing 44 self-contained apartments .
Alterations to the previous proposal included an improved access , extra parking and a reduction in the height of part of the complex .
The application said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the population of the plan area is ageing and living longer , with the number of people aged 75 and over projected to increase by 65 % ( 12,800 ) in the plan period . ''
But the scheme was rejected at a meeting of the district council 's planning committee .
Cllr Sue Bennison , one of the members who spoke against the application , said the proposed development was `` akin to a small village '' .

Civic chiefs have rejected the latest multi-million-pound proposal to bulldoze four homes at Stanford Hill, Lymington, and transform the site.
An application to build 45 retirement apartments for people aged 60 and over was turned down in December last year.
Pegasus Life went back to the drawing board and submitted a revised scheme which aimed to overcome the objections - but the district council has also rejected the new proposal.
Pegasus could decide to lodge an appeal or submit another application.
Spencer Lindsay, development director for the project, said: "In refusing this scheme we feel the council has missed a great opportunity to help see much-needed specialist later living housing built locally.
"It's also a shame that the significant social and economic benefits of developments such as this were not fully recognised.
"We'll be considering the council's decision in more detail with our professional team before we decide on our next step."
Stanford Hill, the western gateway to Lymington, is home to several historic buildings.
Lymington and Pennington Town Council lodged an objection to the latest scheme, claiming it would have an "over-dominant" impact on the area.
It also said the proposed development failed to address the need for affordable housing in the district.
More than 20 members of the public also urged the district council to reject the application. They said it would create extra traffic problems in the area and claimed Lymington was already "saturated" with housing for older residents.
A report to district councillors said some of the reasons for refusing the earlier application had been overcome.
But it added: "There are objections based on design, scale, mass and location of the building, together with its impact on dedicated heritage assets and two adjoining properties."
Pegasus sought consent to replace four existing homes with a three and four-storey block containing 44 self-contained apartments.
Alterations to the previous proposal included an improved access, extra parking and a reduction in the height of part of the complex.
The application said: “The emerging Local Plan acknowledges that the population of the plan area is ageing and living longer, with the number of people aged 75 and over projected to increase by 65% (12,800) in the plan period."
But the scheme was rejected at a meeting of the district council's planning committee.
Cllr Sue Bennison, one of the members who spoke against the application, said the proposed development was "akin to a small village".


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Photographers told to stay away from deer during mating season

PHOTOGRAPHERS in the New Forest have been been accused of risking accidents by getting too close to deer during the rutting season .
Forestry England has reported cases of herds running towards roads as they try to get away from people attempting to take their picture .
A Forestry England spokeswoman said photographers were getting `` unacceptably close '' to the animals in their quest to capture the perfect image .
`` This has dramatically affected deer behaviour with the wild herd not able to move freely and in some cases they have been pushed towards nearby roads , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are said to be approaching deer in various parts of the Forest .
The problem tends to occur every summer and autumn but is worse this year because coronavirus restrictions have resulted in more people visiting areas such as the New Forest instead of holidaying abroad .
The five species of deer found in the area - fallow , red , sika , roe and muntjac - each behave slightly differently during the breeding season .
• The mating rituals of sika deer and stags during rutting season The red deer mating season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in mid-September and lasts until early November .
The Wild New Forest conservation group has banned pictures of red deer on its social media channels to discourage people from photographing them .
Director Russell Wynn said : `` The unusual circumstances associated with Covid-19 mean the Forest continues to attract unprecedented visitor numbers for the time of year , leading to a continuation of issues such as verge parking , littering , and disturbance to wildlife .
`` I 've unfortunately witnessed photographers and dog walkers ignoring the signs and entering areas where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disturbance and stress to the animals .
`` The autumn rut is an exhausting and crucially important time for the red deer , and it 's therefore vital they are left undisturbed .
`` It 's only a minority of people who are getting too close but it 's significant enough to cause an issue for deer and other forms of wildlife . ''
The British Deer Society says everyone should stay at least 100m away from deer during the rutting season .
A spokesperson said : `` Be inconspicuous – use binoculars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to any signs put up by the authorities and follow their advice . ''
`` If there are a large number of people present do not surround the deer as it may make them nervous .
`` Always leave them an open line of retreat if they need it . ''

Forestry England has reported cases of herds running towards roads as they try to get away from people attempting to take their picture.
A Forestry England spokeswoman said photographers were getting "unacceptably close" to the animals in their quest to capture the perfect image.
"This has dramatically affected deer behaviour with the wild herd not able to move freely and in some cases they have been pushed towards nearby roads," she said.
Professional and amateur photographers are said to be approaching deer in various parts of the Forest.
The problem tends to occur every summer and autumn but is worse this year because coronavirus restrictions have resulted in more people visiting areas such as the New Forest instead of holidaying abroad.
The five species of deer found in the area - fallow, red, sika, roe and muntjac - each behave slightly differently during the breeding season.
The red deer mating season, known as the rut, starts in mid-September and lasts until early November.
The Wild New Forest conservation group has banned pictures of red deer on its social media channels to discourage people from photographing them.
Director Russell Wynn said: "The unusual circumstances associated with Covid-19 mean the Forest continues to attract unprecedented visitor numbers for the time of year, leading to a continuation of issues such as verge parking, littering, and disturbance to wildlife.
"I've unfortunately witnessed photographers and dog walkers ignoring the signs and entering areas where red deer are resting, causing unnecessary disturbance and stress to the animals.
"The autumn rut is an exhausting and crucially important time for the red deer, and it's therefore vital they are left undisturbed.
"It's only a minority of people who are getting too close but it's significant enough to cause an issue for deer and other forms of wildlife."
The British Deer Society says everyone should stay at least 100m away from deer during the rutting season.
A spokesperson said: "Be inconspicuous – use binoculars for close up viewing. Pay special attention to any signs put up by the authorities and follow their advice."
"If there are a large number of people present do not surround the deer as it may make them nervous.
"Always leave them an open line of retreat if they need it."


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Woman found on Lepe Beach, Hampshire had  taken her own life

A HAMPSHIRE woman who was found dead on a beach took her own life , with the coroner suggesting that the national lockdown may have played a part .
Natalie Langham 's body was discovered on Lepe Beach by a passer-by at just after 8am on March 30 - just seven days after the country was told to `` stay at home '' due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
Winchester Coroners ' Court was told that the 45-year-old was seen on CCTV arriving at the beauty spot at 5.11am on the same day , before making her way into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene by emergency workers , with an investigation concluding that she had died by drowning .
The inquest heard that Natalie , who lived on her own , was becoming anxious about the measure put in place by the Government , as well as the prospect of working from home .
Family members at the hearing yesterday said they had started to worry after she expressed these feelings of anxiety to them .
Her father Bruce Langham said that this worry may have built on other worries she had voiced including that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a relationship .
He added : `` I do n't think she could see the light at te end of the tunnel ; I think she really did feel the isolation [ of lockdown ] . ''
But , they said the keen hockey player , swimmer , and charity event organiser would `` always look on the bright side of life '' Coroner Jason Pegg said that from the evidence heard in court , it was clear she meant to take her own life .
He added that `` The lockdown contributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to talk to anyone you can contact the Samaritans by calling 116 123 • To find out why the Daily Echo , and other newspapers , cover inquests , click here

Natalie Langham's body was discovered on Lepe Beach by a passer-by at just after 8am on March 30 - just seven days after the country was told to "stay at home" due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Winchester Coroners' Court was told that the 45-year-old was seen on CCTV arriving at the beauty spot at 5.11am on the same day, before making her way into the sea.
She was prounced dead at the scene by emergency workers, with an investigation concluding that she had died by drowning.
The inquest heard that Natalie, who lived on her own, was becoming anxious about the measure put in place by the Government, as well as the prospect of working from home.
Family members at the hearing yesterday said they had started to worry after she expressed these feelings of anxiety to them.
Her father Bruce Langham said that this worry may have built on other worries she had voiced including that of her health and a want for a relationship.
He added: "I don't think she could see the light at te end of the tunnel; I think she really did feel the isolation [of lockdown]."
But, they said the keen hockey player, swimmer, and charity event organiser would "always look on the bright side of life"
Coroner Jason Pegg said that from the evidence heard in court, it was clear she meant to take her own life.
He recorded a conclusion of suicide.
He added that "The lockdown contributed to her death".


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Aldi and Lidl middle aisles - what's available from Thursday, October 29?

The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Thursday , October 29 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ retailers .
We 've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each @ @ @ @ @ Aldi are selling DIY and workwear products as part of their Specialbuys set of deals @ @ @ @ @ Overhead Hoody for £14.99 each .
In the middle of Lidl this week , the @ @ @ @ @ of products , including wooden kids toys , plus indoor and outdoor plants .
A @ @ @ @ @ available in three different colours , for £34.99 each .
Plus a Playtive Play Kitchen @ @ @ @

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.
Aldi
This week, Aldi are selling DIY and workwear products as part of their Specialbuys set of deals.
These include:
A Unibond Aero 360 Moisture Absorber for £7.99 each.
A Workzone Aluminium Telescopic Ladder for £79.99 each.
A Multifunctional Shower Head 10cm for £6.99 each.
Plus, a Hi-Vis Overhead Hoody for £14.99 each.
For more details, visit Aldi.co.uk.
Lidl
In the middle of Lidl this week, the supermarket chain have a range of products, including wooden kids toys, plus indoor and outdoor plants.
These include:
A Playtive Train Set Assortment for £29.99 each.
A Playtive Teepee Play Tent, available in three different colours, for £34.99 each.
Plus a Playtive Play Kitchen for £49.99 each.
For more details, visit: Lidl.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-10-27--Pick-and-mix sweets and the latest toys - a look back at Woolworths

MORE 11 years ago the last branches of Woolworths closed their doors .
With the news of the chain 's return , The Daily Echo invites you to look back through pictures of the old Southampton store and to feel that glorious pang of nostalgia .
For many of us it triggers memories of carefully choosing pick-and-mix sweets , gazing wantingly at the latest toys , grabbing a bite to eat in the cafe , and begrudgingly waiting for relatives outside the changing rooms .
The original Woolworths in Southampton was opened in 1913 and was located in East Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the store in Above Bar opened its doors , providing the public with an additional , larger outlet in which to shop .
After the building was destroyed during the Blitz , it was rebuilt in stages from 1949 , and was completed on November 4 , 1954 .
The new store provided extra sales counters , a large tea bar stretching along the back of the ground floor and state-of-the-art air conditioning and lighting .
The basement consisted of various stock rooms , an ice cream counter and a horticultural store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple staffrooms on the upper floor made way for more shopping space , providing consumers with 36,000sqft , the size of 14 full-size tennis courts .
Over the years , many changes were put in place : escalators were fitted , a record shop was introduced and the upper floor was used solely for food and drink .
The store closed its doors for the last time in September 2007 , much to the shock and dismay of employees and locals alike .

With the news of the chain's return, The Daily Echo invites you to look back through pictures of the old Southampton store and to feel that glorious pang of nostalgia.
For many of us it triggers memories of carefully choosing pick-and-mix sweets, gazing wantingly at the latest toys, grabbing a bite to eat in the cafe, and begrudgingly waiting for relatives outside the changing rooms.
The original Woolworths in Southampton was opened in 1913 and was located in East Street. It wasn’t until 1923 when the store in Above Bar opened its doors, providing the public with an additional, larger outlet in which to shop.
After the building was destroyed during the Blitz, it was rebuilt in stages from 1949, and was completed on November 4, 1954.
The new store provided extra sales counters, a large tea bar stretching along the back of the ground floor and state-of-the-art air conditioning and lighting.
The basement consisted of various stock rooms, an ice cream counter and a horticultural store.
In June 1965 many of the multiple staffrooms on the upper floor made way for more shopping space, providing consumers with 36,000sqft, the size of 14 full-size tennis courts.
Over the years, many changes were put in place: escalators were fitted, a record shop was introduced and the upper floor was used solely for food and drink.
The store closed its doors for the last time in September 2007, much to the shock and dismay of employees and locals alike.
UPDATE: The news of the return of Woolworths turned out to be a hoax started from a newly created Twitter account.