thedailyecho--2020-07-12--WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger could be merging

Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp could be merging which would allow users to chat across apps , no matter which one they themselves are using .
Facebook - which has owned WhatsApp since 2014 - is said to be testing the new feature , according to WABetaInfo , which regularly trawls the code of apps to uncover clues to upcoming features with some degree of accuracy .
The website said it found evidence of the merge within the code of Facebook Messenger , though it 's unclear when the feature could be rolled out .
WABetaInfo notes that the merging of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet , '' and might not even come to fruition , as the feature is `` very complicated '' and `` requires so much time . ''
`` We ’ ve no idea if the plan to merge those services will continue or if it will be abandoned and discarded , '' it adds .
What could the merge mean for users ?
Should the merge go ahead , one person could reach another contact on WhatsApp through the Facebook Messenger app , and vice versa .
WhatsApp is famous for its end-to-end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a user 's messages secure - users also need only a phone number to sign up .
Facebook requires a person ’ s “ real ” identity to register , and its Messenger app is not currently encrypted in the same way WhatsApp is .
Facebook has previously said , `` We ’ re working on making more of our messaging products end-to-end encrypted . ''
The news of the potential merger comes just a year after Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg said he wanted to see greater integration between Facebook , Instagram and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there is a lot of discussion and debate as we begin the long process of figuring out all the details of how this will work , '' said Facebook .

Facebook - which has owned WhatsApp since 2014 - is said to be testing the new feature, according to WABetaInfo, which regularly trawls the code of apps to uncover clues to upcoming features with some degree of accuracy.
The website said it found evidence of the merge within the code of Facebook Messenger, though it's unclear when the feature could be rolled out.
WABetaInfo notes that the merging of the two apps is not "available yet," and might not even come to fruition, as the feature is "very complicated" and "requires so much time."
"We’ve no idea if the plan to merge those services will continue or if it will be abandoned and discarded," it adds.
What could the merge mean for users?
Should the merge go ahead, one person could reach another contact on WhatsApp through the Facebook Messenger app, and vice versa.
That raises some interesting security questions.
WhatsApp is famous for its end-to-end encryption, which keeps the content of a user's messages secure - users also need only a phone number to sign up.
Facebook requires a person’s “real” identity to register, and its Messenger app is not currently encrypted in the same way WhatsApp is.
Facebook has previously said, "We’re working on making more of our messaging products end-to-end encrypted."
The news of the potential merger comes just a year after Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg said he wanted to see greater integration between Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
"As you would expect, there is a lot of discussion and debate as we begin the long process of figuring out all the details of how this will work," said Facebook.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Hampshire has the fourth best credit score in the country according to research

HAMPSHIRE has the the fourth best average credit score in the country , new research shows .
According to new research from Share to Buy , Hampshire has the forth best average credit score in the UK , with 1,236 out of a possible 1,699 , which is more than double the country 's average of 570 .
The South is home to eight of the top ten areas in the UK with the highest credit scores , including Dorset in third place with 1,239 and Surrey with 1,125 .
Several factors can impact credit scores throughout our lives and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to start '' , as most credit scoring companies use this to help confirm your identity and address .
Three ways to impact your Score positively include setting up direct debits where possible as consistent , regular payments look good on your profile , maintaining older accounts as the average age of your bank account is taken into consideration , and ensuring not to borrow more than you can afford so you can always meet the minimum repayments easily .
Commenting on their average credit score analysis , Nick Lieb , Head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Many people have been asking us what constitutes a good credit score when trying to buy a home .
The topic is more relevant than ever right now as we navigate our way through the uncertainty of the last few months , but with so many variables , and credit score companies all calculating scores differently , it 's not an easy question to answer .
`` We have combined data from two of the biggest agencies for our credit score review , and while it 's interesting to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score is just one of several factors that play a part in your ability to get a mortgage .
Therefore , even if your credit score is not where you want it to be , this should n't be a deterrent in your search for a home . ''

According to new research from Share to Buy, Hampshire has the forth best average credit score in the UK, with 1,236 out of a possible 1,699, which is more than double the country's average of 570.
The South is home to eight of the top ten areas in the UK with the highest credit scores, including Dorset in third place with 1,239 and Surrey with 1,125.
Several factors can impact credit scores throughout our lives and registering to vote is an "excellent place to start", as most credit scoring companies use this to help confirm your identity and address.
Three ways to impact your Score positively include setting up direct debits where possible as consistent, regular payments look good on your profile, maintaining older accounts as the average age of your bank account is taken into consideration, and ensuring not to borrow more than you can afford so you can always meet the minimum repayments easily.
Commenting on their average credit score analysis, Nick Lieb, Head of Operations at Share to Buy, said: “Many people have been asking us what constitutes a good credit score when trying to buy a home. The topic is more relevant than ever right now as we navigate our way through the uncertainty of the last few months, but with so many variables, and credit score companies all calculating scores differently, it's not an easy question to answer.
"We have combined data from two of the biggest agencies for our credit score review, and while it's interesting to see the variation in numbers, average credit score is just one of several factors that play a part in your ability to get a mortgage. Therefore, even if your credit score is not where you want it to be, this shouldn't be a deterrent in your search for a home."


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Can you give Poppy a forever home?

Can you give Poppy a forever home?

A seven-year-old dog called Poppy , who is `` quite energetic '' is looking for her forever home .
She @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire Terrier and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who loves to play and spend her @ @ @ @ @ in her foster home - and she needs to be kept busy .
Once she @ @ @ @ @ , she enjoys settling down for some gentle strokes and a fuss , but it @ @ @ @ @ before she ’ s ready to go again .
Poppy is looking for quite a @ @ @ @ @ she needs most support in is around other dogs , so she is looking for @ @ @ @ @ be really understanding about this .
She finds other dogs very scary , which causes @ @ @ @ @ , so she needs to be walked in quiet areas where she won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ , particularly off lead dogs .
If you think you can provide Poppy a forever @ @ @ @ @ bluecross.org.uk .

She is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who loves to play and spend her time running around the garden in her foster home - and she needs to be kept busy.
Once she’s tired herself out, she enjoys settling down for some gentle strokes and a fuss, but it won’t be long before she’s ready to go again.
Poppy is looking for quite a specific home as the area she needs most support in is around other dogs, so she is looking for a new owner who will be really understanding about this.
She finds other dogs very scary, which causes her to bark at them, so she needs to be walked in quiet areas where she won’t see a lot of dogs, particularly off lead dogs.
If you think you can provide Poppy a forever home, contact Sam.Murray@bluecross.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Star of BBC’s Climbing Blind hosts chat for Symonds students

A BRITISH paraclimber has shared his incredible attempt to be the first blind person to lead climb the Old Man of Hoy .
Jesse Dufton can only distinguish between light and dark , meaning that as he climbs he needs to feel for foot and handholds rather than spot them .
He was born with the degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and his lack of sight mean he is no longer able to recognise images or read .
Through an online session , Jesse answered questions from Peter Symonds College students about his climb of the Old Man of Hoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience of joining and competing with the GB paraclimbing squad .
The Old Man of Hoy is a 137-metre sea stack off the Orkney archipelago in Scotland and one of the tallest stacks in the United Kingdom .
Jesse ’ s attempt to lead the climb to the summit was the subject of multi-award-winning BBC documentary ‘ Climbing Blind ’ which charts the climb from preparation to breath-taking ascent .
Jesse had some wise words for attendees on how he stays motivated and positive while dealing with uncertainty and unpredictable changes , echoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced over the past few months .
He said : “ The first stage is to accept that there are things you can not affect or change .
“ And then , to come to terms with that to enable you to focus your attention on the things you can change .
“ You can use the situation you find yourself in as an opportunity .
“ Accept the uncertainty and change it around to set yourself a goal or a challenge that is positive and within your control , ’ he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve his strength training using equipment in his garage while lockdown prevented him from training outdoors .
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Jesse Dufton can only distinguish between light and dark, meaning that as he climbs he needs to feel for foot and handholds rather than spot them.
He was born with the degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and his lack of sight mean he is no longer able to recognise images or read.
Through an online session, Jesse answered questions from Peter Symonds College students about his climb of the Old Man of Hoy, his wider climbing career and his experience of joining and competing with the GB paraclimbing squad.
The Old Man of Hoy is a 137-metre sea stack off the Orkney archipelago in Scotland and one of the tallest stacks in the United Kingdom.
Jesse’s attempt to lead the climb to the summit was the subject of multi-award-winning BBC documentary ‘Climbing Blind’ which charts the climb from preparation to breath-taking ascent.
Jesse had some wise words for attendees on how he stays motivated and positive while dealing with uncertainty and unpredictable changes, echoing the challenges that many of us have faced over the past few months.
He said: “The first stage is to accept that there are things you cannot affect or change.
“And then, to come to terms with that to enable you to focus your attention on the things you can change.
“You can use the situation you find yourself in as an opportunity.
“Accept the uncertainty and change it around to set yourself a goal or a challenge that is positive and within your control,’ he added, citing as an example his target to improve his strength training using equipment in his garage while lockdown prevented him from training outdoors.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Plans for a new home in Netley Abbey

Plans for a new home in Netley Abbey

Plans have been submitted to civic chiefs in Eastleigh for the construction of a new home .
An application was @ @ @ @ @ on June 30 , which proposes that a new one-bedroom dwelling should be built on @ @ @ @ @ , following the demotion of an existing one-bedroom house and an associated garage .
It @ @ @ @ @ car parking space will be allocated as part of the plans , bringing the total @ @ @ @ @ .
While the plans have not yet been approved , the end of the consultation @ @ @ @ @ place on August 8 , which will see civic chiefs come to a decision on @ @ @

An application was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council on June 30, which proposes that a new one-bedroom dwelling should be built on York Road in Netley Abbey, following the demotion of an existing one-bedroom house and an associated garage.
It is also proposed that another car parking space will be allocated as part of the plans, bringing the total at the site to two.
While the plans have not yet been approved, the end of the consultation period is scheduled to take place on August 8, which will see civic chiefs come to a decision on the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Crash at Percy Hobbs roundabout  near Winchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries this morning .
The 65-year-old motorcyclist was involving @ @ @ @ @ at the Percy Hobbs roundabout on the A31 at 7am this morning .
The man @ @ @ @ @ motorbike on the roundabout and sustained life-threatening injuries .
He had been riding with two @ @ @ @ @ of the incident .
A police spokesperson said in a statement on Twitter : `` @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` Do you have dashcam footage of the incident ?
`` Perhaps you saw @ @ @ @ @ the collision ?
`` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the @ @ @ @ @ ''

The 65-year-old motorcyclist was involving in an incident near Winchester at the Percy Hobbs roundabout on the A31 at 7am yesterday.
The man came off his white BMW motorbike on the roundabout and sustained life-threatening injuries.
He had been riding with two other motorcyclists at the time of the incident.
A police spokesperson said in a statement on Twitter: "Did you see what happened?
"Do you have dashcam footage of the incident?
"Perhaps you saw the three motorcyclists prior to the collision?
"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the incident reference number 44200257223."


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Man stabbed during fight on Forton Road, Gosport

A MAN has been stabbed following a huge fight in a Hampshire street .
Officers were called to Forton Road in Gosport after a group of people were reported fighting .
A 41-year-old man was found with a stab wound to his arm .
He was taken to hospital .
His injuries have been described as serious but not life-threatening .
An investigation is underway .
No arrests have been made at this stage .
• Serious assault on Forton Road in Gosport Officers investigating the assault are appealing for witnesses and have assured residents that this was an `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the community .
In a statement on Twitter , a Gosport Police spokesperson said : `` Shortly after midnight this morning ( July 11 ) , there was a serious assault in the Forton Road area of Gosport .
`` We would like to take the opportunity to reassure our communities and stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident , with no wider threat to anyone else . ''
Today , officers have been providing a `` high-visibility '' presence in the area throughout the day .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , quoting the crime reference number 44200255624 .
Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

Officers were called to Forton Road in Gosport after a group of people were reported fighting.
A 41-year-old man was found with a stab wound to his arm.
He was taken to hospital. His injuries have been described as serious but not life-threatening.
An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Officers investigating the assault are appealing for witnesses and have assured residents that this was an "isolated incident" with no wider threat to the community.
In a statement on Twitter, a Gosport Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after midnight this morning (July 11), there was a serious assault in the Forton Road area of Gosport.
"We would like to take the opportunity to reassure our communities and stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no wider threat to anyone else."
Today, officers have been providing a "high-visibility" presence in the area throughout the day.
Anyone with information should call the police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200255624.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Hampshire fire crews called to eight fires this Sunday

FIRE crews from across Hampshire have been hard at work this weekend tackling a number of incidents across the county .
As reported by Hampshire Fire Control , crews have dealt with a total of eight fires in both Hampshire and neighbouring counties today .
Crews from Eastleigh were called to extinguish a small fire in the open at 9.28am this morning .
The fire was on Chilworth Drive in Southampton and was extinguished this morning .
At 10.21am , a crew from St Mary 's was called to extinguish a fire in a tree stump on Hoglands Park in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Redbridge and Fordingbridge were called to a field fire along Bunny Lane in Sherfield English at 11.37am .
• Fire in field on Bunny Lane in Sherfield English At 12.48pm , a crew from Hightown was called to a fire in the lounge of a ground floor property in Sholing .
The crew used two breathing apparatus , one hosereel and ventilated the property on Kathleen Road .
One crew from Brockenhurst was called to an unattended fire near Pignall Hill in Brockenhurst at 1.32pm .
At 1.36pm , a crew from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open near Calshot Road in Fawley .
Earlier this morning , at 7.43am , a crew from Hayling Island were called to a possible yacht fire at Sparkes Marina in Hayling Island .
The fire was a false alarm and was revealed to have been an over-heated clutch .
Outside of Hampshire , a crew from Rushmoor was called to Farnham at 8.14am to assist with a heath fire near Frensham Great Pond .
At 9.25am , one crew from Horndean dealt with a small fire caused by a toaster at a property @ @ @ @ @ @

As reported by Hampshire Fire Control, crews have dealt with a total of eight fires in both Hampshire and neighbouring counties today.
Crews from Eastleigh were called to extinguish a small fire in the open at 9.28am this morning. The fire was on Chilworth Drive in Southampton and was extinguished this morning.
At 10.21am, a crew from St Mary's was called to extinguish a fire in a tree stump on Hoglands Park in Southampton.
*1021* @StMarys54 extinguished a fire in a tree stump on Hoglands Park, Southampton. — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) July 12, 2020
Crews from Romsey, Eastleigh, Redbridge and Fordingbridge were called to a field fire along Bunny Lane in Sherfield English at 11.37am.
At 12.48pm, a crew from Hightown was called to a fire in the lounge of a ground floor property in Sholing. The crew used two breathing apparatus, one hosereel and ventilated the property on Kathleen Road.
One crew from Brockenhurst was called to an unattended fire near Pignall Hill in Brockenhurst at 1.32pm.
At 1.36pm, a crew from Hardley investigated a small fire in the open near Calshot Road in Fawley.
Earlier this morning, at 7.43am, a crew from Hayling Island were called to a possible yacht fire at Sparkes Marina in Hayling Island.
The fire was a false alarm and was revealed to have been an over-heated clutch.
*0743* first call of the day in control to a possibly yacht fire at Sparkes Marina, Hayling Island. @HaylingFire21 attended and this turned out to be a false alarm due to an overheated clutch. Advice given but no action required by fire service. — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) July 12, 2020
Outside of Hampshire, a crew from Rushmoor was called to Farnham at 8.14am to assist with a heath fire near Frensham Great Pond.
At 9.25am, one crew from Horndean dealt with a small fire caused by a toaster at a property in Charles Street, Petersfield.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--Fire in field on Bunny Lane in Sherfield English

EMERGENCY services have tackled a field fire that has damaged three acres of grass .
Fire crews from Romsey , @ @ @ @ @ were called at 11.37am this morning to Bunny Lane in Sherfield English near Romsey to @ @ @ @ @ and shrubbery alight .
H47M1 has assisted at a field fire in # Sherfield English @ @ @ @ @ Romsey33 , @ Redbridge53 & @ Eastleigh32 # TeamHants # OnCall pic.twitter.com/1CGWd2kM5R — Fordingbridge Fire @ @ @ @ @ 12 , 2020 The crews used two hosereels to extinguish the fire .
They were @ @ @ @ @ at 1.16pm this afternoon .

Fire crews from Romsey, Eastleigh, Redbridge and Fordingbridge were called at 11.37am this morning to Bunny Lane in Sherfield English near Romsey to around three acres of grass and shrubbery alight.
The crews used two hosereels to extinguish the fire.
They were able to leave the scene at 1.16pm this afternoon.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--When Hollywood came to Hampshire – Lymington Carnival 2000

LYMINGTON looked like a mini version of Hollywood as residents saluted the world of showbiz .
Many of the people who took part in the annual carnival procession on July 30 , 2000 were dressed as stars of stage and screen A float entered by Lymington Chamber of Commerce included a slick tribute to the musical Grease .
The equally popular Paint Your Wagon was represented by a small cart pulled by a 29-year-old pony called sunbeam .
Meanwhile a group of Lymington schoolgirls dressed as characters from the hit musical Cats provided plenty of feline fun .
Elsewhere in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special tribute to Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe .
Amy Lester appeared as Little Bo Peep , and fellow teenager Paul Knappett was dressed as Bert , the cheerful chimney sweep from Mary Poppins .
Joe Hurst donned a green dress and an orange wig to portray one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella .
A float entered by Lymington and Pennington Town Council comprised a small dinghy sailing on a sea of flowers .
Sitting at the stern was the carnival queen Becky Crabtree .
She was joined in the procession by princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Many of the people who took part in the annual carnival procession on July 30, 2000 were dressed as stars of stage and screen
A float entered by Lymington Chamber of Commerce included a slick tribute to the musical Grease.
The equally popular Paint Your Wagon was represented by a small cart pulled by a 29-year-old pony called sunbeam.
Sunbeam was surronded by people wearing colourful cowboy outfits.
Meanwhile a group of Lymington schoolgirls dressed as characters from the hit musical Cats provided plenty of feline fun.
Elsewhere in the parade Carla Foot paid her own special tribute to Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe.
Amy Lester appeared as Little Bo Peep, and fellow teenager Paul Knappett was dressed as Bert, the cheerful chimney sweep from Mary Poppins.
Joe Hurst donned a green dress and an orange wig to portray one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella.
A float entered by Lymington and Pennington Town Council comprised a small dinghy sailing on a sea of flowers.
Sitting at the stern was the carnival queen Becky Crabtree.
She was joined in the procession by princess Stephanie Lowe and prince Gareth Nash.


thedailyecho--2020-07-12--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Southampton West Station at the turn of the century

THIS dramatic night scene dates back to the 1905 when Southampton ’ s main railway station was known as Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 1935 when the name changed to Southampton Central .
A wide ranging modernisation scheme in @ @ @ @ @ much of the old station including the distinctive clock tower that was once a local @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Residents "up in arms" over plans for new 5G mast in Southampton street

SOUTHAMPTON residents are “ up in arms ” over plans for a new 5G network mast on their street .
People in Bitterne have expressed their concerns over plans for a 20m tall phone mast , for a future 5G network , outside of the ESSO Tesco petrol station in West End Road .
The application was submitted to Southampton City Council and residents have been left angered with the “ lack of consultation taking place ” .
Notices were left on lamp posts and masts in the area with details of the proposed plans , and letters were sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royston Smith to notify them of the plans for the 5G mast .
Michael Adams , a local resident concerned about the plans , said : “ Local residents are up in arms in Bitterne with the city council , over the lack of consultation taking place for the proposed erection of a 20 metre high mobile phone mast .
“ The city council ’ s development planning department obviously thought that this event was not really worth notifying anyone about , and so only decided to inform the local residents by means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ columns , instead of sending out any residents notification letters .
“ Of course this was not a good move with Covid-19 going on , as most of the local residents were not venturing out.
” He added : “ I believe this is the first of many of these planning applications across the city , and all are to be place in residential areas .
“ As for the West End Road site , no consideration has been given to the local residents who will have to live with this monstrosity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to come.
” 5G follows previous generations of mobile technology such as 3G and 4G .
5G is faster and offers greater capacity , allowing thousands of devices in a small area to be connected at the same time .
The Daily Echo contacted Southampton City Council for a comment but they did not respond .

People in Bitterne have expressed their concerns over plans for a 20m tall phone mast, for a future 5G network, outside of the ESSO Tesco petrol station in West End Road.
The application was submitted to Southampton City Council and residents have been left angered with the “lack of consultation taking place”.
Notices were left on lamp posts and masts in the area with details of the proposed plans, and letters were sent out to residents by Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith to notify them of the plans for the 5G mast.
Michael Adams, a local resident concerned about the plans, said: “Local residents are up in arms in Bitterne with the city council, over the lack of consultation taking place for the proposed erection of a 20 metre high mobile phone mast.
“The city council’s development planning department obviously thought that this event was not really worth notifying anyone about, and so only decided to inform the local residents by means of three notices placed on nearby lamp columns, instead of sending out any residents notification letters.
“Of course this was not a good move with Covid-19 going on, as most of the local residents were not venturing out.”
He added: “I believe this is the first of many of these planning applications across the city, and all are to be place in residential areas.
“As for the West End Road site, no consideration has been given to the local residents who will have to live with this monstrosity, and blot on the skyline for many years to come.”
5G follows previous generations of mobile technology such as 3G and 4G.
5G is faster and offers greater capacity, allowing thousands of devices in a small area to be connected at the same time.
The Daily Echo contacted Southampton City Council for a comment but they did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Traffic-free zone plans for Southampton city centre to be approved

PLANS to turn part of Southampton city centre into a traffic-free zone are to be given the green light as part of a major investment .
New Road , Above Bar Street and Portland Terrace are set to be closed to through traffic as part of a £4.1m plan .
However , the three roads are expected to remain open to taxis , buses and cyclists in a bid to encourage sustainable travel .
Closures and other measures could also be put in place at Devonshire Road , Cumberland Place , London Road , Bellvue Road and Civic Centre Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a start date and how the measures will be enhanced are yet to be revealed .
But according to official documents they could be rolled out by September this year .
The initiatives are all parts of Southampton City Council ’ s Green Transport Recovery Plan which is set to be approved by cabinet members on July 14 .
Other measures listed in the plan include pop-up cycle lanes across the city with some of them currently being trialled such as those in Bassett Avenue , The Avenue , Hill Lane and Bitterne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be discussed by cabinet member on Tuesday also include future plans which could see the expansion of the pedestrian and cycle core in the city centre .
According to a city council report , the move would affect Guildhall Square , East Street , High Street and Bargate and could see a 20mph limit in place .
A number of cycle parking spaces are also set to be put in place across the city along with measures to guarantee social distancing .
It is understood that a public consultation will be launched as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the meeting , Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , said : “ We now have the opportunity to bring these city centre plans forward and trial them in an experimental capacity .
`` This will provide a safer and more spacious environment that supports social distancing and the recovery of our local economy , while crucially contributing to a cleaner and more pleasant environment .
`` We will be gathering feedback from local residents and businesses while the measures are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique opportunity we now have for a safer , greener , fairer and healthier city .
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New Road, Above Bar Street and Portland Terrace are set to be closed to through traffic as part of a £4.1m plan.
However, the three roads are expected to remain open to taxis, buses and cyclists in a bid to encourage sustainable travel.
Closures and other measures could also be put in place at Devonshire Road, Cumberland Place, London Road, Bellvue Road and Civic Centre Road.
Further details of the schemes including a start date and how the measures will be enhanced are yet to be revealed.
But according to official documents they could be rolled out by September this year.
The initiatives are all parts of Southampton City Council’s Green Transport Recovery Plan which is set to be approved by cabinet members on July 14.
Other measures listed in the plan include pop-up cycle lanes across the city with some of them currently being trialled such as those in Bassett Avenue, The Avenue, Hill Lane and Bitterne Road West.
The proposals set to be discussed by cabinet member on Tuesday also include future plans which could see the expansion of the pedestrian and cycle core in the city centre.
According to a city council report, the move would affect Guildhall Square, East Street, High Street and Bargate and could see a 20mph limit in place.
A number of cycle parking spaces are also set to be put in place across the city along with measures to guarantee social distancing.
It is understood that a public consultation will be launched as the schemes will be trialled.
Talking ahead of the meeting, Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, said: “We now have the opportunity to bring these city centre plans forward and trial them in an experimental capacity.
"This will provide a safer and more spacious environment that supports social distancing and the recovery of our local economy, while crucially contributing to a cleaner and more pleasant environment.
"We will be gathering feedback from local residents and businesses while the measures are being trialled and encourage everyone to embrace the unique opportunity we now have for a safer, greener, fairer and healthier city.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--PICTURED: Comet provides incredible show across Hampshire

COMET Neowise has been captured in the skies by stargazers across Hampshire .
The newly-discovered comet is streaking past Earth , providing an incredible night-time show amongst the darkness .
Camera Club members and Echo readers have been sharing their striking images of the comet which is visible in the skies this month , as it first approaches the region .
Andrew Rundle was lucky enough to capture the picture above in the early hours of Sunday morning .
He described the picture as : `` Neowise Comet over ports downhill , Noctilucent clouds over the Royal Armouries . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach its closest point to Earth on July 23 and it is going to be visible from anywhere in the UK for the rest of the month .
Neowise Comet at almost midnight from Compton .
Picture by Joshua Drake .
It is best viewed at about 2.30am in the north-east sky anywhere in the country .
Picture by Justin Webber During its closest approach to Earth the comet will be about 64 million miles away - or about 400 times further away than the Moon .
Picture by Megan Hampton It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lower left of the bright star Capella in the constellation of Auriga - moving westwards .
Picture by Michael Palmer Photography By the end of the month the comet will move into Ursa Major and if it remains as bright as it is now then you should see its tail pointing into the Big Dipper .
Picture by Tommo Ross Tomkins The comet was discovered by NASA ’ s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer , or NEOWISE , on March 27 .
Nasa said : “ Since then , the comet — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comet NEOWISE — has been spotted by several NASA spacecraft , including Parker Solar Probe , NASA ’ s Solar and Terrestrial Relations Observatory , the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory , and astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
” The space agency said the comet has become one of the few “ naked-eye comets ” of the 21st century after it “ suddenly ” became visible this week .
What is a comet ?
Comets are `` cosmic snowballs of frozen gases , rock and dust that orbit the Sun '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system , according to NASA .
Their size can range from a few miles wide to tens of miles wide - but as they orbit closer to the sun , they heat up and spew gases and dust into a glowing head that can be larger than a planet .
As these substances stream off the comet , they form a spectacular gas and dust cloud that tails behind them for millions of miles - and can often be seen from earth with the naked eye .

The newly-discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing an incredible night-time show amongst the darkness.
Camera Club members and Echo readers have been sharing their striking images of the comet which is visible in the skies this month, as it first approaches the region.
Picture by Andrew Rundle
Andrew Rundle was lucky enough to capture the picture above in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He described the picture as: "Neowise Comet over ports downhill, Noctilucent clouds over the Royal Armouries."
Picture by James West
The comet will reach its closest point to Earth on July 23 and it is going to be visible from anywhere in the UK for the rest of the month.
Neowise Comet at almost midnight from Compton. Picture by Joshua Drake.
It is best viewed at about 2.30am in the north-east sky anywhere in the country.
Picture by Justin Webber
During its closest approach to Earth the comet will be about 64 million miles away - or about 400 times further away than the Moon.
Picture by Megan Hampton
It is currently showing just below and to the lower left of the bright star Capella in the constellation of Auriga - moving westwards.
Picture by Michael Palmer Photography
By the end of the month the comet will move into Ursa Major and if it remains as bright as it is now then you should see its tail pointing into the Big Dipper.
Picture by Tommo Ross Tomkins
The comet was discovered by NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or NEOWISE, on March 27.
Nasa said: “Since then, the comet — called comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE and nicknamed comet NEOWISE — has been spotted by several NASA spacecraft, including Parker Solar Probe, NASA’s Solar and Terrestrial Relations Observatory, the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, and astronauts aboard the International Space Station.”
The space agency said the comet has become one of the few “naked-eye comets” of the 21st century after it “suddenly” became visible this week.
What is a comet?
Comets are "cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun", leftover from the formation of the solar system, according to NASA.
Their size can range from a few miles wide to tens of miles wide - but as they orbit closer to the sun, they heat up and spew gases and dust into a glowing head that can be larger than a planet.
As these substances stream off the comet, they form a spectacular gas and dust cloud that tails behind them for millions of miles - and can often be seen from earth with the naked eye.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--PICTURED: Comet provides incredible night-time show across Hampshire

COMET Neowise has been captured in the skies by stargazers across Hampshire .
The newly-discovered comet is streaking past Earth , providing an incredible night-time show amongst the darkness .
Camera Club members and Echo readers have been sharing their striking images of the comet which is visible in the skies this month , as it first approaches the region .
Andrew Rundle was lucky enough to capture the picture above in the early hours of Sunday morning .
He described the picture as : `` Neowise Comet over ports downhill , Noctilucent clouds over the Royal Armouries . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Earth on July 23 and it is going to be visible from anywhere in the UK for the rest of the month .
Neowise Comet at almost midnight from Compton .
Picture by Joshua Drake .
It is best viewed at about 2.30am in the north-east sky anywhere in the country .
During its closest approach to Earth the comet will be about 64 million miles away - or about 400 times further away than the Moon .
It is currently showing just below and to the lower left of the bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - moving westwards .
By the end of the month the comet will move into Ursa Major and if it remains as bright as it is now then you should see its tail pointing into the Big Dipper .
The comet was discovered by NASA ’ s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer , or NEOWISE , on March 27 .
Nasa said : “ Since then , the comet — called comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE and nicknamed comet NEOWISE — has been spotted by several NASA spacecraft , including Parker Solar Probe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Relations Observatory , the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory , and astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
” The space agency said the comet has become one of the few “ naked-eye comets ” of the 21st century after it “ suddenly ” became visible this week .
Comets are `` cosmic snowballs of frozen gases , rock and dust that orbit the Sun '' , leftover from the formation of the solar system , according to NASA .
Their size can range from a few miles wide to tens of miles wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sun , they heat up and spew gases and dust into a glowing head that can be larger than a planet .
As these substances stream off the comet , they form a spectacular gas and dust cloud that tails behind them for millions of miles - and can often be seen from earth with the naked eye .


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Bat-wielding boxer jailed for carrying out sustained attack inside Southampton shop

A HAMPSHIRE boxer armed himself with a bat and attacked a man he suspected of selling drugs , a court heard .
The victim suffered a broken wrist and a suspected dislocated shoulder in the incident , which occurred in a Southampton convenience store .
He was struck about ten times in a `` prolonged '' attack in front of staff and shoppers .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court Albie Samways was jailed for 30 months after the judge accused him of taking the law into his own hands by grabbing a bat from his car .
It happened at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Millbrook , on April 4 .
As reported in the Daily Echo at the time , Samways went on the run after the incident , resulting in a police appeal for sightings .
Martyn Booth , prosecuting , told the court that the defendant carried out a sustained attack which to some extent was premeditated .
He added : `` Shoppers and the people working there were subjected to having to see this and the aftermath .
`` It look place during the so-called lockdown .
The defendant should have been indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Booth said Samways was found after a lengthy hunt but refused to answer any questions after he was arrested .
Khalid Missouri , in mitigation , added : `` This was an isolated incident which , I would submit , involved a degree of provocation on the part of the aggrieved .
`` He ( Samways ) should clearly have called the police .
He did the wrong thing at the wrong time . ''
Mr Missouri said the defendant had enjoyed a successful career as a boxer .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious knee injury .
He also had to cope with the loss of a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident .
Referring to various character references submitted to the court he added : `` There is a very positive side to him . ''
Samways , 20 , of Wimpson Lane , Southampton , admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon .
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Samways had taken the law into his own hands .
He told him : `` You saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead of going about things in a lawful manner you got hold of a bat and carried out a prolonged attack . ''

The victim suffered a broken wrist and a suspected dislocated shoulder in the incident, which occurred in a Southampton convenience store.
He was struck about ten times in a "prolonged" attack in front of staff and shoppers.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court Albie Samways was jailed for 30 months after the judge accused him of taking the law into his own hands by grabbing a bat from his car.
It happened at the One Stop store in Cumbrian Way, Millbrook, on April 4.
As reported in the Daily Echo at the time, Samways went on the run after the incident, resulting in a police appeal for sightings.
Martyn Booth, prosecuting, told the court that the defendant carried out a sustained attack which to some extent was premeditated.
He added: "Shoppers and the people working there were subjected to having to see this and the aftermath.
"It look place during the so-called lockdown. The defendant should have been indoors rather than out and about doing this."
Mr Booth said Samways was found after a lengthy hunt but refused to answer any questions after he was arrested.
Khalid Missouri, in mitigation, added: "This was an isolated incident which, I would submit, involved a degree of provocation on the part of the aggrieved.
"He (Samways) should clearly have called the police. He did the wrong thing at the wrong time."
Mr Missouri said the defendant had enjoyed a successful career as a boxer.
But he added that Samways had suffered a serious knee injury. He also had to cope with the loss of a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Referring to various character references submitted to the court he added: "There is a very positive side to him."
Samways, 20, of Wimpson Lane, Southampton, admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon.
Judge Nicholas Rowland said Samways had taken the law into his own hands.
He told him: "You saw a man you held responsible for dealing drugs. Instead of going about things in a lawful manner you got hold of a bat and carried out a prolonged attack."


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Gosport Lifeboat attends boat rescue at Langstone Harbour

LIFEBOAT crews rushed to a Hampshire harbour after a crash involving two boats .
One vessel had crashed and got @ @ @ @ @ attached to a catamaran at Langstone Harbour .
• In Video : Dramatic rescue as @ @ @ @ @ Crews from Gosport Lifeboat Station were at the scene in three minutes on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ fast the boat was sinking .
But despite efforts to slow down the rate of @ @ @ @ @ to rescue .
And while the vessel was rapidly going deeper into the water , @ @ @ @ @ the boat to prevent it from drifting in the strong currents .
It was also @ @ @ @ @ of the danger at the Hayling Island site .
The second vessel involved was safely @ @ @ @ @ taken for damage inspection at a local marina .
It was the third boat rescue @ @ @ @ @ Gosport Lifeboat crews .
The team confirmed nobody was injured .

One vessel had crashed and got caught on a mooring line attached to a catamaran at Langstone Harbour.
Crews from Gosport Lifeboat Station were at the scene in three minutes on Sunday, and attempted to reduce how fast the boat was sinking.
Pic: GAFIRS Lifeboat
But despite efforts to slow down the rate of sinking, it became impossible to rescue.
And while the vessel was rapidly going deeper into the water, an anchor was attached to the boat to prevent it from drifting in the strong currents.
It was also marked to warn other vessels of the danger at the Hayling Island site.
The second vessel involved was safely removed from the situation and taken for damage inspection at a local marina.
Pic: GAFIRS Lifeboat
It was the third boat rescue of the weekend attended by Gosport Lifeboat crews. The team confirmed nobody was injured.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Millions of flying ants across Hampshire picked up on weather radar

MILLIONS of flying ants were seen swarming across Hampshire yesterday - and it was even caught on Good Morning Britain 's weather map .
The annual `` flying ant day '' took place yesterday ( July 12 ) which saw millions of large winged ants leave their nests for mating season , which happens around this time every year , coinciding with a period of hot and humid weather .
This year , Hampshire was one of the most impacted areas across the UK , and there were so many flying clusters of the insects across the county that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On ITV 's Good Morning Britain this morning , weather presenter Laura Tobin shocked viewers by showing the hotspots and said that while they may look like rain , it was actually millions of flying ants being picked up by their signal .
Did you see millions of flying ants yesterday ?
There were so many insects in the sky , the weather radars could even pick up their presence , mistaking them for raindrops .
@ Lauratobin1 's got the flying ant report this morning🐜 pic.twitter.com/OgaRf7HH2k — Good Morning Britain ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This natural phenomenon is known as `` nuptial flight '' , which involves queen ants mating with males and starting new colonies .
They are common in almost any dry , open area that is warmed by the Sun - including gardens , pavements , grassland and coastal areas .

The annual "flying ant day" took place yesterday (July 12) which saw millions of large winged ants leave their nests for mating season, which happens around this time every year, coinciding with a period of hot and humid weather.
This year, Hampshire was one of the most impacted areas across the UK, and there were so many flying clusters of the insects across the county that it was picked up on a weather radar.
On ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning, weather presenter Laura Tobin shocked viewers by showing the hotspots and said that while they may look like rain, it was actually millions of flying ants being picked up by their signal.
Did you see millions of flying ants yesterday?
There were so many insects in the sky, the weather radars could even pick up their presence, mistaking them for raindrops. @Lauratobin1's got the flying ant report this morning🐜 pic.twitter.com/OgaRf7HH2k — Good Morning Britain (@GMB) July 13, 2020
This natural phenomenon is known as "nuptial flight", which involves queen ants mating with males and starting new colonies.
They are common in almost any dry, open area that is warmed by the Sun - including gardens, pavements, grassland and coastal areas.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--University of Southampton create world's smallest pacemaker

UNIVERSITY Hospital Southampton has become one of the first hospitals across the UK to offer the world 's smallest pacemaker .
And a Karate champion was one of the first patients in UK to receive the pacemaker for treatment of atrioventricular ( AV ) block at the hospital .
• 'Second wave could overwhelm the NHS ’ : Campaign to wipe out covid The device is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker .
The first procedure was performed by consultant cardiologists Dr Paul Roberts and Dr Arthur Yue on patient Mairi Kerin , a 37-year-old Karate champion and PhD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of heart block in which the electrical signals between the chambers of the heart ( the atria and the ventricles ) are impaired .
Pacemakers , the most common way to treat AV block , help restore the heart 's normal rhythm and relieve symptoms by coordinating the electrical activity of the atria and the ventricles .
• `` This is a ticking timebomb in itself '' : A & E visits plummet at hospital during coronavirus When this process – known as AV synchrony – is achieved , it is believed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pacemaker syndrome , improved quality of life , and increased blood flow from the left ventricle3 .
Identical in size and shape to the original Micra Transcatheter Pacing System ( TPS ) approved in 2015 , the Micra AV device has several algorithms which detect cardiac movement .
“ This is an amazing piece of technology with advanced sensors and algorithms that fit into something the size of a vitamin tablet , '' said Dr Paul Roberts , Consultant Cardiologist at Southampton General Hospital .
`` What is clever about this latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it uses an accelerometer that listens to what is happening in another part of the heart and matches it to the pacing of the ventricle so the chambers of the patient ’ s heart beat in synchrony . ''
Comparable in size to a large vitamin , physicians at University Hospital Southampton have decided to use Medtronic ’ s Micra AV based on its ability to deliver therapy using a minimally invasive approach .
During the implant procedure , the device is inserted through a catheter and implanted directly into the heart with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not require leads or a surgical `` pocket '' under the skin , potential complications are eliminated .
Karate champion Mairi said : “ It was a huge shock to be diagnosed with a heart condition that I knew nothing about .
When the doctors talked to me about a pacemaker my first thought was that my karate career would be over .
`` It would be dangerous to have a device implanted just under my skin near my left shoulder as it could be easily be damaged or dislodged by a kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body during a match .
`` To then learn that there was a pacemaker that could be implanted inside my heart was amazing and gives me hope that I can return to competitive karate soon . ''
Micra AV was CE marked in March 2020 and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in January 2020 .

And a Karate champion was one of the first patients in UK to receive the pacemaker for treatment of atrioventricular (AV) block at the hospital.
The device is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker.
The first procedure was performed by consultant cardiologists Dr Paul Roberts and Dr Arthur Yue on patient Mairi Kerin, a 37-year-old Karate champion and PhD student.
AV block is a type of heart block in which the electrical signals between the chambers of the heart (the atria and the ventricles) are impaired.
Pacemakers, the most common way to treat AV block, help restore the heart's normal rhythm and relieve symptoms by coordinating the electrical activity of the atria and the ventricles.
When this process – known as AV synchrony – is achieved, it is believed that patients are healthier and have decreased likelihood of pacemaker syndrome, improved quality of life, and increased blood flow from the left ventricle3.
Identical in size and shape to the original Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) approved in 2015, the Micra AV device has several algorithms which detect cardiac movement.
“This is an amazing piece of technology with advanced sensors and algorithms that fit into something the size of a vitamin tablet," said Dr Paul Roberts, Consultant Cardiologist at Southampton General Hospital.
"What is clever about this latest generation of the Micra pacemaker is that it uses an accelerometer that listens to what is happening in another part of the heart and matches it to the pacing of the ventricle so the chambers of the patient’s heart beat in synchrony."
Mairi. Pic: Sophie Peck
Mairi. Pic: Sophie Peck
Comparable in size to a large vitamin, physicians at University Hospital Southampton have decided to use Medtronic’s Micra AV based on its ability to deliver therapy using a minimally invasive approach.
During the implant procedure, the device is inserted through a catheter and implanted directly into the heart with small tines. Because Micra AV does not require leads or a surgical "pocket" under the skin, potential complications are eliminated.
Karate champion Mairi said: “It was a huge shock to be diagnosed with a heart condition that I knew nothing about. When the doctors talked to me about a pacemaker my first thought was that my karate career would be over.
"It would be dangerous to have a device implanted just under my skin near my left shoulder as it could be easily be damaged or dislodged by a kick or punch to that area of my body during a match.
"To then learn that there was a pacemaker that could be implanted inside my heart was amazing and gives me hope that I can return to competitive karate soon."
Micra AV was CE marked in March 2020 and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in January 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Man stabbed during fight on Forton Road, Gosport


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Crash at Percy Hobbs roundabout  near Winchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries .
The 65-year-old motorcyclist was involving in an @ @ @ @ @ Percy Hobbs roundabout on the A31 at 7am yesterday .
The man came off his @ @ @ @ @ roundabout and sustained life-threatening injuries .
He had been riding with two other motorcyclists at @ @ @ @ @ .
A police spokesperson said in a statement on Twitter : `` Did you see @ @ @ @ @ you have dashcam footage of the incident ?
`` Perhaps you saw the three motorcyclists @ @ @ @ @ `` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the incident reference number @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--COVID ZERO: Southampton MPs back hospital's campaign

SOUTHAMPTON MPs have backed the launch of a new campaign that aims to wipe-out coronavirus across city hospitals .
On July 1 , University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust launched their own COVID ZERO campaign in a bid to bring healthcare services back to normal and make sure that both patients and staff are safe .
Now , Romsey and Southampton North MP , Caroline Nokes , and Southampton Itchen MP , Royston Smith , are urging residents to “ play their part ” in stopping the virus .
The campaign was launched to help reduce the risk of further infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton community as well as the trust ’ s 11,500 staff is “ walk , wear , wash ” .
They should wear a mask where they can ’ t walk apart from others , and they should wash their hands as often as possible .
COVID ZERO , backed by the Daily Echo , aims to speed up the return of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus .
Stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nokes said : “ I think this is a brilliant campaign the trust has launched .
“ We all have to play our part in stopping Covid and this is a great way to get the message across to everyone .
“ We need our hospital services to be able to return to normal and following these really simple guidelines can really help.
” Royston Smith added : “ I hope everyone will embrace this very sensible and well thought out campaign .
“ This dreadful virus is likely to be with us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need people to be able to get back to hospital consultations and treatments as quickly and safely as possible .
“ There are far too many people who have or are developing serious illnesses and aren ’ t seeking the medical treatment they need .
I fully support University Hospital ’ s excellent campaign.
” The Daily Echo did approach MP for Southampton Test , Alan Whitehead , for a comment on the new ZERO COVID campaign but he did not respond before the paper went to print .

On July 1, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust launched their own COVID ZERO campaign in a bid to bring healthcare services back to normal and make sure that both patients and staff are safe.
Now, Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes, and Southampton Itchen MP, Royston Smith, are urging residents to “play their part” in stopping the virus.
The campaign was launched to help reduce the risk of further infections in Southampton.
Its message for the Southampton community as well as the trust’s 11,500 staff is “walk, wear, wash”.
They should wear a mask where they can’t walk apart from others, and they should wash their hands as often as possible.
COVID ZERO, backed by the Daily Echo, aims to speed up the return of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus.
Stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to return to their regular roles.
Caroline Nokes said: “I think this is a brilliant campaign the trust has launched.
“We all have to play our part in stopping Covid and this is a great way to get the message across to everyone.
“We need our hospital services to be able to return to normal and following these really simple guidelines can really help.”
Royston Smith added: “I hope everyone will embrace this very sensible and well thought out campaign.
“This dreadful virus is likely to be with us for sometime, perhaps forever.
“We need people to be able to get back to hospital consultations and treatments as quickly and safely as possible.
“There are far too many people who have or are developing serious illnesses and aren’t seeking the medical treatment they need. I fully support University Hospital’s excellent campaign.”
The Daily Echo did approach MP for Southampton Test, Alan Whitehead, for a comment on the new ZERO COVID campaign but he did not respond before the paper went to print.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Bus shelter destroyed when lorry crashed into cottage to be replaced

PLANNING chiefs have approved proposals to replace a bus shelter that was destroyed when a lorry crashed into an ancient cottage in the New Forest .
The vehicle was travelling through Breamore when it left the road and ploughed into the front of the Grade II-listed Japonica Cottage , causing extensive damage to the property .
Now Breamore Parish Council has been given permission to replace an adjoining shelter that was smashed to pieces .
A heritage and design statement which formed part of the application said : `` The lorry struck and destroyed the bus shelter together with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in part of the front wall and roof collapsing .
`` At present the dwelling is not habitable and is undergoing remedial work .
`` This work is being carried out separately as the dwelling and the bus shelter are under separate ownership .
The only remaining part of the shelter is its substructure . ''
The application to provide a replacement shelter has been approved by New Forest District Council .
A report to members said the cottage , parts of which date from the 15th century , was being rebuilt after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Referring to the proposed new shelter it added : `` As it would be replacing a similar structure the principle of the development is acceptable .
It would preserve the Breamore Conservation Area and would be appropriate to the character and appearance of the listed building .
`` Conditions are required to ensure the details are of an appropriate quality in this sensitive location . ''
Speaking shortly after the crash in December 2018 householder Paul Hammond said : “ I heard a strange rumbling sound .
Next thing there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My main concern was for my wife , who was upstairs at the time of the crash .
“ She was trapped because of the damage to the staircase .
In the end , the firefighters had to take her out of a bedroom window.
” The lorry driver , believed to be a man in his fifties , was taken to hospital with minor injuries .

The vehicle was travelling through Breamore when it left the road and ploughed into the front of the Grade II-listed Japonica Cottage, causing extensive damage to the property.
Now Breamore Parish Council has been given permission to replace an adjoining shelter that was smashed to pieces.
A heritage and design statement which formed part of the application said: "The lorry struck and destroyed the bus shelter together with the front wall of the dwelling, resulting in part of the front wall and roof collapsing.
"At present the dwelling is not habitable and is undergoing remedial work.
"This work is being carried out separately as the dwelling and the bus shelter are under separate ownership. The only remaining part of the shelter is its substructure."
The application to provide a replacement shelter has been approved by New Forest District Council.
A report to members said the cottage, parts of which date from the 15th century, was being rebuilt after planning applications were granted consent last year.
Referring to the proposed new shelter it added: "As it would be replacing a similar structure the principle of the development is acceptable. It would preserve the Breamore Conservation Area and would be appropriate to the character and appearance of the listed building.
"Conditions are required to ensure the details are of an appropriate quality in this sensitive location."
Speaking shortly after the crash in December 2018 householder Paul Hammond said: “I heard a strange rumbling sound. Next thing there was a bang and rubble crashed into the hall.
“My main concern was for my wife, who was upstairs at the time of the crash.
“She was trapped because of the damage to the staircase. In the end, the firefighters had to take her out of a bedroom window.”
The lorry driver, believed to be a man in his fifties, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--New green bins approved for Winchester

New green bins approved for Winchester

A NEW green waste charge in Winchester will hit the poorest in the community , a meeting heard .
The Liberal Democrat-controlled city council agreed to get rid of the green sacks in the spring and introduce a paid-for service with bins , with charges ranging from £39 for a 140 litre bin to £59 for a 240l one .
Opposition councillors say the new scheme will hit the poor .
Cllr Jamie Scott said : “ I ’ m very frustrated for the communities such as Winnall and Stanmore , the most deprived in Winchester , where people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken this into consideration .
I ’ m speaking for the people who don ’ t know where the next meal is coming from , about putting food on the table.
” '' We need to take one or two steps back and consider those who cant pay .
I think Cabinet needs to rethink this , '' he told the health and environment policy committee on Tuesday .
`` There should be a two-tier scheme .
I thought councillors and officers were compassionate people , that is why councillors look after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are there for the residents who ca n't think for themselves . ''
Fellow Tory Cllr Frank Pearson said : `` Many people are looking at this an as increase in council tax but we are not being honest about it .
People are going to bebhit pretty hard by this additional charge .
It is all very well saying 'take it to the recycling centre ' but that it not quite as easy as it might imply . ''
Another Tory councillor Mike Read said : `` This will be another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Cllr Martin Tod , Cabinet member for transformation , said he was confident there would be no increase in fly-tipping or contamination of the other bins .
He said people would take their green waste to the recycling centre `` for free '' .
The £39 charge is on average £8 cheaper than other areas .
Steve Tilbury , strategic director , said evidence from other council that had moved from a free service was that `` the overwhelming majority of people are responsible and recognise , even if they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that contaminating other bins is not public-spirited and will increase costs to the council and ultimately the council tax payer if bin loads are rejected .
`` No council have reported major problems as a result .
Most households are responsible and sensible . ''
Cllr Pearson predicted hostility from people who felt they were already paying for the service with their council tax .
Mr Tilbury said it was not practicable to have a bin scheme and a sack scheme running in tandem for green waste .
He pointed out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer , they do n't blow around as everyone knows the sacks do .
The sacks get wet and heavy and a problem for staff who have to lift them , and do n't know the weight they are picking up . ''
The Health and Safety Executive had expressed concerns about people handling the sacks , said Mr Tilbury .

The Liberal Democrat-controlled city council agreed to get rid of the green sacks in the spring and introduce a paid-for service with bins, with charges ranging from £39 for a 140 litre bin to £59 for a 240l one.
Opposition councillors say the new scheme will hit the poor.
Cllr Jamie Scott said:“I’m very frustrated for the communities such as Winnall and Stanmore, the most deprived in Winchester, where people are being stretched financially, we should have taken this into consideration. I’m speaking for the people who don’t know where the next meal is coming from, about putting food on the table.”
"We need to take one or two steps back and consider those who cant pay. I think Cabinet needs to rethink this," he told the health and environment policy committee on Tuesday.
"There should be a two-tier scheme. I thought councillors and officers were compassionate people, that is why councillors look after the most vulnerable people in the community. We are there for the residents who can't think for themselves."
Fellow Tory Cllr Frank Pearson said: "Many people are looking at this an as increase in council tax but we are not being honest about it. People are going to bebhit pretty hard by this additional charge. It is all very well saying 'take it to the recycling centre' but that it not quite as easy as it might imply."
Another Tory councillor Mike Read said: "This will be another plastic monster to go in the garden."
Cllr Martin Tod, Cabinet member for transformation, said he was confident there would be no increase in fly-tipping or contamination of the other bins. He said people would take their green waste to the recycling centre "for free".
The £39 charge is on average £8 cheaper than other areas.
Steve Tilbury, strategic director, said evidence from other council that had moved from a free service was that "the overwhelming majority of people are responsible and recognise, even if they don't like the idea of a charge, that contaminating other bins is not public-spirited and will increase costs to the council and ultimately the council tax payer if bin loads are rejected.
"No council have reported major problems as a result. Most households are responsible and sensible."
Cllr Pearson predicted hostility from people who felt they were already paying for the service with their council tax.
Mr Tilbury said it was not practicable to have a bin scheme and a sack scheme running in tandem for green waste.
He pointed out the advantages of bins: "They last longer, they don't blow around as everyone knows the sacks do. The sacks get wet and heavy and a problem for staff who have to lift them, and don't know the weight they are picking up."
The Health and Safety Executive had expressed concerns about people handling the sacks, said Mr Tilbury.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--OBITUARY: Devoted to her family, Yvonne Bainbridge was the face of Saints and the Daily Echo

A LOVING , caring and devoted wife of 52 years , mum and grandmother , Yvonne Bainbridge was also a well-known face at Southampton Football Club and the Daily Echo .
She lost her battle with Lewy Body Dementia aged 74 at BUPA Northlands House Nursing Home , close to the spot where she met her husband Norman and just yards from The Dell , where they had attended matches together and she had worked , readying the club for the move to St Mary ’ s .
Yvonne , née Windeatt , was just 12 when she was out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was approached by a charming young Irish lad named Norman .
It was four years later when they became an item and never looked back , marrying in 1968 at St Edmond ’ s Church on The Avenue and settling down in Regent 's Park then Bassett .
Yvonne , who attended St Mark ’ s School , worked for Kennedy ’ s Builders Merchants and the Bonhomie charity before joining the Daily Echo in Above Bar .
She was the familiar voice on the switchboard before leaving to have her children Alison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mother in law .
She later returned to newspapers , carrying out entertaining tours of the new Echo headquarters at Redbridge for schools , charities and special interest groups from the late 90s onwards , even learning an introduction in Japanese to welcome a group of international students .
From 1999 , she worked in the ‘ visitor centre ’ at The Dell , helping realise the move to St Mary ’ s in 2001 .
She worked there on reception and loved the buzz of match days when she met a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom have sent messages of condolence to her family .
Her favourites were Matt Le Tissier , Lawrie McMenemy , Gordon Strachan and Terry Paine , the latter of whom she persuaded to gift his first England cap to the club , where it still hangs proudly .
Yvonne had five grandchildren - Harry , Millie , Sophia , Poppy and Eddie .
From travelling around Ireland on a Lambretta as a teenager to honeymooning in Benidorm , she was a keen traveller who particularly loved Ibiza .
The Bainbridge family are grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of University Hospital Southampton and at her nursing home for their compassion .
Yvonne ’ s funeral took place in Southampton on Thursday .

She lost her battle with Lewy Body Dementia aged 74 at BUPA Northlands House Nursing Home, close to the spot where she met her husband Norman and just yards from The Dell, where they had attended matches together and she had worked, readying the club for the move to St Mary’s.
Yvonne, née Windeatt, was just 12 when she was out on her bike on Wilton Avenue and was approached by a charming young Irish lad named Norman. It was four years later when they became an item and never looked back, marrying in 1968 at St Edmond’s Church on The Avenue and settling down in Regent's Park then Bassett.
Yvonne, who attended St Mark’s School, worked for Kennedy’s Builders Merchants and the Bonhomie charity before joining the Daily Echo in Above Bar. She was the familiar voice on the switchboard before leaving to have her children Alison and Rob and handing the role to her mother in law.
She later returned to newspapers, carrying out entertaining tours of the new Echo headquarters at Redbridge for schools, charities and special interest groups from the late 90s onwards, even learning an introduction in Japanese to welcome a group of international students.
From 1999, she worked in the ‘visitor centre’ at The Dell, helping realise the move to St Mary’s in 2001. She worked there on reception and loved the buzz of match days when she met a host of footballing heroes, many of whom have sent messages of condolence to her family. Her favourites were Matt Le Tissier, Lawrie McMenemy, Gordon Strachan and Terry Paine, the latter of whom she persuaded to gift his first England cap to the club, where it still hangs proudly.
Yvonne had five grandchildren - Harry, Millie, Sophia, Poppy and Eddie.
From travelling around Ireland on a Lambretta as a teenager to honeymooning in Benidorm, she was a keen traveller who particularly loved Ibiza.
The Bainbridge family are grateful to the staff both at G7 Ward of University Hospital Southampton and at her nursing home for their compassion.
Yvonne’s funeral took place in Southampton on Thursday.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Barbados offers UK residents chance to live and work remotely for a year

The Barbados government is giving UK residents the chance to escape the new daily routine of working from home .
Officials on the Caribbean island have come up with a plan to help its tourism industry , by offering British nationals who work remotely the chance to make Barbados their home for a year - under a new ‘ Barbados Welcome Stamp ’ scheme .
Prime Minister Mia Mottley created the scheme to increase the country 's GDP and boost the tourism industry on the island .
When will the scheme start ?
The scheme is in the first stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalised yet .
Mottley has also not yet revealed when the scheme will be open for applicants , so those who are interested will need to keep their eyes peeled .
However , Barbados will start welcoming international travellers from Sunday , July 12 .
Those who choose to visit the island will have to undergo mandatory tests for Covid-19 upon arrival and will need to isolate until the test results are provided .
How would the scheme work ?
The initiative would allow international arrivals to live on the island while working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Mia Mottley said the Barbados Welcome Stamp scheme would allow “ persons to come and work from here overseas , digitally so , so that persons don ’ t need to remain in the countries in which they are.
” However those who wish to make Barbados their permanent home , will have to do so in another way , as the scheme only permits you to remain on the island for 12 months .
How has Barbados handled the coronavirus crisis ?
If you love the idea of spending your work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sofa , but are worried about the safety aspects of living in Barbados , here are some reassuring facts : The number of coronavirus cases and fatalities is extremely low in comparison to that of the UK , with only 98 recorded infections and seven deaths .
Safety measures currently in place to protect the country , include mandatory face masks for all incoming visitors as well as coronavirus testing at the airports .
Barbados has now relaxed some of its restrictions and lifted its curfews .
It is now allowing social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as spectator sporting events , however it has introduced social distancing rules whereby people must remain at least three feet apart .
The UK government included Barbados in its list of approved nations announced last week , meaning that tourists arriving in the UK from the Carribean island would not need to go into a 14 day quarantine .
Prime Minister Mottley said in a statement : `` You do n't need to work in Europe , or the US or Latin America if you can come here and work for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back and come back .
`` The government is committed to working with you on the promotion of new concepts like the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp , being able to open our borders to persons travelling and making it as hospitable as ever for all of us , and making it available for Barbadians from every walk of life to believe that for special occasions , or just for so , that they can come out and be a part of this wonderful exercise . ''

Officials on the Caribbean island have come up with a plan to help its tourism industry, by offering British nationals who work remotely the chance to make Barbados their home for a year - under a new ‘Barbados Welcome Stamp’ scheme.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley created the scheme to increase the country's GDP and boost the tourism industry on the island.
When will the scheme start?
The scheme is in the first stages of development and therefore hasn't been finalised yet.
Mottley has also not yet revealed when the scheme will be open for applicants, so those who are interested will need to keep their eyes peeled.
However, Barbados will start welcoming international travellers from Sunday, July 12.
Those who choose to visit the island will have to undergo mandatory tests for Covid-19 upon arrival and will need to isolate until the test results are provided.
How would the scheme work?
The initiative would allow international arrivals to live on the island while working remotely at their current jobs.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley said the Barbados Welcome Stamp scheme would allow “persons to come and work from here overseas, digitally so, so that persons don’t need to remain in the countries in which they are.”
However those who wish to make Barbados their permanent home, will have to do so in another way, as the scheme only permits you to remain on the island for 12 months.
How has Barbados handled the coronavirus crisis?
If you love the idea of spending your work days on the beach, rather than the sofa, but are worried about the safety aspects of living in Barbados, here are some reassuring facts:
The number of coronavirus cases and fatalities is extremely low in comparison to that of the UK, with only 98 recorded infections and seven deaths.
Safety measures currently in place to protect the country, include mandatory face masks for all incoming visitors as well as coronavirus testing at the airports.
Barbados has now relaxed some of its restrictions and lifted its curfews.
It is now allowing social events with up to 500 people, as well as spectator sporting events, however it has introduced social distancing rules whereby people must remain at least three feet apart.
The UK government included Barbados in its list of approved nations announced last week, meaning that tourists arriving in the UK from the Carribean island would not need to go into a 14 day quarantine.
Prime Minister Mottley said in a statement: "You don't need to work in Europe, or the US or Latin America if you can come here and work for a couple months at a time; go back and come back.
"The government is committed to working with you on the promotion of new concepts like the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp, being able to open our borders to persons travelling and making it as hospitable as ever for all of us, and making it available for Barbadians from every walk of life to believe that for special occasions, or just for so, that they can come out and be a part of this wonderful exercise."


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Wightlink planning to operate extra weekend sailings later this month

A HAMPSHIRE ferry operator has announced an increase in sailings following a rise in demand .
Wightlink will be operating more sailings at weekends on both its Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth routes from Friday July 24 .
The company has seen an increase in vehicle bookings since the relaxation on travel restrictions .
Wightlink 's chief executive , Keith Greenfield , said : `` I am delighted to announce we are responding to increased demand by scheduling more services at weekends .
`` The extra sailings will be good news for the Isle of Wight ’ s tourism business and offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross the Solent .
“ We are ready to welcome more customers .
`` We have reduced passenger capacity on all our ships so there is plenty of room in our lounges for everyone to find a place to sit , while keeping a social distance from other people .
“ Ships are cleaned frequently and to high standard and hand sanitisers are available .
Signage on board ferries and at ports will help customers to make their way around safely.
” A takeaway café selling hot and cold drinks and refreshments will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been awarded the ‘ We ’ re Good to Go ’ mark by VisitBritain .
It shows the company complies with all government and public health guidance and has carried out the necessary risk assessments .
A company spokesperson said : `` Although foot passenger numbers are still very low , Wightlink is constantly reviewing the situation with a view to resuming its FastCat service between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head as soon as demand increases .
`` There will be further announcements in the near future . ''

Wightlink will be operating more sailings at weekends on both its Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth routes from Friday July 24.
The company has seen an increase in vehicle bookings since the relaxation on travel restrictions.
Wightlink's chief executive, Keith Greenfield, said: "I am delighted to announce we are responding to increased demand by scheduling more services at weekends.
"The extra sailings will be good news for the Isle of Wight’s tourism business and offer more opportunities for Islanders and mainlanders to cross the Solent.
“We are ready to welcome more customers.
"We have reduced passenger capacity on all our ships so there is plenty of room in our lounges for everyone to find a place to sit, while keeping a social distance from other people.
“Ships are cleaned frequently and to high standard and hand sanitisers are available. Signage on board ferries and at ports will help customers to make their way around safely.”
A takeaway café selling hot and cold drinks and refreshments will be available on most sailings.
Wightlink has been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ mark by VisitBritain. It shows the company complies with all government and public health guidance and has carried out the necessary risk assessments.
A company spokesperson said: "Although foot passenger numbers are still very low, Wightlink is constantly reviewing the situation with a view to resuming its FastCat service between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head as soon as demand increases.
"There will be further announcements in the near future."


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Ex postmaster who loved his rugby

Ex postmaster who loved his rugby

HE was the well-known and highly regarded owner of Calmore Post Office and General Stores between 1986 and 2004 .
Eric Clifton , known as Ricky , was also a huge fan of rugby and Tottonians Rugby Club in particular had a special place in his heart .
He continued to travel to see them in action even after leaving Calmore for Surrey and always followed their results .
The club tours he went on made him feel young again and he had many happy memories of them , his family said .
Mr C , as he was known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to success in an annual five a side tournament for the newspaper federation Solent News , of which he was president .
Ricky leaves his wife Rita , daughters Ruth and Elizabeth and four grandchildren .
He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family last month following long term health complications .
He was 79 .
He was a caring , kind , patient and generous man , a fantastic listener who was well liked within the community he and his wife served for so long .
The Daily Echo was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he often delivered it himself when a paper boy was n't able to do their round .
Ricky and Rita retired from the post office and shop in 2004 and left the area in 2007 , but kept in touch with friends and , of course , Tottonians fixtures while his health allowed .
Ricky will be remembered as a wonderful husband , father and gramps and a great friend to his sons in law .

Eric Clifton, known as Ricky, was also a huge fan of rugby and Tottonians Rugby Club in particular had a special place in his heart. He continued to travel to see them in action even after leaving Calmore for Surrey and always followed their results. The club tours he went on made him feel young again and he had many happy memories of them, his family said.
Mr C, as he was known to his paper boys, often led them to success in an annual five a side tournament for the newspaper federation Solent News, of which he was president.
Ricky leaves his wife Rita, daughters Ruth and Elizabeth and four grandchildren.
He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family last month following long term health complications. He was 79.
He was a caring, kind, patient and generous man, a fantastic listener who was well liked within the community he and his wife served for so long. The Daily Echo was a big part of his life and he often delivered it himself when a paper boy wasn't able to do their round. Ricky and Rita retired from the post office and shop in 2004 and left the area in 2007, but kept in touch with friends and, of course, Tottonians fixtures while his health allowed.
Ricky will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and gramps and a great friend to his sons in law.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Delay over plan to turn former Romsey hotel into kitchen showroom

PLANS to turn a former Romsey hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom have been delayed .
A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to create two flats and a maisonette spanning across the first and second floor of the Abbey Hotel , Church Street .
The plans , submitted by property investor Brightbeech Property Limited , would see the ground floor of the property occupied by the kitchen company , Kutchenhaus , while a two-bedroom house would be built at the back of the site .
Now it has been revealed the plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be decided on by Thursday , June 11 .
It is thought the delay has been caused by nitrogen pollution in the Solent , which has caused a backlog in planning applications .
Now , one community leader has expressed her thoughts on the plans for the Abbey Hotel .
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said : “ I think it is an application that is not helping the Romsey economy , because we had an opportunity to encourage tourists to come to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Now , the developers may be the only ones who benefit from this plan and they are doing little for the good of Romsey .
“ What they are doing is taking a kitchen shops out of one building and putting it in another when the Abbey Hotel could be made into an absolutely lovely establishment for people to come and stay in.
” She added : “ It could have been into a central piece on Church Street , particularly as the previous owners of the White Horse Hotel [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a plan for it.
” This comes after residents slammed plans for the former hotel over fears the market town will become overdeveloped .
Critics of the controversial application objected to the lack of car parking spaces planned for the site , claiming it is “ flawed ” to believe residents will not want to park next their properties .
However , the investor defended their plans for the Abbey Hotel , stating the refurbishment will help bring the building back to life after “ it was allowed to fall into disrepair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wood , who lives in New Road , said : “ This application is just greed on the behalf of the developers with no consideration as to the best possible use of the hotel or the needs of the town.
“ Romsey has more than enough shops already and there are enough properties with many housing estates just being built.
” Elizabeth Hollloway , who lives in Cherville Street , said : “ I think this is overdevelopment of this site ; a local amenity will be lost and the accommodation proposed will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town centre.
” Fay Fleming , who lives in The Crescent , said : “ The argument that , because these flats are in the centre of town , there is no need for car parking spaces , is clearly flawed .
“ Nearby developments such as Mottisfont Lodge , Abbey Lodge and Hillier Court have acknowledged this and provided their residents with parking.
” Director of Brightbeech Property Limited , Tim Lincoln , previously told the Advertiser the Abbey pub had “ unfortunately been allowed to fall into disrepair by its previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works to the ground floor of the property “ will result in this current dead retail frontage being bought back to life ” .
TVBC has been contacted for comment .
The Abbey Hotel was sold to The Brightbeech Group , after being on the market since July 2019 .
The pub was also set to reopen in 2015 under the management of Paul and Sarah Bingham who managed The White Horse in the Market Place .

A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to create two flats and a maisonette spanning across the first and second floor of the Abbey Hotel, Church Street.
The plans, submitted by property investor Brightbeech Property Limited, would see the ground floor of the property occupied by the kitchen company, Kutchenhaus, while a two-bedroom house would be built at the back of the site.
Now it has been revealed the plans have been delayed after they were meant to be decided on by Thursday, June 11.
It is thought the delay has been caused by nitrogen pollution in the Solent, which has caused a backlog in planning applications.
Now, one community leader has expressed her thoughts on the plans for the Abbey Hotel.
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: “I think it is an application that is not helping the Romsey economy, because we had an opportunity to encourage tourists to come to our town and have somewhere else to stay.
“Now, the developers may be the only ones who benefit from this plan and they are doing little for the good of Romsey.
“What they are doing is taking a kitchen shops out of one building and putting it in another when the Abbey Hotel could be made into an absolutely lovely establishment for people to come and stay in.”
She added: “It could have been into a central piece on Church Street, particularly as the previous owners of the White Horse Hotel [in the Market Place] came up with a plan for it.”
This comes after residents slammed plans for the former hotel over fears the market town will become overdeveloped.
Critics of the controversial application objected to the lack of car parking spaces planned for the site, claiming it is “flawed” to believe residents will not want to park next their properties.
However, the investor defended their plans for the Abbey Hotel, stating the refurbishment will help bring the building back to life after “it was allowed to fall into disrepair by its previous owners”.
Susan Wood, who lives in New Road, said: “This application is just greed on the behalf of the developers with no consideration as to the best possible use of the hotel or the needs of the town.“Romsey has more than enough shops already and there are enough properties with many housing estates just being built.”
Elizabeth Hollloway, who lives in Cherville Street, said: “I think this is overdevelopment of this site; a local amenity will be lost and the accommodation proposed will not address the housing need in the town centre.”
Fay Fleming, who lives in The Crescent, said: “The argument that, because these flats are in the centre of town, there is no need for car parking spaces, is clearly flawed.
“Nearby developments such as Mottisfont Lodge, Abbey Lodge and Hillier Court have acknowledged this and provided their residents with parking.”
Director of Brightbeech Property Limited, Tim Lincoln, previously told the Advertiser the Abbey pub had “unfortunately been allowed to fall into disrepair by its previous owners”.
He added the proposed works to the ground floor of the property “will result in this current dead retail frontage being bought back to life”.
TVBC has been contacted for comment.
The Abbey Hotel was sold to The Brightbeech Group, after being on the market since July 2019.
The pub was also set to reopen in 2015 under the management of Paul and Sarah Bingham who managed The White Horse in the Market Place.


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--Unveiled: plans to tackle climate change in Hampshire

COUNTY bosses have unveiled their strategy to tackle climate change .
Civic chiefs at Hampshire County Council have published a Climate Change Strategy for the next five years .
This will now be followed by the development of an action plan which will set out the actions that the council will take to meet its targets .
The news comes as county councillors have pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050 and set a target to build resilience to the impacts of a two-degree Celsius rise in temperature .
The strategy , which is set to be discussed by cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas on intervention .
The news comes as data showed that the top three sources of emissions in Hampshire are industry and commercial ( 38.89 % ) ; transport ( 36.98 % ) ; domestic ( 23.66 % ) .
According to the startegy published by the county council , civic chiefs intend to reduce waste and increase recycling rates while developing and implementing low carbon solutions to waste collection and disposal .
They also aim to avoid carbon-intensive activities , replace high-carbon energy sources with low-carbon energy ones and use technology to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The plan also sets out intentions to reduce carbon emissions associated with the construction sectors .
Civic chiefs are also planning to engage with local communities and organisations to promote and enable the generation of “ local , renewable , resilient energy which would stimulate and support green growth in Hampshire ” .
In an official document county bosses said : “ The county council recognises that significant changes in lifestyle and behaviours of residents alongside the policy and intervention work will be necessary to deliver the scale of change needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A key strand of the climate change work programme will therefore focus on how the Council engages , educates , and communicates with residents to encourage and enable changes in behaviour across the community on both emissions reductions and resilience.
” The authority said there are “ significant challenges ” to Hampshire achieving its targets and action from central government and changes in national policy will therefore be required .
Cabinet members at the county council will now discuss the strategy at a meeting set to start at 10.30am .
Cllr Rob Humby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy , transport and environment , said : “ As a local authority , the biggest influence we can have on emissions is in the transport and residential sectors , and this is where we will seek to focus our efforts while continuing to use our influence by working in partnership with the business community .
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Civic chiefs at Hampshire County Council have published a Climate Change Strategy for the next five years.
This will now be followed by the development of an action plan which will set out the actions that the council will take to meet its targets.
The news comes as county councillors have pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050 and set a target to build resilience to the impacts of a two-degree Celsius rise in temperature.
The strategy, which is set to be discussed by cabinet members on July 14, outlines key areas on intervention.
The news comes as data showed that the top three sources of emissions in Hampshire are industry and commercial (38.89%); transport (36.98%); domestic (23.66%).
According to the startegy published by the county council, civic chiefs intend to reduce waste and increase recycling rates while developing and implementing low carbon solutions to waste collection and disposal.
They also aim to avoid carbon-intensive activities, replace high-carbon energy sources with low-carbon energy ones and use technology to support and deliver the climate change agenda.
The plan also sets out intentions to reduce carbon emissions associated with the construction sectors.
Civic chiefs are also planning to engage with local communities and organisations to promote and enable the generation of “local, renewable, resilient energy which would stimulate and support green growth in Hampshire”.
In an official document county bosses said: “The county council recognises that significant changes in lifestyle and behaviours of residents alongside the policy and intervention work will be necessary to deliver the scale of change needed to deliver against the targets set.
"A key strand of the climate change work programme will therefore focus on how the Council engages, educates, and communicates with residents to encourage and enable changes in behaviour across the community on both emissions reductions and resilience.”
The authority said there are “significant challenges” to Hampshire achieving its targets and action from central government and changes in national policy will therefore be required.
Cabinet members at the county council will now discuss the strategy at a meeting set to start at 10.30am.
Cllr Rob Humby, deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: “As a local authority, the biggest influence we can have on emissions is in the transport and residential sectors, and this is where we will seek to focus our efforts while continuing to use our influence by working in partnership with the business community.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-13--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Unique view from The Mountbatten pub

THIS picture shows a unique view of Lordshill District Centre in 1980 .
In the background is the space Oaklands @ @ @ @ @ Taken from the roof of The Mountbatten pub the area still appears bright and relatively @ @ @ @ @ J Sainsbury dominates the view as vehicles of the time can be seen ferrying eager @ @ @ @ @ retail centre .
The concrete hippos once synomonous with the area can be seen in @ @ @ @ @ .

In the background is the space Oaklands swimming pool now occupies.
Taken from the roof of The Mountbatten pub the area still appears bright and relatively new.
The building of J Sainsbury dominates the view as vehicles of the time can be seen ferrying eager shoppers to and from the retail centre.
The concrete hippos once synomonous with the area can be seen in the centre of the image.