thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Carl Hastings locked up after trying to evade police during 50mph chase in New Milton

A `` DRUGGED UP '' driver put other people 's safety at risk by leading police on a high-speed chase through a Hampshire town .
Carl Hastings repeatedly accelerated in a bid to evade the officers and almost lost control of the vehicle as well as driving through a red light .
Hastings , whose girlfriend was also in the car , reached speeds of 50mph in a built-up area as he tried to flee .
At Southampton Crown Court he was led sobbing from the dock after being jailed for ten months for dangerous driving and driving while unfit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prosecuting , said police were on patrol in Lymington Road , New Milton , when they saw a Ford Focus turn left `` at the last minute '' .
Describing the chase that followed Ms Aspinall-Miles said Hastings ended up on the wrong side of the road , putting people on the pavement at risk , as well as jumping a red light in a bid to evade the police .
At one stage , she said , officers saw the back of the Focus `` skidding around '' as he struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police later found the vehicle abandoned near the flat where the defendant lived with his parents .
Hastings was subsequently found to be just under the drink-drive limit but a blood sample provided evidence that he had taken cocaine , the court heard .
Gemma White , defending , said : `` He 's a young man who very much recognises the potential danger he caused to others and takes full responsibility for his actions . ''
Referring to the recent death of the defendant 's father she added : `` He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to continue to behave in the way he has done in the past .
`` This might be the wake up call that he needs . ''
Judge Gary Burrell QC told him : `` This was a very dangerous case of dangerous driving .
You drove at speeds well excess of the speed limit in a built-up area .
`` You nearly lost control of the vehicle on one or two occasions , putting not only yourself at risk but your passenger and others who might have been in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that you were drugged up . ''
Hastings , 29 , of Osborne House , New Milton , admitted dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs .
As well as being jailed for ten months he was banned from driving for 18 months .

Carl Hastings repeatedly accelerated in a bid to evade the officers and almost lost control of the vehicle as well as driving through a red light.
Hastings, whose girlfriend was also in the car, reached speeds of 50mph in a built-up area as he tried to flee.
At Southampton Crown Court he was led sobbing from the dock after being jailed for ten months for dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Mary Aspinall-Miles, prosecuting, said police were on patrol in Lymington Road, New Milton, when they saw a Ford Focus turn left "at the last minute".
Describing the chase that followed Ms Aspinall-Miles said Hastings ended up on the wrong side of the road, putting people on the pavement at risk, as well as jumping a red light in a bid to evade the police.
At one stage, she said, officers saw the back of the Focus "skidding around" as he struggled to keep control of the car.
Police later found the vehicle abandoned near the flat where the defendant lived with his parents.
Hastings was subsequently found to be just under the drink-drive limit but a blood sample provided evidence that he had taken cocaine, the court heard.
Gemma White, defending, said: "He's a young man who very much recognises the potential danger he caused to others and takes full responsibility for his actions."
Referring to the recent death of the defendant's father she added: "He also recognises that life is too short for him to continue to behave in the way he has done in the past.
"This might be the wake up call that he needs."
Judge Gary Burrell QC told him: "This was a very dangerous case of dangerous driving. You drove at speeds well excess of the speed limit in a built-up area.
"You nearly lost control of the vehicle on one or two occasions, putting not only yourself at risk but your passenger and others who might have been in the area.
"One of the aggravating features is that you were drugged up."
Hastings, 29, of Osborne House, New Milton, admitted dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
As well as being jailed for ten months he was banned from driving for 18 months.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Southampton is one of most affordable cities to buy first home, according to Nutmeg

THOSE saving for a first home could be in luck , as Southampton has been listed as one of the most affordable cities in England .
This is based on the number of years needed to save for a ten percent deposit using a Lifetime ISA ( LISA ) , according to research by online wealth manager Nutmeg .
They found home ownership is an average of 4.8 years away for aspiring homeowners across the UK , but in Southampton , it takes an average of 4.2 years to save for a ten percent deposit .
This makes the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down a ten percent LISA deposit .
But it takes an average of 8.5 years to save for a house deposit using a LISA across Hampshire .
The study investigated how long it takes to put enough money away for a ten percent deposit and revealed that in the least affordable cities , it could take a first-time buyer with no previous savings over nine years to get together a deposit , including in London and Guildford .
To use the maximum Lifetime ISA allowance of £4,000 , first-time buyers would need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if planning to buy with a partner , sibling or friend , monthly savings decrease to £166 .
The average lump sum needed for a 10 percent deposit in Southampton is £20,938 , with the city ’ s average house price at £209,382 .
Lisa Caplan , Nutmeg ’ s head of financial advice , said : “ Many people dream of owning their first home .
We know a house is the top investment goal for our customers , but it can seem unachievable .
`` However , by putting some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of a government top-up through a Lifetime ISA – your aspirations for home ownership might be closer than you think .
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This is based on the number of years needed to save for a ten percent deposit using a Lifetime ISA (LISA), according to research by online wealth manager Nutmeg.
They found home ownership is an average of 4.8 years away for aspiring homeowners across the UK, but in Southampton, it takes an average of 4.2 years to save for a ten percent deposit.
This makes the city the 22nd most affordable city to put down a ten percent LISA deposit.
But it takes an average of 8.5 years to save for a house deposit using a LISA across Hampshire.
The study investigated how long it takes to put enough money away for a ten percent deposit and revealed that in the least affordable cities, it could take a first-time buyer with no previous savings over nine years to get together a deposit, including in London and Guildford.
To use the maximum Lifetime ISA allowance of £4,000, first-time buyers would need to put away £333 per month.
However, if planning to buy with a partner, sibling or friend, monthly savings decrease to £166.
The average lump sum needed for a 10 percent deposit in Southampton is £20,938, with the city’s average house price at £209,382.
Lisa Caplan, Nutmeg’s head of financial advice, said: “Many people dream of owning their first home. We know a house is the top investment goal for our customers, but it can seem unachievable.
"However, by putting some money away each month and making the most of a government top-up through a Lifetime ISA – your aspirations for home ownership might be closer than you think.”
For more information, visit https://www.nutmeg.com/nutmegonomics/how-long-will-it-take-you-to-get-on-the-property-ladder/.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Southampton schools have country's highest proportion of exclusions for assaults, drugs and alcohol

HUNDREDS of Southampton schoolchildren missed out on classes in exclusion due to physical attacks or drug and alcohol-related issues .
The city ’ s primary and secondary schools had the highest proportion of exclusions for these reasons out of the whole of England , figures reveal .
Analysis of Department for Education data by Newsquest 's Data Investigation 's unit shows there were 558 exclusions in Southampton in 2017/18 for physical assault against a pupil or an adult and drug and alcohol related-incidents .
This equated to 40 per cent of all removals in city schools that year and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ types of cases from 2015/16 .
Concerns have been raised by teachers ’ union officials over the rise in violence and substance issues .
Maggie Bremner , National Association of Schoolmasters/ Union of Women Teachers ( NASUWT ) regional organiser , said : “ Pupil indiscipline is now one of the main reasons given by teachers for considering leaving the profession , making it a key contributory factor to the national crisis in teacher supply .
It is common for people to assume that behaviour problems are confined to secondary schools , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case .
“ Primary school teachers also face equally challenging and serious pupil indiscipline , but they are often discouraged from raising the issues and led to believe it will reflect negatively on them because of the age of pupils .
For too long , too many teachers have suffered in silence.
” She added : “ No teacher should have to go to work with the expectation that they will be abused .
All workers are entitled to a safe working environment , free from violence and disruption.
” A Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent and fixed-term exclusions across the city are down , although from 2016/17 to 2017/18 this was only a marginal decline .
“ The figures on violence and substance-related issues are regrettable but they do not tell the whole picture , and in fact they obscure the significant progress that has been made over the last few years in reducing exclusions , ” they said .
“ The proportion of pupils in Southampton that have been excluded either permanently or on a fixed-term basis has been falling and is now below the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backdrop of a rise in UK-wide exclusion rates and has happened as a result of a close and effective partnership between the council , headteachers and school staff , who regularly come together to share best practice and develop data-led insights into effective methods of helping those at risk of exclusion.
” Physical assaults on adults in Southampton schools led to 226 exclusions in 2017/18 , up from 137 incidents in 2015/16 .
Hampshire schools presented a similar picture , with 35 per cent of exclusions in 2017/18 coming from physical assaults and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes rose from 2,376 in 2015/16 to 2780 two years later , an increase of 17 per cent .

The city’s primary and secondary schools had the highest proportion of exclusions for these reasons out of the whole of England, figures reveal.
Analysis of Department for Education data by Newsquest's Data Investigation's unit shows there were 558 exclusions in Southampton in 2017/18 for physical assault against a pupil or an adult and drug and alcohol related-incidents. This equated to 40 per cent of all removals in city schools that year and was a 26 per cent increase in these types of cases from 2015/16.
Concerns have been raised by teachers’ union officials over the rise in violence and substance issues.
Maggie Bremner, National Association of Schoolmasters/ Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) regional organiser, said: “Pupil indiscipline is now one of the main reasons given by teachers for considering leaving the profession, making it a key contributory factor to the national crisis in teacher supply. It is common for people to assume that behaviour problems are confined to secondary schools, but in fact, that has never been the case.
“Primary school teachers also face equally challenging and serious pupil indiscipline, but they are often discouraged from raising the issues and led to believe it will reflect negatively on them because of the age of pupils. For too long, too many teachers have suffered in silence.”
She added: “No teacher should have to go to work with the expectation that they will be abused. All workers are entitled to a safe working environment, free from violence and disruption.”
A Southampton City Council spokesperson said overall levels of permanent and fixed-term exclusions across the city are down, although from 2016/17 to 2017/18 this was only a marginal decline.
“The figures on violence and substance-related issues are regrettable but they do not tell the whole picture, and in fact they obscure the significant progress that has been made over the last few years in reducing exclusions,” they said.
“The proportion of pupils in Southampton that have been excluded either permanently or on a fixed-term basis has been falling and is now below the national average.
“This is despite a backdrop of a rise in UK-wide exclusion rates and has happened as a result of a close and effective partnership between the council, headteachers and school staff, who regularly come together to share best practice and develop data-led insights into effective methods of helping those at risk of exclusion.”
Physical assaults on adults in Southampton schools led to 226 exclusions in 2017/18, up from 137 incidents in 2015/16.
The Daily Echo contacted Southampton City Council for comment.
Hampshire schools presented a similar picture, with 35 per cent of exclusions in 2017/18 coming from physical assaults and drug and alcohol-related cases.
These exclusion causes rose from 2,376 in 2015/16 to 2780 two years later, an increase of 17 per cent.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Former police site could be used for McCarthy and Stone retirement apartments on Jones Lane, Hythe

A NEW retirement accommodation building could replace a former police station site .
McCarthy and Stone developers have now submitted revised plans to redevelop the site on Jones Lane , Hythe .
It comes after they submitted an original planning application in 2017 , which proposed a contemporary design .
But the design has been changed in response to a subsequent appeal decision .
The plans propose 33 one and two bedroom retirement living apartments , with a shared communal lounge , guest suite and house manager ’ s office .
Plans state there will be 23 parking spaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new landscaping , tree planting and boundary treatments .
The revised plans include giving the design a `` traditional '' appearance , with a series of individual buildings relating to the character of neighbouring buildings and the adjoining conservation area .
But a public document shows at least seven people have objected to the plans .
One Hythe resident said : “ What we need is affordable accommodation for young people , flats or masonettes for either young couples or singles , but something other than another retirement complex.
” Another said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long term jobs into the area nor will it not enhance the street scene or bring any major economic benefits . ''
But the developers hit back by saying the accommodation is “ much-needed ” .
Shane Paull , regional managing director at McCarthy and Stone , said : “ Our design has been completely revised to ensure a traditional design that will enhance the appearance of this derelict site and respect the character of neighbouring buildings and the conservation area .
“ We strongly believe our revised plans for Hythe represent an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living accommodation , which will improve housing choices for older residents , whilst regenerating a disused brownfield site that is sustainably located close to shops and services.
” A final decision has not yet been made .

McCarthy and Stone developers have now submitted revised plans to redevelop the site on Jones Lane, Hythe.
It comes after they submitted an original planning application in 2017, which proposed a contemporary design.
But the design has been changed in response to a subsequent appeal decision.
The plans propose 33 one and two bedroom retirement living apartments, with a shared communal lounge, guest suite and house manager’s office.
Plans state there will be 23 parking spaces, with retained access from Jones Lane, new landscaping, tree planting and boundary treatments.
The revised plans include giving the design a "traditional" appearance, with a series of individual buildings relating to the character of neighbouring buildings and the adjoining conservation area.
But a public document shows at least seven people have objected to the plans.
One Hythe resident said: “What we need is affordable accommodation for young people, flats or masonettes for either young couples or singles, but something other than another retirement complex.”
Another said: “This development will not bring local long term jobs into the area nor will it not enhance the street scene or bring any major economic benefits."
But the developers hit back by saying the accommodation is “much-needed”.
Shane Paull, regional managing director at McCarthy and Stone, said: “Our design has been completely revised to ensure a traditional design that will enhance the appearance of this derelict site and respect the character of neighbouring buildings and the conservation area.
“We strongly believe our revised plans for Hythe represent an important opportunity to deliver much-needed specialist retirement living accommodation, which will improve housing choices for older residents, whilst regenerating a disused brownfield site that is sustainably located close to shops and services.”
A final decision has not yet been made.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Meet Princess Emma Price, who visits Southampton Children's Hospital several times a year

A PRINCESS has made it to the ball several times to provide magical visits to children in hospital .
Mother-of-three and former holiday entertainer Emma Price , from Totton , spends her free time walking through Southampton Children ’ s Hospital in glass slippers and a gown to bring “ a little bit of magic ” to child patients .
She has volunteered there for the last few years alongside her business Enchanted Princess Parties , where she makes appearances dressed as a princess at events .
Emma , 32 , started visiting families at the hospital after her two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing the hip joint to become partially or completely dislocated .
She said : “ I ’ ve always believed that if you have the ability to help other people , then it should be a priority to do just that .
“ I 've been blessed with three happy , healthy children but my twins were both born with hip dysplasia , which meant hip harnesses from six weeks old and very frequent trips to Southampton General.
” She added : “ I feel so blessed to have received such amazing care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-year-olds running around .
Not all families , however , are as lucky as mine and if I can spread some smiles among those who need it most , I absolutely will .
“ I visit the wards as the princess as often as I can , trying my best to generate smiles and spread a little bit of magic .
But honestly , there ’ s nothing else I enjoy more and I would wander the wards of the hospital every day if I could.
” Emma also fundraises at events , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eling FC .
Beth Hall , head of fundraising at Southampton Children ’ s Hospital , said : “ Southampton Hospital Charity invites Princess Belle into the hospital several times a year to visit our patients in Southampton Children ’ s Hospital .
“ It is always a delight to see the smiles on the children , their family and our staff as Belle walks around the wards .
To volunteer and give up your time to cheer someone else up is an incredible thing to do . ''

Mother-of-three and former holiday entertainer Emma Price, from Totton, spends her free time walking through Southampton Children’s Hospital in glass slippers and a gown to bring “a little bit of magic” to child patients.
She has volunteered there for the last few years alongside her business Enchanted Princess Parties, where she makes appearances dressed as a princess at events.
Emma, 32, started visiting families at the hospital after her two twins were born with hip dysplasia, causing the hip joint to become partially or completely dislocated.
She said: “I’ve always believed that if you have the ability to help other people, then it should be a priority to do just that.
“I've been blessed with three happy, healthy children but my twins were both born with hip dysplasia, which meant hip harnesses from six weeks old and very frequent trips to Southampton General.”
She added: “I feel so blessed to have received such amazing care, and the twins are now normal three-year-olds running around.
Not all families, however, are as lucky as mine and if I can spread some smiles among those who need it most, I absolutely will.
“I visit the wards as the princess as often as I can, trying my best to generate smiles and spread a little bit of magic. But honestly, there’s nothing else I enjoy more and I would wander the wards of the hospital every day if I could.”
Emma also fundraises at events, including a charity day at Totton and Eling FC.
Beth Hall, head of fundraising at Southampton Children’s Hospital, said: “Southampton Hospital Charity invites Princess Belle into the hospital several times a year to visit our patients in Southampton Children’s Hospital.
“It is always a delight to see the smiles on the children, their family and our staff as Belle walks around the wards. To volunteer and give up your time to cheer someone else up is an incredible thing to do."


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Alfie Lancaster racially abused victim at Coop petrol station in Lymington

A HAMPSHIRE man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after he assaulted and racially abused a man .
@ @ @ @ @ assaulted and racially abused a man at Coop petrol station on Wellworthy Road in Lymington @ @ @ @ @ also caused damage to the automatic doors at the petrol station .
Appearing at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty assault by beating , causing unlawful damage , causing alarm and distress using @ @ @ @ @ Lancaster , of Samber Close , Lymington , was ordered to carry out 150 hours @ @ @ @ @ months and was fined £150 .
He was also ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ .

Alfie Lancaster, 18, assaulted and racially abused a man at Coop petrol station on Wellworthy Road in Lymington on August 26.
He also caused damage to the automatic doors at the petrol station.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, Lancaster pleaded guilty assault by beating, causing unlawful damage, causing alarm and distress using threatening and insulting words.
Lancaster, of Samber Close, Lymington, was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work over 12 months and was fined £150.
He was also ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

MORE than sixty years since his untimely death , the musical that celebrates the life of Buddy Holly is celebrating its 30th anniversary .
It 's easy to see why The Buddy Holly Story has lasted the test of time .
It 's a two and a half hour celebration of some of the greatest rock n roll music ever made .
Members of the audience are transported back to the 50s when a group play a live set in a country and western radio station .
But Buddy , the frontman of The Crickets , has no intention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all about rock n roll for him and he launches into an upbeat version of Rip It Up , much to the disgust of his country and western mentor .
AJ Jenks pulls off the titular role with aplomb , aping Buddy 's mannerisms and trademark jumps around the stage as well as impressing vocally in everything from Peggy Sue to Oh Boy and Maybe Baby to Heartbeat .
He is joined on stage by a talented cast of actor musicians playing an impressive array of instruments .
I particularly enjoyed the dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the playing of the electric guitar behind the head .
The music speaks for itself and we are treated to a number of non Buddy hits of the time including Reet Petite , Shout , La Bamba and Johnny B Goode .
The show charts Buddy 's tragic tale from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance in Clear Lake , Iowa before dying in a plane crash alongside fellow performers Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper at the age of just 22 .
It 's a terrific show which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act , becomes more like a live concert featuring one hit after the next and really getting the enthusiastic crowd going .
My only complaint was that I had hoped to hear Don McLean 's American Pie , the track which famously pays tribute to the late great Buddy Holly .
But , on tonight 's showing , perhaps the music did n't die after all .

It's easy to see why The Buddy Holly Story has lasted the test of time.
It's a two and a half hour celebration of some of the greatest rock n roll music ever made.
Members of the audience are transported back to the 50s when a group play a live set in a country and western radio station. But Buddy, the frontman of The Crickets, has no intention of becoming a country star. It's all about rock n roll for him and he launches into an upbeat version of Rip It Up, much to the disgust of his country and western mentor.
AJ Jenks pulls off the titular role with aplomb, aping Buddy's mannerisms and trademark jumps around the stage as well as impressing vocally in everything from Peggy Sue to Oh Boy and Maybe Baby to Heartbeat.
He is joined on stage by a talented cast of actor musicians playing an impressive array of instruments. I particularly enjoyed the dancing on top of the double bass and the playing of the electric guitar behind the head.
The music speaks for itself and we are treated to a number of non Buddy hits of the time including Reet Petite, Shout, La Bamba and Johnny B Goode.
The show charts Buddy's tragic tale from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance in Clear Lake, Iowa before dying in a plane crash alongside fellow performers Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper at the age of just 22.
It's a terrific show which, towards the end of the second act, becomes more like a live concert featuring one hit after the next and really getting the enthusiastic crowd going.
My only complaint was that I had hoped to hear Don McLean's American Pie, the track which famously pays tribute to the late great Buddy Holly. But, on tonight's showing, perhaps the music didn't die after all.
Buddy runs until Saturday. Tickets: 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--'Our exam results are happy because children are happy here': The school putting happiness first

IT IS the New Forest school seeing children through all of their school years .
At the Ballard School , happy students is a top priority for teachers .
The school has 410 pupils ages two to 16-years-old meaning that students can complete their formative school years in one place , with staff and friends they are familiar with .
As well as standard lessons , the school hosts a total of 120 after-school activities including music , dance and sport .
The school also provides clubs for students who enjoy maths , and also offer horse riding , karate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day starts at 8.30am to 4pm but after-school activities often run until 5pm .
Headteacher Andrew McCleave said that his students are very `` issue aware '' and care for others as well as for the environment .
Last year , the headboy and headgirl organised food donations for the Lymington Foodbank which saw a total of three mini buses filled with food donated , all of which came from students at the school .
The school has the Gold Artsmark Award , which highlights the schools performing arts ability .
This year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green Flag status , a scheme which recognises and rewards eco-friendly organisations .
Mr McCleave said : `` The school is a lovely place to work , the kids are so down to earth and polite .
`` They are very big on standing up for what they believe in and support the local community .
`` We are non academically selective and we take on kids we have the ability to teach .
`` Our exam results are happy because children are happy here . ''

At the Ballard School, happy students is a top priority for teachers.
The school has 410 pupils ages two to 16-years-old meaning that students can complete their formative school years in one place, with staff and friends they are familiar with.
As well as standard lessons, the school hosts a total of 120 after-school activities including music, dance and sport.
The school also provides clubs for students who enjoy maths, and also offer horse riding, karate and a debates club.
The school day starts at 8.30am to 4pm but after-school activities often run until 5pm.
Headteacher Andrew McCleave said that his students are very "issue aware" and care for others as well as for the environment.
Last year, the headboy and headgirl organised food donations for the Lymington Foodbank which saw a total of three mini buses filled with food donated, all of which came from students at the school.
The school has the Gold Artsmark Award, which highlights the schools performing arts ability.
This year, the school is striving to achieve Green Flag status, a scheme which recognises and rewards eco-friendly organisations.
Mr McCleave said: "The school is a lovely place to work, the kids are so down to earth and polite.
"They are very big on standing up for what they believe in and support the local community.
"We are non academically selective and we take on kids we have the ability to teach.
"Our exam results are happy because children are happy here."


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--John Lewis boss quits and bonus in doubt after Christmas sales drop

THE boss of John Lewis has quit after the company revealed a drop in sales in the crucial festive trading period .
Staff at the department store and at Waitrose may miss out on their traditional bonus , with a decision on the dividend due to be made next month .
John Lewis spent £3million transforming its Southampton store into an “ experimental concept shop ” ahead of Christmas , trying innovations that could be rolled out to other branches .
But across its stores , like-for-like sales were down two per cent in the crucial Christmas trading period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the employee-owned retailer since 1994 , leaves her post as managing director of John Lewis just three months after the managing director of Waitrose , Rob Collins , also stepped down following a major restructuring .
• Revealed : The winners and losers in the Christmas supermarket wars John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield is also quitting – having announced his departure in November 2018 – and will be replaced next month by outgoing Ofcom chief Sharon White .
Ms Nickolds was due to become the new executive director of brand – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a newly created role which she was due to take up in February .
Sir Charlie said : `` After some reflection on the responsibilities of her proposed new role , we have decided together that the implementation of the future partnership structure in February is the right time for her to move on and she will leave the partnership with our gratitude and best wishes for the future .
`` At the full year , we expect profits in Waitrose & Partners to be broadly in line with last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reverse the losses incurred in the first half of the year , but profits will be substantially down on last year .
We therefore expect that partnership profit before exceptionals will be significantly lower than last year . ''
• Food sales up at M & S - but clothes sales drop after it orders too many skinny trousers He added : `` The partnership board will meet in February to decide whether it is prudent to pay a partnership bonus .
`` The decision will be influenced by our level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength of our balance sheet . ''
In March last year , the company revealed that staff bonuses for the employee-owned retailer would be just three per cent of annual pay – the lowest level since 1953 – after profits fell 45.4 per cent to £160million .
Gross sales at the partnership in the seven weeks to January 4 were down 1.8 per cent compared with last year at £2.2billion .
Waitrose saw a 1.3 per cent fall in sales , due to store closures , but was up 0.4 per cent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis there was a 2.3 per cent fall in sales – or two per cent on a like-for-like basis – with electricals and home furnishing sales down by four per cent and 3.4 per cent respectively compared with a year ago .
Sir Charlie added : `` We saw significant variation in levels of demand , with Black Friday sales up 10 per cent on the equivalent period last year , followed by more subdued demand in the subsequent weeks . ''
He warned that `` profits will be substantially down on last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warns of store closures unless rates are cut There was some growth , with beauty sales up 4.7 per cent and fashion up 0.1 per cent , while at Waitrose online orders and basket sizes increased 23 per cent in the seven days leading up to Christmas compared with last year .
However , John Lewis could only manage a 1.4 per cent increase in online sales , meaning the group overall saw an online uptick of 16.7 per cent in total .
Reacting to the news , Richard Lim , chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Excitable Edgar did little to fire up Christmas sales , with declines across non-food and a woeful performance in the online business , which barely showed any signs of growth .
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Staff at the department store and at Waitrose may miss out on their traditional bonus, with a decision on the dividend due to be made next month.
John Lewis spent £3million transforming its Southampton store into an “experimental concept shop” ahead of Christmas, trying innovations that could be rolled out to other branches.
But across its stores, like-for-like sales were down two per cent in the crucial Christmas trading period.
Paula Nickolds, who has been with the employee-owned retailer since 1994, leaves her post as managing director of John Lewis just three months after the managing director of Waitrose, Rob Collins, also stepped down following a major restructuring.
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield is also quitting – having announced his departure in November 2018 – and will be replaced next month by outgoing Ofcom chief Sharon White.
Ms Nickolds was due to become the new executive director of brand – overseeing both John Lewis and Waitrose – in a newly created role which she was due to take up in February.
Sir Charlie said: "After some reflection on the responsibilities of her proposed new role, we have decided together that the implementation of the future partnership structure in February is the right time for her to move on and she will leave the partnership with our gratitude and best wishes for the future.
"At the full year, we expect profits in Waitrose & Partners to be broadly in line with last year.
“In John Lewis & Partners we will reverse the losses incurred in the first half of the year, but profits will be substantially down on last year. We therefore expect that partnership profit before exceptionals will be significantly lower than last year."
He added: "The partnership board will meet in February to decide whether it is prudent to pay a partnership bonus.
"The decision will be influenced by our level of profitability, planned investment and maintaining the strength of our balance sheet."
In March last year, the company revealed that staff bonuses for the employee-owned retailer would be just three per cent of annual pay – the lowest level since 1953 – after profits fell 45.4 per cent to £160million.
Gross sales at the partnership in the seven weeks to January 4 were down 1.8 per cent compared with last year at £2.2billion. Waitrose saw a 1.3 per cent fall in sales, due to store closures, but was up 0.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis.
But at John Lewis there was a 2.3 per cent fall in sales – or two per cent on a like-for-like basis – with electricals and home furnishing sales down by four per cent and 3.4 per cent respectively compared with a year ago.
Sir Charlie added: "We saw significant variation in levels of demand, with Black Friday sales up 10 per cent on the equivalent period last year, followed by more subdued demand in the subsequent weeks."
He warned that "profits will be substantially down on last year".
There was some growth, with beauty sales up 4.7 per cent and fashion up 0.1 per cent, while at Waitrose online orders and basket sizes increased 23 per cent in the seven days leading up to Christmas compared with last year.
However, John Lewis could only manage a 1.4 per cent increase in online sales, meaning the group overall saw an online uptick of 16.7 per cent in total.
Reacting to the news, Richard Lim, chief executive of Retail Economics, said: "Excitable Edgar did little to fire up Christmas sales, with declines across non-food and a woeful performance in the online business, which barely showed any signs of growth.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Two-year-old girl found sitting in baby seat in back of wrecked car on A337 at Everton

A TODDLER has miraculously escaped unhurt after a two-car crash in which her mother and another woman were both injured .
The two-year-old girl is said to have been found sitting unscathed in her baby seat in the back of a Ford Mondeo - one of the vehicles involved in the smash .
It happened on the A337 at Everton , near Lymington , at its junction with the B3058 Milford road .
According to reports , the toddler was placed in a pushchair and reunited with her father , who rushed to the scene after being told about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lymington and New Milton attended the accident along with two ambulances .
Firefighters removed the roof of the Mondeo , enabling the two women to be freed from the wreckage .
They were placed on body boards and taken to Southampton General Hospital .
Police took the little girl and her father to the same hospital to make sure she was uninjured .
The Mondeo was badly damaged in the collision but a South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson described the condition of the two women as `` non-life threatening '' .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a head injury in the accident while the other is thought to have hurt her back .
The driver of the other car , a blue Vauxhall is not thought to have been injured in the accident , which left the road blocked for several hours .
Traffic heading towards New Milton was diverted via Milford while the emergency services dealt with the incident .
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said firefighters were called to the scene just after 9.30am .
She said two women trapped in one of the cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle 's roof .
The spokesperson added that a two-and-a-half-year-old child was also taken to hospital but only as a precaution .
The stop message came in at 10.53am .

The two-year-old girl is said to have been found sitting unscathed in her baby seat in the back of a Ford Mondeo - one of the vehicles involved in the smash.
It happened on the A337 at Everton, near Lymington, at its junction with the B3058 Milford road.
According to reports, the toddler was placed in a pushchair and reunited with her father, who rushed to the scene after being told about the collision.
Fire crews from Beaulieu, Lymington and New Milton attended the accident along with two ambulances.
Firefighters removed the roof of the Mondeo, enabling the two women to be freed from the wreckage. They were placed on body boards and taken to Southampton General Hospital.
Police took the little girl and her father to the same hospital to make sure she was uninjured.
The Mondeo was badly damaged in the collision but a South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson described the condition of the two women as "non-life threatening".
One of the women is reported to have suffered a head injury in the accident while the other is thought to have hurt her back.
The driver of the other car, a blue Vauxhall is not thought to have been injured in the accident, which left the road blocked for several hours.
Traffic heading towards New Milton was diverted via Milford while the emergency services dealt with the incident.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said firefighters were called to the scene just after 9.30am.
She said two women trapped in one of the cars were taken to hospital after firefighters removed the vehicle's roof.
The spokesperson added that a two-and-a-half-year-old child was also taken to hospital but only as a precaution.
The stop message came in at 10.53am.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--SCAS hits all response time targets over Christmas and New Year

ALL national response time targets were hit by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ( SCAS ) over the Christmas and New Year period .
In the two week period from December 20 to January 2 , all patient emergencies received by SCAS ’ clinical co-ordination centres in Otterbourne , Hampshire , Bicester , and Oxfordshire received an ambulance response within the timescales set out by NHS England that all ambulance services are measured by .
This ranged from category one life-threatening emergencies to category four less urgent emergencies .
Their busiest day in service was New Year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,840 calls .
Mark Ainsworth , director of operations at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ The Christmas and New Year fortnight is an exceptionally busy time for all emergency services and I ’ m delighted that we were able to continue to deliver excellent clinical care both in person and over the phone , and a responsive and appropriate service to all those patients who called 999 during these two weeks .
“ As well as passing on my gratitude to our staff working in our clinical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we also received fantastic support right across the South Central area from our volunteer community first responders and co-responders from local fire and rescue services , police services and military personnel.
” Will Hancock , Chief Executive at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ I ’ d like to thank all our staff and volunteers for working so hard all year round , and particularly over Christmas and New Year . ''

In the two week period from December 20 to January 2, all patient emergencies received by SCAS’ clinical co-ordination centres in Otterbourne, Hampshire, Bicester, and Oxfordshire received an ambulance response within the timescales set out by NHS England that all ambulance services are measured by.
This ranged from category one life-threatening emergencies to category four less urgent emergencies.
Their busiest day in service was New Year’s Day, when they rushed to 1,840 calls.
Mark Ainsworth, director of operations at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The Christmas and New Year fortnight is an exceptionally busy time for all emergency services and I’m delighted that we were able to continue to deliver excellent clinical care both in person and over the phone, and a responsive and appropriate service to all those patients who called 999 during these two weeks.
“As well as passing on my gratitude to our staff working in our clinical co-ordination centres and on the road, we also received fantastic support right across the South Central area from our volunteer community first responders and co-responders from local fire and rescue services, police services and military personnel.”
Will Hancock, Chief Executive at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I’d like to thank all our staff and volunteers for working so hard all year round, and particularly over Christmas and New Year."


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in Test Valley

POLICE have received multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in Test Valley .
Vehicles have been broken into and belongings @ @ @ @ @ last few days .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Please use this @ @ @ @ @ leave any valuables in your vehicle when it is unattended .
`` This includes overnight @ @ @ @ @ just whilst at public car parks or places .
`` If you see any behaviour @ @ @ @ @ please report it to us , the more information we have the better . ''
@ @ @ @ @ phone 101 or at www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/something-youve-seen-or-heard/ , or 999 in an emergency .

Vehicles have been broken into and belongings have been stolen over the last few days.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Please use this as a reminder to not leave any valuables in your vehicle when it is unattended.
"This includes overnight at your address, not just whilst at public car parks or places.
"If you see any behaviour that you believe is suspicious please report it to us, the more information we have the better."
To make a report, phone 101 or at www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/something-youve-seen-or-heard/, or 999 in an emergency.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Helicopter snapped after being built in Southampton's docks

This helicopter was photographed 56 years ago in January , 1964 in Southampton docks alongside the former great Cunarder , @ @ @ @ @ British European Airways 25-seater helicopter , a Sikorski S61 , was brought to the Western @ @ @ @ @ the ship , American Leader , and then assembled on the quayside before lifting off @ @ @ @ @ in the air the helicopter , to be used on the route from Land ’ @ @ @ @ @ and back , circled above Queen Mary , which was undergoing a refit in the @ @ @ @ @ dock , before flying off to Sussex .
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The new British European Airways 25-seater helicopter, a Sikorski S61, was brought to the Western Docks in pieces on board the ship, American Leader, and then assembled on the quayside before lifting off for Gatwick Airport.
Once in the air the helicopter, to be used on the route from Land’s End to the Scillies and back, circled above Queen Mary, which was undergoing a refit in the former King George V dry dock, before flying off to Sussex.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Food sales up at M&S - but clothes sales drop

MARKS & Spencer 's food division had a `` standout '' performance over Christmas but clothes and home sales fell .
UK food revenue for the business grew 1.5 per cent to £1.7billion in the three months to the end of December , the company said .
However , sales in the clothing and home division dropping 2.7 per cent to £1.1bn in the third quarter .
On a like-for-like basis , which strips out the effect of new stores and closures , UK revenue grew 0.2 per cent .
M & S is a key tenant at Southampton 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as having branches at Winchester and Fareham and food halls across Hampshire .
• Revealed : The winners and losers in the Christmas supermarket wars Chief executive Steve Rowe said : `` The food business continued to outperform the market , and clothing and home had a strong start to the quarter , albeit this was followed by a challenging trading environment in the lead-up to Christmas . ''
He added that `` disappointing one-off issues '' such as waste in the food business and the performance of its gifts range `` held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
On a call with reporters , Mr Rowe said that , although customers purchased a lot of M & S food , `` we bought more than we sold '' , but he promised that no food waste went to landfill .
It was reported that M & S had ordered too many slim-fitting trousers and jeans for men in a bid to make them more fashionable .
Mr Rowe told reporters the retailer had “ got the balance wrong ” .
The business stuck to its profit guidance , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at the lower end of expectations .
• John Lewis boss quits and staff bonus is in doubt after Christmas sales drop Meanwhile , online clothes sales failed to bring much Christmas cheer for M & S management .
Online clothing and home revenue in the UK was up 1.5 per cent - lower than expected .
The business said it had to deal with competitors offering discounts to customers , and less furniture being dispatched .
In a bid to remedy the problems , M & S improved its search and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers to pay in instalments .
• Shoe Zone boss warns of store closures unless rates are cut Richard Lim , chief executive of consultancy Retail Economics , said : `` Food performed particularly well , benefiting from stronger underlying household finances , but consumers also responded positively to more competitive pricing .
`` It appeared that shoppers were prepared to indulge that little bit more this Christmas on food if they spotted value for money . ''
He added : `` While clothing and home lagged overall growth , it still improved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came in the online business that barely showed any meaningful signs of growth .
`` Integrating a seamless digital proposition remains the key challenge for the retailer . ''

UK food revenue for the business grew 1.5 per cent to £1.7billion in the three months to the end of December, the company said.
However, sales in the clothing and home division dropped 2.7 per cent to £1.1bn in the third quarter.
On a like-for-like basis, which strips out the effect of new stores and closures, UK revenue grew 0.2 per cent.
M&S is a key tenant at Southampton's Westquay and Hedge End, as well as having branches at Winchester and Fareham and food halls across Hampshire.
Chief executive Steve Rowe said: "The food business continued to outperform the market, and clothing and home had a strong start to the quarter, albeit this was followed by a challenging trading environment in the lead-up to Christmas."
He added that "disappointing one-off issues" such as waste in the food business and the performance of its gifts range "held us back from delivering a stronger result".
On a call with reporters, Mr Rowe said that, although customers purchased a lot of M&S food, "we bought more than we sold", but he promised that no food waste went to landfill.
It was reported that M&S had ordered too many slim-fitting trousers and jeans for men in a bid to make them more fashionable. Mr Rowe told reporters the retailer had “got the balance wrong”.
The business stuck to its profit guidance, but warned that gross margins are likely to be at the lower end of expectations.
Meanwhile, online clothes sales failed to bring much Christmas cheer for M&S management. Online clothing and home revenue in the UK was up 1.5 per cent - lower than expected.
The business said it had to deal with competitors offering discounts to customers, and less furniture being dispatched.
In a bid to remedy the problems, M&S improved its search and rationalisation functions and launched an option for customers to pay in instalments.
International sales fell 2.3 per cent to £251m.
Richard Lim, chief executive of consultancy Retail Economics, said: "Food performed particularly well, benefiting from stronger underlying household finances, but consumers also responded positively to more competitive pricing.
"It appeared that shoppers were prepared to indulge that little bit more this Christmas on food if they spotted value for money."
He added: "While clothing and home lagged overall growth, it still improved on previous performances. The major disappointment came in the online business that barely showed any meaningful signs of growth.
"Integrating a seamless digital proposition remains the key challenge for the retailer."


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Rush-hour traffic delayed for nearly an hour as crash blocks lane on A31 near Ringwood

RUSH-HOUR traffic was delayed by nearly an hour this morning following a collision on the A31 near Ringwood .
One @ @ @ @ @ near the junction for the B3081 .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Romsey resident, 25, to walk 130 miles in memory of late grandfather

A ROMSEY man is walking 130 miles across four days in memory of his late grandfather .
Graham Gale , from Halterworth in Romsey , is aiming to raise £500 for a cancer charity when taking part in a 130 mile walk across the country .
He will be walking from Southmead School in Braunton to Mountbatten School , Romsey .
Southmead School is where his grandfather , also Graham Gale , worked at the beginning of his career , and the Mountbatten School where he retired .
The 25-year-old raising money said : `` The reason I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as so many people do , the impact that cancer has on people everywhere and if I can go through four or five days of pain to decrease someone else 's suffering , then it it so so so worthwhile .
`` I hope to complete the walk over four days - so I will start on the Saturday and finish on the Tuesday .
`` I will be on my own for most of it but my family will meet me at pit stops for refreshments so I do n't have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Graham will walk on April 4 , 2020 which would have been his grandfather 's birthday .
Graham added : `` I do a lot of cycling as it is but walking will definitely be a challenge - I will try to run parts of it to speed up the walk .
`` I wanted to get the JustGiving page up early so it would motivate and make sure I will do it .
`` I was hoping to raise £500 but I may need to increase it once I have ran since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am really looking forward to it but a bit nervous as I have n't done anything on this scale on a personal level before . ''
Graham will be raising the money throughout the lead up and during his walk , with all funds being donated to Cancer Research UK .
If you would like to support Graham 's 130 mile hike , you can visit his JustGiving page at https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-gale8

Graham Gale, from Halterworth in Romsey, is aiming to raise £500 for a cancer charity when taking part in a 130 mile walk across the country.
He will be walking from Southmead School in Braunton to Mountbatten School, Romsey.
Southmead School is where his grandfather, also Graham Gale, worked at the beginning of his career, and the Mountbatten School where he retired.
The 25-year-old raising money said: "The reason I want to do this is that I know, as so many people do, the impact that cancer has on people everywhere and if I can go through four or five days of pain to decrease someone else's suffering, then it it so so so worthwhile.
"I hope to complete the walk over four days - so I will start on the Saturday and finish on the Tuesday.
"I will be on my own for most of it but my family will meet me at pit stops for refreshments so I don't have to carry it around with me."
Graham will walk on April 4, 2020 which would have been his grandfather's birthday.
Graham added: "I do a lot of cycling as it is but walking will definitely be a challenge - I will try to run parts of it to speed up the walk.
"I wanted to get the JustGiving page up early so it would motivate and make sure I will do it.
"I was hoping to raise £500 but I may need to increase it once I have ran since people have already been so kind already.
"I am really looking forward to it but a bit nervous as I haven't done anything on this scale on a personal level before."
Graham will be raising the money throughout the lead up and during his walk, with all funds being donated to Cancer Research UK.
If you would like to support Graham's 130 mile hike, you can visit his JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-gale8


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--MP Desmond Swayne says 'poor families among the fattest'

AN ISSUE that was raised at every one of our four hustings during the election campaign was that of food banks .
There was a measure of surprise when I stated my view that food banks were a proper and welcome response by voluntary organisations and individuals to a need that exists and which it is difficult for state agencies to address .
There never was a golden age when the need that food banks address did not exist .
When families or individuals experience a crisis they make use of food banks because they need to , and because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food banks existed they would , in the first instance , rely on the wider family for help , and in desperation they might even have recourse to loan sharks .
Food banks address a need , and we should thank those volunteers who give their time , money and substance .
We have a more generous welfare system than most comparable affluent economies .
We also have a number of short term and emergency benefits including Discretionary Housing Payment .
It is significant that government figures show that most food bank users @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Payment in the 6 months prior to their referral to a food bank .
The explanation may be that they were simply unaware of the benefit , or that the crisis that caused them to be referred to a food bank arose at such short notice .
Whatever the particular crisis that an individual or family may face , there will inevitably be a delay in the response of the welfare system whilst the bona fides of any applicant for benefits are established and checked , into that ‘ space ’ the existence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contribution .
For longer term reliance on food banks we need to ask more profound questions as to why people find themselves in such a situation .
Of course , this will include assessments of the adequacy of the level of benefit payments -particularly where housing costs are concerned .
The easy answer however , is always to address the problem with more money , but I do believe that we need to get at more a fundamental understanding of how recipients of benefits actually spend the welfare payments that they receive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of our children is obese by the time they leave primary school , and that this disproportionately affects those children in the lowest household incomes .
To put it bluntly ( and in the terms that elicited shouts of protest at the hustings ) : the poorest are amongst the fattest .
The conclusion that I draw is that their families need , in addition to welfare payments , help with how to shop more cost effectively and healthily .
This is a column by Desmond Swayne for the Salisbury Journal , @ @ @ @

There was a measure of surprise when I stated my view that food banks were a proper and welcome response by voluntary organisations and individuals to a need that exists and which it is difficult for state agencies to address.
There never was a golden age when the need that food banks address did not exist. When families or individuals experience a crisis they make use of food banks because they need to, and because they are available. In times before food banks existed they would, in the first instance, rely on the wider family for help, and in desperation they might even have recourse to loan sharks. Food banks address a need, and we should thank those volunteers who give their time, money and substance.
We have a more generous welfare system than most comparable affluent economies. We also have a number of short term and emergency benefits including Discretionary Housing Payment. It is significant that government figures show that most food bank users have not applied for a Discretionary Housing Payment in the 6 months prior to their referral to a food bank.
The explanation may be that they were simply unaware of the benefit, or that the crisis that caused them to be referred to a food bank arose at such short notice.
Whatever the particular crisis that an individual or family may face, there will inevitably be a delay in the response of the welfare system whilst the bona fides of any applicant for benefits are established and checked, into that ‘space’ the existence of a food bank is an important contribution.
For longer term reliance on food banks we need to ask more profound questions as to why people find themselves in such a situation. Of course, this will include assessments of the adequacy of the level of benefit payments -particularly where housing costs are concerned. The easy answer however, is always to address the problem with more money, but I do believe that we need to get at more a fundamental understanding of how recipients of benefits actually spend the welfare payments that they receive.
The shocking statistic is that one in five of our children is obese by the time they leave primary school, and that this disproportionately affects those children in the lowest household incomes.
To put it bluntly (and in the terms that elicited shouts of protest at the hustings): the poorest are amongst the fattest.
The conclusion that I draw is that their families need, in addition to welfare payments, help with how to shop more cost effectively and healthily.
This is a column by Desmond Swayne for the Salisbury Journal, our sister publication.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Eastleigh toy shop appeals for old toy donations as part of national initiative

A TOY shop in Eastleigh has started taking donations of old toys so that their New Year 's clear out can `` bring smiles to new faces '' .
The Entertainer toy retailer has announced the return of its successful initiative , `` The Big Toy Rehoming Campaign '' , where each branch works with The Salvation Army to provide some of the most underprivileged children in the UK toys at the start of the New Year .
The family run business is nation wide , and has 172 stores across the UK , one of which is located in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 until January 31 , residents of Eastleigh can bring in toys to the branch , where they will be sent to The Salvation Army and distributed to the children who need them .
Gary Grant , Founder and Executive Chairman of The Entertainer said : “ We are incredibly proud to announce the return of The Big Toy Rehoming campaign alongside The Salvation Army .
It has been especially brilliant to receive feedback from those both on the receiving end of donations and kind families donating , with words of encouragement and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year was a phenomenal success and we hope to continue to increase the number generous donations we receive for 2020 , especially as families look to declutter their homes after Christmas and make room for their new toys and games.
” The initiative aims to reduce the number of toys that could find their way into landfill by giving toys no longer played with a new lease of life , whilst aiming to support the 4.1million underprivileged children living in poverty across the country .
More than 16,000 toys that would have ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Entertainer in 2019 , after running donation schemes in June and September .
Kirk Bradley , Head of Corporate Partnerships at Salvation Army Trading Company , said : “ Donations from the last Big Toy Rehoming campaign hugely helped in continuing to provide practical and emotional support for vulnerable people in the UK .
`` It ’ s such a worthwhile cause and we ’ re looking forward to the public joining in again as they declutter their homes after the festive season !
” To find out more , visit www.thetoyshop.com/bigtoyrehoming @

The Entertainer toy retailer has announced the return of its successful initiative, "The Big Toy Rehoming Campaign", where each branch works with The Salvation Army to provide some of the most underprivileged children in the UK toys at the start of the New Year.
The family run business is nation wide, and has 172 stores across the UK, one of which is located in Eastleigh's Swan Centre.
From January 2 until January 31, residents of Eastleigh can bring in toys to the branch, where they will be sent to The Salvation Army and distributed to the children who need them.
Gary Grant, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Entertainer said: “We are incredibly proud to announce the return of The Big Toy Rehoming campaign alongside The Salvation Army. It has been especially brilliant to receive feedback from those both on the receiving end of donations and kind families donating, with words of encouragement and praise for the campaign.
"Last year was a phenomenal success and we hope to continue to increase the number generous donations we receive for 2020, especially as families look to declutter their homes after Christmas and make room for their new toys and games.”
The initiative aims to reduce the number of toys that could find their way into landfill by giving toys no longer played with a new lease of life, whilst aiming to support the 4.1million underprivileged children living in poverty across the country.
More than 16,000 toys that would have ended up on a landfill were rehomed by The Entertainer in 2019, after running donation schemes in June and September.
Kirk Bradley, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Salvation Army Trading Company, said: “Donations from the last Big Toy Rehoming campaign hugely helped in continuing to provide practical and emotional support for vulnerable people in the UK.
"It’s such a worthwhile cause and we’re looking forward to the public joining in again as they declutter their homes after the festive season!”
To find out more, visit www.thetoyshop.com/bigtoyrehoming.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Wessex Cancer Trust will host Wear It Bright day to raise money for crisis appeal

A CANCER charity in Hampshire is urging people to get their best and brightest colours out to save them from possible closure .
Wessex Cancer Trust will host a Wear It Bright day this January , just days before their deadline to raise £600,000 by January 31 .
To raise money for the charity ’ s crisis appeal - as they face risk of having to close their support services in Chandler ’ s Ford , Hythe , Bournemouth and Isle of Wight - they are asking people to don their sunniest tops , happiest shoes and most vibrant accessories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also put together some other bright ideas to help people raise money on the day , such as baking and selling brightly coloured cakes , guessing the number of sweets in a jar or holding a joke-telling competition .
The charity , which has been supporting local families for almost 40 years , has seen a 30 percent increase in demand for its services this year .
It has also been hit by a 65 percent reduction in people leaving a gift in their will , while the decline in the high street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 percent .
Then after a large gift that was promised to the charity fell through , the support service were hit by its first major crisis - and the public are being asked for help .
CEO Cait Allen said : “ With the festive season over and no sign of spring in sight , many of us feel a bit glum in January .
We want January 24 to be the happiest day of the year .
“ Wear it Bright gives you the opportunity to create colourful communities and spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as raising money to save local services for anyone living with cancer.
” They have raised at least £140,000 so far .
The charity supports around 11,000 people each year by providing a drop-in service , professional counselling , complementary therapies , activities , and support groups .
It also runs outreach services , popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments .
To sign up for Wear It Bright , visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/wear-it-bright-2020 .
To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust , text @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Wessex Cancer Trust will host a Wear It Bright day this January, just days before their deadline to raise £600,000 by January 31.
To raise money for the charity’s crisis appeal - as they face risk of having to close their support services in Chandler’s Ford, Hythe, Bournemouth and Isle of Wight - they are asking people to don their sunniest tops, happiest shoes and most vibrant accessories on Friday January 24.
They have also put together some other bright ideas to help people raise money on the day, such as baking and selling brightly coloured cakes, guessing the number of sweets in a jar or holding a joke-telling competition.
The charity, which has been supporting local families for almost 40 years, has seen a 30 percent increase in demand for its services this year.
It has also been hit by a 65 percent reduction in people leaving a gift in their will, while the decline in the high street has seen its shop sales fall by 15 percent.
Then after a large gift that was promised to the charity fell through, the support service were hit by its first major crisis - and the public are being asked for help.
CEO Cait Allen said: “With the festive season over and no sign of spring in sight, many of us feel a bit glum in January. We want January 24 to be the happiest day of the year.
“Wear it Bright gives you the opportunity to create colourful communities and spread some New Year cheer, as well as raising money to save local services for anyone living with cancer.”
They have raised at least £140,000 so far.
The charity supports around 11,000 people each year by providing a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, and support groups.
It also runs outreach services, popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments.
To sign up for Wear It Bright, visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk/Event/wear-it-bright-2020.
To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust, text SAVEWESSEX to 70085 or visit justgiving.com/campaign/savewessexcancertrust.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Shoe Zone boss warns of store closures unless rates are cut

THE boss of Shoe Zone has warned that a fifth of stores could close unless business rates are cut urgently .
The store says it paid more in rates in 2019 than it did in 2009 , despite cutting store numbers from around 800 to 500 during that decade .
Shoe Zone has branches at the Marlands Centre , Shirley High Street and Bitterne Road in Southampton , the Swan Centre at Eastleigh , Fareham Centre and Gosport High Street .
A branch in Winchester was among those axed in previous closures .
• John Lewis boss quits and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop Underlying pre-tax profits slipped 15 per cent to £9.6million for the year to October 5 , 2019 as the business was hit by rising costs – despite negotiating rent reductions at around 60 town centre stores .
Anthony Smith , who was named chief executive after Nick Davis ’ s exit in August , said that “ maybe 20 per cent of stores could close if rates don ’ t change ” .
He said business rates had been a particular burden on the business and had weighed down on store expansion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M & S - but clothes sales drop after it orders too many skinny trousers He said : “ We need a change to the rates system because the current cost of rates is too much for retailers , particularly in small towns .
“ All we want to see are rates which are aligned with the current rental property market .
“ We are a business that is looking to really expand but our numbers haven ’ t really moved over the past year .
We ’ ve opened about 20 stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period.
” • Revealed : The winners and losers in the Christmas supermarket wars During the year in question , the retailer secured a 23.6 per cent reduction on rents across its 60 town centre leases which were renewed .
Shoe Zone , which sells around 18m pairs of shoes each year , reported a 0.9 per cent increase in revenue to £162m for the year , as it was boosted by digital growth and store openings for its larger Big Box format .
The company said it has seen a positive start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is eyeing more Big Box openings in 2020 .
A host of high street retailers have been seeking rent reductions , often through the use of company voluntary arrangements ( CVA ) which involve a meeting of their creditors .

The store says it paid more in rates in 2019 than it did in 2009, despite cutting store numbers from around 800 to 500 during that decade.
Shoe Zone has branches at the Marlands Centre, Shirley High Street and Bitterne Road in Southampton, the Swan Centre at Eastleigh, Fareham Centre and Gosport High Street.
A branch in Winchester was among those axed in previous closures.
Underlying pre-tax profits slipped 15 per cent to £9.6million for the year to October 5, 2019 as the business was hit by rising costs – despite negotiating rent reductions at around 60 town centre stores.
Anthony Smith, who was named chief executive after Nick Davis’s exit in August, said that “maybe 20 per cent of stores could close if rates don’t change”.
He said business rates had been a particular burden on the business and had weighed down on store expansion plans.
He said: “We need a change to the rates system because the current cost of rates is too much for retailers, particularly in small towns.
“Current rates don’t reflect the market.
“All we want to see are rates which are aligned with the current rental property market.
“We are a business that is looking to really expand but our numbers haven’t really moved over the past year. We’ve opened about 20 stores and then closed around 20 over same period.”
During the year in question, the retailer secured a 23.6 per cent reduction on rents across its 60 town centre leases which were renewed.
Shoe Zone, which sells around 18m pairs of shoes each year, reported a 0.9 per cent increase in revenue to £162m for the year, as it was boosted by digital growth and store openings for its larger Big Box format.
The company said it has seen a positive start to trading in the current financial year and is eyeing more Big Box openings in 2020.
A host of high street retailers have been seeking rent reductions, often through the use of company voluntary arrangements (CVA) which involve a meeting of their creditors.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--How will Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as senior royals work?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they are stepping back as senior members of the royal family .
But the shock move raises many questions about their future , not least of all whether Harry and Meghan ’ s attempt to redefine their royal lives is sustainable .
– What did Harry and Meghan ’ s statement say ?
The couple said in a “ personal message ” they intend to step back as senior members of the royal family and work to become financially independent , while continuing to support the Queen .
– Where will they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to balance their time between the UK and North America .
– What about their home Frogmore Cottage in Windsor ?
They will continue to base themselves at Frogmore Cottage when in the UK .
Taxpayers paid £2.4 million to renovate Harry and Meghan ’ s official residence , which the couple moved into just nine months ago .
– Where will they live in North America and will they buy a home there ?
This is not yet known .
The couple have just spent six weeks in Canada so are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year .
– How will they become financially independent ?
Their new official website Sussexroyal.com said the couple will no longer receive funding through the Sovereign Grant from the taxpayer for their official office expenses – which it said accounted for 5 % of their office costs .
The Prince of Wales currently pays for the remaining cost of their public duties and some of their private costs from his Duchy of Cornwall income .
But it is not clear cut .
The Sovereign Grant is also used to pay for Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and their website said they “ proudly ” carry out official overseas visits in support of the Queen , suggesting they will still continue to do so .
– Will they be getting paid jobs ?
It looks like it in some form .
Sussexroyal.com said the couple “ value the ability to earn a professional income , which in the current structure they are prohibited from doing .
“ For this reason they have made the choice to become members of the Royal Family with financial independence.
” Harry is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress but the pair are about to launch their new SussexRoyal foundation .
– Will the British taxpayers still pay for their security ?
They seem to think so .
Sussexroyal.com , referring to armed security by the Metropolitan Police mandated by the Home Office , said : “ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are classified as internationally protected people which mandates this level of security.
” – But they are no longer senior royals ?
Yes this creates a problem .
Non-senior royals generally don ’ t have full-time royal protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced criticism over the use of taxpayers ’ funding for police protection , but the Duke of York now pays for their security himself .
The undisclosed cost of guarding the royal family as a whole is estimated to be more than £100 million a year .
– What about the cost to the Canadians ?
If Harry and Meghan base themselves in Canada – a realm of which the Queen is monarch , it raises the question of whether the Canadians will have to contribute to their security costs as well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
– Will they lose their HRH titles ?
Their statement makes no mention of them losing their HRH titles nor of Harry being removed from the line of succession .
The duke and duchess said they have chosen to “ carve out a progressive new role within this institution ” .
Having a dual role has proved controversial in the past .
In 2002 , the Earl and Countess of Wessex stepped down from their businesses to become full time royals after they were accused of cashing in on their royal status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earns her own income , but does not carry out royal duties nor live in an official residence .
– What about the Queen and the Prince of Wales ?
It is understood that the Queen and the Prince of Wales were not aware of the content of Harry and Meghan ’ s personal statement before it was issued .
The announcement was made just seven weeks after the Queen ’ s second son Andrew stepped back from royal duties after his disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry and Meghan ’ s decision to step back will be “ complicated ” and talks are still at an early stage .
– Why did Harry and Meghan take the decision ?
The couple spoke of their struggles dealing with royal life and the intense tabloid interest in a television documentary about their Africa tour .
Meghan said : “ It ’ s not enough to just survive something , that ’ s not the point of life .
You have got to thrive .
”

But the shock move raises many questions about their future, not least of all whether Harry and Meghan’s attempt to redefine their royal lives is sustainable.
– What did Harry and Meghan’s statement say?
The couple said in a “personal message” they intend to step back as senior members of the royal family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to support the Queen.
– Where will they live?
They said they now plan to balance their time between the UK and North America.
– What about their home Frogmore Cottage in Windsor?
They will continue to base themselves at Frogmore Cottage when in the UK.
Taxpayers paid £2.4 million to renovate Harry and Meghan’s official residence, which the couple moved into just nine months ago.
– Where will they live in North America and will they buy a home there?
This is not yet known. The couple have just spent six weeks in Canada so are expected to base themselves there for part of the year.
– How will they become financially independent?
Their new official website Sussexroyal.com said the couple will no longer receive funding through the Sovereign Grant from the taxpayer for their official office expenses – which it said accounted for 5% of their office costs.
The Prince of Wales currently pays for the remaining cost of their public duties and some of their private costs from his Duchy of Cornwall income.
But it is not clear cut. The Sovereign Grant is also used to pay for Harry and Meghan’s official royal travel, and their website said they “proudly” carry out official overseas visits in support of the Queen, suggesting they will still continue to do so.
– Will they be getting paid jobs?
It looks like it in some form. Sussexroyal.com said the couple “value the ability to earn a professional income, which in the current structure they are prohibited from doing.
“For this reason they have made the choice to become members of the Royal Family with financial independence.”
Harry is a former soldier and Meghan is a former actress but the pair are about to launch their new SussexRoyal foundation.
– Will the British taxpayers still pay for their security?
They seem to think so. Sussexroyal.com, referring to armed security by the Metropolitan Police mandated by the Home Office, said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are classified as internationally protected people which mandates this level of security.”
– But they are no longer senior royals?
Yes this creates a problem. Non-senior royals generally don’t have full-time royal protection officers.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie previously faced criticism over the use of taxpayers’ funding for police protection, but the Duke of York now pays for their security himself.
The undisclosed cost of guarding the royal family as a whole is estimated to be more than £100 million a year.
– What about the cost to the Canadians?
If Harry and Meghan base themselves in Canada – a realm of which the Queen is monarch, it raises the question of whether the Canadians will have to contribute to their security costs as well, or even pay for an official residence.
– Will they lose their HRH titles?
Their statement makes no mention of them losing their HRH titles nor of Harry being removed from the line of succession.
The duke and duchess said they have chosen to “carve out a progressive new role within this institution”.
– Does combining private work with royal duties work?
Having a dual role has proved controversial in the past.
In 2002, the Earl and Countess of Wessex stepped down from their businesses to become full time royals after they were accused of cashing in on their royal status.
Harry’s cousin Zara Tindall earns her own income, but does not carry out royal duties nor live in an official residence.
– What about the Queen and the Prince of Wales?
It is understood that the Queen and the Prince of Wales were not aware of the content of Harry and Meghan’s personal statement before it was issued.
The announcement was made just seven weeks after the Queen’s second son Andrew stepped back from royal duties after his disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Buckingham Palace has warned that Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back will be “complicated” and talks are still at an early stage.
– Why did Harry and Meghan take the decision?
The couple spoke of their struggles dealing with royal life and the intense tabloid interest in a television documentary about their Africa tour.
Meghan said: “It’s not enough to just survive something, that’s not the point of life. You have got to thrive.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--WATCH: Fire fighters wrestle 3-foot snake from the dashboard of a car in Eastleigh

A three-foot long snake was wrestled out of a car by fire fighters in Eastleigh , after it escaped from its box and hid in the dashboard .
The large albino corn snake slithered into the dashboard of a white fiesta while it was being transported by a woman from her friend 's house .
After failed attempts to lure out the constrictor using a dead mouse as bait , the woman drove to Eastleigh Fire Station at around 12pm today as a last resort .
Crews from Eastleigh tried to locate the snake themselves before asking Animal Rescue Tactical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said : `` Eastleigh firefighters dash-ed to the rescue after a woman ’ s pet snake had escaped and was hiding in the dashboard of her car .
`` Using a snake-eye camera , firefighters Jason Ralph and Daryll Pynigar were unable to locate the whereabouts of the troublesome reptile and charm it out .
But under the advice of Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor Kevin Baker , crews turned the heating on in the car and within half an hour , the snake poked its head from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` After the removal of a few panels , the snake was successfully recovered . ''
In a video released by Hampshire Fire , it shows that two firemen grabbed the snake before safely placing it into a bag , leaving it in the care of its new owner .

The large albino corn snake slithered into the dashboard of a white fiesta while it was being transported by a woman from her friend's house.
After failed attempts to lure out the constrictor using a dead mouse as bait, the woman drove to Eastleigh Fire Station at around 12pm today as a last resort.
Crews from Eastleigh tried to locate the snake themselves before asking Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor, Kevin Baker for advice.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Eastleigh firefighters dash-ed to the rescue after a woman’s pet snake had escaped and was hiding in the dashboard of her car.
"Using a snake-eye camera, firefighters Jason Ralph and Daryll Pynigar were unable to locate the whereabouts of the troublesome reptile and charm it out. But under the advice of Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor Kevin Baker, crews turned the heating on in the car and within half an hour, the snake poked its head from the dashboard in search of colder air.
"After the removal of a few panels, the snake was successfully recovered."
In a video released by Hampshire Fire, it shows that two firemen grabbed the snake before safely placing it into a bag, leaving it in the care of its new owner.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Up to ten libraries could be axed with dozens of jobs lost

UP to ten Hampshire libraries face axe and dozens of jobs could be lost as county bosses try to balance the books .
The number of libraries across the county could drop from 48 to 38 and the remaining ones could see a 15 % reduction in their opening hours as part of restructure of the library service in Hampshire .
But county bosses said there is still a possibility for all Hampshire libraries to remain open but that would mean that there would be a 25 % reductions in their opening hours .
Residents are now asked to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or suggests new ways that would help Hampshire County Council save £1.76m from the library service by 2021 .
The move means that between 40 to 50 jobs would be at risk .
Documents released by the county council today as part of a ten-week public consultation revealed that the libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest , Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak , Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke , Elson library in Gosport , Emsworth library in Havant , Horndean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gosport and Odiham library in Hart .
Additionally , Kingsclere Community Library , Lowford Community Library , Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library may be turned into independent community-managed libraries which means they will no longer be supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers .
Cllr Sean Woodward , executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council said the authority is `` absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service '' .
The consultation will close on March 18 and the authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until all consultation responses have been fully analysed .
Documents have revealed that 300 people work full time across libraries in Hampshire .

The number of libraries across the county could drop from 48 to 38 and the remaining ones could see a 15% reduction in their opening hours as part of restructure of the library service in Hampshire.
But county bosses said there is still a possibility for all Hampshire libraries to remain open but that would mean that there would be a 25% reductions in their opening hours.
Residents are now asked to have their say on the two proposed options or suggests new ways that would help Hampshire County Council save £1.76m from the library service by 2021.
The move means that between 40 to 50 jobs would be at risk.
Documents released by the county council today as part of a ten-week public consultation revealed that the libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest, Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak, Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke, Elson library in Gosport, Emsworth library in Havant, Horndean in East Hampshire, Lee-on-the-Solent library in Gosport and Odiham library in Hart.
Additionally, Kingsclere Community Library, Lowford Community Library, Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library may be turned into independent community-managed libraries which means they will no longer be supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers.
Cllr Sean Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council said the authority is "absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service".
The consultation will close on March 18 and the authority stressed that no decision will be made until all consultation responses have been fully analysed.
Documents have revealed that 300 people work full time across libraries in Hampshire.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Two horses die following outbreak of contagious virus at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre

TWO horses have died at an equestrian centre following the outbreak of a highly contagious virus .
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre , in Stubbington , Fareham , have since gone into `` complete lockdown '' due to positive cases of Equine Herpes Virus ( EHV-1 ) that have been found .
After 10 horses were tested positive for the virus , all shows and bookings were cancelled until further notice .
The centre remains in quarantine while vets take blood tests and swabs of all horses onsite , which will continue until 28 days after the last positive case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vessels in the spinal cord or brain .
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre posted on social media yesterday saying : `` It is with regret , that we have to inform you that we have positive cases of EHV-1 ( Equine Herpes Virus ) here at Crofton Manor .
`` The veterinary advice we have been given is that , if you have attended Crofton Manor recently , to contact your own vet to seek advice reference testing .
We are on complete lock down and all shows and hire bookings are cancelled until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Animal Health Trust , the virus can cause a healthy pregnant mare to suddenly miscarry her unborn foal .
They say it can cause a horse which appears fit and well to suddenly show abnormalities when walking and within hours be unable to stand .
It can also cause respiratory disease which can easily spread from horse to horse .
The virus lies dormant and then re-emerges when an animal is later stressed , such as when transported or mixed with new horses .

Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, in Stubbington, Fareham, have since gone into "complete lockdown" due to positive cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) that have been found.
After 10 horses were tested positive for the virus, all shows and bookings were cancelled until further notice.
The centre remains in quarantine while vets take blood tests and swabs of all horses onsite, which will continue until 28 days after the last positive case.
The strain can cause inflammation of blood vessels in the spinal cord or brain.
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre posted on social media yesterday saying: "It is with regret, that we have to inform you that we have positive cases of EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) here at Crofton Manor.
"The veterinary advice we have been given is that, if you have attended Crofton Manor recently, to contact your own vet to seek advice reference testing. We are on complete lock down and all shows and hire bookings are cancelled until further notice."
According to the Animal Health Trust, the virus can cause a healthy pregnant mare to suddenly miscarry her unborn foal.
They say it can cause a horse which appears fit and well to suddenly show abnormalities when walking and within hours be unable to stand.
It can also cause respiratory disease which can easily spread from horse to horse.
The virus lies dormant and then re-emerges when an animal is later stressed, such as when transported or mixed with new horses.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--First full 'wolf' moon of 2020 to appear on Friday night

Eyes to the skies , the first full moon of 2020 will be visible on Friday night across the UK - weather permitting .
Should we have clear skies , you will be able to see January 's wolf moon in all its glory from around 7.21pm on Friday .
And we 're also being graced with a penumbral lunar eclipse .
This is where the Earth 's main shadow does not cover the moon , according to timeanddate.com Where the Earth , moon and sun are imperfectly aligned , the outer shadow of Earth ( the penumbra ) crosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shadowing of the moon 's brightness .
This will not be the darkening we see during a full lunar eclipse though .
And yes , it may be hard to see because the shadowy part is just a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon .
But now you know , you might be able to detect it .
If you 're wondering where the wolf moon gets the name , in early Native American tribes it was known as this because of the time of year when hungry wolf packs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those local weather forecasts and fingers crossed for a clear night !
There is also set to be a super full moon on March 9 - so mark the date in your diary .

Should we have clear skies, you will be able to see January's wolf moon in all its glory from around 7.21pm on Friday.
And we're also being graced with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
This is where the Earth's main shadow does not cover the moon, according to timeanddate.com
Where the Earth, moon and sun are imperfectly aligned, the outer shadow of Earth (the penumbra) crosses the moon, resulting in a slight shadowing of the moon's brightness. This will not be the darkening we see during a full lunar eclipse though.
And yes, it may be hard to see because the shadowy part is just a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
But now you know, you might be able to detect it.
If you're wondering where the wolf moon gets the name, in early Native American tribes it was known as this because of the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps.
So check those local weather forecasts and fingers crossed for a clear night!
There is also set to be a super full moon on March 9 - so mark the date in your diary.


thedailyecho--2020-01-09--Readers' letter: We need to act or we will face consequences of global warning

The weather has been exceptionally mild this winter so far and in my garden I have several spring flowers that @ @ @ @ @ last spring .
I also have gazanias , roses and schizostylis ( Kaffir Lily ) @ @ @ @ @ admit that it is an early flowering variety I have one daffodil in full bloom @ @ @ @ @ earliest that it has ever flowered .
I believe that the earth is warming up @ @ @ @ @ fuels will have to be scaled down or we will all rue the consequences .
@ @ @ @ @ come to mind , with all the human suffering it projects and all the poor @ @ @ @ @ and maimed as a consequence .

I also have gazanias, roses and schizostylis (Kaffir Lily) still blooming and although I admit that it is an early flowering variety I have one daffodil in full bloom.
That is the very earliest that it has ever flowered.
I believe that the earth is warming up and the burning of fossil fuels will have to be scaled down or we will all rue the consequences.
The horrific fires in Australia come to mind, with all the human suffering it projects and all the poor animals who are being burned and maimed as a consequence.
Patricia Newman,
Testwood