thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Call to ‘rebuild pier and turn park into a beach' in Southampton

A CITY restaurant owner is calling on the council to turn a waterfront park into a beach .
Kuti Miah has described the city waterfront as horrible and ugly .
The 60-year-old owner of Kuti ’ s Brasserie in Mayflower Park says he is a man of Southampton and loves the city .
However , he complains the waterfront is plagued by “ rats and rubbish ” .
Based at the Royal Pier Gate House he suggests rebuilding the pier so visitors can watch ships dock .
Kuti wants to see the waterside park transformed to house boutique shops , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ people would come from all over ” to visit .
Kuti said : “ The waterfront looks horrible .
I want to rebuild a pier .
“ Why don ’ t they [ the council ] make it a beach.
” At the site since 2018 , he believes a revamp would create a “ lot of business for the city ” .
Kuti is inviting the council to discuss the proposal and is “ thinking about launching a campaign ” to back the idea .
He added : “ I need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can get together to do good for the city .
“ The Southampton [ Royal ] Pier burned in 1987 and since then , nothing has been done .
“ It ’ s been neglected and nothing is happening on the waterfront .
It ’ s a beautiful waterfront being wasted as it is not being used properly.
” The Royal Pier was damaged by fire in 1987 and then again in 1992 .
It had previously been closed after being deemed both unsafe and uneconomical .
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are exploring the potential of closing some of the Mayflower Park car parking area for a temporary timeframe in order to establish what impact it has on the dynamic of visitors to the Park .
At this time , there has been no decision made to close any of the car parking area and we are exploring options with local stakeholders and residents .
One of these options is to introduce a reduction in car parking spaces along the southern edge of the park to enhance the waterside access and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As part of our Green City Plan we are keen to ensure that the city ’ s many parks and open spaces are primarily areas to be enjoyed on foot or by bike .
The Mayflower Park car park area needs to be safeguarded from becoming an overflow parking area for customers waiting for the Isle of Wight ferry service , despite the best efforts of Red Funnel to ensure that this doesn ’ t happen .
`` In the longer term , Mayflower Park sits within the Mayflower Quarter regeneration area which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre . ''
The Mayflower Quarter regeneration area includes land between Southampton Central train station and the waterfront and will link the two .
The exact boundaries of the quarter are yet to be confirmed , however , a masterplan up to 2040 is being prepared .
Leader of Southampton City Council , Christopher Hammond previously said the regeneration would showcase a modern , vibrant city to visitors and residents from the UK and beyond .

Kuti Miah has described the city waterfront as horrible and ugly.
The 60-year-old owner of Kuti’s Brasserie in Mayflower Park says he is a man of Southampton and loves the city.
However, he complains the waterfront is plagued by “rats and rubbish”.
Based at the Royal Pier Gate House he suggests rebuilding the pier so visitors can watch ships dock.
Kuti wants to see the waterside park transformed to house boutique shops, coffee bars and restaurants.
He believes “people would come from all over” to visit.
Kuti said: “The waterfront looks horrible. I want to rebuild a pier.
“Why don’t they [the council] make it a beach.”
At the site since 2018, he believes a revamp would create a “lot of business for the city”.
Kuti is inviting the council to discuss the proposal and is “thinking about launching a campaign” to back the idea.
He added: “I need the Council to help me, so we can get together to do good for the city.
“The Southampton [Royal] Pier burned in 1987 and since then, nothing has been done.
“It’s been neglected and nothing is happening on the waterfront. It’s a beautiful waterfront being wasted as it is not being used properly.”
The Royal Pier was damaged by fire in 1987 and then again in 1992.
It had previously been closed after being deemed both unsafe and uneconomical.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City & Place said: “We are exploring the potential of closing some of the Mayflower Park car parking area for a temporary timeframe in order to establish what impact it has on the dynamic of visitors to the Park. At this time, there has been no decision made to close any of the car parking area and we are exploring options with local stakeholders and residents. One of these options is to introduce a reduction in car parking spaces along the southern edge of the park to enhance the waterside access and environment for all park users.
"As part of our Green City Plan we are keen to ensure that the city’s many parks and open spaces are primarily areas to be enjoyed on foot or by bike. The Mayflower Park car park area needs to be safeguarded from becoming an overflow parking area for customers waiting for the Isle of Wight ferry service, despite the best efforts of Red Funnel to ensure that this doesn’t happen.
"In the longer term, Mayflower Park sits within the Mayflower Quarter regeneration area which plans to reconnect the waterfront with the city centre."
The Mayflower Quarter regeneration area includes land between Southampton Central train station and the waterfront and will link the two.
The exact boundaries of the quarter are yet to be confirmed, however, a masterplan up to 2040 is being prepared.
Leader of Southampton City Council, Christopher Hammond previously said the regeneration would showcase a modern, vibrant city to visitors and residents from the UK and beyond.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--In the courts: 11 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... ANTHONY KARL REED , 23 , of The Mount , Ringwood .
Pleaded guilty to damaging solar shading worth £3,776 belonging to Ringwood School .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £500 in compensation , £20 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MOHAN SINGH DOSANJH , 47 , of Phillimore Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days .
Must complete 80 hours unpaid work .
Disqualified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
SANDRO DELLA FRANCHESCA , 40 , of Bitterne Road West .
Found guilty of criminal damage and three counts of shoplifting , and pleaded guilty to failing to surrender at magistrates ' court .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation requirement of 10 days .
Ordered to pay £1,743 compensation and £200 court costs .
SAMANTHA JANE RICHARDS , 44 , of Canberra Towers , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community order previously imposed for shoplifting offences .
New community order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirement of 15 days .
Must complete 45 hours of unpaid work .
DEAN CHARLES WILLIAM IVORY , 32 , of Cambridge Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching a community requirement for a suspended sentence .
Fined £135 and ordered to pay £60 court costs .
LEE SEAN SLATER , 30 , admitted breaching a community requirement .
Curfew requirement with electronic monitoring from 7pm to 7am until September 6 this year .
Ordered to pay £20 court costs .
TANUSH LLESHAJ , 28 , of Milton Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fined £233 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
EMMA LOUISE MCINDOE , 30 , of Meeting House Lane , Ringwood .
Pleaded guilty to stealing beauty products worth £32.74 from Superdrug .
Committed to prison for four weeks .
Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge .
EVERTON BRIAN FYFFE , 53 , of Southcliff Road , Southampton .
Found guilty of dishonestly receiving stolen goods , namely a bicycle .
Committed to prison for four weeks , suspended for 18 months .
supervision period of 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 30 days .
Ordered to pay £75 compensation .
PAUL BURTON , 63 , of Lundy Close , Southampton .
Proved guilty in absence of harassment , alarm or distress using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour which was racially aggravated .
Community order made .
Subject to electronic monitoring curfew for 16 week between 5pm and 5am until December 21 this year .
Ordered to pay £65 compensation and £100 court costs .
CAMERON LEWIS ANDREWS , 18 , of Vaudrey Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour , thereby causing another person harassment , alarm or distress .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £100 compensation and £50 court costs .

ANTHONY KARL REED, 23, of The Mount, Ringwood. Pleaded guilty to damaging solar shading worth £3,776 belonging to Ringwood School. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £500 in compensation, £20 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MOHAN SINGH DOSANJH, 47, of Phillimore Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days. Must complete 80 hours unpaid work. Disqualified from driving for 24 months. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
SANDRO DELLA FRANCHESCA, 40, of Bitterne Road West. Found guilty of criminal damage and three counts of shoplifting, and pleaded guilty to failing to surrender at magistrates' court. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation requirement of 10 days. Ordered to pay £1,743 compensation and £200 court costs.
SAMANTHA JANE RICHARDS, 44, of Canberra Towers, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community order previously imposed for shoplifting offences. New community order made for one year. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days. Must complete 45 hours of unpaid work.
DEAN CHARLES WILLIAM IVORY, 32, of Cambridge Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching a community requirement for a suspended sentence. Fined £135 and ordered to pay £60 court costs.
LEE SEAN SLATER, 30, admitted breaching a community requirement. Curfew requirement with electronic monitoring from 7pm to 7am until September 6 this year. Ordered to pay £20 court costs.
TANUSH LLESHAJ, 28, of Milton Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance or a licence. Fined £233. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
EMMA LOUISE MCINDOE, 30, of Meeting House Lane, Ringwood. Pleaded guilty to stealing beauty products worth £32.74 from Superdrug. Committed to prison for four weeks. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge.
EVERTON BRIAN FYFFE, 53, of Southcliff Road, Southampton. Found guilty of dishonestly receiving stolen goods, namely a bicycle. Committed to prison for four weeks, suspended for 18 months. supervision period of 18 months. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement of 30 days. Ordered to pay £75 compensation.
PAUL BURTON, 63, of Lundy Close, Southampton. Proved guilty in absence of harassment, alarm or distress using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour which was racially aggravated. Community order made. Subject to electronic monitoring curfew for 16 week between 5pm and 5am until December 21 this year. Ordered to pay £65 compensation and £100 court costs.
CAMERON LEWIS ANDREWS, 18, of Vaudrey Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault and a count of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour, thereby causing another person harassment, alarm or distress. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £100 compensation and £50 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Iroko Lounge, Southampton forced to close after Covid-19 rules breach

A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant that has been forced to close after breaching Covid-19 rules had held a `` private party '' just a few weeks ago .
Iroko Lounge , on Onslow Road has had its licence temporarily pulled after Hampshire Constabulary were concerned the venue was operating against government regulations and contrary to licensing and planning conditions .
Now , speaking to the Echo , the restaurant manager - who did not wish to be named , said a private party was held at the venue “ a couple of weeks ago ” .
He said only people on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
But he added : “ The doorman left and more people came in .
The doorman ran away .
Suddenly more people started coming in .
Other people who were not on the guest list came in . ''
The exact number of people at the venue has not been confirmed .
As reported , the city council has now agreed to suspend the licence of the eatery pending the outcome of a full summary review which is due to be held on September 23 .
Police Constable Brian Swallow from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ This was a serious breach of licensing regulations and as such we recommended that the premises licence be suspended with immediate effect , to ensure public safety .
“ It is vitally important that licensed premises abide by the regulations that are in place to protect people from crime and disorder , public nuisance and the potential public health implications of such gatherings during the current pandemic .
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Iroko Lounge, on Onslow Road has had its licence temporarily pulled after Hampshire Constabulary were concerned the venue was operating against government regulations and contrary to licensing and planning conditions.
Now, speaking to the Echo, the restaurant manager - who did not wish to be named, said a private party was held at the venue “a couple of weeks ago”.
He said only people on the guest list were set to be allowed in.
But he added: “The doorman left and more people came in. The doorman ran away. Suddenly more people started coming in. Other people who were not on the guest list came in."
The exact number of people at the venue has not been confirmed.
As reported, the city council has now agreed to suspend the licence of the eatery pending the outcome of a full summary review which is due to be held on September 23.
Police Constable Brian Swallow from the Licensing and Alcohol Harm Reduction Team, said: “This was a serious breach of licensing regulations and as such we recommended that the premises licence be suspended with immediate effect, to ensure public safety.
“It is vitally important that licensed premises abide by the regulations that are in place to protect people from crime and disorder, public nuisance and the potential public health implications of such gatherings during the current pandemic.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Southampton Tories call for Cllr Steve Leggett to be removed from his post

A CITY leader is to be urged to remove a cabinet member from his post .
Opposition councillors are set to call on Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond to remove Cllr Steve Leggett - cabinet member for green city and place - from his position .
The Conservative group is also going to ask the council to halt and assess its controversial Green Transport Recovery Plan .
But Labour leaders described the move as `` a cheap political shot '' and said Cllr Leggett has been doing `` a fantastic job '' .
The news comes as the transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' for further scrutiny following a number of concerns .
But it was then approved by cabinet members .
At the full council meeting set to be held on September 16 the leader of the opposition Cllr Dan Fitzhenry is set to move a motion which reads : `` This Council has lost confidence in the Cabinet Member for Green City and Place to make objective decisions on behalf of this city ’ s transport requirements .
Decisions are being made to the detriment of many of our residents and businesses within our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a small minority over the cabinet member .
More now than ever , this city requires clear and strong political leadership to help us emerge from this crisis , not the pursuit of an ideological approach of “ forcing people from their cars ” by the cabinet member .
Therefore Council calls on the Leader of the Council to remove Cllr Leggett from his position immediately . ''
Cllr Fitzhenry added : `` We want him to resign because his approach is not the right one for the city .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view which I do understand but they need to broaden that view and look at the impact on people 's lives .
We asked them to do it and they have n't so he should just move on . ''
Cllr Marley Guthrie is also set to move another motion asking for the transport plan to be halted and for the schemes currently in place to be removed `` whilst sufficient data is gathered on traffic levels '' .
Cllr Hammond was unavailable for comment but in a statement on his behalf deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not support the motion regarding Cllr Leggett .
She added : `` It ’ s a cheap political shot to grab a headline , I know that Cllr Leggett has the full support of the Labour Group and has been doing a fantastic job in light of the Conservative Governments fast changing transport requirements .
A Conservative Transport Plan not supported by the Local Conservatives . ''
Talking about the second motion she also said : `` With this motion , Cllr Guthrie is trying to get round the democratic process . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .

Opposition councillors are set to call on Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond to remove Cllr Steve Leggett - cabinet member for green city and place - from his position.
The Conservative group is also going to ask the council to halt and assess its controversial Green Transport Recovery Plan.
But Labour leaders described the move as "a cheap political shot" and said Cllr Leggett has been doing "a fantastic job".
The news comes as the transport plan was previously "called back in" for further scrutiny following a number of concerns.
But it was then approved by cabinet members.
At the full council meeting set to be held on September 16 the leader of the opposition Cllr Dan Fitzhenry is set to move a motion which reads: "This Council has lost confidence in the Cabinet Member for Green City and Place to make objective decisions on behalf of this city’s transport requirements. Decisions are being made to the detriment of many of our residents and businesses within our city because of the ever increasing influence of a small minority over the cabinet member. More now than ever, this city requires clear and strong political leadership to help us emerge from this crisis, not the pursuit of an ideological approach of “forcing people from their cars” by the cabinet member. Therefore Council calls on the Leader of the Council to remove Cllr Leggett from his position immediately."
Cllr Fitzhenry added: "We want him to resign because his approach is not the right one for the city. I think he has been driven by an ideological view which I do understand but they need to broaden that view and look at the impact on people's lives. We asked them to do it and they haven't so he should just move on."
Cllr Marley Guthrie is also set to move another motion asking for the transport plan to be halted and for the schemes currently in place to be removed "whilst sufficient data is gathered on traffic levels".
Cllr Hammond was unavailable for comment but in a statement on his behalf deputy council leader Jacqui Rayment said they will not support the motion regarding Cllr Leggett.
She added: "It’s a cheap political shot to grab a headline, I know that Cllr Leggett has the full support of the Labour Group and has been doing a fantastic job in light of the Conservative Governments fast changing transport requirements. A Conservative Transport Plan not supported by the Local Conservatives."
Talking about the second motion she also said: "With this motion, Cllr Guthrie is trying to get round the democratic process."
Cllr Leggett has also been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Free days out in Hampshire with Heritage Open Days

Enjoy free activities and days out across Hampshire next week as England ’ s largest history and culture festival returns .
This year ’ s theme is ‘ hidden nature ’ , which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities .
Areas of the countryside , usually inaccessible to the general public , will be opened up as well as gardens , green spaces , parks , orchards , vineyards , farms and forests .
Annie Reilly , Head of Producing at Heritage Open Days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of months , with time outdoors being limited , access to nature has become even more important to many of us .
“ From socially distanced ‘ netwalking ’ and rural rambles , to nature-inspired art collections , scavenger hunts , food and craft events – we ’ re excited to see how the theme of ‘ hidden nature ’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.
” This free exhibition consists of maps , rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , culminating in the Embarkation to France .
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point with the help of expert rangers who help you identify what you find .
There will be microscopes , magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools available to use .
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe 's hidden nature around the conservation area .
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas .
There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with three key activities happening each day .
'Portraying nature ' allows you to bring out your creative side to sketch and paint scenes around the park .
There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone .
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to `` show and tell '' who they are and what they do .
There is also the chance for new `` volunteers '' who can become active in maintaining the city 's heritage .
The last remaining steam driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of bricks and brickmaking .
There is also a play area for the little ones to run around - you must bring hand sanitizer .
Heritage Open Days is coordinated by the National Trust and supported by the People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
All events are free , including access to many sites that usually charge for admission .
Are you planning on attending any of the events taking place ?
Let us know in the comments .

This year’s theme is ‘hidden nature’, which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities.
Areas of the countryside, usually inaccessible to the general public, will be opened up as well as gardens, green spaces, parks, orchards, vineyards, farms and forests.
Annie Reilly, Head of Producing at Heritage Open Days, said: “Over the last couple of months, with time outdoors being limited, access to nature has become even more important to many of us.
“From socially distanced ‘netwalking’ and rural rambles, to nature-inspired art collections, scavenger hunts, food and craft events – we’re excited to see how the theme of ‘hidden nature’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.”
Heritage Open Day events taking place across Southampton:
D-Day Lepe Heritage Group Exhibition
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
12 and 13 September: 10:00 to 16:00
This free exhibition consists of maps, rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe and Stanswood Bay prior to June 1944, culminating in the Embarkation to France.
Discover Hidden Nature at Lepe Point
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
13 September: 10:00 to 14:00
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point with the help of expert rangers who help you identify what you find. There will be microscopes, magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools available to use.
Hidden Nature Trail for Families
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AD
12 and 13 September: 10:00 to 15:30
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe's hidden nature around the conservation area.
Mayflower Theatre Heritage Open Day
Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GE
12 September: 09:30 to 14:15
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas. There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre.
Royal Victoria Country Park: Discovering Hidden Nature
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5DQ
11 to 20 September: 10:00 to 16:00
An ideal day out for all the family, with three key activities happening each day. 'Portraying nature' allows you to bring out your creative side to sketch and paint scenes around the park. There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone.
Southampton Heritage Fayre
Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GE
12 September: 09:30 to 15:00
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to "show and tell" who they are and what they do. There is also the chance for new "volunteers" who can become active in maintaining the city's heritage.
The Brickworks Museum
The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HB
17 September: 11.00 to 16.00
The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the UK now a museum of bricks and brickmaking. There is also a play area for the little ones to run around - you must bring hand sanitizer.
Heritage Open Days is coordinated by the National Trust and supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery.
All events are free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission.
Are you planning on attending any of the events taking place? Let us know in the comments.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--COVID-19: Winchester father criticises Track and Trace

A HAMPSHIRE father has criticised the Test and Trace system after his son and seven friends were diagnosed with coronavirus follow a trip to Crete .
Damian Stafford ’ s 18-year-old son returned from a holiday on the Greek island on August 25 , taking a Wizz Air flight from Heraklion to Luton Airport on August 25 .
Shortly after returning to the UK they were contacted by friends they had made on holiday from Estonia , who said they had tested positive upon their return home .
Mr Stafford , of Egbert Road , Winchester , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they then contacted the boys and said we have tested positive you should probably have a test .
“ In shared cars when through a drive-thru testing facility , this was on the Thursday and the Friday my son tested positive .
“ We had isolated immediately even before he got his test results.
” Mr Stafford said that he and his eldest son have bought home tests to find out whether they have been infected , but the family have had no contact from the Test and Trace system .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our own initiative , we ’ ve had absolutely no contact from Test and Trace.
” The system should have alerted the over 200 passengers on the flight , but The Guardian reported last week that authorities failed to alert the airline that the group had been diagnosed with coronavirus .
It is understood that this has now been carried out .
“ My main concern is that we are quite capable individuals and we know what the right thing to do is .
This is surely happening to a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own initiative and they wouldn ’ t think to isolate and they would be go about their business as usual , ” Mr Stafford added .
“ Boris Johnson said by June 1 we would have a 'world beating track and trace ' in place we still don ’ t have a system in place that works . ''
A Department of Health spokesperson said : “ NHS Test and Trace is working - we are testing over a million people every week and hundreds of thousands of people have been contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus . ''

Damian Stafford’s 18-year-old son returned from a holiday on the Greek island on August 25, taking a Wizz Air flight from Heraklion to Luton Airport on August 25.
Shortly after returning to the UK they were contacted by friends they had made on holiday from Estonia, who said they had tested positive upon their return home.
Mr Stafford, of Egbert Road, Winchester, said: “In Estonia they have testing on arrival, they then contacted the boys and said we have tested positive you should probably have a test.
“In shared cars when through a drive-thru testing facility, this was on the Thursday and the Friday my son tested positive.
“We had isolated immediately even before he got his test results.”
Mr Stafford said that he and his eldest son have bought home tests to find out whether they have been infected, but the family have had no contact from the Test and Trace system.
“All of this has been done using our own initiative, we’ve had absolutely no contact from Test and Trace.”
The system should have alerted the over 200 passengers on the flight, but The Guardian reported last week that authorities failed to alert the airline that the group had been diagnosed with coronavirus. It is understood that this has now been carried out.
“My main concern is that we are quite capable individuals and we know what the right thing to do is. This is surely happening to a lot of people that might not necessarily be confident in their own initiative and they wouldn’t think to isolate and they would be go about their business as usual,” Mr Stafford added.
“Boris Johnson said by June 1 we would have a 'world beating track and trace' in place we still don’t have a system in place that works."
A Department of Health spokesperson said: “NHS Test and Trace is working - we are testing over a million people every week and hundreds of thousands of people have been contacted who may have been unwittingly spreading the virus."
Wizz Air was contacted for a comment.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Mayflower Theatre reopens to customers after 177 days in the dark

MAYFLOWER Theatre opened its doors to customers for the first time since March 16 last night .
Musical lovers enjoyed a socially distanced screening of 42nd Street following the iconic city theatre 's 177 day coronavirus closure .
Despite the cancellation of all live shows until 2021 , the smash hit musical launched a series of West End and Broadway musicals and plays on the big screen stretching across the theatre 's entire stage with great success .
An audience of around 200 were temperature checked on arrival , used electronic tickets and wore masks during the screening .
Rows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and extra cleaning was carried out in the auditorium .
Bonnie Langford stars in the toe-tapping classic which sees small-town American Peggy Sawyer 's dreams of stardom become a reality .
Mayflower chief executive Michael Ockwell said : `` It is such a challenge running a business at the moment that relies entirely on our customers and to not have you in the theatre is heart-breaking .
`` We wanted to bring you the experience of seeing live theatre albeit in a filmed version in the surroundings of our beautiful auditorium safely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Movies series continues until September 20 with shows including Tony award winners Kinky Boots and An American in Paris and children 's classics The Wind in the Willows and Hetty Feather .
The new 25th anniversary version of Riverdance will be beamed into the theatre later this month along with Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite The King and I .
Tickets are on sale now from mayflower.org.uk

Musical lovers enjoyed a socially distanced screening of 42nd Street following the iconic city theatre's 177 day coronavirus closure.
Despite the cancellation of all live shows until 2021, the smash hit musical launched a series of West End and Broadway musicals and plays on the big screen stretching across the theatre's entire stage with great success.
An audience of around 200 were temperature checked on arrival, used electronic tickets and wore masks during the screening. Rows of seats were left empty between groups and extra cleaning was carried out in the auditorium.
Bonnie Langford stars in the toe-tapping classic which sees small-town American Peggy Sawyer's dreams of stardom become a reality.
Mayflower chief executive Michael Ockwell said: "It is such a challenge running a business at the moment that relies entirely on our customers and to not have you in the theatre is heart-breaking.
"We wanted to bring you the experience of seeing live theatre albeit in a filmed version in the surroundings of our beautiful auditorium safely with social distancing."
Mayflower's Musical Movies series continues until September 20 with shows including Tony award winners Kinky Boots and An American in Paris and children's classics The Wind in the Willows and Hetty Feather.
The new 25th anniversary version of Riverdance will be beamed into the theatre later this month along with Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite The King and I.
Tickets are on sale now from mayflower.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--£3m bid from council to redesign roads

£3m bid from council to redesign roads

A bid worth £3.45 million has been submitted to redesign roads in Hampshire .
The bid from Hampshire County Council to the government is part of plans to redesign roads and high streets in order to support social distancing and assist economic recovery .
Earlier in the year the county council secured funding worth £863,000 for temporary pop up measures .
So far , 40 temporary footpaths and cycle paths have been installed since June , aimed at allowing residents to travel by bike or by foot whilst keeping a safe distance away from others .
The council have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on travel in the county and invite suggestions on where measures need to be taken .
The Active Places Survey , collects the opinions and experiences of residents .
Councillor Rob Humby , deputy leader of Hampshire County Council and executive member for Economy , Transport and Environment , said : “ Your views will help to inform our new walking and cycling design principles which will shape future schemes in Hampshire.
” “ I ’ m pleased we ’ ve been able to respond so quickly to secure Government funding to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and protect public health following the Coronavirus lockdown .
“ Our teams have installed a significant number of temporary transport ‘ pop-ups ’ across the county , using road space differently to allow people to walk and cycle at a safe social distance .
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The bid from Hampshire County Council to the government is part of plans to redesign roads and high streets in order to support social distancing and assist economic recovery.
Earlier in the year the county council secured funding worth £863,000 for temporary pop up measures.
So far, 40 temporary footpaths and cycle paths have been installed since June, aimed at allowing residents to travel by bike or by foot whilst keeping a safe distance away from others.
The council have now launched a survey to understand public opinion on travel in the county and invite suggestions on where measures need to be taken.
The Active Places Survey, collects the opinions and experiences of residents.
Councillor Rob Humby, deputy leader of Hampshire County Council and executive member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said: “Your views will help to inform our new walking and cycling design principles which will shape future schemes in Hampshire.”
“I’m pleased we’ve been able to respond so quickly to secure Government funding to use for initiatives that both support the local economy and protect public health following the Coronavirus lockdown.
“Our teams have installed a significant number of temporary transport ‘pop-ups’ across the county, using road space differently to allow people to walk and cycle at a safe social distance.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Heritage Open Days events in Southampton and Hampshire

IT ’ S the time of year when you can enjoy free activities and days out across Southampton and Hampshire as England ’ s largest history and culture festival returns .
The national Heritage Open Days starts this weekend and runs until September 20 .
This year ’ s theme is ‘ hidden nature ’ , which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities .
Areas of the countryside , usually inaccessible to the general public , will be opened up as well as gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , vineyards , farms and forests .
Annie Reilly , head of producing at Heritage Open Days , said : “ Over the last couple of months , with time outdoors being limited , access to nature has become even more important to many of us .
“ From socially distanced ‘ netwalking ’ and rural rambles , to nature-inspired art collections , scavenger hunts , food and craft events – we ’ re excited to see how the theme of ‘ hidden nature ’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the current coronavirus restrictions some of the annual events have been moved on line while bookings will be necessary for others .
A complete list of all the events taking place across the county can be found at the National Heritage Open Days website .
But among those events going ahead are : This free exhibition consists of maps , rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe and Stanswood Bay prior to June 1944 , culminating in the Embarkation to France .
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help you identify what you find .
There will be microscopes , magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools to use .
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe ’ s hidden nature around the conservation area .
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas .
There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre .
A day out with three key activities happening each day .
‘ Portraying nature ’ allows you to bring out your creative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the park .
There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone .
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to “ show and tell ” who they are and what they do .
There is also the chance for new “ volunteers ” who can become active in maintaining the city ’ s heritage .
The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the UK now a museum of bricks and brickmaking .
There is also a play area for the little ones to run around @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The national Heritage Open Days starts this weekend and runs until September 20.
This year’s theme is ‘hidden nature’, which offers an opportunity for us to discover nature that exists on our doorsteps as well as the built heritage of our communities.
Areas of the countryside, usually inaccessible to the general public, will be opened up as well as gardens, green spaces, parks, orchards, vineyards, farms and forests.
Annie Reilly, head of producing at Heritage Open Days, said: “Over the last couple of months, with time outdoors being limited, access to nature has become even more important to many of us.
“From socially distanced ‘netwalking’ and rural rambles, to nature-inspired art collections, scavenger hunts, food and craft events – we’re excited to see how the theme of ‘hidden nature’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.”
Heritage Open Day events a taking place across Hampshire and Southampton.
Due to the current coronavirus restrictions some of the annual events have been moved on line while bookings will be necessary for others.
A complete list of all the events taking place across the county can be found at the National Heritage Open Days website.
But among those events going ahead are:
D-Day Lepe Heritage Group Exhibition
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, September 12 and 13: 10am to 4pm
This free exhibition consists of maps, rare documents and photographs depicting the activities taking place at Lepe and Stanswood Bay prior to June 1944, culminating in the Embarkation to France.
Discover Hidden Nature at Lepe Point
Lepe Country Park, Lep, September 13: 10am to 2pm
Explore hidden nature at Lepe Point with the help of expert rangers who help you identify what you find.
There will be microscopes, magnifying glasses and other fact finding tools to use.
Hidden Nature Trail for Families
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, September 12 and 13: 10am to 3.30pm
Follow the nature trail to discover Lepe’s hidden nature around the conservation area.
Mayflower Theatre Heritage Open Day
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, September 12: 9.30am to 2.15pm
The Grade II Listed theatre will be open for visitors with Heritage tours which include access to backstage areas. There will also be a Mayflower 400 display and a Heritage Fayre.
Royal Victoria Country Park: Discovering Hidden Nature
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, September 11 to 20 10am to 4pm
A day out with three key activities happening each day. ‘Portraying nature’ allows you to bring out your creative side to sketch and paint scenes around the park. There is also a treasure hunt and bingo so something for nearly everyone.
Southampton Heritage Fayre
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, September 12: 9.30am to 3pm
Members of the Southampton Heritage Federation will have the opportunity to “show and tell” who they are and what they do. There is also the chance for new “volunteers” who can become active in maintaining the city’s heritage.
The Brickworks Museum, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, September 17: 11am to 4pm
The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the UK now a museum of bricks and brickmaking. There is also a play area for the little ones to run around - you must bring hand sanitizer.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Eastleigh road closure to be debated by borough council

Road closures in Eastleigh 's town-centre are due to be considered by the council next week .
The road closures are being considered after a petition was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council by the Eastleigh Town Centre Action Group ( ETCAG ) on the pedestrianisation of High Street and Market Street .
The closure has been in place since June 15 , the same day that all non-essential services were due to open , sparking fury among business owners in the area .
The petition which contains more than 1700 signatures will be considered by the Local Area Committee at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday September 15 .
The petition reads : “ We petition Eastleigh Borough Council to reverse their decision to make the car parking bays on Leigh Road Disabled Only and to re-open Market Street and High Street to traffic .
`` The independent small businesses who have managed to make it through the Covid-19 Lockdown will not survive an extended period where our customers are unable to park for a short period close to the shops and pop in .
`` Please sign the petition to keep Eastleigh Town Centre open !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be invited to address the Committee on the issues created by the closure .
Lorraine Gardener , the chair of the ETCAG and a business owner in the area , will be leading the address to the local area committee along with two other members of the community who have been affected by the closures .

The road closures are being considered after a petition was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council by the Eastleigh Town Centre Action Group (ETCAG) on the pedestrianisation of High Street and Market Street.
The closure has been in place since June 15, the same day that all non-essential services were due to open, sparking fury among business owners in the area.
The petition which contains more than 1700 signatures will be considered by the Local Area Committee at Eastleigh Borough Council in a meeting on Tuesday September 15.
The petition reads: “We petition Eastleigh Borough Council to reverse their decision to make the car parking bays on Leigh Road Disabled Only and to re-open Market Street and High Street to traffic.
"The independent small businesses who have managed to make it through the Covid-19 Lockdown will not survive an extended period where our customers are unable to park for a short period close to the shops and pop in.
"Please sign the petition to keep Eastleigh Town Centre open!”
At the meeting representatives of the group will be invited to address the Committee on the issues created by the closure.
Lorraine Gardener, the chair of the ETCAG and a business owner in the area, will be leading the address to the local area committee along with two other members of the community who have been affected by the closures.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Jobs at risk at Winchester Guildhall

Jobs at risk at Winchester Guildhall

AROUND a dozen city council jobs are at risk of redundancy as the impact of Covid continues to bite .
The council is considering making the job cuts for staff at the Guildhall because the building will be largely closed for general hire for the next 12 months .
City councillors on the scrutiny committee heard there are 13 posts and only two will be retained in a caretaker role , with the other 11 at risk .
Cllr Neil Cutler , deputy leader , told the committee the redundancies would `` help stem mounting losses from what is already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hoped they can be deployed to fill vacant posts .
The committee heard that the Guildhall will partially reopen for events but 'venue only ' with no staff or bar/catering provided .
The decision-making committees in the Guildhall will continue to meet virtually with a review in December .
Cllr Cutler said social distancing was the issue and there are current restrictions that limit the number of people in meetings to just 30 .
The council has had to revise its budget following the pandemic which has greatly reduced its income from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rents and charges .
Income reduction is estimated at between £5.4m and up to £9.3m if there is a second spike in Covid-19 .
A potential deficit in the general fund of £10.7mis predicted by March 2021 .
The Government is stepping in with around £5.5m in emergency funding and the council will also look to its reserves .
Savings have been made with the cancellation of the May 2020 elections and Criterium and the deferring of expenditure .
A £42,000 management post for the Station Approach scheme and consultancy support has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review '' , according to a council report .
The budget report will go on to the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday September 16 .
Cllr Caroline Horrill , leader of the Conservative group , raised the issue of the Bapsy bequest from the late Marchioness of Winchester which paid for the renovation of the Guildhall around 10 years ago .
She queried whether the council may fall foul of the bequest terms by keeping the Guildhall closed .
Council chief executive Laura Taylor gave assurances that the council was not breaking terms of @ @ @

The council is considering making the job cuts for staff at the Guildhall because the building will be largely closed for general hire for the next 12 months.
City councillors on the scrutiny committee heard there are 13 posts and only two will be retained in a caretaker role, with the other 11 at risk.
Cllr Neil Cutler, deputy leader, told the committee the redundancies would "help stem mounting losses from what is already a loss-making building." He said he hoped they can be deployed to fill vacant posts.
The committee heard that the Guildhall will partially reopen for events but 'venue only' with no staff or bar/catering provided.
The decision-making committees in the Guildhall will continue to meet virtually with a review in December. Cllr Cutler said social distancing was the issue and there are current restrictions that limit the number of people in meetings to just 30.
The council has had to revise its budget following the pandemic which has greatly reduced its income from parking, the Guildhall and fees, rents and charges.
Income reduction is estimated at between £5.4m and up to £9.3m if there is a second spike in Covid-19. A potential deficit in the general fund of £10.7mis predicted by March 2021.
The Government is stepping in with around £5.5m in emergency funding and the council will also look to its reserves.
Savings have been made with the cancellation of the May 2020 elections and Criterium and the deferring of expenditure. A £42,000 management post for the Station Approach scheme and consultancy support has been postponed with the "project subject to review", according to a council report.
The budget report will go on to the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday September 16.
Cllr Caroline Horrill, leader of the Conservative group, raised the issue of the Bapsy bequest from the late Marchioness of Winchester which paid for the renovation of the Guildhall around 10 years ago. She queried whether the council may fall foul of the bequest terms by keeping the Guildhall closed.
Council chief executive Laura Taylor gave assurances that the council was not breaking terms of the bequest.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--New head for Eastleigh infant school

New head for Eastleigh infant school

A NEW head teacher has started at an infant school in Eastleigh .
Shakespeare Infant School in Shakespeare Road , that teaches children of 4-7 years-old , and has more than 270 pupils , has welcomed the new headteacher Nikki Wilson .
Nikki has worked in education for 23 years , and has replaced former head , Jane Skinner , who held the role for 18 years and left earlier this year .
Nikki said : “ I ’ m really excited to come here .
“ I knew when I came to have a look around in February , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door , this is definitely a place I can see myself leading .
“ There is a really good team of people here , and we want to do the best for our children and we are willing to do whatever it takes.
” This is a challenging period for parents , children and teachers with new Covid guidelines in place .
“ Our children are incredibly resilient , they ’ ve been very happy coming back , very calm as well .
“ I haven ’ t had the chance to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think people have been incredibly positive about having a new head teacher during these difficult times.
” The last Ofsted report for the school was done in 2009 , when the school , led by Jane , received an outstanding status and Nikki says she wants to build on the success of the school .
“ This is an outstanding school , but I think we need to accept that we haven ’ t had an OSTED inspection for 11 years , and the framework has changed significantly , so what was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same criteria now .
“ I ’ ve come in with an attitude that we build on the really good quality teaching that ’ s here .
”

Shakespeare Infant School in Shakespeare Road, that teaches children of 4-7 years-old, and has more than 270 pupils, has welcomed the new headteacher Nikki Wilson.
Nikki has worked in education for 23 years, and has replaced former head, Jane Skinner, who held the role for 18 years and left earlier this year.
Nikki said: “I’m really excited to come here.
“I knew when I came to have a look around in February, as soon as I walked through the door, this is definitely a place I can see myself leading.
“There is a really good team of people here, and we want to do the best for our children and we are willing to do whatever it takes.”
This is a challenging period for parents, children and teachers with new Covid guidelines in place.
“Our children are incredibly resilient, they’ve been very happy coming back, very calm as well.
“I haven’t had the chance to meet the parents face to face, so I think people have been incredibly positive about having a new head teacher during these difficult times.”
The last Ofsted report for the school was done in 2009, when the school, led by Jane, received an outstanding status and Nikki says she wants to build on the success of the school.
“This is an outstanding school, but I think we need to accept that we haven’t had an OSTED inspection for 11 years, and the framework has changed significantly, so what was outstanding in 2009, is not the same criteria now.
“I’ve come in with an attitude that we build on the really good quality teaching that’s here.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--World Suicide Prevention Day -suicide is a huge but largely preventable situation

SUICIDE IS a huge but largely preventable situation , in 2019 just under 7000 people in the UK took their own lives .
For every suicide there are scores of family and friends whose lives are devastated emotionally , socially , and economically .
Here in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , there is an urgent need for a positive structured response to address the issues surrounding suicide , There is a trend locally and nationally for those taking their own lives based around the complex underlying causes including poverty , unemployment , loss of loved ones , arguments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work-related problems and more recently the pressures of lockdown and related anxiety have been part of the increase in the numbers of suicides in 2020 already .
It ’ s important to realise that suicide is preventable , and that having access to the means of suicide is both an important risk factor and determinant of suicide .
Butterflies , the leading Bereavement Support and Friendship charity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been very proactive with their Suicide Prevention Project over the past three years and this years has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are struggling with life through a number of new services and since then has seen a massive increase in people asking for help when they are at the lowest ebb of their lives .
It is important that anyone with suicidal thoughts are able to access face to face support at the earliest opportunity .
We all know that people can get referred to agencies for assessments , but the greatest need is not the waiting game , but being able to speak to someone face to face or someone who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help to put things into perspective is the best approach and we have seen this work well over the past eight months and we are increasing this service substantially with a dedicated team and support network locally .
Of the 30 people who accessed the service in the past four months – only one case was unsuccessful for other underlying issues – those who have been helped and supported , continue to have a named contact for any wobbles in the future and know that help is at hand and can come back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact service to check on their wellbeing .
Butterflies is also very proactive in supporting those families who have been bereaved through suicide , both with the advice and support at the time of death , the ongoing emotional support and through counselling and our support groups for families and friends .
Through this significant positive approach , lives have been transformed and Butterflies continues to work to a more upfront approach to supporting anyone who considers suicide as the only way forward .
In this week where suicide is highlighted , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 ) it is essential that we all work together to create a world where people know that specialist support is available and that its acceptable to be able to speak to others , gain help with problems and find a way forward that does not leave a trail of devastation .
Butterflies continues to expand its suicide prevention services including creating a new dedicated helpline locally and phone app in due course as the first steps of working towards zero suicides in the future .
•Face to Face support at the time @ @

For every suicide there are scores of family and friends whose lives are devastated emotionally, socially, and economically.
Here in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, there is an urgent need for a positive structured response to address the issues surrounding suicide,
There is a trend locally and nationally for those taking their own lives based around the complex underlying causes including poverty, unemployment, loss of loved ones, arguments, breakdown in relationships and legal or work-related problems and more recently the pressures of lockdown and related anxiety have been part of the increase in the numbers of suicides in 2020 already.
It’s important to realise that suicide is preventable, and that having access to the means of suicide is both an important risk factor and determinant of suicide.
Butterflies, the leading Bereavement Support and Friendship charity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been very proactive with their Suicide Prevention Project over the past three years and this years has been able to increase the support to those who are struggling with life through a number of new services and since then has seen a massive increase in people asking for help when they are at the lowest ebb of their lives.
It is important that anyone with suicidal thoughts are able to access face to face support at the earliest opportunity.
We all know that people can get referred to agencies for assessments, but the greatest need is not the waiting game, but being able to speak to someone face to face or someone who has the skills to listen, guide and help to put things into perspective is the best approach and we have seen this work well over the past eight months and we are increasing this service substantially with a dedicated team and support network locally.
Of the 30 people who accessed the service in the past four months – only one case was unsuccessful for other underlying issues – those who have been helped and supported, continue to have a named contact for any wobbles in the future and know that help is at hand and can come back and talk at anytime and a regular contact service to check on their wellbeing.
Butterflies is also very proactive in supporting those families who have been bereaved through suicide, both with the advice and support at the time of death, the ongoing emotional support and through counselling and our support groups for families and friends.
Through this significant positive approach, lives have been transformed and Butterflies continues to work to a more upfront approach to supporting anyone who considers suicide as the only way forward.
In this week where suicide is highlighted, with World Suicide Prevention Day today (September 10) it is essential that we all work together to create a world where people know that specialist support is available and that its acceptable to be able to speak to others, gain help with problems and find a way forward that does not leave a trail of devastation.
Butterflies continues to expand its suicide prevention services including creating a new dedicated helpline locally and phone app in due course as the first steps of working towards zero suicides in the future.
•Dedicated Suicide prevention team
•New dedicated helpline
•Face to Face support at the time of need
•Ongoing support for families post suicide
• Increased local community resource points
Butterflies Bereavement Support
Eastleigh


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Look at these tiny tots brand new to Hampshire

WE just can ’ t stop cooing over Hampshire ’ s newest and cutest residents .
We ’ re bringing you another page of adorable bundles of joy as proud new mums and dads across the county continue to share their happy news with us .
Our new arrivals slot first launched as a 12-page lockdown babies special at the height of the coronavirus pandemic , but new parents and our readers can ’ t get enough of it , so we continue to bring you lots of joyful newborn baby pictures .
These little ones , pictured in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just minutes after their arrival , are now living throughout Hampshire after being born at the county ’ s array of incredible hospitals and birth centres or at home .
The adorable youngsters are pictured in their lovely little outfits posing for the camera , their faces full of smiles and innocence .
While some arrived early , others turned up late .
But each and every one has brought a ray of sunshine into the lives of their families troubled by current affairs .
The majority of these tiny tots were born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning life was a little different for those families bringing new life into the world .
Proud new parents who would like their baby featured on our pages and online on a Thursday , should visit dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals • CALI Rae Kemp is a dream come true for Steph McCormick and Jamie Kemp from Bursledon .
Born at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on June 5 , she weighed in at 6lbs 3oz .
• GORGEOUS Marnie Rose Brazil came into the world at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on May 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby is a daughter for Katie Lawson and Conner Brazil and a little sister for Jack , Alex , Jordan and Daniel .
• BLACKFIELD baby Lucas Jack Markides came into the world at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on April 22 .
Weighing 8lbs 9oz , he ’ s a son for Jemma Sharp and Paul Markides and a brother for Bella .
• LOCKDOWN lovely Ivy Margaret George arrived safely at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 5 .
The 10lbs 3oz girl is a first born daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andover .
• FREYA Morrison-Kenny has brought joy in an uncertain time , arriving just before lockdown on March 12 .
The Gosport girl , who weighed 6lbs 4oz at Queen Alexandra Hospital , is a daughter for Hannah and sister for Mia and Aaron .
• REUBEN Peter Chalke has brought happiness to parents Loren and Daniel through the ups and downs of lockdown .
The Warsash lad was born at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital on April 1 , weighing 7lbs 3oz .
• FOUR weeks early to the party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth on May 4 .
The 5lbs 13oz little girl is a daughter for Gemma Birch and Carl Sharrock from Petersfield and a sister for Erin .
• LYMINGTON lovely Sophie Ellen Payne made a swift arrival at St Mary ’ s Maternity Unit in Poole on March 23 , the day lockdown got under way .
The 7lbs 10oz girl is a daughter for Kylie Payne and Chris Treichel and a sister for Cameron Payne .

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thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Homes plan on former Hampshire nursing home site approved

PLANS to convert a former care home near Romsey into a house and build two new homes next door have been given the green light .
An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to demolish part of Kents Oak Rest Home in Kents Oak , Awbridge , and transform it into a four bedroom house .
The plans will see a total of three houses created , which have been drawn up by English Developments Ltd .
The applicant will cut three car parking spaces on the site , meaning there will be nine spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the proposals have been unanimously approved by the council 's Southern Area Planning Committee .
However , community leaders did express concerns about the risk of flooding on the site and wanted to ensure vehicles park safely to avoid future accidents .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents the Blackwater on the borough council , said : `` The main issue is I think residents would be happier if there was specific reference to the ground levels themselves being returned to the current position .
`` At the moment , the condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground levels might remain higher , while the level of the houses might stay the same .
`` Over 300 tonnes of top soil was placed on this site [ by English Developments Ltd ] and spread about it , which is a concern for everybody , not least because of the issues of flooding . ''
He stressed those who are working on the site should be advised to park only there , since there `` is n't any safe parking on the roads '' , adding : `` It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident at the crossroads in Awbridge only a couple of weeks ago that managed to damage the war memorial . ''
Cllr Gordon Bailey , who represents the Blackwater ward , said : `` It was sad the [ care ] home did have to close , which was only a year ago , but funnily enough we have got a home there that was not allowed to extend [ due to settlement boundary issues ] , but now we can get three houses on the same site .
`` I do know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread across the site will be removed and I am glad about that . ''
He added there should be a `` permit condition '' on vehicles accessing the site while work is in progress , and stressed that , although he was `` not happy with with application '' , it is `` in the settlement boundary and , reluctantly , I do have to support the officer 's recommendation . ''
English Developments Ltd declined to comment after the plans were approved .
The plans were approved on Tuesday , August @ @

An application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to demolish part of Kents Oak Rest Home in Kents Oak, Awbridge, and transform it into a four bedroom house.
The plans will see a total of three houses created, which have been drawn up by English Developments Ltd.
The applicant will cut three car parking spaces on the site, meaning there will be nine spaces for future residents to use.
Now, the proposals have been unanimously approved by the council's Southern Area Planning Committee.
However, community leaders did express concerns about the risk of flooding on the site and wanted to ensure vehicles park safely to avoid future accidents.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents the Blackwater on the borough council, said: "The main issue is I think residents would be happier if there was specific reference to the ground levels themselves being returned to the current position.
"At the moment, the condition does not allow for the fact that ground levels might remain higher, while the level of the houses might stay the same.
"Over 300 tonnes of top soil was placed on this site [by English Developments Ltd] and spread about it, which is a concern for everybody, not least because of the issues of flooding."
He stressed those who are working on the site should be advised to park only there, since there "isn't any safe parking on the roads", adding: "It is a very dangerous junction and there was an accident at the crossroads in Awbridge only a couple of weeks ago that managed to damage the war memorial."
Cllr Gordon Bailey, who represents the Blackwater ward, said: "It was sad the [care] home did have to close, which was only a year ago, but funnily enough we have got a home there that was not allowed to extend [due to settlement boundary issues], but now we can get three houses on the same site.
"I do know all of the soil that has been spread across the site will be removed and I am glad about that."
He added there should be a "permit condition" on vehicles accessing the site while work is in progress, and stressed that, although he was "not happy with with application", it is "in the settlement boundary and, reluctantly, I do have to support the officer's recommendation."
English Developments Ltd declined to comment after the plans were approved.
The plans were approved on Tuesday, August 25.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Blood Research UK home blood pressure monitors

MOST residents in Southampton are n't concerned about blood pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic , figures reveal .
And now a charity is calling for home blood pressure monitors to be made available on prescription to take the pressure off the NHS .
In aid of Know Your Numbers !
week by Blood Pressure UK , the charity says it will help save the maximum number of lives from strokes and heart disease as well as reduce the number of routine GP visits It comes as a recent survey found that blood pressure is not a concern for 79 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures also revealed that show that although 36 per cent of those surveyed took up exercise and 30 per cent started eating better following lockdown , 54 per cent of city residents said they are n't concerned about blood pressure because they don ’ t have a problem with it .
Professor Graham MacGregor , Chairman of Blood Pressure UK said : “ As an individual , having your blood pressure checked is the most important step that you can take to reduce your risk of stroke , heart attack or heart failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for home monitors to be available to those most in need on prescription , especially at a time when appointments with GPs and nurses are restricted which may prolong getting your blood pressure checked .
It could just save your life.
” Of the 38 per cent of respondents in Southampton who had high blood pressure , 100 per cent of them preferred not to say if it was under control .
Blood Research UK also revealed that although recent research suggests high blood pressure can be linked to a higher risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent of people won ’ t check their blood pressure more regularly .
The NHS already provides glucose monitors on prescription to patients living with diabetes to measure their blood sugar and help reduce the adverse effects of the condition , however now the charity wants it to be available to anyone with high blood pressure .
Key risk factors for developing high blood pressure are eating too much salt and not enough fruit and vegetables , being overweight and not doing enough exercise .
Hemini Bharadia , Know Your Numbers !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Measuring your blood pressure at home and sharing measurements with your doctor has been shown to improve blood pressure control .
`` Since high blood pressure is largely symptomless , home monitoring can really help people to feel more in control of their condition and see how well their treatments are working . ''

And now a charity is calling for home blood pressure monitors to be made available on prescription to take the pressure off the NHS.
In aid of Know Your Numbers! week by Blood Pressure UK, the charity says it will help save the maximum number of lives from strokes and heart disease as well as reduce the number of routine GP visits
It comes as a recent survey found that blood pressure is not a concern for 79 percent of people living in Southampton.
The figures also revealed that show that although 36 per cent of those surveyed took up exercise and 30 per cent started eating better following lockdown, 54 per cent of city residents said they aren't concerned about blood pressure because they don’t have a problem with it.
Professor Graham MacGregor, Chairman of Blood Pressure UK said: “As an individual, having your blood pressure checked is the most important step that you can take to reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack or heart failure.
"This is why we are calling for home monitors to be available to those most in need on prescription, especially at a time when appointments with GPs and nurses are restricted which may prolong getting your blood pressure checked. It could just save your life.”
Of the 38 per cent of respondents in Southampton who had high blood pressure, 100 per cent of them preferred not to say if it was under control.
Blood Research UK also revealed that although recent research suggests high blood pressure can be linked to a higher risk of serious illness from Covid-19, 34 per cent of people won’t check their blood pressure more regularly.
The NHS already provides glucose monitors on prescription to patients living with diabetes to measure their blood sugar and help reduce the adverse effects of the condition, however now the charity wants it to be available to anyone with high blood pressure.
Key risk factors for developing high blood pressure are eating too much salt and not enough fruit and vegetables, being overweight and not doing enough exercise.
Hemini Bharadia, Know Your Numbers! Week Campaign Manager, said: “Measuring your blood pressure at home and sharing measurements with your doctor has been shown to improve blood pressure control.
"Since high blood pressure is largely symptomless, home monitoring can really help people to feel more in control of their condition and see how well their treatments are working."


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Number of care home beds in Southampton at five-year low

The number of care home beds available to elderly people in Southampton hit a five-year low in March , new figures reveal .
Care home representatives and charities warn vulnerable people could be put at risk without more funding to increase capacity in the sector across England , which has been strained by Covid-19 .
Public Health England data shows there were 9.8 care homes beds per 100 people aged 75 and over in Southampton at the end of March .
This was the lowest rate since 2015 , when it stood at 9.6 .
The figure includes beds in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help with things such as washing and dressing , and nursing homes , which are staffed by nurses and offer support to people with more complex needs .
The trend in Southampton was similar to that across England , where the rate dropped to a record low of 9.6 per 100 in March , down slightly from 9.8 last year .
Martin Green , chief executive of charity Care England , said he feared the long-term capacity of the system could be “ severely depleted ” without further funding , after years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ The unprecedented cost pressures leveraged by Covid-19 put the future of many care providers into question , especially when one considers the burdened nature of the care sector even prior to Covid-19.
” The group is calling for support such as the Infection Control Fund – a £600 million package announced in May to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in care homes – to be extended to help care providers get through the pandemic .
The chances of an elderly person getting a care home bed differ significantly depending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 17.8 beds per 100 over-75s in Middlesbrough , there were just 2.5 per 100 in Westminster .
Caroline Abrahams , charity director of Age UK , said a lack of funding is forcing some care homes to close their doors for good .
Ms Abrahams added : “ No one wants to be in hospital unless it is strictly necessary and for older people it is particularly risky to their longer-term health and wellbeing .
It is clearly important that we have enough residential home beds , appropriately spread around the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decent choice of nearby provision if they have decided this is the place for them.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said : `` The number of care home beds remains stable and care given at home is growing , with innovation and technology allowing people to live at home for longer . ''

Care home representatives and charities warn vulnerable people could be put at risk without more funding to increase capacity in the sector across England, which has been strained by Covid-19.
Public Health England data shows there were 9.8 care homes beds per 100 people aged 75 and over in Southampton at the end of March.
This was the lowest rate since 2015, when it stood at 9.6.
The figure includes beds in residential homes, which provide accommodation and help with things such as washing and dressing, and nursing homes, which are staffed by nurses and offer support to people with more complex needs.
The trend in Southampton was similar to that across England, where the rate dropped to a record low of 9.6 per 100 in March, down slightly from 9.8 last year.
Martin Green, chief executive of charity Care England, said he feared the long-term capacity of the system could be “severely depleted” without further funding, after years of austerity and lack of investment.
He added: “The unprecedented cost pressures leveraged by Covid-19 put the future of many care providers into question, especially when one considers the burdened nature of the care sector even prior to Covid-19.”
The group is calling for support such as the Infection Control Fund – a £600 million package announced in May to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in care homes – to be extended to help care providers get through the pandemic.
The chances of an elderly person getting a care home bed differ significantly depending on where they live – while there were 17.8 beds per 100 over-75s in Middlesbrough, there were just 2.5 per 100 in Westminster.
Caroline Abrahams, charity director of Age UK, said a lack of funding is forcing some care homes to close their doors for good.
Ms Abrahams added: “No one wants to be in hospital unless it is strictly necessary and for older people it is particularly risky to their longer-term health and wellbeing. It is clearly important that we have enough residential home beds, appropriately spread around the country, so older people and families have a decent choice of nearby provision if they have decided this is the place for them.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: "The number of care home beds remains stable and care given at home is growing, with innovation and technology allowing people to live at home for longer."


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Share your celebrity selfies with The Daily Echo

HAVE you had your photo taken with a famous face ?
In this age of the selfie , many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity - whether it 's a pop star doing a 'Meet and Greet ' or an A-list actor walking down the street .
With so many showbiz legends appearing at Mayflower Theatre over the years , chances are you will have come across a famous face while wandering down Commercial Road .
Alternatively , you might have spied your favourite personality at a glamorous New Forest hotel , outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruise ship in Southampton .
We would love to hear about your encounters with famous people - and see your photos .
Click here to send us your celebrity selfie and tell us your story .
To start us off , here I am backstage at the opening night of The Band having my very own Take That and Party .
I was lucky enough to meet Gary Barlow , Mark Owen and Howard Donald when they made a surprise appearance on stage in the musical about their careers back in October 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet a number of famous names during my time at the Daily Echo and all my teenage dreams came true when Jason Donovan came to town in 2016 .
Whether it 's a music star , a famous actor , comedian , author , TV presenter or someone just famous for being famous , we 'd love to see your photos and hear your stories .
To send them to us , click here and fill out this easy online form .

In this age of the selfie, many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity - whether it's a pop star doing a 'Meet and Greet' or an A-list actor walking down the street.
With so many showbiz legends appearing at Mayflower Theatre over the years, chances are you will have come across a famous face while wandering down Commercial Road.
Alternatively, you might have spied your favourite personality at a glamorous New Forest hotel, outside the Guildhall or getting ready to board a cruise ship in Southampton.
We would love to hear about your encounters with famous people - and see your photos.
Click here to send us your celebrity selfie and tell us your story.
To start us off, here I am backstage at the opening night of The Band having my very own Take That and Party. I was lucky enough to meet Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald when they made a surprise appearance on stage in the musical about their careers back in October 2017.
I've been lucky enough to meet a number of famous names during my time at the Daily Echo and all my teenage dreams came true when Jason Donovan came to town in 2016.
Whether it's a music star, a famous actor, comedian, author, TV presenter or someone just famous for being famous, we'd love to see your photos and hear your stories.
To send them to us, click here and fill out this easy online form.


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--LETTER - Important to be honest with Hythe Ferry passengers

YOUR report on September 4 is correct about our work with partners at both New Forest District Council and Southampton @ @ @ @ @ solution to help the Hythe Ferry remain financially viable while passenger numbers are low during @ @ @ @ @ , while I would be happy to share the news with your readers that negotiations @ @ @ @ @ direction , I feel it ’ s important to be honest with passengers and be @ @ @ @ @ yet a done deal .
Our proposal is that the councils each contribute an equal @ @ @ @ @ funding available to support the ferry in providing a public transport option for the area @ @ @ @ @ formal and transparent agreement by each local authority .
Until this confirmation from all three @ @ @ @ @ would not be right to let people think the matter is resolved .
Once a @ @ @ @ @ we will certainly let people know the outcome .

However, while I would be happy to share the news with your readers that negotiations are heading in the right direction, I feel it’s important to be honest with passengers and be clear that this is not yet a done deal.
Our proposal is that the councils each contribute an equal amount of £15,000.
Making funding available to support the ferry in providing a public transport option for the area in these exceptional circumstances requires formal and transparent agreement by each local authority.
Until this confirmation from all three councils is received, it would not be right to let people think the matter is resolved.
Once a conclusion has been reached, we will certainly let people know the outcome.
Keith Mans
leader Hampshire County Council


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--LETTER - Stop scammers stealing life savings of Hampshire pensioners

URGENT and decisive action must be taken to stop scammers stealing the life savings of people from Hampshire and across @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic continues to cause a rise in pension scams , joint research from The @ @ @ @ @ The Police Foundation has found that from 13 pension providers alone , almost a thousand @ @ @ @ @ £54 million were targeted by scammers last year .
While pension providers can flag potential @ @ @ @ @ they nor the regulator are able to stop transfers ; a key reason why two @ @ @ @ @ transferred £31 million worth of funds despite the flagged risk .
Victims are also left @ @ @ @ @ their lost savings .
We ’ re calling on the Government to protect pension savers @ @ @ @ @ companies and regulators with the power to stop a transfer if a scam is suspected @ @ @ @ @ fraud from being hit with unfair tax bills .

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause a rise in pension scams, joint research from The People’s Pension and The Police Foundation has found that from 13 pension providers alone, almost a thousand customers with combined savings of £54 million were targeted by scammers last year.
While pension providers can flag potential scams to customers, neither they nor the regulator are able to stop transfers; a key reason why two thirds of the customers still transferred £31 million worth of funds despite the flagged risk.
Victims are also left liable for tax penalties on their lost savings.
We’re calling on the Government to protect pension savers in Hampshire by providing pension companies and regulators with the power to stop a transfer if a scam is suspected and preventing victims of pension fraud from being hit with unfair tax bills.
Phil Brown
The People’s Pension


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--LETTER - Give the landlady of the Compass Inn a break

Further to the letter writer by Aloma Hack , regarding the Compass Inn , this person states “ why would @ @ @ @ @ place that in patronised by those people who want an adult only environment ?
” @ @ @ @ @ family and many other people would do so .
It is impossible to enjoy a @ @ @ @ @ of control run around screaming , and possibly spreading the virus ?
There are plenty @ @ @ @ @ your children , so what ’ s the big deal ?
Apart from that , @ @ @ @ @ , which is very important for people suffering from coeliac disease .
So give the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s her Pub , she runs it very well , and if parents can @ @ @ @ @ lovely children , I do n't blame her for not wanting them .

It is impossible to enjoy a meal where children, out of control run around screaming, and possibly spreading the virus?
There are plenty of family pubs/eateries to take your children, so what’s the big deal?
Apart from that, the pub is gluten free, which is very important for people suffering from coeliac disease.
So give the landlady a break, it’s her Pub, she runs it very well, and if parents can’t t control their lovely children, I don't blame her for not wanting them.
Good for her.
I admire her.
Michael Rudder
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--LETTER - Extinction Rebellion disrupt pillar of democracy

I AM sure that most of your readers will be aware that last Saturday the distribution of national newspapers was @ @ @ @ @ of Extinction Rebellion .
One of the pillars of our democracy is the freedom of @ @ @ @ @ actions of this group were applauded by Labour MP Dawn Butler .
Last year one @ @ @ @ @ pages , Philip Griffiths , stated that he supported this movement .
I wonder if @ @ @ @ @ also stated that he was going to vote Labour in the December General Election .
@ @ @ @ @ out too well did it ?

One of the pillars of our democracy is the freedom of the Press and yet the actions of this group were applauded by Labour MP Dawn Butler.
Last year one of your contributors to these pages,Philip Griffiths, stated that he supported this movement.
I wonder if he still does? He also stated that he was going to vote Labour in the December General Election.
That didn’t turn out too well did it?
Simon Watson
Ampfield


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--Southampton's boat show Boats2020 cancelled due to Covid

TWO boat shows set to be held in Southampton tomorrow morning have been cancelled the night before they were meant to welcome visitors .
Civic chiefs at Southampton City Council made the call to cancel both the Southampton International Boat Show and the Ocean Village Boat Show late this evening .
The council said the decision was taken following a `` concerning '' rise in coronavirus cases across the country and `` after detailed analysis of the public health risks '' .
Organisers have described the move as `` devastating '' .
But critics said the council has let people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement Debbie Chase , director of public health at the city council , said : `` Due to the increased spread of COVID-19 nationally , and the need for stronger control measures to reduce transmission both in Southampton and across the country , we unfortunately can not allow the Ocean Village Boat Show 2020 and Boats 2020 presented by Southampton International Boat Show Limited to take place this month .
We have therefore issued a Direction under Regulation 5 ( 1 ) of the Health Protection Regulations 2020 prohibiting these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` In Southampton and the South East , we have seen a lower rate of COVID-19 transmissions .
However , the national picture shows a concerning rise in cases , and with these events set to attract around 20,000 people from different parts of the UK over a 10-day period , it ’ s important we act now to reduce the risk of infection . ''
She said the council was `` very sorry '' to disappoint event organisers and everyone planning to attend the events .
Ms Chase added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been made after detailed analysis of the public health risks and discussions with our colleagues and partner agencies within the city .
`` Anyone who was planning to make the journey to one of the boat shows in Southampton should not now make that journey .
Officers from Southampton City Council and Hampshire Constabulary will be visible in the area to engage with the public and help explain the Direction that has been issued.
” Tim Mayer , sales and marketing director at MDL which is responsible for the show in Ocean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very disappointing for the industry .
`` We understand that the council is worried about an influx of visitors , however , the company has strived to develop a show that offers visitors an appointment-only , controlled and safe show .
`` This last minute decision is devastating . ''
Cllr Satvir Kaur , cabinet member for homes and culture , said the decision was taken with `` a heavy heart '' .
`` However , it would simply be irresponsible to ignore expert advice of our health professionals at this time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cllr Dan Fitzhenry described it as a `` blow for the city '' .
`` Whilst I understand the natural concern for public health , on the information I have been shared I believe that a more balanced decision could have been made , '' he added .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added : `` The organisers , exhibitors , bars , restaurants , hotels have all been let down again at the eleventh hour.
``

Civic chiefs at Southampton City Council made the call to cancel both the Southampton International Boat Show and the Ocean Village Boat Show late this evening.
The council said the decision was taken following a "concerning" rise in coronavirus cases across the country and "after detailed analysis of the public health risks".
Organisers have described the move as "devastating".
But critics said the council has let people down at the "eleventh hour".
In a statement Debbie Chase, director of public health at the city council, said: "Due to the increased spread of COVID-19 nationally, and the need for stronger control measures to reduce transmission both in Southampton and across the country, we unfortunately cannot allow the Ocean Village Boat Show 2020 and Boats 2020 presented by Southampton International Boat Show Limited to take place this month. We have therefore issued a Direction under Regulation 5(1) of the Health Protection Regulations 2020 prohibiting these events from taking place."
She added: "In Southampton and the South East, we have seen a lower rate of COVID-19 transmissions. However, the national picture shows a concerning rise in cases, and with these events set to attract around 20,000 people from different parts of the UK over a 10-day period, it’s important we act now to reduce the risk of infection."
She said the council was "very sorry" to disappoint event organisers and everyone planning to attend the events.
Ms Chase added: "The decision, while regrettable, has been made after detailed analysis of the public health risks and discussions with our colleagues and partner agencies within the city.
"Anyone who was planning to make the journey to one of the boat shows in Southampton should not now make that journey. Officers from Southampton City Council and Hampshire Constabulary will be visible in the area to engage with the public and help explain the Direction that has been issued.”
Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director at MDL which is responsible for the show in Ocean Village, said: "This is very disappointing for the industry.
"We understand that the council is worried about an influx of visitors, however, the company has strived to develop a show that offers visitors an appointment-only, controlled and safe show.
"This last minute decision is devastating."
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes and culture, said the decision was taken with "a heavy heart".
"However, it would simply be irresponsible to ignore expert advice of our health professionals at this time," she added.
But opposition leader Cllr Dan Fitzhenry described it as a "blow for the city".
"Whilst I understand the natural concern for public health, on the information I have been shared I believe that a more balanced decision could have been made," he added.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith added: "The organisers, exhibitors, bars, restaurants, hotels have all been let down again at the eleventh hour. "


thedailyecho--2020-09-10--What happened: Winchester school bus crash

“ A LOT of people were screaming , they were shouting like they were going to die , the dust came through as if the bridge was going to collapse.
” These are the words of 14-year-old Jake Coates who was on the school bus which crashed into a railway bridge in Winchester shortly after 8am today ( Thursday ) .
As reported , a Stagecoach double-decker bus carrying 72 school pupils smashed into the bridge on Well House Lane , completely ripping the roof off .
• Winchester bus crash : Ten pupils treated at scene and five taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained injuries , three of them were deemed serious .
Ten patients were treated by paramedics at the scene , while five required hospital treatment .
Describing the incident , year 10 pupil Jake Coates said : “ The first thing I was thinking , had anyone been crushed on the top of the bus or anything really bad had happened up on the top .
“ When we got out of the bus , I could see people jumping out of the back windows and workers from nearby were catching people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was quite scary , I was really shocked , I didn ’ t know if anyone was still inside the bus , trapped .
“ A lot of people were screaming , they were shouting like they were going to die , the dust came through as if the bridge was going to collapse.
” He said some of his friends had suffered cuts to their legs and one to their top .
Jake said the bus was being driven by a new driver but he had not been going fast .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this route today because it was a couple of minutes late , it might have been 10 minutes late , so it took a different ... tried to take a shortcut , which didn ’ t go well.
” The driver of the bus has not been arrested but has spoken to police and given their account of what took place .
Speaking about destruction , Incident Commander Inspector Andy Tester from the Road Policing Unit said : “ It does show that there must have been quite a significant impact between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has completely removed the roof front to back and that does take a degree of force .
“ There are various systems in the bus that will tell us how fast the bus was going , we believe there was CCTV in the bus that will give us vital information about what happened in the immediate moments before this crash.
” Inspector Tester said that it “ was lucky ” that that were no fatalities in the incident .
He added : “ For all the emergency services from ambulance and police that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult scene.
” Parents and students involved were receiving support from Hampshire County Council ’ s education psychology team .
A spokesperson for the council said : “ Earlier this morning , a Stagecoach double decker bus , contracted by the County Council for home to school transport , collided with a railway bridge in Wellhouse Lane , Kings Worthy .
`` The bus was carrying students to Henry Beaufort School in Harestock .
`` Families have been notified .
We are unable to confirm any other details at the current time other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are no fatalities .
`` County Council officers are providing all support to the school as needed including support from our education psychology team to help students and staff to deal with any trauma they may experience .
`` Wellhouse Lane is currently closed to all traffic.
” Headteacher of Henry Beaufort School added : “ This is a distressing incident and we are extremely relieved it was not more serious .
`` With the help of Hampshire County Council 's home to school transport and educational psychology teams we will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families .
`` I do not want to speculate on the circumstances leading up to the incident but our thoughts go out to all those affected . ''
Stagecoach confirmed it was undertaking an internal investigation into the incident .

These are the words of 14-year-old Jake Coates who was on the school bus which crashed into a railway bridge in Winchester shortly after 8am today (Thursday).
As reported, a Stagecoach double-decker bus carrying 72 school pupils smashed into the bridge on Well House Lane, completely ripping the roof off.
Hampshire Police confirmed 15 pupils sustained injuries, three of them were deemed serious.
Ten patients were treated by paramedics at the scene, while five required hospital treatment.
Describing the incident, year 10 pupil Jake Coates said: “The first thing I was thinking, had anyone been crushed on the top of the bus or anything really bad had happened up on the top.
“When we got out of the bus, I could see people jumping out of the back windows and workers from nearby were catching people who were jumping out the back.
“It was quite scary, I was really shocked, I didn’t know if anyone was still inside the bus, trapped.
“A lot of people were screaming, they were shouting like they were going to die, the dust came through as if the bridge was going to collapse.”
He said some of his friends had suffered cuts to their legs and one to their top.
Jake said the bus was being driven by a new driver but he had not been going fast.
He continued: “The bus came this route today because it was a couple of minutes late, it might have been 10 minutes late, so it took a different... tried to take a shortcut, which didn’t go well.”
The driver of the bus has not been arrested but has spoken to police and given their account of what took place.
Speaking about destruction, Incident Commander Inspector Andy Tester from the Road Policing Unit said: “It does show that there must have been quite a significant impact between the bus and the bridge parapet and that has completely removed the roof front to back and that does take a degree of force.
“There are various systems in the bus that will tell us how fast the bus was going, we believe there was CCTV in the bus that will give us vital information about what happened in the immediate moments before this crash.”
Inspector Tester said that it “was lucky” that that were no fatalities in the incident.
He added: “For all the emergency services from ambulance and police that turned up initially it was a very difficult scene.”
Parents and students involved were receiving support from Hampshire County Council’s education psychology team.
A spokesperson for the council said: “Earlier this morning, a Stagecoach double decker bus, contracted by the County Council for home to school transport, collided with a railway bridge in Wellhouse Lane, Kings Worthy.
"The bus was carrying students to Henry Beaufort School in Harestock.
"Families have been notified. We are unable to confirm any other details at the current time other than to state that, thankfully, there are no fatalities.
"County Council officers are providing all support to the school as needed including support from our education psychology team to help students and staff to deal with any trauma they may experience.
"Wellhouse Lane is currently closed to all traffic.”
Headteacher of Henry Beaufort School added: “This is a distressing incident and we are extremely relieved it was not more serious.
"With the help of Hampshire County Council's home to school transport and educational psychology teams we will be supporting all the students involved and their families.
"I do not want to speculate on the circumstances leading up to the incident but our thoughts go out to all those affected."
Stagecoach confirmed it was undertaking an internal investigation into the incident.